Since the Winter Solstice earlier this week, on December 21st, the day of the Great Jupiter Saturn Conjunction in Aquarius, we’ve been dramatically shifting. Can you feel it? This Great Conjunction on Solstice Day marks the birth of New Era that bears the Aquarian hallmark stamp. The fierce energies of Mars in Aries had one final conflict with the planet Pluto in Capricorn early morning today (Jan 23rd). When fiery Mars moves into Taurus on January 6th, an earth sign, Mars' energy will be greatly subdued. Earth puts out fire, right? The warring Martian energies have been active since the Summer Solstice, when Mars moved into Aries and stationed, stirring the pot of warring and grievances. As I said, these...

These memorable, aromatic scents will help to brighten up your Christmas season! Clove (Eugenia caryophyllata) - High Phenols (The Warriors) over 75% The best clove oil is grown and distilled in Madagascar, while Indonesian clove oil is also quite good though less robust and complex. In 2005, Indonesia produced 70% of the world’s supply of clove oil. Cloves enjoyed special importance in the early spice trade. As early as 200 BCE envoys to China used cloves as breath fresheners when meeting with the emperor at court. Historically, clove’s pungent and spicy aromatic taste was appreciated for use as a flavoring in many foods during the holidays and at Christmas. Favorite foods of old like mincemeat pies and wassail featured clove...