Cosmic Forecast, Apr. 18-Apr. 24

by MojoPo

Welcome into Taurus, ruler of both the throat (the part of the body astrologically attributed to the second sign), and the planet of love, Venus. “Let Venus Come Between Us,” written for the Venus-ruled sign of Libra, is from my CD “ZODIAC” — available everywhere (including my Full Moon lecture at the Benson Pizza Shoppe at 10:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 25th — along with more tunes from “ZODIAC”). Venus rules the arts and music…and (no matter what those horny Scorpios say!) the throat — through which we sing — is the most musical part of the body. I’ve dropped a musical hint with each sign this time, ’cuz I’d rather sing than talk — I’d rather dance than…

Earth Day: Once Fun, Now Scary

by Michael Braunstein

“Ah-nold,” past governor of the once-great state of California, authored an Op-Ed in the Los Angeles Times the other day. Summarily, he wrote that it’s all over but the shouting. Human endeavor and its impact on the planet’s eco-balance have cast its fate: Sea levels have risen seven inches in the last ten decades. In the past ten years, average temperature in California and the Southwest has spiked two full degrees. Water treatment plants in San Francisco have had to close due to rising sea levels as have portions of the 101 Freeway. Global climate upheaval is not a “distant” threat, he wrote. It’s here.

We were warned. “Tonight I want to have an unpleasant talk with you…

Cosmic Forecast, Apr. 11-Apr. 17

by MojoPo

We just saw the start of the astrological New Year at dawn on April 10th; the Aries New Moon during Aries. That’s when to initiate your spring fling. Plant your seeds in fertile Earth while the Moon’s in Taurus, and then think about the pros and cons as the Moon enters Gemini around noon on Saturday, reminding us that in regard to our spring projects; if it’s not fun — it’s not done. Catch ya at the garage/yard sales. Earth Day’s right around the corner…
—MOJOPOPlanetPower.com

a ARIES (3.20-4.18)  No excuse! Cut loose! Venus and Mars — both conjunct the Sun — are tripping hand-in-hand through the last vestiges of Aries, just as Mercury enters Aries…

Health Expo: Come One, Come All

by Michael Braunstein

It wasn’t long ago that one could look high and low for a reiki practitioner in Omaha. And just as hard to find an acupuncturist, herbalist, psychic healer or numerologist. Don’t even look for an energy healer.

Fast forward to 2013 and there is an ample supply of healers practicing holistic, natural and traditional therapies in Omaha and this weekend it will be very easy to find some. Just visit the CenturyLink convention center on Saturday and Sunday for two days of the sixth annual Omaha Health Expo, the largest convocation of healers in the region.

If you’ve ever wanted to find out about a traditional therapy based in medical systems developed over thousands of years, such…

Cosmic Forecast, Apr. 4-Apr. 10

by MojoPo

The real astrological spring is around dawn on Wednesday the 10th, with the Sun, Moon, Mars and Venus all conjunct in Aries. I see a lot of theoretical underwear haphazardly strewn along life’s pathways. Time to let it all hang out?! It’s the dawn of the year. Commit yourself — or you will be committed. You’ve got 2 choices. Lead, or be led. Prepare, and then at dawn on the 10th it’ll be time to put your head down and charge ahead! Let the Virgos pick up the pieces later. Happy spring! There are no mistakes. Peace and love shall conquer all.
—MOJOPOPlanetPower.com

a ARIES (3.20-4.18)  You’ve got one short week to get ready. For everyone…

Hay Fever: Nothing to Sneeze At

by Michael Braunstein

Springtime and summer allergies are soon to bloom. Now is the perfect time to prepare your body to ward off symptoms caused by an over-stimulated immune response to pollens and allergens.

The World Health Organization estimates that up to 2.1 billion people in the world — 30 percent of our planet’s population — feel the affects of allergic rhinitis, otherwise known as hay fever. That’s a lot of Claritin and that’s exactly what drug companies are counting on to pad their already full coffers. But you can save some bucks and avoid nasty side effects of allergy drugs by pursuing natural remedies that support the body’s inert ability to avoid hay fever.

Not a fever and not…