You Are Worthy: Cat’s AngelMessage for August 19, 2022
August Theme: Positive focus and creative solutions help to draw both prosperity and abundance this month. You are a powerful creator and all that you need is within your grasp!
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Kindness toward self and others is a part of our spiritual nature. Don’t be stingy about inviting it forward. ~Cat
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Today’s Message:You Are Worthy
819: The Universe does its job by providing us with everything that we need to make our lives happy and successful. However, it’s our job to pay attention and take advantage of what is offered to us. Remember that you have access to higher assistance as well as your own inner guidance system (use your gifts!). Extra momentum is gained when we do our best to keep things in a positive perspective and embrace the attitude of gratitude. By doing this we can manifest and create a better life for ourselves and our loved ones. Today the angels are reminding us to stay focused on our goals. This focus is essential because it broadens our outlook and helps to propel us forward into the life we want. Remember, we are all worthy of good things and by working together with the Universe we create a win-win situation!
Today’s Spirit Helpers include:
Archangel Raziel can assist us in both embracing our unique divine magic and in the overall manifestation process. He tells us that growth and freedom can be found when we let go of what we have outgrown as well as our limiting self-beliefs and fears all of which hold us back from achieving and creating the life we want.
The Ascended Master Vywamus helps all Lightworkers. He teaches us that change can be an opportunity to heal. He encourages us to continuously and consciously seek inspiration through the discovery and rediscovery of our own natural abilities and talents. If something is holding you back let it go and continue forward
The Hindu Goddess Kali is a dark mother and goddess of death. Each time we let go of something that no longer serves us we are in truth embracing a “little death” and fear often accompanies the letting go process. One of Kali’s greatest lessons is through our worst fears lies the freedom we gain in conquering them. She says: “Dreams must be created with focus and intent. I will help you to embrace the courage and motivation that you need to see things through to a successful conclusion.”
Today’s Sacred Stones include:
Agate (Mossy). This gentle stone promotes new beginnings and can help release the blocks that are keeping us from moving forward. It attracts new forms of abundance and teaches us how to channel our energy in new, creative ways. Often referred to as the gardener’s stone Moss Agate helps us connect to nature, the earth, and our own inner garden as well. Carry it with you or wear it during times of new growth.
Calcite (Orange) helps us to embrace our own power and the abilities we possess while eliminating self-defeating thinking. It also helps to balance our emotions and calm our fears so that we can work through problems and temporary setbacks so we may reach our full potential. It helps to dissolve problems and insecurities that can arise when we are faced with new opportunities.
Mookite (Jasper) helps us to be flexible during times of change and encourages 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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August Quotes
“As for me, I know nothing else but miracles, Whether I walk the streets of Manhattan, Or dart my sight over the roofs of houses toward the sky, Or wade with naked feet along the beach just in the edge of the water, Or stand under the trees in the woods, Or talk by day with any one I love, Or sleep in bed at night with any one I love, Or watch honey bees busy around the hive of a summer forenoon… Or the wonderfulness of the sundown, Or of stars shining so quiet and bright, Or the exquisite delicate thin curve of the new moon in spring… What stranger miracles are there?”
Walt Whitman
gardendigest.com
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August 2022 Events
Aug 1 Lammas / Lughnasadh
Aug 5 Celtic Tree Month of Hazel begins
Aug 11 Full “Sturgeon” Moon at 6:35 pm PST/ 7:35 pm MST/ 9:35 pm MST
Aug 27 New Moon at 1:17 am PST/ 2:17 am MST/ 4:17 am EST
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Spirit Library: Sedna and the Saturn/Neptune Conjunction – February 2026 Sarah Varcas
Mythological Sedna Sedna is the Inuit sea goddess, also known as mother or mistress of the sea and goddess of the underworld. There are many versions of her story, but it is basically told that upon reaching marriageable age she refuses all proposals, preferring to remain in the comfort of her parents’ home
All About Crafting Medicinal Oils | Herbal Medicine Making Guide | How to/ The Green Witch
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Spirituality& Health:The Magic of Tea Before Meditation by Ashley Haywood
Want to meditate more often and with more focus? Try tea. “Tea is more than an idealization of the form of drinking; it is a religion of the art of life.”
—Okakuro Kazuko, author of the 1906 classic The Book of Tea
Often, when people have problems in their lives, they turn to magic for assistance. A common request is that of how to use magic to get rid of a bad habit. Now, this is one of those circumstances where the magical absolutely must work in tandem with the mundane.
Exemplore: Mysteries and Ghost Ships at Sea RUPERT TAYLORAUG 11, 2022
Mary Celeste “Worse things happen at sea” goes the usually futile attempt to cheer someone up after a misfortune, but sometimes worse things do actually happen at sea.
Treehugger:9 Interesting Facts About the Nile River
The Nile is one of the most famous rivers anywhere on our planet, and rightfully so. While all rivers are important for people and wildlife who live nearby, the Nile looms especially large, both literally and figuratively.
EarthSky News: Teapot of Sagittarius points to Milky Way center
Come to know the Teapot of Sagittarius Our Milky Way galaxy is a vast collection of hundreds of billions of stars. We’re not in the galaxy’s center, but instead about 2/3s of the way out from center, in one of the Milky Way’s spiral arms.
Patheos-Pagan: Faery Guidance for the Week of August 15th, 2022 AUGUST 15, 2022 BY JESSICA JASCHA
Faery Guidance for this week comes to us from Sairie, the Faery Godmother. She holds gifts in each hand, and it’s up to us to accept them and to know what to do with them.
Pagan Playlist: Sarah Hester – Savage Daughter (Lyrics)
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Inner Journey:
THREE LEVELS OF PROSPERITY
“Money is better than poverty, if only for financial reasons.” — Woody Allen
To become more prosperous, we need to change on at least two levels. First, we must ensure our financial affairs are in order. We need an income that at least covers our expenses. And we need a foundation of habits, tools and skills so we achieve some financial stability in our day-to-day experience.
Second, we must become aware of the beliefs we hold around money and prosperity. If we unconsciously believe we are lacking in some way, then no matter what we do, we will unconsciously sabotage our own efforts to improve our finances.
And third, it’s helpful to understand the spiritual principles that govern our level of abundance. Once we know those principles, we can work effectively within them to attract abundance to us.
“If you’re prosperous in soul, you’ll be prosperous in whole.” — Mark Victor Hansen
higherawareness.com
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A Note from the Universe
It’s true the early bird gets the worm.
So does the late bird and the bird in-between. Because, by design, there are always more than enough worms.
In fact, the only bird that doesn’t get a worm is the bird that doesn’t go out to get one.
Oh, to be alive…
The Universe
tut.com
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Today’s Recipe: Apple-Blueberry Cobbler
This recipe was inspired by camping trips I used to take with my family when I was younger. Originally, this cobbler was made using huckleberries, and baked over a campfire;
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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Daily Tarot: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!
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.
Creating For Yourself: Cat’s AngelMessage for August 18, 2022
August Theme: Positive focus and creative solutions help to draw both prosperity and abundance this month. You are a powerful creator and all that you need is within your grasp!
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As you look into the future remember that it’s within your control to shape your destination. ~Cat
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Today’s Message:Creating For Yourself
818: Activating our optimistic and creative mindset will help to generate new and wonderful things. But first, we must let go and allow change to happen. The Universe is telling us today that a phase or cycle in our lives is coming to a close and that it’s time to move on to the next level. Remember that when one door closes another opens. Your power of personal manifestation is moving quickly and the key will be in staying motivated and confident in your own ability to create for yourself. Don’t allow yourself to backslide into outdated or negative thought patterns if you want to keep the doors open and the roadways clear. The good things that are headed your way may send you in a new direction but one that will be worth it!
Today’s Spirit Helpers include:
Archangel Michael helps to calm our fears as he guides us through issues of self-doubt by clearing our energy field and quieting the internal chatter so that we can access the guidance being sent to us. He helps us to find our courage and our direction while giving us the strength that we need to choose wisely and make decisions on our own. He sets us on the path of commitment to our purpose by showing us how to work through obstacles that pop up as he teaches us that we have what it takes to create new things for ourselves as he helps us reach new levels of self-confidence.
The Ascended Master Melchizedek helps keep our energy balanced and flowing. This is essential for using our gifts and understanding the information we receive. He sends us information through color so pay attention to the ones that draw you or feel relevant.
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 too 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:
Black Banded Agate helps us start new things, and embrace new beginnings and projects. It promotes the creativity needed to make things happen. The patterns in this stone invite inspiration and creative flow!
Use Carnelian for motivation and increased creativity. It teaches us to trust in ourselves and helps us find creative solutions to current issues as it boosts self-esteem and invites us to embrace our personal power while promoting positive life choices which enhance our ability to draw new forms of prosperity and abundance.
Tiger Iron which is a combination of Jasper, Hematite, and Tiger’s Eye, helps to promote change by opening space within and providing the energy to accomplish what’s needed by generating new and creative ways and ideas to make the changes easier.
Blessings for a magickal day! Cat
I invite you to share my work as long as no changes are made and to check out my websites:
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
“Whilst August yet wears her golden crown, Ripening fields lush- bright with promise; Summer waxes long, then wanes, quietly passing Her fading green glory on to riotous Autumn.”
Michelle L. Thieme, August’s Crown
gardendigest.com
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August 2022 Events
Aug 1 Lammas / Lughnasadh
Aug 5 Celtic Tree Month of Hazel begins
Aug 11 Full “Sturgeon” Moon at 6:35 pm PST/ 7:35 pm MST/ 9:35 pm MST
Aug 27 New Moon at 1:17 am PST/ 2:17 am MST/ 4:17 am EST
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Spirit Library: It’s Playtime! Brenda Hoffman
Dear Ones,
Up, down, and all-around seems to be your action mode now. You feel as if you are not necessarily in control of your life. At the same time, you like where you are. Contentment that feels out of proportion to all that is happening in your outer world. Your days fly by with not a lot of activity, and yet, your days seem short and, yes, active.
Spirituality& Health:Mother Aya by Lesley-Ann Brown
How can plant sacred medicine bring us back to a place of rootedness? In Robin Kimmerer’s Braiding Sweetgrass, we learn that the word for plants in many Native American languages translates to “those who take care of us.” Could you imagine a world without plants?
MBG:Pulled The Queen Of Swords In A Tarot Reading? Here’s What To Know
Whether you’re looking for insights into your past, present, or future, tarot readings can offer answers—but it certainly helps to know what the cards mean. If you pulled the Queen of Swords in a reading, here’s how to interpret what it could be telling you about love, career, and more.
Potion Crafting | The Art of Making Herbal Syrups | A Simple Way to Add Witchcraft to Your Everyday/ The Green Witch
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Exemplore: How to Make & Use Moon Water JENNIFER JORGENSONAUG 2, 2022
Moon Water is water that has been charged and enchanted by the lunar rays of the moon. An upcoming dark or Full Moon is a fabulous opportunity to make your own Moon Water.
Treehugger:Marine Sponges ‘Sneeze’ to Expel Waste And fish hang out nearby to feast on the excretion.
A good sneeze can almost be life changing. The relatively violent reaction clears mucus, water, and contaminants with force, often making it easier to breathe.
EarthSky News: Mars and the moon, August 19 and 20
Mars and the moon You can find Mars and the moon near each other in the late night or early morning sky on August 19 and 20, 2022. The moon, now in a waning crescent phase, moves past bright, reddish Mars after midnight. For those in the Northern Hemisphere, you’ll see the half-lit moon slip above Mars as dawn approaches on the 19th. By the 20th, the moon has ventured further into Taurus. On that date, reddish Aldebaran in the Hyades Cluster forms a triangle with Mars and the moon.
Patheos-Pagan:All Are Worthy and the Gods Are For Everyone AUGUST 15, 2022 BY JOHN BECKETT
I came across the quote below on Instagram. It’s from Durgadas Allon Duriel, an astrologer and psychotherapist. This is my first encounter with him, but he’s followed by several Pagan / witchy / spiritual people I follow, and what he had to say here grabbed my attention:
“Emotions are the next frontier to be understood and conquered. To manage our emotions is not to drug them or suppress them, but to understand them so that we can intelligently direct our emotional energies and intentions…. It’s time for human beings to grow up emotionally, to mature into emotionally managed and responsible citizens. No magic pill will do it.” — Doc Childre
Many of us believe that we need to keep a tight lid on our emotions. We fear that if we ever allow these emotions to be expressed, they will do serious damage.
But if we summon up the courage to truly feel our emotions, we discover that they don’t last. The monster in the closet turns out to be a pussycat. In fact, if we are willing to experience our emotions completely, without resistance of any kind, they burn themselves out in only a few minutes.
The only thing that keeps emotions alive within you over long periods is your unwillingness to acknowledge them.
“By starving emotions we become humorless, rigid and stereotyped; by repressing them we become literal, reformatory and holier-than-thou; encouraged, they perfume life; discouraged, they poison it.” — Joseph Collins
higherawareness.com
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A Note from the Universe
By the way, there’s no such thing as wasted time.
Enjoy every minute,
The Universe
tut.com
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Today’s Recipe: Sheet Pan Ratatouille
Ratatouille is a classic vegetarian French dish that I made in one pan in no time and got the most caramelized and tender vegetables.
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 Wisdom August 17, 2022
Inspiration “I am one who, when Love inspires, attend, and according as he speaks within me, so I express myself.”
-Dante (1265-1321)
Writers and artists often speak lovingly of their “muse.” Love is a muse that all of us share. What could be more inspiring? When we are “in love” we are “in spirit,” we feel our connection with God. Yet that connection is omnipresent. So when we feel that connection, we can have that same feeling of being “in love” and use it to inspire our selves!
-Lissa Coffey coffeytalk.com
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Daily Tarot:The Fool
The day may be full of confusion but you don’t have to go through it naively and unaware of what’s happening around you. It’s not a good day to flirt with taking silly risks, some of which might turn out to be semi-dangerous or costly. You may be too hyper to want to play it safe, but at least make an effort to not be naïve or irresponsible.
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.
Creative Optimism:Cat’s AngelMessage for August 17, 2022
August Theme: Positive focus and creative solutions help to draw both prosperity and abundance this month. You are a powerful creator and all that you need is within your grasp!
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Your creative mind is a blessing and will always bring magickal things to your door. ~Cat
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Today’s Message: Creative Optimism
817: Today’ the Universe is sending a boost of energy that will shore up our self-confidence. Our powers of thought will also come into play today as the Universe encourages us to celebrate our lives and the things we have to be grateful for. Doing so helps to propel us forward and aids our overall creation and manifestation process. Honesty and sincerity will be the keys to unlocking new doors along our path so be ready to make the most of what will be offered, hesitation may cause you to miss out. Remember, whether the offerings are a new crop of tiny miracles or the whole enchilada it is our optimistic and creative mindset that will help us to achieve our goals!
Today’s Spirit Helpers include:
Archangel Chamuel helps us in creating and maintaining strong and loving relationships. While this includes the one we have with ourselves and our own spiritual nature, it helps our relationships with others as well. Ask him to help you create an atmosphere of peace, love, and togetherness. His goal is to help us to build a strong foundation from which we can create our personal evolution.
The Ascended Master Saint Germain helps us to persevere in our personal quests and provides us with courage and direction. He teaches us how to clear the way and free our minds from worry so that we can work on more important things and shows us the way to comfortably interact with people and situations that can help us achieve our goals.
The Greek Goddess Athena embodies change and transformation through experience and learning. She tells us ” You are a warrior in your own right. Every day you must consciously choose the battles that you will fight so make the wisest choices you can, each choice will help lead you to discover new pieces to the puzzle and assist in your victory.
Today’s Sacred Stones include:
Chrysanthemum Stone, which is used in conjunction with Ganesh, can help to remove obstacles from our path. Since obstacles tend to pop up during periods of change, this stone promotes the harmony and the balance we need to help our forward progress.
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.
Zincite helps to remove energy blocks that get our life force flowing, which aids our manifestation process. It also restores our energy when it becomes depleted by giving away too much of ourselves to others.
Blessings for a magickal day! Cat
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Sweep The Welcome Mat: Cat’s AngelMessage for August 16, 2022
August Theme: Positive focus and creative solutions help to draw both prosperity and abundance this month. You are a powerful creator and all that you need is within your grasp!
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Blessings LOVE to feel welcome! ~Cat
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Today’s Message:Sweep The Welcome Mat
816: Our thoughts play an important role in our ability to manifest the things we need, both within ourselves and in our lives. By embracing an optimistic and hopeful attitude we are effectively setting out the “Welcome” mat to help draw all the things that will enrich our well-being. But first, we have to move away from those pesky negative thought patterns. Today, the Universe is suggesting that we take some time to sweep off the step and shake out our “Welcome ” mat to release any lingering negativity that is hanging around or lurking in corners. Take a deep breath, give yourself a big hug and affirm that you are worthy of receiving prosperity and abundance, and then allow yourself to welcome them with an open heart!
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 Himalayan Ascended Master Babaji helps us to achieve the personal and spiritual growth necessary for the letting go process. He assists us in detaching ourselves from both material things and things that no longer serve us. He teaches us that letting go is a form of simplifying your life. It frees your energy so that you can work on what’s important so that new blessings can be received.
The Celtic goddess Brigid helps all who call to her by providing the direction and courage needed to prosper and grow. She says: “Gather the seeds that you have collected and then choose the ones that best represent your path. Tell me of your dreams and desires as you plant your seeds within your heart and mind and allow fire and light to fill you. Hope and optimism shine like the sun and like the sun they hold powerful energy. This energy will help you find your way as you nurture the seeds in your care”
Today’s Sacred Stones include:
The humble Agate 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 get the most out of our life experiences.
Purple Fluorite helps strengthen our intuitive powers as it helps dispel fixed ideas and thoughts and brings rational thinking forward so that new information is easily accepted. It is a protective stone that draws away negative energy and stress. It cleans and re-energizes the aura and promotes overall harmony and order.
Sunstone brings personal empowerment and fights procrastination. It brings out our natural optimism, and self-confidence and promotes our natural flow of abundance as it soothes our fear of change and the accompanying stress that change can bring. Sunstone has a strong connection to light and helps to harness the re-energizing power of the sun during meditation and everyday life. It is linked to all benevolent deities and brings good fortune and luck.
Blessings for a magickal day! Cat
I invite you to share my work as long as no changes are made and to check out my websites:
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
“I know I am but summer to your heart, and not the full four seasons of the year.”
Edna St. Vincent Millay
gardendigest.com
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August 2022 Events
Aug 1 Lammas / Lughnasadh
Aug 5 Celtic Tree Month of Hazel begins
Aug 11 Full “Sturgeon” Moon at 6:35 pm PST/ 7:35 pm MST/ 9:35 pm MST
Aug 27 New Moon at 1:17 am PST/ 2:17 am MST/ 4:17 am EST
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Why I No Longer Call Myself A Pagan/ Chaotic Witch Aunt
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SpiritualUnite: PANDA SPIRIT ANIMAL MEANING – BALANCE NEED FOR PEACE WITH SOCIAL TIME Susan Brunton
The panda spirit animal represents gentle strength, inner peace and emotional sensitivity.
Exemplore: Dark Moon Versus New Moon: Are They the Same Thing? JENNIFER JORGENSONAUG 2, 2022
What’s the Difference? From a magickal perspective, the Dark Moon is the roughly three days in which the moon is not visible to us. The New Moon is when we see the first sliver of the waxing moon, also called the ‘Horns of Isis’ in reference to the moon horns the Goddess Isis wears.
MBG:How To Strengthen Your Connection To Mother Earth With Moss Agate
There are endless options when it comes to crystals, and if you’re looking for a stone to help you connect to nature and Mother Earth, moss agate is a name to know. Here’s an introduction to this grounding stone, from its properties to how to work with it and more.
Elephant Journal:Why we should Move Silently with Confidence & Love this Leo Season.
Uranus has just conjunct our north node in Taurus and I am finally feeling the energy subside. This appears to have been the anticipated astrological event of the last few weeks. Ever since the Pisces portal opened up in mid-April, which was then followed by an eclipse season in May, the energy has felt consistently intense.
Treehugger:15 Fascinating Northern White Rhino Facts
Northern white rhinos are global ambassadors for African wildlife, and sadly, living examples of the tragedies that can befall a species due to human influence.
EarthSky News: Jupiter and the moon, August 16, 17 and 18
Jupiter and the moon drift apart As the waning gibbous moon approaches its 3rd quarter phase, it moves away from bright Jupiter on the mornings of August 16, 17 and 18. Jupiter will remain in the late evening and early morning sky.
Patheos-Pagan: The Witch Compass – Working with the Winds in Traditional Witchcraft AUGUST 14, 2022 BY IAN CHAMBERS
“The language of symbolism and allegory is important to almost all understandings of magic, accessing a means of depicting and apprehending the more fluid and intuitive, creative modes of experience.
Pagan Playlist: the song of times | Lyre Gauloise – Tan – Atelier Skald
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Inner Journey:
WORK SMART, NOT HARD
“The whole secret of freedom from anxiety over not having enough time lies not in working more hours, but in the proper planning of the hours.” — Frank Bettger
We need to commit time to doing the right things for ourselves, and only we can judge what’s right for us. We need to clearly know what we want, and we need to believe we can have it. Having goals in mind, we can avoid the trap of busyness and get right down to business. Efficiency is not nearly as important as effectiveness.
For fulfillment, we need to take our lives off autopilot. We need to consciously decide what we will and will not do, moment by moment. We need to give ourselves the space, support and freedom to be proactive in choosing how we live each day.
“Learn to use ten minutes intelligently. It will pay you huge dividends.” — William A. Irwin
higherawareness.com
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A Note from the Universe
Ever notice that how you treat people in your life today is the single, biggest factor in determining how people in your life tomorrow, even totally different people, will treat you?
It always works,
The Universe
tut.com
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Today’s Recipe: Kentucky Tomato Soup
This creamy tomato soup is delicious and has a twist – the addition of strong, black coffee. This is the perfect summer dish for using freshly picked tomatoes from the garden. Remember – the better the quality of the tomatoes, the better the taste of the soup.
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 Wisdom August 16, 2022
Inspiration “The most beautiful thing in the world is, precisely, the conjunction of learning and inspiration.”
-Wanda Landowska, in Denise Restout, ed., Landowska on Music (1964)
This is what spiritual growth is all about. When we are inspired to learn we grow so much. Our inspiration is our calling to grow, to bloom. It is a gift; it is a blessing.
-Lissa Coffey coffeytalk.com
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Daily Tarot:The Magician
Be organized, stick to your personal routine, and don’t gloss over any steps if you want to get the results you have in mind. This could be a day better for practice than for performance. Do your best, be forgiving of yourself about any minor slip-ups, and have no regrets. You know what you’re already good at, so focus on that and glide through the day.
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.
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
“Knowing trees, I understand the meaning of patience. Knowing grass, I can appreciate persistence.”
Hal Borland
gardendigest.com
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August 2022 Events
Aug 1 Lammas / Lughnasadh
Aug 5 Celtic Tree Month of Hazel begins
Aug 11 Full “Sturgeon” Moon at 6:35 pm PST/ 7:35 pm MST/ 9:35 pm MST
Aug 27 New Moon at 1:17 am PST/ 2:17 am MST/ 4:17 am EST
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Spirit Library: The Healing Power & Magic of Affirmations Dr. Judith Orloff
(Excerpt from Affirmations for Empaths: A Year of Guided Journaling by Judith Orloff MD)
I ADORE AFFIRMATIONS because they are simple, quick, and effective ways to stay in your best self and reframe unproductive thoughts. I use them personally and recommend them to my patients. Affirmations are potent tools that can radically enhance the quality of your life.
Sea Witch Altar Tour – Lessons from the Sea – Crystal Display Box DIY – Sea Witch – Magical Crafting
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Spirituality& Health:What Is Ecosomatics (and How to Practice It) by Cheryl Pallant
Ecosomatics is a new movement that recognizes how the experience we have of our own bodies is tied to the environment around us. When Thomas Hanna coined the term somatics in 1976, he helped shift perceptions of the body onto the soma—the experiential body. The soma is grounded in subjective personal experience, not in the objective external perspective available through scientific fields such as anatomy or biology.
Like many of the herbs that we can use in magic, purple dead nettle is, for all intents and purposes, a weed. It will take over a spring garden in no time at all, spreading with wild abandon through your yard. So why not take advantage of its folklore and magic, and use it in your workings? It’s a handy little herb to harvest.
MBG:Keep Seeing 333 Everywhere? Here’s What It’s Trying To Tell You + What To Do About It
Angel numbers are all around us, offering us guidance and direction from the universe, angels, and our guides. From 111 to 999, different angel number sequences have different meanings, and in the case of 333, here’s what to know, according to experts.
Exemplore:Exploring the Egyptian God Ra JENNIFER JORGENSONAPR 12, 2022
The Egyptian Sun God Ra (or Re) is the falcon-headed Egyptian Sun God. Sometimes depicted with a hawk head, He was the most important god of the ancient Egyptians, especially during the Fifth Dynasty. The name Ra, or Re, can be translated as “Sun” and/or possibly as “creative” or “creator.”
Treehugger:Fostering Dogs Saves Lives (and Makes Your Heart Hurt) The number of pets killed in shelters increased for the first time in 5 years.
My heart hurts. This weekend, I sent a puppy off to his new home and I so wanted him to stay at mine.
I foster puppies, often dogs that are blind and/or deaf. I’ve been volunteering with animal rescues for more than five years and so far have taken care of nearly 60 pups.
EarthSky News: Moon near Jupiter, August 14 and 15 mornings
A bright waning gibbous moon will be close to Jupiter in late evening on August 13 and 14, 2022. Or look for them on the mornings of August 14 and 15. The moon will pass 2 degrees south of Jupiter on the morning of August 15.
Patheos-Pagan:Turning an Ear to the Great Above (and Below) AUGUST 12, 2022 BY IRISANYA MOON
It takes a lot to pay close attention today. With the buzz of media and constant input from humans, there are very few spaces of quiet. Even now, as you are sitting down to read, stop and look around at what calls for your attention.
Pagan Playlist: THE GAEL from The Last of the Mohicans – Breizh Pan Celtic
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Inner Journey:REFLECTIONS ON EFFORT
The anxious student asked the Zen master how long to enlightenment. The Zen Master answered a long time, at least 10 years. The student said, “Well I will work twice as hard.” The Zen master said, “Then it will take 20 years.” “No!” said the committed student, “I will work three times as hard.” “Well then,” said the Zen master, “it will take 30 years.”
Do you need to work at being spiritual? No. You already are spiritual. Do you need to work at being human? No. That’s just who you are.
The spiritual path doesn’t require us to get anything. It’s a process of opening to new dimensions of who we already are. It’s a process of awakening to our own truth. It’s a process of allowing ourselves to be authentic.
“It is not by your actions that you will be saved, but by your being.” — Meister Eckhart
“People ask what must they become to be loving. The answer is ‘nothing.’ It is a process of letting go of what you thought you had become and allowing your true nature to float to the surface naturally.” — Stephen Levine
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A Note from the Universe
If you can imagine it, you can have it. This is the name of the game. This is the lesson to learn. It couldn’t be any easier. Reality is not what your eyes show your mind, but what your thoughts create for your eyes to see. You are not limited by logic, the past, or the world around you. You are not of the world around you, it is of you.
You came first. Magic, miracles, and luck are the consequences of understanding this, the inevitable byproducts of dreaming and acting in spite of appearances.
You are ever so close. Simply stay the course. It won’t be very much longer.
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 Wisdom August 15, 2022
Inspiration “Stung by the splendour of a sudden thought.”
-Robert Browning (1812-1889)
Robert Browning describes inspiration so poetically. And isn’t that exactly what it feels like? Inspiration seems to come out of nowhere – but we really know exactly where it comes from – Spirit. In fact, the word itself means “in spirit.” So when we are tuned in with that divine energy, we are open to receiving that “splendour” at any time. And it is beautiful.
-Lissa Coffey coffeytalk.com
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Daily Tarot:The Empress
Some big new opportunity could come your way today. Focus your attention on the one thing you want most to have happen and it won’t be able to resist you. You can be persuasive and graceful, smooth and strong all at the same time. Act with quiet confidence and be admired later. Today, enjoy having people listen and do almost everything you suggest.
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About Cat’s Morning Bits: These daily posts are reblogged from various email newsletters that I receive each day.
Paving The Way: Cat’s AngelMessage for August 15, 2022
August Theme: Positive focus and creative solutions help to draw both prosperity and abundance this month. You are a powerful creator and all that you need is within your grasp!
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When walking life’s path it’s important to take all the steps and collect all the treasures along the way. ~Cat
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Today’s Message: Paving The Way
815: Back in May we laid the groundwork for initiating change in our lives. The angels are letting us know that we should start seeing results very soon if we are not seeing them already. These changes will be the catalyst that starts a new flow of abundance. During this time it’s important to remember that you and your loved ones are safe and cared for, so don’t stress! The key is to stay optimistic and let things unfold. When an opportunity presents itself don’t be afraid to grab it now. While waiting until it cycles back around is an option it’s possible that it will no longer be what you need as your personal variables will have changed. Use the opportunities as stepping stones to create a path to bigger and better things!
Today’s Spirit Helpers include:
Archangel Jeremiel is in charge of life reviews and changes. He can help you see everything that you have accomplished recently as well as the areas that need attention and helps us to let go of what we no longer need. He teaches us that by taking inventory of our lives we gain a clear perspective of where we are on our path, which in turn helps us to make positive life changes. He removes our fear of change and what the future holds and replaces them with a sense of expectant excitement.
The Ascended Master Vywamus encourages us to continuously and consciously seek inspiration through the discovery and rediscovery of our own natural abilities and talents. He teaches us that healing can be found in change. If something is holding you back he can teach you how to let it go or let it be so you can continue moving forward.
Epona is the Celtic goddess of horses, fertility (cornucopia), and dreams(keys). She has ridden into our message today to remind us of the importance of sowing fertile ground to nurture our body, mind, and spirit. The keys to this can often be found in our dreams. She says ” As you ride into your evolution remember that you are the key to unlocking the doors that will lead you on your journey. Clues can be found in your dreams and daydreams so don’t gallop past the way markers.”
Today’s Sacred Stones include:
Black Banded Agate helps us start new things, and embrace new beginnings and projects. It promotes the creativity needed to make things happen. The patterns in this stone invite inspiration and creative flow!
Hematite helps us stay grounded and promotes feelings of safety. Hematite also brings mental clarity through focus and concentration which is essential to the letting go process which accompanies change.
Rhyolite brings emotional balance and emotional release when needed. It aids our forward progress by keeping us anchored in the present while keeping the past where it belongs. This is a great meditation stone and is also effective in bringing the changes needed to reach our full potential.
Blessings for a magickal day! Cat
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The Many Forms of Support: Cat’s AngelMessage for August 14, 2022
August Theme: Positive focus and creative solutions help to draw both prosperity and abundance this month. You are a powerful creator and all that you need is within your grasp!
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Don’t be stingy with your ability to give and receive. What you send out come back so allow things to come full circle. ~Cat
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Today’s Message: The Many Forms of Support
814: Today we are again reminded to acknowledge our support systems. There are always people who are there for us and that we can always count on to have our back. It is also important that we be part of our own support system as well. Believe in yourself and have faith that you can move mountains if needed. The Angels and Ascended Masters are also always here for us, and when we need support they are only a thought away. The angels would also like us to remember that support, like abundance, comes in many forms so look for the “Tiny Miracles” and keep an open mind if help come comes from an unexpected source!
Today’s Spirit Helpers include:
Archangel Zadkiel helps to heal our hearts and minds so that accepting support in all forms is easier. He also promotes compassion for ourselves and others while helping us to find things that we have lost, forgotten about, or set aside. Ego is not a friend of truth as it forcibly tells us that we don’t need help and can do everything by ourselves. He boosts our faith and fills our hearts with peace and calm. He also helps us to remember information that will help us on this grand adventure.
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 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 with yourself. Joy comes from embracing the simple things which will free the energy needed to assist the creation process and help others along the way.”
Today’s Sacred Stones include:
The gentle energy of Blue Lace Agate helps our overall communication skills by teaching us to freely express thoughts and feelings in a peaceful manner. it also allows us to find balance and emotional calm during times of stress. This stone is associated with the Archangel Zadkiel.
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 with 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.
Quartz.(Green) This stone helps attract abundance in all forms and increases our powers of perception so that we can see the “Tiny Miracles” more clearly.
Blessings for a magickal day! Cat
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