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Lobster For Leos - Astrology Cookbook

 

This just in from the publisher of a new Astrology Cookbook:

 

Did you know each astrological sign rules a different body part? Sabra Ricci, celebrity chef and astrologer, has selected eight super foods per sign to support the health of that particular part of the body. Lobster for Leos, Cookies for Capricorns: An Astrology Lover's Cookbook is full of advice for picking the best meal for the all those special signs in your life. The book contains more than 100 delicious recipes including:

· Aries - Kona Coffee Rubbed Flank Steaks with Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

· Taurus - Wild Mushroom Risotto

· Gemini - Cantaloupe, Tomato & Basil Salad with Feta Cheese

· Cancer - Watercress with Beet Carpaccio & Sherry Vinaigrette

· Leo - Lobster Macaroni & Cheese

· Virgo - Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Maple Buttercream & Crystalized Ginger

· Libra - Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Onions & Bacon

· Scorpio - Pancetta Wrapped Figs with Gorgonzola

· Sagittarius - Pasta Arrabiata with Shrimp, Rocket & Grana Padano

· Capricorn - Molasses Cookies

· Aquarius - Chopped Hearts of Palm with Blue Cheese Dressing & Bacon

· Pisces - Zesty Chile Cheese Cornbread

This book combines seasoned culinary expertise, twenty years of astrology study, more than ten years working for some of the biggest names in Hollywood, and the hottest new trends in food and entertainment to create a cookbook unlike any other. Readers, foodies, and astrology fans alike are presented with a unique, user-friendly tool for preparing meals—and an unparalleled perspective of melding two the fields. With recipes for appetizers, entrees, and desserts, and fantastic insight into what to cook based on her extensive expertise in astrology, this is more than a book that gets stashed in a cupboard. Sabra Ricci is the perfect guide to cooking by the stars.

 

And while you are at it, check out my (ahem) astrology sun sign book HerScopes which looks at the stars in a "wilde" woman way. I have been told that the book is her-larious errr ...hilarious. Get it in time for June!!

 

 

 

The Ghosts of Charleston

If you find yourself in Charleston, South Carolina, you may want to take the Ghosts of Charleston tour which is based on the book The Ghosts of Charleston by Julian T Buxton III.

The Ghosts of Charleston includes a myriad of ghost stories from the city. These stories of real, existing specters include the plight of the headless confederate soldier on the historic Battery, unexplained happenings on the Cooper River Bridge, among others. These departed Charlestonians continually try in vain to work out unfulfilled dreams in the sphere of the living. This book chronicles their lives and gives them voice and is appropriate for all age groups.

"In all societies and from the earliest times men have feared the return of the dead. The idea of an entity, doomed to walk the earth in the lonely silence of spirit because of some deed or action connected to its mortal life, wakes us to a terrifying degree of accountability for how we, the living, lead our daily lives.

Some people discard spirits as out of the realm of possibility, despite recorded experiences with ghosts throughout the ages. An intellectual position that dogmatically denies the existence of ghosts is as unscientific as it is narrow-minded. A person may feel more at ease in the world by clinging to denial regarding the spirit realm. But that does nothing to negate its existence."

 

The European Union Bans Herbal Remedies

It is hard to imagine why the European Union would ban herbal remedies which as so ubiquitous and helpful to so many people around the world. But they have. 

The British newspaper the Telegraph thinks it is a victory for corporate interests and I have to admit there appears to be a strong corporate back office hand at work here to stifle the little guy. 

Herbal remedies are all natural medicines that help a range of afflictions. They help calm the nerves, revitalize the body and help prevent certain infections. Our ancestors used them for centuries. So before we toss out the tea infusions with the baby's bathwater, find out more about herbal remedies and their use and value. Here is a link to Many Books on Herbal Remedies so you can judge for yourself.

 

What do you think?

I could understand trying to regulate quality control and perhaps institute some form of standards but a full ban? It can only lead thinking people to believe that there is something more nefarious afoot here.

Fred Schaaf - Star Watch

Fred Schaaf is an astronomer and Star Watch columnist for The Press of Atlantic City. What I really like about his columns is he discusses astronomical placements as they fit into astrological signs and constellations which I can then use for my own astrological purposes.

His writing gives clues to aspects, placements and positions and he does so in an entertaining and easy to understand manner. Here is an example from one of his columns - "Giants at dawn: If you are an experienced amateur astronomer with a telescope, do not forget that today and all this week, the dawn sky will be blessed with a very close meeting of bright Jupiter and its fellow giant planet Uranus." Okay, so that means that Jupiter conjuncts Uranus. Good to know.

Schaaf is an author of many astronomy books as well as a great columnist.  Another thing that is good to know.

 

 

Top Books on Feng Shui

Change Of Address is a great site for those who are moving ... or moving furniture around. They just published a wonderful list of the top 40 best books on feng shui. Blog mistress Sheryl has amassed a great list and pithy appraisals of each book so you can make the best choice. Here are her top ten. Go to the link above to get the other 30.

Feng Shui, which started in China in ancient times, is now being used world wide by various people to improve their lives and attract positive energy. If you want to learn more about managing your house, your office, or even your own body, here are some great Feng Shui books that you can read to get you started with this Chinese art form.

 

 

1. The Principles of Feng Shui
by Larry Sang
This book will be helpful if you want to know more about the core of Feng Shui. The book talks about the Yin and Yang, Ba Gua, and many other systems and components of Feng Shui.

2. Feng Shui
by Richard Craze
This book has 192 pages and is published by Collins. It discusses the guides on achieving good fortune and harmony through the use of Feng Shui. It also includes illustrated and practical tips for enhancing your home and office environment.

3. Feng Shui Your Life
by Jayme Barrett, Mary Steenburgen, Jonn Coolidge
One of the authors, Jayme Barlett is a well-known Feng Shui consultant in Beverly Hills. This book, which she has co-written with two other writers, explains the techniques she uses in creating positive energy in various spaces.

4. Feng Shui: Harmony by Design
by Nancy SantoPietro, Lin Yun
The book is an ideal source if you want to understand Feng Shui deeply. This workbook presents easy-to-follow tips on how to locate power spots in your home.

5. Feng Shui: North American Edition
by Lillian Too
The book was published in 1997 offering information on Feng Shui that is easy to understand especially for beginners.

6. Feng Shui: A Practical Guide for Architects and Designers
by Vincent Smith, Barbara Lyons Stewart
The book contains history and fundamental principles of Feng Shui. It also explains on how to apply these principles in architectural setting.

7. Feng Shui: Back to Balance
by Sally Fretwell
The book has 197 pages and was published by the New World Library in 2002. It was created after Fretwell noticed increase in people’s reliance to Feng Shui. The approach of the book is fun and at the same time rational.

8. Feng Shui
by Debra Keller
The books talks about the basic definition and principle of Feng Shui. It is not recommended for serious practitioner but can be helpful for people who want to practice Feng Shui personally.

9. Feng Shui
by Jon Sandifer
This 150-page compact book contains comprehensive guide to the Chinese art of geomancy. It contains in depth background information and tools you’ll be needing in your own Feng Shui.

10. Feng Shui: The Art of Living
by Rosalind Simmons
The book primarily teaches the readers about living in harmony with their surroundings.