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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!