Cat’s Morning Bits for June 17, 2021

Posted on June 17, 2021 by Cat

Cat’s Morning Bits for June 17, 2021

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

Blessings, Cat

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June is named after the Roman goddess Juneo, patroness of marriage and the well-being of women. .”

June 8 World Oceans Day

June 10 New Moon at 3:52 am PST/ 4:52 am MST/ 6:52 am EST // Celtic Tree Month of Oak begins

June 14 Flag Day

June 15 Worldwide Day of Giving

June 20 Mid Summer/ Summer Solstice/ Father’s Day/ Sun enters Cancer

June 22 Mercury goes direct

June 24 Full Moon 11:39 am PST/ 12:39 pm MST/ 2:39 pm EST

Spirit Library: Be Proactive (a message from Kate Spreckley)

This is a transitional time where new beginnings and shifts in direction can be expected. The incoming energies are highlighting what now needs to come into focus and what action is required for lasting change. As a result, fears may surface as we are being pushed beyond the limits of what has previously been comfortable.

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How Witchcraft Impacted My Relationships | Q&A

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Spiritual Unite: DO YOU KNOW ABOUT SACRED GEOMETRY SYMBOLS AND MEANING?

Sacred geometry symbols and meanings have an essential place in human history. Sacred geometry has been defined as the primary building block of our universe. The underlying principle is mathematics and form. They are found in all nature.

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ThoughtCo: Litha Prayers

Midsummer is the time when we celebrate the bounty of the earth and the power of the sun. Our fields are flourishing, fruits are blossoming on the trees, herb bushes are fragrant and full of life.

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Spirituality & Health: Invite the Sacred into Your Kitchen Space

The keys to creating a kitchen that makes cooking into a beautiful, spiritual experience.
Many of us see cooking as a chore, as an utter annoyance. It’s something that has to be done, but we’re usually unhappy about it. We’re usually cooking at the end of the day when we’re exhausted and weary, and would rather watch TV.

But it doesn’t have to be this way.

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Pioneer Thinking: Medicine in Your Shrubbery

A shrub, by my definition, is larger than normal herbs but not the size of trees. They are perennials, but don’t lose their leaves. We like to use them to define property lines, walkways and to decorate the outside of our houses. Here are a few examples, along with information about whether or not they are healthy

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Learn the Fundamentals of Rootwork | Hoodoo Man Sen Elias | Crescent City Conjure

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Elephant Journal: 5 Healing Practices to bring ourselves back into Alignment.

It has been a few days since I’ve felt invaded, almost intoxicated, by a large amount of anxiety.
I could say the reason for this is the solar eclipse we just went through. And somewhere, it probably is.

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Treehugger: 10 Impressive Facts About Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park set the precedent for all parks in the United States, as it was the first land that was dedicated to recreation and enjoyment. The park was established in 1890 and although it is not the oldest National Park, it paved the way for the National Park System.

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EarthSky News: Longest Sunsets Happen Around The Solstice

Here’s a natural phenomenon you might never have imagined. That is, the longest sunsets happen around the time of the solstices. The sun actually takes more time to set around the time of a solstice than around the time of an equinox.

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Patheos-Pagan: Why Do So Many of Us Want to Run Away?
JOHN BECKETT

I don’t think I’ve ever seen so many people talking about running away.

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Pagan Playlist: Fantasy Music – Lumina

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Inner Journey:

How aware are you?

“The capacity for delight is the gift of paying attention.”
— Julie Cameron

How aware are you of:

your senses?
your body — its condition, needs and wisdom?
your fears?
your defences – how you hide what you’re really feeling?
your self talk?
your beliefs and their power to create your reality?
your passions?
your purpose?

Go on a treasure hunt to discover your authentic self and the truth of life in and around you!

“Relative to the level of awareness that is possible for us, our ordinary state of consciousness is as far from a direct experience of reality as sleep is from waking consciousness.”
— Don Richard Riso & Russ Hudso

higherawareness.com

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Today’s Recipe: Greek Yogurt Blueberry-Lemon Pancakes

Light, fluffy, and bursting with fresh blueberries and a pop of lemon in every bite. Good served with butter and maple syrup or a sprinkle of confectioners sugar

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Magical Correspondences for Thursday

Magickal Intentions: Luck, Happiness, Health, Legal Matters, Male Fertility, Treasure and Wealth, Honor, Riches, Desires, Leadership, Public Activity, Power and Success

Element: Earth

Incense: Cinnamon, Musk, Nutmeg and Sage

Planet: Jupiter
Star Signs: Sagittarius and Pisces
Angel: Sachiel
Power Colors: Purple, Royal Blue and Indigo
Herbs & Plants: Cinnamon, Beech, Buttercup, Coltsfoot, Oak, Dill, Borage, Patchouli
Sacred Stones: Sugilite, Amethyst, Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli and Sapphire
Oil: (Jupiter) Clove, Lemon Balm, Oakmoss, Star Anise

Deities include Juno, Jupiter,Thor, Zeus

Thursday is ruled by Jupiter. Today’s energies influence all matters involving material gain and spell work for general success, accomplishment, honors and awards, legal issues, luck, gambling, and prosperity.

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Daily Wisdom
June 17, 2021

Collaboration
“Exchange is creation.”

-Muriel Rukeyser

The creative process is fascinating. Everyone goes about it in his own way, but in almost every case, creation does not happen alone. People give us ideas, inspiration, encouragement and support. There’s an exchange of energy that makes things happen, or allows things to happen. We’re better for it, and our projects are better for it.

-Lissa Coffey coffeytalk.com

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Daily Tarot: The World

Take your place in the World and be in your element all day long. Your practical mind and easy nature let you cruise through the regular maze that is daily life. If anything out of the ordinary arises, you’ll know instinctively how to approach it and resolve things to your satisfaction. Today may not be easy or effortless but it will be rich in success and approval – from yourself and probably others as well.

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 June 15, 2021

Posted on June 15, 2021 by Cat

Cat’s Morning Bits for June 15, 2021

Blessings, Cat

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June is named after the Roman goddess Juneo, patroness of marriage and the well-being of women. .”

June 8 World Oceans Day

June 10 New Moon at 3:52 am PST/ 4:52 am MST/ 6:52 am EST // Celtic Tree Month of Oak begins

June 14 Flag Day

June 15 Worldwide Day of Giving

June 20 Mid Summer/ Summer Solstice/ Father’s Day/ Sun enters Cancer

June 22 Mercury goes direct

June 24 Full Moon 11:39 am PST/ 12:39 pm MST/ 2:39 pm EST

Spirit Library: Ideal Time for Inner Work (a message from Kate Spreckley)

Despite the intense nature of the incoming energies there is an underlying excitement to this time. The energy is somewhat unpredictable as we are leaving behind an old cycle and entering a new one. The New Moon Solar Eclipse last week has amplified both the positive and the negative creating a time of clearing, releasing, planning and preparation

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Yeyeo Botanica: Crystal manifestation | How to pick and clean crystals

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Spiritual Unite: KNOW YOUR KARMIC DEBT NUMBER WITH NUMEROLOGY

Numerology, as the name implies is the basic universal language of numbers. We can uncover information about the whole universe, as well as every individual by breaking down the patterns of the universe into numbers

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ThoughtCo: 10 Deities of Litha: Summer Solstice Gods and Goddesses

The summer solstice has long been a time when cultures celebrated the lengthening year. It is on this day, sometimes called Litha, that there is more daylight than any other time; a direct counterpoint to the darkness of Yule. No matter where you live, or what you call it, chances are you can connect to a culture that honored a sun deity around this time of year

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Pioneer Thinking: 5 Things to Grow for Your Herbal First Aid Kit

There are a number of herbs, roots and trees that are very useful for various ailments. Having your own supply of certain medicinal herbs can heal you, and even save your life

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MBG: What It Really Means To Have A Pink Aura (In Love, Life & More)

Everyone has an aura, aka an unseen energy field that surrounds them. You can find out what color your aura is by getting a professional reading, taking a quick quiz, or even trying this fun TikTok mirror trend.

While auras (and their respective colors) are always changing, shifting, and evolving, many people have a predominant color or colors that consistently manifest in their energy field.

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Spirituality & Health: Tints of tranquility: shades for sacred spaces

Design a space mindfully using color to emphasize the energy you want to enhance.

Design plays a huge part in creating a sacred space, and color is definitely instrumental to cultivate the right atmosphere. Whether you are using a room or area for meditation or yoga, here are some insights to ensure that the hue on the wall reflects your personality—and purpose.

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What is a Witch’s Familiar? || Pagan Happy Hour Ep#31

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Treehugger: 10 Breathtaking Facts About the Mississippi River

The Mississippi River is famous for its important role in the industrialization of the United States. The river is a vital source of hydroelectric energy, provides drinking water for millions of people, and supports many ecologically and commercially important fish species.

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EarthSky News: Moon Sweeps By Regulus June 15 And 16

The bright star shining close to the waxing crescent moon on June 15, 2021, is Regulus, Heart of the Lion in the constellation Leo. The following night – June 16 – the moon will have moved some 13 degrees (26 moon-diameters) east on the sky’s dome, following its endless orbit around Earth. It’ll be closer to Denebola, the Lion’s Tail.

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Witch Indeed (Patheos):Simple Ways to Celebrate the Summer Solstice
LISA WAGONER

it is usually at this time of year when I stare aghast at my calendar, wondering where the year went.

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Pagan Playlist: melodies from a witch’s garden ✵【circe myth inspired playlist

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Inner Journey:

POWER

“There are two kinds of men who never amount to much: those who cannot do what they are told, and those who can do nothing else.”
— Cyrus H. Curtis

How do you relate to people in authority? Depending on your character and upbringing, you may react defensively or meekly to those you perceive to hold more power than you do.

Hierarchical power dissolves in the presence of authentic power. Your true personal power has nothing to do with status. It is determined by how attuned you are to all aspects of yourself and to the needs of others.

In any exchange with a person ‘in power,’ focus your attention on meeting your mutual needs and the relationship will be both equitable and fruitful.

“Compassion, caring, teaching, loving, and sharing your gifts, talents, and abilities are the gateways to power.”
— Jamie Sams

higherawareness.com

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A Note from the Universe

When it comes to financial abundance, incredible health, and amazing friendships, you have considered, I’m sure, that suddenly discovering yourself immersed in millions, fit as a fiddle, and adored by a cadre of international admirers, would still squarely place you in “the calm before the storm”?

I so love time and space,

The Universe

tut.com

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Today’s Recipe: 12 Refreshing Watermelon and Feta Recipes

Watermelon and feta make an unlikely pair, but their flavors perfectly complement each other in a way that you have to taste to understand. Whether you’re looking for a cooling salad, a fun and easy-to-assemble “pizza,” or an incredibly quick appetizer you can throw together with just a few ingredients, you’ll find a refreshing new favorite in this collection of our best watermelon and feta recipes.

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Magical Correspondences for Tuesday

Magickal Intentions: Courage, Physical Strength, Revenge, Military Honors, Surgery and the Breaking of Negative Spells, Matrimony, War, Enemies, Prison, Vitality and Assertiveness

Element: Fire

Incense: Dragon’s Blood, Patchouli
Planet: Mars
Star Signs: Aries and Scorpio
Angel: Samuel
Power Colors: Red and Orange
Herbs & Plants: Red Rose, Cock’s Comb, Pine, Daisy, Thyme and Pepper
Sacred Stones: Carnelian, Bloodstone, Ruby, Garnet and Pink Tourmaline
Oil: (Mars) Basil, Coriander, Ginger

Deities include Ares, Lilith, The Morrigan, Tiwaz, Tyr

Tuesday is ruled by Mars. Today’s energies align with all things masculine such as conflict, physical endurance and strength, lust, hunting, sports, and all types of competition. It can also be used for rituals involving surgical procedures or political ventures.

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Daily Wisdom
June 15, 2021

Collaboration
“Every time a man unburdens his heart to a stranger he reaffirms the love that unites humanity.”

-Germaine Greer

There is a certain trust that comes with collaboration. We allow our ideas to be heard, we put our hearts on the line hoping for some clarification, or feedback, that we are going in the right direction. Collaboration is coming together with a common goal.

-Lissa Coffey coffeytalk.com

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Daily Tarot: The Magician

Be organized, stick to your personal routine, and don’t gloss over any steps if you want to get the results you have in mind. This could be a day better for practice than for performance. Do your best, be forgiving of yourself about any minor slip-ups, and have no regrets. You know what you’re already good at, so focus on that and glide through the day

astrology.com

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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 June 14, 2021

Posted on June 14, 2021 by Cat

Cat’s Morning Bits for June 14, 2021

Blessings, Cat

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June is named after the Roman goddess Juneo, patroness of marriage and the well-being of women. .”

June 8 World Oceans Day

June 10 New Moon at 3:52 am PST/ 4:52 am MST/ 6:52 am EST // Celtic Tree Month of Oak begins

June 14 Flag Day

June 15 Worldwide Day of Giving

June 20 Mid Summer/ Summer Solstice/ Father’s Day/ Sun enters Cancer

June 22 Mercury goes direct

June 24 Full Moon 11:39 am PST/ 12:39 pm MST/ 2:39 pm EST

Spirit Library: Roll With the Punches (a message from Kate Spreckley)

As we move through yesterday’s eclipse portal the energy of pure potential is rapidly moving to the surface of our consciousness and creating an expansion and an acceleration of our energy beyond anything we have previously felt. As we integrate this energy a pulsing beat of light information will move through our system bringing a complete change in our cellular consciousness

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Herbal Jedi: Wild Rose Medicine

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Spiritual Unite: ALCHEMICAL MARRIAGE – MASCULINE AND FEMININE UNION

An Alchemical Marriage is one of the Universe’s most incredible magic tricks!

To be an alchemist means you have the power to transmute something ordinary into something spectacular in a seemingly mysterious way.

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ThoughtCo: Celebrate Litha With Summer Solstice Recipes

Litha is the celebration of the summer solstice—and what’s a Sabbat without food? Take advantage of the summer crops of fruit and vegetables, and prepare a simple and delicious feast for your Midsummer gatherings.

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MBG: One Of 2021’s Major Cosmic Events Comes Monday: Astrologers Break It Down

Stabilize or revolutionize? Well, how about both? This week will tempt us to spread our wings and make nesting a priority at the same time. Here’s your horoscope from the AstroTwins:

This Monday, June 14, features one of the major cosmic events of 2021, the second in a trio of Saturn-Uranus squares

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Daily Good: The Art of Weaving

In the tapestry of life, we’re all connected. Each one of us is a gift to those around us helping each other be who we are, weaving a perfect picture together.

Sandra Day O’Connor –

The Art of Weaving

Being a home weaver is a revolutionary act. Jessica Green shares her life as a weaver, “remembering the importance and sacredness of cloth”; and as a homesteading anti-capitalist entrepreneur. “Being a weaver and a homesteader,” Green says, “is a lifestyle that’s based both in remembering and trailblazing.” Follow her as she takes wool from sheep to woven cloth and explains her choices to “live with the yoke of that responsibility and help other people joyously carry that yoke”. { read more }

Be The Change

What “yoke of remembrance” are you willing to carry forward in your own lifetime? How can you support others in theirs?

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Today’s DIY: My dream DIY Fairy Garden Makeover 🧚🏻‍♂️ Fairycore Aesthetic

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Pioneer Thinking; The Art of Blending Herbal Teas

Art is defined as “the quality, production, expression, or realm of what is beautiful, or of more than ordinary significance.” A finely blended herbal tea can be just that; a colorful blend of herbs, varying textures, contrasting and complimenting flavors to create an extraordinary cup of tea.

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Treehugger: 10 Gripping Gila Monster Facts

Gila monsters are the only venomous lizard native to the United States and the largest lizard north of the Mexican border. Though they have quite a reputation, much of what you’ve heard about these animals is likely untrue, or at least exaggerated.

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EarthSky News: Moon Sweeps By Regulus June 15 And 16

Regulus, Leo’s brightest star
The bright star shining close to the waxing crescent moon on June 15, 2021, is Regulus, Heart of the Lion in the constellation Leo. The following night – June 16 – the moon will have moved some 13 degrees (26 moon-diameters) east on the sky’s dome, following its endless orbit around Earth. It’ll be closer to Denebola, the Lion’s Tail.

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Charged By The Goddess: The Magick of the Heart

Before i begin, I need to tell you a bit about this heart magick.

I spent many hours trying to figure out what I could say about the heart, about magick, and about the way this unfolds in the world as it is right now

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Pagan Playlist: Lilac Dreams

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Inner Journey:

Why are you here?

“You can come to understand your purpose in life by slowing down and feeling your heart’s desires.”
— Marcia Wieder

What do you love to do? What gives you greatest meaning in your life? Let your answers trickle through and keep a record of the key words that come up.

Life becomes so much richer when we choose to live from our heart.

“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.”
— Steve Jobs

higherawareness.com

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A Note from the Universe

It was perhaps one of your greatest acts of love.. Choosing to be alive at a time when so many live so deeply in the dark.

And already things are looking brighter.

All bow,

The Universe

tut.com

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Today’s Recipe: Rhubarb Demi (John’s Cobbler)

I’ve had this recipe for over twenty years, and have made it nearly every Spring since. Hope you enjoy this quick and easy recipe as much as my family has

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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

Monday is ruled the Moon. Today’s energy best align with spell work that deals with women, home and hearth, the family, the garden, travel, and medicine. It also boosts rituals involving psychic development and prophetic dreaming.

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Daily Wisdom
June 14, 2021

Collaboration

“There are three ways of dealing with difference: domination, compromise, and integration. By domination only one side gets what it wants; by compromise neither side gets what it wants; by integration we find a way by which both sides may get what they wish.”

-Mary Parker Follett

A certain energy is generated when people work together. And many times the total outcome is greater than the sum of the parts. We each have something to contribute. We can put our heads together, and our talents together, and come up with solutions to all kinds of challenges

-Lissa Coffey coffeytalk.com

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Daily Tarot: The Pope

Speak and behave respectably and dispel all manner of potential difficulties and obstacles. You don’t have to fake any feelings or opinions you don’t really have. Simply act with decorum and tact, and then take your place on a somewhat bigger stage. Respectability is what will keep things under control and keep it all moving forward. Do as much as you can today and feel gratified.

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 June 11, 2021

Posted on June 11, 2021 by Cat

Cat’s Morning Bits for June 11, 2021

Blessings, Cat

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June is named after the Roman goddess Juneo, patroness of marriage and the well-being of women. .”

June 8 World Oceans Day

June 10 New Moon at 3:52 am PST/ 4:52 am MST/ 6:52 am EST // Celtic Tree Month of Oak begins

June 14 Flag Day

June 15 Worldwide Day of Giving

June 20 Mid Summer/ Summer Solstice/ Father’s Day/ Sun enters Cancer

June 22 Mercury goes direct

June 24 Full Moon 11:39 am PST/ 12:39 pm MST/ 2:39 pm EST

Spirit Library: Breakthrough (a message from Kate Spreckley)

Waves of change are rippling through the collective consciousness and there is a noticeable increase in the intensity of the incoming energies as we move towards tomorrows New Moon Solar Eclipse. This eclipse season is powerfully accelerating our growth and development and brings to a peak all that we have endured for the past two decades. As such it marks the end of a particular way of being and the start of something new.

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Pioneer Thinking; How to Preserve and Regrow an Aloe Vera Leaf

An aloe vera leaf has plenty of uses, aside from treating several skin ailments, the juice can be taken internally to boost the immune system and improve our digestive condition

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Spiritual Unite: WHAT IS THE SPIRITUAL MEANING OF CHILLS?

The spiritual meaning of chills. You may have experienced sudden chills throughout your body, or maybe even goosebumps?

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ThoughtCo: Create an Elemental Garden for Litha

If you’re a Pagan who’s into gardening, you might want to consider planting an elemental garden. The four classical elements are often associated with Pagan and Wiccan spirituality, so why not incorporate them into your gardening?

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13 Tips for Beginner Witches || Witchcraft 101

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MBG: Pulled The Wheel Of Fortune Tarot Card? Here’s What You Need To Know

For a tarot card named the “Wheel of Fortune,” this card doesn’t always indicate good fortune—perhaps “fate” would be a better word, as well as “change.” One of the 22 major arcana cards, this is one of the most thought-provoking and potentially transformative.

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Today’s DIY: HearthWitch:How to Trim Tarot Cards║Divination Cards

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Elephant Journal: This Quote from “Women who Run with the Wolves” will bring you home to your Wild Self

Someone recommended Women Who Run With the Wolves to me well over a decade ago.
They said it had changed their life.

I soon brought it home from the bookstore, made myself a cup of tea, and sat down to peruse

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Treehugger: Puppies Are Born Able to Communicate With People

Your dog definitely communicates with you. They let you know when they want to go out, if a delivery driver is in the neighborhood, and if you are even a few minutes late for dinner.

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EarthSky News: Earliest Sunrises Before Summer Solstice

For the Northern Hemisphere: Have you noticed how early your sunrises are? Plus, the dawn light is beautiful. At mid-northern latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere, your earliest sunrises of the year happen around now. That’s despite the fact that the northern summer solstice – year’s longest day for this hemisphere – happens about a week from now.

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Patheos-Pagan: Exploring your Witch Type (The Water Witch blog)
ANNWYN AVALON

I get quite a few questions over my Instagram account. One that I get quite often is “How do I know what type of Witch (or magical practitioner) I am?”

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Pagan Playlist: Ancient Egyptian Music – The Nile River

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Inner Journey

NEED TO LET GO OF CONTROL?

“The world is not to be put in order; the world is order, incarnate. It is for us to harmonize with this order.”
— Henry Miller

Ego believes that it needs to protect us from external dangers. Through control and manipulation, it aims to keep us safe. This need of ego is based in fear.

If we hope to live in love, we must become acquainted with soul. Experiencing soul brings a deep knowing that this is a loving universe. Experiencing soul also builds faith. We learn to trust that we don’t have to run the show. And when we do this, we tap the source of true freedom and joy.

“It is not action or effort that we must surrender; it is self-will, and this is terribly difficult. You must do your best constantly, yet never allow yourself to become involved in whether things work out the way you want.”
— Eknath Easwaran

“True spiritual surrender responsibly opens itself to the unknown.”
— Stephen V. Doughty

higherawareness.com

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A Note from the Universe

Oh! I’ve been meaning to tell you for the longest time, that… well… concerning the illusions: time and space, the stars at night, the earth under your feet, the oceans, the rivers, the prairies, and everything under the sun…

They’re a-l-l-l-l yours.

Guess I thought you’d have noticed by now.

Oh, yes they are –

The Universe

tut.com

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Today’s Recipe: 10 Desserts No One Will Guess Are No-Bake

If you’re looking for an easy dessert for fancy or casual entertaining, which also won’t heat up your kitchen, then look to these no-bake desserts. Your guests will be so busy enjoying the scrumptious flavors that they’ll never stop to wonder if they’re baked or not. Scroll through to find some of our favorite no-bake cheesecakes, brownies, pies, and cookies

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Magical Correspondences for Friday

Magickal Intentions: Love, Romance, Marriage, Sexual Matters, Physical Beauty, Friendship and Partnerships, Strangers and Matters of the Heart

Element: Earth

Incense: Strawberry, Sandalwood, Rose, Saffron and Vanilla
Planet: Venus
Star Signs: Libra and Taurus
Angel: Ariel
Power Colors: Green, Pink, Aqua
Herbs & Plants: Pink Rose, Ivy, Birch, Heather, Clematis, Sage, Violet and Water Lilly

Sacred Stones: Rose Quartz, Moonstone, Pink Tourmaline, Peridot, Emerald and Jade
Oil: (Venus) Cardamom, Palmarosa, Rose, Yarrow

Deities include Aphrodite, Eros, Freya, Venus

Friday is ruled by Venus. It’s energies are warm, sensuous, and fulfilling. Efforts that involve any type of pleasure, comfort, and luxury, as well as the arts, music, or aroma (incense and perfume) can be done on this day. As Venus lends its sensuous influences to the energies of this day, use it for any magical work that deals with matters of the heart

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Daily Wisdom
June 11, 2021

Chance
“A wise man turns Chance into good Fortune.”

-Thomas Fuller (1654-1734)

When we have that chance, that opportunity that we’ve been looking for, the opportunity that we actually create for ourselves, we’ve got to move on it. We make our good fortune by the opportunities we take.

-Lissa Coffey coffeytalk.com

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Daily Tarot: The Chariot

It may start out as an ordinary day but a situation may arise that uncovers talents that you had no clue you had. Be adaptable and be willing to say, “Yes, I’ll give that a try,” rather than automatically saying, “Well I’m not sure. I’ve never done that before.” Be positive, optimistic, and sure of yourself. It’s the perfect day to learn something useful and profitable as well as exciting

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 June 10, 2021

Posted on June 10, 2021 by Cat

Cat’s Morning Bits for June 10, 2021

Blessings, Cat

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June is named after the Roman goddess Juneo, patroness of marriage and the well-being of women. .”

June 8 World Oceans Day

June 10 New Moon at 3:52 am PST/ 4:52 am MST/ 6:52 am EST // Celtic Tree Month of Oak begins

June 14 Flag Day

June 15 Worldwide Day of Giving

June 20 Mid Summer/ Summer Solstice/ Father’s Day/ Sun enters Cancer

June 22 Mercury goes direct

June 24 Full Moon 11:39 am PST/ 12:39 pm MST/ 2:39 pm EST

Spirit Library: Breakthrough (a message from Kate Spreckley)

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Simple Cottage Witchcraft | In the City

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Spiritual Unite: CAN SPIRIT GUIDES APPEAR IN YOUR DREAMS?

In this article we discuss spirit guides in dreams. You should be aware that spirit guides often visit you in your dreams, if you are the lucky one to notice them, then you could be receiving advice and guidance.

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ThoughtCo: Setting Up Your Litha Altar

It’s Litha, and that means the sun is at its highest point in the sky. Midsummer is the time when we can celebrate the growing of crops, and take heart in knowing that the seeds we planted in the spring are now in full bloom.

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MBG: The Only Gemini New Moon Of The Year Is Here—So Every Word Counts

Even casual conversations have the power to set off sparks on Thursday, June 10, 2021, a day to make every word count. The 2021 Gemini new moon (the only one of the year) arrives at the party at 3:24 AM EDT, right smack dab in the middle of a Mercury retrograde (also in Gemini).

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Ragnarok: The Norse Doomsday – The Twilight of the Gods – Part 1/2 – Norse Mythology

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Elephant Journal: To the Lightworkers & Shadow Walkers with Intense Yearnings.

What if I am not living my purpose yet?
If I really came to this earth to nurture others, help others to heal themselves, and guide others to embodiment, why did my soul choose to be…so alone?

Perhaps I need the solitude and time to experience full embodiment?

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Treehugger: The Rainbow Flag and Its Connection to the Environment

Climate change is and will continue to impact everyone, but not everyone will experience its effects equally. For this reason, analyzing how environmentalism intersects with other social justice movements is so crucial.

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EarthSky News: Young Moon, Venus, Mars After Sunset Mid-June

In June 2021, new moon happens on June 10 at 10:21 UTC. And so – by about June 11 – the young moon, a waxing crescent, returns to the evening sky. If you watch that evening, and in the evenings after that, you can also notice two planets, Venus and Mars.

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Patheos-Pagan: Love, virility, and wicked magic between eclipses
CAMELIA ELIAS

People invested in living the magical life, past the three hours every weekend at some retreat, pay attention to signs.

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Pagan Playlist: Nature Dance – Stive Morgan

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Inner Journey:

LONELINESS

“When humans find themselves surrounded by nothing but objects, the response is always one of loneliness.”
— Brian Swimme

Soul lives through relationship and it is in soul that we find meaning. We can have meaningful relationships with people, animals and other beings, projects, ideas and ideals.

How much time do you devote to building relationships with things?

“Loneliness is caused by an alienation from life. It is a loneliness from your real self.”
— Maxwell Maltz

“No soul is desolate as long as there is a human being for whom it can feel trust and reverence.”
— George Eliot

higherawareness.com

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A Note from the Universe

There’s always a deeper reason, for the emotions you feel, the doubts you have, the questions you raise, and the fears you entertain.

It’s called “wanting it all.”

What a system, huh?

The Universe

tut.com

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Today’s Recipe: No Bake Peanut Butter Bars

These are no-bake peanut butter and crispy rice bars covered in chocolate.

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Magical Correspondences for Thursday

Magickal Intentions: Luck, Happiness, Health, Legal Matters, Male Fertility, Treasure and Wealth, Honor, Riches, Desires, Leadership, Public Activity, Power and Success

Element: Earth

Incense: Cinnamon, Musk, Nutmeg and Sage

Deities include Juno, Jupiter,Thor, Zeus

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Daily Wisdom
June 10, 2021

Chance
“What can be more foolish than to think that all this rare fabric of heaven and earth could come by chance, when all the skill of art is not able to make an oyster!”

-Jeremy Taylor (1613-1667)

Is there such a thing as chance, or coincidence, or serendipity? Or is everything carefully orchestrated and organized by a Higher Power? Chance seems to be the unexpected, but then we have to think: who is doing the expecting? Something might come as a surprise to us, but it might also have been planned in the cosmos since before time.

-Lissa Coffey coffeytalk.com

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Daily Tarot: Death

Say goodbye to some old useless habit and welcome the chance to develop a new habit that will serve you better and take you further. The Death card is not so much the end of anything as it is the shutting off of some automatic pilot switch and getting you back out under your own power again. Be strong. You can more fully embrace this change in the near future.

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 June 9, 2021

Posted on June 9, 2021 by Cat

Cat’s Morning Bits for June 9, 2021

Blessings, Cat

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June is named after the Roman goddess Juneo, patroness of marriage and the well-being of women. .”

June 8 World Oceans Day

June 10 New Moon at 3:52 am PST/ 4:52 am MST/ 6:52 am EST // Celtic Tree Month of Oak begins

June 14 Flag Day

June 15 Worldwide Day of Giving

June 20 Mid Summer/ Summer Solstice/ Father’s Day/ Sun enters Cancer

June 22 Mercury goes direct

June 24 Full Moon 11:39 am PST/ 12:39 pm MST/ 2:39 pm EST

Spirit Library: Final Thrust (a message from Kate Spreckley)

After what seems like a lifetime of intense energetic activity the last few months have seen a noticeable increase in the intensity of the incoming energies and their impact our lives. This current eclipse season is powerfully accelerating our awakening, healing, and growth, and with the added impact of solar activity it feels like everything is transforming at once. There is a sense of urgency to this time which is creating feelings of confusion, instability, and chaos.

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Fairies at the Bottom of the Garden – Nine Magical Encounters with Fairies

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Spiritual Unite: WHAT IS THE SPIRITUAL MEANING OF 555?

In this article, we’ll be discussing 555 spiritual meaning. So what does it mean to see this number? You have probably seen this number in places, sometimes you may have taken notice of it and many other times you have probably ignored it.

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ThoughtCo: Litha Legends and Lore

Litha, or Midsummer, is a celebration that has been observed for centuries, in one form or another. It is no surprise, then, that there are plenty of myths and legends associated with this time of year. Let’s take a look at some of the best known summer solstice folklore

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Eucalyptus: Spiritual and Magical Uses | Yeyeo Botanica

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Patheos New Visions: A Bhagavad Gita for Bealtaine
FATHER SEÁN ÓLAOIRE, PHD

Introduction

This poem came to me in a dream in the early hours of May 1st, 2021, which is the ancient Celtic feast of Bealtaine – the first day of summer in the European calendars.

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Treehugger: How Do Shipwrecks Affect Marine Life and the Environment?

Accidental shipwrecks often come loaded with toxic materials that leach into the environment where they are challenging to remove. Shipwrecks also frequently occur when a ship crashes into a hidden coral reefs, damaging particularly important marine habitats.

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EarthSky News: All You Need To Know: June Solstice 2021

The June solstice – your signal to celebrate summer in the Northern Hemisphere and winter in the Southern Hemisphere – will happen on June 21, 2021, at 03:32 UTC. That’s June 20 at 10:32 p.m. CDT in North America.

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Patheos-Pagan: The Wild Hunt: Odin & Thor Ride The Storm
ASTREA TAYLOR

Once upon a time, a month ago or maybe six, I saw the Wild Hunt haunt my street. It was a stormy night, and i hadn’t been able to sleep for hours.

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New Moon & ECLIPSE June 10th! 5 Things to Know

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Inner Journey: LIVING IN HARMONY

“Peace comes not from the absence of conflict, but from the ability to cope with it.”
— Unknown Source

Angeles Arrien says that life will be simple if we follow the four-fold way counselled by indigenous peoples:

Show up, being present with all four mental, emotional, physical and spiritual intelligences.
Pay attention to what has heart and meaning.
Tell the truth without blame or judgment.
Be open to outcome, not attached to outcome.

“Peace is not won by those who fiercely guard their differences, but by those who with open minds and hearts seek out connections.”
— Katherine Paterson

higherawareness.com

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A Note from the Universe

In case anyone should ask, your heart isn’t so large because of your wings; it’s your wings that are so large because of your heart.

Sometimes “loving so much” can be pretty heavy.

Thanks for all you’ve shared,

The Universe

tut.com

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Today’s Recipe: 15 Tangy Desserts Made With Lemonade

Tangy and refreshing, lemonade is a summertime classic that deserves to be enjoyed beyond the beverage category. These brightly colored lemonade desserts rely on the drink’s perfect balance of sour and sweet to bring impressive flavor. Cookies, cakes, pies, and even mousse gets infused with lemonade in these 15 summery recipes.

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Magical Correspondences for Wednesday

Magickal Intentions: Communication, Divination, Writing, Knowledge, Business Transactions, Debt, Fear, Loss, Travel and Money Matters

Element: Air

Incense: Jasmine, Lavender, Sweet Pea
Planets: Mercury and Chiron (though this is a moon of Pluto)
Star Sign: Virgo
Angel: Raphael
Power Colors: Orange, Light Blue, Grey, Yellow and Violet
Herbs & Plants: Fern, Lavender, Hazel, Cherry, Periwinkle
Sacred Stones: Aventurine, Bloodstone, Hematite, Moss Agate and Sodalite
Oil: (Mercury) Benzoin, Clary Sage, Eucalyptus, Lavender

Deities include Athena, Hermes, Lugh, Mercury, Odin

Wednesday is ruled by Mercury. Wednesday’s vibration adds power to spell work involving inspiration, communication, writers, poets, the written and spoken word, and all matters of study, learning, and teaching. This day also provides a good time to begin efforts involving self-improvement or understanding.

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Daily Wisdom
June 9,2021

Chance
“There is no such thing as chance; and what seems to us the merest accident springs from the deepest source of destiny.”

-Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller (1759-1805)

Sometimes when we look at something very close up, it doesn’t make sense. Like when you have just one piece of the puzzle, you can’t figure out what the whole picture is. But then when we pull back it all comes into perspective, we see how everything “fits” together. Everything happens for a reason, we’re all here for a reason. It might not make sense to us, but as time goes on and things fall into place, we see the big picture – and we see that it is beautiful.

-Lissa Coffey coffeytalk.com

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Daily Tarot: Temperance

Pace yourself today and get more done than you might imagine as the day begins. It’s all right to be tired from time to time. It doesn’t have to cripple all your plans for the day. Maintain a sensible balance, remember to eat healthy, take a short break once and a while, and don’t aim too high. There’s plenty of work to be done that you can handle with ease.

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 June 8, 2021

Posted on June 8, 2021 by Cat

Cat’s Morning Bits for June 8, 2021

Blessings, Cat

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June is named after the Roman goddess Juneo, patroness of marriage and the well-being of women. .”

June 8 World Oceans Day

June 10 New Moon at 3:52 am PST/ 4:52 am MST/ 6:52 am EST // Celtic Tree Month of Oak begins

June 14 Flag Day

June 15 Worldwide Day of Giving

June 20 Mid Summer/ Summer Solstice/ Father’s Day/ Sun enters Cancer

June 22 Mercury goes direct

June 24 Full Moon 11:39 am PST/ 12:39 pm MST/ 2:39 pm EST

Spirit Library: Take Ownership of Your Past (a message from Kate Spreckley)

We are in the final days before the New Moon Solar Eclipse on Thursday. This is a powerfully transformative time where the old is dying and the new is waiting to be reborn. Eclipses act as transformers by helping to remove what we have outgrown and what is no longer necessary in our lives

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HearthWitch; Litha – How to Celebrate

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Spiritual Unite: SYMPTOMS OF AN OVERACTIVE SACRAL CHAKRA
In this article we will be discussing how to heal an overactive sacral chakra. Sacral chakra one of the primal chakras also recognized as the Svadisthana in Sanskrit terms.

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ThoughtCo: Charge of the Goddess

Charge of the Goddess is perhaps one of the best-known pieces of ritual poetry in today’s magical community, and is often credited to author and priestess Doreen Valiente. The charge itself is a promise, made by the Goddess to her followers, that she will guide them, teach them, and lead them when they need her the most

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MBG: 7 Feng Shui Tips To Help You Refresh Your Home When Things Feel Stale

When things get stale at home, feng shui can be a fantastic tool for making your space feel more dynamic, and shifting the energy around you can promote positive expansion in all aspects of life. Your home can help you feel more grounded, more inspired, and more in the flow of synchronicity. Here’s a quick process for sprucing up your space for a fresh start:

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Daily Good: The Wisdom of Forgetting What You Know

I think it’s much more interesting to live not knowing than to have answers which might be wrong.

Richard P. Feynman –

The Wisdom of Forgetting What You Know

We are so afraid to let go, to just be, to allow the unfolding of this marvelous life without getting in the way. This fear keeps us paralyzed and stuck. And longing for the peace that is possible — if only we would put down all the efforts we make to know. There is no greater gift you can give yourself than the invitation to enter the world of not knowing. Why? If you are always going to know what you know now, things will always stay the same. How could they change? And by thinking you know what will happen, you are closing yourself off to the unimaginable — endless peace, unspeakable joy, awe and wonder.” Gail Brenner shares tips on how to “forget what you know.” { read more }

Be The Change

Dwell in your own places of not-knowing today.

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Elephant Journal: The Dawning of the Age of Aquarius: a time to Confront our Fears & let Go.

Although we are well into 2021, it still feels as though this year is just a continuation of 2020.
If you have been feeling that there is something bigger going on in the world, you are not alone. Many people in the spiritual community are feeling as though this global situation is a part of a shift in consciousness, which is why it feels so incredibly epic and challenging.

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EarthSky News: Top 7 Tips For Observing The Sun Safely

You learned long ago you should never look at the sun directly. Gazing sunward without eye protection can permanently damage your eyes, even causing blindness. But Solar Cycle 25 is ramping up, and there are going to be an increasing number of spots on the sun in the coming years. Plus we’ve got a solar eclipse coming up on June 10, 2021. Look below for tips on observing the sun safely.

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Patheos-Pagan: Cicada Magic
THORN MOONEY

Create sacred space in whatever manner your tradition or intuition deems appropriate. Forthis ritual, an outdoor setting is ideal.

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Pagan Playlist: The Mummers’ Dance

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Inner Journey: HOPE AND DISAPPOINTMENT

“It’s precisely the disappointing stories, which have no proper ending and therefore no proper meaning, that sound true to life.”
— Max Frisch

“Don’t get your hopes up!”

Were you warned of this as a child? What does this say? It says that life is bound to disappoint you. It says, don’t aim high because you’re not likely to get what you want. It says that we can’t expect good things to happen to us.

As our thinking creates our reality, this kind of thinking dooms us to a mundane existence. It’s time to change our stories. Why not focus the immense power of our hearts and minds on bringing to fruition the very best life has to offer? Allow yourself to hope and believe in all possibilities.

“Hope is the companion of power, and the mother of success; for who so hopes has within him the gift of miracles.”
— Samuel Smiles

higherawareness.com

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A Note from the Universe

It is understandably human nature to see yourself as small.

Until you stop seeing yourself as just human.

Should be easy for you…

The Universe

tut.com

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Today’s Recipe: Five-Ingredient Red Curry Chicken

Five-ingredient red curry chicken with noodles is easy, quick, and inexpensive to make. Sweetened with coconut milk for unbelievable flavor! Top with chopped cilantro, green onions, and red chile peppers if desired.

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Magical Correspondences for Tuesday

Magickal Intentions: Courage, Physical Strength, Revenge, Military Honors, Surgery and the Breaking of Negative Spells, Matrimony, War, Enemies, Prison, Vitality and Assertiveness

Element: Fire

Incense: Dragon’s Blood, Patchouli
Planet: Mars
Star Signs: Aries and Scorpio
Angel: Samuel
Power Colors: Red and Orange
Herbs & Plants: Red Rose, Cock’s Comb, Pine, Daisy, Thyme and Pepper
Sacred Stones: Carnelian, Bloodstone, Ruby, Garnet and Pink Tourmaline
Oil: (Mars) Basil, Coriander, Ginger

Deities include Ares, Lilith, The Morrigan, Tiwaz, Tyr

Tuesday is ruled by Mars. Today’s energies align with all things masculine such as conflict, physical endurance and strength, lust, hunting, sports, and all types of competition. It can also be used for rituals involving surgical procedures or political ventures.

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Daily Wisdom
June 8, 2021

Chance
“Where observation is concerned, chance favors only the prepared mind.”

-Louis Pasteur, 1854

Sometimes we get ourselves into such a routine that we lose our power of observation. We don’t see the forest for the trees, so to speak! But when we open up our vision, expand our awareness, we start to see patterns. And then we see that things are not so random at all. We can prepare ourselves, and make what seems like “chance” work in our favor.

-Lissa Coffey coffeytalk.com

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Daily Tarot: The Chariot

There may be a lot of possible things to do and places to go today. You don’t need to instantly decide anything upon waking up. Let your intuition guide you, and continue listening to that intuition as you begin down the path you’ve chosen. If work or family have dictated today, don’t be resentful but let intuition sort out the easiest and best route for you to follow.

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 June 7, 2021

Posted on June 7, 2021 by Cat

Cat’s Morning Bits for June 7, 2021

Blessings, Cat

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June is named after the Roman goddess Juneo, patroness of marriage and the well-being of women. .”

June 8 World Oceans Day

June 10 New Moon at 3:52 am PST/ 4:52 am MST/ 6:52 am EST // Celtic Tree Month of Oak begins

June 14 Flag Day

June 15 Worldwide Day of Giving

June 20 Mid Summer/ Summer Solstice/ Father’s Day/ Sun enters Cancer

June 22 Mercury goes direct

June 24 Full Moon 11:39 am PST/ 12:39 pm MST/ 2:39 pm EST

Spirit Library: Replenish & Restore (a message from Kate Spreckley)

The incoming energies are demanding and require us to remain in a space of fluidity despite any feelings of uncertainty. Fluidity allows us to remain open to all possibilities and opportunities. As we move into the weekend a space of inner stillness is necessary as it will help to stabilize both our thoughts and our emotions.

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Protection Spell Bag | Simple Spell

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Spiritual Unite: MEANING OF GOLDEN AURA EXPLAINED

Golden Aura Explained: The aura is a layered emanation of energy which extends from the physical body through all other bodies.

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ThoughtCo: Ten Great Ways to Celebrate Litha

It’s Litha, the longest day of the year! The sun will shine more today than any other day of the year, and it’s a day to get outdoors and celebrate. Spend the day in the sun with your family. Play outdoors, go for a hike, and enjoy all the delights the earth has to offer.

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3 simple ideas for Witchy Self-Care

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MBG: We’re In For A Romantic Renaissance This Week, According To Astrologers

Unconventional ideas might find you this Thursday, June 10, when the year’s only new moon in Gemini arrives as a game-changing solar eclipse.

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Daily Good: Tea, Ink, Life’s Mystery

There is some deep internal intelligence.
Some non-verbal narrative, which nourishes us,
which has its own natural wellspring.

Slobodan Dan Paich –

Tea, Ink, Life’s Mystery

“Amidst the hectic streets of San Francisco,
an elderly man, a small calming dot of black in a fast-moving wave, is momentarily glimpsed on the streets then reappears translucently through glass. He is visible only to those that take the time to see. What is singular about the man is his mesmerizing slowness. Silent Crescendo,
directed by Emmanuel Vaughan-Lee for The Global Oneness Project, is a meditative and intimate portrait of ex-Yugoslavian emigre artist Slobodan Dan Paich. It follows his daily ritual of creating simple drawings with tea and ink,
which transcends art making.” { read more }

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Today’s DIY: Making Herbal Deodorant

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Elephant Journal: Spinstars & the City: Your Guide to Eclipses, Mercury Retrograde & all things Astrology. {Funny}

Jimmy Carr, the British comic who claims Roger Federer is his mother, once joked, “The most common superstition in the world today is a belief in horoscopes. There’s a name for people who believe in horoscopes. They’re called—single women

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Treehugger: Drop a Raindrop on This Magical Map and Watch Its Journey to the Ocean

Imagine a raindrop rolling off your slicker and falling to the ground. Can you picture what happens to it next?

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EarthSky News: Circumpolar Stars Never Rise Or Set

Circumpolar stars circle celestial pole
The closer you are to either of Earth’s poles, the more circumpolar stars you see. Circumpolar stars neither rise nor set, but stay up at all hours of the day, every day of the year. Even when you can’t see them – when the sun is out and it’s daytime – these stars are up there, circling endlessly around the sky’s north or south celestial pole.

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Patheos-Pagan: Following the Invitation of Magick
IRISANYA MOON

I has a moment this week where I was drenched in magick.

Every cell felt like it was humming and thrumming some song of divine.

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Inner Journey: SPIRITUAL PATHWAYS

“In any way that men love me in that same way they find my love: for many are the paths of men, but they all in the end come to me.”
— Song of God, Bhagavad Gita

Spirit – the life force – exists in everything. It follows, then, that ANY path, any encounter is spiritual if we have the awareness to see it as such. Going deeper, going higher, emptying, connecting, believing or disbelieving, bouncing off the bottom, experiencing the heights, in pain, in ecstasy ….

Too often, we search afar for our own purpose when it is in our lives all the time, waiting for us to express it more openly. Bring greater awareness to each encounter and situation in life. Tune in to what you are inspired to do, who you are inspired to be. Your answers are waiting for you to pay attention – every moment!

“…focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it.”
— Greg Anderson

higherawareness.com

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A Note from the Universe

You do understand that you’re now adventuring in the jungles of time and space by special invitation, right?

Mine? Hardly.

It was the express wish of every single one of the billions of people now sharing the planet with you, plus those on the verge of arriving, and their descendants.

They all thought earth would be needing some extra Cat-time to be all that she could be.

I agreed,

The Universe

tut.com

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Today’s Recipe: Korean Glass Noodles (Jap Chae)

The type of noodles used in this dish is made from sweet potato starch and translucent when cooked, hence the English name, ‘glass noodles.’ They are also gluten free and are wonderfully springy and light. These noodles can be served hot, room temperature, or even slightly chilled; they are very versatile. They can be found at most Asian markets.

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Magical Correspondences for Monday

Element: Water

Deities include Artemis, Diana, Luna, Selene, Thoth

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Daily Wisdom
June 7, 2021

Chance
“Chance is always powerful. Let your hook be always cast. In the pool where you least expect it, will be a fish.”

-Ovid

Are we ready for opportunity when it presents itself? We don’t have x-ray vision, we can’t see around corners, but good things are always there for us at every turn. We can make the most of chance by being prepared to say “yes!”

-Lissa Coffey coffeytalk.com

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Daily Tarot: Justice

You might prefer to do most things on your own today, but that may not be permitted. Find ways to involve others and enlist help, or simply let them do their part. Wait until tonight to decompress in private. It’s important to keep an even temper and not let others manipulate you emotionally. Your feelings are being strongly projected, so treat others with tact and avoid anger

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 June 4, 2021

Posted on June 4, 2021 by Cat

Cat’s Morning Bits for June 4, 2021

Blessings, Cat

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June is named after the Roman goddess Juneo, patroness of marriage and the well-being of women. .”

June 8 World Oceans Day

June 10 New Moon at 3:52 am PST/ 4:52 am MST/ 6:52 am EST // Celtic Tree Month of Oak begins

June 14 Flag Day

June 15 Worldwide Day of Giving

June 20 Mid Summer/ Summer Solstice/ Father’s Day/ Sun enters Cancer

June 22 Mercury goes direct

June 24 Full Moon 11:39 am PST/ 12:39 pm MST/ 2:39 pm EST

Spirit Library: The End of Cycles of Suffering (a message from Kate Spreckley)

Currently, we are being internally rewired and as such how we respond and react to life is changing. Our consciousness is being internally expand through our hearts which will shift our perspective and the lens through which we view ourselves.

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Hecate: Goddess of Witchcraft & Necromancy – (Greek Mythology Explained)

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Spiritual Unite: WHAT IS AETHER THE LEGENDARY FIFTH ELEMENT?

What is aether, Quintessence, Aether, or the fifth element? ”There are all the materials” the Greeks would pronounce. Aether fills up the universe and the vacuum of space, so it has been told.

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ThoughtCo: Pagans, Death and the Afterlife

For many modern Pagans, there is a somewhat different philosophy on death and dying than what is seen in the non-Pagan community. While non-Pagans see death as an ending, some Pagans view it as a beginning of the next phase of our existence.

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Patheos / New Visions: Listening to Sacred Stillness: Time Alone With Stillness
GREG RICHARDSON

It is a challenge for us to opportunities to spend time alone with stillness.

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Daily Good: Love Letters from Seaweed

You are a function of what the whole universe is doing in the same way that a wave is a function of what the whole ocean is doing.

Alan Watts –

Love Letters from Seaweed

“Love Letters from Seaweed was created during the summer months I spent exploring mid-Coast Maine. Each day just before sunrise, I biked to Birch Point Beach to witness the shores changing topography and the traces of ocean life spilled by the tide. Intrigued, I photographed spontaneous configurations of seaweed and natural artifacts in unworldly colors, brought together by spume and sand.” Visual artist Katherine Minott shares more. { read more }

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Spirituality & Health: Iwígara: A Practice for Nature Lovers

BY SARAH BOWEN

The Rarámuri people of Mexico see plants as relatives. Beyond a general love of nature, what can a spiritual relationship with individual plants offer?

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Elephant Journal: Fate, Fluke, or Good Fortune—When unfortunate circumstances are a blessing.

Ever have a day where nothing goes smoothly, or as you’d envisioned it would?

When things simply don’t go as you’d hoped, and each small obstacle in your path delays you—your bus doesn’t come, or your car gets a flat tyre?

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Treehugger: What Is a Rain Shadow?

Ever wonder why mountains are often snowcapped or have a halo of clouds encircling their peaks, while their foothills and valleys are dry and clear? Orographic rain shadows

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EarthSky News: Rastaban And Eltanin, The Dragon’s Eyes, On June Evenings

Tonight, find the Dragon’s Eyes. For years, I’ve glanced up in the north on June evenings and spied the two stars marked on today’s chart, Rastaban and Eltanin in the constellation Draco. They’re noticeable because they’re relatively bright and near each other.

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Patheos-Pagan: 9 Ideas For Magical Workings
JOHN BECKETT

Sometimes trying to build a magical practice is like trying to figure out what to do for dimmer

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Pagan Playlist: Holla (Faun)

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Inner Journey: PERFECTIONISM

“We have the need to be accepted and to be loved by others, but we cannot accept and love ourselves. The more self-love we have, the less we will experience self-abuse. Self-abuse comes from self-rejection, and self-rejection comes from having an image of what it means to be perfect and never measuring up to that ideal. Our image of perfection is the reason we reject ourselves the way we are, and why we don’t accept others the way they are.”
— Don Miguel Ruiz

“The maxim ‘Nothing but perfection’ may be spelled ‘Paralysis.'”
— Winston Churchill

“After enough mirror gazing, we all develop our ‘cosmic sense of humor.’ We no longer try to be perfect, or try to get all our work done in time. We become content with whatever life brings. Just to deal with what comes up without crucifying ourselves or others is enough of a challenge.”
— Paul Ferrini

“Good enough never is.”
— Debbi Fields

higherawareness.com

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A Note from the Universe

Someone so cool, something so neat, and somewhere so wonderful are all on the menu. You just have to make up your mind and order.

Tallyho

The Universe

tut.com

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Today’s Recipe: Spicy Low-Carb Eggplant with Beef and Tomatoes

I can’t have the carbs, so this is good enough, but it would be nice served over white rice adding fresh corn.

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Magical Correspondences for Friday

Magickal Intentions: Love, Romance, Marriage, Sexual Matters, Physical Beauty, Friendship and Partnerships, Strangers and Matters of the Heart

Element: Earth

Incense: Strawberry, Sandalwood, Rose, Saffron and Vanilla
Planet: Venus
Star Signs: Libra and Taurus
Angel: Ariel
Power Colors: Green, Pink, Aqua
Herbs & Plants: Pink Rose, Ivy, Birch, Heather, Clematis, Sage, Violet and Water Lilly

Sacred Stones: Rose Quartz, Moonstone, Pink Tourmaline, Peridot, Emerald and Jade
Oil: (Venus) Cardamom, Palmarosa, Rose, Yarrow

Deities include Aphrodite, Eros, Freya, Venus

Friday is ruled by Venus. It’s energies are warm, sensuous, and fulfilling. Efforts that involve any type of pleasure, comfort, and luxury, as well as the arts, music, or aroma (incense and perfume) can be done on this day. As Venus lends its sensuous influences to the energies of this day, use it for any magical work that deals with matters of the heart.

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Daily Wisdom
June 4, 2021

Self
“I can honestly say that I was never affected by the question of the success of an undertaking. If I felt it was the right thing to do, I was for it regardless of the possible outcome.”

-Golda Meir (1898-1978)

This is conviction. This is instinct. We all have the ability to listen to our hearts, to take on the big undertakings, in spite of any doubts or questions. We just need to summon the courage to do so. When we know our self so well we can’t help but do anything less.

-Lissa Coffey coffeytalk.com

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Daily Tarot: 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 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 June 3, 2021

Posted on June 3, 2021 by Cat

Cat’s Morning Bits for June 3, 2021

Blessings, Cat

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June is named after the Roman goddess Juneo, patroness of marriage and the well-being of women. .”

June 8 World Oceans Day

June 10 New Moon at 3:52 am PST/ 4:52 am MST/ 6:52 am EST // Celtic Tree Month of Oak begins

June 14 Flag Day

June 15 Worldwide Day of Giving

June 20 Mid Summer/ Summer Solstice/ Father’s Day/ Sun enters Cancer

June 22 Mercury goes direct

June 24 Full Moon 11:39 am PST/ 12:39 pm MST/ 2:39 pm EST

Spirit Library: All Things Are Possible (a message from Kate Spreckley)

The incoming energies are incredibly intense right now as old emotional issues and challenges are being triggered for release. Any fear that arises about the unknown is surfacing gifting us with the opportunity to clear the emotions that lie beneath our fears and uncertainty.

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Weeds in Witchcraft║Green Witchcraft + Plant Magick

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Spiritual Unite: ARE YOU A LIGHT WARRIOR? THESE SIGNS REVEAL YOU ARE ONE
Do sporadic thoughts of helping someone course through your body on a regular basis?

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ThoughtCo: 9 Ways to Make Magic With Your Garden

The garden can be one of the most magical places in your life. Be sure to read all about how to plan, create, and grow your magical garden, as well as ways to create specialty gardens, herb plots, and more.

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MBG: Everything You Need To Know About Geminis: Personality Traits, Compatibility & More

Gemini is the third sign of the zodiac (May 21 to June 20), and it’s symbolized by the twins. As a mutable air sign ruled by the planet Mercury, Gemini energy is chatty, curious, and cerebral. Here, we’re diving into all things Gemini and exploring how this sign tends to approach life, love, career, and more.

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The Origin of the Greek World – Greek Mythology in Comics -See U in History

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Elephant Journal: Beyond Numerology: what the Shape of Numbers can tell us.

Numbers have information for us.
I started seeing them as a wandering 23-year-old college graduate.

I had just completed my Master’s Degree with the highest honors, yet had no idea what was next.

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Treehugger: 10 Facts About the Historic Glacier Basin Trail

The Glacier Basin Trail is a moderate out-and-back hiking path that leads to the base of Mount Rainier in Washington. It starts at the upper end of White River Campground, follows the White River through a deep glacial valley flanked by Mount Ruth and Burroughs Mountain—8,690 and 7,828 feet, respectively—then ends, after a few miles of gentle climbing, at the foot of Inter Glacier, located on the northeast face of Rainier.

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EarthSky News: Come To Know The Summer Triangle

Three bright stars: Vega, Deneb and Altair
We in the Northern Hemisphere can see the Summer Triangle for part of the night at any time of the year. But seeing it in summer is the most fun! As suggested by its name, the Summer Triangle is most prominent in northern summer.

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Patheos-Pagan: Remaking Community Connections with Cord Magic (Star & Snake blog)
BRANDY WILLIAMS

Connections are like threads tying us together. The Pandemic went on for so long I dropped out of the web community altogether. Now i’m figuring out how much of the web I want to pick up again. I’m doing cord magic to help me figure that out.

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Pagan Playlist: Erutan – Raindancer [Full Album]

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Inner Journey: HONOUR YOURSELF

“I’d gone through life believing in the strength and competence of others; never in my own. Now, dazzled, I discovered that my capacities were real. It was like finding a fortune in the lining of an old coat.”
— Joan Mills
Take a moment to stop and think about what you give to the people and life around you. Don’t think about what you’re not doing right. Look instead at all you do that is a blessing. Many of us continually beat ourselves up for not doing or being enough. But imagine for a moment that you are great just as you are. Feel the relief this brings! Now open to the possibility that this is not a daydream. It’s true! Believe it!
“People become really quite remarkable when they start thinking that they can do things. When they believe in themselves they have the first secret of success.”
— Norman Vincent Peale

“We cannot rise higher than our thought of ourselves.”
— Orison Swett Marden

higherawareness.com

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A Note from the Universe

With regard to the things that really matter– insight, understanding, and sense of adventure – rest assured, you’re already a billionaire. And we’re talking about the kind of currency you can take with you.

As for the bucks, dinars, and rupees: while certainly worthy ambitions, there will come a time when you’ll wonder what all the fuss was about.

Smooth, Cat –

The Universe

tut.com

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Today’s Recipe: Grilled Teriyaki Tofu Bowls

Grilling the veggies and tofu adds so much flavor to this vegetarian dish. I recommend using a grill topper or pan to make grilling the vegetables easier. For a lower carb option, serve over cauliflower rice

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Magical Correspondences for Thursday

Magickal Intentions: Luck, Happiness, Health, Legal Matters, Male Fertility, Treasure and Wealth, Honor, Riches, Desires, Leadership, Public Activity, Power and Success

Element: Earth

Incense: Cinnamon, Musk, Nutmeg and Sage

Deities include Juno, Jupiter,Thor, Zeus

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Daily Wisdom
June 3, 2021

Self
“Behold, I do not give lectures of a little charity,
When I give I give myself.”

-Walt Whitman (1819-1892)

The best, most valuable gift we can give is the gift of our self. We know when our heart is in something and when it’s not. We feel it when we’re just going through the motions. And when we give of ourselves, we’re also giving to ourselves, because that feeling of giving is so powerful, and so freeing, that we grow in the process

-Lissa Coffey coffeytalk.com

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Daily Tarot: The Hanged Man

Possibly a romantically disquieting day, you may begin to suspect that your love is not being returned, at least not in kind. Or perhaps you can’t bring yourself to return the affections of an ardent admirer. This might feel even worse. The head and heart don’t always speak the same language or have the same opinions. Be strong and as kind as you can.

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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