Cat’s Morning Bits Monday August 14 & Tueday August 15. 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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August Quotes
“August rushes by like desert rainfall,
A flood of frenzied upheaval,
Expected,
But still catching me unprepared.
Like a matchflame
Bursting on the scene,
Heat and haze of crimson sunsets.
Like a dream
Of moon and dark barely recalled,
A moment,
Shadows caught in a blink.
Like a quick kiss;
One wishes for more
But it suddenly turns to leave,
Dragging summer away.”
Elizabeth Maua Taylor
gardendigest.com
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August Events
Aug 1 Lammas / Lughnasadh
Aug 1 Full Corn Moon 11:31 am PST/ 12:31 pm MST/ 2:31 pm EST
Aug 5 Celtic Tree Month of Hazel begins
Aug 16 New Moon 2:38 am PST/ 3:38 am MST/ 5:38 am EST
Aug 23 Sun enters Virgo/ Mercury Retrograge
Aug 25 New Moon at 10:13 am EST
Aug 30 Blue Moon 6:35 pm PST/ 7:35 pm MST/ 9:35 pm EST
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Spiritual Unite SPIRITUAL MEANING OF SOMEONE PLAYING A GUITAR IN A DREAM: A SYMPHONY OF INNER EXPLORATION
Have you ever had a dream where you found yourself playing the guitar, strumming the strings, and expressing emotions through music?
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My Favourite Magical Books 🔮 Witch 101
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Spirituality & Health: How to Get in Touch With the Energy of Late Summer
An Excerpt From Sacred Seasons
by Kirsty Gallagher
The coming of fall doesn’t have to be a hard transition. Honor the magic of the end of summer with an altar, rituals, crystals, and affirmations.
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Moody Moons Blog: Banishing Herbs: 9 Herbs to Make Bad Juju Be Gone
Ah, banishing herbs. There’s nothing like sending an icky vibe, a difficult person, or a bad habit on its way. Used with intention, banishing herbs are meant to do just that.
So, let’s take a look at some of the most common banishing herbs and some creative ways to use them in your magic.
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MBG: This Week Brings A New Moon In Leo—But Not Without Some Planetary Friction
Between the Leo new moon, a Sun-Uranus square, and a Mars-Uranus trine, this week in the stars could see tempers flaring and revelations abound. Here’s your horoscope.
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Exemplore: Exploring the Hindu Goddess Shakti
JENNIFER JORGENSONAUG 2, 2022
The Hindu Goddess Shakti—or Sakti—represents pure divine female power. The word ‘Shakti’ means energy or power in Sanskrit. She is the creatrix, the great Divine mother. She is the dynamic energy that is responsible for the creation, maintenance, and destruction of the Universe.
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Treehugger: Star Sand Shows Nature’s Exquisite Attention to Detail
Japan’s handful of star sand beaches have sand like few other places in the world
So much imagery comes to mind when considering beaches where the sand takes the shape of stars … the potential for poetry is a bit unbridled. But perhaps the villagers residing on Japan’s Iriomote Island sum it up best.
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EarthSky News: Saturn’s rings: Top tips for seeing those glorious rings
Saturn’s rings are beautiful
Saturn is the most gasp-inducing planet when viewed through a telescope. And it’s currently providing its best views of 2023 as it reaches its August 27 opposition. Saturn looks starlike to the eye alone.
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Patheos-Pagan: the body keeps (carries) the cacophony (what is a score for when there is no winning)
AUGUST 11, 2023 BY IRISANYA MOON
Sometimes, when I walk in the morning, it’s dark enough for my brain to stop thinking about what’s next on my schedule. These mornings, as the night creeps and stretches further across the start of the day, random phrases jump in my head.
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Pagan Playlist: Erutan – Raindancer [Full Album]
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Inner Journey:
BRING AWARENESS TO YOUR GENEROSITY
“Generosity lies less in giving much than in giving at the right moment.”
— Jean De La Bruyère
While it’s important to give, it’s also essential that we not give more than we can afford. Only you can determine the appropriate amount of time or money you can give away, but it should not cause you hardship. We need to respect our own needs as well as the needs of others.
When do you give more than you can afford?
“Generosity is another quality which, like patience, letting go, non-judging, and trust, provides a solid foundation for mindfulness practice. You might experiment with using the cultivation of generosity as a vehicle for deep self-observation and inquiry as well as an exercise in giving.”
— Jon Kabat Zinn
higherawareness.com
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A Note from the Universe
You don’t take “baby steps” for the distance they cover but to put yourself within reach of life’s magic.
Just like you don’t hoist your sails to move the boat, but to put yourself within reach of the wind.
Hoist, baby, hoist, baby, 1, 2, 3, 4 –
The Universe
tut.com
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Today’s Recipe: 17 Easy Zucchini Season Recipes
Some delicious ways to deal with a surplus of summer squash.
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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
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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Today’s Tarot: Monday
The Chariot
Be strong in your convictions and don’t be distracted from doing your best. You may want to single out one good cause especially close to your heart and keep it in mind even if you don’t actively work or donate to that cause. Your spirit of dedication will improve your chances at accomplishing whatever else you’re pursuing. Feel virtuous and humble, and successful, too!
Today’s Tarot; Tuesday
The Hermit
Be strong in your convictions and don’t be distracted from doing your best. You may want to single out one good cause especially close to your heart and keep it in mind even if you don’t actively work or donate to that cause. Your spirit of dedication will improve your chances at accomplishing whatever else you’re pursuing. Feel virtuous and humble, and successful, too!
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.
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