Because May 20th is National Rescue Dog Day and I needed some humor, the artist highlighted is Elliot Erwitt. Erwitt is a photographer and film maker. He is best known for his street photography and wry sense of humor. He even created an alter ego, the beret-wearing “André S. Solidor” (which abbreviates to “ass”). Self-described as “a contemporary artist, from one of the French colonies in the Caribbean, I forget which one” to “satirize the kooky excesses of contemporary photography.”
Your pondering: I have had a postcard of the above photography by Erwitt on my wall for the past 30 years, and it still makes me smile. Erwitt once said about photography, “It’s about reacting to what you see, hopefully without preconception. You can find pictures anywhere. It’s simply a matter of noticing things and organizing them. You just have to care about what’s around you and have a concern with humanity and the human comedy.” This week find some laughter and joy, to help you make it through this chaotic time.
Solar System highlights
Sunday the Moon moves into Scorpio – let your passions be your guide. Tuesday it goes into Sagittarius – go exploring. On Friday the moon is in Capricorn – great time to strike off items on your to-do list. On Sunday it moves into Aquarius – think outside the box. Wednesday May 21st the moon moves into Pisces – work on making a dream into reality. On Friday May 23rd through the weekend, it is in Aries – great time to start a project.
Mercury is in Taurus. The energy is around communication and how to ground it with purpose and truth; the challenge is grounding it so well movement stops. Venus is back into Aries until June 6th, for round two of implementing action steps that bring more harmony and beauty into your daily routines. Mars is in Leo until June 8th. There will be an energy surge for action, change and new beginnings.
Our longer aspects: Jupiter, the planet of abundance and growth, is in Gemini until June 9th. This placement helps us to work with opportunities to grow and succeed through intellectual, verbal, and written pursuits. However, we must also watch its challenging aspects: not following through, gossip, too much information and fickleness. Saturn is in its last 2 weeks of its first stint in Pisces wanting us to learn how to be more fluid and inclusive in our structures.
EXTRA
*Signs with an * it is a big week for you. Taurus/Gemini this is a perfect time to get an Astrological Tarot Reading for your coming year. And Scorpio/Sagittarius 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
Aries
*Star – Lately you have had some rough times, and they have been no fault of your own. So, the Muse of Healing comes when it is time to tend to your wounds. Take these two weeks to rest and rejuvenate. This muse advises that you need to reinvest in what brings hope into your life. She asks, how do you strive to become a better you? And what can you do to give hope to others? Your motto: “We must accept finite disappointment but never lose infinite hope.” MLK
Taurus
Spirit of Earth – The Muse of Senses is hanging with you for the coming weeks. She is here to help you ground and live in the now. She would like you to purposely indulge in at least one of your senses mindfully, every day for the next 14 days. So, smell, flowers, pet animals, kiss your partner, eat scrumptious food, listen to music…. The more you connect with your senses the more you will connect with your core and the essence of your Taurian life.
Gemini
Spirit of Air – The Muse of Details comes to your aid for the coming weeks. She usually shows up when you need to look at and take care of the small stuff while purposely not seeking the bigger picture. Also, she advises to read between the lines and inquire about the “small print” when dealing with decisions especially in collaborations and around expectations. Think like an investigative reporter when dealing with people and situations.
Cancerian
Eight of Earth – During the next two weeks you will be tapped for your expertise. The Muse of Mastery reminds you that you have some very impressive life skills. However, she and the universe are challenging you to not only use your superpowers but to make some tweaks to make them even better. So, humility, curiosity and striving for excellence are keys to success. However, don’t make this challenge too hard, the muses remind these are just minor adjustments.
Leo
*Hermit – The Muse of Perspective comes when you need to stand back and gain perspective. Something is off and this muse would like you to pull away from your everyday work and do some deeper contemplation on how you are doing things and where it is leading you. You will need some alone time to do this too. The challenge is that it is vital you inform people of your need for space. This is not a time to ghost anyone or any project. You are still available but only at chosen times, so you can really get some quiet time to contemplate and plan.
Virgo
Body of Earth – The Muse of Steadiness comes when you need to ground yourself before you move forward. Often, she visits when you are not firm in the reasons why you are doing what you are doing. And because of your unsteadiness you have plateaued, slowed or come to a stop. She recommends working with how your body reacts to each brainstorm/scenario. Ie: if you have a pit in your stomach don’t do it. If your heart beats fast, that is excitement and go for it.
Libra
Heart of Earth – The next couple of weeks the muses would like you to see the world like a child filled with inquisitiveness. The Muse of Learning comes when your ego needs to step back, and you need to come at life with an unassuming and curious nature. However, because of your hubris you cannot see this new information, so it is vital that you keep an open mind. Yes, we are all lifelong learners but during this time the universe has some intel it would like you to have for the coming months. For the next two weeks: learn, study and ask questions.
Scorpio
Three of Air – The last two weeks you were challenged to examine your relationships. Now the Muse of Deep Wounds has come to help heal your heart so you can be more intimate and invested in the relationships that are supporting you. This Muse reminds you that deep relationship wounds need to be tended consistently until they are healed from the bottom up. Yes, that does mean you have to continue digging deeper into the pain and its history so you can then slowly heal by executing self-parenting or self-partnering.
Sagittarius
Five of Air – All fives represent chaos, and the five of air is chaos in the mind. The Muse of Ego has come to help you navigate your thoughts in the coming weeks. She points out that some of the turmoil that is affecting you is in your environment. You are allowing it to distract you from your path, because you think you need to add your two-sense into it. So, she suggests that you do not engage in conflict or discussions unless you are certain you are adding new information or have a solid way to end the skirmish. And otherwise, it is best to say “no comment” and carry on.
Capricorn
*Death – The Muse of Organic Change shows up when growth is about to happen, but you must first do some composting. She asks: What metaphorical weeds need to be pulled? Think of what work needs to be finished before you embark on the next phase. How can I clear space, so something new can grow? What areas need to be fertilized so that the ground nourishes new growth? Think of your life as a garden and you are clearing and preparing it for the next planting season.
Aquarius
Seven of Fire – The Muse of Resistance has come to help you stand your ground. In the coming two weeks you may feel pushed into a corner or need to defend yourself/your work. This Muse has your back. She reminds you that your ideas, space, time and/or boundaries are grounded in reality and fairness. And now is the time to hold the line.
Pisces
*Fool – Your second round of big energy. The last two weeks the muses wanted you to start manifesting the destiny you have planned. Now the Muse of Leaps is asking you to have faith in these new beginnings you are conjuring up. The challenge is leaping into the future without having the total route mapped out. Your motto: I believe.
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