Merry Meet!
Welcome to your weekly update about what’s 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 don’t miss out on these upcoming events and occasions!
[ [ Moon Phase: Full Moon 
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→ Monday, July 3
This week, the skies will shine with the beauty of a Full Moon- the moon of July is called the Full Buck Moon 
. The exact time of peak illumination will depend on your location.
Explore a special moon ritual and learn more about this moon on the Spells8 Full Buck Moon Ritual Page . July’s full moon arrives when the antlers of the deer are fully developed and the world is warm and rich with wildlife. This moon is associated with fertility, Divine Masculine Energy, solar magick, and abundance 
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 tonight’s moon on the Spells8 Lunar Spell Page
Read Your Horoscope - Zodiac Horoscopes for the Week of Jul 3 - 9
[ [ Group Ritual 
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→ Thursday, July 6
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 week’s ritual post will appear in the forum on Tuesday, but until then feel free to check out last week’s group ritual to get an idea about what to expect.
[ [ Weekend Divination - Free Readings 
] ]
→ Friday, July 7
Have a question on your mind? Seeking some guidance for 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 the previous Weekend Divination Post to get an idea of what to expect.
[ [ 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 3 - Feast Festival of Goddess Cerridwen
- Friday, July 7 - World Chocolate Day
- Saturday, July 8 - Start of the Celtic Tree Month of Holly
Download the free 2023 Pagan Holiday Calendar
for more witchy news and magickal freebies!
Ongoing Activities
These activities are open to enjoy whenever you’d like- feel free to participate anytime before their deadlines!
[ [ Weekly Witchy Challenge 
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The current challenge theme is: Witch Fashion 
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 4 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 haven’t done so already, please feel free to share and swap your book reviews from last session in the Reader’s Reviews thread: 
Spells8 Book Club XXVII - Readers’ 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 you’ve 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 coven’s wholesome energy exchange can be found in the Energy Exchange Wiki .
This month’s 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 month’s 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 you’d like.
New Members 
Merry meet to the new members who have joined the Spells8 Forum over the past week!
@ashton - @brittany3 - @pamela - @robyn2 - @melissawithapen - @stephen4 - @kiwi - @clementine2 - @esmeralda - @amanda - @chasity2 - @corleen - @jon1 - @matic - @smrati - @shannon1 - @jeannie2 - @rev - @jasleen - @elizabeth - @johanna - @bryan - @alyssa2 - @Jessica_Zee - @michaela - @Funsize - @mccady - @mihalitsa - @mariana2 - @bettina - @mrs3 - @louise - @laeci - @maeter342 - @monday - @rebekah4 - @toni - @elizabeth1 - @rebecca1 - @heather - @katiaspania - @ashley - @amanda1 - @jessika5 - @akeybia - @annie - @kelly - @crystal3 - @toni1 - @serynity1 - @constance - @eugenia1 - @candy4 - @lynda2 - @linsey - @amy - @amy4 - @jonpierre - @marilyn3 - @kris - @alice4 - @vesper - @rikki - @chachanna - @kelly2 - @jennifer1 - @krystal1 - @tammy1 - @Pouncequick - @maranda3 - @katie - @tiffany - @jessica5 - @crystal4 - @lacey - @tamara1 - @delilah - @amanda2 - @victoria2 - @denisse - @sebastian - @rebecca2 - @carly2 - @heather1 - @deyanna
If you haven’t 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:
@Ostara - for sharing the most posts
(on a three-week streak!)
@crystal59 - 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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Community
Once a month, any member who goes above and beyond for their fellow coven members day after day over the course of the entire previous month receives a Community Shout-Out and a special badge .
Community Awarded users for June 2023 are:
@Marsha - for sharing heartfelt happy birthday messages on each birthday and for giving a warm welcome to every single new member in their introduction posts
@Amethyst - for going in to give a warm greeting to every single new member in their introduction posts
@TracyS - for wishing a warm welcome to every single new member in their introduction posts
It takes a lot of dedication to welcome and help fellow coven members feel at home here every day- everything you do is very much appreciated!
Click here to learn more about Community Shout-Out Rewards
All those who receive a monthly Community Shout-Out are awarded the CCC Badge .
As this is a difficult badge to earn (it takes a lot of dedication to welcome/share messages for fellow coven members every day over the course of the whole month!), there are no limits to how many users can receive this monthly shout-out. This badge is just a small thank you to show appreciation for the daily work these users do to make their fellow coven members feel at home
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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! 
Happy full moon of July! Will you be casting anything special for this moon? 
What magickal plans do you have in store for the coming days? 
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’m pretty on time for this one 
she is on during sailing, she is the skipper. She also obtained her boating 
license, so she’s having all kinds of ocean 
fun! 
So that will be fun too.
(short staffing at the local pd is always fun in the summer for a tourism hot spot) We have 1 of the largest displays in the state & there are already a lot of vacationers & there will be more people coming just for the display tomorrow night. 
on receiving the Heart of the Forum badge. You are both awesome! We are all blessed by both of you! Thank you so much for your contributions! 
and 
children. They get so scared 
with all the noise from the fireworks!
And it’s also the full moon! Is anyone else sensitive to these energies? I’ve got so much to do today… functioning on extra coffee! 
