Welcome to your weekly update about whatās happening in the forum and the witchy world at large 
Hereās the news for this week 
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Upcoming Events 
Mark your calendars so you donāt miss out on these upcoming events and occasions!
[ [ Group Ritual 
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ā Thursday, April 30
Youāre 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 duration of the ritual.
Group rituals are held on Thursday in A Sacred Space and remain open through the weekend. Feel free to check out the most recent group ritual to get an idea about what to expect.
UPDATE: This weekās group ritual can be found here: (Group Ritual - Apr 30) Ritual for the Sabbat, Full Moon & More
[ [ Witch Holiday: Sabbat 
] ]
ā Thursday, April 30 - Friday, May 1 *
*Sabbats may be celebrated across multiple days and nights
Blessed Sabbat! This week brings the sabbat Beltane 
to the Northern Hemisphere.
Want to honor the occasion? Here are a few ideas and suggestions for how you might celebrate this witchy holiday:
- Beltane: Celebration, Symbols & Sacred Traditions of the Fire Festival ā Spells8
- How to Celebrate BELTANE Alone? Ideas! š„
- š„ Beltane Abundance Spell
At the same time, it is the sabbat Samhain 
for friends in the southern hemisphere.
Here are a few suggestions for how you might celebrate this holiday:
- ā¶ļø Samhain Solitary Celebration Ritual ā Spells8
- š Samhain Spellwork for Witch's New Year Goals
- Dumb Supper Essentials: Food, Rituals, and Prayers for Samhain ā Spells8
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:
ā Beltane & Samhain 2026 
Coven Celebrations
Witchy Holiday Guide : Learn more about the seasonal celebrations in The Pagan Wheel of the Year .
[ [ Moon Phase: Full Moon 
] ]
ā Friday, May 1
This week, the skies will shine with the beauty of a full moon. The exact time of peak illumination will depend on your location.
Mayās moon is known as the Full Flower Moon 
in the Northern Hemisphere. This moon is named after the blooming abundance in early summer. In the Southern Hemisphere, this monthās Full Beaver Moon 
marks a season of preparing for winter.
While each moon has its unique qualities, every full moon is a wonderful time to charge, cleanse, and absorb the power-enhancing energies of the moon. For additional full moon inspiration, visit What to Do During the Full Moon 
Ready for More Moon Magick? You can find complementary spells and rituals for tonightās moon on the Spells8 Lunar Spell Page
[ [ Fun Friday 
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ā Friday, May 1
The end of the week means itās time for some fun! Come join @Feathertip on a weekly exploration through thought-provoking questions - all in the name of a good time with your coven mates.
New questions are shared in the Fun Friday discussion every weekend.
[ [ Additional Events of Interest 
] ]
Other interesting events this week include:
- Monday, April 27 - Floralia Festival
- Wednesday, April 29 - International Dance Day
- Thursday, April 30 - Walpurgis Night
- Sunday, May 3 - Paranormal Day
Stay on top of witchy news with the NEW 2026 Pagan Holiday Calendar. You can also add the Spells8 Forum Events Calendar to your digital calendar
Ongoing Activities 
These activities are ongoing and are open to enjoy whenever youād like - feel free to participate any time before their deadlines!
[ [ Witch Challenge 
] ]
Join your coven and explore an area of magick! These challenges encourage magickal learning - everyone is warmly encouraged to participate in a way that reflects their unique magickal practice. All entrants receive a small prize.
Are you ready? Join the current challenge here:
WITCHY CHALLENGE - Transformation MagickThis challenge will remain open until: Tuesday, May 5 at 7:00 AM ET (Eastern US Time)
[ [ Tarot Journey 
] ]
Improve your tarot reading skills here! This month-long exploration of the cards is hosted by @katharina. Check back each day for a new daily prompt to work on and explore a weekly creative prompt to help you connect with your deck.
Visit the Tarot space:
[ [ Lenormand Challenge 
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Have you used Lenormand cards before? Branch out and explore a fascinating method of divination! This month-long exploration of the cards is hosted by @dan3. Check back each day for a new daily prompt to work on with your deck.
Visit the Lenormand Challenge here:
[ [ Oracle Work ] ]
Level up your oracle abilities through hands-on experience with The Court of Light and Shadow Deck and exercises designed by @Eira_of_the_Living_Hearth. Explore monthly themes and daily prompts to help deepen your practice with your cards.
Visit the Oracle discussion here:
[ [ Self-Care Collective 
] ]
Self-care is important, but it can be hard to do on your own - for accountability and companionship, come join this Self-Care Collective hosted by @Artemisia. Everyone is welcome to share their self-care updates and check-in with fellow coven members.
Visit the Self-Care Collective here:
April, May & June 2026
[ [ Book Club - Practical Magic 
] ]
Calling all readers and magickal book enthusiasts! To celebrate the upcoming release of Practical Magic 2, @tracyS is leading a reading group. Come stop by to chat about the books and movies.
[ [ Energy Exchange Circle 
] ]
The Energy Exchange Circle is hosted in the Energy Exchange and 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:
[ [ Coven Member Birthdays 
] ]
Letās celebrate! Here is a space to honor coven members on their birthdays. If you wish to appear in this list, please set your birthday on your profile.
Come wish your fellow coven members well on their special days:
[ [ Coven Daily Draw 
] ]
Want to draw a card for the coven? This shared space is for daily shared readings. Feel free to draw a card (or rune, ogham, pendulum, tea reading, etc - all forms of divination are welcome) for the collective, or stop by to read the messages for the day.
[ [ 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!
Welcome to the Forum and the Infinite Roots Coven!
@lori - @shrine-dev - @shrine-dev1 - @shrine-dev2 - @amanda17 - @patty - @park - @roxanne3 - @you1 - @michael5 - @kerwin - @amber11 - @grace3 - @nina1 - @lineo1
If you havenāt 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 - weād 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:
@Feathertip for sharing the most posts
(on a two week shout-out streak!)
@Ostara for giving out the most hearts
Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom and love with the coven, it 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, so that others will have a chance to earn the badge too!) . Those who have won the MMM badge 5 times will no longer be counted, as they have earned their place in the legendary Forum Hall of Fame
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And Thank YOU!
Weād 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 canāt exist without you! 
Sabbat and full moon blessings! Are you planning anything fun to celebrate this week?
Whether itās magickal or mundane, feel free to share your plans for the week, chat about upcoming spellwork, or give a shout-out to your fellow coven members in the comments below.
Blessed be
Well, letās hope not! I say, youāre settling in for a peaceful time, and itās well-deserved after the months and months of all the appointments and stuff youāve been through. Enjoy it! Hope you have a lovely Beltane!
And then all the witchy and goth folks are dressing up and you can see pointy hats and black lace dresses and people on the street will call out: The witches are coming! 
ItĀ“s such fun!
We discussed color profiles more than anything at the first meeting, so weāre still in the early stages. Thereās a lot to tear out, too. Iām excited!
It will be a pleasure to do so!
Iāve got two Norse Paganism books going, Psychic Witch by Mat Auryn, and Drawing Down the Moon by Margot Adler all going at once. My mind is everywhere, but in a good way.
Add Four 
Thieves Vinegar. Sea Salt and 18 drops of essential oil of rosemary to a bucket of water. Wash the floors, woodwork and window seals, concentrating on thresholds and dark corners. I hope you all have a good week!