The Universal Tide: Cat’s Angel Message for May 2. 2023

The Universal Tide: Cat’s Angel Message for May 2. 2023

May’s Theme: This month brings changes to your life. While change sometimes feels scary, it is a necessary thing for our overall growth. Be willing to embrace it and allow it to happen naturally and get ready for better things!

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The tides of change ebb and flow creating space for us to breathe between events. ~Cat

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Today’s Message: The Universal Tide

52: Change is a constant thing. It happens everywhere, to everyone, every day. Sometimes it’s a gradual process that sneaks up on us and at 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. It’s important to remember that change is part of the letting go process. By learning to let go of people, things, and situations that no longer bring us joy we make the room for something better. ( new people, personal insights and new opportunities) Today the universe is asking us to release our fears and embrace change as an adventure. Don’t force or struggle, it’s time to go with the flow and let the ‘universal tide” carry you forward!

Today’s Spirit Helpers include:

Archangel Jeremiel is in charge of life reviews and changes. He can help you see everything that you have accomplished recently as well as the areas that need attention and helps us to let go of what we no longer need. He teaches us that by taking inventory of our lives we gain clear perspective of where we are on our path, which in turn helps us to make positive life changes. He removes our fear of change and what the future holds and replaces them with a sense of expectant excitement.

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 Hindu Mother Goddess Durga teaches us how to create boundaries and maintain them as well as protecting yourself from the negative or controling energy of others. She says: ” Personal boundaries are important to your well being. It is sometimes best to walk away. I can help you to step back and give you the self assurance to do what is in your best interest.”

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.

Malachite. It helps to support healthy friendships and promotes empathy towards others. It also strengthens our ability to absorb and process information so that we can show our feelings in a positive way. Malachite helps those making aggressive personal or life changes. It brings a sense of adventure to our transformation as it shows us what is blocking our spiritual growth and the best way to move forward.

 Peridot brings new levels of awareness as it promotes growth and necessary change. It helps to sharpen the mind and enhances our self-confidence. Peridot can teach us to look back at the past and find the gifts that are hidden within our experiences and then shows us the path to forgiveness and moving forward.  

Blessings for a magickal day! Cat

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Cat’s Morning Bits Tuesday May 2 & Wednesday May 3, 2023

Cat’s Morning Bits Tuesday May 2 & Wednesday May 3, 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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May Quotes

“The world’s favorite season is the spring.
All things seem possible in May.”

Edwin Way Teale

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May Events

May 1 Beltane / May Day

May 5 Full Moon at 10:34 am PST / 11:34 am MST / 1:34 pm EST

May 13 Celtic Tree Month of Hawthorn begins

May 14 Mother’s Day/ Mercury goes direct

May 19 New Moon at 8:53 am PST / 9:53 am MST/11:53 am EST (Black Moon: Third new moon in a season)

May 21 Sun enters Gemini

May 29  Memorial Day (USA)

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Spiritual Unite: SPIRITUAL MEANING OF CLEANING IN A DREAM: A JOURNEY TO PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION

Have you ever woken up from a dream where you were cleaning and wondered if it held a deeper meaning?

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Witchcraft in May || The Folklore, Traditions & Spells || Online Witches Almanac

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Pioneer Thinking: Orange and Ginger Facial Mask

Try our orange and ginger facial mask recipe for tired, stressed or acne prone skin.

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MBG: How To Work With Jade For Luck, Money & More, From Crystal Experts

From jade face rollers to jade bracelets and rings, you’ve undoubtedly seen this striking green crystal before—but why is this stone so universally popular? Here, we’re diving into the history of jade, its properties, how to use it, and more, according to experts.

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Exemplore: The Magician and High Priestess of Tarot: A Dance of Duality and Symbiology
BEV GAPR 28, 2023

Synergizing Seemingly Opposite Energies
When a pair of seemingly opposing cards appear in a tarot reading, it can cause puzzlement in the reader. I’m taking a look at the Magician and the High Priestess, which appear to hold quite different energies. I want to see how this pair can work together and offer a coherent and helpful message.

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Treehugger: What to See in the Night Sky for May 2023
A brilliant meteor shower, eclipse of Jupiter, and dark skies welcome the return of green and warmth to the Northern Hemisphere.

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EarthSky News: Arcturus, the brightest star of the northern sky

Arcturus is a red giant star located only 36.7 light-years away. It’s the 4th-brightest star in the sky and the brightest one in the northern half of the sky. Look for it on spring evenings in the Northern Hemisphere by arcing to Arcturus from the Big Dipper‘s handle.

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Patheos-Pagan: Rock crystals: an ancient gateway to the healing spirit world
APRIL 28, 2023 BY BEN H. GAGNON

Popular interest in the healing properties of rock crystals emerged as part of the 1960s counter-culture and remained a steady market until more than 50 years later when the pandemic catapulted the industry to multi-billion-dollar status.

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Pagan Playlist: Elven Chill – Tribal Downtempo – Ethereal Fantasy Ambient Music – Sounds for Relaxation and Focus

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Inner Journey: TWO VIEWS

“… no matter what our difficulties may be, we recognize that there is a deep untroubled stream flowing below all surface troubles and that we are of one substance with that stream. The soul knows no difficulties.”
— James Thornton

Masters teach that we can experience two completely different states of reality at the same time — from the personality and from the soul.

Author Pema Chödron talks about being hungry, cold and tired but at that same time deeply content. Ram Dass speaks of how the emotional heart can be breaking while we recognize that all is unfolding perfectly.

Allowing our soul to be present with the discomforts of the personality shifts our experience of the discomforts.

“True self simply refers to the aspect of our being that is completely aware of its expanded nature no matter what we may be experiencing in our lives.”
— Martia Nelson

higherawareness.com

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A Note from the Universe

It’s not as if the currents of life must be studied, examined, charted, explained, plied, or channeled, in order to be effortlessly ridden upon.

Besides, you’d get soaked.

Get it?

The Universe

tut.com

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Today’s Recipe: Ta’ameya (Egyptian Falafel)

Falafel, or ta’ameya as we call it in Egypt, is an all-time favorite street food. In most parts of the Middle East, falafel is made with ground chickpeas. However, in Egypt, we make it with dried fava beans. They are best served with pita bread, tomato, onions, and tahini sauce.

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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

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

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Daily Tarot Tuesday: The Sun

Not only may you be inherently happy today, you’ll be able to explore all manner of intellectual problems, puzzles, and concerns. Great satisfaction can come from even the smallest insight, and if you can connect with the right person, you may have a conversation that will enrich and inform you for months to come. You may be attracted to more difficult problems today, and you’ll be up to the challenge.

Daily Tarot Wednesday: The High Priestess

Even if it’s a busy day at work or with loved ones, it may still be an introspective kind of day when you need to frequently take a quiet moment to reflect. Be organized and perform your tasks well, but also find those quiet instances when you can make sense of your feelings and impressions. You can get a great deal done today, and feel inwardly satisfied about it.

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/

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Sacred Spirals (the place where all paths meet)
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Uncharted Territory:Cat’s Angel Message for May 1. 2023

Uncharted Territory:Cat’s Angel Message for May 1. 2023

May’s Theme: This month brings changes to your life. While change sometimes feels scary, it is a necessary thing for our overall growth. Be willing to embrace it and allow it to happen naturally and get ready for better things!

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Personal evolution requires us to have the courage to create and then allow things to happen.~Cat

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Today’s Message: Uncharted Territory

51: Even though we don’t know exactly what the future holds for us we can be assured that things will get better and that good things are headed our way. As we start the new month we are being asked to focus our thoughts on our dreams and goals. Don’t spend your energy worrying about the “how to’s” and “what if’s” as these details will naturally fall into place when the time is right. Fear of the future and of change is normal, however, the key lies in how we perceive the changes that lie ahead. If we acknowledge our fears and do our best to let them go (don’t struggle, don’t force) we can fill that space with positive intent 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!

Today’s Spirit Helpers include:

Archangel Raguel helps us to find our power and brings clarity when we feel conflicted about what to do next by providing a boostof energy and by bringing order to your thoughts.  He also aids in the letting go process which is essential to moving forward. Raguel reminds us that sometimes people can get “freaky” when they see you moving off in a new direction and helps to smooth the way by resolving conflicts and disharmony with those around us as we work with our creative magic.

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.

The Welsh Goddess Cerridwen uses her cauldron “Amen” to help provide us with knowledge, wisdom, personal rebirth and inspiration. remember that change brings us the transformation that we need. She reminds us “The opportunity for your own transformation lies before you. It provides you the chance to spread your wings and grow. Look into my sacred cauldron and see the vision of your path unfolding before you.”

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.

Jade stimulates knowledge and ideas and 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  attracts both prosperity and good luck as it helps us to understand that we are spiritual beings on this very human journey we call life.

Black Obsidian. This stone not only protects it also 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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Sacred Spirals (the place where all paths meet)
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Cat’s Morning Bits Monday May 1, 2023 “Beltane Edition”

Cat’s Morning Bits Monday May 1, 2023 “Beltane 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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May Quotes

‘But I must gather knots of flowers,
And buds and garlands gay,
For I’m to be Queen o’ the May, mother,
I’m to be Queen o’ the May.’

Alfred Lord Tennyson

gardendigest.com

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May Events

May 1 Beltane / May Day

May 5 Full Moon at 10:34 am PST / 11:34 am MST / 1:34 pm EST

May 13 Celtic Tree Month of Hawthorn begins

May 14 Mother’s Day/ Mercury goes direct

May 19 New Moon at 8:53 am PST / 9:53 am MST/11:53 am EST (Black Moon: Third new moon in a season)

May 21 Sun enters Gemini

May 29  Memorial Day (USA)

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Spirit Library: May 2023 Ascension Energies – Navigating Change
Jamye Price


The accompanying video to this article can be found here.

Blessed Beings, you are at a powerful Connection point of Life. It is at this continuum that your Being is connected to a Oneness that potentiates All.

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How to celebrate Beltane | Magical ideas for Walpurgisnacht celebration

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Spirituality & Health: A Beltane Ritual for Hope, Possibility, and Creativity
by Julie Peters

Celebrate this springtime holiday with a ritual for inviting in creative energy and blessings.
Beltane is May Day, the cross-quarter festival that celebrates the midway point between the spring equinox and the summer solstice. It is high spring, the peak moment of springtime when the flowers are blooming, the sun is warm (but not yet too hot), and the summer berries are poised to ripen.

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Learn Religions: 12 Fertility Deities of Beltane

By Patti Wigington
Updated on February 03, 2020


Beltane is a time of great fertility—for the earth itself, for animals, and of course for people as well. This season has been celebrated by cultures going back thousands of years, in a variety of ways, but nearly all shared the fertility aspect.

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Exemplore:Seven Crystals for Beltane
CLAIREMAY 22, 2022

Benefits of Using Crystals at Beltane


As we reach the celebration of Beltane, spring has peaked and we are heading into summer. The Earth is warming up and has an energy bursting with strength and fertility. The word Beltane is thought to originate from the Celtic god, Bal, meaning ‘the bright one’ and the Gaelic word ‘teine

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Treehugger: 6 Edible Weeds: Dandelions, Purslane, and More

Weeds are widely believed to be a gardener’s arch-enemy. They stifle crops, steal water, hog sunlight, and create what some deem an eyesore in otherwise impeccably groomed flowerbeds and lawns

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Moody Moons: Love Spell Loose Incense Recipe

This love spell loose incense combines traditional love spell ingredients like rose, cinnamon, lavender, and vanilla. Toss it in your bonfire, your cauldron, or on a charcoal dish to draw romance and attraction into your life.

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Patheos-Pagan: Beltane Solo Celebrations: Simple and Satisfying
APRIL 23, 2019 BY LISA WAGONER


Celebrating Beltane by yourself may not seem very appealing. After all, it’s all about, er…group activities. Right? Or at least a partner. I am here to tell you, fun can be had if you are in a solo situation!

Read more….

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Pagan Playlist: Beltane, Lisa Thiel

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The Outdoor Apothecary:6 Powerful Beltane Plants & the Folklore of the Season

Beltane, Beltaine, Beltany, or Boaldyn is an ancient Gaelic seasonal celebration that commemorates the arrival of summer and the great growth and richness of nature. While it is typically celebrated on the 1st of May its initial astronomical date is on the 12th.

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The new earth quickens as you rise.
The May Queen is waiting.
Feel the pulsing ground call you to journey,
To know the depths of your desire.
The May Queen is waiting.
Moving through the night, the bright moon’s flight.
In green and silver on the plain.
She waits for you to return again.
Do not keep Her waiting.
Her temper stings if you refuse to taste Her honey.
Surrender as enchantment brings
The first light of dawning.
Move with Her in sacred dance, through fear to feeling.
Bringing ecstasy to those who dare.
Living earth is breathing.
Loving through the night in the bright moonlight,
As seedlings open with the rain.
She’ll long for you to return again.
Do not keep Her waiting.”

Ruth Barren, The May Queen is Waiting

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Today’s Recipe: Grapefruit & Mint Beltane Bellini

Refreshing and lightly sweet, this grapefruit & mint Bellini is a perfect treat for Beltane. With a few sprigs of mint from your magical garden and a splash of citrus, it’s a brunch-friendly drink that’s sure to delight your guests at your next spring gathering.

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Magical Correspondences for Beltane

Activities and Rituals: fertilize, nurture and boost existing goals, games, activities of pleasure, leaping bonfires, making garlands, May Pole dance, planting seeds, walking one’s property, feasting, making May Day baskets and giving them to friends

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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Backyard Banshee: Beltane Tarot Spread | 6-Card Interactive Reading

As the days grow warmer and the nights get shorter, we know that Beltane is just around the corner. This Sabbat is all about celebrating growth and joyous change, and there’s no better way to do that than with a tarot reading! In this blog post, we will discuss a 6-card Beltane tarot spread that can help you celebrate the holiday.

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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)
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A Little Down Time:Cat’s Angel Message for April 30. 2023

A Little Down Time:Cat’s Angel Message for April 30. 2023

  April Theme:  We are being challenged to make changes, both large and small . You have the power to make things happen and the Universe is on your side.

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By nurturing ourselves in body, mind, and spirit we learn to live life with the optimistic attitude that helps us in our quest for personal evolution. ~Cat

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Today’s Message: A Little Down Time

430: As we close out the month of April we are receiving a big thumbs up the Universe and its helpers! The internal and external work that we are doing is beginning to pay off and we are starting to see the results of our efforts. Creating personal change is never easy. However, we have learned that we have the support of the entire universe and that we can call upon it at any time and for assistance in any matter. The work we have done so far will begin to show results both large and small in the new month so this a perfect time to engage in some personal down-time to make ready for the next phase. remember to ground, center, and clear then give yourself a big hug for all you have accomplished!

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 Maitreya (Laughing Buddha) helps us to find peace and harmony through laughter, this gives us a clear perspective and keeps our energy flowing. He tells us that laughter is sacred and when the heart is alive with joy we are connected to the Infinite and filled with Nirvana-essence. Center your mind with the intent of enjoying yourself and you will find yourself centered in the moment. Enjoy what life has to offer and enjoy the process!

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. She asks you today “What are you passionate about and how are you using that energy? Be like a cat today and use your energy wisely. By expending too much you are not honoring your commitment to your own self-care.”

Today’s Sacred Stones include:

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.

Desert Rose (Selenite). These beautiful stone “flowers” help to increase our understanding of our own personal value in the universal plan. it dissolves outdated self-imposed programming and helps us to replace it with something more positive.

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

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:

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Sacred Spirals (the place where all paths meet)
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Take What Is Offered:Cat’s Angel Message for April 29. 2023

Take What Is Offered:Cat’s Angel Message for April 29. 2023

  April Theme:  We are being challenged to make changes, both large and small . You have the power to make things happen and the Universe is on your side.

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Living life to the fullest is about endings and beginnings. We must gracefully let go of things so that something better can take their place. ~Cat

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Today’s Message: Take What Is Offered

429: Over the last month, we have been working on two things: letting go of what no longer serves us and in strengthening our faith in the Universe and in ourselves. When these things are combined we are creating new opportunities that will open new 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 grab what’s offered before the circle moves on and the doors close. Remember that if you miss out on these opportunities they will eventually come back around, although it may not be what you want or need any longer when it does. If you are offered something that you have been waiting for be sure to grab it before it disappears!

Today’s Spirit Helpers include:

Archangel Michael teaches us that through compassion and commitment to our beliefs we can lead effectively through example. He sets us on the path of commitment to our purpose by showing us how to work through obstacles that pop up as he teaches us that we have what it takes to create new things for ourselves as he helps us reach new levels of self confidence.

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 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:

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.

Howlite helps us to formulate 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.

Iolite, also known as “Poor Man’s Amethyst” is a stone of vision that assists our intuition and aids us in setting things in motion by staying true to yourself and your path while freeing you from the expectations of others. It helps us to live in the moment making it easier to snag the blessings given to us. It is also a soothing stone that calms emotions during times of change.

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)
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Cat’s Morning Bits Friday April 28, 2023

Cat’s Morning Bits Friday April 28, 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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April Quotes

“Flower god, god of the spring, beautiful, bountiful,
Cold-dyed shield in the sky, lover of versicles,
Here I wander in April
Cold, grey-headed; and still to my
Heart, Spring comes with a bound, Spring the deliverer,
Spring, song-leader in woods, chorally resonant;
Spring, flower-planter in meadows,
Child-conductor in willowy
Fields deep dotted with bloom, daisies and crocuses:
Here that child from his heart drinks of eternity:
O child, happy are children!”

Robert Louis Stevenson, Flower God, God of the Spring, 1890

gardendigest.com

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April Events

April 1 April Fools Day

April 5/6 Full Wind Moon 9:34 pm PST/ 10:34 pm MST/ 12:34 am EST

April 9 Easter

April 15 Celtic Tree Month of Willow begins

April 19/20 New Moon at 9:12 pm PST/ 10:12 pm MST/ 12:12 am EST

April 20 Sun enters Taurus

April 21 Mercury Retrograde

April 22 Earth Day

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Spirit Library: I’m Home Within Myself
Brenda Hoffman


Dear Ones,

Your life is shifting so rapidly that 3D fear is becoming outdated, and the new is prospering.

Even though nothing new may be noted in your day-to-day life, it is displayed in one little act or thought after another.

Read more….

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Spirituality & Health: 22 Affirmations to Ease Overthinking
by Shannon Kaiser

Stuck in a thought-loop of negative self-talk? Try utilizing positive affirmations to reframe your overthinking.
People used to tell me, “You think too much.” I took secret offense to this because I saw being cerebral as a good thing. But the truth is, overthinking can become a problem if we ruminate, stress, and over-analyze situations to the point of exhaustion, especially if we don’t take any action to end the stress cycle.

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Learn Religions: Beltane Planting Ritual for Solitaries

By Patti Wigington
Updated on May 09, 2019
This ritual is designed for the solitary practitioner, but it can easily be adapted for a small group to perform together. It’s a simple rite that celebrates the fertility of the planting season, and so it’s one that should be performed outside.

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MBG: The Spiritual Meaning Of Hawks + What To Do If They Keep Appearing To You

Whether hawks are appearing in your dreams or you’re catching glimpses of them in flight, they may be communicating messages about success, knowing when to take action, or messages from another realm

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Exemplore:Beltane is Here!

Welcome, my friend! Join us—take a seat on the picnic blanket and toss your jacket aside.

Isn’t it a beautiful day? Just breathe it all in—the shining sun, the blue skies, the lush grass. It just doesn’t get any better than this, does it?

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Treehugger: Meet the Coolest Tiny Plants in the Forest
A whole, big world lives within the surprisingly beautiful realm of miniature plant life.The next time you go for a walk in the woods to enjoy the beauty of nature, don’t worry about whether you can see the forest for the trees.

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EarthSky News: Coma Berenices: How Leo the Lion lost his tail

The constellation of Coma Berenices
Coma Berenices is a constellation readily visible in spring skies that represents the hair of Queen Berenice. The constellation itself may not be very bright – you’ll need a dark sky to see most of its stars – but its location is easy enough to find. It trails Leo the Lion, with the Big Dipper high above it and Virgo with bright Spica below.

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Patheos-Pagan: Review of Seven Goddesses of the Hellenistic World by Jo Graham
FEBRUARY 3, 2023 BY TONY MIERZWICKI

Seven Goddesses of the Hellenistic World does not focus on the gods of the Hellenistic world, which were often venerated in large magnificent temples, but rather on seven of the great goddesses which were “often worshiped more modestly with more intimate rites at home shrines or small temples

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Pagan Playlist: a witch’s study playlist

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Inner Journey:

ALL IS MIND

“I want to know the thoughts of God; the rest are details.”
— Albert Einstein

Everything — absolutely everything — that happens in our lives has a spiritual cause. Events on all other levels — mental, emotional and physical — are only effects.

When we are struggling with any challenge, whether it be ill health, a lack of money, a lost job, relationships, an accident, whatever — we need to look for the spiritual learning. We can ask ourselves, “What quality does my soul want me to live more fully?”

“If you start to think the problem is ‘out there,’ stop yourself. That thought is the problem.”
— Stephen Covey

higherawareness.com

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A Note from the Universe

It’s impossible to be afraid when you dwell in truth.

Cool,

The Universe

tut.com

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Today’s Recipe: Mexican Strawberry Water (Agua de Fresa)

Fresh fruit waters, or Aguas de Frutas, made with crushed or blended fruit are a common and popular drink all over Mexico. This recipe is extremely flavorful and refreshing, especially when fresh strawberries are in season.

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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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Daily Tarot Friday: The Devil

You don’t want to spend the whole day trying to swim upstream. Work on your self-control and don’t let anyone or anything lure you into overreacting or flying out of control. Be practical and don’t get in your own way. You can have your silly fun later, and fantasize your revenge, at home in private with those who love you no matter what you do or say.

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Blessings of Abundance: Cat’s Angel Message for April 28. 2023

Blessings of Abundance: Cat’s Angel Message for April 28. 2023

  April Theme:  We are being challenged to make changes, both large and small . You have the power to make things happen and the Universe is on your side.

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True wealth is not found in the accumulation of material things.It is found within your heart. ~Cat

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Today’s Message: Blessings of Abundance

428: Abundance comes in many forms (material gain, money, friends, love, and necessities) to name just a few. However, we quite often find ourselves concentrating on only a single form of abundance. The key to true abundance lies in being open to it and inviting ALL forms into your life. While we all need specific help at times staying open will always serve us best. The Angels are telling us ” Do not place limits and conditions on our requests. These things keep us from supplying you with the steady flow of abundance that we are capable of providing.” By staying open and allowing ourselves to receive 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!

Today’s Spirit Helpers include:

Archangel Raziel can assist us in both embracing our unique divine magic and in the overall manifestation process. He tells us that growth and freedom can be found when we let go of what we have outgrown as well as our limiting self beliefs and fears all of which hold us back from achieving and creating the life we want.

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 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 can be sent to you. “

Today’s Sacred Stones include:

Citrine. This happy and sunny crystal draws abundance and brings our self confidence forward. It promotes the optimistic mindset necessary to activate the manifestation process and nudges us into action.  We can also use Citrine to help us sift through information and analyze situations so that we can move forward with positive intent. Citrine also helps us go with the flow and encourages us to explore all options so that we can make the best decisions for our journey.

Sunstone brings personal empowerment and fights procrastination. It brings out our natural optimism, self-confidence and promotes our natural flow of abundance and is linked to all benevolent deities and brings good fortune and luck.

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

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Confidence and Faith Cat’s Angel Message for April 27. 2023

  April Theme:  We are being challenged to make changes, both large and small . You have the power to make things happen and the Universe is on your side.

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Asking for help is not a sign of weakness. It shows that we have strength and courage and a willingness to do what is needed in order to keep things moving. ~Cat

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Today’s Message: Confidence and Faith

427: These daily readings much like most areas of life focus quite often on faith. Remember that faith isn’t inherent to just one religion or path. It encompasses them all and that it includes spirituality. While we can have faith in many things one of the most important is having faith in ourselves. The universe and its helpers are here to assist us but we must also be willing to do our part. This is where faith in yourself comes in. The more confidence and faith you have in yourself the better equipped you are to create the life you want. Faith also helps us to grow mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Today the angels are asking us to armor ourselves in faith and courage. If you need their support or assistance just ask. Then open yourself to receiving the guidance that is shared and take action accordingly.

Today’s Spirit Helpers include:

Archangel Jeremiel is in charge of life reviews and changes. He can help you see everything that you have accomplished recently as well as the areas that need attention and helps us to let go of what we no longer need. He teaches us that by taking inventory of our lives we gain clear perspective of where we are on our path, which in turn helps us to make positive life changes. He removes our fear of change and what the future holds and replaces them with a sense of expectant excitement.

The Ascended Master Jesus helps us with all areas of faith and teaches us that true miracles often come in small packages. He also provides a clear and direct line of communication to the Divine as well as teaching us how to open up to receive divine information.

 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:

 Amazonite. This stone is sometimes called the stone of hope. It helps us to speak our truth with confidence and instills us with hope itself. It calms and soothes frayed nerves during times of stress and helps us to feel and embrace universal love. It works with both heart and throat chakras.

Tiger’s Eye (Gold) helps build a bridge between you and your power. It shows us the correct way to use our power and invites our integrity forward. It is also a stone of abundance and draws good things to us while helping us see the blessings we have. Tiger’s Eye helps us to accomplish our goals by showing us how to recognize and access our inner resources and the promotion of clear intentions

Golden (Imperial) Topaz helps to strengthen our confidence, faith and optimistic outlook as it reminds us of our own divine origins. It can also be used to re-energize the body and spirit which assists us in overcoming our self-imposed limitations.

Blessings for a magickal day! Cat

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The Power of You: Cat’s Angel Message for April 26 2023

The Power of You: Cat’s Angel Message for April 26 2023

  April Theme:  We are being challenged to make changes, both large and small . You have the power to make things happen and the Universe is on your side.

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Surround yourself with an aura of gratitude. Let it fill your being and allow yourself to shine! ~Cat

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Today’s Message: The Power of You

426: Today’s number reflects the message that everything is okay, don’t worry and don’t stress. With the help of the Universe both our spiritual and earthly needs are being met, both now and in the future. I know right now that this can be difficult to acknowledge however the combination of faith in Spirit and in your own power of manifestation creates a win-win situation. Take time each day to ground, center, and clear as this helps us to balance and keep our stress level down. This means that we are more open to receiving guidance from both the divine and our own intuition. Remember to look for the good and embrace whatever form it takes, even if it’s only “One Good Thing”. Small things add up so don’t turn one down when it comes your way. Take action accordingly and don’t be afraid to draw upon the power of YOU to help make things happen!

Today’s Spirit Helpers include:

 Archangel Raziel gently guides us through the manifestation process so that we are more adept at creating what we need and what we want. Remember that NEED and WANT are two separate things and by concentrating on need first all else will fall into place.

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 Welsh Goddess Cordelia helps us to meet life’s changes with courage and excitement. She asks that we be proactive about looking for signs of our inner growth and gain a new perspectives about what lies ahead. She says” “Healing can be found in nature and by observing it. Allow the beauty that surrounds you to renew your spirit and fill your soul with pure joy as you nurture the new growth within.”

Today’s Sacred Stones include:

Ametrine. This stone, a combination of amethyst and citrine, helps to release blocks like negative emotional programming. It also encourages growth while helping us to explore all possibilities and find the creative solutions that are needed to make the most of the information we are given.

Mookite, a form of Jasper that comes in many creamy color combinations, promotes decision making and versatility. These things are important when we are faced with new experiences and find ourselves faced with the need to take action. It encourages us to be flexible during times of change and helps us to embrace new experiences with an open sense of adventure.

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.

Blessings for a magickal day! Cat

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