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Finding Yourself Along the Way: Cat’s Angel Message for July 7, 2018 

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Finding Yourself Along the Way: Cat’s Angel Message for July 7, 2018 

 July’s Theme: Pay attention to your path. Spirit is speaking to you so get ready to receive some important guidance. If something compels you to take action this is the time to go for it!



Find your balance and stand with it. Find your song and sing it out. Find your cadence and let it appear like a dance. Find the questions that only you know how to ask and The answers that you are content to not know. – Mary Anne Radmacher




77:  We know from past readings that our path is unique. We also know that  we are the only ones who know the scope of our dreams and what we need to be fulfilled. Today, the angels are giving us a little advice. “Stand your ground where your path is concerned.” There will always be people, including loved ones, who will try to push you in a different direction. This can happen for various reasons like fear, greed, or simply because they think they know what’s best for you. If you know with every fiber of your being that your path doesn’t go that direction bless the situation with love and keep moving forward. The key is to honor their concern for you, by sifting through the information, consider what has merit and file away or discard the rest.




Archangel Jeremiel helps us to make the life changes we need to walk our path with confidence and Archangel Raguel also helps us in resolving arguments while promoting harmony between you and other party’s involved.The Egyptian god Horus helps us to see people in any given situation through the eyes of love. He teaches us to stand our ground and promotes the  courage and strength needed to walk our own path.




Our Sacred Stone for the day is Howlite. This stone helps us to formulate a plan to achieve our ambitions and goals while communicating these things in a  calm and reasonable manner.




Bright blessings for a magickal day!




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Cat’s Morning Bits for July 6, 2018

			
						

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Cat’s Morning Bits for July 6, 2018


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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A moon-flooded prairie; a straying

Of leal-hearted lovers; a baying

Of far away watching dogs; a dreaming

Of brown-fisted farmers; a gleaming

Of fireflies eddying nigh, –

And that is July!

-James N. Matthews (1852-1910)


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KarmaTube:  We Shall Overcome: Love Will Rise Again

Empty Hands Music once again brings together the creative collaboration of Nimo Patel, Daniel Nahmod, and Ellie Walton for another heart-warming music video speaking to the challenging socio-political climate of the world. “We Shall Overcome: Love Will Rise Again,” captures the message that both Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. represented: that love is the only option no matter what our circumstances. Enjoy this ‘goosebumper’ of a music video – an inspiring anthem for modern day humanity.


http://www.karmatube.org/videos.php?id=8183


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MBG: 6 Ancient Cooling Practices For When It’s Hot AF


Next time you’re feeling overwhelmed, too warm, irritable, or uncomfortable and need some quick relief, turn to one (or more!) of these practices and watch as your body starts to respond:


https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/how-to-cool-down-fast


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Daily Good: The Practice of Walking


When was the last time you connected with nature, paused to take note of your surroundings, or admired a simple sunrise? The hurried way by which we often live our lives can distract us from the beauty of the natural world that surrounds us. Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee and Hilary Hart suggest that the simple practice of walking can help reconnect us to the web of life, and the soul-awakening moments it offers. “Nature is cyclic and rhythmic, and walking – …


http://www.dailygood.org/story/2039/the-practice-of-walking-llewellyn-vaughan-lee-and-hilary-hart/


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Elephant Journal: How I found my greatest Life Lessons in the Dirt.


For those of us toiling away, year after blessed year, planting, replanting, moving, organizing, and simply watching our gardens grow, there is no summit—no final result, no end game, and no resting upon any lovely, proverbial laurels.


https://www.elephantjournal.com/2018/07/how-i-found-my-greatest-life-lessons-in-the-dirt/


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MNN: 10 stunning photos to inspire your next adventure


From massive, looming cities to an intimate portrait of immigrant girls, this year’s National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year images capture a world that is constantly evolving and changing through nature, cities and people.


https://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/eco-tourism/photos/national-geographic-annual-award-winning-travel-photos/endangered-humpback-whale-japan


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EarthSky News: Earth farthest from the sun on July 6 


Planet Earth reaches a milestone today, as it swings out to aphelion, its most distant point from the sun. We reach this point on July 6, 2018, at 16:47 UTC. That’s 11:47 a.m. Central Daylight Time in the U.S


http://earthsky.org/tonight/earth-farthest-from-sun-for-year-in-early-july


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Patheos-Pagan: Did You Think The Gods Were Lying?


Sooner or later there comes a time when it hits us: “oh, shit – this is real.”

And in an instant we have to make a decision. Do we accept what our senses are telling us and begin the process of rearranging our lives to accommodate the new reality? Or do we pretend we didn’t really see what we know we saw and go back to watching reality TV?


http://www.patheos.com/blogs/johnbeckett/2018/07/did-you-think-the-gods-were-lying.html


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Inner Journey:  


AS ABOVE, SO BELOW


“There is in all visible things – a hidden wholeness.”

— Thomas Merton


“From a hologrammatic viewpoint, …you are one little physical image that reflects all of humanity when projected spiritually upon the cosmic screen.”

— Wayne Dyer


“As above, so below.”


Everything is connected. The universe is a hologram where every part contains the whole. Outside echoes the inside. The lower is a reflection of the higher. The other is a reflection of you. We are all a microcosm of each other. The big picture is within us and even our cells.


Be open to see the interconnections, influences and inter-relationships of things.


“Unity consciousness is a state of enlightenment where we pierce the mask of illusion which creates separation and fragmentation. Behind the appearance of separation is one unified field of wholeness. Here the seer and the scenery are one.”

— Deepak Chopra


“To me there is no difference between one person and another; I behold all as soul-reflections of the one God. I can’t think of anyone as a stranger, for I know that we are all part of the One Spirit.”

— Paramahansa Yogananda


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A Note from the Universe


What people rarely give themselves credit for is that their giving continues giving, even after they’ve forgotten giving, and even when they didn’t know they were giving, forever and ever and ever.


At least I’m keeping score,


The Universe


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Today’s Recipe: Floret Salad


Broccoli or cauliflower florets can be used as a main ingredient in many delicious salads.


https://www.thriftyfun.com/Floret-Salad-Recipes.html


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Magical Correspondences for Friday


Intentions: Love, Pleasure, Affairs of the Heart, Romance, Marriage, Sexual Matters, Physical Beauty, Friendship and Partnerships, Strangers, Peace, Healing, Beauty, gentleness and Women’s Issues.


Incense: Strawberry, Sandalwood, Rose, Saffron, Verbena and Vanilla

Planet: Venus

Sign: Libra and Taurus

Angel: Ariel

Colors: Green, Pink, Aqua

Herbs/Plants: Pink Rose, Ivy, Birch, Heather, Clematis, Sage, Violet and Water Lilly


Stones: Rose Quartz, Moonstone, Pink Tourmaline, Peridot, Emerald and Jade

Oil: (Venus) Cardamom, Palmrosa, Rose, Yarrow, Apple Blossom, Musk, Ambergris


Goddesses: Astarte, Aphrodite, Erzulie, Aida Wedo, Eve, Venus, Freya, Diana, Aset [Isis], The Witch Of Gaeta, Chalchiuhtlique


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Daily Wisdom

 July 6, 2018


Simplicity


“It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.” -Laura Ingalls Wilder (1917)


What’s real? Schedules, deadlines, hassles, arguments, conflicts, “fine print,” details? Those things sure command our attention – but are they real? Or do they take us away from what is really real? Where is the love? Put your attention there. Ahhhh, that’s better!


-Lissa Coffey


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Beliefnet: How to Resist Cultural Pressure

Here are ways to resist cultural pressure to be thin, perfect, rich, and anything else you can think of.


Read more……………….


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The Path to Joy: Cat’s Angel Message for July 6, 2018 

			
						

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The Path to Joy: Cat’s Angel Message for July 6, 2018 


 July’s Theme: Pay attention to your path. Spirit is speaking to you so get ready to receive some important guidance. If something compels you to take action this is the time to go for it!




Okay, so it’s a matter of life and death – now are you happy? Urgency is never a path to joy. – Jonathan Lockwood Huie




76: Maintaining  balance is one of the essential keys to navigating our path. Today we are being asked  to perform a balance check today in two areas: giving / receiving and spiritual / material.  There are times when we get so preoccupied in either (or both) areas and we lose our way. Balance between giving and receiving requires that we allow ourselves to receive and acknowledge the  the blessings that come to us. The balance between spiritual and material is equally important. By acknowledging the richness of our own spiritual nature material “things” lose their importance. They become nice to have but they no longer rule our lives.  Achieving and maintaining  balance in these areas is one of the keys to good spiritual health. Remember, that if our scales are tipped one way or the other it zaps our energy levels and our ability to focus. But when things are balanced we find that our journey and the flow of life is easier, it also allows us to be grounded and more at peace.




The Archangels Michael and Raphael can help us to clear some space so that we are able to receive with joy and an open heart.  The Ascended Master Buddha teaches us that peace is found by achieving balance through moderation and the Egyptian Goddess Maat offers protection against be manipulated into giving away too much of ourselves. She also helps to achieve balance, she tells us  “Honor yourself by being truthful. It is truth that creates order out of difficult or confusing situations. It is also truth that keeps your inner scales balanced, your energy free and your heart feather light.”




Our Sacred Stones for today are Rose Quartz, this ultimate self care stone opens our heart and shows us the love in relationships and situations, which helps us find a balancing point, and Ruby, which promotes energy and balance. This gemstone is also a stone of abundance, however it tempers this with clarity and focus while eliminating self destructive patterns that can get in the way of our goals motivation.




Bright blessings for a magickal day!




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Thought For The Day: July 5, 2018 “The Bare Necessities”

			
						

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Happy Friday,


Just a little wisdom from the Jungle Book today! The simple pleasures of life are calling and what better way to honor simplicity than spending time in the great outdoors. Personally I like to sit in the backyard, under the cherry trees and listen to the birds. Simple and relaxing!


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Cat’s Morning Bits for July 5, 2018

			
						

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Cat’s Morning Bits for July 5, 2018


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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Sing a song of seasons,

Something bright in all,

Flowers in the summer,

Fires in the fall.

-Robert Louis Stevenson(1850-94)


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Spiritual Unite: How To Create a Deep Soul Connection


Most of the people we see and speak with on a daily basis are people with whom we share only a surface connection. But every now and again a person will come into our lives with whom we share a deep soul connection. But what is a deep soul connection?


https://www.spiritualunite.com/articles/how-to-create-a-deep-soul-connection-5-steps/


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MBG: Plastic Pollution In The Ocean Sucks — But There’s A Movement Brewing To Use It Up


Last week, nearly 1,000 people gathered for an evening 5k around NYC’s West Side Highway—but the starting line wasn’t abuzz with typical runners’ talk of pacing or playlists. Instead, a chant of “Run for the oceans” erupted from the crowd.


https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/parley-for-the-oceans-on-ending-the-plastic-crisis


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Daily Good:  Circles of Time


In the Northern (and Southern) hemispheres, time is marked by seasonal changes, but in the forests of Bali the processes of growth and decay proceed at different rates all over the forest, all the time. According to Balinese theory, each living being moves on its own time scheme, and events occur when these touch, when things or creatures interact with one another. This view of time as applied to human life and the process of aging differs enormously from that of the West. Learn more here about the Balinese Middle World


http://www.dailygood.org/story/2046/circles-of-time-j-stephen-lansing/


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Pioneer Thinking: How to Make Beeswax Candles


The following two projects that this article is going to teach are both simple and beautiful. With very little work you can create a beautiful and pleasant scented candle that is going to fill your home with light and a sweet smell.


https://pioneerthinking.com/make-beeswax-candles


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Spirituality & Health: 5 Reasons to Eat Lentils

Lentils have been gathered and eaten for about 60,000 years, and farmed for 10,000 years, making them one of the world’s oldest food sources. They are technically an edible pulse in the legume family that grows on a bushy plant. But I never quite know what to do with them


https://spiritualityhealth.com/articles/2018/07/02/5-reasons-to-eat-lentils


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EarthSky News: Draco, great Dragon of the north


Tonight … if you have a dark sky, make your acquaintance with the constellation Draco the Dragon, starting at nightfall. At mid-northern latitudes, Draco is a circumpolar constellation, meaning it is out all night long every night of the year.


http://earthsky.org/tonight/the-great-dragon-of-the-north


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Patheos-Pagan: Self Care Both Practical And Mystical: Techniques For Defensive Coping


It should go without saying but taking care of yourself is crucial for anyone in any viable spiritual, mystical, or occult practice. Now more than ever it is crucial, especially if you’ve decided to do your part in ways either practical and/or magical in order to help out with the current state of affairs.


http://www.patheos.com/blogs/teaaddictedwitch/2018/06/self-care-for-practical-and-mystical/


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Inner Journey: 


IT’S OKAY TO DREAM!


“Don’t discard your fantasies as merely wishful thinking. Honor them as messages from the deepest part of your being about what you can do and directions you can choose.”

— Sanaya Roman and Duane Packer


What are your deepest heart-felt desires, dreams and visions?


Our deepest desires and dreams align with the essence of who we are. The more we align with that essence, the more our life holds meaning, purpose and fulfilment. Do you have a sense of your destiny?


“Dreams are renewable. No matter what our age or condition, there are still untapped possibilities within us and new beauty waiting to be born.”

— Dale E. Turner


“Everybody builds a dream in their lifetime. You’re either going to build your dream, or somebody else’s. So build your own!”

— Christopher LaBrec


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A Note from the Universe


Ever have that feeling that your life, your true work, has not yet begun?


Ever feel like you’re here for something more than you’ve yet identified? And that a billion eyes are upon you, just waiting for the prophecy to unfold?


Hmmmmmm…….


And, have you also ever wanted something so badly that all your wishing, hoping, and praying kept you from seeing that you had it all along?


Precisely,


The Universe


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Today’s Recipe: Refreshing Blended Watermelon


My favorite summertime fruit is watermelon. I felt creative the other day and thought what would happen if I threw watermelon in my blender with ice?


https://www.thriftyfun.com/Refreshing-Blended-Watermelon.html


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Magical Correspondences for Thursday


Intentions: Luck, Happiness, Health/ Healing, Religion, Legal Matters, Male Fertility, Treasure and Wealth, Honor, Riches, Clothing Desires, Leadership, Public Activity, Power and Success, Trade and Employment


Incense: Cinnamon,Henbane Nutmeg and Sage


Planet: Jupiter

Sign: Sagittarius and Pisces

Angel: Sachiel

Colors: Purple, Royal Blue and Indigo

Herbs/Plants: Cinnamon, Beech, Buttercup, Coltsfoot, Oak

Stones: Sugilite, Amethyst, Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli and Sapphire

Oil: (Jupiter) Clove, Lemon Balm, Oakmoss, Star Anise


Goddesses: Juno, Hera, Kwan Yin, Mary, Cybele, Tara, Mawu, Mlaba Mwana Waresa, Ishtar, Nuit


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Daily Wisdom

 July 5, 2018


Simplicity


“Manifest plainness,

Embrace simplicity,

Reduce selfishness,

Have few desires.”


-Lao-tzu, The Way of Life


Another word for simple is “easy.” With ease, doesn’t that sound like a great way to live life? It’s our choice. We’re the ones who have been complicating our lives. Look at what’s really important. Sort things out, give yourself the space to see what is really there. You’ll be surprised at just how perfect “simple” really is.


-Lissa Coffey


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Beliefnet: 21 Ways to Say Thank You


How do you say thank you to a friend for simply being there? Or for helping you out when you need a hand? There are so many ways — big and small — to express your love, gratitude and appreciation….


Read more………………..


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About Cat’s Morning Bits: These daily post are re-blogged 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/


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The Light of Hope: Cat’s Angel Message for July 5, 2018

			
						

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The Light of Hope: Cat’s Angel Message for July 5, 2018 


 July’s Theme: Pay attention to your path. Spirit is speaking to you so get ready to receive some important guidance. If something compels you to take action this is the time to go for it!




Your success will shine as a light of hope and inspire numbers you cannot total. – Mary Anne Radmacher




75:  Yesterday we talked about making choices that can have an impact our life path. Today the we are being reminded that success comes when we follow our own lead instead of being led  by others. Your intuition is a divine gift and by using the information you receive  you increase your self reliance. Choices also equal change. These changes can be small and simple or big and potentially life altering. Remember that the Universe is always working behind the scenes to make things happen. Our job is to stay focused and be willing to make the choices that will best help us on our path. Our paths never come to a dead end and if it feels that way then it’s time to grab your faith and confidence and choose a new direction. By building your path as you go  you are setting the groundwork for success!




 Archangel Michael gives us the strength we need to choose wisely and make decisions on our own. He provides direction when we feel lost or overwhelmed. He helps everyone so don’t be afraid to ask him for help. The Ascended Master Maitreya teaches us to find joy in what we do. This is an important lesson on our path, if it makes your heart sing then it’s the right direction and The Hawaiian fire goddess Pele helps us to ignite our inner fire. This fire when channeled correctly helps to fuel our passions and sense of purpose. She is a goddess of empowerment teaches us about honest communication and how it aids our goal setting and getting.




Use Lava Rock to connect to Pele. While this sacred stone may not look like much it is a powerful symbol of the power of inner fire. You can also try Orange Calcite to infuse your spirit with fresh awareness of your own abilities.




Bright blessings for a magickal day!




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Thought For The Day: July 5, 2018 “Dreaming Together”

			
						

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Happy Thursday,


We all have dreams, some are private and some we share with others. In fact we humans have many of the same dreams like peace, acceptance, freedom, and unity. Allover the world millions of people are dreaming the same dreams. Each on is doing their small part to make these dreams a reality. We’re all in this together so keep dreaming, keep doing and never lose hope!


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It All Adds Up: Cat’s Angel Message for July 4, 2018 

			
						

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It All Adds Up: Cat’s Angel Message for July 4, 2018 


 July’s Theme: Pay attention to your path. Spirit is speaking to you so get ready to receive some important guidance. If something compels you to take action this is the time to go for it!




Life is a sum of all your choices. – Albert Camus




74: Our life path is full of choices. While we do our best to make the best ones possible. However there are times  when what we choose turns out not to be in our best interest, or dare I say it……. just plain dumb. It happens and we have all been there. At times like this we find ourselves backtracking to make things right and get back on course. The key is in learning the lessons of these  mis-adventures have  and moving on. This can be hard particularly if you have trouble admitting to making a mistake. These life lessons are important to our overall growth and our ability to be honest with ourselves will help us move forward with clear vision and purpose. Today the angels are letting us know that they have great confidence in us and our ability to make good choices but if we need  help they are just a request away.




 Archangel Chamuel helps us to find what is lost. If you feel like you have wandered off your path and are having  trouble finding your way back he can help you get your bearings. The Ascended Master Vywamus offers encouragement and inspires us to keep moving forward and the Egyptian Goddess Maat teaches us to honor self truth she says “Honor yourself by being truthful. It is truth that creates order out of difficult or confusing situations. It is also truth that keeps your inner scales balanced, your energy free and your heart feather light.”




Our Sacred Stones for today is Turquoise which promotes wisdom and truth. This stone infuses our being with calm, activates our ability to solve problem creatively and helps us to speak our truth




Bright blessings for a magickal day!




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Happy Independence Day USA!


Today as we celebrate the birth of our great nation remember,  give thanks for the freedoms that we have,  that America has always been great and  the words of a few are not the words of all. Have a safe holiday!


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Cat’s Morning Bits for July 3, 2018

			
						

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Cat’s Morning Bits for July 3, 2018


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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I hear the red fox barking

On the moonlit hill,

And bullfrogs by the river

Where the reeds stand still.


All the night has voices.

But sometimes, suddenly,

It grows so quiet I know the world

Is listening with me.


-Benjamin Rice (1903-78)


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Tetraktys:he Element of Earth in Wicca – Balancing the Four Elements


This article is the fourth and final of the four elements series, this time about the element of earth in Wicca and in general. As with the other elements (fire, water and air), I’ll try to dive into the philosophy surrounding the idea of connecting with this element, as I believe that many Wiccans tend, sadly, to keep things a bit more superficial than they should be.


https://www.thetetraktys.com/2018/the-element-of-earth-in-wicca-balancing-the-four-elements/


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MBG: A High-Vibe Ritual To Help You Attract The Love You Deserve


If someone told you that they could bring love into your life in 40 days but that you’d have to follow their directions exactly for it to work, would you do it? It might sound like the plot of a romantic comedy, but that was the question that celebrity fashion stylist Sally Lyndley had to ask herself when she sought out my love advice.


https://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-29341/a-highvibe-ritual-to-help-you-attract-the-love-you-deserve.html


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Daily Good: Nature is Medicine — Even in a Prison Cell


Nalini Nadkarni, a biology professor at the University of Utah who has pioneered techniques for studying tree canopy communities in tropical and temperate forests, started “Moss-in-Prisons,” a project in which prisoners joined a research/conservation effort to counteract the destructive effects of collecting wild-grown moss from old-growth forests for the floral trade. “We learned that the inmates who viewed nature videos committed twenty-six percent fewer violent infractions than those who did not view them, a convincing result for the prison officers and administrators and for ourselves


http://www.dailygood.org/story/2012/nature-is-medicine-even-in-a-prison-cell-nalini-nadkarni/


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Elephant Journal: What Emojis & Hashtags can never Replace.


When was the last time you went to the mailbox and got a letter?

Not a bill. Not junk mail. Not an advertisement that looks like it is a check. An actual letter. You remember letters, right? Handwritten notes on pretty stationery, maybe with some pictures doodled in the margins? It’s been a while, right?


https://www.elephantjournal.com/2018/07/what-emojis-hashtags-can-never-replace/


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MNN: First-aid tips for hiking with your dog


It’s summer and that means lots of people will be hitting the trails and embarking on long hikes. Many will even bring along their favorite four-legged friend. While dogs may enjoy running carefree through the woods and sniffing everything they come across, there are several things owners should do to make sure their dog has a safe and pleasant hike.


https://www.mnn.com/family/pets/stories/first-aid-tips-hiking-your-dog


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EarthSky News: Use Big Dipper to find North Star


Tonight, use the Big Dipper in the constellation Ursa Major the Great Bear to find the sky’s northern pole star, Polaris. This is the star around which the whole northern celestial sphere appears to turn throughout the night.


http://earthsky.org/tonight/big-dipper-points-to-polaris-aids-in-finding-thuban-2


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Patheos-Pagan: Jewelry as Protection 


I was leaving for a rally the other day. Which one it was, doesn’t really matter. Won’t be my first, nor will it be my last in these turbulent times. As I was getting ready to leave, I went to my “accessory tray” (a family joke with my sons, as I am obsessive about everyone having one of these. Where you drop your jewelry, change, keys, etc.) I absent-mindedly began armoring up.


http://www.patheos.com/blogs/witchindeed/2018/07/jewelry-as-protection/


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Inner Journey:  


WHO ARE YOU?


“Please… tell me who you are and what you want. And if you think those are simple questions, keep in mind that most people live their entire lives without arriving at an answer.”

— Gary Zukav


How deeply can you answer this question? Please realize that you are the only one who can answer it. No one else can tell you who you are. You must discover this for yourself. And the challenge of knowing ourselves is no easy task.


We hope this question excites rather than intimidates you. There’s so much more to you than you know at present! Isn’t this intriguing? Perhaps it’s time to go exploring.


“Mysterious and intimidating to contemplate, the human brain is the most complex thing there is and the most difficult task it can undertake is to understand itself.”

— David Noonan


“I don’t think God cares where we were graduated or what we did for a living. God wants to know who we are. Discovering this is the work of the soul – it is our true life’s work.”

— Bernie Siegel


higherawareness.com


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A Note from the Universe


Okay! So, finally I think you’re ready to learn the real reason time and space was invented… dancing.


That and somersaults. You know, for when you were even younger.


And skipping. And humming. And playing make-believe…


Okay, okay, okay… the real, real reason … was you.


It’s true.


Just didn’t want to hit you with that in the first breath and have you spill something.


You make me even younger,


The Universe


tut.com


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Today’s Recipe: Cranberry Salsa


Enjoy this fruity, sweet, spicy variation on the traditional tomato or tomatillo based salsas.


https://www.thriftyfun.com/Cranberry-Salsa-1.html


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Magical Correspondences for Tuesday


Intentions: Courage, Destination, Physical Strength, Revenge, Military Honors, Surgery and the Breaking of Negative Spells, Matrimony, War, Enemies, Prison, Vitality and Assertiveness


Incense: Dragon’s Blood, Patchouli, Lignum Aloes, Plantain


Perfumes: Hellebore, Carnation, Patchouli

Planet: Mars

Sign: Aries and Scorpio

Angel: Samuel

Colors: Red and Orange

Herbs/Plants:Red Rose, Cock’s Comb, Pine, Daisy, Thyme and Pepper

Stones: Carnelian, Bloodstone, Ruby, Garnet and Pink Tourmaline

Oil: (Mars) Basil, Coriander, Ginger


Goddesses: Aset [Isis], Soorejnaree, Pingalla, Anna, Aine, Danu, Yngona, Bellona, Aida Wedo, Sun Woman


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Daily Wisdom

 July 3, 2018


Simplicity


“When thought is too weak to be simply expressed, it is a clear proof that it should be rejected.” -Luc de Clapiers Vauvenargues (1715-1747)


It’s not just our houses and our desks that are cluttered – often times our minds are cluttered, too! Let’s treat our thoughts, and our words carefully – let’s choose them as we would pick out produce in the market, discarding the ones that are stale or bruised and selecting instead ones that are fresh and fragrant and full of life. And let’s just take what we need for now, we can always go back for more. One thing at a time!


-Lissa Coffey


coffeytalk.com


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Beliefnet: Getting Spiritually Honest


Author Meggan Watterson dares you to dare to “strip down to what is authentic for you!”


Who are you?


“For me being spiritual is less about learning something new and more about remembering what I have always known,” writes Meggan Watterson, author of Reveal. “Being spiritual is a process of stripping down to what is authentic for me, for my one brief and brilliant life.


Read more at http://www.beliefnet.com/inspiration/galleries/getting-spiritually-honest.aspx#0g85G0KW6b5adMOk.99


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