Merry Meet Monday - Witchy News of the Week (Nov 3 - 9) 🌕

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!


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

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Wednesday, November 5 *
*(The moment of peak illumination depends on your time zone)

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

November’s moon is known as the Full Beaver’s Moon :beaver: Northern Hemisphere. This moon is named after a period of hard work and preparing for winter. In the Southern Hemisphere, this month’s moon is the Full Flower Moon :white_flower: , representing the blooming season.

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While each moon has its 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:


[ [ Group Healing Session :handshake: ] ]

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Thursday, November 6 at 10:00 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.


[ [ Spells8 Reading Room :open_book: ] ]

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Thursday, November 6 at 6:00 pm ET

Welcome to the coven’s library hours! You’re invited to bring your book, study materials, or simply come enjoy a shared space. Microphones are muted and cameras are optional.

The reading room is open weekly in A Sacred Space. For more information and link to the live meeting, please visit the current session of book club.


[ [ Thoughtful Thursday :woman_in_lotus_position: ] ]

Thoughtful Thursday

Thursday, November 6

The purpose of Thoughtful Thursday is to get you thinking about your religion, faith, and magical practice on a deeper level. The questions will all relate back to those three subjects in one way or another, and how you connect with the questions will be personal and up to interpretation

Come explore a weekly question that opens the door to your personal practice and spiritual beliefs. A new question and topic of discussion is shared every Thursday in A Sacred Space.


[ [ Group Ritual :candle: ] ]

Thursday, November 6
Next group ritual: Thursday, November 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.


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

Friday, November 7

Have a question and want to consult the cards? This is your chance to find some answers, as the talented @MeganB is kindly offering free readings via tarot and oracle :raised_hands:

Look for the new post in the Energy Exchange on Friday. Feel free to join in any time over the weekend, but please be aware that the post will close on Sunday. You can check out the previous Weekend Divination to know what to expect.


[ [ Fun Friday :tada: ] ]

Fun Friday

Friday, November 7

The end of the week means it’s time for some fun! Come join @Feathertip on a weekly exploration through thought-provoking questions - all in the name of a good time with your coven mates.

New questions are shared in the Fun Friday discussion every weekend.


[ [ Additional Events of Interest :mag: ] ]

Other Events - MMM

Other interesting events 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 ongoing and are open to enjoy whenever you’d like - feel free to participate any time before their deadlines!


[ [ Witchy Challenge :trophy: ] ]

Thinning Veil

Join your coven and explore an area of magick! These challenges encourage magickal learning - everyone is warmly encouraged to participate in a way that reflects their unique magickal practice. All entrants receive a small prize.

Are you ready? Join the current challenge here:

This challenge will remain open until: Tuesday, November 4 at 7:00 AM ET (Eastern US Time)


[ [ Tarot Month Challenge :flower_playing_cards: ] ]

Tarot Challenge

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

Visit the Tarot Challenge here:


[ [ Lenormand Challenge :joker: ] ]

Lenormand Challenge

Have you used Lenormand cards before? Branch out and explore a fascinating method of divination! This month-long exploration of the cards is hosted by @dan3. Check back each day for a new daily prompt to work on with your deck.

Visit the Lenormand Challenge here:


[ [ Rune Practice :raido: ] ]

Runes Challenge

Want to jump into runes for the first time, or perhaps improve your runic reading skills? Come join this month-long exploration of runes hosted by @dan3! Participants are invited to draw daily runes that align with a monthly theme.

Explore runes here:


[ [ 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:


[ [ Spells8 Book Club :books: ] ]

Calling all book-lovers, the Spells8 Book Club is now in session! This is a space for witchy readers and book lovers. For more information about this session of Book Club, please head over to the current thread in Activities :


[ [ Energy Exchange Circle :hugs: ] ]

Spells8 Energy Exchange Circle

The Energy Exchange Circle is hosted in the Energy Exchange and 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:


[ [ Coven Member Birthdays :birthday: ] ]

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Let’s celebrate! Here is a space to honor coven members on their birthdays. If you wish to appear in this list, please set your birthday on your profile.

Come wish your fellow coven members well on their special days:


[ [ 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:


[ [ 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 Magickal Study Buddies discussion will remain open indefinitely for connecting with fellow magickal learners. Happy studies! :woman_mage:


[ [ 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:

@Aurora22 - @mau - @michele12 - @sarah6 - @tayr - @elizabeth - @sarah7 - @grettel - @JennaBrezzell - @Trace - @debbie1 - @gemma - @lorna1 - @tracy1 - @sam - @james6 - @cornelis - @allie - @anastasia1 - @heaven - @ashley5 - @lisa62 - @pankti - @CryzVee22 - @nayda_sol

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, 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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W.I.T.C.Hes

At the start of each new month, all those who kindly took the time to welcome all of the new folks in their introduction posts over the past month receive a shout-out and a special badge.

The W.I.T.C.H Award for October 2025 goes to:

It takes a lot of dedication to help fellow coven members feel at home here every day- thank you so much! :heart:

Click here to learn more about W.I.T.C.H Shout-Out Rewards

All those who receive a monthly Community Shout-Out are awarded the W.I.T.C.H (Welcome Into The Coven Helpers) Badge .

This badge is given to those who welcome all new members in their posts in the Introductions category. If you miss one post, don’t worry - everyone gets one freebie!

As this is a difficult badge to earn (it takes a lot of dedication to welcome so many new folks throughout the month!), there are no limits to how many users can receive this shout-out. This badge is just a small thank you to show appreciation for those who help their fellow coven members feel at home :heart:

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And Thank YOU!

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:



Did you have a nice Sabbat? :candle: How has November been treating you so far? :brown_heart:

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 :full_moon: :sparkles:

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Just a note that I’ll be on the road later this week for a little belated bday getaway, so this week’s group ritual will be postponed to next week.

Hope everyone has a blessed week! May November be kind to you :heart:

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Congrats @stephanieanne76 ! Thank you for sharing your love and wisdom with us.

Congrats!

Not sure what my plans are for this week. This is the time of year when I’m sick most of the time and after feeling better Friday and Saturday, yesterday had me sick in bed all day again. I’m feeling a little better this morning but still not the best.

Have a blessed week everyone! :purple_heart::purple_heart::purple_heart:

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Great Job! Congrats! And Thank you!

Safe Trip! Have a good time!

My week is going to be focused on monthly errands.

One of last month’s checks didn’t get cashed, so I also need to get a lawyer to find out why- just to make sure I did all I could if they try to take me to court without notifying me. It seems this particular company prefers to communicate through lawyers rather than person to person, no matter how many open communication spells I have done. Time to break out the Legal Witch.

Heal well and take good care of yourself!

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:tada: Congratuations on the double shout outs :tada: and thank you for sharing so much of your love and wisdom with us!

Congratulations to you four for this month’s award recipients! :pink_heart:


I hope you continue to improve! No fun starting a week feeling subpar :folded_hands:

Ugh that’s no fun :pensive_face: Wishing you the best legal luck to get this straighteded out quickly!


My week is starting off a bit differently - there’s a panluecopenia (feeling distemper) outbreak at the shelter so they are only having staff care for the adoption cats until they get it under control. Which is a good thing for me as Newt is still immunocompromised while he’s on steroids.

Other than that, I’m spending time with errands, housework and convincing the cats that No, it’s not Breakfas/Lunch/Dinner now, but it will be in an hour. It’s not working so far :laughing:

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Congrats to all - October was a good month. I love the Samhain season.

@stephanieanne76 - Whooot!

To my fellow W.I.T.C.H. s - making new people welcome is important but as we all have figured out, it brings new ideas and interesting perspectives to us, too. Congratulations!

A special thanks to @BryWisteria for all the work she puts into these weekly posts. Bry - you rock! Have a great time on your break!

Yep. Companies are turning to legal notices first now. Kick their butt.

@Mystique - glad you are feeling a little better and sending good vibes and comfort - it sucks to be under the weather. Know I really like your inputs - as all of us do. Stay strong!

I did a bad, bad thing. I stayed up nearly all night for three days in a row making a Fantasy Lenormand deck. And it still isn’t done but I have 36 cards. Darn card obsession is still in my brain.


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I finally got some sleep so I should be ready to face the week. Lots of winterization things to do around the homestead so I need to get my focus on.

Here’s to all - have a great season. There are many events on the horizon so take time to enjoy them and not let the normal anxieties take away from something meant to be a celebration.

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Congrats, sweet girl! :heart: Way to go!

Congratulations to my fellow W.I.T.C.H.ES! You all rock!

@BryWisteria - enjoy your birthday getaway! You deserve it! Thank you for everything you do for us. :heart:

@Mystique - I’m glad you’re feeling better today - hope you’re completely on the mend. Hope your week lets you rest up and fight off the bug.

How loathsome. They’re just trying to intimidate you because they’re too unprofessional to make a phone call. Two can play at that game - good luck!

@Artemisia - aw, the poor kitties. Distemper is no joke - I hope it’s brought under control very quickly without too much disruption. In the meantime, good luck convincing your brood to wait for regular meal times!

You are very naughty, indeed. But this looks so delicate and pretty - can’t wait to see more!

I’m moving very slowly this morning. Like @Mystique, I’ve been feeling a bit puny the last few days. I don’t seem to get sick like normal people - I just notice that I suddenly have no energy and have a strange sense of being underwater. Is that weird?

Anyway, finally checked my temperature and went to bed with a fever just under 101F°. Slept for a full 8 hours (I rarely go past 6-7) and woke up today knowing that only cinnamon toast and coffee would do.

Now I’m being a couch potato :potato: while the hubby is still painting upstairs. (We’re almost done!)

That’s all I have to report. My bird friends are excited with their new suet balls. I get regular visits now from a pair of Downy woodpeckers. :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

Looking forward to the full moon this week! Hope everyone has a wonderful week! :heart:

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Congratulations to @stephanieanne76! The most hearts and posts! Awesome! Way to fly, witchy!

And congratulations to my fellow W.I.T.C.Hes! @dan3, @Feathertip, and @georgia! Three cheers for us!

And many thanks to everyone who congratulated me! :blush:

Hope you have a wonderful getaway, love! You deserve it!

It’s a weird time of year, with the ragweed and weird temperatures. Take care of yourself. Have some good tea or a nap.

Urgh. I hate those types of companies. Good luck, I hope you figure it out soon!

That’s awful. I hope everyone comes out okay. Distemper is bad, from what little I remember from the book Watchers.

If they eat just one mouthful out of a full bowl of food, they act like it’s been empty for weeks, and they’re wasting away. No bigger drama queen than a cat who wants food. Good luck.

Wow. That’s awesome. And yeah, it’s bad for your health. But have you ever considered it was a Muse or God or something, giving you some inspiration?

That little toadstool baby is cute, btw!

Wow. I hope you are feeling better. It sounds like you got something or other!

Well. I got home early from the doctor and thought I’d be productive. Get things done. Then I put on a movie that I heard was only semi-good. I loved it! Couldn’t look away. It had a sequel. Watched that one too. Fun times. Now I’m late for doing stuff. LOL!

The only plans I have this week are to sadly take down all my Halloween stuff and put up my turkeys! American Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away! Then I can plan on putting my Yule stuff out. The year is winding down quickly. It seems like it was just July!

Hope everyone has a good week! Stay safe and warm!

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Oh my goodness! Thank you! I’m totally shocked!

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Thank you beautiful!

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I’m beginning to understand the card creating obsession! I’ve been doing that all day! I have to play catch up on my draws! Early mornings are the best time for that! Congrats on your W.I.T.C.H award! All of you are amazing!

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Thank you everyone for the congratulations! This has made my day and whole week! I’m so glad to be back and participating! Coming here is the highlight of my days!

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Congratulations on the shout out @stephanieanne76 ! Great job!

The W.I.T.C.H Award for October 2025 goes to:

Congratulations everyone - awesome job!

Thanks for the heads up on this Bry. I would have wondered what happend!! Enjoy your belated birthday getaway!

Eric and I are back home now and getting back into our normal routines after our week away. I’m also over the mild bug I had over the weekend which left me feeling puny and drained. Thank goodness that didn’t hit while we were up at the cabin, but waited till we got home.

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Glad you had a good trip and waited till you got home to be sick. Being sick on vacation is awful! Have a good week!

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Congrats again to all the shout-out-receivers this week! :partying_face: :heart:

@georgia, @dan3, @feathertip, @Amethyst, @Greenbriar - Thank you! I’m hoping to whip up a safe travels pouch sometime in the next day. Hopefully it’ll be smooth driving and nice weather! :pray:


Wishing everyone a bright and blessed first week of November. This time of year slips by so quickly - I think it’s going to be Yule before we know it! :christmas_tree: :laughing:

Blessed be!

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Ouch! Sending healing energies to all.

Yay, @BryWisteria! And not just for the MMM, but for challenges and moderation and much more! We :heart_exclamation: You!

It is a lot of work, but it’s worth it! Hope things go well for you!

It’s attacking your lungs and/or bronchials. Take care. Every time this happens, it weakens the defenses for the next time. I get this too. Does lying on your stomach help with the feeling of drowning? Or do you have to hang upside down? I’ve had both. Thank goodness hanging upside down happened early on for me: I don’t think I could do it anymore.

I’m already looking forward to festive lights!

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Fortunately, it seems to be staying up in my head/sinuses. The icky underwater feeling might have been related to the fever I was having, which seems to be under control now thank goodness! I used to hang from my inversion table to help with the scoliosis, but the knees won’t tolerate that anymore, so I gave it away with pleasure to someone who needed it. But it was fun to do!

I think it’s a seasonal attack, just trying to ride it out. But thank you! :heart:

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Congrats for sharing all the love hun :heart: :partying_face:

Congrats everyone, and thank you for being so welcoming :heart::blush:

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