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Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Cats Can Heal Your Mind and Body



Cats are magical animals and they are far more ‘psychic’ than we realize. 
They protect our homes from negative energies and they are able to sense and see things that we as humans usually cannot.

Ancient Egyptians actually revered the cat as a Goddess. 

From ancient times and even now, cats are thought to be special. 

They tend to have this ability to make us happy with the minimal effort. 

Being around them is a wonderful way to reduce stress and their purring can often help a person get rid of their headache.



These animals seem to know when we are down or hurting. 

If you have a cat that is a bit more independent you have probably noticed that he or she tends to stay by your side when you are upset. 

Many believe that cats can easily predict future as they get to ‘know’ or can easily sense feelings. 

They certainly may not be able to completely protect you from all negativity but can certainly warn you if anything bad is to happen. 

There are times when you might have seen a cat behave weirdly as if something exists around or as if it is playing with something.



It has been observed that cats behave weirdly when they sense an unusual presence around them. 

It is even said that they do not like a place if they sense any negative presence there. 

Ancient Egyptian mythology that cats are blessed with the power to ward away evil spirits.




Sage, Rosemary & Thyme


Sage
Sage-infused tea is a great herbal remedy to reverse greying of hair, reduce fever, and calm anxiety from brain and nervous disorders.  
Sage tea can also be used to soothe gastric ailments brought on by stress and to treat infections of the mouth and throat.
Sage also produces edible flowers in the early summer which make an interesting addition to salads. 
Both sage leaves and flowers make excellent additions to herbal tea blends.

Rosemary
The pungent aroma of rosemary is another natural deterrent for a number of garden pests including mosquitoes and other flying insects.
Rosemary is also a powerful natural remedy for soothing indigestion, neutralizing bad breath, and relieving pain.  
Use rosemary oil or herb-infused water to clear up dandruff, promote hair growth, and relieve skin irritation.  
The aroma of rosemary can help to clear the mind of anxiety and relieve everyday stress.

Thyme
Thyme is a good source of antioxidant vitamin A which is beneficial to eye, skin, hair, and nail health.  
Thyme is also anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antibiotic.  
Sip thyme-infused tea for an effective natural remedy against colds, coughs, and sore throats.  
As a topical treatment, use thyme oil to help soothe and heal acne, eczema, and psoriasis.  
Rinse your scalp with a thyme-infused rinse to treat dandruff and other scalp conditions which may cause hair loss.

In the kitchen, thyme pairs well with sage and rosemary, we blend these three in equal parts, it's our holy trinity.
Try the trinity in stocks, soups, and sauces, chicken, beef, lamb and pork.

Thyme is a good source of antioxidant vitamin A which is beneficial to eye, skin, hair, and nail health.  
Thyme is also anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antibiotic.  
Sip thyme-infused tea for an effective natural remedy against colds, coughs, and sore throats.  
As a topical treatment, use thyme oil to help soothe and heal acne, eczema, and psoriasis.  
Rinse your scalp with a thyme-infused rinse to treat dandruff and other scalp conditions which may cause hair loss.

In the kitchen, thyme pairs well with sage and rosemary, we blend these three in equal parts, it's our holy trinity.
Try the trinity in stocks, soups, and sauces, chicken, beef, lamb and pork.

Monday, February 2, 2026

Music Is Powerful







Witches Song by Juliana Hatfield

 






Lyrics


Shall I see tonight sister, bathed in magic greet

Shall we meet on the hilltop where the two roads meet.

We will form the circle, hold our hands and chant,

Let the great one know what it is we want. 

Danger is great joy, dark is bright as fire,

Happy is our family, lonely is the ward. 

Sister, we are waiting on the rock and chain

Fly fast through the airwaves, meet with pride and truth. 

Danger is great joy, dark is bright as fire,

Happy is our family, lonely is the ward. 

Father, we are waiting for you to appear.

Do you feel the panic, can you see the fear ?

Mother, we are waiting for you to give consent.

If there's to be a marriage, we need contempt. 

Danger is great joy, dark is bright as fire,

Happy is our family, lonely is the ward. 

La da da da da da, la la la la la 

La da da da da da, la la la la la 

La da da da da da, la la la la la 

La da da da da da, la la la la la

Source: LyricFind

Songwriters: Barry Reynolds / Joe Mavety / Marianne Faithfull / Steve York / Terence Philip Stannard

Witches Song lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc