Today’s I Ching Hexagram for 3/22

Today’s I Ching Hexagram for Everyone:

1: Creative Power

Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011

Hexagram 1

General Meaning: The atmosphere is ripe with imagination, inspiration and energy, symbolized by the flying dragon. The dragon is an ancient symbol of an electrically charged, dynamic, arousing force that bodes well for creative initiatives. If your goals are in alignment with the greater good, your actions will meet with success, but this can only happen if you apply yang energy in a positive way. This hexagram, which consists of all yang lines, indicates a good time to take a leadership role, because Creative Power is with you now. But be forewarned: success turns to failure if you let strength turn to arrogance.

Believe in your vision and persevere; everything around you will flourish. Call upon Creative Power and let it work through you. Stay focused on your goals. Do not let yourself be distracted, or you may lose the power available to you now. And remember that when taking action, successful results require good timing.

Today’s Tarot Card for Everyone:

Today’s Tarot Card for Everyone:

The Fool

This Tarot Deck: Chinese

General Meaning: Pamela Coleman-Smith’s artful rendition of an “innocent Fool” archetype (Rider-Waite deck) is often used to represent Tarot in general. Early classical versions of the Fool card, however, portray quite a different character — a person driven by base needs and urges, who has fallen into a state of poverty and deprivation.

In some instances, he is made out to be a carnival entertainer or a huckster. In others, he is portrayed as decrepit and vulnerable — as the cumulative result of his delusions and failures. Not until the 20th century do you see the popular Rider-Waite image of the Fool arise — that of an innocent Soul before its Fall into Matter, as yet untainted by contact with society and all its ills.

Modern decks usually borrow from the Rider-Waite imagery. Most Fool cards copy the bucolic mountainside scene, the butterfly, the potential misplaced step that will send the Fool tumbling into the unknown. Don’t forget, however, that the earlier versions of this card represented already-fallen humanity, over-identified with the material plane of existence, and beginning a pilgrimage towards self-knowledge, and eventually, wisdom. The Fool reminds us to recognize the path of personal development within ourselves — and the stage upon that path where we find ourselves — in order to energize our movement toward deeper self-realization.

Daily Horoscopes for 3/22

General Daily Horoscope

The transformational Scorpio Moon reveals the magic that can sometimes only unfold in the shadows. However, we can make the best of it as four planets in fiery Aries help us burn through any difficult emotions. The bright light of the Sun and brilliant Uranus has the power to free us from the paralyzing grip of the unknown. Additionally, clever Mercury forms an otherworldly aspect to passionate Pluto, urging us to talk about intense attractions.
Aries Horoscope
Aries Horoscope (Mar 21 – Apr 19)

You have your own agenda now and won’t be easily distracted from your goals. Your relentless drive could seem obsessive to others, but you should still be able to appear easygoing, even if you’re not. Although your powerful determination works in your favor today, be wise in knowing when to call it a day. Thankfully, time isn’t running out as fast as you think.

Taurus Horoscope
Taurus Horoscope (Apr 20 – May 20)

The Moon’s move into your 7th House of Companions raises the stakes in an intense disagreement. Your stubbornness can help you win an argument today, but the price you must pay could be too severe. Your victory will likely be hollow if the emotional drama drains you of your energy. Make the best case you can for your point of view, but then be willing to shift gears and meet the other person halfway.

Gemini Horoscope
Gemini Horoscope (May 21 – Jun 20)

You are able to manipulate reality now by choosing your words carefully. You are very clever and can easily alter other people’s perceptions without them being conscious of what you are doing. Unfortunately, you might not be fully aware of the impact you can have on those around you, so think about what you need to say before unconsciously hurting someone near to your heart.

Cancer Horoscope
Cancer Horoscope (June 21 – Jul 22)

You are ready to let someone at work know exactly how you feel as you express yourself with power and certainty. But it’s hard to bring these complex emotions out into the open. Your feelings are bouncing all over the place, and no single action can handle all the nuances. Nevertheless, take a risk and communicate your experience to chip away at the walls between you and others.

Leo Horoscope
Leo Horoscope (Jul 23 – Aug 22)

You can see the positive side of nearly anything, even in a situation that others would think is very difficult. It’s not that you are in denial; it’s just that you can be optimistic and pessimistic at the same time now. Fortunately, this gives you an advantage when managing co-workers, for they will be more willing to follow your lead when they see that you are being completely honest.

Virgo Horoscope
Virgo Horoscope (Aug 23 – Sep 22)

You are feeling empowered today to apply your intelligence and think your way out of an emotionally intense predicament. You may worry at first that you’re being lured into a situation that could trap you. But upon a more thorough analysis, you realize the power of positive thought. Don’t allow apparent limitations to hold you back; instead, face them and let your adrenaline fuel your growth.

Libra Horoscope
Libra Horoscope (Sep 23 – Oct 22)

Although you may be hopeful about a current relationship, your emotions are running on high alert today. You would prefer to minimize all melodramas now, but they seem to follow you wherever you go. Instead of avoiding involvement, remain open to other people’s processes without feeding your own fears into the story. Ultimately, your optimistic attitude can tilt the scales in a positive direction.

Scorpio Horoscope
Scorpio Horoscope (Oct 23 – Nov 21)

The Moon’s visit to your sign foretells of a couple of days of heightened emotions, yet the changes you go through now can be of lasting significance. You might be fearful of what you don’t know. You may react defensively by holding on to an old relationship or memory that isn’t serving your best interests. But don’t be reckless; suddenly dropping someone or something can be counterproductive. Take your time to see where the current energy leads.

Sagittarius Horoscope
Sagittarius Horoscope (Nov 22 – Dec 21)

You are ready to hide your anger today as the potent Scorpio Moon enters your 12th House of Secrets. Nevertheless, your attraction to someone special could lure your feelings out into the open, driving away any lingering negativity. You may be fearful of going deeper and resist taking a long, hard look at all your options. Just remember, anything that is buried now will likely come back to the surface in a few days.

Capricorn Horoscope
Capricorn Horoscope (Dec 22 – Jan 19)

Close friends and family can give you strength now without even realizing that they are helping you out. Oddly, it isn’t anything that they do that’s so great. What’s important is that you know you could lean on them if you had to in a pinch. Thankfully, you probably don’t need to be rescued today because your own efforts should pay off if you maintain a positive attitude.

Aquarius Horoscope
Aquarius Horoscope (Jan 20 – Feb 18)

You appear to be more optimistic than you feel today. Others see you as an inspiration, for your “can do” attitude motivates them to make an extra effort on the job. Although you can get a lot done on your own, you still might think that you missed your mark. Getting stuck in your personal dissatisfaction won’t help anything. Instead, concentrate on the good you can do for everybody else and your confidence will return quickly.

Pisces Horoscope
Pisces Horoscope (Feb 19 – Mar 20)

You may have a few angels watching over you today. It’s as if someone or something is clearing a path for you right through a difficult situation. Rest assured that your choices are being supported, so be bold and take a risk — and if possible, reach out to help someone else. In this manner, you can be a conduit, receiving the blessings and then, in turn, passing them along to others who could use a little magic, too.

Guidelines for Crafting Your Own Spells

  1. Identify your goal or desire.

  2. Examine the context of the situation.

  3. Evaluate the repercussions

  4. Refine the specifies of your need or desire

  5. Decide on a time.

  6. Decide on a method.

  7. Choose correspondences and components.

  8. Creat central symbolic action.

  9. Write the text of the spell.

  10. Write the complete list of materials needed.

Herbal Tips for Your Kitchen

Now that Spring is here, we will be having fresh vegetables and herbs shortly. Knowing how to use the herbs properly will give a new taste sensation to your meals. You can use tried and true recipes or make-up your own. Either way when you cook with herbs, you will have a fantastic meal the whole family will enjoy.

Hints for Using Herbs

  • Serving Rule:  Two teaspoons of minced, fresh herbs will flavor four servings One teaspoon dried herbs or seeds serves four. Delicately flavored herbs, like marjoram can be use more liberally.

  • For soups and stews, add fresh herbs during the last twenty minutes.

  • To develop the flavor of freshly dried herbs, soak them for ten minutes in lemon juice, stock or oil before cooking.

  • Before cooking rub fresh herbs between clean hands to release their unique flavor in the volatile oils. This will accelerate flavoring  as your entrée cooks.

  • Firmly press herbs into the flesh of meats, fish, or poultry before cooking to enhance aroma and taste. No sauce or further preparation will be necessary.

  • Flavor salad dressing by soaking herbs in it for thirty minutes to an hour before serving. Use one teaspoon of herbs to one cup of dressing.

  • Microwave: Whenever possible, saute herbal blends in a small amount of liquid, stock, butter or oil before adding to a microwave dish to assure flavor.

  • Sugar can be flavored by layering twelve to fifteen rose geranium or lemon rose geranium leaves on top of one pound of sugar.  Any flavor of geranium leaves will do. Keep it covered until ready to use. Flavored sugar adds a delicate flavor to biscuits, cookies and muffins,

  • A substitute for lemon peel in baked goods is finely chopped lemon balm, lemon thyme or lemon vervain.