“Attitude of Gratitude”: Cat’s Angel Message for Aug 5. 2023

August Theme: Positive focus and creative solutions help to draw both prosperity and abundance this month.  You are a powerful creator and all that you need is within your grasp!

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Expressing gratitude for the blessings we have creates the energy we need to draw more our way. ~Cat

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Today’s Message: “Attitude of Gratitude”

85: The “Attitude of Gratitude” is important when working to increase our flow of abundance. By abundance I mean on all levels not just financial gain. However, we must also be open to both giving and receiving. By tipping the scales in either direction “we lose out and miss out”. Balance between giving and receiving combined with the attitude of gratitude creates energy. It flows out gathering things along the way and sends good things back to us, including prosperity and abundance (on all levels). Today the angels are asking us to take some time to acknowledge the good things that happen (Remember, there is always at least one good thing) The key words for today are creative thinking and perspective. Being grateful opens a whole new realm of possibilities to explore!

Today’s Spirit Helpers include:

Archangel Haniel showers us with stardust, illuminating our thoughts and memories so that we can remember what magickal beings we truly are, which assists us in the creation process. In turn this  shows us how to receive with grace and gratitude. This process accelerates when we allow beauty and harmony to surround us. It’ helps us to enjoy ourselves which makes  blessings easier to receive.

The Himalayan Ascended Master Babaji helps us to achieve the personal and spiritual growth necessary for the letting go process. He assists us in detaching ourselves from both material things and things that no longer serve us. He teaches us that letting go is a form of simplifying your life. It frees your energy so that you can work on what’s important so that new blessings can be received.

The Chinese Goddess Kuan Yin, who embodies compassion and mercy says, “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. Be gentle on yourself. Joy comes from embracing the simple things which frees the energy needed to assist the creation process and help others along the way.”

Today’s Sacred Stones include:

Aventurine teaches us how to give and receive gracefully. Both are necessary for healthy relationships with self and others and it allows the Universe to care for you. Aventurine also helps to dispel the anger and irritation that sometimes arise when we are stuck in the “what I lack” mind loop.

 Soft colored Lepidolite helps us by filtering away distractions and obsessive thinking so that we can focus on more important things. It soothes and heals stress and reminds us to just breathe.

Ruby, which promotes energy and balance. This gemstone is also a stone of abundance, however it tempers this with clarity and focus while eliminating self destructive patterns that can get in the way of our goals motivation.

Blessings for a magickal day! Cat

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The Universe Is Here: Cat’s Angel Message for Aug 4. 2023

August Theme: Positive focus and creative solutions help to draw both prosperity and abundance this month.  You are a powerful creator and all that you need is within your grasp!

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As you look into the future remember that it’s within your control to shape your destination. ~Cat

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Today’s Message: The Universe Is Here

84: The angels and the universe are working together to help us create the necessary flow in our lives. Our dedication to creating a better life for ourselves is paying off. Always strive to be your authentic self and remain focused and open to new information and experiences, this will help you access your creative thinking more fully. (Creative thinking creates positive flow) Also in the divine spotlight today is change. All things must end in order to create something new. This new cycle will bring new blessings better suited to our current needs and situations. Today the Universe is reminding us that even though we are accomplishing many good things that there is still work to do. ” You are doing a great job and as you continue to work toward actualizing your dreams stay focused and embrace patience. We are here to help you and you just need to ask!”

Today’s Spirit Helpers include:

Archangel Chamuel helps us to recover things we have lost. while he usually works with lost items he can also help when we feel out of balance by showing us the reason behind it. He also assists us as we navigate our path by helping us to find the direction and guidance that needed to move forward on this journey of self-discovery. If you feel like you have wandered off your path and are having trouble finding your way back he can help you get your bearings.

Ascended Master Solomon helps us to take what we are given and make the most of it. He teaches us how to do things more efficiently as he guides us through difficult situations. Focus and efficiency help us in our quest for personal evolution and help create the necessary stepping stones we need to move ahead.

The Yoruban Goddess Oya embodies the winds of change. She tells us, ” Allow the winds of change to flow through your being. In their wake they will leave new energy seeds for you to plant. Use these seeds to help you on your journey. Remember child, that  change must be embraced, not ignored or simply put up with. Allow these changes to inspire and encourage you to transcend your self imposed limitations.”

Today’s Sacred Stones include:

Cerussite helps to keep us grounded, and stimulate new growth while teaching us to be flexible and how to adapt to the changes we have made, as well as the new things that are offered.

Galena helps us to stay grounded and centered. It helps to open the mind as it dissolves self-limiting thoughts from our past that can get in our way during the manifestation process.

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

Blessings for a magickal day! Cat

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Walking The Light Side: Cat’s Angel Message for Aug 3. 2023

August Theme: Positive focus and creative solutions help to draw both prosperity and abundance this month.  You are a powerful creator and all that you need is within your grasp!

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Choose your direction and create your path! ~Cat

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Today’s Message: Walking The Light Side

83: Assistance comes in various forms especially where prosperity and abundance are concerned. The Ascended Masters (AM’s) are requesting that we open our connection with them and allow them to help us today. As they walk the path with us simply ask for guidance and the ability to see valuable assistance in whatever form it takes. The AM’s can also help us to focus on the divine spark that lives within each of us. This helps to create a positive energy flow which is an important factor when dealing with our ability to create and manifest. The other tool we have at our disposal is creative thought which enables us to visualize new possibilities and put them to use. Stay focused, open, and take joy in walking the lighter side today!

Today’s Spirit Helpers include:

Archangel Haniel showers us with stardust, illuminating our thoughts and memories so that we can remember what magickal beings we truly are, which assists us in the creation process.In turn this  shows us how to receive with grace and gratitude. This process accelerates when we allow beauty and harmony to surround us. It’ helps us to enjoy ourselves which makes  blessings easier to receive.

The Ascended Master Kuthumi helps us to navigate the distractions of everyday life. He encourages us to focus on what’s important right now and to stop fighting the things that we have no control over, which blocks our problem solving and creative flow.  Things flow easier when we are not struggling against the “what if’s and maybes.

Aine the Irish Fairy Queen and goddess of wealth and fertility shows us the path to increasing faithand finding our divine spark. She is inviting us to dance with her today and invite the Sun into our lives. This sun energy burns away the shadows within which gives new life to the things that bring us joy and creativity. She tells us  “ Set yourself free today by letting your sacred spark come forward. This helps to light your way as you preparee to enter this magical time of abundance and new growth. Dance with me!”

Today’s Sacred Stones include:

Black Banded Agate which helps us start new things, embrace new beginnings and projects. It promotes the creativity needed to make things happen. The patterns in this stone invite inspiration and creative flow!

Green Calcite also helps to create harmony which allows us to dissolve rigid beliefs and outdated programming. It promotes mental balance, aids in communication and gently helps us to let go of the things that no longer serve us which helps us to draw the good things into our lives that encourage growth.

Larimar which helps to ease our obsession for material things and shows us how to put things into perspective so that you manifest what you really need. It shows us how to go with the flow.

Blessings for a magickal day! Cat

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Creatively Wild: Cat’s Angel Message for Aug 2. 2023

August Theme: Positive focus and creative solutions help to draw both prosperity and abundance this month.  You are a powerful creator and all that you need is within your grasp!

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Creative energy resides at the core of your being. Let that door open and watch as new blessings gravitate to you! ~Cat

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Today’s Message: Creatively Wild

 82: Our creative energy enhances our powers of manifestation connected with prosperity and abundance. It is through our ability to create, and be be creative that  helps us make things happen. The creative thinking person combines the Attitude of Gratitude with new ideas to solve the perceived issue of lack. Remember that you are far wealthier than you think. If you need help you can always call upon the Angels for assistance although we must keep in mind that they will supply us with only what we need. We are also being reminded today that our creative energy is enhanced through faith in ourselves, in our abilities, and in the Universe. If we desire more then we must do our part to get the manifestation process rolling. However, by working together with the Universe the wheels continue to turn and things move in our favor. Take an active roll in creating your life, stay open to receiving new ideas, and let your creativity run wild!

Today’s Spirit Helpers include:

 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. Jophiel tells us that goodness and beauty surround us all the time. By keeping ourselves open to receiving these blessings it draws the things we need directly to us. This is a reminder that slowing down activates our creative mind and makes these things easier to visualize and grasp and by taking the time to “smell the roses” the attitude of gratitude flows more easily.

The Ascended Master  Serapis Bey helps us to release our troubles and offers clear guidance and motivation regarding our own self improvement. He also helps us gain spiritual insight and teaches us that loving care is essential to navigating change.

The Norse goddess Freya celebrates  new growth. She is also a goddess of fate and extends to us an invitation to use your personal magick to create. She says “Feel the pulse of earth beneath your feet and feel the sun upon your face. Draw upon them to enhance your power as you help the tides of fate to weave your destiny.”

Today’s Sacred Stones include:

Agate. This humble stone is the perfect one for grounding and balancing our energies. It also helps by raising our consciousness to access our higher self and promoting the awareness and acceptance of who we are and where we want to go in life. It nurtures our spiritual growth and inner strength by helping us to make the most of our life experiences.

 Iron Pyrite has a warm, positive energy. It teaches us to have confidence in our skills and abilities so that we are able to realize our true potential by stimulating new ideas and knowledge of our own self worth. Pyrite also helps to balance instinct with innate intuition and overall creativity.

Green Quartz. This stone helps attract abundance in all forms and increases our powers of perception so that we can see the “Tiny Miracles” more clearly.

Blessings for a magickal day! Cat

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Prosperous New Month: Cat’s Angel Message for Aug 1 2023

August Theme: Positive focus and creative solutions help to draw both prosperity and abundance this month.  You are a powerful creator and all that you need is within your grasp!

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Expressing gratitude for the blessings we have creates the energy we need to draw more our way. ~Cat

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Today’s Message: Prosperous New Month

81: Welcome to August! This new cycle begins with a reminder from the Universe. “The power to manifest everything you need lies within you.” The steps to creating prosperity and abundance include:

Clear the way for new blessings. If it is holding you back or no longer works for you let it go.

Embrace the changes that bring new blessings and opportunities. Even small things can have a big impact, so use the stepping stones that the Universe provides.

Don’t be afraid to explore new paths or blaze new trails. Prosperity and abundance can come from anywhere so keep your eyes open!

Don’t focus or obsess about what you perceive as “lack”. Expressing gratitude for the blessings in your life helps bring new things to your door.

These steps combined with the work that we have done recently will help us out. Remember to stay focused on positive outcomes and surround yourself with confidence knowing that you are in the right place at the right time to grab the opportunities that are headed your way!

Today’s Spirit Helpers include:

Archangel Gabriel helps us to access our inner wisdom and shows us how it can guide and inspire us. Gabriel also teaches us the importance of communication on all levels. This helps us to overcome our fears so that we can complete the things we start and achieve positive results during times of transformation and change. 

 The Ascended Master Vywamus encourages us to continuously and  consciously seek inspiration through the discovery and rediscovery of our own natural abilities and talents. He teaches us that healing can be found in change. If something is holding you back he can teach you how to let it go or let it be so you can continue moving forward.

 Aine the Irish goddess of wealth and fertility  shows us the path to increasing faith in both the Source and in ourselves. She tells us  “True wealth is everywhere, but first you must find it within. Use the seeds you are gifted and use them to help you to grow your abundance.”

Today’s Sacred Stones include:

Carnelian is used for motivation and increased creativity. It teaches us to trust in ourselves and helps us find creative solutions to current issues as it boosts self-esteem and invites us to embrace our personal power while promoting positive life choices which enhance our ability to draw new forms of prosperity and abundance.

While Garnet is best known as a stone of protection it can benefit the use of our natural talents as well. It helps us to overcome any resistance we may have in using our gifts and promotes self-confidence. Garnet removes what no longer serves and mental self-sabotage. It promotes balance and clears and re-energizes the chakras.

Jade can provide aid in problem-solving and shows us the path to reaching our goals and actualizing our dreams. It also promotes emotional balance and self-confidence as it gently dissipates negativity and brings peace on all levels. Jade which attracts both prosperity and good luck. Jade helps us to understand that we are spiritual beings on this very human journey we call life. It stimulates knowledge and ideas.

Blessings for a magickal day! Cat

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August Full Corn Moon

Aug 1 Full Corn Moon 11:31 am PST/ 12:31 pm MST/ 2:31 pm EST

Aug 30 Blue Moon 6:35 pm PST/ 7:35 pm MST/ 9:35 pm EST

The Old Farmer’s Almanac calls this moon the Sturgeon Moon because the Native people of the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain knew this was the best time to catch these big fish. I have also seen it called the Barley Moon or Corn Moon as this moon is also associated with grain and the rebirth we celebrated at Lughbasadh.

Other names for this moon are Dog’s Day Moon (Colonial American), Harvest Moon (China), Fruit Moon (Cherokee), Women’s Moon (Choctaw), Moon When All Things Ripen (Dakotah), Dispute Moon (Celtic), Lightning Moon (Pagan).

Carry the harvest theme over into your magickal workings for the day. What can you sacrifice (harvest) today that will help you in the future. Spiritual and physical health are also good areas to work on at this time.

Sacred Stones: Carnelian garnet, red agate, red jasper amd tigers eye both gold and red.

Sacred Herbs: Chamomile, basil, rosemary, rue

Deities: Hecate, Mars, Hathor, Thoth

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Here are a couple of Full Moon Spells I came across:

Magic of the Moon Spell No. 1 (Magic Moon Water)

Leave a jug of spring water out in the light of the Full Moon. This water is excellent for washing your face to impart beauty and purity and can also be used to energetically cleanse crystals and imbue them with the magic of the Full Moon.

Magic of the Moon Spell No. 2 (Prosperity Spell)

What you need:
Silver coin
Cauldron or pot

Half fill the pot with water and drop a silver coin into it. Position the pot or cauldron so the light of the Full Moon shines onto the water. Gently sweep your hands above the surface, symbolically gathering up the Moon’s silver.

While you are gathering the Moon’s silver, say:

La Luna, beautiful Lady of the Moon, bring to me your wealth right soon. Fill my hands with silver and gold. All you give, my hands can hold.

Repeat this chant three times. When you are finished, pour the water upon the Earth. This is most effective done during the Full Moon.

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Cat’s Morning Bits July 31 & August 1 2023 Lughnasadh/Lammas Edition

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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August Quotes

“As in the bread and wine, so it is with me.
Within all forms is locked a record of the past
And a promise of the future.
I ask that you lay your blessings upon me, Ancient Ones,
That this season of waning light
And increasing darkness may not be heavy.
So Mote It Be!”

Faille, Lammas Ritual

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August Events

Aug 1 Lammas / Lughnasadh

Aug 1 Full Corn Moon 11:31 am PST/ 12:31 pm MST/ 2:31 pm EST

Aug 5 Celtic Tree Month of Hazel begins

Aug 16 New Moon 2:38 am PST/ 3:38 am MST/ 5:38 am EST

Aug 23 Sun enters Virgo/ Mercury Retrograge

Aug 25 New Moon at 10:13 am EST

Aug 30 Blue Moon 6:35 pm PST/ 7:35 pm MST/ 9:35 pm EST

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Spiritual Unite SPIRITUAL MEANING OF SMELLING SANDALWOOD

Sandalwood is a fragrant wood known for its cleansing and calming properties.

For centuries, its smell has been used in spiritual practices and rituals due to its calming and uplifting effects on the mind, body, and soul.

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Lughnasadh | Witchy Summer Bucket List

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Spirituality & Health: A Ritual for Lughnasadh
by Julie Peters

Celebrate Lughnasadh, a pagan summer harvest festival, with an earth-centered ritual. Enjoy the abundance of late summer and honor the ancestors.

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Learn Religions: Lammas Craft Projects

By Patti Wigington
Patti Wigington

Updated on October 14, 2019
Looking for some fun and inexpensive ways to decorate your home for Lammas? Make an easy grapevine pentacle, apple candleholders, a cornhusk chain and Lammas incense as a way to celebrate the season.

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MBG; August Kicks Off With A Super Full Moon In Aquarius—Here’s Your Horoscope

Leo season is underway, with the first week of August featuring a full moon in Aquarius and a Sun-Jupiter face off. Here’s your horoscope.

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Exemplore: Seven Crystals for Lammas
CLAIREAUG 3, 2022

Lammas
Lammas (also known as Lughnasadh) is the first of the three pagan harvest festivals. It is considered a time of giving thanks as the sun’s strength begins to wane and the spring crops become ready for harvest. There is a feeling of abundance at Lammas, but it is important to remember the long winter that is to come and that many of the crops must be prepared and stored in preparation.

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Treehugger: 14 Pink Animals That Wow and Woo
In hues of magenta, fuchsia, coral, and rouge, these blushing creatures reveal Mother Nature’s rosy side.

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EarthSky News: August full moon 2023: There’s 2 and both are supermoons

The 1st full supermoon on August 1
The full moon on August 1, 2023, is the second of four full supermoons in 2023. As luck would have it, it’s also the first of two supermoons that fall in August.

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Patheos-Pagan: Harvesting the grain: A bread baking ritual for Lammas
JULY 29, 2023 BY KATIE GERRARD

Whilst I’ll always be a witch and a pagan, I’ve found my rituals are a lot more simplified than they once were. The beliefs and practises are so far within me, I don’t need to externalise to internalise anymore. Magic and ritual is just a part of my everyday life.

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Pagan Playlist: Lisa Thiel – Lammas Song

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Deloraine – Lughnasad (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

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Noreaster Herb: LUGHNASADH: A SACRED RITUAL TO EMBRACE ABUNDANCE AND EXPRESS GRATITUDE

ABOUT LUGHNASADH
Lughnasadh, also known as Lammas or First Harvest, is celebrated each August 1 at the halfway point between the Summer Solstice (Litha) and Autumn Equinox (Mabon). As flowers come into full bloom, fruits and vegetables ripen, and new life from Spring continues to grow and develop, we are for the first time fully aware of the growth cycle and our role in it. Lughnasadh shows us how our efforts can manifest and that hard work will glean results.

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Today’s Recipe: Gluten-Free Lammas Bread Recipe

This gluten-free Lammas bread recipe is nourishing, hearty and a satisfying way to celebrate the grain harvest.

Making bread is a traditional way to celebrate the grain harvest. There’s no reason not to enjoy this mystical, ancient art—even if you’re gluten-free!

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Magical Correspondences for Lughnasadh/Lammas

Lughnasadh (loo-nas-ah)/ Lammas- Aug 1/ Feb 1 (Southern Hemisphere)

Greater Sabbat/Cross Qtr day

Colors are yellows, red, bronze, brown, orange, yellow

Scents & Herbs include frankincense, hollyhock, rose, sandalwood, fenugreek, berries, heather,oak, oat and sunflower

Sacred Stones Include red or orange stones, carnelian, citrine, amber

Food: blackberry wine or other dark, fruity beverage, wheat or multi-grain breads, corn, fresh veggies from your garden, chicken or bbq meats.

Decorations: summer flowers, grains, indian corn, corn dollies, acorns, berries

Deities: Lugh, the Green Man, Danu

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Tarot: Lammas Spread

Lammas is a celebration of the bounties of the Earth as well as the fullness of life. It is a time of sacrificing, sharing of the energies you are receiving and giving thanks for the fruits of your labor. This spread is designed to showcase what you are receiving from the Earth as well as what you still need to work on. Use this advice to share the wealth and transform your life into what you want it to b

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About Cat’s Morning Bits: These daily posts are reblogged from various email newsletters that I receive each day.

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Just Believe In Yourself: Cat’s Angel Message for July 31 2023

 July’s Theme: You will be receiving important guidance this month regarding your path. Help things along by making room and staying in balance. If something compels you to take action this is the time to go for it!

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Within YOU is the power to create new and wonderful things! ~Cat

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Today’s Message: Just Believe In Yourself

731: As the month of July comes to a close take a moment to give yourself a big hug. You’ve done a lot of work recently so be sure to acknowledge your personal growth and evolution. This is an important part of your self-care routine, so don’t sell yourself short. Celebrate your wins and the effort you put forth. Today the Angels are telling us that the work we have done is paying off even if the results aren’t visible yet. Continue the self-care routine from yesterday and focus on centering and balancing as this will be important in the new month. The Universe wants you to know that you have grown in ways that you can’t begin to imagine (yet).. so stay focused, confident and above all believe in yourself!

Today’s Spirit Helpers include:

Archangel Haniel showers us with stardust, illuminating our thoughts and memories so that we can remember what magickal beings we truly are, which assists us in the creation process. In turn, this shows us how to receive with grace and gratitude. This process accelerates when we allow beauty and harmony to surround us. It’ helps us to enjoy ourselves which makes blessings easier to receive.

The Himalayan Ascended Master Babaji helps us to achieve the personal and spiritual growth necessary for the letting go process. He assists us in detaching ourselves from both material things and things that no longer serve us. He teaches us that letting go is a form of simplifying your life. It frees your energy so that you can work on what’s important so that new blessings can be received.

The Hawaiian fire goddess Pele helps us to ignite our inner fire. This fire when channeled correctly helps to fuel our passions and sense of purpose. She is a goddess of empowerment teaches us about honest communication and how it aids our goal setting and getting. “Within you lives the sacred fire that gives life to your greatest dreams and passions. This part of you must be allowed to come forward, not smothered beneath fear, resentment, or the expectations of others. Your fire will help you forge new paths!”

Today’s Sacred Stones include:

Moss Agate. This gentle stone promotes new beginnings and can help release the blocks that are keeping us from moving forward. It attracts new forms of abundance and teaches us how to channel our energy in new, creative ways. Often referred to as the gardener’s stone Moss Agate helps us connect to nature, the earth, and our own inner garden as well. Carry it with you or wear it during times of new growth.

Turquoise helps us with creative problem solving and promotes both balance and intuition. It is aligned with the Throat Chakra and teaches us to speak up for ourselves and to speak our truth, which can be a valuable asset when working with gratitude and our ability to create. Turquoise helps to purify our energy and clears away negative energy. it aids our problem-solving skills and protects us against self-sabotaging thoughts and actions.

Unakite. This green and pink stone 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. It helps us to appreciate the present moment and works with both base and heart chakras

Blessings for a magickal day! Cat

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Cat’s Morning Bits Friday July 27. 2023

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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July Quotes

“Summer afternoon – Summer afternoon… the two most beautiful words in the English language.”

Henry James

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July Events

July 1 Canada Day

July 3 Full Buck Moon  4:38 am PST/ 5:38 am MST/  7:38 am EST

July 4 Independence Day

July 8 New Moon at 3:14am EST

July 8 Celtic Tree Month of Holly begins

July 17 New Moon at 11:31 am PST/ 12:31 pm MST/ 2:31 pm  EST

July 22 Sun enters Leo

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Spiritual Unite: SPIRITUAL MEANING OF SWEEPING THE HOUSE IN A DREAM: A DIVINE CLEANING ACT

Dreams are more than just the mind’s idle chatter in the quiet hours of the night.

They often carry deep and symbolic messages, providing insights into our waking lives.

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Embrace the Spirit of Lughnasadh: Celebrating the Wiccan Festival

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Spirituality & Health: How to Live an Authentic Life in Harmony With Tao
by Chris Prentiss

Explore one thinker’s perspective on living the best life possible in the “Taoverse.”

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Learn Religions: Lugh, Master of Skills

By Patti Wigington
Updated on April 26, 2019
Similar to the Roman god Mercury, Lugh was known as a god of both skill and the distribution of talent. There are countless inscriptions and statues dedicated to Lugh, and Julius Caesar himself commented on this god’s importance to the Celtic people.

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MBG: These Numbers In Your Numerology Chart Mean You’re Carrying Karmic Debt

Numerology is believed to give us insights into everything from our life’s destiny to who we’re most compatible with. And if you’re a believer in karma, numerology can also clue you into the karmic debt you might be carrying from past lives.

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Moody Moons: Ritual Offerings for Spell Craft & How To Use Them

Offerings to the gods to express spiritual gratitude is an ancient practice.

Make an offering to a deity, or simply “the Universe,” as a way to enhance spell work or your relationship with the divine. It’s a simple, natural act that’s as old as temple dust.

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Treehugger: 10 Remarkable Types of Caterpillars and What They Become
Ever wondered what caterpillars look like before they turn into butterflies?

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EarthSky News:Visible planets and night sky for July and August

Visible planets: Night sky guide for July 2023
July 26 evening: Moon near Zubenelgenubi

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Patheos-Pagan: The Fire Queen; Venus retrograde in Leo
JULY 26, 2023 BY STARLYS

A few days ago Venus slowed and turned retrograde in Leo. Her apparent movement backward lasts for 40 days or so, until the beginning of September.

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Pagan Playlist: OMNIA (official) – Bran (2022)

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Inner Journey:

INTERNET CHALLENGES

“The central event of the twentieth century is the overthrow of matter. …The powers of the mind are everywhere ascendant over the brute force of things.”
— George Gilder

Those of us who use the Internet are challenged with spam, viruses and worms. What meaning can we find in these culprits?

It helps to remember that the cause of everything lies in the spiritual realm. And so we might reflect:

On spam: What unsolicited junk do we allow to enter our minds and distract us from what’s important?

On viruses: What malicious thoughts and behaviours sabotage our dreams and sap our vitality?

On worms: How do we allow fear to worm its way into our lives and subvert our highest intentions?

Mass consciousness is a reflection of all of our individual consciousnesses. The inner world creates the outer world. When we clean up our own systems, the external systems will follow suit.

“If each of us sweeps in front of our own steps, the whole world would be clean.”
— Goethe

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A Note from the Universe

In case they look at you funny, when you tell them of your loftiest dreams, desires, and a beautiful thriving business and a steady income, all you have to do is turn your head sideways, raise an eyebrow, and slowly say, “I… have… connections….”

Because you do.

Me,

The Universe

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Today’s Recipe: Asian Green Bean Salad

An awesome taste sensation!

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Magical Correspondences for Friday

Magickal Intentions: Love, Romance, Marriage, Sexual Matters, Physical Beauty, Friendship and Partnerships, Strangers and Matters of the Heart

Element: Earth

Incense: Strawberry, Sandalwood, Rose, Saffron and Vanilla
Planet: Venus
Star Signs: Libra and Taurus
Angel: Ariel
Power Colors: Green, Pink, Aqua
Herbs & Plants: Pink Rose, Ivy, Birch, Heather, Clematis, Sage, Violet and Water Lilly

Sacred Stones: Rose Quartz, Moonstone, Pink Tourmaline, Peridot, Emerald and Jade
Oil: (Venus) Cardamom, Palmarosa, Rose, Yarrow

Deities include Aphrodite, Eros, Freya, Venus

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Today’s Tarot: Friday The Emperor

Kindness will take you very far today. It’s not a show of weakness or inferiority to engage in that random act of kindness. Think of it as acting out of generosity of spirit. The bigger your heart today, the more respect and cooperation will come your way. Make sure your kindness is genuine and from a genuine place. Then you’re virtually unassailable.

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About Cat’s Morning Bits: These daily posts are reblogged from various email newsletters that I receive each day.

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Take A Rest: Cat’s Angel Message for July 30 2023

 July’s Theme: You will be receiving important guidance this month regarding your path. Help things along by making room and staying in balance. If something compels you to take action this is the time to go for it!

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Ground yourself. Feel the sun on your face and let the breath of Mother Earth clear your spirit. ~Cat

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Today’s Message: Take A Rest

730: The Universe is inviting us to indulge in a little self-care today. In order to hear and receive both divine guidance, as well as our own, we must take care of ourselves. This involves keeping our energy field clear so that we can stay focused and centered. Every day our energy field absorbs bits and pieces of what goes on around us and these things can knock us out of balance. This balance is important when it comes to receiving guidance and messages. Take some time today to ground, center, and clear. Clean up your path, pick a few weeds, plant something new, and even blow a few dandelions. Don’t forget to harvest some good things along the way….. you’ve earned it!

Today’s Spirit Helpers include:

Archangel Jophiel teaches us to slow down and appreciate the beauty around us. By taking the time to simply breathe and absorb “beauty” it can help open our communication lines by lowering the barriers we have put up.

  The Ascended Master Paramahansa Yogananda teaches us that during times of stress or loss of focus peace can be found through meditation. Remember that meditation can be as simple as taking several deep breaths and centering yourself. Use this as your personal reset button.

The Celtic goddess Nematona teaches us that healing can be found through nature as she helps us replenish our energy. She says, ” I am the spirit of the sacred grove. I invite you to worship in my temple and feel the heartbeat of nature. This communion can heal a weary and battered soul and replenish your spirit with hope and divine peace.”

Today’s Sacred Stones include:

Azurite increases our ability to receive spiritual guidance and helps us to see through illusions and clears the mind so that we can see our path clearly. It helps to develop our intuitive skills as it expands the mind to promote clear thinking, understanding and new perspectives.

Celestite which promotes spiritual development and teaches us to reach for personal enlightenment and helps us to find peace within. It also helps us to embrace new experiences while blending instinct and intellect to create balance and harmony while providing strength and calm.

Rose Quartz brings us inner peace and harmony which is essential to increasing our faith. The energy of this stone is very soothing and can help calm frazzled nerves. It helps to promote the softer, move loving view that we need to embrace gratitude, it soothes and clears the emotions and fills us with loving compassion. It works with the heart chakra to gently wash away negative feelings that we harbor against ourselves and lifts the emotions to promote joy and peace. It opens our heart and shows us the love in relationships and situations, which helps us find a balancing point Use this gentle stone to shower yourself with loving care and to send healing to those little places that most need it.

Blessings for a magickal day! Cat

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