Social Butterflies and Pixie Dust

If you haven't done so already, now is the time to get off the couch and get out there! The social-butterflies of the Universe can spread their wings tonight and sprinkle pixie dust all over their favorite people. The Moon enters "Humanitarian" Aquarius and, the Love Planet, Venus enters the sign of "Adventurous" Sagittarius. Both signs are outgoing, sociable, treasure friendship, and enjoy jovial times. A sense of freedom and independence in a relationship is more desirable during this transit. More on the Venus in Sagittarius transit coming soon.... 

Electrify Your Mind; Change Your Experience!

Although Uranus turned direct yesterday, the "Conservative" Capricorn Moon is rearing it's ugly head at "Rebellious" Uranus in "Feisty" Aries today creating some emotional conflict and sudden changes in mood. You may find yourself making an about-face turn in some area of your life. Be careful of freak accidents. A sense of boredom may prevail if if you allow it, and issues over the "status-quo" verses the new & trendy may arise. The Moon in "Conservative" Capricorn joins "Transformational" Pluto, also in Capricorn stirring up an inner need for change, especially in money, business, home-life and security matters. Capricorn, ruled by Saturn governs rules, restrictions and the bottom-line. But the Universe is giving us all something to "think" about - literally.....

"Mental" Mercury in the sign of "Freedom-Loving" Sagittarius is forming an enlightening aspect with "Innovative" Uranus in "Initiating" Aries pushing you to the outer limits and beyond the confines of Lord Saturn's Rings! The Mercury-Uranus pair is an electrifying & energetic combination, empowering your brain to create ingenious ideas and new solutions to long-standing problems may suddenly be appealing. 

 Since Uranus is the planetary co-ruler of Aquarius, and Aquarius is exalted in the sign of Mercury, the overall energy is enhanced. Many inventors, scientists and engineers have a Sun, Moon, or Mercury in the sign of Aquarius. All that is unique, original and independent are favored. 

A sudden change of circumstances may arise or a Spiritual awakening leading to a Kundalini experience may occur. Higher order thinking that is light years ahead of it's time. If you have been held down by an oppressive situation (boss, spouse, parent or co-worker), now may be the time where you break-out of a bad situation. In the alternative, you may be the one helping someone in need. Humanitarianism ideals prevails, and you may develop an original idea to help out or fund a cause to improve conditions for certain social groups or humanity. 

Whatever the case may be, you will have a strong ability to think outside the box. It's Thomas Edison time, exploit the moment. It's a great time for an intense brain-storming session.

New Moon in Sagittarius & Uranus Turns Direct!

Uranus

A New Moon in the "enterprising" fire sign of Sagittarius illuminates rays of light on a dark & gloomy situation. Yesterdays cloak and dagger maneuvers are old news, and if you conspicuously clean house and let in the fresh air, you'll be in the vanguard of the initiative now. The New Moon in "Freedom-Loving" Sagittarius  inspires you to take on new projects, generate leads and take risks on new ventures.

Complimenting the energy of the New Moon, Uranus, "The Awakener," in "Bold-&-Daring" Aries turns direct today opening the doors of opportunity in any endeavor you choose. A shift in perspective and/or consciousness may come about. Your ability to develop genius ideas, inventions, and new ways of doing things come easier now. The energy of the New Moon occurring at 10:42 am (EST), and then Uranus turning direct at 12:58 pm (EST), only two hours later, is an empowering force that can rejuvenate you and wipe away any lingering dormant emotional energy from your past. Now is a good time to clean-out the cobwebs that hold you hostage to your past and begin anew. A wake-up call or spiritual awakening and the "ahha" moment are all possible. You may get a nagging feeling that something in your life must change and a personal revelation is likely about someone or something in your life. A feeling of being at a crossroads is eminent and you may find yourself discarding people, places or things that no longer serve you. Over the next few weeks,  you may feel encouraged to embark on a new journey and have the courage to try something that others may view as completely "out of the ordinary" (for you).

Today, you may feel like you are running fast but going nowhere. The Moon is in it's final (4rth quarter) phase. Typically, this is a time for winding things down & wrapping up projects,  but the planetary line-up has many people feeling like forging ahead into un-chartered territory. The Sun, Moon and Mercury, all in the sign of "Adventurous" Sagittarius, brings about an interest in travel, exploration, higher education, religion and spiritual quests. 

 Yet, the Sagittarius Moon Opposes it's own planetary ruler, Jupiter, and Jupiter is now in the sign of "Jittery" Gemini making many feel like they want to jump out of their own skin. To boot, the Moon has a strained aspect with "Outer-world" Neptune putting a damper on your grandiose ideas & illuminating negativity & self-doubt. However, don't fret. Sagittarius is an "optimistic" fire sign giving you raw power & energy to enthusiastically move forward with your plans.

 Your desire to cement your ideas into concrete block is intensified by the Moon's positive alignment with both Mars & Pluto. Both planets are in the sign of  ("Let's-Build-an-Empire") Capricorn motivating you to push forward with your ideas and urging you to co-create your reality for manifesting positive change.  Additionally, the Moon teams up with both "Electrifying" Uranus in "Self-Starter" Aries (also "fire) & "Mental" Mercury in "Enterprising" Sagittarius.  Therefore, the Universe is giving you an abundance of creativity, innovative ideas & visionary flashes of insight that can help you get to where you want to go.  Use this time to "think" about what you want to do, and when the New Moon hits tomorrow, you'll be ready to jump in and get the ball rolling.

It's 2 weeks until Christmas, and the Love Planet, Venus in "Sensual" Scorpio entrances the Moon, also in Scorpio giving you the opportunity for a romantic Holiday Season! ("If" you can brush off the stress that the holidays bring). A rush of energy and deeply passionate desires may be felt now. Time spent with a loved one will serve you well during this Venus transit. Hot cocoa & snuggling under the tree will warm the soul and sooth your spirit. Charm abounds and an atmosphere of love and desire allows for all sorts of pleasantries and can provide the foundations of lots more like it to come. Just be careful of over-possessiveness or jealousy.

The Scorpio Moon also partners up with Mars in "Tenacious" Capricorn empowering you to take action on your deepest level desires. Mercury, now in "gleeful" Sagittarius is at odds with Neptune in Dreamy Pisces, placing some doubt, negativity and confusion in putting your dreams in perspective. Overall, it's a good day for spending some time with loved ones or taking care of money, career & business endeavors. 

 

Happy Holidays!

Mercury Enters Sagittarius & Collaborates w/ Mars in Capricorn

The Scorpio Moon teams up with "Stabilizing" Saturn, ( also in the sign of "Persevering" Scorpio), giving you a yearning desire for a stability in your life. Venus, also in the sign of "Sensual" Scorpio keeps your focus intently on romance and money ideas. While the Moon, Venus, and Saturn are lingering in "Perceptive" Scorpio, Mercury escapes the Scorpion's Sting and sets itself free in "Adventurous" Sagittarius. 

Sagittarius, The Archer

Your mental thoughts take on a broad spectrum approach and the "big picture" comes into play. Ideas about travel, exploration, higher education, or a spiritual quest may intrigue you now. As Mercury changes signs, it collaborates with Mars in "Security-Conscious" Capricorn propelling you to move forward in manifesting your dreams, especially in regards to work & career. Finally, Pluto in Capricorn partners up with the Moon allowing you to manifest the changes and personal transformation in the areas of your life that you feel need remodeling. Now you can begin to crystalize your ideas and put your plans into action.

Cream Cheese Foldover Cookie Recipes!

Example of Cookie Prior to Baking

 Here are some delicious treats to have on hand for the Holidays. Your guests will enjoy these scrumptious & mouthwatering cookies. You can use pie filling, jelly or your favorite jam. The filling expands while cooking. 

I use a baby spoon as very little jelly is needed for each cookie. You can also use a measuring spoon. Depending on the size you make the diamond cut outs will determine how much filling you need. Perhaps try baking a few before you put in the entire batch in the oven.

1). Apricot Bow-Ties (Cream Cheese Foldovers)
http://www.lottieanddoof.com/2009/12/12-days-of-cookies-3-apricot-bow-ties/ 

2). Cream Cheese Foldover Cookies (Option 2) http://www.keyingredient.com/recipes/7791255/cream-cheese-foldovers-cookies/

3). Cream Cheese Foldovers (Option 3)
 http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,181,145185-240204,00.html

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