Happy Wednesday, looks like we’ve made it to the middle of the week, HIGH FIVE!
Walking away , whether it’s a relationship, a job, a place or an activity, requires courage. It also requires self respect. People know when something needs to be changed or isn’t working out. Unfortunately we tend to hang on to things after it’s “shelf life has expired” so to speak. You deserve to be happy and this letting go process creates room for new adventures!
A Heavy Toll: Cat’s Angel Number for May 2, 2017
May’s Theme: Change – Growth – Embrace New Adventures
Procrastination is one of the most common and deadliest of diseases and it’s toll on success and happiness is heavy. ~ Wayne Gretzky
52: Change is constant it happens everywhere, to everyone, everyday. Sometimes it’s a gradual process that sneaks up on us and other times is quite abrupt and can be a real wake up call. Either way change is a necessary thing that helps us to evolve and grow. Today, the angels are reminding us that change should not be something to be feared. Each time that change knocks it brings friends like new people, personal insights and new opportunities. There comes a time when we have to let go of the old, by allowing this to happen a door closes and the same time a new door opens up. Our self confidence and faith comes into play when we accept the challenge of change and move forward to bigger and better things. Remember, don’t stand and focus on these closed doors turn around and see the adventure that lies before you!
Our helpers for today include Horus, he helps us to see situations past and present more clearly and to see the truth, this helps us to see the changes we need to make. Maat also provides truth and clarification when we are confronted with confusing situation and in the motives of others, this also shows us the path to the changes we need to create, and Archangel Michael who helps us to move forward and stop procrastinating when we know what we need to do but keep putting it off. Gain additional help with these Sacred Stones. Crocoite helps to ease the way when big shifts take place in our lives. Peridot brings new levels of awareness as it promotes growth and necessary change. Malachite is for more aggressive changes. It brings a sense of adventure and transformation as it shows us what is blocking our spiritual growth.
Blessings for a magickal day!
Happy Tuesday!
Being “present” is something that I have been thinking about lately. You see lack of presence everywhere. Restaurants are perfect examples, people sit at tables and ignore each other while texting on their phones. It’s pretty sad if you think about it. The message it sends is “I may be here with you but what going on on my mobile device is more interesting and important to me than you are.” Healthy relationships are built on communication which requires presence. Share your presence with those you love today, unplug and really be there, you won’t regret it!
Change Is An Adventure:Cat’s Angel Number for May 1, 2017
May’s Theme: Change – Growth – Embrace New Adventures
Adventure is not outside man; it is within. ~ George Eliot
51: Welcome to May and Happy Beltane! Even though we don’t know exactly what the future holds for us be assured that things are improving. The angels are asking us to focus our thoughts on the best positive outcome and to reaffirm your positive intentions and goals. Fear of the future is normal , however the key lies in how you perceive change. If we acknowledge our fears and do our best to let them go we can fill that space with positive intention and a sense of adventure. Visualize yourself as an explorer heading out into the uncharted territory of personal growth. What does the future hold? Who knows…..but man it’s going to be good!
Blessings for a magickal day!
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Happy Monday and Welcome to May! Today’s message is simple….Be yourself! Quite often we let others dictate who we should be, how we should act, think, feel, like, hate………..well, I think you get the picture. The point is that we … Continue reading
Calm and Rest: Cat’s Angel Number for April 30, 2017
April’s Theme: Love and Security. Our angels are here to help us. They are letting us know that we are safe and that all of our needs are being met.
I feel I’ve lived so long, and went through so much, that all I want is calm and rest. ~ Moshe Dayan
430: As we prepare to close out the month of April the Universe is giving us a big thumbs up! We’ve accomplished a lot in the last month both internal and external. Our work is paying off and we are beginning to see the results of our labors. Remember to keep nurturing your thought seeds and dreams. Tend them gently and allow the angels and ascended masters to help you. You can call on them any time for assistance, protection and guidance.
Chat with your favorite angel or master today or pick one of these for specific assistance: Archangel Jeremiel for positive life changes, Raphael for healing, or Sandalphon to deliver requests to the divine, angels or masters that can best help. Ascended Masters Maitreya (Laughing Buddha) and Cordelia helps us find laughter and peace. As for today’s Sacred Stones, use your favorite feel good stone or Rose Quartz to promote a little self love. You’ve earned it!
Cat’s Bits for the Week of April 30- May 6: The Beltane Fire
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May Events:
May 1: Beltane/ Mayday
May 5: Cinco de Mayo
May 10: Full Moon at 5:42 pm EST
May 13: Celtic Tree Month of Hawthorn begins
May 14: Mother’s Day
May 25: New Moon at 3:44 pm EST
May 27: Ramadan begins
May 29: Memorial Day
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Correspondences
Colors: Red, White, Brown, Pink, Green
Stones/Gems: Emerald, Malachite, Amber, Carnelian, Sapphire, Rose Quartz
Symbols & Decorations: The Maypole, bonfires, flowers, trees, plants, ploughs, cauldrons of flowers, broom
Foods: Dairy, bread, cereals
Flowers, Herbs: Lily of the valley, foxglove, rose, broom, hawthorne, dittany of crete, elder, mint, mugwort, thyme, yarrow, almond, tree/shrub, clover, ivy, marigold, meadowsweet, rowan, sorrel, woodruff
Deities: Aphrodite, Artemis, Bast, Diana, Faunus, Flora, Maia, Pan, the Horned God, Venus, and all Gods and Goddesses of fertility.
Animals: Swallow, dove, swan, cats, lynx, leopard
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Greenwood Marriage
Come my lover, take ribbon in hand and dance the Maypole round, Over and under the colors are woven brilliant and breathless in Spring’s warm light.
Come my lover and dance with me, circle the Beltane fires,
A wink and smile as you pass by to make sure that I catch your eye.
Come my lover and walk with me into the magic night
Into the dark and silent trees where our greenwood marriage bed awaits
(C) Cat/LBolotin 2017
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Article for the Week:
The Beltane Fire
by Cat Bolotin
The celebration of Beltane celebrates the joining of the Goddess and God. As the young God emerges into manhood, he is stirred by the primal energy of nature and the Goddess once his playmate and companion now becomes the object of his desire. She returns his adoration and they fall in love. As the natural world around them unites in the ages old dance of fertility, so do the Lord and Lady. The warm fertile earth is their bed and their bower is surrounded by spring flowers. The Goddess will become pregnant as is a symbol of earth’s fertility. This Sabbat is also called : Cetsamhain (opposite Samhain),May Day, Fairy Day,Sacred Thorn Day, Rood Day, Roodmas, the Christian term for Rood Day, Old Beltane, Beltaine, Beltain, Baltane, Walpurgis Night,Walpurgisnacht (Germanic-feast of St. Walpurga), Floriala (Roman feast of flowers from April 29 – May 1), Thrimilce =Anglo-saxon), Bloumaand (Old Dutch). Beltane/May Day usually brings to mind maypoles, may baskets, flowers, and of course bonfires.
The lighting of the Beltane fire or Balefire is one of the most widely known Celtic traditions for Beltane. These bonfires were lit to symbolize of the return of the sun for the summer half of the year. On May Eve (April 30) people would put out their hearth fires, then on Beltane (May 1) they would relight them from the celebratory bonfires. Once the fires were lit people would gather and the dancing could begin. They would dance around the fires, spiraling in and out. The next custom involved jumping the bonfires, this would ensure a successful growing season and a prosperous summer. According to Druid lore the men would jump first, followed by the women. Tools would purified (modern Pagans do this as well) and lastly, the herd animals would be driven through the embers or between the fires for protection, good health and purification. After the fires had died out the ashes would be scattered in the fields as an offering for fertile crops culminating in a good harvest. The ashes were also taken by women who wished to conceive a child, ashes would be placed in a small bag and worn around the neck. Ashes from the balefire can be scattered in the fields as a fertility charm. Women wishing to conceive can tie a bag of the ashes around their necks. Traditionally, cattle and other animals were driven between two fires for protection, healing, and purification. Modern pagans can ritually purify tools or other things in the balefire. Jump the dying embers of the fire for summer blessings.
Traditionally nine sacred woods were used to start the fires and each wood has its own magickal properties. The names of the wood to be used appears in the long versions of the Witches Rede, while the shorter versions contain the first and last sentence.
“Nine woods in the Cauldron go, burn them fast and burn them slow.
But – Elder is the Lady’s tree burn it not or cursed you’ll be.”
I have seen conflicting lists of the Sacred Woods but this is the one I use:
Oak~ Symbolizes the God and male energy
Birch~ Symbolizes the Goddess and female energy
Rowan or Mountain Ash: Symbolizes life
Hazel~ Symbolizes wisdom and knowledge
Willow~ Symbolizes death and the otherworld
Hawthorn~ Symbolizes fairy magick and purity
Vine~ Symbolizes happiness and joy
Fir~ Symbolizes birth and rebirth
Apple~ Symbolizes family and love
The sacred Beltane fire can also be made in your altar cauldron and you would only need a few chips or shavings from each of the 9 woods. However not everyone has access to wood chips let alone 9 different kinds of them. So if you are going to try this just do the best you can. Believe me, the Lady and Lord understand and will smile upon your effort!
Bright Blessings for a Magickal Week!
Cat
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Grow and Bloom: Cat’s Angel Number for April 29, 2017
April’s Theme: Love and Security. Our angels are here to help us. They are letting us know that we are safe and that all of our needs are being met.
“Overcome obstacles – grow and bloom anyway.” Jonathan Lockwood Huie
429: Over the last month we been working on letting go of things that no longer serve us and strengthening our faith in the Universe and in ourselves. These things combined are creating new opportunities and opening doors. The angels are helping us now by placing these doors (and windows) of opportunity in our path. Your mission should you accept it is to accept what’s offered before the circle moves on and the doors close. if you miss out on these opportunities they will eventually come back around. The keyword here is “Eventually”. If you are offered something that been waiting for that you need grab it before it disappears!
Archangel Michael gives us the courage we need when faced with the option to move forward. Pathiel opens the gates of positive manifestation while Archangel Raziel helps us with the manifestation process. The Ascended Master Ganesh helps to remove obstacles and Maat promotes mental clarity if we become confused and unsure.
Today’s Sacred Stones include Black Banded Agate which helps us start new things, beginnings and projects. Okenite can be used in conjunction with Ganesh to clear away obstacles and help you finish what you start. Turquoise used in conjunction with Maat promotes peace of mind and mental clarity and Quartz Crystal help infuse us with excitement for what life has to offer.
The Instrument of Prosperity: Cat’s Angel Number for April 28, 2017
April’s Theme: Love and Security. Our angels are here to help us. They are letting us know that we are safe and that all of our needs are being met.
Prosperity is only an instrument to be used, not a deity to be worshipped. ~ Calvin Coolidge
428: Abundance comes in many forms, material gain, money, friends, love, and necessities, to name a few. To often we find ourselves concentrating on a single form of abundance. The key to true abundance lies in being open to it in all forms. While we all need specific help at times it helps us more to be open. By not placing limits and conditions on our requests we are able to stimulate a steady flow of abundance. We find that we are richer on all levels which makes us more complete. Reap the benefits of your request by simply asking for blessings of abundance on all levels!
Sacred Stones for today are Sunstone to encourage the flow of abundance, Zincite attracts abundance o both the physical and spiritual levels. If you are in to Feng Shui place Hawk’s Eye in your wealth corner and Cinnabar attracts abundance while helping us to prosper in our endeavours.
Good Morning & TGIF! After yesterday’s mixed bag of rain, wind, hail and snow (Welcome to spring in Colorado) we have clear skies. The lesson here is that even when things are stormy we will always see the sun again Nature provide us with valuable insight if we just pay attention. So let’s kick things off with some Advice From a Lake….
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