Emotional Volcanic Eruptions - Mars Wars w/ Pluto! Work, Security Issues Paramount!

Capricorn, the Goat!

A pivotal turning point  in career or security issues may have you at a crossroads.  Warrior Mars joins Transformational Pluto for a rock-n-roll energy that can push and pull you in many directions, but a deep desire for change may be simmering to a boiling point. Arguments may lead to what seem like volcanic eruptions.  Mars & Pluto are invigorating energies that stimulate change and encourage you to take action, and both planets are in the sign of "Serious" Capricorn. An earth sign, Capricorn yearns for security, success and financial stability.  Happiness at work, a solid career with growth potential and a secure home & family lifestyle are what the "persevering" Goat strives to attain. Relationships become more intense especially with Venus in the sign of "impassioned" Scorpio. If any of these areas are out of sync, you are likely to feel frustrated, restless and ready to blow off some steam. Any person who is blocking you from your vision, career path, life mission or soul mate, may see a side of you like never before!  The day's attitude is "Diplomacy is for wimps, hit 'em with both barrels!" On a positive note, the Moon is in Stabilizing Taurus helping to tame people's emotions somewhat today. However, Taurus energy encourages people toward  a secure financial backing, a peaceful home-life & a tastefully decorated home, therefore amplifying the security issues created by the Mars-Pluto combo in Capricorn.  This evening, the Moon shifts into "Active" Gemini getting us mentally and physically stimulated to "do-something" about whatever it is that is bothering you, and you may feel as if you want to jump out of your skin. There's a good chance you'll be feeling as if you want change and you've got it have it Right Now! Whatever it is that has been needling you is likely to escalate now. Tonight, the Moon aspects Neptune clouding our vision and confusing out thoughts.  It's best to find a way to release all this mental and physical energy today. By days end, you will most likely be feeling like something has got to give. Make a plan and plot your course and try to avoid confrontation, if you can.

Mercury Turns Direct, Venus Sparkles Saturn

Venus in "Passionate" Scorpio entices Saturn (also in Scorpio) today and tomorrow. Love grows more intense under this influence. Emotions become deeply invested as passionate energy gets stronger. Relationships take on a more serious tone and become a major focal point.  Mercury, also in  the sign of "Intense" Scorpio turns direct today unveiling a lot of hidden truths.  The last few weeks, (while Mercury was in Retrograde) required you to spend some time soul searching and pinning down just who your real friends are. As the fog begins to lift, sudden realizations may come about regarding the people around you. Communication with others improve and it becomes easier to decipher the facts from fiction, and get in touch with connections who had been hovering in the wings. Misplaced expectations can make for delay, but once you've separated the wheat from the chaff, you'll have a better idea of who is really in the game.  Original thinking and new approaches will pay off if you put them in gear now as the Sun in "Optimistic" Sagittarius forms a harmonious aspect to Uranus in "Initiating" Aries. Inventiveness with staying power is available. Yesterday's weirdness becomes today's leading edge. Creative ideas developed now can be a construction site in pro-active mode for building a solid framework to stand on down the line. Relationships begun now have a stable footing.

Awesome Cookie Recipes for the Holidays

Here are some delicious cookie recipes that can serve as a part of a dessert, or for last minute "surprise" guests who "pop-in" for the holidays. Impress your guests with some scrumptious treats. 

Delicious Eggnog Cookies (Drop Cookies, Great Reviews!)

 http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,1610,134190-250196,00.html

 Decadent Rum Balls

 http://www.yummly.com/recipe/Decadent-Rum-Balls-Allrecipes?columns=4&position=3/30

Eggnog Snowflake Cookies

http://www.cooks.com/rec/doc/0,2310,158190-239201,00.html

Rum Butter Cookies

  http://southernfood.about.com/od/buttercookies/r/bl50215h.htm

Sweet Praline Bites Covered in Chocolate

 http://www.yummly.com/recipe/Sweet-Praline-Bites-covered-in-Chocolate-I-Adore-Food_-288922?columns=4&position=8/36

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How Dark is Black Friday?

If you decide to go shopping today, prepare a list and stick with your budget, spending sprees are very possible. The Universe is delivering obstacles today, and potential conflict is lingering in the atmosphere. The day begins with "Warrior" Mars in "Ambitious" Capricorn Squaring off both - "Rebellious" Uranus at (5:05 am EST) & the "Competitive" Aries Moon at 5:28 am EST). While Mars is busy battling Uranus &  Moon, the "Feisty" Aries Moon joins Uranus on the battlefield. Both the "Emotional" Moon and "Rebellious" Uranus are in the sign of "Headstrong" Aries, and combined with it's strained relationship with Mars;  Sparks fly, and tempers may flare. You may feel restricted in some area of your life and have a burning desire to break-free.  Be careful of making rash or impulsive moves. Unless you enjoy arguments, it's Not the best day to try to resolve any sort of conflict. More than likely, you'll be butting heads like a couple of bucks trying to gain dominance over the rest of the pack. Accidents of all sorts are likely now including: Car, machinery, gadgets, gizmos or around the house, so be careful!!! Also, be careful with any faulty wiring electrical devices. Don't use it or throw them out!  Mistakes born out of of haste are not easily corrected and repeated efforts are best marked off to experience. You may find yourself at odds with someone over work or financial matters. "By Mid-morning, the "Assertive" Aries Moon Squares "Probing" Pluto in "Tenacious" Capricorn. Personal security, career, the home-front and family issues may erupt and become problematic. People may try to pry into your affairs, particularly about money. Itchy and edgy, the mood is unsettled as you're ambitions are high, but it's not the best time for laying down foundations where steadiness is required. It's a good day to proceed with caution. Be prepared for surprises that startle, realizations that turn you around, and new emotional experiments all are going on. Good for adventure, just keep your eye out.

Creativity Abounds; VENUS Captivates NEPTUNE! MOON Conspires w/ SUN!

Getting creative and dreaming up new joys and pleasures comes with ease today as Venus in "Determined" Scorpio is mesmerized by Dreamy Neptune in "Compassionate" Pisces. Spiritual and material pleasures do not need to conflict, but can go hand in hand for self-satisfaction and the benefit of all. Believe it, and it will come true. Meditation, intuition, daydreaming and prophetic dreams are likely, along with the potential to feel a little spacey and "out-of-it." The Moon is also in the sign of "Nurturing" Pisces in the early part of the day enhancing cooperation, empathy and understanding, even with difficult family members. However, at 5:12 pm (EST), the Moon shifts into "Assertive & Fiery" Aries. Avoid debating at the dinner table as emotions could become heated and tempers may flare.  The early bird definitely gets the worm, so if you're in competition, get your bid in first....but this energy is Not be-fitting for a Thanksgiving Dinner, unless you enjoy sparring with the family! Later in the evening, at 7:37 (EST), the "Pioneering" Aries Moon harmoniously aspects the Sun in "Adventurous" Sagittarius. Both planets are in gregarious fire signs, therefore, you may feel a little more lively & energetic tonight, even after the turkey enzyme hits your system. You may get this sudden urge to jump in your car and go on a trip but already have other obligations. If you want to rest tonight, eat more Turkey or drink warm milk. Otherwise, you may feel as if you are up for some sort of adventure. If you can pull some people together to go on a hike or even a walk, it should expel some of the excessive restless energy. Pisces, Aries, Sagittarius, and Scorpio are the most influential zodiacs signs for today. Therefore, the Universe is invigorating our body, mind and spirit with a nice concoction of innovative thoughts empowering us to create an out-of-this-world holiday dinner, appetizer, side dish, dessert or where-ever your imagination takes you.   Happy Thanksgiving!

Fuel Ur Fire! VENUS enters SCORPIO; SUN enters SAGITTARIUS! Intense Emotions on the Horizon!

The planets are playing musical chairs today in the zodiac, trading off one sign for another. The planet of Love, Venus leaves it's domestic sign of "Peace-making" Libra and enters "Mysterious" Scorpio, creating a deep level of passion & intensity in love and relationships.  The Sun leaves Scorpio and enters "Adventurous" Sagittarius fueling the fire of the Venus-Scorpio energy. An optimistic outlook on love and relationships and finding the "one" is stronger now than ever. The hunt for objects of desire is in full swing, so expect some very intense situations all around. It doesn't show much on the surface, but when the doors close and the shades go down, it's all the way - literally or figuratively. Dipping your toe in is Not what's happening now, so if you want to get involved, be prepared for a sink or swim ordeal. You'll be swimming in the deep end. If you are already in an existing relationship, expect things to intensify. This could be good or bad depending on how you harness the energy. You could live-out a long-awaited fantasy or engage in harsh words of war that last all night. If there is a bone of contention, you may want to try to avoid that topic over the next few weeks. The Sun in Sagittarius encourages us to be optimistic, enthusiastic, philosophical, candid, direct & outspoken, so you may say more what's on your mind during this time. Sagittarius tends to gloss things over and look at the "big picture," whereas Scorpio tends to investigate for hidden clues and has the innate ability to find them! As Venus enters Scorpio today, it joins both Mercury and Saturn, also in Scorpio. To boot, Mercury is in Retrograde. Be careful of a love interest trying to dig something up from your past. Expect a lot of candid and direct straight talk flying around for the next month.

Need an Appetizer for Thanksgiving or a Holiday Party?

Whether you are hosting a Holiday Party, or attending as a guest, you will be sure to need an appetizer or two for your Holiday Bash. From the quick and easy-does-it 7 Minute Nut & Honey Pear Dip, to the Vegan Puff Pastry Blueberry Bites, to the "Dress to Impress" Cheese Pumpkins, you will find an assortment of delicious mouth watering recipes below for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas and New Years! Happy Holidays!

• Spinach Artichoke Dip

http://americanfood.about.com/od/appetizers/r/Spinach_Dip.htm

• Mini Puff Pasty Bites with Vegan Cream Cheese and Blueberry Pear Marmelade (VEGAN)

http://www.vegalicious.org/2012/09/21/mini-puff-pasty-bites-with-vegan-cream-cheese-and-blueberry-pear-marmelade/

• Dress to Impress "Cheese Pumpkins!"

http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/cheese-pumpkins/57df292d-cb3a-430b-a630-bc688ba3cfe8

• Layered Monteray Pumpkin Dip

http://www.cooksrecipes.com/appetizer/layered_monterey_pumpkin_dip_recipe.html

• Veggie Pizza Dip

http://www.kraftbrands.com/philly/recipes/Pages/Recipe-Detail.aspx?recipeId=114540#category=816&subcategory=16191

• In a hurry? Check out this quick fixer!
• Nut & Honey Pear Dip (7 Minutes to Make!)
  

http://www.kraftbrands.com/philly/recipes/Pages/Recipe-Detail.aspx?recipeId=98053#category=816&subcategory=16191

• Balsalmic & Basil Brushetta (VEGAN)

http://vegetarian.about.com/od/vegetarianappetizers/r/balsamicbread.htm