Merry Meet Monday - Witchy News of the Week! (Dec 30 - Jan 5) 🎆

Welcome to your weekly update about what’s happening in both the forum and the witchy world at large :newspaper_roll:

Here’s the news for this week :eyes:



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Upcoming Events :spiral_calendar:

Mark your calendars so you don’t miss out on these upcoming events and occasions!


[ [ Moon Phase: New Moon :new_moon: ] ]

New-Moon-Spells

→ Monday, December 30

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 :telescope:

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.

New-Moon-Manifestations

You can learn more about the symbolism, traditions, and best-suited spellwork for this moon phase in the New Moon Rituals Guide :new_moon:

Ready for More Moon Magick? You can find complementary spells and rituals for tonight’s moon on the Spells8 Lunar Spell Page :astrology_moon:


[ Group Healing Session :handshake: ] ]

January EEC

→ Wednesday, January 1 at 2:00 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.


[ [ Group Ritual :infinite_roots: ] ]

S1 Group Tea Ritual -Yule Version

→ Thursday, January 2

You’re invited to a group ritual meditation- this activity and discussion is open to all active Coven members :tea: 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 has arrived! Click the link below to view the ritual details.

(Group Ritual - Jan 2) :sunrise: A Fresh New Brew


[ [ Weekend Divination - Free Readings :flower_playing_cards: ] ]

Weekend Divination with Megan Black

→ Friday, January 3

Have a question on your mind? Seeking some guidance on how to best approach a problem? :thinking: This is your chance to find some answers, as the talented @MeganB is kindly offering free readings via tarot and oracle cards! :raised_hands:

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.


[ [ Additional Events of Interest :mag: ] ]

Other Events - MMM

A collection of curious (and perhaps conversation-starting!) events coming up this week:

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 :spiral_calendar:



Ongoing Activities :raised_hands:

These activities are open to enjoy whenever you’d like- feel free to participate anytime before their deadlines!


[ [ Witchy Challenge :trophy: ] ]

Light the Way 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 - Light the Way Forward: Solstice & New Year :lantern:

This challenge will remain open until: Tuesday, December 31 at 7:00 AM EDT (Eastern US Time)


[ [ Tarot Month Challenge :flower_playing_cards: ] ]

Tarot Challenge (5)

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 :heart: ] ]

Self Care 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:

This challenge will remain open until Friday, January 31


[ [ Spells8 Book Club :books: ] ]

Spells8 Book Club

The 43rd Session of Blook Club has come to an end- thank you to everyone who participated! :blush: If you haven’t done so already, please feel free to share and swap your book reviews in the new discussion thread:

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 :hugs: ] ]

Spells8 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! :heart:


[ [ Coven Member Birthdays :birthday: ] ]

coven bdays 2025

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 :tarot_card: ] ]

Daily Single 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 :pray:

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 Tuesday, December 31.


[ [ A Spell A Day :sparkles: ] ]

Spell A Day - Crystal Galaxy

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 :wave:

Merry meet to the new members who have joined the Spells8 Forum over the past week!

:infinite_roots: Welcome to the Forum and the Infinite Roots Coven! :infinite_roots:

@joseph7 - @abageal - @cherelle - @annette6 - @cassidy5 - @nix - @lexi2 - @jesse - @CasLyn - @manuel - @amber37 - @robyn4 - @katherine5 - @Jenifer_Amey - @ambe - @katrin - @renee8 - @gina4 - @chelsea1 - @lana1 - @tabitha6 - @louise6 - @robin13 - @jessica58 - @Stephi_Jo - @NikkiFreeman - @Witchy-NightFire - @liza1 - @maranda6 - @missy2 - @amanda72 - @thistle - @alexandria4 - @sally - @billie1 - @Nikki-Phoenix - @molly3 - @ashland

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! :wave: :heart:

Wishing you a very warm welcome to the forum! :hugs:



Special Shout-Outs :loudspeaker:

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:

  • @georgia - for sharing the most hearts and posts :writing_hand: :heart:

Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom through posts and your love through hearts- your time here helping the coven is greatly appreciated :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

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 ! :trophy:

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And Thank YOU! :index_pointing_at_the_viewer:

We’d also like to say a very big thank you to all members of Spells8 :infinite_roots:

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! :hugs::sparkling_heart:



MMM New Year

Goodbye 2024 - Hello 2025! :sparkler: Do you have any fun plans to welcome in the new year?

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 :fireworks: :sparkles:

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@georgia Well done. Celebrations all round :partying_face::beers:

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Congratulations, @georgia! You’re rocking it! You go!

I am having an… unusual New Year’s Eve by having a medical procedure done in the morning. What fun! I didn’t even think they’d be doing such things on a holiday, who knew?

So today I’m getting prepared. Fun. Hopefully this mean I’ll start the New Year on Wednesday off in a better situation and I won’t have to worry about this appointment any longer. So that’ll be good. Hopefully, after tomorrow things will look up!

Hope everyone has a good New Year’s and a good week!

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Well done, beautiful friend :heart:@Georgia. You’re a rock star!
I am finishing helping care for my friend, who had top surgery this morning, and I get to go home! I am planning on relaxing and enjoying my last three days off. Man, this week has gone fast! My goal is to sleep on one of those days! The new moon woke me up early today!

Happy dark moon :new_moon: everyone and happy new year! I love you all so much :heartpulse:

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Woah! Cool! Thanks @BryWisteria, @tracyS, @Amethyst, and @celineelise.

@Amethyst I hope your procedure goes well so the new year is happy and comfortably healthy.

@celineelise I hope your friend’s surgery goes well and they heal quickly and well! Thank you for your care and giving to your community. It doesn’t affect me directly, but any care given helps all caregivers by easing the distress and making the world a better place. Rest well, my friend.

I’ve been dealing with holiday exhaustion. Did a lot this year! :smiley::smiley:

My circadian rhythm is off right now, so I’m up most of the night and dopey all day. It is easing, but I choose to let it heal naturally as best I can- no caffeine, good amounts of calories from healthy foods, and little chocolate. That way it is truly healed when I need the next burst of energy.

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Congratulations on the double shout-out and thank you for sharing so much of your love and wisdom with us!

Both sound like fine days for celebrating! :cat: :tada: :sleeping: :zzz:

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Congratulations :tada: @georgia

I love the mew Year lol :black_cat: :smiley_cat:

Happy New Year :clinking_glasses::tada: everyone and have a wonderful week

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Congratulations on the shout out @georgia but sorry to hear about the Holiday exhaustion. That’s never easy. Take some time to rest and allow your circadian rhythm to rebalance itself.

@Amethyst I hope all goes well with your procedure. I love your attitude to get it out of the way at the beginning of the year so you don’t have to worry about it any longer.

@celineelise bless you for caring for your friend after their surgery. They are lucky to have someone like you to be with them at this time. I hope they make a full recovery. Enjoy your well earned relaxation!

As for me, well I’m sure that our little clowder of cats will insist that we celebrate the Happy Mew Year :cat: :black_cat: :cat2: and it’s the time of year for me to browse seed catalogs to see what I want to grow in the garden this year :slight_smile:

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Literally never knew this was the term for a group of :cat2: :black_cat: :cat2:

Hmmm I wonder how many it takes to make a clowder. :thinking: I might start using it for my 3 :laughing:

yes, it is! I need to get planning and order my seed starting items to get going on my veggies and herbs.

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Yes, you can absolutely use it for your three :cat2: :black_cat: :cat2:

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Hope that happens for you, @celineelise! Happy New Year to you too!

Thanks! It’s just after 4 am and I’m getting ready to do the final prep. What fun. I’m sure everything will go okay and I’ll be back to normal tomorrow!

Yeppers. Get it done and over with. That’s also why I like my doctor appointments early if I can get them. Better to get it all out of the way. Thanks, darling! Happy New Year!

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Thank you @Artemisia, @amanda6, @jayne.

In honor of Trivia Day, Saturday, I’ll pass along that Sunday is National Bird Day!

Perhaps on Sunday, we can cast protective and abundance spells for the wild birds who sing for us, thrill us with their colors, clean up around us, and catch the insects which bug us? Some tame birds we know are also in need of care and attention. (How’s she doing, @Satans_Helper?)

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Congrats @georgia ! You are such a loving, kind and sharing person. I’m so glad to have met you! :purple_heart::purple_heart::purple_heart:

Well, after a very busy Sunday, I had no energy on Monday and today I woke up not feeling well. So my New Year’s Eve will probably be spent in bed or laying on the couch watching old movies.

The rest of my week is pretty calm. Not much going on. I do have some voodoo work that needs to get done so hopefully I’m feeling good enough to do that this evening.

Have a great week everyone and may your new year be blessed with love and abundance :purple_heart::purple_heart::purple_heart:

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I am champing at the bit to share my review of a book I just finished for the next book club session! I feel like it was uncharacteristically scathing of me, but I needed an outlet to share my thoughts on it because I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it since I finished reading it.

I’m afraid I’ll forget to share it, so I’ll share it as its own post because I was so frustrated by the book that I feel that it deserves its own thread. I’ll try to remember to figure out how to merge it into the book club thread.

I shared my review of Charms, Spells, & Formulas here.

Fun fact: I was five minutes ago years old when I learned that the phrase I thought was “chomping at the bit” is actually “champing at the bit” :nerd_face:

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Woohoo! Congrats, @georgia :tada: :heart:

I hope you do, as well, and that your procedure has gone well!

I’m just hopping in to read it right now - I hope you don’t mind but I moved it to the current :memo: Spells8 Book Club XXXXIII - Readers’ Reviews! that we still have going :blush: this one will be active for all of January, so feel free to add in any others you read!


I don’t have much going on this week. I’m trying to keep things easy and not do too much :laughing: we’ll see how that goes, but so far, I’ve been successful!

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My wonderful husband put up a couple of ledges above my desk/altar so I can put my bottles of herbs on them instead of crammed in a drawer. I love them! And when we go away I can put the bottles in the drawer and display some of my art on them so the cat sitter doesn’t get freaked out.

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Its National Peace and Meditation day everyone do happy meditating

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John1 and I are sending you healing energies.

Great bit of trivia!

Thank you @Mystique, @MeganB.

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Thank you Georgia! John was helping me with a healing chant yesterday and had me imagine myself in the forest by water. So I went to my happy place. When I told him about it he said you have to tell Georgia!!

So, my happy place since I was very small is a beautiful forest with a big beautiful waterfall. There are all kinds of bright colors, the sun is shining through the trees. There are fairies flitting around. And there has always been a white unicorn by my side.

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