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Inspirations of Well-Being {2}

By on July 29, 2011 in Inspirations of Well-Being

8 Experiences That Inspired My Well-Being This Week 1. Deep admiration Watching as a special someone embarked on the journey that he had envisioned a year ago, a dream that through commitment, endurance, and passion has become a reality. 2. Locally grown foods This week’s jaunt to the farmers’ market yielded some amazing gems, among [...]

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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 30 August 2009

By on August 30, 2009 in Daily Astrological Insights

The practice of canning, of putting food up, is a great image that captures the energy of the day, with the Sun in Virgo and Moon in Capricorn. When we can, we take the fruits of the harvest (Virgo), and using recipes and processing steps that we need to follow to a tee (Virgo), we are able to [...]

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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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