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 Ritual 
] ]
→ Thursday, December 19
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 is here - click the link below to view the full details:
Solstice Tea Blessing[ Group Healing Session 
] ]
→ Friday, December 20 at 7:00 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.
[ [ Weekend Divination - Free Readings 
] ]
→ Friday, December 20
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, December 21 *
*Depending on the tradition, Sabbats may be celebrated across multiple days and nights. Some Yule traditions go for 12 Days , beginning on the 20th
Blessed Sabbat! This week, those in the Northern Hemisphere will enjoy the Sabbat Yule 
and the Winter Solstice 
Want to honor the occasion? Here are a few ideas and suggestions for how you might celebrate this witchy holiday:
- Yule Symbols & Pagan Traditions: How to Celebrate and What to Do – Spells8
- ▶️ Yule Celebration Ritual #CastAlong – Spells8
- Winter Solstice Cleansing Ritual: Start the Yuletide Celebrations! – Spells8
(In the Southern Hemisphere? Click here for Litha ideas!)
Those in the Southern Hemisphere will enjoy the Sabbat Litha 
and the Summer Solstice
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:
Coven Celebrations Witchy Holiday Guide : Want to know more about special pagan holidays? Visit the Wheel of the Year to learn about these keystone seasonal celebrations
[ [ Moon Phase: Last Quarter Moon 
] ]
→ Sunday, December 22
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
[ [ Additional Events of Interest 
] ]
A collection of curious (and perhaps conversation-starting!) events coming up this week:
- Tuesday, December 17 - Start of the Saturnalia Festival for the God Saturn
- Wednesday, December 18 - Eponalia Festival for the Goddess Epona
- Friday, December 20 - First of the 12 Days of Yule: Mother’s Night
- Saturday, December 21 - Night of the Wild Hunt
and Start of Capricorn Season 
Stay on top of witchy news by printing or downloading the 2024 Pagan Holiday Calendar or the NEW 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 - Cozy Magick 
This challenge will remain open until: Tuesday, December 17 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: 
December Tarot Challenge
This challenge will remain open until Tuesday, December 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 - December
This challenge will remain open until Tuesday, December 31
[ [ Spells8 Book Club 
] ]
The 43rd Session of Blook Club has come to an end- thank you to everyone who participated! 
If you haven’t done so already, please feel free to share and swap your book reviews in the new discussion thread:
Spells8 Book Club XXXXIII - Readers’ Reviews!The next reading session of Book Club will begin on Wednesday, January 1st - so pick out a fun witchy book to read and let your coven know what you’ll be reading at that time!
More information about the book club and how to join can be found in Book Club F.A.Q and Introduction . Book club and reviews are hosted in the public Activities category.
[ [ 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:
This month’s Energy Exchange Circle will end on Tuesday, December 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.
This month’s birthday discussion will remain open through Tuesday, December 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:
Daily Single Draw for November & December 2024 Please note that this divination discussion is housed in A Sacred Space and will remain open until Tuesday, December 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!
@merry - @caitlin6 - @lori7 - @joanna6 - @megan5 - @gary - @paul1 - @valeria - @victoria20 - @janet1 - @tiffany27 - @luna11 - @dan3 - @april13 - @haruko1 - @shannon26 - @madi - @mary18 - @elizabeth43 - @ashley71 - @samantha44 - @necia1 - @donna20 - @tammy12 - @Tem - @amanda70 - @traci5 - @samantha45 - @miranda3 - @tiff - @hannah14 - @yuri5 - @Chaquel - @margarita1 - @cj1 - @nicole26 - @rachel28 - @jessica55 - @lj12 - @jasmine11 - @seneca - @mirabelle - @rajesh - @jessica56 - @niesha - @dany - @tawanna - @christina29 - @kaela - @stephanie48 - @elizabeth44 - @michael14 - @kerri1
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:
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! 
Thank you!)