Tarot Contemplation – The Empress

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The archetype of feminine power, the Empress highlights the need to be in touch with our feminine side, to listen to our intuition and to give priority to our emotions and passions.  She can also signify coming abundance.  People are going to be more attracted to you than usual (in every sense) and you are likely to find people on your doorstep wanting your advice or shoulder to cry on.  This will be beneficial to you because you are now going to be able to see yourself more in the way that others see you — as someone with wisdom and a lot to offer.  So, share your hard-won perspectives on life and know that your wisdom and caring is valuable.  At work, things ought to be going very well for you.  People will be inspired by your ideas, your passions and your way of doing things.  Let your “inner voice” guide you in how you operate.  The Empress directs us to follow our bliss and that the rest will follow.  This is a potent time for love … you may find that men and women alike are suddenly finding you far more attractive (both in terms of friendship and romance) … and you will want to be careful with how you use this very potent power.  Committed relationships often become sweeter, deeper and truer under this influence.  This is an excellent time to make investments, so follow your instincts about them.  Money should be flowing very well.  Be sure to keep that flow going by replacing spent resources and by sharing your abundance when you can.  Listen to your Intuition, because it is actively sending you messages now.  If you need time alone, do it … even though there are others that need you.  Making time alone is a priority.  Heed any messages or warnings that seem to come to you now through your inner voice.

Cannabis Tinctures 101: What are They, How to Make Them, and How to Use Them – Leafly

Cannabis tinctures, also known as green or golden dragon, are alcohol-based cannabis extracts that are easy to dose and ingest sublingually or add to food and drinks.

Source: Cannabis Tinctures 101: What are They, How to Make Them, and How to Use Them – Leafly

Too tired of casinos? Native Americans are opening the nation’s 1st Cannabis Resort! – Healthi USA

South Dakota– The Santee Sioux tribe of South Dakota has recently announced they will be opening the country’s first Cannabis Resort, which representatives of the tribe say will be an “adult playgr…

Source: Too tired of casinos? Native Americans are opening the nation’s 1st Cannabis Resort! – Healthi USA

The 20 Highest Protein Foods Vegetarian Runners Can Eat | Runner’s World

Maybe you’re considering giving up meat to lose weight, trying to lighten your carbon footprint, or you’ve noticed a lot of record-setting endurance atheletes are vegan. Whatever your reason, relying less on animal products can be a great first step in upping your intake of nutrient-rich whole foods.

 

Source: The 20 Highest Protein Foods Vegetarian Runners Can Eat | Runner’s World

Recipe – Cajun Lasagna

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Ingredients

1 lb ground turkey
1 lb andouille sausage, fresh, casing removed
1 box lasagna noodles, dried
1 red onion, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1/2 bunch Italian parsley, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups chicken broth
1 28oz. can crushed tomatoes
1 6oz. can tomato paste
1 1/2 tablespoons creole seasoning
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon Italian seasonings
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
For the Ricotta/Cheese Mixture:
1 cup parmigiano reggiano cheese, grated
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
2 cups jack cheese, grated
8 oz. fresh mozzarella cheese, grated
2 cups ricotta cheese
2 eggs, beaten
extra virgin olive oil

 
Instructions

Pre heat oven to 375 degrees.
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook pasta for 6 minutes.
Rinse Pasta with warm water, drain, coat with oil and set aside.
Mix seasonings, reserve 1 tablespoon for ricotta/cheese mixture, and divide remaining seasons in half, set aside.
In a large soup pot heated over medium heat add 2 tablespoon of olive oil, add onion, bell pepper, and celery.
Saute for about 5 minutes, add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
Add ground turkey and andouille sauce, break into small chunks. Season with half of the seasoning blend and cook until browned about 15 minutes.
Add tomato paste and mix well, cook for 5 more minutes.
Add crushed tomatoes and chicken broth, season with remaining seasoning blend and mix well.
Lower heat to medium-low add parsley and cook uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
To Assemble Ricotta/Cheese Mixture:
Mix eggs, ricotta, parmigiano reggiano, 1 cup sharp, jack, and mozzarella cheese with remaining seasoning blend and set side.
To Assemble Lasagna:
In a large greased 13X9 inch casserole dish, place about 1 cup of pasta sauce on the bottom.
Top with lasagna noodles, slightly overlapping noodles.
Top with more pasta sauce, top with about 6 heaping tablespoons of ricotta/cheese mixture.
Top with a handful of remaining grated cheeses and repeat with another layer of lasagna noodles, meat mixture/ricotta cheese mixture/grated cheese.
For the last layer top with noodles, pasta sauce and remaining grated cheeses.
Cover casserole with greased foil and bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.
Remove foil and cook 20 minutes more.
Remove from oven, allow to cool 10 minutes. Serve with garlic bread.

 

 

Notes

If you can’t find fresh andouille sausage, smoked sausage can be used and diced into small chunks.

Tarot Contemplation – The Tower

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First, The Wheel … then Death … and the Devil … And the Changes just keep on comin’ with the Tower!  Don’t try to hold on too tight because this is one time you ought to roll with it, come what may.  The energies from that Sagittarean Blue/Full Moon on the Summer Solstice are huge waves of transition and transformation fanning outward now.  It is likely that some people/situations that you have counted on as being there for you may no longer be there in quite the same way.  Perceptions are a-changin’.  You will be able to replace them with some more realistic and reachable dreams and goals if some fantasies fall apart this month.  Dreaming is important, but it’s also important to be living in reality.  Keep in mind that you have all the resources you need inside you to deal with life and to achieve what you want to do, and you will get through this time without a serious problem.  Just keep cool, because tempers might be flying today … take care with your words, don’t make assumptions, and think before you speak … Silent reflection is your sanctuary.  Continue the conservative track with your finances and deal with any problems in a straightforward manner.  This is a time when a relationship might end, so if this relationship is important to you, then now is the time for damage control.  Pay attention to what you are doing with your health, as it is critical now.  Be careful to minimize your stress wherever possible.  Allow yourself relaxing downtime, but ease up on the alcohol and drugs today as these things will not be enjoyable today.  Remain upbeat and positive.

Tarot Contemplation – Three of Pentacles

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Your focus is paying off.  People around you appreciate you and your efforts and notice the quality of what you do, even when you don’t get paid.  You’re on the right track; keep doing what you’re doing.  This is an extremely positive card relative to work and career.  Your work is appreciated and generally well regarded, and that’s a very good place to find yourself.  If you are seeking employment, this card hints that you can expect success fairly quickly.  In relationships, people see you in a positive light as someone who has the qualities that they are looking for … even if love hasn’t quite developed yet.  If you’re dating, you’re likely to meet someone through work or through their work.  Stay sharp!  Your finances are looking healthier and this card can mean that your proverbial ship has come in, though you still must do your part.  Your health is also taking a positive turn for the better.  You are reaping rewards from the work you have done and the quality of it.  Keep upbeat and moving forward to ride this wave of Abundance.  Spiritually, learn more about rituals from the past to deepen your spiritual understanding and practice.

 

Saffron Rice

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My neighbor, Drew, brought back a GRIP of saffron (as well as several other herbs and spices) from the Middle East on his last visit.  SCORE!

This saffron made a gorgeous rice, which was center-carb at our niece’s graduation party a couple of weeks back.  I hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

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1 cup long grain rice
1 1/2 cups plus 1/4 water (filtered if you have poor water quality)
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 onion, diced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cube/teaspoon vegetable or chicken bullion
salt to taste

Bring 1/4 cup of water to a boil.  Remove from heat and stir saffron into water.  Set aside.

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In a saucepan on medium heat, melt butter and olive oil together.  Stir in onion and sprinkle with a little salt.  Stir in rice to coat and let cook 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until rice begins…

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Kofta Kebabs

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This kebab is a beautiful and aromatic blend of lamb, beef, herbs and spices.  And, it’s easy to prepare in advance, freeze and grill as needed.  In fact, I recommend freezing them so that the meat sticks well to the skewer.  Fair warning though – our first “test batch” of these kebabs were gobbled up in no time flat.  I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we did!

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1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground lamb
6 cloves garlic, finely minced
½ onion, grated
½ cup fresh chopped parsley
¼ cup fresh chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon freshly ground coriander
½ teaspoon freshly ground cumin
1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
½ teaspoon paprika
¾ bread crumbs

Soak 20 bamboo skewers in water.  Combine all ingredients until well combined.  Weigh out in 2 ounce…

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There is WHAT in my water?

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I like to think I’m a label reader when it comes to shopping but sometimes it takes a bored, back-seat kid to point out what you clearly missed.  But I missed it for good reason: who knew I’d have to read the label on my drinking water?!?  Here is a photo of the label from Kirkland drinking water.  I’m baffled that the ingredient list doesn’t end with “purified water”.

Eat Well!

~Trish

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Meditation – with Snatam Kaur

Lyrics – Liberation’s Door:

Mannay kee gat kahee na jaa-ay.
The state of the faithful cannot be described.

jay ko kahai pichhai pachhutaa-ay.
One who tries to describe this shall regret the
attempt.

kaagad kalam na likhanhaar.
No paper, no pen, no scribe

mannay kaa bahi karan veechaar.
can record the state of the faithful.

aisaa naam niranjan ho-ay.
Such is the Name of the Immaculate Lord.

jay ko man jaanai man ko-ay.
Only one who has faith comes to know such a state of
mind.

mannai surat hovai man buDh.
The faithful have intuitive awareness and intelligence.

mannai sagal bhavan kee suDh.
The faithful know about all worlds and realms.

mannai muhi chotaa naa khaa-ay.
The faithful shall never be struck across the face.

mannai jam kai saath na jaa-ay.
The faithful do not have to go with the Messenger of
Death.

aisaa naam niranjan ho-ay.
Such is the Name of the Immaculate Lord.

jay ko man jaanai man ko-ay.
Only one who has faith comes to know such a state of
mind.

mannai maarag thaak na paa-ay.
The path of the faithful shall never be blocked.

mannai pat si-o pargat jaa-ay.
The faithful shall depart with honor and fame.

mannai mag na chalai panth.
The faithful do not follow empty religious rituals.

mannai Dharam saytee san-banDh.
The faithful are firmly bound to the Dharma.

aisaa naam niranjan ho-ay.
Such is the Name of the Immaculate Lord.

jay ko man jaanai man ko-ay.
Only one who has faith comes to know such a state of
mind.

mannai paavahi mokh du-aar.
The faithful find the Door of Liberation.

mannai parvaarai saaDhaar.
The faithful uplift and redeem their family and
relations.

mannai tarai taaray gur sikh.
The faithful are saved, and carried across with the
Sikhs of the Guru.

mannai naanak bhavahi na bhikh.
The faithful, O Nanak, do not wander around begging.

aisaa naam niranjan ho-ay.
Such is the Name of the Immaculate Lord.

jay ko man jaanai man ko-ay.
Only one who has faith comes to know such a state of mind.

Solstice Ritual Today

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This Summer Solstice, align YOUR power in Magic with us as a vast array of Witches, Magicians and Shamanic practitioners across the world again synchronise our spellwork – this time to abolish slavery and the religious abuse of women and LGBT!

Pray, Invoke, Spellcast, or Drum – Use the Magic YOU are most at home with.

We launch our united magical intention on June 20, 2016 at 3:33 PM PDT.