Goodbye September: Cat’s AngelMessage for September 30. 2023
September’s Theme: “What Do I Want?” “What do I need?” These are some of the questions that we often ask ourselves. So as we head into Autumn and the season of introspection dig deep and harvest the answers that will help you on your path.
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When a cycle ends it always opens the doors to new opportunities for growth. ~Cat
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Today’s Message:Goodbye September
930: As September comes to a close Be sure to give yourself a big hug! Take a moment and feel the loving energy of the Universe as it surrounds you. Today’s number embraces the principles of communication, common ground and promoting harmony between yourself and others. Remember that you are an amazing being with so many gifts to share and the angels are reminding us not to be afraid to share your truth and love with others. The world as a whole needs more teachers, givers and nurturers and you definitely qualify as that. The Universe and it’s helpers are at your call so make your requests and take the necessary steps to help create a new reality for yourself!
Today’s Spirit Helpers include:
Archangel Raguel sets us on the path to personal empowerment. He helps us to find our strength and promotes clarity when we feel conflicted about what to do next by providing a boost of energy and by bringing order to your thoughts. He empowers the underdog and also acts as a motivational coach when we feel down on ourselves and can help you to reach your full potential.
The Ascended Master, Saint Padre Pio, keeps us on the path of spiritual and personal growth. As we continue to grow so do our abilities like intuition, compassion, and seeing through the eyes of love. His energy is strong and optimistic which helps to boost our faith and confidence.
The Chinese Goddess Kuan Yin, who embodies compassion and mercy says, “You are a beautiful soul and have so much to offer. I can guide you on the path of self love and help you to embrace the confidence you need to free your mind, heart, and spirit. Be gentle on yourself. Joy comes from embracing the simple things which frees the energy needed to assist the creation process and help others along the way.”
Today’s Sacred Stones include:
Amazonite. This stone is sometimes called the stone of hope. It helps us to speak our truth with confidence and instills us with hope itself. It calms and soothes frayed nerves during times of stress and helps us to feel and embrace universal love. It works with both heart and throat chakras.
Blue Quartz helps us to understand our spiritual nature and gives us a spiriual boost as it brings hope as it calms the mind and helps us to become more self-reliant. Together these things promote happiness and feelings of well being. It also cleanses the energy of our outer environment as it supports peaceful interactions with those around us. Blue Quartz also promotes clarity and eases any fear we may experience as we continue to explore. It works with both the Throat and Third Eye Chakras and helps us to speak our truth and promotes being heard and positive communication.
Rose Quartz. This soft pink crystal is the ultimate nurturer of compassion and loving energy. It soothes the heart, mind, and spirit. It helps us to bring out the best part of ourselves so that we can help and heal not only ourselves but others as well
Blessings for a magickal day! Cat
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Celtic Tree Month of Ivy / Gort/ Gwinwydden runs from Sept 30- Oct 27
“Oh, a dainty plant is the Ivy green, That creepeth o’er ruins old! Of right choice food are his meals, I ween, In his cell so lone and cold. The wall must be crumbled, the stone decayed, To pleasure his dainty whim: And the mouldering dust that years have made Is a merry meal for him. Creeping where no life is seen, A rare old plant is the Ivy green.”
Charles Dickens: The Ivy Green
IVY LORE
The ancient Celts and in particular the Druids, held ivy in high regard. In Wales ivy was related to the goddess Arianrhod, and was used in her ritual of opening a portal into the Otherworld also known as the dark side of the moon and the Realm of Faery. This realm is symbolized by the butterfly and gives ivy a mysterious and mystical aspect. Persephone is also associated with this month, this begins the time when she departs for the underworld for the dark half of the year. This month is time of settlement and reconciliation as it relates to karma. This month also corresponds to the Hunters Moon which is this months full moon. It relates to female hunting animals wolf (Brigid), boar (Garbh Ogh), Lioness (Sekhemet)
This plant is associated with the Goddess because it grows in a spiral This plant is sacred to the God Dionysus and during the Bacchanal people would run around waving the thyrsus which was actually fir branches that were wrapped with ivy. And the ancient Greeks would give a wreath of ivy to newlyweds as a symbol of fidelity.
PLANT INFORMATION
This “super vine” has great strength because of it’s ability to force it’s way into solid rock and it was powerful enough to kill a full grown oak tree. Ivy is another Celtic tree that is not a tree, and it depends upon a real tree to give it support. It is a member of the Ginseng family although it is considered an evergreen and it represents the ever blooming aspect of the human psyche. It develops yellowish flowers in October and then black berries.
Ivy is a POISONOUS plant and while it is said to have been used for medicinal purposes (like curing hangovers and cleansing wounds) I would highly recommend AGAINST it , as all parts of this plant are poisonous.
IVY IN MAGIC
In it’s magical role ivy protects against evil spirits negativity and disaster. and is a symbol of loyalty, healing rituals, and longtime friendships. It can be used in love charms to promote fidelity. As a magical name Ivy denotes strength and to give someone ivy as a gift states “attachment” and be mine forever.
IVY PEOPLE
People born in this month are balanced by Reed people. In their own right, Ivy people have great stamina and talents that can bring them great public honors. Ivies also tend to radiate success even when they are not so fortunate. They are colorful and unique individuals who can be manipulative and use their power ruthlessly to get what they want. The key for Ivy people is not to abuse this power.
written by CatSister 2010 sources: The New Book of Magical Names by Phoenix McFarland Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs Whispers from the Woods by Sandra Kynes dutchie.org controverscial.com crystalforest.com
“The definition of a Harvest Moon is: the full moon closest to the fall equinox. The Harvest Moon was thus named because it rises within a half-hour of when the sun sets. In early days, when farmers had no tractors, it was essential that they work by the light of the moon to bring in the harvest. This moon is the fullest moon of the year. When you gaze at it, it looks very large and gives a lot of light throughout the entire night. No other lunar spectacle is as awesome as the Harvest Moon.”
Harvest Moon Lore
Sept 30, 2023 Full Harvest Moon at 6:35 pm PST/ 7:35 pm MST / 9:35 pm EST
The Old Farmer’s Almanac calls this moon the Full Corn Moon however in the Pagan Traditions it is called the Harvest Moon. Other names for this moon are Chrysanthemum Moon (China), Nut Moon (Cherokee), Mulberry Moon (Choctaw), Singing Moon (Celtic), and Barley Moon (medieval english).
Many of the Native American tribes’ staple foods, such as corn, pumpkins, squash, beans, and rice, were ready for harvesting during this month. The strong light of the Harvest Moon allowed European farmers to work late into the night to harvest their crops which is where the name came from. This moon does not always occur in September and traditionally, the name goes to the full moon closest to the autumn equinox, the Harvest Moon sometimes happens in September and sometimes in October.
As Mother Earth begins her journey into the dark part of the year, the sun pulls away and we get that welcome autumn chill. September is a time of hearth and home as well as a time to acknowledge the things that we have accomplished since spring.
“Drink a toast to Dionysus, the God of wine and ecstasy – The son of the Moon! Gather with friends to celebrate the vine with a bottle of good wine and good cheer. Catch the Moon’s reflection in your cup and raise it up in salutation. Now drink in Her essence and feel the presence of the God and Goddess.”
September, The Harvest Moon, Moon Lore
To get in the autumn mood and celebrate this months element of earth try wearing browns, greens and other earthy colors.
Personal Miracles: Cat’s AngelMessage for September 29. 2023
September’s Theme: “What Do I Want?” “What do I need?” These are some of the questions that we often ask ourselves. So as we head into Autumn and the season of introspection dig deep and harvest the answers that will help you on your path.
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The roads to our success are always open. The travel may not be easy but the destination is worth it. ~Cat
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Today’s Message:Personal Miracles
929: As we close in on the end of September we are being given a gentle reminder about the completion of projects. If you have been working hard on something, either personal or work related, now is the time to tie up any loose ends and finish out the month with a flourish. We are all capable of making a difference whether it’s for ourselves or for others. Remember, the things that we do are important, both large and small and the good you send out returns to you full circle. Believe in yourself and in the Universe and make miracles happen. Your dedication and hard work are paying off and you can feel good about a job well done!
Today’s Spirit Helpers include:
Archangel Gabriel helps us to access our inner wisdom and shows us how it can guide and inspire us. She teaches us the importance of communication on all levels and helps us to overcome our fears so that we can complete the things we start.
The Ascended Master Saint Germain provides courage and direction as we navigate life’s ups and downs. He teaches us how to clear the way and free our minds from worry so that we can work on more important things. while his “big brother” energy surrounds us with loving protection. He can also help us when dealing with those well meaning people who try to push us away from our path.
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. “Within you lives the sacred fire that gives life to your greatest dreams and passions. This part of you must be allowed to come forward, not smothered beneath fear, resentment or the expectations of others. Your fire will help you forge new paths!”
Today’s Sacred Stones include:
Citrine. This happy and sunny crystal draws abundance and brings our self confidence forward. It promotes the optimistic mindset necessary to activate the manifestation process and nudges us into action. We can also use Citrineto help us sift through information and analyze situations so that we can move forward with positive intent. Citrine also helps us go with the flow and encourages us to explore all options so that we can make the best decisions for our journey.
Howlite helps us to formulate our plans to and achieve our ambitions and goals. It helps us to communicate these things in a calm and reasonable manner and tempers this with patience. Howlite also creates a link to the universal realms and prepares the mind to receive guidance.
Mookite, a form of Jasper that comes in many creamy color combinations, promotes decision making and versatility. These things are important when we are faced with new experiences and find ourselves faced with the need to take action. It encourages us to be flexible during times of change and helps us to embrace new experiences with an open sense of adventure.
Blessings for a magickal day! Cat
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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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September Quotes
” ‘I grow old, I grow old,’ the garden says. It is nearly October. The bean leaves grow paler, now lime, no yellow, no leprous, dissolving before my eyes. The pods curl and do not grow, turn limp and blacken. The potato vines wither and the tubers huddle underground in their rough weather-proof jackets, waiting to be dug. The last tomatoes ripen and split on the vine; it takes days for them to turn fully now, and a few of the green ones are beginning to fall off.”
Robert Finch
gardendigest.com
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September Events
Sept. 1 Labor Day
Sept 2 Celtic Tree Month of Vine begins
Sept 3 Venus goes Direct
Sept 15 Mercury goes Direct
Sept 14 New Moon at 2:38 am PST/ 3:38 am MST/ 5:38 am EST
Sept 23 Autumn Equinox / Mabon
Sept 30 Full Harvest Moon at 6:35 pm PST/ 7:35 pm MST / 9:35 pm EST
Sept 30 Celtic Tree Month of Ivy begins
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Spiritual Unite : SPIRITUAL MEANING OF SEEING A SWAN IN A DREAM: WHEN FEATHERS AND DREAMS INTERTWINE
When you drift off into the embrace of slumber, have you ever found yourself standing beside a serene lake, mesmerized by the elegance of a swan?
Spirituality& Health:Quiz: Which Creative Archetype Are You? by Keri Mangis
Creativity is not just for a select few—it’s a superpower that lives within us all. Take our quiz to reveal the prominent creative archetype that lives within you.
Autumn leaves scrapbooking paper and supplies help bring out the fall foliage of reds, oranges and yellows as the fall season brings on a cooler evening.
MBG:We Have More Than Just A Full Moon To Watch Out For This Week—Here’s Your Weekly Horoscope
With Libra season underway, we’ve got a full moon in Aries on the horizon. But this week could also bring relationship troubles—here’s your weekly horoscope.
Moody Moons: Sacred Connections: Growing Up in a Pagan Household
Fairies living in a hollowed backyard tree. Cats passing through mirrors into alternate realms. A group of birds determining our fate. These may sound like plot lines from an old book of fairy tales, but for me, they were the normal beliefs of my childhood. This is because I was raised in a Pagan household.
EarthSky News: Great Square of Pegasus gallops into the autumn sky
Great Square of Pegasus Look east just after dark for the Great Square of Pegasus around the time of the September equinox (in 2023, it was on September 23). Throughout late September and October evenings, the Great Square will be ascending in the eastern evening sky.
Patheos-Pagan: Book Review: By Moonlight and Spirit Flight, by Michael Howard
AUGUST 30, 2023 BY IAN CHAMBERS
The design of the book is of a standard one would expect from Three Hands Press, with good quality paper of a nice thickness, while featuring superb and atmospheric artwork by Californian artist and illustrator Benjamin A. Vierling.
Pagan Playlist: Susie Ro and Ayla “Breath of life”
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Inner Journey:
WHY? WHY? WHY?
“As long as one keeps searching, the answers come.” — Joan Baez
Asking ourselves ‘why?’ helps us delve deeply into our main motives — why we do what we do. This process helps us go deeper into our reasoning, habits and unconscious beliefs. Once we become aware of our underlying motives, we can choose to change them, if we wish.
Regularly ask yourself, ‘Why am I…?’ Listen closely for the answer that surfaces in your mind, and write it down. Now look at your answer and ask why again. Continue with this process to reach the true source of your motivation.
“Men are more accountable for their motives, than for anything else….” — Archibald Alexander
higherawareness.com
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A Note from the Universe
You’ve got a lot of important things to do this week… so let the top of your list be a “note to self” that you’re never alone.
Leverage the Universe, engage the magic.
Use me,
The Universe
tut.com
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Today’s Recipe: Chicken Pot Pie
A delicious chicken pie made from scratch with carrots, peas, and celery in a pre-made crust. Add thyme and poultry seasoning for more flavor.
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
Magical Correspondences for Thursday
Magickal Intentions: Luck, Happiness, Health, Legal Matters, Male Fertility, Treasure and Wealth, Honor, Riches, Desires, Leadership, Public Activity, Power and Success
Element: Earth
Incense: Cinnamon, Musk, Nutmeg and Sage
Planet: Jupiter Star Signs: Sagittarius and Pisces Angel: Sachiel Power Colors: Purple, Royal Blue and Indigo Herbs & Plants: Cinnamon, Beech, Buttercup, Coltsfoot, Oak, Dill, Borage, Patchouli Sacred Stones: Sugilite, Amethyst, Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli and Sapphire Oil: (Jupiter) Clove, Lemon Balm, Oakmoss, Star Anise
Deities include Juno, Jupiter,Thor, Zeus
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Today’s Tarot: Wednesday
The Wheel of Fortune: Restlessness and boredom could slow you down and take you off on some unintended tangent. If you can’t break free of the usual routine today, do what’s necessary and perhaps schedule more delicate tasks for another time when it will be easier to be precise and attend to details. Know your own limits and if possible don’t take on something that will only frustrate you. If you must, start slow.
Today’s Tarot; Thursday
The Pope: People may look to you to get some enthusiasm back into their lives. If sagging a little in spirit yourself, you can still inspire others. This can cheer you up, too, so don’t underestimate a small glimmer of joy in something that you genuinely love. No one has to agree with you. They only have to allow you to do what feels best to you – and you to them.
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.
Helping Ourselves Grow: Cat’s AngelMessage for September 28. 2023
September’s Theme: “What Do I Want?” “What do I need?” These are some of the questions that we often ask ourselves. So as we head into Autumn and the season of introspection dig deep and harvest the answers that will help you on your path.
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Sometimes the heart knows more than the mind. ~Cat
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Today’s Message:Helping Ourselves Grow
928: Whether we realize it or not the Universe provides support for your purpose as well as everything that is needed to make things happen. Today we are being guided to reflect on our path as the angels ask this important question, ” Are you doing what you love?” Too often we find ourselves stuck in relationships, jobs and activities that we have outgrown or we don’t enjoy. By letting these things go we are inviting the energy needed to create something better. By creating something better we are embracing the opportunities to do what we love. The key is in taking responsibility and then adding your energy to the equation (do your part). Don’t sit back and just wait for things to happen. By taking the necessary steps you will be ready to grab the opportunities when they appear. If you miss one by hesitating it will come back around but it may take a while to reappear. Strengthen your resolve to make forward progress a priority. Ask for what you need to make this happen and embrace your power as a creator to ensure you are doing your part.
Today’s Spirit Helpers include:
Archangel Jophiel the angel of Illumination and wisdom, fills us with beautiful, loving thoughts and uplifting energy which helps us to create a fresh approach to life. Jophiel tells us that goodness and beauty surround us all the time. By keeping ourselves open to receiving these blessings it draws the things we need directly to us. This is a reminder that slowing down activates our creative mind and makes these things easier to visualize and grasp and by taking the time to “smell the roses” the attitude of gratitude flows more easily.
The Ascended Master Kuthumi helps us to navigate the distractions of everyday life. He encourages us to focus on what’s important right now and to stop fighting the things that we have no control over, which blocks our problem solving, creative flow and our power as a creator. Things flow easier when we are not struggling against the “what if’s and maybes.
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:
Black Banded Agate which helps us start new things, embrace new beginnings and projects. It promotes the creativity needed to make things happen. The patterns in this stone invite inspiration and creative flow!
Blue-Green Chrysocolla helps make smooth transitions and helps us to accept change with serenity by inviting the energy of universal love into our personal experiences. It brings our inner strength and self awareness forward which keeps our energy balanced and our creative side active which allows us to handle change more effectively.
Green Amethyst encourages spiritual growth and can strengthen our connection to the divine and to nature as it helps us to look inward and embrace the adventure of self discovery.
Blessings for a magickal day! Cat
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Stay In The Now: Cat’s AngelMessage for September 27. 2023
September’s Theme: “What Do I Want?” “What do I need?” These are some of the questions that we often ask ourselves. So as we head into Autumn and the season of introspection dig deep and harvest the answers that will help you on your path.
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Let go of your self limitations and feel the buoyant energy that fills your spirit! ~Cat
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Today’s Message:Stay In The Now
927: We will continue talking about our support system today. Having a great support system can help give us the confidence to move forward with our goals and dreams. However, the truth is that your own self confidence will help you far more and open far more doors. By believing in yourself and in your dreams you are consciously creating a flow of positive energy that surrounds you and spreads outward, opening the paths and doorways to new things and experiences. Today we are being asked to embrace our confidence and let it shine. Stay focused in the now so that you don’t miss out on the beauty of the day and the new opportunities that it offers!
Today’s Spirit Helpers include:
Archangel Ariel ( the lion) teaches us that by embracing our divine spark we can open the doors to creating the life we want. Be bold like the lion and use your strength and focus to find a forward path.
The Ascended Master Maitreya (Laughing Buddha) helps us to find peace and harmony through laughter, this gives us a clear perspective and keeps our energy flowing. He tells us that laughter is sacred and when the heart is alive with joy we are connected to the Infinite and filled with Nirvana-essence. Center your mind with the intent of enjoying yourself and you will find yourself centered in the moment. Enjoy what life has to offer and enjoy the process!
The Hindu Goddess White Tara embodies the beauty of Divine love and shows us the path to strengthening or restoring our faith. She says: “Come and sit beside me. I will help ease the worry in your heart and teach you how to replace it with gratitude and joy. This is where faith dwells and we must only open the doors and invite it forward.” Tara’s name means “star”, and like a star she helps to guide us along our path and through life.
Today’s Sacred Stones include:
Fire Agate allows you to embrace feelings of safety and trust as you navigate your path. It keeps us grounded and offers support when times get hard or we have issues of faith.
Dalmation Stone. This light hearted stone is a combination of quartz, microline and black tourmaline. It instills feelings of safety as it helps us to reconnect with our playful side which is important to our emotional health and it transforms outdated thinking during times when we feel stuck and enables our forward progress by encouraging a fresh perspective This stone also promotes grounding and enhances our connection to Mother Earth.It reminds us that we are a part of her as well as being spiritual beings on a very human journey.
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.
Blessings for a magickal day! Cat
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Forward Momentum: Cat’s AngelMessage for September 26. 2023
September’s Theme: “What Do I Want?” “What do I need?” These are some of the questions that we often ask ourselves. So as we head into Autumn and the season of introspection dig deep and harvest the answers that will help you on your path.
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Clarity can be found in the ever changing cycles of life. ~Cat
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Today’s Message:Forward Momentum
926: Today the angels are reminding us of the importance of faith based gratitude. Remember that gratitude keeps us grounded by keeping things in perspective. Autumn is the time of year when gratitude takes the lead and sets the tone for the new cycle. Take time today to ground and center and check your overall balance. Do things feel good or are you wobbly and tipping the scales and letting fear or worry take over? If you feel off center acknowledge your concerns and turn them over to the angels to transmute into something better. Remind yourself that you are worthy of great things and reflect on the good things that have happened recently. Even if it’s just one thing remember that it’s a starting point. So firm up your resolve and move forward. Do not backpedal or allow yourself to become stagnate. Success happens with forward movement and by helping ourselves we receive the assistance that we need.
Today’s Spirit Helpers include:
Archangel Chamuel helps us to recover things we have lost. While he usually works with lost items he can also help when we feel out of balance by showing us the reason behind it. He also assists us as we navigate our path by helping us to find the direction and guidance that needed to move forward on this journey of self discovery. 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 Buddha is our go-to guy when we feel “wobbly’. He teaches us that the key to happy living requires moderation and balance in all things. This includes the important balance between giving and receiving. When we are balanced we find that inner peace is ours!
The Irish Goddess Dana helps us to generate abundance through gratitude. She says, “While you wait for these blessings to arrive fill your heart with feelings of abundance. Engage yourself in things that make you feel abundant!” ….. ” Your energy is linked to the energy of the Divine. Acknowledge and strengthen this connection as it allows you to handcraft your dreams.”
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.
Yellow Jasper helps to provide clarity on both mental and emotional levels. It starts us off in a positive direction while helping us to find realistic and workable solutions that help us to attain our goals
Unakite. This green and pink stone helps us to see blocks that we have erected within ourselves and then provides valuable insights on removing them so that we can move forward. It helps us to appreciate and gain clarity from the present moment and works with both base and heart chakras.
Blessings for a magickal day! Cat
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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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September Quotes
“As Summer into Autumn slips And yet we sooner say “The Summer” than “the Autumn,” lest We turn the sun away,
And almost count it an Affront The presence to concede Of one however lovely, not The one that we have loved —
So we evade the charge of Years On one attempting shy The Circumvention of the Shaft Of Life’s Declivity.”
Emily Dickinson, As Summer Into Autumn Slips
gardendigest.com
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September Events
Sept. 1 Labor Day
Sept 2 Celtic Tree Month of Vine begins
Sept 3 Venus goes Direct
Sept 15 Mercury goes Direct
Sept 14 New Moon at 2:38 am PST/ 3:38 am MST/ 5:38 am EST
Sept 23 Autumn Equinox / Mabon
Sept 30 Full Harvest Moon at 6:35 pm PST/ 7:35 pm MST / 9:35 pm EST
Sept 30 Celtic Tree Month of Ivy begins
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Spiritual UniteSPIRITUAL MEANING OF SEEING DOLPHINS IN A DREAM: ECHOES OF THE SOUL
Dreams about graceful dolphins dancing through shimmering waters are nothing short of magical.
Why Cleansing Before Spellwork Is the Secret to Success
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Spirituality& Health:Nature Spirituality 101: How to Connect With Nature Spirits Through Animism by Dana O’Driscoll
One essential practice in nature spirituality is connection with nature spirits through an animist perspective. Explore how you can connect with nature spirits, regardless of your spiritual tradition.
MBG: Are You A Life Path Number 6? What That Means For You, According To Numerologists
In the ancient system of numerology, numbers and letters hold energetic vibrations—and those vibrations are thought to influence our direction in life.
Exemplore: Legendary Viking Sunstone of Myth Might be Common Crystal It’s an inexpensive, common, and also “magical” stone. CASSANDRA YORGEYSEP 22, 2023
If you asked the Vikings how they were so good at seafaring navigation they would have told you of a magic “sunstone” and in fact that is exactly what the Norse sagas told scholars who scoured them searching for answers. A magical stone that could find the sun through impenetrable cloud cover didn’t sound like a real thing and certainly wasn’t a property of the gemstone we now call sunstone in modern times
Treehugger:What I Do With My Lavender Harvest Got lavender? Think outside the potpourri box with these lovely ideas for the kitchen, home, and beauty.
Lavender is a lovely and popular flowering herb. The lavender I grow in my garden is Lavandula angustifolia, also known as English Lavender. The variety I have is called Hidcote, which is a relatively compact lavender with deep purple flowers.
EarthSky News:Meteor shower guide: Up next October Draconids and Orionids
After enjoying some great summer meteor showers, we can look forward to several more meteor showers this year. Next up are the October Draconids and Orionids. Also, the Taurids will be noticeable in late October.
Patheos-Pagan: The Season of the Necromancer SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 BY ESA
“I am the Necromancer, the one who calls forth the spirits. The spirits that are stirring, Say now what needs to be said.” – chant to call forth the spirits
Pagan Playlist: The Mystic’s Dream by Loreena McKennitt
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Inner Journey:
ON SADNESS
“Our sadness is an energy we discharge in order to heal. …Sadness is painful. We try to avoid it. Actually discharging sadness releases the energy involved in our emotional pain. To hold it in is to freeze the pain within us. The therapeutic slogan is that grieving is the ‘healing feeling.'” — John Bradshaw
“To weep is to make less the depth of grief.” — William Shakespeare
“There is no despair so absolute as that which comes with the first moments of our first great sorrow, when we have not yet known what it is to have suffered and be healed, to have despaired and recovered hope.” — George Eliot
“Seek not happiness too greedily, and be not fearful of unhappiness.” — Lao-tzu
“When the heart grieves over what it has lost, the spirit rejoices over what it has left.” — Sufi epigram
higherawareness.com
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A Note from the Universe
Have you ever just started talking out loud as if you were some future version of yourself explaining what the ride to the top was like? As if you were a mentor sharing insider tips with someone you’re really fond of?
“When I first started out, I had no idea of how I’d get where I am today…” kind of talk? You know, to yourself, in your car, in the shower, dowsing for water?
“But I knew better than to worry about the hows. I knew to simply define what I wanted, in terms of the end result. Visualize, as if it had already occurred. Take action, no matter how futile. And then, when I least expected it, the floodgates burst open…. That’s how I got my first thriving business and a steady income. And then I thought to myself, ‘Whatever did I do to deserve so much?’”
Trust me no one will laugh at you. Especially not when you have financial security for myself and family.
Tallyho, amigo –
The Universe
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Today’s Recipe: French-Style Mushroom Stew
Mushrooms simmered with onions, wine, and carrots make for a rich, French-style stew. Serve with egg noodles, polenta, or mashed potatoes.
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 Hermit: It might be a busy day, but try to make some time for yourself. Any time you spend meditating or settling your mind will be time well spent. It doesn’t have to be spent sitting around and being idle all day. Staring pensively into that cup of tea for a few moments can be equally beneficial. Calm your mind, and your heart, and make it an at-peace day.
Today’s Tarot; Tuesday
Justice: You might prefer to do most things on your own today, but that may not be permitted. Find ways to involve others and enlist help, or simply let them do their part. Wait until tonight to decompress in private. It’s important to keep an even temper and not let others manipulate you emotionally. Your feelings are being strongly projected, so treat others with tact and avoid anger.
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About Cat’s Morning Bits: These daily posts are reblogged from various email newsletters that I receive each day.
Change = Growth: Cat’s AngelMessage for September 25. 2023
September’s Theme: “What Do I Want?” “What do I need?” These are some of the questions that we often ask ourselves. So as we head into Autumn and the season of introspection dig deep and harvest the answers that will help you on your path.
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Choices = Change and Change brings new choices that propel us forward. ~Cat
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Today’s Message:Change = Growth
925: Yesterday we talked about the changes headed our way. However, some of you may be experiencing them now. Remember that faith is an asset (faith in self and Spirit). It will help you move forward and will invite new things into your life. Today’s number (25) is about action and rising above any obstacles that you encounter. Since change is necessary for growth be sure to embrace the resources you have (like your support system) as they will help you to live life to the fullest and create fresh new ideas and prospects. Combine this with confidence and strength and step into your power to make things happen. The secret to change lies in acceptance and the ability to let things unfold naturally.
Today’s Spirit Helpers include:
Archangel Zadkiel teaches us that true compassion and healing lies in our ability to forgive ourselves and others. This is essential to the letting go and letting it be processes as it allows our hearts and minds to make room and teaches us to just breathe and embrace compassion which in turn makes room for new growth. This is one of the best self-healing practices and gifts that we can give ourselves.
The Ascended Master Kuthumi helps us to navigate the distractions of everyday life. He encourages us to focus on what’s important right now and to stop fighting the things that we have no control over, which blocks our problem solving and creative flow. Things flow easier when we are not struggling against the “what if’s and maybes.
The Greek goddess Nike, Lady of victory and success helps us to embrace the good things that we have accomplished. By acknowledging them we can increase our faith in ourselves as a creator. She says: “Do not be afraid to acknowledge the amazing things you have done but don’t rest to long on your laurels. Remember that your power comes through movement and momentum is lost through inactivity. Keep moving and you will be victorious!”
Today’s Sacred Stones include:
Larimar helps to remove self-imposed barriers that may be keeping us from accepting our personal power and stops self-sabotaging behavior by bringing out the best in us. It helps us to see the things that we have to be grateful for and the tiny miracles that we take for granted. This sky blue stone also helps to ease our obsession for material things and shows us how to put things into perspective so that you manifest what you really need. It shows us how to go with the flow.
Peridot brings new levels of awareness as it promotes growth and necessary change as it helps to sharpen the mind and enhance our self confidence. Peridot can teach us to look back at the past and find the gifts that are hidden within our experiences and then shows us the path to forgiveness and moving forward.
Sandstone clears the mind of distractions and enhances overall creativity. It helps us to find the truth (in people and situations) which is essential to making good decisions
Blessings for a magickal day! Cat
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