Cat’s Morning Bits Monday March 13, 2023

Cat’s Morning Bits Monday March 13, 2023

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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March Quotes

“It was cold and windy, scarcely the day
to take a walk on that long beach
Everything was withdrawn as far as possible,
indrawn: the tide far out, the ocean shrunken,
seabirds in ones or twos.
The rackety, icy, offshore wind
numbed our faces on one side;
disrupted the formation
of a lone flight of Canada geese;
and blew back the low, inaudible rollers
in upright, steely mist.”

Elizabeth Bishop, The End of March

gardendigest.com

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March Events

March 7 Full Storm Moon 4:40 am PST/ 5:40 am MST / 7:40 am EDT

March 12 Daylight Savings Time Ends at 2am

March 17 St. Patrick’s Day

March 18 Celtic Month of Alder begins

March 20 Spring Equinox/ Ostara

March 21 New Moon at 10:23 am PST/  11:23 am MST/ 1:23 pm EDT

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Spirit Library: TURQUOISE AURA MEANING: UNDERSTANDING THE ENERGY AND SYMBOLISM BEHIND THE COLOR

As humans, we are surrounded by different colors, each with its unique energy and symbolism.

Read more….

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Sigil Magic Spell Bag For New Beginnings – How to make a magic sigil – Magical Crafting

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Spirituality & Health: How Birdwatching Can Help Manage Depression, Anxiety, and Grief
by Tammah Watts

A mental health practitioner explores how her birdwatching practice supported her—and can support us all—through some of life’s greatest challenges.

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Learn Religions: Celebrating Ostara, the Spring Equinox


By Patti Wigington
Updated on July 03, 2019


With the arrival of March comes the promise of spring—the month is said to roar in like a lion, and if we’re really lucky, roll out like a lamb

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MBG: Why Astrologers Want You To Look Out For “Emotional Landmines” This Week

This is a week to stay alert and think twice before signing yourself up for anything you can deliver on. Here’s your horoscope, from the AstroTwins.

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Exemplore: 100 Strong Pagan Names for Mythic Men
JENNIFER BOVEFEB 26, 2023

A to Z Male Names From World Mythology
There are thousands of fascinating names found among the world’s ancient cultures, ranging from sun gods to volcanic spirits, storm bringers, and sacred trees.

Read more….

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Treehugger: 8 Owls You Might Hear at Night & Their Haunting Calls
Who said that?

After the sun goes down, daytime birds turn over the airwaves to an eerier night shift. Of all the bazaar avian voices darkness conjures, few can fill a forest with nocturnal ambience quite like an owl.

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Patheos-Pagan: Mermen in Myths and Folklore
MARCH 2, 2023 BY NIINA NISKANEN

Origins of the Sea Folk

Stories of the seafolk have been told around the world since the beginning of time. Mysterious waters have always captivated people´s imagination.

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Pagan Playlist: OMNIA (Official) – Fee Ra Huri

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Inner Journey:

RESPONSIBILITY BRINGS POWER

“To be tested is good. The challenged life may be the best therapist.”
— Gail Sheehy

What holds you back from being all that you are?

In your journal, list at least 5 things that hold you back.

Now review your answers. Have you blamed people or factors outside of yourself?

It’s important to understand that ALL obstructions are rooted in our internal blocks. Even the problems that appear to be outside of us are only reflecting back to us problems we have inside. Once we address our inner issues, the outer problems disappear.

Be personally accountable for everything in your life and watch your perspectives shift. We claim our power when we accept responsibility for our lives.

“Conscious evolution begins as we take responsibility for clearing our own obstructions.”
— Dan Millman

higherawareness.com

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A Note from the Universe

You can make anything happen,.

After all, who do you think put the stars in the sky?

Who do you think teaches each bird to fly?

And who do you think I mean when I say, “Me, myself, and I”?

Life, good –

The Universe

tut.com

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Today’s Recipe: One-Skillet Mexican Quinoa

This Mexican quinoa dish is one of those one-skillet recipes that’s perfect for feeding a large family. And the kids love it! Serve it for Cinco de Mayo or any night of the week.

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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

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Daily Tarot: Death

The Death card in Tarot is a card of major transformation and new beginnings, and it probably won’t be easy. The Death card meaning in a Tarot reading is about transformation, passage, and change. The basic symbols of the Death card are Death as a skeleton in black robes or armor. There may also be a scythe or a flag featuring a five-petaled rose. There may be other figures in the field, the most common and recurring is that of a child.

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.

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 Monday February 20, 2023

Cat’s Morning Bits Monday February 20, 2023

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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February Quotes

“Blessings are the things we take for granted.
Each holiday we notice what we see.
Most know the Earth is utterly enchanted
Yet walk through life and love mechanically.
Valuing one’s gifts takes resolution
After days and nights of fantasy.
Love brings the sweet relief of absolution,
Enveloping our hesitance in need.
No touch inspires so swift a revolution,
Transforming all the hieroglyphs we read.
In your love is the charity of spring,
Nor self-obsessed nor blinded by some creed,
Embracing the grey dawns that blessings bring.”
–  Cornelius Lyons

gardendigest.com

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February Events 2023

Feb 2 Imbolc / Groundhog Day

Feb 5 Full Quickening Moon at 10:28 am PST/ 11:28 am MST/ 1:28 pm EST

Feb 14 Valentines Day

Feb 17 Presidents Day

Feb 18 Celtic Tree Month of Ash begins

Feb 18 Sun enters Pisces

Feb 19/20 New Moon at 11:05 pm PST/ 12:05 am MST/ 2:05 am EST

Feb 20 Presidents Day

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Spiritual Unite: WHAT IS THE SPIRITUAL MEANING OF DOGS CHASING YOU IN A DREAM?

Have you ever had a dream where a dog is chasing you?

These vivid, often frightening visions can leave us perplexed or even scared when we wake up.

Read more….

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A Spell for Happy New Beginnings | Simple Simmer Pot

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Spirituality & Health: 8 Best Plants for Improving Memory & Concentration
by Elaine Perry and Nicolette Perry

These botanicals are nontoxic and can be taken with confidence.
Most of us over 60 will experience some sort of memory decline, with changes in cognitive function and brain structure.

Read more….

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MBG: What To Know For This Month’s New Moon In Pisces + How To Work With It

Pisces season is officially here, and with it, the Pisces new moon lands in skies just two nights later. Here’s the astrology behind this month’s new moon, plus how to work with it, according to an astrologer.

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Exemplore: How to Use Cinnamon for Protection
MAURICE GLAUDEAUG 3, 2022

Common Cinnamon Sticks Provide Magical Warmth and Protection
Herbs, spices, crystals, and now cinnamon can protect me and my home? Yes! The common spice used in many a baked dish or tea for that cozy warm smelling aroma is also good for your general protection. You might say, “Well, just what kind of protection can cinnamon give me?” and, “How am I supposed to use this magical spice to defend my personal space?”

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Treehugger: Get Outside for the Great Backyard Bird Count
Citizen scientists from around the world are asked to tally the birds they see and hear around them.

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EarthSky News: Meteorite hunting? Here’s how to find one

Below is one of the meteorites recovered from a small asteroid that created a brilliant light show over France on February 13, 2023. The asteroid known as Sar2667 and now as 2023 CX1 mostly burned up in our atmosphere, but some pieces made it to the ground as meteorites. One lucky searcher – 18-year-old Loïs Leblanc, who was part of a French search team – found this meteorite.

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Patheos-Pagan: Elemental Witchcraft: Pranic Breathing Meditation with a Witch’s Charm of Affirmation
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 BY HERON MICHELLE

Pranic breathing is an intentional method of breathing inspired by practices from the east which focus on the relationship between the body and the breath. It is often referred to in yogic practices.

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Pagan Playlist: Music For The Mountains – Magical Adventure Playlist

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Inner Journey:

FOCUS ON WHAT YOU WANT

“A good intention clothes itself with power.”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson

Our minds are incredibly powerful. We put that power to work for us when we consciously set an intention to be or do something. Get into the habit of consciously setting an intention for activities throughout your day.

Your intention might support efficiency – for example, to complete a job or project by a specific time. Your intention might support your personal growth, e.g., to undertake a task that scares you. Or it might support more soul connection, e.g., to be grateful for gifts we take for granted.

When we take the time to set an intention, no matter how trivial, we are consciously choosing what we want for ourselves. With consistent attention, your intentions will come to life!

“By becoming a conscious choice-maker, you begin to generate actions that are evolutionary for you.”
— Deepak Chopra

higherawareness.com

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A Note from the Universe

If you can understand that the greatest obstacles between you and the life of your dreams are actually imaginary—a product of your mind alone, fiction—I do believe we’ll blow the wheels off this popsicle stand.

“Push-Ups” for everyone,

The Universe

tut.com

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Today’s Recipe: Air-Fried Crispy Fish Po’ Boys with Chipotle Slaw

Serve these New Orleans-inspired famous ‘po-boy’ sandwiches for lunch or dinner and enjoy crispy air-fried white fish topped with chipotle coleslaw served on toasted hoagie rolls.

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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

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Daily Tarot: The Wheel of Fortune

Whatever you have planned or prepared for today, it probably won’t happen according to the script. Be flexible and expect the unexpected. It may not be anything big, so don’t completely abandon your agenda unless you must. It could just be a day of endless interruptions. Keep that sense of humor handy, and maybe find an inspiring idea or two in it all.

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.

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 Monday February 13, 2023

Cat’s Morning Bits Monday February 13, 2023

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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February Quotes

“Every gardener knows that under the cloak of winter lies a miracle … a seed waiting to sprout, a bulb opening to the light, a bud straining to unfurl. And the anticipation nurtures our dream.”

Barbara Winkler

gardendigest.com

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February Events 2023

Feb 2 Imbolc / Groundhog Day

Feb 5 Full Quickening Moon at 10:28 am PST/ 11:28 am MST/ 1:28 pm EST

Feb 14 Valentines Day

Feb 17 Presidents Day

Feb 18 Celtic Tree Month of Ash begins

Feb 18 Sun enters Pisces

Feb 19/20 New Moon at 11:05 pm PST/ 12:05 am MST/ 2:05 am EST

Feb 20 Presidents Day

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Spiritual Unite:THE SPIRITUAL MEANING OF A DEAD SPIDER

Spiders have long been associated with the spiritual world, and the death of one is no exception.

Many believe that when a spider dies, it represents renewal and transformation: the end of something old and the beginning of something new.

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Witches Shadow Compendium Book Review

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Spirituality & Health: A Goddess Ritual for Peace and Wellbeing
by Laurie Sue Brockway

In times of global unrest and personal distress, call to the beloved Buddhist goddess Green Tara to help you find peace and ease.

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MBG: So You’re An Aquarius Rising—Here’s How To Thrive, According To Experts

You may know your sun sign in astrology, but your rising sign can clue you in to how you show up in the world—and how other people perceive you. In the case of Aquarius risings, these eccentric wayshowers are some of the quirkiest people you’ll ever meet, but they’re also the ones who steer society in a progressive direction.

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Exemplore: How to Get Rid of the Evil Eye
LAYNIE HJUN 19, 2022

What Is the Evil Eye?
The evil eye is prominent in many cultures and is believed to be a curse that is brought upon a person by the malevolent glare of another human or entity either knowingly or unknowingly

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Treehugger: Cockatoos Use and Transport Toolsets, a Behavior Thought Exclusive to Humans and Chimps
Not only are they using toolsets, but they know that they are using toolsets.

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EarthSky News: Andromeda galaxy: Find it by star-hopping from Pegasus

Star-hop to the Andromeda Galaxy
Tonight, try star-hopping to the famous Andromeda galaxy – the large spiral galaxy next door to our Milky Way – from the Great Square of Pegasus. Are you ready?

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Patheos-Pagan: Witch This, Not That: Altar Egos (Or, Foiled! Curses Again.)
FEBRUARY 7, 2023 BY THUMPER FORGE

“I love finding out about discourse when I’ve already made a strong decision. My profile picture is my altar.” –Davo Deth

I was once conscripted to help run a private ritual, and afterwards, one of the participants came up to me with questions.

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Pagan Playlist: Anoushka Shankar – In Her Name

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Inner Journey:

THERE’S LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS

“Each difficult moment has the potential to open my eyes and open my heart.”
— Myla Kabat-Zinn

“Even the most daring and accomplished people have undergone tremendous difficulty. In fact, the more successful they became, the more they attributed their success to the lessons learned during their most difficult times. Adversity is our teacher. When we view adversity as a guide towards greater inner growth, we will then learn to accept the wisdom our soul came into this life to learn.”
— Barbara Rose

“No matter what difficulty you are facing, it is coming from Divine Light to bring you to a higher place within. Write down every conceivable reason that this situation can contribute towards your growth. Write down every way this experience can possibly set the stage for serving to uplift others. When you are complete, and have come to the other side of this experience, you will then know ‘why’ it happened.”
— Barbara Rose

“The period of greatest gain in knowledge and experience is the most difficult period in one’s life.”
— Dalai Lama

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A Note from the Universe

A little heads up on an addiction that afflicts all really old souls

Giving love, eventually, becomes an even greater need than receiving love.

Love,

The Universe

tut.com

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Today’s Recipe: Spaghetti all’Assassina (Assassin’s Spaghetti)

Caramelized tomato sauce makes this a wonderfully savory dish. The reduction of the tomato broth brings out the sweetness of the tomatoes which balances well with the spiciness of the chili flakes.

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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

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Daily Tarot: The Fool

Boredom could be a problem today, so put more energy into finishing what needs to get done before you decide to slow down or stop for the day. Once you’ve done the minimum required for the day, the rest of the time becomes yours to do with as you please. You don’t really mean to waste the rest of the day, but you don’t have to burn yourself out, either.

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.

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 Monday February 6, 2023

Cat’s Morning Bits Monday February 6, 2023

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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February Quotes

“The flowers of late winter and early spring occupy places in our hearts well out of proportion to their size.”

Gertrude S. Wister

gardendigest.com

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February Events 2023

Feb 2 Imbolc / Groundhog Day

Feb 5 Full Quickening Moon at 10:28 am PST/ 11:28 am MST/ 1:28 pm EST

Feb 14 Valentines Day

Feb 17 Presidents Day

Feb 18 Celtic Tree Month of Ash begins

Feb 18 Sun enters Pisces

Feb 19/20 New Moon at 11:05 pm PST/ 12:05 am MST/ 2:05 am EST

Feb 20 Presidents Day

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Spiritual Unite: SPIRITUAL MEANING OF MANGO IN A DREAM

One of the most commonly dreamed-of objects is the mango, a juicy, flavorful tropical fruit whose spiritual meaning has captivated people for centuries.

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Viking Magical Plants and the Nine Herbs of Woden

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Spirituality & Health: Guided Meditation: Connect With Your Inner Child
by Julie Peters

Follow along with this gentle guided meditation to get to know your inner child better and help them heal.

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Moody Moons Blog: Love Spell Cream with Rose & Vanilla

Up your romance game with this recipe for love spell cream. With nourishing, wholesome, natural love spell ingredients like rose, vanilla, and coconut, this simple, wearable, skin-worshipping potion gets a boost when timed with the full moon—–especially the February full moon.

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MBG: Calling All February Babies—Here’s What To Know About Your Birthstone

Every month has a designated birthstone (and birth month flower), and for those born in February, their birthstone is amethyst. Here’s what to know about this stone, from its properties to its uses, according to crystal experts.

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Exemplore: Some People Believe in “Quantum Immortality.” This is What that Means
You never really die… you just jump timelines.
DIANA LOGANJAN 25, 2023 8:30 AM EST

Quantum is a popular buzzword these days, as the field of quantum mechanics has made it into the mainstream vernacular, and certainly into pop culture. Though badly understood by most, quantum mechanics is a field of physics that seeks to understand the nature and behavior of particles at the subatomic level, behaviors that often aren’t explained by the laws of classic physics

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Treehugger: These Fireflies Flirt With Heart-Shaped Lanterns
Every species of flashing firefly uses a secret code to attract their mates—these ones do it with a light-up heart.

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EarthSky News: Cassiopeia the Queen reigns in February

Cassiopeia the Queen in late winter and early spring

On late northern winter evenings and throughout spring, Cassiopeia the Queen descends from her throne in the northwest after nightfall. Cassiopeia is one of the easiest constellations to spot because of its distinctive shape. Cassiopeia looks like the letter W or M.

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Patheos-Pagan: Honoring the Wild: Reclaiming Witchcraft and Environmental Activism
FEBRUARY 3, 2023 BY IRISANYA MOON

I believe in the power of story to fuel activism.

So when it was proposed that I write about Reclaiming for Moon Books’ Earth Spirit series, it was clear I was not the person to write it. Well, not the ONLY person.

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Pagan Playlist: Herr Mannelig

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Inner Journey: ONE STEP AT A TIME

“What saves a man is to take a step. Then another step.”
— Antoine De Saint-Exupery

Does the prospect of changing and growing seem monumental to you? Just too much to tackle?

Then consider this approach. Take a simple step of affirming your openness to experience more or something new. Or a different first step might be to let go of judgment by embracing the neutral. Begin to see the people, activities and things around you as neither good nor bad.

A journey is made of many small steps. Don’t focus on a far-off destination if you’re not clear how to get there. Build a foundation that is solid for you. We get to new places one step at a time.

“You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.”
— Martin Luther King, Jr.

“One may walk over the highest mountain one step at a time.”
— John Wanamaker

higherawareness.com

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A Note from the Universe

An unmistakable trait of every true genius, is their persistent awareness of how much more there is to know.

And an unmistakable trait of every true sage is their persistent awareness of how much more there is to love.

Loving you more today than yesterday,

The Universe

tut.com

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Today’s Recipe: Seven-Layer Taco Dip

This taco dip is always a big hit at parties and family get-togethers. People gather around the platter until it’s gone!

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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

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Daily Tarot: The Wheel of Fortune


You may have made careful plans or scheduled everything to perfection, but there are too many variables today to allow most of your plans to play out. Things may come up, one after another, and make this a scattered day. This is temporary and probably will have little impact on tomorrow, so just flow with it best you can and don’t let the instability bother you.

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.

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 Monday January 30, 2023

Cat’s Morning Bits for Monday January 30, 2023

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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January Quotes

“Frozen puddles–
the crack of axes
from four directions.
January sun–
puddle after puddle
becomes mud.”

Michael P. Garofalo, Cuttings – January

gardendigest.com

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January Events 2023

Jan 1 Happy New Year!

Jan 5 Jan 6 12th Night- Epiphany

Jan 6 Full “Wolf”  Moon  3:07 pm PST/ 4:07 pm MST/ 6:07 pm EST

Jan 12 Mars goes Direct

Jan 16 MLK Jr. Day

Jan 18 Mercury goes direct

Jan 20 Sun enters Aquarius

Jan 21 New Moon at  12:53 pm PST/ 1:53 pm MST/ 3:53 pm EST 

Jan 21 Celtic Tree Month of Rowan begins

Jan 22 Lunar New Year of the Rabbit

Feb 2 Imbolc 

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Spirit Library: Weekly Forecast: January 29 – February 4, 2023
Kelly M. Beard


1/29 ~ Sun (core identity) ~trine~ Mars (desire):
This is a powerful energy for solidifying who you are, what you want and what you are capable of. It brings out your desire to be truly self-sustained & independent,

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So you Want to Start Practicing Witchcraft

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Spiritual Unite: HAIRY CATERPILLAR SPIRITUAL MEANING

As small, furry creatures that make their way around the Earth, hairy caterpillars have often been thought to carry spiritual meanings.

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Learn Religions: Brighid, the Hearth Goddess of Ireland

By Patti Wigington
Updated on January 10, 2018


In Irish mythological cycles, Brighid (or Brighit), whose name is derived from the Celtic brig or “exalted one”, is the daughter of the Dagda, and therefore one of the Tuatha de Dannan.

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MBG: There’s One Day This Week That’s Perfect For Taking Risks, Astrologers Say

With the Sun beaming in collaborative Aquarius since January 20, the spirit of progress and unity is in the air. But there could be some hiccups ahead. Here’s your weekly horoscope, from The AstroTwins.

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Exemplore: 10 Most Haunted Roads in the World
MIKE GRINDLEJAN 25, 2023 5:06 PM EST

You’ve probably heard of a haunted manor or a haunted castle, but how about a haunted road? Well, they might be more common than you think. You can find stories of ghostly hitchhikers, ethereal pedestrians, and even phantom cars worldwide.

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EarthSky News: Moon occults Mars January 30-31

The waxing gibbous moon occults Mars on the night of January 30-31, 2023, for parts of the globe including southern North America, the Caribbean, northern South America and other areas. Also look for the red star Aldebaran, fiery Eye of Taurus the Bull, nearby. And the eye-catching constellation Orion the Hunter will finish out the cosmic scene. Chart via John Jardine Goss/ EarthSky.

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Patheos-Pagan: The blossoming of the silver flower: shamanic rituals of creation
JANUARY 21, 2023 BY BEN H. GAGNON


Reenacting the moment of creation inside the body and mind has long been a cross-cultural shamanic practice.
The majority of creation myths begin with a source of heat evaporating dormant waters into the first clouds and storms – the birth of weather and the perpetual water cycle (see previous column for more on this).

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Pagan Playlist: Ocean Fantasy Music – Dreams of Atlantis | Mystery, Enchanted

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Inner Journey:

TRANSFORMATION

“The man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.”
— William Faulkner

Longing for a miracle that will transform your life? Miracles happen, and if we don’t want that magic to disappear on us, we need to learn from each epiphany — to integrate it, apply it, and build on it so we can permanently shift to a new level of being.

The real key to fulfillment lies in ONGOING transformation: building our awareness of daily opportunities to change our perceptions and raise our consciousness. Life is about dissolving the old and creating anew. The more we open to accepting and learning from every life experience, the more our lives transform.

“Enlightenment must come little by little — otherwise it would overwhelm.”
— Idries Shah

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A Note from the Universe

A little workshop on amassing wealth and abundance:

Think abundantly.

Thought is the greatest investment vehicle of all time—no matter what’s happening within any economy. Thoughts have their own economy, and now is a super-great time to get in on the ground floor. I can take most any old invisible thought of yours and turn it into a mine of gold, a mountain of cash, or a well of prosperity.

The best is yet to come. Invest in yourself, think wisely, follow your hunches, and live the life of your dreams.

Right about now,

The Universe

tut.com

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Today’s Recipe: 13 Immune-Boosting Citrus Salads

Savor bright, striking flavor and boost your immune system when citrus is on the menu. These bold salads incorporate fruits like grapefruit, lime, and orange in tantalizing ways that guarantee to make your next meal memorable

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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

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Daily Tarot: The Tower

If any problems arise today, they will probably come out of being careless about something simple and normally no trouble at all. Carelessness is the chief threat to having things go smoothly. Even if only small things are lost, broken, or need to be redone, it can make tomorrow even more of a mess than today might be. Pay attention to details, take your time and do your best.

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About Cat’s Morning Bits: These daily posts 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 Monday January 23, 2023

Cat’s Morning Bits for Monday January 23, 2023

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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January Quotes

“Janus was invoked at the commencement of most actions; even in the worship of the other gods the votary began by offering wine and incense to Janus. The first month in the year was named from him; and under the title of Matutinus he was regarded as the opener of the day. Hence he had charge of the gates of Heaven, and hence, too, all gates, Januoe, were called after him, and supposed to be under his care. Hence, perhaps, it was, that he was represented with a staff and key, and that he was named the Opener (Patulcius), and the Shutter (Clusius).

“Mary Ann Dwight, Grecian and Roman Mythology

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January Events 2023

Jan 1 Happy New Year!

Jan 5 Jan 6 12th Night- Epiphany

Jan 6 Full “Wolf”  Moon  3:07 pm PST/ 4:07 pm MST/ 6:07 pm EST

Jan 12 Mars goes Direct

Jan 16 MLK Jr. Day

Jan 18 Mercury goes direct

Jan 20 Sun enters Aquarius

Jan 21 New Moon at  12:53 pm PST/ 1:53 pm MST/ 3:53 pm EST 

Jan 21 Celtic Tree Month of Rowan begins

Jan 22 Lunar New Year of the Rabbit

Feb 2 Imbolc 

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Worts + Cunning Apothecary: Expanding the Dream: Tarot and Tea for Aquarius Season
January 20, 2023 / Alexis J. Cunningfolk

Welcome to Aquarius Season and my latest post on tarot practices and herbal allies for the twelve seasons of the zodiac (you can learn more about the whole series over here).

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Lunar Witchcraft | Working magic with the moon

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Spirituality & Health: 5 Lessons From Lunar New Year to Support Sleep
by Monica Le Baron

Use these five lessons to start the Year of the Rabbit on the right foot by making sleep a priority and allowing an abundance of rest to hop through your front door.

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Learn Religions: Imbolc Traditions and Customs

By Patti Wigington
Updated on January 10, 2018


Ever wonder why we celebrate Imbolc the way we do? From the ancient Roman festival of Februalia to the legend of St. Valentine, this time of year is rich in custom and tradition. Learn about some of the folklore and history behind today’s Imbolc celebrations.

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MBG: What Astrologers Want You To Know About The (Enchanting) Week Ahead

The Sun is beaming into Aquarius for its first full week, bringing a lively and electrifying energy to the world. But while you’re plugging into the collective grid, make sure you can unplug just as quickly. Here’s your horoscope.

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Exemplore: Book of Shadows Essentials
VSNAPDRAGYNAUG 3, 2022

What Is a Book of Shadows?
Your BOS (Book of Shadows) is a collection of information that you will need to keep in your magickal journey.

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Treehugger: 8 Ways to Use Bentonite Clay in Your Beauty Routine
This versatile, natural clay can do wonders to your hair and skin.

Bentonite clay is an aluminum phyllosilicate clay that has been used in a variety of ways for centuries. Named after Fort Benton, Wyoming, where it is abundantly found, this clay’s absorption and antimicrobial properties make it a popular skincare ingredient

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EarthSky News: The 5 petals of Venus and its 8-year cycle

What is the pentagram or petals of Venus?
When plotted geocentrically – from an Earth-centered perspective – there is a highly noticeable rhythm in the motion of Venus. After eight years, it returns to the same place in our sky on about the same date. This is known as the eight-year cycle of Venus, a

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Patheos-Pagan: Imbolc: Honoring the Goddess Brighid
JANUARY 18, 2023 BY JOHN BECKETT

It seems like we just finished the Winter Solstice, but Imbolc will be here in two weeks. Imbolc – on February 1st – is the first holy day on the modern Pagan Wheel of the Year… first on the secular calendar, anyway.

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Pagan Playlist: In The Waking World – Lost at Sea [Full Album]

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Inner Journey:

FEELING TRAPPED? SLOW DOWN!

“If you’re having difficulty coming up with new ideas, then slow down. For me, slowing down has been a tremendous source of creativity. It has allowed me to open up — to know that there’s life under the earth and that I have to let it come through me in a new way. Creativity exists in the present moment. You can’t find it anywhere else.”
— Natalie Goldberg

Feeling trapped in some way? Give yourself space. Space to do nothing but breathe. To intentionally relax those tight muscles. To just for a few precious minutes, let it all go.

The world will keep turning if you tune out for a short while. And your world will begin to recover its balance.

“It’s important to be heroic, ambitious, productive, efficient, creative, and progressive, but these qualities don’t necessarily nurture soul. The soul has different concerns, of equal value: downtime for reflection, conversation, and reverie; beauty that is captivating and pleasuring; relatedness to the environs and to people; and any animal’s rhythm of rest and activity.”
— Thomas Moore

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A Note from the Universe

If you just whistle every now and then, skip every thousandth step or so; skim the odd stone across the odd pond; go dancing on the occasional blue moon, if only alone in the dark; dress up sometimes, even with nowhere to go…

For simply stirring up some little bit of hope, no matter how silly or disconnected your actions seem to be with the rest of the world, magic flashes in the unseen, friends are summoned, connections are timed, stars are aligned, opportunities are crystallized, and serendipities are calculated, creating possibilities for new realities that cannot now even be imagined from where you presently stand.

Shazaam…

The Universe

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Today’s Recipe: 20 Blood Orange Recipes to Brighten Your Winter

Blood oranges, with their vibrant hue and fresh flavor, will add a little color to even the gloomiest days. Plus, the winter fruit is chock-full of vitamin C — an absolute essential during the cooler months.

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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

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Daily Tarot: The High Priestess
Let intuition be your guide today and you won’t go too far wrong. If something doesn’t need to be done or delivered instantly, take your time and let events, situations, and people claim the time and attention they seem to want. Things want to sort themselves out for you, in the best ways. Don’t introduce complications. Be decisive when necessary but otherwise step up, too, and be pleasantly surprised.

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.

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 Monday January 16, 2023

Cat’s Morning Bits for Monday January 16, 2023

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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January Quotes

“January, month of empty pockets! … let us endure this evil month, anxious as a theatrical producer’s forehead.”

Colette

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January Events 2023

Jan 1 Happy New Year!

Jan 5 Jan 6 12th Night- Epiphany

Jan 6 Full “Wolf”  Moon  3:07 pm PST/ 4:07 pm MST/ 6:07 pm EST

Jan 12 Mars goes Direct

Jan 16 MLK Jr. Day

Jan 18 Mercury goes direct

Jan 20 Sun enters Aquarius

Jan 21 New Moon at  12:53 pm PST/ 1:53 pm MST/ 3:53 pm EST 

Jan 21 Celtic Tree Month of Rowan begins

Jan 22 Lunar New Year of the Rabbit

Feb 2 Imbolc 

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Imbolc Window Display Ambience ☀️❄️🕯️🐑 | Saint Brigid’s Day | A Harbinger of Spring | ASMR

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Spirituality & Health: Create A Living Ritual
How to connect through our bodies with the transcendent dimension of our lives.
by Stephanie Ludwig

No matter your spirituality or background, it’s possible to turn every day into a living, breathing ritual. Explore how one author transformed her life by doing so.

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Pioneer Thinking: Cleopatra’s Beauty Secrets

The Legendary Queen of Egypt was known for her exquisite complexion. One of her secret beauty treatments, the milk and honey bath are still being used today.

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MBG: Weekly Horoscope For January 16-22, 2023 From The AstroTwins

As Mercury retrograde comes to an end, this will be a great week to get your new year’s plans in order. Here’s your horoscope, according to the AstroTwins.

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Moody Moons Blog: Imbolc Cream Cheese & Lemon Seed Cookies

These seed cookies are a clever way to celebrate Imbolc and the coming season of spring.

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Treehugger: What’s the Difference Between Squid and Octopuses?
How to tell the cephalopods apart by their arms, head shape, and habits.

Squid and octopuses are both brainy, soft-bodied sea dwellers with many arms, shade-shifting skin, and a tendency to spew ink into the paths of their predators.

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EarthSky News: Orion the Hunter is easy to spot in January

Tonight look for the constellation Orion the Hunter. It’s a constant companion on winter evenings in the Northern Hemisphere, and on summer nights in the Southern Hemisphere. Plus, it’s probably the easiest constellation to spot thanks to its distinctive Belt

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Patheos-Pagan: Friday the 13th: Unlucky or Untamed?
JANUARY 13, 2023 BY CHARLOTTE WILDE

Friday the 13th is upon us. Indeed, today is the first of two Fridays that fall on the 13th day this year, with the latter arriving in October.

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Pagan Playlist: Dark Mystery Music – Phantom Cove | Gothic, Haunted

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Inner Journey:

OPEN TO TRUST

“When I grip the wheel too tight, I find I lose control.”
— Steve Rapson

WE SEEK TO CONTROL OUR LIVES WHEN WE DO NOT TRUST, WHEN WE DO NOT LOVE. Our ego, perceiving itself to be vulnerable and insecure, uses control in an effort to protect itself.

At the root of our need to control, we find FEAR. It may be fear of the unknown. Fear of not coping. Fear of loss. Or possibly even fear of looking stupid. And as our efforts to control other people and events invariably fail, our fear increases.

Trust, on the other hand, is a quality of the soul. While control is a tool of the mind, TRUST AND FAITH ARE ASPECTS OF THE HEART. Trust comes with the deep knowing that we are spiritual beings in physical bodies. When we trust enough in life to give up our need to control, we can relax and open to the flow of energy in our lives. This brings peace of mind.

“The only real security in life lies in relishing life’sinsecurity.”
— M. Scott Peck

“Do not abandon trust when your ego thinks things should be different than they are.”
— Wayne Dyer

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A Note from the Universe

Of course, not everyone understands you.

It takes crazy to know crazy.

It takes sexy to know sexy.

And most assuredly, it takes cool to know cool.

Yeah, uh-huh, alright –

The Universe

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Today’s Recipe: Absolutely Ultimate Potato Soup

I have made this potato soup for many whom have given it this title. It takes a bit of effort but is well worth it. Please note: for those who do not wish to use bacon, substitute 1/4 cup melted butter for the bacon grease and continue with the recipe. (I generally serve this soup as a special treat as it is not recommended for people counting calories.

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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

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Daily Tarot: The Devil

Tastes, smells, and all things tactile may preoccupy you today and distract you from thinking clearly about whatever is in front of you. It could be hard to refrain from unconscious flirting or making comments that are easily taken the wrong way. Be aware of your actions and do what you can to not offend nor attract people whom you’d rather avoid.

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.

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 Monday January 9, 2023

Cat’s Morning Bits for Monday January 9, 2023

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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January Quotes

“Look into the garden,
Where the grass was green;
Covered by the snowflakes,
Not a blade is seen.

Now the bare black bushes
All look soft and white.
Every twig is laden-
What a pretty sight!”

“Winter is icumen in,
Lhude sing Goddamm,
Raineth drop and staineth slop,
And how the wind doth ramm !
Sing : Goddam.”

Ezra Pound, Ancient Music

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January Events 2023

Jan 1 Happy New Year!

Jan 5 Jan 6 12th Night- Epiphany

Jan 6 Full “Wolf”  Moon  3:07 pm PST/ 4:07 pm MST/ 6:07 pm EST

Jan 12 Mars goes Direct

Jan 16 MLK Jr. Day

Jan 18 Mercury goes direct

Jan 20 Sun enters Aquarius

Jan 21 New Moon at  12:53 pm PST/ 1:53 pm MST/ 3:53 pm EST 

Jan 21 Celtic Tree Month of Rowan begins

Jan 22 Lunar New Year of the Rabbit

Feb 2 Imbolc 

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Spirit Library: January 2023 Ascension Energies – Freedom
Jamye Price


The accompanying video to this article can be found here.

Blessed Beings, as you interact with linear time, the sense of permanency or limitation can override the perception of Freedom.

Perfect Freedom

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10 Occult Favorites of 2022: Bones, Witch Tools, Books, And More!

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Spirituality & Health: Setting Intentions for the New Year (Instead of Resolutions)
by Becky Garrison

Now that 2023 has arrived, throw away the resolutions and try setting intentions for the new year.
Setting a New Year’s resolution to lose ten pounds, make more money, or land a coveted gig sounds good on paper. But by mid-January, I always find myself in the company of the nearly 80 percent of Americans who failed to stick to their New Year’s resolutions. Over and over again, I would beat myself up for failing to muster up enough motivation to change my life.

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Pioneer Thinking: Growing Basil Indoors During Winter

Just because it’s the winter season doesn’t mean that you have to stop growing your basil. Moving your favorite herb indoors and continuing its growth can be easy and even more convenient. Let’s take a look at a few tips for growing basil indoors.

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MBG: 4 Words To Live By In The Days Ahead, According To Your Weekly Horoscope

“Think before you react” is the name of the game this week as Venus and Uranus face off in a tense square. Here’s your horoscope, from The AstroTwins.

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Moody Moons Blog: How to Find a Coven

Want to find a coven?

Mythologized by Hollywood and fantasy novels, the allure of convening with a group of witches to cast spells or gaze into tarot cards is powerfully attractive to the magically curious.

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EarthSky News: Moon near the Sickle of Leo, January 10

Late at night on January 9, 2023 – and early in the morning on January 10 – you’ll find the waning gibbous moon glowing in the direction of the Sickle of Leo the Lion. The moon’s bright, glowing presence will make it harder to spot the dimmer Sickle stars. So start by looking for Regulus, Leo’s brightest star, which should be visible, shining in the moon’s glare.

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Patheos-Pagan: Inuit legend: How Stars Got Into The Sky
DECEMBER 29, 2022 BY NIINA NISKANEN

Who are the Inuits?
​Inuits are the indigenous people of the Arctic. You can find Inuit communities from Northern Canada, Alaska, Greenland and the eastern coast of Russia

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Pagan Playlist: Gothic Winter Music – Arctic Ghost Forest | Dark, Enchanted

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Inner Journey:

DEFINE ‘RICH’

“It ain’t so much trouble to get rich as it is to tell when we have got rich.”
— Josh Billings

How do you define ‘rich’?

If you want greater wealth, what does that mean for you? A large annual income? If so, how large? A beautiful home? Health? Security? Happiness? To be in service?

Get really specific about what would bring you a rich life. There are no right and wrong answers here. Don’t judge your desires. Just dig deep to discover what it is that you really want. If you want things, explore what qualities of life those things represent to you.

“No one can tell whether they are richer or poor by turning to their ledger. It is the heart that makes a person rich. One is rich according to what one is, not according to what one has.”
— Henry Ward Beecher

“If we command our wealth, we shall be rich and free. If our wealth commands us, we are poor indeed.”
— Edmund Burke

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A Note from the Universe

You know, if I were you, every time I put on a garment—pair of shoes, or gloves, or a T-shirt—I’d say something really nice to your body.

But that’s just me.

I mean, you did kind of “luck out.” Huh?

Yeee-haa,

The Universe

tut.com

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Today’s Recipe: TikTok Shrimp Sushi Bake Cups

We swapped in shrimp for salmon in this take on the viral TikTok sushi bake trend. These are great appetizers to serve at a cocktail party, as well as a meal with a light cucumber salad on the side. If you aren’t a fan of nori, try these using wonton wrappers instead.

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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

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Daily Tarot: The Magician

It may be hard to be serious and stick to those dull but crucial tasks that keep the day running smoothly. Be systematic, cheerful, and don’t let it show if you feel undervalued or underappreciated. Save your sharp wit and cleverness for another time and place. Time spent with younger people or children can lift your spirits and keep things in perspective for you.

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.

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 Monday, December 26, 2022

Cat’s Morning Bits for Monday, December 26, 2022

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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December Quotes“Somewhere across the winter world tonight
You will be hearing chimes that fill the air;
Christmas extends its all-enfolding light
Across the distance…something we can share.

You will be singing, just the same as I,
These familiar songs we know so well,
And you will see these same stars in your sky
And wish upon that brightest one that fell.

I shall remember you and trim my tree,
One shining star upon the topmost bough;
I will hang wreaths of faith that all may see —
Tonight I glimpse beyond the hear and now.

And all the time that we must be apart
I keep a candle in my heart.”

Mary E. Linton, Candlelit Heart

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December Events 2022

Dec. 7 Full Moon at 8:08 pm PST/ 9:08 pm MST/ 11:08 pm EDT

Dec. 21 Winter Solstice / Yule and Sun enters Capricorn

Dec 23 New Moon at 2:16 am PST/ 3:16 am MST/ 5:16 am EST

Dec. 24 Christmas Eve & celtic Tree Month of Birch begins

Dec. 25 Christmas Day

Dec. 31 New Years Eve

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Spirit Library: Healing Words From White Buffalo Calf Woman
Gillian MacBeth-Louthan


The upcoming energies ask you to come to a place of balance within yourself, not worrying if thy neighbor is in balance, or thy husband is in balance or thy boss is in balance. Balance begins and ends with you. It is not your concern what another is doing, or thinking as their learning experience is personalized.

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Graveyard Etiquette

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Spirituality & Health: What Goddess Vahanas Teach Us About Personal Power
The Meaning Behind Durga’s Lion, Lakshmi’s Owl, and Saraswati’s Swan
by Acharya Shunya

The animal companions of three Hindu goddesses teach us valuable lessons about strength, abundance, and wisdom.


Roar Like a Goddess by Acharya Shunya
In India, various land animals, birds, and even reptiles are considered extensions of, or carriers of, divine feminine energy. Hindu goddesses Durga, Lakshmi, and Saraswati are said to ride divine creatures called vahanas, which are said to support the goddesses in their work while transporting them all over the universe

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MBG: Your Horoscope For The Last Week Of 2022

Here’s a carol to keep on spinning this week: Do you hear what I hear? Here’s why the AstroTwins want you to wait for confirmation that everyone is indeed on the same page.

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Moody Moons: Winter Solstice Ritual Incense Recipe

Light your Yule fire with a handful of this Winter Solstice ritual incense.

With seasonal ingredients like juniper berries, cinnamon, and rosemary, this easy Winter Solstice DIY project makes a great addition to any Yule ritual.

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Treehugger: Macro Photos of Snowflakes Show Impossibly Perfect Designs
Snowflakes should be considered one of the great wonders of the world.

One of the true wonders of the world are snowflakes, tiny designs made of ice that are so individually unique, so detailed, and so spectacular it’s hard to comprehend that they happen naturally and aren’t pulled from the depths of our own imaginations.

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EarthSky News: Moon near Saturn December 25 and 26

Moon near Saturn on December 25 and 26
A slender waxing crescent moon is passing Saturn on the evenings of December 25 and 26, 2022. Additionally, the crescent moon will be aglow with earthshine.

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Patheos-Pagan: Calling Back the Magick of Joy
DECEMBER 23, 2022 BY IRISANYA MOON

Find ecstasy in life; the mere sense of living is joy enough. – Emily Dickinson

As I walked around some neighborhoods last night, looking at the holiday lights people had strung up with such care and attention, I noticed one message again and again: joy.

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Pagan Playlist: Yule Sowulo Official

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Inner Journey:

PURPOSE BRINGS JOY

“Our purpose is hidden in our joy, our inspiration, our excitement. As we act on what shows up in our life our purpose shows up.”
— James King

For many of us, our joy is truly activated when we get a bigger picture of who we are and why we are here.

Most of us need to enlarge our self-concept. We may see ourselves as a bag of bones but, in truth, we are eternal, multi-faceted and multi-dimensional spiritual beings having a human experience. It’s time to think of ourselves as much larger and grander than just a physical and emotional being confined in a body.

“There is no more important step you can take than to define your life’s purpose. It develops your sense of belonging to our universe.”
— Arnold Patent

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A Note from the Universe

If I had seams, they’d burst. Limits, they’d shatter. Doubts, they’d vanish. Tears, they’d dry. Worries, they’d be gone. Because I, your faithful servant and doting guardian, who hears your innermost thoughts, who walks in your shoes, and who lingers in your breath, can hardly contain the joy I feel over who you’ve become.

Of course, you have little idea of what I’m talking about, but you will. And trust me, you’ll be overwhelmed, too.

Tallyho,

The Universe

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Today’s Recipe: Cranberry Upside-Down Coffee Cake

Cranberries and pecans are baked in the bottom of this cake. Turn the cake over for ooh’s and ah’s.

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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

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Daily Tarot: The Fool
This is one of those days when everything is up in the air and you doubt that you could do much even if you tried. Nonetheless, things can go well when some unexpected good luck comes your way. Your carefree attitude can attract some unexpected help to keep you going and to make things interesting if not fun. Uncertainty can be inspiring in its own way.

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.

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 Monday, December 19, 2022

Cat’s Morning Bits for Monday, December 19, 2022

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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December Quotes

“I have been one acquainted with the night
I have walked out in rain – and back in rain
I have out-walked the furthest city light

I have looked down the saddest city lane
I have passed by the watchman on his beat
And dropped my eyes, unwilling to explain

I have stood still and stopped the sound of feet
When far away an interrupted cry
Came over houses from another street,

But not to call me back or say goodbye;
And further still at an unearthly height;
One luminary clock against the sky

Proclaimed the time was neither wrong nor right.
I have been one acquainted with the night.”
–   Robert Frost, Acquainted with the Night

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December Events 2022

Dec. 7 Full Moon at 8:08 pm PST/ 9:08 pm MST/ 11:08 pm EDT

Dec. 21 Winter Solstice / Yule and Sun enters Capricorn

Dec 23 New Moon at 2:16 am PST/ 3:16 am MST/ 5:16 am EST

Dec. 24 Christmas Eve & celtic Tree Month of Birch begins

Dec. 25 Christmas Day

Dec. 31 New Years Eve

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Spirit Library: Flipped Power Pyramid
Brenda Hoffman


Dear Ones,

Perhaps you worry that you are not good enough. That even though others are transitioning, you cannot love enough to do so.

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Corn Starch Ornaments

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Spirituality & Health: How to Use Mantra Meditation for the Chakras
by Sweta Srivastava Vikram

Meditate using mantras to help balance and energize each of the seven main chakras.
In the summer of 2022, my husband and I traveled to the wilderness of Newfoundland. The place is poetically beautiful, sandwiched between the mountains and the roaring Atlantic Ocean. We hiked ten miles every day and felt cleansed by our surroundings.

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Learn Religions: Yule Goddess Ritual for Solitaries

By Patti Wigington
Updated on October 21, 2019
Yule is the time of the Winter Solstice, and for many Pagans, it’s a time to say goodbye to the old, and welcome the new. As the sun returns to the earth, life begins once more. This ritual can be performed by a solitary practitioner, either male or female, but it’s also easily adaptable for a small group of people.

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MBG: The Last New Moon Of 2022 Is Also A Supermoon: What Astrologers Want You To Know

Just as you’re kicking back by the fireplace, boom! Stalled missions are about to pick up momentum this week. Here’s your horoscope, from The AstroTwins.

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EarthSky News: Meet Pisces the Fish, 1st constellation of the zodiac

Pisces the Fish is one of the constellations of the zodiac, which means that it lies on the ecliptic, or path of the sun and planets through our sky. Currently, Jupiter lies within the constellation’s borders and will remain here until mid-May 2023.

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Patheos-Pagan: Smoke Divination: The Art of Capnomancy
AUGUST 23, 2022 BY COBY MICHAEL WARD

Smoke Divination

I didn’t know all too much about smoke divination, or capnomancy up until a year or so ago. I certainly didn’t realize how accurate and in detail it would be in regard to my life until I had a reading from Rissa Miller.

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Pagan Playlist: Music for Yule & Winter Atmospheres | Pagan Folk/Traditional/Winter Synth

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Inner Journey:

DID YOU FIND JOY?

“The future, higher evolution will belong to those who live in joy, who share joy, and who spread joy.”
— Torkom Saraydarian

Joy, as the energy of love, is the highest vibration on this planet. Everything in the universe is energy; it can be measured and reduced to vibrational frequencies. It’s a universal law that as we think and feel we vibrate, and as we vibrate we attract. When we are in the high joy vibration, we attract what is for our greater good.

The Ancient Egyptians saw Joy as a sacred responsibility. They believed that upon their death, the God Osiris would ask them two questions: “Did you bring Joy?” and “Did you find Joy?” Those who answered ‘yes’ could continue their journey into the afterlife.

For at least the next week or two, ask yourself these two questions each and every day:

Did I bring joy?

Did I find joy?

Man loves because he is Love. He seeks Joy, for he is Joy. He thirsts for God for he is composed of God and he cannot exist without Him.”
— Sathya Sai Baba

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A Note from the Universe

Actually, it’s pretty simple.

You have one real choice: To do your best, with what you have, from where you are.

Everything else is just stalling.

See you at the ball,

The Universe

tut.com

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Today’s Recipe: Strawberry Vanilla Pancakes

These strawberry pancakes are light, fluffy, and packed with flavor. The vanilla makes this breakfast seem like dessert! Serve with butter and real maple syrup.

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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

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Daily Tarot: The Magician

It may be hard to be serious and stick to those dull but crucial tasks that keep the day running smoothly. Be systematic, cheerful, and don’t let it show if you feel undervalued or underappreciated. Save your sharp wit and cleverness for another time and place. Time spent with younger people or children can lift your spirits and keep things in perspective for you.

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.

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/