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Cat’s Morning Bits Thursday March 9, 2023

Posted on March 8, 2023 by Cat

Cat’s Morning Bits Thursday March 9, 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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March Quotes

“The March wind roars
Like a lion in the sky,
And makes us shiver
As he passes by.
When winds are soft,
And the days are warm and clear,
Just like a gentle lamb,
Then spring is here.”

Author Unknown

gardendigest.com

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March Events

March 7 Full Storm Moon 4:40 am PST/ 5:40 am MST / 7:40 am EDT

March 12 Daylight Savings Time Ends at 2am

March 17 St. Patrick’s Day

March 18 Celtic Month of Alder begins

March 20 Spring Equinox/ Ostara

March 21 New Moon at 10:23 am PST/ 11:23 am MST/ 1:23 pm EDT

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Spirit Library: Your Self-Love Final Exam
Brenda Hoffman

Dear Ones,

You likely feel that nothing has changed except you – a new being in a world that no longer suits your personality.

Such is to be expected, given that you are the first of the first. You expect others to understand your needs despite all they are experiencing as they play catch-up with you.

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Spirituality & Health: 3 Druid Rituals for the Spring Equinox
by Dana O’Driscoll

Celebrate the return of the lighter half of the year with these three druid-inspired rituals—no experience required.

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Learn Religions: Crafts for the Ostara Sabbat

By Patti Wigington
Updated on February 03, 2020
Spring has finally arrived! March has roared in like a lion, and if we’re really lucky, it will roll out like a lamb. Meanwhile, on or around the 21st of the month,

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Exemplore: Easy Playing Card Tarot Spreads With Example Readings
BEV GJUL 30, 2022

Tarot Reading With Playing Cards Layout
Reading tarot with plain old playing cards is relatively straightforward. If you have any prior knowledge of tarot, then you’ll easily be able to adapt to reading playing cards. If you are a beginner and don’t have access to a tarot deck, you’ll need my guide, “How to Read Tarot With Playing Cards”.

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MBG:The Absolute Best Crystals For Good Luck, According To Crystal Experts

Whether you’re looking for luck in love, your finances, or just in general, there are a ton of crystals that can help you get it. The key is understanding what each crystal is best suited for and further, how to actually work with them all.

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Patheos-Pagan: The Low-Key Witch’s Guide to Glamour Magic
FEBRUARY 24, 2023 BY CHARLOTTE WILDE

I am back today with another low-maintenance approach to witchcraft.

Am I lazy? It’s in the realm of possibilities, but I prefer to think of it as having finite energy.

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Inner Journey:

REVIEW AND RECOMMIT

“Few people have any next, they live from hand to mouth without a plan, and are always at the end of their line.”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson

Just think: When we are driving, we know where we want to go and we plot out our route. When we plan and prepare a meal, we follow a recipe and monitor the food as it cooks.

How much attention do we give to planning the direction of our lives?

Taking the time to review our quality of life gives us a chance to re-evaluate what we are doing and where we want to go. It lets us fine-tune our direction, to ensure we are on track for what we most want.

Stop and think about your last 6 months. What did you learn? What would you like to do differently? Where do you want to recommit?

“Organizing is what you do before you do something, so that when you do it, it is not all mixed up.”
— A. A. Milne

“Always have a plan, and believe in it. Nothing happens by accident.”
— Chuck Knox

higherawareness.com

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A Note from the Universe

Best case scenario you really are a magnificent, powerful, divine Being of Light; your thoughts really do become things; nothing is impossible; your dreams are meant to be; and these Notes really are from an ancient, wise, all-loving, all-knowing best friend.

Worst case scenario you’re only dreaming you’re a magnificent, powerful, divine Being of Light; your thoughts really do become things; nothing is impossible; your dreams are meant to be; and these Notes really are from an ancient, wise, all-loving, all-knowing best friend.

And the difference would be?

The Universe

tut.com

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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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Daily Tarot: Strength

Anger could raise its ugly little head today, but you have things under control. Don’t engage, if possible, and tactfully deflect the worst of whatever misunderstanding caused the outbreak. If it’s repressed anger, there may never be any loud or angry words. You can smooth any ruffled feathers simply by standing up and not being intimidated or rushed into any action or opinion. Be at your best today.

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/

Doing Our Part: Cat’s Angel Message for March 9. 2023

Posted on March 8, 2023 by Cat

Doing Our Part: Cat’s Angel Message for March 9. 2023

March Theme: Manifesting our dreams and goals requires focus and clarity. By working on self-love we find the inner peace needed to navigate our path like a pro.

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Today I thank the Universe for giving me the skills and courage to create my life!

~Cat

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Today’s Message: Doing Our Part

39: While everyone’s life mission is different there are certain threads that connect us all. We are all responsible for being the best person we can be and sharing our unique talents, passions, and interests with those around us. To all my fellow introverts out there, this doesn’t mean that you need to go out and teach others (unless that’s part of your calling) leading by example is every bit as powerful. The world is a crazy place right now which makes this all the more important. By doing our part we are leading in a positive manner toward a positive goal. The ascended masters are also calling upon all of the Lightworker’s out there and are asking them to work on completing the tasks that are related to your life purpose because your power is definitely needed at this time.

Today’s Spirit Helpers include:

Embrace the healing energy of Archangel Raphael. This enhances your personal healing abilities so that you are better equipped to help yourself and others when needed. He 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 Vywamus helps all Lightworkers. He teaches us that change can be an opportunity to heal. He encourages us to continuously and consciously seek inspiration through the discovery and rediscovery of our own natural abilities and talents. If something is holding you back let it go and continue forward.

The Chinese Goddess Kuan Yin, who embodies compassion and mercy says, “You are a beautiful soul and have so much to offer. I can guide you on the path of self love and help you to embrace the confidence you need to free your mind, heart, and spirit. Be gentle on yourself. Joy comes from embracing the simple things which frees the energy needed to assist the creation process and help others along the way.”

Today’s Sacred Stones include:

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.

Fuchsite helps us to understand our personal interactions with others, particularly in the areas of basic life concerns. It teaches self-worth and how to do what is necessary to get others moving in the right direction without doing everything for them.

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/

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 Wednesday March 8, 2023

Posted on March 7, 2023 by Cat

Cat’s Morning Bits Wednesday March 8, 2023

Blessings, Cat

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March Quotes

“The sun is brilliant in the sky but its warmth does not reach my face.
The breeze stirs the trees but leaves my hair unmoved.
The cooling rain will feed the grass but will not slake my thirst.
It is all inches away but further from me than my dreams.”

M. Romeo LaFlamme, The First of March

gardendigest.com

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March Events

March 7 Full Storm Moon 4:40 am PST/ 5:40 am MST / 7:40 am EDT

March 12 Daylight Savings Time Ends at 2am

March 17 St. Patrick’s Day

March 18 Celtic Month of Alder begins

March 20 Spring Equinox/ Ostara

March 21 New Moon at 10:23 am PST/ 11:23 am MST/ 1:23 pm EDT

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Spirit Library: March 2023 Monthly Visions: From the Mud Rises the Lotus
Dana Mrkich

If March was an image, it would be that of a Lotus Lake, filled with blossoming pink lotus flowers. A lotus flower rises from the mud with its roots secured there,

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How to Forage for Wild Foods and Medicinals | The Guidelines and Ethics

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Spirituality & Health: The Spiritual Meaning of Ostara
by Julie Peters

The spring equinox is a potent time of year for welcoming in new energy and revitalizing your life. Explore the spiritual meaning of Ostara, the pagan celebration of spring.

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MBG: Your March Energy Report Is Here & We’re All Going To Feel A Lot More Open & Inspired

Each month, join author and energy healer Natasha Levinger as she reads the communal energy to predict what’s in store for us in the weeks ahead.

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Exemplore: List of Meanings for Playing Card Tarot
BEV GAUG 16, 2022

Using Playing Cards as Tarot
If you are looking for a quick guide to reading playing cards as you would tarot cards, then you’ve found it. I’ve put together a basic list of meanings for the cards that you can refer to any time.

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Treehugger: 15 Awe-Inspiring National Forests in the United States
Public lands designed to manage and preserve natural resources

Every outdoor lover has a favorite national or state park, but when it comes to natural public lands, national forests are among the country’s most breathtaking and functional spaces.

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EarthSky News: March equinox 2023: All you need to know

The March equinox – also called the vernal equinox in the Northern Hemisphere – marks the beginning of the spring season in the Northern Hemisphere and the autumn season in the Southern Hemisphere.

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Patheos-Pagan: Vessels of soul travel between lifetimes: A cross-cultural review
MARCH 4, 2023 BY BEN H. GAGNON

During the soul’s transitional journey between lifetimes, the circumstantial evidence suggests that spirit travels in various forms of water, such as vapor, mist, clouds, rain, rivers, ponds and snow.

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Pagan Playlist: Arabian Fantasy Music – Desert Tavern | Dark, Mystery

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Inner Journey:

LONELINESS

“When humans find themselves surrounded by nothing but objects, the response is always one of loneliness.”
— Brian Swimme

Soul lives through relationship and it is in soul that we find meaning. We can have meaningful relationships with people, animals and other beings, projects, ideas and ideals.

How much time do you devote to building relationships with things?

“Loneliness is caused by an alienation from life. It is a loneliness from your real self.”
— Maxwell Maltz

“No soul is desolate as long as there is a human being for whom it can feel trust and reverence.”
— George Eliot

higherawareness.com

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A Note from the Universe

If you were to ask me, I’d probably say that the number one cause of loneliness in time and space is not a lack of friends but a lack of keeping busy.

I’d even go so far as to say that nine out of ten times the solution to every crisis, challenge, or problem—in relationships, careers, or otherwise—is to get busy.

Because when you get busy, you allow me to slide whatever you most need—be it material, spiritual, or a new friend; answers, ideas, or comfort—right under your pretty nose.

Tallyho,

The Universe

tut.com

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Today’s Recipe: Pan-Fried Asparagus

Learn how to cook asparagus on the stove by pan-frying it in butter with garlic for a delicious Italian-style side dish. My family (even the kids) love asparagus cooked this way!

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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

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Daily Tarot: The Fool

Is there a basic disconnect between how you wish things were and how they actually are? The Tower is a sign that you’re about to see the light about a certain situation, and although it’s disappointing, it certainly isn’t the end of the world. Don’t turn a blind eye to what’s happening around you. Embrace chaos so that you can grab the energy and turn it into something worthwhile.

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/

End Goals: Cat’s Angel Message for March 8. 2023

Posted on March 7, 2023 by Cat

End Goals: Cat’s Angel Message for March 8. 2023

March Theme: Manifesting our dreams and goals requires focus and clarity. By working on self-love we find the inner peace needed to navigate our path like a pro.

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Life is like a scavenger hunt. Each found treasure brings us closer to our goals. ~Cat

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Today’s Message: End Goals

38: A window into the realm of abundance is opening for us today and the Universe is urging us to be bold and grab opportunities when they present themselves. The key is to use what you are offered to create the necessary stepping stones that will help form the path to your goals and dreams. Even if it’s not exactly what you were hoping for right now, keep in mind that each opportunity opens a new door or window that allows us access to bigger and better things and solidify our foundation. Keep a clear vision of your ultimate end goal, not the “how to’s”, as this allows you receive in a broader spectrum. Visualize, embrace and be ready to move forward!

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.

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

Today’s Sacred Stones include:

Orange Calcite helps us to embrace our own power and the abilities we possess while eliminating self-defeating thinking. It also helps to balance the emotions and calm our fears so that we can work through problems and temporary setbacks so we may reach our full potential. It helps to dissolve problems and insecurities that can arise when we are faced with new opportunities.

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

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

Blessings for a magickal day! Cat

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 Tuesday March 7, 2023

Posted on March 6, 2023 by Cat

Cat’s Morning Bits Tuesday March 7, 2023

Blessings, Cat

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March Quotes

“March is a month of considerable frustration – it is so near spring and yet across a great deal of the country the weather is still so violent and changeable that outdoor activity in our yards seems light years away.”
– Thalassa Cruso

gardendigest.com

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March Events

March 7 Full Storm Moon 4:40 am PST/ 5:40 am MST / 7:40 am EDT

March 12 Daylight Savings Time Ends at 2am

March 17 St. Patrick’s Day

March 18 Celtic Month of Alder begins

March 20 Spring Equinox/ Ostara

March 21 New Moon at 10:23 am PST/ 11:23 am MST/ 1:23 pm EDT

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Spiritual Unite:THE SPIRITUAL MEANING OF LUNA MOTH

Have you ever spotted a luna moth fluttering in the night sky?It was a day to remember when I first saw a luna moth in its natural habitat.

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Virgo Full Moon | The courage to release and begin again | March 7, 2023

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Spirituality & Health: Knowing the Goddess Kushmanda: The Art of Self-Love
An Excerpt from The Way of the Goddess
by Ananta Ripe Ajmera

Kushmanda, mother of the entire universe, can guide you into knowing and loving yourself more deeply. Learn more about her, and enjoy a heart-opening rose recipe.

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Moody Moons Blog: Full Moon Beauty Ritual

Use the power and magic of the full moon to draw out your inner allure with this full-moon beauty ritual. Simple yet powerful, this spell uses natural, earthy ingredients like rose petals, almond oil, and vanilla essential oil to evoke your inner goddess.

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MBG: How To Get Organized With This Week’s Full Moon, According To Astrologers

Spring is officially around the corner in the northern hemisphere, but not before a few final shakeups in the stars. Here’s your horoscope, from The AstroTwins.

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Exemplore:Tarot Interpretation: When the Devil Card Appears With Death
BEV GFEB 13, 2023

What is your immediate reaction when you see the first two cards you draw in a reading are Death and the Devil? Probably along the lines of, “Oh bloody nora, I’m going to die and go straight to hell.” You can even hear that dark country rock song playing in the background already.

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EarthSky News: Meet Cancer the Crab and its Beehive Cluster

How to find Cancer the Crab
There’s a good chance that you’ve never seen Cancer the Crab, because it’s the faintest of the 12 constellations of the zodiac.

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Patheos-Pagan: Animism is Putting Googly Eyes on Everything

“Goodnight room. Goodnight moon. Goodnight cow jumping over the moon.”

From a very young age, many of us were exposed to the concept of animism and didn’t even realize it. Do you remember Goodnight Moon?

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Pagan Playlist: Echoes Of Bygone Era

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Inner Journey:

A FOCUS ON YOU OR ME?

“Our deepest need is for the joy that comes with loving and being loved, with knowing we are of genuine use to others.”
— Eknath Easwaran

Are you more self-conscious or other-conscious?

Watch your motives for the day. Are they generally about you (your own desires and needs) or are they about others and their needs? There are no right and wrong answers here.

We must guard, though, that we aren’t using service to others as a means to get our own ego needs met. If we are, we would be wise to meet our own needs first so our interactions with others are not primarily self- serving.

“We are able to be of service to those who suffer only to the extent that we have been able to transform fear in our own lives.”
— Robert Sardello

higherawareness.com

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A Note from the Universe

Expecting and preparing for their very best behavior—in terms of respect, love, kindness, and wing-a-ding-dong—guarantees nothing, But it does maximize your chances of getting it.

And if you don’t insist that such behavior come from a specific person, I’ll find those who’ll meet your standards, to give you some pretty choices.

I know people,

The Universe

tut.com

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Today’s Recipe: Chef John’s Fresh Salmon Cakes

Salmon cakes are one of my go-to emergency meals. Every once in a while I like to use fresh salmon. Salmon is one of those products, like chicken, that’s very easy to get into a rut with. People generally find a few recipes that work for them, and just stay with those

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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

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Daily Tarot: The Chariot

It may start out as an ordinary day but a situation may arise that uncovers talents that you had no clue you had. Be adaptable and be willing to say, “Yes, I’ll give that a try,” rather than automatically saying, “Well I’m not sure. I’ve never done that before.” Be positive, optimistic, and sure of yourself. It’s the perfect day to learn something useful and profitable as well as exciting

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/

Meditative Experience: Cat’s Angel Message for March 7. 2023

Posted on March 6, 2023 by Cat

Meditative Experience: Cat’s Angel Message for March 7. 2023

March Theme: Manifesting our dreams and goals requires focus and clarity. By working on self-love we find the inner peace needed to navigate our path like a pro.

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Visualize green fields and blue skies. Take a breath. Feel the earth beneath your feet and the sun upon your face. Take a breath. Ground deep into the earth. Just breathe….

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Today’s Message: Meditative Experience

37: Take some time today to engage in your favorite form of meditation. Remember that there is no need to sit still. Go for a walk or simply gather impressions from what’s going on around you. Make note of details, feelings, thoughts and ideas that come to you, don’t force things to come to you just let them flow naturally. You can even ask questions or gain peaceful reassurance from your favorite Spirit Helpers.

Meditation is also a form of self care, which is important to our overall well-being. It helps us to clear our minds and our energy. It also helps us to regain our balance and allows us to ground and center. The Universe is reminding us today to embrace awareness of our world and ourselves and enjoy the budding of new growth!

Today’s Spirit Helpers include:

Archangel Chamuel helps us in creating and maintaining strong and loving relationships. While this includes the one we have with ourselves and our own spiritual nature, it helps our relationships with others as well. Ask him to help you create an atmosphere of peace, love, and togetherness. His goal is to help us to build a strong foundation from which we can create our personal evolution.

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

The Gnostic goddess Sige teaches us the importance of being still of mind. Information and guidance come more easily when we surrender to the silence. She says” Allow your mind to be still and let your inner wisdom guide you. The answers that you seek are before you if you have the courage to remove the veils and shed light in the shadows.

Today’s Sacred Stones include:

Amber which bestows a positive mental state and helps us find balance, patience and aids in decision making. Use Amber to enhance your earth connection and to promote grounding. It is also a great healing stone (it’s actually tree resin) that helps to remove energetic impurities from the body.

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

Satin Spar Selenite makes it a great meditation stone. It opens the crown chakra to help us receive universal guidance as it calms the emotions and promotes inner peace.

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 Monday March 6, 2023

Posted on March 5, 2023 by Cat

Cat’s Morning Bits Monday March 6, 2023

Blessings, Cat

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March Quotes

“Each leaf,
each blade of grass
vies for attention.
Even weeds
carry tiny blossoms
to astonish us.”
– Marianne Poloskey, Sunday in Spring

gardendigest.com

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March Events

March 7 Full Storm Moon 4:40 am PST/ 5:40 am MST / 7:40 am EDT

March 12 Daylight Savings Time Ends at 2am

March 17 St. Patrick’s Day

March 18 Celtic Month of Alder begins

March 20 Spring Equinox/ Ostara

March 21 New Moon at 10:23 am PST/ 11:23 am MST/ 1:23 pm EDT

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Spiritual Unite: FLAMINGO SPIRITUAL MEANING: DISCOVER THE POWERFUL SIGNIFICANCE

Flamingos are fascinating bird species that have captured the imagination of people for centuries.

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Revisiting the Basics of Meditation and Astral Projection

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Spirituality & Health: Create A Living Ritual
How to connect through our bodies with the transcendent dimension of our lives.
by Stephanie Ludwig

No matter your spirituality or background, it’s possible to turn every day into a living, breathing ritual. Explore how one author transformed her life by doing so.

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Exemplore: 5 Types of Dreams: What Kind of Dreams Are You Having?
VICKI CARROLLFEB 3, 2023

“Sometimes dreams are wiser than waking.”

— Black Elk

Everyone Has Dreams
We all have dreams whether we remember them or not. As for me, I have been blessed (or cursed) with a very active dream-life since I was very young.

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Treehugger: 9 Surprising Facts About Daddy Longlegs
Daddy longlegs aren’t spiders and they don’t have venom.

Daddy longlegs, also called harvestmen, may number 10,000 species, of which scientists have documented roughly 6,500.1

They inhabit moist, dark places like tree trunks, leaf litter, and caves on every continent except Antarctica.

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EarthSky News: Meteor shower guide: Next up, the Lyrids
March 1, 2023
We have the annual, months-long “meteor drought” until the Lyrid meteor shower in April, followed by the Eta Aquariids in May.

April 2023 meteors … the Lyrids
The annual Lyrid meteor shower always brings an end to the meteor drought that occurs each year between January and mid-April.

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Patheos-Pagan: Iris and the Insistence of Rainbows
FEBRUARY 24, 2023 BY IRISANYA MOON

(excerpted from my contribution to “Modern Witchcraft with the Greek Gods: History, Insights & Magickal Practice.”)

The afternoon I met Iris, I wasn’t looking for her.

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Pagan Playlist: Helheim Dead Bones – Norse/Viking Folk Music

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Inner Journey:

THE SOURCE OF ANGER

“Anger is that powerful internal force that blows out the light of reason.”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson

How does anger typically surface in your life?

We usually get angry at someone, don’t we? We judge that someone has done something wrong and we want them to be punished.

In truth, the actions of others are never to blame. It’s our thinking – our blaming and judgment – that causes the anger. And we blame and judge because we have a need that has not been met.

In his book ‘Nonviolent Communication,’ Marshall B. Rosenberg advises that rather than blame others, we are better served by directing our energy towards meeting our own needs.

He offers a simple tool for change. Instead of saying, ‘I am angry because they …’ we can say, ‘I am angry because I am needing ….’

“At the core of all anger is a need that is not being fulfilled.”
— Marshall B. Rosenberg

“How much more grievous are the consequences of anger than the causes of it.”
— Marcus Aurelius

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A Note from the Universe

Are you so sure it’s not the dancer who creates the music she moves to? Or the painter who manifests the mountains he captures? Or the tycoon who builds the empire before there’s a dime?

Whatever you want let it exist first in your mind, imagine every nuance and consideration, let the walls have substance, the halls have depth, and the money have weight in the palm of your hand, and then whatever’s necessary to bring it to pass will be drawn unto you.

Sneaky, clever, foxy, wry –

The Universe

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Today’s Recipe: Maple Cupcakes

I came up with this maple cupcake recipe a couple of years ago. They taste great and are not too sweet!

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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

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Daily Tarot: The Devil

Your instincts may be heightened and a bit off today, and this could lead you to make some wrong decisions or assumptions. Then, you run the risk of pouncing on these assumptions and acting out of a bad impulse. Keep your emotions under control and back away from impulsive actions of any kind. Today they are traps that lead to embarrassment at best, and harm at worst.

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.

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Focus On What You Have: Cat’s Angel Message for March 6. 2023

Posted on March 5, 2023 by Cat

Focus On What You Have: Cat’s Angel Message for March 6. 2023

March Theme: Manifesting our dreams and goals requires focus and clarity. By working on self-love we find the inner peace needed to navigate our path like a pro.

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Be the Creator that you were meant to be. You have the power to make things happen! ~Cat

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Today’s Message: Focus On What You Have

36: Our focus today involves making some peace with our material worries and concerns. While these things ARE valid and should be take seriously we shouldn’t let them rule our lives. When we fixate on these material things we are causing ourselves unnecessary stress. Even though there may be nothing we can do at that moment we often allow ourselves to get worked up. This is not so good for our physical, emotional or spiritual well being. The Angels are letting us know that they are here to help and that they are supporting you and your loved ones. Don’t focus on what you feel you are lacking, instead place your focus on what you have and how you can make the most of it while you wait. Embrace gratitude and the tiny miracles you experience today. Show yourself a little love and set aside what you can’t immediately control.

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 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 and blessings can be sent to you. “

Today’s Sacred Stones include:

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

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 that are necessary for the manifestation process and our personal evolution.

Sunstone brings personal empowerment and fights procrastination. It brings out our natural optimism, self confidence and promotes our natural flow of abundance as it soothes our fear of change and the accompanying stress that change can bring. Sunstone has a strong connection to light and helps to harness the re energizing power of the sun during meditation and everyday life. It is linked to all benevolent deities and brings good fortune and luck.

Blessings for a magickal day! Cat

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Change On The Horizon: Cat’s Angel Message for March 5. 2023

Posted on March 5, 2023 by Cat

Change On The Horizon: Cat’s Angel Message for March 5. 2023

March Theme: Manifesting our dreams and goals requires focus and clarity. By working on self-love we find the inner peace needed to navigate our path like a pro.

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Change happens whether we want it to or not. By learning to go with the flow we gain more benefit than when we fight against the tide. ~Cat

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Today’s Message: Change On The Horizon

35: Change is on the horizon and the Universe is sending a gentle reminder that support is available from unseen friends in high places. Like all changes the ones headed your way will benefit you in the long run. Prepare for these changes by engaging in a little little spring cleaning. Take the initiative to welcome them by checking expiration dates and letting go of some things that no longer work for you or that you have outgrown. This will make room not only for new growth but for the new blessings and opportunities that are waiting in the wings. Not only will this bring you some much needed energy it will also serve to increase your spiritual awareness and power. Stay open to receiving and be sure to allow your intuitive and creative skills to guide you as well. Add a little self care into the mix and it will help you ground, center and headed in the right direction.

Today’s Spirit Helpers include:

Archangel Uriel helps us to let go of the past and invite essential new growth into our lives. He helps us to find harmony in the things going on around us and reminds us that letting go is essential for change and transformation to take place. 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 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 Greek goddess Persephone teaches us how to balance between light and dark and the importance of searching the shadows for what is lost or forgotten. Persephone tells us “Don’t be afraid to unearth what lies beneath or has been hidden. By shedding light in dark or weedy places you often find treasures that you had forgotten or set aside. These treasures can form the foundations that you need to navigate your path in life.”

Today’s Sacred Stones include:

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.

Tangerine Quartz 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.

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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When We Need Someone To Listen: Cat’s Angel Message for March 4. 2023

Posted on March 4, 2023 by Cat

When We Need Someone To Listen: Cat’s Angel Message for March 4. 2023

March Theme: Manifesting our dreams and goals requires focus and clarity. By working on self-love we find the inner peace needed to navigate our path like a pro.

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The Universe loves to send messages so keep your spiritual email servers open. Filter away the junk and keep the good stuff! ~Cat

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Today’s Message: When We Need Someone To Listen

34: There are times when we just need someone to listen. To share in our joys, and dreams or our concerns, our fears, or our worries. Like a dear friend the angels and the ascended masters are also here for us. Their job involves assisting us on all levels as well as surrounding us with protection and love. The more often we talk to them the easier it becomes to “hear” their replies. If you ask a question and find yourself receiving repetitive impressions, signs or thoughts then be assured that they have heard and are sending you an answer. Our job is stay open to receiving the information being sent, this will also become easier as our relationship with the divine evolves. Remember, never be afraid to ask for their help. Keep faith in yourself, your inner wisdom and in your Divine support team!

Today’s Spirit Helpers include:

Archangel Michael helps to calm our fears as he guides us through issues of self doubt by clearing our energy field and quieting the internal chatter so that we can access the guidance being sent to us. He helps us to find our courage and our direction while giving us the strength that we need to choose wisely and make decisions on our own.

The Ascended Master Melchizedek helps keep our energy balanced and flowing. This is essential for using our gifts and understanding the information we receive. He sends us information through color so pay attention to the ones that draw you or feel relevant.

The Greek Goddess Artemis helps us to hone our intuitive skills so that we get the information we need. She teaches us how to trust in ourselves and honor our own wisdom. By following our inner guidance system we are setting ourselves on the path of authenticity and personal truth. Allow yourself to be a “huntress” like Artemis and track down your inner power. She tells us, “All the skills and knowledge you need for success lives within you. Your inner wisdom is a powerful thing and you know in your heart when something is good and right.”

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.

Angelite helps us to connect to the angelic realms by enhancing our lines of communication. It is also a good stone for healers as it strengthens attunement and perception.

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

Blessings for a magickal day! Cat

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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