Merry Meet!
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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Upcoming Events 
Mark your calendars so you donât miss out on these upcoming events and occasions!
[ [ Moon Phase: New Moon 
] ]
â Monday, July 17
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 
This week we will be blessed by the presence of the New Moon. The exact time of the peak phase will vary according to 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 tonightâs moon on the Spells8 Lunar Spell Page
Read Your Horoscope - Zodiac Horoscopes for the Week of Jul 17 - 23
[ [ Group Ritual 
] ]
â Thursday, July 20
Join in for a shared group ritual meditation and coven chat- this activity 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. This weekâs ritual post will appear in the forum on Tuesday, but until then feel free to check out last weekâs group ritual to get an idea about what to expect.
[ [ Weekend Divination - Free Readings 
] ]
â Friday, July 21
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! 
Free readings are held in the Energy Exchange Category - the post appears on Friday and readings will happen throughout the weekend. You can check out last weekâs Weekend Divination to get an idea about what to expect.
[ [ Group Healing Session 
] ]
â Saturday, July 22 at 11:00 AM ET
Join a group healing circle to support those who are passing 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 second of three live healing sessions this month.
You can visit the EEC discussion: Energy Exchange Circle 
July 2023
For more information about the Energy Exchange Circle, please see the section below in Ongoing Activities or visit the Energy Exchange Category of the forum.
[ [ Other Events of Interest 
] ]
A collection of curious (and perhaps conversation-starting!) events coming up this week that may or may not be witchy-related:
- Monday, July 17 - Night of the Cradle (Birthday of Goddess Isis)
- Thursday, July 20 - UN International Moon Day
- Sunday, July 23 - Start of Leo Season
and Neptunalia (for God Neptune) 
Stay on top of witchy news by printing or downloading the 2023 Pagan Holiday Calendar and the NEW Spells8 Forum Events Calendar to add 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
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: Witch Stereotypes
Every week, the forum hosts a challenge exploring one specific area of magick. Challenges are open to everyone and you are warmly encouraged to participate in a way that reflects your unique magickal practice.
This challenge will remain open until Tuesday, July 18 at 7:00 AM EDT (Eastern US Time). After the challenge closes, a Props and Presents 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:
Please note that this reading period will end on Friday, July 21st .
And if you havenât done so already, please feel free to share and swap your book reviews from last session in the Readerâs Reviews thread: 
Spells8 Book Club XXVII - Readersâ Reviews
Happy Reading! 
[ [ Energy Exchange Circle ] ]
Do you have a little extra love to share and are looking for ways to help out a fellow coven member? Or perhaps youâve fallen on hard times and could use some positive vibes your way?
The Energy Exchange Circle is hosted in the Energy Exchange Category and is a great way to support and show love to coven members going through hard times. To do a good deed and show 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 Monday, July 31 .
Thanks for spreading the love! 
[ [ Coven Member Birthdays 
] ]
Share the love by wishing 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 more private A Sacred Space that is exclusive to coven members.
Please keep in mind that this monthâs birthday discussion will close on Monday, July 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 Saturday, September 30th.
[ [ 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.
[ [ Energy Report 
] ]
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 remains open for all to see and enjoy- please feel free to visit 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!
@clarissa - @jennifer4 - @amaya - @feather - @sarah4 - @christie - @rachel - @Skylar_Short - @tina1 - @georgette1 - @deana - @braedyn - @theresa1 - @lorraine2 - @heather3 - @jennifer5 - @amy5 - @dzintars - @osrick - @michael2 - @shelby1 - @roxanne2 - @paulina - @shae - @robyn10 - @sally2 - @rhys - @susan1 - @candice - @lindsey1 - @jessica6 - @fawn1 - @daphne - @shayla - @aysia - @MysticMoon - @tal - @eclectichealer - @kristy1 - @tina5 - @katrina - @amber6 - @carmelle - @feodormag1 - @alisha - @morgan1 - @minal - @sam - @jennifer7 - @savannah - @rowena1 - @danielle1 - @jamie5 - @Aela_Rowynn - @Annettelee - @tammie - @PsykotiskHeks - @ashlee - @drew
If you havenât done so already, please jump in by creating a new topic in the Introductions Category . You might share a bit about who you are and your journey into practicing magick, or simply say hello to your fellow magick-lovers
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 an Activity Shout-Out.
Shout-outs from this past week go to:
@Heav3n - for sharing the most posts
@jan_TheGreenWitch - for giving out the most hearts
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 simply to give others 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! 
The days of July are passing by- are you almost ready for Augustâs Sabbat? 
How about any moon magick for the coming days? 
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! 
from letters from the IRS to headaches and everything in between - Iâm done. I guess 
How exciting that youâre seeing your kids!
Heaven - looks like you are a starâ:sparkles:
!! I bet you you are definitely a kind hearted person and itâs so good to meet you. My name is Jeannie! 
Congratulations 
Jan The Green Witch I just wanted to send you my love, because I know how many hearts you give and hugs 
Messages you sent out to the cosmos, 
and you definitely are a 
of the divinityâ:sparkles: and you definitely deserve the recognition of your loyalty to the coven!
May the dark Moon 
help us to know our shadow and embrace the darkness within!
Also I will chant tonight and sing! 
A special brew for her and me! I want to make a invocation to honor her and a prayer 
! I have so much to tell her and I see how the darkness can protect us too! My dad was no punk, To tell you a story my father was a guy that loved nature! He also knew how to box if he had too! He had fun and he tried to be apart of a church but he was not that way! He was an outcast, know I understand completely who he was now. He would like me to fight till the end. So that being said I will not ever give up! I will have a serious talk with Hecate tonight! She knows my pains!
to aid me.
of protection be never broken ir forsakened May all the coven members, be protected with a flame of your light to each corner! I
at the crossroads I leave this offering out of my own hands
Way to go on a 2 week streak 
sitting in FL. Iâm really hoping to make it there soon, but Iâm receiving A LOT of pushback & then rolling setbacks here at home 
Iâm so happy youâre getting to spend time with family & loved ones. & YAY for 3 left! 
Seems to be my theme this year 
Hope your treatments go well! 
Itâs off to a busy start! Time is just flying!
Thatâs how it feels to me too! Hope your appointments go well! 
I did, I would certainly use it! 
A âProductive Spellâ sounds like the perfect fit for the energy this week!