Astrological Cookery


By Judith Martin Straw
Recipes for Capricorn

Capricorn loves the classics. You folks are known for being passionate fans of “the usual”, the kind of person who walks into a favorite restaurant and the waiter can bring your order without even asking what it is- he knows, it’s the same thing you had last time and the time before that. Steak and potatoes, salmon and salad, chicken and rice- whatever the usual is, you are a big fan. As your ruling planet is Saturn, you tend to be settled on being settled, just as is.


Even with that in mind, your meticulous nature puts you at the forefront of the health concern, and odds are good that you’ve changed that classic just a bit in your kitchen at home. Perhaps you’re using more olive oil and less butter, or adding fresh veggies to the menu on a daily basis. Capricorn loves to organize, strategize and then enjoy. Your kitchen is a model of simplicity and cleanliness- or you have a plan as to when and how it will be.
Thinking about a hot, calming drink? Caps do well with sassafras tea, and something with a bit of ginger or cloves can hit the spot just as completely. Planning a feast? You’ll want a nice leg of lamb, with garlic and rosemary, of course. With the holidays just clearing away in the background, ham and turkey have all been done, and your cooking likes to stand out. Remind your guests not to hold the applause - like Virgo, Capricorn can be overtaxed by perfectionism, and a word or two of praise is the ideal garnish.
If you just having an evening at home, something simple, easy, and healthy is just the perfect Capricorn plan. Classic!

Capricorn Chicken Saute
3 or 4 boneless chicken breasts (2 or 3 lbs. of chicken)
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 yellow or white onion, chopped fine
2 red peppers (or 1 red and 1 green), chopped fine
3 or 4 leeks (white parts only, well rinsed) cut into coins
1 cup sliced mushrooms (white or brown)
5 cloves of garlic, chopped or crushed
Put a large frying pan on a low heat, and add the olive oil.
When the oil is warm, (not hot, not smoking, just warm enough) add all the vegetables and let them sauté for 4 or 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Next, add the chicken breasts and turn the heat up to medium high, and put the lid on. In 3 minutes, turn the chicken to the other side, so there’s an even browning on both sides. Give the veggies a stir, and turn the heat down again. Keeping an eye on things by lifting the lid and stirring every few minutes, and turn the chicken again as needed, perhaps ever five minutes or so.
Serve with hot rice (white or brown) and spoon the veggies over the rice, with the chicken on the side. Salt and pepper as desired.
If you are not utterly satisfied with that, you may be a Capricorn with Virgo rising, and in that case, you should just order something in - whatever you don’t like about it won’t be your fault.

General Forecast
for January 2007

The guideline here is that it’s going to be a tough struggle, and you are going to win. Whatever the odds against you, or whatever huge obstacles you feel you need to overcome, you have a bit of magic in your corner that will help out in some unseen and maybe even unnoticed ways. It’s a whole new solar year-Step into January knowing that the contest will be called in your favor.

Aries- The game is in your favor, and whatever you do this month, make sure it includes some plans for the future. Now is the moment to feed the 401(k), or set up a savings account. By July, you’ll be so glad you did.
Taurus- If happy days are not already here, they are just around the corner. Take advantage of being in the black to pay back the friends you owe, and you’ll have your books and your life in balance.
Gemini- Whatever heavy obstacle you need to move out of your way- job, relationship, residence, you have the horsepower to move it as far as you are willing. Clear the road, and watch the horizon open up.
Cancer- The day you have been waiting for is almost here. Take one more shot and give it your best effort. This is the one that will be going into your permanent record, and you want it to look great.
Leo- Disruption may be the last thing you want right now, but you have to get rid of the old to make room for the new. Let go willingly, and it will be so much easier. Hold on, and you’ll only be harming yourself and delaying your progress.
Virgo- You are not pleased about where you are right now, but you are on your way to a better place. Stay in focus and keep you eye in the viewfinder, it will appear, and you get to say “click”.
Libra- News is on the way- a message, an invitation, or a letter will let you know that things are about to change. Don’t worry about checking your email every hour, when you get the news, you’ll know this is what you’ve been waiting for.
Scorpio- Are you still obsessing over the material world when you know that what matters is intangible? Life is short, art is long, or so the Romans said. Focus on your long range obsessions, and be happy with it.
Sagittarius- Everything that you have planted, weeded and watered over the last year is bursting into bloom. Get the baskets ready, you have a remarkable harvest coming your way.
Capricorn- It’s about to happen, almost all the things you have been reaching for are getting close enough to grab. Just don’t close your fingers too soon, or you’ll have an empty fist.
Aquarius- Good work! You have taken every drop of free time and put it to the best use -being free. Now it’s time to figure out what kind of work would be the most unlike actually working. When you find a job where you get paid to play with what you are good at, you will have gold medal for good work.
Pisces- This month is a great beginning to a great paradox - the less attention you pay to daily life and the more attention you pay to the big picture, the better daily life will get. Breathe easy, the big picture will look better, too.

Posted: Mon - January 1, 2007 at 10:18 AM          


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