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Optimistic Focus:Cat’s Angel Message for November 11, 2022

Posted on November 10, 2022 by Cat

Optimistic Focus:Cat’s Angel Message for November 11, 2022

November’s Theme: Our goal this month lies in watching and directing our thoughts. Positive opens and draws, Negative closes and blocks. Stay focused on what you want and not what you fear. Pay attention to repetitive thoughts and ideas as they will keep you moving forward on your path.

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An energy gateway is opening! ~Cat

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Today’s Message: Optimistic Focus

1111: While our message today embodies this month’s theme it’s also our invitation to access the yearly 11.11 energy gateway. This is powerful stuff and your power of positive thinking will be essential today. This gateway will help us to manifest our goals at a quicker pace. Do not allow your focus to shift into the negative realm as it will effectively set up roadblocks and halt your forward momentum. The gateway can also helps us with the following things:

*Activating a higher consciousness and chakra realignment.

*Start a new period of personal growth while promoting interconnectedness.

*Helps to take the steps to send our creative goals to the next level.

*Helps us to find that “New You” by letting go of the old things that are holding you back.

Your angels are here to help you as you take time to send your intentions into the gateway. Remember to keep your focus on what you want to create and where you want to go. Now…. get put there and allow yourself to create good things with confidence!

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 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 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:

Apophyllite promotes a strong connection between the physical body and the information that is transmitted from the spiritual realms. It also helps to bring Universal love into the decision making process so that min and spirit are connected.

Iolite, also known as “Poor Man’s Amethyst” it 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 the emotions during times of change

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.

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 for Thursday, November 10, 2022

Posted on November 9, 2022 by Cat

Cat’s Morning Bits for Thursday, November 10, 2022

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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November Quotes

“When the trees their summer splendor
Change to raiment red and gold,
When the summer moon turns mellow,
And the nights are getting cold;
When the squirrels hide their acorns,
And the woodchucks disappear;
Then we know that it is autumn,
Loveliest season of the year.”
– Carol L. Riser, Autumn

gardendigest.com

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November Events 2022

Nov 1 All Saints Day

Nov 6 Daylight Savings Ends 2 am (Fall back 1 hr)

Nov 8 Full Beaver Moon 3:02 am PST/ 4:02 am MST/ 6:02 am EST

Nov 11 Veterans Day

Nov 23 New Moon at 2:57 pm PST/ 3:57 pm MST/ 5:57 pm EST

Nov 24 Thanksgiving Day (USA)

Nov 25 Celtic Month of Elder begins

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Spirit Library: November 2022 Energy Report
Jennifer Hoffman

If you’re feeling displaced, ungrounded, and untethered it will pass once we get through the eclipse period that ends with the November 8 eclipse. Until then, we’re going through a remarkable shift of epic proportions and it’s going to shake things up. As we enter November we are in an eclipse tunnel with so much energy moving and it’s going to continue through the end of the year.

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A Witches guide to making Winter magical 🌲 Self Love & Care

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Spirituality & Health: How Indigenous Knowledge Can Help Us Heal
An Excerpt from The Seven Circles
by Chelsey Luger and Thosh Collins

Indigenous people have long understood the healing power of connection to the land. Here are simple steps to incorporate this wisdom.

Everything comes from the land.

And so, we are taught, the land continues to teach us everything we need to know throughout our lives.

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Learn Religions: Mother Goddesses

By Patti Wigington
Updated on January 22, 2019

When Margaret Murray wrote her ground-breaking God of the Witches in 1931, scholars quickly dismissed her theory of a universal, pre-Christian cult of witches who worshiped a singular mother goddess

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Treehugger: Seeing or Hearing Birds Is Good for Well-Being
Positive effects of being around birds can last for 8 hours.

Listening to birds trill or watching them flit and fly is more than just entertaining. Being around birds offers benefits for emotional well-being that can last as long as eight hours, a new study finds.

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Exemplore: The Ten of Swords in Tarot and How to Read It
ANDREA LAWRENCESEP 12, 2022

The Ten of Swords
Death, Tower, Hanged Man, Devil, the Nine of Swords, and the Ten of Swords all have grim imagery. Let’s just say that they are not the happiest cards. The Ten of Swords—the last numbered sword card—is associated with finality and excess, and is often seen as a substitution for the Death card.

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Pioneer Thinking: 12 Fragrances to Uplift The Spirit

While there are many fragrances to uplift the spirit and will aid intuition, here are 12 scents that will alter consciousness and increase your ability to contact and communicate with spirits, angels and spirit guides, along with Nature Spirits.

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EarthSky News: Bellatrix is Orion’s 3rd-brightest star

Bluish-white Bellatrix – aka Gamma Orionis – is the third-brightest star in the easy-to-recognize constellation Orion the Hunter. In fact, it marks the left shoulder of Orion. Of course, Betelgeuse, a brighter reddish star, marks the Hunter’s right shoulder. Then another brighter star, Rigel, marks the Hunter’s left foot.

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Patheos-Pagan: Grounding: Yes, You Too
NOVEMBER 5, 2022 BY IRISANYA MOON

In a recent blog post, I talked about grounding.

Some folks reached out and said: OMG YES. (Well, maybe that’s not a direct quote.)

So I want to talk a little bit more about my once-foe, now-friend magickal tool.

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Pagan Playlist: Soul Music | The Heart of Gaia | Mei-lan

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Inner Journey:

REAWAKEN YOUR CURIOSITY

“What a distressing contrast there is between the radiant intelligence of the child and the feeble mentality of the average adult.”
— Sigmund Freud

Why is this so?

Young children possess what Zen calls ‘beginner’s mind.’ They are awed and fascinated with the wonder of the world, open to discovering and experiencing new things. Anything is possible. Life is a great adventure.

For almost all of us, the systems that ‘educate’ us to be adults stifle our natural joy and curiosity. We lose touch with our innate appreciation of life. We forget how to dream.

The blessing is that with attention, patience and love, we can reawaken our sense of wonder. We can again dance with life.

“The mind WILL be free, or it will be dead.”
— Grace Llewellyn

higherawareness.com

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A Note from the Universe

It’s not possible to significantly change your life, for better or for worse, by manipulating the material world. Not by working harder, not by studying longer, not by schmoozing, not by sweating, not by fasting, not by the hair of your chinny-chin-chin.

But great change is inescapable when you first begin manipulating the world of your thoughts.

Thinking of you,

The Universe

tut.com

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Today’s Recipe: 10 Easy Make-Ahead Appetizers To Save You Time This Thanksgiving

Imagine it’s Thanksgiving. You’re so focused on setting the table, reheating casseroles, and not scorching the turkey that you have no time left to prep Thanksgiving hors d’oeuvres, much less breakfast.

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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: The World

People may come to you for help in making a difficult decision or two. This will be second nature to you and no decision will be beyond your capabilities. The World is not so big that it can hold choices you are unable to make or decisions that could overwhelm you. Be exceptionally confident, capable, and at ease in public and private sectors 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/

Let It Happen: Cat’s Angel Message for November 10, 2022

Posted on November 9, 2022 by Cat

Let It Happen: Cat’s Angel Message for November 10, 2022

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Let the information from the Universe flow into your being. Just breathe…… ~Cat

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Today’s Message: Let It Happen

1110: Today the Universe is asking us to open the libes of communication to receive some divine guidance. This will provide some much needed direction and clarity so remember to keep all receptors open. Messages can come from anywhere and at any time, such as thoughts or ideas, visual clues or even physical objects. If the message you receive doesn’t seem to make sense to you right now, file it away for future reference as you will need it at a later time. However, if you are strongly guided to take action, do so. Keep in mind that while opportunities may come back around it best to grab them when they first show up or you could miss out on something that you need right now. It’s important to note that we should never try and force guidance to happen. Just relax and let things flow. Information comes more easily when the mind is calm.

Today’s Spirit Helpers include:

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

The Ascended Master El Morya can help if you have trouble staying present and focused in the now. He teaches us the importance of putting aside what we cannot control so that we are free to think about other things. He reminds us that it is our faith that keeps us grounded so that we can embrace both the patience and the clear decision making needed to make things happen.

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:

Golden Ray Calcite to boost your creative thinking and to eliminate patterns of self defeating thinking. This helps to promote new and innovative ways to solve problems and move things forward.

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

.Pink Kunzite is a feel good stone that helps us to go with the flow. It brings feelings of peace as it connects us to universal love as it removes obstacles from our path and promotes communication on all levels.

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 for Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Posted on November 8, 2022 by Cat

Cat’s Morning Bits for Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Blessings, Cat

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November Quotes

“No warmth, no cheerfulness, no healthful ease,
No comfortable feel in any member –
No shade, no shine, no butterflies, no bees,
No fruits, no flowers, no leaves, no birds –
November!”

Thomas Hood, No!

gardendigest.com

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November Events 2022

Nov 1 All Saints Day

Nov 6 Daylight Savings Ends 2 am (Fall back 1 hr)

Nov 8 Full Beaver Moon 3:02 am PST/ 4:02 am MST/ 6:02 am EST

Nov 11 Veterans Day

Nov 23 New Moon at 2:57 pm PST/ 3:57 pm MST/ 5:57 pm EST

Nov 24 Thanksgiving Day (USA)

Nov 25 Celtic Month of Elder begins

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Spiritual Unite: 18 WAY THE UNIVERSE SENDS YOU MESSAGES
Susan Brunton

We all know that the universe sends us messages every day. Some people call them signs, and some people just think they’re coincidences.

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The Book of Shadows | Tour | & How to start yours

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Spirituality & Health: 20 Autumn Affirmations to Embrace Shorter, Darker Days
by Shannon Kaiser

Autumn has a bright and a dark side. Autumn affirmations can help you savor the best parts of the season.
It can happen in a blink of an eye: Bright balmy days turn quickly into shorter, much darker days and nights, reminding us that nothing lasts forever. The changing of the seasons is upon us, and for many, this is a transition into hibernated versions of ourselves.

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Pioneer Thinking: Winter Wild Edibles

On January 20th I attended a winter wild edibles class held at Killen’s Pond. The class was instructed by a knowledgeable individual named Jeff Moore. At the very beginning of the class Jeff stressed that any attempts at gathering wild foods would be a failure if you can not determine if a plant is poisonous or not.

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MBG: What Harvest Moons Really Mean Plus How To Work With Them, According To Experts

Each year around the autumn equinox, the Earth is graced with a Harvest Moon. Associated with the energy of fall, and subsequently, the “harvest” of the year, here’s what to know about harvest moons, plus how to work with their energy.

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Exemplore: 6 Easy Witchcraft Spells to Enhance Daily Life
BEV GAUG 3, 2022

Looking for Simple Magic?
After all these years of following a witchy path, one of the things I have learned is that simple is good. Maybe it’s because I am a lazy witch, but easy spells are preferable to long, drawn-out, and complicated rituals.

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Treehugger: 8 Ways to Use Peppermint Oil for Hair

Peppermint is good for more than just adding something extra to your chocolate chip ice cream. The essential oil, made from the leaves of the peppermint plant, has been used topically to aid with a range of medical issues

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EarthSky News: Uranus at opposition November 9, 2022

Earth will sweep between the sun and Uranus on November 9, 2022, placing the distant planet opposite the sun in our sky.

Uranus at opposition
When and where to watch in 2022: Uranus is visible as a naked eye object in a dark sky by people with good eyesight. It is easily visible in good binoculars or a telescope in the morning sky through October.

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Patheos-Pagan: The Corner Crone: Crystal Magic for the Modern Witch (Review)
NOVEMBER 3, 2022 BY MARTHA KIRBY CAPO

Devin Hunter’s Crystal Magic for the Modern Witch is quite simply a stinkin’ gorgeous book. Debuting as the New #1 Release in Amazon’s Divination with Crystals category, its 270+ pages are packed with some of the most beautiful full-color images

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Pagan Playlist: Valhalla

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Inner Journey:

LEARN FROM EXPERIENCE

“Experience is not what happens to a man; it is what a man does with what happens to him.”
— Aldous Huxley

What was your peak experience of this past week? What was your most challenging experience?

Stepping back to review your week can offer many insights. Normally we can’t see the forest for the trees. Now back away and see the whole forest. Review your week. Now write a short summary — whatever comes to mind for you. If action is required, plan how you will accomplish it in the next week.

“Ask the experienced rather than the learned.”
— Arabic proverb

“Experience is that marvellous thing that enables you to recognize a mistake when you make it again.”
— Franklin P. Jones

higherawareness.com

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Today’s Recipe: Easy French Toast Casserole

This French toast casserole combines all the ingredients of traditional French toast in an easy overnight method. No more slaving over a hot stove flipping pieces of French toast while your guest are waiting. Make this easy casserole the night before, pop it in the oven in the morning, and serve it for a casual weekend or holiday breakfast. I got the idea from a bed and breakfast in the south. You can add additional ingredients such as blueberries and cream cheese, cinnamon apples, nuts, and dried fruit!

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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 Magician

You have a magic touch today. The right word or action at the right time can instantly turn things around and morph a challenge into an easy opportunity. This is not something to take for granted or to exploit, though. Use your power with a very light touch, if at all. It’s possible that a mere thought or unspoken intention could have influence.

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/

Avoiding Negative Webs: Cat’s Angel Message for November 9, 2022

Posted on November 8, 2022 by Cat

Avoiding Negative Webs: Cat’s Angel Message for November 9, 2022

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Negative energy is like quicksand. The more energy you give it the harder it is to free yourself. ~Cat

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Today’s Message: Avoiding Negative Webs

119: Our power of positive thought will be put to the test today. The key to overcoming this lies in our ability to set negativity in it’s place and move forward. Do your best to keep it at a distance or walk away from negative situations and people if possible. This goes hand in hand with the change and transformation going on in our lives. During times of change it seems that we are more susceptible to getting caught in negative webs, so take the necessary precautions to avoid these traps, even if it means walking away, setting things aside or letting something go altogether. We are also being reminded to look for at least one good thing in every situation because small successes and triumphs are stepping stones. . There is always something that you can use to continue building the life you want. If you feel the need to move in a certain direction, or take specific action grab your confidence by the hand and move forward!

Today’s Spirit Helpers include:

Archangel Zadkiel helps to heal our hearts and minds so that accepting support in all forms is easier. He also promotes compassion for ourselves and others while helping us to find things that we have lost, forgotten about or set aside. Ego is not a friend of truth as it forcibly tells us that we don’t need help and can do everything by ourselves. He boosts our faith and fills our hearts with peace and calm. He also helps us to remember information that will help us on this grand adventure.

The Ascended Master Sanat Kumara teaches us that we have an unlimited supply of personal power and helps us find the energy we need to keep going and rise above negative experiences and thought patterns. This gives us the skills we need to strengthen our personal boundaries so that we can be and stay strong in situations where we need to be.

The Hindu Mother Goddess Durga teaches us how to create healthy boundaries and maintain them as well as protecting yourself from the negative or controlling 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:

The gentle energy of Blue Lace Agate helps our overall communication skills by teaching us to freely express thoughts and feelings in a peaceful manner. it also allows us to find balance and emotional calm during times of stress. This stone is associated with the Archangel Zadkiel.

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 which opens the doors to new growth and personal evolution. It promotes balance and clears and re-energizes the chakras.

Red Jasper helps us to see problems before the get out of hand while promoting new ideas and creative problem solving. It strengthens personal boundaries and keeps us grounded.

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 for Tuesday, November 8, 2022

Posted on November 7, 2022 by Cat

Cat’s Morning Bits for Tuesday, November 8, 2022

Blessings, Cat

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November Quotes

“November always seemed to me the Norway of the year.”
– Emily Dickinson

gardendigest.com

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November Events 2022

Nov 1 All Saints Day

Nov 6 Daylight Savings Ends 2 am (Fall back 1 hr)

Nov 8 Full Beaver Moon 3:02 am PST/ 4:02 am MST/ 6:02 am EST

Nov 11 Veterans Day

Nov 23 New Moon at 2:57 pm PST/ 3:57 pm MST/ 5:57 pm EST

Nov 24 Thanksgiving Day (USA)

Nov 25 Celtic Month of Elder begins

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Moody Moons Blog:Never Pay Someone to Cast a Spell for You. Here’s Why.

You never need to pay someone to cast a spell for you. Ever.

Today, we’re talking about modern witchcraft, ethics, and personal power—and why spells-for-sale are putting this sacred structure for the honest practice of magic asunder.

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Hexes, Curses, Baneful Witchcraft. What to expect, What are the results and should you?/ Ginny Metheral

Surely everyone is attracted at some point in their career to hexing and cursing. Surely Baneful Witchcraft has a place in this world. I know that I have thought about it once or twice but I prefer to a try and stick to the Farsi saying of ‘Good Thoughts, Good Words and Good Deeds’.

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Spirituality & Health: How to Forest Bathe With Your Dog
by Becky Garrison

Familiar with forest bathing? Try this meditative practice with your pup for an added benefit.
Whenever I take a walk in the woods, I try not to have a destination in mind. When I am able to calm my body down and walk slowly, I find I can use my senses to truly immerse myself in the natural world. Without knowing it, I have been engaging in the therapeutic Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, also known as forest bathing.

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Learn Religions: Rosemary

By Patti Wigington
Updated on February 13, 2019

Rosemary was well known to ancient practitioners. It was an herb known for strengthening the memory and helping the brain. Eventually,

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MBG: 9 Actually Doable Ways To Protect Yourself From Negative Energy Daily

We live in particularly tumultuous times, and the past few years may have had you craving even more mystical, energetic protection. While I believe Spirit tries its best to shield us from the painful and chaotic forces in this world, the following are some ways to energetically call in even more protection:

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Exemplore: How to Be a Witch: Beginner’s Guide to Finding Your Path
BEV GAUG 3, 2022

Look Out For Some Signs
Do you find yourself wondering if you might be a witch? Perhaps you have experienced some psychic visions or dreams? Maybe your grandmother had a certain way with home remedies? Or, maybe you just feel that there must be more to this life?

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Treehugger: 10 Incredible Glass Frog Facts
These unusual amphibians are full of surprises.
By Katherine Gallagher

Glass frogs are named for their translucent skin, which helps display their internal organs from underneath (you can even watch their hearts beat).

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EarthSky News: A total lunar eclipse looks red. Why?

During a lunar eclipse, you’ll see the Earth’s shadow creeping across the moon’s face. The shadow appears dark, like a bite out of a cookie, until the shadow completely covers the moon. Then, during the breathtaking time of totality, the shadow on the moon’s face appears red, rusty orange or copper-colored. Why?

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Patheos-Pagan: Autumn Festivals Of Ancient Finland
NOVEMBER 3, 2022 BY NIINA NISKANEN

In ancient Finland, there were all kinds of festivities connected to the autumn time. This is mainly because for thousands of years Finland was an agricultural society and many of the customs and deities were connected to the land

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Pagan Playlist: Danheim – Fridr (Full Album 2018) Viking Era Songs

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Inner Journey:

BE AWARE OF YOUR THINKING

“There is a thought in your mind right now. The longer you hold on to it, the more you dwell upon it, the more life you give to that thought. Give it enough life, and it will become real. So make sure the thought is indeed a great one.”
— Ralph Marston

Most of our self-talk comes unconsciously from our subconscious. Yet every thought that exists in our subconscious got there through a conscious decision to accept that thought.

We need to become conscious of our self-talk so we can at will choose to replace negative beliefs with positive ones. We have the power to choose an identity we love, but we need to do the work. The process of changing our subconscious beliefs requires awareness, diligence, consistency and repetition.

“Man is made or unmade by himself. In the armory of thought he forges the weapons by which he destroys himself. He also fashions the tools with which he builds for himself heavenly mansions of joy and strength and peace.”
— James Allen

higherawareness.com

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A Note from the Universe

When you visualize a great dream of yours coming true what do you imagine?

Do you see yourself jumping up and down, doing a happy dance, looking to the sky, and shrieking, “THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!”? Do you feel the skin on your face stretch as you smile from ear to ear, or the palm of your hands sting as you slap more high-fives? Do you feel your fingers dialing your best friend’s cell phone number?

Yeah, I think you should.

“Very should,”

The Universe

tut.com

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Today’s Recipe: Mamaw’s Chicken and Rice Casserole

I grew up with this chicken and rice casserole recipe. My Grandmother got it from a lady from church at a pot luck a long time ago! She passed it down to my mom and it’s always been a family favorite. Quick and easy for school nights, and the leftovers are just as good! You can use less butter on top of course, my Momma and Mamaw always put the full stick on top (gotta love Southern ladies and their butter!)

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Magical Correspondences for Tuessday

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 Devil

Tastes, smells, and all things tactile may preoccupy you today and distract you from thinking clearly about whatever is in front of you. It could be hard to refrain from unconscious flirting or making comments that are easily taken the wrong way. Be aware of your actions and do what you can to not offend nor attract people whom you’d rather avoid.

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!

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Staying Balanced: Cat’s Angel Message for November 8, 2022

Posted on November 7, 2022 by Cat

Staying Balanced: Cat’s Angel Message for November 8, 2022

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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: Staying Balanced

118: We are entering the season of gratitude and the keyword for today is balance. In order for things to fall into place and move forward, we must find a balance between giving and receiving. Today we are being asked to perform a self check-up. Are you balanced or are you “wobbly” and tipping the scales in either direction? By maintaining this balance we are allowing the Divine flow of abundance and prosperity to go out and then return to us. This also helps us during periods of change and personal transformation. Our ability to stay balanced brings us untold blessings, opportunities and other goodies that we need to prosper. Stay centered and focused as you allow things to come full circle.

Today’s Spirit Helpers include:

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

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

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

Today’s Sacred Stones include:

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

( Calcite can also be used to promote the balance of your chakras. When our chakras are in balance it’s easier to live the attitude of gratitude.)

Rhodonite. This gentle stone helps to balance both mental and physical energy. It shows us all sides to any given situation and clears away confusion and helps to promote confidence. It’s calming influence helps us to ground and balance even during chaotic or upsetting situations. It also helps to promote the feeling of brotherhood. It also helps to clear and activate the heart chakra which is essential to embracing gratitude while promoting a loving and balanced approach to life and encourages a positive attitude and creativity.

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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Cat’s Morning Bits for Monday, November 7, 2022

Posted on November 6, 2022 by Cat

Cat’s Morning Bits for Monday, November 7, 2022

Blessings, Cat

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November Quotes

“So dull and dark are the November days.
The lazy mist high up the evening curled,
And now the morn quite hides in smoke and haze;
The place we occupy seems all the world.”

– John Clare, November

gardendigest.com

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November Events 2022

Nov 1 All Saints Day

Nov 6 Daylight Savings Ends 2 am (Fall back 1 hr)

Nov 8 Full Beaver Moon 3:02 am PST/ 4:02 am MST/ 6:02 am EST

Nov 11 Veterans Day

Nov 23 New Moon at 2:57 pm PST/ 3:57 pm MST/ 5:57 pm EST

Nov 24 Thanksgiving Day (USA)

Nov 25 Celtic Month of Elder begins

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Spirit Library: Monthly Astro-Forecasts November 2022
Sarah-Jane Grace

As the turbulent, chaotic uncertainty of everyday life continues to swirl on a kaleidoscope of different levels, it would be easy to succumb to the furore, feeling lost, alone, and overwhelmed. Yet, at the same time, despite the maelstrom of chaos, there is a more subtle energy starting to rise up from deep within our hearts and souls

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How a Kitchen Witch prepares for winter | Healing potions | cozy kitchen witch tips/ The witches’ cookery

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New Age Hipster: Full Moon In Taurus Lunar Eclipse Tarot Spread

THE FULL MOON IN TAURUS BRINGS AN OPPORTUNITY TO RELEASE ALL THE STUCK AND STAGNANT ENERGY, THOUGHTS, OLD BELIEFS AND STORIES THAT HOLDS YOU BACK.

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Learn Religions: Taliesin, Chief of the Welsh Bards

Taliesin was known as the greatest of Welsh bards. By Patti Wigington
Updated on March 06, 2017

In Welsh mythology, Taliesin is the son of Cerridwen, and god of the bards. The tale of his birth is an interesting one – Cerridwen brews up a potion in her magical cauldron to give to her son Afagddu (Morfran), and puts the young servant Gwion in charge of guarding the cauldron.

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MBG: This Week Brings A Rare Total Lunar Eclipse In Taurus—Here’s What To Know

Between Monday’s rare total lunar eclipse and Venus’ dynamic aspects with Saturn and Neptune, this week is going to bring relationships and security to the forefront. Here’s your horoscope from the AstroTwins

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Exemplore: Understanding Witchcraft and Working With the Elements
BEV GAUG 2, 2022

Elemental Power
When we speak of the ‘elements’ in witchcraft, we are not talking about the chemical elements on the periodic table that you studied at school. The elements we refer to are those that the ancients perceived to make up our world.

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Treehugger: Bumblebees Like Playing With Toys, Study Finds
New study shows the insects rolling wooden balls just because it feels good.

It’s a little like bumblebee gymnastics with maybe a bit of logrolling thrown in.A new study finds that bumblebees like to play.

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EarthSky News: Total lunar eclipse on November 8, 2022

Total lunar eclipse
A total lunar eclipse will sweep across Asia, Australia, the Americas and the Pacific on November 8, 2022.

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Patheos-Pagan: Mutinous Medusa: The Gorgon’s Guide to Magical Resistance
NOVEMBER 2, 2022 BY THUMPER FORGE

I’m back, y’all! Bring on the dancing boys.

And also, I sincerely apologize for the extended absence. I had several writing opportunities fall into my lap, which was great, but they came with deadlines, which was stressy and demanded pretty much all of my attention.

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Pagan Playlist: Starling Arrow – Wild Sweet (Music Video) – Ayla Nereo, Rising Appalachia, Tina Malia, Marya Stark

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Inner Journey:

REALLY BE THERE FOR ANOTHER

“Listening is a magnetic and strange thing, a creative force. You can see that when you think how the friends that really listen to us are the ones we move toward, and we want to sit in their radius as though it did us good, like ultraviolet rays.”
— Brenda Ueland

How well do we communicate with others? Often, when we are interacting with others, our attention in both speaking and listening is focused on meeting our own needs.

Our communication skills improve when we can open to be aware of the needs of the other person. When we listen, we can release the filters that serve our own needs for security and receive the message with our compassionate heart. And when we speak, we can choose words that the listener is able to receive. True communication happens when we harmonize with the other individual.

“So when you are listening to somebody, completely, attentively, then you are listening not only to the words, but also to the feeling of what is being conveyed, to the whole of it, not part of it.”
— Jiddu Krishnamurti

“The first duty of love is to listen.”
— Paul Tillich

higherawareness.com

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Today’s Recipe: 12 of Grandma’s Best Thanksgiving Desserts

No one dishes up nostalgic Thanksgiving desserts like grandmas can. And generous Allrecipes home cooks love to share their family heirloom recipes passed down through generations

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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: Strength

Although it may be a peaceful day, that calm may all be on the surface. If dissatisfaction or anger is brewing at depth, there could be thoughts or fantasies of revenge or anger to fuel the bad feelings. Face everyone and everything with great care and respect. You have more than enough strength to deal with whatever comes up. Obviously, don’t bait or antagonize anyone. Kindness wins out.

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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Surprises and Hidden Gems: Cat’s Angel Message for November 7, 2022

Posted on November 6, 2022 by Cat

Surprises and Hidden Gems: Cat’s Angel Message for November 7, 2022

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Seek that which is hidden and unearth undreamed-of riches. ~Cat

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Today’s Message: Surprises and Hidden Gems

117: We start the day with a big hug from our angels. They are simply letting us know that we are on the right path and that the work we are doing is paying off. Don’t be discouraged if the results aren’t visible just yet and they are reminding us to have patience. The key is to remember that you are in charge of creating YOUR reality and to look for the “hidden gem” in any given situation. Even if things don’t go quite as planned look for that one (or more) positive thing that happened and use that a stepping stone to ensure your forward momentum. Ground, center and clear as needed because your peace of mind assists your energy level and keeps the positive vibes free flowing!

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 Egyptian goddess Isis reminds us that growth requires patience and that change and growth are an ongoing part of life. “Be grateful for the baby steps that move you along your path, for they are milestones on your inner journey. Celebrate these steps and appreciate every kindness shown as they are all part of a grand celebration!“

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.

Dioptase helps us to create a more balanced life while we work toward achieving our personal goals. It also teaches us to see things in joy and the best in every action.

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

Blessings for a magickal day! Cat

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November’s Full Beaver Moon on November 8, 2022

Posted on November 6, 2022 by Cat

November’s Full Beaver Moon on November 8, 2022
3:02 am PST/ 4:02 am MST/ 6:02 am EST/

After Samhain we enter the dark period where the seasons seem to slow down. It was during this time that the ancient people readied themselves for the coming winter. The last harvest was over and they prepared their final provisions and made their homes as winter-proof as possible.

Other names for this months moon are: Beaver Moon ( Colonial. Farmers Almanac says this was the last time to set beaver traps before the ponds froze over, however, the beavers themselves were making ready for the winter just as the people were!) White Moon (China), Trading Moon (Cherokee), Sassafras Moon (Choctaw), Moon When Horns Are Broken Off (Dakota), Dark Moon (Celtic), Snow Moon (Medieval English), Tree Moon (Neo-Pagan), Fog Moon, Frosty Moon, Full Frost Moon, Hunter’s Moon.

November’s moon also honors dark goddesses like Kali, Hecate, and Bast. Use purple candles for your Full Moon observance and burn Full Moon Incense of anise, lavender and rosemary or single blends of patchouli or mugwort. This is also a good time to cleanse and charge your moonstones, just place them on a windowsill during the night of the full moon.

It is a time of mourning as we join the Goddess in remembering her love who has gone on to the Otherworld. But is also a time when we must also remember that all periods of mourning DO come to an end. The Crone is now the womb and will become the Mother in about six weeks time. While the “outer growth” is slowing down, we find it a good time to work on inner growth. While the Earth Mother rests it is a good time for tying up the loose ends in our lives. Let go of what no longer serves us and say farewell to bad relationships and habits. It is also a time of contemplation when we can strengthen our personal connection to the Divine Source.

To celebrate this full moon try wearing colors in grays or blues and adorn yourself with lapis, turquoise, moonstone or topaz.

Full Moon Blessings! Cat

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