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Cat’s Morning Bits for August 1, 2019 “Lammas/Lughnasadh Edition”

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Cat’s Morning Bits for August 1, 2019: Lammas/Lughnasadh Edition

Good Morning Beautiful Souls, grab a cup of your favorite morning brew and start things off with “Today’s Inspirations”. I hope you find something here that will make you feel good or help you on your path today.

Blessings, Cat

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“As in the bread and wine, so it is with me.
Within all forms is locked a record of the past
And a promise of the future.
I ask that you lay your blessings upon me, Ancient Ones,
That this season of waning light
And increasing darkness may not be heavy.
So Mote It Be!”
– Faille, Lammas Ritual

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ThoughtCo: Lammas Craft Projects

Looking for some fun and inexpensive ways to decorate your home for Lammas? Make an easy grapevine pentacle, apple candleholders, a cornhusk chain and Lammas incense as a way to celebrate the season.

https://www.learnreligions.com/lammas-craft-projects-4136753

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Wise Woman Herbal: Lammas by Susun Weed

The least known of the eight major Pagan holy days is Lammas, celebrated on the first of August. (The other primary holy days are the Summer and Winter Solstices, the Spring and Fall Equinoxes, and the Cross Quarter Days of Imbolc and Beltane.)

Lammas, or “Loaf Mass,” is the Feast of the First Harvest, the Feast of Bread. This Holy Day honors the women who created agriculture and bred the crops we cultivate, especially the grains, or corn. In the British Isles, celebrants make corn dollies from the last of the newly-harvested wheat.

http://www.wisewomanmentor.com/wise-woman-ezine/7804739

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Pioneer Thinking: Lavender Bath Salts

If you love soaking your stresses away in a hot, fragrant tub, then you’ll want to save this recipe for lavender bath salts. It’s quick and simple to make, for yourself or as a gift.

https://pioneerthinking.com/make-your-own-natural-lavender-bath-salts

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Raven & Crone: Lammas, Lughnasadh Rituals, Spells and Activities

For the Lammas ritual contained here you will need your regular altar supplies. It is appropriate to have corn husks, corn dollies, wheat and grain decorating the altar and the quarters. In addition you will need:

https://www.ravenandcrone.com/catalog/a54/Lammas,-Lughnasadh-Rituals,-Spells-and-Activities/article_info.html

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Pagan Library: Lammas Night

I stood before my altar at Lammastide
And asked the Lord and Lady to be my guides.
“Please show to me a vision that I may see
What sacrifice is worthy to give to Thee.”

http://www.paganlibrary.com/music_poetry/lammas_night.php

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“Once upon a Lammas Night
When corn rigs are bonny,
Beneath the Moon’s unclouded light,
I held awhile to Annie…
The time went by with careless heed
Between the late and early,
With small persuasion she agreed
To see me through the barley…
Corn rigs and barley rigs,
Corn rigs are bonny!
I’ll not forget that happy night
Among the rigs with Annie!”
– Robert Burns

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EarthSky News: Spot the young moon in early August

From most of the world on August 1, 2019, it’s highly unlikely that you’ll see the waxing crescent moon after sunset. After all, the new moon happens on August 1, 2019, at 3:12 UTC; translate UTC to your time. At that instant of new moon, according to astronomers’ definitions, the old moon becomes a young moon again, as the moon transitions out of the morning sky and into evening sky.

https://earthsky.org/tonight/spot-the-young-moon-in-early-august

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Patheos-Pagan: 5 Simple Ways to Bring Lammas to Our Modern Lives

Lammas. Probably one of the most overlooked of Pagan and Heathen holidays – and it’s not the only option this time of year. We don’t know when it was first celebrated, but it certainly goes as far back as early medieval England. There, it was a celebration of the wheat harvest. It was also the time that tenants would present their rent payments to the landlord – usually in the form of wheat.

https://www.patheos.com/blogs/heathenatheart/2019/07/5-simple-ways-to-bring-lammas-to-our-modern-lives/

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Inner Journey:

TRUST IN ABUNDANCE

“Once, when we were discussing a world peace project with my teacher, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, somebody asked him, ‘Where is all the money going to come from?’ And he replied without hesitation, ‘From wherever it is atthe moment.'”
— Deepak Chopra

How can you open to greater trust that you’ll always have what you need?

Fear, doubt, anxiety and disbelief all serve to repel abundance from us. Faith, love and gratitude for the gifts of our lives keep energy and abundance flowing. The more we trust in our well being, the more it will be realized.

“Manifestation is an act of trust. It is the soul pouring itself out into its world, like a fisherman casting a net to gather in the fish he seeks; with each cast properly made, we will bring what we need to us, but firstwe must hurl ourselves into the depths without knowing just what lies beneath us.”
— David Spangler

higherawareness.com
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A Note from the Universe

By design you are stronger than whatever you may create.

Including the lions and tigers and bears now in your life.

Oh, my

The Universe

tut.com

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Today’s Recipe: Mixed Greens with Blueberries and Feta

This salad boasts savory and sweet ingredients to make it a favorite all around the table. Blueberries, currently in season, can be swapped out for other antioxidant and fiber-rich fresh fruit as it comes in season like cherries, raspberries, and peaches. Top salad with salmon or roasted poultry for a complete dinner.

https://pioneerthinking.com/mixed-greens-with-blueberries-and-feta

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Magical Correspondences for Lammas/ Lughnasadh

Lughnasadh (loo-nas-ah)-Northern Hemisphere: August 1
Southern Hemisphere: February 1

Greater Sabbat/Cross Quarter day

Colors are Yellows, Red, Bronze, Brown, Orange, Dark Green

Food: Corn and Grains, Nuts, Cider, Ale BeerBread, all garden produce,

Scents & Herbs: Frankincense, Hollyhock, Rose, Heather, Hops, Sunflower,Marigold,Blackthorn, Yarrow, Vervain, Sandalwood, Basil

Sacred Stones:  Carnelian, Citrine Amber, Tiger’s Eye, Obsidian

Deities: Lugh, Cerridwen, Isis, Ceres

This Sabbat is also known as the Feast of Bread and is a time of transformation. It is the first of the 3 harvest celebrations and was seen by our ancestors as the beginning of Autumn.

Sacred Symbols: Corn and Gourds, Corn Dollies, Harvest Tools, the Cornucopia and the Cauldron

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Daily Wisdom
Aug 1, 2019

Intuition

“Instinct is the nose of the mind.”
-Madame De Girardin

I love this! The nose doesn’t “think” – it just senses- our brain then translates what scent is coming through. Our instinct is the same way- sometimes we don’t know why we know something, but we just do. So rather than try to translate or decipher this information in the brain, it might do us well to just go with it every once in awhile, and find out just where our intuition leads us.

-Lissa Coffey

coffeytalk.com

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Daily Tarot: Death

There’s a sense of security in what is old, and with something new coming into your life it’s natural to be a bit afraid. Give this new situation a chance and give yourself time to get comfortable with the new conditions. It could be as simple as getting your hair cut or changing your glasses frames, but it could be much bigger than that

astrology.com

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About Cat’s Morning Bits: These daily post 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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Thankful Receiving: Cat’s Angel Message for July 28, 2019

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Thankful Receiving: Cat’s Angel Message for July 28, 2019

July’s Theme: Pay attention to your path. You will be receiving important guidance this month so get ready to receive some important guidance.If something compels you to take action this is the time to go for it!



The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest. – William Blake




728: In the past we’ve talked about abundance and how it comes in many forms.  As you harvest the bounty of Mother Nature remember the importance of  acknowledging what you  have and the importance of harvesting our inner abundance as well. This generates a positive energy flow which draws new blessings to us. Our message today is a reminder that the flow of divine abundance always surrounds us. As we approach the first of the Pagan harvest festivals, Lammas/ Lughnasadh, it’s a great time to take stock of what you have and you may even find some things ready to harvest. The old adage of “counting your blessings” really comes into play over the next few days. It’s time to harvest from our inner fields and gardens and embrace the richness and tiny miracles that fill our lives.




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 Hindu God  and Ascended Master Krishna brings us both joy and happiness. He helps us to see how blessed we truly are as he awakens out spirits to the good things life has to offer,  and the Roman Goddess Abundantia teaches us to appreciate abundance in it’s many forms as well as attract them. She tells us, ” Your faith in the bounty of the universe serves you well. Cast aside your worry and embrace the richness of your life because you have so much to grateful for.”




Our Sacred Stones for today include:


    

  • Tiger’s Eye helps build a bridge between you and your power. It shows us the correct way to use our power and invites our integrity forward. It is also a stone of abundance and draws good things to us while helping us see the blessings we have. Tiger’s Eye helps us to accomplish our goals by showing us how to recognize and access our inner resources and the promotion of clear intentions. It is a stone of luck and prosperity and works with the energies of both earth and sun, it also helps with grounding while drawing spiritual energies to earth.
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  • Happy and sunny Citrine 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.
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  • Topaz which helps to attract abundance and overall good fortune.
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Bright blessings for a magickal day!




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Cat’s Morning Bits for July 16, 2019

			
						

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Cat’s Morning Bits for July 16, 2019


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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St. Swithin’s Day if thou dost rain, For forty days it will remain.

St. Swithin’s day if thou be fair, for forty days ’twill rain nae mair.

-Proverb


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Spiritual Unite: Astral Travel In Dreams – Direct Line To Light Body


Astral travel in dreams is a psychic ability that we all have access to once we have awakened our light body.

It allows us to travel the astral plane while our bodies are asleep


https://www.spiritualunite.com/articles/astral-travel-in-dreams/


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ThoughtCo: Setting Up Your Lammas (Lughnasadh) Altar


It’s Lammas, or Lughnasadh, the Sabbat where many Pagans choose to celebrate the beginnings of the harvest. This Sabbat is about the cycle of birth, life, death and rebirth — the grain god dies, but will be reborn again in the spring. Depending on your tradition, you may also observe this Sabbat as the day of the Celtic craftsman god, Lugh.


https://www.learnreligions.com/setting-up-your-lammas-lughnasadh-altar-2562171


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Daily Tarot: The Hanged Man


It’s possible that a trust has been violated or a relationship may be hurt by a broken promise, or you sense that this might happen soon. Until you know for sure who and what might be involved, take no action, although the discreet question asked of a trustworthy person might be all right, though still risky. Make no accusations but respect your own self-interest.


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MBG: Everything You Need To Know About Tonight’s Capricorn Full Moon & Eclipse


Remember those New Year’s resolutions you started mapping out in late December of last year? Maybe…and then again maybe not! But this Tuesday, July 16, you may hit a few of those milestones under the light of the Capricorn full moon. Look back particularly to January 5, 2019, the date of the Capricorn new moon solar eclipse. Any seeds planted then could come together now—or be up for a midyear review. Have you put in the sweat equity to reap the rewards for your hard work?


https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/full-moon-in-capricorn-and-lunar-eclipse-july-2019-everything-you-need-to-know


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Elephant Journal: I Found the Divine in my Own Beating Heart. {Poem}


I carried a myth

for many years,

handed to a little boy

sitting in a church pew

every Sunday morning.

This world

was not to be trusted.


https://www.elephantjournal.com/2019/07/god-is-in-the-red-blooded-beat-of-every-human-heart-matthew-foley/


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MNN: How Dutch bus stops are helping bees

Utrecht finds a clever way to keep the bees buzzing


One city in the Netherlands is expanding biodiversity in a buzz-worthy way.


About 316 bus stops in Utrecht have been planted with sedums as a way of helping honey bees and bumblebees in the city.


https://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/animals/videos/dutch-bus-stops-help-bees


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EarthSky News: Partial lunar eclipse on July 16-17


On the night of July 16-17, 2019, much of the world can watch a partial eclipse of the full moon. This will be the last time that the moon sweeps through the Earth’s dark umbral shadow until the total lunar eclipse on May 26, 2021.


https://earthsky.org/tonight/partial-lunar-eclipse-on-july-16-17


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Patheos-Pagan: Out of the Broom Closet


When you meet people, do you tell them you’re a witch? Is it included in your descriptors, along with human, mom, friend, job title, and assorted hobbies/passions? Writer, baker, artist, tarot reader and more?


https://www.patheos.com/blogs/witchindeed/2019/07/out-of-the-broom-closet/


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Inner Journey: 


TRUST IN ABUNDANCE


“Once, when we were discussing a world peace project with my teacher, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, somebody asked him, ‘Where is all the money going to come from?’ And he replied without hesitation, ‘From wherever it is at the moment.'”

— Deepak Chopra


How can you open to greater trust that you’ll always have what you need?


Fear, doubt, anxiety and disbelief all serve to repel abundance from us. Faith, love and gratitude for the gifts of our lives keep energy and abundance flowing. The more we trust in our well being, the more it will be realized.


“Manifestation is an act of trust. It is the soul pouring itself out into its world, like a fisherman casting a net to gather in the fish he seeks; with each cast properly made, we will bring what we need to us, but first we must hurl ourselves into the depths without knowing just what lies beneath us.”

— David Spangler


higherawareness.com

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A Note from the Universe


Usually, the best way to find the yellow brick road of your life is to start out on the dusty, dirt one.


And then let yourself become so preoccupied in making the best of it, having fun, and challenging yourself that you actually stop paying attention to the path.


Until, one day, not so long from now, with a new best friend, wearing cool clothes, feeling awesome, a teeny tiny bit taller, fresh from a WOW vacation, looking for the path you just left, you’ll notice that it’s 24 carats… baby.


And you’ll wonder for a long, long time, sipping on some exotic fruit drink, when the transformation actually took place…


Tripping,


The Universe


tut.com


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Today’s Recipe: Garlic Basil Scallops


Scallops are one of my favourite meats. One serving has around 100 calories and 20 grams of protein. Skip spending huge bucks on them at the restaurant and make them yourself at home. Here is a surefire way to cook them perfectly in a pan in just minutes.


https://www.thriftyfun.com/Garlic-Basil-Scallops.html


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Magical Correspondences for Tuesday


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


Incense: Dragon’s Blood, Patchouli, Lignum Aloes, Plantain


Perfumes: Hellebore, Carnation, Patchouli

Planet: Mars

Sign: Aries and Scorpio

Angel: Samuel

Colors: Red and Orange

Herbs/Plants:Red Rose, Cock’s Comb, Pine, Daisy, Thyme and Pepper

Stones: Carnelian, Bloodstone, Ruby, Garnet and Pink Tourmaline

Oil: (Mars) Basil, Coriander, Ginger


Goddesses: Aset [Isis], Soorejnaree, Pingalla, Anna, Aine, Danu, Yngona, Bellona, Aida Wedo, Sun Woman


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Daily Wisdom

July 16, 2019


Sharing


“Sharing what you have is more important than what you have.”


-Albert M. Wells, Jr.


Sharing is not limited to material things. We can share our memories, experiences, and knowledge for example. The beauty in this is that we aren’t giving those things away – we couldn’t if we tried! But they are so valuable, and they become even more valuable, when we share them other people. The most simple advice can be such a treasure. The fact that we are open and willing to share what we have learned can make this journey more beneficial for all of us.


-Lissa Coffey


coffeytalk.com


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Natural Living Ideas: 21 Out Of The Ordinary Ways To Use Fresh Mint Leaves


Delightfully fragrant and relatively low maintenance, mint is a joy to grow – earning its place in any kitchen herb garden.


Mint can, however, be a little invasive and spreads quickly – so don’t be surprised if you end up with an abundance of this zesty herb at the end of the growing season. Never fear though, your bounty need not go to waste! Here’s everything you need to know about harvesting and using homegrown mint.


https://www.naturallivingideas.com/21-ways-to-use-mint/


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About Cat’s Morning Bits: These daily post 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/

					

		
		
	


				
					
	

		

						
Great Love: Cat’s Angel Message for May 28, 2019

			
						

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Great Love: Cat’s Angel Message for May 28, 2019


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




Life in abundance comes only through great love. – Elbert Hubbard




528:  Having faith is a powerful thing. It increases our feelings of security, our power as a creator and it opens the doors to abundance. One of the keys to manifesting abundance lies in remembering that it comes in many forms, and can be completely unexpected or come from sources never considered. These blessings of abundance have an uncanny way of showing up in the areas we need them whether we are currently aware of them or not. So when a blessing shows up somewhere unexpected shake hands with it and invite it in for tea. This allows new doors and pathways to open up and effectively turns on the porch light so that new forms of abundance can find you.




Our helpers for today include two angels, Archangel Raziel helps us to better understand and manifest prosperity and abundance and Gamaliel who helps the blessings of abundance to arrive at our door. The Ascended Master Serapis Bey helps us to release our troubles and offers clear guidance and motivation regarding our own self improvement. He also helps us gain spiritual insight and teaches us that loving care is essential to navigating change and helps to increase our faith in self and the universe.  And the Hindu god Ganesh helps to remove the roadblocks and other obstacles from our path. Ganesh wants to help us succeed with our dreams and goals and his loving energy helps make this happen. He teaches us that our barriers are quite often self imposed. He tells us “Never be afraid to move forward or to let go of what no longer serves you or brings you joy.” While doing this may seem difficult or even impossible you effort will produce beneficial cleansing and healing.”




Our Sacred Stones for today include the following: Sodalite is a stone for the mind and encourages clear and calm thinking. It helps us to be objective and helps us to release old mental conditioning and outdated thought patterns as it boosts our self confidence and esteem. Chrysanthemum Stone, which used in conjunction with Ganesh, can help to remove obstacles from our path. Since obstacles tend to pop up during periods of change, this stone promotes the harmony and the balance we need to help our forward progress and Chrysoprase which helps to tune in to positive events and brings us hope.




Bright blessings for a magickal day!




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I Am Open: Cat’s Angel Message for May 18, 2019

			
						

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I Am Open: Cat’s Angel Message for May 18, 2019


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




I am open to receiving the generous gifts of Spirit. I hold no expectations or demands on the form, the timing, or the color of the wrapping on the bountiful gifts of Spirit – Jonathan Lockwood Huie




518:  This month we have been busy initiating change and cultivating new growth. These things take time and patience, however our work is beginning to pay off. Part of our success will lie in our ability to receive. Some people overextend the giving process but have trouble with receiving the blessings, assistance and abundance when it comes around to them. Sometimes you just need to tell yourself that it’s okay to receive so that you can embrace the good things that come your way. make the effort to ensure that your giving and receiving is in balance. Remember, abundance comes in many forms so make sure that you don’t limit yourself to just one form. Accept them all and the doors open to new things and experiences.  You are an amazing creator and you are worthy of all the blessings of the Universe.




Archangel Raziel helps us to access and fine tune both our intuitive abilities so that we are better able to receive divine guidance, which in turn can  help us manifest the things we need to create a better life.  The Ascended Master Buddha is called the Enlightened or Awakened One. During his life he lived as both prince and ascetic. When he achieved true enlightenment he came to realize that the key to happy living required moderation and balance in all things. This includes the important balance between giving and receiving. When we are balanced we find that inner peace is ours. And the Celtic/Irish goddess Dana helps us to feel the abundance around us and shows us that we are worthy to receive it. Dana tells us “”While you wait for these blessings to arrive fill your heart with feelings of abundance. Engage yourself in things that make you feel abundant!”




Our Sacred Stones for today include the following:   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. 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. And Tiger Iron, which is a combination of Jasper, Hematite and Tiger’s Eye, helps to promote change by opening space within and providing the energy to accomplish what’s needed by generating new and creative ways and ideas to make the changes easier.




Bright blessings for a magickal day! Cat




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The Only Limits: Cat’s Angel Message for April 28, 2019

			
						

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The Only Limits: Cat’s Angel Message for April 28, 2019


April Theme: We are being challenged to change ourselves. You have the power to make things happen and the Universe is on your side.




The only limits in our life are those we impose on ourselves. – Bob Proctor




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




Archangel Raziel helps us to manifest prosperity and abundance. His helpers include: Barakiel: Brings good fortune and helps us to open our hearts to receive. Gadiel: Help us to release negativity and provides direction. Gamaliel: Brings gifts, blessings and abundance. Pathiel: Helps to open the gates of positive manifestation. The Ascended Master El Morya guides us through making decisions that affect our path. This includes areas concerning prosperity and abundance. And the Hindu god Ganesh also brings abundance as he helps to remove the obstacles in our way, both the ones that pop up and the ones we create for ourselves. He reminds us, He tells us “Never be afraid to move forward or to let go of what no longer serves you or brings you joy.” While doing this may seem difficult or even impossible you effort will produce beneficial cleansing and healing.”




Our Sacred Stones for today include:  Sunstone to encourage the flow of abundance, Zincite attracts abundance o both the physical and spiritual levels. If you are into Feng Shui place Hawk’s Eye in your wealth corner and Cinnabar attracts abundance while helping us to prosper in our endeavors.




Bright blessings for a magickal day! Cat




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Cat’s Morning Bits for April 22,  2019


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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When April blows his horn,

It’s good for hay and corn.


-Proverb


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Witchwood Teahouse & Magick Kitchen:


Connecting with Sacred Plants


When it comes to Witchcraft and plants, the two seem to be inseparable. It makes sense when you dig a little (not even that deeply) into the practice of ancient Witchcraft and similar earth-base traditions. Within these traditions, plants are elevated to a divine…


http://www.themagickkitchen.com/magickal-herbalism/


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Spirit Library: The Vibration of Abundance


What does abundance mean to you? For most people it is about paying the bills, buying a house or car, having a well-paying job; a means to end in what you seek to have. All of that is very true. However, everything in life has a vibration and working with the vibration of abundance you have the opportunity to actually move deeper into infinite abundance than from the human perspective


https://spiritlibrary.com/goddess-light/the-vibration-of-abundance


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ThoughtCo: Hestia, Greek Goddess of the Hearth


The Greek goddess Hestia watches over domesticity and the family, and was traditionally honored with the first offering at any sacrifice made in the home. On a public level, Hestia’s flame was never allowed to burn out. The local town hall served as a shrine for her—and any time a new settlement was formed, settlers would take a flame from their old village to the new one.


https://www.learnreligions.com/hestia-greek-goddess-of-the-hearth-2561993


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MBG: Taurus Season Is Here & These 5 Tips Will Help You Make The Most Of It


On April 19, 2019, the Sun hunkers down in steady Taurus. For the next four weeks, the sensual, steadfast Bull will take charge, helping us prioritize—with a side of pleasure. But don’t mistake the slower pace for passivity. When you see a goal worth pursuing, make like el Toro and charge!


https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/taurus-season-2019-how-to-navigate-these-sensual-and-steadfast-times


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MNN: 13 cool facts about the oddball kakapo


The kakapo is an unusual bird. The world’s largest parrot was common throughout its native New Zealand until predators hunted it to the brink of extinction. Now the stocky green-and-yellow bird is critically endangered, and it’s the focus of a considerable conservation effort from the New Zealand Department of Conservation’s Kakapo Recovery program. There are currently 147 known adult birds, each named and extensively monitored


https://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/animals/stories/12-cool-facts-strange-kakapo


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EarthSky News: Lyrid meteor shower best before dawn 


It’s Lyrid meteor time! We expect the Lyrid meteors to fly most abundantly tonight – from late evening April 22 until dawn April 23 – though under the light of a brilliant waning gibbous moon. The greatest number of Lyrid meteors usually fall in the few hours before dawn. That’s when the radiant point – near the star Vega in the constellation Lyra – climbs highest up in the sky, and when you’re likely to see the most meteors.


https://earthsky.org/tonight/lyrid-meteors-best-before-dawn


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Patheos-Pagan: Beltane Sabbat Index: Rituals, Crafts and Aphrodisiacs for Witch’s High Spring


When Beltane tides peak, we witches celebrate the Grand Sabbat of High Spring that is certainly the most juicy and delicious of them all. Spring peaks in the Northern Hemisphere when we reach 15 degrees Taurus on our journey around the sun. This typically falls during the first week of May. For all your celebration needs, I offer this index of my articles on the thealogy and practices of this holiday, including rituals, craft projects and planning for Maypole dances.


https://www.patheos.com/blogs/witchonfire/2019/04/beltane-sabbat-index-rituals-crafts-and-aphrodisiacs/


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Inner Journey:


CHANGE


“I find it fascinating that most people plan their vacations with better care than they plan their lives. Perhaps that is because escape is easier than change.”

— Jim Rohn


“Slowness to change usually means fear of the new.”

— Philip Crosby


“Just as the tumultuous chaos of a thunderstorm brings a nurturing rain that allows life to flourish, so too in human affairs times of advancement are preceded by times of disorder. Success comes to those who can weatherthe storm.”

— I Ching No. 3


“If you want things to be different, perhaps the answer is to become different yourself.”

— Norman Vincent Peale


higherawareness.com

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A Note from the Universe 


Invariably a sudden disappointment, a bit of “bad” news, or a flutter of butterflies gathering in your stomach, are all omens that a fabulous adventure is fast approaching.


Hit me baby,


The Universe


tut.com


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Today’s Recipe: Easy Eggplant Parmesan


Traditional eggplant Parmesan involves salting the eggplant to “sweat” it, and frying it before baking. I took a few shortcuts and everyone liked it a lot. This dish can be made after a busy day at work. We had it with spaghetti on the side.


https://www.thriftyfun.com/Easy-Eggplant-Parmesan.html


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Magical Correspondences for Monday


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


Incense: African Violet, Honeysuckle, Myrtle, Willow, Wormwood

Planet: Moon

Sign: Cancer

Angel: Gabriel

Colors: Silver, White and Gray

Herbs/Plants: Night Flowers, Willow Root, Orris Root, Birch, Motherwort, Vervain, White Rose and White Iris

Stones: Carnelian, Moonstone, Aquamarine, Pearl, Clear Quartz, Flourite, Geodes

Oil: (Moon) Jasmine, Lemon, Sandalwood


Goddesses: Luna, Selene, Diana, Re, Gaeleach, Ida, Artemis [Whom The Greeks Associated With Bast], The Witches, Yemaya, Erzulie, Bast


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Daily Wisdom

April 22, 2019 


Effort

“John Wooden taught us that doing the best you are capable of is victory enough.”


-Kareem Abdul-Jabbar


John Wooden, who coached UCLA’s championship basketball team for so many years, was and still is one of the best-loved sports figures out there. He is an icon, a legend. What made him such a great coach was not only his love of the game, but his love of his players, and his love of life. John Wooden was a philosopher. He was a sage. We would all do well to listen to what he had to say!


-Lissa Coffey


coffeytalk.com


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Pioneer Thinking: Companion Planting Guide


The combinations of plants make for a more varied, attractive, healthy vegetable garden. Many of the modern principles of companion planting were present many centuries ago in the cottage garden.


https://pioneerthinking.com/companion-planting-guide


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More Than One Idea: Cat’s Angel Message for April 8, 2019 

			
						

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More Than One Idea: Cat’s Angel Message for April 8, 2019 


April Theme: We are being challenged to change ourselves. You have the power to make things happen and the Universe is on your side.




‘Mad’ is a term we use to describe a man who is obsessed with one idea and nothing else. – Ugo Betti




48: Today we are receiving assistance from the “Angels of Abundance”. Things are working in your favor so stay focused on creating and opening the channels of positive flow that will bring new opportunities. Remember that in order to receive you must be open to it. Fear and worry will shut that door and cause you to miss out. Don’t get caught up in the whirlpool of worry or obsess about money. Acknowledge the need and turn your concerns over to the angels. They want you to know that you are being taken care of and that blessings are headed your way. Mentally affirm that you are open to and ready to receive the prosperity and abundance that the universe has in store for you!




This is a list of the Angels of Abundance. Raziel: Helps to manifest prosperity and abundance Barakiel: Brings good fortune and helps us to open our hearts to receive. Gadiel: Help us to release negativity and provides direction. Gamaliel: Brings gifts, blessings and abundance. Pathiel: Helps to open the gates of positive manifestation. The Ascended Master Maitreya teaches us that laughter and joy 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. And the Hindu goddess Lakshmi helps to draw abundance and what we truly need right now. She says, “You are worthy of so many wonderful things! Let me help you to clear the way so that these gifts can be given to you. Make room and feel the lightness it creates within your spirit.”




Our Sacred Stones for today include: Gentle Rhodonite 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, and sunny golden Citrine which draws abundance and brings our self confidence forward. It promotes the optimistic mindset necessary to activate the manifestation process and nudges us into action by aiding in decision making and creative problem solving.




Bright blessings for a magickal day!




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A Compassionate Heart: Cat’s Angel Message for April 7, 2019 

			
						

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A Compassionate Heart: Cat’s Angel Message for April 7, 2019 


April Theme: We are being challenged to change ourselves. You have the power to make things happen and the Universe is on your side.




We attract abundance when we ask from a compassionate heart. – Jonathan Lockwood Huie




47: Yesterday we talked about our angelic support system and how it assists us. We are carrying that message over into today. The angels are reminding us that they can help us even more if we ask for specific help instead of asking in general terms. For example if you need extra money to pay your rent and you request “Angels please bring me money”, you might find $5.00 on the ground. However if you phrase your request “Angels, I need enough money to pay my rent and buy food, please help me now”, this open up all kinds of avenues for getting the help you need. Remember that help comes in many forms so allow yourself to be receptive on all levels and that you are worthy of receiving blessings in all forms. Our angels are with us all the time and since their mission is to help us never be afraid to ask for help!




Today we will be working with Archangels Raziel who helps us manifest the things we need, and Sandalphon to delivers our prayers and requests to the Divine as well as to the angels and ascended masters who can best help us. The Ascended Master Kuthumi helps us to navigate the distractions of everyday life. He encourages us to focus on what’s important right now and to set aside things we have no control over. And Roman goddess Abundantia teaches us to appreciate abundance in it’s many forms as well as attract them. She tells us, ” Your faith in the bounty of the universe serves you well. Cast aside your worry and embrace the richness of your life because you have so much to grateful for.”




Our Sacred Stones for today include the following: Moonstone, the stone of new beginnings. This beautiful, watery stone helps to navigate the cycles of change and calms our emotions as it gently promotes creative thinking and creative problem solving. Zincite removes energy blocks gets our life force flowing, which aids the manifestation process. And for increasing positive flow try Amethyst or Garnet.




Bright blessings for a magickal day!




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It Will Be Okay: Cat’s Angel Message for November 26, 2018 

			
						

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It Will Be Okay: Cat’s Angel Message for November 26, 2018 


 November’s Theme: Our goal this month lies in watching our thoughts.  Remember that POSITIVE opens and draws and NEGATIVE closes and blocks. Stay focused on what you want and not what you fear.




Be Your Own Personal Greatest Hero. – Jonathan Lockwood Huie




1126:   The Universe and its helpers assist us in many ways. One of which is to insure that our needs are being met. While sometimes we may have our doubts, it’s not the case, but in all reality it is. Are you confused? Let me explain. In today’s society people tend to want more than what they really need to live. If you look around you can probably find a surplus of THINGS that you could do without. (I know I can) When the angels tell us that they are making sure sure our needs are met they are speaking of necessities, money to pay our bills, food, shelter, clothing etc. If we aspire to have more then we need to do our part to make it happen. Working with angels, ascended masters etc. is a partnership. Today we are reminded that our needs are being met for ourselves and our loved ones. Remember if you need help, ask and get that request out into the universe.  Take a moment to offer gratitude for life and for what you have!




Archangel Raziel oversees the angels of abundance and  can help with all types of manifestation as he directs you along the right path. He works with the angel Gamaliel who can draw gifts, blessings and new abundance our way. The Ascended Master Buddha teaches us about balance through moderation to live a more simple life. And the Hindu Deities, Lakshmi  helps to ensure that our necessary needs are met and Ganesh helps to remove the obstacles from our path.




Our Sacred Stones for today are the  Nebula Stone, which allows you to see the value of the things around you and Zincite helps to promote the flow of abundance on both the physical and spiritual levels.




Bright blessings for a magickal day!




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