Thought For The Day: Dec 31, 2018 “Just Sparkle”

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It’s New Year’s Eve and time to think about what we want to accomplish for ourselves in 2019. How about making the new year all about personal discovery? Letting the inner YOU shine and being the person you want to be is a fantastic goal. Be bold, be strong and let you inner sparkle light your way!

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Pure Individuals: Cat’s Angel Message for December 30, 2018 

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Pure Individuals: Cat’s Angel Message for December 30, 2018 

December’s Theme: Pay close attention to recurring thoughts and ideas. These messages and clues will assist you to make improvements in your life. Taking action will aid in manifestation.



My vision of a real humanity is of pure individuals relating to each other, but not tied in any relationship. They will be loving to each other, but not being possessive of each other. They will be sharing with each other all their joys and all their blessings, but never even in their dreams thinking of dominating, thinking of enslaving the other person. – Osho (Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh)




1230:  Today we are receiving a big Divine hug and a message from the Ascended Masters. ” You are an amazing being with so many gifts to share. Do not be afraid to share your love, light and creative talents with others. The world needs more teachers, positive role models and light-bringers. You have so much to offer as well as the ability to create joy and happiness in your life and in the lives of others. The Universe is at your call so make your requests, follow your inner guidance and take the necessary steps to create an amazing new reality!”




Let’s keep working with the Ascended Master Vywamus. He helps us and with all aspects of our Life Purpose, Inspiration, discovering our talents. He is also an aspect of Sanat Kumara who can assist us in overcoming our own ego so that we can give freely of our true self. Archangel Jophiel surrounds us with beauty and helps us to see beauty in ourselves and others and the Chinese goddess Kuan Yin teaches us about compassion.




Our Sacred Stones for today are:

Rose Quartz to promote love, kindness and compassion.

Gold Sheen Obsidian helps us to set our ego aside so that our authentic self can come forward.

Sunstone brings joy and helps us to access our intuitive ability.




Bright blessings for a magickal day!




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Think, Dream, Create: Cat’s Angel Message for December 29, 2018 

			
						

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Think, Dream, Create: Cat’s Angel Message for December 29, 2018 


December’s Theme: Pay close attention to recurring thoughts and ideas. These messages and clues will assist you to make improvements in your life. Taking action will aid in manifestation.




Today is your day to paint life in bold colors; set today’s rhythm with your heart-drum; walk today’s march with courage; create today as your celebration of life. – Jonathan Lockwood Huie




1229:  As we enter the final days of December and the old year we are being given this gentle reminder. By working with the Universe and it’s helpers we learn that we are powerful creators in our own right. While we regularly receive assistance and guidance from people, our spiritual helpers and through opportunities presented to us, in reality WE are the creating force that ultimately makes things happen. It’s a combination of faith and self confidence that boosts our manifestation power and helps us create a new reality. Today we are being asked to embrace and acknowledge our divine partnership as well as our power to create for ourselves. Think BIG, Dream BIG and keep CREATING!




Work with Archangel Jophiel today. Call upon her to help you achieve a more loving relationship between Spirit and yourself. The Ascended Master Vywamus helps us look within and discover forgotten talents and bring new ones to light that will aid our creation process. And, The Hindu goddess Kali oversees the ending of cycles and transformations. Kali is a powerful lady and her energy is like a powerful storm that clears away what we no longer need and replaces it with focus for new beginnings, and the courage and motivation we need to see things through. She tells us, “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.”




Our Sacred Stone for today is Kunzite. This high vibration stone can help to create a balanced partnership with the Universe as it opens your heart to receiving Divine love.




Bright blessings for a magickal day!




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Cat’s Morning Bits for December 28, 2018

			
						

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Cat’s Morning Bits for December 28, 2018


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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There he stands in the foul weather,

The foolish, fond Old Year.


-Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-82)


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The Wild Hunt: New archaeological finds in UK shed light on Pagan past


WALES – After a summer in which the drought brought to light a number of interesting archaeological finds in the UK and Ireland, the rest of 2018 has proved almost equally fruitful, with two major discoveries shedding light on our Celtic ancestors and their way of life. One of these finds is large, the other


Read more…………….


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MBG: How To Improve Your Mornings In 2019 If You’re Constantly Stressed Out


Our body’s flight-or-fight response to stress is super handy in certain situations—other times, you just want to live your life without having anxious feelings creep up on you.

Anxiety is something everyone faces from time to time, and while we can’t control how our bodies respond (thanks, evolution), there are a few things we can do to convince our brain that everything’s gonna be alright.


https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/how-to-improve-your-mornings-in-2019-if-youre-constantly-stressed-out


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Daily Good: Finding Hope in Hopelessness


In a time of uncertainty and increasing grief, suffering, aggression and violence, Margaret Wheatley proposes we release our hope of an outcome, walk without a vision of the future, and let hopelessness be our companion. In our insecurity, self-doubt, and groundlessness, we can orient our soul, spirit, and heart to transcend the experienced world and anchor ourselves in faith. The value, rightness, and truth of our work with other people will allow us to persevere. We can hold grief and love in the same heart and be consoled and strengthened by those with us on the journey. Hopelessness liberates us from fear, from results, and from outcomes so we can do what feels right with clarity and energy


http://www.dailygood.org/story/2171/finding-hope-in-hopelessness-margaret-wheatley/


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Elephant Journal: I Dare You to Be Your Own F*cking Idol.


As 2018 began to end, I sat down and stared at my bucket list.

I realized that I had ticked almost everything off for this year.


Everything but one word was left uncrossed and staring back at me:

Florence.


https://www.elephantjournal.com/2018/12/i-dare-you-to-be-your-own-fcking-idol/


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MNN: Ancient Irish ‘healing soil,’ once used by Druids, really works


The medicinal soil has been found to contain powerful antibiotics.


Folk remedies aren’t always taken seriously by scientists, but occasionally age-old wisdom can surprise. Case in point: researchers looking at ancient Irish “healing soil,” long believed to have remarkable medicinal properties, have discovered a previously unknown strain of bacteria that produces antibiotics capable of killing four of the world’s deadliest superbugs, reports Phys.org.


https://www.mnn.com/health/fitness-well-being/stories/ancient-irish-healing-soil-once-used-druids-really-works


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EarthSky News: Moon and Spica on December 29 and 30


These next few mornings – December 29 and 30, 2018 – people around the world will see the moon in the vicinity of Spica, the constellation Virgo’s one and only 1st-magnitude star.


https://earthsky.org/tonight/moon-and-spica-on-december-29-and-30


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Patheos-Pagan: Favorite Witchy Books of 2018


I read a lot of books on the topics of magick, paganism, occultism, witchcraft, and spirituality. Out of all the books I read, I review about a quarter of them. I review the ones that I like the most and think will benefit other seekers as well as seasoned practitioners. 2018 had a lot of great books released and I decided to make a list sharing my top 10 favorite books of the year.


https://www.patheos.com/blogs/matauryn/2018/12/26/favorite-witchy-books-of-2018/


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Inner Journey:


ARE YOU AFRAID TO BE DIFFERENT?


On the path of evolution, we move from being a willing and obedient member of the group to wanting to take control over our own lives. This is a necessary but difficult transition.


Andrew Schneider says, “At this point we are afraid of being ourselves. We are afraid of being unique and different. We are afraid of being individually powerful, and even successful. For all of these things stand against the old ways that told us that conformity was right and individualism was wrong.”


“For as long as we possibly can, we make a compromise. We try to live both lives – the dependent tribal life and the independent personal life – as contradictory and opposite as they are.


“We want approval from others. We want to be accepted and popular. We seek this comfort to overcome our fear and feel more secure. …So, at times when we conform, we don’t feel the fear of living. But we might lose the new sense of adventure, discovery, daring and enthusiasm for life that the questioning and questing have brought us.”


“Nature never repeats herself, and the possibilities of one human soul will never be found in another.”

— Elizabeth Cady Stanton


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A Note from the Universe


Eternity is a really, really, really long time.


I think we’ll be able to squeeze everything in.


Relax.


Peace and blue jeans –


The Universe


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Today’s Recipe: Broccoli Chowder


A creamy broccoli soup is nutritious and very filling when the weather turns cold.


https://www.thriftyfun.com/Broccoli-Chowder-Recipes.html


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DailyOM: Lack

Today’s Inspiration


We all know what it feels like to want something we don’t have. It may be a pair of expensive jeans, a romantic partner, or rent money; it may be a certain attitude, a car, or a savings account. This is part of life, and in the best-case scenario, we…


https://www.dailyom.com/cgi-bin/display/articledisplay.cgi?aid=65990


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Magical Correspondences for Friday 


Intentions: Love, Pleasure, Affairs of the Heart, Romance, Marriage, Sexual Matters, Physical Beauty, Friendship and Partnerships, Strangers, Peace, Healing, Beauty, gentleness and Women’s Issues.


Incense: Strawberry, Sandalwood, Rose, Saffron, Verbena and Vanilla

Planet: Venus

Sign: Libra and Taurus

Angel: Ariel

Colors: Green, Pink, Aqua

Herbs/Plants: Pink Rose, Ivy, Birch, Heather, Clematis, Sage, Violet and Water Lilly


Stones: Rose Quartz, Moonstone, Pink Tourmaline, Peridot, Emerald and Jade

Oil: (Venus) Cardamom, Palmrosa, Rose, Yarrow, Apple Blossom, Musk, Ambergris


Goddesses: Astarte, Aphrodite, Erzulie, Aida Wedo, Eve, Venus, Freya, Diana, Aset [Isis], The Witch Of Gaeta, Chalchiuhtlique


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Daily Wisdom

December 28, 2018


Blessings


“Life is the first gift, love is the second, and understanding the third.”


-Marge Piercy

We accept the first gift just by being born. We learn more of the second gift all throughout our life, and we give and receive love. The third gift seems to be more of a challenge for us to accept. We tend to want to impose our interpretations, our judgements on circumstances and behaviors rather than seeking to understand. It takes a certain spiritual maturity to really let go embrace this blessing. We have this capacity- let’s unwrap this gift!


-Lissa Coffey


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Beliefnet: 7 Tips to Get You through the Winter Blues 

Are you a victim of the winter blues? Boost your spirits with these seven tips.

Do you find yourself a little down or blue around the winter holidays? As the days get shorter and the nights grow colder, many people experience the “winter blues”, or seasonal sadness.


Read more…….


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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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Compassion & Abundance: Cat’s Angel Message for December 28, 2018 

			
						

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Compassion & Abundance: Cat’s Angel Message for December 28, 2018 


December’s Theme: Pay close attention to recurring thoughts and ideas. These messages and clues will assist you to make improvements in your life. Taking action will aid in manifestation.




We attract abundance when we ask from a compassionate heart. – Jonathan Lockwood Huie




1228:  Abundance is something that people ask for quite often. It comes in many forms like love, friendship, spiritual, material gain and money. It also comes from sources both expected and unexpected. There are several things to remember about generating abundance:


    

  • In order for it grow we must acknowledge what we have with appreciation.
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  • We must do our part to make it happen. The Angels will help but they won’t do it for us.
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  • Be open to both giving and receiving.
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  • Don’t fixate on on area or one thing. These kind of demands actually limit how the Universe can help you. While it may happen eventually you will be missing out on a lot more than you realize.
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Today the Universe is asking us to think about HOW we ask for blessings of abundance. Instead of making stipulations try asking for “Abundance on all levels”. This allows us to receive more blessings instead of just one. By staying open to all the possibilities it stimulates a steady flow of good things which makes us richer on all levels. Remember………….. don’t sell yourself short or shut yourself off!




The Hindu god Ganesh helps to remove all obstacles from our path to receiving abundance. He also shows us the importance of getting out of our own way to promote positive flow. Green Tara helps us with emergency aid. There times when we really need this kind of help with supplying the basic necessities. Archangel Raziel helps us during the manifestation process and the Ascended Master Buddha teaches us how to achieve the balance that is necessary to keep things flowing smoothly.




Our Sacred Stone for today is Sunstone. This stone provides a link to benevolent gods of luck and good fortune. It helps to increase feelings of self worth and overall confidence while encouraging optimism.




Bright blessings for a magickal day!




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Thought For The Day: Dec. 28, 2018 “Finding The Good”

			
						

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Happy Friday,


I’m trying to remember this as life keeps trying to knock me down at every turn. Finding that ONE GOOD THING everyday is important. Sometimes it’s what keeps you going. It brings hope and reminds you that you’re not alone. It brings a spark of joy or love that warms your spirit. Even the small sparks are healing if we are willing to search them out within.


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Cat’s Morning Bits for December 26, 2018

			
						

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Cat’s Morning Bits for December 26, 2018


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 door of opportunity won’t open unless you do some pushing. ”


– Anonymous


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Thought.co: 14 Magical Tools for Pagan Practice


Often, when people first discover Wicca or some other form of Paganism, they rush to go buy every single magical tool they can find. After all, the books tell us to buy this, that, and the kitchen sink, so you better hustle on over to Ye Local Wytchy Shoppe and get stuff. Remember, though, magical tools have an actual purpose. Let’s take a look at some of the magical and ritual items that many Wiccan and Pagan traditions use in some capacity. Remember, not all traditions use all of these tools, and they don’t always use them in the same way.


https://www.thoughtco.com/magical-tools-for-pagan-practice-4064607


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MBG: How To Clear Negative Energy At Home Using Grocery Store Staples (Yes, Really)


Feng shui is based on the idea that when you clear away negative energy at home, you create more room for flow or “chi”—something we can’t necessarily see, but we can feel.


https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/how-to-clear-negative-energy-at-home-quickly-and-easily


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Daily Good: Grateful Changemakers: Karma Kitchen


The first Karma Kitchen opened in Berkley, CA in 2007. It began as an experiment of a “gift economy”. An economic system where goods and services are gifted – with no strings attached!

What a culture shift!! This model puts people in the position to receive kindness from strangers, inviting us to see from a different perspective. This is such a beautiful exploration of change in our behavior of consumption to one of contribution, from our perception of lack to one of abundance and community.


http://www.dailygood.org/story/2151/grateful-changemakers-karma-kitchen-the-gratefulness-team/


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Elephant Journal: Eclipse Season Kicks off 2019 with a Bang: Here’s how to Make the Most of It.


I always get excited about a fresh new year.

So many potential energy shifts. Pushing away the labors of the past year in exchange for something shiny and (as of yet) untouched, seems mysterious and appealing. I mean, we can hope, right? Astrologically speaking, January’s a brand-new month in a brand-new year and yet, we’re still going to be working on the same themes we’ve worked on throughout 2018.


https://www.elephantjournal.com/2018/12/eclipse-season-kicks-off-2019-with-a-bang-heres-how-to-make-the-most-of-it/


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MNN: How chicken soup makes you feel better, according to science

Revealed: The secret to chicken soup’s medicinal properties


When you’re sick, there are few things more nourishing than a warm, savory bowl of chicken soup. Though soup recipes vary, chicken broth is a remedy for cold and flu symptoms utilized around the world; its magic is recognized almost ubiquitously.


https://www.mnn.com/food/healthy-eating/stories/how-chicken-soup-makes-you-feel-better-according-science


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EarthSky News: Northern Cross upright in west now


Tonight, look for the Northern Cross. It isn’t as famous as its counterpart – the Southern Cross – visible from the Southern Hemisphere or the northern tropics. But the Northern Cross also looks like a cross, and it’s pretty easy to spot. It’s a large, noticeable star pattern.


https://earthsky.org/tonight/northern-cross-stands-upright-on-december-evenings


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Patheos-Pagan: Witchy Resolution & Resolve, or How I Will Support my Magickal Practice in the New Year


I’m not necessarily a resolution sort of person. And yet, every year, I make some.

Every year.

But if this year’s messages and encounters have taught me anything, it’s that I can do more to support my magick


https://www.patheos.com/blogs/chargedbythegoddess/2018/12/witchy-resolution-resolve-or-how-i-will-support-my-magickal-practice-in-the-new-year/


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Inner Journey: 


THE FACE IN THE MIRROR


“Our inability to see beauty doesn’t suggest in the slightest that beauty is not there. Rather, it suggests that we are not looking carefully enough or with broad enough perspective to see the beauty.”

— Rabbi Harold Kushner


Who are you? You can gaze at your reflection in a mirror but you’re not likely to see your true likeness. You are beautiful, unique, perfect. Do you see that?


The world needs you to see how whole and complete you are — now. Can you begin to own your divinity? The world needs you to know who you really are so you can be the mirror for others.


“The sun shines not on us but in us. The rivers flow not past, but through us, thrilling, tingling, vibrating every fiber and cell of the substance of our bodies, making them glide and sing.”

— John Muir


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Today’s Recipe: Garlic and Herb Snowflake Bread


This is a cute snowflake shaped pull-apart bread for the holidays. It’s filled with garlic and herbs. Serve by itself or with marinara sauce.


https://www.thriftyfun.com/Garlic-and-Herb-Snowflake-Bread.html


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Magical Correspondences for Thursday


Intentions: Luck, Happiness, Health/ Healing, Religion, Legal Matters, Male Fertility, Treasure and Wealth, Honor, Riches, Clothing Desires, Leadership, Public Activity, Power and Success, Trade and Employment


Incense: Cinnamon,Henbane Nutmeg and Sage


Planet: Jupiter

Sign: Sagittarius and Pisces

Angel: Sachiel

Colors: Purple, Royal Blue and Indigo

Herbs/Plants: Cinnamon, Beech, Buttercup, Coltsfoot, Oak

Stones: Sugilite, Amethyst, Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli and Sapphire

Oil: (Jupiter) Clove, Lemon Balm, Oakmoss, Star Anise


Goddesses: Juno, Hera, Kwan Yin, Mary, Cybele, Tara, Mawu, Mlaba Mwana Waresa, Ishtar, Nuit


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Daily Wisdom

December 27, 2018


Blessings


“Just to be is a blessing. Just to live is holy.”


-Abraham Heschel

Think of the odds, think of what it took to get us here, in this particular body, at this particular time. So many events had to occur exactly the way that they did for us to exist right now. What if your mother hadn’t met your father? The “what ifs” are endless! But somehow everything fell into place miraculously to create this life that you’re living. So now we’re here – and what we gain from this experience, how we learn and grow and make this blessing really count, is all up to us!








-Lissa Coffey


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Beliefnet: 6 Things to Remember When You’re Struggling to Forgive


Forgiveness is difficult, especially when we’ve been hurt deeply by someone. We all struggle with forgiveness at some point in our lives, but handing on to anger, resentment and thoughts of revenge only cause self-imposed suffering.


Read More…………..


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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)

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Falling Into Place: Cat’s Angel Message for December 27, 2018

			
						

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Falling Into Place: Cat’s Angel Message for December 27, 2018 


December’s Theme: Pay close attention to recurring thoughts and ideas. These messages and clues will assist you to make improvements in your life. Taking action will aid in manifestation.




When I’m trusting and being myself… everything in my life reflects this by falling into place easily, often miraculously. – Shakti Gawain




1227:  As we enter the final days of days of December the angels are asking us to remain strong and steady in our faith. Our faith helps us to move forward on our path and brings us both grace and confidence. Remember that faith isn’t inherent to just religious paths, it also includes spirituality. Now through the end of the month it will be important to pay attention to the messages you receive and your intuition. If you have hit a rough patch recently or have been rough for a while the angels want us to know that we are cared for. They are here to help us and support us and want to see us succeed.  Do your best to stay focused on your dreams and desires and don’t let fear and uncertainty get you down. You are never alone so don’t be afraid to ask for guidance or assistance.  Your intuitive skills and focus will serve you well today as well. If it feels right use that information to move forward to help meet your goals.




Archangel Uriel 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 Serapis Bey helps us to release our troubles and offers clear guidance and motivation regarding our own self improvement. And the Hindu God Krishna brings us both joy and happiness. He helps us to see how blessed we truly are as he awakens out spirits to the good things life has to offer.




Our Sacred Stone is Sugilite which is sometimes called Archangel Michael’s stone. 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.




Bright blessings for a magickal day!




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Thought For The Day: Dec. 27, 2018 “Thank You”

			
						

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Happy Thursday,


Today I just want to say thank you to the folks to take time each day to read my posts. I started writing these simply to add a some positive vibes to the day and I hope that my words touch your heart and help you to share your sparkle with others!


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




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Cat’s Morning Bits for December 25, 2018


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 short holiday day of talking by the fire,

floating on snowshoes among

ancient self-pollarded maples,

visiting, being visited, giving

a rain gauge, receiving red socks,

watching snow buntings nearly over

their heads in snow stab at spirtled bits

of sunflower seeds the chickadees

hold with their feet to a bough

and hack apart, scattering debris

like sloppy butchers, is over.


-Galway Kinnell (1927-2014)


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Spirituality & Health


5 Meaningful Holiday Traditions

I once heard that kids spell love T-I-M-E. I often think of that with my own kids, but I think it’s also true for adults. What adult wouldn’t want a little more time off for the holidays? A little more time to spend relaxing by the fire. A little more time with a loved one who is no longer with us. This holiday season focus on meaningful traditions, whether that translates to time spent in peaceful solitude and reflection as you head into the new year, or time spent with friends and family. Here are five ways to create meaningful new holiday traditions


https://spiritualityhealth.com/articles/2018/12/24/5-meaningful-holiday-traditions


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MBG: Why I Don’t Do New Year’s Resolutions & What To Do Instead


I am on my tiptoes every New Year’s Eve, caught up in the magic of something new this way coming. “Auld Lang Syne” is in my ears reminding me to honor the past that brought me here as I ask everyone around me what their favorite part of the year was and why. The clock winds down, and I close my eyes for my kiss, confident my new life is beginning the very next day. It is pure magic and wishful bliss.


https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/skip-resolutions-new-year-intentions


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Daily Good: Okagesama


Okagesama is the awareness that what is inside the walls of your house or under the skin of your body or any aspect of your life and experience are elements that cannot be seen. They are in the shadows and in order to see them, we have to look very deeply. Gregg Krech writes that we have to see with more than our eyes. There are unseen forces in our lives that make them possible. When we reflect on this and try to identify all the unseen forces that make a thing or an experience possible, we discover that it is endless. We discover that what is in the shadows doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist, but that once we bring the light of awareness to it, we often find that it is love.


http://www.dailygood.org/story/2150/okagesama-gregg-krech/


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Elephant Journal: The Big Box of Astrology for 2019: Change is Coming Your Way.


*Whether astrology is science or magic, we’re open to most things, if they may be of benefit. ~ Ed.


Too many of us are bruised, battered, and worn from 2018’s energy.

One of the things that most of us enjoy about astrology is its ability to give us some indicators into where we go next.

Astrology is not just about what lies ahead—it’s about the past and present, too.


https://www.elephantjournal.com/2018/12/the-big-box-of-astrology-for-2019-change-is-coming-your-way/


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MNN: Why and how you should start a sit-spot routine

Spending time in nature has proven health benefits, and this habit will help you reap those positive rewards.


I’m sitting on deep green moss at the base of an old Sitka spruce. Sunlight is filtering down through a canopy of pine and alder, vine maple and salmonberry. On my right, a small creek tumbles over rocks and fine silt, wraps around the little knoll I’m on and continues down a small green ravine into a sedge-filled marsh.


https://www.mnn.com/health/fitness-well-being/blogs/how-find-sit-spot-and-start-sit-spot-routine


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EarthSky News: Moon and Royal Star on December 25 and 26


These next two nights – December 25 and 26, 2018 – you might see the moon and Regulus, the Royal Star, coming up above your eastern horizon before your bedtime. If not, you can always get up before daybreak to view the waning gibbous moon and Regulus much higher up in the sky.


https://earthsky.org/tonight/moon-and-royal-star-on-december-25-and-26


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Patheos-Pagan: WHEN IT’S NOT ABOUT THE VIRGIN


What is this dark time of the year, when it’s not about belief, whether the biblical or the pagan?

Without the cards, the first thing that fell into my head as a quick answer was a favorite line from the movie All the President’s Men: ‘If it ain’t sex, follow the money.’

Right.


https://www.patheos.com/blogs/cartomancer/2018/12/23/when-its-not-about-the-virgin/


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Inner Journey:


WHAT’S IMPORTANT?


“Where you are headed is more important than how fast you are going. Rather than always focusing on what’s urgent, learn to focus on what is really important.”

— Stephen Covey


Time management is all about making decisions. At each step of the way, we want to choose activities that best support what we want to do with our lives. To do this, we need to be clear about our short and long-term goals.


Here’s a general question to ask yourself often: “Is this the best use of my time in terms of meeting my goals?” Sometimes, of course, we don’t have any choice. But ask yourself honestly, “Could I take more control if I really wanted to?” Often, we play the victim because we don’t want to make the effort to change our behaviour.


“Time is a created thing. To say ‘I don’t have time,’ is like saying, ‘I don’t want to.'”

— Lao-Tzu


higherawareness.com

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A Note from the Universe


Baby souls follow.


Young souls lead.


But old souls are just as happy to dance alone.


Not that I’m spying on you,


The Universe


tut.com


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Today’s Recipe: Caramelized Cranberry Brussels Sprouts


These Brussels sprouts are extra yummy, sweetened by being caramelized, and studded with cranberries. The onions and garlic give it a nice smoky flavour. I love the green and red look for the holidays. 🙂


https://www.thriftyfun.com/Caramelized-Cranberry-Brussels-Sprouts.html


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Magical Correspondences for Wednesday


Intentions:Rules healings, the mind, Communication, Divination, Writing, Knowledge, Business Transactions, Debt, Fear,Loss, Travel and Money Matters, Addictions, Young People, Messages, Perception, Self Expression.


Incense: Jasmine, Lavender, Sweet Pea, Cinnamon, Cinquefoil

Planet: Mercury and Chiron (though this is a moon of Pluto)

Sign: Virgo

Angel: Raphael

Colors: Orange, Light Blue, Grey, Yellow and, Opalescent colors and Violet

Herbs/Plants: Fern, Lavendar, Hazel, Cherry, Periwinkle

Stones: Aventurine, Bloodstone, Hematite, Moss Agate and Sodalite

Oil: (Mercury) Benzoin, Clary Sage, Eucalytus, Lavender


Goddesses: Aset [Isis], Demeter, Ceres, Spider Woman, Bona Dea, Oya,

Devi-Kali, Hella, Rhiannon, Coatlique, Maman Brigette, Sekhmet, Het Heret

[Hathor]


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Daily Wisdom

December 26, 2018


Blessings


“The best things are nearest: breath in your nostrils, light in your eyes, flowers at your feet, duties at your hand, the path of God just before you. Then do not grasp at the stars, but do life’s plain, common work as it comes, certain that daily duties and daily bread are the sweetest things of life.”


-Robert Louis Stevenson

Stevenson says “do not grasp at the stars” as if to say- don’t worry so much about things you don’t have, things that are out of your reach. Instead, focus on the task at hand, and see the beauty and the blessings which are right here, right now. We can’t appreciate what is right in front of us if we are looking off into the distance.


-Lissa Coffey


coffeytalk.com


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Beliefnet: 6 Things to Leave Behind in the New Year 

Life is too short to give fear, regret, and bad habits a place in this next year.

I love New Years. Something about new beginnings and chances to improve always gives me a feeling of hope and excitement. Plus, I just love champagne. It’s almost as invigorating as the idea of letting go of “the old” things you want to forget or habits you want to change. Like running like an Olympian to catch the kids’ bus every day. Or drinking that second (okay fourth) cup of coffee before three.


Read more………….


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