Green packaging is about to become more prevalent -- and in more ways than one.

According to an article in Packaging Digest magazine, green and other earth-inspired colors will grace the packages of consumer goods hitting shelves over the next two years.  "Under the umbrella of packaging delivering a green message, . . . carbon as 'today's currency,' with earthy, natural, organic shades."

The color green is associated with nature-loving Virgo.  And with Saturn now in that sign, it means eco-consciousness is now mainstream.

And it seems like it happened overnight.  for decades environmentalists were on the fringe, desperately trying to get us all to recycle.

The second half of 2006 saw a shift in global mind set when the Moon's South Node went into Virgo, denoting a deep subconscious urge to get with the eco program.  Then in September 2007, Saturn took up the cause, which it will further until the end of 2009.

A green fashion look for spring
from the ethical fashion show, Montreal Fashion Week
Photo: Jimmy Hamelin