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Tarot and Art-Cast for week of Nov. 26, 2023

November 25, 2023 Nina

The artist this week is Bill Traylor. Traylor started painting at 86 years old and continued to the end of his life, 1939-1949. His canvases were the discarded pieces of paperboard he found around his neighborhood. Through flat images he tells the story of the complex time between slavery and civil rights in Jim Crow South. For African Americans in the south literacy, personal agency, and personal expression were dangerous. Traylor’s body of work “is artistically unique, but its historical position is singular as well. When he started drawing it was a radical act.”

Traylor would be classified under outsider art. Outsider art is considered art made by someone not formally trained. But here is crux – though some artists are all about the technical aspects of a form of art. Most artists I know use art to express their creative voice. I do believe that we all can be in some form creative. But not so sure we can call everyone an artist. I also ponder around, as many art associated people do, what makes art so selective, categorically art? Is it like what Traylor did, expressing a viewpoint through satirical whimsy of what was happening around him without the technical prowess of say DaVinci? Or the intellectualism of Dadaism of making art that is anti- art? Or Abstract art expressing a feeling instead of the technicality of Realism? Is art just a form of expressing self, perspective, a radical act or possible all three? Then maybe we can all be artists in some way?

Your pondering for this week: What is your definition of art?

Solar System highlights

The moon begins the week in Gemini where exchange of knowledge is key On Wednesday it moves to Cancer highlighting self-care. On Friday it moves into Leo – get outside into the sun if you can, if not bask in your own light.

Mercury (communication and knowledge) is in Sagittarius (exploration) until Dec 1^st, where we can experiment with our communication style. Don’t worry if you don’t get it Mercury rolls back for a replay at the end of December. Mars (action) is in Sagittarius (exploration) until the end of the year wanting us to investigate and expand our horizons. While Venus (beauty and harmony) is in her home sign Libra (relationships and harmony) until December 4^th, so finding and creating harmony plays a big role in the next couple of weeks.

The outer planets until the end of the year and into next are having us work on nurturing the pleasures in our lives, be aware of dipping into overindulgence, making our structures elastic and responsive to change, and lastly looking back to 2008 to see if any lose ends need to be tied up especially around the house and planets that sit in your natal Capricorn.

***Signs with an * it is a big week for you. Sagittarius, this is a perfect time to get a Astrological Tarot Reading for your coming year. And Gemini, 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.

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

Nina

Aries

Seven of Water – The Muse of Dreams is challenging you to dream bigger. She is not asking you to unrealistically dream but just to expand the boundaries of your imagination. So, explore questions like – what would I do if I didn’t have to worry about money? Or what would I do if there were 3 more hours in a day?

Taurus

*Judgement – The Muse of Transformations challenges you to start evolving a part of your life this week. She is asking you to get a head start on what might be your intentions for the coming year. This exercise is meant to liberate you from only making resolutions on big occasions. She is asking you to start your evolution in small doable steps.

Gemini

Eight of Water – The Muse of Closet Cleaning comes when you need to make some physical space to allow new things to come in or to give your eyes a space to rest on. She reminds you that you may need to walk away from old thought patterns to free up some space in your environment. An example: is holding on to clothes that no longer physically or mentally fit who you are today.

Cancerian

Three of Earth – The Muse of Collaboration comes when you need to ask for help from those around you. This help can take any form. Physically needing more hands, mentally needing different perspectives, or emotionally some cheerleading and hugs. You are not in this alone.

Leo

*Tower – The Muse of Disruption is challenging you to shake things up. She reminds you that as a fire sign sometimes you need upheaval to gain revelation. But she would like you to control the commotion and not have it come from an outside source. If you don’t know where to start, look for an irritation. Like a chair you bump into all the time this muse advises rearrange your space, so nothing interferes with your dancing.

Virgo

*Sun – The Muse of Radiance would like you to turn up your shine. She would like you this week to focus your energy on things you do best and do more of that. Also if you can get some actual sun this too may give you more energy and ideas on what to focus on.

Libra

*Chariot – The Muse of Momentum would like you to move a project or idea to the next phase. The issue is that the energy to ignite this entropy needs to come from you. Do not rely on others this week to get things done. It doesn’t mean you have to do everything, for it is also up to you to prioritize needs over wants.

Scorpio

Five of Air – The Muse of Ego comes when egos get in the way of creating balance. So, this week watch getting into discussions of who’s right. It is best when dealing with another’s ego-distortion to not confront it at all. If you do engage then you chance your ego getting bruised and fighting back.

Sagittarius

*Death – The Muse of Purification would like you to incorporate a monthly ritual of purification for your coming birth year. By literally or metaphorically sloughing off your old skin, you allow space and air for your new dermis to not only glow, but it will also be able to better protect you.

Capricorn

Ace of Fire – The Muse of Genesis would like you to list the things you would like to grow in your coming birth year. And then categorize them into needs and wants. The needs list this muse suggest start growing now, so you can propagate the wants in fertile soil.

Aquarius

King of Water – The Muse of Emotions is challenging you to get in touch with yours. You may think that because you have been distancing yourself from them or handling them alone that you have not been emotional. This muse reminds you that emotions are hard to damn up forever. The dam will break, so a little venting goes a long way this week.

Pisces

Eight of Earth – The Muse of Mastery comes when you need to hone your strengths instead of focusing on your weakness. She reminds you that you have learned some handy and unique skills, so use them.

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Tarot and Art-Cast for week of Sept. 10, 2023

September 9, 2023 Nina

The artist this week is Bradley Kickett, a contemporary Noongar Artist from Perth Western Australia. Bradley’s work is influenced by experiencing Noongar country from the air. He portrays the flow of the landscape from rivers to the ocean, the wildflowers growth across the land and the shape and flow of the land itself. Kickett takes these birds eye views and interweaves them with “the history and the stories that are shared and passed down to him from his family and elders.”

Your pondering for the week: Notice how your landscape weaves into your stories. How does the setting influence your daily life and perspective?

Solar System highlights

The moon begins in Leo time to show your shine. On Wednesday it moves into Virgo – get organized. On Friday, the moon moves into Libra – focus on your relationships.

Mercury (communication and knowledge) is now halfway through its 10 weeklong stay in Virgo (analyzation). So, lessons continue with getting to the point when communicating. Being clear and concise is the goal. Mercury is in retrograde through Sept 13th. Use this time as a pitstop to Reflect, Review and Redo. Mars (action) moved into Libra (balance) until Oct 12th. Have us purview that our actions justify our goals While Venus (beauty and harmony) is in Leo until October 8th. This is a four-month exploration on the question: Does your outward expression of yourself harmonize with who you are within?

Jupiter (growth) is in Taurus until May 2024, an aspect that nurtures the expansion of pleasure in our lives. The challenge is dipping into overindulgence while investigating this aspect. Saturn (structures) is in Pisces (flow) until 2026. Wanting us to make our structures elastic and responsive to change. The challenge is our boundaries can get too bendy or have gaps, so we need to work on being flexible but resilient.

And lastly Pluto (the hidden, death, wealth, and shadow) is in Capricorn (work, structure, business, and discipline) until January 2024. So, Pluto is back to playing in the world of business and capitalism. This cycle started in 2008, so whatever you started back then this is the time to tie up any loose ends especially around the house and planets in Capricorn in your natal chart.

***Signs with an * it is a big week for you.  Virgo, this is a perfect time to get a Astrological Tarot Reading  for your coming year.  And Pisces, 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. 

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

Nina

Aries

Seven of Earth – This week you will need to push through your projects. So, the Muse of Work has arrived to help. She advises that you get your to-do list organized and sharpen your metaphorical pencils so you can focus on the top seven tasks. Try to keep your head down so you will not get caught up in distractions. Focus is key this week.

Taurus

*Magician – Even though we are still in retrograde season the Muse of Manifestation has come to get you a head start. So, when Mercury turns direct on the 15th you are fully prepared, rested, and ready to manifest what you want to do. This is a wonderful week to prioritize lists, tweak plans and do prep.

Gemini

Six of Water – The Muse of Childhood comes when you should look to the past for answers in the present. She reminds you this is less about circling back to the past and more like a spiral up towards the future. You are passing by what feels familiar, but you have grown up a level since the last time you visited this curve.

Cancerian

Three of Fire – The Muse of Looking Forward would like you to spend this last week of this retrograde making plans for the next couple of seasons. This is not about looking at the goals but more about figuring out and refining the steps that get you to them.

Leo

*Sun – The Muse of Shine is a muse you work with your whole life. This work is about genuinely believing and seeing your unique shine and then sharing it with the world. This can look as simple as putting some flourish to your look or putting your work out to a broader public.

Virgo

Five of Earth – Finally you have a more mundane week. Though this week you are working Muse of Hardship. This muse reminds you that you have the help you need but you need to ask for it. You do not need to do all this alone or feel as if you deserve less. This energy would like you to see the light of abundance even when it feels like the dark is closing in. This week is about working smarter not harder.

Libra

Eight of Earth – Last week the Muse of Manifestation wanted you to start picturing what you want to manifest in your coming birth year. And now the Muse of Mastery wants you to gather your tools and see what else you might need to obtain your goals. This Muse reminds you that you have the skill set, so focus more on the schedule when to do manifest things than the how this week.

Scorpio

Queen of Earth – The Muse of Senses would like you to indulge in yours this week. She reminds you that you have worked hard and need to take time to pamper yourself. By focusing this pampering through your senses, you also ground yourself into your life and its abundance

Sagittarius

*Star – Last week the Muse of Stillness had put you on hold to work with the space between the moments, for there was information waiting for you in the silence. This week’s energy is still asking you to take it slow. The Muse of Healing would like you to spend your extra time doing things that heal your body, mind, and soul.

Capricorn

Queen of Fire – The Muse of Inter-connectiveness is accompanying you this week. She would like you to see the wonder and awe of how things interweave in your life. This can come in the form of déjà vu, chance meetings, feeling moved, or even your own ponderings on the nuances.

Aquarius

Seven of Fire– The Muse of Standing your Ground comes when you need to take a side. Whether that is for a cause, someone else or even for yourself. This is not a week to compromise or go with the flow. This muse reminds you that at least for this week you hold more insight than others.

Pisces

Two of Air – The Muse of Decisions would like you to ruminate this week before making decisions. Things are not as right or wrong as they seem. You need more information, so take your time. And she reminds you it is okay to ask people for more information or use them as bouncing boards as you sort through your feelings and your thoughts.

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Tarot and Art-Cast for week of Sept. 3, 2023

September 2, 2023 Nina

The artist this week is Baya. In 1947 at the age of 16 she had her first major art show. What makes her work so amazing besides her vibrant color choice is that she painted women and nature that exudes a sense of joy.

As I researched her work there are conflicting views on not only her life but why she painted the way she did. Just a bit of history Algeria was taken over by the French from 1830-1962. And during this colonization, native Arabic/North African culture and language was wiped away or hidden in the “craft” world. The only reason I highlight this is that often when describing art, especially from non-European cultures, it is lumped into Euro-centric criteria. cite

This is especially true with Baya’s work. She is often categorized as a surrealist or Brute(naïve). Even though she has said she is not to be categorized as a surrealist and did take art classes while working for a French women art collector in her youth. Also, she is cited in a variety of sources, that while she worked alongside Matisse and Picasso, Baya influenced their work. Which is a whole other discourse of who influenced who, why we make that so important and often through a Euro-centric lens.

My point is that art stands on its own. It is a conversation between the artist and the viewer. One of my goals doing Tarot and Art Cast is just to highlight the beauty of art or at least art that I find intriguing. And in so doing, I am beginning to write less and less about what is said about the artist and using their own words more. So, for the some of you that have noticed, that is why I am exploring and writing in a “shorter” format.

Your pondering for the week: Baya once said: “When I paint, I am happy and I am in another world.” What thing in your life brings happiness or transports you to another world? Are you able to invest time into these things?

Solar System highlights

The moon begins in Taurus to help us ground ourselves. On Tuesday it moves into Gemini – where communication becomes the focal point. On Friday, the moon moves into Cancer – focus on self-care for the weekend.

Mercury (communication and knowledge) is now halfway through its 10 weeklong stay in Virgo (analyzation). So, lessons continue with getting to the point when communicating. Being clear and concise is the goal. Mercury is in retrograde through Sept 13^th. Use this time as a pitstop to Reflect, Review and Redo. Mars (action) moved into Libra (balance) until Oct 12th. Have us purview that our actions justify our goals While Venus (beauty and harmony) is in Leo until October 8th. This is a four-month exploration on the question: Does your outward expression of yourself harmonize with who you are within?

And lastly Pluto (the hidden, death, wealth, and shadow) is in Capricorn (work, structure, business, and discipline) until January 2024. So, Pluto is back to playing in the world of business and capitalism. This cycle started in 2008, so whatever you started back then this is the time to tie up any lose ends especially around the house and planets in Capricorn in your natal chart.

***Signs with an * it is a big week for you. Virgo this is a perfect time to get an Astrological Tarot Reading for your coming year. And Pisces 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.

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

Nina

Aries

Two of Water – Relationships are the theme this week. The Muse of Love would like you to acknowledge the loves in your life. Whether that is bringing your pet a treat, or buying your loved one flowers or calling a good friend just to tell them how spectacular they are. This week is about sharing your love for another.

Taurus

Two of Earth – The Muse of Juggling is here to help with Balance in your life. This could mean working on your physical balance –can you stand on one foot while raising the other leg? Or investigating the balance between your spending and saving habitats. Or it can be looking at your work-life balance. This muse advises to look where you feel overwhelmed or off kilter and start rebalancing there.

Gemini

Knight of Air – So this theme of starting and stopping has been a theme for the past 3 weeks. And once again the Muse of Slowing Down is asking you to do just that. Usually, this Muse shows up when you are being asked to do more than your share, you need more mental space, or you are feeling rushed to make a decision or deadline. You do not need to be the heroine/hero/fixer this week.

Cancerian

*Strength – The Muse of Inner Strength would like you to remind you that you have super-powers and aspects of your character that are unique. Your uniqueness is part of your strength. This week define and refine them, for you will need them in the coming weeks.

Leo

*Devil – The Muse of Wild is knocking at the door. Now for some of you (with air or fire signs as your moon sign) the wild is a distraction taking you off your path. For the rest of you (with water or earth signs as your moon sign) you all may need to answer the call so you can expand your boundaries.

Virgo

*Lovers – Wow another high energy Muse to work with this coming year. The last three weeks you have worked with the muses reflecting backwards and figuring out what you would like to carry forward especially around the aspect of daily life. And then you were asked to make a road map for the coming year. And now the Muse of Relationships is asking you to review who do you want in your proverbial car for this part of the journey. With this many high-power muses visiting, this year holds great opportunities so plan well.

Libra

*Magician – The Muse of Manifestation would like you to start picturing what you want to manifest in your coming birth year. You fall babies usually like to shed or release things first to make room. But this Muse would like you to think about what you want to bring in. So when you begin releasing you will know how much room you actually need.

Scorpio

*Moon – Continuing the retrograde vibe the Muse of the Subconscious would like you to turn your gaze inward and listen to any information you might receive. Make note of your dreams or emotional hits this week. Though this Muse reminds you not to interpret these signs literally – this energy works with metaphors.

Sagittarius

*Hanged One – The Muse of Stillness has put you on hold. This week is about finding answers and inspirations in the quiet. You all as a sign like to move, but this week the muses would like you to slow down or take advantage of the breaks. Whether that is at a stop light, a lunch break, or waking up a half-hour before anyone else. Find the space between the moments, for there is information waiting for you in the silence.

Capricorn

Nine of Air – The Muse of Over-Thought comes when your mind is doing overtime. This is when your thoughts are running over your thinking. So, it is time to use all the tricks you have learned about focus and letting go of control and put them to good use. This muse reminds you that you are smart and maybe too smart for your own good. She advises you to “play dumb” just for this week, so you can give your thinking some space.

Aquarius

Ace of Fire– this is your second Ace, so a quick dive into that energy. Ace are always new beginnings. Last week was about making plans and gathering intel for a new endeavor. This week is about experimenting with your idea/project. This week can be about creative brainstorming with the new info you obtained last week. Think tinkering/experimenting – not doing.

Pisces

Queen of Air – The Muse of Details reminds you that though the details are important if they are seen as just separate items not part of the whole then you lose the actual picture. Your are dealing with a situation(s) that is like a pointillistic picture. Each dot is important, but you need to step back to see the whole image.

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Tarot and Art-Cast for week of August 20, 2023

August 20, 2023 Nina

Happy Birth month Virgo!

The artist this week is Agnus Martin. Martin’s art is another form of contemplation. While most abstract expressionist artists were doing Action art or Color Field. Martin took a more spiritual approach to her art. For her painting was like “going into a field of vision as you would cross an empty beach to look at the ocean.” Her work did not exclude nature or landscape but as she explained: “Nature is like parting a curtain, you go into it. I want to draw a …that quality of response from people when they leave themselves behind, often experienced in nature, an experience of simple joy … My paintings are about merging, about formlessness … A world without objects, without interruption.”

Your pondering for the week: To Martin even formlessness did not mean sameness. If you are feeling that life is mundane or ruttish ponder this: When Martin was asked about the process of the slightly varied forms in some of her series of paintings, she recalled studying clouds. “I paid close attention for a month to see if they ever repeated. They don’t repeat.” And neither do your days, there is always a variation, a distinction, that makes that day different than the rest. Try to see the passing of time through the lens of nuance.

Solar System highlights

The moon begins in Libra – start the week with harmony and balance. On Tuesday it moves into Scorpio – where the focus is on your passion. Then on Thursday, the moon moves into Sagittarius – go on adventure this weekend.

The planets are doing the same thing as last week. Mercury (communication and knowledge) is in Virgo (analyzation) for a 10 weeklong stay. So, this is around lessons with getting to the point when communicating. Being clear and concise is the goal. Mercury also turns retrograde on the 23^rdthrough Sept 13^th. This is a great time to Reflect, Review and Redo. Mars (action) is joins Mercury in Virgo until August 27^th. This combo makes getting things check off your to-do list easier. While Venus (beauty and harmony) is in Leo until October 8th. This is a four-month exploration on the question: Does your outward expression of yourself harmonize with who you are within?

Jupiter (growth) is in Taurus, an aspect that nurtures expansion of pleasure in our lives. The challenge is dipping into overindulgence while investigating this aspect. So, we have until May 2024 to work on perfecting our balance between work and play. Then Saturn (structures) is in its two-year stint with Pisces so we can make our structures elastic and responsive to change. The challenge is our boundaries can get too bendy or have gaps, so we need to work on being flexible but resilient.

And lastly Pluto (the hidden, death, wealth, and shadow) is in Capricorn (work, structure, business, and discipline) until January 2024. So, Pluto is back to playing in the world of business and capitalism. This cycle started in 2008, so whatever you started back then this is the time to tie up any lose ends especially around the house and planets in Capricorn in your natal chart.

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

Nina

Aries

Three of Swords – The Muse of Deep Wounds comes this week to help you in areas where you are triggered. If you find yourself reacting to something, do a deep dive into the why behind it. If you find that your shoulder hurts, is it due to being tense or a deadline? Use this energy to heal the root of the problem instead of soothing the symptom.

Taurus

Four of Water – The Muse of Contemplation would like you to pull back and do some belly button gazing. She would like you to ponder some internal questions. Simple questions like why did I say yes to this event or harder ones like who am I? The challenge is that a fourth of this contemplation is done with eyes looking out.

Gemini

*Hanged One – Where last week the Muse of Chance advised you to participate in it all, the Muse of Stops is telling you to slow down. This makes sense since your planet is going retrograde on Wednesday. So, for you all it is important not to start any projects during this time. Think of retrogrades as the Rest Stops of Life. A place to refuel, rest and recheck if you are heading in the right direction.

Cancerian

*Justice– The Muse of Equity would like you to consider how you share responsibilities this week. Maybe you take on too much, maybe not enough. But she says something is off kilter and needs to be readjusted. She reminds you that equity is not always physically equal shares, but feelings have something to do with the weight of imbalance too.

Leo

Two of Water – The Muse of Romance would like you to court something you love. It can be a person, a plant, a passion, animal, or yourself. Romance is defined as a feeling of excitement and mystery associated with love. So, spend some energy to relight that excitement and invite spontaneity in for some mystery.

Virgo

*Hierophant – You ended your last birth year with the Muse of Integration. She asked you to ponder what were your success last year? What have you learned? What needs to be left behind? And what are you going to carry forward? Now the Muse of Structure, who you work with your whole life, comes this week to start off your new year. Hopefully you did last week’s exercise, for if you did, this week of structuring a new year should be a breeze. If you didn’t then those questions are a good place to start.

Libra

Four of Earth – The Muse of Conservation visits this week. She has you assess your resources on the physical plane: time, money, and space. During this retrograde work on making these areas feel like places of abundance rather than impoverished.

Scorpio

*Emperor – Now that you have done your considering and weighing last week with the Muse of Accountability. The Muse of Formation would like you to start building it. Now this week is the beginning of the retrograde period. So, if you are going to start something, do it before Wednesday. But if that is impossible, then the projects you do start may need more planning and restructuring than you thought. Overall, it is important that you take your time with what you are doing for the next couple of weeks. Think like the Tortoise not the Hare.

Sagittarius

Seven of Fire – The Muse of Defense calls you to stand your ground on some matter. You all are usually great at finding ways for everyone to win, but this week you may need to pick a side. If so make sure the defense come with a strong argument and even stronger boundaries.

Capricorn

Two of Fire – The Muse of Inbetween teaches you lessons of being present in the moment. Yes, while most of us are reviewing and reassessing, you all should just be. She advises to stay away from learning from the past and planning for the future. But to stay in the moment to see the lessons of the now.

Aquarius

Seven of Water– The Muse of Daydreaming has come to help you do some reimagining. This is a good energy to have during the retrograde period. Something is not quite right in your sphere of existence. And this muse would like you to work with your superpowers of imagination and thinking outside the box to reharmonize the situation(s).

Pisces

Ace of Earth – Interesting this energy is about new beginnings, but it is also a retrograde period. So, the Muse of Grounding would like you to find ways to pull your energy downward instead of going with the flow. This could look like exercising, digging into some dirt, working with clay, walking barefoot on grass, hugging trees, or even getting a massage. She would like you in your body this week.

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Tarot and Art-Cast for week of July 30, 2023

July 30, 2023 Nina

The artist this week is Akilah Watts @stricklyakilah. Watts’ work is as vibrant as the landscape of Barbados, but this is a point of many of her paintings. Is that she is a native and she and the people of the island are “part of the landscape” of Barbados. Most people see it as a vacation spot but for her and other local artists, this is home. As Watts says, she is trying to make a more realistic version of her home than the idealistic one of people who travel to it.

Where Watts’ previous work was about an external perspective this year she is working on a “new practice of being more in the moment, I have found myself experiencing a number of out-of-body experiences and I have been documenting the feelings of Absence that those experiences have evoked within me.” The commonality of her inner and outer art is that it conveys a vitality that resides in her as an artist, a seer, and a soul.

Your pondering for the week: Work on seeing the people in your environment like the flora and fauna of your landscape. This will help you connect to the coexistence that is always around us.

Solar System highlights

The moon begins in Capricorn – discipline is key to the beginning of the week. On Tuesday it moves into Aquarius – think outside the box until Thursday when you will need to go with the flow. Then during the weekend, the moon is in its home sign Cancer – perfect for finding your cozy spot and naps.

Mercury (communication and knowledge) is in Virgo (analyzation) for a 10 weeklong stay. So, this is around lessons with getting to the point when communicating. Being clear and concise is the goal. Mars (action) is also in Virgo until August 27^th. This combo makes getting things check off your to-do list easier. While Venus (beauty and harmony) is in Leo until October 8th. This is a four-month exploration on the question: Does your outward expression of yourself harmonize with who you are within?

And lastly Pluto (the hidden, death, wealth, and shadow) in Capricorn (work, structure, business, and discipline) until January 2024. So, Pluto is back to playing in the world of business and capitalism. This cycle started in 2008, so whatever you started back then this is the time to tie up any lose ends especially around the house and planets in Capricorn in your natal chart.

***Signs with an * it is a big week for you. Leo this is a perfect time to get an Astrological Tarot Reading for your coming year. And Aquarius 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.

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

Nina

Aries

*Justice – The Muse of Responsibility is wanting you to make some decisions. The challenge is that these decisions must be for the good of all. You will need to hear everyone’s side and find the win-win situation. This Muse reminds you the this is less about blame and more about fairness.

Taurus

*Fool – The Muse of Possibilities has joined you on your journey. This is a time where beginnings happen, but these are less about planning these jumping off points and more about spontaneously discovering them. And this Muse reminds you to have faith for you are surefooted on any path you take. Think of this week like a treasure hunt or looking for Pokémon. The more you are out and about the more you find.

Gemini

*High Priestess – The Muse of Intuition would like you to tap into yours this week. You have been questioning yourself too much. Overthinking. Trying to make logical deductions and decisions in an illogical and unpredictable landscape. Follow your gut and Spidey sense this week. Also, this Muse will lead you to some interesting information, but it is hidden in synchronicities and symbols.

Cancerian

Seven of Water– The Muse of Imagination would like you to flex your daydreaming muscle. Daydreaming activates your imagination, but the challenge is sometimes your imagination can not be manifested into reality. So, if you use this week as an exercise in playfully thinking about your life and at the same time keeping your expectations grounded.

Leo

Ace of Earth – This week you are granted by the Muses a fertile field to plant your material-plane based seeds/wishes. Make a list of materials things you want to sprout in the coming year. The challenge is making both big and little wishes for the muses to work on. The Muses remind you this is a more natural variegated garden not a Monsanto genetically modified one crop field. Be diverse in your wishes.

Virgo

*Chariot – The Muse of Momentum works with our ambitions, impetus, and control. When she pulls up you need to work on the where, when, and how of this part of your journey or project. Maybe you need to check your metaphorically tires or refuel. Maybe you need to just move forward but also check your GPS and make sure you are heading in the right direction. No matter what the scenario this is about going forward not back and definitely not about making donuts in the parking lot of life.

Libra

Queen of Fire – The Muse of Outdoors would like you to go engulf yourself in some nature. Whether that is reading a book in the park, finding shells at the beach, fishing or kayaking in a river or gardening in your backyard, this week you need to breathe in the open air to reset your natural rhythms.

Scorpio

Three of Water – The Muse of Friendship comes when your emotional cups need filling. Something only besties can do well. The cool thing about this hang, other than laughter and good times, is your friends need your company as much as you need theirs.

Sagittarius

Nine of Fire – Where last week was all about movement, this week the Muse of Interludes has arrived. Take this week to refuel, restock and prepare for August. The Dog Days of summer are coming so go take a dip in a pool or nap in a hammock. This is not a week to push things through.

Capricorn

Four of Fire – The Muse of Home is advising to hang around at home as much as possible this week. Fill your home with sweet scents and sounds. Bring your house flowers to thank it for providing a haven for you. And if you are not feeling safe, this is a time to reassess and take actions to make it so.

Aquarius

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Ace of Air– More decisions this week. Where last week it was about choice, this week’s decisions are about new directions. Something doesn’t feel right, and the Muses would like to help you remedy it. The challenges are you need to decide which direction you want to begin this journey on, and this might require a new mindset. Ask the Muses for communique like signs and or new knowledge you stumble upon.

Pisces

Two of Earth – The Muse of Balance comes when two aspects of your life are not balanced. For example, this can be work and play or nutritional meals versus comfort meals. What two things are butting heads and stalling out you from moving forward. This is not about letting either one go, but more about actions steps in moderation and compromise.

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Tarot and Art-Cast for week of July 23, 2023

July 23, 2023 Nina

The artist this week is Rowena Meeks Abdy. Abdy was an American Modernist painter who primarily painted the landscapes of California. Her street scenes and landscapes in oils, watercolors and mixed-media drawings appeared in over fifty exhibitions throughout California from 1908 to the mid-1940s. She also illustrated two books On the Ohio and Old California. These are now considered examples of historical landscape that give us a peek into earlier eras of each region.

Your pondering for the week: The last 10 years of her career she stopped using the “color” white. If you had to take away a color, what would it be? For me it would be bubblegum pink. (Yeah Barbie™, I said it).

Solar System highlights

The moon begins in Libra – attending to relationships and balance are key to the beginning of week. On Wednesday it moves into Scorpio – find time for what makes your heart zing. Then on Friday through the weekend it is in Sagittarius – great for travel and jaunts to new places.

Mercury (communication and knowledge) moves into Virgo (analyzation) on Thursday for a 10 weeklong stay. So, it moves from creative expression to a more serious getting down to brass tacks tactic. Mars (action) is also in Virgo until August 27^th. This combo makes getting things done on your to-do list easier. While Venus (beauty and harmony) is in Leo until October 8th. This is a four-month exploration on the question: Does your outward expression of yourself harmonize with who you are within?

Jupiter (growth) is in Taurus, an aspect that nurtures expansion of pleasure in our lives. The challenge is dipping into overindulgence. So, we have until May 2024 to work on perfecting our balance between work and play. Then Saturn (structures) is in its two-year stint with Pisces so we can make our structures elastic and responsive to change. The challenge is our boundaries can get too bendy or have gaps, so we need to work on being flexible but resilient.

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

Nina

Aries

Seven of Water – The Muse of Daydreams is calling to you this week. When this energy shows up the universe is asking for direction to help you manifest your dreams. This Muse asks if you had no restrictions or obstructions what would you dream for? Let your imagination soar this week. There is nothing to lose when imagining; conversely, there is tons of insight to gain.

Taurus

*Justice – The Muse of Accountability comes when you are asked to choose a side or stand up for someone or yourself. This is no time to let things go. Whether this is about calling your representatives, standing with a colleague or friend, or naming your truth, this week you need to speak up. And continue doing so until you are heard.

Gemini

*Fool – This week you might need a re-do. The Muse of Clean Slates is asking you to wipe clean your mistakes, missteps, or possible mind changing and start afresh. This energy wants you to re-work a situation in a whole new light. Think innovation and step outside the box to find another way. And she reminds you don’t forget to lighten your step while doing it. Your song: Whistle While you Work.

Cancerian

*Empress and Page of Water– The Muse of Growth teams up with the Muse of Joy this week to have you start the process of bringing more joy into your life. Now these two together remind you this is a process of adding small actions into your days that bring a smile to your lips. They need to be easy and achievable actions that you can do on a regular basis.

Leo

*Tower – Last week the Muse of Manifestation asked you to confer with the celestials about what you want to manifest this coming year with the tools you have already in hand. Now the Muse of Demolition wants you to confer with the celestials about what needs to be de-constructed so you can build a new. There will be some healing in this process and the muses want you to have some say in the matter. Because if you don’t figure this out the universe will step into “help”.

Virgo

Ace of Swords – This week heralds a new beginning. But it requires a decision on your part. The challenge is you will need to elevate something. It could be literally positioning higher, or it could be a metaphorical placement. Either way innovation and new knowledge are the keys.

Libra

Five of Air – All fives herald chaos in some manner. This one is based around ego. Whether it is your ego getting in the way of a solution or another’s, this block needs to be removed. The easiest way is to talk about the facts instead of the possibilities.

Scorpio

Nine of Fire – The Muse of Preparation advises that it is key to prepare for each day this week. This means packing your lunches ahead of time, picking out your clothes for the next day, or checking if you have all the parts, you need before you start that project. As Benjamin F. said, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”

Sagittarius

*Chariot – The Muse of Momentum is one of the energies you work with your whole life. This muse works with our ambitions, impetus, and control. When she arrives in your energy sphere you need to work on the where, when, and how of your journey or project. Maybe you need to pull off the road and check your metaphorically tires or refuel. Maybe you need to just move forward, or you may have to check your GPS and make sure you are heading in the right direction. Either way this is about going forward not back and definitely not about doing donuts in the parking lot of life.

Capricorn

Two of Fire – The Muse of Thoughtfulness asks you to engage in the act of pondering. She advises not only to contemplate the small stuff but also the big ideas too. Practice drill down to the micro and then expanding out to the macro.

Aquarius

Two of Swords – We all have decisions to make every day, but the Muse of Decisions wants you to look at resolving yours a bit differently this week. She advises to take the perspective of how you would feel in each decision- not to work with logic but more with your emotions.

Pisces

Five of Fire – This week brings chaos, but you have the choice to join in the whirlwind or to stand on the sidelines. The Muse of Mayhem reminds you that, if you do decide to join, you need to totally commit until the game’s conclusion. Think Jumanji.

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Tarot and Art-Cast for week of June 11, 2023

June 11, 2023 Nina

The artist this week is Yayoi Kusama. Her art is both joyous and deep. She works in a variety of forms: painting, sculpture, performance and installations, and the thing most of them have in common is dots.

Her fascination with dots started with a hallucination as a child. In this vision she was in a vast field of talking flowers. Each flowerhead was a dot. As she looked out into this infinity field, she felt as if she was disappearing or as she says “self-obliterating” into the landscape. By adding these marks and dots, or putting us in multi mirrored installation, she makes herself and us, as viewers, melt into and become part of the work and in a deeper level part of the cosmos.

In her words: “Our Earth is only one polka dot among a million stars in the cosmos. Polka dots are a way to infinite. When we obliterate nature and our bodies with polka dots, we become part of the unity of our environment.”

Your pondering for the week: Be a polka dot.

******Just a heads up I am moving in this month, so I cannot guarantee what June will look like when it comes to the tarotcast. However, I will try to still put up some form of it, though it might be very abbreviated. Also, I am booked for readings until July 14^th. However, I will have my cards with me during the move for Quick Draws so you can text or email me. Though realize my response may take over 24 hours for me to get back to you. And thanks again for reading the tarotcast.

Solar System highlights

The moon begins in Aries – good for ideas and moving your body. On Wednesday it moves into Taurus – great for work and spending time in nature. Then on Friday through the weekend it is in Gemini – communication and relationships are the focus.

Mercury (communication and knowledge) is in Gemini it’s ruling planet so exchange of knowledge and how you do it is highlighted. Venus (beauty and harmony) moves into Leo (expressing who you are, light) until October 8th. This is a four-month exploration on the question: Does your outward expression of yourself harmonize with who you are within? Mars (action) is also in Leo, so find a few (2-3) tasks that you want to finish by July 10^th and put your focus solely on them. This combo guarantees success.

***Signs with an * it is a big week for you. Gemini this is a perfect time to get an 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. And I have a tip jar if you want to leave a gratuity for the weekly forecasts.

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

Nina

Aries

*Justice – The Muse of Fairness is asking you to defend yourself and/or someone else this week. Accountability is in question. But she asks is it fair to have only one person culpable or for one person to take all the credit for a success? As the say “there is no I in team”.

Taurus

Five of Fire – Chaos is in the air this week, so the Muse of Breath is wanting you to take one deep breath each time you encounter the “Mess.” She also reminds you that some of that chaos is caused by competition. So, watch for one-upmanship. And don’t get pulled into playing that game because someone will get hurt.

Gemini

Three of Fire – Last week the Muse of Motion reminded you that the world awaits your participation. This week the Muse of Venture continues the theme of momentum, but now asks what is next? Does what you do this week/month/year lead to what you want to do the next? At least a partial roadmap is needed.

Cancerian

*Judgement – The Muses of Evolution would like you to ponder what are you evolving in your life? For example: you want abundance in your life. What skills or mindset do you need to acquire it. Or do you want gentleness – what people are you attracting? How are you being gentle with yourself? So, start this process by discovering the word that you would like to become part of your evolution.

Leo

Nine of Pentacles – The Muse of Independence would like you to push the boundaries that limit you this week. She reminds you that this energy only comes when you are ready to venture out of your den. Your birthday is coming up and she would like you to test your wings.

Virgo

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Nine of Air – The weather patterns for past and future-tripping is stormy this week. So, the Muse of Worry is here to help you stop overthinking situations. She reminds you that “worry is like paying a debt you don’t owe.” So, your assignment is to stay in the here and now.

Libra

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Queen of Water – The Muse of Fluidity is recommending you go with the flow this week. Take things as they come, try not to make abrupt changes, and allow what cycles in, to cycle out on its own accord. If you find this challenging, she advises listening to calm ocean waves and sync your breathing with them.

Scorpio

Eight of Earth – The Muse of Craft is here to remind you that you are successful. She would like you to list all that you have mastered. This includes what might be considered mundane, like brushing your teeth daily, not yelling at someone, or paying your bills on time. She would like you to realize humaning is hard and even though you have had some challenges you have survived and thrived. So, keep on keeping on.

Sagittarius

Four of Fire – The Muse of Home would like you to spend time in yours. Not as a punishment but more like a staycation. Find ways to enjoy your abode. And if you are away from home, she would like you to buy something for it. Think – new pillow, a plant, a picture – what would make your home happy and feel appreciated.

Capricorn

*Hanged One – Last week the Muse of Spiritual Purpose wanted you to partake in sacred mysteries. And now the Muse of Suspension would like you to ponder what you found out. She suggests turning it inside out, looking at it upside down or the meanings in reverse. By circumnavigating around, over and under this knowledge, you get a fuller understanding and if you’re lucky an innovation/revelation/revolution.

Aquarius

*Star – The Muse of Inspiration is one of your life energies. She is helpful by encouraging you and leading you to new ideas. However, the challenge comes when you almost have too much inspiration/choices. So, she would like you to focus on one idea that you want to have happen and let that lead your actions for the week. Also, you get one free wish from the universe. What is it? Remember only one, so make it good.

Pisces

Eight of Air – The Muse of Bondage shows up when your thoughts are tying you down. She reminds you these negative thoughts were put there by others and you have adopted them. But she also prompts you that since you hold the chains you can let them go.

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