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Thank you!
Cat
Cat’s Morning Bits Wednesday February 8, 2023
Good Morning Beautiful Souls! Grab a cup of your favorite morning brew and start things off with “Today’s Inspirations”. I hope you find something here that will make you feel good or help you on your path today.
Blessings, Cat
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February Quotes
“If apples were pears
And peaches were plums
And the rose had a different name.
If tigers were bears
And fingers were thumbs
I’d love you just the same.”
Valentine’s Day Songs and Poems
gardendigest.com
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February Events 2023
Feb 2 Imbolc / Groundhog Day
Feb 5 Full Quickening Moon at 10:28 am PST/ 11:28 am MST/ 1:28 pm EST
Feb 14 Valentines Day
Feb 17 Presidents Day
Feb 18 Celtic Tree Month of Ash begins
Feb 18 Sun enters Pisces
Feb 19/20 New Moon at 11:05 pm PST/ 12:05 am MST/ 2:05 am EST
Feb 20 Presidents Day
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Spirit Library: Your Ever-Changing Buffet
Brenda Hoffman
Dear Ones,
You likely want to know what will happen tomorrow, next month, next year, and the remainder of your earth life. Perhaps you think you need to know it all so you can make any necessary changes. In truth, you want to control your life and the earth’s existence. For you believe your new world will be entirely controlled by your rightness
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Faeries, Folk Tales and Feral Girls…..My Favourite Books
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Spirituality & Health: Quiz: Where Are You on the Self-Love Journey?
by Keri Mangis
Are you a self-starter, self-protector, self-apprentice, or self-love rock star? Take this quiz to discover where you’re at on your journey toward self-love.
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Learn Religions: Rosemary
By Patti Wigington
Updated on February 13, 2019
Rosemary was well known to ancient practitioners. It was an herb known for strengthening the memory and helping the brain. Eventually, it also became associated with the fidelity of lovers, and was presented to wedding guests as a gift.
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MBG: Your February Energy Report Is Here & This Month Might Be A Bit Confusing
Here we are in February (how did that happen?), and instead of going week by week to talk about the energy of the month like I usually do, I’m going talk about this month’s themes
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Exemplore: Working With Your Astrology Shadow: The Dark Side of Your Sign
DEBORAH DEMANDERAUG 24, 2022
The Shadow Side
Many people know their Sun sign, the sign that relates to our personality given the position of the Sun when we were born. Many of us might even know the strengths associated with our own sign.
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Treehugger: What to See in the Night Sky for February 2023
A rare green comet glows bright and cold evenings continue to offer crystal-clear stargazing.
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Patheos-Pagan: Cleansing in Modern Paganism and Witchcraft
FEBRUARY 5, 2023 BY JOHN BECKETT
I occasionally see the false and unhelpful idea that you shouldn’t buy used Tarot decks. In the first module of the online class I’m teaching at the moment, I labeled that as misinformation and said “buy used stuff wherever you can. Cleanse it. Make it yours. Go with it.”
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Pagan Playlist: Unbenannt
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Inner Journey:
DIRECT YOUR SUBCONSCIOUS MIND
“The power to move the world is in the subconscious mind.”
— William James
Our subconscious mind creates our lives perfectly according to how it has been programmed. It works 24 hours of every day, 365 days per year. It accepts instructions from the conscious mind, checks on old inner programming and executes.
The subconscious mind acts on old beliefs stored over a lifetime. Many of those beliefs you may have accepted without thinking. Or you may have absorbed them when you were too young to exercise choice. Many of the beliefs that govern your life may no longer match what you now hold to be true.
Nonetheless, the subconscious mind is the director till you rewrite the scripts. Put some effort into getting it working on your positive, conscious intentions instead of your old limiting, unconscious beliefs and your life will change.
“If a man devotes himself to the instructions of his own unconscious, it can bestow this gift [of renewal], so that suddenly life, which has been stale and dull, turns into a rich unending inner adventure, full of creative possibilities.”
— Marie-Louise von Franz
higherawareness.com
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A Note from the Universe
Do you have any idea, of how many fans you have here in the unseen?
Students, far and wide? Admirers, near and far? Friends from other dimensions and other times?
Do you know what they talk about the most when your name comes up?
Besides your French toast?
Besides your saunter?
Besides your home here with the holiday lights you leave up year-round, the roaming wildebeests in the backyard, and the answering machine that says, “Off having the time of my life in the jungles of time and space…”?
Your belief in the goodness of others.
10,000 Kisses,
The Universe
tut.com
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Today’s Recipe: A Simple Trick for Making the Only Non-Messy Chicken Wing There Is
Meet the delicious, tidy lollipop.
Chicken wings are delicious and the perfect party food, but let’s be real: They can be incredibly messy to eat (how many napkins can you really put out at a Super Bowl party?)
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Magical Correspondences for Wednesday
Magickal Intentions: Communication, Divination, Writing, Knowledge, Business Transactions, Debt, Fear, Loss, Travel and Money Matters
Element: Air
Incense: Jasmine, Lavender, Sweet Pea
Planets: Mercury and Chiron (though this is a moon of Pluto)
Star Sign: Virgo
Angel: Raphael
Power Colors: Orange, Light Blue, Grey, Yellow and Violet
Herbs & Plants: Fern, Lavender, Hazel, Cherry, Periwinkle
Sacred Stones: Aventurine, Bloodstone, Hematite, Moss Agate and Sodalite
Oil: (Mercury) Benzoin, Clary Sage, Eucalyptus, Lavender
Deities include Athena, Hermes, Lugh, Mercury, Odin
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Daily Tarot: The Moon
You may be dwelling on your weakness or discomfort, and those things may be real enough, but take heart and know that these things are also temporary and are not going to last much longer. You underestimate or overlook your great powers of recovery and self-healing. You have too much love of life to be kept down for long. Give yourself a break and relax a bit.
astrology.com
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About Cat’s Morning Bits: These daily posts are reblogged from various email newsletters that I receive each day.
I invite you to check out my websites!
The Desert Path: The dusty ramblings of a desert pagan. https://thedesertpath.com/
Cat’s Treasure Trove …. an eclectic collection of jewelry & gifts! https://thedesertpath.com
Sacred Spirals (the place where all paths meet)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SacredSpirals/
A Team Effort: Cat’s Angel Message for February 8, 2023
February’s Theme: Trusting in the “unseen” and believing in yourself takes you to the next step in your personal evolution. Our keywords are “I CAN”.
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New cycles offer us a chance to create and grow! ~Cat
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Today’s Message: A Team Effort
28: Prosperity and abundance are some of the most common things requested of the Universe. It’s important to remember however, that prosperity and abundance covers a wide range and not just the material. To encourage the flow of good things we must first embrace our sacred tools of faith and the attitude of gratitude. We must then combine this with the willingness to work together with the Universe and our helpers making it a team effort. Use the new cycle of growth that started at Imbolc to clear away the old and outdated. This will help us to make room for new growth. Today the angels are telling us that our prayers have been heard and reminding us to have faith in the Universe and in ourselves. Things are on track and the abundance you have been working to manifest is on it’s way.
Today’s Spirit Helpers include:
Archangel Haniel showers us with stardust, illuminating our thoughts and memories so that we can remember what magickal beings we truly are, which assists us in the creation process. In turn this shows us how to receive with grace and gratitude. This process accelerates when we allow beauty and harmony to surround us. It’ helps us to enjoy ourselves which makes blessings easier to receive.
The Ascended Master El Morya can help if you have trouble staying present and focused in the now. He teaches us the importance of putting aside what we cannot control so that we are free to think about other things. He reminds us that it is our faith that keeps us grounded so that we can embrace both the patience and the clear decision making needed to make things happen.
The Hindu Mother Goddess Durga teaches us how to create boundaries and maintain them as well as protecting yourself from the negative or controling energy of others. She says: ” Personal boundaries are important to your well being. It is sometimes best to walk away. I can help you to step back and give you the self assurance to do what is in your best interest.”
Today’s Sacred Stones include:
Agate. This humble stone is the perfect one for grounding and balancing our energies. It also helps by raising our consciousness to access our higher self and promoting the awareness and acceptance of who we are and where we want to go in life. It nurtures our spiritual growth and inner strength by helping us to make the most of our life experiences
Golden Ray Calcite to boost your creative thinking and to eliminate patterns of self defeating thinking. This helps to promote new and innovative ways to solve problems and move things forward.
Orbicular or Ocean Jasper helps to increase our sense of responsibility and promotes patience. It provides the strength we need to calmly deal with life’s challenges and soothes the emotional stress that can happen when we become impatient for results
Blessings for a magickal day! Cat
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The Desert Path: The dusty ramblings of a desert pagan. https://thedesertpath.com/
Cat’s Treasure Trove …. an eclectic collection of jewelry & gifts! https://thedesertpath.com
Sacred Spirals (the place where all paths meet)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SacredSpirals/
Cat’s Morning Bit Tuesday February 7, 2023
Good Morning Beautiful Souls! Grab a cup of your favorite morning brew and start things off with “Today’s Inspirations”. I hope you find something here that will make you feel good or help you on your path today.
Blessings, Cat
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February Quotes
“February is merely as long as is needed to pass the time until March.”
Dr. J. R. Stockton
gardendigest.com
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February Events 2023
Feb 2 Imbolc / Groundhog Day
Feb 5 Full Quickening Moon at 10:28 am PST/ 11:28 am MST/ 1:28 pm EST
Feb 14 Valentines Day
Feb 17 Presidents Day
Feb 18 Celtic Tree Month of Ash begins
Feb 18 Sun enters Pisces
Feb 19/20 New Moon at 11:05 pm PST/ 12:05 am MST/ 2:05 am EST
Feb 20 Presidents Day
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Spirit Library: February 2023 Energy Report
Jennifer Hoffman
If you feel like we just zipped through January and now it’s over and a new month begins, you are not alone. January is the start of the calendar year (but not the solar year) and it’s always a time of readjustment. We are full of hope and anticipation for something different, only to find ourselves, after the first week or 10 days, back in the same old grind and groove.
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Spirituality & Health: Toolbox: Spreading Gratitude
by Hunter Liguore
Utilize these seven tools to promote gratitude in your life and in the lives of your loved ones.
The start of the year is a time to celebrate our growth and our power to endure changes and difficulties. Giving gifts to others can express our own gratitude and inspire a steady stream of goodwill the whole year through.
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Reformatting my Old Spells/ Chaotic Witch Aunt
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MBG: Why This Is A Perfect Week For New Collaborations, From Astrologers
Ready, set, manifest! With zero planets retrograde this week, the coast is clear to make progress on those 2023 missions. Here’s your weekly horoscope.
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Exemplore; 4 Ways to Replenish Your Inner Resources and Strengthen Your Witchcraft
LYDIA WORKMANOCT 11, 2022
Keeping the Cauldron of Inspiration Bubbling
Magic draws upon your inner resources. If we are too tough on ourselves we become depleted, so it is important to nurture your magic by being gentle with yourself. By constantly replenishing your inner reserves, you can keep your magical self enchanted. In this article,
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Treehugger: 7 Strange Ice Formations
When it’s cold enough for water to turn from liquid to solid, odd things can happen. Indeed, odd things can also happen when temperatures are just right for water to turn from solid to gas, skipping the liquid part entirely.
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Patheos-Pagan: Fairies in Baltic Mythology and Folklore
FEBRUARY 2, 2023 BY NIINA NISKANEN
Fairies of the Baltic Lands
Baltic fairy is known as lauma (singular) (plural laumas). Worship of these creatures in Baltic lands dates back to Mesolithic times and belief in them is even older than the Baltic pantheon with different gods and goddesses.
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Pagan Playlist: Adrian Von Ziegler – Woodland Tales
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Inner Journey:
HEAL THE PAST
“What you bring forth out of yourself from the inside will save you. What you do not bring forth out of yourself from the inside will destroy you.”
— Gospel of Thomas
We can transform painful memories by re-imagining them from the soul’s perspective of love and meaning.
Andrew Schneider says that all experiences have the purpose of serving the soul. An experience in the past blocked us because our fear at the time distorted our perception of what happened. To transform this limiting experience, we must bring what was then unconscious into the soul’s realm through consciousness.
We can do this by following these steps:
higherawareness.com
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A Note from the Universe
When you raise the bar I jump higher.
Let’s do this,
The Universe
tut.com
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Today’s Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Dip
This tangy, creamy Buffalo chicken dip tastes just like Buffalo chicken wings! Perfect for parties and game day, this chicken dip is best served hot with crackers and celery sticks. Everyone loves the results!
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Magical Correspondences for Tuesday
Magickal Intentions: Courage, Physical Strength, Revenge, Military Honors, Surgery and the Breaking of Negative Spells, Matrimony, War, Enemies, Prison, Vitality and Assertiveness
Element: Fire
Incense: Dragon’s Blood, Patchouli
Planet: Mars
Star Signs: Aries and Scorpio
Angel: Samuel
Power Colors: Red and Orange
Herbs & Plants: Red Rose, Cock’s Comb, Pine, Daisy, Thyme and Pepper
Sacred Stones: Carnelian, Bloodstone, Ruby, Garnet and Pink Tourmaline
Oil: (Mars) Basil, Coriander, Ginger
Deities include Ares, Lilith, The Morrigan, Tiwaz, Tyr
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Daily Tarot: The Sun
Little or nothing will slow you down or be daunting to you today. You have so much inner strength, and physical strength, too, that people will have trouble keeping up with you. Do something special today, or perhaps excel at something significant and challenging that will be easily within your grasp. You may find out later that you were dazzling and that you inspired several people to more energetically pursue their passions.
astrology.com
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About Cat’s Morning Bits: These daily posts are reblogged from various email newsletters that I receive each day.
I invite you to check out my websites!
The Desert Path: The dusty ramblings of a desert pagan. https://thedesertpath.com/
Cat’s Treasure Trove …. an eclectic collection of jewelry & gifts! https://thedesertpath.com
Sacred Spirals (the place where all paths meet)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SacredSpirals/
Cat’s Morning Bits Monday February 6, 2023
Good Morning Beautiful Souls! Grab a cup of your favorite morning brew and start things off with “Today’s Inspirations”. I hope you find something here that will make you feel good or help you on your path today.
Blessings, Cat
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February Quotes
“The flowers of late winter and early spring occupy places in our hearts well out of proportion to their size.”
Gertrude S. Wister
gardendigest.com
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February Events 2023
Feb 2 Imbolc / Groundhog Day
Feb 5 Full Quickening Moon at 10:28 am PST/ 11:28 am MST/ 1:28 pm EST
Feb 14 Valentines Day
Feb 17 Presidents Day
Feb 18 Celtic Tree Month of Ash begins
Feb 18 Sun enters Pisces
Feb 19/20 New Moon at 11:05 pm PST/ 12:05 am MST/ 2:05 am EST
Feb 20 Presidents Day
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Spiritual Unite: SPIRITUAL MEANING OF MANGO IN A DREAM
One of the most commonly dreamed-of objects is the mango, a juicy, flavorful tropical fruit whose spiritual meaning has captivated people for centuries.
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Viking Magical Plants and the Nine Herbs of Woden
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Spirituality & Health: Guided Meditation: Connect With Your Inner Child
by Julie Peters
Follow along with this gentle guided meditation to get to know your inner child better and help them heal.
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Moody Moons Blog: Love Spell Cream with Rose & Vanilla
Up your romance game with this recipe for love spell cream. With nourishing, wholesome, natural love spell ingredients like rose, vanilla, and coconut, this simple, wearable, skin-worshipping potion gets a boost when timed with the full moon—–especially the February full moon.
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MBG: Calling All February Babies—Here’s What To Know About Your Birthstone
Every month has a designated birthstone (and birth month flower), and for those born in February, their birthstone is amethyst. Here’s what to know about this stone, from its properties to its uses, according to crystal experts.
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Exemplore: Some People Believe in “Quantum Immortality.” This is What that Means
You never really die… you just jump timelines.
DIANA LOGANJAN 25, 2023 8:30 AM EST
Quantum is a popular buzzword these days, as the field of quantum mechanics has made it into the mainstream vernacular, and certainly into pop culture. Though badly understood by most, quantum mechanics is a field of physics that seeks to understand the nature and behavior of particles at the subatomic level, behaviors that often aren’t explained by the laws of classic physics
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Treehugger: These Fireflies Flirt With Heart-Shaped Lanterns
Every species of flashing firefly uses a secret code to attract their mates—these ones do it with a light-up heart.
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EarthSky News: Cassiopeia the Queen reigns in February
On late northern winter evenings and throughout spring, Cassiopeia the Queen descends from her throne in the northwest after nightfall. Cassiopeia is one of the easiest constellations to spot because of its distinctive shape. Cassiopeia looks like the letter W or M.
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Patheos-Pagan: Honoring the Wild: Reclaiming Witchcraft and Environmental Activism
FEBRUARY 3, 2023 BY IRISANYA MOON
I believe in the power of story to fuel activism.
So when it was proposed that I write about Reclaiming for Moon Books’ Earth Spirit series, it was clear I was not the person to write it. Well, not the ONLY person.
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Pagan Playlist: Herr Mannelig
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Inner Journey: ONE STEP AT A TIME
“What saves a man is to take a step. Then another step.”
— Antoine De Saint-Exupery
Does the prospect of changing and growing seem monumental to you? Just too much to tackle?
Then consider this approach. Take a simple step of affirming your openness to experience more or something new. Or a different first step might be to let go of judgment by embracing the neutral. Begin to see the people, activities and things around you as neither good nor bad.
A journey is made of many small steps. Don’t focus on a far-off destination if you’re not clear how to get there. Build a foundation that is solid for you. We get to new places one step at a time.
“You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.”
— Martin Luther King, Jr.
“One may walk over the highest mountain one step at a time.”
— John Wanamaker
higherawareness.com
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A Note from the Universe
An unmistakable trait of every true genius, is their persistent awareness of how much more there is to know.
And an unmistakable trait of every true sage is their persistent awareness of how much more there is to love.
Loving you more today than yesterday,
The Universe
tut.com
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Today’s Recipe: Seven-Layer Taco Dip
This taco dip is always a big hit at parties and family get-togethers. People gather around the platter until it’s gone!
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Magical Correspondences for Monday
Magickal Intentions: Psychic Sensitivity, Women’s Mysteries, Tides, Waters, Emotional Issues, Agriculture, Animals, Female Fertility, Messages, Theft, Reconciliations, Voyages, Dreams and Merchandise
Element: Water
Incense: African Violet, Honeysuckle, Myrtle, Willow, Wormwood
Planet: Moon
Star Sign: Cancer
Angel: Gabriel
Power Colors: Silver, White and Gray
Herbs& Plants: Night Blooming Flowers, Willow Root, Orris Root, Birch, Motherwort, Vervain, White Rose and White Iris
Sacred Stones: Carnelian, Moonstone, Aquamarine, Pearl, Clear Quartz, Flourite, Geodes
Oil: (Moon) Jasmine, Lemon, Sandalwood
Deities include Artemis, Diana, Luna, Selene, Thoth
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Daily Tarot: The Wheel of Fortune
You may have made careful plans or scheduled everything to perfection, but there are too many variables today to allow most of your plans to play out. Things may come up, one after another, and make this a scattered day. This is temporary and probably will have little impact on tomorrow, so just flow with it best you can and don’t let the instability bother you.
astrology.com
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About Cat’s Morning Bits: These daily posts are reblogged from various email newsletters that I receive each day.
I invite you to check out my websites!
The Desert Path: The dusty ramblings of a desert pagan. https://thedesertpath.com/
Cat’s Treasure Trove …. an eclectic collection of jewelry & gifts! https://thedesertpath.com
Sacred Spirals (the place where all paths meet)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SacredSpirals/
February’s Full “Quickening” Moon: Feb. 5, 2023
Feb 5 Full Quickening Moon at 10:28 am PST/ 11:28 am MST/ 1:28 pm EST
On Sunday, February 5th we celebrate the “Quickening Moon”. Other names for this moon are the Trappers Moon, Budding Moon, Moon When Trees Pop, Ice Moon, Storm Moon, Hunger Moon, Horning Moon, Big Winter Moon. The first signs of spring are beginning to show and you actually feel the earth waking up. The energy is dense and slow, it’s a time for new life and rebirth. At this time of year people are tired of being cooped up. They miss the light and warmth of the sun and like the sleeping plants find themselves reaching for a new beginning.
This moon is a good time for magical workings that involve focus on personal advancement and achievement. On a personal level work on plans for your future. What do you hope for and what dreams do you hold inside yourself? These are the things to consider as you set goals for yourself. The key is to be willing to accept responsibility for past mistakes and be mature enough to let them go and move on. Dare to dream and hope as you look into the future. To honor this moon try wearing colors in shades of blue and purples and adorn yourself with sacred stones like rose quartz, amethyst and earthy jaspers.
Check out this article from Cafe Astrology:
FULL MOON ON FEBRUARY 16, 2022
IN LEO
The Full Moon in Leo marks the beginning of a new cycle. Read more…
Blessings, Cat
I invite you to check out my websites!
The Desert Path: The dusty ramblings of a desert pagan. https://thedesertpath.com/
Sacred Spirals (the place where all paths meet)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SacredSpirals/