Hi All,

So, the beginning of the tarotcast will be a bit different – some news and changes. First, I am going to have surgery mid-November and I am not sure how the tarotcast is going to fit in.  But I will try to get another 1 or 2 in before Winter Solstice.

Second, ten years ago, I started doing this tarotcast blog.  At first it was just each sign’s tarot forecast for the week.  I have always believed that science and art are two arms that help us figure out our place in the universe.   And if I found something interesting, I would write about that.   But then the cast quickly morphed into smatterings of science and a larger focus on art by fringe groups not equally represented in the Big A art scene.

The other aspect of doing this was my pondering: is casting tarot statistically significant? Statistically significant means a result is not likely to have occurred by random chance alone; it suggests a real underlying effect or difference, i.e. can woo be tracked.  So, I kept excel sheets collecting data points from the tarotcast’s cards that each sign got throughout the ten years.

Each year I looked at the data in two ways, how many times each card was pulled (for anomalies) and what the actual cards were for each sign (trends).  You can see the individual years in review for 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023.

Over the course of ten years, I have pulled the cards over 6,000 times, putting the drawn card back into the mix after each pull for a zodiac sign. And after looking at the data, I feel like pulling the cards isn’t a random act.   Let me just say, what I did may not be fool-proof and some statisticians would say I would need way more data points or possible because my shuffling wasn’t random enough, etc.…, but that aside I still find the this process interesting.  And now to look at the data for the past 10 years.

The Data

There are 78 cards in a tarot deck.  The average amount of times I pulled a card in this 10 year period was 70, the median was 69 and the standard deviation was 10.  So, the 78 card possibilities fall within of the average + or – deviation.  However, there were 24 anomalies, that would be individual tarot cards pulled less than 60 or above 80 pulls.

The 3 highest cards pulled above the average are: Eight of Wands – 99 times, Ace of Swords – 97 times, Fool- 90 times.  The 3 lowest are:  Wheel – 48 times, 6 of cups- 51 times, nine of cups- 52 times. I find it interesting that the 2 higher arcane cards are The Fool- the journey, foolishness and wisdom and the Wheel – chance.  And the most pulled lower arcane cards are 8 of wands – information, and Ace of Swords- new ways to think.  The lowest being 6 of cups – past/children and 9 of cups – satisfaction/nonsatisfaction.

So, with that – take what works for you and leave the rest behind.

*The art is from some of my favorite artists/pieces throughout the 10 years.

My pondering

Now that I have completed my challenge I am rethinking how I want to go forward with this tarotcast as of 2026.  And I would love your input to help me figure out what is next.  I still love finding artists, pondering and pulling cards. But I am iffy about the solar system part.  I am not sure which social media site to continue with.  Or the frequency/maybe break it up or make it shorter and more frequent….  And most importantly I want to expand what I read with (non-standard tarot, oracle cards and playing around with new types of divination tools) to keep things fresh and help with my exploration of my 108 project.  So please write me back if you have input.  ……….Or not and enjoy the ride ; ).

Solar System highlights

Mercury is in Sagittarius – chatty Cathy is in the house.  Mars also moves into Sagittarius November 5^th until December 15^th – watch itchy feet syndrome. Venus is in Scorpio until November 30^th – boom chicka boom boom.

Jupiter, the planet of abundance and growth, is in Cancer until June 2026.  This placement is exalted, because Cancer boosts Jupiter’s positive aspects and vice versa.  Jupiter creates more ease in our emotional growth, intuition, feeling nurtured as well as giving it.  However, the two-fold challenge is that growth needs time to cultivate and may bring growing pains.  So be kind and patient with others and yourself as we grow into our abundance.

Lastly, Saturn is back in Pisces until February of 2026.  So, we are back to our structures having trouble being…well… structured.  And I am sending out extra feel-good vibes for you all with a Saturn in Aries or Pisces and are dealing with this erratic Saturn return.

EXTRA

*Signs with an * it is a big week for you.   Scorpio this is a perfect time to get an 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 for the tarot & art-casts.

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

Nina

 

 

Aries

Seven of Water – The Muse of Dreaming comes when you are not dreaming big enough.  This muse would like you to think outside the box.  She asks what would you do if you had more time, money, space?  And then start planning how to bring some aspects of these bigger dreams into reality.

Taurus

*Fool – The Muse of Possibilities is walking with you these coming weeks.  She loves to go on adventures, random walks into unknow territory, and alternative routes into the unfamiliar.  She challenges you to do just that, for there are hidden gifts when you explore new places, ideas and relationships.  The challenge is keeping it light.  No need to make decisions.  This is a foraging expedition.

Gemini

Two of Pentacles – The Muse of Balance comes when you need to look at if your play to work ratio is balanced.  Maybe you are working too hard or procrastinating too much on social media.  Something is off kilter. And now is the time to rebalance how you use your resources.   This muse reminds you that extremes or uber focus either way is not healthy.  Your motto –  all work and no play makes Jill/Jack a dull person.

Cancerian

*Evolution – The Muse of Uplift comes when you are feeling limited and need to work on a transformation.  This can be as simple as eating better, studying/practicing a philosophy that you have been interested in or moving your furniture around.  Or it can be as complex as devoting your life to a new cause or moving to another country.   Overall, this work should level you up in some way.

Leo

*Tower – Now is the time to look at your foundations and make sure they are supporting you.  This might be complicated that you may need to deconstruct before you begin fixing or it can be a simple application of metaphorical spackle.  The key is seeing what isn’t working, creating and then implementing a plan to make sure your structures/resources/relationships are supporting what you need.  If you go for the spackle route, just remember that this is a quick fix while you do the planning for the major reconstruction.

Virgo

*Divine Feminine – The Divine Feminine is calling on you to do some deep pondering on creativity and sensuality.  She first asks, “how do you define a good life?  Does it include space for you to create without goals?  How do you care for yourself and those around you?  If you find it is too reliant on the material this is a time to rebalance it with your heart’s objectives.

 

Libra

Spirit of Earth – The Muse of Sensuality is hanging with you for this Scorpio season.  She comes when you need to reconnect with your five senses.  She suggests consciously indulging in at least one of your senses each day.  Let chocolate linger on your tongue.  Relax your ears into a melody.  Get or give a massage.  Feast your eyes on some art or nature.  Cook something so delightful that its scent pulls people to your kitchen.

Scorpio

Nine of Trees – Use these coming weeks to finish up projects and get things tidied up for the coming season.  This is not the best time to start new projects.  The muses would like you to get as much off your plate, so you can enjoy some rest and relaxation before 2026 starts.  Keep on keeping on.

Sagittarius

Five of Water – The Muse of Silver Lining’s is your companion for the coming weeks.  She usually shows up when you are focusing too much on what isn’t working instead of seeing what is and working with that to take your next steps.  Mistakes are vital in the learning process, but now is the time to leave them behind and move on.

Capricorn

Spirit of Fire – The Spirit of Fire would like you to spend time creating, growing, sprouting and wilding.   She suggests less goals and more exploring your passions for just the heck of it.  She asks you to play with what powers your motivation.   Explore what excites you.

 

Aquarius

Eight of Fire – The Muse of Messages comes when you have possible overloads of information are coming at you.  She suggests a few ways to deal with the onslaught and still reap its benefits.  One possible way is to just focus on a couple of aspects you need answers to.  The other is acknowledging everything without distilling any of the information.  Let it wash over you and see what sticks.  Either way you will get some needed information for the coming months.

Pisces

*Tower – The Muse of Deconstruction comes when aspect of your life is not working, and you need to tear it back to the foundation of why you started this construction in the first place.  You can no longer metaphorically spackle the cracks. The key is seeing what isn’t working, creating and then implementing a plan to create new structures and resources to construct a better building.