Tarot and Art-cast for May 25 – June 7, 2025

Evgeniya Gor
Evgeniya Gor

Since the dogs had there day and June is Adopt a Cat month, the artist highlighted this Tarot and Artcast is Evgeniya Gor @evgenya.gor.  One of the subjects she photographs is street cats. She explains: “most of the adorable animals in my photos are homeless.”  Not only does she highlight these animals’ plight, but she also carries food to them and supports shelters by donating.  She strives to show us not only the strays’ resilience amidst the harsh winters of Astana but also the vital role animals play in our lives – a way to connect with another living being.

Your pondering: We have four indoor pets, and a variety of hummingbird and bird feeders (which are also frequented by squirrels and chipmunks) in our yard.  And this year I planted a hummingbird and butterfly garden to strengthen my stewardship and companionship with other beings of earth.  How can you increase your stewardship for the cohabitants of the little piece of earth you live on?

Solar System highlights

On Sunday the Moon moves into Taurus – time to ground yourself and set your goals.  On Tuesday it is a new moon in Gemini – time to voice your emotions and work on your emotional intelligence.  On Thursday the moon is in Cancer – self-care is the focus.  On Saturday it moves into Leo – get out in the sun.  Monday June 2nd the moon moves into Virgo – great time to organize and prioritize for the week.  On Thursday June 5th it is in Aries – great time to start a project.  And on Saturday June 7th it moves into Scorpio – explore your passions.

Mercury is now in Gemini – its home.  This aspect is great for enhancing your communication skills and networking.  Venus is back in Aries until June 6th, for round two of implementing action steps that bring more harmony and beauty into your daily routines.  Mars is in Leo until June 17th, so there is an energy surge for action, change and new beginnings.

Our longer aspects: Jupiter, the planet of abundance and growth, is in Gemini until June 9th.   This placement helps us to work with opportunities to grow and succeed through intellectual, verbal, and written pursuits.  However, we must also watch its challenging aspects: not following through, gossip, too much information and fickleness.   Saturn is moving into Aries for its first round hoping to up your energy level. This is about calibrating how you burn your “candle”, so that you don’t burn out.

 

EXTRA

*Signs with an * it is a big week for you.   Gemini this is a perfect time to get an Astrological Tarot Reading for your coming year.  And Sagittarius 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 for the tarot & art-casts.

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

Nina

 

 

Aries
Evgeniya Gor
Evgeniya Gor

*Emperor – Hopefully you all rested because the Muse of Building and Work is here.  She helps with projects and any kind of construction move along.  She challenges you by asking is what you are spending all this energy on is it durable?  Does it help in the realization of what you want to materialize?  If so, great steam ahead.  If not use this time to recalibrate and shift energy to what does.

 

Taurus
Evgeniya Gor
Evgeniya Gor

Body of Air – The Muse of Rushing In comes when you need to slow your horses and think before you speak or act.  The challenge with this energy is defining when you need to be the heroine/hero of the day or put in your two sense.  This muse advises to ask yourself does the person I am helping actually need my help or my opinion.  This energy is a lesson around where the lines sit between co-dependence, interdependence and self-reliance.

 

Gemini
Evgeniya Gor
Evgeniya Gor

*Star – The Muse of Hope has landed on your doorstep.  This muse challenges you to find and then write down what in your life promotes hope.  Then she would like you to post these inspirations and illuminations all around your home.  For this birthday-month is about healing, resting and filling your cup of inspiration.

 

Cancerian
Evgeniya Gor
Evgeniya Gor

*Temperance – The next couple of weeks will have some serious energies that feel as if they are trying to push you off-kilter.  However, the Muse of Harmony has come to help.  This Muse reminds that in music harmony is defined as the combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce chords and chord progressions having a pleasing effect. And to resonate with this energy you need to recalibrate your notes to make your chord of life ring truer and stronger.  So, she asks what part of your life is missing or imbalanced as you play your symphony of life? And remember the silence between the notes is as important as the notes themselves.

 

Leo
Evgeniya Gor
Evgeniya Gor

Three of Water – Where the last two weeks the muses wanted you to step back and gain perspective. These next two weeks the Muse of Friendship wants you to hang out with people.  She prompts you to socialize and especially catch up with friends.  Whether that is an lazy late lunch or going out and dancing until dawn.  This energy is about finding/creating the joy of the hang.

 

Virgo
Evgeniya Gor
Evgeniya Gor

*Empress – The Muse of Gardening comes when you need to tend to your life garden.  She challenges you to weed out what no longer serves you and then seed the empty beds.  Then she pushes you to grow something new.  Something that you were too scared or tired to start.  And she reminds you that while you are doing this work of growth and creativity that patience is a much-needed virtue in this process.  Patience with yourself and the process.

 

Libra
Evgeniya Gor

Five of Air – The Muse of Ego shows up when the chaos that surrounds you is partially your fault.   Whether you put in your two sense when it wasn’t needed or accidentally stepped on toes.  This muse advises to step back, see your part in the problem and fix just that.  For this is just partially your problem.  The rest is totally up to the other party and their ego to wrestle with.

 

Scorpio
Evgeniya Gor
Evgeniya Gor

Nine of Earth – Sometimes things just work out and these coming weeks there will be frequent occasions for this to happen.  The Muse of Discernment comes to help you make them more likely to occur.  Discernment is defined as the ability to judge well.  The key to enhancing that quality is honing your self-awareness.  The muses ask, are you capable of handling these situations of potential positive progress solo?  Or do you need help or more information?  Judge your next steps wisely.

 

Sagittarius
Evgeniya Gor

Four of Fire – The Muse of Happy Home is here to help you implement stability into your personal environment.  This can be as simple as tidying up your space or fixing a leaky faucet. This muse advises you to look around your personal space and fix the minor things that can make your home cozier and ease instead of dread and a list of to-dos.

 

Capricorn
Evgeniya Gor

Mind of Fire – The Muses would like you to spend the next two weeks planning what are your needs so that the implementation of your intuition can come with more ease.  Whether that is having a flexible plan for the coming months that allows for progress but also the agility to course correct when needed.  Or removing mental obstacles that hinder your ability to feel the freedom of believing in yourself.  Or enough resources to keep your creative fires burning for longer stints.  These two weeks are a combination of structuring, confidence and resourcing so that you can follow your intuition as it bobs and weaves.

 

Aquarius

Five of Fire – These next two weeks have the potential to be very chaotic.  The Muse of Chaos advises, if you can, not to participate in the competition and commotion. Use this time to survey the lay of the land.   However, if you must play the game the key is to commit to playing but while having sight of a clear exit strategy if needed.

 

Pisces
Evgeniya Gor
Evgeniya Gor

Five of Earth – The Muse of Poverty comes when you think you do not have the resources to carry on.  She advises if this is financial, look over your budget.  If this is time oriented, look over your schedule.  And if it is about physical space, doing something like rearrange your furniture.  These are things you can do solo.  But she also advises that you should have a support group that helps you emotionally and/or on the material plane for the bigger/overwhelming stuff.  For this is also a time to ask for help and take advantage of collaboration. Teamwork makes the dream work.

Tarot and Art-cast for May 11 – 24, 2025

© Elliott Erwitt / Magnum Photos
© Elliott Erwitt / Magnum Photos

Because May 20th is National Rescue Dog Day and I needed some humor, the artist highlighted is Elliot Erwitt. Erwitt is a photographer and film maker.  He is best known for his street photography and wry sense of humor.  He even created an alter ego, the beret-wearing “André S. Solidor” (which abbreviates to “ass”). Self-described as “a contemporary artist, from one of the French colonies in the Caribbean, I forget which one” to “satirize the kooky excesses of contemporary photography.”

Your pondering: I have had a postcard of the above photography by Erwitt on my wall for the past 30 years, and it still makes me smile.  Erwitt once said about photography, “It’s about reacting to what you see, hopefully without preconception. You can find pictures anywhere. It’s simply a matter of noticing things and organizing them. You just have to care about what’s around you and have a concern with humanity and the human comedy.”  This week find some laughter and joy, to help you make it through this chaotic time.

Solar System highlights

Sunday the Moon moves into Scorpio – let your passions be your guide.  Tuesday it goes into Sagittarius – go exploring.  On Friday the moon is in Capricorn – great time to strike off items on your to-do list.  On Sunday it moves into Aquarius – think outside the box.  Wednesday May 21st the moon moves into Pisces – work on making a dream into reality.  On Friday May 23rd through the weekend, it is in Aries – great time to start a project.

Mercury is in Taurus.  The energy is around communication and how to ground it with purpose and truth; the challenge is grounding it so well movement stops.   Venus is back into Aries until June 6th, for round two of implementing action steps that bring more harmony and beauty into your daily routines.  Mars is in Leo until June 8th.  There will be an energy surge for action, change and new beginnings.

Our longer aspects: Jupiter, the planet of abundance and growth, is in Gemini until June 9th.   This placement helps us to work with opportunities to grow and succeed through intellectual, verbal, and written pursuits.  However, we must also watch its challenging aspects: not following through, gossip, too much information and fickleness.   Saturn is in its last 2 weeks of its first stint in Pisces wanting us to learn how to be more fluid and inclusive in our structures.

 

EXTRA

*Signs with an * it is a big week for you.   Taurus/Gemini this is a perfect time to get an Astrological Tarot Reading for your coming year.  And Scorpio/Sagittarius 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 for the tarot & art-casts.

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

Nina

 

 

Aries
© Elliott Erwitt / Magnum Photos
© Elliott Erwitt / Magnum Photos

*Star – Lately you have had some rough times, and they have been no fault of your own.  So, the Muse of Healing comes when it is time to tend to your wounds.  Take these two weeks to rest and rejuvenate.  This muse advises that you need to reinvest in what brings hope into your life.  She asks, how do you strive to become a better you?  And what can you do to give hope to others?  Your motto: “We must accept finite disappointment but never lose infinite hope.” MLK

 

 

Taurus
© Elliott Erwitt / Magnum Photos
Scratchers, © Elliott Erwitt / Magnum Photos

Spirit of Earth – The Muse of Senses is hanging with you for the coming weeks.  She is here to help you ground and live in the now.  She would like you to purposely indulge in at least one of your senses mindfully, every day for the next 14 days.  So, smell, flowers, pet animals, kiss your partner, eat scrumptious food, listen to music….    The more you connect with your senses the more you will connect with your core and the essence of your Taurian life.

 

Gemini
© Elliott Erwitt / Magnum Photos
© Elliott Erwitt / Magnum Photos

Spirit of Air – The Muse of Details comes to your aid for the coming weeks.  She usually shows up when you need to look at and take care of the small stuff while purposely not seeking the bigger picture.  Also, she advises to read between the lines and inquire about the “small print” when dealing with decisions especially in collaborations and around expectations.   Think like an investigative reporter when dealing with people and situations.

 

Cancerian
© Elliott Erwitt / Magnum Photos

Eight of Earth – During the next two weeks you will be tapped for your expertise.  The Muse of Mastery reminds you that you have some very impressive life skills.  However, she and the universe are challenging you to not only use your superpowers but to make some tweaks to make them even better.  So, humility, curiosity and striving for excellence are keys to success.  However, don’t make this challenge too hard, the muses remind these are just minor adjustments.

 

Leo
© Elliott Erwitt / Magnum Photos

*Hermit – The Muse of Perspective comes when you need to stand back and gain perspective. Something is off and this muse would like you to pull away from your everyday work and do some deeper contemplation on how you are doing things and where it is leading you.  You will need some alone time to do this too.  The challenge is that it is vital you inform people of your need for space.  This is not a time to ghost anyone or any project.  You are still available but only at chosen times, so you can really get some quiet time to contemplate and plan.

 

Virgo
© Elliott Erwitt / Magnum Photos

Body of Earth – The Muse of Steadiness comes when you need to ground yourself before you move forward.   Often, she visits when you are not firm in the reasons why you are doing what you are doing.  And because of your unsteadiness you have plateaued, slowed or come to a stop.  She recommends working with how your body reacts to each brainstorm/scenario. Ie: if you have a pit in your stomach don’t do it.  If your heart beats fast, that is excitement and go for it.

 

Libra
© Elliott Erwitt / Magnum Photos

Heart of Earth – The next couple of weeks the muses would like you to see the world like a child filled with inquisitiveness. The Muse of Learning comes when your ego needs to step back, and you need to come at life with an unassuming and curious nature.  However, because of your hubris you cannot see this new information, so it is vital that you keep an open mind.   Yes, we are all lifelong learners but during this time the universe has some intel it would like you to have for the coming months.  For the next two weeks: learn, study and ask questions.

 

Scorpio
USA. California. 1955. © Elliott Erwitt / Magnum Photos

Three of Air – The last two weeks you were challenged to examine your relationships.  Now the Muse of Deep Wounds has come to help heal your heart so you can be more intimate and invested in the relationships that are supporting you.  This Muse reminds you that deep relationship wounds need to be tended consistently until they are healed from the bottom up.  Yes, that does mean you have to continue digging deeper into the pain and its history so you can then slowly heal by executing self-parenting or self-partnering.

 

Sagittarius
© Elliott Erwitt / Magnum Photos

Five of Air – All fives represent chaos, and the five of air is chaos in the mind.  The Muse of Ego has come to help you navigate your thoughts  in the coming weeks.  She points out that some of the turmoil that is affecting you is in your environment.  You are allowing it to distract you from your path, because you think you need to add your two-sense into it.  So, she suggests that you do not engage in conflict or discussions unless you are certain you are adding new information or have a solid way to end the skirmish.   And otherwise, it is best to say “no comment” and carry on.

 

Capricorn
USA. New York City. 1946., © Elliott Erwitt / Magnum Photos

*Death – The Muse of Organic Change shows up when growth is about to happen, but you must first do some composting.  She asks: What metaphorical weeds need to be pulled?  Think of what work needs to be finished before you embark on the next phase. How can I clear space, so something new can grow?  What areas need to be fertilized so that the ground nourishes new growth?   Think of your life as a garden and you are clearing and preparing it for the next planting season.

 

Aquarius
© Elliott Erwitt / Magnum Photos

Seven of Fire – The Muse of Resistance has come to help you stand your ground.  In the coming two weeks you may feel pushed into a corner or need to defend yourself/your work.  This Muse has your back. She reminds you that your ideas, space, time and/or boundaries are grounded in reality and fairness.   And now is the time to hold the line.

 

Pisces
© Elliott Erwitt / Magnum Photos

*Fool – Your second round of big energy.  The last two weeks the muses wanted you to start manifesting the destiny you have planned.  Now the Muse of Leaps is asking you to have faith in these new beginnings you are conjuring up.  The challenge is leaping into the future without having the total route mapped out.  Your motto: I believe.