Summer Solstice

Summer Solstice, Midsummer, Litha

By Tara Sutphen

20th/21st June

“In the world’s audience hall, the simple blade of grass sits on the same carpet with the sunbeams, and the stars of midnight” – Rabindranath Tagore (Indian Poet, Playwright and Essayist, Won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1913, 1861-1941)

Summer Solstice marks the end of the waxing year. And the rays of the sun directly strike one of the two tropical latitude lines. June 21 marks the beginning of summer in the northern hemisphere, as winter begins in the southern hemisphere. On this day, the earth’s “circle of luminescence” will be from the Arctic Circle to the Antarctic Circle. The equator receives twelve hours of daylight, as there will be 24 hours of daylight at the North Pole and 24 hours of darkness at the South Pole.

All over the world people honor this day as an important reminder of the apex of light and to cast away evil and their problems. Northern Hemisphere inhabitants use June 21 as the day of celebration, but the splendor of light lasts from new moon to full moon.

Worshipping the Sun’s great power, all cultures celebrate in some way. Celts and Slavs dance around bonfires while Chinese marked the day honoring Li, the Goddess of Light. The celebrants of modern and ancient ceremonies tune in that life comes from the sun. It is life giving and life supporting. We’ve recently had the good fortune to have electricity, greenhouses, and shipment suppliers. How will you celebrate? We all may not get a chance to dance around the bonfire but it’s a time to bask in the light, sit in the sun, cast our worries away and awaken to our lives.

Recipes:

Summer Pasta Salad

2 cucumbers chopped

2 big tomatoes chopped

1/2 red onion chopped

5 tbsp lime juice

4 tbsp cilantro (coriander)

2+ tbsp honey

salt/pepper

2 cups shell macaroni (optional: gluten free)

Directions

Cook pasta, drain. 

Combine lime juice, cilantro, honey, salt & pepper in small bowl. 

In a large bowl, combine pasta vegetables. Toss gently in lime dressing.

Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

1 (16 oz) pkg large shell pasta (optional: gluten free), ½ c. dill pickle juice plus 4 tbsp. pickle juice (divided), 2/3 c. mayonnaise (optional: veganaise), 1/3 c. sour cream (optional: plain yogurt), Salt & Pepper to taste, ¾ c. sliced or diced dill pickles, ¼ c. onion, 2 tbsp. minced fresh or dry dill spice, (optional: 2/3 c. diced or grated cheddar or almond cheese)

Directions: Cook pasta to pkg specifications. Rinse & drain cold water, add ½ c dill pickle juice, set aside, In another bowl, add 4 tbsp dill pickle juice , mayo, sour cream, salt & pepper (optional: dash of cayenne), Drain off excess pickle juice from pasta and mix with dressing, chill one hour and serve.

Spinach-Strawberry Salad

Yield: 4 to 6 servings 1/2 cup white sugar 2 tablespoons sesame seeds 1 tablespoon poppy seeds 1-1/2 teaspoons minced onion 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup cider vinegar 1 bag (10 ounces) fresh spinach 1 pint strawberries, sliced thin In a blender, combine the sugar, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, onion, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, oil, and vinegar. Blend well. If the dressing seems thick, add a few drops of water.

Remove the stems from the spinach and tear the leaves into bite-size pieces. Arrange them on individual salad plates or in a salad bowl. Arrange the strawberries on top. Drizzle the dressing over the strawberries and serve.

Bonnie Brae Strawberry Pie

A mixture of cooked and fresh berries helped make this pie a family favorite.

1 quart strawberries or 1 large package frozen strawberries, thawed and drained 3/4 cup water 4 tablespoons cornstarch 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 cup sliced berries, fresh or frozen, thawed and drained whipped cream whole berries for garnish Combine strawberries and water in saucepan. Cook until just softened, about 4 or 5 minutes. (Let frozen berries thaw; heat but don’t cook them.) Mix together cornstarch, sugar, and water until smooth; add to hot berries. Cook over medium heat until clear. Add lemon juice; immediately remove from heat and let cool. Place sliced berries in cooked pie shell. To assemble pie, pour cooked mixture over berries, top with whipped cream, and garnish with whole berries.

Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Wedding Cake

Yield: Makes 12 to 16 servings.

1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened 3 cups sugar 4 cups cake flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups buttermilk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 6 egg whites Preheat over to 350° F. Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Pour in buttermilk and begin mixing slowly. Continue to mix until well blended. Add flavorings and stir. In another bowl, beat egg whites until stiff. Fold the egg whites into the cake batter. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans. Bake for 20 minutes at 350° F, then lower heat to 300°F and bake for about 25 minutes longer, until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Remove cakes from oven and cool on racks. After 10 minutes, remove from pans and continue cooling on racks.

Cream Cheese Frosting 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 3 cups confectioners’ sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract No wedding needed to have this cake

Other food /drink ideas –

mint iced teas, dandelion salads, strawberry shortcakes, geranium leaf sorbet, berry pies

Ceremonies:

The Druids celebrated with “The Wedding of Heaven and Earth”.

Two people represent Mother Earth and the Sun King. Create a Bonfire, dancers adorned in garlands and flowers, and young men jumping through the tall flames. A time of cleansing and renewal. The participants playing Mother Earth and the Sun King go to each participant, and speak to each person as though planting seeds of growth, imparting words of love, wisdom, thankfulness and prosperity.

Candle or Bonfire Ritual

With a candle or your bonfire – Give blessings in the 4 directions. Cast a blessing for yourself, a blessing for the harvest, a blessing for your loved ones, and a blessing for the earth. (make this blessing 3-5 sentences long for each subject) A Call to Love

Single women are to sleep with 4 flowers under their pillow Flowers:

Flowers blooming in your area, also daisies, roses, lilyof the valley, calendulas, marigolds

Decorations:

daisy chains, lavender wreaths, rosemary garlands Head wreath

Circle base, thin gauge wire, or vines and tie or wire on flowers of your choice Symbols:

Fire to celebrate the power of the sun, Sun Wheels, Medicine Wheels, Stone Circles, Candle Circles, Mother Goddess, Ripening fruits, Sun Dials, Feathers, and Swords/Blades. Candles:

Green & Blue representing the earth White representing God light

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Full Strawberry Moon

Full Strawberry Moon

By Tara Sutphen CHt

The Full Strawberry Moon (Native American) at 20* Sagittarius will culminate on June 10, 2025, at 12:44 am PDT/ June 11, 2025, at 3:44 am EDT (Farmers Almanac). This Full Strawberry Moon is about opening your perspective on the world view. You may have become narrow-minded or stuck in your ways, especially in how you make money and create a secure life for yourself and your loved ones. When your focus becomes broader, you still stay constructively within your personal power. It’s not about becoming adventurous per se; it is deepening the confidence in how to make money. And where to live and gain knowledge. Instead of following the routine so strategically, you’ve maybe forgotten how to have fun and expand your potential. Breathe deeply again. That’s it, remind yourself to breathe. Find your sacred space within your auric field and begin to think in magic. Knowing how to use skills and tools to help yourself achieve the next steps or goals. They can be career moves or personal ones, as you can positively influence yourself for the better. Thinking good thoughts can be the first step to rebalancing your personal power, but moving your body in a proactive, considerate way is by far more beneficial.

There are times when feeling ineffective, meek, or mired in indecision. Confusion can leave you disoriented and directionless, but taking a baby step and beginning to work past struggles can help you out of any dilemma. 

Here are a few tips:

Identify the issue, but don’t dwell 

Be kind to yourself

Meditate at least 5-20 minutes a day…and a couple times a day if you need to recenter. Meditation should consist of not concentrating on anything. If you don’t have a meditation practice, metaphorically: visualize or feel a golden light orb between your hands, healing you and giving you more life-force energy.

Mindfulness: exercising your mind to stay in the present state, give yourself permission to be hopeful, helpful, and make wise choices.

Listen to mind-programming, hypnosis MP3s, if you are stubborn

Get outside and get some air…maybe exercise or dance to music

Change your viewpoint, change your outlook, change your hopeless view to a hopeful panorama

Create a checklist of goals you want to accomplish, about yourself, about your attitude, about your health, about ways to make money, and about accomplishing goals

9. Be Consistent, Be Loyal, Be Reliable, Be Trustworthy – it doesn’t matter that others are not those traits, it matters that you are!

10. Make an effort, and progress will happen

When you actively move towards becoming knowledgeable or successful, you allow your life to flow in the direction of fulfillment. Move forward now, as the past is already gone. Decisions are to be made in your future. Allow yourself to start making good-to-great choices. 

Journal Questions:

Are you constructive or destructive:

About yourself

Or others

Family

Friends

Work arena

Neighborhood

City

State

Country

World

Are you trying to be invisible – or are you outwardly visible?

Are you seen as Constructive or Destructive?

House

Love

Family

Parents

Mate

Children

What do you want and why

Constructive or Destructive

Love

Career

Job

Health

Relationships

Friendships

Happiness

Exercise

How can you change: List 3 things if not 3 sentences

Love

Career

Job

Health

Relationships

Friendships

Happiness

Exercise

 Your Aspirations:

Spiritually

Emotionally

Intellectually

Materially

Physically

__You can be working at a job but not know how to be in tune with the task, the duty, or the people surrounding you. So this moon says, take a look at you and the way you create safety, security, and money. You are asked to make simple changes, becoming more health-conscious or going in the direction of what you do best. You can make small adjustments that can create big changes. Don’t wait for others to make you feel better; start to make yourself feel valuable, because once you do, you will be more inclined to create a contented life. Your relationships, your friendships, and your work can become smoother. Recognize yourself, you are an individual, an amazing soul, and a beautiful heart, and regain your livelihood, your fate, and purpose.

—— “’The Psychology of Money’ explores how emotion, behavior, and decision-making shape financial success. Key lessons include understanding luck, compounding, humility, controlling expenses, and avoiding lifestyle inflation. Patience and disciplined spending are essential.  -Morgan Housel (American Author)

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Full Flower Moon

Full Flower Moon

By Tara Sutphen

The Full Flower Moon (Native American) at 22* Scorpio will culminate, on May 12, 2025, 12:58 PM PDT/ 3:58 PM EDT (Farmers Almanac). 

This Full Flower Moon is about improvement and refinement. How are you fairing in your everyday way of being. What areas do you need to recover emotionally or physically.  The first stages to bounce back in areas of health and vitality are self-compassion, plenty of sleep, and mild exercise. This moon reminds us of renewal on a cellular level. Quiet the mind and get centered again… you take the world for a ride, it doesn’t take you for one. Betterment is a key to progress.

The three indicators of burnout are:

  • Insufficient energy or fatigue
  • Being negative or feeling cynical
  • Performing poorly

This is not the time to feel ineffective, meek, or unmotivated; as others are set in place to help through struggles. Whether through listening to common sense, polishing your skill set, or being open to your elder’s/mentors’ suggestions. Throughout this month, stop to listen often, take notes, and proceed effectively.

Recovery:

  • Professional counseling, hypnotherapy, massage, or a support group
  • Monitor stress level – keep a journal
  • Change our mindset
  • Have a cup of tea
  • Nature watching
  • Taking a walk
  • People watching
  • Yoga
  • Stretching
  • Exercising
  • Epsom salt bath
  • Vagus nerve self-massage
  • Hypnosis
  • Massage
  • Set boundaries for yourself
  • Set boundaries for others
  • Healthy eating
  • Sleeping well
  • Good hygiene
  • Finding a hobby

When you’re going through bumpy times, it’s best to become aware of them. Proceed toward refocusing on the positives in your life and not the negatives. We can become disillusioned by people, especially when they show acts of unkindness. But that is on them. 

You know when you’re being unkind to yourself. We can all be very far from where we think we should be emotionally or energetically. We can base values outside ourselves, instead of working on what creates our inner wholeness. We are given many shamanic and natural signs, where we are asked to turn away from dissension and negativity, and step toward our brighter futures, where we are getting into the practice of getting better and better. 

Journal Questions:

Are you constructive or destructive:

  • About yourself
  • Or others
  • Family
  • Friends
  • Work arena
  • Neighborhood
  • City
  • State
  • Country
  • World

Are you trying to be invisible – or are you outwardly visible?

Are you seen as Constructive or Destructive?

  • House
  • Love
  • Family
  • Parents
  • Mate
  • Children
  • What do you want and why
  • Constructive or Destructive
  • Love
  • Career
  • Job
  • Health
  • Relationships
  • Friendships
  • Happiness
  • Exercise

How can you change: List 3 things if not 3 sentences

  • Love
  • Career
  • Job
  • Health
  • Relationships
  • Friendships
  • Happiness
  • Exercise

 Your Aspirations:

  • Spiritually
  • Emotionally
  • Intellectually
  • Materially
  • Physically

Relationships, friendships, and work can become less uncomplicated with shared enthusiasm.  Patience is a virtue, especially when listening to others’ wisdom and expertise. We learn how to achieve together in tandem. A lovely heart begins with ourselves and extends toward the goodwill of others. Trusting our intuition is a big component. Not everyone has your best interests at heart. But you can, by having the best intentions for others. It is important to live our truth… our progress is to regain our livelihood every day. It is a part of our fate and purpose to be the best we can be.

—— 

“Tears fall like liquid leaves 

into the streams and full, 

autumn-coloured rivers of our blood 

And liquid leaves become crystal 

in our winter fortress 

before they flow 

shifting, changing 

rich red by grace of autumn 

and fertile in the spring” 

― Tamara Rendell, Realm of the Stag King

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Psychic Danger Signs


Psychic Danger Signs

By Tara Sutphen CHt

I looked up at the sky and thought to myself; the line

clouds are staring at me. They were not chemtrails, they were actual

line clouds. The type my dear deceased friend Treesa used to

excitedly tell me about and read as an “I Ching” message. So I got off

the freeway and I put the “I Ching” message on my iPhone

notes to check when I got home. It was January 6th, 2025 and it

had been a calm day. Upon sitting down at home and opening

the I Ching book: My eyes popped open as I read the message:

“Danger”.

The meaning: It is careless to goad danger but critical not to

shrink from it. When dangerous conditions present themselves,

you must remain calm in the chaos. Gather your courage. Stay

Brave, Alert, and Focused.

First special message: Wait and let things reveal themselves.

Strive for clarity of mind. The way out of danger is blocked. There

will be a time of disorder, all you can do is wait…keep

persevering in high-minded conduct, and you become a living

example to your family and fellow man. Inspire others to create

order, thus you and others will be protected.

I know better than to just wave this message away! I wondered

Whoa, what is up!?” The next morning, I was getting ready to head to Pacific Palisades to

do sessions with five attorneys. We had changed our schedule the month

before because of the Franklin Fire in Malibu. And now we had another

“RFW – Red Flag Warning”. I got a text on my phone to stop forward progress

toward the residence I was going to visit. A fire had broken out in

the Palisades. Again this visual came up for me; my “inner sight”

would see a front door, swinging open and I would walk in and a

chair would be there with a printed throw over it and a lamp

which was turned on, and then as I looked deeper into the room,

it would be “only blackness”. I saw this vision a few times when I

thought of the destination, it would then fade into nothingness.

I would think, what is going on…

And yes… the house burnt down.

When do you take your psychic self seriously? I’m someone who

has always seen/heard/felt intuitively and experiences or sees

psychic symbols, which are images, signs, or even objects that

hold a specific message. I would write many of my observations or

hunches down when I first wanted to keep a track record. I still

record much of what I interpret when I’m reading for others.

I consider the “I Ching” shamanic symbolism. The I Ching, also

known as the Book of Changes, is an ancient Chinese divination

text used for guidance and decision-making, containing 64

hexagrams (six-line figures of yin and yang lines) and

philosophical commentaries.

I wondered who would be giving me messages in the sky? Would

Treesa be that powerful? Is it a message from God or the

Angels? Definitely, the cloud formations were a warning from

some higher powers that be.

Many of us get these messages all the time, but we put them off

as they don’t fit our schedule or mindset. I teach psychic ability,

just for times like this… many think it’s to be a psychic reader, but

it’s for everyone to open their mind to observe how we can be safe and

head in the direction that serves our lives. Safety first,

health second, success third, love fourth, and fun and games

fifth.

How do you recognize “psychic danger” signs? You could have a

dream or even a daydream. You can hear something and it’s

repeated. You can have the inner knowing, or you can feel it

deeply in your gut. Is your mind awakened to these messages?

It’s much different than just being a fearful person or worrywart.

You know when you are going toward “good energy”. And it’s

best if you do mental conditioning and exercises to begin to see

patterns or signs if you’re curious or too worried.

Many people mix up reality and illusion in psychic predictions.

And this is where people are leery of learning simple techniques.

The reality is as humans we are traveling on planet Earth which is

jettisoning approximately 65,000 mph through space. As a

species, we are all afraid of change. Gravity keeps us rooted on the planet,

it is the reason we age… maybe it’s a blessing that it is much slower than it could be. Our senses are dimmed.

Therefore our antenna isn’t as sharp as it could be. We have to

study things, our natural radiance is squashed due to the gravity

pull. As souls, we don’t remember where we came from or where

we’ll go when we die. It could be a dilemma, but it really isn’t. So

many people clip-clop through life without care for themselves

or others and still make it to a departure date. But wouldn’t it be

nicer if we individually released some of that gravity weighing us

down and began an easier path of a good-to-great destiny?

Tuning into our “tingler-senses”.

I had near-death experiences and I had to manage what I was

seeing, hearing, and feeling. I found hypnosis and wrangled it in…

I was a wide-open vessel and found that largely others need to

practice opening their senses once again. Usually, people who

are worrying a lot are empathetic but don’t know where it comes from… could be a person next to you on the street, in a store, family, or friends.

A few years ago, I heard a woman at my barn say “I’m going to

die if I try to ride my horse bareback” and at the time, why did I

have to hear that…I could’ve come an hour earlier? But then, I

heard her say “die” again and then again. And I knew, I was the

one who had to do something. So when she got on her horse, I

held him at the reins on the off side. Thankfully, as the near side

was a big wooden mounting platform I would’ve been

thrown into it. In seconds, I was in the chest of this horse as it

was rearing. The horse was stumbling backwards, me still

attached of course and the owner thrown to the ground. The

horse was going to fall on this woman, so I yanked him in the air

to fall the opposite way. The woman didn’t even notice she was

in danger.

My horses are lambs. But I work with them almost every day and

if not me, my horse nanny Kelly. I do horse therapy too. And all

the horses I’ve used in horse therapy have really liked it. When I

would show up, they would all beg to be chosen to work with me

and the client. I’m naturally inclined to “Horse Healers”.

But let’s face it, we find ourselves in dilemmas each and every

day. Driving. Crossing the street. Tripping over our own feet.

So what incredible skill would you like to learn first? Tuning

into your past, present, and/or future?

Clairvoyant – Clear sight and visions through their mind.

Clairsentient – Clear feeling and tuning in to feel your feelings.

Clairaudient – Clear hearing and audible messages from their

higher self, your higher self, their spirit guides, or angels.

Claircognizant – Clear knowing – gut feelings and inner and

outer knowing. Listen to yourself and others as they give the greatest clue on

where you need to start developing instincts. Remarks such

as “I hear ya”, “yes, I see”, “I know” “ya know”, or “I feel for

you” — Identifying in some way gives you clues on what is

your and others’ strongest Clair.

And if you are getting bad thoughts or feelings. What might it

mean? And if you are worrying raise your vibration and you

can say some prayers. And this is the bottom line: Using your

psychic ability is to gain clear and practical advice, not create

instability or chaos. It is to stabilize your heart and mind.

Helping you make the right choice and not a wrong turn. It’s

all about you and becoming your best self, your healthy you.

Tara Sutphen CHt is an author, psychic, and spiritual teacher known for her

work in the fields of metaphysics and personal development. She often focuses

on topics such as intuition, healing, and self-discovery. Sutphen has written

several books and offers workshops and seminars aimed at helping individuals

tap into their spiritual potential and enhance their intuitive abilities. If you have

specific questions about her work or teachings, feel free to ask!

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Full Pink Moon

Full Pink Moon

By Tara Sutphen

The Full Pink Moon at 23* Libra will culminate April12, 2025 5:22pm pdt/ 8:22pm edt/ April 13 2:22am France (almanac). This moon is magical. Breathe deeply and take in some of this magic thats in the air. The beauty, the fortuitous energy surrounding you. We are re-learning to live richly. It’s about tapping into “the good” in your life, and not the bad. We create our reality every day and to live with rose colored glasses might be the suggestion of the pink moon.

No grinding into the next hours or days, every day should be pleasant. It starts with us and how we expect it to be. We should come to expect balance and beauty, not opinions, snide remarks or terseness. Our health depends on our will to be of higher mind. 

Lacking passion is fatal. So it’s up to you to find it again, and again. The divine spark is in you, holding sacred space in your heart and mind. 

Passion Mind-Map:

  1. What were your past passions
  2. What new hobbies, activities or events would you like to try
  3. Don’t sit around and overthink
  4. Attend workshops, classes or events, see what resonates
  5. Set small goals

Journal Questions:

Write in your journal for the full moon and throughout the month.

Dreaming:

  • Do you remember your night time dreams?
  • Do you pay attention to your daydreams?
  • Do you have wishful thinking?
  • Do you have magical thinking?
  • Do you have expectations?
  • Do others have expectations of you?

Are you someone who moves your wishes into action?

  • Do you feel you create a plan and easily bring those plans into fruition?
  • How do you do it?
  • How do you feel when you accomplish what you want?

What areas do you wish to know “accomplishment”?

(write a sentence, paragraph or more)

  • Money
  • Love
  • Friendship
  • Family
  • Happiness
  • Wisdom
  • Knowledge
  • Exercising
  • Eating well
  • Good Health
  • Fun
  • Beauty

What is your first impression about yourself in these areas?

(write a sentence, paragraph or more)

  • Money
  • Love
  • Friendship
  • Family
  • Happiness
  • Wisdom
  • Knowledge
  • Exercising
  • Eating well
  • Good Health
  • Fun
  • Beauty

Recreate Passion for Life:

1. Regain Perspective

2. Rekindle Friendships

3. Risk your Feelings

4. Create Atmosphere 

5. Communicate

6. Listen

7. Don’t Dwell on the Past

8. Share

9. Don’t be harsh

10. Nurture

Meditation:

  • To be successful in all areas of your life// focus on the value of learning// the value of time// the value on yourself// the value on your mind// the value on how you love your friends and family// the value on your environment// the value on your heart// the value on your soul// the value on your being// Raise your vibration// be in Om Resonance

“The world is full of magical things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.” – W.B. Yeats

Spring Equinox

Spring Equinox, Ostara, Eostre, Easter, Vernal Equinox

By Tara Sutphen

Spring Equinox is March 20, 2025 and marks the mid-point of the Waxing Year, the nights and days are balanced once again; the time when Kore, (Persephone) was believed to have returned from the Underworld where she had ruled throughout the Winter. The spark of light, born at Winter Solstice has reached maturity, and from here onwards, the days progressively grow longer than the nights.

Western culture proclaims this the first day of Spring. Older traditions called the Spring Equinox, Ostara; the time of the festivals of the Grecian Goddess, Eostre, and the Germanic Ostara, both fertility Goddesses of Dawn. These influenced the naming of the modern-day Easter Holiday. New greenery bursts forth from sleeping seeds in the countryside, as metaphorically, pagans also plant their own seeds for future goals, future projects and growth at this time. Decorated eggs, being symbols of fertility are symbolic of Ostara.

In days gone, Europeans gave gifts of decorated eggs to new brides, in the hope that they would bear many children. Similarly, bowls filled with eggs were given to farm workers by the farmer’s wife, to ensure a rich harvest. Most all cultures see the egg as a symbol of Life; the actual home of the Soul. In Russia, decorated eggs are still given as gifts to loved ones and buried in graves to ensure rebirth. The women gathered the eggs only from hens which were around a rooster and decorated them, allowing no one to watch them work as they transferred the goodness of the household to the designs on the eggs, thus keeping evil away. Dyes were mixed to secret family recipes and special blessings placed on each egg.


Colors of Ostara Eggs:

White:

Purity

Yellow:

Wisdom, a successful Harvest, or Spirituality

Green:

Spring, rebirth, wealth, youth, growth, happiness

Blue:

Good health, clear skies

Orange:

Power endurance, ambition, courage

Red:

Happiness, hope, passion, nobility, bravery, enthusiasm, love

Brown:

Enrichment, good harvest, happiness

Purple:

Faith, trust, power

Pink:

Success, friendship, love

Black:

Remembrance

Lore:

The custom of eating Hot Cross Buns also has pagan origins. The Saxons ate buns that were marked with a cross in honor of Eostre; Ancient Greeks consumed these types of buns in their celebrations of Artemis, Goddess of the hunt, and the Egyptians ate a similar cake in their worship of the Goddess Isis.

There are conflicting ideas as to what the cross symbol represents. One suggestion is that it is a Christianisation of horn symbols that were stamped on cakes to represent an ox, which used to be sacrificed at the time of the Spring Equinox. Another theory relates to

Moon worship; the bun representing the full Moon, and the cross, its four quarters. Christianity gave new meanings to the symbolism of the buns, saying the cross represented the Crucifixion Cross. Thus, superstitions arose crediting these buns as being charms against evil, so after Good Friday, people would save one or two of them to hang in their homes as amulets. During the festival season and indeed, for a long time afterwards, fishermen would carry these Easter buns in their boats, for protection.

The Spring Equinox defines the season where Spring reaches it’s peak, with the powers of light increasing. The God of Light, (Llew), now gains victory over his twin, the God of Darkness. Llew was reborn at the Winter Solstice and is now old and strong enough to vanquish his rival twin and mate with his Mother Goddess. The great Mother Goddess, who returned to her Virgin aspect at Imbolc, welcomes the young Sun God’s attentions and conceives a child. The child will be born nine months from now, at the next Winter Solstice, when the cycle closes, only to begin anew.

The Easter Bunny is another symbol which has obvious links to fertility, rebirth, and the abundance of life which is evident in Spring.

Eostre was a playful Goddess whose reign over the earth began in Spring when the Sun King journeyed across the sky in his chariot, bringing the end of Winter. Eostre came down to Earth then, appearing as a beautiful maiden with a basket of bright colorful eggs. Eostre’s magical companion was a rabbit who accompanied her as she brought new life to dying plants and flowers by hiding the eggs in the fields.

Traditional Foods:

Dairy foods

Leafy Green Vegetables

Nuts such as Pumpkin

Sunflower

Pine

Hot Cross Buns

Flower Dishes

Sprouts

Herbs and Flowers

Jonquils

daffodils

Woodruff

Violet

Gorse

Olive

Peony

Iris,

Narcissus

spring flowers.Incense

Jasmine

Rose

Strawberry

FloralsSacred Gemstone

Jasper

Recipes:

Hot Cross Buns

1/4 cup apple juice, beer or rum

1 cup raisins, dried currants, or dried cranberries

1 1/4 cups milk

3 large eggs, 1 separated

6 tablespoons soft butter

2 teaspoons instant yeast

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves or allspice

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 3/4 teaspoons salt

1 tablespoon baking powder

4 1/2 cups Unbleached All-Purpose Flour

Glaze:

1 large egg white

1 tablespoon milk

Frosting:

1 cup & 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

pinch of salt

4 teaspoons milk

oven 375*

20 mins

Beer Bread

Ingredients:

2 3/4 cups flour

4 tablespoons sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 package active dry yeast

1 cup beer or apple juice

1 tablespoon butter

2 1/2 tablespoon honey

1 egg

9×5 Bread Pan

Dry Ingredients

Mix the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast

Beer or Apple juice and other ingredients

warm the beer/ingredients on the stove.

Add egg last – cover & let raise 30 mins.

Kneed on flour surface, cover & let raise another 20 mins

Grease pan: place in pan, cover & let “another” 20 mins

Oven 375*

30-35 mins

Lavender Goat Cheese Figs

6-10 figs

2 tablespoons cream cheese

1/4 cup goat cheese

1/4 teaspoon dried lavender

1/2 tablespoons honey

cut figs in half, spoon in cheese/lavender mixture

Vegetable Tart

1 Puff Pastry

Spread out and brush pastry with olive oil

Lightly cook in oven

Cook vegetables of choice and garlic for the tart

Add them onto the oven baked pastry

Add your cheeses – parmesan and mozzarella

Lightly cook in oven and brown

Cut and serve

Irish Soup

Sautee’

1 onion

2 leeks

garlic

Add

3 carrots

3 potatoes

2 containers vegetable broth or chicken broth

Cook on stove top or crockpot until carrots and potatoes are soft

salt

pepper

Add grated cheddar cheese to each bowl

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ps. Happy Fall Equinox to the Southern Hemisphere –

Full Worm Moon

Full Worm Moon

By Tara Sutphen

The Full Worm Moon and Lunar Eclipse (Native American) will culminate on March 13, 2025, at 11:55 PM PT / 2:55 AM ET (Farmers Almanac). We have a Total Lunar Eclipse. When we have an eclipse, it’s time to change or let go of something holding us back. Take time to meditate on what you’d like unblocked or cleaned up in your life as it brings something exciting or illuminating to each of us.

The moon will be cast in a reddish copper hue and it will be observable from the Earth’s Western Hemisphere. It will be visible in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, the Atlantic Ocean and the Arctic Ocean.

The Worm Moon wants us to concentrate on strong passions. This refers to profound feelings, enthusiasm, or desires. That energy is part of the life-force, the breath and blood of our existence. We need to feel supported when we connect to the life force and God’s light.

To regain passion we can connect to our values, explore new and exciting events and things, and surround ourselves with wise and helpful people. It is to find the pathway to practicing mindfulness and easy attainment.

Recreate Passion for Life:

1. Regain Perspective

2. Rekindle Friendships

3. Risk your Feelings

4. Create Atmosphere

5. Communicate

6. Listen

7. Don’t Dwell on the Past

8. Share

9. Don’t be harsh

10. Nurture

1. Attention: when you have started a habit or new pattern

2. Admit: what do you need to change

3. Communicate: what you need, to make a difference

4. Select: goals and needs

The aspects of every full moon gently guide us toward connecting to our deepest selves. We’re looking into the meaning of life and a deeper resonance of thought. You are tuning in instead of tuning out. You are allowing what energies are to leave your life, so you fully live the greatest and best you can. You are finally ready, you want to handle living on Earth instead of Earth handling you.

Journal Questions:

Write a paragraph on how you can improve your personal habits…

How do you proceed with your ability to create, are you waiting around for it or making it happen?

Love

Career

Job

Health

Relationships

Friendships

Happiness

Exercise

How do you proceed with your short-term goals

Spiritually

Emotionally

Intellectually

Materially

Physically

—— Life isn’t a full stream of happy emotions and no problems but it is about creating the life we want to live. Sometimes it is a slow and steady road…

—“If there is no passion in your life, then have you really lived? Find your passion, whatever it may be. Become it, and let it become you and you will find great things happen for you, to you, and because of you.” -Anonymous

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Imbolc 2025

Happy Imbolc Blessings ~ by Tara Sutphen

Imbolc “IM-bulk” is a pagan holiday with many names. One of the Sabbats, it is an ancient festival generally celebrated on January 31, February 1, or February 2. It is also known as Candlemas, Brighid (“breed/bride”), and Oimelc (“EE-mulk”) which means ewe’s milk. It is the time of year halfway between December 21, the Winter Solstice (Yule), and March 21, the spring Equinox (Ostara). Imbolc is in the middle of winter but is the optimism of spring. The Egyptians and the Romans also celebrated this time, as it was the earth goddess giving birth to the Sun God. The time to ready seeds for the planting of food. A time of planning weddings, love, and romance. Days are getting longer and hope is renewed. The celebration is to light candles. The night of white candles turns the darkness into light.

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Yule, The Winter Solstice

Winter Solstice & Yule

By Tara Sutphen

Dec 21: The Winter Solstice is a celebration of the heart, vessel of our dreams. Through the darkest time on the planet we are to find solace once again, returning to our inner resting place. Gallantly gazing upon our life’s daily uncertainty and unknowing future. May the earth fold us in comfort away from any harshness. As the light dims we are to harmonize and begin to sincerely replenish our hearts and minds. The pagans called this holiday Yule, where the people of Europe and Scandinavia made festive. It is not considered religious. The pagans were naturalists, such as the Native Americans and other indigenous communities around the world. They followed the course of the sun, the moon and cycles of the seasons for planting food and generally planning survival strategy. As winter comes we recognize our need to rest our minds, hearts and bodies while warming at the hearth. And as we come back out of the darkest day-night of the year and begin to gain more minutes of sunlight and replenishment each day. We linger for a glimmer of light to awaken, reconnecting our spark to life, to the sun and the conviviality of our own beating heart.

Recipes for Winter Solstice & Yule

Hot Apple Cider

Juice Apples or Buy Apple Cider

6 cups Apple Cider

½ tsp whole cloves

¼ tsp ground nutmeg

3 cinnamon sticks

Heat ingredients, simmer, strain & serve hot

Hearty or Veggie Stew

1 ½ pounds Beef stew meat

water (optional)

Vegetable Broth (for Vegetable stew)

¼ c. flour

Add tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, onion

1 tsp thyme

2 tbsp mustard

Salt/pepper

Cook until meat is cooked and vegetables are tender

This can be a vegetarian dish if you prefer

Carrot Casserole

1-1/2 pounds carrots, sliced or 1 package (20 ounces) frozen sliced        carrots, thawed

1 cup mayonnaise

1 tablespoon grated onion

1 tablespoon prepared horseradish

1/4 cupshredded cheddar cheese (optional)

2 tablespoons crushed crackers (rice optional)

Bake

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place 1 in. of water in a large saucepan; add carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until crisp-tender, 7-9 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid. Transfer carrots to a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish.
    In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, onion, horseradish and reserved cooking liquid; spread evenly over carrots. Sprinkle with cheese; top with cracker crumbs. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes.

Turkey-spinach Casserole

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth

3 tablespoons butter

3 cups stuffing mix

3 cups cubed cooked turkey

2 cups fresh baby spinach

1/2 cup dried cranberries

3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Bake

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, bring broth and butter to a boil.     Remove from heat. Add stuffing mix; stir until moistened. Stir in turkey, spinach and cranberries.
Transfer to a greased 11×7-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Squash Casserole

6 c. diced yellow squash or zucchini

Onion

Garlic

Salt/pepper

Butter or oil

Add into casserole dish

Bake 325* bake until squash is tender 20-45 mins

Alternative added ingredients into squash casserole

Crushed crackers

Cheese

Sour cream

Yule Log Cake

10×15 inch jelly roll pan – line with parchment paper & butter the paper.

Pre-heat oven 400*

4 eggs room temperature

2/3 c. sugar — 7 minutes beat eggs while adding sugar 1 tbsp at a time

Add sifted flour ½ c, to batter – stir don’t beat

Add other ½ c. of flour – stir

Pour into pan – BAKE 10 min. Do not overcook

While hot- put cake into clean dish towel sprinkled with powdered sugar so it doesn’t stick.

Remove parchment paper, still warm – roll the cake with the dishtowel in. Let cake cake cool.

Unroll cake – spread desired filling, jam, or frosting onto cake and re-roll cake.

Frost outside & decorate, Refrigerate to set overnight

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