Focus On Your Relationships Under Rare Double Libra Full Moons

Rarely does a full moon fall twice in a row in one astrological sign as will be the case this spring! The first Libra Full Moon falls on the same day as the Spring Equinox when the Sun enters Aries on March 20, 2019.The second Libra Full Moon occurs on April 19, 2019, the last day of Aries, just 24 hours before the Sun enters Taurus. Again, Full Moons generally occur in sequential order. So, after the Libra Full Moon, generally the Scorpio Full Moon comes next.

Meatless Monday: Quick Quinoa With Carrots & Kale

On a busy day, quinoa can be a very good friend. It’s a great companion for many vegetables, plus it’s nutritious and cooks quickly.

Ayurveda 101: Healing Through The Sense Of Taste

In this article, we explore how to use food as medicine to harmonize doshic imbalances in the body and stimulate optimal digestion.

Vedic Astrology For March 3-9: Take A Breath During Mercury Retrograde

If a storm is on the way, does it make more sense to wait and see how much rain it brings and then adjust accordingly?  Or is it better to batten down the hatches beforehand and stock up on supplies and expect the worst?  Personally, I’m a fan of the latter.  With that in mind, let’s take a look at the upcoming Mercury retrograde period beginning on March 5th. 

 

Your Weekly Astrological Forecast: March 3-9

The Karmic Tools Weekly Forecast covers the current planetary transits which affect people in different ways and to various degrees of intensity.  Take notice when it is a Personal planet (Sun / Moon / Mercury / Venus / Mars) interacting with a Social (Jupiter/Saturn) or Collective planet (Uranus / Neptune/Pluto).  And pay extremely close attention when it is a Social planet interacting with a Collective planet because that means something *big* is brewing that will move large groups of people along their evolutionary paths. Tun

How To Meal Plan For More Time & Less Waste

Last weekend, my husband and I made a list of recipes we wanted to enjoy during the week. We deciphered the ingredients, took the list to the grocery store, and picked up a week’s worth of groceries. From there, we washed, chopped, cooked, and baked egg muffins, brown rice and quinoa, roasted beets and sweet potatoes, crispy chickpeas, and vegetable soup.

Superfood 101: Guava!

Guava is a member of the family Myrtaceae, commonly known as the Myrtle family of the genus Psidium L. or guava P, containing the species Psidium guajava L. or guava P. The plant is thought to be native to Mexico and Central America but it is not certain because of the widespread and longtime seed disbursement by man and animals.

Pedicularis: An Herbal Hug For Your Heart

Pedicu-what???   This plant is a bit off the beaten path for many folks.  The name “Pedicularis” is from Latin, meaning “lice.”  Yum.  Commonly known as Lousewort, the plant was thought to cause a lice infestation if ingested. But, not to worry!  I’ve been using it for years and so far no lice.

 

Healing Journeys: An Intro To Tarot Card Readings

My Tarot session with Dr. Richard E. Reich-Kuykendall was short, but it was anything but ephemeral.  In other words, what we discussed in that brief session has stuck with me far longer than nuggets of advice wrested from much longer conversations with others.  As Richard turned over each card and explained to me its meaning, as well as its reverse/upside-down meaning, a “knowingness” popped into my head for each card—it was as though as each card was revealed to me by Richard, its relevance to my current path was simultaneously revealed to me (in my head/heart, of course).