The Moon has been in earthy and sensual Taurus all weekend. During the Taurus Moon, that which is practical and pragmatic comes to the forefront as we lay the groundwork for the foundation upon which growth can occur.
I’m in this stage of creation for upcoming article for Planetary Apothecary and thought I’d take a moment to give you a glimpse of what’s coming up in the 7-10 days.
I’m currently working on the next installment of my Let Food Be Your Medicine series, with an article on fenugreek. This spice, a mainstay of curries and other Indian dishes, not only adds a unique flavor to recipes but also many healing benefits, balancing blood-sugar levels. This past week, I sprouted fenugreek seeds, which was delightful to do concurrent with the beginning of springtime. While I’ve sprouted beans, nuts, and other seeds before, it was my first time with fenugreek; yet, it will definitely not be my last time since I am enamored of its aromatic flavor.
I am also working on a post about sonopuncture, the use of vibrational tuning forks for healing. This morning, I was lucky enough to have a sonopuncture treatment courtesy of my friend Jeannie Lehner who is an herbalist. As she was using the forks to stimulate pressure points on my face and head, I realized how perfect the timing was for me to be enjoying this therapy, with the Moon in Taurus (which governs the senses, and the rhythms of sound) and the Sun in Aries (which rules the head and face in medical astrology). I included sonopuncture in my book and am excited to write more about it here.
And, with Wednesday signaling the commencement of a new month, look for the April Wellness Horoscope to be posted this week. Speaking of astrological events, we’re more than halfway through this year’s Venus Retrograde, which began March 6 and concludes April 17 (click here for a refresher on what this period signifies and the amazing lessons that can be gleaned during it).
I want to close this post by leaving you with this thought, which seems very reflective of the Taurus Moon. Yesterday, I was fortunate to attend a talk at Seattle’s Green Festival given by Alice Waters, the founder of Chez Panisse and a beacon in the sustainable food movement. From a space of humility, she said many things about food, culture, and agriculture that resonated strongly with me. Yet, the one that was most memorable and which I continue to reflect upon is that if you want to make change in this arena, the best way to do so is by “feeding people the message.” It’s not about talking or proselytizing. It’s about reaching out and helping people to actually eat a garden-grown vegetable, a dish prepared with local ingredients, or a piece of fruit right off the tree. When people taste and experience real food, something happens. They can taste the difference, which leads to knowing the difference (it’s a great example of the Taurean way of learning). This can lead to people really embracing the fact that, as Waters says (and I strongly believe), ” good food is a right and not a privilege.”
