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

“I often get asked what inspires me to paint things.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Solar System highlights for the next two weeks

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

 

 

EXTRA

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

 

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

Nina Fox-B

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

 

Aries

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

 

Taurus

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

 

Gemini

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

 

 

Cancerian

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

 

Leo 

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

 

Virgo 

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

 

Libra  

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

 

Scorpio

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

 

Sagittarius

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

 

Capricorn

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

 

Aquarius 

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

 

Pisces

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