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Cat’s Morning Bits for September 6, 2021

Posted on September 6, 2021 by Cat

Cat’s Morning Bits for September 6, 2021

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

Blessings, Cat

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September Quotes

“The foliage has been losing its freshness through the month of August, and here and there a yellow leaf shows
itself like the first gray hair amidst the locks of a beauty who has seen one season too many.”

Oliver Wendell Holmes

gardendigest.com

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September Events 2021

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

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

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

Sept. 22 Mabon/ Fall Equinox/ Sun enters Libra

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

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

Spirit Library: Winds of Change (a message from Kate Spreckley)

The winds of change have been blowing for some time and as we continue to be buffeted by these winds, we are urged to remain centred within the eye of the storm. The internal shifts and transformations occurring now are changing the landscape of our lives bringing experiences and situations that align us more fully with our soul’s purpose. However, we must be willing to see beyond what is familiar and into the pure potential of what is possible

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September Plan With Me – Planning Projects for 2022 & Trying out a Weekly Reset – Magical Crafting

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Spiritual Unite: TIGER SPIRIT ANIMAL MEANING – APEX ENERGY AVAILABLE
Having a tiger spirit animal speaks of your strength, courage and determination.

Tiger symbolism also relates to overcoming fears and obstacles, as well as maintaining a healthy appetite for life.

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Spirituality & Health: Add Salt to Your New Moon Ritual by Kalia Kelmenson

The combination of the lunar phase and the spiritual potency of salt amplify the power of this New Moon ritual.

You are surrounded by cycles of nature throughout the year. Spring flowers push their way through the snow, the leaves on trees light up the hills with their colors of fall, and the moon in steady fashion cycles through her phases, waxing and waning in concert with the pull of the tides on earth. Establishing a New Moon ritual practice can be a powerful reminder of how you are connected to these cycles

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Journey Into Dreams: MEANING OF LEAVES IN DREAMS

Just as trees go through cycles of growing new leaves and losing them in the fall, leaves in our dreams can represent the different seasons and cycles we go through in life

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MBG: 7 Ways To Manifest The Potent Lunar Potential Of The 2021 Virgo New Moon

Clean, green, and serene? That’s the recipe for success as the 2021 Virgo new moon (the only one this year) shifts our focus toward salubrious systems.

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Daily Magick Snippets

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Flower: Buttercup and Pansy
Trees: Elder, Hazel, nut bearing trees
Bach Flower Remedy: Centaury
Essential Oil: Orange and Rose
Planet: Mercury
Lucky Day: Wednesday
Element: Earth
source: flower and tree magic by Richard Webster

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Today’s DIY: Crafting a Safe Travels Shaker Jar Spell

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WD5CG663GNY

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Elephant Journal: September New Moon: 5 Bullet Points to help us Align & Boom Forward. {September 6}

The new moon in September falls on Monday the 6th, and peaks at 7:52 p.m. CST.
Astrologically, this new moon falls in Virgo, reminding us to remember we are one with all that is, trust big, and ground into bigger

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Treehugger: 10 Extraordinary Joshua Tree National Park Facts

Famous for the tall, distinctly twisted plants that dot its ethereal landscape, Joshua Tree National Park combines two desert ecosystems in Southern California. A variety of life, including numerous species of cacti and wildlife that have adapted to withstand the rugged, water-scarce environment, call Joshua Tree home.

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EarthSky News: Zodiacal Light: All You Need To Know

False dawn, or false dusk
The zodiacal light is a cone of eerie light above the sunrise or sunset point on the horizon. You’ll see it before morning dawn breaks or after evening twilight ends. No matter where you are on Earth, your best chance to see it in the east before dawn is late summer or early autumn (false dawn). Your best chance to see it in the west at dusk is late winter or early spring (false dusk).

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Patheos-Pagan: Nurturing Self Through Nature and Community
GWYN

In my experience, nurturing one’s spirit through self-care is an essential part of life. as a Green Earth Witch, I fine connection to my witchcraft through the plant, tree, and stone. The elements.

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Reiki For a New Home

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02rHzaVN5kc

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Inner Journey:

CO-CREATION

“[Manifestation is] the art of fashioning a co- creative, synchronistic, and mutually supportive relationship between the inner creative energies of a person’s own mind and spirit and their counterpart within the larger world in order to bring a new and desirable situation into being.”
— David Spangler

I have always understood that Spirit works through us. Only recently have I really come to appreciate how Spirit works WITH us. The divine life force partners with our unique perspective, our passion and our skills to create new life situations.

We are not passive vessels for God’s will. To realize our highest potential, we must co-create with the divine.

“We must see ourselves as co-manifestors — partners in manifestation — all engaged in the primal act of unfoldment and emergence. Each act of manifestation may be directed toward a specific outcome, but it also contributes to the greater manifestation of the wholeness, love, compassion, and creativity of the primal source from which we all come.”
— David Spangler

higherawareness.com

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A Note from the Universe

Today, treat everyone exactly the way you would treat them as if you had already “arrived,” because they will see this, and so will others, and so will I, and nothing will ever be the same.

Do DO Do Doo Do DO Do Doo…

The Universe

tut.com

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Today’s Recipe: Foraged (Mostly) Seedless Black Raspberry Jam (from The Kitchen Witch Cookbook)

Ingredients:

6-7 cups fresh picked black raspberries
The zest and juice of one lime
2 cups of sugar

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Magical Correspondences for New Moon

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Daily Wisdom
September 6, 2021

Honesty
“Honesty is better than any policy.”

-Immanuel Kant (1724-1804)

Policy is open to interpretation. Honesty is clear, and simple. When we live honestly we are governed by our own conscience, we answer to ourselves. Relationships based on honesty have clear channels of communication, which generate openness and trust

-Lissa Coffey coffeytalk.com

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Daily Tarot: The Magician

You have a magic touch today. The right word or action at the right time can instantly turn things around and morph a challenge into an easy opportunity. This is not something to take for granted or to exploit, though. Use your power with a very light touch, if at all. It’s possible that a mere thought or unspoken intention could have influence.

astrology.com

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

I invite you to check out my websites!

The Desert Path: The dusty ramblings of a desert pagan. https://thedesertpath.com/

Cat’s Treasure Trove …. an eclectic collection of jewelry & gifts! https://thedesertpath.com

Sacred Spirals (the place where all paths meet)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SacredSpirals/

Cat’s Morning Bits for September 17, 2020 New Moon Edition

Posted on September 17, 2020 by Cat

Cat’s Morning Bits for September 17, 2020

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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It is the summer’s great last heat,
It is the fall’s first chill: They meet.
-Sarah Morgan Bryan Piatt (1836-1919)

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September’s Events:

Sept 17 New Moon 4:00 am PST/ 5:00 am MST/ 7:00 am EST

Sept 22 Autumn Equinox / Mabon

Sept 23 1st Qtr Moon 6:54 pm PST/ 7:54 pm MST/ 9:54 pm EST

Sept 30 Celtic Tree Month of Ivy begins

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Spirit Library: Intentionally Adjust Your Focus (a message from Kate Spreckley)

This is the point of no return. A powerful juncture that is bringing a deepening awareness of the evolving energies of this time. These energies are generating enormous shifts and changes within humanity. We are literally transforming from the inside out, which is creating a recalibration and reorganization of all aspects of our lives.

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MBG: This Year’s Only New Moon In Virgo Is Coming: Here’s How To Harness It

School’s in session! On September 17 at 7:00 AM EDT the knowledge-seeking, service-oriented 2020 Virgo new moon sets us on a path toward illuminated health and happiness.

Clean, green and serene is the recipe for success as the 2020 Virgo new moon (the only one this year) shifts our focus toward salubrious systems.

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Intuitive Astrology: Virgo New Moon September 2020

The Virgo New Moon on September 17, is the first in a line up of three Super New Moons over the coming months. This trio of Super Moons then leads us into a Total Solar New Moon Eclipse come December, which will activate and open a portal to a bright new beginning.

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‘New Moon Rising’: Wiccan Chant [Ritual Prayer]

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Elephant Journal: What we Actually Need during the New Moon (Menses or not).

It’s new moon time again—a time of new beginnings, reflection, and rest.
If you’re a women who’s in sync with nature, it’s “that time.” And if you’re a man who’s with a woman in sync with nature, well, it’s “that time,” too.

In today’s hectic, fast-paced world it’s normal, and even considered good, to power through all the time, even through the times that should be dedicated to rest.

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EarthSky News: Use Great Square to find Andromeda galaxy

Tonight, find the large spiral galaxy next door. As shown on the chart at the top of this post, the Great Square of Pegasus serves as a great jumping off point for finding the Andromeda galaxy, otherwise known as M31. The Great Square sparkles over your eastern horizon at nightfall and travels westward across the sky throughout the night.

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Real Magic Spells for the Dark Moon: Breaking an Addiction Spell by Mackenzie Sage Wright

Magic spells for the dark moon are particularly potent. When it comes to destructive magic, it’s even more potent than the full moon. The dark moon energies give a tremendous ‘boost’ to any workings, so it’s an ideal time to tackle a big problem in your life: addiction.

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Pagan Playlist: Ajeet – Dance of the Moon (Official Video)

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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

higherawareness.com

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A Note from the Universe

There’s always far more going on that you’ve yet to see. Even now.

So if you should ever feel bored or lonely again, look a little closer.

Where’s Waldo?

The Universe

tut.com

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Today’s Recipe: Nutella® Cream Cheese Pound Cake

“Not your traditional pound cake, but dense and creamy just like the original. This uses cream cheese and yogurt instead of butter for a bit of tang then gets swirled with Nutella® for a rich cocoa and nutty addition. It also contains less sugar.”

Cat’s Morning Bits for August 29, 2019

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Cat

CMB green

Cat’s Morning Bits for August 29, 2019

Blessings, Cat

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Happiness held is the seed;
happiness shared is the flower.
-John Harrigan (b. 1936)

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Wise Woman Herbal: Thankfulness -The Ways of the Ojibwa
by Anne-Marie Fryer Wiboltt
Several years ago a Native Ojibwa Elder had been coming to our Waldorf School and my class of twice a year sharing age appropriate stories, teachings and songs with the students. A class teacher in a Waldorf School stays with the same class from 1st through 8th grade and teaches the majority of lessons through those years

http://www.wisewomanmentor.com/articles/7797078

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ThoughtCo: What Is Kitchen Witchcraft?

There’s a growing movement within modern Paganism known as kitchen witchery. The kitchen is, after all, the heart and hearth of many modern households. When you have a gathering in your home, where do most of your guests hang out? Why, the kitchen, of course! Also, thanks to a declining economy, many more people are making meals from scratch and the kitchen has once again become a place where people spend hours, rather than minutes. So it’s no surprise that kitchen witchery has seen a rise in popularity.

https://www.learnreligions.com/about-kitchen-witches-2562549

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MBG: 7 Ways Tonight’s New Moon In Virgo Can Help You Manifest Your Dreams

Time to pack up the summer cabin, leave the beach behind, and return to reality as the new moon in Virgo has us thinking about career, health, and service. As the sign symbolized by the Virgin or Maiden carrying a shaft of wheat, Virgo is the zodiac’s purist and green thumb. Think carefully about what seeds you want to plant during this potent earthy lunation, and by all means use Virgo’s efficient, methodical, and stabilizing sensibilities to fertilize them.

https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/new-moon-august-2019-how-to-embrace-the-virgo-moon

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Yellow Color Meaning – The Color Yellow
It is the brightest color that the human eye can see. Yellow color meaning represents youth, fun, joy, sunshine and other happy feelings. It is a cheerful and energetic color. The color yellow is often used for children’s toys and clothes. The yellow color is often hard to read when placed on a white background

https://www.color-meanings.com/yellow-color-meaning-the-color-yellow/

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Elephant Journal: How the New Moon in Virgo teaches us Sovereignty & a Mantra for each Sun Sign.

The new/dark moon enters Virgo on August 30th as do the Sun, Mercury, Venus, and Mars.
This intense relationship between moon, sun, and planets does not end there. Chiron, Pluto, Neptune, Uranus, and Saturn are currently in Retrograde.

https://www.elephantjournal.com/2019/08/how-the-new-moon-in-virgo-teaches-us-sovereignty-a-mantra-for-each-sun-sign-monika-carless/

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Elephant Journal: 5 “Spiritual” Rules we need to Stop Following.

Do you often feel overwhelmed by being a spiritual person?
I do.
Sure, sometimes it feels heavenly to walk the path of unbecoming my old, flawed, messy self.

https://www.elephantjournal.com/2019/08/5-spiritual-rules-that-keep-us-overwhelmed/

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Today’s Deity: Sunna

Sunna is the Norse Goddess of the Sun, also known as Sól, though some hold that Sól is the mother and Sunna Her daughter. In Norse mythology,

http://www.thaliatook.com/AMGG/sunna.php

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MNN: 7 famous albino animals

Albinism is a congenital disorder that robs the skin, hair and eyes of color. Albinos are extremely pale and as such, suffer from sunburns and skin cancers more frequently than non-albinos.

https://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/animals/photos/7-famous-albino-animals/not-like-the-others

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EarthSky News: Year’s closest new supermoon August 30

Today – August 30, 2019 – presents the closest new moon supermoon of the year. In other words, it’s the year’s closest coincidence of new moon to lunar perigee, the moon’s nearest point to Earth in its monthly orbit:

https://earthsky.org/tonight/years-closest-new-supermoon-august-30

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Patheos-Pagan: Of Light & Shadow: Epithets of Anubis

Epithets are commonly used among modern pagans and witches who wish to connect with a particular aspect of a deity. They are names, or titles, given to the deity by their worshipers. Most of them are old and must be discovered through the study of old texts. They can be found prominently throughout Egyptian and Greek pantheons, and sometimes don’t even exist in other pantheons.

https://www.patheos.com/blogs/agora/2019/08/of-light-shadow-epithets-of-anubis/

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Inner Journey:

SEEK YOUR LIMITS AND BEYOND

“If you’re proactive, you don’t have to wait for circumstances or other people to create perspective expanding experiences. You can consciously create your own.”
— Stephen Covey

Connect with the edge, the unknown, of your experience. Allow this pull towards unexplored territory to take you to new dimensions of yourself. Allow life to touch you in new ways. For this is how we truly live life. Become more alive as you grow throughyour consciousness barriers. Ask questions that seek answers beyond yourself. The depth of life is revealed as you go further into it.

“Nothing is lost upon a man who is bent upon growth; nothing wasted on one who is always preparing for – life by keeping eyes, mind and heart open to nature, men, books, experience – and what he gathers serves him at unexpected moments in unforeseen ways.”
— Hamilton Wright Mabie

“Nurture great thoughts, for you will never go higher than your thoughts.”
–Benjamin Disraeli

higherawareness.com
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A Note from the Universe

As good as you’ve been as on as you were, as high as you got, and as easy as it was, things will still be better.
Payback, baby –

The Universe

tut.com

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Today’s Recipe: Deep Fried Cauliflower Appetizer

This was always an appetizer my mom was famous for making on all holidays! It was a great hit. And very easy to make. It does not take long to cook at all. Serve with or without your favorite dip. Then you can add it to your dinner menu.

https://www.thriftyfun.com/Deep-Fried-Cauliflower-Appetizer.html

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Magical Correspondences for Thursday

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

Goddesses: Juno, Hera, Kwan Yin, Mary, Cybele, Tara, Mawu, Mlaba Mwana Waresa, Ishtar, Nuit

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Daily Wisdom
August 29, 2019

Leisure

“Leisure requires the evidence of our own feelings, because it is not so much a quality of time as a peculiar state of mind… What being at leisure means is more easily felt than defined.”

-Vernon Lee, “About Leisure,” Limbo, 1908

By this definition it sounds like leisure is the opposite of stress. Ah! So, maybe there is an antidote after all! Perhaps we can choose to work leisurely and enjoy the time we spend getting things done – rather than work under stress, wishing we were doing something, anything ELSE! Perhaps it is a state of mind, one that we can tap into for our own benefit.

-Lissa Coffey

coffeytalk.com

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Daily Tarot: The Emperor

You command a lot of attention today and you may be surprised by some of the people who want to be with you. If not normally popular, today could be a bit over the top. You could be surprised by some of the requests and favors that come your way. People perceive you as powerful, so you may as well play the part, within reason

astrology.com

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

I invite you to check out my websites!

The Desert Path: The dusty ramblings of a desert pagan. https://thedesertpath.com/

Cat’s Treasure Trove …. an eclectic collection of jewelry & gifts! https://thedesertpath.com
Sacred Spirals (the place where all paths meet)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SacredSpirals/

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