Welcome to your weekly update about what’s happening in 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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→ Thursday, Aug 6
This week we will be blessed by the light of a 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.
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, Aug 6
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 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 week’s group ritual can be found here: (Group Ritual - Aug 6)
Enter the Lion’s Gate Portal
[ [ Fun Friday 
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→ Friday, Aug 7
The end of the week means it’s 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 
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Other interesting events this week include:
- Wednesday, August 5 - Start of the Celtic Tree Month of Hazel
- Friday, August 7 - Sea Serpent Day
- Saturday, August 8 - 8/8 Lion’s Gate Portal and International Cat Day
Stay on top of witchy news with the 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 you’d like - feel free to participate any time before their deadlines!
[ [ Witch Challenge 
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Join your coven and explore an area of magick! These challenges encourage magickal learning and 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 and read entries here:
WITCHY CHALLENGE - Passion in Your PracticeThis challenge will remain open until: Tuesday, August 4 at 7:00 AM ET (Eastern US Time)
[ [ Tarot Talks 
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Improve your tarot reading skills here! This month-long exploration of the cards is hosted by @leilani1. Check back each day for a new daily prompt to work on and 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:
[ [ Self-Care Collective 
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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:
July, August & September 2026
[ [ Book Club - Practical Magic 
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Calling all readers and magickal book enthusiasts! To celebrate the upcoming release of Practical Magic 2, @TS5 is leading a reading group. Come stop by to chat about the books and movies until the big release in September.
[ [ Energy Exchange Circle 
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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 
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Let’s 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 
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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 
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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 
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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!
@ambar - @casey9 - @jay4 - @ellie1 - @manon - @susan19 - @tonya1
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:
- @Feathertip for sharing the most posts and 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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W.I.T.C.Hes
At the start of each new month, all those who kindly took the time to welcome all of the new folks in their introduction posts over the past month receive a shout-out and a special badge.
The W.I.T.C.H Award for July 2026 goes to:
It takes a lot of dedication to help fellow coven members feel at home here every day- thank you so much!
Click here to learn more about W.I.T.C.H Shout-Out Rewards
All those who receive a monthly Community Shout-Out are awarded the W.I.T.C.H (Welcome Into The Coven Helpers) Badge .
This badge is given to those who welcome all new members in their posts in the Introductions category. If you miss one post, don’t worry - everyone gets one freebie!
As this is a difficult badge to earn (it takes a lot of dedication to welcome so many new folks throughout the month!), there are no limits to how many users can receive this shout-out. This badge is just a small thank you to show appreciation for those who help their fellow coven members feel at home every day
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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! 
Did you have a nice sabbat? Any fun plans for the week?
Whether it’s 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
This Coven is very dear to me. 
on your three week streak shout-out for the most 
and your MMM Achievement and your ascension to The Hall of Fame. Since I joined you have shown me kindness lot’s of fun - Fun Friday advice, encouragement, support. Thank you. Please wear your Special Badge with pride.
And perhaps herd a few cats here and there - gotta get my virtual exercise! 
Your feelings reveal how much you care for the beautiful creatures. I honor you.