Merry Meet Monday - Witchy News of the Week! (Mar 10 - 16) ⚫

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

Here’s 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: ] ]

EEC March 2025

Thursday, March 13 at 9:00 am 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 :candle: ] ]

Thursday, March 13

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 post is here:

(Group Ritual - Mar 13) :lotus: Tea With Your Goddess


[ [ Moon Phase: Full Moon :full_moon: ] ]

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Friday, March 14

This week, the skies will shine with the beauty of a full moon. The exact time of peak illumination will depend on your location.

February’s moon is the Full Worm Moon :worm: in the Northern Hemisphere. It is named after the time of year when the ground thaws and spring arrives.

In the Southern Hemisphere, this month’s moon is the Full Corn Moon :corn:, representing the end of summer.

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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 :full_moon_with_face:

Ready for More Moon Magick? You can find complementary spells and rituals for tonight’s moon on the Spells8 Lunar Spell Page :astrology_moon:


[ [ Astrological Event: Lunar Eclipse :black_circle: ] ]

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Friday, March 14

The skies will grow dark in some places as the Earth passes between the Full Moon and the Sun, blocking light and causing the Moon to fade from view - this is a Lunar Eclipse, an exciting time with unique effects on spellwork. The time and visibility of the eclipse will depend on your location :map:

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.

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Additional eclipse information and suggested spellwork can be found in the Working With Eclipse Energies: How to Manifest During an Eclipse Guide .


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

Friday, March 14

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.


[ [ Witchy Holiday Heads Up :eyes:] ]

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Thursday, March 20 *

*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 Ostara :egg: and the Spring Equinox :sun:

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At the same time, friends in the Southern Hemisphere will enjoy the Sabbat Mabon :apple: and the Autumn Equinox :sun:

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There’ll be more holiday info in next week’s Merry Meet Monday post, but in the meantime, you can stop by March Equinox 2025 :butterfly: Coven Celebrations to pick up magickal ideas and/or share your celebrations with the forum family :infinite_roots: :sparkles:

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To learn more about the main pagan holidays and 8 Sabbats of the year, feel free to explore the Pagan Wheel of the Year :wheel:


[ [ Additional Events of Interest :mag: ] ]

Other Events - MMM

Other interesting events coming up this week include:

Stay on top of witchy news by printing or downloading the 2025 Pagan Holiday Calendar . You can also add the Spells8 Forum Events Calendar to your digital calendar :spiral_calendar:



Ongoing Activities :raised_hands:

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


[ [ Witchy Challenge :trophy: ] ]

Divination Challenge

Join your coven as we explore an area of magick! Challenges are open to everyone and all are warmly encouraged to participate in a way that reflects their unique magickal practice.

Are you ready? Join the current challenge here: WITCHY CHALLENGE - A Witch’s Divination :divination_crystal_ball:

This challenge will remain open until: Tuesday, March 11 at 7:00 AM EDT (Eastern US Time)


[ [ Tarot Month Challenge :flower_playing_cards: ] ]

Tarot Challenge

Improve your tarot (or oracle) skills and deepen your connection with your deck in this month-long exploration of the cards! Check back each day for a new daily prompt to work on with your deck.

Visit the Tarot Challenge here:

This challenge will remain open until Monday, March 31.


[ [ Self-Care Month Challenge :heart: ] ]

Self-Care Challenge

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:

This challenge will remain open until Monday, March 31.


[ [ Spells8 Book Club :books: ] ]

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 :

Please note that this reading period will end on Monday, March 31.

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 Monday, March 31.

Thanks for spreading the love!


[ [ 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.

February’s birthday discussion will remain open through Monday, March 31.


[ [ Magickal Study Buddies :books: ] ]

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 :mage:

The first trial period of Magickal Study Buddies will run until Monday, March 31.


[ [ Your Daily Draw :tarot_card: ] ]

Daily Single Draws - for MMM

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 Monday, March 31.


[ [ A Spell A Day :sparkles: ] ]

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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 :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:

@katrina8 - @ashley80 - @toni86 - @shenehah - @andreya - @shyanne - @sherry6 - @james4 - @christina36 - @hailey7 - @tina16 - @desiree - @urszula - @sarah45 - @Cosmicmoonchild3 - @niki2 - @Kathryn_Morgan - @zuhman - @teodoro - @brenna1 - @tiffany30 - @georgia3 - @nickelle - @adrian2 - @jenny2 - @mary22 - @britny - @stephanie20 - @taylor16 - @rachel33 - @tara6 - @catherine8 - @kimberly35 - @angela28 - @julie18 - @lovely - @amber42 - @cynthia20 - @cherinda1 - @karen20 - @tasha7 - @micaela - @shauna3 - @alexandria6 - @colleen6 - @marcelina - @gael - @cynthia21 - @amy31 - @jason5

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:

Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom through posts and your love 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:



A full moon lunar eclipse and a week to the sabbat - there’s excitement in the air! How will you be spending your time this week? :woman_mage:

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 :black_circle: :sparkles:

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Congratulations!

No plans this week. Still sick. I’d rather be here, anyway!
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Way to go @Nikki-Phoenix and @Artemisia ! Congratulations

I’m thinking it’s time for me to charge my crystals under the full moon. Last time I did it was in November, so it’s time to haul the patio table to the middle of the yard, spread my crystals on it and let them soak up some full moon energy - provided it’s not raining of course.

@georgia hope you feel better soon

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Thank you, and well done @Artemisia! Love, hugs and sparkles to Infinite Roots :purple_heart:

x Blessed Be x

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@Nikki-Phoenix @Artemisia Congratulations woohoo you’re amazing :green_heart:

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Congratulations :tada: :confetti_ball: :clap: to our shout-out stars!!

Everyone have a wonderful week!! I’m preparing to start my next class and finishing up medical appointments for all of us.

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Congratulations @Nikki-Phoenix and @Artemisia!

Get well soon @georgia!

I hope everyone has a beautiful week!

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Congratulations on the 2-week streak! Thank you for all the wisdom and love you’ve shared with us! You’re an invaluable and influential part of this group! Kudos! :clap:

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Congratulations to @Nikki-Phoenix and @Artemisia! Y’all are wonderful!

I had two doctor appointments this morning so I’m later than usual posting today. @georgia I hope you’re getting to feel better! And @amanda6, good luck with classes!

My appointments went well this morning and my leg is almost healed. But my driver today was… unusual. I know way too much about her medical history, her sister’s, her past dating life and her ex’s… well. Let’s just say his pants size and leave it at that.

There are some things I just do NOT want to know. LOL!

I’m just glad she won’t be my driver for my ride to my appointment this Friday. I’ve got to leave early and I don’t need to be talked to at 60 miles an hour about that sort of stuff at 7 in the morning!

Yeah, I had a weird day today. Hope everyone else’s Monday was good!

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Thank you @Amethyst I appreciate the encouragement and I’m glad the appointment went well but what a way to start the day lol

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:partying_face: Yay! WOOHOO gals :tada:

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You’re welcome! And thank you! And yeah, that was weird. Sheesh.

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Aww thank you @Artemisia for your kind words, and thanks to all for the congrats! I learn so much here, returning the favour keeps the balance, right :heart_eyes:

x Blessed Be x

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Happy Tuesday, Friends :pink_heart:

I’m still recovering from a loooonngggggg day on Sunday. I went to Boston with a couple friends for the Paris Paloma concert :tada: The concert was in the evening but we were in Boston at noon. We had so much fun walking around, eating good food, and seeing the city. I had never been to Boston before, and I had never been on the subway :laughing: so that was fun! I’m such a tourist :joy: but I’m okay with that!

I put some clips together from the concert if anyone is interested in seeing them. I’ll leave the video here, but be warned – it’s loud :laughing: the two women singing in the first clip are a group called Sarah Julia :pink_heart: they opened for Paris Paloma and were so good!


Congratulations, you two! :tada:


I hope you start to feel better soon! :hugs:


I’ll be writing up the post for this month’s Full Moon soon, but you might want to be aware that there’s also a lunar eclipse! :full_moon: I’m not sure how you feel about eclipse energy, but some witches don’t work during the eclipse. I’m not one of them - the eclipse doesn’t affect my practice - but I figured it was worth mentioning.

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Thank you for sharing! :heart_eyes:

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To be honest, I don’t know if it will affect me. I’m so new, this is the first lunar eclipse since I started on my path. I will give it a try and see how it feels. Or I may do it the night before, or the night after the eclipse - that would probably be better anyway.

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@SerenFox – You’re welcome!

@jayne – That’s totally fair :blush: not everyone works with eclipse energy, but I’ve found that it doesn’t really matter in my practice. I’m sure you’ll be able to feel it out and decide for yourself when the time comes!

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Ooh! How fun! I bet the vibe there was just amazing!

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It was such an interesting experience, to be honest. The only other concert I’ve been too was The Weeknd when I was in Florida, and that was massive. This concert was much more intimate, small, and enjoyable. There was so much peace and happiness from the crowd, too. It was wonderful!

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