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

Bradley Kickett
Bradley Kickett A Coming Together

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  
Bradley Kickett
Bradley Kickett

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  
Bradley Kickett
Bradley Kickett

*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  
Bradley Kickett
Bradley Kickett

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 
Bradley Kickett
Bradley Kickett

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  
Bradley Kickett
Bradley Kickett

*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  
Bradley Kickett

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  
Bradley Kickett

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  
Bradley Kickett

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  
Bradley Kickett

*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  
Bradley Kickett

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  
Bradley Kickett

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  
Bradley Kickett

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

Baya

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 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 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
Baya

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
Baya
Baya

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
Baya
Baya

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
Baya
Baya

*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
Baya
Baya

*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
Baya

*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
Baya

*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
Baya

*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
Baya

*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
Baya
Baya

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
Baya

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
Baya

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 27, 2023

Ruth Asawa
Ruth Asawa Desert Planet

The artist this week is Ruth Asawa. She is known for her intricate wire sculptures. However, she also painted, did printmaking and was an activist for the arts and education.  She was a co-founder of Alvardo School Arts Workshop and instrumental in building a public high school for the arts in San Francisco in 1982.

What I find interesting is her daily drawing practice.  Drawing was her way to hone her perception and concentration.  By doing so she heightened her awareness of her surroundings.  In her words: “My curiosity was aroused by the idea of giving structural form to the images in my drawings.  These forms come from observing plants, the spiral shell of a snail, seeing light through insect wings, watching spiders repair their webs in the early morning, and seeing the sun through the droplets of water suspended from the tips of pine needles while watering my garden.”

Your pondering for the week: Asawa said: a child can learn something about colour, about design, and about observing objects in nature. If you do that, you grow into a greater awareness of things around you. Art will make people better, more highly skilled in thinking and improving whatever business one goes into, or whatever occupation. It makes a person broader.” How has art made you broader in life, understanding of self, and/or more attuned to your surroundings?

 

Solar System highlights

The moon begins in Capricorn – so we can jump into the week energized.  On Tuesday it moves into Aquarius – think outside the box.  On Thursday, the moon moves into Pisces – go with the flow. Then on Friday it moves into Aries – a great time to do small projects around the home.

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 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
Ruth Asawa
Ruth Asawa

*High Priestess – Your higher self is calling for a consultation.  So, the Muse of Intuition has come to help you integrate this deeper understanding.  One thing this energy tries to convey is confirming that you are here, as you are, for a reason.  You may not see it but this week you just being you is needed in the world.  As Carl Sagan said: “We are made of star stuff” and that is magic in and of itself.

 

Taurus
Ruth Asawa
Ruth Asawa

Knight of Earth – The Muse of Surefootedness is here to help you pace your week.  This muse would like you to work on a step-by-step approach with all that you do.  If you focus too far into the future, you may trip yourself up in the present.

 

Gemini
Ruth Asawa
Ruth Asawa

Ace of Earth – Last week the Muse of Stops told you to slow down.   Now the Muse of Flourishing would like you to ponder what area of your life would you like to grow something.  We are still in retrograde season, so seeds can be planted but know they will take time to flourish.

 

Cancerian
Ruth Asawa
Ruth Asawa

*Magician– The Muse of Manifestation would like you to ponder what you want to manifest in your life.  Now this is not just a list of wants and needs.  You will have to ponder the intentions behind them too.  Remember intentions are the children of your desires and the grandparents of your destiny.

 

Leo
Ruth Asawa
Ruth Asawa

*Moon – The Muse of Subconsciousness would like you to turn your shine inward.  This energy is perfectly in sync with retrograde season’s reflection period.  During this week pay attention to your nightly dreams or subconscious murmurings.  For example, maybe songs pop into your head for no reason.  Go read the lyrics.  This week is full of personal subtext.

 

Virgo
Ruth Asawa
Ruth Asawa

*Chariot – Another high energy Muse to work with this coming year.  The Muse of Momentum would like you to plot out your road map for the coming year. The last two 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.  Now this Muse would like you to plan your exploration of the world around you in the coming year.  Think of things like trips, goals, and destinations.

 

Libra
Ruth Asawa
Ruth Asawa

Two of Earth – The Muse of Juggling is here this week.  You all usually balance two things pretty well.  But this Muse would like you to focus on just one thing at a time this week.  This is less about your skill at multi-tasking and more about practicing laser like focusing on one thing so you can enhance it to its fullest.

 

Scorpio
Ruth Asawa

Four of Air – Perfect energy for this retrograde season the Muse of Rest has come to visit.  She advises that this week you work on restoring your body and mind as much as possible.  So, eat well, go to bed early and try to lower your technological input as much as possible.

 

Sagittarius
Ruth Asawa

Queen of Earth – The Muse of Abundance would love you to engage in all your senses this week.  She would like you to remind yourself how wonderful and full your life is if you just slow down and engage with the things you have worked so hard to establish and maintain.

 

Capricorn
Ruth Asawa

Seven of Fire – The Muse of Fitness is visiting you all this week.  This Muse would like you to tune into your body’s needs, so you can strengthen them making them more resilient.  Things like eating well, exercise, and mental agility are on the list to work on.

 

Aquarius
Ruth Asawa

Ace of Air– Hopefully you all got to do some daydreaming last week, because this week you need to start making plans and gathering more knowledge around how to bring some of those daydreams to fruition.  It is also a great week to read a book, listen to podcasts, watch documentaries, and write.  Any of those activities also help you focus your mind.

 

Pisces
Ruth Asawa

Three of Fire – The Muse of Planning comes when some background work needs to be done before you start on a new venture or plan.  This week investigate and work behind the scenes so you can execute the next part of a project or mission with more ease.

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

Agnus Martin Untitled

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 23rd through Sept 13th.   This is a great time to Reflect, Review and Redo.   Mars (action) is joins Mercury in Virgo until August 27th.  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.

 

***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
Agnus Martin The sea

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
Agnus Martin Starlight

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
Agnus Martin The Tree

*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
Agnus Martin Gratitude

*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
Agnus Martin The Rain

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
Agnus Martin
Agnus Martin

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
Agnus Martin
Agnus Martin

*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
Agnus Martin
Agnus Martin

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
Agnus Martin I Love Life

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
Agnus Martin
Agnus Martin Milk River

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
Agnus Martin
Agnus Martin

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 August 13, 2023

Maria Svarbova
Maria Svarbova

The artist this week is Maria Svarbova @maria.svarbova.  Svarbova creates dream-like portraits of people doing routine actions.  In this series she used communist-era architecture, a swimming pool, and swimmers to portray a scene that has the duality of tension and stillness.  In which she adds the use of symmetry, reflection, and an aqueous pastel color palette to sooth the viewer’s eye.  “The overall effect evokes a contemplative silence in an extended moment of promise and awareness- a quality difficult to achieve in the rapid pace of contemporary life.” As she states she is trying to “harmonize humans and space.”

Your pondering for the week:  Svarbova also says “people fascinate me, Space has no meaning without humans.  It becomes empty- something is missing.  I personally believe that is only true in urban spaces, and maybe that is her point.  That urban spaces are usually solely made with humans in mind.  Of course, this could be said of a beaver.  Who damns a river, but then their work creates new biome, ponds.  So, my pondering is how can we create our spaces within nature – that can act like a beaver’s dam?  Or how as humans do we harmonize within the space that created us?

 

Solar System highlights

The moon begins in Libra – harmonization and balance are key to start the week.  On Tuesday it moves into Scorpio– where the focus turns to our passions.   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.  Mars (action) is also in Virgo until August 27th.  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) 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
Maria Svarbova
Maria Svarbova

Queen of Fire – The Muse of Practicality would like you to be reasonable this week.  With all this Leo fire energy around, you could be caught up in the exuberance.  But this week the muses would like you to be the metaphorical designated driver.

 

Taurus
Maria Svarbova
Maria Svarbova

*Sun – The Muse of Radiance would like you to let the spotlight be on you.  As a sign goes you all are very supportive, maybe so much so that people forget to bathe you in the radiance and gratitude you deserve.  So, this week you need to ask and allow the light to shine on you.  That means if you get a compliment, say “thank you I’m glad you appreciate my hard work and dedication, ie: no humble pie.

 

Gemini
Maria Svarbova
Maria Svarbova

*Wheel – This week will have its ups and downs.  So, the Muse of Chance advises you to participate in it all.  Her reasoning is you can’t win if you don’t play.  And the interesting thing with this energy, no matter up or down, in the long run the outcomes are positive.

 

Cancerian
Maria Svarbova
Maria Svarbova

Queen of Earth– The Muse of Abundance would like you to experience the abundant sensations of your five senses this week.  Her assignment is each day to highlight a sense and practice using it to enjoy your world.  You are part of the cosmos.  This week is the time to encounter its wealth.

 

Leo
Maria Svarbova
Maria Svarbova

*Fool – What a fantastic way to end your birth month with the Muse of Possibilities.  First, she would like you to spend this week as spontaneously as possible.  Even if that is only taking a different route home.   Secondly, this muse has you ponder, like last week, how to clean the slate of the past.  And lastly, if you can do the latter, begin your new year walking forward without as much baggage and with little expectations, ie: pack lightly.

 

Virgo
Maria Svarbova

*World– What a great way to end your birth year with the Muse of Integration.  She would like you to ponder what are your success from the past year?  What have you learned?  What needs to be left behind?  And what are you going to carry forward?

 

Libra
Maria Svarbova
Maria Svarbova

*Moon – The Muse of Subconscious has some intel for you this week.  Her information is often in your dreams, as one falls asleep or just before one wakes.   The challenge with this Muse is that you never get a totally clear picture, and you can’t take these informational bits literally.  She deals in metaphors, riddles, and allegories.  Curiosity is key.

 

Scorpio
Maria Svarbova

*Justice – The Muse of Accountability comes when it is necessary to take every action you do this week seriously.  For this muse reminds you for every action there is a reaction.  This is especially important if you are making any big decisions.  Weigh both sides and make sure you have thought things through thoroughly.

 

Sagittarius
Maria Svarbova

Queen of Water – The Muse of Fun has come to play.  She reminds you not to take life so seriously.  As a personification of this Muse Robin Williams said “You are only given a little spark of madness.  You mustn’t lose it.” Your motto:  In-Joy

 

Capricorn
Maria Svarbova

Eight of Air – The Muse of Abandonment comes when you need to walk away from something that no longer serves you, but you feel obligated in some way to keep it.  This can be as simple as a gift from a loved one, or old clothes, or as complicated as a project you just can’t get off the ground.

 

Aquarius
Maria Svarbova

Six of Swords– The Muse of Transition comes when it is time to wrap up a project or task.  It is time to move on.

 

Pisces
Maria Svarbova

*Star – The Muse of Healing is here to help you heal from previous trauma.  She usually does this through illuminating thoughts or inspirational messages.  So, the very first thing she asks you to do is go out in the night and make a wish on a star.  Then spend the week doing things to pamper and give your mind space to relax.   Lastly, watch for inspiration that comes from the cosmos.

Tarotcast

Tarot and Art-Cast for week of July 16, 2023

Simone Leigh

The artist this week is Simone Leigh, @simoneyvetteleigh.  Leigh works in a variety of media including sculpture, installations, video, performance, and social practice to foreground black female experience.  She describes her work as auto-ethnographic extracting figures and architectural forms in bronze, ceramic, and raffia that reference sources from Pan-African culture.  Often, she combines “premodern techniques and materials—including lost-wax casting, salt-fired ceramics, and terracotta—with potent cultural iconographies such as cowrie shells, plantains, and tobacco.   As she has written “I am charting a history of change and adaptation, through objects and gesture and the unstoppable forward movement of Black women.”

She will have a show from Nov. 3rd 2023 to March 3rd 2024. at Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC.

Your pondering for the week:  What cultural or generational icons do you identify with?  How does society perceive them and then how do you?  Do they move you forward or hold you back?

 

Solar System highlights

The moon begins in Cancer – watch oversensitivity but great for reading a room.  On Tuesday it moves into Leo – great time to shine but watch boastfulness.   Then on Friday through the weekend it is in Virgo – work on your to-do list.

Mercury (communication and knowledge) joins Venus in Leo (expressing who you are, light). 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?  So, these two together would like you to do some studying, learning that will let you create more beauty in your life.

Mars (action) is Virgo until August 27th.  This combo makes getting things done on your to-do list easier.   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.

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.  Cancer this is a perfect time to get an Astrological Tarot Reading  for your coming year.  And Capricorn 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
Simone Leigh
Simone Leigh

King of Water – The Muse of Emotional Maturity is asking you to be the adult in the room this week. She wants you to not only reflect on your reactions in situations but to apply empathy to the people’s circumstances around you also.  This week read the room before engaging.

 

Taurus
Simone Leigh
Simone Leigh

Six of Earth – The Muse of Reciprocity foretells this week is all about fair exchanges.  The more positive energy you put out in the world the more you get back.  This works with negative vibes too.  The challenge with this Muse is the path of return is not a straight route.

Gemini
Simone Leigh
Simone Leigh

Three of Water – The Muse of Friendship is visiting you.  This energy shows up when your emotional cup needs a refilling that only good friends can do.  So, find time to hang out with your besties.

 

Cancerian
Simone Leigh

*Death – How appropriate for the final week of your birth month.  The Muse of Death comes not only to end old cycles but to fertilize the ground for new ones.  She asks what do you need to weed out of your garden to make space for new seedlings?  Remember when choosing your seedlings for a balanced garden, you need to plant nutritious vegetables as well as beautiful flowers to attract pollinators.  This change wants a balance of function and form

 

Leo
Simone Leigh
Simone Leigh

*Magician – As you enter your birth month the Muse of Manifestation has arrived.  She asks what do you want to manifest this coming year with the tools you have already in hand?  The challenge is this Muse wants these manifestations to be prompted by the celestials.  So, spend this week in quiet mediation, connect with the spirt realm and do some divine planning.

 

Virgo
Simone Leigh
Simone Leigh

*Temperance – The Muse of Moderation is here to help remix the balance in your life.  Some aspects of how, what, or the why you are doing something is unbalanced.  She reminds you, like a good cocktail or entrée, the ingredients are not in equal amounts.  To enhance the flavor, one uses a dash of this and that to make it tasteful and unique.  Somehow you have metaphorically over-salted a part of your life.  Take this week to get it back into “equilibrium”.

 

Libra
Simone Leigh

*Wheel – This week has aspects that you balance loving Libras do not like – surprises.  The Muse of Fortune comes when unexpected outcomes or aspects come into our lives.   They can seem to be good or unlucky.  But the amazing thing about this muse is she brings unexpected change into your life which in the long run sets you up for a win.    The challenge is allowing the unforeseen and uncontrollable to happen.

 

Scorpio
Simone Leigh

Ten of Air – This week has all the potential for a mishap.  The Muse of Instinct however is at your side.  She reminds you that your gut is very good at telling you what and what not to do if you would only listen and then trust it.  If you sense to not engage in something do not push through it.  This week is not about facing your fear or being strong but listening to your intuition.

 

Sagittarius
Simone Leigh
Simone Leigh

Ace of Air – This week holds a few decisions that you need to make with your head and logic and not your heart.  This is counter to what all the planets’ energy is giving out, so it may feel weird not to check in with your emotions.  But this week your emotions befuddle the situation.  Also Aces herald new beginnings and this one is about new thought processes, writing or knowledge in general.

 

Capricorn
Simone Leigh

Six of Fire – The Muse of Success is here to applaud what you have been doing.  However, she also warns before you jump into a new project, you need to celebrate your success and rest in your laurels.   Take this week to refresh, revive and relish the time before the next challenge or quest.

 

Aquarius
Simone Leigh
Simone Leigh

King of Fire – The Muse of Sovereignty advises that you take the lead this week.  Not only because it is easier but also because, to be honest, you are right.  You have the know-how, the smarts to know when you don’t, and the wherewithal to find the right help if you need it.  Lead on.

 

Pisces
Simone Leigh
Simone Leigh

Eight of  Water – The Muse of Cleaning is here with a broom, bucket, and mop.  Yep, this week you need to clean up.  Whether it’s your desk, your house, garage, inbox, or mind, clutter and debris are not your friends.  The more you clean the finer your focus and the easier the work.

Tarotcast

Tarot and Art-Cast for week of May 7, 2023

Anna Zemánková
Anna Zemánková

The month of May is mental health awareness month.  So, the artist this week is Anna Zemankova considered one of the prominent figures in Art Brut (outsider art).  Early in her life she painted landscapes as a hobby but gave that up when she had her children.  Pouring her creative spirit into their clothes, rooms, and conjuring fairy tales.  But as her children aged and left home, she lost her sense of self and depression set in.   So, she began drawing in her 50’s as a form of therapy.  She followed a strict routine where she produced pieces evoking botanical forms and portraying them in delicate hues.  Later she embellished her drawing with embroidery and beadwork.  Zemankova leads us as the viewer and seemingly herself to calmer spaces where flow and nature reside.  She worked at her art for the next 26 years, until her death in 1986.

Anxiety has been a been a visitor of mine since childhood.  And when I had a health scare in my mid-thirties, well, it decided to rent a room in my mental space.   It has taught me that I am an introvert trying to fit into an extrovert centric society, I need to create better boundaries and it brought art into my life.  I had always wandered the edges of art by surrounding myself with artistic people, but I never really tried it.

Until I got sick and came very close to full blown agoraphobia.  I started therapy and making sock monkeys.  And then I learned how to sculpt from a friend and re-discovered my childhood love of dioramas.   And then I took a class in scientific drawing and dabble in landscape paintings.  Art now is an integral part of my mental health regime.  It allows me to turn off anxiety’s soundtrack, reconnect with my flow, and do this blog.  Thanks for reading it!

 Your pondering for the week:  How do you support your mental health?

 

 

Solar System highlights

The moon begins in Sagittarius – work on going with the flow.  On Tuesday it moves into Capricorn – where you can finally get into the work week with more focus.   Then on Thursday it goes into Aquarius – look for innovative ways or outside of the box thinking.  Then for the weekend it moves into Pisces – time to daydream and play.

Mercury (communication and knowledge) is in Taurus (grounding) and in retrograde until May 14th – this period is useful to reflect, review and redo especially within the aspects of how to be calm and focused as you convey your thoughts and intentions.  Venus (beauty and harmony) is in Cancer (self-care) until June 6th.  Mars (action) is also in Cancer so especially until May 21st, it is best to let your heart run the show.  At its best we can consciously act on what our heart needs. But be aware that at its worst we can get emotionally charged and overreact.

Jupiter (growth) is in Aries until May 16th – great for manifestation and expansion and during retrograde we can still get things done.  Saturn (structures) is in its two-year stint in Pisces to make sure our structures are 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, think like bamboo or jellyfish.

And lastly Pluto (the hidden, death, wealth, and shadow) is in Aquarius until June 11th, giving us a taste of what the next 20 years will bring.  Pluto is considered a generational planet and takes its time doling out its challenges and treasures.   Pluto is bouncing back and forth from capitalistic Capricorn to socialistic Aquarius, so politics, technology and societal whims should be interesting to watch during this time.

 

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

Four of Fire – The Muse of Happy Home would like you to focus your attention on creating a more comfortable home.  Whether that means doing spring cleaning, adding plants or a pop of color, or fixing that squeaky door, spend time this week making your physical home more comfortable and inviting.

 

Taurus
Anna Zemánková
Anna Zemánková

*Devil – This week has the potential to be something like Mister Toad’s wild ride with turns, mystery, adventure, surprises, and a bit of mayhem.   Be aware that these detours are liable to distract you from your goals.  So, the challenge becomes twofold.  First have a clear focus of what you want to happen.  And secondly if things de-rail, be flexible but have the resolve to get things back on track.

 

Gemini
Anna Zemánková
Anna Zemánková

Ten of Fire – The Muse of Burden comes when you are taking on too many responsibilities.  Some of these things you carry are actually your responsibility and then some are not.   So, she first advises you to put down what isn’t yours.  Then with the rest she has you put them in order of urgency, take off the last two items, and only then can you successfully tackle the rest.

 

Cancerian
Anna Zemánková
Anna Zemánková

*Hanged One – If you are trying to get something done with a sense of urgency, this week’s energy will be like swimming upstream.   However, the Muse of Suspension is the perfect energy for Mercury in retrograde vibe.  Like last week this is a time to slow down review, revise, and redo.  Now is not the time to move forward, but if you find the need to, carry flotation devices so you can take breaks from the opposing currents.

 

Leo
Anna Zemánková
Anna Zemánková

Seven of Air – The Muse of Stealth heralds that things are not as they seem.  She says this is not a malevolent situation, but more likely it is surround by an air of ambivalence, wariness, or unsureness.   So, she advises you to walk softly into situations this week until you can suss out the lay of the land.

 

Virgo
Anna Zemánková

Five of Water – This week you will need to let some disappointment go to see the positive in a situation.  The Muse of Partial Loss advises that though this week may have some burdens and frustrations there are at least two beautiful treasures within the situation.  You just need to look around and see them.

 

Libra
Anna Zemánková
Anna Zemánková

Ace of Water – Last week the Muse of New wanted you to branch out and do something that you have never done before to expand your horizons.  You get to continue this quest of “the new” with this week’s energy.  The challenge is to find new ways that please your heart and deepen your emotional well.

 

Scorpio
Anna Zemánková

Knight of Water – The Muse of Flirtation would like you to practice this skill this week.  If you are partnered, time to reignite your relationship with flirtation and splashes of intimacy.  If you are solo, flirt with others and light up their shine.  Either way this muse challenges you all to flirt with yourself.   For example, each time you pass a mirror give yourself a knowing wink.

 

Sagittarius
Anna_Zemánková

*High Priestess – The Muse of Sacred Knowledge is passing down some info for you.  The challenge is that these messages are conveyed in paradoxes and synchronicities.  So, take time this week to wander in the philosophical realms of the mind.

 

Capricorn
Anna Zemánková

Six of Earth – The Muse of Karmic Reciprocity is playing with you this week.  She reminds you that kindness begats kindness, but the opposite is also true.   The challenge with this energy is that the path of reciprocity is never a straight one.

 

Aquarius
Anna Zemánková

Nine of Water – The Muse of Contentment is wanting you to ponder what would make you content. She is challenging you to recalibrate your happiness meter.  For you have either lowered your expectations too far or expect them to be an 11 on a 1 to 10 scale.   What small change could you make or ask for that would give you pleasure of satisfaction?  She advises to start there.

 

Pisces
Anna_Zemánková

Tower and Queen of Fire – The Muses of Fortification and Change would like you to stock up on resources and check your foundations.   This can mean as simple as checking your plumbing for leaks, tires to see if they are worn, or restocking your pantry.   Or it can be as complex as shoring up your mental health, getting your resume ready, or signing up for classes.  Change is coming, are you ready for it?