Welcome to your weekly update about whatâs happening in both the forum and the witchy world at large 
Scroll down to read the news for this week 
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[ [ Group Healing Session 
] ]
â Wednesday, January 24 at 3:00 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. This is the final of four healing sessions this month.
- You can visit the EEC discussion: Energy Exchange Circle
January 2024
For more information about the Energy Exchange Circle, please see the section below in Ongoing Activities or visit the Energy Exchange.
[ [ Moon Phase: Full Moon 
] ]
â Thursday, January 25
This week, the skies will shine with the beauty of a full moon. The exact time of peak illumination will depend on your location.
This moon is called the Full Wolf Moon 
, named after the hardy wolves whose howls bring music to the cold, barren nights of winter in the Northern Hesmiperhere at this time of year.
Not sure what to cast? Feel free to check out the Full Wolf Moon Ritual and find more spell suggestions for this moon in Full Wolf Moon in Leo - January 2024 .
While each moon has its own unique qualities, every full moon is a celebrated time when the energy of the moon is at its most powerful. Now is a wonderful time to charge, cleanse, and absorb the potent 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 tonightâs moon on the Spells8 Lunar Spell Page
[ [ Group Ritual 
] ]
â Thursday, January 25
Youâre 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 weekâs group ritual to get an idea about what to expect.
UPDATE: This weekâs group ritual post has arrived! Feel free to view the ritual here:
[ [ Weekend Divination - Free Readings 
] ]
â Friday, January 26
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 weekâs Weekend Divination post arrives.
[ [ Witchy Holiday Heads Up ] ]
â Wednesday, January 31st - Thursday, February 1st *
*Depending on the tradition, Sabbats may be celebrated across multiple days and nights
Heads up, witches! Not this week but next, get ready for a Sabbat and pagan holiday celebration. Those in the Northern Hemisphere will enjoy the Sabbat Imbolc 
At the same time, friends in the Southern Hemisphere will enjoy the Sabbat Lammas 
Keep an eye out for celebration suggestions and more holiday info in next weekâs Merry Meet Monday post! You can also stop by Imbolg & LĂșnasa 2024 
Coven Celebrations to pick up some great magickal ideas and/or share your personal celebrations with the forum family 
To learn more about the main pagan holidays and 8 Sabbats of the year, feel free to explore the Pagan Wheel of the Year
[ [ Additional Events of Interest 
] ]
A collection of interesting (and perhaps conversation-starting!) events coming up this week:
- Monday, January 22 - Answer Your Catâs Questions Day
- Wednesday, January 24 - Start of the Feriae Sementivae for Goddess Tellus (Gaia)
- Thursday, January 25 - St. Dwynwenâs Day
- Sunday, January 28 - Daisy Day
Stay on top of witchy news by printing or downloading the NEW 2024 Pagan Holiday Calendar and adding the Spells8 Forum Events Calendar to your digital calendar
You can also get the free Spells8 Email Newsletter for even more witchy updates (plus magickal freebies!) delivered right to your email inbox three times a week
Ongoing Activities
These activities are open to enjoy whenever youâd like- feel free to participate anytime before their deadlines!
[ [ Weekly Witchy Challenge 
] ]
The current challenge theme is: Lucky Charms & Luck Magick 
Every week, the forum hosts a challenge exploring a specific area of magick. Challenges are open to everyone and all are warmly encouraged to participate in a way that reflects their unique magickal practice.
This challenge will remain open until Tuesday, January 23 at 7:00 AM EDT (Eastern US Time). After the challenge closes, a âProps and Presentsâ post will appear to give recognition and prizes to all participants 
Are you ready? Join the current challenge here:
(A brand new challenge will launch on Wednesday in the public Activities category )
[ [ Spells8 Book Club 
] ]
Calling all book lovers! The Spells8 book club is now in session !
For more information about this session of Book Club and to submit your book, please head over to the current thread in Activities :
Spells8 Book Club XXXV (Jan 19 - Feb 16) Please note that this reading period will end on Friday, February 16 .
And if you havenât done so already, please feel free to share and swap your book reviews from last session in the current Readerâs Reviews thread: 
Spells8 Book Club XXXIV - Readersâ Reviews .
Happy Reading!
[ [ Energy Exchange Circle ] ]
Do you have a little extra love and light to share with fellow Coven members? Or perhaps youâve 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:
More information about the Covenâs wholesome energy exchange can be found in the Energy Exchange Wiki .
This monthâs Energy Exchange Circle will end on Wednesday, January 31 .
Thanks for spreading the love! 
[ [ Energy Reports 
] ]
Are you sensitive to energy? Interested in how energy studies and magick benefit one another? Come explore the magick of energy with the talented @Marsha in these insightful daily energy reports!
The Mystic Magick discussion is open for all to see and enjoy in the public Activities category. It will be available throughout the month- please be aware that this monthâs reports will close on Wednesday, January 31.
[ [ 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 monthâs birthday discussion will remain open through Wednesday, January 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:
Please note that this divination discussion is housed in A Sacred Space and will remain open until Sunday, March 31.
[ [ Tending the Flame 
] ]
Stop by the fire and tend the flame with your Coven- this ongoing discussion invites all to come in, relax, and pick up a bit of motivation and support for the day.
Share a picture of your own flames or simply enjoy the lights of the coven! Help tend the flame and visit the discussion in:
The Brigid Flametender discussion is hosted in A Sacred Space and will remain open throughout the year- please feel free to enjoy this activity as often as youâd like.
New Members 
Merry meet to the new members who have joined the Spells8 Forum over the past week!
@sweeta - @michal1 - @peter5 - @DeeMarie100596 - @anastasia2 - @mary7 - @cynthia7 - @salim - @erica4 - @shanna6 - @rebecca - @samantha20 - @destiny - @onieta - @charlotte1 - @tonya3 - @michael8 - @sky - @hadil1 - @mary9 - @crystal25 - @morgan8 - @kimberlee1 - @shanaa - @amber19 - @ashley22 - @Calibchbab3 - @trisha - @shemeka - @jasmine1 - @kayla16 - @keera - @judy4 - @laura11 - @emily12 - @torreya - @Fiona11 - @cynthia8 - @tia1 - @faren - @kristin3 - @laura12 - @kelly19 - @Mystique - @yuri1 - @amandainink - @kristy3 - @vanessa1 - @franziska - @Shandar - @victoria9 - @gulnur - @marcy2 - @teri3 - @tee2 - @angie2 - @trinity3 - @julie11 - @jennifer46 - @jill12 - @alicia4 - @jamie52 - @genevieve - @KileeBay - @adrienne5 - @monika2 - @mey - @lisa17 - @melanie7 - @sarah5 - @CjHonza - @bianca - @michael11 - @tammy8 - @michelle23 - @nicole12 - @lynnea - @linda27 - @russell2 - @ashley23
If you havenât done so already, please get started by creating a new topic in Introductions. Feel free to share a bit about who you are and your journey into practicing magick, or simply say a quick hello- weâd love to meet you!
Wishing you a very warm welcome to the forum!
Special Shout-Outs 
Forum Activity
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:
- @Sivonnah - for sharing the most hearts and posts
Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom and inspiration through posts and your love and support 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! 
Weâd 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 canât exist without you! 
Whether itâs 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 only had him for a short time, but I was already attached⊠itâs been a difficult week for me.
always
Iâm sure he was loved while you took care of him. 
I am so sorry. I know if hurts but you did the best you could for him and the right thing for him. His life would have been much harder without you. 
sending love. I agree with the time thing, moving very fast for me too 
that then froze over, frigid temperatures, & biting winds. Stay safe with the snow & deep freeze 
At least 2 somethings each day with a possibility of no appointments Thursday⊠
You all make it so easy! 
Iâm sure you were his bright spot. 
