Merry Meet Monday - Witchy News of the Week! (Mar 17 - 23) đŸ„š

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

→ Tuesday, March 18 at 1:00 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.

For more information about the Energy Exchange Circle, please see the section below in Ongoing Activities or visit the Energy Exchange.


[ [ Witchy Holiday: Sabbat :wheel_of_dharma: ] ]

Other Events & Sabbats - MMM

→ Thursday, March 20 *

*Depending on the tradition, Sabbats may be celebrated across multiple days and nights

Blessed Sabbat! This week, those in the Northern Hemisphere will enjoy the Sabbat Ostara :egg: and the Spring Equinox :sun:

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Want to honor the occasion? Here are a few ideas and suggestions for how you might celebrate this witchy holiday:

(In the Southern Hemisphere? Click here for Mabon ideas)

Friends in the Southern Hemisphere will enjoy the Sabbat Mabon :apple: and the Autumn Equinox :sun:

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Here are a few suggestions for how you might celebrate this holiday:

Click on the pictures and links above for more information and ways to celebrate!

Want to share the Sabbat fun with your coven? Come join us over in A Sacred Space to share decorations, crafting, cooking, altar pictures and more in:

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→ March Equinox 2025 :butterfly: Coven Celebrations

Witchy Holiday Guide : Want to know more about special pagan holidays? Visit the Wheel of the Year to learn about these keystone seasonal celebrations


[ [ Group Ritual :candle: ] ]

→ Thursday, March 20

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 20) :seedling: Sabbat Growing Spell


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

→ Friday, March 21

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.


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

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→ Saturday, March 22

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.

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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

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: ] ]

catch up 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 - Catch-Up :clock12:

This challenge will remain open until: Tuesday, March 25 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: ] ]

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, 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:

@ericka - @karissa1 - @tracey3 - @calli - @Vickii_vegaa - @elizabeth49 - @kayla30 - @lacie3 - @lanetta - @QuietDoe - @evone - @lisa55 - @danny1 - @michele10 - @shauna4 - @jessica44 - @angel3 - @shivani - @katee1 - @mollee2 - @stacey5 - @thomas6 - @samantha49 - @laurie5 - @christopher10 - @Daze - @michelle54 - @elle2 - @Irina_Tiurin - @dove1 - @aj11 - @nicole29 - @stefanie - @leanna1 - @Zenara - @vanessa4 - @cortney3 - @alice2 - @susan17 - @doina - @amy33 - @ceejay - @dana6 - @jenifer - @kristen - @hallie - @shawna5 - @amanda79 - @marion2 - @erika11 - @amanda82 - @mandy3 - @fiona8 - @sonia2 - @heidi3 - @darrell - @rachel34 - @chaelie - @khor - @madisyn - @leslie7 - @caitlin7 - @adrianna - @carlie

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:

  • @dan3- for sharing the most posts :writing_hand:

  • @Artemisia - for giving out the most hearts :heart: (on a two week streak!)

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:



Happy equinox! How will you welcome the new season? Are you planning any rituals this week? :magic_wand:

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 :egg: :sparkles:

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Congratulations on the shout out and thank you for sharing so much of your wisdom with the group!


Things are still in a holding pattern but on one front it won’t be long before we experience a loss and start the hard work of settling what remains.

Spring is here. With a vengeance. Last night we had a vicious hail storm with 1" - 5" diameter hail. About to go survey the damage.

Not much planned as my schedule needs to be open to fly out quickly.

Wishing the group a wonderful week and a happy Sabbat! :hatching_chick::rabbit_face:

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Congratulations to @dan3 and @Artemisia for just being great witches! LOL! Thanks for all you do!

@Artemisia, sending you good vibes. I hope they help you.

I lived through my CT Scan appointment and while it was a very long day, the driver didn’t scare me so I was good to go. LOL! I go today to another appointment, hopefully that driver will be good too!

I have no other plans for this week other than Sally doing laundry and celebrating the Equinox. I’m so glad it’s Spring here it’s not even funny. :hyacinth:

Hope everyone has a good Sabbat!

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Ooh! I like the idea of the International Day of Happiness! With all the chocolate I intend on eating that day, it will be perfect!

Congratulations lovelies!

My week will hopefully begin a new Spring Cleaning. Yeah, it was done last month, but germs force me to start over and do a more intense cleansing.

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Congratulations :tada: :confetti_ball: :clap:
Happy Sabbat and Spring equinox! :rabbit_face::hatching_chick::bouquet::sunflower::blossom::tulip:

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Congrats to @Artemisia!

I think my posting is prima facie evidence that I didn’t have much going on. I was on a long break from other social media so I came here to jabber. Thank you Spells8 for giving me a place connect in such a nice way.

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Congratulations, you two! :clap: :tada:


Well, as it stands right now I’m welcoming it by mopping my floor twice a day because my dogs keep tracking mud in the house from the rain
 :sob: We bought some hay to lay down in our backyard because we don’t have much grass back there yet and it helped a little, but it’s still a nightmare :laughing: I’m just glad I can keep the dogs confined to one area of the house so mud doesn’t get everywhere!

In other news, it’s back to school for me this week. Spring Break is over and it’s time to hit the books again. That’s okay, though – it means that this semester is halfway over already! :clap:

I hope your appointment goes well!

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Thank you @Amethyst (and thank you for the good vibes, I return the favor so that you have a driver who not only is good, but doesn’t cancel and that your appointment goes well!), @georgia, @amanda6, @dan3, & @MeganB :pink_heart:

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I feel your relief - but I bet you will look back and feel pride that you stuck to it. It is a good feeling that no one can take away and it lasts forever.

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It went great! I should be healed within the next two weeks he says! Which is great because that boo boo was almost old enough to drive. LOL!

You’re welcome! And my driver was nice today and kept both hands on the wheel. My appointment went great, I’m a week or two from being healed out! Yay!

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Congratulations @dan3 and @Artemisia!

Spring has sprung here in Texas. We had a high of 80 degrees today and pollen everywhere!

I hope everyone has a beautiful, magickal week! :white_flower:

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Congrats @dan and @Artemisia!
@Artemisia, I hope that this week goes well, and I am sending you love, hugs, and support from afar. I hope that the hail wasn’t too damaging.
May your loss be gentle with you.

We keep having hailstorms too. There has been three in the past 4 days not nearly of hail as ya’ll.

@Amethyst So glad to hear that you MRI went well. I hope your ride went well and everything was smooth!

@georgia Enjoy your chocolate and the International Day of Happiness!!

@MeganB, good job keeping the dogs at bay! May your new semester go swimmingly!

I signed the lease on my new place, so I am packing. I haven’t packed my altars yet and won’t until Friday morning before the move. I don’t want to upset the deities. And having them up comforts me amid transition.

I keep praying and chanting to Kwan Yin and Ganesha when I feel alone. It has been very calming.

Paying rent in two places has hit my wallet so I think that I will do the ‘Fresh Funds’ spell on the Sabbath.

Blessed Sabbath to you all! May the equinox bring you great abundance and joy! :rose: :cherry_blossom: :bouquet: :leaf_fluttering_in_wind:

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May your belongings arrive in the new place in one piece. May the new apartment serve you well. May you and your family find peace and happiness. May the good spirits find comfort in your luggage, may the negative spirits fall behind and get lost, and may the new spirits be helpful and supportive in your pursuits!

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Congrats @dan3 and @Artemisia ! You are both such a blessing to our coven! I love all that you share with us!

@Artemisia sending love and hugs your way

@celineelise im in the same boat as you this week. Packing and moving. Hope all goes well for you!

Happy sabbat and spring to all!

Yesterday I spent the entire day driving back from Chicago to Minnesota.
Today I sign the lease for my apartment and start moving things in. I’ll be moving boxes all week. Saturday will be the big moving day.
Also have mammogram and ultrasound today to discover what the 3 lumps are.

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The ride was much better last Friday, thank you! I had to wait for a while but that’s nothing new.

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Congratulations @dan3 and @Artemisia :clap:t4::clap:t4::clap:t4:

Hope everyone is doing well, and I hope all goes well @Mystique :purple_heart::purple_heart:

x Blessed Be x

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My blessing above to CelineElise goes for you as well! :growing_heart::growing_heart:

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You’re absolutely right :blush: Honestly, next semester I will probably look back at this one in longing because I start clinicals in the Fall and the actual Nursing Program :sweat_smile: I’ve heard it’s nothing short of intense!

Woohoo! :tada:

I’m trying my best :joy: thank you!

I hope your move goes smoothly :consecrate_spell: :pink_heart: I know it’s hard, but we’re here for you!

I hope your move goes smoothly, too! :consecrate_spell: :pink_heart:

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May your packing and move go with ease my friend. I will keep you in my thoughts. Are you moving to Chicago?
And I am sending healing and wellness to your lumps.

@georgia thank you for the lovely blessings

@MeganB thank-you for the support

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