Astrological Cookery for December 2006-
By Judith Martin
Straw
Change, change and
more change, but there’s still a stalemate on some central issue- (Could
it be the War?) It’s really time to decide if we fish or cut bait.
(I’m voting to let the bait go-)
With lucky Jupiter moving into
Sagittarius, (along with a number of other heavenly bodies) religion, philosophy
and dreams all get a push in a positive direction. It’s great month to get
an early start on the New Year’s Resolutions. It only takes six weeks to
establish a new habit, so by the time you usually give up and give in,
you’ll already be declaring victory. Thinking about our favorite planet,
Earth, makes for happier holidays for everyone, so make your gifts tickets,
coupons and invitations instead of knick-knacks and boxes and wrapping paper-
(Did you realize the American Waste Stream goes up 25% every Christmas? 1/4 more
garbage, lots of it red and green wrapping paper) So think about presents that
don’t take up more space on the shelf. Come to think of it, a very
traditional holiday gift is food. It’s always the right size, shape and
color, and most of us enjoy it every day.
Aries-Kindness and
boldness are both qualities you will be bringing out this month. Take a big
chance on getting yourself where you want to be, and be gentle to those around
you, who may be alarmed at your sudden surge
forward.
Taurus- The
strength of you “bullishness” can serve you well this month if you
remember to keep your temper under control. And stay away from china shops.
Shopping online is probably
ideal.
Gemini- Your
forward momentum may be slowing a bit, but if you keep moving in the right
direction, you’ll soon be where you want to be. It’s not how fast
you get there, it’s how you feel when you arrive. Book a red-eye and sleep
your way home.
Cancer-
Authority does not seem to be smiling at you-beware of lawsuits, or laws, or
suits. Try to keep yourself under the radar, and you’ll get more
accomplished with less hassle. And throw a coin at the bell-ringers, just for
good luck.
Leo- Your love
of material possessions could make holiday shopping a drag. If you use the
“one for them and one for me” approach, you might max out both your
credit and your storage space. Take a tip from the general forecast and get some
tickets to a show you can all enjoy, and all will be merry and
bright.
Virgo- Holiday
pressures are always harder on perfectionists. Focus on the small things- the
perfect plate of cookies, the perfect sprig of mistletoe, and let the rest of it
just be what it is.
Libra- The realization
of one of your biggest hopes could arrive in the mail or on your doorstep, but
savor the victory in private. Gloating is not a group activity for a holiday
bash, particularly an office
party.
Scorpio-While
courage is still required, success is almost certain. Keep your nose to the
grindstone and know that all your efforts are moving you closer to the goal, and
it will be even better than you thought it would be when you get
there.
Sagittarius- Your
life is about to burst into blossom. So many good things are wanting to happen
to you, it might feel like standing in a shower of kisses and congratulations.
Happy holidays? Easy for you to say! Say it loud, say it
proud.
Capricorn-Take the
holidays to take a breather, a brief pause to reconnect and refresh yourself.
Your hard work is going to pay off, but you don’t want to be too tired or
too ill to enjoy you triumph. Know that the good news is coming and put your
feet up for a bit. Who sees you when you’re
sleeping?
Aquarius- the
beginning of a journey, an enterprise, and adventure? There’s a big
beginning waiting for your green light and when you go, it’s going to be
great.
Pisces- Bring
yourself into balance. If it’s the holidays, or the job, or the
relationship, whatever is throwing too much pressure at you, just take a moment
to reset your boundaries and then relax into the space that you need to be
comfortable.
December is
Sagittarius-
And while
Sagittarius is a fun and freedom loving kind of friend, the sign is not noted
for being terribly talented in the kitchen. Unless you have a Taurus, Capricorn
or Caner rising, there’s probably not a lot of cooking that you love,
short of opening a box of crackers and unwrapping a lovely piece of cheese. And
as honest, logical and candid as you are, you probably don’t try to
present yourself as fabulous chef. You are loved for who you are, and
there’s no worries about who you are not. But if you are one of those
Sagittarians who enjoys the kitchen, you are just as dedicated and determined as
you are in the office or the bedroom. Sagittarius has a strong belief that
things should be a certain way, and all else is error. Of course, you also hold
yourself to higher standards than you ask of anyone around you, so if some
carefree Leo or unconcerned Libra is going to eat that non-organic fruit, it is
just none of your concern. The sign of Sag rules the liver, hips and thighs, so
odds are good that you are very aware of how much you’re eating and
drinking, and where it all ends up. What you need most are the green things-
spinach, beet greens, collard greens, to bump up your iron and b-vitamin levels,
and clear out that sensitive liver. And treat yourself to some of your favorite
herbal teas for your birthday, as you often feel a chill. There’s nothing
like a big hot pot steaming with something fragrant to warm up a Sagittarius,
body and soul. Of course, holidays happen, and something easy to serve to the
revelers is always welcome. If you are the type that enjoys the kitchen,
here’s a classic holiday recipe easier than
pie-
Sagittarius Noodle
Kugel (If you don’t know from kugel, call it a
pudding)
1/2 cup raisins,
covered in sherry or rum for 2 hours to
“plump”
one 12 oz.
Package of wide noodles, cooked as per
directions
6 tablespoons of
butter (3/4 of a cube), melted and poured into a 9x 13 pyrex baking
dish.
Drain noodles and toss
with butter in a baking dish- In a separate bowl, mix
together-
4
eggs
2 cups sour
cream
1/2 cup
milk
1 tsp
vanilla
1/2 tsp
salt
3/4 cup
sugar
Pour mixture over
noodles. Drain raisins and add to the mix, tossing gently. Top with sugar and/or
cinnamon. Toss into the oven and bake for one hour. (this can be turned into a
savory dish by leaving out sugar, raisins and vanilla, and using sautéed
onions, red peppers and leeks with some
dill.)
Serves 8-10 as a
side dish, makes a great brunch entrée, is wonderful for dessert, can be
cut into squares for a snack, and holds up well in the fridge for about a week.
You’ll have eaten it all before
that.
Not a cooking
Sagittarius? I’ll bet you are very concerned with your apperance and your
health. Here’s an easy mix that you can keep to yourself or share with
friends-
Sagittarius Skin
Softener
6 oz. Peanut
oil
2 oz. almond
oil
2 oz. rose
water
1 Tablespoon pure lanolin
(such as Lansinoh cream)
3-5
drops of your favorite
perfume
Mix all
ingredients together in a large jar with a secure lid, and then shake like a
martini until the lanolin is blended. Delightful face, neck, and body lotion.
Give yourself 10-15 minutes for the skin to absorb it all, and glow like a
goddess for the rest of the
day.
Happy Holidays to
Each and Everyone!! New Moon on the 20th, Solstice on the 21st and
the best New Year in Decades on the 31st!!
Posted: Fri - December
1, 2006 at 06:00 PM