Merry Meet Monday - Witchy News of the Week (June 24 - 30) 🌗

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

Scroll down to read 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!


[ Group Healing Session :handshake: ] ]

June EEC

→ Wednesday, June 26 at 9:00 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.

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: ] ]

S5 Group Tea Ritual - Litha Version

→ Thursday, June 27

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! For more details, visit the ritual here:

(Group Ritual - Jun 27) :water_element: Refresh Your Energy with the Water Element


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

Weekend Divination with Megan Black

→ Friday, June 28

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.


[ [ Moon Phase: Last Quarter Moon :last_quarter_moon: ] ]

Last-Quarter-Moon-Phase-Spells

→ Friday, June 28

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 :telescope:

The Spells8 Moon Magick Guide to Last Quarter Moon Magick lists this moon phase as the ideal time to remove negativity and banish things that are holding you back. It is a good time for spellwork that deals with laying things to rest and banishment.

Waning-Moon-Magick-Ritual-Ideas

This moon phase is part of the Waning Cycle :arrow_double_down:. For more information including history, meanings, and a collection of spells and rituals that work in harmony with this moon phase, check out the Waning Moon Spell Page :last_quarter_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:


[ [ 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 NEW 2024 Pagan Holiday Calendar and adding the Spells8 Forum Events Calendar to your digital calendar :spiral_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 :envelope_with_arrow:



Ongoing Activities :raised_hands:

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


[ [ Weekly Witchy Challenge :trophy: ] ]

The current challenge theme is: Wiccan Traditions :triple_moon_goddess:

Wiccan Traditions

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 tomorrow: Tuesday, June 25 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 :gift:

Are you ready? Join the current challenge here:

(A brand new challenge will launch on Wednesday in the public Activities category)


[ [ Spells8 Book Club :books: ] ]

Calling all book lovers! The Spells8 book club is now in session !

spells8 book club

For more information about this session of Book Club and to submit your book, please head over to the current thread in Activities :

Please note that this reading period will end on Friday, July 5.

And if you haven’t done so already, please feel free to share and swap your book reviews from last session in the current Reader’s Reviews thread: :memo: Spells8 Book Club XXXVIII - Readers’ Reviews .

Happy Reading! :books:


[ [ 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:

This month’s Energy Exchange Circle will end on Sunday, June 30 .

Thanks for spreading the love! :heart:


[ [ Coven Member Birthdays :birthday: ] ]

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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 month’s birthday discussion will remain open through Sunday, June 30.


[ [ 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 Sunday, June 30.


[ [ Tending the Flame :fire: ] ]

Tending Brigid's Flame

Stop by the fire and tend the flame of the Goddess Brigid 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! :candle: 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.


[ [ 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:

@sonja10 - @erin3 - @jennifer18 - @sabrina6 - @joey2 - @courtney11 - @michaele - @lisa32 - @katt1 - @emily16 - @janeen - @teresa5 - @annie1 - @tara1 - @bobbiejo1 - @shawnna - @spirit3 - @camishae - @amber23 - @marley - @stacy2 - @christina20 - @meg2 - @jaime5 - @david4 - @keisha - @valerie3 - @kris1 - @richard1 - @katelyn2 - @shawn - @julie14 - @alicia79 - @wilhelmina - @justina - @chelsea11 - @perry - @olivia7 - @starwatching - @ashlee2 - @violet - @toni4 - @jacquleen - @melissa35 - @casey4 - @kellie2 - @nadia1 - @casey5 - @anja1 - @Noemi - @heather40 - @kristine1 - @sharon10 - @kareema - @candis1 - @kelsey2 - @kylie9

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:

  • @Mystique - for sharing the most posts :writing_hand: (on a two week streak!)

  • @starborn - for giving out the most hearts :heart:

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! :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:



How was your solstice sabbat and full moon? Will the high energy continue, or are you taking time to rejuvenate this week? :relieved:

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! :last_quarter_moon: :sparkles:

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Congratulations @Mystique and @starborn You’re both wonderful. :partying_face::green_heart:

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Congratulations, @Mystique! A two-week streak! Awesome! And congratulations on having a loving heart, @starborn!

I am melting. That’s all there is to it. I’m gonna be a big puddle of goo in my computer chair by the time this heat wave is over. LOL!

Nothing much going on for me right now, just my usual Monday appointment with the doctor’s office. Which is late in the afternoon. That bugs me, since I don’t get my afternoon nap.

Hopefully everything is going well with y’all and you are having a blessed week!

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Congratulation to our two super stars! Thank you both for sharing so much of your love and wisdom each week. You both are inspiring!

Kermit has his first annual vet exam tomorrow and other than that, all I have planned this week is making lavender wands, lavender smudges, lavender brooms and lavender wreaths! I contacted the lavender farm yesterday to see if she still had more available and she was incredibly generous :purple_heart:

I’m completely over this heat and drought so being inside working will be a nice distraction.

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Awww thank you babe! :purple_heart::purple_heart::purple_heart:

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Thank you @Amethyst ! Hope you’re doc appointment goes well :purple_heart::purple_heart::purple_heart:

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Thank you @Artemisia ! Hope Kermit does good at the vet.

Wish I had a lavender farm near me! Sound like you’re making some wonderful items. :purple_heart::purple_heart::purple_heart:

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Congrats @starborn ! Such a sweet loving heart. :purple_heart::purple_heart::purple_heart:

Welcome to all our new members!! Glad to have you with us!

Only plans I have this week is doing garage sale with my daughter again. She wants to keep it going until most of her baby clothes and items are gone. I brought my 5 year old granddaughter home with me today and she’s spending the night with me. Our love the one on one time I get with the grandkids and they love it too.

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Here’s to hoping all goes well with the Vet’s! Good luck!

Thank you, my dear! It went well. I’m hoping I can stop going to this doctor soon, but we’ll see.

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Congratulations @Mystique and @starborn. Thank you for being such loving interesting folks. Grateful to know you both and see your beautiful light and wisdom :sparkles: :pray: :sparkling_heart:

Welcome new members!
We are glad that you are here.
I keep having insomnia so i am going to work on getting to bed early since the sun is beginning to wane…
I am going to also work on setting my intention for my ceremony that i have this week. I hope ya’ll have a great week.


Chucky smiling

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Thank you @celineelise ! I’m so happy to have met you!

There is an oil for peaceful dreams that really helps me fall asleep when I have insomnia. I can’t find it on here at the moment, and I can’t get to my spell books because my granddaughter is sleeping in the room I have them in. But, I will try and get to it tonight and get the recipe of the oils to you. :purple_heart::purple_heart::purple_heart:

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Woot @Mystique and @starborn! Thank you for all you do to make the coven wonderful!

We are in operation get the house in order… like for real get the house in order. I stress clean and right now I am still waiting to hear about this job (they said they would make a decision by late last week or early this week… tomorrow is midweek so hopefully today?)
I’m feeling really anxious because while this is a job that potentially moves me up (not in pay, just to more leadership) I don’t really know that I want it. My family and friends all expect me to take it, but something just kind of feels off putting about it in my gut. I always trust my gut. So… I’m just kind of playing the waiting game to see what they say (they might not even offer it to me!) and then make a decision from there.

In the meantime, we are throwing all the things away and reorganizing everything too! My husband did tell me that he draws the line at going to Ikea this week! Hey, a witch can dream, right?

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Thank you! I love organizing! Have fun with that! Every time my daughter decides her house needs organizing she calls me in to do it. :rofl::rofl::rofl:

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Oh @Mystique thank you. I am so grateful to have met you as well. I look forward to hearing about the oil. How do you use it!

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Happy Tuesday, everyone :heart:

Congratulations, you two! :clap:

I hope your appointment went well and you haven’t melted into your chair yet :laughing:

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Congratulations :partying_face: on your “Shout-outs”

@Mystique and @starborn

You are so awesome :sparkles: Thank you for all you do for us :hugs:


I think I’m melting too, @Amethyst :melting_face: Hope your doctor’s appointment goes well! :revolving_hearts:


@Artemisia I’m staying inside as much as I can too! :sweat: Hope all goes well for Kermit! Have fun making things with lavender :magic_wand:


@Mystique Me too! :purple_heart: I’m with you :purple_spell_candle: Have fun with your granddaughter :dancer: :heart: Please share the recipe for your “peaceful dreams” oil recipe! :purple_potion: Thank you :pray:


I have been struggling with insomnia :sleepy: too! @celineelise Every day I tell myself I’m going to go to bed earlier… and then at about 11:00 pm, I am Wide Awake!!! :crazy_face:


@AileyGrey I so need to do this too! :house: Now, if I could find the energy and motivation to get started… :thinking: :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:


My thanks to everyone! May it be an amazing week!
And so it is…

With love :silver_heart: always,
Marsha

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The appointment went good. Not great sadly, but good so that was nice. I’m planning on melting tomorrow, it’s supposed to be hot again. LOL!

Thank you! It went good, for the most part. I hope you don’t melt too bad tomorrow, it’s supposed to be bad again!

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May you rest well this evening Marsha. May your spirit and body allow you to rest deeply and easily for the good of all!!!

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Congratulations @Mystique and @starborn !

Well I get insomnia @celineelise and @marsha ! It is 3:45 am and you I am awake - ugh

I had made a spell bag and that worked for a couple of weeks. I think I sapped all of its energy. I need to recharge the bag!

I hope you both get sleep tonight!

I hope the heat wave breaks soon for you @Amethyst !

Your lavender wreaths and wands are beautiful! I saw them in ‘witchy goodies’ @Artemisia

@AileyGrey i hope you hear soon. I am hoping I have some cleaning motivation next week while I am on staycation. Would do me a world of good.

Have a great week everyone!

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