Tarotcast

Artcast for Nov 8-21, 2026

Isobelle Ouzman
Dark Night, Isobelle Ouzman

Hi All,

The artist this week is Isobelle Ouzman who transmutes old books.  In her words, “I’m interested in how stories shape and connect us, and work to highlight the transformative potential of storytelling, in relation to our search for self and belonging, through art made within the pages of physical books. I often touch on themes of nature, escapism, and hope.”

Your pondering: What or where do you escape to?

Solar System highlight for the next two weeks

A new moon in Scorpio is a time to reconnect with our passion.  Mercury is still in retrograde also in Scorpio until November 13. A time to recharge, reflect and re-do.  Then Mercury turns direct until December 7th. This is a period of delving into and communicate your passions, though watch – being all mouth and no ears.

EXTRA

*If you want a more in-depth look into the planets and tarot elements and how they affect you, you can get those with the yearly AstroTarot reading or if you sign up for your personalized monthly New Moon readings.  Scorpio this is a perfect time to get that Astrological Tarot Reading for your coming year.  And Gemini, it is your halfway mark for your birth year, so if you need a Planetary Reading for a check-in, now is the time.

**** I have a tip jar if you want to leave a gratuity.

May light be on you, around you, and within you.

Nina Fox-B

**Reading from True North Tarot Deck.

 

Aries
Door to the Woods, Isobelle Ouzman

Queen of Coins – The muses would like you to spend these next weeks seeking where you are abundant.  You have worked hard to obtain and maintain your prosperity.  And the muses remind; abundance is not only on the material plane. Once you have figured out where your wealth lies, they advise now is the time to be down to earth to create calm and quiet in this Scorpio season.

 

Taurus
Isobelle Ouzman
The Moths, Isobelle Ouzman

Three of Cups – The Muse of Friendship is your guide for the coming weeks. This muse heralds a time for common goals and connections.  She advises celebrating the friends in your life that lift you up and support you.  Time to call them up for a hang, filling their cup and yours.

 

Gemini
Isobelle Ouzman
Sheltered by Nettle, Isobelle Ouzman

Empress – The Muse of Gaia shows up when you need to reconnect with nature and thus call in beauty and abundance in your life.  She recommends when you do commune with nature to give something in return for Gaia’s gift of nurturing and beauty. This muse reminds; that you are part of Gaia’s embrace, exchanging energy and life.

 

Cancerian
Isobelle Ouzman
Through Tress, Isobelle Ouzman

Chariot – The Muse of Willpower is in your sidecar these coming weeks.  She comes to help you align your decisions and goals with your beliefs and values. The clearer you are about how you want to travel; the clearer the path to travel becomes.

 

Leo 
Take Flight, Isobelle Ouzman

Magician – The Muse of Manifestation is in your corner for the coming weeks.  She shows up when it is prime time to manifest something in your plane of existence.  This muse says that all your tools are on the table, and now you need to call down your divine power into the world.  The key to calling it in is that your goal needs to align with your gifts and tools.  You have the potential to be the lightening rod, but you need to be grounded in your vision and yourself.   Make the magic happen.

 

Virgo 
Window Out and In, Isobelle Ouzman

Three of Coins – The Muse of Collaboration is your companion for the coming weeks.  She usually comes when you need input from outside sources.  This is not the time to do it alone.  She recommends not only using those closes to you as resources but to also looking outside of the box for new perspectives and help.

 

Libra  
Isobelle Ouzman
Passage of Time, Isobelle Ouzman

King of Swords – The Muse of Long-Term Planning is your guide for the coming weeks. She suggests planning out as far as 10 years from now and then working backwards to see if your short-term goals actually lead to your long-term ones.  If so, great!  After Mercury turns direct, December 7th, start moving forward.  If not, use these coming weeks to realign.  And for either the challenge is leaving enough flexibility to take advantage of potentials you can’t foresee or control.

 

Scorpio
Isobelle Ouzman
Chasing Light, Isobelle Ouzman

King of Wands – The Muses would like to remind you that you are more powerful than you think. You are a visionary, but you may have lost your gusto and/or confidence.  This is your birth month.  The Sun, Moon, Mercury and Venus in December are all sending their power to you. Now is the time to celebrate your uniqueness and go after your dreams.  Use this new moon to ask for and begin even the tiniest step to a new quest for this coming birth-year.

 

Capricorn
Curiosities of the Soul, Isobelle Ouzman

Moon – The Muse of Emotions is your co-pilot for the coming weeks.  She reminds that the emotions we feel in the moment are often tied to past experiences.  That the subconscious can regurgitate old narratives that no longer align with the here and now.  She reminds not to negate how and what you are feeling now, but to see and release the ripples of the past. So, you can deal with the emotional situation in the present.

 

Aquarius 
Things Behind the Sun, Isobelle Ouzman

The High Priestess – The Muse of Foresight comes when you need to reconnect with your intuition.  Intuition lies between the conscious and the subconscious and helps you see what is hidden or behind the scenes.  This muse reminds; your Spidey-sense is on target in the coming weeks.  So, pay attention to reoccurring symbols, numbers or tingly feelings; look around and see what is happening.  For often this muse speaks in allegory and metaphor.

Pisces
Hello Shadow, Isobelle Ouzman

World – The Muse of Integration is your companion for the coming weeks.  She is inviting you to reflect on your journey so far. See your successes and celebrate them.  What insights have gotten in the past 8 months?  Take some time to integrate and process what has happened.  And if you have any loose-ends, now is the time to begin tying them up.  For you have around three months until your new birth year begins.

 

 

 

Tarotcast

Artcast for Oct 25-Nov7, 2026

Dora Adobi

Hi All,

The artist this week is Dora Abodi @aboditransylvania a designer and artist from Transylvania. Even though she is best known in the fashion world, she and her team are creating an ever-evolving art project around mythical creatures and the mystique of Transylvania.

Your pondering: What would your ideal Halloween costume be?

Solar System highlight for the next two weeks

A full moon in Taurus on October 26th, asking what do you physically need to release? Mercury is retrograde in Scorpio until November 13. A time to recharge, reflect and re-do.  This is a time to delve in and communicate your passions, though watch being all mouth and no ears.

EXTRA

*If you want a more in-depth look into the planets and tarot elements and how they affect you, you can get those with the yearly AstroTarot reading or if you sign up for your personalized monthly New Moon readings.  Scorpio this is a perfect time to get that Astrological Tarot Reading for your coming year.  And Gemini, it is your halfway mark for your birth year, so if you need a Planetary Reading for a check-in, now is the time.

**** I have a tip jar if you want to leave a gratuity.

May light be on you, around you, and within you.

Nina Fox-B

**Reading from Obsidian Veil- the Shadow Work Oracle deck.

 

Aries
Dora Adobi

Anastasia – As we enter the time of the veil, your shadow-work is connecting to your ancestors and acknowledging how their resilience feeds the flame of your inner strength. No matter the hardship you face the shadow reminds you that you are a beacon of light in the darkness.  Embrace your worth and let it illuminate your path ahead.

 

Taurus
Dora Adobi

The Fae – Your shadow-work for the rest of spooky season is reconnecting with your imagination and playfulness.   They would like you to once again allow yourself to be spontaneous, creative and free-spirited. Engage in activities that bring you joy, a lightness into your aura, and closer to nature and the spiritual realm.

 

Gemini
Dora Adobi

Santa Muerte– Santa Muerte is your guardian, and she brings miracles into your life. Those wishes and miracles you have been divining for are now in the realm of possibilities.  Your shadow-work is remembering that the universe often manifests in ways beyond your imagination, so have faith that your path leads to light and life even if you have to go through the night to get there.

 

Cancerian
Dora Adobi

The Nymphs– The Nymphs are the guardians of nature and its vitality.  They are your allies during this spooky season.  The Nymphs are having you connect with nature so it may revitalize your spirit.  Breath in fresh air, smell the flora, watch for your kindred animals, let the birdsong fill your heart.  They also ask as you reconnect to the natural world, remember that you are part of it, exchanging energy and life.

 

Leo 
Dora Adobi

Brunhild – Your last two weeks of shadow-work is around anger.  Brunhild reminds you that your anger comes from the flame of injustice, and that energy is valid and honorable.  She encourages you to work with anger but not succumb to it.  She inquires, how can you bring that energy into the world in a cathartic and healing way? And then work with that knowledge to turn the flame from injustice to justice.

 

Virgo 
Dora Adobi

The Sylphs – The Sylphs are creatures that inhabit the winds and they have come to help with your shadow-work.  Just as they effortlessly move through the currents of air, they encourage you to embrace change and let go of your rigidity. You will be approaching challenges and opportunities that need adaptability, flexibility and an open mind.  So, the Sylphs would like you to practice releasing attachments that weigh you down and allow the winds of change to help you soar to new heights.

 

Libra  
Dora Adobi

Shinigami – Your shadow work for the last two weeks of spooky season is around endings.  So, the Shinigami have come to guide you through the introspection of impermanence and the transformative power of endings.  They do not always foretell an ending; it is more about you needing to work on not holding so tightly.  By releasing some control, you allow for transformation that you have not imagined and a lifting of all the responsibility being on your shoulders.

 

Scorpio
Dora Adobi

Red Riding Hood – Your shadow work for this spooky season is around healthy skepticism.  Ms. Hood would like you to work on the balance between vulnerability and self-protection. She asks; how can you balance open-heartedness, trust and vigilance?  She recommends diving into the past and seeing how trust was broken.  And then how would you deal with that situation now?  Have you grown or are you stuck in a past trauma loop?

 

Sagittarius
Dora Adobi

Marguerite Porete – Ms. Porete is your guide for your shadow-work around sacred dissent.  She would like you to call forth your courageous energy of traveling beyond the confines of traditional dogma and doctrine. Yes it is time to reconnect with your activist, rebel-rouser, revolutionary self, so you can once again explore the realms of liberation and advocate for a new world.

 

Capricorn
Dora Adobi

Bridget Bishop – As you continue your shadow-work, your new companion is Ms. Bishop.  Your work is around reclaiming individuality.  Embrace your quirks, your eccentricities. Know that your authentic self is an incredible source of magnetism and power.  Let your freak flag fly.

 

Aquarius 
Dora Adobi

The Fates – Your shadow work is around the balance of decision making and releasing things beyond your control. The Fates are asking you to embrace your role in shaping your destiny by making conscious choices that align with your higher self.  While at the same time practicing serenity in the uncontrollable and unknown.   They remind; this is how you can navigate the tapestry of life with grace and wisdom.

 

Pisces
Dora Adobi

Nefertiti – Nefertiti is here to reconnect you to your deep well of strength and wisdom.  Your shadow work is balancing your intuition, sensitivity, compassion and nurturing nature with your assertive, independent and determined self. She reminds; you do not have to tone down one side to act on the other.  This shadow-work is about integrating your qualities and utilizing all your facets of power.

 

 

 

 

Tarotcast

Artcast for Oct 10- 24, 2026

Flor Garduno
marimonio funebre, Flor Garduno

Hi All,

The artist this week is Flor Garduno.  Garduno is a photographer that for over four decades explores “the dialogue between humanity and nature, tradition and time.” In her words: “I work to capture moments where the ordinary reveals its hidden poetry—where visible and invisible worlds converge through black and white compositions that speak not just to what we see, but to what we feel.”

Your pondering: As we head into spooky season – a place where the veil becomes thin and the liminal space become easier to traverse. What have you learned in the act of crossing between dreams and reality?

Solar System highlight for the next two weeks

We just had a new moon in Libra on October 10th.  What do you need to do to bring more beauty and harmony in your life? And a full moon on Taurus on October 26th, asking what do you physically need to release?

 

 

EXTRA

*If you want a more in-depth look into the planets and tarot elements and how they affect you, you can get those with the yearly AstroTarot reading or if you sign up for your personalized monthly New Moon readings.  Libra this is a perfect time to get that Astrological Tarot Reading for your coming year.  And Taurus, it is your halfway mark for your birth year, so if you need a Planetary Reading for a check-in, now is the time.

 

**** I have a tip jar if you want to leave a gratuity.

May light be on you, around you, and within you.

Nina Fox-B

**Reading from Erethereal- the Shadow Work Tarot deck.

 

Aries
Guardian del camposanto, Flor Garduno

Devil – Your shadow-work this season is about looking at what you are addicted to and why.  And the Muse of Reliance suggests writing down a few of the habits, things or people who you have compulsion to participate with that are no longer good for your growth.  Then take these two weeks to identify and create strategies to release at least one of your non-healthy addictions. This muse reminds; this is best done by taking small steps substituting a unhealthy habitat with a healthy one.

 

Taurus
Flor Garduno
Cocodrilo Suiza, Flor Garduno

Eight of Pentacles – Your shadow-work for this spooky month centers around reinvesting in your natural skill sets when you feel burnt out.  You have recently been focusing on tasks that have sucked some of your power out of you.  The Muse of Mastery suggest using this spooky month to go back to working on skills that enhance what you love to do.  By doing so you are strengthening your base and refocusing on your passion. And by centering your attention around both you are utilizing this month’s energy around balance and connecting to your passions, so you can tackle the harder tasks refreshed and refocused.

 

Gemini
Portador de almas, Flor Garduno

Five of Wands – The Muse of Chaos has come to help you do a part of your shadow-work.  This muse advises taking a deep dive into looking at conflict and clashes in your life.  How does your ego play into discussions?  Are you willing to compromise?  Is there a balance of give and take when clashes occur?  What are the rules of engagement?   And just as important, where are lines that cannot be crossed, that keep you safe and/or allow you to walk away.

 

Cancerian
Ofrenda fetos de llama, Flor Garduno

Three of Swords– Your shadow-work is around sorrow.  The Muse of Grief will be your companion for this spooky month.  This muse reminds within every hurt there are lessons which lead to learning.  Use this month to explore your wounds and begin healing.  She reminds that grief is a healthy emotion because it comes from a place of love and your passions.

 

Leo 
Tornado, Flor Garduno

Six of Swords – You all started your shadow-work around control in the middle of September, and now the Muse of Transitions becomes your next copilot.  Your shadow-work for these coming two weeks is about sailing into the mists.  This muse comes when you need to continue moving ahead even though you cannot see the shore, nor is the wind making it easy to sail.  This muse reminds; you do not control the wind or the seas, but you are strong enough to break out the oars until the wind kicks back in. Movement even without direction is a key to change.

 

Virgo 
La salida del Mictlan, Flor Garduno

Nine of Wands – Your shadow-work in the coming weeks is around boundaries versus defensiveness.  The Muse of Walls would like you to examine yours.  Are your boundaries limiting you and your experience?  Or are they so low snakes can slither over them?  A level of defense is an important safety feature in our experience as a human.  But every fence must have a door to get in and out of.

 

Libra  
Los cuatro fantasticos, Flor Garduno

Nine of Swords and Two of Cups – The Muse of Worry is your companion for your shadow work around partnerships and trust.  This muses would like you to look at how much you think about your relationships.  Are you spending to much time in your head and not enough in your heart?  She asks you to start by working with the concept of trust.  What does trust look like for you?  What does someone need to do for you to trust them and how do you show others that they can trust you?  Once trust is established then you will be able to lean into your heart and intimacy more than your head and worry.

 

Scorpio
Flor Garduno

Nine of Pentacles – Your shadow work for this spooky season is around abundance versus extravagance. The Muse of Success would like you to examine your goals and expectations.   Are you not seeing your worth, because it is only through a lens of net material worth, comparisons or what others say?  This muse would like you to focus on all your successes: material, emotional, intellectual, and your amazing passion.  And see that your abundance comes from you and what you have done, not from the outside world.

 

Sagittarius
Trinidad, Flor Garduno

Star – The Muse of Hope is your companion while you do your shadow-work this spooky season.  This muse would like you to examine how you navigated the hardest and darkest moments of your life so far.  She asks what is the theme of your resilience?   What do you believe in, that helps you rise to a difficult occasion.  By identifying and seeing this strength it renews your guiding light and sense of purpose, abundance, healing and hope.

 

Capricorn
Establo en Chicago, Flor Garduno

Page of Cups – Your shadow-work for this season is around the concept of play and therefore your companion for the coming spooky season is Muse of Whimsy.   This muse asks when was the last time you played?  When have you done something that didn’t have a checkmark, agenda or goal?  Play is important for your creative side as well as giving your mind a break.  So, look at what stops you from playing.

 

Aquarius 
Flor Garduno
Ritual-magico, Flor Garduno

Six of Wands – Your shadow work is seeing your life as a series of triumphs instead of hardships or battles.  The Muse of Victory is your companion this spooky season.  She would like you to truly understand your fortitude and determination. These attributes are often not seen for you water bear’s go with the flow, take it as it comes attitude.  You all have strived and thrived, and you need to acknowledge it.  So, she suggests an exercise of writing down Anti-bucket list- a list of all the things that you have accomplished and overcame.

Pisces
Flor Garduno

Two of Wands – Your shadow-work for this spooky season is around the future.  The Muse of Present would like you to work on your fears around future planning.  And they are three pronged: living in the past (especially mulling around mistakes), being too scared of making a wrong decision in the present and lastly stepping into the future and outside your comfort zone. This muse reminds you if you are reading this you have survived to this present moment, alive.  Yes, you have learned from past mistakes, but your shadow is letting them haunt you for the rest of your life. Believe in yourself and take that leap of faith into the future even if you can’t control ever aspect.

 

 

Tarotcast

Artcast for Sept 27- Oct 10, 2026

Hi All,

The artist this week is Tschabalala Self.  “Self builds a singular style from the syncretic use of painting, printmaking and sculpture to explore ideas surrounding figuration. She constructs depictions of predominantly women using a combination of sewn, printed, and painted materials, traversing different artistic and craft traditions. The formal and conceptual aspects of Self’s work seek to expand her critical inquiry into selfhood and human flourishing.”

Your pondering: I highlighted above Self’s work about people in her local grocery store, because this is a place most of us inhabit in our local environment.  But do we notice the people in it?  This is a place where humans gather regularly but often a familiar place where we do not engage with others, even though they are likely from our neighborhood.  So, your pondering or homework is to work on smiling at your fellow shopper, seeing their humanity, notice and nod to each other’s souls.

Solar System highlight for the next two weeks

We have a new moon in Libra on October 10th.  What do you need to bring more beauty and harmony in your life?

 

EXTRA

*If you want a more in-depth look into the planets and tarot elements and how they affect you, you can get those with the yearly AstroTarot reading or if you sign up for your personalized monthly New Moon readings.  Libra this is a perfect time to get that Astrological Tarot Reading for your coming year.  And Taurus, it is your halfway mark for your birth year, so if you need a Planetary Reading for a check-in, now is the time.

**** I have a tip jar if you want to leave a gratuity.

May light be on you, around you, and within you.

Nina Fox-B

**Reading from The Chinese Five Elements Oracle by Vicki Iskandar.

 

Aries
Lady in Blue, Tschabalala Self

Fire Horse – This is a message from the muses that you are being noticed for what you uniquely bringing to the table.  The key to using this energy is focusing your fire on what truly inspires you.  Your exuberance will ignite others to collaborate with you or inspiring them to move forward on their own paths.  These two weeks allow your inner self to shine forth, so what warms your heart will also keep your inner fire burning.

 

Taurus
Lover in Window, Tschabalala Self

Metal Ox – The Muses would like you to dive deep into the power of love.  Love in any form carries one of the highest frequencies to heal and connect with our inner joy and thus be able to spread the love.  In the coming weeks, make opportunities to express the love you have for those around you and Mother Earth. However, the challenge to this energy is also looking into the mirror and honoring the beauty you see there.

 

Gemini
The Thinker, Tschabalala Self

Metal Sheep – The Muse of Clarity is your companion for the coming weeks.  This muse shows up when you need to step back and do some more planning and clarification before you move to the next step. The challenge is letting go of your judgments and assumptions, so you can see reality and possible better outcomes or pathways to utilize.

 

Cancerian
Bars, Tschabalala Self

Fire Dog– The Muse of Boundaries is your partner for the coming weeks.  They recommend that you let your energy level be your guide to whether you should expand or retract your boundaries. The key is more awareness in energy modulation so that you rest before exhaustion and expand before boredom.

 

Leo 
Out of Body, Tschabalala Self

Water Pig – The Muse of Shadow Work would like you to take a deep dive into what stops you from being in the flow.  What fears, insecurities, doubts block you from being in your life?  This isn’t about control or fixing them this is about acknowledging them and letting go.  So during these next two week, practice giving up trying to control everything so when the flow begins you can jump in.

 

Virgo 

Kitten, Tschabalala Self

Water Monkey – The Muse of Uncertainty comes when opportunities are in the works but for now you must deal with ambiguity. And this vagueness can feel scary. However, this muse recommends that a good use of your energy during these next two weeks is to imagine all the positive possibilities that could be on the horizon.  So, you will be ready to jump into abundance when it comes.

 

 

Libra  
Tschabalala Self
Woman in a Parlor, Tschabalala Self

Earth Sheep – The Muse of Peace is your companion for the coming weeks.  She recommends allowing your senses to return to the present, treat your body as a sanctuary, sit in silence, indulge in the delights of this season.  Use this time to reconnect with your core, practice mindfulness in motion and nature.

 

Scorpio
Costume Art, Tschabalala Self

Wood Snake – The Muse of Patience is your guide for the coming weeks.  This muse comes when you need to strategize and observe before engaging in scenarios. This time is about gathering your strength, resources and intel so you can strike when the time is right.  The key is to stay curious and open for new pathways and possibilities. The outer world is in flux, so be like a snake coil up, wait and strike when the moment is right.

 

Sagittarius
Sisters, Tschabalala Self

Wood Tiger – Now is the time for growth and expansion.  So, the Muse of Powerful Beginnings is your companion for the coming weeks. She challenges you to plant seeds that not only make you grow and expand but also help your community.  The key is to be proactive, broader and bolder in your endeavors.  It is time to take the initiative.

 

Capricorn
Customer 6, Tschabalala Self

Metal Rat – The Muse of the Underside is your guide for the coming weeks.  She often shows up when things are not exactly what they seem. Reality is shifting, maybe from your own filters but more likely someone else’s.  She recommends spending the time turning over some rocks and finding out what is underneath.  She cautions to tread lightly and softly when looking under, things in the dark are not used to the bright lights.

 

Aquarius 

Tschabalala SelfWood Dragon – Your partner for the next two weeks is the Muse of Strength.  She heralds success, confidence and fortitude.  For you have proven you can overcome any obstacle that is on this leg of the journey.  She reminds you that you are stronger and more skillful then you were even a year ago.  So, she champions you to continue living your life with authenticity and compassion, this combo has and will empower you to positive outcomes.

 

Pisces
Heroine, Tschabalala Self

Water Ox – You are more powerful than you think, and in your doubt you have been pushing too hard.  Hence, the Muse of Gentleness has come to hang with you for the coming weeks.  This muse would like you to connect and foster your inner softness.   She suggests starting inward with meditation or mindful movement and then working outward into your environment with the five elements of feminine energy.  Fresh flowers (water), red candles(fire), crystals/rocks (earth), metal jewelry (metal), and water elements of colors.  By doing so you bring a softer quieter harmony both to yourself and your environment.

 

 

 

 

Tarotcast

Artcast for Sept 13-26, 2026

never the same river twice, Shyama Golden

Hi All,

The artist this week is Shyama Golden.  Her paintings are what I like to call surrealistic realism, a dream-like world that is layered over reality.  In her words…my current works populate a parallel dimension with a cast of characters which include vine-covered trees suggestive of human archetypes, Sri Lankan devil dancers dressed as Yakkas who take part in exorcist rituals, and self-portraiture. The work is intended to appear theatrical, reflecting on an awareness of the social performance necessitated by our relationships with each other and the drama of everyday life.

Your pondering: I find it interesting that masks have been a part of most every culture.  They are used in performance, rituals, cultural and religious rites. What is this overarching need for humans to put on a mask?  When do you put on your mask?

 

Solar System highlight for the next two weeks

We have a full moon in Aries.  What do you need to let go to move forward.

EXTRA

*If you want a more in-depth look into the planets and tarot elements and how they affect you, you can get those with the yearly AstroTarot reading or if you sign up for your personalized monthly New Moon readings.  Virgo/Scorpio, this is a perfect time to get that Astrological Tarot Reading for your coming year.  And Pisces/Aries, it is your halfway mark for your birth year, so if you need a Planetary Reading for a check-in, now is the time.

 

**** I have a tip jar if you want to leave a gratuity.

May light be on you, around you, and within you.

Nina Fox-B

**Reading from The Witch Wisdom Tarot by Phyllis Curott and Danielle Barlow

 

Aries
Shyama Golden
Jackfruit, Shyama Golden

Goddess of Earth – The Muse of Summer would like to hang out with you as this season ends.  She asks, how did summer nourish you?  What delights did it give you?  When was its dry spell?   What did it give to you abundantly?  This muse asks to bask in these last moments of summer.

 

Taurus
Shyama Golden
Myth of My own Creation, Shyama Golden

Five of Fire – The Muse of Choice has come to question how you use your fire.  Is it like the autumn leaves, a push of brilliance before needing a season of slumber?  Is it the destructive cleansing of a forest fire? The fire that nourishes? Or the cozy flame of a fireplace?  The flicker of a candle in the dark? Your power is needed in the world, but it is your choice how to blaze.

 

Gemini
Daydream of a nocturne, Shyama Golden

Shaman – The Muse of Teachers comes when you need to learn something new to help you navigate a darkness or an intricate path.   Use these two weeks to listen and learn.  Teachers come in all forms – people, animals, your environment, the inner voice, emotions, the wind…  This muse advises taking this time to receive instead of putting out.

 

Cancerian
Shyama Golden
Two worlds colliding, Shyama Golden

Five of Air and Eight of Fire – You have two muses to help you balance.  First the Muse of Sacrifice, she is here to acknowledge what you have sacrificed and asks if that is worthy of you?  If not time it is time for change.  If so then rejoice in your growth.  And then either way the Muse of Sunrises reminds you that every day is full of possibilities.  Each day is full of the magic of your life.

 

Leo 
Paradisification, Shyama Golden

Five of Water – The Muse of Grief is your companion for the coming weeks.  First she reminds that you are allowed to grieve.  It is a necessary release.  And then she helps you dive deep beneath the pain and helplessness to find your strength and resilience.  She reminds, that you bring such unique and wonderful gifts to the world. Even in the darkness and sorrow, the sun rises each day.

 

Virgo 
Bevis Bawa, Shyama Golden

Witch of Earth – The Muse of Purpose comes when you are being called to serve something greater than yourself, that in tun will make you greater than you are.  The next two weeks will push you to expand to become more.  Luckily this muse will give you courage and direction if needed.  Some things will be asked of you that are innate but there is also some learning involved.  Be open to the potential.

 

Libra  
Hollywood Scaled, Shyama Golden

Ace of Fire – All Aces proclaim beginnings.  This energy is about vitality and community.  The muses would like you to spark something in your local and/or world community.  It can be sidewalk library or a toy exchange.  Maybe doing sidewalk art.  It can be baking a yummy treat for a neighbor.  Look around, what needs some joy brought to it.  The muses remind, small acts of joy are the key to this beginning.

 

Scorpio
Intertwined, Shyama Golden

Two of Earth – The Muse of Cozy is your cuddle buddy for the coming two weeks.  This muse would like you to snuggle up with a book, partner, pet and fluffy pillow and relax.  These times are meant to be the ultimate of self-care.  A time where time dissolves into warmth and enjoyment. Take these coming weeks to balance the doing with the cozy.

 

Sagittarius
Shyama Golden
Watching you watching me, Shyama Golden

Craftsman of Water – The Muse of Jokester comes when you have lost some of your silliness.  This muse suggests regaining it by wear your shirt inside out, tell “dad jokes”, journal about a funny story, watch comedy, wear mismatched socks….  This muse would like you to stop taking life so seriously- put down your phone and sit on a whoopie cushion.

 

Capricorn
Shyama Golden
Restricted Area, Shyama Golden

Ace of Earth and the Maze – You have two energies around you in the coming weeks.  Aces all proclaim beginnings.   These coming weeks hold launches and at the same time uncertainty.  So first the muses would like you to stand back from your new beginning and see the bigger picture.  You need to reorient with the larger landscape, all the plans and roads to take.  And at the same time relinquish one avenue and allow it to be guided in its own accord.  These muses are here to remind you that not everything can or should be controlled.

 

Aquarius 
All uphill from here, Shyama Golden

Ace of Air – All aces proclaim new beginnings. This energy of air is about consciousness, intelligence and communication.  You will be full of ideas and have a variety of conversations.  Both will bring broader and brighter wisdom.  The challenge is balancing the mind and the mouth with the ears. The muses remind, that all things come from silence.  Thus, it is as important to communicate as it is to listen during these coming weeks.

Pisces
Snake, Shyama Golden

Wheel of Life – The Muse of Seasons comes when you need to reconnect with the cycles of life: birth, growing, flourishing, aging, dying, resting and returning.  You have become too linear in your thinking. That the path you are on is leading to only one thing.  So, she recommends diving into this coming autumn- harvest or spring- renewal (depending on where you are at). Pumpkins or daffodils, the key is partaking in the joy of the season you are in and then realizing that its bounty will come again.

Tarotcast

Artcast for Aug 30 -Sept 5, 2026

Smoky Mountains, Tennessee

Hi All,

The artist this week is Mother Nature.  It is National Park Week.  So, I wanted to highlight just a few of the 63 National Parks in the US.

Your pondering: Go support a park near you.

Solar System highlights for the next two weeks

We just finished eclipse season, and we have a nice two week breather to recover.

EXTRA

*If you want a more in-depth look into the planets and tarot elements and how they affect you, you can get those with the yearly AstroTarot reading or if you sign up for your personalized monthly New Moon readings.  Virgo, this is a perfect time to get that Astrological Tarot Reading for your coming year.  And Pisces, it is your halfway mark for your birth year, so if you need a Planetary Reading for a check-in, now is the time.

**** I have a tip jar if you want to leave a gratuity.

May light be on you, around you, and within you.

Nina Fox-B

**Reading from Wisdom Oracle by Colette Baron-Reid

 

Aries
General Sherman Tree in Sequoia National Park, California

Chop Wood – The Muse of Everyday is your helper these two weeks ahead.  They come at a time when big dreams and ideas need to lay dormant, so you can pay attention to the simple chores and check off some items are your to-do list.  Think of it as a time to prune so that new blooms have space and energy to grow.

 

Taurus
Montezuma Castle, Arizona

No Place Like Home – The Muse of Home comes when you need to turn inward.  To reconnect with your body, who you are, and the external representation of home.  So, this is a good time for pampering your body, authenticating and connecting with your power, and spending some time at home being cozy.  Doing so will further establish the feelings of safety and security in places you inhabit.

 

Gemini
Haleakalā National Park, Hawaii

Unfinished Symphony – The Muse of Loose Ends comes when you need to complete a cycle or project.  Before you move forward it is important that you clean up your proverbial desk. This can look as simple as cleaning out your inbox, doing a psychological closure on a relationship, or putting away your laundry.  The challenge is making the closure that lands on a high note.

 

Cancerian
Wonder Lake in Denali National Park, Alaska

The Tribe – It’s time to peek out of your shell. The Muse of Connection comes when you need to expand your peeps.  Part of the issue is you need to feel as if you matter.  Membership in a group helps with the sense of belonging and purpose.  Whether you are simple showing up, contributing or leading, your presence is an important contribution.

 

Leo 

Fork in the Road – The Muse of Pathways comes when you need to (re)commit to a path.  This muse asks you, “Who are you and what do you need to believe in order to live a life in prosperity and where your soul sings.”  The keys are answering with integrity and then realizing that abundance already surrounds you.  The universe does not usually pave any road in gold, but it does pave the road if you believe in your choices, work towards your goals and truly enjoy the journey.

 

Virgo 
Mount Rainer National Park, Washington

Milk and Honey – The Muse of Presence comes when you are entering a sweet spot in life.  This time is a needed interlude in your journey.  For the next few weeks she advises wearing the world as loose garment, not wanting or grasping but just allowing what is to be.  For your needs are being met for where you are at this moment.  She reminds; you are a unique expression of the divine so let your ego can take this time to rest.

 

Libra  
Glacier National Park, Montana

A Leg Up – The Muse of Interdependence comes when it is time to stop going it alone.  People are showing up in your life to give you support.  The challenge is accepting aid so freely given.  This can be someone helping you load your groceries, allowing yourself to vent to a friend, or sharing chores.  The key is realizing that teamwork and independence can comingle and produce some lovely miracles and a much needed connection.

 

Scorpio
Biscayne Bay, Florida

Treasure Island – The Muse of Attraction is in your corner for the coming weeks.  Think of her like a fairy godmother.  You are still working hard, but your ability to uncover treasure is heightened. So, some of these caches are easy- like parking spots and picking the right line in the grocery store, but some are more obscure.  The key is trusting your fairy godmother/intuition to light the way.   And remember to share your booty for it will multiple like magic.

 

Sagittarius
Mammoth Cave, Kentucky

Why? – The Muse of Deep Understanding has come to hang with you for the coming weeks.  She shows up when it is important for you to go deep and find the reasoning behind the decisions you are making.  She asks; are they aligned with your ethics? Your purpose? Your Joy?  Not only is she here to help you realign, but often this muse helps you uncover intentions hidden from your awareness.  So, with this deeper dive comes a profounder understanding of your motives.

 

Capricorn
Arches National Park, Utah

Building Blocks – The Muse of Foundations comes in the beginnings of projects.  She reminds; you have most of the materials needed for the build so take this time to check your foundations. This can look as simple as clearing your desk/calendar to do this project or as complex as looking at your values, morals, goals, intentions, dreams and ethics and seeing if your project aligns within their borders. If so great move forward, if not now is the time to readjust, realign or reenforce.

 

Aquarius 
Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado

Loyal Heart – The Muse of Devotion comes into your life when you do and perceive acts of loyalty.  This fidelity can come in many forms: your partner takes up slack when you are frazzled, a friend picks up the phone for a venting session, a pet’s greeting at the door, or your loyalty to your goals and aspirations.  There is a loving giving and receiving that happens to engage the Loyal Heart.  Notice when it happens, accept it with gratitude and then reciprocate.

 

Pisces
Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

The Fates – The Three Sisters are visiting you during the coming two weeks.  Their arrival is an omen that you need to let go of trying to control everything.  They remind you that conditions brought on by the collective, nature and your past experiences are beyond your control in the present.  And the future is blessed with mysteries and potential that you cannot imagine at this point.  Ask them to help guide you on what you can control, especially your reactions to these conditions, and then let the rest go.

Tarotcast

Artcast for Aug 16-29, 2026

En Iwamura
Blue moco-moco, En Iwamura

Hi All,

The artist this week is En Iwamura @eniwamura. Iwamura’s medium is mostly sculptural and when showing his pieces the space itself and the spacing between the pieces are as important as the work itself.  “When Iwamura describes the space and scale in his works, he references the Japanese philosophy of Ma. Ma implies meanings of distance, moment, space, relationship, and more. People constantly read and measure different Ma between themselves, and finding the proper or comfortable Ma between people or places can provide a specific relationship at a given moment”

Your pondering: Ma generally denotes a pause, gap, or negative space between things and people.   Notice and appreciate the Ma in your life.

 

Solar System highlights for the next two weeks

We have a Full Moon in Piscis on August 28th.  Moor up it can be tidally turbulent around that time.

 

 

EXTRA

*If you want a more in-depth look into the planets and tarot elements and how they affect you, you can get those with the yearly AstroTarot reading or if you sign up for your personalized monthly New Moon readings.  Leo/Virgo, this is a perfect time to get that Astrological Tarot Reading for your coming year.  And Aquarius/Pisces, it is your halfway mark for your birth year, so if you need a Planetary Reading for a check-in, now is the time.

 

**** I have a tip jar if you want to leave a gratuity.

May light be on you, around you, and within you.

Nina Fox-B

**Reading from The Faerie Oracle by Brain Froud and Jessica MacBeth

 

Aries
En Iwamura
En Iwamura

Page of Cups – The Muse of Joy comes when you have not connected to the enjoyment of life.  A few ways to do so are join a little child in play, accomplish a small task, get and give hugs, cuddle with your pet, smile at a stranger, smell flowers, watch a snail very closely, stop and feel the sun on your face, swim…  This muse reminds you that joy is found with more ease and more often in the small and quiet moments.

 

Taurus
En Iwamura
En Iwamura

Ace of Wands – All aces signify new beginnings.  The Ace of Wands or Fire is about igniting something you are passionate about.  The Muses declare that this is the time to start that pet project, satisfy that creative urge, and/or create awe.

 

Gemini
En Iwamura
En Iwamura

King of Wands – The Muse of Leadership comes when you need to take the forefront on a project or idea.  She says you have the insight and broader perspective than those around you right now.  The challenge is to do this through humble integrity.  You catch more flies with honey than vinegar.

 

Cancerian
En Iwamura
En Iwamura

Moon – The Muse of Emotions is here to help you dive into the why behind your feelings.  You crabs love a good moonlit stroll, but don’t get stuck in the melancholy memories of yesteryears.  This muse is about understanding your emotions, so they become your passengers not your drivers.  Love them for their info but don’t let them play with your radio station choices.  Also pay attention to your dreams but remember they are metaphors not reality.

 

Leo 
En Iwamura

Ten of Wands – The Muse of Burdens comes when you are taking on too much.  Yes, you have responsibilities, but you do not have to carry the entire burden.  She suggests you scan your to-do list and prioritize them.  Then circle the top five and only work on them. When you finish rest and/or give yourself a treat.  Then if you still have time tackle the next and then the next.  Often when you do this you find that some of those other priorities are picked up by others or no longer are as urgent as you thought.

 

Virgo 
En Iwamura

Emperor – The Muse of Action is here to help you build upon what already is in existence.  She would like you to take a bit of time earlier in the week to survey and tweak your goals and then replenish the resources required to do them.  This can look as easy as buying groceries for the next two weeks, so you can focus solely on work and rest, it could be signing up for an exercise class to help build up your endurance, or as complex as taking that next step in your career.  Now is time for planned action.

 

Libra  
En Iwamura

Knight of Wands – The muses have blessed you for the coming weeks.  This energy signifies that you will be in the right place at the right time.  So, whether good, neutral or poor circumstances there is beneficial information and energy to pick up and use to create more ease in your life.  This can look like finding parking spaces, overheard conversations that bring insight, money, or a smile from a stranger when you are feeling low.

 

Scorpio
En Iwamura

Four of Wands – The Muse of Home arrives when you need to put some love and care into your home.  Treat your home like a beloved.  Bring it flowers or a plant, boil some cinnamon sticks in a pot, paint your front door a new color, make a wreath, fix that squeaky cabinet.  And then thank it for caring for you.

 

Sagittarius
En Iwamura

Seven of Pentacles – For the next two weeks it seems as if it is all work and no play.  However, the Muse of Labor has come to remind you that yes it is time to put in some hard work to gain some momentum and push through, but she also reminds to hang your hat up when it is time to go home.  This muse comes when you are not establishing good boundaries around your workload.  So, focus on work at work and rest when you are home.

 

Capricorn
En Iwamura

Five of Swords – The Muse of Ego is here to help you navigate the coming two weeks.  Fives represent chaos and this chaos is around thoughts and ideas that often end up in clashes or misunderstandings.  This muse suggests that the key is to check your ego when engaging and listen to what others are saying.  This is not to change your mind or say that you are totally wrong, but that there is information to be had from the other side that will lead to less chaos if you attend to it.

 

Aquarius
En Iwamura

Queen of Cups – The Muse of Laughter comes when you are taking life too seriously.  Take time in the coming weeks to listen to comedians, watch comedy shows and tell Dad jokes.  She is here not to help you run away from the serious part of life but to be more balanced in your approach.

 

 

Pisces
En Iwamura

Hermit – The Muse of Perspective is your companion for the coming two weeks.  This muse usually shows up when you need to unplug from society to gain a clearer and broader perspective of your life and goals.  She suggests finding time to hole up, turn off your electronics and ponder on your purpose and goals and/or focus on that solo project that needs your total attention.

intentions are the children of desire and the grandparents of destiny