Tuesday, December 11, 2012

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!

Monday, December 10, 2012

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.

Saturday, December 8, 2012

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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Friday, December 7, 2012

Weekend Forecast: A Root Awakening! & Recipes for Grand Marnier (Orange Liquor) Bundt Cake

If anything in your life is out of balance, it may hit you like a ton of bricks this weekend. Although the Moon is in the sign of "Peace-making & Diplomatic" Libra, the "Emotional" Moon is moody & cranky this weekend and therefore exposing the "Scales of Justice" side of Libra, cutting out the social niceties & slicing issues down to size, similar to paring an apple down to it's core.

Venus rules the sign of Libra, however, the Libra Moon begins by interrogating it's own planetary ruler, Venus, (the Love Planet), focusing your attention on the problem areas of relationships. Some of these problematic areas are at a standstill & you may feel as though all your efforts are in vain. 
A make-it or break-it mentality is in the wind and this attitude extends to friends, family, co-workers and romantic partner(s). In any event, you will be feeling a decision needs to be made.

Moreover, the Moon opposes "Innovative" Uranus in "Assertive" Aries and Squares Pluto in Steadfast" Capricorn in an intense T-Square. Your ideals and values on relationships, money, work, home-life, property, etc., may be clashing and clanging around in your mind as if you're listening to the "run" cycle of pots & pans that were improperly loaded in the dishwasher. Moreover, "Action-Orientated" Mars is forming a negative aspect to "Outer-world" Neptune in Dreamy Pisces, making it difficult to act upon your vision and evaporating your creative ideas into thin air. A focus on work, career and all that's practical verses your hopes, dreams and fantasies may have you wondering: What's next? Although life may seem like a bit of a challenge, redirecting your energy and re-mapping your plan may help. The Good News is that the Moon's Quincunx with "Outer-World" Neptune in Pisces may help you in this process, but because Mars is stirring up trouble w/ Neptune, it may be a better weekend for re-formatting your plans and laying them out on a drawing board, rather than trying sail in stormy seas. It's a great time for re-evaluation of your life & deciphering what works for you, and discarding what no longer serves you. Hold-off on the conversations that begin with: "Honey, Let's Talk." Instead, it's a better day to high-tail it out of "where-ever" the problems exist to avoid confrontation of any sort.

On Saturday, the Moon decides to play nice with Jupiter, but keeps Mercury, Neptune and Mars as distant foes. Harsh words are possible and disagreements may escalate into hostile arguments. If you're willing to stay up late on Saturday night, the Moon finally patches things up with Venus forming a pleasant aspect at 11:32 pm (EST).



On Sunday, the planetary aspects bring some light at the end of the tunnel, however, any manifestations that you created over the weekend may come to a boiling point as the Moon enters "Relentless" Scorpio, joining 3 other planets; Venus, Mercury & Saturn all in the "Impassioned" zodiac sign of Scorpio. In any event, it should be an emotionally tense day. All that is deep, dark, mysterious and secretive may be alluring. You may unveil some deep, dark secrets. A sudden realization, spiritual awakening, and the "Ahha" moment. On the contrary, if you have something hidden, it may be revealed!

If you want to escape it all, it's a great weekend to bury yourself into some sci-fi movies. Alternatively, if you have bottled up restless energy, it's a great time to pull out the Christmas deco or bake some delicious treats for the holidays. 

Below are 3  variations of 
Grand Marnier (Orange Liquor) Bundt Cake!
 

Grand Marnier (Orange Liquor) Bundt Cake
http://bakewithjill.com/2009/12/17/grand-marnier-bundt-cake/      

Grand Marnier (Orange Liquor) Bundt Cake w Pecans (Option 2)
http://southernfood.about.com/od/lemoncakes/r/bl40621v.htm

Grand Marnier (Orange Liquor) Bundt Cake w/ Walnuts (Option 3)
http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,166,153183-244192,00.html

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Thursday, December 6, 2012

CAREFULLY LAID-OUT PLANS MAY GET THE KABOSH! Moon Squares Sun, Jupiter & Saturn

The careful & methodological plans that you worked on with diligence to put in place, may have you feeling a tad bit frustrated now. The "Discriminating" Virgo Moon Squares both the Sun in "Gregarious" Sagittarius & Jupiter in "Lively" Gemini forming a T-square. Mixed emotions between the conscious and unconscious is possible now, as well as, difficultly in finding mutual ground between the sexes. Determination to move forward and develop your plans are strong as the Virgo Moon joins Mars in "Steadfast" Capricorn, energizing your body & motivating you to get organized, particularly in the areas of money, career and business matters. The "beloved" Venus in Passionate Scorpio entices the "Cautious" Virgo Moon. Many will have an internal struggle going on between what needs to be done for practical purposes verses fulfilling their hearts desires. You may feel a sort of sweet yet sour taste about your love-life. 
Finally, the Moon forms a restrictive aspect to Saturn forcing a lot of you into situations that may seem confining at the moment. Don't fret,these are all "temporary" transits. 

On Friday, the Moon shifts into "Diplomatic" Libra helping you weigh your options and think everything through.


Libra energy enables you to analyze each and every detail helping you delve deep into problem solving and oftentimes see things from a unique perspective. A Libra is the "think-tank" of the zodiac - going once, going twice, going 3 times - I think I got it!
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Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Keep it Simple

If you woke up feeling groggy this morning,  the Moon opposes "Outer-world" Neptune...
Neptune, the 8th Planet from the Sun......











 in Dreamy Pisces, therefore your overall vision of your life  may be obscured.  Although the "Vigilant" Virgo Moon is pushing you to focus on work, and getting involved with projects such as cleaning out the garage and the tidying up the closets; the Moon's aspect to Neptune,  makes it challenging. Expect some confusion & mix-ups in communication and your well-thought-out plans may go awry. Moreover, if you feel there are areas in your life that need repair (from a broken down car to a strained relationship with someone) you may experience a strong desire to fix the problem. However, the Moon & Mercury forms negative aspect to both Pluto in Capricorn. You may experience "communication breakdown" and ideas that seem exciting yesterday may seem blah today.
 Money, work or the homestead may 
clash with your needs. Mundane tasks that
need to be done may seem b-o-r-i-n-g!
  Overall, you may be feeling as though life is a hassle and you may be coming to a sudden realization that pursuing your goals at this time is going to take a lot of work. Rather than biting off more than you can chew, the best way to rebuild a foundation of any sort is one brick at a time. Finally, the Moon is forming an aspect to "Electric" Uranus in "Headstrong" Aries, so you may get a flash of insight about your life issues that may help you in your endeavors. As the fog begins to lift, you'll begin feeling better and like you've got your head back in the game. Today is a good day for focusing on small tasks, and taking things one step at a time, rather than focusing on large projects & the big picture. Tidying up the house, mini-projects, and wrapping things up is best as the Moon heads to the Last Quarter. It's Not a good day for beginning major projects such as home remodeling or changing the car from midnight blue to fire-engine red. Finally, avoid entangling yourself in long-term commitments for now. Over the next few days, keep it simple.

Neptune has a Rock Center & an & atmosphere of hydrogen. In astrology, Neptune is the Planetary ruler of the Zodiac Sign, Pisces
Neptune is the co-ruler of the 12 house in the zodiac. 

 
What planet rules your sign?

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Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Have Ur Fun & Frolic but tread lightly!



Get your fun & frolic in today & and tonight as the "Enchanting" Leo Moon is in it's final hours. Drama, pizazz and all that glitters, shines elegantly under the influence of a Leo Moon; so get out your sweet & savory chocolate treats or put your party hat on and become the life of the party. However you decide to enjoy this playful energy of the Leo Moon, it's a great time to pretend you are a child again. Pets, children, romance, as well as, fun & games all come to fore.
 

Unfortunately, the "Playful" Leo Moon Squares both Venus & Mercury,  and both planets are in the sign of "Investigative" Scorpio. Intense communication about love and money may come to a boiling point.
 


If you are in a clandestine affair, or have something you'd prefer to keep a lid on, be especially careful right now, otherwise you may become the recipient of the Lion's Wrath!


Tomorrow, the Moon enters the "Practical" sign of Virgo, and the Moon is headed into it's 4rth quarter phase. After you exhaust all your creative zest under the Leo Moon, then you can get get down to business & wrap up the last-minute nitty-gritty details and put on the finishing touches and begin to prepare for the New Moon in "Enterprising" Sagittarius on Thursday December 13th. During a New Moon is a great time for new beginnings and starting new projects.


 Happy Holidays!