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Updated on September 20, 2024September 17, 2024Drinks Venus

Homemade Grenadine Recipe

This Homemade Grenadine recipe is a delicious and natural alternative to the artificial versions found on store shelves. And it’s super easy to make. Made with real 100% pomegranate juice, this Homemade Grenadine syrup is perfect for bringing a pop of Venus into your cocktails and mocktails. Try it in a classic Shirley Temple. Pomegranates, like many fruits, are ruled by the planet Venus. The lesser benefic in traditional astrology, Venus is the planet of love, art, beauty, harmony and even money. So if you are feeling like your love life could use a little boost, try getting clear about …

Updated on September 20, 2024September 15, 2024Aries Drinks Leo Mars Scorpio Sun

Punchy Homemade Ginger Ale

I call this homemade Ginger Ale “Punchy” because it really packs a punch. Sweet and spicy and filled with ginger energy, it’s not like anything you can get in the store. A perfectly refreshing drink for Virgo season, the energy of ginger resonates with both the Sun and Mars. The Sun is the planet of will, conciousness, vitality and self-confidence and Mars is the planet of ambition, energy and drive. So if you’re feeling the need for a boost of energy, give it a shot. But if you’re feeling like you could go on the war path soon, you may …

Updated on September 20, 2024September 13, 2024Breads Virgo

Perfectly Virgo Cheddar Garlic Knots

Virgo season is the season of wheat. It’s the time of the harvest, when all the grain is plucked from the ground and transformed into the flour we use for our daily bread. And one of my favorite breads to make is Piroshky Dough. Made easy in a bread machine, and suitable for making little pockets of Eastern European Love, here I’ve decided to use Piroshky Dough as the basis for the simple Perfectly Virgo Cheddar Garlic Knots. Virgo energy is the energy of a detail-oriented perfectionist. They like to cross all the t’s, dot all the i’s and break …

Updated on January 7, 2025August 28, 2024Uncategorized

Citrine: A Guide to the Stone of Success

Citrine, a beautiful golden-yellow gemstone, has captivated people for centuries with its warm, vibrant energy and stunning appearance. Often referred to as the “Stone of Success” or “Merchant’s Stone,” citrine is not only cherished for its aesthetic appeal but also for its powerful metaphysical properties. Whether you are a gemstone enthusiast or someone looking to invite more positivity into your life, citrine may be the stone for you. What is Citrine? Citrine is a variety of quartz, renowned for its transparent golden to yellowish-brown hue. The color of citrine can range from a pale lemon yellow to a deep, rich …

Updated on January 7, 2025August 23, 2024Mars Poultry

A Kick of Mars: Easy Chili-Chicken Meatballs Recipe

Looking for a versatile, healthy, and delicious meal option? Also looking to bring a boost of Mars’ vital energy to your plate? Whether you’re planning a family dinner, need a party appetizer, or doing meal prep for the week, this chili-chicken meatballs recipe will quickly become one of your go-to recipes. Packed with mild chili pepper flavor and easy to make, these meatballs are perfect for anyone looking for a tasty, protein-rich dish. Also great for people with an Aries moon. Why Choose Chicken Meatballs? Chicken meatballs are a leaner alternative to traditional beef or pork meatballs, making them a …

Updated on January 7, 2025August 19, 2024Musings

Gratitude: it’s what’s for dinner

“If you look at what you have in life, you’ll always have more. If you look at what you don’t have in life, you’ll never have enough.” -Oprah Winfrey I’ve been accused of being a bit of a negative nelly. It’s ok. I fully understand it. With Virgo rising, I have a bad habit of being extremely critical. I have a natural ability to look at a problem, analyze it, pick it apart, find the flaws and then work on rebuilding it better than it was before. It also means, that I strive for perfection. This combination is great for …

Updated on January 7, 2025August 10, 2024Leo Poultry Sun

Sunny Rosemary Lemon Chicken Recipe

Sunny Rosemary Lemon Chicken speaks to the power of the Sun through rosemary and lemon. Lemon brings joy, life boosting vitality and a sunny disposition to your life, while rosemary can provide some clarity and aid communication. So it’s a great go to for dinner during this long stretch of Mercury in Retrograde motion. Made in a an Instant Pot it’s a quick but elegant weekday meal, befitting the Sun in Leo.

Updated on January 7, 2025August 3, 2024Drinks Leo Sun

Sun Intention Tea recipe for the New Moon in Leo

It’s Leo Season, and I don’t know how it is where you are, but here in Seattle it’s hot. So why not cool down while setting some intentions around the energy of the Sun. The New Moon in Leo is Sunday, and it’s a great time to plant seeds around increased self-esteem, vitality, creative pursuits and leadership. And this time around, I made a video to help you make the recipe.

Updated on January 7, 2025August 1, 2024Astrology

Leo New Moon and More

A look at the Cosmic Weather for August 1 – August 15 A brilliant Leo New Moon highlights the first two weeks of August, and calls us to set intentions to be more authentically ourselves. We come into August with the moon strong in it’s home sign of Cancer, while Mercury sits in rulership in Virgo. With the Moon sextiling Mercury you may find yourself examining your feelings, and wanting to speak up about them. But be careful that you don’t overthink them or get too critical with yourself about how you feel. August 2, 2024 On August 2nd, Venus …

Updated on September 20, 2024July 31, 2024Astrology Mercury Virgo

It’s Mercury Retrograde Again: A precautionary tale…

Oh crap! Not mercury retrograde. Yes, yes. You know the drill. Mercury will go retrograde in Virgo next Monday, August 5th, and everything from phones disconnecting to delayed flights will get blamed on Mercury retrograde. As they should. But, Mercury retrograde gets a bit of a bad wrap. Do a search online for do’s and don’t’s of a Mercury retrograde and you may be thinking that you should just huddle up at home for a little while. But you really can’t. The problem is that Mercury retrograde is common. In fact, Mercury goes retrograde about three or four times a …

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