May 26, 2021 4:13 am PST/ 5:13 am MST/ 7:13 am EST
“Dancing midst the flowers beneath the full moon’s light, the wee folk tend the gardens on this soft spring night.”
“On the breeze their laughter floats and magic fills the air, unveiling natures treasure, her gifts with you they share.” ~Cat 2008
May is the time when flowers seem to be everywhere and is most likely why the Native Americans called this months full moon the “Flower Moon”.
This full moon keeps the spring theme of new beginnings and fertility rolling. Everywhere you look there is new growth. This is a great time to sow seeds in both your outdoor and inner gardens. Career, finance and prosperity are good areas to concentrate on for new beginnings. This month which started with the fire sabbat of Beltane is still keeping things burning. Lust, passion and renewed vigor put a bounce in our step as we move toward the new things this moon has to offer.
To celebrate this fiery month and full moon, wrap yourself in reds, oranges and yellow or wear warm stones like amber ,garnet and ruby. Take special care to nourish your inner garden this month. If you set intentions or thought seeds for yourself last month, remember to take steps to help them grow and move forward.
On a very light note, I have been “asked” to remind everyone that brings out the garden fairies! This Full Flower Moon is a wonderful time to welcome the “Wee Folk” in your home and yard. This is a great activity particularly for children. Leave gifts of pretty stones, crystals, shiny beads and other glittery objects in your flower beds and planters. Hang small decorations in your trees and shrubs. The Fae appreciate gifts and love to be remembered!
May 7, 2020 Full Moon at 3:45 am PST/ 4:45 am MST/ 6:45 am EST
“Dancing midst the flowers beneath the full moon’s light,
the wee folk tend the gardens on this soft spring night.”
May is the time when flowers seem to be everywhere and is most likely why the Native Americans called this month’s full moon the “Flower Moon”.
This full moon keeps the spring theme of new beginnings and fertility rolling. Everywhere you look there is new growth. This is a great time to sow seeds in both your outdoor and inner gardens. Career, finance, and prosperity are good areas to concentrate on for new beginnings. This month which started with the fire sabbat of Beltane is still keeping things burning. Lust, passion, and renewed vigor put a bounce in our step as we move toward the new things this moon has to offer.
To celebrate this fiery month and full moon, wrap yourself in reds, oranges, and yellow or wear warm stones like amber, garnet, and ruby. Take special care to nourish your inner garden this month. If you set intentions or thought seeds for yourself last month, remember to take steps to help them grow and move forward.
On a very light note, I have been “asked” to remind everyone that brings out the garden fairies! This Full Flower Moon is a wonderful time to welcome the “Wee Folk” in your home and yard. This is a great activity, particularly for children. Leave gifts of pretty stones, crystals, shiny beads, and other glittery objects in your flower beds and planters. Hang small decorations in your trees and shrubs. The Fae appreciate gifts and love to be remembered!
“On the breeze their laughter floats and magic fills the air,
unveiling natures treasure, her gifts with you they share.”
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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May Events & Holidays
May 7 Full Flower Moon at 3:45 am PST/ 4:45 am MST/ 6:45 am EST
May 10 Mother’s Day
May 13 Celtic Tree Month of Hawthorn begins
May 14 Moon in 3rd Qtr. at 7:02 am PST /8:02 am MST/10:02 am EST
May 18 Victoria Day (Canada)
May 22 New Moon at 10:38 am PST/ 11:38 am MST/ 1:38 pm EST
May 25 Memorial Day (USA)
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O day! O day!
You lift and sway your colors on the sky
Till I am crushed with beauty.
-Marion Strobel (1895-1967)
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Spirit Library: Intense Transformation (a message from Kate Spreckley)
The incoming energy is picking up the pace as it moves into the deepest foundations of our realities. Events in our lives are creating much upheaval urging us to release our attachment to old ways and old routines.
So you’ve been reading up on Paganism, witchcraft, Wicca, and all kinds of other things, and it seems pretty straightforward… but you’re probably wondering How does magic work, anyway?
MBG: Feng Shui Your Garden With These Expert-Approved Tips
When you hear feng shui, you might think of rearranging your bedroom, your living room, or other places inside your home. But you might be forgetting your own backyard. That’s right: You can—and definitely want to!
1. If the dream involves a small boat drifting, or being rowed, down a river or creek, the dream represents the dreamer’s journey through life. If there is an unknown figure wielding the oars, this could be a spirit guide, or a symbol for the individual’s intellect or emotions, depending on whether the figure is male or female.
2. If the boat is abandoned on the shore, and the dreamer comes upon it by chance, the dreamer has reached the end of a crisis and can now continue with his or her life.
3. If the boat is an ocean liner, the dreamer is participating in a process of change involving a lot more people than him- or herself. If the ocean liner sinks, the process will be a traumatic one.
4. If a pirate ship is involved, then there are forces working against the process that the dreamer needs to be prepared for. To know what those forces are, look to other symbols in the dream.
Astrological parallel: Cancer, Pisces.
Tarot parallel: The Chariot.
astrology.com
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Today’s Pagan Corner: Pagan Symbols: The Meaning Behind Wicca, Sigils of Power & Protection
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Today’s DIY: Binding A LEATHER BOOK with THE WITCHER Sigil on the Cover!
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Elephant Journal: Full Moon in Scorpio May 7th: Ignite your Raw Love through Connection & Change.
Life is crazy at the moment, and at any time it can all change.
We, as a collective are learning how to embrace change, be more flexible, and most importantly let go of our old ways, as we think of how life needs to be lived.
These next few nights – May 6 and 7, 2020 – the moon will appear plenty full to the eye as its lights up the nighttime from dusk till dawn. This May 2020 full moon presents the third and final full moon supermoon of 2020, showcasing the 3rd-closest (and therefore the 3rd-largest) full moon of the year. In North America, we often call the May full moon the Flower Moon, Planting Moon or Milk Moon
________________________ Patheos-Pagan: Beginning Spiritual Practices and Studies
This round of Conversations Under the Oaks had lots of questions about beginning spiritual practices. I’ve written about most of these topics before: there’s a chapter on spiritual practice in The Path of Paganism, and another chapter in Paganism in Depth.
“Work should be in order to live. We don’t live in order to work. That shift in awareness is necessary.”
— Matthew Fox
What are your beliefs around work? Do you believe it’s necessary to work hard to earn a living? No pain, no gain? Do you believe women’s work is never done? That play is a waste of time?
While there are merits to the work ethic, over-work takes a serious toll on the quality of our lives. Our ability to contribute to life requires us to have a sense of balance, joy, playfulness, time to stop and smell the flowers.
“Learning to let go of the ways we inadvertently and unconsciously contribute to our own pain is the key to finding radiant physical and emotional health.”
— Ingrid Bacci
“To do great work a man must be very idle as well as very industrious.”
— Samuel Butler
“The true object of all human life is play.”
— G.K. Chesterton
higherawareness.com
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A Note from the Universe
Worry?! Why?
Do you really think something could go “wrong”? Are you not eternal? Have you forgotten how much you’re loved? Don’t you see how far you’ve already come? Could you possibly be in better hands?
“Reminiscent of the very popular dish King Ranch Chicken in the form a soup. With all the same flavors and the convenience of throwing everything into a slow cooker, this will also quickly become a favorite. Top with fried corn tortilla strips, if desired.”
__________________________________ Magical Correspondences for Wednesday
Magickal Intentions: Communication, Divination, Writing, Knowledge, Business Transactions, Debt, Fear,Loss, Travel and Money Matters
Incense: Jasmine, Lavender, Sweet Pea
Planet: Mercury and Chiron (though this is a moon of Pluto)
Sign: Virgo
Angel: Raphael
Colors: Orange, Light Blue, Grey, Yellow and Violet
Herbs/Plants: Fern, Lavendar, Hazel, Cherry, Periwinkle
Stones: Aventurine, Bloodstone, Hematite, Moss Agate and Sodalite
Oil: (Mercury) Benzoin, Clary Sage, Eucalytus, Lavender
This day is governed by Mercury. Wednesday’s vibration adds power to rituals involving inspiration, communications, 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.
_________________________ Daily Wisdom May 6, 2020
Fortune
“Fortune can neither give to any man honesty, diligence, and other good qualities, nor can she take them away.” -Sallust (86? – 34? B.C.)
Whatever fortune we have, or don’t have, does not affect who we are. Who we really are, our spirit, is unchangeable. Our behaviors may change, our roles may change, or environments may change – how we express ourselves is our choice. Fortune has no influence on our spirit one way or another.
-Lissa Coffey
coffeytalk.com
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Daily Tarot: The Hermit
Are your dreams trying to tell you something important? The Hermit stands alone and reaches deep within himself to find the answers he is looking for, and he tells you to pay close attention to symbols that appear in your dreams via your subconscious. Following the path of your own choosing isn’t always easy, but it usually leads to something extremely rewarding.
astrology.com
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About Cat’s Morning Bits: These daily posts are reblogged from various email newsletters that I receive each day.
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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May Events & Holidays
May 5 Cinco de Mayo
May 7 Full Flower Moon at 3:45 am PST/ 4:45 am MST/ 6:45 am EST
May 10 Mother’s Day
May 13 Celtic Tree Month of Hawthorn begins
May 14 Moon in 3rd Qtr. at 7:02 am PST /8:02 am MST/10:02 am EST
May 18 Victoria Day (Canada)
May 22 New Moon at 10:38 am PST/ 11:38 am MST/ 1:38 pm EST
May 25 Memorial Day (USA)
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In genial Spring, beneath the quiv’ring shade,
Where cooling vapours breathe along the mead,
The patient fisher takes his silent strand,
Intent, his angle trembling in his hand:
With looks unmov’d, he hopes the scaly breed,
And eyes the dancing cork and bending reed.
-Alexander Pope (1688-1744)
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Spirit Library: Rediscover Your Sovereign Power (a message from Kate Spreckley)
We have incarnated on the Earth and have chosen to come and heal the karmic patterns and cycles, which were created and maintained by our families, cultures and societies.
Daily Good; The Little Priestess: Listen with the Ear of the Heart
Noirin Ni Riain is an Irish spiritual singer, theologian, teacher, author and Interfaith minister. Known as the High Priestess of Gregorian Chan, Noirin has released sixteen albums since 1978, including three with her sons Eoin and Micheal O’ Suilleabhain. Her voice has rung out for peace on many continents, from United Nations conferences to gatherings with the Dalai Lama. In this short excerpt, titled “Little Priestess”, she describes her early sense of vocation, and the abrupt way in which an early dream was shattered. Eventually leading her to a new and expanded one. { read more }
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ThoughtCo: Jumping the Broom and Besom Weddings
Along with the popularity of handfasting ceremonies, there has been a resurgence in interest among pagans and others in the idea of a “besom wedding.”
MBG: 5 Health Benefits Of Frankincense Essential Oil & Exactly How To Use It
Frankincense comes from the Boswellia tree, native to India, the Middle East, and regions of Africa, and it can be used as a resin or turned into an essential oil. In all its forms, the plant compound has deep roots in ayurveda;
1. The meaning of a dream of human skin varies with its condition. If you dream of smooth, beautiful, healthy skin, it foreshadows romantic happiness. If you dream of blotchy or pimply skin, however, it indicates romantic trouble ahead. Peeling skin represents a sloughing off of the old in order to make way for the new.
2. Animal skins are a symbol of death, colored by the nature of the animal. For instance, rabbits represent fear, and if you dream of a rabbit skin that indicates that some of your fears are going to disappear. Dreaming of an ox, however, indicates a loss of strength and stamina. To dream of a coat or stole made of animal skins is a symbol of exploiting the vulnerable for the sake of one’s own gain.
astrology.com
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Today’s DIY: Quick and Easy Blackberry Bramble Basket
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Elephant Journal: Scorpio Full Moon: Let Go of your Triggers & Childhood Wounds. {May 7th}
As the Lunar cycle reaches its powerful climax this week with a full supermoon in Scorpio, there is some big transformational energy around asking us to cut the bullsh*t and open our eyes to the stories we have been telling ourselves about our lives, the way people treat us, and the dramas that are circulating.
EarthSky News: Venus’ final month in the evening sky
This month, May 2020, presents the planet Venus’ last full month in the evening sky for this year. On June 3, 2020, Venus in its orbit will swing in between the Earth and sun (at inferior conjunction), to transition over to the morning sky. Then Venus will remain in the morning sky until it swings behind the sun (at superior conjunction) on March 26, 2021, to transition back into the evening sky.
________________________ Patheos-Pagan: Worry Jar Binding Spell for a Dark Moon
Whether the source of our troubles comes from within ourselves, or outside threats, this magick severs all connections or control they hold over us. This spell casting ritual calls upon the aid of planetary Saturn, Mars and Venus to break the chains which bind us to worry, fear and self-defeating thoughts.
“Humor is the instinct for taking pain playfully.”
— Max Eastman
Banish bad baggage, backward beliefs, boring boundaries, big blocks and belittling blame by building your beingness bridge by becoming a beautiful, bold, balanced, broadminded, boundless being.
“If life doesn’t offer a game worth playing, then invent a new one.”
— Anthony J. D’Angelo
higherawareness.com
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A Note from the Universe
As surely as mountains are to be climbed and oceans sailed, your dreams are meant to come true. This is why you’re here to live the life of your dreams. Not to be tested, challenged, and tried, but to conquer, champion, and rule. Keep going, forge ahead, press on, and the day must dawn when your thirsts shall be quenched, and you, exalted.
Never settle for less, don’t ever think it’s too late, and never, ever, ever compromise a dream.
__________________________________ 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
Incense: Dragon’s Blood, Patchouli
Planet: Mars
Sign: Aries and Scorpio
Angel: Samuel
Colors: Red and Orange
Herbs/Plants:Red Rose, Cock’s Comb, Pine, Daisy, Thyme and Pepper
Stones: Carnelian, Bloodstone, Ruby, Garnet and Pink Tourmaline
Oil: (Mars) Basil, Coriander, Ginger
Mars rules Tuesday. The energies of this day best harmonize with efforts of masculine vibration, such as conflict, physical endurance and strength, lust, hunting, sports, and all types of competition. Use them, too, for rituals involving surgical procedures or political ventures.
_________________________ Daily Wisdom May 5, 2020
Fortune
“When fortune closes one door, it opens another.” -Sa’di (A.D. 1213? – 1292)
We’ve heard some version of this particular quote used for many different scenarios. Its purpose is to show us that there is always something more. There are no endings, only new beginnings. Is that lucky for us? It’s nature’s design!
-Lissa Coffey
coffeytalk.com
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Daily Tarot: The Tower
Is there a basic disconnect between how you wish things were and how they actually are? The Tower is a sign that you’re about to see the light about a certain situation, and although it’s disappointing, it certainly isn’t the end of the world. Don’t turn a blind eye to what’s happening around you. Embrace chaos so that you can grab the energy and turn it into something worthwhile.
astrology.com
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About Cat’s Morning Bits: These daily posts are reblogged from various email newsletters that I receive each day.
“Dancing midst the flowers beneath the full moon’s light,
the wee folk tend the gardens on this soft spring night.”
May is the time when flowers seem to be everywhere and is most likely why the Native Americans called this months full moon the “Flower Moon”.
This full moon keeps the spring theme of new beginnings and fertility rolling. Everywhere you look there is new growth. This is a great time to sow seeds in both your outdoor and inner gardens. Career, finance and prosperity are good areas to concentrate on for new beginnings. This month which started with the fire sabbat of Beltane is still keeping things burning. Lust, passion and renewed vigor put a bounce in our step as we move toward the new things this moon has to offer.
To celebrate this fiery month and full moon, wrap yourself in reds, oranges and yellow or wear warm stones like amber ,garnet and ruby. Take special care to nourish your inner garden this month. If you set intentions or thought seeds for yourself last month, remember to take steps to help them grow and move forward.
On a very light note, I have been “asked” to remind everyone that brings out the garden fairies! This Full Flower Moon is a wonderful time to welcome the “Wee Folk” in your home and yard. This is a great activity particularly for children. Leave gifts of pretty stones, crystals, shiny beads and other glittery objects in your flower beds and planters. Hang small decorations in your trees and shrubs. The Fae appreciate gifts and love to be remembered!
“On the breeze their laughter floats and magic fills the air,
unveiling natures treasure, her gifts with you they share.”
Cat
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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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Come rambling awhile through this exquisite weather
Of days that are fleet to pass,
When the stem of the willow shoots out a green feather,
And buttercups burn in the grass!
-Edgar Fawcett (1847-1904)
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Spiritual Unite: Double Shooting Star Meaning – Pay Attention
The night sky has fascinated humanity since we first stood on two feet and looked upwards. One of the most compelling sights in the cosmos is the shooting star.
Shooting stars have held cosmic meaning for almost every culture through history, and double shooting stars have been especially meaningful.
ThoughtCo: The Magic, History, and Folklore of Sandalwood
Although not truly an herb, but a wood, sandalwood is an item found often in modern Pagan rituals. In fact, “sandalwood” is an entire class of wood, found in trees that are part of the flowering Santalum family. These aromatic and dense plants are packed full of essential oils, which are often extracted for use in a variety of religious rituals, aromatherapy, and even in medicine.
Elephant Journal: Full Moon in Scorpio: How will you Embody your Truth?
We are experiencing such a potent moment in the mass awakening of consciousness across the planet—right here, right now.
Can you feel it?
Some may say it’s a wonder that science is finally catching up to what mystics and ancient prophecies have spoken into for millennia—proving that we can heal our bodies by aligning our minds, activate dormant DNA, empathically sense energy in other living beings, and affect the collective whole with our individual intentions and actions for starters.
Long before we started going loopy for lemurs, slow loris and sloths, we had koalas — the original poster child for cute and cuddly animals that make us go “Aww!”
Although most people know that koalas live in Australia and eat eucalyptus leaves, there is so much more to know. Here’s the lowdown on the marsupials from Down Under.
EarthSky News: May 18 Blue Moon near Antares, Jupiter, Ceres
These next several nights – May 17, 18 and 19, 2019 – the moon will be full, or nearly full, and many will call Saturday night’s moon a Blue Moon. Wait. Is it the second full moon of this month? No, folklore allows for another kind of Blue Moon: the third of four full moons to occur in a single season
First grown in Mexico about 5,000 years ago, corn soon became the most important food crop in Central and North America. Throughout the region, Native Americans, Maya, Aztecs, and other Indians worshiped corn gods and developed a variety of myths about the origin, planting, growing, and harvesting of corn (also known as maize).
Corn Gods and Goddesses. The majority of corn deities are female and associated with fertility. They include the Cherokee goddess Selu; Yellow Woman and the Corn Mother goddess Iyatiku of the Keresan people of the American Southwest; and Chicomecoatl, the goddess of maize who was worshiped by the Aztecs of Mexico. The Maya believed that humans had been fashioned out of corn, and they based their calendar on the planting of the cornfield
Read more: http://www.mythencyclopedia.com/Ca-Cr/Corn.html#ixzz5o5y2N6cC
__________________________ Tea Addicted Witch: Not All Spells Will Do: Why The History Of Magical Practices Matters
I’ve talked in the past about what goes into the careful planning and debugging of spellwork, but another important feature is considering the elements within said spell very carefully.
Some deities and daimons work better with some elements than others, and it’s similar with spell ingredients and technique.
Be organized, stick to your personal routine, and don’t gloss over any steps if you want to get the results you have in mind. This could be a day better for practice than for performance. Do your best, be forgiving of yourself about any minor slip-ups, and have no regrets. You know what you’re already good at, so focus on that and glide through the day.
astrology.com (daily email )
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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
Did you know that there’s always someone from here, who loves you more than words can say, at your side with you there?
Oh, ooh, wow…
The Universe
tut.com
_________________________ Today’s Recipe: Irish Soda Bread
This recipe makes a loaf that is light, moist, and a little sweet. It’s perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack
__________________________________ 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
_________________________ Daily Wisdom May 17, 2019
Body
“The body is wiser than its inhabitants. The body is the soul. We ignore its aches, its pains, its eruptions, because we fear the truth. The body is God’s messenger.”
-Erica Jong, Fear of Fifty, 1994
The body definitely gives us signals, but do we pay attention? We should! Look at all we can learn from the body! It tells us when we’re tired, under stress, hungry, nervous. We may try to fight it, or ignore it, thinking we know better – but there is an innate intelligence at work in our cells that we can benefit from. This “gut instinct” that we get, that’s Spirit talking right to us. Listen up!
-Lissa Coffey
coffeytalk.com
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Beliefnet: 8 Ways to Stop Holding a Grudge
Sometimes letting go can be a lot harder than holding on, but it’s the only way to ease the internal pain. Here are nine ways to get a grip on the pain and find the strength to let it go. Read more………………..
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About Cat’s Morning Bits: These daily post are reblogged from various email newsletters that I receive each day.
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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Then came fair May, the fairest maid on ground,
Decked all with dainties of her season’s pride,
And throwing flowers out of her lap around:
Upon two brethren’s shoulders she did ride,
The twins of Leda; which on either side
Supported her like to their sovereign queen.
Lord! how all creatures laughed, when her they spied,
And leaped and danced as they had ravished been!
And Cupid self about her fluttered all in green.
-Edmund Spenser (1552-99)
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Spiritual Unite: What Does Dreaming About Cats Mean? – Identify Your Feminine Side
Cats have long held symbolic meaning for people across many cultures. When we dream about cats, this symbolism applies to our lives and through dream interpretation we can gather useful guidance.
ThoughtCo: The Role of Prayer in Paganism A prayer is our way of saying to the gods, ‘I could sure use some help
Our ancestors prayed to their gods, long ago. Their pleas and offerings are documented in the hieroglyphs that adorn the tombs of Egyptian pharaohs, in the carvings and inscriptions left for us to read by the philosophers and teachers of ancient Greece and Rome
We’ve discovered that breathing more deeply helps us center ourselves, but did you know why? Dr. Shawna Darou explains the mechanics of how it works. The secret is to activate the Vagus nerve, which travels all the way from the brain to the digestive system, operating via the parasympathetic nervous system. Read on for some exercises that can help us reduce inflammation in the body, as well as bolster a flagging immune system
MBG: Plants Are Super Powerful In Feng Shui — Here Are 5 Reasons Why
It should come as no surprise that plants and trees are pretty incredible. They clean the air, create more grounded energy, connect us to nature, provide food, and so much more. Here are a few reasons that I consider them such a vital part of good feng shui, inside your home and out:
Elephant Journal: Enough is Enough: how to Prioritize Self-Care when we’ve Forgotten our Worth.
Does anyone else find themselves slowly sinking down that “priority list”—the one we mentally refer to throughout our (often overloaded) day?
Let’s be honest: do we feature on it at all?
Humans have spent centuries studying Stonehenge, yet it still has a few tricks up its sleeve. In recent years, for instance, research has shown the size of the world’s most mysterious megalithic monument is much larger than previously assumed, giving enthusiasts a whole new set of questions to ponder.
Tonight – May 9, 2019 – the waxing crescent moon lodges in front the constellation Gemini the Twins, shining to the south of the Gemini stars, Castor and Pollux. The bright star on the other side of the moon is Procyon, the brightest star in the constellation Canis Minor the Little Dog.
________________________ Patheos-Pagan: May Full Moon: The Power of Hekate’s Fires
Hekate’s Wheel of Fire comes full circle on the May Full Moon, when her torches ignite new life. Gone is the decay of autumn and the gloom of winter. It’s time we exit her cave deep in the Under World. The rebirth cycle complete, we walk anew, strengthened by her fire that burns within each of her witches. Celebrate Hekate’s Wheel of Fire with a ritual honoring her, calling forth their power and igniting your own unique flame.
“The capacity for delight is the gift of paying attention.”
— Julie Cameron
How aware are you of:
– your senses?
– your body — its condition, needs and wisdom?
– your fears?
– your defences – how you hide what you’re really feeling?
– your self talk?
– your beliefs and their power to create your reality?
– your passions?
– your purpose?
Go on a treasure hunt to discover your authentic self and the truth of life in and around you!
“Relative to the level of awareness that is possible for us, our ordinary state of consciousness is as far from a direct experience of reality as sleep is from waking consciousness.”
— Don Richard Riso & Russ Hudson
higherawareness.com
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A Note from the Universe
Your job is not who you are, your car is not who you are, your looks are not who you are, not even your body is who you are.
You’re simply on a journey, just trying things out, to see what you like, to see what you don’t… because you can, because it’s temporary, and because it’s all on the way “home.”
Ohh-h-h-h-h-h…
Nut is a daughter of Shu and Tefnut. Her brother and husband is Geb. She had four or, in some sources, five children: Osiris, Set, Isis, Nephthys, and in some sources Horus. She is considered one of the oldest deities among the Egyptian pantheon, with her origin being found on the creation story of Heliopolis. She was originally the goddess of the nighttime sky, but eventually became referred to as simply the sky goddess. Her headdress was the hieroglyphic of part of her name, a pot, which may also symbolize the uterus. Mostly depicted in nude human form, Nut was also sometimes depicted in the form of a cow whose great body formed the sky and heavens, a sycamore tree, or as a giant sow, suckling many piglets (representing the stars)
Intentions: Luck, Happiness, Health/ Healing, Religion, Legal Matters, Male Fertility, Treasure and Wealth, Honor, Riches, Clothing Desires, Leadership, Public Activity, Power and Success, Trade and Employment
Incense: Cinnamon,Henbane Nutmeg and Sage
Planet: Jupiter
Sign: Sagittarius and Pisces
Angel: Sachiel
Colors: Purple, Royal Blue and Indigo
Herbs/Plants: Cinnamon, Beech, Buttercup, Coltsfoot, Oak
Stones: Sugilite, Amethyst, Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli and Sapphire
Oil: (Jupiter) Clove, Lemon Balm, Oakmoss, Star Anise
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Learning
“You learn more from getting your butt kicked than from getting it kissed.”
-Tom Hanks
We often call life experiences the “school of hard knocks” because we learn from going through those rough times. And we end up being better people because of it! As hard as it may be at the time, we can be grateful for the tough times, because they give us the opportunity to learn and grow.
-Lissa Coffey
coffeytalk.com
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Beliefnet: 10 Ways to Unleash Your Creativity
Need to be inspired? Get into the flow by unleashing your creative spirit. Here are ten simple and practical ways to stimulate the creative process in your own life.
Good Morning Beautiful Souls, grab a cup of your favorite morning brew and start things off with “Today’s Inspirations”. I hope you find something here that will make you feel good or help you on your path today.
Blessings, Cat
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As the stars that shall be bright when we are dust,
Moving in marches upon the heavenly plain;
As the stars that are starry in the time of our darkness,
To the end, to the end, they remain.
-Laurence Binyon (1869-1943)
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Spiritual Unite: Peacock Feathers Bad Luck | Myth Debunked
Peacock feathers bad luck or superstition? In spirituality, the Peacock holds a sacred place. It is regarded as a symbol of protection, spirituality, intuition and transformation. Not only does it protect us from external dangers, but it also safeguards us from within. Our emotions, subconscious and consciousness.
MBG: Believe It Or Not, I’m Grateful For My Anxiety. Here’s Why
As a young psychologist, I was taught to tell my anxious clients they’d suffer from panic attacks their whole lives. Yet as someone who suffered from high-functioning anxiety, I can tell you that you can learn to master your mind. Yes, there will be moments when you tumble down an existential rabbit hole, but you can learn to find your way back out again and enjoy the good times without the ever-present fear of anxiety’s return.
Many dogs love sticks. For some, it’s the thrill of the chase when the stick is thrown. Others just like the satisfaction of gnawing on wood. And some just like carrying around their prize like a trophy. Plus, it doesn’t hurt that sticks look a lot like bones. What’s not to love?
EarthSky News: 3rd of this season’s 3 full moons May 29
May 29, 2018 ushers in the third of this season’s three full moons. In this case, when we say season, we mean the time period between an equinox and solstice. The March equinox was March 20. We had full moons on March 31, and April 30, and now this May 29 full moon.
Patheos-Pagan: Life Lessons from Artemis: Aim for the Heart
She was revered as compassionate to those in crisis and revealed herself to those needing her help. From the stories of Atalanta and Iphigenia, we learn that Artemis was a goddess who set things right. In all these ways, she aimed for the heart through merciful arrows or letting others speak their truth and live on.
“My soul is the bridge between spirit and body and, as such, is a uniter of opposites. …Without soul at center, I would either transcend into spirit or become mired in matter.”
— Marion Woodman
Ram Dass talks of how his first spiritual goal was to be rid of his physical existence. He came to understand, though, that our spirituality lies in bringing higher consciousness to our world of form. When we can do so, we can delight in all aspects of creation.
Soul exists in the balance of spirit and matter. For a soulful life, we pay attention to both, seeing spiritual qualities in material forms. As our awareness grows, we begin to use consciousness to influence and create form. It’s through form that our spirit expresses.
“Walk in balance with one foot in your spiritual understanding and one foot in your physical world of accomplishment.”
— Lynn V. Andrews
higherawareness.com
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A Note from the Universe
So many claim to believe.
So here’s what I’m going to start asking them: If you really believed you were guided, wouldn’t you begin listening?
And if you really believed you were powerful, wouldn’t every true desire be followed by action?
And if you really believed your life was about to be transformed, wouldn’t the celebration have already begun?
That ought to stir up their coffee, huh?
Let’s rock-and-roll,
The Universe
tut.com
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Today’s Recipe: Vegan French Toast with Strawberry Compote
This is an egg and dairy free French toast that has a crispy outside and custardy middle. Flax and nut milk are used in place of eggs and milk. Use any type of bread you like (I used sourdough here). You can add a bit of cinnamon in the mix if you like, but I wanted the homemade strawberry compote to shine.
Intentions: Courage, Destination, Physical Strength, Revenge, Military Honors, Surgery and the Breaking of Negative Spells, Matrimony, War, Enemies, Prison, Vitality and Assertiveness
Perfumes: Hellebore, Carnation, Patchouli
Planet: Mars
Sign: Aries and Scorpio
Angel: Samuel
Colors: Red and Orange
Herbs/Plants:Red Rose, Cock’s Comb, Pine, Daisy, Thyme and Pepper
Stones: Carnelian, Bloodstone, Ruby, Garnet and Pink Tourmaline
Oil: (Mars) Basil, Coriander, Ginger
Goddesses: Aset [Isis], Soorejnaree, Pingalla, Anna, Aine, Danu, Yngona, Bellona, Aida Wedo, Sun Woman
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Daily Wisdom May 29 , 2018
The present
“Stay present. You’ll always have time to worry later on if you want to.” -Dan Millman
Do we worry because we want to? If everything is a choice, and it is, then why would we choose to worry? When we stay present, we can’t be worried, because this moment is all there is. One moment at a time, we allow ourselves to see the perfection of the Universe, in all its glory! The present moment is where we are, it’s where we find out who we really are.
-Lissa Coffey
coffeytalk.com
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Beliefnet: The Wisdom of Mother Theresa’s Poem ‘Anyway’
Mother Theresa’s words continue to inspire and teach a decade after her death. Read more………….
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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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