Inconspicuous Astrologer

” Sir Gab, nagbreak na kami ng boyfriend ko. Nagkatotoo ang sabi nyo.” ang nalulungkot na balita sa akin ng isang barista sa isang sikat na coffee shop.

” Kuyang, naghiwalay kami ng live-in partner ko matapos ng walong taong pagsasama. Naalala ko ang sabi mo sa akin na may iba pa akong partner na makikilala na syang compatible sa akin.”

Dalawa lamang ito sa mga nabasahan ko ng astrological analysis  ng kanilang mga birth chart o vitasphere location of the stars and luminaries involving the sun, moon and  transitting stars and planets.

These testimonies made me conclude that I can really determine the planetary aspects of different individuals in the course of their lives.

I can't help but smile. Nakakatuwa na  makatulong ako sa kanilang buhay. Na sa panibagong pakikipagrelasyon nila at sa pagpili ng bagong love interests ay mabigyan sila ng tamang guidance using ancient science of astrology.

Tama ang aking North Node in Aquarius in the 3rd House of Communications. Ito ang aking soul path- to  serve humanity through unselfish duty to give advise and counsel to heal wounded soul.

Ang sarap ng pakiramdam kapag nakatulong ako para ma lessen ang pain ng wounded hearts ng mga seekers. Parang  naibsan  na rin ang pain caused by the broken family that  became part of my soul journey.

Transit Jupiter in Virgo in my 10th House of Career and Business

Sagittarius

Jupiter entering Virgo on August 11th puts this planet of growth and expansion in your solar tenth house, Sagittarius. From August 2015 to September 2016, increased public recognition and professional success are very possible. Your personality, skills, and talents are recognized now like never before. Hard work has its payoffs now - or at the very least, is now recognized. With Jupiter at the top of your solar chart, this can be a time of achievement, career advancement, and success in business. Business-related travel or the reaching of a wider audience is possible during this cycle. Your worldly or public status may change for the better. There could be a promotion, new job opportunities, a diploma, an important award, or a marriage. You may come into the limelight.

Your hard work and effort can be recognized now, and this can be especially true for your individuality and personality - you are presenting yourself in a more respectable manner. There is an interesting connection going on with Jupiter, your ruler, in the house of Saturn, and Saturn in your sign. Sagittarians are likely to carry themselves with more maturity, and gain more respect during this period.

Authority figures or other influential people tend to look upon you favorably, see more potential in you, and readily help you along, so work it! Something might happen now, or circumstances are such, that your career (or professional interests in general) expands, and you find more joy and pleasure from your work. You could enjoy more freedom, or possibly even responsibilities, in your career. However your career changes, it's likely to have you feeling enthusiastic.

Integrity, directness, and honesty will get you everywhere now. The more willing you are to put yourself in the limelight, the more positive the rewards--this is not the time to be a shrinking violet!

An important project or goal might be realized during this phase of your life. You have more faith in your ability to achieve and accomplish your goals, and some of you could take a lot of pleasure in organizing your life and setting goals for yourself. Major projects begun approximately six and twelve years ago can enjoy an increase or boost.

These positive circumstances won't necessarily fall into your lap, and are unlikely to come all at once. You need to keep your eyes open for opportunities in these areas of life. Although it's a great period for expansion and recognition on a professional level, and you should take advantage of it, choose your projects carefully. Don't take on more than you can handle. Watch also for gossip or mishandling of information. Be wary of situations that could get blown out of proportion or misunderstood. There may be difficulties with a romantic partner, family member, or child who is at odds with the energy and time you are pouring into your career or public life, particularly in September and November. Confusion or disorder in your home life, or possibly your own insecurities, can negatively impact your career or more worldly pursuits.

However, for the most part, you are likely to take advantage of this period in your life in order to expand your reach. October forward can be especially strong for practical matters, business, financial improvement, and recognition for natural talents and skills. This is a time for expansion, strategy, and renovation. You may be joining with people who further your career or personal interests, and through their support, faith in you, or wisdom, you are encouraged to reach your highest potential. Your timing, particularly in business, is improved. There can be discovery of talents you never knew you had, or you may be coming public with a project you worked on for some time behind the scenes.

You could find yourself in a position that truly suits you, as you are bringing more of your authentic personality to your work or public life. For some of you, more prestige or a higher social standing may be part of the picture now. You can take great pride in the work you do. This is a time when believing in yourself, your competency, and your ability to take the lead opens up opportunities to you.

The most favorable periods for these matters occur while Jupiter is in direct motion in your solar tenth house, from August 11th, 2015, to January 7th, 2016, and then from May 9th to September 9th in 2016.  - - - From Cafe Astrology

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..Bakit ang tagal ng dating ng Jupiter sa 10th house ko. Isang taon at kalahati na akong problemado pagdating sa financial aspect and material resources. 

Coffee and the Two Gates of the Sun

Habang nagpapatay ng oras sa Starbucks, naisipan kung saliksikin ang tungkol sa kape. Sapagkat ang mga ninuno ko ay taga Batangas, karaniwan na makikita na ang mga lote o looban  sa likod ng bahay ( tawag ng mga Batanguenyo), ay maraming tanim na puno ng kape at saka cacao para sa tsokolate. Mataas ang puno ng kape kapag full grown  lalo na kapag  hindi nati trim ang mga sanga nito .Tumataas din ng mga 20 feet na diresto. Pwede rin itabi ito sa mga puno ng lansones.

Nakagisnan ko na ang kape. Bata pa lamang ako ay kape na pagkagising. Hindi instant coffee na lalagyan lang ng mainit na tubig. Kailangang magpakulo muna ng tubig sa takure saka lalagyan ng giniling na kape at saka asukal. Kapag kulong kulo na saka tatanggalin sa lutuan ang takure at saka pwede ng ilagay sa tasa saka inumin. Sa umaga pagkagising ay kape na, pagkain ng almusal ay nakasabaw sa kanin o sinangag ang kape, pagdating ng alas diyes ng umaga ay kape na naman. sa tanghali pagkakain ay kape, matutulog ng tanghali tapos pagkagising ay kape, meryenda ay may kape din, sa gabi ay kape na naman,,,puro kape.

Ang mga puno ng kape ay nabubuhay at nakatanim lamang sa mga bansa na nasa pagitan ng Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn na tinatawag sa Masonerya na the Silver and Golden Gate of Heaven. Ito nakapaloob sa 23.5 degrees North Latitude at sa 23.5 Degree South Latitude of the earth geographical location. May kinalaman ba ito sa Summer and Winter Solstices boundaries? Bakit kaya? Is this the drink of the Gods?

Direct the link Gate of the  Sun.
http://recreatingbalance1.blogspot.com/2014/09/silver-and-golden-gates_27.html

Link :  About Coffee

The Coffee Belt: Where Coffee is Grown



From humble origins in Africa, coffee cultivation wandered east and west, eventually forming a belt roughly bounded by the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn.

Growing regions typically offer moderate sunshine and rain, steady temperatures around 70°F (20°C), and rich, porous soil. In return, the delicate coffee tree yields beans that are an economic mainstay for dozens of countries and about 25 million people. Among the natural commodities, coffee has a monetary value surpassed only by oil.

There are two main varieties of coffee trees: Arabica and Robusta. Arabica coffee trees are more delicate, must be grown at higher elevations (1800 feet or more), and yield fewer beans per tree per growing season. Robusta coffee trees are much hardier, may be grown at lower elevations, and have a high bean yield. Of the two, Arabicas beget the better beans - and about 70 percent of the harvest. The harsher beans Robusta tree account for about 30 percent of the world's production and are used for "mainstream" (lower quality) coffee blends.Top 10 Coffee Producing Countries

The following is based on the number of 132 pound (60 Kilogram) bags produced during the 1997-98 crop year, according to the U.S. National Coffee Association.

Brazil (22.5 million bags)
After arriving from French Guiana in the early 18th century, coffee quickly spread and thrived in Brazil. Today Brazil is responsible for about a third of all coffee production, making it by far the heavyweight champion of the coffee-producing world. Though many connoisseurs believe that Brazil's emphasis on quantity takes a toll on quality, many also praise the country's finer varieties. Brazil is the only high-volume producer subject to frost. The devastating 1975 frost, in particular, was a boon to other coffee-growing countries. Two 1994 frosts raised prices worldwide. Top Coffees: Bahia, Brazil Bourbon Santos [Coffee Review]

Colombia (10.5 million bags)
Colombia is the only South American country with both Atlantic and Pacific ports...an invaluable aid to shipping. The crop's economic importance is such that all cars entering Colombia are sprayed for harmful bacteria. Colombia's coffee grows in the moist, temperate foothills of the Andes, where the combination of high altitude and moist climate makes for an especially mild cup. Top Coffees: Medellin, Colombian Supremo [Coffee Review], Bogotá

Indonesia (6.7 million bags)
The Dutch unwittingly gave coffee a nickname in the late 17th century, when they began the first successful European coffee plantation on their island colony of Java (now part of Indonesia). Top-grade Arabicas are still produced on Java as well as on Sumatra, Sulawesi, and Flores, but the Indonesian archipelago is most notable as the world's largest producer of robusta beans. Top Coffees: Java Estate [Coffee Review], Sumatra Mandheling [Coffee Review], Sulawesi (Celebes Kalossi)

Vietnam (5.8 million bags)
French missionaries first brought coffee to Vietnam in the mid-1860s, but production remained negligible as late as 1980. In the 1990s, however, Vietnamese coffee production has been ratcheted up at a furious pace. At least one trader worries that the industry is growing too quickly for its own good. "The crop's growing so fast that there's not an equivalent growth in processing, so you're looking at quality problems," he said from Daklak, Vietnam's main coffee-growing region. Top Coffees: Robusta

Mexico (5 million bags)
Coffee came to Mexico from Antilles at the end of the 18th century, but was not exported in great quantities until the 1870s. Today approximately 100,000 small farms generate most Mexican coffee, and most of the beans come from the south. Mexico is the largest source of U.S. coffee imports. Top Coffees: Mexican Altura Coatepec [Coffee Review], Liquidambar MS, Pluma Coixtepec

Ethiopia (3.8 million bags)
The natural home of the Arabica tree and the setting for most of coffee's origin legends, Ethiopia is Africa's top Arabica exporter and leads the continent in domestic consumption. About 12 million Ethiopians make their living from coffee, whose name is said to be a derivation of "Kaffa", the name of an Ethiopian province. Top Coffees: Ethiopian Harrar Longberry, Sidamo, Ethiopian Yirgacheffe [Coffee Review]

India (3.8 million bags)
According to legend, India is the birthplace of coffee cultivation east of Arabia. Today coffee production is under the strict control of the Indian Coffee Board, which some say reduces economic incentive and thereby lowers quality. Top Coffees: Mysore, Monsooned Malabar

Guatemala (3.5 million bags)
German immigrants initiated serious coffee cultivation in Guatemala in the 19th century. Today the country's high-grown beans, particularly those grown on the southern volcanic slopes, are among the world's best. Top Coffees: Guatamalan Antigua, Atitlan, Huehuetenango

Côte d'Ivoire (3.3 million bags)
In the mid-1990s Côte d'Ivoire was the number five coffee producer and second largest robusta producer. Why the decline? Some speculate that an emphasis on volume and a lack of investment and planning have lowered quality and per-acre productivity. Today most exports end up as mass-market coffee in Europe, especially France and Italy. Top Coffees: Robusta

Uganda (3 million bags)
Though Uganda grows precious little Arabica, it is a key producer of robusta. That humble, hardy bean accounts for 75 percent of the country's export revenue and provides employment for 80 percent of all rural workers. Efforts to diversify aside, Uganda is likely to remain loyal to coffee production for the foreseeable future. Top Coffees: Bugisu