This time of year in the northern hemisphere objects cast long shadows. The piece above is by Lordes Castro who worked with variations of shadow representation for the next 3 decades. She started off as a painter, but in the early 1960’s she joined up with a group called the Nouveaux Realistes. Then began to work with shadows. She used light sensitive silk screen to capture people, worked with layering acrylic cutouts of shadows to make the shadow 3-d, and light sensitive prints of plants shadows to represent our memories, and also shadow theater.
Shadows have always fascinated us. As a kid we investigate our shadow by playing with it, trying to run away from it, waving at it, and like the above photo trying to separate ourselves from it. As adults we do all these things still though metaphorically or through psycho-chat of working with the shadow self. We continue to run from it, play with it and try to disconnect from it. When our “shadow” is part of us too intertwined to be seen as something so two dimension as what is cast upon the ground.
PS. Remember those signs with an *, it is a big week for you. Also this is a perfect time of the year for your Astrological Tarot Reading.
Aries – King of Cups
They say that boys don’t cry, but this card wants you to get in touch and express your emotions this week. You might think being a King means to rule over your emotions with a tight fist. However, this King says you find more strength and courage by being friends with your feelings.
*Taurus – Empress
The Empress is the card of Gaia, the supreme mother and creation. I know we are in the middle of winter in the northern hemisphere and creation seems buried in the snow, but in the southern hemisphere it is in the middle of fertile season. The Empress embodies this flow where there is death she balances it with life. The Empress’ challenge is to look at this week’s events and see the death in life and the life in death. It takes both to create growth.
Gemini – Page of Swords
The Page of Swords advises you do more investigating before making any decisions this week. The Page of Swords challenges you to dig deeper, for the solution of the problem is out there. It is just hidden and not in the obvious places.
Cancer – Five of Pentacles
The Five of Pentacles challenges us when times are rough to ask for help. This week help is just around the corner. You just need to walk a few more steps to see it.
Leo – Eight of Swords
The Eight of Swords challenge is what binds you. Last week the tarotcast asked you to leave behind your obstacles. Thinking that you have to settle for “what is” is part of your challenge. Remember change can as easily begin with a thought as an action..
Virgo – Page of Pentacles
Page of Pentacles is the card of the student. This week you need to put on your observation goggles and hearing aids to aid you in finding what is lacking or needed. There are new skills for you to learn so you can solve a question or two with more ease.
Libra – Six of Wands
If it hasn’t recently happened already, you will win a victory this week., so take time to rest on your laurels at the beginning of the week. Then by the end, your challenge will be to take stock of what you have and restock if necessary, for there is another skirmish around the corner.
Scorpio – King of Wands
This week take control of your surroundings. King of Wands challenges you to rule your environment and deal with the people with justice and integrity. This is a test whether you are ready to handle more power.
Sagittarius – Eight of Wands
Lots of information coming at you this week. Your challenge is to sift through it and pick out the bits that are useful. An exercise to make this easier is set an intention and use only the information that pertains to it. Motto: One intention at a time.
Capricorn – Four of Wands
Time to work on or in your home. The challenge this week is to stoke the fires of your hearth and heart. Your goal is to daydream, create and get comfy in your home. If you can’t to make your home a place where you can reconnect to yourself with ease, then find a substitute structure whether that is your car, a cafe or the park.
*Aquarius – Strength
The Strength card advises you to look within, see your strength then strengthen your sense of self. This challenge can look as simple as doing a contemplative exercise like yoga that also works your core, or as complex as writing a list of your accomplishments. As the film director and producer Billy Wilder said “You are as good as the best thing you have done.”
Pisces – Five of Swords
There will be chaos this week that will be hard to avoid. The Five of Swords advises the best thing is to stay out of it as long as you can, realize most of it is due to outside influences, and observe before stepping into it. This is like playing Double Dutch with five jump-ropes instead of two.
May light be on you, around you, and within you,
Nina
Aries – Seven of Wands
*Taurus – Judgment
*Gemini – Emperor
Cancer – Three of Cups
Leo – Eight of Wands
Virgo – Ace of Pentacles
Libra – King of Cups
Scorpio – King of Swords and Nine of Wands
*Sagittarius – Wheel
Capricorn – Page of Cups
Aquarius – Knight of Wands
Pisces – Queen of Swords
Aries – The Emperor – The Emperor paves the way for manifestation to come with ease. At work this can look like getting a project finally started or make a big headway with one already begun. This week opportunities will arise that will help you lay the foundations for a successful future. Your challenge is to take advantage of them when they come up.
Aries – Knight of Pentacles – The Knight of Pentacles lesson is all about the balance of moving forward while still taking time to get off your horse and smell the flowers. You have a lot to do this week and you will get it done if you take a slow and steady path. The challenge with this card is to take breaks along the way. Remember there are more meaningful moments along the journey then the one at the goal.
*Taurus – Chariot -.The Chariot is a card of movement and change that is under your control. For all of you traveling for Thanksgiving, the Chariot is quite practical. This card advises you to check your tire pressure, make sure you know where you are going, and double check you have what you need for the trip. For all of you staying home or that do not celebrate Thanksgiving, this week’s challenge is about preparation and balance to create ease while growing the aspect you want to move forward. Simply this can look like focusing on having balanced meals, or more complex having a balance between work and play in your life.
*Gemini – Wheel – The Wheel comes into your life to help you change the fortune in any aspect of your life. The challenge is that you have to take a chance to expand your horizons. The only thing to be very of aware of with the Wheel is not to bet more than you are willing to lose. This is a card of chance but has the potential of great reward. Step up to the Wheel and spin.
Cancer – Five of Wands – The Five cards all bring their own kind of chaos into our lives. The Wands’ chaos are around our passion and spiritual quests. Your challenge is to not get distracted from your passion and spirit into other people’s drama. This week use the natural gift of the crab and side step away from trouble.
*Leo – Empress – The Empress is the Momma card of the deck. This week is around dealing with the good and bad Mother energy – yours and others. The way to work with this energy is to examine the way you and others nurture or not nurture each other, and emulate the better parts. The challenge, no matter your gender, is to honor and imitate the inner mother that you needed as a child to yourself and people that are around you this week.
Virgo – Four of Wands – The Four of Wands represents home. This doesn’t not have to be the place you were born or the place that you live now. It is the home that warms your heart. The challenge is to seek out or create that feeling of home in your life. Comfortable and cozy should be at least two of the adjectives you strive for this week.
Libra – Ace of Swords – The Ace of Swords advise to hone your mind to laser sharpness. You will need your intellect this week. The challenge with this Ace is to keep your mind open to new ideas. The old way of doing things won’t work. On a more practical note with the Ace of Swords- be careful around sharp things (that includes tongues).
Scorpio – Two of Swords – Last week The Magician, your card for the coming year, challenged you to experiment, try new things, make mistakes, go down rabbit holes just for fun. The Two of Swords continues this theme saying there is no time like the present to try something new. The challenge is not to get caught up with what choices to make, but just pick something and try it out. You can always decided to stop and drop the idea, path or decision. Remember, experimentation is the key and you learn as much from what you don’t like as you do from what you do.
Sagittarius – Queen of Swords – The Queen of Swords is the planner and knowledge gatherer. She thinks and communicates before she acts. Your challenge this week is to is do just that. However, be sure to taste your words before you spit them out.
Capricorn – Seven of Cups – Let’s examine sevens a bit closer since this is your second in a row. Sevens are about expansion and contraction in your life. Last week the focus was on your physical -work plane. This week the focus moves to examining your hearts desires. The challenge is to day dreaming without boundaries. You all are too practical to worry about the illusion side of this card. So really try and have fun thinking up what the good life would look like if you had all the health, money and time you needed.
*Aquarius – Magician – Ok the Magician is back. At the beginning of this month he challenged you to experiment and not shy away from your mistakes. Then Justice and the Devil challenged you to work on how you blocked yourself when experimenting. Now that you have hopefully learned this lessons, the Magician has returned, so back to the drawing board or the laboratory that is your life. Have fun experimenting – in your kitchen, your workplace and/or your life.
Pisces – King of Swords – The King of Swords is the master of strategy and boundaries. You will need your wits and strong boundaries about you to navigate this week . However, the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry, so your challenge is to also remain flexible.
Aries – King of Swords – The King of Swords is the decision maker. This week will be filled with choices and big decisions. The best way to get through this week is to be methodical in your thinking. If you are feeling overwhelmed step back and strategize with someone you trust.
Taurus – Six of Pentacles -. The Six of Pentacles is the mini karma card. Remember that ever thing you do has an effect. The more positive or negative you put in the world the more positive or negative you receive. The challenge is to realize that not all karma flows directly or timely. Goodwill and faith are the keys this week.
*Aries – Tower – The best way to make it through a Tower week is to be cautious, keep your expectations low, and go with the flow. The Tower shakes things down that are not working. Keeping your eyes open for falling debris, and be okay with this restructuring. It will make you safer and more prepared the next time the poop hits the fan.
Taurus – Two of Cups -. The Two of Cups emphasis compassion, partnership, and trust. This card is begging you to engage in some lovin’. Your only challenge is in finding the time.
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