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Thought For The Day: April 13, 2020 “Making the Best Of What We Have”

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No one has ever said that life was easy or perfect. There is only life and we do the best we can with what we have. But there are times, like right now for example when everything seems to have fallen apart and obstacles are everywhere. However, we have choices. We can choose how we deal with what’s going on. We can make the most with what we have right now or we can wallow around in self-pity and despair. Find happiness and gratitude in the small, simple things. It not only helps you but those around you as well. What will you choose today?

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Confidence is Contagious: Cat’s Angel Message for February 8, 2020

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Confidence is Contagious: Cat’s Angel Message for February 8, 2020

February’s Theme: Trusting in the “unseen” and believing in yourself puts you on the path to manifesting your dreams and goals.



Confidence is contagious. So is lack of confidence. – Vince Lombardi




28:  Prosperity and abundance (money and material things) are some of the most common things requested of the Universe. It’s important to remember that prosperity and abundance covers a wide range and not just the material. To encourage the flow of good things we must first use our sacred tools of faith and living in gratitude. We must then combine this with the willingness to work together with the Universe and our helpers making it a team effort. Use the new cycle of growth that started at Imbolc to clear away the old and outdated. This will help us to make room for new growth. Today the angels are telling us that our prayers have been heard and reminding us to have faith in the Universe and in ourselves. Things are on track and the abundance you have been working to manifest is on its way. Our keywords for today are Gratitude- Team Work- Confidence.




Today’s Spiritual Guides include: Archangel Raziel can assist us in both embracing our unique divine magic and in the overall manifestation process. He tells us that growth and freedom can be found when we let go of our limiting self beliefs and fears which hold us back from achieving and creating the life we want.


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


Aine, the Irish goddess of wealth and fertility shows us the path to increasing faith in both the Source and in ourselves. “True wealth is everywhere, but first you must find it within. Use the seeds you are gifted and use them to help you to grow your abundance.”




Our Sacred Stones for today include:


Citrine. This happy and sunny crystal draws abundance and brings our self-confidence forward. It promotes the optimistic mindset necessary to activate the manifestation process and nudges us into action. We can also use Citrine to help us sift through information and analyze situations so that we can move forward with positive intent.


Agate. This humble stone is the perfect one for grounding and balancing our energies. It also helps by raising our consciousness to access our higher self and promoting the awareness and acceptance of who we are and where we want to go in life. It nurtures our spiritual growth and inner strength by helping us to make the most of our life experiences


 Orbicular or Ocean Jasper helps to increase our sense of responsibility and promotes patience. It provides the strength we need to calmly deal with life’s challenges and soothes the emotional stress that can happen when we become impatient for results.




Bright blessings for a magickal day!




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Things Don’t Matter: Cat’s Angel Message for February 6, 2020

			
						

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Things Don’t Matter : Cat’s Angel Message for February 6, 2020


February’s Theme: Trusting in the “unseen” and believing in yourself puts you on the path to manifesting your dreams and goals.




Increase of material comforts, it may be generally laid down, does not in any way whatsoever conduce to moral growth. – Mohandas (Mahatma) Gandhi




26: Today’s world tends to revolve around material things. people are obsessed with having the best, the latest, the most expensive and the most “things”. By allowing these things to control our lives it takes up valuable time and energy. Today the angels are gently reminding us that happiness and success are not created by “the things you have”. They are created by what you have within.


Step away from the material today and look for your inner peace and harmony. These are the things you must have in order to achieve true happiness and success.


Take time to look at your life and be grateful for what you have. By doing this it allows us to see and receive blessings and opportunities that might otherwise miss out on.




Today’s Spiritual Helpers include: Archangel Jeremiel is in charge of life reviews and changes. He can help you see everything that you have accomplished recently as well as the areas that need attention and helps us to let go of what we no longer need. He teaches us that by taking inventory of our lives we gain a clear perspective of where we are on our path, which in turn helps us to make positive life changes. He removes our fear of change and what the future holds and replaces them with a sense of expectant excitement.


The Ascended Master Vywamus encourages us to continuously and consciously seek inspiration through the discovery and rediscovery of our own natural abilities and talents. He teaches us that healing can be found in change. If something is holding you back he can teach you how to let it go or let it be so you can continue moving forward.


The Hindu Goddess Devi helps us to find meaning in our lives and gently guides us in learning to follow our own inner wisdom. She says “Take my hand and let me guide you on your journey of self discovery. You need only look within to find your true meaning. Release your cares to me and I will purify your heart and spirit so that new information can be sent to you. ”




Our Sacred Stones for today include:


Larimar helps to remove self-imposed barriers that may be keeping us from accepting our personal power and stops self-sabotaging behavior by bringing out the best in us. It helps us to see the things that we have to be grateful for and the tiny miracles that we take for granted. This sky blue stone also helps to ease our obsession for material things and shows us how to put things into perspective so that you manifest what you really need. It shows us how to go with the flow.


Peridot brings new levels of awareness as it promotes growth and necessary change as it helps to sharpen the mind and enhance our self confidence. Peridot can teach us to look back at the past and find the gifts that are hidden within our experiences and then shows us the path to forgiveness and moving forward.


 Unakite. This green and pink stone helps us to see blocks that we have erected within ourselves and then provides valuable insights on removing them so that we can move forward.




Bright blessings for a magickal day!




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Vital Elements: Cat’s Angel Message for November 6, 2019

			
						

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Vital Elements: Cat’s Angel Message for November 6, 2019


 November’s Theme:  Positive opens and draws, Negative closes and blocks. Stay focused on what you want and not what you fear.




One looks back with appreciation to the brilliant teachers, but with gratitude to those who touched our human feelings. The curriculum is so much necessary raw material, but warmth is the vital element for the growing plant and for the soul of the child. – Carl Jung




116:   Your power of positive thinking can help you create a revolving flow of what you need. However, the Universe is letting us know that our focus should be on more important things. The key is in learning to appreciate what you have and embracing the attitude of gratitude. It is through the acknowledgment of our blessings that new paths open up. This is part of the change process that we have been working with. Think big, dream big as some of the changes we are or will be experiencing will involve the material realm. Stay focused on the best possible outcome and if negativity comes knocking turn it over to the Universe to be dealt with accordingly. Remember that you are the creator of your own personal transformation and your destiny as well so find creative solutions and paths to take you to the next level.




Archangel Haniel showers us with stardust, illuminating our thoughts and memories so that we can remember what magickal beings we truly are, which assists us in the creation process. In turn, this shows us how to receive with grace and gratitude. This process accelerates when we allow beauty and harmony to surround us and helps us to enjoy ourselves which makes blessings easier to receive.


The Ascended Master Buddha helps 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.


The Yoruban Goddess Oya embodies the winds of change. She tells us, ” Allow the winds of change to flow through your being. In their wake, they will leave new energy seeds for you to plant. Use these seeds to help you on your journey. Remember child, that change must be embraced, not ignored or simply put up with. Allow these changes to inspire and encourage you to transcend your self imposed limitations.”




Our Sacred Stones for today include:


 Aquamarine balance’s emotions that can become frayed during the change that new cycles create. It helps us to move forward and navigate the ebb and flow of life.


Beryl teaches us how to fulfill our true potential. It helps us to see both sides of a situation, opportunity or problem and promotes strategic planning so that we can use it to our best advantage.


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




Bright blessings for a magickal day!




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Helping Yourself: Cat’s Angel Message for October 26, 2019

			
						

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Helping Yourself: Cat’s Angel Message for October 26, 2019


October’s Theme: Divine guidance and messages.  These messages are important for us personally, emotionally and spiritually so work on staying open to the information that you receive.




You cannot teach a man anything; you can only help him find it within himself. – Galileo Galilei




1026:  The Universe and its helpers assist us in many ways. For example, they help to ensure that our needs are being met. While sometimes it may not feel that way, in all reality it is. In today’s’ society people tend to want more than what they need to live, it’s an ego trip and if you look around you can probably find a surplus of THINGS that you could do without.  When the Universe tells us that they are making sure that our needs are being met they are speaking of necessities, money to pay our bills, food, shelter, clothing, etc.  However, they are here to assist not to provide excess. Working with the Universe is a partnership so if we aspire to have more then we need then we must to do our part to help make it happen.  Today we are reminded that our needs are being met Take a moment to offer gratitude for life and for what you have!




Archangel Raziel assists us in all forms of manifestation. This includes our ‘Tiny Miracles” which he helps bring forward into the light. He tells us that growth and freedom can be found when we let go of our limiting self beliefs and fears which can hold us back from creating the life we want. He says ” Expand your mind and you will manifest prosperity and abundance on all levels.”


The Ascended Master Kuthumi helps us to navigate the distractions of everyday life. He encourages us to focus on what’s important right now and to stop fighting the things that we have no control over, which blocks our problem solving, creative flow and our power as a creator. Things flow easier when we are not struggling against the “what if’s and maybes.


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




Our Sacred Stones for today include:


Mookite, a form of Jasper that comes in many creamy color combinations, promotes decision making and versatility. These things are important when we are faced with new experiences and find ourselves faced with the need to take action. It encourages us to be flexible during times of change and helps us to embrace new experiences with an open sense of adventure.


Kunzite is a high vibrational stone that can help to create a balanced partnership with the Universe as it opens your heart to receiving Divine love.


Carnelian is used for motivation and increased creativity. It teaches us to trust in ourselves and helps us find creative solutions to current issues as it boosts self esteem and invites us to embrace our personal power while promoting positive life choices which enhance our ability to draw new forms of prosperity and abundance.


 


Bright blessings for a magickal day!




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Cat’s Morning Bits for July 5, 2019

			
						

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Cat’s Morning Bits for July 5, 2019


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


Blessings, Cat


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O my Luve is like a red, red rose

That’s newly sprung in June;

O my Luve’s is like the melody

That’s sweetly played in tune.

-Robert Burns (1759-96)


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Spiritual Unite: Merkaba Star Meaning – Amazing Healing Benefits


If you are looking for the Merkaba Star meaning, then you have joined a journey of discovery that is millennia old.

In physical terms, the Merkaba Star is a type of crystal that is a vehicle for ascension


https://www.spiritualunite.com/articles/merkaba-star-meaning/


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ThoughtCo: Jar Spells in Folk Magic


In many traditions of folk magic, particularly in North America, a spell is sealed inside a jar, bottle or another container. This serves a number of purposes – the first being that it keeps the magic concentrated, and prevents it from escaping before the spell has been completed. The other nice feature of a jar or bottle spell is its portability – you can take it anywhere you like, whether it’s buried under a doorstep, tucked into a hollow tree, placed gently upon your mantle, or dropped into a port-a-john


https://www.learnreligions.com/jar-spells-in-folk-magic-2562516


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MBG: 5 Natural Ingredients You Can Use As DEET-Free Mosquito Repellent


We’re smack in the middle of summer, and that means time at the beach, days in the sun, and unfortunately, for many of us, being eaten alive by mosquitoes. Next to humidity and sunburns, bug bites are definitely on the list of summer’s downsides


https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/natural-alternatives-to-deet-mosquito-repellant


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Herbal Muse: Garden Moonrise Tea


With the calming properties of lemon balm and skullcap, this colorful herbal tea blend is the perfect way to greet the sunset after a long day of tending the garden


https://www.herbalmusings.com/single-post/2014/08/09/Garden-Moonrise-Tea


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Elephant Journal: 25 Days of Gratitude for a Life Well-Lived.


I meditate early morning outside on my back lawn overlooking a lagoon that feeds into the Caribbean Sea.

It is serene. The waves come and go like the hundreds of thoughts that are running through my mind. I hear the birds having their first conversations and experience the new shades of amber appearing on the horizon. A soft cool breeze blows playfully through my hair.


https://www.elephantjournal.com/2019/07/25-days-of-gratitude-for-a-life-well-lived-veena-chatani/


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MNN: 10 cats that act like dogs (but still have kitty traits)


There are dog people, cat people and people who want a little bit of both. Perhaps they don’t adore the standoffish-ness that many felines are known for, yet they crave the independence of a kitty.


https://www.mnn.com/family/pets/photos/cats-act-like-dogs/dog-kitties


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EarthSky News: See Corona Borealis, the Northern Crown


Tonight, look for the constellation Corona Borealis, also known as the Northern Crown. You’ll need a pretty dark sky to see it, but, if you have one, the constellation is easy to pick out because it makes the shape of the letter C. Hopefully, tonight’s waxing crescent moon won’t be too intrusive, but remember that the last week of July 2019 will offer deliciously dark skies.


https://earthsky.org/tonight/corona-borealis-the-northern-crown-2


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Patheos-Pagan: Erupting With Truth Under The New Moon


A while ago, I ran an experiment to look at the energetic blocks people carry in their chakras. By experiment I don’t mean in a measurable, white lab coat way. No, not at all. More like this: sitting at home with a pendulum and remotely connecting with 80+ strangers (well, people who like me on Facebook so loosely acquainted) who had volunteered to be energetically spied upon by me.


https://www.patheos.com/blogs/awaywiththewitch/2019/07/erupting-with-truth-under-the-new-moon/


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Inner Journey:


DAILY FORGIVENESS


“As long as you don’t forgive, who and whatever it is will occupy rent-free space in your mind.”

— Isabelle Holland


We cannot avoid daily resentment and thoughts of guilt. They are a part of human nature. What we can do is release their grip on us. We can forgive others and ourselves daily.


Forgiveness requires nothing in return. There are no conditions. It gets rid of old baggage and clears up unfinished business. It leads us to a life of authenticity, lightness and directness. Forgiveness is the highest form of letting go of resentment and ego.


True forgiveness is more than an apology, understanding and acceptance. There is an element of recreating and re-imagining. There is a need to envision ourselves as more loving, interdependent, courageous and compassionate. Forgiveness requires honouring the sacred journey of learning about life – our life and others’.


“Whatever we have done, we can always make amends for it without ever looking back in guilt or sorrow.”

— Eknath Easwaran


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Today’s Recipe: Blueberry Zucchini Bread


Take advantage of low prices on zucchini and blueberries. I used frozen zucchini from last years garden and frozen blueberries from Dollar Tree. I used my toaster oven and it was done in 45 minutes.


https://www.thriftyfun.com/Blueberry-Zucchini-Bread.html


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Magical Correspondences for Friday


Intentions: Love, Pleasure, Affairs of the Heart, Romance, Marriage, Sexual Matters, Physical Beauty, Friendship and Partnerships, Strangers, Peace, Healing, Beauty, gentleness and Women’s Issues.


Incense: Strawberry, Sandalwood, Rose, Saffron, Verbena and Vanilla

Planet: Venus

Sign: Libra and Taurus

Angel: Ariel

Colors: Green, Pink, Aqua

Herbs/Plants: Pink Rose, Ivy, Birch, Heather, Clematis, Sage, Violet and Water Lilly


Stones: Rose Quartz, Moonstone, Pink Tourmaline, Peridot, Emerald and Jade

Oil: (Venus) Cardamom, Palmrosa, Rose, Yarrow, Apple Blossom, Musk, Ambergris


Goddesses: Astarte, Aphrodite, Erzulie, Aida Wedo, Eve, Venus, Freya, Diana, Aset [Isis], The Witch Of Gaeta, Chalchiuhtlique


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Today’s Deity: Chandi


Chandi (Sanskrit: Caṇḍī) or Chandika (Caṇḍika) is a Hindu deity. Chandika is a form of Durga/parvati.Chandika is the combined power of all gods, she represents the total power of Brahman. Chandika is a powerful, terrifying form that manifested from the combined energies of all gods to destroy evil. Chandika form is said to be extremely ferocious and inaccessible because of her anger. She cannot tolerate evil acts. Chandika does not like evil doers and becomes terribly angry on seeing them. She slays evil doers without mercy. Her anger is expressed in Devi Mahatmya. A seven-year-old girl is also known as Chandika in Sanskrit scriptures


Read more   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chandi


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Spirit Library: Hidden Potentials (a message from Goddess of Creation channeled by Shelly Dressel)


Frequently we seek to create change in our lives. While there are many reasons we may have for change, sometimes we are pulled back into what we have in the past because that is our vibration. Sound familiar? It is!


https://spiritlibrary.com/goddess-light/hidden-potentials


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Tetraktys: ll About Tarot Magick : 10 Ways to Use Tarot in Witchcraft


Since the Tarot possesses many layers of interpretation, it can be used in many ways in magick. Therefore, I divided this article in four categories: Representation, Readings, Spells and Meditation. Those are the four most common methods of using Tarot in witchcraft.


https://www.thetetraktys.com/2018/tarot-magick-10-ways-tarot-witchcraft/


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About Cat’s Morning Bits: These daily post are reblogged from various email newsletters that I receive each day.


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Rainbows and Butterflies: Cat’s Angel Message for March 28, 2019 

			
						

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Rainbows and Butterflies: Cat’s Angel Message for March 28, 2019 


March Theme: This month carries the energy of the Ascended Masters. We will be working to improve self love, inner peace and overall clarity. These things will help on the path to manifesting our dreams and goals.




Rainbows and butterflies are themselves beautiful and highly symbolic, but they are also representative of all the small miracles of our life – the little things that are so easy to overlook, yet so awe inspiring when we take a moment to notice and to pay attention. – Jonathan Lockwood Huie




328:  Prosperity and abundance comes in many forms and is more than just money. Too often people focus on money or material things instead of seeing the whole picture. The truth is that people who focus on everyday “tiny miracles” and live in gratitude are happier and more at peace and it is up to us  to recognize and acknowledge the true forms of prosperity and abundance when they arrive.  Today the Ascended Masters are reminding us that we live in the flow of Divine abundance. It surrounds everything we do and it’s important to to be aware of our prosperity on all levels. The old adage of “counting your blessings” is key for today. Acknowledge your personal prosperity and abundance and embrace the richness of your life!




Angels of Abundance include Archangel Raziel who helps to manifest prosperity and abundance, Barakiel who brings good fortune and helps us to open our hearts to receive. Gamaliel who brings gifts, blessings and abundance and Pathiel who helps to open the gates of positive manifestation. The Ascended Master Buddha who teaches us that the key to happy living resides in balancing all areas of life and that peace brought through moderation. And the Roman goddess Abundantia teaches us to appreciate abundance in it’s many forms as well as attract them. She tells us, ” Your faith in the bounty of the universe serves you well. Cast aside your worry and embrace the richness of your life because you have so much to grateful for.”




Our Sacred Stones for today include the following,  Larimar to help free you from addiction to the material world, Rose Quartz to help you see life through the eyes of love which helps us to appreciate what we have and the simple pleasures and Tree Agate (Dendritic), known as the stone of plentitude, both promotes abundance while showing us the “wealth” we already have.




Bright blessings for a magickal day!




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