A very (spooky) Merry Meet Monday to all!
Upcoming Events 
~Group Ritual~
Join the Spells8 forum family for a quiet moment and warm cup of tea on Thursday, October 29th
Group meditation rituals and conversations are held every Thursday. Feel free to visit last week’s ritual post to get an idea about what to expect, and look for an announcement on the main page of the forum for details about this week’s group ritual 
~Moon Phase: Full Moon~
The full moon this Saturday, October 31st is not just any full moon- this Saturday we are blessed with an extra special phenomenon called a Blue Moon 
Full moons are the time of the month when the moon is at its most powerful. For this Blue Moon, draw on the unique energy by doing a special Blue Moon Ritual Spell.
Or perhaps consider @SilverBear’s beautiful Blue Moon Release Spell or @MeganB’s lovely Blue Moon Wellness Spell.
This is a very exciting event- Blue Moons only happen once every (almost) 3 years!
Feel free to share plans and swap spells in one of the Discussions about the Blue Moon 
~Holiday: Samhain (Halloween)~
The Wheel of the Year is ever turning and the holiday in the cycle is rapidly approaching- on Saturday, October 31st we celebrate Samhain in the Northern Hemisphere!
Samhain Celebration Ideas will give you a guide on how you can celebrate.
Samhain marks a day where the veil between the worlds is at its thinnest- now is a wonderful time to honor ancestors and celebrate the cycle of life and death. It is considered to be the Witches’ New Year and marks a period of change.
For more information about Samhain, check out the Samhain Solitary Celebration Ritual.
~Other Events of Interest~
Some other non-witchy but interesting (and perhaps conversation-starting!) events coming up this week include:
- October 27th: Black Cat Day
- October 29th: Hermit Day
- October 30th: Mischief Night
Ongoing Challenge 
Collect any missing badges or titles in this week’s special Weekly Witchy CHALLENGE- Catch Up!
Was there a challenge you missed? New to forums? Previous challenges topics include Earth-Friendly Magick, Divination, The Magic of Dreams, Moon Magick, Potion Making, and more! Now is a chance to delve back in time and try your hand at any of the previous challenges.
Please keep in mind that this challenge will close soon. The deadline to participate is:
TOMORROW, Tuesday October 26th at 7:00 AM CET (Central European Time Zone)
After this time, a Props and Presents post will appear to give recognition and prizes to all participants and the previous challenges will once again be closed 
As always, a brand new challenge will arrive on Wednesday for all challenge enthusiats.
Divination Discussions 
Ready to put your divination skills to the test? Hoping for feedback on your readings? Join in on the Divination Discussion to gain new insights and experiences about different methods of divination.
There’s lots to learn- so if you’d like to participate, please join in the discussion by Wednesday, October 28th!
New Members 
A very warm welcome to all of the new members who have joined the forum over the past week:
@carmen1, @chloey, @marie6, @MarkedSound, @Amavi, @marcy, @kendra2, @virra326, @deianeira, @Neptune, @iola, @babawale, @diedre, @laura14, @bev, @patricia10, @randi, @leroy, @haythem, @terrell, @dawn7, @beverly1, @taylor10, @ashley19, @linda5, @taysha, @tiffany10, @lucia, @kiera2, @danyel, @georgina, @dqavius, @harper, @hanna, @julie12, @sharon5, @charity, @tammy4, @jenaie, @brianna3, @danielle14, @anna8, @christy5, @tiffani1, @tia1, @askhazey, @joshua3, @rachael4, @rosie, @sarah18, @litzy, @andrea15, @pushpathevy, @vanity, @beverly2, @mya, @jewel, @iuliia, @aspen, @heather20, @samantha17, @ronika1, @brittany16, @krista3, @lucia1, @diana3, @jay4, @zaquoya, @carmelida1, @rebecca10, @shayla2, @april11,
If you haven’t done so already, feel free to go to Introductions and create your first post. You might want to share a bit about who you are and your journey into practicing magick 
We would all love to give you a warm welcome to the forum family! 
Special Shout-Outs 
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Well done to @Christina4 who has written the most posts over the past seven days- and is on a two-week streak
Your daily affirmations and insightful inputs are always welcome- thank you for all that you share! -
Warm thanks to @Rowan who has liked the most posts over the past week- also on a two-week streak
Your warm heart and generosity do not go missed- you are a positive presence and appreciated!
And of course, a big thank you to all members of the Spells8 forum family! Your contributions and love help to make this a welcoming and supportive place for solitary witches all around the world- you are all wonderful 
Are your plans ready for Samhain/Halloween? what Blue Moon Magick will you be working?
There is a very thrilling week ahead- feel free to share your upcoming plans and excitement in the comments below!
Haunted happenings lie ahead- have a wonderful and blessed Blue Moon/ Samhain/ Halloween Super Weekend!
Love and Light!
A drive-thru trick or treat sounds interesting- I hope you and your daughter can find a fun (and safe!) way to celebrate the holiday 
Have a great week to you, too!
Enjoy the Samhain ritual- let us know how it goes! It sounds like the three of you will have a lovely time 
Do you have a special tea planned for Samhain? 
A beautiful idea to add your mother’s jewelry to the altar. Have a blessed Samhain! 
May many blessings come your way soon- love and light! 
