About Me

Julia Steffey

Writer, Astrologer, Artist, Cosmic Cook & Space Scamp 

I began my adventures into space as a wee one- poring over photographs of space in gazetteers taller than myself, trying to make sense of the print on the page and watching mankind take a first step on the moon on television. Ah, science! It was truly an exciting time.

This love of science and a fascination with myth, symbolism and the human psyche led me to study the language of the stars: Astrology. I have studied for nearly 20 years and have been in professional practice for 12 years: writing, researching, teaching and giving talks, workshops and private consultations in the greater San Francisco Bay Area, greater Kansas City Area and beyond.  

Please explore my lenses here on Squidoo. A wide variety of topics are covered. Funny to serious, hard sciences to esoteric. Let the adventure begin! 

I highly reccomend starting here: My Squid Spawn.
This is a "scrapbook" of sorts to introduce and organized, by topic, all my lenses plus the groups that I manage here on Squidoo.    

Outside of Squidoo:

    My Personal Website & Blog: Astrology a la Carte 
   
 
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Julia Steffey  

    Writer, Astrolger, Artist
    Aura~Soma® Consultant, Certified Level II    

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Oh...The picture?
No, that's not Saturn on its side, that's Uranus. He-he, ha-ha!  Just a bit of sophomoric space-humor. Really, it IS Uranus, and it really does sit on end like that in relation to the rest of the solar system.
Image courtesy NASA/JPL-Caltech.

Plumber's Butt: The Crack Epidemic

Crimes of visual "over-share". They can happen anywhere, in any climate and every part of the world. In our culture of over-share, people somehow have come to think showing a sliver of your own full moon to the world in everyday settings is...

Kansas City Unique Eats

Travelling to Kansas City and wondering where to eat? Living in Kansas City and looking for a new place to go? Tired of the McTaste, that bland sameness of Anytown USA, INC.? Here's a look at some Kansas City Metropolitan area one-of-a-kind places to...

Whipped Cream Made Easy - Plain & Flavored

Whipped Cream. A perfect topping for a dessert, waffles, fancy coffee drink or hot cocoa. Just thinking about it is pleasant.  It is lovely, fluffy and dreamy like a cloud and a delight to the seneses. This has inspired many creative uses for thi...

Grandma's Magic Pan: Adventures in Cast Iron Cooking

This lens is dedicated to my Grandma. She could cook ANYTHING in that old iron skillet and it would be delicious! Heck, she could cook anything period and it would be delicious! Something as simple as a plain chicken breast, dredged in flour, with a...

Songs of Julia

Looking for a song about Julia? You've reached the right spot! All kinds of songs with Julia in the title or in the Lyrics. Before you go- be sure to VOTE for your favorite "Julia" Song at the end of the lens! Note: I do not guarantee accuracy...

Roundabout the World of Traffic Circles

They're maddening, they're mesmerizing and sometimes magnificient... Explore the exciting world of Roundabouts, Traffic Cirlces, Rotaries, Multi-Modal Intersectons and Gyratory Systems! Once a rarity, they're popping up everywhere here in North Am...

Aura-Soma®: The Window of the Soul

"The power of color in your hands." My journey with the Aura-Soma system began in 2002. After directly experiencing the benefits of this system, I decided to become a practitioner. Aura-Soma is a color-energy system suspended in, and deliver...

The Kraken: Giant Squid and Other Sea Monsters

The Kraken is a giant Cephalopod of the deep seas infamous in sailing lore. Described as a massive, many-tentacled Squid or Octopus large enough and strong enough to crush large wooden sea vessels and devour entire crews, the mere mention of the crea...

Best Kitchen Tools 1: Graters & Zesters

Ever wonder what it takes to have a great, functional Kitchen? Cooking and baking can be a pleasure with the right tools! I have hand selected my very  favorite kitchen-tested tools, utensils and gadgets and share them with you here that you mig...

Heart Attack & Stroke Awareness

The holidays are a time of extra stress for many. This means an increased risk and incidence of medical emergencies such as Heart Attack and Stroke. Know the warning signs and save a life! ACT QUICKLY - SECONDS COUNT From the American Heart Associ...

Stupid Shoes

A Gallery of Horrible Footwear- Past & Present  They're ridiculous, they're impractical, they're.....downright stupid! And let's be honest, most of us have owned at least one pair of stupid shoes in our life. Stupid Shoes... We sqeeze our feet...

Basil: Easier than you think!

A member of the mint family, Basil is a versatile herb used in culinary and medicinal applications as well as purely a garden ornamental. It grows in warm climates from the Mediterranean coasts to Southeast Asia, and is popularly used in Italian, Ind...

All about Sagittarius (The Archer)

November 21 - December 22 (May vary by a day from year to year) Ninth Sign of the Zodiac  "I see" or "I perceive" Element: Fire (Spirit/Energy) Modality: Mutable Polarity: Positive/ Masculine  Ruling Planet: Jupiter Positive...

Astrology Clarified: What it Is and What it Isn't

An apt subtitle for this lens would be "A Basic Primer on Esoteric Practices". After defining Astrology, we'll introduce in brief the many practices that are often confused with Astrology. Astrology From the Greek roots Astron for 'star' or...

Eros (Cupid) and Psyche - A Tale of True Love

Cupid and Psyche - a timeless tale of true love. Eros was the Greek god of Love. His name is the root of words like "erotic", "erotica", and "eroticism". He is also known as the Roman Cupid (Desire) or Amor (Love). Eros/Cu...

All About Scorpio (The Scorpion)

October 23- November 22 (may vary by a day from year to year) Eighth Sign of the Zodiac "I Desire" Element: Water / Emotion or Soul Modality: Fixed  Polarity: Negative/ Feminine  Ruling Planet: Pluto (modern), Mars (Ancient/ Vedic)&nbs...

Eclipses: Solar and Lunar

Photo: "Diamond Ring" Effect This rare spectacle of cosmic beauty occurs during a Total Solar Eclipse just seconds before and seconds after the moment of totality (Exact alignment at center).   2007 ECLIPSES: Times given in GMT/UT (Gree...

Good English, Bad Grammar

Gruesome Grammar: Be part of the solution!  

Meteor Mania: Meteors, Meteorites, Meteoroids & Meteor Showers

Here we look at Meteors, those little chunks of debris that float around in space and sometimes graze the atmosphere and light up the sky or hit planets, moons or other solid bodies forming craters on the surface. They range in size from a speck...

Smart Shoes

Let's face it, there are a lot of choices out there when it comes to footwear. It can be confusing and downright overwhelming. Isn't it great when you just "find the right thing"? In my many adventures with shoes & footwear, I've found a...

Do You Know the "Muffin Top"?

Muffin Top, Cup Cake, Mushroom, Popover...  All right, we're not talking tasty treats from the bakery - those cute, crumbly little creations from Panera Bread Company that eliminate the less-desireable bottom portion of the muffin, though they ma...

Wedding Music - Beautiful & Romantic

Here's a look at wonderful music for Weddings- music that is both well know, and less well known, but well-suited for weddings. Video Caveat-   Here I've collected a number of videos to sample the music. Be aware that some of the images aren't tha...

Horoscope Highjinks: Astrology Humor

Come and laugh with us, or at us. We don't really care which, as long as everyone is having a good time! This is a work in progress! Please be sure to come back again and see what else shows up to send you into glactic giddiness.  

Asparagus

Asparagus is one of the first fresh vegetables of spring. Many people LOVE asparagus. Those who don't I'll reckon never had it properly prepared. The easiest route to ruin for most vegetables is overcooking. Crisp, colorful, tasty vegetables become a...

Transit of Mercury - A Curious Eclipse

Skywatchers and Stargazers are preparing for a rare solar system event:  On November 8, 2006, at 2:12 PM EST and 11:12 AM PST, in less than 5 hours, speedy Mercury zips across the Solar Disc. (West of the International Date Line: Novemb...

Shawnee Mission: An Imaginary City

In the Greater Kansas City Metropolitain area, on the Kansas side of the state line and in the County of Johnson is a MYTHICAL CITY called "SHAWNEE MISSION". It is hight time to explode this myth, and the reasons behind it. Pictured here is...

Henna: Natural Color & Conditioning for Hair & Menhdi Body Art

Henna - a natural, time-tested way to color and condition hair and create temporary tattoos on the body.

Julia Steffey: Astrologer, Artist, Writer, Cosmic Cook & Space Scamp

San Francisco Bay- based Astrologer, Artist, Writer, Cosmic Cook, Space Scamp & Aura-Soma® Consultant, Certified Level II. Scamp: Noun "one who is playfully mischievous" according to Princeton's WordNet On Squidoo I'm known as: KCStarga...

Copycat Songs

As they say "There is nothing new under the sun". Doesn't it just drive you nuts when you hear a "new" song and it just sounds oh-so-familiar, but you simply can't place it? How about when you CAN place it?   I know it re...

Best Boots: These Ain't Yer Granny's Galoshes!

Looking for some serious Outdoor Footwear? How about some Winter Boots to keep your feet warm and cozy with superb traction in icy conditions?   Maybe some Gardening Boots for mucking around in the mud?  Or some Rain Boots to keep your...

All About Capricorn (The Seagoat)

December 21- January 20 (Give or take a day, depending upon the year) Tenth Sign of the Zodiac   "I utilize" Element: Earth (Body/Form or Physicality)  Modality: Cardinal Polarity: Negative/ Feminie Ruling Planet: Saturn Positive Attribu...

Squidzilla

Lurking in the murky depths-  the Beast is unleashed on Squidoo... Take a peek at it here: SQUIDZILLA Group HQ Does SQUIDZILLA scare you? Take the poll at the end!   

Astrology Calendars, Horoscopes, Planners, Magazines and More

The world of Astrology issues many publications. Books, periodicals,  newsletters, ezines, calendars and planners. Some are available to the public in bookstores, on newstands or by subscription, while others are only available to members of org...

Astrology: Why Don't I Seem Like My Sun Sign?

Is our Solar System just the Sun? Well, it wouldn't be a "system" at all if it weren't for all the OTHER STUFF floating and orbiting around it! A look at the illustration shows the major planets in our solar system, pretty much to scale, wi...

Cook's Corner: Best Kitchen Tools 2 (Spatulas & Turners)

Under construction....(just getting started) Much more content to come! (In the meantime, check out the Best Kitchen Tools 1: Graters & Zesters in the Lensroll at right!) 

KCStargazer's Groups Gateway

Lensmastering is addictive, but just wait until you are bitten by the Squidoo Groups Bug! Groupmastering is a lot of work, but it has many rewards too, like seeing so many fabulous lenses left right at your doorstep! Right now there is a contest runn...

Son of Squidzilla

Son of Squidzilla has an appetite for Music and Videos. His mood changes often, so he needs variety. Modules will change, grow and be added to keep up with his demand!      

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