Merry Meet Monday - Witchy News of the Week! (Nov 4 -10) 🌓

Welcome to the 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:



Please remember that you must be logged into your Spells8 account in order to view content located in A Sacred Space and the Energy Exchange.

Don’t have an account yet? No worries! You can join Spells8 here :sparkles:


Upcoming Events :spiral_calendar:

Mark your calendars so you don’t miss out on these upcoming events and occasions!

[ Group Healing Session :handshake: ] ]

November EEC

Monday, November 4 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 :infinite_roots: ] ]

S8 Group Tea Ritual Samhain Version

Thursday, November 7

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: The new group ritual has been posted! Click the link below to view the full post:

(Group Ritual - Nov 7) :candle: Wishes for the Witches’ New Year


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

Weekend Divination with Megan Black

Friday, November 8

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: First Quarter Moon :first_quarter_moon: ] ]

First-Quarter-Moon-Spells

Saturday, November 9

This week we will be blessed by the light of the First Quarter Moon. Note that the exact moment of peak illumination will depend on your location :telescope:

The Spells8 Moon Magick Guide to First Quarter Moon Magick notes that this moon phase is an excellent time to take action towards making your dreams become reality and bringing about positive growth. It is a great time for forward movement and healing :hugs:

Waxing-Moon-Spells-Rituals

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

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


[ [ 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 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: ] ]

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: Weekly Witchy Challenge - Spooky Season :skull:

This challenge will remain open until: Tuesday, November 5 at 7:00 AM EDT (Eastern US Time)


[ [ Tarot Month Challenge :flower_playing_cards: ] ]

Tarot Challenge (3)

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: :tarot_card: November Tarot Challenge

This challenge will remain open until Saturday, November 30


[ [ 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: :bubbles: Self Care Month - November

This challenge will remain open until Saturday, November 30


[ [ 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, November 22.

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 Saturday, November 30 .

Thanks for spreading the love! :heart:


[ [ Coven Member Birthdays :birthday: ] ]

coven birthdays

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 Saturday, November 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 Tuesday, December 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. 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:

@hilary3 - @teresa8 - @joy5 - @siobhan1 - @mindy4 - @kris3 - @tonya12 - @amy29 - @pamela13 - @michelle36 - @sarah43 - @krystal11 - @emily8 - @aarti - @kara2 - @KaiBear - @stacy4 - @sunshine1 - @diana2 - @miranda - @tiffany25 - @kara3 - @claudia2 - @sherrie3 - @heather47 - @linda15 - @william4 - @Lori_Janu - @jaee - @csey - @rachael5 - @rubyanna - @kelly33 - @brittany44 - @carlene - @takeyia2 - @jalon - @rebecca29 - @katie10 - @kendra12 - @stephnie - @jessica47 - @linda18 - @Rin - @mercei - @dena - @mari2 - @karine - @alicia9 - @nichole4 - @carolina - @Btween2Evils - @amanda63 - @jami5 - @samantha41 - @beth5 - @kamakanapuanani

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:

  • @georgia - for sharing the most hearts and posts :writing_hand: (on a three week shout-out 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:

:trophy: After a three-week streak of being featured in the weekly shout-outs, @georgia has received a special badge for their contributions to the forum- woohoo! :confetti_ball::two_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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W.I.T.C.Hes

Once a month, all those who kindly take the time to welcome all of the new folks in their introduction posts receive a shout-out and a special badge.

Recipients of the October 2024 W.I.T.C.H Award are:

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!), 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 those who help their fellow coven members feel at home :heart:

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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:



Did you enjoy the sabbat? :candle: Any magickal plans for the coming days? :wand_tarot:

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 :first_quarter_moon: :sparkles:

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Congratulations on the triple shout out and special badge!!! Thank you for sharing the most love and wisdom this past week!

:tada: Also kudos and thank you to the WITCH recipients!


Taking today a little slower to recover from a tough weekend. Don’t have much special planned this week but will have some solid ME time in the last part of the week in which I’m planning on binging Agatha All Along and relaxing.

Hope November is treating everyone well so far!

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Congratulations to @georgia and her three week streak! That’s awesome!

And congrats to my fellow W.I.T.C.Hes! @amanda6, @Artemisia, @marsha, and @Mystique! Three cheers for the welcome wagon!

We did the Fall Back time change here in WV, and man is it messing me up. I’m all wonky and sleepy! LOL!

Nothing much here going on this week, which is nice! Hope everyone has a good Monday!

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Thank you @BryWisteria, @Amethyst, @Artemisia!

Rainy and chilly. Finished winterizing just before the weather changed. Staying warm and snuggly.

I haven’t put away my Halloween decor yet. Has anybody? I’d like to get at it this week just so I can unpack a few items I can use for the winter. Otherwise, focusing on fall cleaning and settling in for hibernation season.

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Yeay :partying_face::beers: congratulations @georgia

Well done :partying_face::beers:

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Congratulations :confetti_ball: :clap: :bouquet: @georgia and

I feel you @Amethyst, I have been tired too. I went to bed at 8:00 pm.
I feel better today. Thanks @MeganB and @Georgia for the reminder about darkness eliciting hibernation. I am wondering if i need more thyroid meds. It also thinking maybe i haven’t been disconnecting my energy for my partner enough. They have been really stressed and busy. And ibthink i maybe taking on their energy?! Not sure. Maybe time for shielding and protection work.

@Artemisia rest well and enjoy agatha. I loved it. Let me know what you thought!

I am going to work on resting and caring for myself this week. Been socializing a lot and I think I need to recharge.

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Congratulations @georgia and

Have a wonderful week everyone

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Congratulations @georgia :sparkles:

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I need to take down my sign on the door, The Witch Is In. But I’ve decided I like it so it’s going up in my living room somewhere. LOL!

Glad you’re feeling some better, @celineelise!

And thank you all for the wonderful congrats! :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

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@georgia and @Amethyst
I haven’t takem down my Halloween decorations yet either. I still have my witch is in on my door at my office. I never want to take it down. Usually i do by the end of November. The house decorations will come down in the next few weeks…

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Thank you @tracyS, @celineelise, @amanda6, @AIRAM

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Thank you @Amethyst @tracyS @celineelise @amanda6 @AIRAM

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I don’t seem to be able to view this as it states it is private. Is anyone else having this issue?

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Hmm it looks like something went weird with the link. I’ve updated it now so it should work!

Try this → :bubbles: Self Care Month - November

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Thank you!!

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You’re very welcome! :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

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This MMM is for last week - but no worries! You can visit Activities to find the current Merry Meet Monday discussion :newspaper: (If you’d like to respond to any posts shared here, please feel free to do so in a new discussion or via Private Message :incoming_envelope: Thank you!)