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Tarotcast for the week of June 17, 2018

Ende illuminated manuscript

Happy solstice, summer to those of you on the northern hemisphere and winter on the southern side.  In honor of the illumination of half of Earth,  I picked the art of Illuminated manuscripts.  In its truest form, it is manuscripts that are gilded with gold or silver.  However, it has expanded to all text that are illustrated from the 6th century to the late 14th in Europe.  The amazing thing about this work is these are our first picture books.

Above is an example of Illuminated art, that is unique for it is illustrated by a woman, Ende.  She helped illustrated the  illuminations of the Apocalyptic Visions of St. John the Divine in the Book of Revelations in the Mozarabic style in the late 900’s. This style is heavily influenced by Islamic art forms on geometry, rich color, ornamented grounds and stylized figures.   Illuminating manuscripts were typical done by monks; however, she most likely was a nun.

There are two other hands discernible in these group of manuscripts.   It was a typical process that each individuals did a certain type of illustration for the work, but no others signed these sheets. She signed the work as DEPINTRIX (painter) and DIE AIUTRIX (helper of God).  Was her signature meant to illuminate more than its pictures?

P.S. I have added examples of this type of work from a variety of periods.  Please share.

Aries – Seven of Swords

Undated Sotheby's handout photo of King Arthur fighting the Saxons from The Rochefoucauld Grail, in French, illuminated manuscript on vellum, c.1315-23, which is estimated to sell for £1,500,000ñ2,000,000, when it will be offered in Sotheby's London sale of Western Manuscripts and Miniatures on 7th December, 2010. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Thursday November 11, 2010. The illuminated 14th century manuscript containing what is believed to be the oldest surviving account of the legends of King Arthur is to be sold for up to £2 million, it was announced today. The Rochefoucauld Grail, a colourful, illustrated account of the knights of the round table, Merlin and the Holy Grail is said to be one of the finest medieval texts in private hands. It is due to be sold by auction house Sotheby's in London for a price estimated between £1.5 million and £2 million. See PA story SALE Manuscript. Photo credit should read: Sotheby's/PA Wire<br /> Copyright in this image shall remain vested in Sotheby's. Please note that this image may depict subject matter which is itself protected by separate copyright. Sotheby's makes no representations as to whether the underlying subject matter is subject to its own copyright, or as to who might hold such copyright. It is the borrower's responsibility to obtain any relevant permissions from the holder(s) of any applicable copyright and Sotheby's supplies this image expressly subject to this responsibility. Note that the image is provided for a one-time use only and no permission is granted to alter this image in any way.

The Seven of Swords is about taking responsibility for your actions. Of course, we should do this all the time, but when getting this card this week your challenge will be around being aware of the reverberation of your actions.

Taurus – King of Pentacles

The King of Pentacles is the mini version of the Emperor.  This week is about building your empire whether that is your business, your home, or your home-life.  The question is:  are you happy with what you are building?  If not take this week to reassess what you need to do to feel “self”-made.

Gemini – Five of Cups

Last week the Devil arrived for your birth month. This card came to show you the coming year will bring in your last act to the old, and  begin a new life or evolution.  This year will challenge to stay focus on your path and stand firm on who you are or want to be.  So for this week the Five of Cups arrived to have you go through the emotions of letting go of the old way of life.  This card reminds you that you need to go through a mourning period for the past before you move on to a brighter future.

Cancer – Ten of Pentacles

The “building” energy of the past two weeks continues this week with the Ten of Pentacles.  But this card reminds you that it is as important to enjoy what you build as much as building it.

 

Leo – King of Wands

The King of Wands challenges you this week with a question to answer or maybe a demand:  How can you increase the creativity and passion to your work this week?

 

Virgo – Four of Wands

This week the Four of Wands recommends spending time at home or under the shade of an oak tree. This is the card of comfort, coziness, and a sense of well-being.  The only challenge with this card is seeing the little details of life are as important as the big things.

Libra – Five of Pentacles

The Five of Pentacles challenges us to ask for help when we are low in energy, funds, or resources.  This card shows up to remind us when we are exhausted the first thing you need to do is stop and realize that you are, and then look to a peaceful space or friends for help.

Scorpio – Queen of Swords

It is another week of strategizing and preparing with the Queen of Swords.  This queen is the personification of strategy and communication.  The better prepared you are at what to say this week the easier the week will flow.  Watch your words.

 Sagittarius – Ace of Pentacles

The Ace of Pentacles foretells new beginnings on the material plane.  This is a great week to plant something, to start a project, or invest in your future.  Things grow from each thing you do this week.

 

Capricorn – Six of Swords

The Six of Swords challenges you to do some conscious exploration this week.  Whether that is in your world or in your mind, pay attention to what surrounds you.  The challenge is to take note or pocket those things or thoughts that grab and then keep your attention.  You will find them useful trinkets for future wanderings.

Aquarius – Eight of Pentacles

Last week the Magician challenged you to experiment with new things.  This week is the opposite with the Eight of Pentacles.  This card advises you to spend this week honing your craft.  The challenge is to only spend time on things you already are good at.  Keep your magpie quality of collect and trying new bright and shine things at bay.

Pisces – Seven of Cups

Last week, the Judgment card challenged you to be a more evolved and thoughtful you.  This week takes on a lighter tone with the Seven of Cups.  Sevens are the cards of explanation and contraction.  This card has you explore how your dreams can expand or contract your future.  We have a tendency to unrealistically dream or dream to small.  The best advice with this card is to dream just out of reach, so with a bit of effort you will obtain your goals this week.

 

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

Nina

 

Tarotcast for week of June 19, 2016

sun

Happy Summer Solstice for those of you in the Northern Hemisphere. Happy Winter Solstice for those of you in the Southern Hemisphere. Monday, June 20, is the actual date when the longest day in the Northern hemisphere and the shortest day in the Southern. My favorite things about summer are summer showers, warm nights, pools really any body of water, and driving in a car with the windows down listening to songs on the radio. So for fun I attached some summer songs from the sixties that may or may not correlate with your readings. Next month I’ll be doing summer songs from the seventies.

Info on “cool” picture of the sun: A full-disk multi-wavelength extreme ultraviolet image of the sun taken by SDO on March 30, 2010. These “false” colors trace different gas temperatures. Reds are relatively cool (about 60,000 Kelvin, or 107,540 F); blues and greens are hotter (greater than 1 million Kelvin, or 1,799,540 F). Credits: NASA/Goddard/SDO AIA Team

P.S. Remember, when signs have * it’s a big week for you.

Aries – Page of Pentacles – Did you spend time last week being in your life without judgment? This week with your now non-judgmental mind you all to put your thinking caps back on – there is some learning to do. The Page’s challenge is: Can you learn something new without put your old judgments on it?  The Twist

Taurus – Five of Cups – This week there is a bit of sadness and melancholy hanging over you. These emotions are based on expectations that no longer work for you or at least some of them do not. The Five of Cups challenges you to look at your emotions. Some of them are part of life and those go with you. Some are not useful anymore, so it is time to let them go.  Where Did Our Love Go?
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