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Cat’s Morning Bits for October 26, 2021

Posted on October 26, 2021 by Cat

Cat’s Morning Bits for October 26, 2021

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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October Quotes

“Bittersweet October. The mellow, messy, leaf-kicking, perfect pause
between the opposing miseries of summer and winter.”

Carol Bishop Hipps

gardendigest.com

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October Events:

Oct 6 New Moon at 4:05 am PST/ 5:05 am MST/ 7:05 am EST

Oct 11 Indigenous Peoples Day / Thanksgiving day: Canada

Oct 18 Mercury goes direct

Oct 20 Full Blood Moon at 7:56 am PST/ 8:56 am MST/ 10:56 am EST

Oct 23 Sun enters Scorpio

Oct 28 Celtic Tree Month of Reed begins

Oct 31 Samhain / Halloween

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Spirit Library: Core of Self-Realisation
Kate Spreckley

The energy of this year has and continues to offer us one alchemical moment after another as the magic of transformation merges with the power of creation. Within this time, we have been urged to dive deeply into the mysteries of our soul and to bring to the surface a new reality.

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DIY Halloween Decorations | Mini Toadstools, Bats & TREE | Forest Witch

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Spirituality & Health: A Nature Meditation for Finding Stillness
BY DAY SCHILDKRET
Let your body meet the earth in this place meditation. Plus: a brilliant short video on creating impermanent nature mandalas and altars.

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ThoughtCo: Gods and Goddesses of Death and the Underworld

Death is rarely so apparent than it as at Samhain. The skies have gone gray, the earth is brittle and cold, and the fields have been picked of the last crops. Winter looms on the horizon, and as the Wheel of the Year turns once more, the boundary between our world and the spirit world becomes fragile and thin.

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Journey Into Dreams: Nightmare Dream Meaning
Understand the meaning of nightmares and bad dreams and learn how to interpret your dreams.

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Pioneer Thinking: Natural Medicine Chest – Oil of Oregano

Oil of Oregano (Origanum vulgare) also known as Wild Oregano could possibly be the only herb you need in your medicine cabinet

R ead more….

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Bastet – Cat Goddess – Ancient Egyptian Mythology Documentary

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Elephant Journal: Stop what you’re doing & try one of these Tiny Meditations.

Lately, I’ve really been enjoying little pauses in my day to reset.
When I feel tension creeping into my shoulder, my jaw, and my back, that’s my cue. First, I stand up and stretch to release some of that pent-up energy.

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Treehugger: How to Make Your Jack-O-Lantern Last Longer

Carved pumpkins are susceptible to rot, but there are ways to stave it off.

At this time of year, as the weather cools and the leaves start to fall, it is tempting to carve a pumpkin in preparation for Halloween. But carved pumpkins, unfortunately, do not last. They look good for up to five days, but then they start to soften, fall in on themselves, and turn black with mold.

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EarthSky News: Double Cluster in Perseus on October evenings

The Double Cluster in Perseus consists of two open star clusters near each other on the sky’s dome. Amateur astronomers know them as h and Chi Persei. The two clusters reside in the northern part of the constellation Perseus, quite close to the constellation Cassiopeia the Queen.

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Patheos-Pagan: The Ancestral Connection Sigil
LAURA TEMPEST ZAKROFF

This is an excellent time of the year in the Northern Hemisphere to contemplate our ancestors and other beloved folks who have crossed over.

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Pagan Playlist: Witch’s Rune

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Inner Journey:

PROBLEMS OR SOLUTIONS?

“If you expect the best, you will be the best. Learn to use one of the most powerful laws in this world; change your mental habits to belief instead of disbelief. Learn to expect, not to doubt. In so doing, you bring everything into the realm of possibility.”
— Dr. Norman Vincent Peale

Stop and be aware! Have you been thinking about what you want or what you don’t want?

It’s so easy to lock our minds onto problems rather than opening to receive solutions. But what we think is what we get. This is so important! If we continually focus on problems and negatives, that’s where we’ll stay.

“No pessimist ever discovered the secrets of the stars, or sailed to an uncharted land, or opened a new heaven to the human spirit.”
— Helen Keller

higherawareness.com

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A Note from the Universe

Two of the coolest things about being a time-space adventurer are learning that it’s impossible to lose something you’re still capable of giving, and, finding that you can never miss as long as you’re still aiming.

You know, as opposed to being an asteroid, a tree, or a cricket.

Chirp,

The Universe

tut.com

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Today’s Recipe: 10+ Persimmon Cookies to Make This Season

Persimmon is perhaps fall’s most underrated fruit. Besides being utterly delicious eaten as-is, persimmons bake beautifully into an array of treats — cookies being no exception.

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Magical Correspondences for Tuesday

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

Element: Fire

Incense: Dragon’s Blood, Patchouli
Planet: Mars
Star Signs: Aries and Scorpio
Angel: Samuel
Power Colors: Red and Orange
Herbs & Plants: Red Rose, Cock’s Comb, Pine, Daisy, Thyme and Pepper
Sacred Stones: Carnelian, Bloodstone, Ruby, Garnet and Pink Tourmaline
Oil: (Mars) Basil, Coriander, Ginger

Deities include Ares, Lilith, The Morrigan, Tiwaz, Tyr

Tuesday is ruled by Mars. Today’s energies align with all things masculine such as conflict, physical endurance and strength, lust, hunting, sports, and all types of competition. It can also be used for rituals involving surgical procedures or political ventures.

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Daily Wisdom
October 26, 2021

Motivation
“It seems to me we can never give up longing and wishing while we are alive. There are certain things we feel to be beautiful and good, and we must hunger for them.”

-George Eliot

A longing and wishing keeps us motivated to move forward. We can use this motivation to achieve great things, whether they are personal or global goals. We can use this motivation to learn and to grow and to become a more peaceful planet.

-Lissa Coffey coffeytalk.com

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Daily Tarot: The High Priestess

There may be a moment or two when you feel responsible for everything in the world and like it’s your duty to take care of everyone. Relax, let this wash over you, and let it go. It’s not a burden so much as a demonstration of how connected you are to the people and things in your own life, and how much you care. That’s a good thing.

astrology.com

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About Cat’s Morning Bits: These daily post are reblogged from various email newsletters that I receive each day.

I invite you to check out my websites!

The Desert Path: The dusty ramblings of a desert pagan. https://thedesertpath.com/

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Help The Universe To Help You: Cat’s Angel Message for October 26, 2021

Posted on October 26, 2021 by Cat

Help The Universe To Help You: Cat’s Angel Message for October 26, 2021

October’s Theme: Information, Divine guidance, Aha! moments and messages. Thoughts, ideas, and insights. These messages are important for us personally, emotionally and spiritually so work on staying open to the information that you receive.

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Asking for help is not a sign of weakness. It shows that we have strength and courage and a willingness to do what is needed in order to keep things moving. ~Cat

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Today’s Message: Help The Universe To Help You

1026: The Universe and its helpers assist us in many ways. For example, they help to ensure that our needs are being met. While sometimes it may not feel that way, in all reality it is. In today’s’ society people tend to want more than what they need to live, it’s an ego trip and if you look around you can probably find a surplus of THINGS that you could do without. When the Universe tells us that they are making sure that our needs are being met they are speaking of necessities, money to pay our bills, food, shelter, clothing, etc. However, they are here to assist not to provide excess. Working with the Universe is a partnership so if we aspire to have more then we need then we must to do our part to help make it happen. Today we are reminded that our needs are being met for ourselves and our loved ones. Take a moment to offer gratitude for life and for what you have!

Today’s Spirit Helpers include:

Archangel Uriel teaches us how to access our creative database. He reminds us that sometimes the best way to solve a problem is to use a non-conventional approach. He gives us essential information that we need when we need it. This assists us during the manifestation process by enhancing our problem solving skills so that we can make the decisions that are best for our current situations.

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 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:

Ametrine. This stone, a combination of amethyst and citrine, helps to release blocks like negative emotional programming. It also encourages growth while helping us to explore all possibilities and find the creative solutions that are needed to make the most of the information we are given.

Lava Stone. This simple stone is a powerful symbol of our own energy and is connected to Pele. It is a stone of rebirth and helps us to burn away unneeded layers so we can initiate new growth.

Pietersite (Tempest stone) helps us to work through through beliefs and conditioning imposed upon us by others. It opens our intuitive connection and creates a link to a loving level of guidance. It also helps us see the truth and strengthen our will while increasing our focus of where we really want life to take us. It helps us to rid ourselves of negative energy and replaces it with calm.

Blessings for a magickal day! Cat

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Cat’s Morning Bits for October 25, 2021

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Cat

Cat’s Morning Bits for October 25, 2021

Blessings, Cat

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October Quotes

“silence
seeks the center
of every tree and rock,
that thing we hold closest-
the end of songs”

Michael McClintock, Letters in Time

gardendigest.com

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October Events:

Oct 6 New Moon at 4:05 am PST/ 5:05 am MST/ 7:05 am EST

Oct 11 Indigenous Peoples Day / Thanksgiving day: Canada

Oct 18 Mercury goes direct

Oct 20 Full Blood Moon at 7:56 am PST/ 8:56 am MST/ 10:56 am EST

Oct 23 Sun enters Scorpio

Oct 28 Celtic Tree Month of Reed begins

Oct 31 Samhain / Halloween

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Spirit Library: Cultivate Calm
Kate Spreckley

In these profound times we are urged to seek self-mastery and inner security which allows us to fully express our soul in the world without fear of rejection or judgement. When we focus on healing and integrating the wounds of the past we build inner strength, stability, resilience, and the courage needed to view life from a higher perspective

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Ancestral/Generational Curses: Signs and Symptoms | Yeyeo Botanica

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Spirituality & Health: 5 Powerful Crystals for the Full Moon

BY ELINA ALLAIS

Citrine for manifestation, fluorite for clarity, moonstone for sleep, and more! Place crystals near your pillow or workspace or wear them as jewelry to harness the full moon’s energy.

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ThoughtCo: How to Celebrate the God and Goddess at Samhain

In some Wiccan traditions, by Samhain, the Goddess has entered her incarnation of Crone. She is the Old One, the earth mother, the wise one we turn to when we need advice. She teaches us that sometimes we must let go in order to move on

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Journey Into Dreams: Magic Dream Meaning
Magic in our dreams can be a symbol of transformation and change. Learn what magic means in dreams with these dream interpretation examples.

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MBG: Everything You Need To Know About Scorpios: Personality Traits, Compatibility & More

Scorpio is the eighth sign of the zodiac (October 23–November 21), and it’s represented by the scorpion. A fixed water sign ruled by Pluto in modern astrology and Mars in ancient astrology, Scorpio (or Vrishchika in Vedic astrology) energy is mystical and mysterious

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Daily Magick Snippets

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

Flower: Chrysanthemum, Geranium

Trees: Blackthorn and Holly

Bach Flower Remedy: Chickory

Essential Oil: Cumin and Ylang-Ylang

Planet: Mars

Lucky Day:Tuesday

Element: Water

source: flower and tree magic by Richard Webster

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How to celebrate Samhain | The witches’ Halloween

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Elephant Journal: All Hallows’ Eve: A (Playful) Way to Transform our Deepest Fears.

When I was a kid, I loved Halloween.
My sister’s birthday celebration always coincided with trick or treating and it was one of the few times of the year when as a family we would do something creative. It usually involved spending weeks crafting DIY costumes.

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Treehugger: Pets Jump, Cuddle, and Mug for the Camera
Photo awards finalists show off their extreme silly side.

There are dogs leaping for joy, lounging cats, and even a grinning horse. Pets never disappoint with their silly antics in front of the camera

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EarthSky News: Grus The Crane, Home To ‘The Bright One’

How to find Grus
The constellation Grus the Crane is located adjacent to Piscis Austrinus the Southern Fish, with its bright star Fomalhaut. October evenings are a good time to look for Grus. For us in the Northern Hemisphere, Grus is arcing across our southern sky each evening now. It’s south of (below) Fomalhaut.

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Patheos-Pagan: The Power of Ogun’s Machete
LILITH DORSEY

Ogun’s machete is his most powerful tool. Forged in fire it is a weapon used in many ways. For those unaware Ogun is a divinity revered in many of the African Traditional Religions.

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Tethys: The Titan Goddess of the Sea (Greek Mythology Explained)

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Inner Journey:

REVIEW YOUR CHOICES

“I was part of that strange race of people aptly described as spending their lives doing things they detest to make money they don’t want to buy things they don’t need to impress people they dislike.”
— Emile Henry Gauvreau

Once again, we invite you to look closely at what you are choosing for yourself.

Why are you doing what you are doing? Would you prefer to be or do something different? How can you bring that ‘something different’ into reality?

“You make what seems a simple choice: choose a man or a job or a neighborhood — and what you have chosen is not a man or a job or a neighborhood, but a life.”
— Jessamyn West

“Choice is destiny’s soul mate.”
— Sarah Ban Breathnach

higherawareness.com

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A Note from the Universe

You can have the “thing” you most want, when you realize it’s no big deal.

Ah-h-h-h-h-h,

The Universe

tut.com

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Today’s Recipe:15 Halloween Recipes to Make With 3 Ingredients Or Fewer

You don’t need a fully stocked kitchen to create a festive Halloween spread. In fact, these party-perfect appetizers and desserts require only three ingredients (or fewer) a piece!

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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

Monday is ruled the Moon. Today’s energy best align with spell work that deals with women, home and hearth, the family, the garden, travel, and medicine. It also boosts rituals involving psychic development and prophetic dreaming.

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Daily Wisdom
October 25, 2021

Motivation
“Where the willingness is great, the difficulties cannot be great.”

-Niccolo Machiavelli

What compels us to do something? When our motivation comes from external factors, it can wax and wane depending upon the influence of those factors. But when our motivation is intrinsic, when it comes from within ourselves, it is strong, and we can use it to accomplish anything, to overcome any difficulties.

-Lissa Coffey coffeytalk.com

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Daily Tarot: Justice

,A past wrong against you might be set right today. It’s important that you give others a fair chance and don’t automatically discount what they have to say or offer. You don’t need to satisfy everyone but you do need to make the effort to let them have their say and their moment to contribute. Be confident and don’t feel threatened by anything

astrology.com

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About Cat’s Morning Bits: These daily post are reblogged from various email newsletters that I receive each day.

I invite you to check out my websites!

The Desert Path: The dusty ramblings of a desert pagan. https://thedesertpath.com/

Cat’s Treasure Trove …. an eclectic collection of jewelry & gifts! https://thedesertpath.com

Sacred Spirals (the place where all paths meet)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SacredSpirals/

Accept The Challenge: Cat’s Angel Message for October 25, 2021

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Cat

Accept The Challenge: Cat’s Angel Message for October 25, 2021

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Challenges invigorate the soul and creates adventure. ~Cat

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Today’s Message: Accept The Challenge

1025: Changes happen all the time, some we initiate and some simply happen and take us along for the ride. Does this sound familiar? Today the Universe wants us to know that the life changes we are experiencing are for the best and that it is time for us to allow some much needed personal growth. Change is often seen as a scary thing, however, it is all in how we perceive it. If we embrace the changes and see them in a positive light it becomes an adventure. In fact, life itself is an adventure and we are explorers entering new and wondrous worlds filled with new opportunities and challenges. By accepting the challenge you are forging a path into new territory where your dreams will become reality!

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 Yoruban Goddess Oya embodies the winds of change. She tells us, ” Allow the winds of change to flow through your being. In their wake they will leave new energy seeds for you to plant. Use these seeds to help you on your journey. Remember child, that change must be embraced, not ignored or simply put up with. Allow these changes to inspire and encourage you to transcend your self imposed limitations.”

Today’s Sacred Stones include:

Orange Calcite helps us to embrace our own power and the abilities we possess while eliminating self-defeating thinking. It also helps to balance the 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.

Chrysanthemum Stone, 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.

Moonstone, the stone of new beginnings, reminds us that all things are a part of the cycle of change This beautiful, watery stone helps to navigate the cycles of change and calms our emotions. Gently encouraging creative thinking and creative problem solving as it brings our intuitive skills forward, promoting control and confidence so these skills become more familiar and easier to access. It also provides emotional healing by helping to stabilize the emotions and draw out old emotional patterns

Blessings for a magickal day! Cat

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Chasing Your Dreams: Cat’s Angel Message for October 24, 2021

Posted on October 24, 2021 by Cat

Chasing Your Dreams: Cat’s Angel Message for October 24, 2021

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Sometimes the heart knows more than the mind. ~Cat

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Today’s Message: Chasing Your Dreams

1024: Every day we are surrounded with love and protection. Our spirit helpers and the Universe are always near and ready to help. Over the last few days, we have been using our creator skills to assist in our personal evolution. This requires us to have both faith and courage. Through our faith, we draw upon our inner courage. And that courage comes from embracing and acknowledging your own divine power (your spark). If things feel a bit off kilter today, take a moment to ground and center, then remind yourself that you are worthy of creating and receiving great things. Chase your dreams and follow your heart!

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. Michael’s energy is easily felt particularly during times of stress and confusion and helps us when we feel lost or overwhelmed. 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 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 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:

Amethyst is a powerful protector that helps to shield us from unwanted energies while dispelling anxiety and fear. It helps the decision making process by promoting common sense and spiritual insight. It also enables us to set realistic goals and sets us on the road to personal achievement. Amethyst is also associated with Archangel Michael. It calms and quiets internal chatter and “monkey mind”, which in turn enables us to relax and allow grounding and balancing to take place which helps us to focus.

Eulite (Hypersthene) which helps us to find solutions to problems (large and small) that get in our way and can hold us back. It will also make seeing the answers and solutions easier by stopping the need to overthink or overly critical thinking. Eulite is also useful for building solid relationships which are necessary for the manifestation process and our personal evolution.

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

I invite you to share my work as long as no changes are made and to check out my websites:

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Nurturing the Spark: Cat’s Angel Message for October 23, 2021

Posted on October 23, 2021 by Cat

Nurturing the Spark: Cat’s Angel Message for October 23, 2021

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Look within and find your divine spark. Give it some love and let it shine! ~Cat

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Today’s Message: Nurturing the Spark

1023: Today’s number represents our personal evolution. As we evolve, on mental, emotional and spiritual levels it brings about events that help us to enhance our quality of life. Today the Universe is asking us to explore bold new ways to assist in our transformation. Embrace your power as a creator and believe without a doubt that you are able to walk the path of your choosing. Our Spirit Helpers are assisting us today by kindling our divine spark and reminding us that we have the ability to create for ourselves. This spark is essential to our powers of creation and helps us to communicate our dreams, goals, and desires. Don’t be afraid to express yourself as this is the first big step in our own evolution

Today’s Spirit Helpers include:

.Archangel Raziel assists us in all forms of manifestation. This includes our ‘Tiny Miracles” which he helps bring forward into the light. He tells us that growth and freedom can be found when we let go of our limiting self beliefs and fears which hold us back from achieving and creating the life we want. He says ” Expand your mind and you will manifest prosperity and abundance on all levels.”

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 Welsh Goddess Cerridwen uses her cauldron “Amen” to help provide us with knowledge, wisdom, personal rebirth and inspiration. remember that change brings us the transformation that we need. She reminds us “The opportunity for your own transformation lies before you. It provides you the chance to spread your wings and grow. Look into my sacred cauldron and see the vision of your path unfolding before you.”

Today’s Sacred Stones include:

Cavansite. This stone helps to guide us through major life changes as well as helping us learn from past experiences so that we don’t make the same mistakes/choices again. It also helps us to retain information that applies to spiritual growth. Cavansite helps to promote new ideas and can be used in conjunction with the Third Eye or brow chakra.

Purple Fluorite helps strengthen our intuitive powers as it helps dispel fixed ideas and thoughts and brings the 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.

Larimar 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

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:

The Desert Path: The dusty ramblings of a desert pagan. https://thedesertpath.com/

Cat’s Treasure Trove …. an eclectic collection of jewelry & gifts! https://thedesertpath.com

Sacred Spirals (the place where all paths meet)
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Cat’s Morning Bits for October 22, 2021

Posted on October 22, 2021 by Cat

Cat’s Morning Bits for October 22, 2021

Blessings, Cat

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October Quotes

“The morns are meeker than they were,
The nuts are getting brown;
The berry’s cheek is plumper,
The rose is out of town.

The maple wears a gayer scarf,
The field a scarlet gown.
Lest I should be old-fashioned,
I’ll put a trinket on.”

Emily Dickinson, Nature 27 – Autumn

gardendigest.com

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October Events:

Oct 6 New Moon at 4:05 am PST/ 5:05 am MST/ 7:05 am EST

Oct 11 Indigenous Peoples Day / Thanksgiving day: Canada

Oct 18 Mercury goes direct

Oct 20 Full Blood Moon at 7:56 am PST/ 8:56 am MST/ 10:56 am EST

Oct 23 Sun enters Scorpio

Oct 28 Celtic Tree Month of Reed begins

Oct 31 Samhain / Halloween

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Spirit Library: Focus On What Is Most Productive
Kate Spreckley

We are reaching the conclusion of a cycle that is inspiring us to overcome our challenges and to initiate the new. The less resistance we have to change the easier our transformation will be. However, we are being pushed towards a major breakthrough and as such many are feeling pressured as inner fears and frustrations surface.

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Viking Ghost Stories: The Three Funerals of Thorolf Twist-Foot

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Pioneer Thinking: Exquisite Sandalwood Massage Oil Recipe

The Ingredients

8-10 teaspoons grapeseed oil
6 drops of sandalwood essential/fragrance oil
2 drops lavender essential/fragrance oil
2 drops rosewood essential/fragrance oil
2 drops rose essential/fragrance oil

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ThoughtCo: Samhain Folklore – Halloween Superstitions and Legends

While we Pagans are celebrating Samhain on October 31 (or at the beginning of May, if you’re one of our southern hemisphere readers), for many of our friends and neighbors, this is the Halloween season. No matter what you choose to call it, or how you’re celebrating, this time of year has been a source of superstitions and folklore for a very long time

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Journey Into Dreams:Labyrinth or Maze Dream Meaning
When we dream about a maze or a labyrinth it can give us insight into how we feel about our life’s journey, problems we are having and choices we need to make.

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MBG: What It Means If You Don’t Resonate With Your Sun Sign, From Astrologers

Despite sun signs getting tons of attention in astrology, they’re actually just one of the many planetary positions that come together to make up your birth chart. So if you’ve always felt like your sun sign just doesn’t sync up with your personality, not all hope is lost. We asked mbg’s resident astrologers, the AstroTwins, where else you can look on your chart for insights.

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Daily Magick Snippets

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

Flower: Chrysanthemum, Geranium

Trees: Blackthorn and Holly

Bach Flower Remedy: Chickory

Essential Oil: Cumin and Ylang-Ylang

Planet: Mars

Lucky Day:Tuesday

Element: Water

source: flower and tree magic by Richard Webster

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Today’s DIY: Crafting A Calendula and Rose Salve From Scratch

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Elephant Journal: How to Retrieve our Lost Connection to Halloween & Celebrate it Right.

If you’re in the northern hemisphere, you are seeing pumpkin adorned front steps and spooky Halloween lawn decorations everywhere.
If you’re a parent or have any inclination to celebrate Halloween, you’re probably scrambling to figure out costumes.

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Treehugger: Fish Camouflage Better Without Their Friends Around

There’s safety in numbers.

That’s easy to see (or actually, not so easy to see) with scores of small fish called gobies. New research finds that these fish don’t camouflage completely when they’re in groups, likely because they’re more protected from predators.

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EarthSky News: Auriga The Charioteer And Bright Capella On October Evenings

Auriga the Charioteer is a popular constellation for Northern Hemisphere observers in autumn, because its flashing star advertises its presence. Capella, the brightest star in Auriga, flashes red, blue and green when it’s close to the horizon and seen through a thick layer of Earth’s atmosphere. Close to Capella are a pair of stars known as The Kids, baby goats that the Charioteer carries. Auriga houses three star clusters, easy targets to hunt down with binoculars.

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Patheos-Pagan: A Solitary Ritual for Samhain
LISA WAGONER

October is such a busy month for many of us, yet with a pandemic overlay and many outside obligations, Samhain itself can feel like it’s at the end, an exhausting finish line.

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Pagan Playlist: Music for Halloween – Samhain songs (mysterious, creepy, dark, spooky music)

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Inner Journey:

WHAT BLOCKS CONNECTION?

“People are lonely because they build walls instead of bridges.”
— Joseph F. Newton

We experience soul when we really connect with life — when we stop and consciously experience what is happening.

We lose soul with:
•resistance – to anyone or anything
•superficiality – we avoid depth of experience
•control – we try to control the relationship
•selfishness – we remain self-centered.

Each of these attitudes fosters separation rather than connection. Once again, soul lives in relating.

Take time to become aware of, and perhaps journal on how you relate to other people and things in your life.

“We have to decide for ourselves what’s nourishing to our souls, and do those things over others.”
— Thomas Moore

higherawareness.com

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A Note from the Universe

When you are happy they will appear.

“They” being your agents, partners, clients, house plans, garden paths, friends, laughter, confidence, inspiration, charisma, and bunny slippers.

Word,

The Universe

tut.com

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Today’s Recipe: Zombie Eyes (Halloween Meatballs)

These are a must for your Halloween party! Not only are they fun, these meatballs are super-moist and flavorful. Use disposable forks for easy clean up.

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Magical Correspondences for Friday

Magickal Intentions: Love, Romance, Marriage, Sexual Matters, Physical Beauty, Friendship and Partnerships, Strangers and Matters of the Heart

Element: Earth

Incense: Strawberry, Sandalwood, Rose, Saffron and Vanilla
Planet: Venus
Star Signs: Libra and Taurus
Angel: Ariel
Power Colors: Green, Pink, Aqua
Herbs & Plants: Pink Rose, Ivy, Birch, Heather, Clematis, Sage, Violet and Water Lilly

Sacred Stones: Rose Quartz, Moonstone, Pink Tourmaline, Peridot, Emerald and Jade
Oil: (Venus) Cardamom, Palmarosa, Rose, Yarrow

Deities include Aphrodite, Eros, Freya, Venus

Friday is ruled by Venus. It’s energies are warm, sensuous, and fulfilling. Efforts that involve any type of pleasure, comfort, and luxury, as well as the arts, music, or aroma (incense and perfume) can be done on this day. As Venus lends its sensuous influences to the energies of this day, use it for any magical work that deals with matters of the heart.

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Daily Wisdom
October 22, 2021

Earth
“In this broad earth of ours,
Amid the measureless grossness and the slag,
Enclosed and safe within its central heart,
Nestles the seed perfection.

-Walt Whitman (1819-1892)

There is an underlying perfection to this world. Sometimes we can’t see it with all the problems and pollution, but it is there anyway. When we hold that truth in our consciousness, and focus on that perfection, we can bring it into the light. Think peace.

-Lissa Coffey coffeytalk.com

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Daily Tarot: Death

A change has been in the air for some time and today the actual transformation could happen. There’s nothing to be afraid of, or to dread, or to fear losing. Room is being made and energy is being set aside for something new and better for you. It could be something small or something large, but whatever it is will be meaningful and affect your daily life

astrology.com

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About Cat’s Morning Bits: These daily post are reblogged from various email newsletters that I receive each day.

I invite you to check out my websites!

The Desert Path: The dusty ramblings of a desert pagan. https://thedesertpath.com/

Cat’s Treasure Trove …. an eclectic collection of jewelry & gifts! https://thedesertpath.com

Sacred Spirals (the place where all paths meet)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SacredSpirals/

Step By Step Works Best: Cat’s Angel Message for October 22, 2021

Posted on October 22, 2021 by Cat

Step By Step Works Best: Cat’s Angel Message for October 22, 2021

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The roads to success are always open. The travel may not be easy but the destination is worth it. ~Cat

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Today’s Message: Step By Step Works Best

1022: Today we are being reminded that success lies in staying true to yourself and to your goals as it is this powerful belief that helps you manifest miracles and opportunities. Only you know what is best for you and your own personal evolution. Your faith, both in yourself and in the Universe will also play a huge role. Remember to try and let go of any doubts, worries or fears that pop up. This is not always easy but if done a step at a time it becomes more manageable. If you feel at loose ends make the time to ground, clear, center and just breathe. The Universe is always here to support you and your efforts, and by allowing them to assist you your manifestation increases tenfold! The angels are saying “Tell us how we can help you and we will be happy to offer guidance.’

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 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 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 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:

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!

Dioptase helps us to create a more balanced life while we work toward achieving our personal goals. It also teaches us to see things in joy and the best in every action.

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.

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:

The Desert Path: The dusty ramblings of a desert pagan. https://thedesertpath.com/

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Sacred Spirals (the place where all paths meet)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SacredSpirals/

Cat’s Morning Bits for October 21, 2021

Posted on October 21, 2021 by Cat

Cat’s Morning Bits for October 21, 2021

Blessings, Cat

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October Quotes

“There ought to be gardens for all months in the year,
in which, severally, things of beauty may be then in season.”

Sir Francis Bacon

gardendigest.com

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October Events:

Oct 6 New Moon at 4:05 am PST/ 5:05 am MST/ 7:05 am EST

Oct 11 Indigenous Peoples Day / Thanksgiving day: Canada

Oct 18 Mercury goes direct

Oct 20 Full Blood Moon at 7:56 am PST/ 8:56 am MST/ 10:56 am EST

Oct 23 Sun enters Scorpio

Oct 28 Celtic Tree Month of Reed begins

Oct 31 Samhain / Halloween

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Spirituality & Health: 7 Medicinal Mints: Easy to Grow and Use in Teas

BY CASSANDRA QUAVE

Herbs from the mint family are pharmacologically powerful and easily grown throughout the year.

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My Favorite Magickal Herbs of Fall

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Magick Snippet: Born on Samhain

In Scotland, a child born on the night of Samhain was considered to be gifted with “an dà shealladh” (the Two Sights), which is more commonly known today as “second sight” or the ability of clairvoyance. At Samhain however, it was common for many people to practice the art of divination, females in particular would seek to identify future husbands, and determine if marriage would succeed or fail.

controversical.com/samhain

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ThoughtCo: Black Cats

Every year when people begin putting out their Halloween decorations, and we start dressing our homes for Samhain, inevitably the image of the black cat comes up. It’s usually portrayed with its back arched, claws out, and occasionally wearing a jaunty pointed hat

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Journey Into Dreams: Key Dream Meaning
Dreaming of a key can mean many different things. Often times, keys are symbols for unlocking some sort of hidden knowledge.

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MBG: A DIY Essential Oil Spray To Ease Pesky Fall Allergies

It’s a seasonal transition time as the weather begins to cool and leaves begin to fall. And as anyone with seasonal allergies knows, this time of year can spell trouble for the sinuses.

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Pagan Library: poetry

Amulet Moon

Firefly

Dangling ’round the overshadowed neck
Of the cryptic sky,
Upon a sidereal chain of stars,
A memory, cumbersome as stone,
Burdens my mind and pulls me down,
Enshrouded in a pearl halo of light
‘Neath Silvanus’ Roman skyline.

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Treehugger: 10 Unique Facts About Zion National Park and Its Surreal Landscape

Located in southwest Utah and defined by its breathtakingly steep red cliffs, Zion National Park contains some of the most scenic canyon landscapes in the United States.

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EarthSky News: After Mid-October, Watch For Mercury Before Sunrise

Mercury before sunrise
Especially if you’re in the Northern Hemisphere, mornings in mid- to late October are a good time to try for Mercury. Because it’s the innermost planet, Mercury never strays far from the sun in Earth’s sky. But about six times a year, Mercury swings out to one side of the sun as seen from Earth.

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Patheos-Pagan: 8 Things to do for Samhain as a Solitary Pagan | John Beckett
John Beckett

Many Pagans are solitary practitioners, either by choice or by necessity. But a lot of Pagan activities for Samhain are designed for large groups.

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Pagan Playlist: Loreena McKennitt – All Souls Night

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Inner Journey:

STOP THE BATTLES

“When you fight something, you’re tied to it forever. As long as you’re fighting it, you’re giving it power.”
— Anthony de Mello

What are you fighting?

Resistance always brings pain. Examine your struggle. What does your personality want from the situation? What does your soul want? What can you learn from this?

Always strive to mend separation and achieve unity. Always choose love over fear. If you can embrace whatever you are struggling against, the struggle will disappear.

“What you resist persists. And only what you look at, and own, can disappear. You make it disappear by simply changing your mind about it.”
— Neale Donald Walsch

higherawareness.com

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A Note from the Universe

Nothing that happens in your entire life can stop your thoughts from becoming things, your words from giving you wings, or your angels from singing, “We-e-e-e-e are the Champio-o-o-o-ns….”!

Rock on,

The Universe

tut.com

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Today’s Recipe: Spooky Spider Halloween Hot Dogs

Use crescent rolls and hot dogs to make this Halloween version of pigs in a blanket. Kids love them, and they are an easy snack for a Halloween party.

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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

Thursday is ruled by Jupiter. Today’s energies influence all matters involving material gain and spell work for general success, accomplishment, honors and awards, legal issues, luck, gambling, and prosperity.

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Daily Wisdom
October 21, 2021

Earth
“What is the use of a house if you haven’t got a tolerable planet to put it on?”

-Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862)

The earth is our home. Home sweet home! We need to give it love, to give it attention. When our house gets run down we fix it up, do some spring cleaning, add a fresh coat of paint. The earth needs the same kind of care. Keeping our waters clean, and our skies clear – all of that is our responsibility. We can start right where we are.

-Lissa Coffey coffeytalk.com

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Daily Tarot: The Magician

You have your A game going today, but don”t let it go to your head. As the Magician, you”re at your most capable. If someone tries to spring a surprise request on you, you”ll probably see it coming. Be low-key, don”t build expectations, and then excel. So long as your ego doesn”t exceed good sense, you”ll be able to accomplish just about anything!

astrology.com

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About Cat’s Morning Bits: These daily post are reblogged from various email newsletters that I receive each day.

I invite you to check out my websites!

The Desert Path: The dusty ramblings of a desert pagan. https://thedesertpath.com/

Cat’s Treasure Trove …. an eclectic collection of jewelry & gifts! https://thedesertpath.com

Sacred Spirals (the place where all paths meet)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SacredSpirals/

Elevate: Cat’s Angel Message for October 21, 2021

Posted on October 21, 2021 by Cat

Elevate: Cat’s Angel Message for October 21, 2021

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Negative energy is like quicksand. The more energy you give it the harder it is to free yourself. ~Cat

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Today’s Message: Elevate

1021: We’ve all heard that our thoughts create reality, in both the positive and negative realms. Today we are being asked to sharpen our positive and optimistic focus. Do your best to eliminate fear and doubt as they can create temporary setbacks to your overall manifestation process. The Universe will be helping us to elevate our perspective and energy. Believe in the best possible outcome in any situation that pops up including things that you are currently experiencing. Remember that help is just a request away so don’t hesitate to ask your divine support team to heal any doubts or fears that are weighing you down. Allow yourself to fly free and take the next steps in creating all that you need, remember…. you’ve got this!

Today’s Spirit Helpers include:

Archangel Sandalphon hears all requests and makes sure that they get to the Angel or Ascended Master who is best able to handle them. Ask him to help you clearly understand the information that you receive (his favorite mode of communication is music!). Sandalphon also provides us with an emotional boost of courage. This is important as it helps us to make bold decisions that will help us on our path.

The Ascended Master Sanat Kumara teaches us that we have an unlimited supply of personal power and helps us find the energy we need to keep going and rise above negative experiences and thought patterns. This gives us the skills we need to strengthen our personal boundaries so that we can be and stay strong in situations where we need to be.

The Egyptian goddess Hathor helps us to find the answer to the question “How shall I live my life?” She tells us that every moment gives us opportunities for growth. ” When you are filled with indecision you move away from yourself and your power as a creator. Indecision silences you ability to hear your own inner wisdom. If you need my help just ask and I will shower you with energy that will tip the scales in the direction of what you desire.”

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

Iolite, also known as “Poor Man’s Amethyst” it is a stone of vision that assists our intuition and aids us in setting things in motion by staying true to yourself and your path while freeing you from the expectations of others. It helps us to live in the moment making it easier to snag the blessings given to us. It is also a soothing stone that calms the emotions during times of change.

Turquoise helps us with creative problem solving and promotes both balance and intuition. It is aligned with the Throat Chakra and teaches us to speak up for ourselves and to speak our truth, which can be a valuable asset when working with gratitude and our ability to create. Turquoise helps to purify our energy while clearing away negative thinking and patterns. It aids our problem solving skills and protects us against self sabotaging thoughts and actions.

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:

The Desert Path: The dusty ramblings of a desert pagan. https://thedesertpath.com/

Cat’s Treasure Trove …. an eclectic collection of jewelry & gifts! https://thedesertpath.com

Sacred Spirals (the place where all paths meet)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SacredSpirals/

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