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Updated on March 17, 2025March 17, 2025Astrology

A week of Cazimis, in the heart of the sun

I’m calling this week, Cazimi-polooza because over the next seven days three planets, Neptune, Venus and Mercury will be in the heart of the Sun. It’s a great week to reset your intentions and goals, specifically around your dreams, thoughts and relationships. But before you start setting intentions, let’s take a look at what a Cazimi is. Cazimi in Astrology: The Power of Being in the Heart of the Sun In astrology, certain celestial alignments are considered especially powerful, and one of the most intriguing is the Cazimi. This rare and auspicious condition occurs when a planet is so close to …

Updated on February 4, 2025February 4, 2025Aries Astrology Venus

Venus in Aries

A look at Venus in Aries, and the upcoming Venus Retrograde cycle.

Updated on January 5, 2025January 1, 2025Main Dishes

Instant Pot Black-Eyed Peas

Happy New Year!!! I hope 2025 finds you happy, healthy and wealthy! For many, New Year’s Day is full of traditional dishes meant to bring you health, happiness and luck in the New Year. And my house is no exception. My entire life, I have ushered in the New Year with the traditional southern plate of Black-Eyed Peas, Cornbread and Collard Greens. And today we’ll take a look at the tradition, and it’s astrological correlations. First, we have Black-Eyed Peas. One legend says that back in the times of Civil War, when food was hard to come by, Southern families …

Updated on January 5, 2025December 24, 2024Main Dishes

Ham and Cheese Pastry Puff

It’s Christmas Eve, and it will seem like all the world is silent as children hit the sheets early in the hope that Santa will soon be there. But what to serve? I like to go for something easy and elegant, and what better than Puffed Pastry. And while I normally like to make my meals from scratch, making Puff Pastry is where I draw the line. Puff Pastry sheets are readily available in the frozen section of your local grocery store, and using them will cut a huge amount of work out of you day. Simply pull them out …

Updated on January 5, 2025December 20, 2024Brunch Jupiter Pisces

Christmas Morning Smoked Salmon Quiche

Growing up, Christmas was a big thing in our house. Particularly with my father. He used to get up at 3 am on Christmas morning and stomp down the halls making noise until he managed to wake at least one of the kids up. Because he new if one of us was up, then soon we all were. He couldn’t help it, he just couldn’t wait. He loved to see the excitement of his kids opening presents on Christmas morning. All the hubbub of unwrapping presents, the wripping of the paper and the joyous looks of fullfillment when we got …

Updated on January 7, 2025November 26, 2024Uncategorized

Pluto into Aquarius – The Winds of Change

Pluto has entered Aquarius and brought with it the wonds of change. So buckle up and get ready to reeamine some of your foundations around how you spend your time and resources to build community.

Updated on October 1, 2024October 1, 2024Astrology

Navigating the Solar Eclipse in Libra

Tomorrow’s Solar Eclipse in Libra represents a new beginning around issues surrounding relationships, equality, fairness, justice, balance, and harmony. But it comes with a catch. First, you must clear out some space for the new to come in. This could mean letting go of old relationships, old habits, and old ways of thinking. To get there, you may have to examine your beliefs around relationships to see which ones still fit and which ones are holding you back. And the process may be illuminating. So to prepare for the eclipse, perhaps it’s a good time to ask yourself some questions. For …

Updated on September 30, 2024September 30, 2024Herbs & Spices Jupiter

Lucky DIY Pumpkin Spice Blend Recipe

Pumpkin Spice Blend to promote optimism and invite luck Pumpkin Spice Blend is the flavor of the fall season. But did you know that it may also bring you some luck? With spices ruled by the planet Jupiter, Pumpkin Spice Blend can work with intentions around creating a more positive, optimistic attitude. Jupiter is the greater benefic in traditional astrology, and it rules all things expansion and growth, so if you’re feeling like your life has grown a bit stagnant or are facing restrictions, it’s a great taste to tap into to help focus on the positive. Pumpkin Spice Blend …

Updated on September 21, 2024September 21, 2024Breads Main Dishes Virgo

Virgo Bread Machine “00” Pizza Dough Recipe

This Virgo Bread Machine “00” Pizza Dough Recipe is great for celebrating the Zodiac sign of Virgo, a sign traditionally associated with the staple crop. And while it’s a simple dump and program recipe, making a decent pizza dough can be tougher than it looks. But there are two things that can change that. First, use a bread machine to make the dough. It makes preparation quick and easy. I have a Cuisinart bread machine, and it serves me well. Second, use “00” flour. “00” flour is finer milled than all purpose flour and will yield better results and a …

Updated on September 20, 2024September 18, 2024Drinks Mars Sun Venus Virgo

Shirley Temple: The Ultimate Classic Mocktail Recipe

Virgo Season is the season of the Virgin Cocktail. And my personal favorite is none other than the Classic Shirley Temple. Made modern with Homemade Ginger Ale, Grenadine and sweetened with agave syrup, it’s sweet, spicy and utterly refreshing. As a mix of sweet and heat, the Classic Shirley Temple resonates with the sign of the Virgin not only because it’s non-alcoholic, but because the ginger in it is reputed to be good for the digestion, a part of the body ruled by picky, perfectionist Virgo. And it just makes sense, as both Virgo and the digestive system are know …

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