Recipes : Mint Green Tea & Sweet Coconut Cream and Orange & Sweet Coconut Cream Swirl Pops !

Get the recipes of my Health and Wellness Specific Themed blog below

http://www.ourwellnessbydesign.blogspot.com/2015/07/recipes-mint-green-tea-sweet-coconut.html

After-Thoughts for the Summer 2015 Elemental Tarot Readings ( On my Youtube Channel )

Fire Signs - Aries, Leo, Sagittarius 
The video - https://youtu.be/XghqxliSGzI

• Careful , Mindful thinking and communications are recommended not to be confused with obsessive and over analytical which is cautioned against . 
• Allow your emotions to be externally expressed rather than suppressing or repressing them until a build up causes an explosion . 
• Admit when you have been wrong 
• Apologize and ask for forgiveness from those you've mistreated 
• You are apt to be missing things because, of where you are focused mentally 
• Unhandled financial matters, matters to do with property, health, possessions, and body image issues are causing unnecessary psychological suffering and poor communication issues with others  
• Use your skills, talents, wisdom, and abilities to overcome the things that are stressing you out related to your body, money, property, home, and possessions. Come out of ruts and comfort zones as necessary to do this. 
• Partake in activities that unite all of your sides and give you a feeling of inner harmony to make your life easier and more enjoyable .
• To simplify your path and journey spiritually see last bullet point . 
• Take your time as needed to do things right . It is an illusion that you don't have time to do things right. - Meditate and come from Source . 

Water Signs - Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces 
The video - https://youtu.be/L7hPP_kpAzo

• Warming healing energy is available 
• Buying things that help you to relax and de-stress may be a good idea. Some suggestions - Epsome salts , meditation cds, a vacation , a massage, a dishwasher( things that allow you to have more time to relax in healthful ways ) or that make tasks simpler and less stressful 
• Ask questions when curious 
• For some reducing, minamalizing , and letting go of over buying and finding new ways to achieve will be helpful !  If clutter , buying , making money to buy things, cleaning so many objects , etc . is now stressful for you .
• Connect and communicate with Source
• More intuition less logical analysis particularly for those who have a busy mind 
•    Keep mental health by balancing strong emotional energies through Spirituality , returning to nature , relaxation 

Earth Signs- Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
The video-

https://youtu.be/fBvPvcC3Rto

• Transformative energy is available and trying to reach you about being a co-creator and not a victim when it comes to change and transformation 
• Appreciate the material things you have also, the money you have and the body and health that you do have 
• Avoid  spreading yourself too thin with your actions - avoid taking on too many projects .
• Time for transformation and change in emotional, intuitive , psychic , dream , thought, communication realms 
• Stop keeping your feelings ( esp. "negative ") in and suppressing them . Learning to communicate them appropriately and timely to the appropriate people ( generally the ones involved )  is strongly urged 
• Spiritual and emotional evolution to occur. This can include many things some examples are - New view of your dream world, fantasies, vision ( emotional desires) , emotions and their purpose 
• The above mentioned transformations are apt to be challenging for many of you. It is like the birthing process ; your beliefs , fears, and mental state, and focus  have much to do with the amount of suffering you experience 
• Open-mindedness, releasing of fears, healthy vulnerability is helpful 
• What comes after is fresh, new, and full of vitality 
• Help with emotional and mental transformations may be found in - meditation , listening and note taking when internal guidance/ intuition is received and then acting upon it , letting go of old patterns . 
• Start to learn to listen and act on the intuition 
• A big part of the change is allowing things to steam more from intuition and internal guidance. Your communications, behaviors, and actions ( what you do ) will start to come more from this place and your path will be more your own ( your spirit's ) than a combination largely involving other peoples desires . This will also bring greater abundance and joy in your physical world ( health, possessions, wealth improvements) 
• Get rid of possessions and habits that are unhealthy and not in alignment with your heart/soul .
• Let go and get rid of excesses 

Air Signs- Gemini, Libra, Aquarius 
The video - https://youtu.be/cSVO5cRPlkk

• Handle the material , financial, physical shake-ups by relaxing , practicing meditation, allow internal / intuitive guidance - take notes and allow it to help you find the things that you need to do about the situations and shake-ups 
• Keep an eye out for syncronicities
• New ways of relating to money, your body ,and  possessions are apt to come- More spiritual ways for many 
• Avoid using manipulation to get what you want 
• Look at your actions , motivations, behaviors, and inspirations . Look at what is the best quality in them and where you may need to rinse off the crud and then do so . For example : Your drive to help others is of great quality but, you are invasive and insist others do things your way "for their own good" which is producing bad results . Keeping your desire and motivation to help others you may do your best to be less intrusive and give others your advice but be less insistent that they must take it . 
• If you lose opportunities or are told you can no longer do something you have been doing . Be honest with yourself and others as applicable about any manipulation and underhandedness you are responsible for in relation and evaluate your total involvement. Look at what was good on your part such as your intent , your hard work , or any of a multitude of other possibilities as well as the things you are advised to work on in your actions, motivations, behaviors and drives . 
• Joining groups where you can explore feelings, the dream world, intuition , the subconscious or perhaps just express your feelings is favored this Summer 

Behind the scenes of the Tarot Readings video - https://youtu.be/48OYSK2AE24

What do you say to a guy you really like on the 5th date by sun sign . ( written by a wacky Scorpio Sun )

While there is some good advice in this post, it is a humor piece ! And I advice you to weigh your decisions to use any of these lines with your intuitive guidance system ! And Speak at your own risk !

Aries - Is it possible to get to date 5 with them ?

 Taurus - "No, Im not ready to go to bed with you . You are worth waiting for or a little longer for ( as feels appropriate ) "

Gemini - " I have been with 3 people since our last date ( or whatever number makes you sound promiscuous this depends on how long its been since date #4 ) and they were all better than you . Here's the check bye. "

Cancer- "I would like to meet your mother " - and if you haven't made sure they can cook vegan food or will eat it by now OmG ! Did you screw up !

Leo- Say whatever you need to to meet their friends and ex's , then investigate their temper , mood swings, and how they reacted when they felt crossed or have been angry . Drink lot's of water and use extreme caution !! Leo's are very fiery !

Virgo-"So, for our next date we should totally do coffee enemas or , would you prefer we did them before the date ?"

Libra- "I'm not ready to get married this year but, I really like you . Also, I've been wondering if there are any social justice issues we could help out with soon ? "

 Scorpio  -"I think it's important we spend this date being as light and fluffy in our conversation as possible for the sake of balance .Also, on our next date I'm bringing my friend who's a private detective and body guard to help me evaluate weather you are or aren't a pyscopath in disguise It's not that I don't trust you , I do .It's because, I am into some really strange sexual things and I'm not legally allowed to do them until I get my friends clearance you aren't ( a pyscopath)  in writing ." They ( the Scorpio )  will definitely ask you more questions about this sexual stuff . Hold strong that you won't yet tell them and revert to the first sentence . Good luck - If you are able to pull this date off follow through by bringing a friend to date 7 and do everything you can to make sure they aren't a psychopath or more intense or freaky than you want to be with  . Scorpio won't like being lied too so , don't , just don't go to date 6 until you are ready to have sex and about that legal thing well whatever you are into just when they ask let them know "Yes, it's the laws of your heart that you were referring too ! ( If they don't accept this or come around soon to accept it and not be bothered by it . They aren't Spiritually evolved enough for you to be with . They are a relationship hazard to themselves and you ! Trust me I'm a Scorpio ! ) And be sure to share with them the strangest thing you are into if they accept your explanation it was a heart law of yours ! They'll likely want you try something new you are apprehensive about but might enjoy as well, fyi.  
( Alot of work ? Not worth it ?If you have the right Scorpio it so definitely is ! ) No, this isn't always necessary with female Scorpios lol

Sagittarius-  " I'm of course polyamorous "

Capricorn- "Do you want to work with me?" or "Do you want to do business with me / collaborate with me " etc.as most appropriate . If answer is no just continue doing your best to enjoy fun activities with them !

Aquarius- " Yes, I usually do pick my nose before every meal actually " - While picking your nose and drawing shapes with what you're picking out of it on a napkin . Good distinctive shapes now !

Pisces- " I brought a life jacket, water goggles, and this trunk full of beach toys are you ready to get in ?' - This is always appropriate for the 5th date if not a little sooner !  If it's raining and cold or snowing just be referring to a bath tub instead of a lake or ocean .

I met a squirrel today !

 (This actually happened a couple days ago )

I'm very sad to be writing this blog !

My dear friend died today, I met him while he was dying. I didn't know him long at all.It's so hard to talk about and it's harder not to talk about him . 

  Josh found him by the road .I was told he was there. He was lying there with blood coming out of his nose. It was like  he was coughing and gasping . He was choking and trying to breathe enough .

  We put him in a box and got him away from the road pollution. Vehicle after vehicle drove by . It was not clean air ! I brought him up a hill and to my porch . I didn't know what to do .

  Josh went next door to ask the neighbor if she'd take us to the animal hospital up the road . He came back saying no. I was searching briefly for an eye dropper to try to give him water  . Briefly because, I was sure we didn't have one anymore.

  I pet his back and told him how sorry I was that this was happening to him and happened . I visualized a healing symbol and projected an offering of healing energy through my hands . He died within a few minutes after that . 

  Now I wait for Josh to get up from a nap and to help me clean the porch . I have cried out loud for my dear friend. His feet so small and wonderful, his being, this wonderful creature. 

   I see myself in him and in all here . It is more obvious perhaps , to some that humans mirror other humans in our relationships and we can see ourselves in them . But, nonhuman animals also,  mirror us . It is not hidden - pulse, and nerves, and faces, extremities, mobility , families, desires, sensation, emotions , fears, communication, I could type a page or more on this note .

   I did not take a picture because, it felt in the moment better to be there and not go away to get a camera and snap it while he fought to live . He, I thought does not need to be a show, a piece, a thing to pass around and share on the internet in his dying moments . I didn't want to take anything ,I just wanted to help .

  ( I have received word that a part of me is deeply remorseful about this ) because, pictures speak louder than words and I want people to be careful driving for the sake of the squirrels and all sentient beings .

  I am very sad ! I am very sad for his death . I am very sad that in a world of billions of people I don't have anyone near me moved by this . I am sad that there isn't local healing for injured woodland creatures advertised as commonly as anything else , clothes stores, vets, physiologists, post offices , and so on .     

I fell in love with this sweet  and magnificent being so, quickly , naturally . Anyone with an open heart would have . 

" Being open to the wind " ....poem

Air ,Gemini's giggle when I write about the sun here in this beautiful air sign ,
Like butterflies and moths ,
yet fickle ,
Yet all,
Being open to the wind the cool breeze on the hot day ,
on the warm day
Open to the air in all its colors and flavors ,
Open to what it has to say ,
And Ether too ,
and all you do
Open to hear it ,
Element speaks ,
all do ,
Happy Happy Litha season,
 Any season to you ,
Color me with your poetry and twirl in free -dome ,
The Sundial appears in rhythm and harmony to the birth of your creation ,
Stop the time and observe your day ,
Creation
Being open to the wind on a Spring day ,
The wind can take us away ,
and each cloud we appreciate ,
Create it your own way .
Solar exaltation we dance toward ,
Creating , it's ok.

Balsamic Salad with Brown Rice Pasta - Delicious Quick Summer Dish

Which ingredients are missing ?

Ratings : Pers. # 1 gave  8,  Pers .# 2 gave  9 ( On a 1- 10 scale where the higher the number the better the food ) 

Recipe  

Salad ingredients: 

I used ,

1/2 Large cucumber - Cut into slices 

Mini-Heirloom tomatoes

Carrot shreds 

Sunflower seeds ( though I forgot them . You won't see any in the photo 

Scallions 

Salad mix ( I used Olivia's Organics brand " Spring Mix with Herbs" 5 oz. ) It is a wonderful combination with this quick meal . 

Dressing : 

Balsamic vinaigrette  see the photos in the photo album section of the group ! 

I also added coconut oil ( NOT EXTRA VIRGIN) - 1/2 tsp. per bowl 

Sea Salt pepper to taste if desired. But, I don't think it needs it . 

Other ingredients: 

Care, a side of attention, and Organic Brown Rice Pasta see photos !

Directions: 

1. Cook brown rice pasta according to directions on package . Take off burner and allow to cool while you prepare the vegetables and seeds if using. You can add coconut oil at this stage if you'd like . 

2.Rinse and dry veggies and put them in a large bowl also, add sunflower seeds ( shelled ) into the bowl and combine ingredients into a salad with a fork or tool of choice .

3. Put cooled pasta in container and mix in dressing . Coconut oil if you held back .

4. Add desired amount of salad 

5. Combine again . Taste .
Add more Balsamic Vinaigrette to it .

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How to make a Magic Shaker

How to make a Magic Shaker 

You will need

1. The cardboard tube of a paper towel or toilet paper roll depending on the size you want 
2. Colored paper appropriate to your intent 
3. Poster or acrylic paint in the color (s) appropriate for your intent 
4. Rubber bands ( My fav) or duct tape or other tape that can withstand the shaking 
5. Filler dependent upon your intent . - Dried foods such as lentils, beans, and seeds are a great place to start for checking correspondences . Below is a small list of some . herbs can also be added . I would avoid crystals because, they'll likely get ruined and I don't think they'd react well to this. But, perhaps, sand or pebbles wouldn't mind.. not sure you should ask them and wait for an answer before you try if that appeals to you . 

Step one : Decide what your intent is and select your materials
Step two : Paint the cardboard tube and allow it to dry
Step 3: Cut out colored paper to cover the ends of the tube and you will need to have some hangover probably too.
Step 4: Secure onto one end the paper either with rubber bands or tape .
Step 5: Fill the shaker from the other end ( Don't actually "fill" it as in full . Leave room so, it can make sounds when you shake it .
Step 6: Seal the other end as you did the first one .

Wah- lah  and tah-da . You've got your shaker !

Some Correspondences :

 Sunflower seeds - Friendship

 Rose petals - Love

 Black lentils - Protection:

 Rice , golden flax seed -Wealth

Pumpkin seeds - Healing, Divination

Sesame seeds - Money, sex

Sea Salt - Purification, Cleansing