The Fabric of Creation: Cat’s Angel Message for June 20, 2018 

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The Fabric of Creation: Cat’s Angel Message for June 20, 2018 

 June Theme: Balancing our need/desire for earthly materials (possessions, money etc) with focus and faith while staying grounded and present.



I am a unique expression of the universal fabric of creation. – Jonathan Lockwood Huie




620:  We are receiving a big boost of energy as we head into tomorrow, which will be the Summer Solstice (Litha/Midsummer). This is the official beginning of summer and the longest day of the year. This is a time of amazing energy and by tapping into this power source we can increase our power of manifestation. The key to success lies in faith and belief in yourself and the Divine Source. The stronger our belief the more clearly we see the blessings and miracles that surround us. This includes the “Tiny Miracles”, which are often more important than the big shiny ones. Today the angels are asking us to embrace the divine magick of the Universe and carry it over into tomorrows event.




 Archangel Raziel  teaches that our “tiny miracles” are the key to unlocking the doors to our own divine magick which will help us in the creation process. The Ascended Master Solomon teaches us how to handle the pattern of our lives by releasing the excess which tends to hold us back. He says “Simplify and set yourself free.’ and the Irish Goddess Dana tells us ” Your energy is linked to the energy of the Divine.  Acknowledge and strengthen this connection as it allows you to handcraft your dreams.”




Our Sacred Stone  for today is Labradorite, called “The Bringer of Light” It  is both protective and mystical. Turn the stone in your hands and see the flashes of color and light. They create a connection and  helps to raise  the consciousness  to the energies of the Universe.




Bright blessings for a magickal day!




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Thought For The Day: June 20, 2018 “Make the Right Choice”

			
						

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Happy Wednesday,


Worry, fear, drama are very real things that can distract us  from being happy. The truth is that happiness is a choice. Surround yourself with good people, do things that bring you joy, look for that one good thing, laugh, these things can make the happiness choice easier.


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Cat’s Morning Bits for June 19, 2018

			
						

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Cat’s Morning Bits for June 19, 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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‘Tis June, and all the lowland swamps

Are rich with tufted reeds and ferns,

And filmy with the vaporous damps

That rise when twilight’s crimson burns.

-George Arnold (1834-65)


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Spirituality & Health: 5 Ways to Deal with Allergies Naturally


Allergy reactions always remind me of a roll call of the Seven Dwarfs: Sneezy, Grumpy? Here. Dopey and Sleepy, if you need to take strong allergy medicine. Doc is here if you need an appointment with the allergist. But in all seriousness, seasonal allergic rhinitis, or “hay fever” can make the summer months pretty miserable. For this week’s Healthy Habit, I went in pursuit of a few easy, natural ways to reduce allergy reactions.


https://spiritualityhealth.com/articles/2018/06/18/5-ways-to-deal-with-allergies-naturally


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MindBodyGreen:  Why Being Selfish Is Actually A Good Thing


OK, let’s come clean right off the bat: How many of you felt guilty even seeing the word “selfish” written in the title of this article?


We can all agree that our society has attached a negative connotation to the word “selfish.” It’s used in arguments to suggest that you care about yourself more than your spouse, partner, child, parent, or friend. Somehow you are deemed a “bad” person by focusing on your own needs, desires, and wants first.


https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/why-being-selfish-is-actually-a-good-thing


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The Tetraktys: Spiritual Hygiene 101 : 10 Easy Ways to Cleanse Your Aura


We already take care of our physical body everyday, by brushing our teeth, taking regular showers, etc. So why don’t we do the same for our spiritual body? Firstly, I will explain some basic notions related to spiritual hygiene. Secondly, I will define exactly what spiritual hygiene is, and why does it matter. Lastly, I will give you my top ten favorite ways of practicing spiritual hygiene.


https://www.thetetraktys.com/2018/spiritual-hygiene-101/


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Elephant Journal: 3 Ways to Get Back on the Spiritual Bandwagon when we Lose our Momentum.


It never ceases to amaze me how easy it is to fall off the wagon when we’re on the spiritual grind.

We get into a nice rhythm of meditation, writing, reading, exercise, and all the rest of it—hitting that sweet spot within our soul and melting into the present moment—


https://www.elephantjournal.com/2018/06/3-ways-to-get-back-on-the-spiritual-bandwagon-when-we-lose-our-momentum/


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Mother Nature Network: Kilauea’s new spectacle: It’s raining green gems


Kilauea has been erupting for five weeks, forcing evacuations and evaporating Hawaii’s largest freshwater lake in a matter of hours.


Now residents are reporting a new side effect from the volcano: Small green rocks falling from the sky and appearing near lava flows.

It may sound odd, but it’s just nature at work.


https://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/wilderness-resources/stories/hawaiis-kilauea-volcano-raining-green-stones-olivine


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EarthSky News: Moon sweeping through Leo the Lion


On June 17, 18 and 19, the moon is moving through the zodiacal constellation Leo the Lion. It’s to the west of Leo’s brightest star, Regulus, on June 17 and to the east of Regulus on June 18, as seen from the Americas. But there’s more to see in tonight’s sky, if you take the time to look.


http://earthsky.org/tonight/envision-ecliptic-with-the-minds-eye


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Patheos-Pagan: 8 Things to do for Summer Solstice as a Solitary Pagan


Many Pagans are solitary practitioners, either by choice or by necessity. But a lot of Pagan activities for the Summer Solstice are designed for large groups. In 2014 and 2015 I wrote a series of rituals for those working alone on the Wheel of the Year. Every year they’re near the top of the list of most popular posts – here’s the Summer Solstice ritual.


http://www.patheos.com/blogs/johnbeckett/2018/06/8-things-to-do-for-summer-solstice-as-a-solitary-pagan.html


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Inner Journey: 


EXPLORE WITH QUESTIONS


“The word ‘question’ is derived from the Latin ‘quarrier’ (to seek) which is also the root of ‘quest.’ A creative life is a continued quest, and good questions can be very useful guides. Most useful are open-ended questions; they allow for fresh unanticipated answers to reveal themselves.”

— Source Unknown


Questions hold the power to draw out answers that surprise us. If we are on an inner journey to greater self-knowledge, we must seek to understand unfamiliar parts of ourselves. The most enlightening answers are released by our subconscious minds or by our intuition. Use questions frequently to go exploring.


Try these out:

• What qualities do you find most attractive in others? How do you exhibit those same qualities?

• What is your greatest fear? Why do you fear that?

• What message is your body trying to get through to you?


“If we would have new knowledge, we must get a whole world of new questions.”

— Susanne K. Langer


“You don’t want a million answers as much as you want a few forever questions.”

— Richard Bach


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A Note from the Universe


People who do all they can, with what they’ve got, from where they are,  no matter how puny their actions, how tiny their steps, or how futile it may seem, simply have more fun. Way.


Of course, to the uninitiated it doesn’t appear that way. To them it appears as if only those taking gigantic leaps, who drive cars with fancy wheels, have loads of friends, perfect bodies, and fly around the world in First Class Sleeper Seats, are having fun. But what they don’t realize is that we’re often talking about the very same folks, just at different points in their journey.


Coffee, tea, or a brand new Bentley?


The Universe


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Today’s Recipe: Baked Apple Chips


Looking for some baking inspiration or just a delicious, healthy snack? Homemade apple chips are a great way to feed a crowd and are packed with plentiful nutrition.


https://pioneerthinking.com/baked-apple-chips


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Magical Correspondences for Tuesday


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


Incense: Dragon’s Blood, Patchouli, Lignum Aloes, Plantain


Perfumes: Hellebore, Carnation, Patchouli

Planet: Mars

Sign: Aries and Scorpio

Angel: Samuel

Colors: Red and Orange

Herbs/Plants:Red Rose, Cock’s Comb, Pine, Daisy, Thyme and Pepper

Stones: Carnelian, Bloodstone, Ruby, Garnet and Pink Tourmaline

Oil: (Mars) Basil, Coriander, Ginger


Goddesses: Aset [Isis], Soorejnaree, Pingalla, Anna, Aine, Danu, Yngona, Bellona, Aida Wedo, Sun Woman


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Daily Wisdom

 June 19, 2018


Creativity


“To fulfill a dream, to be allowed to sweat over lonely labor, to be given the chance to create, is the meat and potatoes of life. The money is the gravy. As everyone else, I love to dunk my crust in it. But alone, it is not a diet designed to keep body and soul together.”  -Bette Davis


Our creativity is our nourishment, it is nutrition for our spirit! We cannot truly live without it. We are born creative beings, and we are creating every moment with every decision that we make. We are creating our lives right now.


-Lissa Coffey


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Beliefnet: 5 Reasons You Have Nothing to Prove


We are people pleasers and depending on your experiences that were predominant during your growing up years, it could be wrecking your life. It is very simple to fall into this trap, especially during times of trials and angst

Read more at  http://www.beliefnet.com/inspiration/5-reasons-you-have-nothing-to-prove.aspx#AfHLGZXCpEalY294.99


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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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Discover Your World: Cat’s Angel Message for June 19, 2018 

			
						

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Discover Your World: Cat’s Angel Message for June 19, 2018 


 June Theme: Balancing our need/desire for earthly materials (possessions, money etc) with focus and faith while staying grounded and present.




Your work is to discover your world and then with all your heart give yourself to it. – The Buddha




619:  When we are stressed or worried about material matters we tend to place our lives on hold or even go full frontal freaky. While being aware is good, allowing these things to rule your life is not. The truth is that this approach only magnifies the stress and worry you are feeling and we can become overwhelmed by it. The other unfortunate side effect is that it blocks our power of manifestation. Today the angels are reminding us to continue the work we have been doing on upgrading our thought patterns. They are asking us to get moving and enjoy life. Take a walk or go for a hike, build something, make something or just embrace your creative side. There are always options that cost us very little or nothing but a little time. We are in charge of creating our own reality so take some time and acknowledge your blessings and you will realize just how “wealthy” you really are!




The Ascended Master Maitreya or the Laughing Buddha, helps us to find peace and harmony through laughter. He tells us that laughter is sacred and when the heart is alive with joy we are connected to the Infinite and filled with Nirvana-essence. Enjoy what life has to offer and enjoy the process!




Our Sacred Stone for today is Green Tourmaline. This stone (aka Verdelite) promotes joy of life, creativity, prosperity and abundance. It is also a healing stone that transforms negative energy into positive.




Bright blessings for a magickal day!




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Thought For The Day: June 19, 2018 “Two Things”

			
						

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Happy Tuesday,


Accept others for who they are and treat them the way you want to be treated. Friends come and go but true friends are treasures to hold close to your heart.


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Cat’s Morning Bits for June 18, 2018

			
						

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Cat’s Morning Bits for June 18, 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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Mine is the Month of Roses; yes and mine

The Month of Marriages! All pleasant sights

And scents, the fragrance of the blossoming vine,

The foliage of the valleys and the heights.

-Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-82)


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T he Spiritual Meaning of the Om Symbol – It’s More Than You Think

June 14, 2018

Hello everyone, here’s a new article about a well-known sacred symbol, and that is the “Om” symbol. Although it is commonly associated with Hinduism, Yoga or some New-Age ideas nowadays, the Om symbol has a way deeper spiritual meaning than what you might think. It is, in fact, associated with other Indian concepts such as Brahman, Atman and many other things. I’ll come back to it.


https://www.thetetraktys.com/2018/spiritual-meaning-of-the-om-symbol/


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Spiritual Unite: Signs From A Deceased Loved One


Love is the most powerful force in the universe. When we lose a loved one, it is our love that means that they are never truly gone even though they have passed from the physical plane. It is also the strength of love that allows the departed to communicate with us. So if you have experienced a loss,


http://www.spiritualunite.com/articles/signs-from-a-deceased-loved-one/


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MBG: Doing This One Thing Will Make You More Fearless (video)


Adventure means something different to everyone. For some of us, it’s a 10-day hiking trip or a solo paddleboard adventure in the middle of the wilderness. For others, it’s trying out a new cuisine or biking to work instead of taking the bus. The fact that adventure can be big or small, extreme or perfectly simple is what makes it so beautiful and exciting.


https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/this-one-thing-will-make-you-more-fearless


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Elephant Journal: We are All Connected—and Together, we can End the Turning Away.


“Just a world that we all must share,

It’s not enough just to stand and stare.

Is it only a dream that there’ll be

No more turning away.

~ Pink Floyd, “On the Turning Away”

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The words of this song still haunt me 31 years after it was first written and released.

During the past three decades, I question if we have become a more compassionate society, or if the haze of indifference still blinds us from reaching out and helping one another?


https://www.elephantjournal.com/now/together-we-can-end-the-turning-away/


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MNN: This film takes you down Alaska’s Inside Passage in a wooden canoe


A single grand adventure as a young person can shape who you’ll be for the rest of your life. But how does it shape the rest of your family, including children who are born years after the adventure comes to a close? How does that event define you and the generations that follow?


These are the weighty questions explored in “The Passage.”


https://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/stories/the-passage-film-takes-you-down-alaskas-inside-passage-in-wooden-canoes


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EarthSky News: Coyotes in the park


Coyotes are the most famous of the wild animals species that have returned to North American cities and towns in recent years. Encountering them can be unnerving.


http://earthsky.org/todays-image/photo-video-coyotes-in-the-park


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Patheos-Pagan: What To Do When Spells Go Wrong


You’ve taken the time to plot the perfect day for your spell working. You’ve waited for weeks for the right moon phase in the right planetary alignment to support your goal. You’ve got the right candles, herbs, curios, tarot cards, crystals, incense, yadda yadda yadda.


http://www.patheos.com/blogs/thewitchesnextdoor/2018/06/what-to-do-when-spells-go-wrong/


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Inner Journey: 


AWARENESS


“Relative to the level of awareness that is possible for us, our ordinary state of consciousness is as far from a direct experience of reality as sleep is from waking consciousness.”

— Don Richard Riso and Russ Hudson


“The thought ‘I exist’ is not the same thing as the awareness of one’s own existence. … Thought is not the same thing as consciousness.”

— Jacob Needleman


A person asked Buddha:

“Are you a God?”

Buddha’s reply was

“No.”

“Are you an Angel?”

“No.”

“Then what are you?”

“I am Awake.”

— Unknown Source


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A Note from the Universe


Every day someone new falls in love with you.


Sometimes many more.


You can’t deny it,


The Universe


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Today’s Recipe: Homemade Cracker Recipes


Making your own crackers allows you to experiment with types and flavors and allows you to choose recipes that fit your dietary needs or restrictions


https://www.thriftyfun.com/Homemade-Cracker-Recipes.html


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Magical Correspondences for Monday


Intentions: Psychic Sensitivity, Women’s Mysteries, Tides, Waters, Emotional Issues, Agriculture, Animals, Female Fertility, Messages, Theft, Reconcilliations, Voyages, Dreams, Medicine, Visions and Merchandise


Incense: African Violet, Honeysuckle, Myrtle, Willow, Wormwood

Planet: Moon

Sign: Cancer

Angel: Gabriel

Colors: Silver, White and Gray

Herbs/Plants: Night Flowers, Willow Root, Orris Root, Birch, Motherwort, Vervain, White Rose and White Iris

Stones: Carnelian, Moonstone, Aquamarine, Pearl, Clear Quartz, Flourite, Geodes

Oil: (Moon) Jasmine, Lemon, Sandalwood


Goddesses: Luna, Selene, Diana, Re, Gaeleach, Ida, Artemis [Whom The Greeks Associated With Bast], The Witches, Yemaya, Erzulie, Bast


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Daily Wisdom

 June 18, 2018


Creativity


“Any creative endeavor is channeled, whether it be music or art or theoretical science. We have the capacity to tune in to energies and to convert them into reality for ourselves.”-Frank Alper


At one important scientific conference, a group of scientists announced that with all of the new technology and their vast knowledge, that they could create life all on their own, with no help whatsoever from God. A reporter in the room challenged them and asked for proof. The scientists, confident in their claim, invited everyone outside for a demonstration. There, in an open field, one of them scooped a handful of earth, and said: “This is where we will begin.” And God’s voice was heard from above and He said: “Use your own dirt!”


This is a cute joke, and it calls our attention to the fact that we are creative beings, and that creativity comes from the Source of All things.


-Lissa Coffey


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Beliefnet: 4 Ways to Cut the Complexity Out of Your Life


How many times have you answered a question with “it’s complicated?” How many times have you wanted to explain something found that the only words you could articulate were inadequate? Everyone has had at least a few moments where the complexity of life threatens to overwhelm them. It may be that you do not know where you stand with your in-laws.

Read more at http://www.beliefnet.com/wellness/4-ways-to-cut-the-complexity-out-of-your-life.aspx#xz02dJ6CMHY82w83.99


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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!


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What’s Within? Cat’s Angel Message for June 18, 2018 

			
						

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What’s Within? Cat’s Angel Message for June 18, 2018 


 June Theme: Balancing our need/desire for earthly materials (possessions, money etc) with focus and faith while staying grounded and present.




What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us. – Ralph Waldo Emerson




618: Over the last few days we’ve working on changing our thought patterns to enhance our power of manifestation. Today the angels are letting us know that we are on the right track and that our potential for positive manifestation is strong. Focus is the key and we will need to stay anchored in the present moment and be aware of what’s going on around us. If we allow ourselves to wander off into La-La Land we could miss out on something that we’ve been waiting for or the next piece of the puzzle that will allow us to build to the next level. Embrace your strength and confidence so that when an opportunity presents itself you can run with it!




It’s time to grab the good things that are sent our way and Archangel Michael helps us  find the confidence we need to make this happen and keeps us headed in the right direction. he is assisted today by the Ascended Master Kuthumi  who helps us keep our priorities at the forefront and  focused on our goals. The Egyptian Goddess Maat guides us through feelings of indecision and confusion. She helps us to see the truth in so that we have all the information we need when opportunity comes knocking. She tells us “Honor yourself by being truthful for it is truth that creates order out of difficult or confusing situations.”




Our Sacred Stones for today are Turquoise which helps to protects us against self self sabotaging thoughts and actions which can happen when we have  doubts about our ourselves and our path. It also gives us the courage to speak our truth and walk our talk, it enhances our intuitive skills and keeps us centered. We can also use  Unakite which helps us stay in the moment and Merlinite that helps us to seize it!


 


Bright blessings for a magickal day!




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Thought For The Day: June 18, 2018 “Paying Attention”

			
						

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Happy Monday,


Life is all about experiences. Both good and bad. It’s about perspective and how we deal with that experience. The good thing that comes from a bad experience is that it brings more good things into focus. Remember our “one good thing”? Well these are the times to look for them!


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Taking Responsibility: Cat’s Angel Message for June 17, 2018 

			
						

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Taking Responsibility: Cat’s Angel Message for June 17, 2018 


 June Theme: Balancing our need/desire for earthly materials (possessions, money etc) with focus and faith while staying grounded and present.




If you take the responsibility for your life, you can start changing it. – Osho




617:  We hear a lot about positive affirmations and how using them can transform our lives and our thinking patterns. Now before you start rolling your eyes and thinking “Geez Cat, I don’t have time for affirmations….” here’s something to think about. Every time you alter a thought pattern from negative to positive you’ve created a personal affirmation. It’s as simple as changing “That’s never going to happen for me.” to “What I can I do to make this happen? or This will happen for me”. As I said yesterday, negative thinking blocks our powers of manifestation (and our flow of energy). This upsets our balance (see June’s Theme) and hits us with temporary setbacks. Today the angels are asking us to watch our thought patterns and change negatives into positives. Perform a balance check and ground and center if needed. Your reality is how you perceive it so be confident and move forward in your own power.




Archangel Uriel helps us to gain better spiritual understanding on a more personal level. He aids us with problem solving and making well informed decisions which impact our process of manifestation. The Hindu Goddess Lakshmi teaches us that good things happen when we embrace the world with a grateful and appreciative heart. She tells us ” You are worthy of so many wonderful things! Let me help you to clear the way so that these gifts can be given to you. Make room and feel the lightness it creates within your spirit.”, and the Hindu God Ganesh works closely with Lakshmi. He is the remover of the obstacles that crop up and the ones we create for ourselves, while promoting peace and harmony.




Our Sacred Stone for today is Charoite. This stone can be used to reduce stress and worry as it helps us to overcome fear, and it helps to ground our spiritual self into everyday reality and provides perspective.




Bright blessings for a magickal day!




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The Magickal Herbs of Midsummer

			
						

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The Magickal Herbs of Midsummer


Fairy Offering: Sprinkle Sage or Vervain mixed with tobacco around your garden as an offering to the elemental’s and fairies who help things grow.


Chamomile: This sun herb can be used to protect your home from dark powers.


Chickweed: This love herb can be used to attract or improve an existing  relationship.


Chickory: This sun herb is used to over come obstacles, and win the favor of important people.


Cinquefoil: Use this herb for protection, purification and for abundance.


Delphinium (larkspur): Use this herb to gain selfless skills of leadership. If you gaze at the Midsummer fire through a bunch of delphinium it is said to strengthen your eyes.


Dogwood: This herb is used for protection.


Elder flower: This fairy flower can be used in wish fulfillment spells and blessings of people, places and things. This is a sacred fairy tree and it is said that the Elder Mother, a powerful dryad who lives in the Elder, will haunt any person who cuts down one of her trees. The stems of this tree plant are used to make panpipes and if you stand or sleep beneath an Elder you will see the King of the Fairies and his court go by.


Fennel: Use this herb in the Midsummer bonfire and if you hang it in your home it will bring health and protection.


Lavender: Use this herb in the Midsummer bonfire as an offering to the Lady and Lord. It can be used in love spells to attract men and if placed in the home promotes joy, peace, and healing.


Male Fern: This plant is said to attract women. It also brings luck and, if you burn it indoors it is said to bring rain.


 Meadowsweet: This fragrant plant is used for bridal bouquets and in love spells.


Mugwort: Crowns of this plant were traditionally made and worn at Midsummer. It is the protective herb of travelers and works against fatigue, wild animals, evil spirits and sunstroke. Made into tea it is said to bring prophetic visions and can help with scrying. Use the tea to cleanse mirrors and crystal balls.


Pine: Use for peace.


Rose: Traditional herb for love.


St. Johns Wort: This herb is picked at Midsummer and dried over the Midsummer fire. It is a powerful protective plant that help keep evil from your home. The scent of this plant will cause evil spirits to flee. It is the custom in Brittany to pray and ask for permission to harvest this plant. It should always picked with the left hand. With your white handled knife loosen the dirt around the plant and then pull the whole thing from the ground. The roots should be intact. This herb symbolizes the dismemberment of the god and considered a sacrifice.


Source: A Druids Herbal For The Sacred Earth Year by Ellen Evert Hopman


Herb Photo courtesy of freeimages.com