For this week's Curiosity of the Day, I wanted to do something different, so I consulted the Chinese I-Ching (易經, YiJing, the Book of Changes) instead, to reflect what we need to know for the week to come. I-Ching Hexagram 16 is Yu (豫), in a glance it represents enthusiasm and a carefree life, however there're other messages hidden inside once we interpret each trigram separately.
I was enjoying a cup of tea when, I suddenly had a craving for something sweet, so I searched my kitchen pantries for a quick relief. Unfortunately, I only had some eggs, oranges and a bag of oatmeal. That's how these tart bites were born 🤣.
I know it’s a bit early but have your Sunday Scaries kicked in yet? Mine are certainly trying to creep up on me 😱.
If you see this card, you're very likely an empath or a highly sensitive person, and you need time alone to recharge your batteries and fill up your inner well. In this post we will quickly explore a few options to get you grounded in the present moment, right here and right now.
There’s nothing like a hot cup of creamy milk tea to keep you cozy and warm on a rainy autumn day 🍂. Like the title suggests, this drink is inspired by the Tibetan Butter Tea (酥油茶).
It's always good to have multiple options, or so we thought. Sometimes we find it rather difficult to make a choice, especially if it's something that has major impact on our lives. Although Tarot card isn't like a time machine that shows us what our future literally looks like, it gives great insights on the situations we find ourselves in. This Three Option Tarot Spread will do just that: to help shed some light on each option we have at hand.
This is the perfect lunch for the autumn season, especially if you like apple pie as much as I do 🥧.
They say life happens for the curious, but life bends for the courageous. The card Leap definitely resonates with this theory. It's an action card, it demands action from us.
This is a great post-workout meal that will help our muscles recover more effectively, especially from a resistance-based workout.
Competition, uncertainty, internal conflict, unexpected advantage or turn of event, these are the words commonly associate with the Five of Wands when it is upright. It acts as a warning that we need to be cautious with those around us. It could also mean conflicts within ourselves, for example...
The Mid-Autumn Day associates with harvest, unity, gratitude and release, for this special occasion, I've made a dozen mooncakes with crispy crust and a fragrant filling. You don't need any mooncake mould or lye water or golden syrup for this recipe, it takes approx. 1.5 hour to make, baking time included.
The waxing moon period can sometimes be an uncomfortable time, as the initial excitement for our intentions and plans wears off and self-limiting beliefs start to surface. This card is calling us to bravely pave and walk the path.
The King of Coins, or the King of Pentacles, corresponds with the elements Fire (King) and Earth (Coins). It represents someone of exceptional self-control, who is resourceful, utilitarian and has more common sense than the most. It could also relate to the powerful Capricorn, Taurus or Virgo males in our lives. The suit of coins stands for the physical matters, money and talents.
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