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!
[ [ Moon Phase: Last Quarter Moon 
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→ Monday, April 21
This week we will be blessed by the light of the Last Quarter Moon. The exact time you will see this moon phase depends on your location 
The Spells8 Moon Magick Guide to Last Quarter Moon Magick lists this moon phase as the ideal time to remove negativity and banish things that are holding you back. It is a good time for spellwork that deals with laying things to rest and banishment.
This moon phase is part of the Waning Cycle 
. For more information, including history, meanings, and a collection of spells and rituals that work in harmony with this moon phase, check out the Waning Moon Spell Page
Ready for More Moon Magick? You can find complementary spells and rituals for tonight’s moon on the Spells8 Lunar Spell Page
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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.
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.
[ Group Healing Session 
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→ Saturday, April 26 at 11:00 am 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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→ Sunday, April 27
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
[ [ Witchy Holiday Heads Up ] ]
→ Thursday, May 1 *
*Depending on the tradition, Sabbats may be celebrated across multiple days and nights
Heads up, witches! Not this week but next, get ready for a Sabbat and pagan holiday celebration. Those in the Northern Hemisphere will enjoy the Sabbat Beltane 
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At the same time, friends in the Southern Hemisphere will enjoy the Sabbat Samhain 
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There’ll be more holiday info in next week’s Merry Meet Monday post, but in the meantime, you can stop by Beltane & Samhain 2025 
Coven Celebrations to pick up magickal ideas and/or share your celebrations with the forum family 
To learn more about the main pagan holidays and 8 Sabbats of the year, feel free to explore the Pagan Wheel of the Year
[ [ Additional Events of Interest 
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Other interesting events this week include:
- Tuesday, April 22 - Earth Day
- Thursday, April 24 - Saint Mark’s Eve
- Saturday, April 26 - World Healing Day
- Sunday, April 27 - Start of the Floralia Festival
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 
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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 - Sacred Blades: Athames & Bolines 
This challenge will remain open until: Tuesday, April 22 at 7:00 AM EDT (Eastern US Time)
[ [ Tarot Month Challenge 
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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 month’s tarot challenge will run until Wednesday, April 30.
[ [ Self-Care Month Challenge 
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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 - AprilThis challenge will remain open until Wednesday, April 30.
For more information about this session of Book Club and to submit your book, please head over to the current thread in Activities :
April 2025 Please note that this reading period will end on Wednesday, April 30.
Happy Reading! 
[ [ Energy Exchange Circle 
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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:
This month’s Energy Exchange Circle will end on Wednesday, April 30.
Thanks for spreading the love!
[ [ Coven Member Birthdays 
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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.
This month’s birthday discussion will remain open through Wednesday, April 30.
[ [ Your Daily Draw 
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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, June 30.
[ [ Magickal Study Buddies ] ]
Ready to bring your studies to the next level? Work together with a buddy! Magickal study buddies are fellow practitioners who are studying the same areas of the Craft as you. Connect with others to boost motivation, gain inspiration, stay accountable, and (hopefully!) make new friends with similar magickal interests 
The Magickal Study Buddies discussion will remain open indefinitely for connecting with fellow magickal learners. Happy studies! 
[ [ 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, so stop by A Sacred Space > Spell-A-Day whenever you visit the forum to see the recommended daily spell!
New Members 
Merry meet to the new members who have joined the Spells8 Forum over the past week!
@diogo - @FaeWhite - @georgia6 - @karen21 - @ernestina - @maya - @christina37 - @karen23 - @bianca3 - @ann5 - @hoang - @carol6 - @holly10 - @jennifer87 - @stefanie1 - @elisabeth1 - @sandy1 - @kit - @cieara - @corina1 - @jackie7 - @laura33 - @teri5 - @jasleen1 - @lisa11 - @jasmyn - @edith - @kimberly37 - @louise8 - @maletina - @kyli - @carolyn2 - @courtney - @Robyn_Lazara - @bethany4 - @amber43
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:
@cherietta - for sharing the most posts
@Artemisia - for sharing the most hearts (on a two-week streak!)
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! 
Then I go on my first bird watching field trip with a local club on Wednesday morning! 
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Thank you for all of your contributions throughout the forum 
I didn’t forget, but I got distracted every time I went in there to do it… Something else would catch my attention, and then I’d forget, repeating it over the last week or so.
but it is what it is. I hope to have some self-care time this week, and I’m so so so close to the end of the semester! I’m literally counting down the assignments and days until it’s over 
and I’ve only got a few things left to do!
