It’s OK To Let Go: Cat’s Angel Message for September 3, 2020
September’s Theme: “What Do I Want?” This is a question that we often ask ourselves. So as we head into Autumn and the time of introspection ask yourself that very question.
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The flow of life is easier when you let go of what is no longer relevant to our current situation. ~Cat
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93: The Universe is encouraging us to open doors by trying something new today. Maybe a new project, or trying something you’ve never done before. Trying new things will draw new blessings (abundance, relationships, opportunities) into our lives and can even help us with our this month’s work involving self exploration. Remember to continue letting go of outdated thoughts, feelings habits or things that no longer bring you joy ( remember that holding on to things out of habit holds us back). This makes some much needed room for the new blessings headed our way and gives them the room to grow and flourish. These things will help us in our quest to see the big picture and help us to embrace our personal and spiritual journey!
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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 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 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!”
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Our Sacred Stones for today include:
Hematite. This stone has a strong connection to the earth element and helps us stay grounded and promotes feelings of safety. Hematite also brings mental clarity through focus and concentration which is essential letting go process which accompanies change.
Sugilite. This is a stone of spiritual love and awareness and promotes Divine interaction and communication. Sugilite also encourages positive thinking and teaches us to live our truth and to trust our intuition. This stone also brings purple ray energy to earth. It embodies spiritual love and wisdom and assists in opening the chakras. This stone can also help you find the answers to “Why am I here and What is my purpose?”
Tiger’s Eye (Gold) helps build a bridge between you and your power. It shows us the correct way to use our power and invites our integrity forward. It is also a stone of abundance and draws good things to us while helping us see the blessings we have. Tiger’s Eye helps us to accomplish our goals by showing us how to recognize and access our inner resources and the promotion of clear intentions. It is a stone of luck and prosperity and works with the energies of both earth and sun, it also helps with grounding while drawing spiritual energies to earth.
Blessings for a magickal day! Cat
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Our thought today reminds us that we are responsible for creating our lives. Every day we are offered new choices and opportunities to make ourselves and our lives better. What you create depends on your ability to keep moving forward, this is a choice. The other option is to stay where we are. This stops our progress and we eventually fall behind. For best results keep reinventing yourself and create the best version that you can.
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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In its deep cup-grassy, cool- Sleeps the little roadside pool; Sleeps the butterfly on the weed, Sleeps the drifted thistle-seed. Like a great and blazing gem, Basks the beetle on the stem. Up and down the shining rays Dancing midges weave their maze.
-Charlies G.D. Roberts (1860-1943
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September’s Events:
Sept 1-2 Full Moon 10:22 pm PST/ 11:22 pm MST/ 1:22 am EST
Sept 2 Celtic Tree Month of Vine begins
Sept 7 Labor Day
Sept 10 3rd Qtr Moon 2:25 am PST/ 3:25 am MST/ 5:25 am EST
Sept 17 New Moon 4:00 am PST/ 5:00 am MST/ 7:00 am EST
Spirit Library: Weekly Forecast: August 30 – September 5, 2020 (a message from Kelly M. Beard)
The Karmic Tools Weekly Forecast covers the current planetary transits which affect people in different ways and to various degrees of intensity. Take notice when it is a Personal planet (Sun / Moon / Mercury / Venus / Mars) interacting with a Social (Jupiter/Saturn) or Collective planet (Uranus / Neptune/Pluto)
A Video Identification Guide To Edible & Medicinal Plants
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Odin’s Wise Words || Life Lessons From The Hávamál
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ThoughtCo: Pomona, Goddess of Apples
Pomona was a Roman goddess who was the keeper of orchards and fruit trees. Unlike many other agricultural deities, Pomona is not associated with the harvest itself, but with the flourishing of fruit trees. She is usually portrayed bearing a cornucopia or a tray of blossoming fruit. She doesn’t appear to have had any Greek counterpart at all, and is uniquely Roman.
MBG: Numerology Forecast For September 2020: What To Expect With This 4 Month
September is a very special month in the yearly numerological cycle. It’s a peak month, meaning the number associated with this September is the same number associated with the year we are in. We are now in a universal month 4, during a universal year 4.
The month of Vine is the bridge between the Autumn Equinox and the dark time of the year that begins at Samhain. Muin is an The Ogham word for this tree month is Muin which means highest of beauty and strongest of effort and the Irish word Muine means thicket.
Elephant Journal: A Meditation for a New Month’s Beginning.
As we close out August and welcome September, I am reminded of how much I cherish this occurrence that happens twelve times each year. It brings with it reflection upon what’s being left behind and anticipation for what lies ahead—an opportunity to think about what we could have done differently and the motivation to try again in the days ahead.
Treehugger: 8 Extraordinary Facts About the Elusive Okapi
The okapi is not a particularly famous animal, at least not outside its small native range. About 100 live at zoos around the world, but otherwise, they’re hidden in rainforests and rarely seen by humans.
EarthSky News: Look west after sunrise for the daytime moon
The September 2020 full moon has passed. Now the moon is in a waning gibbous phase, which means it rises in the east later and later each evening. Beginning around the morning of September 3 or 4, 2020, look west after sunrise for the daytime moon.
I’m one of those people who believes cinnamon can go on almost anything. It dances the line between sweet and savory dishes, and you can even use it to spice up hot chocolate or chai, and drink it down !
Pagan Playlist: Albannach – The Fire and Thunder of Scotland
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Inner Journey: REAWAKEN YOUR CURIOSITY
“What a distressing contrast there is between the radiant intelligence of the child and the feeble mentality of the average adult.” — Sigmund Freud
Why is this so?
Young children possess what Zen calls ‘beginner’s mind.’ They are awed and fascinated with the wonder of the world, open to discovering and experiencing new things. Anything is possible. Life is a great adventure.
For almost all of us, the systems that ‘educate’ us to be adults stifle our natural joy and curiosity. We lose touch with our innate appreciation of life. We forget how to dream.
The blessing is that with attention, patience and love, we can reawaken our sense of wonder. We can again dance with life.
“The mind WILL be free, or it will be dead.” — Grace Llewellyn
higherawareness.com
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A Note from the Universe
If you can fall in love with just one thing about him, her, them, it, or yourself,just once a day, and speak it aloud, you’ll be surprised by how quickly it will transform your entire life.
I love that look on your face when the coin drops –
The Universe
tut.com
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Today’s Recipe: Watermelon Mojito Granita
“A refreshing sweet twist on the original mojito, but frozen. Top with a mint leaf and more rum if you choose to.”
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
Wednesday is ruled by Mercury. Wednesday’s vibration adds power to spell work involving inspiration, communication, writers, poets, the written and spoken word, and all matters of study, learning, and teaching. This day also provides a good time to begin efforts involving self-improvement or understanding.
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Daily Wisdom September 2, 2020
Discovery “The intellect has little to do on the road to discovery. There comes a leap in consciousness, call it intuition or what you will, and the solution comes to you and you don’t know how or why.”
-Albert Einstein (1879-1955)
Albert Einstein knew that there was a purpose for time spent in quiet. In silence we have access to all the wisdom of the universe. We don’t have to reach for it, the wisdom comes to us when we are open to it, and allow it space to come in. We can soak it up, marinate in it! And then, lo and behold, the wisdom is there for us when we need it.
-Lissa Coffey
coffeytalk.com
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Daily Tarot: Temperance
Instinct and impulsive action will cause more trouble than they can solve today, so spend more time reasoning things out and being careful about what you say and do. Asking questions is a good idea. It will get you information you need, and show how thorough, bright, and capable you are. It might take a bit longer, but it will save time and effort in the end.
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.
Adventure Is Out There!Cat’s Angel Message for September 2, 2020
September’s Theme: “What Do I Want?” This is a question that we often ask ourselves. So as we head into Autumn and the time of introspection ask yourself that very question.
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Walk your path with courage and expectation. it’s all about living the adventure! ~ Cat
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92: This month we will be working to discover who we are and what we want. This is sometimes referred to as “Life Purpose” Just like when you start any other “project” working toward your Life Purpose requires faith in yourself to make things happen. Even if you aren’t exactly sure what your purpose is (not knowing is OK), be assured that if something compels you to take action and feels right that you are on the right path. For example, you may feel moved to help someone who really needs it, do volunteer work, or creating something beautiful. Get the picture? Be open to what your inner guidance tells you and you will always be headed in the right direction, and don’t forget to look for signs along the way.
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Today’s Spirit Helpers include:
Archangel Gabriel helps us to access our inner wisdom and shows us how it can guide and inspire us. Gabriel also teaches us the importance of communication on all levels. This helps us to overcome our fears so that we can complete the things we start and achieve positive results during times of transformation and change.
The Ascended Master Saint Germain provides courage and direction as we navigate life’s ups and downs. He teaches us how to clear the way and free our minds from worry so that we can work on more important things. while his “big brother” energy surrounds us with loving protection. He can also help us when dealing with those well meaning people who try to push us away from our path.
The Hawaiian fire goddess Pele helps us to ignite our inner fire. This fire when channeled correctly helps to fuel our passions and sense of purpose. She is a goddess of empowerment teaches us about honest communication and how it aids our goal setting and getting. “Within you lives the sacred fire that gives life to your greatest dreams and passions. This part of you must be allowed to come forward, not smothered beneath fear, resentment or the expectations of others. Your fire will help you forge new paths!”
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Our Sacred Stones for today include:
Life Path Crystal ( along thin, clear quartz w/ one or more absolutely smooth sides). This can help to access our life purpose and helps you to go with the flow by following what your soul wants and not what your ego wants.
Inspirational Apatite helps us to be of service by encouraging us to be more open and at ease in social situations as it promotes a humanitarian attitude.
Nebula Stone to help you see clearly the value in everything around you as well as promoting gratitude toward yourself and others.
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Blessings for a magickal day! Cat
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How do you handle difficult times? Do you accept the challenge or do you fold under pressure? Our inner voice is one our greatest assets. It gives us courage and strength. It generates new ideas and shows us new perspectives. Even when we are going through difficult times we always have choices and we can always find that One Good Thing. Use your gifts to help you reach for the stars!
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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“The goldenrod is yellow The corn is turning brown The trees in apple orchards With fruit are bending down.”
childrens song
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September’s Events:
Sept 1-2 Full Moon 10:22 pm PST/ 11:22 pm MST/ 1:22 am EST
Sept 2 Celtic Tree Month of Vine begins
Sept 7 Labor Day
Sept 10 3rd Qtr Moon 2:25 am PST/ 3:25 am MST/ 5:25 am EST
Sept 17 New Moon 4:00 am PST/ 5:00 am MST/ 7:00 am EST
Spirit Library: Restructuring (a message from Kate Spreckley)
Reality is transforming and our experience of life is radically changing, and our perceptions are shifting. How we view our lives, our relationships and our world is altering as the structures of the past continue to collapse. As a result, a deeper awareness of our purpose on this planet is emerging calling us to change how we physically exist on the planet
The Green Witch: Anti-Anxiety Spell || Herbal Salve
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“The morrow was a bright September morn; The earth was beautiful as if newborn; There was nameless splendor everywhere, That wild exhilaration in the air, Which makes the passers in the city street Congratulate each other as they meet.”
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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September 1-2, 2020 Full “Barley” Moon
Times: 10:22 pm PST/ 11:22 pm MST/ 1:22 am EST
This months moon is called the Barley Moon because it is the time to harvest and thresh the ripe grains. Other crops are also harvested at this time. For example, many of the Native American tribes’ staple foods, such as corn, pumpkins, squash, beans, and rice, were ready for harvesting during this month.
The striking deep blue of a quality sapphire is reminiscent of a cloudless night sky. Ancient civilizations believed that the world was set upon an enormous sapphire, which painted the sky blue with its reflection.
Elephant Journal: Full Corn Moon brings Lessons in Intimacy & Communication {September 2nd}
On September 2nd, we will have some serious lessons in intimacy with the full moon in Pisces. Right now, the sun is in the sign of practical and logical Virgo, which means all the darker or repressed characteristics that need to be dealt with in terms of emotional closeness with others might be highlighted at this time.
Treehugger: Tiny Elephant Shrew Species Rediscovered After 50 Years
For about half a century, researchers had lost sight of the tiny Somali sengi, a mouse-sized elephant shrew. The speedy relative of an aardvark and an elephant had been lost to science as no researcher has spotted this sengi species since the late 1960s or early 1970s.
Tonight – September 1-2, 2020 – presents the third and final full moon of our Northern Hemisphere summer (or Southern Hemisphere winter). In other words, this is the third of three full moons to occur in between the June 20 solstice and the September 22 equinox
“We often spend so much time coping with problems along our path that we only have a dim or even inaccurate view of what’s really important to us.” — Peter Senge
Where are you struggling in your life?
Look at your career, finances, relationships, growth, health and emotions. Where are you experiencing major challenges? Of these, which area most needs your attention at this time? Set an intention to face this struggle and resolve it. ATTENTION on your TENSION often releases it.
“The measure of success is not whether you have a tough problem to deal with, but whether it’s the same problem you had last year.” — John Foster Dulles
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A Note from the Universe
It’s not from the known but the unknown, that creativity and inventiveness are born.
Turn away from the predictable, cliché, and reliable. Brave the void where the darkness is greatest. Trust the quiet, find the stillness, feel the calm. Then steadily think, speak, and move as if you were led. Behave as if your vision were clear.
Anticipate the emotional rush that will come with your triumph. And as if by magic, as you raise your pen to write, you’ll find the words have already been summoned, flooded in light that was there all along, in a world that has just as anxiously anticipated your arrival.
Just don’t let them worship you.
Tallyho,
The Universe
tut.com
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Today’s Recipe: Broccoli Slaw with Spicy Dressing
This is a tasty broccoli slaw dressing recipe with spices that pack a punch to it.
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 September 1, 2020
Discovery “Very often if happens that a discovery is made whilst working upon quite another problem.”
-Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931)
Sometimes if we are focused too intensely on a problem, we get caught up in it and can’t see the forest for the trees. This is when it is time to detach, to turn our attention to something else and let our minds do some re-shuffling without our stubborn influence. And then, sure enough, we get that “ah-ha!” moment, and a discovery is made!
-Lissa Coffey
coffeytalk.com _
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Daily Tarot: The Sun
Not only may you be inherently happy today, you’ll be able to explore all manner of intellectual problems, puzzles, and concerns. Great satisfaction can come from even the smallest insight, and if you can connect with the right person, you may have a conversation that will enrich and inform you for months to come. You may be attracted to more difficult problems today, and you’ll be up to the challenge.
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.
Sending Light: Cat’s Angel Message for September 1, 2020
September’s Theme: “What Do I Want?” This is a question that we often ask ourselves. So as we head into Autumn and the time of introspection ask yourself that very question.
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We all have the ability to heal through the light that we send out. ~Cat
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91: Welcome to a new month and a new cycle! Today the Universe is calling on all Lightworkers. Our world is in need of healing right now and we are being asked so take some time today and send loving, healing energy out to those in need. Even if Lightworking isn’t your calling you can still help by sending out peaceful, loving vibes to those around you or to those who need it. We all have the power to make a difference by promoting a positive view to those around us. The Universe is telling us that it’s a great day to lead by example and don’t be afraid to let yourself shine and bring peace where it is needed.
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Today’s Spirit Helpers include:
Archangel Chamuel is one of the seven core archangels and is considered one of the Powers who oversee the protection of the world. Call upon Chamuel if you are fearful of current world events and he will surround you with comfort and protection.
The 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 Egyptian Goddess Nuit (Nut) represents the sky and the cosmos. She is a mother goddess, a life giver. She teaches us the importance of nurturing those in our care with patience and love. As a cosmic goddess she reminds us of our divine place in the Universe and while we may feel small and insignificant the truth is far different. She says” Rejoice in your own power. It is love and patience that allow you to shape the world and make you a creator in your own right. You do not need to have born a child to be a mother this essence live within all. Embrace it and send it to those around you.”
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Our Sacred Stones for today include:
Amazonite. This stone is sometimes called the stone of hope. It helps us to speak our truth with confidence and instills us with hope itself. It calms and soothes frayed nerves during times of stress and helps us to feel and embrace universal love. It works with both heart and throat chakras.
Angelite helps us to connect to the angelic realms by enhancing our lines of communication. It is also a good stone for healers as it strengthens attunement and perception
Tangerine Quartz which helps to increase our receptivity to Divine inspiration while it stimulates the mind and enhances overall creativity. It fills us with hope and joy as it restores our feelings of self worth
. There is a subtle shift in the energy like a soft exhalation of breath and soon the summer will be gone, sailing by on the wings of butterflies. Tend your inner garden and harvest what you can. Clear that space and make it ready by blessing it with gratitude and intent. Take stock of where you are and where you want to be because this will help you choose the crops for the next season. Bright blessings for a magickal new month!
The Celtic Tree Month of Vine or Muin runs from September 2nd to September 29th.
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I dreamed this mortal part of mine Was metamorphosed to a vine, Which, crawling one and every way… from Robert Herrick’s “The Vine”
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VINE LORE
The month of Vine is the bridge between the Autumn Equinox and the dark time of the year that begins at Samhain. Muin is an The Ogham word for this tree month is Muin which means highest of beauty and strongest of effort and the Irish word Muine means thicket.
Vine symbolizes emotion and sensuality and represents the clinging aspirations of artists and of poets. Vine refers to specifically to the Grape Vines but can also realte to any vine that produces fruit. In mythology, the grape vine is personified in the God Dionysus or Bacchus, who brought the art of wine making to mankind. Carvings of this god show him with an ivy wreath upon his head and his body covered with grapes and leaves. As such he resembles the Green Man of the Celtic traditions. In Pagan/Wiccan traditions the five pointed leaves are sacred to the Goddess as is the spiral growing pattern of the vines themselves.
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PLANT INFORMATION
Vine is not a tree but more like a shrub and is probably the oldest cultivated plant in the world. It is a long lived plant and scientists have found fossilized grape leaves that date back 40 million years! These vines have large lobed leaves and produce small whitish flowers, that in turn produce grapes. These vine can grow up to 115 feet in length and live to a recorded life span of 600 years. The stem of very old grape vines have been known to produce “planks” 15 inches wide when cut.
In healing, vine is known for it’s restorative and regenerative powers. It can help with fever, and the leaves and seeds were used to stop hemorrhaging, bleeding and inflammation. Grapes are rich in iron, and vitamins and provide an excellent source of instant energy. They are also a laxative and a diuretic. Blackberries were used by the ancient Greeks to treat gout. In England the leaves were used to treat burns while berries were used to treat bug bites, loose teeth and sore throats. The bark and roots are known for their astringent properties and are still used today.
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VINE IN MAGICK
Vine is female and is ruled by the moon. It can be used to promote prosperity, fertility, mental powers and can be used in garden magick. Ritual uses include celebrations, grounding and faery magick. Use the leaves of this plant to enhance your own goals and ambitions. Vine is also one of the nine sacred woods burned at Beltane as a symbol of joy.
Vines properties are as follows:
Blueberry: Spirituality, protection and dream magick Grape: Garden magick fertility, prosperity/money and binding Blackberry: Protection, healing and prosperity
To dream of grapes/blackberries is a sign of abundance, if the leaves are green then success is coming your way and if you are harvesting the berries your income will be a good one. To dream of walking through a vinyard fortells of prosperity.
Here is a recipe for Vine Moon Tea (good for use in Earth magic, sex magic, overcoming difficulties): 1 part blackberry 1 part dandelion splash of currant wine or Grape juice pinch of hibiscus (dutchie.org)
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VINE PEOPLE
Vine people have high personal standards and tend to be natural socializers and well organized. They also have well developed insticts and an eye for detail however this can become an issue as they can be highly self critical. They are also secretly romantic and sensitive. Vine people have a dual personality and can be happy one minute and down the next. It is important for Vine people to learn the importance of balance between giving and receiving.
To choose Vine as a magickal name can indicate that you are a climber and have great potential. You are willing to work hard to achieve what you want.
Deities: Dionysus, Osirus, Branwen,Brigid, Danu, Freya , Hathor, Bacchus, Dagda, Etain. Animals: White swan, eagle, lizard, hound Sacred Stones: Blue beryl and emerald
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written by CatSister 2010 sources: The New Book of Magical Names by Phoenix McFarland Cunninghams Encyclopedia of Magickal Herbs Whispers from the Woods by Sandra Kynes dutchie.org controverscial.com
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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On this scene enter-winged, horned, and spined- A longlegs, a moth, and a Dumbledore; While ‘mid my page that idly stands A sleepy fly, that rubs its hands. -Thomas Hardy (1840-1928)
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August Events & Holidays
Aug 25 1st Qtr Moon 10:57 am PST/ 11:57 am MST/ 1:57 am EST
Aug 27 Moon enters Capricorn
Aug 30 Moon enters Aquarius
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Spirit Library:Power & Control (a message from Kate Spreckley)
A new sense of balance must be formed both internally and externally if we, as a human race, are to survive. For this to occur the feminine and masculine energies must being to operate equally in all spheres of life. Both are required for us to build a new, balanced and functional way of being. But for this to come about balance needs to be initiated within us individually.
The full moon is traditionally a time of spiritual celebration for people all over the world. For those who practice nature-based belief systems, including the many different Pagan religious paths, it’s one of the best times to do some serious magical workings. Here’s how to get started with some simple full moon magic that you can easily do at home.
MBG: 12 Houses Of The Horoscope: The Themes & Lessons Of Each
The birth chart is like a snapshot of the sky from our vantage point on earth, taken at the exact moment you were born. This chart is divided into twelve segments, also known as the houses. The houses are where the action in the “movie of your life” takes place.
Daily Good: Beyond Words: A Conversation with Carl Safina
Our relationship to most living things is, and must be I think, a moral one not a practical one.
Beyond Words: A Conversation with Carl Safina
“Safina’s journey in ecology and conservation took him through his PhD and then back to the obvious. I learned this is called anthropomorphizing and you’re not supposed to do that. The orthodox view is that other animals don’t have human thoughts or emotions. I learned all of that and then realized that what I knew when I was seven was actually more accurate.” More in this interview with Safina.
Don’t let the enormity of all the facets of the environmental problem stop you. We can always do something. We can think about what well eat, who we will vote for, what we will buy, what groups we will support or join, what we will talk about, who we want to be in the world and the list can go on.
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Today’s DIY: DIY Clay Hand Incense holder
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Elephant Journal: A Hilarious Manifesto on the Dumb Sh*t we do to Find “Happiness.”
To make simple things complicated, you need to complicate your mind. You need to always think about what others think about you. You need to ruminate about your future—the more complex, the better.
We should fill our lives with stuff that we don’t need. We need to buy things that will pile up in our house in the future so that we will stress ourselves out to sort these when the time comes that we realize that they don’t matter to us entirely.
Treehugger: Why Do Leaves Have Such Different Shapes?
There’s one thing about leaves that science has long agreed upon: They only grow so big as available water allows — but not so big that the whole plant overheats.
Although it’s summer in the Northern Hemisphere, a major sign of winter now looms large in the predawn/dawn sky. The dazzling planet Venus beams in front of the great big lasso of stars known as the Winter Circle. For the next several days, Venus shines at the eastern border of the Winter Circle, midway between the Procyon, the Little Dog Star, and the Gemini stars, Castor and Pollux.
Patheos-Pagan: Simple Witchery: Book of Shadows and Witch’s Journal
. . . why both are an important part of successful witchcraft. Whether keeping a BOS, a journal, or both, the key to success lies in developing a consistent practice of recording information in a manageable way.
“No one can find his work, what he really wants to put all of himself into, when everything he does he is made to do by others. This kind of searching must be done freely or not at all.” — John Holt
We all need space — free from demands, deadlines, expectations and judgments — to explore who we are and what life is all about. Free time, with absolutely no agenda, is rich with potential. How can we grow if we have no space and freedom to dream?
“Deny children — or anyone else — the chance to do ‘nothing,’ and we may be denying them the chance to do ‘something’ — to find and do any work that is truly important to themselves or to someone else.” — John Holt
higherawareness.com
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A Note from the Universe
It’s not the dazzling voice that makes a singer. Or clever stories that make a writer. And it’s not piles of money that make a tycoon.
It’s having a dream and wanting to live it so greatly that one would rather move with it and “fail” than succeed in another realm.
You so have what it takes,
The Universe tut.com
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Today’s Recipe: Best Make-and-Freeze Pasta Sauces for Quick Dinners Any Time
One of the best ways to get weeknight pasta dinners on the table in a hurry is to have a stockpile of heat-and-serve sauces stashed in the freezer.
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 August 31, 2020
Discovery “Of all the discoveries which men need to make, the most important, at the present moment, is that of the self-forming power treasured up in themselves.”
-William Ellery Channing (1780-1842)
The word brings discovery to mind images of Christopher Columbus and Thomas Edison. Life is such a great frontier, with so many treasures “our there” for us to find. We can soar into space, we can break down DNA. And now, as always, we need to look within, to discover the wisdom and the power which is an inherent part of our being.
-Lissa Coffey coffeytalk.com
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Daily Tarot: Temperance
Instinct and impulsive action will cause more trouble than they can solve today, so spend more time reasoning things out and being careful about what you say and do. Asking questions is a good idea. It will get you information you need, and show how thorough, bright, and capable you are. It might take a bit longer, but it will save time and effort in the end.
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About Cat’s Morning Bits: These daily post are reblogged from various email newsletters that I receive each day.
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