Thought For The Day: Sept. 22, 2017 ” Autumn Blessings!”

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Happy Friday and Autumn Blessings!

Autumn is the season of balance leading into the introspection of Winter. Take some time today to relax and reflect. We have all grown since Spring in ways that are visible and in others not yet realized. Acknowledge your accomplishments  and reap the benefits of your personal harvest. Embrace gratitude for life, lessons, family, and all the good things that have come your way.

For all my fellow pagans, Happy Mabon and Harvest Home Blessings!

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Don’t Let Yourself Down: Cat’s Angel Message for September 21, 2017  

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Don’t Let Yourself Down: Cat’s Angel Message for September 21, 2017  

September’s Theme:  Life Purpose.  Sometimes we have a clear vision of what that is and sometimes we don’t. Many of us fall into the second category and that’s OK!  Remember that everything you do has an impact on your world and the people in it and around you. Life Purpose can be very simple, like making “tiny miracles” happen for others or even making your own life or the life of a loved one better.  Sometimes the small things are the best!

I will be the first one to admit I am not perfect and I make mistakes. ~ Alberto Gonzales

921:  Many of our daily reading revolve around faith, in the universe and in yourself. I’m sure that you’ve noticed that some days your faith is strong while on others you may feel like things aren’t working out or that what you do doesn’t matter. (This is normal, it happens) Take a moment to acknowledge your feelings, even indulge in a short pity party if you like, then pick yourself up, dust yourself off  and remind yourself that you are worthy, strong and nothing will hold you back. Today, the angels want us to know that everything we do is important, even the small things are important.  Help and support are always available and it’s only a request away. If your faith is feeling puny today start by grounding, clearing and centering and then ask (Spirit, angels , masters) for a little TLC and support. Make sure to release any negative thoughts and feeling that you may be holding and regain your light-ness of being!

Archangel Raphael provides healing on all levels and can infuse our being with the healing of divine love. The Irish goddess Dana/Danu helps us to navigate through times where our self esteem and courage are low. She teaches us to use the resources that we have to create and manifest our goals and dreams. Continue to use Rose Quartz for emotional work and add Snowflake Obsidian to reduces any fear we may have and to keep us focused on better things.

Bright blessings for a magickal day!

Cat

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Uplifting People: Cat’s Angel Message for September 20, 2017  

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Uplifting People: Cat’s Angel Message for September 20, 2017  

September’s Theme:  Life Purpose.  Sometimes we have a clear vision of what that is and sometimes we don’t. Many of us fall into the second category and that’s OK!  Remember that everything you do has an impact on your world and the people in it and around you. Life Purpose can be very simple, like making “tiny miracles” happen for others or even making your own life or the life of a loved one better.  Sometimes the small things are the best!

The key is to keep company only with people who uplift you, whose presence calls forth your best.  ~ Epictetus

920: One of the most important things we need when working with our Life Purpose is support. I guess that you could include money and material item as support, however we also need the support of others. Last month we talked about how friends and family make up our support system. This support is necessary because it helps to promote other areas and people who can help us. Today we are being reminded that Spirit is part of our support system and that we should never hesitate to ask for what we need to support our “purpose”. Remember, when we ask for assistance we are effectively setting things in motion and even if we can’t see immediate results things are happening. Have faith that you have been heard and that help is on the way!

Archangel Gabriel can give us a needed push to help us get moving and Archangel Sandalphon takes our prayers and requests and delivers them to the angels and masters best suited to help and the Ascended spiritual teacher, Vywamus helps us on our path by providing inspiration and encouragement. Our Sacred Stone for today is Unakite. Unakite helps us to see blocks that we have erected within ourselves and then provides valuable insights on removing them so that we can move forward.

Bright blessings for a magickal day!

Cat

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Thought For The Day: Sept. 20, 2017 “Winning Wednesday”

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Happy Wednesday!

Well… we’ve made to the middle of the week. Our thought for the day is pretty simple so just let your inner shiney and sparkly out to play.  We are capable of creating great things…. YES! Even you!

  • Keep moving forward
  • The world is your oyster
  • Don’t box yourself in
  • Believe in yourself

You have totally got this, so lets get out there and shake things up and make things happen!

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A Safe Place: Cat’s Angel Message for September 19, 2017

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A Safe Place: Cat’s Angel Message for September 19, 2017  

September’s Theme:  Life Purpose.  Sometimes we have a clear vision of what that is and sometimes we don’t. Many of us fall into the second category and that’s OK!  Remember that everything you do has an impact on your world and the people in it and around you. Life Purpose can be very simple, like making “tiny miracles” happen for others or even making your own life or the life of a loved one better.  Sometimes the small things are the best!

The ache for home lives in all of us, the safe place where we can go as we are and not be questioned. ~ Maya Angelou

919: We will carry over our message on service to ourselves and loved ones.  Our focus for today is in the creation of peaceful and healthy living. This starts at home and the angels are asking us to create a peaceful realm that we can look forward to coming home to. Home is our sanctuary and provides a respite from outside stress. Maybe it’s time to do some space clearing, make peace with a family member, make a comfort meal or even do a little fall cleaning. By keeping our homes a place of comfort and healing it creates a positive atmosphere that will benefit you and your loved ones.

The Hindu god Ganesh helps to promote peace and harmony in the home and removes any obstacles that are keeping your home from being the sanctuary it can be. The Roman goddess of hearth and home Vesta helps us to fill our homes with warmth and love, and Archangel Raguel helps us to find peaceful solutions to any disputes or arguments that interrupt the harmony of our home. Our Sacred Stones for today are Blue Quartz which brings health and happiness and Rose Quartz to fill your space with love .

Bright blessings for a magickal day!

Cat

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Thought For The Day: Sept. 19, 2017 “Live For Yourself”

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Happy Tuesday!

The path we choose to navigate through life is ours. We cannot live for someone else or live the life that someone else has chosen for us, it diminishes us as  people and  individuals. By walking our own path we are free to invite others to walk with us as well as choosing to walk with them if it suits our needs. There is no “one size fits all” when it comes to life. It’s okay to live your life on your terms, to do things that make you stronger as a person, do things that make you happy and that help you continue your own personal evolution. Do not allow others to hold you back or hold you down. It’s you choice to either walk in the shadow of another or to step into the light and live for yourself.

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 The Opportunity For Kindness: Cat’s Angel Message for September 18, 2017  

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The Opportunity For Kindness: Cat’s Angel Message for September 18, 2017  

September’s Theme:  Life Purpose.  Sometimes we have a clear vision of what that is and sometimes we don’t. Many of us fall into the second category and that’s OK!  Remember that everything you do has an impact on your world and the people in it and around you. Life Purpose can be very simple, like making “tiny miracles” happen for others or even making your own life or the life of a loved one better.  Sometimes the small things are the best!

Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for kindness. ~ Seneca

918: As we start the new week the angels are asking us to consider this: “How can I be of service?” Being of service to others is part of everyone’s Life Purpose or Mission. By helping others the energy that extend flows out and on it’s journey it touches multiple people and situations before returning to us. Sometimes being of service can be big undertaking, however more often than not it’s the small things that  bring the greatest joy and reward. There are many ways to be of service: Helping an elderly relative or neighbor. Maybe you know someone who need a little mentoring or just someone to talk to. Spending quality time with your family. Volunteering at a local charity or even helping a stranger.  Embrace unity and community and keep the energy moving today, not only does it makes others feel good, it makes you feel good too!

Archangel Jophiel, the angel of Illumination and wisdom, fills us with beautiful, loving thoughts and uplifting energy which helps us to create a fresh approach to life. The Egyptian goddess Isis helps us to see with compassion and promotes respect for others and the Ascended Master El Morya supports all who give of themselves to help lift up others. Use Apatite to embrace a humanitarian attitude which helps to show where and how  we can be of service or Rose Quartz to promote loving, compassion for yourself and for others.

Bright blessings for a magickal day!

Cat

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Thought For The Day: Sept. 18, 2017 “Not My Circus”

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Happy Monday!

We all know how easy it is to get caught up in the drama of everyday life. The path to inner peace lies in the ability to avoid getting caught up in the things that really don’t concern you. Drama, like misery loves company and one of my favorite saying as of late is “Not my circus, not my monkeys.”  This is not about shielding yourself because you can create all the “shields and protections you want” but at the end of the day if you find yourself drawn into the drama of others, it’s because you allowed yourself  to be. You do have a choice, play along or walk away. When faced with drama ask yourself, ” Is this really worth it?” Remember that you are responsible for creating your own safe and peaceful oasis!

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It Comes From Within: Cat’s Angel Message for September 17, 2017  

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It Comes From Within: Cat’s Angel Message for September 17, 2017  

September’s Theme:  Life Purpose.  Sometimes we have a clear vision of what that is and sometimes we don’t. Many of us fall into the second category and that’s OK!  Remember that everything you do has an impact on your world and the people in it and around you. Life Purpose can be very simple, like making “tiny miracles” happen for others or even making your own life or the life of a loved one better.  Sometimes the small things are the best!

The essential support and encouragement comes from within, arising out of the mad notion that your society needs to know what only you can tell it.  ~ John Updike

917: Today is about affirmations. While I’m not a fan of the whole affirmation thing, I AM a fan of “self lifting” phrases like “I CAN” and “I AM”. These phrases are some of the best words of encouragement you can gift to yourself. They ignite our courage, and determination which is essential to making forward progress in our lives. They can also help us in regards to our life purpose. Remember, your life purpose revolves around things you love or feel strongly about. The spark you create with self lifting thinking helps to promote a successful attitude and helps us to move forward on our path. You are capable of manifesting great and wonderful things and it’s a good time to embrace your power and see where it leads you!

The Egyptian god Horus can help open our minds eye and heals the fear we may have about trusting in ourselves and our own wisdom. The Ascended Masters Jesus and Moses are both adept at helping us to access Divine Guidance and Archangel Michael helps us to see our own worth and provides courage and confidence. Our Sacred Stone for today is Lapis Lazuli. This deep blue stone helps to open the Third Eye Chakra (mind’s eye) and stimulates our personal power. It also harmonizes our energies on all levels as this balance and strengthens our knowledge of self.

Bright blessings for a magickal day!

Cat

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Cat’s Bits for September 17-23 : Autumn Equinox and Opening Your Heart

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Cat’s Bits for September 17-23 : Autumn Equinox and Opening Your Heart

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“Nature holds her breath …………….. and Summer slides into Autumn. ~ Cat”

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September Events:

Sept 20: New Moon at 1:30 am EST

Sept 21: International Day of Peace

Sept 22: Fall Equinox/ Mabon and Sun enters Libra at 4:02 pm EST

Sept 30: Celtic Tree Month of Ivy begins

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Harvest home, Harvest home!

We’ve plowed, we’ve sowed.

We’ve reaped, we’ve mowed and brought safe home, every load.

Harvest Home Song

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Autumn Equinox / Mabon / Harvest Home: On or around September 21st

This year Mabon is on Friday, September 22

This is the second harvest festival and like the Vernal Equinox night and day are equal. It is a time to honor the changing season and to give thanks for the bounty and abundance in our lives.

Symbols and Decorations: Fall leaves, apples, gourds, vines, flowers, acorns grapes, berries, indian corn and grains.

Colors: Wine, Rust, Brown, Autumn Orange and Gold

Deities: Pomona, Demeter, Persephone, Bacchus, Dionysus, Green Man, Tezcatzontecatl, Osiris

Herbs: Marigold, Milkweed, Fern, Benzoin, Honeysuckle, Passionflower, Rose Sage, Solomon’s Seal, Thistle (A Druid’s Herbal)

Incense: Pine, Myrrh, Sage, Sweetgrass

Trees: Maple, Magnolia, Locust, Hickory, Hackberry, Aspen. (Whispers from the Woods)

Sacred Stones: Green Aventurine, Dendritic Agate, Chrysoprase for goal setting and planning /Sunstone , Moonstone for balance. (Hibiscus Moon)

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Autumn Equinox and Opening Your Heart
By Tammi Baliszewski, Ph.D.

The Autumn Equinox signals the end of the summer months and the beginning of winter. From the Equinox forward, the nights become longer and the days become shorter. The word “equinox” comes from the Latin term that simply means “equal night.” The Fall Equinox arrives on the cusp of Virgo/Libra with astrology using the scales as a symbol of this season. Not only does this represent the balance of light and dark but also an important time to cultivate personal balance and inner harmony.

When the Fall Equinox occurs, the universal energy on our planet shifts, and all of life begins to turn inward. Accompanying the Fall Equinox is a shift from the more “Yang” masculine, action oriented self, to a more “Yin” feminine, intuitive, receptive self. We are being invited into the realms of our inner-worlds, perhaps giving ourselves permission to sleep a little more and delve more fully into our subconscious worlds of dreaming, meditation, contemplation, prayer and creativity.

Autumn is Earth’s designated time to turn inward and surrender. As the nights lengthen and cool, the trees change into their warm and varied colors we are reminded of the cycles mirrored in our lives. As we witness the trees begin to surrender their warm, bright and varied colored leaves, we may be inspired to surrender and relinquish those things that are a burden or no longer serving us. All religious traditions pay tribute to such acts of relinquishment. Fall is the time to practice getting out of the way and invite Spirit to take greater charge of our lives.

The beginning of the Fall season can be a powerful time to take personal inventory and reflect on the seeds you have planted and if those seeds have grown into fruition. It is an opportunity to acknowledge how far you have come and where you may want to go next. This is a potentially a transformational time, where you have the opportunity to take greater responsibility and refocus your attention on what you truly want to manifest and then set the intention to create it.

As we go deeper into the Fall, we celebrate the season of grace, gratitude and thanksgiving. The time of the abundant harvest is symbolized by cornucopias and horn of plenty, overflowing with great bounty. This is joyously accompanied by huge feasts, celebration, music and dance. This is the perfect occasion to consciously open your heart more fully in generosity and celebrate both your divine connection and human relationships. This is a beautiful season to begin a tithing practice or give more fully of your heart, energy, resources, talents and time.

Our time here on Earth is temporary and to meet the seasons with an open and vulnerable heart helps us experience a deeper and more soulful life. To venture forward courageously, with intentionality, while taking responsibility, can support each of us in becoming more empowered and more fulfilled. It can also help us cultivate greater affection and reverence for ourselves for each other and for the world.

Dr. Tammi Baliszewski is a holistic life counselor, author, artist and sacred art facilitator. To learn more about Tammi and her services, or to receive your free Manifesting Report and MP3 guided meditation, please visit her website at http://www.tammibphd.com/ Tammi also hosts a weekly radio show Called Journey to Center http://www.empoweradio.com/home/

Bright Blessings for a Magickal Week!

Cat

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Laura (Cat) Bolotin has been following an eclectic pagan/spiritual path for over 25 years. She currently lives in Western Colorado where she enjoys communing with nature, desert crawling, belly dancing, nature photography, jewelry crafting and writing stuff she hopes will help others along their path. She is married and owned by 6 cats.

 

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