Stop-Look- Listen: Cat’s Angel Message for July 8. 2023

Stop-Look- Listen: Cat’s Angel Message for July 8. 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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Sometimes the heart knows more than the mind. ~Cat

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Today’s Message: Stop-Look- Listen

78: Staying balanced is always a work in progress and it is something which is essential to our overall growth, happiness and emotional wellbeing. It also has a direct effect as we create our path through life and our own spirituality. This balance helps us to focus and see clearly the things that truly matter and put things like material gain and ego into perspective. Today the Universe is reminding us that balance starts with gratitude and it’s a good time to do a little path maintenance. If you’ve been slacking and letting weeds grow on your path then it’s time to get started. It’s easier and less “stress-full” to clear as we go instead of putting it off and becoming overwhelmed.

STOP and perform a self-assessment: Are you where you need/want to be?

LOOK forward not back.

LISTEN to your inner guidance system.

Today’s Spirit Helpers include:

Archangel Raguel sets us on the path to personal empowerment. He helps us to find our strength and promotes clarity when we feel conflicted about what to do next by providing a boost of energy and by bringing order to your thoughts. He empowers the underdog and also acts as a motivational coach when we feel down on ourselves and can help you to reach your full potential.

The Ascended Master Buddha is our go-to guy when we feel “wobbly’. He teaches us that the key to happy living requires moderation and balance in all things. This includes the important balance between giving and receiving. When we are balanced we find that inner peace is ours!

The Egyptian goddess Hathor helps us to find the answer to the question “How shall I live my life?” She tells us that every moment gives us opportunities for growth. ” When you are filled with indecision you move away from yourself and your power as a creator. Indecision silences you ability to hear your own inner wisdom. If you need my help just ask and I will shower you with energy that will tip the scales in the direction of what you desire.”

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.

Gentle Seraphinite helps to clears the heart chakra opens us to love on all levels. It is also used to review the progress that you have made in life, and shows the changes that we need to make to best helps us on our path.

Sodalite is a stone for the mind, it promotes clear and calm thinking. and activates intuition as it draws down information to the physical level. It dispels confusion and releases outdated thought patterns while creating space for new ideas. It also helps us to look for and find truth and makes it possible to stand up for our personal beliefs while remaining true to yourself by boosting our confidence and self esteem

Blessings for a magickal day! Cat

I invite you to share my work as long as no changes are made and to check out my websites:

The Desert Path: The dusty ramblings of a desert pagan. https://thedesertpath.com/

Cat’s Treasure Trove …. an eclectic collection of jewelry & gifts! https://thedesertpath.com

Sacred Spirals (the place where all paths meet)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SacredSpirals/

Cat’s Morning Bits Friday July 7. 2023

Cat’s Morning Bits Friday July 7. 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

“He stood beside a cottage lone
And listened to a lute,
One summer’s eve, when the breeze was gone,
And the nightingale was mute.”

Thomas K. Hervey, The Devil’s Progress

gardendigest.com

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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 KOALA IN YOUR DREAM: A GUIDE TO PERSONAL AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH

Dreams often mirror our subconscious, unveiling hidden insights, anxieties, or inspirations that subtly affect our waking life.

One such mysterious experience has a koala grace your dreams. With its unique behavior and solitary nature, a koala carries profound spiritual significance.


Read more….

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Witchcraft Practices I am Most Looking Forward to This Summer

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Pioneer Thinking: Delicious Lip Balm Recipes

Making your own lip balm can be a fun and easy craft but also offers many other benefits. When you make your own products you can customize them for your needs, as well as enjoy the benefits of an all natural product.

Read more….

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Agora: Of Light & Shadow: Spider as an Animal Spirit Ally
MARCH 30, 2023 BY CHARLIE LARSON

There is no other creature on this planet that I have such a divided feeling for than spider. Spiders are SO incredibly fascinating, but to me, someone who is arachnophobic (arachnophobia is the fear of spiders,

Read more…….

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MBG: Here’s How To Find Your Destiny Number In Numerology + What It Means

If you’ve dipped your toes into numerology, you probably already know your life path number—but did you know your life destiny number is just as important? Here’s the lowdown on what this part of your numerology chart means, how to find yours, and your unique destiny number explained.

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Exemplore: Why Love Spells Have No Place in Authentic Witchcraft
BEV GJUL 4, 2023

Back in the late 1990s, I discovered that anyone could embrace witchcraft. You didn’t need any special powers or heritage; you only needed the willingness to learn and sometimes suspend logic. Modern witchcraft is a spiritual practice with roots in history and folklore. I loved it all, apart from one thing—the huge interest in love spells.

Read more….

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Treehugger: 13 Amazing Antics of Ants

Ants have been around since the Cretaceous Period, thriving for 100 million years before ruining a single picnic. They not only survived the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs; they spread out of tropical forests to pretty much conquer the world.

Read more….

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EarthSky News:Venus in the daytime: How to see it in daylight

You might know that Venus is the brightest object in the sky after the sun and the moon. But, did you know you can see Venus during the day? Now is a good time to look for Venus before sunset. Venus reached its greatest elongation on June 4, 2023. And it reaches its greatest brilliancy around July 7, 2023. If you catch a good photo of Venus, be sure to submit it to EarthSky!

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Patheos-Pagan: My Sacred Space and a 9 Day Mantra
JULY 5, 2023 BY ESA

I thought this would be a good time to share what my indoor Sacred Space looks like, a few special pieces within that, and a 9 day working that I begin today with the Goddess Hel.

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Pagan Playlist: MAMA – Sam Garrett & Mollie Mendoza

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Inner Journey:

FINDING CONTENTMENT

“When the sun rises, I go to work. When the sun goes down, I take my rest. I dig the well from which I drink. I farm the soil which yields my food. I share creation. Kings can do no more.”
— Chinese proverb

Do you sense the peace and contentment that can come from an appreciation of one’s place in the cosmos?

How do we get there with the complexities and pressures of our current lifestyles? Perhaps it’s a matter of becoming aware of what we truly have as opposed to what our egos believe we need. If we look closely, we may find that our ego ‘needs’ are just desires.

When you find yourself longing for something, stop and ask, “What is missing from my life? Is it a need? What are the essential qualities of what I seek? How can I experience that now?”

“If we have not quiet in our minds, outward comfort will do no more for us than a golden slipper on a gouty foot.”
— John Bunyan

“Try to be like the turtle — at ease in your own shell.”
— Bill Copeland

higherawareness.com

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A Note from the Universe

There’s no scorekeeping.

No one owes anything to anyone, no matter what.

And from this, what I hope you get most, is that whatever you do next should be for the joy it brings you.

Rock on,

The Universe

tut.com

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Today’s Recipe: Summer Watermelon Gazpacho

This twist on classic gazpacho will be a welcome, refreshing sight on those hot summer days!

Read more…..

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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: Temperance

Instinct and impulsive action will cause more trouble than they can solve today, so spend more time reasoning things out and being careful about what you say and do. Asking questions is a good idea. It will get you information you need, and show how thorough, bright, and capable you are. It might take a bit longer, but it will save time and effort in the end.

astrology.com

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

I invite you to check out my websites!

The Desert Path: The dusty ramblings of a desert pagan. https://thedesertpath.com/

Cat’s Treasure Trove …. an eclectic collection of jewelry & gifts! https://thedesertpath.com

Sacred Spirals (the place where all paths meet)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SacredSpirals/

Stand Firm: Cat’s Angel Message for July 7. 2023

Stand Firm: Cat’s Angel Message for July 7. 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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Stand your ground where your goals are concerned and don’t allow others to push you off your path/ ~Cat

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Today’s Message: Stand Firm

 77: We know from past readings that our path is unique. We also know that we are the only ones who know the scope of our dreams and what we need to be fulfilled. Today, the angels are giving us a little advice. “Stand your ground where your path is concerned.” There will always be people, including loved ones, who will try to push you in a different direction. This can happen for various reasons like fear, greed, or simply because they think they know what’s best for you. If you know with every fiber of your being that your path doesn’t go that direction bless the situation with love and keep moving forward. The key is to honor their concern for you, by sifting through the information, consider what has merit and file away or discard the rest.

Today’s Spirit Helpers include:

This is a good time to ask Archangel Michael for assistance. When we are bombarded with the energy of others (negative or not) it creates psychic lines and hooks that attach to our energy field and effectively drain our energy. One of my spiritual mentors taught me this simple exercise: “Archangel Michael please cut away all psychic hooks, lines, and cords that have been attached to me by others. Please return these things to the people who sent them, not to do do them harm, simply to return what is theirs.” When I do this I always feel a tingly sensation on my neck/back etc. followed by a sense of relief.

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.


The Egyptian goddess Bastet (Bast) is not only associated with cats both large and small she is also a goddess of protection and of things that bring pleasure to the senses. In her role as protector she tells us “Never be afraid to stand up for yourself or move in the direction you know is right. Remember the importance of setting boundaries. This helps you to take control of your life”

Today’s Sacred Stones include:

Cavansite. This stone helps to guide us through major life changes as well as helping us learn from past experiences so that we don’t make the same mistakes/choices again. It also helps us to retain information that applies to spiritual growth. Cavansite helps to promote new ideas and can be used in conjunction with the Third Eye or brow chakra.

Eulite (Hypersthene) which helps us to find solutions to problems (large and small) that get in our way and can hold us back. It will also make seeing the answers and solutions easier by stopping the need to overthink or overly critical thinking. Eulite is also useful for building solid relationships which are necessary for the manifestation process and our personal evolution.

Howlite helps us to formulate our plans to and achieve our ambitions and goals. It helps us to communicate these things in a calm and reasonable manner and tempers this with patience. Howlite also creates a link to the universal realms and prepares the mind to receive guidance

Blessings for a magickal day! Cat

I invite you to share my work as long as no changes are made and to check out my websites:

The Desert Path: The dusty ramblings of a desert pagan. https://thedesertpath.com/

Cat’s Treasure Trove …. an eclectic collection of jewelry & gifts! https://thedesertpath.com

Sacred Spirals (the place where all paths meet)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SacredSpirals/

Peacefully Grounded: Cat’s Angel Message for July 6. 2023

Peacefully Grounded: Cat’s Angel Message for July 6. 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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“When things are balanced your journey and the flow of life is easier. It allows you to be grounded and more at peace.”

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Today’s Message: Peacefully Grounded

 76: Maintaining our balance is one of the essential keys to navigating our path. Today we are being asked to perform a balance check today in two areas: giving / receiving and spiritual / material. There are times when we get so preoccupied in either (or both) areas and we become distracted. The balance between giving and receiving requires that we allow ourselves to receive and at the same time acknowledge the blessings that come to us. The balance between spiritual and material is equally important. By acknowledging the richness of our own spiritual nature material “things” lose their importance. They become nice to have but they no longer rule our lives. Achieving and maintaining balance in these areas is one of the keys to good spiritual health and overall happiness. Remember, that if our scales are tipped one way or the other it zaps our energy levels and our ability to focus. The Angels are reminding us today that  “When things are balanced your journey and the flow of life is easier. It allows you to be grounded and more at peace.”

Today’s Spirit Helpers include:

Archangel Raphael teaches us that it is through our spiritual journey that we can heal our selves and our lives and therefore regain our self-confidence and faith. He helps to clear the way so that we can achieve balance by removing the blocks associated with giving and receiving by promoting flexibility in thinking and attitude.

The Ascended Master Buddha is called the Enlightened or Awakened One. During his life, he lived as both prince and ascetic. When he achieved true enlightenment he came to realize that the key to happy living required moderation and balance in all things. This includes the important balance between giving and receiving. When we are balanced we find that inner peace is ours. Meditate with him today and share his gentle energy.

The Roman Goddess Vesta who oversees hearth and home. She helps us to clear space (both in our physical home and our inner home) to make room for new things and teaches us the value of letting go of what we no longer need. ” If something does not make your heart sing put it where it belongs or set it free. This will clear your inner and outer sacred space. Then open the doors and invite the new blessings inside.”

Today’s Sacred Stones include:

Blue-Green Chrysocolla helps make smooth transitions and helps us to accept change with serenity by inviting the energy of universal love into our personal experiences. It brings our inner strength and self awareness forward which keeps our energy balanced and our creative side active which allows us to handle change more effectively.

Larimar helps to remove self-imposed barriers that may be keeping us from accepting our personal power and stops self-sabotaging behavior by bringing out the best in us. It helps us to see the things that we have to be grateful for and the tiny miracles that we take for granted. This sky blue stone also 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.

Zincite helps to remove energy blocks which gets our life force flowing, which aids our manifestation process. It also restores our energy when it becomes depleted by giving away too much of ourselves to others.

Blessings for a magickal day! Cat

I invite you to share my work as long as no changes are made and to check out my websites:

The Desert Path: The dusty ramblings of a desert pagan. https://thedesertpath.com/

Cat’s Treasure Trove …. an eclectic collection of jewelry & gifts! https://thedesertpath.com

Sacred Spirals (the place where all paths meet)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SacredSpirals/

Choice = Change: Cat’s Angel Message for July 5. 2023

Choice = Change: Cat’s Angel Message for July 5. 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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Having the courage to be your own leader helps as you create your life. ~Cat

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Today’s Message: Choice = Change

75: Yesterday we talked about how the choices we make have an impact on the paths we choose in life. Today we are being reminded that success comes when we follow our own lead instead of being led by others. Remember that our Sacred Tool of intuition is a divine gift and that by using the information you receive you will increase your self-reliance. Choices also equal change. These changes can be small and simple or big and potentially life-altering. Remember that the Universe is always working behind the scenes to make things happen. Our job is to stay focused and be willing to make the choices that will best help us on our path. Our paths never come to a dead-end and if it feels that way then it’s time to grab your faith and confidence and choose a new direction or grab your courage and blaze a new trail. By building your path as you go you are setting the groundwork for success!

Today’s Spirit Helpers include:

Archangel Uriel can help us to overcome obstacles by showing us where the solutions are that will lead to our success. He provides us with the additional information that we need to make the most informed decisions we can. No problem is too great or too small for him to assist with. Uriel also helps us to gain spiritual understanding and creative insight. Today is a good day to simply touch base with him, ask for help if needed or simply express gratitude for the blessings taking place in your life

The Ascended Master Maitreya teaches us that laughter and joy are an essential part of self care and creates the positive energy we need to propel us forward. It helps us to let go stress and worry, which allows the light of faith and hope to shine through. The power of laughter clears and resets or energy field by releasing tension and emotions that have been held in check. This is an important lesson on our path, if it makes your heart sing then it’s the right direction.

 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 but first you must get out of your own way! 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.”

Today’s Sacred Stones include:

Crazy Lace Agate gently boosts our self confidence and concentration while reestablishing our overall feelings of wholeness and well-being. It’s an excellent grounding stone that helps to bring balance between our negative and positive emotions

Pietersite (The Tempest Stone). Use this stone to help access your intuition and create a link to a loving level of guidance. It helps to strengthen the will and increases our focus of where we really want life to take us.

 Sugilite is a stone of spiritual love and awareness and promotes Divine interaction and communication. Sugilite also encourages positive thinking and teaches us to live our truth and to trust our intuition. This stone also brings purple ray energy to earth. It embodies spiritual love and wisdom and assists in opening the chakras. This stone can also help you find the answers to “Why am I here and What is my purpose?”

Blessings for a magickal day! Cat

I invite you to share my work as long as no changes are made and to check out my websites:

The Desert Path: The dusty ramblings of a desert pagan. https://thedesertpath.com/

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Sacred Spirals (the place where all paths meet)
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Cat’s Morning Bits Wednesday July 5 & Thursday July 6 2023

Cat’s Morning Bits Wednesday July 5 & Thursday July 6 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

“The serene philosophy of the pink rose is steadying. Its fragrant, delicate petals open fully and are ready to fall, without regret or disillusion, after only a day in the sun. It is so every summer. One can almost hear their pink, fragrant murmur as they settle down upon the grass: ‘Summer, summer, it will always be summer.'”

Rachel Peden

gardendigest.com

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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 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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Spirit Library: Too Much, Too Fast
Brenda Hoffman


Dear Ones,

Stop doing and start being – a phrase you have heard many times throughout your transition.

You likely need to regenerate now because you utilized so much inner energy the past few days. Your decisions have been made. And your actions, as a result of those decisions, have either been completed or initiated.


Read more….

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Returning To Your Practice After Burnout Or A Break

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Spirituality & Health: Awakening to the Wisdom of the Oak
An Interview With Kristoffer Hughes
by Stephen Kiesling

Kristoffer Hughes is the chief of the Anglesey Druid Order in Wales, and his mission—through his school of myths and workshops and books—is to provide everyone a bite from the cauldron of modern Druidry.

Read more….

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MBG: 5 Rituals That Will Boost Your Health & Help The Planet At The Same Time

We as humans are not separate from the rest of the species on Earth. Flora, fauna, prairies, streams… the cycles and patterns of our planet deeply affect our ways of being. When we have a good relationship with the Earth, we develop a better relationship with ourselves.

Read more………

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Exemplore: 9 Ideas for the Sea Witch

Summer is the undeniable high season of the sea witch.

Whether you live by the ocean, visit once a year, or are land-locked with eyes gazing wistfully at some far-away coastline, sea witchery is accessible and beneficial for everyone.

Read more….

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Treehugger: 12 Famous Horses From History
In the long history of domestic horses as our companions, there have been many standout superstars.

Read more….

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EarthSky News:Epsilon Lyrae is the famous Double Double star

Epsilon Lyrae (ε Lyrae), also known as the Double Double star, is full of surprises. Through binoculars, what appears as one star to the unaided eye resolves into two. Through a telescope, each star in that pair resolves into two again, making four stars. And in the mid-1980s, astronomers detected a fifth star in the system. Bound together by gravity, these five stars appear as one to our unaided eyes 162 light-years away.

Read more……

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Patheos-Pagan: A Ritual of Ice and Fire
JULY 2, 2023 BY ESA

There are a few times in our lives where everything shifts. A transformation that encompasses all aspects of your life – closing out one book of your life and beginning to write the next.

Read more……..

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Pagan Playlist: Mother I Feel You

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Inner Journey:

MAKE TIME FOR YOURSELF

“What is it that makes all of us end each day with the sense that we have not lived our time, but have been lived, used by what we do?”
— Jacob Needleman

How can you free up more time for yourself?

All of the great masters counsel that we need time daily for solitude. And if we want our journey in life to be meaningful, then surely we need some free time each day to explore our inner landscapes and uncover our passions. What activities can you cut out of your life to give you more growing room?

“Why has time disappeared in our culture? How is it that after decades of inventions and new technologies devoted to saving time and labor, the result is that there is no time left? We are a time-poor society; we are temporally impoverished. And there is no issue, no aspect of human life, that exceeds this in importance. The destruction of time is literally the destruction of life.”
— Jacob Needleman

higherawareness.com

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A Note from the Universe

It’s rather challenging for those here who’ve never experienced time and space to actually grasp how formidable you sometimes think your illusions are, because, quite frankly, they see the world around you as just more you.

Cool, huh?

The Universe

tut.com

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Today’s Recipe: Get the Party Started With This Bacon-Packed Caramelized Onion Dip Recipe

Dips are the way to get a party started, and this caramelized onion dip will be the first one to disappear. Caramelizing onions releases their natural sugars, and smoky bacon complements that sweetness, making this dip really special. Serve with crackers, chips, crostini, carrots, celery, or radishes.

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Magical Correspondences for Wednesday

Magickal Intentions: Communication, Divination, Writing, Knowledge, Business Transactions, Debt, Fear, Loss, Travel and Money Matters

Element: Air


Incense: Jasmine, Lavender, Sweet Pea
Planets: Mercury and Chiron (though this is a moon of Pluto)
Star Sign: Virgo
Angel: Raphael
Power Colors: Orange, Light Blue, Grey, Yellow and Violet
Herbs & Plants: Fern, Lavender, Hazel, Cherry, Periwinkle
Sacred Stones: Aventurine, Bloodstone, Hematite, Moss Agate and Sodalite
Oil: (Mercury) Benzoin, Clary Sage, Eucalyptus, Lavender

Deities include Athena, Hermes, Lugh, Mercury, Odin

Magical Correspondences for Thursday

Magickal Intentions: Luck, Happiness, Health, Legal Matters, Male Fertility, Treasure and Wealth, Honor, Riches, Desires, Leadership, Public Activity, Power and Success

Element: Earth

 Incense: Cinnamon, Musk, Nutmeg and Sage


Planet: Jupiter
Star Signs: Sagittarius and Pisces
Angel: Sachiel
Power Colors: Purple, Royal Blue and Indigo
Herbs & Plants: Cinnamon, Beech, Buttercup, Coltsfoot, Oak, Dill, Borage, Patchouli 
Sacred Stones: Sugilite, Amethyst, Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli and Sapphire
Oil: (Jupiter) Clove, Lemon Balm, Oakmoss, Star Anise

Deities include Juno, Jupiter,Thor, Zeus

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Today’s Tarot: Wednesday: The Devil

Some days you just want to be self-indulgent, and today is one of those days. Put those feelings on the back burner while at work or out in public. After the serious part of the day is over, the danger actually increases for you. Don’t overindulge and make yourself sick or regretful. Sometimes too much of a good thing is too much, and you want to start tomorrow feeling good.

Today’s Tarot Thursday: Justice

You may be dealing with people who feel inferior or weaker than you, so take care to not run over anyone. Equally, they do not have to serve as an excuse for you to go slower or do less than you know is necessary. Be firm but not too firm, determined but not too determined. Get a lot of good work done.

astrology.com

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

I invite you to check out my websites!

The Desert Path: The dusty ramblings of a desert pagan. https://thedesertpath.com/

Cat’s Treasure Trove …. an eclectic collection of jewelry & gifts! https://thedesertpath.com

Sacred Spirals (the place where all paths meet)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SacredSpirals/

Moving Past Mistakes: Cat’s Angel Message for July 4. 2023

Moving Past Mistakes: Cat’s Angel Message for July 4. 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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As you work to create the best version of yourself remember that the day you stop creating is the day you stop growing. ~Cat

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Today’s Message: Moving Past Mistakes

74: Life is full of choices and while we strive to make the best ones possible there are times when what we choose turns out not to be in our best interest or comes at the wrong time. It happens and we have all been there. At times like this, we find ourselves backtracking to make things right and get back on course. The key is in learning the lessons that these misadventures have to teach us before moving on. This can be hard particularly if you have trouble admitting to making a mistake in the first place. These life lessons are important to our overall growth and our ability to be honest with ourselves will help us move forward with clear vision and purpose. Today the angels are letting us know that they have great confidence in us and our ability to make good choices but if we need help they are just a request away.

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.

The 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 Greek Goddess Athena embodies change and transformation through experience and learning. She  tells us ” You are a warrior in your own right. Every day you must consciously choose the battles that you will fight so make the wisest choices you can, each choice will help lead you to discover new pieces to the puzzle and assist in your victory.

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.

Eulite (Hypersthene) which helps us to find solutions to problems (large and small) that get in our way and can hold us back. It will also make seeing the answers and solutions easier by stopping the need to overthink or overly critical thinking. Eulite is also useful for building solid relationships which are necessary for the manifestation process and our personal evolution.

Obsidian ( Black) protects and helps to bring negative energy to the surface where it can be dispelled and provides support during times of change. It takes the “things” that we’ve hidden and composts them into positive soil to support out new growth.

Blessings for a magickal day! Cat

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July’s Full Buck Moon

July 3, 2023 Full Buck Moon 

 4:38 am PST/ 5:38 am MST/ 7:38 am EST

The Farmer’s Almanac calls this moon the Buck Moon because this is the time when bucks grow new antlers. Other names for this full moon are Thunder Moon, Summer Moon (colonial ), Hungry Ghost Moon (china), Ripe Corn Moon (cherokee), Crane Moon (choctaw), Moon of Claiming (celtic), Mead Moon (Medieval English), Rose Moon, Blessing Moon (pagan).

The Buck Moon is a good time for divination, dreamwork and prosperity magick. The laid back energy of this moon also works well for meditation, so kick back and enjoy the feeling of the things you have accomplished this far. Add a little something extra to your magickal workings by using July’s herbs hyssop, lemon balm, mugwort, catnip or leaves from ash or oak trees.

You can also celebrate this months moon by wearing the colors blue-gray, silver or green and adorning yourself with moonstone, pearls, opals or a simple white agate.

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Cat’s Morning Bits Monday July 3 & Tuesday July 4 2023

Cat’s Morning Bits Monday July 3 & Tuesday July 4 2023

Good Morning Beautiful Souls and Welcome to July! 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

“Hot July brings cooling showers,
Apricots and gillyflowers.”

Sara Coleridge, Pretty Lessons in Verse

gardendigest.com

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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 TEARS IN A DREAM: A DIVINE MESSAGE WITHIN OUR EMOTIONS

Our dreams are a profound aspect of our existence that transcends reality’s mundane confines.

They provide a gateway to our innermost feelings and perceptions, often surfacing emotions that may not be so evident in our waking life.


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Witchcraft in July: Reveal the Magic, Folklore, and Traditions ||Witch’s Almanac

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Spirituality & Health: Guided Meditation: A Body-Mind-Spirit Bedtime Routine
by Julie Peters

Trouble sleeping? Enjoy this gentle, relaxing guided meditation to help you slip into dreamland.

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July Correspondences

Nature Spirits: Hobgoblins & Faeries of harvestedcrops
Herbs: Agrimony; Hyssop; Honeysuckle & LemonBalm
Colours: Silver & Grey (blue)
Flowers: Jasmine; Lotus & Water Lily
Scents: Frankincense & Orris
Stones: Pearl; Moonstone & White Agate
Trees: Acacia; Ash & Oak
Animals: Crab; Dolphin; Turtle & Whale
Birds: Starling; Ibis & Swallow

Deities: Athene; Cerridwen; Hel; Holda; Juno;Khepera; Nephthys & Venus

Power Flow: Divination; Dream Work; Meditation; Preparing &Succeeding

Originally found at http://mystiksangelrealm.com/months.html

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MBG: Your July 2023 Horoscope, From The AstroTwins

July 1, 2023
This July, Cancer season finds us in our feelings, with both Neptune and Saturn retrograde in watery Pisces. Explore your emotions and let your sentimental side out for a swim!

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Exemplore: Shattering and Renewal: The Combination of the Tower and the World in Tarot
BEV G JUN 30, 2023

Every card In the tarot has its own symbology and meaning. A single card holds deep insights for the seeker if they are open and have patience for the ‘story’ to reveal itself.

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Treehugger: What to See in the Night Sky in July 2022
From a super Thunder Moon to dueling meteor showers, this month is perfect for relaxing under the stars & taking in the heavens.

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EarthSky News:July full moon is the Buck Moon and a supermoon

When to watch in 2023: Overnight of July 2-3.
Where to look: Look for the bright round moon in the east on the evening of July 2, highest in the sky around midnight, and in the west before sunrise on July 3.

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Patheos-Pagan: Muse Magick: The Creative Spirit & Ritualizing Your Art
JUNE 30, 2023 BY ASTREA TAYLOR

The creative spirits are alive and well! They have inspired artists since the time of ancient civilizations, and they continue to give their energy,

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Pagan Playlist:Grandmother Song – Sheffy Oren Bach

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Inner Journey:

LISTEN TO THE QUIET VOICE INSIDE

“To know how to choose a path with heart is to learn how to follow intuitive feeling.”
— Jean Shinoda Bolen

What ideas are teasing you these days?

Are you aware of any little gems floating around your consciousness these days? Charged little thoughts that beckon you to pay attention to them? Inspiration and intuition often bring powerful new ideas to us very subtly, very quietly. When you become aware of being teased by an idea, follow it!

“Get your ideas on paper and study them. Do not let them go to waste!”
— Les Brown

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A Note from the Universe

What you want has no bearing on whether or not you’ll get it.

It’s simply a question of whether or not you can behave as if you already have it.

I got you, babe –

The Universe

tut.com

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Today’s Recipe: 23 One-Bowl Dip Recipes for Summer

Summer entertaining should be simple. Cookouts, family reunions, and pool parties are all about unwinding, which means it’s all the more important to prepare a menu with little fuss, but lots of flavor.

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Magical Correspondences for Monday

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

Element: Water


Incense: African Violet, Honeysuckle, Myrtle, Willow, Wormwood
Planet: Moon
Star Sign: Cancer
Angel: Gabriel
Power Colors: Silver, White and Gray
Herbs& Plants: Night Blooming Flowers, Willow Root, Orris Root, Birch, Motherwort, Vervain, White Rose and White Iris
Sacred Stones: Carnelian, Moonstone, Aquamarine, Pearl, Clear Quartz, Flourite, Geodes
Oil: (Moon) Jasmine, Lemon, Sandalwood

Deities include Artemis, Diana, Luna, Selene, Thoth

Magical Correspondences for Tuesday

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

Element: Fire


Incense: Dragon’s Blood, Patchouli
Planet: Mars
Star Signs: Aries and Scorpio
Angel: Samuel
Power Colors: Red and Orange
Herbs & Plants: Red Rose, Cock’s Comb, Pine, Daisy, Thyme and Pepper
Sacred Stones: Carnelian, Bloodstone, Ruby, Garnet and Pink Tourmaline
Oil: (Mars) Basil, Coriander, Ginger

Deities include Ares, Lilith, The Morrigan, Tiwaz, Tyr

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Today’s Tarot: Monday

The Devil: Some days you just want to be self-indulgent, and today is one of those days. Put those feelings on the back burner while at work or out in public. After the serious part of the day is over, the danger actually increases for you. Don’t overindulge and make yourself sick or regretful. Sometimes too much of a good thing is too much, and you want to start tomorrow feeling good.

Today’s Tarot Tuesday

The Moon: You may be dwelling on your weakness or discomfort, and those things may be real enough, but take heart and know that these things are also temporary and are not going to last much longer. You underestimate or overlook your great powers of recovery and self-healing. You have too much love of life to be kept down for long. Give yourself a break and relax a bit.

astrology.com

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Your Divine Spark: Cat’s Angel Message for July 3. 2023

Your Divine Spark: Cat’s Angel Message for July 3. 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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Nurture your divine spark by sending good vibes and loving energy to surround it. ~Cat

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Today’s Message: Your Divine Spark

73: Within each of us dwells a piece of the divine spark. It lives in our core being and comes to life when we engage in the things that bring us joy, like creative pursuits, helping others, or just setting a positive example. This spark can also help us in our personal evolution by teaching us to live authentically so that we can create the life we want. Today we find ourselves surrounded by the love of the Ascended Masters as they offer us reassurance and guidance for our path. They are asking us to hold on to our optimistic outlook. By doing so we open the gates to new growth and abundance. The key is allowing yourself to receive blessings from all quarters. Don’t pick and choose as you may miss out on something that you’ve been waiting simply because it came in a different wrapper.

Today’s Spirit Helpers include:

Archangel Raguel sets us on the path to personal empowerment. He helps us to find our strength and promotes clarity when we feel conflicted about what to do next by providing a boost of energy and by bringing order to your thoughts. He empowers the underdog and also acts as a motivational coach when we feel down on ourselves and can help you to reach your full potential.

The Ascended Master Saint Germain helps us to persevere in our personal quests and provides us with courage and direction. He teaches us how to clear the way and free our minds from worry so that we can work on more important things and shows us the way to comfortably interact with people and situations that can help us achieve our goals.

The Hindu Goddess Devi helps us to find meaning in our lives and gently guides us in learning to follow our own inner wisdom. She says “Take my hand and let me guide you on your journey of self discovery. You need only look within to find your true meaning. Release your cares to me and I will purify your heart and spirit so that new information and blessings can be sent to you.

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!

Tangerine Quartz which helps to increase our receptivity to Divine inspiration while it stimulates the mind and enhances overall creativity. It fills us with hope and joy as it restores our feelings of self worth.

While this is obviously not a stone, Copper is a conductor that moves energy and helps us communicate with the higher realms. It can also increase self esteem and self awareness which are essential to embracing our divine spark and our powers of manifestation.

Blessings for a magickal day! Cat

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