Welcome to your weekly update about what’s happening in both the forum and the witchy world at large 
Here’s the news for this week 
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Upcoming Events 
Mark your calendars so you don’t miss out on these upcoming events and occasions!
[ [ Moon Phase: Last Quarter Moon 
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→ Monday, October 13
This week we will be blessed by the light of a Last Quarter Moon. The exact time you will see this moon phase depends on your location 
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.
This moon phase is part of the Waning Cycle 
. 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
Ready for More Moon Magick? You can find complementary spells and rituals for tonight’s moon on the Spells8 Lunar Spell Page
[ [ Group Healing Session 
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→ Monday, October 13 at 8:00 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 
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→ Thursday, October 16 at 3:00 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 (see below).
[ [ Thoughtful Thursday 
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→ Thursday, October 16
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.
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You’re invited to a group ritual meditation- this activity and discussion is open to all active Coven members 
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 can be viewed here:
Crystal Connection Ritual
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 
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.
[ [ Additional Events of Interest 
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Other interesting events this week include:
- Tuesday, October 14 - Face Your Fears Day
- Thursday, October 16 - UN World Food Day
- Sunday, October 19 - New Friends Day
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
Ongoing Activities
These activities are ongoing and are open to enjoy whenever you’d like - feel free to participate any time before their deadlines!
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, October 21 at 7:00 AM ET (Eastern US Time)
[ [ Tarot Month Challenge 
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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 
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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 
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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 @tracyS ! Participants are invited to draw daily runes that align with a monthly theme.
Explore runes here:
[ [ Self-Care Month Challenge 
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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:
Self-Care Month - October 2025
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 
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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 
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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 
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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 
To enjoy a daily message or to share your own, visit:
[ [ Magickal Study Buddies 
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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 
The Magickal Study Buddies discussion will remain open indefinitely for connecting with fellow magickal learners. Happy studies! 
[ [ A Spell A Day 
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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 
Merry meet to the new members who have joined the Spells8 Forum over the past week!
Welcome to the Forum and the Infinite Roots Coven!
@johnna - @UnforgottenHope - @ShiftwithAna - @andra1 - @tiffany2 - @krys1 - @sharon1 - @roberto - @angelia3 - @michael3 - @kayla4 - @emily1 - @sharon2 - @ana10
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!
Wishing you a very warm welcome to the forum!
Special Shout-Outs 
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:
(on a three 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 
After a three-week streak of being featured in the weekly shout-outs, @dan3 has received a special badge for their contributions to the forum - woohoo!
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 !
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And Thank YOU!
We’d also like to say a very big thank you to all members of Spells8
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! 
How are your crafts and projects coming along? 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
In other words, normal vacation shots!
Congratulations on the special shout-outs, the 3 week streaks, the special badge 
. Babysat 12 hours. Hoping today (Tuesday) goes better.
The NC faire also rents mobility scooters, and I saw more than a few wonderfully dressed participants (and thought of you 
)! If yours is anything like ours, there are many events to sit and watch besides people watching. The faire staff here were especially entertaining.
