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: New Moon 
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→ Tuesday, February 17
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
[ [ Astrological Event: Solar Eclipse 
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→ Tuesday, February 17
The skies will grow dark in some places as the new moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking light and causing the Sun to fade from view - this is a Solar Eclipse, an exciting time with unique effects on spellwork. The time and visibility of the eclipse will depend on your location 
While some choose to abstain from magick during the eclipse, others find this to be an interesting time for eclipse magick. To learn more and hear about everyone’s thoughts and experiences, visit the eclipse tag for relevant discussions.
Additional eclipse information and suggested spellwork can be found in the Working With Eclipse Energies: How to Manifest During an Eclipse Guide .
[ [ Thoughtful Thursday 
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→ Tuesday, February 17 *TT will temporarily be held on Tuesdays - please read here for more details
Want to deepen your practice? Come explore your beliefs and expand your self-understanding in a supportive space each Thursday.
The weekly prompt opens the door to your personal practice and spiritual beliefs. A new question and topic of discussion is shared every Thursday in A Sacred Space.
[ [ Group Healing Session 
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→ Wednesday, February 18 at 6:00 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 
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→ Thursday, February 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 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.
[ [ Fun Friday 
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→ Friday, February 20
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:
- Tuesday, February 17 - Lunar New Year
- Wednesday, February 18 - Start of the Celtic Tree Month of Ash
and start of Pisces Season 
- Saturday, February 21 - The Feralia (last day of the Parentalia Festival
)
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 you’d like - feel free to participate any time before their deadlines!
[ [ Witchy Challenge 
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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 - Sleep SpellsThis challenge will remain open until: Tuesday, February 24 at 7:00 AM ET (Eastern US Time)
[ [ Tarot Journey 
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Improve your tarot (or oracle) 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:
[ [ Rune Practice 
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Want to jump into runes for the first time, or perhaps improve your runic reading skills? Come join this month-long exploration of runes hosted by @dan3! Participants are invited to draw daily runes that align with a monthly theme.
Explore runes 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 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:
January, February, March 2026
[ [ Spells8 Book Club 
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Calling all book-lovers, the Spells8 Book Club is now in session! This is a space for witchy readers and book lovers. For more information about this session of Book Club, please head over to the current thread in Activities :
[ [ 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 
] ]
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:
[ [ 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!
@marissa1 - @robin5 - @tessa1 - @mushy - @sintara - @jessica13 - @roxanne2 - @rebecca7 - @nat - @latosha
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:
@leilani1 for sharing the most posts
@Feathertip for giving out the most hearts
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, 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! 
Do you hope to work some magick or take a spiritual rest during the new moon solar eclipse?
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
, I know that fresh air can still feel cleansing and energising, almost like a little reset spell for the mind and body 
, which always feels like my own peaceful sanctuary. Being by the sea and surrounded by nature makes my mindset so much clearer and calmer. There’s something truly magical about that space, and Shadow (my cat) and I both love it there 
We painted the upstairs bedroom and hallway ourselves last fall, but stopped at the stairwell, which has a strange foot-wide ledge that evades any big ladder we have. I’m very happy to be getting the stairwell finished! And the living room ceiling cracks repaired and it will be painted, too.
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such a treat! I hope you have the most wonderful birthday tomorrow 
and that it’s filled with joy and special moments 
, the flowers beginning to bloom 
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Oh, at this apartment, I discovered “humidity”. It was raining for days, the dryers weren’t any good for the clothes, my wall clock stopped. It didn’t work for about a week. When the dryer was finally drying the clothes, my clock started working again,
But I love the fact that you were able to look on the bright side and enjoy your day at home.
Lady Gene