As some of you know my life has changed a bit from the past 9 years. We moved to a new state and my mom now lives with us. She is transitioning to a phase where she needs more care. We, myself, my partner, and a team of amazing aides, are caring for my mom at home. Thus, my time to write, do readings, and just breathe has become more finite and something must give. I need to do tarot readings. Not only because I love doing them and they give me a place to connect with my spirit and you all, but they are my means of monetary sustenance. So, I either raise my prices so I can do less readings and keep writing weekly or keep my readings more affordable and do less writing which I would like to keep as a free resource. I have decided to try the latter and do tarotcast every 2 weeks from now until the end of February and reassess then. Thanks as always for patronizing the passenger’s seat while we ponder and admire the scenery.
The artist this week is Camila Reis @cammiereis. She works in 2D Animation, character design, illustration, and storytelling. Not much background on her other then I personally own four of her prints. Because I have a thing about dryads and her animations always bring me joy. So, I would like to share her art. Hint: I would love it if someone would collaborate with her and make a dryad oracle deck.
Your pondering for this week: Thank a tree for giving you shade and oxygen.
Solar System highlights
The moon begins the week in Virgo – an organized way to start the week. On Tuesday it moves into Libra – move the focus to relationships. On Friday and through the weekend it’s in Scorpio – work on or with things that ignite your passions. Then the moon moves in Sagittarius on Sunday- start exploring alternative avenues. On Tuesday it moves into Capricorn, so the next three days are perfect for getting things done. Then on Friday and the weekend it is in Aquarius great for innovation.
Mercury is back in Capricorn to implement what you have learned in the past 3 months around communication. Mars (action) is in Capricorn (discipline) until February 14th. This is a great time to get things checked off your to do list. While Venus also has moved into Capricorn wanting you to act on how to bring more beauty and harmony into your life. These next two weeks are support by these planets to get things done.
Jupiter (abundance) is in Taurus (grounding) until May 25, which is all about expanding pleasure but watch overindulgence. And Saturn (structures) is in Pisces (dream, create) thru Feb 13, 2026, so fluidity is the name of the game for 2 more years.
Heads-up
*** 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 I have a tip jar if you want to leave a gratuity for the weekly forecasts.
****And I am experimenting again. I had switched from using the older suits name (pentacles, cups, swords, and wands) to a more elemental way of reading them which is earth, water, air, and fire. Now I would like to leave the binary and feudal system of the RWS’s court cards. So, the RWS old version is Page, Knight, Queen, and King is changing to Heart (pure embodiment of element), Body (moving the element), Spirit (living the element) and Mind (taking care of the element).
May light be on you, around you, and within you.
Nina
Aries
*Moon – The Muse of Emotions advises to take your moods seriously. They are trying to give you intel into your subconscious. The subconscious “is the part of your mind that notices and remembers information when you are not actively trying to do so, and influences your behavior even though you do not realize it.” And this week your emotions are the doorways to start to see the information and influences that you were not aware of. So, take a deep dive into your emotions and dreams these next two weeks.
Taurus
Seven of Air – The Muse of Success would like you to break up your to-dos into small incremental steps for the next two weeks. The tasks at hand or goals are too daunting to do or even look at on a large scale. Simon says “break things down to at least seven jumps to reach your objectives.”
Gemini
Five of Earth – The Muse of Scarcity comes when you believe that there is not enough for everyone, especially you. She reminds you that sharing and asking for help are the ways to invite abundance in your life these next few weeks. Use some of that Gemini charisma you know you have and get people to help you move some mountains.
Cancerian
*Star – For the next few weeks the Muse of Healing and Hope is calling to you. Self-care is important if you are doing it not an excuse to hide but as an action to heal and re-illuminate your moon-shine. She reminds you to truly heal you need to keep one foot in the emotional waters while keeping the other on firmly on terra forma. Hope and healing are a balance of magical thinking and reality to make what seems impossible, possible.
Leo
Mind of Fire – The Muse of Reigning advises you to spend the next two weeks working on your confidence so you can start taking charge. Stop allowing negative mindsets to interfere with your uniqueness. Leos are amazing at what they are passionate about. Pluto moving into Aquarius has thrown you off your game but only because the “game” has new rules. And if you can suss out what they are, it is your time to rule the roost (or savannah).
Virgo
*Hanged One – The Muse of Suspension is advising you to hang back and ponder the whys and how of what you want or need to do. You may find yourself in a stalemate around something. That is the Universe telling you to stop, breath and let your inner self find a place of stillness. This can be as simple as a one-minute meditation at stoplights or as complex as holding off on finding a new job. In this silence answers and inspirations will come.
Libra
*Magician and Six of Waters – Two muses visit you during these net two weeks. The Muse of Manifestation and the Muse of the Past are working together for you to manifest in the future by using the past. Some examples are looking to childhood passions and manifesting them in adult form. Or using your grandmothers’ teacups to plant seedlings to sell. Or going through old designs and tweaking them to create a new modern look. As they say “everything old is new again” – Peter Allen
Scorpio
Spirit of Fire – The Muse of Heat reminds you that you can literally light up a room. You are inspirational when you engage with your passion. These next two weeks this muse is advising you to work on new ways to stoke your internal flame. The planets ie: universe is not going to help this deep dive into self-ignition, but they are protecting you from internal combustion with so many of them in earth signs. So, work on burning brighter.
Sagittarius
Ten of Fire – The Muse of Burdens is having you re-evaluate your load. You have a lot going so adding more to do in the next two weeks isn’t advisable. This muse reminds you that you do not need to be the one picking up all the slack. And you’re right you have things you must do. However, make a list, prioritize, and put the bottom third of them off to the side. You will find by the end of this period either someone else did it or it is easier to do now that you waited.
Capricorn
Seven of Fire – The Muse of Focus is your partner in the coming two weeks. She reminds you that your time and space need protecting so you can focus on what needs to get done. This is not a time to add to your list but to prioritize what is most important and tackle it like a keen-eyed agile footed goat does when they climb a mountain. Focus on one step at a time and take the easier path when you can.
Aquarius
Seven of Earth – The Muse of Work advises doing just that the next two weeks. Yes, you might want to rest but this is a time to get things off your plate from last year. Why? So you can go into your new birthyear with a lighter load and gain the abundance and bounty from the work you have put in from last year.
Pisces
*Justice – During the next two weeks the Muse of Fairness would like you to contemplate what justice means to you? Is justice about fairness or retribution? Do they lie in balance? Does your definition of justice have a means to an end? Can your sense of justice improve the social landscape of your life as well as others?
Six of Cups – Where last week had its sorrows, this week’s energy is much lighter. The force that moves you forward is joy and playfulness. The challenge is not being naïve about what is going on in your life, but to weather through this storm by touching base with your inner bliss finding the calmer path.
*Strength – The past couple of weeks have triggered your self-doubt and insecurities. But this week you have the energy to see your inner strength if you give yourself compassion. None of us are perfect and learning from your mistakes only makes you stronger. However, the true key is seeing your imperfections as strengths. These warps are what make your perception, intuition and strength unique and valuable to the larger community. Believe in you and the world.
*Magician – The energy surrounding you this week is materializing the divine. Your resourcefulness and concentration are needed to move things into action. The challenge with this card is making your actions have altruistic components. If you can conjure for the greater good, the work and solutions will come with ease.
Four of Swords – The energy is all about relaxation. Take this week to rest and recuperate from the past retrograde. Allow your mind to wander without a goal and see what pops up but don’t act on it. The best use of this energy is in meditation and contemplation not engagement.
Nine of Swords – Last week’s energy was about shaking things up and paying attention to the cracks in your foundation. This week there are still some after-shocks that need attending to. They are triggering your worries and possible anxieties. You must remember that your worries have some aspect of facts; however, this energy can blow things out of proportion. This week is more about figure out what worries you can fix and what are out of your control. Let go of those that have no solution at this time, and fix the cracks you can with more innovative and adaptable ways.
Ten of Pentacles – This week’s energy is about endings on the material plane. The challenge is that these endings give off a feeling of insecurity and instability. You will need to learn to let go of the old, so the new can come in with more ease and room. Remember endings are also beginnings.
*Wheel – This week’s energy is about walking into your destiny. Fate and luck are the aspects in play. The definition of fate is the development of events beyond a person’s control, regarded as determined by a supernatural power and luck is success or failure apparently brought by chance rather than through one’s own actions. This is an important lesson for you this week. When your luck is favorable grab it and when it is unfavorable let it go. While realizing neither outcomes had anything to do with you.
Five of Wands – Compromise is key to the chaos produced this week. The more that you find solutions that lead to agreement and harmony the easier the path. This is not a week to stand on your principals alone. Stand in the shoes of your “opponent” and see their side of the problem. Doing so will not only produce solutions to your predicament but tap into your empathy for others.
Ten of Cups – This week’s energy is all about familial bliss. This family does not have to be blood based but can be life acquired. This is about you enjoying to your fullest. Remember that connection is not only to those people that make you happy but also to those activities/surroundings that do. Enjoy the harmony of living.
Nine of Pentacles – The energy this week is about abundance. Where can you receive and give? How can you create luxury in your life, but do so with the essence of resourcefulness? By answering these questions, you can find more sustainable rewards then just through material gains.
Three of Pentacles – Last week’s energy was around the crossroads in relationships. It had you making choices that involve, self-love, commitment and/or separation. Now that you have either ended, adjusted and/or reignited those relationships, the energy this week is turned towards collaboration. With the relationships you are continuing, now is the time to find common goals to work towards. Also, it is a great time to find new kindred spirits that you can learn and collaborate with. Either way the energy this week builds towards more harmonious prospects.
My partner and I often create outlandish stories and conversations that we believe our cats are having with us, each other, the two squirrels that chatter on our screen porch, and one woodpecker that taps on the window every morning to converse with our younger cat. Artist 
*Hermit – Second big card in a row. Last week, the Sun card brought with it a sense of accomplishment and energized the week for getting things done, growing healthier, and succeeding in new ways. So last week it begged you to stay out in the Sun. This week is the opposite with the Hermit card. Where last week was getting out and meeting new people, this week you will need to pull away from society to get things done. The Hermit advises in all things gain perspective before acting on anything. This can look as simple as closing your office door or as complex as going on a retreat. Quiet is of the essence so you can hear yourself think.
Eight of Cups – Last week the World card close out your birthday month. With the Tower advising that to use this coming year to shake down the things that aren’t working in your life, so the world can bring you great opportunities. So, the first thing on your to-do list this week is clean your closets/drawers/shed/garage. It is a great week to unload some of the physical things that no longer work in your life. Lighten your load.
Four of Wands – No better way to start your first week of your new birth year then to make your home more comfortable. The Four of Wands is the card of a happy home. And Cancers home, as you know, is important to you. So, do what you must this week to make your abode feel more homey.
King of Wands – The King of Wands heralds this is a perfect week to be creative. He is the king of DIY, art in all its forms and inventions. And if you can’t do it then go and experience it. Go out in nature, museums, places that create awe and inspire you. 
Four of Cups – You are on a bit of an emotional roller coaster the past few weeks. This week continues the theme of ups and downs but with less altitude. This card advises that now is a good time to play in your inner world. But you must experience your outer world at least twice this week. Coming up for air is vital to your emotional health.
*Chariot – This is an auspicious week to create change. The Chariot is one of the big three cards of change. The challenge with this card is the change is all in your hands. Your work is to make sure you have a plan on your route and you are prepared for the long haul. Spend today plotting out where and what you are going to do, and you will get far. However, remember to remain flexible as you traverse through this week, for if your way is blocked it is all up to you to find an alternate route.
Five of Pentacles – The Five of Pentacles foretells a physical (material objects, projects, money) loss or break down can happen this week. To ward against this: Put your keys and phone in the same place, don’t invest in anything, nor decide to sell. The best way to work with this energy is stay the course, be frugal and ask for help.
Page of Cups – Last week, the Fool wanted you to take new journeys and indulged your 5 senses in new experiences, enjoying the varieties in life. The Page of Cups continues this theme whole-heartedly. This card challenges you to see the world through the eyes of a child. Find your wonder and curiosity with the world again.
*Judgement – Big week for you all with the Judgement card. This card’s energy is evolution. It is challenging you to awaken. Enlighten yourself. Make the big move to totally change your life. This can look as simple as starting a meditation practice to change your mind, health regime to change your body, committing to you’re a relationship to change your heart. Or as complex as change all three.
*Star – Last week the Judgment card had you pick something you want to evolve in your life. The Star continues that theme but also challenges you to heal. Think of your evolutionary phase like a crab changing its shell, a butterfly coming out of a cocoon, or a snake shedding their skin. All of them take their time to adjust to their new body and harden the softer parts. Take this week to heal. It can look as simple as taking a mental health day or as complex as taking the whole week.
Ace of Pentacles – New material beginnings this week. It is a great week to increase your resources, start a job, project, invest money. The only challenge with this card is you must do the work to get things started.
This week can feel a bit binding with the Eight of Swords. This card foretells that between your thoughts and your obligations you might feel a bit trapped. The challenge is realizing this binding feeling is all in your hands. The obligations and thoughts can easily be let go of if you are truthful with the reasons behind them.
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