Welcome to your weekly update about what’s happening in both the forum and the witchy world at large 
Here’s the news for this week 
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Upcoming Events 
Mark your calendars so you don’t miss out on these upcoming events and occasions!
[ Group Healing Session 
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→ Tuesday, January 28 at 7:00 pm ET
Join a group healing circle to support those who are going through hard times this month. Microphones and cameras will be turned off during this one-hour open space, and coven members are welcome to come and go as they please.
For more information about the Energy Exchange Circle, please see the section below in Ongoing Activities or visit the Energy Exchange.
[ [ Moon Phase: New Moon 
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→ Wednesday, January 29
This week we will be blessed by the presence of a New Moon. The exact time of the peak of this moon phase will depend on your location 
While many witches see the New Moon as a time of rest and reflection, others choose to cast magick spells specific to this phase of the moon cycle.
You can learn more about the symbolism, traditions, and best-suited spellwork for this moon phase in the New Moon Rituals Guide
Ready for More Moon Magick? You can find complementary spells and rituals for tonight’s moon on the Spells8 Lunar Spell Page
[ [ Group Ritual 
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→ Thursday, January 30
You’re invited to a group ritual meditation- this activity and discussion is open to all active Coven members 
The ritual has step-by-step instructions that you can join in on your own schedule at any time during the day.
Group rituals are held on Thursday in A Sacred Space and remain open over the weekend. Feel free to check out last week’s group ritual to get an idea about what to expect.
UPDATE: This week’s group ritual post has arrived - click the link here for more details:
[ [ Weekend Divination - Free Readings 
] ]
→ Friday, January 31
Have a question on your mind? Seeking some guidance on how to best approach a problem? 
This is your chance to find some answers, as the talented @MeganB is kindly offering free readings via tarot and oracle cards! 
Look for the post in the Energy Exchange on Friday- free readings will be available throughout the weekend and will close on Sunday. You can check out the previous Weekend Divination to know what to expect when this week’s post arrives.
[ [ Witchy Holiday: Sabbat 
] ]
→ Saturday, February 1 *
*Depending on the tradition, Sabbats may be celebrated across multiple days and nights
Blessed Sabbat! This week, those in the Northern Hemisphere will enjoy the Sabbat Imbolc
Want to honor the occasion? Here are a few ideas and suggestions for how you might celebrate this witchy holiday:
- Imbolc: Symbols & Traditions for the Coming of Spring – Spells8
- ▶️ Spring Cleansing Chant: Imbolc Blessings – Spells8
- Imbolc Spells & Traditions: Activities and Ritual Ideas for the coming Sabbat!
(In the Southern Hemisphere? Click here for Lammas ideas!)
Those in the Southern Hemisphere will enjoy the Sabbat Lammas/Lughnasadh 
Here are a few suggestions for how you might celebrate this holiday:
Click on the pictures and links above for more information and ways to celebrate!
Want to share the Sabbat fun with your coven? Come join us over in A Sacred Space to share decorations, crafting, cooking, altar pictures and more in:
Witchy Holiday Guide : Want to know more about special pagan holidays? Visit the Wheel of the Year to learn about these keystone seasonal celebrations
[ [ Additional Events of Interest 
] ]
A collection of curious (and perhaps conversation-starting!) events coming up this week:
- Wednesday, January 29 - Start of the Lunar New Year
- Thursday, January 30 - Start of the Februalia Festival
- Sunday, January 2 - Feriae Sementivae Festival in honor of Goddess Ceres/Demeter and Goddess Tellus/Gaia
Stay on top of witchy news by printing or downloading the 2025 Pagan Holiday Calendar . You can also add the Spells8 Forum Events Calendar to your digital calendar
Ongoing Activities
These activities are open to enjoy whenever you’d like- feel free to participate anytime before their deadlines!
[ [ Witchy Challenge 
] ]
Join your coven as we explore an area of magick! Challenges are open to everyone and all are warmly encouraged to participate in a way that reflects their unique magickal practice.
Are you ready? Join the current challenge here: WITCHY CHALLENGE - Who’s Your Deity? 
This challenge will remain open until: Tuesday, January 28 at 7:00 AM EDT (Eastern US Time)
[ [ Tarot Month Challenge ] ]
Improve your tarot (or oracle) skills and deepen your connection with your deck in this month-long exploration of the cards! Check back each day for a new daily prompt to work on with your deck.
Visit the Tarot Challenge here:
This challenge will remain open until Friday, January 31
[ [ Self-Care Month Challenge 
] ]
Self-care is important, but can be hard to do on your own - for accountability and companionship, come join the Month of Self-Care! Everyone is welcome to come share a daily update and check in with the coven.
Visit the Self-Care Challenge here:
Self Care Month - JanuaryThis challenge will remain open until Friday, January 31
[ [ Spells8 Book Club 
] ]
Calling all book lovers! The Spells8 book club is now in session !
For more information about this session of Book Club and to submit your book, please head over to the current thread in Activities :
Please note that this reading period will end on Friday, January 31.
Happy Reading!
[ [ Energy Exchange Circle 
] ]
Do you have a little extra love and light to share with fellow Coven members? Or perhaps you’ve fallen on hard times and could use a boost of positive energy yourself?
The Energy Exchange Circle is hosted in the Energy Exchange is the place to connect and share love with fellow Coven members going through hard times. To do a good deed and show that you care, consider leaving a note of support in the current thread:
January’s Energy Exchange Circle will end on Friday, January 31 .
Thanks for spreading the love!
[ [ Coven Member Birthdays 
] ]
Come wish your fellow Coven members well on their special days! You can congratulate those with a birthday this month in the discussion:
If you wish to appear in this list, please set your birthday on your profile. Additionally, please note that the birthday list is housed in the private, Coven members-only A Sacred Space.
January’s birthday discussion will remain open through Friday, January 31.
[ [ Your Daily Draw 
] ]
Looking for a bit of higher guidance to help you out today? This collection of daily oracle card (as well as tarot and rune) readings is available for you to access and read thanks to the generosity of the Coven 
To enjoy a daily message or to share your own, visit:
Please note that this divination discussion is housed in A Sacred Space and will remain open until Monday, March 31.
[ [ A Spell A Day 
] ]
Want to add some magick to your day, but not sure what to cast? The Spell-A-Day has you covered!
Over the years, a vast archive of magickal spells, resources, information and more has been collected from around Spells8. Every day, one spell that taps into the energy of the day is brought out of the library and put on display for all to see and enjoy.
There is a new spell post every day. Stop by the Spell-A-Day sub-category of A Sacred Space whenever you visit the forum to see the current recommended spell!
New Members 
Merry meet to the new members who have joined the Spells8 Forum over the past week!
Welcome to the Forum and the Infinite Roots Coven!
@daniel10 - @michelle52 - @crystal48 - @jasmine3 - @chloe4 - @holly8 - @bri4 - @linsay - @virginia4 - @jae - @rebecca17 - @amanda75 - @dallas1 - @chiara1 - @kylee2 - @mason - @amanda76 - @arielle1 - @latoya1 - @Jasmine33Jadeah - @jessieK - @angel8 - @danica - @valerie11 - @andi - @Omar_Aguilar - @cynthia19 - @meeyah - @etta1 - @ariel6 - @sandria - @sandra6 - @robin14 - @tambrey1 - @joanna7 - @brijet - @Lunar_Witch - @denali - @cassie4 - @elizabeth47 - @tricia - @michael22 - @Dache - @oriana - @barbara6 - @elizabeth48 - @holly9 - @anastasia5 - @jason4 - @laurie4
If you haven’t done so already, please get started by creating a new topic in the Introductions category. Feel free to share a bit about who you are and your journey into practicing magick, or simply say a quick hello- we’d love to meet you!
Wishing you a very warm welcome to the forum!
Special Shout-Outs 
Forum Super Stars
Each week, those who share the most posts and give the most hearts receive a shout-out and thank you for their contributions.
Shout-outs from this past week go to:
- @Mystique - for sharing the most posts and hearts
Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom through posts and your love through hearts- your time here helping the coven is greatly appreciated 
Click here to learn more about Activity Shout-Out Rewards
Anyone who earns a shout-out for three weeks in a row is awarded the special MMM badge (and will not be counted in Activity shout-outs again for a two-month rest period- this is so that others will have a chance to earn the badge too!) .
The legends who have won the MMM badge 5 times will no longer be counted- they have earned their place in the Forum Hall of Fame !
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And Thank YOU! 
We’d also like to say a very big thank you to all members of Spells8
Your contributions and presence here help to make this a welcoming and supportive place for solitary witches all around the world. Thanks for being a part- Spells8 can’t exist without you! 
you rock! I am grateful for you.
no complaints here, though! I love it! 
but I’m hoping to still make time for myself and keeping my house clean… 
I’ve got an appointment an hour away on Wednesday, class on Wednesday, and several quizzes and exams due by the weekend all while being an adult and doing adulting things 
woooo-saahhhh – it’ll be okay 
and we can remind each other to take a break when we need it!
but not yet! The weather says no, so we must listen lol soon enough the weather will be warmer!
