Animal Totem Blend – Cat

Those of us blessed enough to share space with cats are quick to understand their respect and admiration is not so easily earned. Cats are at home in the hours of darkness when most people want them to be acting like a “traditional” daytime pet. Cats have excellent night vision in order to hunt their biological prey—the mouse. Because the dark is the home of fears and those things humans do not wish to or cannot see, the cat has come to be associated with magic and mystery. Cats have long since been linked to the gods and divine feminine energy representing nurturing, sensuality, and divine mystery. As a spirit or totem animal, the cat teaches us to embrace our own sensitivity, to trust our instincts and intuitive perceptions. Cat encourages us to not be afraid to expose ourselves to the World, even if this sometimes means experiencing intense emotion or uncomfortable energies. Cat energy urges you to seek the balance between seemingly opposing forces: Action vs Rest, Light vs Dark, Social Time vs Solitude and Introspection. Cats are known for their hunting prowess—using a refined sense of timing in the moment of the attack. By aligning with Cat energy, we can learn to tackle issues with patience, confidence and expert timing—acting only when success is guaranteed and preserving your energy even in moments of high tension.

Attributes of the Cat: Mystery + Magic, Independence, Curiosity, Patience + Poise

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• Nutmeg aromatically, is a bright 'pick-me-up' and can be used in cases of adrenal-fatigue and support for a tired nervous system. As a mental stimulant, the aroma is calming and focusing, with energy of comfort.
• Benzoin is used to bring emotional balance, dispel negative energy, and is frequently used to facilitate astral projection.
• Bergamot is believed to have protective and purifying properties, as well as the ability to uplift the spirit and promote relaxation and used in spells for protection and luck.