Aries Wellness Rx

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Aries Wellness Rx
Sunday March 28, 2010

The holistic astrologer Stephanie Gailing of Planetary Apothecary is back with an Aries Wellness Prescription. Since Aries' vulnerability is the head, Stephanie has fresh suggestions to relieve a throbbing noggin.

The cardinal oomph of Aries with its fiery impulses can really get us moving! But as Stephanie points out, it brings out the urgency to have it happen NOW, which potentially leads to frustration. Stephanie writes, "If you're looking for some assistance in this area, something to help quell a rash of impatience, try the flower essence Impatiens; it may just provide the quick-fix solution that Aries so cherishes."



Aries Wellness Rx
From Stephanie Gailing


Stephanie Gailing is a holistic astrologer based in Seattle, and the author of Planetary Apothecary.

Aries energy is lively and radiant. It helps us to connect with our initiative to tackle new projects. When we’re in the season of the Ram, we’re more inclined to don our warrior armor and courageously face challenges that may have previously seemed daunting. For example, if you’ve felt that starting a new diet or embarking on an exercise routine took a level of moxie you just couldn’t access, reconsider their undertaking during Aries season as you’ll probably find the get-up-and-go gumption you’ve been looking for.

Part and parcel with its present-moment orientation and active nature, Aries impels us to want to be first, carrying with it that feeling that if you’re on time, you’re actually late. While this can drive us to get things done, it can also lead to stress- and anger-inducing impatience. Try to take it slower and remind yourself—and others—that Rome wasn’t built in one day (or even during the thirty days of the Sun being in Aries). If you’re looking for some assistance in this area, something to help quell a rash of impatience, try the flower essence Impatiens; it may just provide the quick-fix solution that Aries so cherishes. (Flower essences are made from flower-infused water and work energetically to restore emotional and mental balance. You can find them in natural food stores and holistic pharmacies.)

In medical astrology, Aries rules the head, and not surprisingly many people find that around this time headaches seem to be a more common occurrence. One good strategy to reduce a throbbing noggin is meditation, specifically a practice that focuses in on the energy that is collecting in the head and visualizes it circulating through the entire body.

Staying hydrated is also key for headache relief. Drink about eight cups of water throughout the day. It’s good to aim for most of it to be enjoyed between meals and served at room temperature. And as much as coffee, tea, and soda do contain water, these drinks shouldn’t count towards your water intake goal.

While these general recommendations may be helpful for most, specific suggestions for headache relief do vary with type and cause. For example, if it’s a migraine, magnesium, feverfew, or restricting red wine, chocolate, aged cheese and other tyramine-containing foods may be helpful. If it’s allergy-driven, then there’s a host of other allergy-relief strategies—including quercetin, bromelain, and neti pot use—that can be investigated with a natural healthcare practitioner.

Enjoy the ready-set-go energy of Aries season. May it help enliven your health and well-being.

I so see you in this Quote Nighty, with Aries " WARRIOR ARMOR " wheedling your sword of Magic " HIGH " in the air. Night Star, you go girl

Solane Star wrote:

Aries energy is lively and radiant. It helps us to connect with our initiative to tackle new projects. When we’re in the season of the Ram, we’re more inclined to don our " WARRIOR ARMOR " and courageously face challenges that may have previously seemed daunting.

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