Artcast for May 24 – June 6, 2026

Wooing of Etain, Amelia Dennigan

Hi All,

The artist this week is Amelia Dennigan, @acru_, a fine art thread painter. Dennigan’s “work blurs the lines between textile, painting, and emotional memory. Guided by an intuitive process and a reverence for craft, she transforms thread into gesture—capturing softness, stillness, and shadow with painterly precision. Rooted in ritual and rich in texture, her pieces evoke a quiet kind of intimacy, inviting viewers to slow down, feel, and see differently. Through both her fine art practice and her decor atelier, ACRU, Dennigan creates tactile worlds where art is not only seen but deeply lived.”

Your Pondering:

In an interview Dennigan says: “I’m coming to think that being self-taught is one of the stronger aspects of my work. For a long time, I felt it was a mark against me, but now I think it has allowed me to carve out this weird niche that I may otherwise have never discovered.”  Is there a thought or judgement of yourself you once thought of as a hindrance, that is now an asset?

Solar System highlights for the next two weeks

We have a Full Moon in Sagittarius on May 31st.  Go on an adventure.

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 your yearly AstroTarot reading or if you sign up for your monthly New Moon readings.  Gemini this is a perfect time to get that 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 Fox-B

**Reading from The Ethereal Tarot

 

Aries
Game Room, Amelia Dennigan

Knight of Wands – The Muse of Adventure is your guide for the coming weeks.  She would like you to go on a quest to engage your creative side.  The challenge with this quest is the goal must be a larger more general idea like searching for “things that make me happy” or the color yellow.   Or you can have no goal but just to be thoroughly present in exploration and experience.

 

Taurus
Cosmic Geranium, Amelia Dennigan

Ace of Swords – All aces signify a new beginning, and the ace of swords suggests a new cycle of thought, ideas, dreams and intellect. It is a time to open your mind, see things from a different perspective and/or perceive new opportunities.

 

Gemini
Divine Loss, Amelia Dennigan

The Hanged One – The Muse of Pause has been sent as a guide for the coming two weeks to help you gain some in-sight.  Whether the circumstance you are in is stagnating, you are feeling vegetative, or overwhelmed, this muse reminds you that the pause can be very useful.   If it is the first two then this time has been granted to you, use it wisely as a breather, gain a new perspective or reconnect with lost ideas.  If it is the latter, then it is up to you to find space to pause in all the action so you can process.

 

Cancerian
Amelia Dennigan
Abundance, Amelia Dennigan

Nine of Pentacles – The Muse of Luxury is your companion for the coming weeks.  You have worked hard to get where you are at, and it is time to see and partake in how abundant your world is.  However, this muse also warns to investigate how you may be over investing.  Examples are possibly you are giving too much in your job or over investing in some aspect or person in your life that takes more resources or energy then it gives.   This energy is about taking advantage and pleasure of your means without living or working above it.

 

Leo 
Poisoned Chalice, Amelia Dennigan

Ten of Wands – The Muse of Burdens comes when you have too much on your plate and it is affecting your progress.  Now some of these duties you need to do, but the way you are going about it is not efficient or through.  This muse suggests writing a list of all the things you need to do, prioritizing them and making an approximate time they can be done in.  Now cross off the last two on the list; they are on hold for two weeks.  Then take the top two and work on them to completion, then the next two, and so on.  You cannot add to the list unless it is urgent but then you must take off another task on the bottom.  You may find by the end of the two weeks the urgency of the bottom tasks have been resolved.

 

Virgo 
Two Brothers, Amelia Dennigan

Justice – The Muse of Accountability is your guide through the challenges in the coming weeks.  One aspect is your truth will be challenge.  Now the key is keeping an open mind and seeing the other side’s perspective.  You don’t have to agree but understanding is important to rebalancing the situation.  The other aspect that you can control is that you are accountable for your actions and words. If you can’t give it 100% then don’t say you can and be truthful with what you can do.

 

Libra  
Amelia Dennigan
Wasted Bounty, Amelia Dennigan

Seven of Cups – The Muse of Dreams will be your partner for the coming weeks.  She usually shows up for one or two reasons.  First, you may not be dreaming big enough.  You are keeping yourself small instead of letting your creativity and imagination expand your horizons. If this is it then do “what if” scenarios where there are no restrictions.  The other possibility is that you are not actively pursuing your dreams.  So, take this time to evaluate why.  With either scenario, this is not about magical wish granting but being open to possibilities.

 

Scorpio
Devotion, Amelia Dennigan

Queen of Wands – The Muse of the Wild is summoning you in the coming weeks to come out and play.  She would like you to tune into your passion and ignite it.  If stuck, you can kindle this fire by going out dancing, howling at the moon, jumping on trampolines, climbing rocks, writing in rhyme or painting in larger swaths of color.

 

Sagittarius
Nature Morte, Amelia Dennigan

Fool – The Muse of Fresh Starts is heralding new beginnings are on the horizon.  The challenge for you is to be okay with the unknown.  She is having you practice optimism, confidence and hope while moving forward.  The key is trusting that every step you take is full of potential.  And you can cash in on this if you are sure-footed and present in each step.

 

Capricorn
Amelia Dennigan
Games Room, Amelia Dennigan

Page of Wands – The Muse of Art is your companion for the coming two weeks.  She comes when you need to work with your creativity in a more intimate but freer setting.  So deep dives into creativity without boundaries, expectations or goals.  This is about finding and reigniting the joy of immersing yourself in your imagination. If blocked this muse suggests experiencing something outside of your usual genres like delving into all the recipes around a certain food item or listening to different music.  The key is experiencing and experimenting with the new without expectation.

 

Aquarius 
Catalyst, Amelia Dennigan

Ace of Pentacles – All aces signify a new beginning, and the ace of pentacles represent a beginning on the material plane.  This is perfect timing for the seeds of opportunity to be planted; however, the challenge is it also needs to be lovingly tended to for the coming weeks.   Some examples are applying for a new job, investing, planning a trip, starting an exercise program, starting a garden or beginning a new venture. However, if you don’t have the bandwidth to nurture these seeds, then you can randomly throw out ideas to the wind and see what grows.

Pisces
Louis, Amelia Dennigan

Eight of Pentacles – The Muse of Mastery comes when you need to immerse yourself in the tasks at hand. This muse reminds you that you have the skills, but you still need to strive for excellence while preparing for the worst and pivoting to accommodate your surroundings.  If needed, superhero pose to boast your self-confidence.  You got this!

Artcast for May 10-23

Rebecca AldernetThe artist this week is Rebecca Aldernet.  Aldernet has been on my list to share for quite a while.  I can’t quite remember what drew me to her art, the birds, water or bubblegum, but I have loved her stuff since then. One theme in her paintings is birds and in her words here is why.

I often get asked what inspires me to paint things.

Every day as I make my way to the studio down the alleyway, I’m greeted by the familiar sight of birds, particularly pigeons, who seem to welcome me with their presence. Occasionally, they even tap on my window. The sound of seagulls when I’m inside my studio signals that I’m in the uptown area of my city. It’s strange how a city doesn’t quite feel like a city without the echoing cries of seagulls in the distance.

Once I return home to the outskirts of a new set of challenges, present itself. Now, it’s the ducks invading my lawn that I must contend with. While I enjoy letting my cat roam outside with me, I’m always on guard as a hawk lurks nearby, eyeing him.

Even a simple bike ride isn’t without its obstacles, as Canadian geese often cross my path, leaving behind trails of droppings that I must carefully navigate to avoid slipping. As night falls and morning breaks, the soundtrack of my surroundings changes yet again. Now, it’s the cawing of crows that bid me goodnight and good morning and if I’m lucky, some beautiful chirping.

It’s as if these creatures have become an inseparable part of my daily routine, both loved and loathed.

So, I’ve come to accept them, embrace them even. I’ve decided to channel my conflicting feelings into my art, capturing the majesty of these creatures that both fascinate and frustrate me. I’m determined to learn more about them, to create new ones in my imagination. After all, why not?”

Your Pondering: What both fascinates and frustrates you at the same time?  And does this dichotomy inspire you in some way?

Solar System highlights for the next two weeks

We have a New Moon in Taurus on May 16th.  This is a moon of abundance and very nurturing.

 

 

EXTRA

*If you want a more in-depth look into the planets and how they affect you, you can get those with my yearly AstroTarot reading or if you sign up for my monthly New Moon readings.  Taurus this is a perfect time to get that Astrological Tarot Reading for your coming year.  And Scorpio, 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 Fox-B

**Reading from The Cat Land Oracle Deck by Joanna Nelson

 

Aries
Rebecca Aldernet
Rebecca Aldernet

Create – For the coming two weeks the muses would like you to work on creation.  The challenge of this is not having the goals of an adult but the goals of being a kid at play. This is creativity without judgement.  The key is doing activities that bring you energy and joy.  If you are having trouble getting into the vibe the muses suggest buying finger paint or sidewalk chalk and start dabbling.

 

Taurus
Rebecca Aldernet

Starlight – The Muse of Hope has come to light your way through the darkness. This is a time to be bold and daring, focusing on ways of making your dreams come true instead of focusing on what is holding you back. In the coming weeks it is your job to search for the positive.  It most likely will come from unexpected sources, so stay open.

 

Gemini
Rebecca Aldernet
Rebecca Aldernet

Rendezvous – The next two weeks the muses would like you to come together with your friends.  Make time for your relationships.  Nurture and enjoy them.  Tell the VIPs in your life how important they are to you.  This is a great time for you to connect and fall in love again with those around you.

 

 

Cancerian
Rebecca Aldernet
Rebecca Aldernet

Message – The coming weeks are full of important information for you.  The challenge is being open or aware of the intel.  So, this is a time to not blow off repeating numbers, phrases or ideas. Look around when you see these signs and take in what calls to you.   Dreams are also another gateway for information, but remember most intel is metaphorical in this format.  Ultimately, these incoming messages are here to help you move forward with more ease.

 

Leo 
Rebecca Aldernet
Rebecca Aldernet

Ball of Energy – This is time to let your inner energetic kitten out.  The muses have noticed that you have been ignoring your body, heart and mind’s request to be active. The irony of this kind of energy is the more you use it, the more you have in general. The muses suggest if you are having a hard time self-motivating to move, put yourself in lively energetic situations or surround yourself with people that increase your energy.

 

Virgo 
Rebecca Aldernet
Rebecca Aldernet

Crystal Vision – The muses would like you to spend time on focusing your intentions.  Intention is defined as a determined, conscious aim or purpose to perform a specific action or achieve a desired outcome. With that in mind they would like you to evaluate how you spend your time.  To define what your intention is for a day, an hour, or the next five minutes.  How much time do you waste spinning your wheels?  Or not actually resting if that is the intention.  The muses suggest spending some time each night or morning planning out what outcomes you would like to achieve.  This will give you the capacity of a clear focus and thus accomplish more.

 

Libra  
Rebecca Aldernet

Celebrate – Day to day life is full of worries, responsibilities and chores.  But the muses suggest it is also full of chances to experience joy.  They would like you to look around and realize the accomplishments and blessings that are around you each day.   If you are having trouble starting, they suggest realizing the blessing of having indoor plumbing.

 

Scorpio
Rebecca Aldernet

Playtime – The Muse of Play comes when you are stuck in a rut or taking life too seriously.  She challenges you to make some time for fun whenever possible in the coming weeks.  Lose yourself in acts of joy, non-goal-oriented play, and laughter.  She reminds you that life is meant to be lived not just survived.

 

Sagittarius
Rebecca Aldernet

Justification – Your actions have consequences.  However, everything is not as clear as it seems these coming weeks.  To help navigate this energy the muses would like you to focus on being clear with your intentions while also finding out the intentions behind others’ motivation before jumping in.  Think before you speak or act.

 

Capricorn
Rebecca Aldernet

Weaving – The coming weeks are full of connections that are meant to help you see and strengthen your interconnectedness with everything. You often are conscious of how your actions and words have an impact on those around you and your world, but many times do not consider the world’s effect on you.  The key is the balance between tension and flexibility.  Enough tension so you can realize when someone is on the web with you and enough flexibility to not get thrown off if either of you start moving.

 

Aquarius 
Rebecca Aldernet

Shine Time – The Muse of Sunshine would like to help you find moments of abundance, energy, inspiration, and nice places to nap.  This muse advises letting the light fill and warm you up.  You could find it in a hug, a nudge from a furry friend, a good meal or a nice nap in a sunbeam. You have successfully faced trials and tribulations and now is the time to bask in the afterglow of success before rushing into the next challenge.

 

Pisces

Dream Maker – The muses ask, who helped you get to where you are at, by reflecting on your successes.  They concede that some of accomplishments were self-earned, but they would like you to focus on the ones that were supported by others.  With Mercury in Taurus, it is a lovely time to thank those that have cared for and assisted you along the way.  And by acknowledging who aided you and how, you are more able to pass that energy along and help make someone else’s dream come true.