Looking for happiness? The answer is simple. Do things that bring you joy and make you shine! This helps to bring us inner peace as well. Every day take the time to do at least one thing that brings you happiness. It will make the whole day worthwhile! Shine on!
Good Morning Beautiful Souls and welcome to a new year! 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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January is named for the Roman god Janus, protector of gates and doorways. Janus is depecited with two faces, one looking into the past, the other into the future.
January Events
Jan. 1 Happy New Year! Welcome 2021
Jan. 1 Ellis Island Day
Jan. 3 J.R.R. Tolkien Day
Jan. 5 Twelfth Night
Jan. 12/13 New Moon 9:00 pm PST/ 10:00 pm MST/ 12:00 am EST
Jan. 18 Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan. 19 Sun enters Aquarius
Jan. 20 Inauguration Day USA
Jan. 21 Celtic Tree Month of Rowan begins
Jan. 27 Holocaust Memorial Day
Jan. 28 Full “Wolf” Moon 11:16 am PST/ 12:16 pm MST/ 2:16 pm .m. EST
Jan. 30 Mercury Retrograde until Feb. 20
Spirit Library: Decidedly on Track (a message from Kate Spreckley)
The very fabric of our society is crumbling giving us with the opportunity to break free from the chains of the past. Since the New Moon last week the incoming energies have been growing in intensity emphasizing the clash that is occurring between the old and the new.
Pioneer Thinking: Natural Cleaning with Tea Tree Oil
Tea Tree oil is one of the most popular of the essential oils. It is one of the strongest natural antiseptics, commonly referred to as the “Universal Antiseptic.” This quality makes it one of the most worthwhile ingredients in homemade cleaning recipes.
By February, most of us are tired of the cold, snowy season. Imbolc reminds us that spring is coming soon, and that we only have a few more weeks of winter to go.
Cardinal Spirit Guide – Ask the Spirit Guides Oracle – Totem Animal, Power Animal – Magical Crafting
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MBG: How To Listen To Your Own Inner Voice & Why It’s So Important
Whether your inner voice loud and clear or more of a whisper, listening to it can be a great source of guidance when you need it most.
Read more….
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Daily Good: Creativity & COVID-19
Our genius is to understand and stand beneath the set of stars present at our birth, and from that place, to seek the hidden single star, over the night horizon, we did not know we were following.
David Whyte –
Creativity & COVID-19
“In some recent discussions with friends who are also creatives, I have heard a variety of responses to the question, ‘How has Covid-19 affected your creativity?’Some have been inspired to create new work. Others have spoken about a year of fallowness. It’s a term we rarely if ever hear in a culture devoted to–or better put, obsessed with–constant productivity. Take agribusiness: every acre and every creature must give maximum yield all the time, even though that is un-natural. Nature functions in cycles, and one part of that is rest, which leads to renewal. Traditionally, that was the way people understood cultivation: “And six years thou shalt sow thy land, and gather in the increase thereof; but the seventh year thou shalt let it rest and lie fallow…” Mirka Knaster shares more in this thoughtful essay. { read more }
Be The Change
Reflect on the question for yourself: How has the pandemic affected your creativity?
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Today’s DIY: Making my Favorite Whipped Body Butter WITH RECIPE!!!!
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Elephant Journal: 11 Insightful Quotes by Edgar Allan Poe to Stir our Dark Side.
Like many young adults, I was fascinated by gothic music, art, architecture, fashion, and naturally, literature. During my college years, I wore black and discovered my gloomy side for the first time in my life. So, when I was asked to prepare a thesis for my graduation, without even blinking, I chose a short story by Edgar Allan Poe: Ligeia.
Treehugger: 12 Remarkable Facts About Rattlesnakes
Because they are adaptable enough to live in desert sand dunes, wet swamplands, and green meadows, rattlesnakes can be found in a diverse range of habitats throughout the United States, Mexico, and South America.
EarthSky News: Moon, Mars, Uranus January 19, 20, 21
These next several evenings – January 19, 20 and 21, 2021 – watch for the waxing moon to sweep into the neighborhood of the bright planet Mars and and the faint planet Uranus, the 4th and 7th planets outward from the sun, respectively. (Incidentally, the 5th and 6th planets from the sun – Jupiter and Saturn – are not visible at present, because they sit too close to the afterglow of sunset.)
Patheos-Pagan: Finding Peace in a World That’s Gone Mad
Transition and change are amidst us in this crazy, mad world. The last year has faced multiply challenges and drastic changes. Adjusting to the turmoil and finding a spot of peace can be a trick to master. Here are some ideas to get you started.
“Follow effective action with quiet reflection. From the quiet reflection will come even more effective action.” — James Levin
Take a few minutes today to reflect on what has happened recently and to put the last week in perspective. What made an impact on you this last week? What do you want to set as a goal for next week?
Reflection helps us step back from the details of our lives and see the bigger picture with fresh eyes. It’s worth a few moments of your time. Review your week and come up with at least one conclusion, insight or learning and write it in your journal.
“Just because we increase the speed of information doesn’t mean we can increase the speed of decisions. Pondering, reflecting and ruminating are undervalued skills in our culture.” — Dale Dauten
higherawareness.com
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A Note from the Universe
Can you imagine having made a difference in so many lives that people everywhere talk about you for the rest of their lives?
Can you imagine truly leaving the world a better place than you found it?
Can you imagine that all the angels might know your name?
Cat, you have. It’s done. They do.
My child is kicking butt in time and space –
The Universe
tut.com
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Today’s Recipe: Vegan Jalapeno Poppers
These savory jalapeño poppers are a great plant-based party or game day appetizer. Diced mushrooms add a “meaty” addition with the absence of bacon, and vegan cheese substitutes keep this appetizer vegan.
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 January 19, 2021
Sleep “Sleep is that golden chain that ties health and our bodies together.”
-Thomas Dekker
Any doctor will tell you that sleep is an important aspect of our overall health. This is the time when we can really rest and heal. We go, go, go all day long – we put so much stress on our minds and bodies working all the time, and running around everywhere. When we sleep this is the only time we really don’t expect ourselves to do anything! And this is the time that our bodies can do the work that it needs to do to keep us in top form.
-Lissa Coffey coffeytalk.com
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Daily Tarot: The Pope
Today can be easy if you don’t try to swim upstream. Do what’s expected of you (and what you need to do, anyway) and don’t rebel, at least not outwardly. You’re given plenty of authority to convince people to help you if necessary, and there should be few if any arguments. Be calm, respect authority, and you’ll automatically be given the respect you deserve, plus more. Get a lot done!
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We all want inner peace and a peaceful life. Today’s quote reminds us that if we truly desire peace that we are responsible for acquiring it for ourselves. if we allow drama and discord to rule our lives we will never have the peace we desire and there comes a time that we must decide what is truly important to us. By eliminating the things that make us upset or angry we find that we have created room for peace to exist. Let go and you will find better things waiting for you.
Maintaining calm when something upsetting happens can be hard. The superpower lies in choosing your battles wisely and remembering that not everything pertains to you personally. Sometimes it’s best to simply set things aside because if we can do that we often find that it works itself out. This frees up our time and energy to work on what we can control and that helps to bring us peace.
Our inner peace is important but it’s something that people struggle with. Never let others dictate how you should feel or think. Think for yourself. Choose your battles wisely and let go of what you have no control over. Make your own decisions and let others make theirs and if mistakes are made learn from them and move on. Listen to your inner voice and use the information to your benefit, and above all, be yourself and invite others to do the same. You’ve totally got this!
Take A Breath: Cat’s Angel Message for August 31, 2020
August Theme: Positive focus and creative solutions help to draw both prosperity and abundance this month. You are a powerful creator and all that you need is within your grasp!
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Say goodbye to the old month. Take a breath and let inner peace fill your heart, mind and spirit. ~Cat
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831: We end the month of August by continuing yesterday’s quiet time. Over the past few weeks we have called on the Universe and it’s helpers for for guidance and reassurance. By doing so we have elevated our consciousness to a more loving and positive level. In turn this new lighter vibration encourages the flow of blessings on all levels. Stay open to accepting these new blessings with gratitude and continue harvesting your inner bounty. This helps to fill our personal cornucopia to overflowing. Today the universe is surrounding us with peaceful energy and will help provide direction if we feel a bit overwhelmed. just Chil-lax and get ready for a new month filled with unlimited possibilities!
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Today’s Spirit Helpers include:
Archangel Jophiel the angel of Illumination and wisdom, fills us with beautiful, loving thoughts and uplifting energy which helps us to create a fresh approach to life. Jophiel tells us that goodness and beauty surround us all the time. By keeping ourselves open to receiving these blessings it draws the things we need directly to us. This is a reminder that slowing down activates our creative mind and makes these things easier to visualize and grasp and by taking the time to “smell the roses” the attitude of gratitude flows more easily.
The Ascended Master Maitreya teaches us that laughter and joy are an essential part of self care and creates the positive energy we need to propel us forward. It helps us to let go stress and worry, which allows the light of faith and hope to shine through. The power of laughter clears and resets or energy field by releasing tension and emotions that have been held in check. This is an important lesson on our path, if it makes your heart sing then it’s the right direction.
The Chinese Goddess Kuan Yin, who embodies compassion and mercy says, “You are a beautiful soul and have so much to offer. I can guide you on the path of self love and help you to embrace the confidence you need to free your mind, heart, and spirit. Be gentle on yourself. Your faith is essential to many things one of which is self care. By taking care of your needs the doors to self empowerment will open for you.”
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Our Sacred Stones for today include:
Desert Rose (Selenite). These beautiful stone “flowers” help to increase our understanding of our own personal value in the universal plan. It dissolves outdated self-imposed programming and helps us to replace it with new ideas and self perspective.
Golden (Imperial) Topaz helps to strengthen our confidence, faith and optimistic outlook as it reminds us of our own divine origins. It can also be used to re-energize the body and spirit which assists us in overcoming our self-imposed limitations.
Ulexite (TV stone). This clear stone helps to burn away mental fog and promotes clarity of vision and thinking. It can be used during meditation and to promote relaxation.
Nature provides the perfect escape when we need to get our thoughts together. There is just something about the sights, the sounds, and the scents that fill our spirit with peace and relax the mind. Take a break today and let nature heal the inner places that need it most.
Every day we are bombarded by tiny things designed to drive us nuts. By allowing these things to get to us our inner peace disappears. The key to maintaining our inner peace lies in our ability to let the annoying things bounce off. Ask yourself “Is this worth getting annoyed about?” If the answer is no let it go. You have a choice in how you react, choose wisely your inner peace is worth it.
When we are stressed, or anxious, or even upset our mind goes into overdrive and we lose our inner peace. Today’s quote reminds us to just breathe. It is through breathwork where we can regain a sense of calm and peace. While you “just breathe” find something else to do. Listen to music, try earthing, or even a simple task that you can do without stress or mental exertion. Just breathe and be still…..
Just Step Back: Cat’s Angel Message for June 3, 2020
June’s Theme: Maintaining balance in all areas of our lives. (material, spiritual, goals, dreams, self, etc.) Create and invite good things through focus and faith while staying grounded and present.
Step back from the whirlwind of life. Take a breath and find your center. Inner peace comes from knowing what to set aside and when to ask for help.~Cat
63: The Ascended Masters (AM’s) are spending some time with us today. The AM’s are some of history’s greatest spiritual teachers and healers, (Buddha, Jesus, Kuthumi, Maitreya, Mother Mary, Saint Francis, Saint Germain, etc) They work with everyone regardless of their religious path. Since the Ascended Masters were human at one time they have a better understanding of our desires, needs, and feelings. They are encouraging us to reach out to them with any earthly matters or day to day concerns. Remember to ask out of love, not out of anger, hate, or revenge. These harsh emotions can generate a negative landslide and no one wants to be caught in that. Asking for assistance to temper those emotions will be helpful and allow you to add some love into the equation.
Call on your favorite Ascended Master today or choose one to address specific concerns:
The Himalayan Ascended Master Babaji helps us to achieve the personal and spiritual growth necessary for the letting go process. He assists us in detaching ourselves from both material things and things that no longer serve us. He teaches us that letting go is a form of simplifying your life. It frees your energy so that you can work on what’s important so that new blessings can be received.
The Ascended Master Sanat Kumara teaches us that we have an unlimited supply of personal power and helps us find the energy we need to keep going and rise above negative experiences and thought patterns. This gives us the skills we need to strengthen our personal boundaries so that we can be and stay strong in situations where we need to be.
The Ascended Master Buddhahelps us to find our “Attitude of Gratitude”.By acknowledging what we have to be grateful for we are filled with joy and inner peace which encourages positive flow. He also reminds us of the important balance between giving and receiving. When we are balanced we find the patience and inner peace we need to go with the flow and can help us embrace the “Tiny Miracles” in our lives as well.
Today’s Sacred Stones include:
Sodalite is a stone for the mind, it promotes clear and calm thinking. and activates intuition as it draws down information to the physical level. It dispels confusion and releases outdated thought patterns while creating space for new ideas. It also helps us to look for and find the truth and makes it possible to stand up for our personal beliefs while remaining true to yourself by boosting our confidence and self-esteem
Tanzanite helps to link with the angelic realms, spirit guides, and the ascended masters.
Zincite helps to remove energy blocks which gets our life force flowing, which aids our manifestation process. It also restores our energy when it becomes depleted by giving away too much of ourselves to others.
Blessings for a magickal day! Cat
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