Happy Solar Return

In Astrology, birthdays are called "Solar Returns," because each year, the Sun returns to the same place it was located the day you were born. Recently I celebrated my Solar Return, a term used in Astrology to signify the day of one's birth. I've always found Astrology fascinating and hardly go a day without reading my horoscope ~ to me it's highly entertaining and often enlightening. If this bit of trivia is news to my family & friends, they're probably thinking "that explains a lot".  Just so you know, I don't base any life threatening decisions on it, but I do challenge the most staunch non-believer to find one characteristic of their sun sign that doesn't apply to them. What does this have to do with tea, you ask?  Well technically, not much, but I did discover a website that offers teas blended specifically for each sign of the zodiac. A unique gift idea or party favor to coordinate with an Astrology themed tea party (a future post, I'm sure).

In addition, there are numerous websites that
list varieties of garden herbs linked to the sun
signs, as well as interesting facts about each.
You might even try blending your favorite dried
herbs with some loose tea for your own signature
drink.

I hope you enjoy the links below. Please excuse
me now while I finish my cup of tea. Time to read
the tea leaves and consult the Ouiji board!




http://www.adagio.com/signature_blend/blend.html?blend=1554&SID=b3881b4dda32a42f4e1ac2191d3592be
http://www.plantingseedsblog.com/2009/10/an-herb-for-your-sun-sign/
http://www.starlightastrology.com/c-quickies.htm
http://www.home-herb-garden.com/zodiacherbs.html
http://www.astrodivine.com/sunsigns.htm

http://www.gardenwitchery.com/