German-American’s Guide to Libra season: September 22-October 22

German-American’s Guide to Libra season

We made it to Libra season! Venus-ruled Libra kicks off a new cycle, with the equinox in the evening. Equinox means “equal night”, which means the light and dark hours are the same today, a good day to think about balance. The day after the Sun moves into Libra, retrograding Mercury moves back into Virgo, so it might not feel like it’s full steam ahead–it might feel like we’re retracing some steps.
September 23, 2022
German American’s Guide to Virgo season: August 23-September 22

German American’s Guide to Virgo season

Virgo season is here to get us inspired about autumn coming, when we start looking ahead to what we’ll need to get through winter. Mercury-ruled Virgo season is back to school time, time to make lists of goals for the end of summer/beginning of fall/before the holidays.  
August 25, 2022
German American’s Guide to Leo Season: July 23-August 22

German American’s Guide to Leo Season

We’ve entered Leo season, ruled by the SUN! Time to soak it up! And let your inner light shine bright! Leo is all about self-expression, so it’s a great time to try experimenting with sharing a little more of yourself with the world! This is a season that can feel like the last harrah before we inch into fall, so after nesting during Cancer season, it really is time to get out there, put on some sunscreen, and get some sun on you!
July 26, 2022
German-American’s Guide to Cancer Season: June 21-July 22

German-American’s Guide to Cancer Season

We’re into cozy Cancer season! A cardinal water sign, it kicks off summer with the solstice on June 21! Cancer season is a nice time to care for your home space–spruce up your bedroom or house, give your outdoor areas some love, do some gardening, tend to projects that have been on hold. Gemini season makes us curious about what’s out there, and Cancer season invites us to dive into what’s at home, what we return to after being curious. 
June 26, 2022
Germany & Rare Dirndl's Carbon Neutral Plan

Germany & Rare Dirndl's Carbon Neutral Plan

Did you know that Germany has set a goal to become greenhouse gas neutral by 2045? They passed their first climate law in 2019 and amended it in 2021. Their initial plan is to cut emissions by around 65% by 2030 and 88% by 2040. 

Germany is one of only a few countries that have publicly stated and set national laws on their goal of climate neutrality by or below 2050. 

June 08, 2022
Native Bavarian Herbs and Flowers

Native Bavarian Herbs and Flowers

Germany is known for its diverse terrains. 

The country is full of mountains and river valleys with various plant and flower life native to the country. It's lovely. There are so many different National Parks, waterfalls, mountains, and fields to explore. 

June 06, 2022
German American’s Guide to Gemini Season: May 21-June 20

German American’s Guide to Gemini Season

Happy Gemini season! After the lazy days of Taurus, we head into another quick sign–mutable Gemini, a curious air sign. Tis the season to make reading, learning, dabbling, planning a priority! Gemini’s planet Mercury is retrograde through June 3, so it’s a great time to think back on what projects you’ve already started, what conversations or ideas you’re interested in picking up again, where you have already planted some seeds around learning, thinking, travel, and where you can follow it to the next steps. Gemini season is when we want to be out and about, running into people, expanding our experience, overplanning and overbooking, and being excited to be mixing it up with the world again, after a long winter and spring.
May 27, 2022
Legends of the German Alps

The Mythology and German Legends of the Alps

I have always been fascinated with German culture and my heritage - I mean, hello? Look at my business. 
May 02, 2022
German-American’s Guide to Taurus Season: April 19-May 20

German-American’s Guide to Taurus Season

As we move out of the fiery energy of Aries, we get to our most rooted sign, Taurus. This is kind of a funny time of year, as the Aries energy of spring has been screaming “We’re ready to go out in the world!” And then Taurus season comes along and wants to get cozy and stay home, not quite ready to get out and about. When do you leave the comfort of your home, Taurus season is the perfect time to be out in nature, breathe in the smells, quiet down and listen, and remember that you are in a human body (probably, if you’re reading this).
April 27, 2022
The German-American’s Guide to Aries Season

The German-American’s Guide to Aries Season

Happy Astrological New Year! The new year begins on the first day of Aries season, March 20 and is a season of fire, focusing on ourselves, taking initiative, going for it! Aries is ruled by Mars, the red planet that influences our ability to use our energy, how we direct it, how we get going, what we’re passionate about and how we fight or what we fight for. 
March 22, 2022
The German Teacher's Tolle Pop Playlist

The German Teacher's Tolle Pop Playlist

My cousin is an outstanding highschool German teacher and when I asked him what kind of fun pop music is coming out of Germany lately he simply sent me the playlist he curated for his students! 
March 15, 2022
10 Epic Halloween Costume ideas using a Dirndl (that isn’t the St. Pauli Girl)

10 Epic Halloween Costumes using a Dirndl Dress

Halloween is upon us! I love Halloween because I love dressing up and getting creative with costumes. For me, Do It Yourself costumes are always more exciting and creative than the store bought ones. With that in mind, I’ve got a bunch of unique, classy and fun ways to wear your dirndl for Halloween that isn’t the “St. Pauli Girl”. Just a few DIY in additions to your dirndl, and you have a new costume ready for any party!

October 19, 2021