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Cat’s Morning Bits for September 23, 2021

Posted on September 24, 2021 by Cat

Cat’s Morning Bits for September 24, 2021

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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September Quotes

“Autumn arrives, array’d in splendid mein;
Vines, cluster’d full, add to the beauteous scene,
And fruit-trees cloth’d profusely laden, nod,
Complaint bowing to the fertile sod.”

Farmer’s Almanac, 1818

gardendigest.com

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September Events 2021

Sept. 2 Celtic Tree Month of Vine begins (Sept 2- 29)

Sept. 6 Labor Day/ New Moon at 5:51 pm PST/ 6:51 pm MST/ 8:51 pm EST

Sept. 20 Full Harvest Moon at 4:54 pm PST/ 5:54 pm MST/ 7:54 pm EST

Sept. 22 Mabon/ Fall Equinox/ Sun enters Libra

Sept 27 Mercury Retrograde 9Sept. 72- Oct. 18)

Sept. 30 Celtic Tree Month of Ivy begins (Sept. 30- Oct

Spirit Library: Surrender Into The Flow
Kate Spreckley

The Equinox creates a potent and significant time with the incoming energies initiating a period of death and rebirth. This is a time of rapid transformation, and as such it is important that we are flexible and ready for change. We cannot predict how change will unfold but we can move with the changes and manage ourselves through the process by staying grounded and present to what is occurring in the moment.

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ThoughtCo: Consecrate Your Magical Tools

Why Consecrate?
In many modern Pagan traditions, magical tools are consecrated before use. This achieves a couple of things — one, it purifies the item before it is used to interact with the Divine. Secondly, it removes any negative energies from the tool. This is particularly handy if you aren’t sure of a tool’s past history or who owned it before it came to you.

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Journey Into Dreams: FAMILY DREAM MEANING

Dreaming about your family members can give you valuable insight into your relationships with people, as well as help you learn some important things about yourself.

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MBG: Astrologers Have Your Libra Season Game Plan—And It’s Downright Decadent

Every 30 days or so, the Sun visits a new zodiac sign. During this “season,” everyone feels the energy of this prevailing astrological sign, no matter what your Sun sign horoscope may be. The start of Libra season 2021 coincides with the autumnal equinox, when a day of more or less equal light and dark is honored as the Northern Hemisphere continues to tilt away from the Sun.

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Daily Magick Snippets

Libra (Sept. 23- Oct. 23)

Flower:Bluebell Rose

Trees: Almond, Apple, Ash, Myrtle, Poplar

Bach Flower Remedy: Scleranthus

Essential Oil: Jasmine

Planet: Venus

Lucky Day: Friday

Element: Air

source: flower and tree magic by Richard Webster

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Monsters of Japanese Mythology

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Treehugger: How Do Glaciers, Ice Sheets, and Sea Ice Differ? Definitions and Climate Change
The decline of global ice is sparking renewed “ice awareness.”

Think snow and ice can’t exist outside of the winter season? Think again.

At any given time and season, various forms of ice—including glaciers, ice sheets, and sea ice—cover about 10% of Earth’s land and water surfaces

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EarthSky News: Moon, Aldebaran, Pleiades Late Night Sept 25 To 27

Late at night on September 25, 26 and 27, 2021, watch as the waning gibbous moon sweeps in front of the constellation Taurus the Bull. You’ll be looking at late evening, or not much before midnight.

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Patheos-Pagan: A Sigil For Letting Go
TOM SWISS

In traditional East Asian medicine, autumn is tthe season associated with Metal in the “Five Elements” or “Five Phases” (wu xing).

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Pagan Playlist: Emotional Dark Music – The Eternal Forest

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Inner Journey:

APPRECIATE THE MYSTERY!

“The mystery of life is not a problem to be solved but a reality to be experienced.”
— Aart Van Der Leeuw

“I believe there is no source of deception in the investigation of nature which can compare with a fixed belief that certain kinds of phenomena are impossible.”
— William James

“Your theory is crazy, but it’s not crazy enough to be true.”
— Niels Bohr

“To know that we know what we know, and to know that we do not know what we do not know, that is true knowledge.”
— Copernicus

“Curiouser and curiouser!”
— Lewis Carroll

higherawareness.com

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A Note from the Universe

Imagine standing at the edge of a forest, and that you want to reach the other side.

Would you walk a straight line through it? Or, might the path meander in every possible direction, around boulders, between trees, along a stream, feeding the deer, conversing with the owls, and roasting marshmallows?

Yeah, every possible direction, because this is how things are in a forest.

Tree!

The Universe

tut.com

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Today’s Recipe: Easy Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry

This sesame chicken stir-fry is a very tasty, yet wholesome dish.

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Magical Correspondences for Friday

Magickal Intentions: Love, Romance, Marriage, Sexual Matters, Physical Beauty, Friendship and Partnerships, Strangers and Matters of the Heart

Element: Earth

Incense: Strawberry, Sandalwood, Rose, Saffron and Vanilla
Planet: Venus
Star Signs: Libra and Taurus
Angel: Ariel
Power Colors: Green, Pink, Aqua
Herbs & Plants: Pink Rose, Ivy, Birch, Heather, Clematis, Sage, Violet and Water Lilly

Sacred Stones: Rose Quartz, Moonstone, Pink Tourmaline, Peridot, Emerald and Jade
Oil: (Venus) Cardamom, Palmarosa, Rose, Yarrow

Deities include Aphrodite, Eros, Freya, Venus

Friday is ruled by Venus. It’s energies are warm, sensuous, and fulfilling. Efforts that involve any type of pleasure, comfort, and luxury, as well as the arts, music, or aroma (incense and perfume) can be done on this day. As Venus lends its sensuous influences to the energies of this day, use it for any magical work that deals with matters of the heart.

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Daily Wisdom
September 24, 2021

Openness
“Giving opens the way for receiving.”

-Florence Scovel Shinn

We open up space in our lives when we give. And that space is filled with exactly what we need at the time. Giving without expectation creates a positive energy, it opens up a flow that allows us to accept what comes to us.

-Lissa Coffey coffeytalk.com

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Daily Tarot: High Priestess

From the moment your eyes open, you’ll know that you’re not the one in charge today. That’s fine, too. Intuition is sharp and will not lead you astray, no matter what oddness the world tosses at you. Any challenges or problems will prove to be small ones. Keep a low profile, speak calmly and softly (when appropriate), and glide through a very lucky day

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)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SacredSpirals/

Cat’s Morning Bits for September 21, 2021

Posted on September 21, 2021 by Cat

Cat’s Morning Bits for September 21, 2021

Blessings, Cat

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September Quotes

“the air is different today
the wind sings with a new tone
sighing of changes
coming
the harvest gathered
a flower, a nut
some mead, and bread
a candle and a prayer
returning the fruits
in thanksgiving
to the grove
and receiving
it’s blessing
again”

Rhawk, Alban Elfed

gardendigest.com

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September Events 2021

Sept. 2 Celtic Tree Month of Vine begins (Sept 2- 29)

Sept. 6 Labor Day/ New Moon at 5:51 pm PST/ 6:51 pm MST/ 8:51 pm EST

Sept. 20 Full Harvest Moon at 4:54 pm PST/ 5:54 pm MST/ 7:54 pm EST

Sept. 22 Mabon/ Fall Equinox/ Sun enters Libra

Sept 27 Mercury Retrograde 9Sept. 72- Oct. 18)

Sept. 30 Celtic Tree Month of Ivy begins (Sept. 30- Oct)

Nature Witchcraft: Transferring a Tree Spirit, A Ritual For Fallen Trees

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Spiritual Unite: RED CARDINAL MEANING: SPIRITUAL SYMBOLISM WHEN YOU SEE A RED CARDINAL
The Red Cardinal is a North American bird that has been associated with spirituality. Red Cardinals are known to have spiritual meaning in many cultures, as well as Native American tribes

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ThoughtCo: Mabon (Autumn Equinox) Folklore and Traditions

Interested in learning about some of the traditions behind the celebrations of the autumn equinox? Find out why Mabon is important, learn about the legend of Persephone and Demeter, the symbolism of stags, acorns and oaks, and explore the magic of apples and more!

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Journey Into Dreams: GOATS DREAM MEANING

Goats can mean many things in our dreams. They can represent our stubbornness, our playfulness, as well as our ability to adapt to new situations. Let’s look at some of the ways we can dream about goats and what it means!

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Daily Magick Snippets: Magickal Names From Stones

Aquamarine: (pale to medium blue-green)
This name is good for people ruled by a water sign or drawn to the ocean. It is also a good name for someone who tends toward desparation and feelings of inadequacy. This name can help you realize your own self worth or for someone who has made a major transformation in their life.

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Dark Academia Witch Crafts part ii 🕯 𝔥𝔬𝔪𝔢𝔪𝔞𝔡𝔢 𝔠𝔞𝔫𝔡𝔩𝔢𝔰, 𝔴𝔦𝔱𝔠𝔥 𝔰𝔞𝔩𝔱, 𝔯𝔦𝔱𝔲𝔞𝔩 𝔬𝔦𝔩

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Spirituality & Health: Do a Sacred Home Cleanse Using Vibrational Energy Clearing

by Shannon Kaiser

Just like our physical bodies, our homes can become cluttered with energy that doesn’t serve us.

When you think of your wellbeing tool kit, supplements, plant-based meals, exercise, and meditation are probably among the first things that come to mind, but do you focus on the wellbeing for your home? Just like our physical bodies, our homes can become cluttered with energy that doesn’t serve us. Using vibrational energy healing to harness the power of harmony can help recalibrate and balance your space.

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Treehugger: 20 Amazing Desert Plants and Where to Spot Them Around the World

A third of the world’s land surface is covered by desert. Some of the driest places on Earth are also home to some of the most intriguing plants in the world.

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EarthSky News: Gamma Cephei, The Future North Star

Gamma Cephei, also called Errai, is a moderately bright 3rd-magnitude star in the northern constellation Cepheus the King. Cepheus looks like a child’s depiction of a house, with Gamma Cephei marking the peak of the roof. This fascinating star has played a major role in our understanding of exoplanets, especially in multiple star systems. Interestingly, by 4,000 CE, Gamma Cephei will move into position – due to the Earth’s axial precession – to become our North Star.

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Patheos-Pagan: The Pew Doors of St. Cuthbert’s – A Cautionary Tale for Us All
JOHN BECKETT

What happens when we cling to religious edifices from a bygone era even though they cause more harm than good in our times? Here’s an interesting story that serves as an illustration, and as a cautionary tale for all of us.

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Pagan Playlist: Karliene – Beren and Lúthien

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Higher Awareness

DO YOU GIVE TO GET?

“I have sensed a growing discontent amongst many who are on their spiritual path. A common theme appears to be — ‘I have been serving God for so long and have given up so much and it has been such a struggle — when am I going to get my reward?’”
— Wendy Munroe

It’s interesting to become aware of how we participate in the dynamic exchange of giving and receiving. When we give, do we do so whole-heartedly? Or do we do so with the ulterior motive of wanting something in return?

It’s not wise to be always looking for a deal. The universe never short-changes us. We can afford to be generous. When something of value is given, something of value must be returned.

“It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.”
— Mother Teresa

higherawareness.com

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A Note from the Universe

Appreciating what you have little of is easy

Appreciating what you have lots and lots of takes a spiritual master.

And you so have lots,

The Universe

tut.com

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Today’s Recipe: Nana’s Apple Crumble

A family favorite, this apple crumble was originally my grandmother Hazel’s recipe which my mom made on a regular basis. She would make two at a time to take to sick or shut-in friends, or to potlucks. There is never any left. Serve warm with French vanilla yogurt.

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Magical Correspondences for Tuesday

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

Element: Fire

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

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

Tuesday is ruled by Mars. Today’s energies align with all things masculine such as conflict, physical endurance and strength, lust, hunting, sports, and all types of competition. It can also be used for rituals involving surgical procedures or political ventures.

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Daily Wisdom
September 21, 2021

Openness

“Change is the watchword of progression. When we rite of well-worn ways, we seek for new. This restless craving in the souls of men spurs them to climb, and to seek the mountain view.”

-Ella Wheeler Wilcox

Being open means being open to change. Change shakes up the old and moves life forward. Change helps to broaden our horizons and gives us a chance to experience new things.

-Lissa Coffey coffeytalk.com

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Daily Tarot: The Lovers

Indecision is not necessarily a bad thing, but taken to extremes it can make you pessimistic and defeatist. Take the time you need to make the choices you need but don’t get bogged down and grind to a halt. Take yourself in hand and refuse to feel helpless in the face of a challenging (or tempting) situation. Refuse to be rushed by anyone, too.

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)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SacredSpirals/

Cat’s Morning Bits for September 17, 2021

Posted on September 17, 2021 by Cat

Cat’s Morning Bits for September 17, 2021

Blessings, Cat

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September Quotes

“The morrow was a bright September morn;
The earth was beautiful as if newborn;
There was nameless splendor everywhere,
That wild exhilaration in the air,
Which makes the passers in the city street
Congratulate each other as they meet.”

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

gardendigest.com

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September Events 2021

Sept. 2 Celtic Tree Month of Vine begins (Sept 2- 29)

Sept. 6 Labor Day/ New Moon at 5:51 pm PST/ 6:51 pm MST/ 8:51 pm EST

Sept. 20 Full Harvest Moon at 4:54 pm PST/ 5:54 pm MST/ 7:54 pm EST

Sept. 22 Mabon/ Fall Equinox/ Sun enters Libra

Sept 27 Mercury Retrograde 9Sept. 72- Oct. 18)

Sept. 30 Celtic Tree Month of Ivy begins (Sept. 30- Oct

Spirit Library: Full Attention is Demanded (a message from Kate Spreckley)

We are living in a phenomenal time where our full attention is being demanded as the incoming energies work to bring about something totally new and unprecedented within ourselves and our world. The individual shifts and changes occurring now are stoking the fires of our collective transformation awakening us all to a new vision of a new world. We are being pushed beyond what has previously been known and as the old continues to collapse a new and fertile landscape will be revealed.

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Grounding Work for your Spiritual Journey| Yeyeo Botanica

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Spiritual Unite: WHAT IS THE SPIRITUAL SYMBOLISM OF AN OWL?
Owls are one of the most popular animals in spiritual culture. They have been used for centuries to symbolize wisdom and knowledge because of their keen eyesight, which is said to give them insight into hidden things.

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ThoughtCo: Mabon Ritual To Honor the Dark Mother

Demeter and Persephone are strongly connected to the time of the Autumn Equinox. When Hades abducted Persephone, it set in motion a chain of events that eventually led to the earth falling into darkness each winter.

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Journey Into Dreams: HAMMER DREAM MEANING AND SYMBOLISM

A hammer is a tool that we can use to nail things together or break things apart. Dreaming about a hammer can mean that you need to look at your life objectively

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MBG: Soul Retrieval: 7 Signs Your Soul Is “Lost” & How To Get It Back

If you believe that each of us has a soul, you might be interested in the concept that souls can become “lost,” or at least fragmented in a way that leaves one feeling incomplete, often due to trauma.

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Spirituality & Health: 20 Affirmations for Empaths Who Feel the Pain of the World

Self-care reminder: Just because you feel it doesn’t mean you’re responsible for it.

Do you often feel deeply attuned to the feelings of people around you? For example, when someone smiles and says they’re fine, perhaps you know they really aren’t?

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Treehugger: The World’s Loneliest Tree Holds Court on a New Zealand Island

If you scan satellite imagery of Campbell Island, the largest of New Zealand’s southernmost subantarctic island group, it won’t be long until you come across what’s been designated “the world’s loneliest tree.”

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EarthSky News: What Are Red Giants?

A red giant is a star in its death stages. It has slowly swollen up to many times its original size. Once at the red giant stage, a star might stay that way for up to a billion years. Then the star will slowly contract and cool to become a white dwarf:

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Patheos-Pagan: The White Spring
ANNWYN AVALON

Many people know of the magic of Glastonbury and the magic of Chalice Well located there, but not as many know that just a few feet away is another sacred water source.

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Pagan Playlist: Fantasy Celtic Music – Heart of Fire

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Inner Journey:

FORGIVENESS BRINGS JOY

“The greatest evil that can befall man is that he should come to think ill of himself.”
— Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

Do you feel worthy of having joy? Do you feel you deserve it?

The first step to activating our inner joy is to eliminate the blocks to it. We can start by truly forgiving ourselves and all others. Forgiveness calls for a shift in our perception. It is easier to forgive ourselves and others when we really understand that each of us has always done the very best we knew to do at that time.

“If we don’t forgive ourselves for our mistakes, and others for the wounds they have inflicted upon us, we end up crippled with guilt. And the soul cannot grow under a blanket of guilt, because guilt is isolating, while growth is a gradual process of reconnection to ourselves, to other people, and to a larger whole.”
— Joan Borysenko

higherawareness.com

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A Note from the Universe

What do you give someone who already has it all, forever and ever?

Did you just say, “How about the fleeting illusion they don’t have it all, to create a sense of adventure, to fill their days with drama, and to impose upon them the almost unbearable lightness of being that all angels feel when dancing in time and space… dude”?

Or was that “dude” actually a “duh”?

Thank you for being a friend,

The Universe

tut.com

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Today’s Recipe: Coconut/Nut/Date Rolls

These make a really sweet all natural treat that almost all can enjoy… excepting those with nut allergies… but you can always skip the nut adding… though they are better with the nuts…

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Magical Correspondences for Friday

Magickal Intentions: Love, Romance, Marriage, Sexual Matters, Physical Beauty, Friendship and Partnerships, Strangers and Matters of the Heart

Element: Earth

Incense: Strawberry, Sandalwood, Rose, Saffron and Vanilla
Planet: Venus
Star Signs: Libra and Taurus
Angel: Ariel
Power Colors: Green, Pink, Aqua
Herbs & Plants: Pink Rose, Ivy, Birch, Heather, Clematis, Sage, Violet and Water Lilly

Sacred Stones: Rose Quartz, Moonstone, Pink Tourmaline, Peridot, Emerald and Jade
Oil: (Venus) Cardamom, Palmarosa, Rose, Yarrow

Deities include Aphrodite, Eros, Freya, Venus

Friday is ruled by Venus. It’s energies are warm, sensuous, and fulfilling. Efforts that involve any type of pleasure, comfort, and luxury, as well as the arts, music, or aroma (incense and perfume) can be done on this day. As Venus lends its sensuous influences to the energies of this day, use it for any magical work that deals with matters of the heart.

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Daily Wisdom
September 17, 2021

Reliability
“Champions take responsibility. When the ball is coming over the net, you can be sure I want the ball.”

-Billie Jean King

Being reliable is being a champion. It’s being strong, and confident in our abilities. It’s accepting challenges and rising to the occasion. It’s taking on life in partnership with the universe knowing that we can handle whatever comes our way

-Lissa Coffey coffeytalk.com

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Daily Tarot: Temperance

Patience is your secret weapon to face down all obstacles today. Take your good old time to make sure you understand what needs to be done, for whom, why, and how. This methodical approach may not be your natural or favorite one, and it might annoy someone who has a different opinion of how urgent the issue is. Nonetheless, patience will get you through the day with fewer, if any, mishaps.

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)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SacredSpirals/

Cat’s Morning Bits for September 16, 2021

Posted on September 16, 2021 by Cat

Cat’s Morning Bits for September 16, 2021

Blessings, Cat

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September Quotes

“Autumn arrives, array’d in splendid mein;
Vines, cluster’d full, add to the beauteous scene,
And fruit-trees cloth’d profusely laden, nod,
Complaint bowing to the fertile sod.”

Farmer’s Almanac, 1818

gardendigest.com

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September Events 2021

Sept. 2 Celtic Tree Month of Vine begins (Sept 2- 29)

Sept. 6 Labor Day/ New Moon at 5:51 pm PST/ 6:51 pm MST/ 8:51 pm EST

Sept. 20 Full Harvest Moon at 4:54 pm PST/ 5:54 pm MST/ 7:54 pm EST

Sept. 22 Mabon/ Fall Equinox/ Sun enters Libra

Sept 27 Mercury Retrograde 9Sept. 72- Oct. 18)

Sept. 30 Celtic Tree Month of Ivy begins (Sept. 30- Oct

Spirit Library: Inner Contemplation (a message from Kate Spreckley)

The incoming energies are intensifying in preparation for next week’s Full Moon and Equinox. For many this preparation entails a profound release of old emotions and a significant physical purge of that which is no longer needed. With this release deep inner shifts, realignments and adjustments will occur inviting a better understanding of ourselves and our purpose at this time

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My Seasonal Altar: Autumn ~ Mabon 2021

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Spiritual Unite: SPIRITUAL MEANING OF BLUE JAYS: POWERFUL SYMBOLISM

Blue jays are beautiful birds. They’re striking, with their brilliant blue feathers and the way they fan out when they fly.

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ThoughtCo: Ten Ways to Celebrate Mabon

Mabon is the time of the autumn equinox, and the harvest is winding down. The fields are nearly bare, because the crops have been stored for the coming winter.

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Journey Into Dreams: ICE SKATING DREAM MEANING AND SYMBOLISM

Dreaming about ice skating can show us how easily we glide through life. It can be a symbol of how we deal with difficult emotions and situations.

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MBG: You’re Not Alone If You’ve Been Feeling Off — Astrologers Say It’s All In The Stars

It’s been an equally intense yet slow-moving past few months, with many of us feeling a bit…off. But there’s a reason, according to the stars.

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Daily Magick Snippets: Altar Tools

Cauldron

The cauldron is the vessel where magical transformation happens. It should be made of metal and have 3 legs. Offerings can burned in the cauldron, and it can be used for scrying. In many rituals it is the focal point. You can buy these, but you may have to hunt for them. Associated with the Goddess.

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My Ideal Witchy Morning Routine

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Elephant Journal: Bird Witcher: The Symbolism of 4 Birds who Inspire us to Fly Higher.

People bird-watch as a joyful hobby—to connect with nature, listen to the variety of a bird’s song, and observe their patterns and colors.
People who bird-watch are referred to as bird-watchers or twitchers. When I watch for birds, I refer to myself as a twitcher minus the “t,” a witcher (bird witch)!

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Treehugger: Bat Species Faces Serious Threats from Wind Farms

North America’s hoary bats could be spiraling toward a massive decline unless efforts are made to reduce fatalities at wind farms, a new study reports.

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EarthSky News: Harvest Moon 2021: All You Need To Know

Here in the Northern Hemisphere, we call the full moon closest to the autumn equinox the Harvest Moon. In 2021, the Northern Hemisphere autumn equinox comes on September 22. The full moon falls less than two days earlier, on September 20. Thus, for the Northern Hemisphere, this upcoming full moon – the full moon closest to our autumn equinox – is our Harvest Moon.

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Patheos-Pagan: Transition From Summer to Autumn. Time to Celebrate!
GWYN

The transition from Summer to Autumn is a happy time for me. Watching the trees change colors from green to red to brown to orange.

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Pagan Playlist: Celtic Music – Legend

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Inner Journey:

TAKE TIME TO BE STILL

“Work is not always required … there is such a thing as sacred idleness, the cultivation of which is now fearfully neglected.”
— George MacDonald

When was the last time you did absolutely nothing?

Our world is so addicted to productivity that we feel guilty if we’re not doing something. But taking time daily to be still and inactive opens us to the spacious present. It nurtures and restores balance. Give yourself a regular gift of inactivity.

“Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass on a summer day listening to the murmur of water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is hardly a waste of time.”
— Sir J. Lubbock

higherawareness.com

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A Note from the Universe

There’s always another way.

Always.

Tallyho,

The Universe

tut.com

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Today’s Recipe: Corn Rings

I love corn on the cob, but this fun little twist might be my new favorite way to make it.

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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

Thursday is ruled by Jupiter. Today’s energies influence all matters involving material gain and spell work for general success, accomplishment, honors and awards, legal issues, luck, gambling, and prosperity.

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Daily Wisdom
September 16, 2021

Reliability
“Learn to depend on yourself by doing things in accordance with your own way of thinking.”

-Grenville Kleiser

Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote several essays on “Self-Reliance” and this quote summarizes one of his themes: when we are true to our own beliefs, our own way of thinking, then we can depend on ourselves, we are self-reliant. We owe that to ourselves, we deserve it from ourselves.

-Lissa Coffey coffeytalk.com

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Daily Tarot: The Magician

You have your A game going today, but don”t let it go to your head. As the Magician, you”re at your most capable. If someone tries to spring a surprise request on you, you”ll probably see it coming. Be low-key, don”t build expectations, and then excel. So long as your ego doesn”t exceed good sense, you”ll be able to accomplish just about anything!

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)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SacredSpirals/

Cat’s Morning Bits for September 15, 2021

Posted on September 15, 2021 by Cat

Cat’s Morning Bits for September 15, 2021

Blessings, Cat

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September Quotes

“Glorious are the woods in their latest gold and crimson,
Yet our full-leaved willows are in the freshest green.
Such a kindly autumn, so mercifully dealing
With the growths of summer, I never yet have seen.”

William C. Bryant

gardendigest.com

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September Events 2021

Sept. 2 Celtic Tree Month of Vine begins (Sept 2- 29)

Sept. 6 Labor Day/ New Moon at 5:51 pm PST/ 6:51 pm MST/ 8:51 pm EST

Sept. 20 Full Harvest Moon at 4:54 pm PST/ 5:54 pm MST/ 7:54 pm EST

Sept. 22 Mabon/ Fall Equinox/ Sun enters Libra

Sept 27 Mercury Retrograde 9Sept. 72- Oct. 18)

Sept. 30 Celtic Tree Month of Ivy begins (Sept. 30- Oct

Spirit Library: Integrating & Aligning with your Soul (a message from Kate Spreckley)

We are moving through a seemingly chaotic evolutionary process where the old structures, which contained humanity’s consciousness for thousands of years, are being broken down and dissolved. While these structures collapse our grip on the past loosens allowing for a new paradigm, a new reality, to emerge from within. This new reality is brought forth through the integration of our heart, mind, body, spirit, and soul.

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Athena the Goddess of Wisdom: Best Myths – Greek Mythology – See U in History

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Spiritual Unite: THE SPIRITUAL MEANING OF MOTHS: SYMBOLISM
Moths are beautiful creatures that have been associated with many different symbols throughout history. Moths have been seen as both good and bad luck, depending on your culture.

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ThoughtCo: Create a Food Altar for Mabon

In most Pagan traditions, Mabon, the autumn equinox, is a celebration of the second harvest season. It’s a time when we’re gathering the bounty of the fields, the orchards and the gardens, and bringing it in for storage.

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Journey Into Dreams: ICE SKATING DREAM MEANING AND SYMBOLISM

Dreaming about ice skating can show us how easily we glide through life. It can be a symbol of how we deal with difficult emotions and situations. Let’s explore the dream meaning of ice skating and how it may relate to your waking life!

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MBG: Everything You Should Know Before Buying Your First Piece Of Moldavite

Whether you’re a crystal fanatic or simply frequent TikTok, you may have noticed moldavite has been getting its fair share of attention lately—and not all of it has been positive. Here, experts weigh in on this gorgeous glass and whether it’s as “cursed” as the internet claims or worth a spot in your collection.

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Daily Magick Snippets

The color YELLOW is associated with the Element of Air and direction East.Use for Charms, Confidence in self and others, Wisdom, Concentration, Activity, Unity. Solar Energy.

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Goddess Energy – 8 Ways to Connect to the Divine Feminine, Painting a Goddess Card, Magical Crafting

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Spirituality & Health: Kali, Goddess of Rage and Resistance
BY JULIE PETERS

In her destruction, Kali allows new things to be born. When we’re oppressed, her rage can give us strength to see past fear and take action.

Once upon a time, the god Shiva, the Lord of Destruction, was so busy meditating that he was not doing his godly duties. The other gods petitioned the great goddess Shakti to manifest as Sati, a beautiful woman who would become Shiva’s consort and draw him back into engagement with the world

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Pioneer Thinking: Nasal Drip and Healing Herbs

Here is a partial list of some very effective herbs for treating nasal drip or sinusitis. They can be used on their own or combined in a tea or tincture. When taken as an tea, organic honey can be added as a sweetener if desired.

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EarthSky News: Moon, Saturn, Jupiter September 15 To 18

On September 2021 evenings, the moon, Saturn and Jupiter are still visible almost everywhere worldwide (except the far-northern Arctic) as night falls. Jupiter is the brighter of the two planets. And, as it’s done for some months now, Jupiter follows Saturn westward across the night sky as Earth turns

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Patheos-Pagan: A Public Prayer
JOHN BECKETT

There is perhaps no more challenging task for a religous leader than to pray in public. How do you pray in a way that honors and respects your sacred traditions, and that is also….

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Pagan Playlist: Celtic Music – Walking With The Ancestors

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Inner Journey: WHY? WHY? WHY?

“As long as one keeps searching, the answers come.”
— Joan Baez

Asking ourselves ‘why?’ helps us delve deeply into our main motives — why we do what we do. This process helps us go deeper into our reasoning, habits and unconscious beliefs. Once we become aware of our underlying motives, we can choose to change them, if we wish.

Regularly ask yourself, ‘Why am I…?’ Listen closely for the answer that surfaces in your mind, and write it down. Now look at your answer and ask why again. Continue with this process to reach the true source of your motivation.

“Men are more accountable for their motives, than for anything else….”
— Archibald Alexander

higherawareness.com

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A Note from the Universe

What if in “heaven,” you also have to think of what you want before you get it? You have to start every windfall with your own little blowing? You have to do what you can, with what you’ve got, to make stuff happen?

Yeah, that’s what I said! You’re going to totally own the place.

Cowabunga –

The Universe

tut.com

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Today’s Recipe: Ratatouille-Stuffed Peppers

Bell peppers stuffed with more bell peppers? That’s right, our favorite Ratatouille Provençale recipe is the star of these twice-baked stuffed peppers topped with Italian cheeses. Make this on any weeknight for a satisfying vegetarian main!

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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

Wednesday is ruled by Mercury. Wednesday’s vibration adds power to spell work involving inspiration, communication, writers, poets, the written and spoken word, and all matters of study, learning, and teaching. This day also provides a good time to begin efforts involving self-improvement or understanding.

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Daily Wisdom
September 15, 2021

Reliability
“You can’t build a reputation on what you intend to do.”

-Liz Smith

Intention is one thing, action is another. Sure, the thought counts, but isn’t it a lot better to have the thought and the follow-through? There are a lot of ideas out there, but the implementation of the ideas is what makes them valuable. Being reliable means taking action, following through on intentions

-Lissa Coffey coffeytalk.com

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Daily Tarot: Death

A change has been in the air for some time and today the actual transformation could happen. There’s nothing to be afraid of, or to dread, or to fear losing. Room is being made and energy is being set aside for something new and better for you. It could be something small or something large, but whatever it is will be meaningful and affect your daily life.

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)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SacredSpirals/

Cat’s Morning Bits for September 14, 2021

Posted on September 14, 2021 by Cat

Cat’s Morning Bits for September 14, 2021

Blessings, Cat

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September Quotes

“When the goldenrod is yellow,
And leaves are turning brown –
Reluctantly the summer goes
In a cloud of thistledown.

When squirrels are harvesting
And birds in flight appear –
By these autumn signs we know
September days are here.”

Beverly Ashour, September

gardendigest.com

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September Events 2021

Sept. 2 Celtic Tree Month of Vine begins (Sept 2- 29)

Sept. 6 Labor Day/ New Moon at 5:51 pm PST/ 6:51 pm MST/ 8:51 pm EST

Sept. 20 Full Harvest Moon at 4:54 pm PST/ 5:54 pm MST/ 7:54 pm EST

Sept. 22 Mabon/ Fall Equinox/ Sun enters Libra

Sept 27 Mercury Retrograde 9Sept. 72- Oct. 18)

Sept. 30 Celtic Tree Month of Ivy begins (Sept. 30- Oct

Spirit Library: Explore What is Uncharted Within (a message from Kate Spreckley)

As we head towards next week’s Equinox on the 21st we are preparing for another shift in the spiraling journey of our healing and growth. What surfaces now and over the coming week is what needs to be cleared in preparation for the Equinox. This is a powerful opportunity where we get to transform the old in preparation for something new. As such, the incoming energies are moving into our subconscious mind and bringing to the surface whatever is blocking our hearts, limiting our creativity, and hindering our intuitive abilities

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Messages From the Goddess Demeter, Goddess Wisdom Oracle Cards, Magical Crafting, Tarot & Witchcraft

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Spiritual Unite: THE SPIRITUAL MEANING OF A RACCOON: SYMBOLISM
A raccoon is a clever and agile animal. It is also very cute, which explains why we see them often in television shows or movies.

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ThoughtCo: 5 Easy Decorating Ideas for Mabon

Need some quick and affordable decorating ideas for Mabon? Here are some tips on how to bring the season into your home without breaking your bank account!

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Journey Into Dreams: KING DREAM MEANING AND SYMBOLISM

What does it mean to dream about a king?

A king is a person of royalty who has great power and authority over a country or people. Dreaming about a king often symbolizes our own need for power and what roles we play in life.

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MBG: What It Means To Be An Air Sign & How To Find Balance

The 12 astrological signs each correspond to one of four elements (fire, earth, air, and water), often embodying the qualities you would associate with that element.

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Daily Magick Snippets: Magickal Names

Amethyst: (shades of lavender to a deep rich purple)
This name is for the person who is OR would like to be sharp and clear thinking. Needs protection from negativity, or wants to work on their psychic abilities.

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Late Summer Witchcraft | Cozy Fall Vibes

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Elephant Journal: 3 Steps to Create your Own Full Moon Ceremony (for both Shamanic & Non-Shamanic Folks).

Connecting into nature is one of the ways that we deeply step outside of our day-to-day lives and remind ourselves of the powerful and beautiful bigger cycles of life.

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Treehugger: How Tails Help These Geckos Crash-Land on Trees Without Falling

As the Asian flat-tailed house gecko glides across the rainforest from one tree to the next, it makes far from a gymnast’s perfect landing.

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EarthSky News: Alpha Cephei, A Fast-Spinning Star

Alderamin, also known as Alpha Cephei, is the brightest star in the constellation Cepheus the King. Shining at about a visual magnitude of 2.5, it’s the only bright star in Cepheus, a faint pattern of stars that traces out the shape of a house. Astronomers are intrigued by Alderamin because it spins at such a rapid rate — unlike our almost spherically-shaped sun, Alderamin has been distorted into an oblate form, like a partly deflated beach ball.

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Patheos-Pagan: Autumn Equinox: The Triumph of the Dark
JOHN BECKETT

The Wheel of the Year turns and always, and once again we find ourselves approaching the Autumn Equinox. As moderns Pagans we are called to celebrate one of our eight high days.

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Pagan Playlist: Ayla Schafer ⋄ Rose

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Inner Journey:

BE WILLING TO REPEAT

“Change is the constant, the signal for rebirth, the egg of the phoenix.”
— Christina Baldwin

Sometimes we repeat the Inner Journey messages in the series. Please guard against saying, “I’ve seen this one — I don’t need to read it again.”

The truth is: we are always changing. Who you are now is different from who you were when you read the message the first time. The circumstances of your life have changed as well. As a result, you may be open to new perspectives this time around.

Our ego is prone to think it knows it all, but life always offers us fresh and new experiences.

“It all depends on how we look at things and not on how they are in themselves.”
— C.G. Jung

higherawareness.com

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A Note from the Universe

The best way to forgive is not to blame.

Lovin’ you,

The Universe

tut.com

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Today’s Recipe: Dutch Oven Macaroni and Cheese

This Dutch oven mac and cheese is a staple in my home. I sometimes add burger meat or bacon to it to liven it up but it’s delicious enough on its own! Regularly served as the main course with just a veggie side, as it can be a bit heavy if you’re a mac and cheese lover who can’t resist seconds (like me).

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Magical Correspondences for Tuesday

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

Element: Fire

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

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Daily Wisdom
September 14, 2021

Reliability
“We seldom stop to think how many people’s lives are entwined with our own. It is a form of selfishness to imagine that every individual can operate on his own or can pull out of the general stream and not be missed.”

-Ivy Baker Priest

This whole world functions in such a way that we need to rely on each other. We can’t go through this life alone – we’re all connected. We each have something to contribute to the big picture. It’s important to do our part, to be reliable and to know that we can rely on those around us.

-Lissa Coffey coffeytalk.com

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Daily Tarot: Temperance

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)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SacredSpirals/

Cat’s Morning Bits for September 13, 2021

Posted on September 13, 2021 by Cat

Cat’s Morning Bits for September 13, 2021

Blessings, Cat

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September Quotes

“The goldenrod is yellow
The corn is turning brown
The trees in apple orchards
With fruit are bending down.”

Childrens song

gardendigest.com

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September Events 2021

Sept. 2 Celtic Tree Month of Vine begins (Sept 2- 29)

Sept. 6 Labor Day/ New Moon at 5:51 pm PST/ 6:51 pm MST/ 8:51 pm EST

Sept. 20 Full Harvest Moon at 4:54 pm PST/ 5:54 pm MST/ 7:54 pm EST

Sept. 22 Mabon/ Fall Equinox/ Sun enters Libra

Sept 27 Mercury Retrograde 9Sept. 72- Oct. 18)

Sept. 30 Celtic Tree Month of Ivy begins (Sept. 30- Oct

Spirit Library: Increasing Intensity (a message from Kate Spreckley)

Collectively we are all in the throes of a period of destruction and reconstruction. It is an intense time of rapid processing, purification, and healing where expansion, growth, learning, and awakenings are becoming more and more pronounced. We are learning to fully engage with our soul and to live life through our intuitive self. As a result, all that must be relinquished is being revealed offering us the opportunity to heal and release the deep and difficult wounds of the past

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Bragi: The Passionate Warrior Poet of the Gods

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Spiritual Unite: THE SPIRITUAL MEANING OF AN OTTER: SYMBOLISM
Otters are strong, playful animals that represent happiness and joy. They have a lot of spiritual symbolism to offer people who are seeking meaning in their lives.

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ThoughtCo: Reiki Tools and Supplies

Reiki practitioners will often create a relaxing atmosphere for their Reiki sessions, setting the mood with the use of dimmed lights, meditative music, or bubbling water fountains. Here are some select tools, healing room furnishings, attire, and other specialty items specifically meant for Reiki healers.

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Journey Into Dreams: DREAMING ABOUT MACHINES AND MACHINERY

Dreaming about machines or machinery can symbolize how things are currently working in your life. We can see many different kinds of machines in our dreams, ranging from washing machines and dishwashers to complicated machines in factories.

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MBG: A Complicated Transit Is Coming This Week: Astrologers Light The Way Forward

How much is too much? Relying on gut checks and public consensus won’t be the best yardstick this week, as the Virgo Sun dances into a pair of mystifying formations. Here’s your horoscope from the AstroTwins.

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Daily Magick Snippets

Altar Tools: Censer
This is an incense burner. Some are complex, like the swinging ones the Catholics use. This requires a lot of room! I would go with the ones that hold sticks or cones, seashells can also be used. The smoke can be used as a divining tool, for purifying or for altering consciousness.
Associated with Air.

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Mabon & Autumnal Equinox Card, Watercolor Fall Greeting Card – Wheel of the Year – Magical Crafting

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Spirituality & Health: Tara: The Liberating Power of the Female Buddha
BY KATE MADDEN YEE

“Westerners so often wrestle with insidious self-doubt,” says psychologist Rachael Wooten. “But here’s this woman, who ultimately became a female Buddha, saying to the authority figures of her day: ‘I am enough, just as I am.’ And by virtue of her conviction, so are we.”

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Treehugger: Eco-Friendly Autumnal Crafts Using Things From My Garden
You’ll be amazed at the natural craft supplies a garden or rural yard can yield.

Autumn is a time of abundance on my property—and not just in terms of food. One thing that I like to do is think about how to use natural materials from my garden for a range of autumnal crafts

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EarthSky News: Cassiopeia The Queen Ascends In September

Any late summer evening, and throughout northern autumn, Cassiopeia the Queen can be found ascending in the northeast after nightfall. The shape of this constellation makes Cassiopeia’s stars very noticeable. Cassiopeia looks like the letter W (or M). Look for the Queen starting at nightfall every September. She’ll be higher up in the northeast as autumn unfolds. For those in the northern U.S. and Canada, Cassiopeia is circumpolar, above the horizon all night long.

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Patheos-Pagan: Tarot: Standard Meanings or Intuitive Interpretations?
JOHN BECKETT

Lately I’ve seen a few people on Twitter arguing about how to read Tarot cards. Some say you should always use the generally accepted meanings for the cards, while others say the standard meanings don’t matter and….

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Pagan Playlist: Kid on The Mountain Celtic Lands -feat. Máiréad Nesbitt Celtic Violinist & Harp Twins

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Inner Journey: MAKING A DIFFERENCE

“The spiritual life is a call to action. But it is a call to … action without any selfish attachment to the results.”
— Eknath Easwaran

Many of us feel deeply that we want to make a difference — we want our lives to mean something in the bigger scheme of life. While this is a noble motive, we might want to explore what lies at its root.

Does the drive to make a difference arise from ego’s need to feel worthy? If my ego is not convinced that I matter, I may want visible proof that I do by making some kind of impact on life.

Soul doesn’t need proof that it’s worthy. Soul thrives in being awake and connected. Perhaps if we let go of the pressure we feel from our ego’s need to be recognized, we will be more open and able to simply live soulfully. And by doing that, we WILL make a difference!

“A person’s worth is contingent upon who he is, not upon what he does, or how much he has. The worth of a person, or a thing, or an idea, is in being, not in doing, not in having.”
— Alice Mary Hilton

higherawareness.com

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A Note from the Universe

Hey, what if instead of waiting for everything to be perfect, we start living your dreams this week, to any degree we can?

Ooh-ooh-ooh!

The Universe

tut.com

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Today’s Recipe: Instant Pot® Pumpkin Quinoa Porridge

If you haven’t tried quinoa for breakfast yet, you’re missing out on a tasty and comforting way to start your day. Quinoa will give you a hefty serving of protein, and the warm and spicy pumpkin in this recipe will give you lots of added vitamins and fiber. This is prepared in the Instant Pot®, which makes it quick and easy too! I made mine without too much sweetener and lots of spice; adjust the amounts to your taste. Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator up to 6 days.

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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

Monday is ruled the Moon. Today’s energy best align with spell work that deals with women, home and hearth, the family, the garden, travel, and medicine. It also boosts rituals involving psychic development and prophetic dreaming.

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Daily Wisdom
September 13, 2021

Reliability
“In helping others, we shall help ourselves, for whatever good we give out completes the circle and comes back to us.”

-Flora Edwards

Reliability means the ability to be relied upon. When we’re talking about appliances, that’s easy to understand. Flip the switch and if it does what it’s supposed to do, it’s reliable. With people it’s not that different. To be reliable means that we do what we say we’re going to do. Our words carry weight because we have proven through our past actions and behaviors that people can count on us.

-Lissa Coffey coffeytalk.com

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Daily Tarot: The Magician

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)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SacredSpirals/

Cat’s Morning Bits for September 10, 2021

Posted on September 10, 2021 by Cat

Cat’s Morning Bits for September 10, 2021

Blessings, Cat

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September Quotes

“Crown’d with the sickle, and the sheaten sheaf,
While Autumn, nodding o’er the yellow plain,
Comes jovial on.”

James Thomson, Autumn, 1730

gardendigest.com

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September Events 2021

Sept. 2 Celtic Tree Month of Vine begins (Sept 2- 29)

Sept. 6 Labor Day/ New Moon at 5:51 pm PST/ 6:51 pm MST/ 8:51 pm EST

Sept. 20 Full Harvest Moon at 4:54 pm PST/ 5:54 pm MST/ 7:54 pm EST

Sept. 22 Mabon/ Fall Equinox/ Sun enters Libra

Sept 27 Mercury Retrograde 9Sept. 72- Oct. 18)

Sept. 30 Celtic Tree Month of Ivy begins (Sept. 30- Oct

Spirit Library: Be Drawn into Deeper Connection with Your Soul ( a message from Kate Spreckley)

We stand amid two realities, one that is destabilizing and dissolving and one that is slowly coming into form. Our purpose now is to release ourselves from the old and allow the forms and structures of our past to fall away and dissolve. As we do so the new emerges and its form begins to take shape. The longer we remain tied to the past the longer it takes for the new to materialize

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MABON RECIPE | Veggie-filled Cornucopia | Celebrating the Autumn Equinox

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Spiritual Unite: THE SPIRITUAL MEANING OF MAGPIES: SYMBOLISM
Magpies are beautiful birds that hold many meanings. Magpie’s spiritual symbolism is often associated with protection, good luck, and even change.

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ThoughtCo: How to Use Crystals in Prayer or Meditation with Angels

Some people find it valuable to use crystals as tools to help them better connect with God and his angels in prayer or meditation. That’s because crystals contain energy that may help attract or magnify the energy that angels project.

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Journey Into Dreams: MEANING OF NEEDLES IN DREAMS

Seeing a needle in your dream can mean there is something in your life that needs attention. Needles are often sharp, and so they can sometimes represent something painful in your life.

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MBG: What’s In Store For You This Month Based On Your Astrological Sign

Virgo season is well underway, and astrologically speaking, September is shaping up to be a busy month. Depending on your astrological sign, there are some key things to watch out for. Here’s what you can expect, according to the AstroTwins.

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Daily Magick Snippets

The color PURPLE is used for increasing Psychic Abilities, Wisdom, Spirituality, Spiritual Growth, Power, Healing, and brings one in tune with the Divine Feminine.

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Magical Herbs: Cloves

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Elephant Journal: The Gratitude Walk: Change your Mood in 15 Minutes.

There I was, slumped at my desk with a case of the Mondays.
My motivation was as locked down as New Zealand after that one COVID infection. Deadlines to meet, dishes to wash, small human to single parent: my mental state was equal parts fatigue and self-pity. You know the recipe.

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Treehugger: Hummingbirds Are Able to Smell Danger
Vultures aren’t the only birds who recognize odors, study finds.

Glittery and graceful, hummingbirds hover and flit in midair as they gather nectar. But it’s not just their athleticism that helps them source food.

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EarthSky News: Cassiopeia The Queen Ascends In September

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Patheos-Pagan: Cross and Crossroads: When to Call Yourself a Witch
J. ALLEN CROSS
“All you need to become a witch is to decide that you are one.” I find this statement at best, cringeworthy, and at worst, wildly disrespectful.

before we begin, let me state clearly that this article may make some of you upset or angry.

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Pagan Playlist: Magical Fairy Music – Secrets of the Faeries | Fantasy Harp Music, Celtic, Enchanting (1 hour)

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Inner Journey:

NOTHING NEEDS TO BE FIXED

“If you are ready to accept all which you find in yourself, you will be able to move through everything with deep sensitivity, awareness, love and understanding.”
— Gerd Ziegler

As we understand it, the spiritual journey is not about becoming perfect. It’s about acceptance, releasing judgment, and embracing everything in wholeness.

This is a great challenge for our personality. We’ve grown up comparing ourselves to others, always judging how we’re better and worse than those around us. And many of us are very good at finding fault with ourselves.

If we release judgment, then nothing needs to be fixed — including you. Explore inviting your soul to help you accept all that is and experience a whole new way of living.

“Wherever you are is always the right place. There is never a need to fix anything, to hitch up the bootstraps of the soul and start at some higher place. Start right where you are.”
— Julia Cameron

higherawareness.com

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A Note from the Universe

To find out how much you’ve truly been blessed with in terms of love, time, energy, talent, joy, abundance, confidence, intelligence, wit, or any other quality, substance, or dispensation, give of them.

Then you’ll know what boundless really means.

Tallyho,

The Universe

tut.com

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Today’s Recipe: Apple Butter Snickerdoodles

These snickerdoodle cookies have a hint of apple butter for a different take on the classic favorite.

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Magical Correspondences for Friday

Magickal Intentions: Love, Romance, Marriage, Sexual Matters, Physical Beauty, Friendship and Partnerships, Strangers and Matters of the Heart

Element: Earth

Sacred Stones: Rose Quartz, Moonstone, Pink Tourmaline, Peridot, Emerald and Jade
Oil: (Venus) Cardamom, Palmarosa, Rose, Yarrow

Deities include Aphrodite, Eros, Freya, Venus

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Daily Wisdom
September 10, 2021

Honesty
“No legacy is so rich as honesty.”

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)
Being called honest is a compliment. And it feels good to hear that someone appreciates that about us. It’s because we value honesty, it’s important to us. We like to be dealt with fairly and honestly. Honesty engenders trust, which builds strong relationships.

-Lissa Coffey coffeytalk.com

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Daily Tarot: The Hermit

Right and wrong are important, yes, but today equally or more important could be doing what helps the most or alleviates the most pain or difficulty for someone or something. It could be as simple as feeding a stray cat, but it could be much more complicated, especially if it involves someone you care deeply for. Try to see things clearly and don’t overreact about anything

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)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SacredSpirals/

Cat’s Morning Bits for September 9, 2021

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Cat

Cat’s Morning Bits for September 9, 2021

Blessings, Cat

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September Quotes

“In the garden, Autumn is, indeed the crowning glory of the year, bringing us the fruition of months of thought and care and toil.
And at no season, safe perhaps in Daffodil time, do we get such superb color effects as from August to November.”

Rose G. Kingsley, The Autumn Garden, 1905

gardendigest.com

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September Events 2021

Sept. 2 Celtic Tree Month of Vine begins (Sept 2- 29)

Sept. 6 Labor Day/ New Moon at 5:51 pm PST/ 6:51 pm MST/ 8:51 pm EST

Sept. 20 Full Harvest Moon at 4:54 pm PST/ 5:54 pm MST/ 7:54 pm EST

Sept. 22 Mabon/ Fall Equinox/ Sun enters Libra

Sept 27 Mercury Retrograde 9Sept. 72- Oct. 18)

Sept. 30 Celtic Tree Month of Ivy begins (Sept. 30- Oct

Spirit Library: Clarity Emerges from the Heart (a message from Kate Spreckley)

As we continue to integrate the lessons and wisdom we have gained from the past, we stand at a significant point in our journey where we must make a choice. Do we continue to recreate the past or do we make a different choice and embark on a path that transforms both ourselves and the world?

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Monsters of the Sea

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Spiritual Unite: SEAL SPIRIT ANIMAL MEANING – BEING HONEST WITH YOURSELF
Your seal spirit animal is a messenger, asking you to look within yourself and find the natural flows that govern your body.

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Journey Into Dreams: OFFICE DREAM MEANING

Dreaming about an office often represents how we currently feel about our career or business. We may be thinking about ways we can work towards improving our lives.

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ThoughtCo. How to Cleanse and Clear Your Crystals and Gemstones

It is of utmost importance to clean any new gemstones that come your way to clear them of any energies that they may have picked up during their previous journeys

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Daily Magick Snippets: Altar Tools

Wand
The wand is the tool of invocation and is used to direct energy. It is also used to draw magic symbols on the ground or in the air or to stir the cauldron. Traditional wood for wands is willow, elder, oak, apple, hazel etc. These can be bought, however using a small tree limb (the length between the crook of your arm and forefinger) works just as well. Try not to break one off a living tree, look for one that has fallen on the ground.
It is associated with Air.

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Spell “Return to Sender” Candle Magic | Reverse Witchcraft | Yeyeo Botanica

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Elephant Journal: A Walking Meditation for when we need to Reboot.

Meditative walking is a great way to convert what we do every day into action, with therapeutic, soothing, and encouraging effects, which will make your life more conscious, bright, and interesting.

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Treehugger: Baby Bats Babble Just Like Human Infants
Both species use the same mechanism to acquire a complex adult vocal repertoire.

Bats are often portrayed in the media as spooky or threatening, associated with haunted houses and disease outbreaks. But a new study published in Science paints the flying mammals in a more adorable light

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EarthSky News: Loneliest Star, Fomalhaut, Near Jupiter And Saturn In 2021

Fomalhaut, bright and lonely
Fomalhaut, aka Alpha Piscis Austrinus, is sometimes called the Loneliest Star. That’s because it’s the only bright star in a wide stretch of sky. From the Northern Hemisphere, Fomalhaut arcs in solitary splendor across the southern sky in autumn.

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Patheos-Pagan: Six Ways My Catholic Upbringing Prepared Me to Be A Witch
BRANDY WILLIAMS

I’ve met many Witches who are former Catholics. We make an instant connection, “Me too!’ We compare notes about the ways the church prepared us to be Witches and the ways we’re still struggling with our past.

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Pagan Playlist: Sacred Spirit.Yeha-Noha(Wishes Of Happiness And Prosperity)

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Inner Journey:

BE TRUE TO YOURSELF

“In the final analysis, we count for something only because of the essential we embody, and if we do not embody that, life is wasted.”
— C.G. Jung

Where are you not being true to yourself?

All blocks arise when we’re not being authentic, when we’re not being true to ourselves. We know we’re not being authentic when we feel discomfort of any kind.

When our thoughts, feelings and actions align with our essence, we express the qualities of soul. Always trust that your soul knows what’s best for you.

Believe in yourself and act on your ideas. Give yourself permission to do what you want with your life. Take the initiative to set meaningful goals for yourself and achieve them. Begin to tell yourself why you CAN have what you want!

“A true knowledge of ourselves is knowledge of our power.”
— Mark Rutherford

higherawareness.com

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A Note from the Universe

The funny thing is that in spite of the euphoria one feels upon entering paradise, cloaked in miracles, surrounded by angels, love, and unimaginable beauty, it gradually becomes all they know, commonplace, ordinary, and then, shockingly… invisible.

Yep, I’m talking about life on earth. Right?

Yippee-kai-yay

The Universe

tut.com

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Today’s Recipe: Banana Chocolate Chip Bread

This recipe below combines potassium-rich bananas with sweet chocolate chips in a bread that everyone’s sure to love. Remember that that the secret to soft banana bread is a light mixing hand

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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

Deities include Juno, Jupiter,Thor, Zeus

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Daily Wisdom
September 9, 2021

Honesty
“Men are disposed to live honestly, if the means of doing so are open to them.”

-Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)

It is our nature to be honest. Look at how everything else in the world expresses itself. We don’t expect antelope behavior from a lion, that would be silly. And yet many times we go around being untrue to ourselves. We are strong, beautiful, creative – so let’s not be afraid to show it!

-Lissa Coffey coffeytalk.com

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Daily Tarot: The Sun

Little or nothing will slow you down or be daunting to you today. You have so much inner strength, and physical strength, too, that people will have trouble keeping up with you. Do something special today, or perhaps excel at something significant and challenging that will be easily within your grasp. You may find out later that you were dazzling and that you inspired several people to more energetically pursue their passions

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)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SacredSpirals/

Cat’s Morning Bits for September 8, 2021

Posted on September 8, 2021 by Cat

Cat’s Morning Bits for September 8, 2021

Blessings, Cat

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September Quotes

“But now in September the garden has cooled, and with it my possessiveness. The sun warms my back instead of beating on my head … The harvest has dwindled, and I have grown apart from the intense midsummer relationship that brought it on.”

Robert Finch

gardendigest.com

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September Events 2021

Sept. 2 Celtic Tree Month of Vine begins (Sept 2- 29)

Sept. 6 Labor Day/ New Moon at 5:51 pm PST/ 6:51 pm MST/ 8:51 pm EST

Sept. 20 Full Harvest Moon at 4:54 pm PST/ 5:54 pm MST/ 7:54 pm EST

Sept. 22 Mabon/ Fall Equinox/ Sun enters Libra

Sept 27 Mercury Retrograde 9Sept. 72- Oct. 18)

Sept. 30 Celtic Tree Month of Ivy begins (Sept. 30- Oct

Spirit Library: Virgo ~ Energy of the Month ~ Healing + Unity Within

Virgo gives everyone a chance to “process, sort & sift” all that has come up in the last nine months. There is a line in the book, Little Soul & the Sun by Neale Donald Walsh, that says, “Now that I know WHO I AM, I want to BE it!” And I must suggest that in order for you to “BE” all that you discovered about your essential nature (in Leo) and what nourishes and supports you on the deepest levels (in Cancer), Virgo is the energy that extracts the BEST of YOU and helps you heal and/or release all that is no longer relevant or useful – within and around you

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How To Celebrate Mabon, Autumn Equinox Ritual Ideas, Witchcraft Wicca, Mabon Altar, Magical Crafting

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Spiritual Unite: MOUSE SPIRIT ANIMAL MEANING – SO MIGHTY
If you have the mouse spirit animal, you have the unique symbolism of the mouse as a way to help guide you.

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Spirituality & Health: Goddess Rising: Awakening the Divine Feminine by Bianca Alexander

Today’s modern society can best be described as a paradox: On the one hand, our culture seems to be quickly evolving into a luminous golden age of consciousness we’ve never before witnessed. People are coming together in refreshing ways to nurture the planet, create sustainable communities, and work for social change.

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Journey Into Dreams: PENCIL DREAM MEANING AND SYMBOLISM

A dream about a pencil can symbolize our need for creativity in our life. It can represent how we express ourselves to others as well as show us how we are trying to draw more meaning from our lives.

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MBG: Everything You Should Know If You Pull The Queen Of Cups In A Tarot Reading

Whether you’re looking for insight into your past or future or guidance in the present, a tarot reading is a good place to start. Of all 78 cards in your traditional tarot deck, none is more motherly than the Queen of Cups. Here’s what to know the next time you pull this regal card.

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Daily Magick Snippets

Magical Names from Stones

Amber: (all shades of yellow, gold and golden brown)

This is not really a stone but petrified tree sap, at one time it was considered extremely valuable and prices of amber today still reflect it’s value.

The name Amber suggests a person who is soft yet durable. This person has a strong connection to trees and to ancient life. Amber brings patience and tolerance, and is for the well-grounded and rooted person.

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Today’s DIY: Candle Wax On Paper🕯💌🪔What You Need To Know?! Pick a Candle Reading

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Elephant Journal: How I Discovered I am an Atheist Witch.

I feel strange writing this out loud, because I haven’t yet admitted it to anyone.
So, Elephant Journal, you’re who I’m choosing to “out” myself to—or, what the witches call, “coming out of the broom closet.”

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Treehugger: Baby Shark Born in Tank with No Males
Researchers believe the shark is likely a clone of its mother.

A baby smooth-hound shark was born in a tank that only had females, according to the director of an Italian aquarium.

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EarthSky News: Moon And Venus After Sunset September 8 To 11

Moon and Venus, plus Antares
A crescent moon and Venus are low in the west after sunset on September 8 to 11, 2021. The moon is near our line of sight to the sun, setting soon after the sun, on September 8. But then, day by day, the waxing crescent appears higher in the west and is easier to see.

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Patheos-Pagan: The Autumn Awakening ~ Returning to Center
IRENE GLASSE

Sometime during the summer, I go a little dormant. The high heat and humidity where I live in the mid-Atlantic weighs heavily on me. I begin to drift, to slip into the doldrums. I tend to slide out of my patterns of practice and choose checking out rather than dialing in.

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Pagan Playlist: LISA THIEL – Invocation of the Graces (1997)

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Inner Journey:

REDISCOVER YOUR SENSE OF SMELL

“Smell is a potent wizard that transports us across thousands of miles and all the years we have lived.”
— Helen Keller

Many of us are so wrapped up in our thinking and activity that we have lost touch with our senses. Sensing brings us fully into the moment. Only when we are aware and conscious can we receive the gifts of experience our senses continually bring us.

Today, set an intention to be aware of smells. Focus on your nose and awaken to its sensitivity. As you smell more consciously, let go of your judgment of the aromas. Don’t label them good or bad; simply experience them for their individual qualities. Also note when smells revive old memories.

“When you start using senses you’ve neglected, your reward is to see the world with completely fresh eyes.”
— Barbara Sher

higherawareness.com

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A Note from the Universe

Big “BUT” Alert:

Don’t let your buts be bigger than your dreams.

Anatomically correct,

The Universe

tut.com

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Today’s Recipe: Apple Butter Snickerdoodles
These snickerdoodle cookies have a hint of apple butter for a different take on the classic favorite.

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Magical Correspondences for Tuesday

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

Element: Fire

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

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

Tuesday is ruled by Mars. Today’s energies align with all things masculine such as conflict, physical endurance and strength, lust, hunting, sports, and all types of competition. It can also be used for rituals involving surgical procedures or political ventures.

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Daily Wisdom
September 8, 2021

Honesty
“The shortest and surest way to live with honor in the world, is to be in reality what we would appear to be; and if we observe, we shall find, that all human virtues increase and strengthen themselves by the practice and experience of them.”

-Socrates (469-399 B.C.)

The most important aspect of being honest is being honest with ourselves. This involves self-trust, and self-knowledge. It is important to learn who we are, and to express who we are freely. No masks, no illusions

-Lissa Coffey coffeytalk.com

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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 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/

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