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| Mercury Retrogrades for 2010..... December 26 2009 - January 15 2010 April 17 – May 11 August 20 - September 12 December 10 - December 30 Watch starting new ventures during this time. Problems with communication may also occur... ..... Mercury Retrograde is a good time to finish up projects already started and straighten up accumulated clutter. You can also use this time to reflect on what you have already learned! |
January 30 Cold Moon <1st wishing moon> 1:18 am February 28 Quickening Moon <2nd wishing moon> 4:38 pm March 30 Storm Moon <3rd wishing moon> 2:25 am April 28 Wind Moon 12:18 pm May 27 flower Moon <4th wishing moon> 11:07 pm June 26 Strong Sun Moon <5th wishing moon> 11:30 am |
July 26 Blessings Moon 1:37 am August 24 Corn Moon <6th wishing moon> 5:05 pm September 23 Harvest Moon <7th wishing moon> 9:17am October 23 Blood Moon 1:36 am November 21 Mourning Moon <8th wishing moon> 5:27 pm December 21 AND 31st Long Nights Moon 8:13 am |
| Full Moon Dates for 2010 |
| 'Round the Cauldron..... |
| Did you know..... That Feverfew does nothing for a Fever ??? Well...Did You? |
| Sneaky Huh? |
Stop by Jeannie's Drink Bar Next time you come in... She has three new drinks! Ummmm! Smoothies!!! Jeannie is Queen! And let's not forget that she makes the Best Chai EVER! <Chai...Yummy Served Cold> Her Drinks are competitive in price and unbeatable in taste! |
| Oh yeah! We went there.... We fixed up the Herb corner too!!! No longer will the herb corner be self serve, Oh No...... We will be fetchin for ya! We will weigh out and bag up herbs for you! Whoo Hoooo! The Herb corner is located in the drink bar area of the shoppe. Just walk in and Place your Order! |
| Triquetra |
| Chocolate Peppermint Yum Smoothie Ingredients 2 cups chocolate yogurt 1 fine crushed candy cane 11/2 cup ice 1 cup milk or soy 3 tablespoons chocolate syrup, <plus extra for glass> 3 more candy canes, crushed. In a blender, add yogurt, ice, milk 1 fine crushed candy cane and chocolate syrup. Puree until smooth. Moisten the rims of each glass and press into crushed candy cane. Drizzle chocolate syrup in each glass then pour in smoothie. |
| "Storm Moon" March <also 3rd wishing moon> March rolls in like the proverbial lion, and if we're really lucky, it might go out like a lamb. It's the time of the Storm Moon, the month when Spring finally arrives, around the time of the Equinox, and we see new life begin to spring forth. As the Wheel of the Year turns once more, heavy rains and gray skies abound -- the earth is being showered with the life- giving water it needs to have a fertile and healthy growing season. This is also a time of equal parts light and darkness, and so a time of balance. Use this month for magical workings related to rebirth and regrowth. New life is blooming during this phase of the moon, as is prosperity and fertility Planning a ritual to help fulfill your wishes is appropriate during this time Correspondences: • Colors: Green, yellow, light purple • Gemstones: Bloodstone, aquamarine • Trees: Dogwood, honeysuckle • Gods: Isis, the Morrighan, Artemis, Cybele • Herbs: High John, pennyroyal, wood betony, apple blossom • Element: Water Also Known As: Seed Moon, Lenten Moon, Crow Moon |
| RECIPES OF THE MONTH |
Mini Shepard's Pie Recipe courtesy Aaron McCargo, Jr Ingredients Cooking spray 1 can biscuits (12) (recommended: Grands) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound ground beef <chicken or turkey> 1/2 onion, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 cup beef stock <chicken or turkey> 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves 1 1/2 cups leftover mashed potatoes 1 tablespoon granulated garlic powder 2 tablespoons granulated onion powder 2 cups shredded Cheddar Directions Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spray a 12-count muffin pan with cooking spray. Mold biscuits to the shape of each muffin cup. Par-bake biscuits for 6 to 8 minutes until light golden. Remove from oven and set aside. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and brown. Stir in the onions, salt, pepper and garlic and allow to cook together for a couple of minutes. Mix flour into the meat mixture and stir until a paste consistency is reached. Add beef stock to pan and stir in vegetables and herbs, the last few minutes, until combined. Reheat mashed potatoes in a microwave for 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in granulated garlic and onion powder. Spoon equal amounts (approximately 2 tablespoons) of warm potatoes on the bottoms of each par-baked biscuit. Then top with equal amounts of beef mixture (approximately 2 tablespoons). Finally top with equal amounts of Cheddar. Return to oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until cheese is melted and browned. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before popping individual pies out with a knife. |
| Believed to be the spoken essence of the universe. It is uttered as a mantra and in affirmations and blessings ~unknown |
This Does not Concern You!!! |
| Did you know Dragon's Blood is used for purification and protection? Burn incense sticks or resin powder on charcoals. ***Pay no attention to the whining dragon, he knows he gets pricked every time, you'd think he would be used to it by now! Sheesh! |
ON THE HORIZON Great News! Beginner Classes coming in 2010!!! No schedule or list yet, we will post information as it becomes available. We do know classes will be small on size but big on fun! Getting closer...send us your email, name and phone through our contact us page. Thanks |
| Aquarius Dear Aquarius friends... Time to clean house! Both Inside and out...Let go of anything that gives you stress or the blues. This will bring new opportunities and creative changes. Sooooo... Clean it up, dream it up and Do it Up!!! Whoo Hooo! |
