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Astrology and the Canvolution

By on July 13, 2010 in Astrology

Astrology can help us to frame cultural trends and the collective zeitgeist. For example, the recent revival of canning–traditional craftwork/techniques that have the ability to impart a sense of liberation from dependence upon the modern food system–has taken hold during the recent Saturn/Uranus opposition cycle. For more on the connection, see the article I wrote [...]

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Astrological Insights for 12 August 2009

By on August 12, 2009 in Daily Astrological Insights

The energy of today reminds me of my new favorite pastime: making jam. Handpicked fruits combined with garden herbs and local honey, attentively guided as they boil down to concentrated sweetness, and then packed in charming old-school containers. Making jams helps me connect with nature and create foods rich in delicious flavors and perfumed aromas, [...]

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Yes We Can: Saturn in Virgo

By on July 18, 2009 in Astrology, Health-Supporting Foods

Astrologically, the planet Saturn has a bad rap. It’s often seen as the party pooper, the bringer of doom and gloom, the one that creates blockages in the pursuit of our desires. When a Saturn transit approaches, people oftentimes bemoan the restrictions and the sense of containment that they fear will follow. Saturn, many people [...]

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