Welcome to the Easter episode of the Cat Coach Café! It is time to cleanse, look for the magic and receive the lifeforce necessary for a prosperous year ahead. Together we will look at some of the well known Czech Easter traditions, the symbolism of the ceremonial leaven pastries, and we will look for magic on Good Friday. We will welcome a very special guest too - author of the beloved Alfie the Doorstep Cat series, Rachel Wells, and talk about her favorite Easter traditions, her love for cats, the inspiration behind her famous cat character, and so much more. We will also connect with the elements of Water, Earth, and Fire, which played such an integral part in the lives of our ancestors. We’ll discover the magic of the Witches' Night / Burning Witches, and I will share many journaling prompts to get you thinking about how you can make this year your best year yet. And last but not least, your Cat Coach Aragorn will share his 12 rules for Pawesome life. All that and more is waiting for you inside April’s Cat Coach Café. This episode includes: * Interview with author Rachel Wells * Easter traditions in Czech and Slavic folklore * Seasonal journaling prompts (see list below) * Connecting with the elements of Earth, fire and water * The tradition of the Witches Night / Burning Witches on April 30th (also known as Walpurgis Night) * Cat Coach Diaries with Cat Coach Aragorn and his 12 Rules for a Pawesome Life Rachel Wells links: Buy Rachel Wells’ Alfie Books on Amazon Follow Rachel Wells on Instagram Other Links: Cat Coach Diaries Spotify Playlists The Official Cat Coach Café Playlist Spring Mornings Instrumentals Journaling prompts: * If you had that magical hazel twig and saw the light coming from the rock… what treasure would you like to find there? What does your heart desire? And why? * Next, take a piece of paper and cut it into small pieces and each day, when you notice anything that brings you joy, write that down and put it into a glass jar, a box, or anything you have at hand. Recognize the “treasures” you already have in your life. * How can you ensure your dreams rise just as the dough? What kind of conditions do they need to rise and how can you provide it? * Think of the ways you can give back to Earth this year, or ways you can help protect it, or even bring you closer to Earth. On a more spiritual level, where in your life do you need to feel more grounded? * How can you utilize the element of fire in your life this year? Where do you need to bring more of it and most importantly, how can you best maintain it so it doesn’t burn you nor burns out? * And lastly, water - how can you use water more mindfully this year? And where in your life do you need to surrender and go with the flow more? * Burning Witches Night Journaling: * What do you want to protect yourself from? What do you want to send away? * And what do you want to promote in your life this year? I invite you to sit down and contemplate on these questions, then write down your answers and burn the paper with your answers on this magical night. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit monieforrs.substack.com
