The Astrology of Cranberries
Foodstrology
Foodstrology is the intersection of the esoteric and the mundane. Food has astrological correlations similar to many other things in life. In terms of Astrology, there are practices that do incorporate these two things – especially those that follow Vedic and Medieval Astrology, as well as, Alchemy, Herbal Medicine and Ayurvedic Medicine. I have started to go down the rabbit hole more with the idea of plants, food, Astrology and how they are all connected in some way. For me, the purpose of this is to live more intentionally.
The foodstrology of cranberries
Cranberries are associated with Mars, Water/Fire & Aries/Scorpio
Cranberries are associated with Mars and the elements of Water and Fire, harvested in Scorpio season (ruled by Mars). Cranberries are used for healing, abundance and passion. It is an anti-inflammatory. Mars, as a planet, is actually associated with inflammation, blood, hormones, as well as the head and the pelvic region. Thinking of the pelvic region, the juice of cranberries is a remedy that is common used for UTIs.
The traditional rulers of Mars - Aries and Scorpio - have associations with passion, and yet they are where Venus (love) fall in detriment (working at a weak point). Cranberries are known to promote passion, but soothing it into a stronger love connection - helping cool the heated ways of the Mars energy (adding in that water element).
In terms of Tarot, it would be associated with the Tower. Where things are shaken up and destroyed before we begin the healing process of the Star. Cranberries have a healing property, suggesting after the Tower moment, there will be abundance, renewal and rejuvenation.
cocktail recipe
cranberry protection by julia hadas of witchcraft cocktails
1 1/2 tbsps Cranberry Shrub or Cranberry Juice
1 1/2 ounces Vodka (skip this for a mocktail)
1 ounce Soda Water or Seltzer Water
1 Lime Wedge for garnish
Combine juice or shrub together with vodka in a glass with ice. Add in soda water and lime wedge and stir. I chose to garnish mine with a lemon peel and cranberry.
To make the Cranberry Shrub, you will need the following ingredients:
1 cup of fresh cranberries
4 ounces of room temp. water
1/2 cup of demerara (light brown) sugar
1 small sprig of rosemary
4 ounces of apple cider vinegar
Add cranberries, water, sugar and rosemary to a pot. Heat over medium for 5 minutes so that the cranberries pop. Pour mixture into a mason jar and add vinegar. Cool for 10 minutes and then store covered for one week. Discard the solids and then prep for use.
This recipe is by Julia Halina Hadas of Witchcraft Cocktails. You can find her book and site here.