Many of us were relieved to leave the heavy energy of 2025 in the rearview mirror. The desire to return to the "good old days" was experienced by more than a few people. But is a return to the past likely for 2026? No one knows what this next cycle will bring, but there's astrological indication that we may be looking toward sweeping change. As Neptune and Saturn move into Aries, we have the potential for massive shifts on a societal level; long held systems may begin to dissolve. So what do we do in the face of uncertainty? Especially, if you find yourself clinging to the familiarity of the past? As we stroll along on this darkening January day, consider how you might tap into a deeper level of acceptance, courage, trust, and authenticity as we hold the Aries energy of 2026.
What am I reading?
The Seven Miracles of Beatrix Holland by Rachael Herron
https://bookshop.org/a/111301/9781538767320
Could Should Might Don’t: How We Think About the Future by Nick Foster
https://bookshop.org/a/111301/9780374619350
https://bookshop.org/shop/witchywomanwalking
What’s playing on repeat?
A Change is Gonna Come by Sam Cooke
What’s for dinner?
Hobbit Inspired Roasted Potatoes & Bacon
Ingredients:
- Baby potatoes, halved or quartered
- Thick-cut bacon, chopped
- Onion, sliced
- Garlic, minced
- Olive oil or butter
- Smoked paprika, thyme, rosemary (optional)
- Salt & pepper
- Fresh tomatoes (cherry or diced)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet.
- Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy; remove bacon.
- In a bowl, coat potatoes, onions, garlic, oil, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Spread on the sheet and roast for 35-40 mins, stirring halfway, until golden.
- Add tomatoes for the last few minutes of roasting.
- Stir in bacon and fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy!
Tips for Extra Hobbit Flavor:
- Creamy Touch: Add a dollop of cream or cheese for extra richness.
- Hearty Additions: Serve with leeks or kale for more earthy goodness.
Twice Baked Honey Cakes
Ingredients:
- 1 ¾ cup flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature (plus about 3 TBSP for greasing muffin pans)
- zest 1 lemon
- ¼ tsp freshly ground nutmeg
- ¾ cup milk
- 2 eggs
- ¾ cup high quality honey + 1/4 cup honey for drizzling on top
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Using a silicone pastry brush and really, really soft butter, "paint" the inside of the muffin wells to grease them. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg and lemon zest.
- Using a fork, or very clean fingers, mix in the room temperature butter to the flour mixture until it looks like a sandy/gravely mixture. Set aside.
- In a small bowl whisk together the milk, eggs, honey, and vanilla.
- Pour the liquids over the dry mixture and combine until just combined - do not over-mix.
- Spoon the batter into 12 muffin wells - it will be between 1/4 cup and 1/3 cup of batter each.
- Bake for 16 minutes, or until mostly done but not quite golden enough.
- Remove from the muffin pan (Be super careful, its hot! This is why you want to grease the pan really well!) and place the muff
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