New Moon In January, New Moon In Capricorn: What Will You Grow?

New moon is such a juicy time of the month: cleansing, balmy, receptive, and a tad electric.  I know that I am not the only person who likes the ambience on new moons. Many people, especially those who have an excess of heat in the body, in the emotions, or in the thoughts appreciate theContinue reading “New Moon In January, New Moon In Capricorn: What Will You Grow?”

Full Moon No. 2 In November: Fortune Favours the Bold

Happy full Beaver Moon. If you were up before dawn and lucky enough to have a clear sky, you saw the full moon in its glory. The moon is still full — you can look up now. Full moons are about maximum absorption, while new moons are about maximum detox, as I mentioned in myContinue reading “Full Moon No. 2 In November: Fortune Favours the Bold”

Natural Mosquito Repellents

Basil, bee balm, catnip, citronella, clove, geranium, lavender, lemon balm, lemon grass, lemon verbena, marigold, most mints, especially peppermint, pennyroyal, rosemary… Almost all these plants are low maintenance, edible, with a fresh scent (minus marigolds), and they look attractive. It is good to grow them near your windows, doors, patio. All of them will do theContinue reading “Natural Mosquito Repellents”