Tarot and Art-Cast for week of March 5, 2023

March 5, 2023 Nina

This week’s artist is Katharina Hafner @malereikatharina. I often rabbit hole on Instagram while I’m finding artist to highlight. And while doing so, I like to find artists that don’t have a big following on this platform, but still their images call to me, Hafner is one of those. They become like a treasure or a gift that keeps me on Instagram. (My relationship with social media can be rocky). What I did find is her website and from that a bit of her history. In her words, “My artistic roots come from the subculture of the eighties and nineties. I was largely inspired by German Expressionism and American Neo-Expressionism…. The themes of my pictures are nature experiences, whereby this nature is open to the fantastic and helps to shape the dreamlike and the unconscious.”

German expressionism was an early twentieth century German art movement that “highlighted the artist’s inner feelings or ideas over replicating reality, and was characterized by simplified shapes, bright colors and gestural marks or brushstrokes.” Fifty years later Neo-expressionism developed as a reaction against “conceptual art and minimal art of the 1970s. Neo-expressionists returned to portraying recognizable objects, such as the human body often in an abstract manner, in a rough and violently emotional way, often using vivid colors.” Both movements began when Saturn went into Pisces. When we are asked to dive into the depths of our psyche and examine our concepts of boundaries and norms, hopefully to rise with more flexible and elastic structures.

Your pondering for the week: Explore your boundaries where do you need to become more adaptable?

Solar System highlights

This week begins in Virgo on Monday – great for organizing and getting things done On Thursday it moves into Libra – go out with work buddies and hang out with friends over the weekend.

Mercury (communication and knowledge) is in Pisces – talk out your dreams with others. Mars (action) is still in Gemini (communication and knowledge), until March 25^th, 2023. This is a 7-month stopover instead of it’s usually 1-2. Mars is pushing us to truthfully talk and follow up with actions. The challenge with this time is your politeness filter has been switched off. So, it is having us double down on how to be constructive with our voice – to promote action not reaction. Venus (beauty and harmony) is in Aries fires up our passion and pushes us to action. Jupiter (growth) is in Aries until May 16, 2023 – great for manifestation, expansion, and action.

And the big deal is Saturn (structures) is starting its two-year stint in Pisces. So now all that work you did with structures, building and innovating them, it is time to make sure they are flexible and responsive to change. The challenge is our boundaries can get too flexy or have gaps, so we need to work on them being flexible but resilient, think like bamboo or jellyfish.

P. S. Signs with an * it is a big week for you. Pisces this is a perfect time to get an Astrological Tarot Reading for your coming year. And Virgo it is your halfway mark for your birth year, so if you need a Planetary Reading for a check in now is the time. and I have a new tip jar if you want to leave a gratuity for the weekly forecasts.

May light be on you, around you, and within you. Happy Solstice no tarotcast next week so I’ll “see” you all in 2023.

Nina

Aries

Two of Air – The Muse of Decisions comes when you need to feel your way to solutions more than using your logic. Using reasoning this week can make your decisions too didactic, linear, or just make you more indecisive. By following your heart or making decisions that promote how you want to feel will lead you to better goals and solutions for your future.

Taurus

*Emperor – The Muse of the Builder comes to help you construct and protect your “empire.” This Muse encourages that this work be about building upon what you already have in place. She asks you questions like how you can improve your way of working to bring in more profit, how can you utilize your time to be a better guardian, or what do you need to do to modernize your legacy? This can look like the problem solving bigger aspects like those above or it can be as simple as fixing that squeaky door, telling someone how important they are to you or hugging your kids for no reason at all.

Gemini

Hanged One – If you find yourself on hold this week take advantage of the downtime. But if you find that your life is one chore after another, find time this week to turn off everything and quiet your mind. The Muse of Inertia comes when you need time to tune out so you can tune back in with a clearer calmer and often newer perspective.

Cancerian

Ten of Fire – You may feel overwhelmed this week. The Muse of Burdens is here to help. First, she advises that you inventory all that is on your plate. Second, some of these are not your responsibility so give them back to their owner. Or they are yours, but you can delegate a piece to someone else. Then lastly with what is left, prioritize them, take off the lower 20% and put those off until next week. Now you have your core responsibilities. She advises taking them one at a time.

Leo

Knight of Fire – This week has a bit of luck for you, for the Muse of Perfect Timing is riding with you. The cool thing about this energy is that you find yourself in the right place at the right time. Even if you are waylaid there is a reason for it. And there are gifts along the way if you are cognizant of them. So, enjoy the ride.

Virgo

Two of Fire – The Muse of the Future Expansion is here to get you to do some daydreaming this week. She asks what new places do you want to discover? What would you like to learn to broaden your knowledge base? What would you like to create? If you are stuck for ideas she advises, go to a museum, library, or the woods to get some ideas.

Libra

*Strength – This week you need to keep a positive pose in various scenarios. Maybe your buttons are getting pushed or you have a strong opinion. The Muse of Inner Strength advises to make sure you are on solid moral footing before you dive into hostile or troublesome scenarios. Or possibly you are making a scenario a bigger problem because of your issues. Look inward, solidify your position and then, if needed, make a stance.

Scorpio

*High Priestess – The Muse of Sacred Mysteries has come this week to give you information; however, the message is shrouded. You will need to tune into your intuition and follow synchronicities to find its wisdom. This energy would like you to truly see that a winding path can hone your sixth sense and deepen your knowledge more than an easy solution.

Sagittarius

*Judgement –The Muse of Transformation is here this week help you make preparations to level up. Sometimes one needs to shed their skin to grow. She asks what needs to be left behind and what needs to grow so you can evolve to the next stage? This can be around a work issue or a personal one. Get ready because a form of freedom is on its way.

Capricorn

wild peace in the monkey moon Katharina Hafner

Nine of Fire – The Muse of Interludes comes when you need to take stock and restock your resources. She advises taking time to do an internal and external inventory so you can be prepared for the next couple of months. The challenge is you might have to do some boundary protection to find the space and time to do this.

Aquarius

Three of Air – The Muse of Deep Wounds comes when the littlest of things can trigger you. The challenge when working with this energy is understanding that this hurt is wanting you to relive the wound or even react, but it is a spark for you to dive deeper and find its cause.

Pisces

me the snow you the sand Katharina Hafner

Page of Fire – The Muse of Creativity is here for you to spark yours. She comes when your life has unknowingly become a bit humdrum. So, she advises listening to music, taking a walk in nature, or visiting a museum. Do something that ignites the passion in you.

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Tarot and Art-Cast for week of Feb 26, 2023

February 26, 2023 Nina

*Trigger warnings.

This week’s artist is Kara Walker @kara_walker_official. She is best known for her use of silhouettes in her art. However, Walker also uses drawing, painting, text, shadow puppetry, film, and sculpture to delve into history, slavery, sexuality, violence, subjugation, and the ongoing psychological injury caused be the legacy of slavery.

Her work leads us to think about our history often using dark humor and thus examining our contemporary racial and gender stereotypes. Her work is controversial with a wide variety of audiences. Many think her work demoralizes and betrays the history of slaves. However, this is her work as an artist. Artist work to comprehend their own experience and have a dialogue with their audience. Walker’s work does just that. In her exploration of self, she has made you think of yours.

Your pondering for the week: To expand your knowledge of Black History try these prompts created by @feministajones, it’s week long commemoration of the accomplishments and personhood of Black women held between February, Black History Month, and March, Women’s History Month. I shared mine to start you off.

The daily prompts are as follows:
DAY 1 February 25: A Black Woman You Admire – Deborah Phillips aka English – defense attorney- my friend and roommate from college. I admire her intellect, creativity, musicality, power, strength, as a mother and just her general badassness. Then in a more famous way, Michelle Obama pretty much for the same reason I admire Deborah.

DAY 2 February 26: A Moment in Black Women’s History – Katherine Johnson’s overall career as a mathematician for NASA. Since I grew up in the Cape Canaveral area in Florida during the 60’s and 70’s, space stuff was so interesting to all us kids and made me want to be in the sciences. But you rarely saw woman or people of color in these fields. So, seeing her get recognition by President Obama just felt like women in STEM and their contributions are finally getting seen.

DAY 3 February 27: A Black Woman from Another Country – Queen Nzinga Ana de Sousa Mbande of Ndongo and Matamba (1583-1663) modern day Angola.

DAY 4 February 28: A Black Woman Who Has Made Your Life Better- Dr. Patricia Bath invented Laserphaco Probe for cataracts removal. Every recent elder in my family has benefitted from this invention and seems I will be in the future too.

DAY 5 March 1: A Black Woman Artist – at this moment I’m in love with Kayla Mahaffey @kaylamay_art, but there are many like Kara Walker or Tawny Chatman @tawnychatmon above who’s art has moved me or has expanded my thought process profoundly.

DAY 6 March 2: A Powerful Quote from a Black Woman- “As a classroom community, our capacity to generate excitement is deeply affected by our interest in one another, in hearing one another’s voices, in recognizing one another’s presence – bell hooks. Her books where guides for me as an educator and as a person.

DAY 7 March 3: A Day of Self-Celebration for Black Women

Solar System highlights

This week begins with a new moon in Gemini on Monday – time for collaboration and sharing your feelings. On Wednesday it moves to Cancer – self-care is important. Then on Saturday the moon is in Leo – spend time in the sun.

Mercury (communication and knowledge) has now moved into Aquarius (innovation and society) – a great time to talk about personal and social change. Then on Thursday moves into Pisces – talk out your dreams with others. Mars (action) is still in Gemini (communication and knowledge), until March 25^th, 2023. This is a 7-month stopover instead of it’s usually 1-2. Mars is pushing us to truthfully talk and follow up with actions. The challenge with this time is your politeness filter has been switched off. So, it is having us double down on how to be constructive with our voice – to promote action not reaction.

Venus (beauty and harmony) is in Aries fires up our passion and pushes us to action. Jupiter (growth) is in Aries until May 16, 2023 – great for manifestation, expansion, and action. And lastly, Saturn (structures) spends its last week in Aquarius until March 7^th – so innovating and modernizing your everyday life is its intention.

PS. Signs with an * it is a big week for you. Pisces this is a perfect time to get an Astrological Tarot Reading for your coming year. And Virgo it is your halfway mark for your birth year, so if you need a Planetary Reading for a check in now is the time. and I have a new tip jar if you want to leave a gratuity for the weekly forecasts.

May light be on you, around you, and within you. Happy Solstice no tarotcast next week so I’ll “see” you all in 2023.

Nina

Aries

Kara Walker Detail from Emancipation Approximation

*Sun – This week is your time to shine. The Muse of Radiance is here to highlight your good qualities and projects. So, focus on what is easily seen this week. You can even boast a little. The challenge is not to overshadow those around you. There is enough light for all.

Taurus

Queen of Earth – The Muse of the Grounding comes when you need to get your soles and soul re-connected with Mother Earth. Whether that is gardening, buying flowers, eating more veggies and fruit, or playing with our other sentient beings that cohabit our earth with us, it is important to use your senses while you are interacting with the bounty of nature.

Gemini

Nine of Air – Your mind is very active this week. The Muse of Worries and Fretting would like you to ignore the should, could and would sentences. She asks you to focus only on what you can truly control in the now. And let the rest of your thoughts go.

Cancerian

Kara Walker Gone An Historical Romance of a Civil War as it occurred b’tween the Dusky Thighs of One Young Negress and Her Heart

*Lovers – The Muse of Intimacy comes when you need to deepen your relationships. This week spend time in conversation with those closest to you. Share your secrets with others, especially the confidences that you hide from the world. This Muse reminds you that you will have more commonalities with others than you think. And don’t forget to listen to other’s secrets too. Sharing is caring.

Leo

Three of Air – You can be triggered this week. The Muse of Deep Wounds has come to help. She reminds you these triggers are places that are ready to heal. So, spend quality time with a friend, therapist or in meditation and go to the root of the wound and begin to heal. Big Hugs.

Virgo

*Temperance – Temperance is a life card for you all. You have life lessons around turning your volume knobs down to mid-range. The Muse of Patience and Middle Roads is your life companion for this work. This week will hold an aspect or two that can make your volume button either turn up to eleven or down to mute. If this happens ground yourself and then rebalance the intensity of your reaction. As they say: Keep calm and carry on.

Libra

Ace of Fire – This week is a perfect time to light a fire under a project that you have been holding off on. The Muse of Vitality is here to help spark what you put your focus on. The challenge is also exactly that being aware of where you spend your energy. So focus wisely and go for it.

Scorpio

Five of Water – This week will have its ups and downs. The Muse of the Half Full Cup advises that if you view situations as half full you are more likely to see there is enough and share. But if you view them half empty one often falls into a scarcity perspective and the feeling of isolation. This week is a test in optimism, finding the silver linings in rain clouds and accepting the umbrellas of friendship.

Sagittarius

Kara Walker Sermon the benefits of exile

*Hermit – Though you all are gregarious as a group, even you need time to pull back and think. This week the Muse of Perspective advises to spend some time in solitary reflection. There are aspects of your life that you need to see from heights to gain the larger picture. The only challenge is, if you do get time to walk away, telling others of this mini-sabbatical, so they don’t try to find you during your hermitage.

Capricorn

*Devil – Where last week was about control and getting things done, this week it is time to investigate the untamed. The Muse of the Wild is calling to you this week. This is life-long energy-work for you all. The challenge with this card is playing with the wild without getting swept away by it. You have good boundaries and are tethered, so allow yourself to step away from structures so you can relax into and play within the subconscious, rediscover nightlife, or even go out in the wooded wilds at dusk and dance or howl.

Aquarius

Kara Walker Cotton Hoards in Southern Swamp

Seven of Earth – This week is great for work. The Muse of Do is helping you find your flow and the satisfaction of getting things done. There is ease if you keep a steady momentum and have a good plan of what you need to do. By putting the work into this week’s projects, you will create more ease in the future and a better bounty too.

Pisces

Three of Fire – The Muse of Timing comes when you need to utilize this time of waiting wisely. Things are happening behind the scenes, and you should match that energy. This is a great time to revise projects, re-stock your resources, and brainstorm. Do what needs to be done to get ready for the future.

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Tarot and Art-Cast for week of Feb 19, 2023

February 19, 2023 Nina

Happy Birth-month Pisces.

This week’s artist is Kerry James Marshall. @kerryjamesmarshs Marshall is an artist and professor best known for his mix media portraits of Black America especially around themes and depictions that have been historically omitted from the American and Western Art history. A mission he calls the “counter-archive” of the painting of black subjects. ‘Part of what I’m doing in my work is about attending to this absence of black representation in the historical narrative. But the question is always then, when you put black people in a picture, what should they be doing?’

Marshall answers this question in two ways ideologically and technically. Ideologically he shows black people going about their day, creating “a sense of simple presence.” ‘Part of my project is to escape this kind of imperative that everything you do as a black person is always about lack. That there’s never a moment in which you have simple pleasure – where you’re just there, where you’re just simply being. And your being is not fraught with all these other layers of historical meaning.’ Though in some of his paintings like The Garden Projects (see Aries and Pisces below) shows us the conundrum between the history of black people in America and his mission.

Technically, he plays with the color black chromatically. First in the choice of saturation and then his use of varying shades of black placed masterfully next to each other. ‘If you looked at the palette, I was using you’d think, “Well, that’s black, black and black next to each other.” And they don’t look so different. But when I use them in a painting next to each other, the differences become more apparent. Because the iron oxide black is inherently red. And if you stack that on top of carbon black, it obviously looks red. Or I’ll mix in cobalt blue, a chrome oxide green, an earth tone like raw umber or yellow umber. What I’m doing is changing the temperature, from cool to warm and warm to cool.” Not only is his art a master class in color theory and painting but it also makes the viewer think about the color black and how we visually see it in the world.

Cite Apollo article.

Your pondering for the week: What is color? What does each color mean to you? And then when you apply it to a person’s skin does that change its context or that person?

Solar System highlights

This week begins with a new moon in Pisces on Monday – perfect for daydreaming and wandering in the realms of the unconscious and spirit. On Wednesday it moves into Aries – a great time to start projects. Then on Friday through the weekend the moon is in Taurus – perfect for working or playing in the outdoors.

Mercury (communication and knowledge) has now moved into Aquarius (innovation and society) – a great time to talk about personal and social change. This should also help Mars in Gemini’s lessons. For Mars (action) is still in Gemini (communication and knowledge), until March 25^th, 2023. This is a 7-month stopover instead of it’s usually 1-2. Mars is pushing us to truthfully talk and follow up with actions. The challenge with this time is your politeness filter has been switched off. So, it is having us double down on how to be constructive with our voice – to promote action not reaction.

Venus (beauty and harmony) is in Pisces until Wednesday, so we move from going with the flow to Aries firing up our passion and pushing us to action. Jupiter (growth) is in Aries until May 16, 2023 – great for manifestation, expansion, and action. And lastly, Saturn (structures) spends its last weeks in Aquarius until March 7^th – so innovating and modernizing your everyday life is its intention.

May light be on you, around you, and within you. Happy Solstice no tarotcast next week so I’ll “see” you all in 2023.

Nina

Aries

Kerry James Marshall The Garden Projects series

Five of Fire – The unruly currents are still around this week. Where last week was more anticipatory challenges, this week you are faced with known challenges. However, you have the Muse of Chaos to guide you through this turbulent time. Her advice is to take your ego out of the mix. Some chaos you cannot control but what you can manage is your headspace and your ability to ride them out. You have done these tasks before; they are more bothersome than detrimental. So, get out your soul surfboard, calm your mind and ride the waves.

Taurus

Seven of Earth – This week is the perfect combination of work and rest. The Muse of Satisfaction reminds you that the rest after labor can be more satisfying than lazy days’ rest. She advises that after each focused exertion to equally attend to the blissful moments that that this work has gotten you to.

Gemini

Seven of Air – The Muse of Small Steps advises you to simplify your projects into bite size pieces. By seeing this week incrementally, you are more likely to gain success than by aiming for a broader goal. Put on your metaphorical “reader glasses” and focus on the minutia.

Cancerian

Ace of Earth – This is a great week to start a project, plant something, look for a new way to make money, or learn a new skill. The Muse of Material Beginnings is here to help organize and fertilize this new project or skillset.

Leo

King of Earth – Another productive energy week for you. The Muse of Construction comes to help you move a project to the next phase. However, this is not a fly by the seat of your pants kind of week. The key to this energy is knowing the inventory of the resources needed to do so. Take time at the beginning of the week to gather what is needed.

Virgo

Queen of Earth – The Muse of the Senses would like you to enjoy yours this week. Her assignment is to find ways to luxuriate in each sense. So, indulge in saturating smells, sensualizing sight, enchanting your ears, and titillating your tastebuds and touch.

Libra

Queen of Fire – The Muse of Practicality advises that it is time to stop theorizing and go do it. You may have been sitting on an idea or project and this energy is heralding that the time is ripe for action. Go make things happen.

Scorpio

*Magician – The Muse of Manifestation would like you to conjure something from your imagination into reality. You have all the tools necessary for this invocation. The only caveats are that you will need a connection to the divine and the Force of Will to make it happen. So, declutter your mind from the “what ifs” so you have a clear link to your imagination and begin creating.

Sagittarius

Queen of Water – The Muse of Fun is here with you this week. This energy usually comes when life has become mundane, and you are finding yourself in an endless repeating cycle of wake-work-sleep. She recommends finding time to frolic throughout this week. She wants you to reconnect with the real meaning of life – finding your joy.

Capricorn

*Chariot – The Muse of Movement is here to help you focus. This week supplies tons of to-dos and luckily the universe is giving you the gas to make a run of it. However, it is solely up to you to have a direction, route, and do all the driving. So, before this week starts make sure you have mapped out what needs to be done and where you need to go, or you will be doing metaphorical donuts in the parking lot. And she reminds you rest stops are necessary for any trip so plan those in too.

Aquarius

Six of Earth – The Muse of the Ripple Effect has come to visit this week. She comes when you need to be mindful of how you are treating people. As a sign, you all are uber-conscious of being respectful in society; however, this week it is important to bring that mindful kindness to the folks closer to you. You might find it hard to connect because your mind is elsewhere. But it would be beneficial to create moments of intimacy and connection not only for your people, but it will ground you too.

Pisces

Kerry James Marshall The Garden Projects Series

Five of Earth – This week comes with some challenges, but the Muse of Refuge is here to help you. First, she reminds you that you are not alone, but you will have to put some effort into connecting with people. Secondly, she reminds you that all of humanity deals with challenges and hardships, so your difficulty is not unique. She is not trying to diminish your feelings. But she just doesn’t want you to isolate yourself while you are having them. The big lesson with the challenges you will face this week is seeing that people have your back if you let them.

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Tarot and Art-Cast for week of Feb 12, 2023

February 12, 2023 Nina

This week highlights another artist from Chicago, Kayla Mahaffey, @kaylamay_art. As one first comes to Mahaffey’s art, you see an explosion of color, the whimsy of cartoons and the optimism and hope of youth. Then within that optimism she illustrates a “realism that tell(s) a story of inner thoughts and personal issues that sometimes go unheard.” We realize that realism more when we add her paintings of older subjects which have a more muted palate and glazed eyes. “When I painted the elderly, I wanted to share a narrative that was a bit on the somber side. My subject matter was focused on displaying how life can pass you by, about finding your happy place, appreciating life’s little gifts.” Mahaffey uses this contrast of the promise of youth versus the regret of age to highlight the concepts of hope, experience, optimism, realism and pessimism.

The delicious beauty of Mahaffey’s colorful work is this reminder to nourish our inner child. These aspects of our communal humanity: joy, wonder, curiosity, and hopefulness should not stay only in our early years. Her work inspires us to bring these perspectives into our daily adult lives. To have a positive and hopeful outlook on life without ignoring the wisdom of our experiences. In Mahaffey words: “My paintings represent that internal warmth and colorful spirit we all contain, but sometimes forget to show.”

Cite: Article

Your pondering for the week: How can you nourish the optimism and curiosity of youth in your daily life?

Solar System highlights

This week begins with a moon in Scorpio – engage and feed your passions. On Tuesday it moves into Sagittarius – investigate your world. Then on Thursday the moon is in Capricorn – you can finally really focus on work and getting things done. And then for the weekend the moon is in Aquarius – innovation and society are the focus.

Mercury (communication and knowledge) has now moved into Aquarius (innovation and society) – a great time to talk about personal and social change. This should help Mars in Gemini’s lessons. For Mars (action) is still in Gemini (communication and knowledge), until March 25^th, 2023. This is a 7-month stopover instead of it’s usually 1-2. Mars is pushing us to truthfully talk and follow up with actions. The challenge with this time is your politeness filter has been switched off. So, it is having us double down on how to be constructive with our voice – to promote action not reaction.

Venus (beauty and harmony) is in Pisces. Helping us go with the flow especially around activities that we enjoy. We will have two weeks to appreciate this configuration. Jupiter (growth) is in Aries (action) until May 16, 2023 – great for manifestation, expansion, and action. And lastly, Saturn (structures) remains in Aquarius until the beginning of March 2023 – so innovating and modernizing your everyday life is its intention.

PS. Signs with an * it is a big week for you. Aquarius this is a perfect time to get an Astrological Tarot Reading for your coming year. And Leo it is your halfway mark for your birth year, so if you need a Planetary Reading for a check in now is the time. And if you need a quick stocking stuffer. I can supply gift certificates for all my readings.

PPS. Oh and I have a new tip jar if you want leave a gratuity for the weekly forecasts.

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

Nina

*****I have changed using the RWS version of the tarot names and now call the suits: pentacles/coins is now Earth, cups is now Water, swords is now Air and wands is now Fire. I did this because I want to work more closely with the elements that these suits represent.

Aries

Nine of Air – Anxiety is in the atmosphere this week, so the Muse of Anticipation advises you to cast aside thoughts and worries that you have no control over. And the rest of your thoughts tackle one workable worry at a time. You only have so much brain power this week, so use what you have wisely.

Taurus

Two of Fire – This week requires thoughtfulness and planning. The Muse of the Future comes to help you envision solutions and steps to expand your horizons. This energy works well with Mercury going into Aquarius helping you have a wide-angle view not only on the present but also on the future.

Gemini

*World – You have a variety of prospects that arise this week. The Muse of Integration is here to help you to reintegrate how connected you are not only in your own sphere, but by also getting opportunities to explore and assimilate new ideas from other worlds. Keep your metaphorical doors and windows open.

Cancerian

Knight of Fire – The Muse of Timing wants you to see that this week your timing is perfect. You are in the right place at the right time. Even if you stall, realize that this too fits into the plan. By believing in your omnipotent timing not only do you gain insight, but it will also create momentum to move you closer to your ambitions and goals.

Leo

Eight of Earth – The Muse of Productivity is here with her tool kit to help you accomplish what you set your sights on. She reminds you this week you have all the tools and knowledge you need to get projects on their way. The only things you need to bring are focus and your will to push it to the next level or to completion.

Virgo

Seven of Air – The Muse of Stealth is here to help you gain momentum but to do so she reminds you to keep quiet about your activities. This week work behind the scenes and choose simplicity to achieve your goals.

Libra

*Judgement – The Muse of Transformation is here to help in the evolution of something. Whether you are called upon to uplift another or it is time to transform an aspect of your own life, now is the perfect time to make that leap into liberation and vitality.

Scorpio

Eight of Fire – This week is full of information, for you, others and then some spam. The Muse of Messages advises there are two ways to work with this plethora of news. One way is to collect it all and process it later. The other is to find time to sift through it daily and only work with the high priority items. The former choice brings surprises, and the latter helps you focus on known elements. So, you pick – possible distractions but new knowledge or movement but in the same direction you are going now.

Sagittarius

*Hermit – Where last week the Muses were enticing you to explore, this week the Muse of Hermitage advises to stay home and spend time in contemplation. This Muse comes when you need to disengage from society so you can gain perspective. Also, to gain the proper solitude, inform your colleges and friends that you plan to have a mini staycation, so “don’t call unless it’s an emergency.”

Capricorn

Page of Water – The Muse of Joy would like you to make Play your priority this week. She advises coloring outside the lines, playing without a winner or purpose, finding ways to let go of goals and letting your inner child have a play date with your BFF.

Aquarius

Two of Earth – This week something is off balance. The Muse of Juggling would like you to re-balance aspects of your life. She asks is your work-play balanced, is your up-time equivalent to your down, how is your income versus your expenses, are you eating a balanced diet…? Take this week to recalibrate and even out the inequity in your life.

Pisces

*Temperance – The Muse of Prudence comes when you need to play with the volume buttons in your life. An aspect of your life is overshadowing the rest, making you miss out on the good facets of the situation. So, this issue needs to be reined in. This Muse advises that though it feels overwhelming, if you highlighted it less and see it as a normal issue, you can realign it to the mundane and doable.

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Tarot and Art-Cast for week of Feb 5, 2023

February 5, 2023 Nina

The artist this week is Margaret TG Burroughs, 1915-2010. Not only was she an artist, teacher, and writer, she also co-founded the DuSable Museum of African American History in Chicago, the South Side Community Art Center and Chicago’s Lake Meadows Art Fair. Not only did these establish the first venues for African American art but also centered around the exploration of the Black experience and especially centered around children having a place to appreciate their cultural identity and grow their awareness of art.

Burroughs is best known for her linoleum block prints emphasizing family, community, and history. Many of her characters are half black and white. These prints put forth her philosophy that “the color of skin is a minor difference among men which has been stretched beyond its importance.” Burroughs’ art prompts us to ponder diversity, how cultures intersect and the barriers that divide and prevent community. Her goal, “I wish my art to speak not only for my people- but for all of humanity.”

Your pondering for the week: What is your definition and examples of community? Is it inclusive?

Solar System highlights

This week begins with a full moon in Leo – release insecurities and reinforce positive belief systems. On Tuesday it moves into Virgo – great for organizing and getting work done. Then on Thursday through the weekend the moon is in Libra – focus on your relationships and emotional equity within them.

Mercury (communication and knowledge) is in its last week in Capricorn (work and discipline) – compromising is key to grease your work wheels. Mars (action) is still in Gemini (communication and knowledge), until March 25^th, 2023. This is a 7-month stopover instead of it’s usually 1-2. Mars is pushing us to truthfully talk and follow up with actions. The challenge with this time is your politeness filter has been switched off. So, it is having us double down on how to be constructive with our voice – to promote action not reaction.

Venus (beauty and harmony) is in Pisces. Helping us go with the flow especially around activities that we enjoy. We will have two weeks to appreciate this configuration. Jupiter (growth) is in Aries (action) until May 24, 2023 – great for manifestation, expansion, and action. And lastly, Saturn (structures) remains in Aquarius until the beginning of March 2023 – so innovating and modernizing your everyday life is its intention.

PS. Signs with an * it is a big week for you. Aquarius this is a perfect time to get an Astrological Tarot Reading for your coming year. And Leo it is your halfway mark for your birth year, so if you need a Planetary Reading for a check in now is the time. And if you need a quick stocking stuffer. I can supply gift certificates for all my readings.

May light be on you, around you, and within you. Happy Solstice no tarotcast next week so I’ll “see” you all in 2023.

Nina

Aries

*Sun – The Muse of Attainment has come to shine her blessings on you. This week is all about following only the things, projects, relationships that have the aura of success. By doing so you liberate yourself from the toils of the mundane and challenges that do not deserve your energy.

Taurus

Four of Earth – The Muse of the Miser comes to help you reallocate your resources. Somewhere there is a leak, and this muse advises to plug it before it becomes a gusher. So, look where you spend your energy, time, money, and space. Find ways to make how you spend more efficient so that your resources’ balances are not in the red.

Gemini

King of Fire – This week you will be called to lead, advise, or mediate this week. The Muse of Meaning has come to help you navigate these situations. She asks you to focus on the concept of win-win. Where both sides find a solution by caring about each other’s perspective and then partaking in reciprocity.

Cancerian

*Moon – The Muse of Reflection comes to you this week to help you cast light into the shadows. Your unconscious has some information for you, and you will need to investigate your shadow side to find it. You are repressing some thought or emotion which is rippling out into reality causing more disruption than necessary. By allowing your emotions to rise and then reflect on them you can calm your emotional waters.

Leo

*Death – Change can be challenging but the Muse of Transformation would like you to usher in this needed shift. She asks what weeding needs to happen in your life? There is a need to create space and let go of negative aspects that have overgrown or outgrown its purpose. This metamorphosis is a personal change, something you know hasn’t been working and now needs to be composted for new growth. Time to let go, so you can grow.

Virgo

Ace of Earth – This is a great time to start a new project or adventure, especially if it has the potential to grow your resources. You have all the tools needed. This week is the fertile time to plant the seed, goal or idea.

Libra

Ten of Earth – This week you are supposed to bask in your successes. This is not a time to start something new but to take advantage of and restitution of your hard work. This Muse asks: Why do you work so hard if you don’t takt time to enjoy the product of that energy?

Scorpio

*Tower – This week will have moments where you have no control over a situation or two. The Muse of Acceptance advises letting go of the ego and sense that you are not responsible for every outcome. Sometimes there is nothing one can do other than deal with the aftermath of change. However, she does remind you this is where your spirit shines. Embody the calm after the storm.

Sagittarius

*Fool – The Muse of the Wanderer entices you to investigate the world around you. Take time this week to explore your surroundings. Enjoy new sights, sounds and tastes. Your environment has unbound potential waiting for you to discover it.

Capricorn

*Strength – This week you will confront a fear or two. However, the Muse of Inner Strength is here to help you surmount any dread or doubt. She reminds you that you have tamed wilder beasts than what you will confront this week. These challenges are more kittens than lions.

Aquarius

*Hierophant – You may be asked to conform to someone else’s idea of right or wrong or be asked to fit into a schedule or law that does not work with your timing or morals. The Muse of Compliance reminds you that you should only agree with others if that action doesn’t work against your principles and standards. Compliance does not mean submittal. It should look more like a compromise or agreement.

Pisces

Five of Air – The Muse of Privilege has you working on the concepts of deserving and owing. She reminds you they both have aspects that include the ego and reciprocity. When seen with the light, they can be generous and earnest; however their shadowy side holds na

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Tarot and Art-Cast for week of Jan. 29, 2023

January 29, 2023 Nina

After a valiant 3 years of avoiding Covid – Omicron got my partner and me (Mom is secluded and fine). So no tarotcast for this week. Just a ridiculously cute bunny picture and some rabbit facts. I wish you all health, happiness and ease.

Rabbits along with hares comprise the family Leporidae. A rabbit differs from a hare in a couple of ways. Rabbits are born hairless and blind; hares are born with fur and good vision. Hares live mostly solitary lives where rabbits live in social groups in burrows or warrens. Hares are generally bigger than rabbits with longer ears and hind legs. Rabbits are domesticated; hares are not. There are over 300 breeds of domesticated rabbits and 13 breeds of wild rabbits. Both have great eyesight. They can see almost 360 degrees except for a blind spot right in front of their nose.

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Tarot and Art-Cast for week of Jan. 22, 2023

January 22, 2023 Nina

Happy birth month Aquarians, and Happy Water Rabbit Chinese New Year. Water Rabbit years are a symbol of gentle, peaceful, and patient energy. The water element advises us to tap into our intuition and instincts. This is also a great year to focus on relationships and diplomacy. This year should provide ample opportunities to relax and spend time in contemplation.

The artist for this week is Asoboze @asoboze1life. Asoboze means “Let’s play” in Japanese. Taka, the artist, has taken on this name and its philosophy. As he says art “has the ability to transmit certain information to someone who does not understand your language. That way, it can be said that it is a means of expression or, simply, you can entertain yourself with it as if it were a play…. this primitive game, free of rules… it is very spontaneous and intuitive.”

And then as a philosophy he considers how limited our time in this world is and how important it is to live it by doing what we love. “One second, one minute, one hour, one day, one week, one month, one year, one life. I only have one life and I have a limited time. It is not a negative thing, but it can be a good thing to live each day.” What a fantastic way to jump into this year with a goal of play, gentleness, tuning into what makes us happy and going with the flow.

Your pondering for the week: How do you bring play into your life?

Solar System highlights

This week the moon starts in Aquarius – innovation is key. On Tuesday it moves into Pisces – go with the flow. Then on Thursday the moon moves into Aries – where you can gain friction being action oriented. On Saturday the moon ends up in Taurus – great for grounding and working around the home.

No change from last week for most of the planets. Mercury (communication and knowledge) is in Capricorn (work and discipline) compromising is key to grease your work wheels. It is also still in retrograde until the 18th. This is a perfect time to reflect, review and redo. After Wednesday we can finally start 2023. Mars (action) is now direct but still in Gemini (communication and knowledge), until March 25^th, 2023. This is a 7-month stopover instead of it’s usually 1-2. Mars is pushing us to truthfully talk and follow up with actions. The challenge with this time is your politeness filter has been switched off. So, it is having us double down on how to be constructive with our voice – to promote action not reaction.

Venus (beauty and harmony) on Thursday moves to Pisces. Helping us go with the flow especially around activities that we enjoy. We will have a lovely month to enjoy this configuration. Jupiter (growth) is in Aries (action) until May 24, 2023 – great for manifestation, expansion, and action. And lastly, Saturn (structures) remains in Aquarius until the beginning of March 2023 – so innovating and modernizing your everyday life is its intention.

P.S. Signs with an * it is a big week for you. Aquarius this is a perfect time to get an Astrological Tarot Reading for your coming year. And Leo it is your halfway mark for your birth year, so if you need a Planetary Reading for a check in now is the time. And if you need a quick stocking stuffer. I can supply gift certificates for all my readings.

May light be on you, around you, and within you. Happy Solstice no tarotcast next week so I’ll “see” you all in 2023.

Nina

Aries

Three of Air – This week can trigger some past hurts. The Muse of Depp Wounds advises you that these reminders are not to re-wound you but to trigger where you still need to do some healing. Remember the amount of time you have carried the wound makes the healing process longer. So be kind to yourself and don’t push the process.

Taurus

Ace of Water – New beginnings are possible this week especially around affairs of the heart. If you are in a relationship deep dive into the refreshing spring that feeds your love. If you are not in a relationship and want one now is the time to get out there. And lastly if those of you that do not want a romantic relationship that does not mean you can share the bounty of love you have in you.

Gemini

Two of Earth – This week can knock you off balance. The Muse of Juggling advises not to juggle more than two things this week. The focus is to enhance your rhythm and then hone the skill of dealing with bifurcation with more ease.

Cancerian

*Death – Last week was about manifestation. To use your imagination and curiosity to play with ideas and projects that you would like to manifest in the coming months. Now that you have set your intentions and experimented, this week begins the process of letting things go so others can grow. The Muse of Organic change reminds you that you must compost your leftovers to provide fertile ground for what you want to sprout.

Leo

Six of Earth – The Muse of Mini-Karma comes when you need to be as receptive as you are giving and vice versa. This week holds many fortunate and beautiful surprises for you. And this Muse would like you to enjoy them as well as share the bounty. This is a great week to invite friends for food and beverages and/or be there for someone in need.

Virgo

*Devil – Something will tempt you off your course this week, so the Muse of Compulsion has come to help. She advises that you need a touchstone, a core value of what you hold scared or true to help you through this challenge. Put that value into a word, symbol or phrase and keep it with you throughout the week for reference when you feel lost or challenged.

Libra

King of Fire – You will be called upon to lead, advise or mediate this week. The Muse of Meaning has come to help you navigate the situation. She asks you to focus on the concept of win-win. Where both sides find a solution by caring about each other’s perspective and then partaking in reciprocity.

Scorpio

Two of Water– Relationships are the focus this week. And the Muse of Love would like you to drink and share from waters of companionship. The challenge is to make sure each of you feel the exchange and flow of it. “A purpose of human life, no matter who is controlling it, is to love whoever is around to be loved.” – Kurt Vonnegut

Sagittarius

Seven of Water – The Muse of Dreams would like you to dream bigger and make some wishes this week. The challenge with this energy is both having a foot in reality even though your head is in the clouds. This is an exercise of pragmatic imagining.

Capricorn

*Justice – The Muse of Grey Areas is here to remind you that, at least for this week, things are not black/white, yes/no, left/right… This Muse challenges you to make decisions, judgements, and choices by thoroughly looking at the reason behind either option or judgement. There is more information that needs to be pondered or discussed before ruling on a decision.

Aquarius

Knight of Water – The Muse of Vulnerability is here to help you navigate your and others’ emotions. This is not always a comfortable place for you air signs, who like things to be clear cut or overly ephemeral. However, this Muse would like you to take the time to dive into the emotional waters of not only yourself but those around you. The more you open up about how you are feeling, the more others will feel comfortable sharing theirs. And make sure you have your safe word so you can take a breather and gain the space you require to process.

Pisces

Seven of Wands – This week you will need to hold your ground and stand up for what you believe in or need. The Muse of Resolution is wanting to hone your skill of being firm in your beliefs and then carry them forth into the world. Another lesson, similar to last week, not in guardedness or protectiveness but in confirming who you are and what you believe in.

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