Our thought for today is an important reminder as we get farther into the holiday season. It’s easy to lose the meaning when we are bombarded from every direction with spend, spend, spend. True wealth is not found in “how much you spend or buy”. However, true wealth CAN be found in surrounding yourself with family and friends and spending quality time with those closest to you. Thanksgiving is NOT the only time to appreciate all you have. Celebrate life, peace and love!
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Making Room: Cat’s Angel Message for December 16, 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.
“Sometimes,” said Pooh, “the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.”– A. A. Milne (Winnie-The-Pooh)
1216: Today the Universe is gently reminding us that our thoughts create reality. The more we focus on what’s good in our lives the happier we are. This doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t want something better or to make things better for ourselves. Remember that by focusing on the good things and the things that we can control it creates a positive flow of energy which brings good things back to us. As we start the countdown to the new year it’s time to release old habits, patterns and thought forms. Embrace your power and make room for the blessings that are headed your way. The Universe and your spiritual helpers are here to ensure that all of your needs are met. The opportunity to create something great is here, so allow yourself to take advantage of what’s being offered.
Archangel Jophiel helps us to see the beauty within and around us. And by embracing this beauty we super charge the currents of positive flow. The Ascended Master Babaji shows the best way to simplify our lives and his wisdom is best accessed through breath work. The Ascended Master Buddha is also helpful in the letting go process. His lessons include balance and moderation. These two things help us to see the areas within our lives that need attention.
Our Sacred Stone for today is Green Calcite. This stone helps to dissolve old and outdated beliefs, aids communication and assists in the transition of what no longer serves us into something positive. Calcite can also be used to promote the balance of your chakras. When our chakras are in balance it’s easier to live the attitude of gratitude.
Bright blessings for a magickal day!
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Apply Focused Effort: Cat’s Angel Message for December 15, 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.
Ask today as you consider the many choices in your view –what is the highest and best useof your talents, skills and abilities?When you answer that, seize the opportunityto sharpen those qualities even more sharplyby applying your focused effort.– Mary Anne Radmacher
1215: The Sacred Source has given us all the tools (and the power!) that we need to change our lives for the better. Our ability to be optimistic and limit negative thought forms are some of our greatest assets. By using these valuable skills it effectively creates new opportunities and draws good things directly to us. Today we are being reminded that we are a direct reflection of our thoughts. If we greet the world in a negative manner then that’s the energy that will surround us. However, when we embrace a positive outlook the Universe sends good things our way! Today, start the process of positive change use your power and create something awesome!
Archangel Michael helps us to move in the right direction with self confidence and courage. This allows us to showcase ourselves to the best possible light. The Ascended Master Maitreya, the Laughing Buddha, teaches us the importance of laughter. By allowing our sense of adventure to come forward we are able find joy in the process of life. And and the Chinese goddess Kuan Yin surrounds us with loving energy and opens our ability to see ourselves, others and life through the eyes of loving compassion. She tells us “You are a beautiful soul and have so much to offer. I can guide you on the path of self love and help you to embrace the confidence you need to free your mind, heart and spirit.”
Our Sacred Stones for today are Quartz Crystal which helps to helps us find a zest for life, Merlinite to help us live in the moment and Citrine which helps to turn negative energy and thoughts into something more positive.
Bright blessings for a magickal day!
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Good Morning Beautiful Souls, grab a cup of your favorite morning brew and start things off with “Today’s Inspirations”. I hope you find something here that will make you feel good or help you on your path today.
Blessings, Cat
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In drear nighted December,
Too happy, happy tree,
Thy branches ne’er remember
Their green felicity-
The north cannot undo them
With a sleety whistle through them
Nor frozen thawings glue them
From budding at the prime.
-John Keats (1795-1821)
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Beliefnet Astrology: Six Ways Crystal can Change your Life
People have been calling me the Crystal Chick for years. I love crystals and their ability to subtly but profoundly change our energy, health and aura. We use crystals in computers and clocks but they can be very helpful in our personal lives. There are six main areas in which crystals can change your life for the better. https://www.beliefnet.com/inspiration/astrology/6-ways-crystal-can-change-your-life.aspx#ffhERpcqfDiswcYo.99
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MBG: This Is What Actually Attracts People To You
Over time, I’ve learned to understand words like “beauty” and “attractiveness” in a different way—not in terms of physical appearances but in terms of what I refer to as radiance. Radiance is that je ne c’est quoi that spins heads when you walk into a room. It creates a door where there was once a wall. It has nothing to do with age, body shape, or physical features.
Daily Good: 8 World-Views and Practices by Mark Nepo
Since prehistoric hunters had to work together in order to survive, people have had to learn how to share both the workload and the harvest, and the problems and the joys. Through the centuries, traditions have formed and complexities have grown. But the health of all community depends on how we treat each other. This article explores eight worldviews and the practices they offer. Each can help us stay wholehearted, authentic, and in true relationship to life and each other.
“A day without sunshine is like, you know, night,” quipped Steve Martin — and indeed, even a day with less sunshine can feel a bit dark. Our world depends on the light radiating from that big star we traipse around, and when it’s in short supply, we feel it. But if you count yourself among those who don’t love waking up before the sun rises and getting off work after it has set, things are about to lighten up. Hello, winter solstice!
EarthSky News: Time to look for Mercury and Jupiter below Venus
Now – mid-December 2018 – it’s time to get outside in the early morning and try to spot our sun’s innermost planet, Mercury. Look east, the sunrise direction. You can’t miss super-bright Venus. Mercury is below it, near the sunrise point. If you look extra hard with the unaided eye or binoculars, you might spot bright Jupiter near the horizon, too, on a line with Venus and Mercury.
Patheos-Pagan: Yule Shopping? What To Get For The Witch Or Pagan Who Has Everything
Odds are pretty likely you’re still shopping for holiday gifts, or perhaps you haven’t even started yet. And maybe you have that friend whom you know is either a witch, pagan, polytheist, or some general form of occultist. What in the name of the gods above and below can you get them that doesn’t look like some generic “Here’s a random candle, knock yourself out!” type of a present?
“Follow effective action with quiet reflection. From the quiet reflection will come even more effective action.”
— James Levin
Take a few minutes today to reflect on what has happened recently and to put the last week in perspective. What made an impact on you this last week? What do you want to set as a goal for next week?
Reflection helps us step back from the details of our lives and see the bigger picture with fresh eyes. It’s worth a few moments of your time. Review your week and come up with at least one conclusion, insight or learning and write it in your journal.
“Just because we increase the speed of information doesn’t mean we can increase the speed of decisions. Pondering, reflecting and ruminating are undervalued skills in our culture.”
— Dale Dauten
higherawareness.com
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A Note from the Universe
Today don’t think or say, “I’m tired,” “I’m hurt,” “I’m angry.” Don’t even think or say, “I’m happy.”
Instead, think and say, “I’ve chosen to be tired, hurt, angry.” Or better still, “I’m choosing to be happy.”
You don’t get “hit” by feelings, you feel them based on your perceptions, and you perceive based on your beliefs, and you believe as you choose.
You are your words,
The Universe
tut.com
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Today’s Recipe: Holiday Veggie or Fruit Tree
A festive holiday centerpiece can be created with vegetables or fruits for family gatherings and parties. This page contains holiday veggie or fruit tree.
__________________________________ 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
_________________________ Daily Wisdom December 14, 2018
Service
“If we could all hear one another’s prayers, God might be relieved of some of his burden.”
-Ashleigh Brilliant
We are here as angels, emissaries, to do God’s work, to help each other. We can hear one another’s prayers if we just listen. We are all one in spirit, and we all want the same things – love, respect, acknowledgment, a purpose. Think about all that we can do for each other to provide those very important things. It could be so simple, and so beautiful, and mean so much.
-Lissa Coffey
coffeytalk.com
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Beliefnet: 6 Easy Tricks to Feel More Confident
Confidence is something that almost everyone alive today wants. Single people proclaim loudly that confidence is seen as sexy. Employers claim that confident employees are a must. Even parents teach their children to value confidence.
Dreamers Who Do: Cat’s Angel Message for December 14, 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.
The world needs dreamers and the world needs doers.But above all, the world needs dreamers who do.– Sarah Ban Breathnach
1214: We are receiving help from the angels today as we work on manifesting the things we need or desire. Working with the angels is a team effort and if we truly want to succeed we have to do our part to make things happen. This means that once we ask for assistance we must continue to add our energy to the request by taking opportunities as they present themselves, releasing things to make room and staying focused on our desired outcome. Sometimes the fear of success or failure stops us from making the effort or moving forward. Just remember that our perseverance helps us to grow and increases our power. When we work as team there is nothing that cannot be accomplished!
Archangel Sandalphon assists in delivering our requests and prayers to the Divine Source as well as the Angels and Ascended Masters who can best help us. Archangel Raziel assists in manifesting our needs, Archangel Michael helps provide direction, courage and motivation and Archangel Uriel helps to enhance our problem solving skills by showing us the best solutions and the best way to make things happen.
Use your angel stones today, Angelite or Celestite to connect with your angels or try using Fluorite to focus the mind or Spirit Quartz to overcome fear of success/failure.
Bright blessings for a magickal day!
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How do you start your day? Gratitude and optimism or bad attitude? Did you know that just one positive thought in the morning can put your whole day on new level? It also helps you meet the world with a smile and a sense of adventure. Share your sparkle today!
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Good Morning Beautiful Souls, grab a cup of your favorite morning brew and start things off with “Today’s Inspirations”. I hope you find something here that will make you feel good or help you on your path today.
Blessings, Cat
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As many mince pies as you taste at Christmas,
so many happy months will you have.
-Old English saying
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Tetraktys: 10 Ways to Celebrate Yule Without a Coven
Hello witches! If you didn’t know already, Yule is the pagan and Wiccan celebration of the winter solstice. This year, it will happen on December 21st. Did you know that a lot of Christmas traditions have pagan roots? For this reason, it’s very easy to celebrate the winter solstice and the holidays from a pagan point of view. This article contains my top 10 ideas to celebrate Yule. You don’t even need to be in a coven to do them!
MBG: Beware: Mercury Retrograde Vibes Won’t Wear Off Until This Day
Emerge from the depths and clear away confusion! On Wednesday, December 6, 2018, messenger planet Mercury snaps out of a befuddling three-week retrograde backspin through outspoken Sagittarius and then Scorpio’s chamber of secrets
Daily Good: Eight Ways to Stand Up to Hate
There’s no denying it anymore: Hatred is erupting all over the United States, after having long simmered beneath the social surface. In less than one week, the Southern Poverty Law Center has tallied more than 400 incidents of “hateful intimidation and harassment”—and millions of Americans now fear becoming victims of verbal and physical assaults, possibly thanks to some very threatening and violent language coming from the very top of our society.
Elephant Journal: Making Space for Grief During the Holidays.
Grief caught me by surprise this Thanksgiving.
Like holidays sometimes do, the day of gratitude fell short of my expectations. Our house was messy, the kids were restless and spending too much time in front of screens, and my husband and I kept snapping at each other.
In its nearly 50 years of teaching children (and, let’s be honest, a whole lot of adults) about the world, “Sesame Street” hasn’t shied away from addressing tough issues. Characters on or associated with the program have grappled with death, HIV, bullying, racism, LGBTQ+ rights, autism, immigration and parental incarceration over the years.
EarthSky News: Christmas Bird Count starts December 14
The Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count is one of the longest-running citizen science projects in existence- it was started on Christmas Day in 1900 and is still going strong. During the event, people venture outdoors to designated areas and count the types and numbers of birds that they see and hear over the course of one day. The data are used to keep track of the health of bird populations in North America. This year’s count runs from December 14, 2018 through January 5, 2019.
Patheos-Pagan: 6 Easy Ways to Bring More Magick to Your Yule
Samhain is often considered “The Witch” holiday, but I disagree! Yule is packed with Magick. But are you looking for a few new things to add? See below for easy ways to bring even more Magick to this special time.
“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength while loving someone deeply gives you courage.”
— Lao Tzu
There are two basic motivating forces: fear and love. When we are afraid, we pull back from life. When we are in love, we open to all that life has to offer with passion, excitement, and acceptance.
We need to learn to love ourselves first, in all our glory and our imperfections. If we cannot love ourselves, we cannot fully open to our ability to love others or our potential to create. Evolution and all hopes for a better world rest in the fearlessness and open-hearted vision of people who embrace life.
“It matters not Who you love, Where you love, Why you love, When you love, Or how you love, It matters only that you love.”
— John Lennon
“Why not go out on a limb? Isn’t that where the fruit is?”
— Frank Scully
higherawareness.com
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A Note from the Universe
Living in time and space, Cat, just might be the scariest, most heartbreaking, and lonely path an angel could ever choose.
Until, of course, they realize that being scared doesn’t mean they can’t make a difference, broken hearts can still love just fine, and that feeling lonely doesn’t mean they’re actually alone.
Then they’ll laugh an angel laugh, fluff their wings, and dare a new dare all over again.
Love your halo,
The Universe
tut.com
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Today’s Recipe: Almond Crescent Cookies
A twist on the classic sugar cookie recipe, these almond horns are perfect for a Christmas tea or enjoyed alongside hot cocoa on a snowy afternoon.
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
_________________________ Daily Wisdom December 13, 2018
Service
“All altruism springs from putting yourself in the other person’s place.”
-Harry Emerson Fosdick
It’s all about empathy. We are all one. We share so much that we can understand another person’s heartache or sorrow. We can relate to each other. We want to do what we can to alleviate pain. This is how service begins.
-Lissa Coffey
coffeytalk.com
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Beliefnet: 10 Commandments for a Smart and Simple Life
Once your priorities are firmly in place you can stay focused on living as simply and effectively as possible. Here are ten commandments for living a smart and simple life. 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.
The Cause of Anxiety: Cat’s Angel Message for December 13, 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.
If anyone is unhappy, remember thathis unhappiness is his own fault…Nothing else is the cause of anxiety or loss of tranquilityexcept our own opinion.– Epictetus
1213: As we move closer to the holidays we often find ourselves fighting with stress and anxiety. Stress and anxiety can be created through negative thought forms and emotions, both ours and those of others. They bog down our energy which halts our forward momentum. For those who are struggling with this the Universe and our Spiritual helpers are here to help us. They are asking us to turn our emotional stress, fears and worries over to them. When we engage in this powerful letting go process we feel better and we gain clarity. Invite your creative mind to come forward. This effectively promotes communication, improves our overall mood and opens us to new ideas as it stabilizes your energy. Ask for divine help when needed and don’t forget to ground, clear and center. Above all know that you are loved and cared for and let inner peace be your friend.
Archangel Jophielgently helps us to see through eyes of beauty. She also guides us through ugly situations and shows the way to make them better by seeing them in a new positive light. The Ascended Master Maitreya, the Laughing Buddha, teaches us the importance of laughter and the healing power it holds. And the Chinese goddess Kuan Yin surrounds us with loving energy and opens our ability to provide self care. She reminds us that “You are a beautiful soul and have so much to offer. I can guide you on the path of self love and help you to embrace the confidence you need to free your mind, heart and spirit.”
Our Sacred Stone for today is Rose Quartz. I know we use this one a lot, however this soft stone is a wonderful healer for overwrought emotion, stress and anxiety. It soothes mind, body and spirit like a fuzzy blanket or bubble bath.
Bright blessings for a magickal day!
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Good Morning Beautiful Souls, grab a cup of your favorite morning brew and start things off with “Today’s Inspirations”. I hope you find something here that will make you feel good or help you on your path today.
Blessings, Cat
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“Whatever causes night in our souls may leave stars.”
―Victor Hugo (1802–85)
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Tetraktys: Communing With Nature – A Guide For Modern Pagans
Modern paganism often comes with an appreciation of nature. Indeed, if you identify as being part of any Neopagan religion, there is a good chance that it’s one in which the core tenets have everything to do with nature and that you consider nature as divine in one way or another. If that’s the case, then communing with nature should be part of your spiritual practices, as you would be essentially communing with the divine itself in the process. This article will give you a few tips and a few of my thoughts about it
From his hospital bed one night, Terayama had a strange dream. He was looking at his body in a coffin. He was 47, and did not yet know he had cancer. That soon changed. After surgery, chemo and radiationwith his cancer now out of reach of medical curehe went home to face death. A few mornings later, I had a very strange sensation in my body. When the sun came up, the sunlight came into my heart, very strong energy. It was amazing.
Mind Body Green: Meditating With These 3 Essential Oils Changes Everything
For anyone who’s given meditation a try and called it quits after the first or second go, we get it. Our brains can focus, they can wander, but ask them to switch off while we sit in silence for a minute or longer, and they’ll probably put up a fight.
MNN: How WildArk is saving biodiversity, one safe haven at a time
Land conservation is a big job, but one small not-for-profit group isn’t deterred by the size of the task.
WildArk is taking big swings to protect as much of the Earth’s biodiversity as possible by ignoring doom-and-gloom attitudes and encouraging cooperation instead.
These next several nights are probably the best nights for watching for meteors in the annual Geminid shower. The peak morning is likely to be December 14, 2018, but the morning of December 13 might offer a good display, too, and meteor watchers have been catching Geminids for some nights now.
Patheos-Pagan: Purification is Basic Self Care for Magical People
Purification is not about doing anything wrong. It’s not about having sinned and needing to repent. Nor is purification about transcending this mortal plane, enlightenment, or Buddha mind
“If you accept a limiting belief, then it will become a truth for you.”
— Louise Hay
Pick one aspect of your life, e.g. your health, your competence, your prosperity or relationships, and think back to when you were a child. What messages about this subject did you hear from adults at that time that are still playing on your subconscioustape recorder? Messages like: “Men can’t be trusted.” “Money doesn’t grow on trees.” “You’re not smart enough to succeed in business.”
How is your world reflecting your beliefs back to you, today?
“There are no limitations to the self except those you believe in.”
— Seth
higherawareness.com
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A Note from the Universe
The entire world will be a richer place, once you have financial security for myself and family and have your thriving business and a steady income.
We knew this when we helped you pick your dreams.
So let’s get cracking,
The Universe
tut.com
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Today’s Recipe: Christmas Coffee Cakes
This is a recipe that my Grandma made every year for the family at Christmas time. She started making them in the 70’s. We looked forward to getting these more than gifts.
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]
_________________________ Daily Wisdom December 12, 2018
Service
“In the time we have it is surely our duty to do all the good we can to all the people we can in all the ways we can.”
-William Barclay
I believe that it is our duty to serve. I also believe that it is our nature to serve. We are here for each other, we are here to help each other. Many times, I think it is easier for us to help someone else than to ask for help for ourselves. But when we need help, we absolutely should reach out for it. When we need help, we are providing another person with the opportunity to serve, and this is truly a blessing.
-Lissa Coffey
coffeytalk.com
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Beliefnet: 7 Ways to Figure Out Why You Are Not Happy
What is keeping you down in the dumps?
The Desert Path 
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