After a valiant 3 years of avoiding Covid – Omicron got my partner and me (Mom is secluded and fine).  So no tarotcast for this week.  Just a ridiculously cute bunny picture and some rabbit facts.   I wish you all health, happiness and ease.

Rabbits along with hares comprise the family Leporidae.  A rabbit differs from a hare in a couple of ways.  Rabbits are born hairless and blind; hares are born with fur and good vision.  Hares live mostly solitary lives where rabbits live in social groups in burrows or warrens.  Hares are generally bigger than rabbits with longer ears and hind legs.  Rabbits are domesticated; hares are not.  There are over 300 breeds of domesticated rabbits and 13 breeds of wild rabbits.  Both have great eyesight.  They can see almost 360 degrees except for a blind spot right in front of their nose.

Happy birth month Aquarians, and Happy Water Rabbit Chinese New Year.  Water Rabbit years are a symbol of gentle, peaceful, and patient energy.  The water element advises us to tap into our intuition and instincts.  This is also a great year to focus on relationships and diplomacy.  This year should provide ample opportunities to relax and spend time in contemplation.

The artist for this week is Asoboze @asoboze1life.  Asoboze means “Let’s play” in Japanese.  Taka, the artist, has taken on this name and its philosophy.  As he says art “has the ability to transmit certain information to someone who does not understand your language. That way, it can be said that it is a means of expression or, simply, you can entertain yourself with it as if it were a play…. this primitive game, free of rules… it is very spontaneous and intuitive.”

And then as a philosophy he considers how limited our time in this world is and how important it is to live it by doing what we love.  “One second, one minute, one hour, one day, one week, one month, one year, one life. I only have one life and I have a limited time. It is not a negative thing, but it can be a good thing to live each day.”  What a fantastic way to jump into this year with a goal of play, gentleness, tuning into what makes us happy and going with the flow.

Your pondering for the week:  How do you bring play into your life?

 

Solar System highlights

This week the moon starts in Aquarius – innovation is key.  On Tuesday it moves into Pisces – go with the flow.  Then on Thursday the moon moves into Aries – where you can gain friction being action oriented.  On Saturday the moon ends up in Taurus – great for grounding and working around the home.

No change from last week for most of the planets.  Mercury (communication and knowledge) is in Capricorn (work and discipline) compromising is key to grease your work wheels.  It is also still in retrograde until the 18th.  This is a perfect time to reflect, review and redo. After Wednesday we can finally start 2023.  Mars (action) is now direct but still in Gemini (communication and knowledge), until March 25^th, 2023.  This is a 7-month stopover instead of it’s usually 1-2.  Mars is pushing us to truthfully talk and follow up with actions.  The challenge with this time is your politeness filter has been switched off.  So, it is having us double down on how to be constructive with our voice – to promote action not reaction.

Venus (beauty and harmony) on Thursday moves to Pisces. Helping us go with the flow especially around activities that we enjoy.  We will have a lovely month to enjoy this configuration.   Jupiter (growth) is in Aries (action) until May 24, 2023 – great for manifestation, expansion, and action.  And lastly, Saturn (structures) remains in Aquarius until the beginning of March 2023 – so innovating and modernizing your everyday life is its intention.

 

P.S.  Signs with an * it is a big week for you.  Aquarius this is a perfect time to get an Astrological Tarot Reading for your coming year.  And Leo 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 if you need a quick stocking stuffer.  I can supply gift certificates for all my readings.

 

May light be on you, around you, and within you.  Happy Solstice no tarotcast next week so I’ll “see” you all in 2023.

Nina

*****I have changed using the RWS version of the tarot names and now call the suits:  pentacles/coins is now Earth, cups is now Water, swords is now Air and wands is now Fire.  I did this because I want to work more closely with the elements that these suits represent.

 

Aries

Three of Air – This week can trigger some past hurts.  The Muse of Depp Wounds advises you that these reminders are not to re-wound you but to trigger where you still need to do some healing.  Remember the amount of time you have carried the wound makes the healing process longer.  So be kind to yourself and don’t push the process.

 

Taurus

Ace of Water – New beginnings are possible this week especially around affairs of the heart.  If you are in a relationship deep dive into the refreshing spring that feeds your love.    If you are not in a relationship and want one now is the time to get out there.  And lastly if those of you that do not want a romantic relationship that does not mean you can share the bounty of love you have in you.

 

Gemini

Two of Earth – This week can knock you off balance. The Muse of Juggling advises not to juggle more than two things this week.  The focus is to enhance your rhythm and then hone the skill of dealing with bifurcation with more ease.

 

Cancerian

*Death – Last week was about manifestation.   To use your imagination and curiosity to play with ideas and projects that you would like to manifest in the coming months.   Now that you have set your intentions and experimented, this week begins the process of letting things go so others can grow. The Muse of Organic change reminds you that you must compost your leftovers to provide fertile ground for what you want to sprout.

 

Leo

Six of Earth – The Muse of Mini-Karma comes when you need to be as receptive as you are giving and vice versa.  This week holds many fortunate and beautiful surprises for you.  And this Muse would like you to enjoy them as well as share the bounty.  This is a great week to invite friends for food and beverages and/or be there for someone in need.

 

Virgo

*Devil – Something will tempt you off your course this week, so the Muse of Compulsion has come to help.  She advises that you need a touchstone, a core value of what you hold scared or true to help you through this challenge.  Put that value into a word, symbol or phrase and keep it with you throughout the week for reference when you feel lost or challenged.

 

Libra

King of Fire – You will be called upon to lead, advise or mediate this week.  The Muse of Meaning has come to help you navigate the situation.  She asks you to focus on the concept of win-win.  Where both sides find a solution by caring about each other’s perspective and then partaking in reciprocity.

 

Scorpio

Two of Water– Relationships are the focus this week.  And the Muse of Love would like you to drink and share from waters of companionship.  The challenge is to make sure each of you feel the exchange and flow of it.  “A purpose of human life, no matter who is controlling it, is to love whoever is around to be loved.” – Kurt Vonnegut

 

Sagittarius

Seven of Water – The Muse of Dreams would like you to dream bigger and make some wishes this week.   The challenge with this energy is both having a foot in reality even though your head is in the clouds.  This is an exercise of pragmatic imagining.

 

Capricorn

*Justice – The Muse of Grey Areas is here to remind you that, at least for this week, things are not black/white, yes/no, left/right…  This Muse challenges you to make decisions, judgements, and choices by thoroughly looking at the reason behind either option or judgement.   There is more information that needs to be pondered or discussed before ruling on a decision.

 

Aquarius

Knight of Water – The Muse of Vulnerability is here to help you navigate your and others’ emotions.  This is not always a comfortable place for you air signs, who like things to be clear cut or overly ephemeral.  However, this Muse would like you to take the time to dive into the emotional waters of not only yourself but those around you.  The more you open up about how you are feeling, the more others will feel comfortable sharing theirs.   And make sure you have your safe word so you can take a breather and gain the space you require to process.

 

Pisces

Seven of Wands – This week you will need to hold your ground and stand up for what you believe in or need.  The Muse of Resolution is wanting to hone your skill of being firm in your beliefs and then carry them forth into the world.  Another lesson, similar to last week, not in guardedness or protectiveness but in confirming who you are and what you believe in.

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The artist this week is Lily Seika Jones @rivuletpaper.  She works mostly with ink and watercolors.  What makes Jones’ work intriguing is she taps into our childhood imagination that is shaped by various culture myths, stories, and fairytales.  Stories like the Native American trickster rabbit tales, Peter Rabbit, Stuart Little, or The Tale of Despereaux.  Her art is an updated amalgamation of the illustrations of Beatrice Potter meeting the Lord of the Rings.  Jones portrays more vulnerable creatures but often arms them or shows them battle-worn.  Having us ponder, empathize with, and learn about our own vulnerabilities, courage, and resilience.   She tries “to depict something in a realistic natural way but also in a way that transports you and sparks your imagination… building a bridge between the fantastical and the actual.” An imaginary place where her amorphized animals connect their fantastical world to our  experiences, so we can walk in our world  with a more courageous and opened heart.

Your pondering for the week:  What childhood story still resonates in your life and why?

Cite: Arts Affairs podcast

 

Solar System highlights

This week the moon starts in Leo – pick one of your superpowers and use it.  On Wednesday it moves into Virgo – great for organizing and setting up structures.  On Friday the moon is in Libra – focus on relationships and rebalancing.

Mercury (communication and knowledge) is in Capricorn (work and discipline) compromising is key to grease your work wheels.  It is also still in retrograde.  This is a perfect time to reflect, review and redo. Mars (action) is still in Gemini (communication and knowledge), until March 25^th, 2023.  This is a 7-month stopover instead of it’s usually 1-2.  Mars is pushing us to truthfully talk and follow up with actions.  The challenge with this time is your politeness filter has been switched off.  So, it is having us double down on how to be constructive with our voice – to promote action not reaction.  And it’s in retrograde until January 12^th, so continue to walk into 2023 very slowly, mindfully, and calmly.

Venus (beauty and harmony) is in Aquarius (innovation) until January 26^th – where we can focus on updating our environment and how we experience sensuality in our lives.  Jupiter (growth) is in Aries (action) until May 24, 2023 – great for manifestation, expansion, and action.  And lastly, Saturn (structures) remains in Aquarius until the beginning of March 2023 – so innovating and modernizing your everyday life is its intention.

PS. Signs with an * it is a big week for you.  Capricorn this is a perfect time to get an Astrological Tarot Reading for your coming year.  And Cancer 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 if you need a quick stocking stuffer.  I can supply gift certificates for all my readings.

May light be on you, around you, and within you.  Happy Solstice no tarotcast next week so I’ll “see” you all in 2023.

Nina

*****I have changed using the RWS version of the tarot names and now call the suits:  pentacles/coins is now Earth, cups is now Water, swords is now Air and wands is now Fire.  Because I want to work more closely with the elements that these suits represent.

 

Aries

Page of Fire – The Muse of Creativity would like you to explore coloring outside the lines this week.  Find your interpersonal boundaries and push their edges.  Expand just a tiny bit outside of your comfort zone.  Whether choosing a piece of wardrobe that is outside the norm or trying a new hobby.  This Muse would like you to experiment and see where aspects of expansion and innovation can become part of the exploration of who you are.

 

Taurus

Queen of Earth – The Muse of Senses would like you to indulge yours.  This week explore your world with each sense.  Your senses are the foundation and portals to your experience on the earthly plane.  She asks you to mindfully use them to explore and learn from.  Suggested exercise:  the raisin meditation.

 

Gemini

*Wheel – The Muse of Fortune asks you to participate in the world this week, so you can gain experience.  This muse is unpredictable in that you never know what she will put at your feet (gold or p**p).  But she does guarantee that no matter what you experience this week, it will change your fortune for the better by participating in its tricks or treats.  Time to trust the universe and its willy ways.

 

Cancerian

Six of Air – The nebulous air still surrounds you this week, so follow the retrograde’s advice:  review, revise and redo.  To add to this the Muse of Simplicity would like to ease your load.  She suggests prioritizing the most important aspect of this week and focusing on that.  Something is still in the works behind the scenes, so don’t push anything if you sense confusion or a bank of fog. This week pull back and find a simpler path.

 

Leo

Five of Water – The Muse of Lost Things comes to help you find part of what you are looking for.  You may not be able to retrieve the entirety of what you have lost but the most important part needs to be found.  Whether this is a relationship or a resource there is something to be restored.  Let go of the negatives, find the positive and focus on what you have, instead of what you don’t.

 

Virgo

Three of Air – Last week you were asked to highlight the positives of 2022.  This week you are asked to pick the three worst parts of last year, morn them, write them down and then burn them to heal the hurt.  The Muse of Wounds reminds us that not every injury or injustice needs a scar.  Some injuries are merely to show you that you can endure.

 

Libra

*Sun – The Muse of Light would like you to write out a list of things you would like to grow in 2023. Then she would like you to figure out approximately how much time it would take for them to generate a product.  Now using this last bit of retrograde review time, she asks is what you propose doable in the 3,520 daylight hours you have this year?  In other words, be realistic with your time and expectations, so you can grow something to its fullest potential.  This is the first week to practice aspects of this concept.

 

Scorpio

*High Priestess – Last week the muses advised you to outline your goals and aspirations for 2023.  The Muse of Purpose gives you another week to ponder and tweak them.  She asks do your goals align with what you truly want to do?  And then she questions you to review your superpowers, are you using them to their fullest and broadest sense while doing them?  She reminds you that you are you for a reason, not only for self-discovery but also to help others discover their own gifts and aspirations.

 

Sagittarius

Nine of Fire – The Muse of Endurance is here to help you fish up leftover projects from 2022 and prepare for ones coming up in 2023.  You are doing double duty, so you will need all your strength.  This Muse prompts you to eat and sleep well.  Hard work must be balanced with restoration each day to maintain the energy needed to ease your path this week.

 

Capricorn

Seven of Earth – You get to jump start this year before the retrograde period ends. As they say, the early bird gets the worm, and this will resonate throughout the coming year for you dear goats.   To create ease, use the daylight hours wisely.  Day is for growth and night is for restoration.  If you stick to this pattern, 2023 will have an abundant harvest.

 

Aquarius

*Empress – As you prep for your new birth year, the Muse of Fertility would like you to ponder on what and how you want to create/grow.   You have two ways to work this year.  One, you can have multiple seeds/projects, but you will have to throw them to the wind and see what grows.  Or two, you can focus on one or two long-term projects, think 10 months.  Nurturing and protecting them with all your focus.   This year, when Saturn leaves Aquarius in March, will ask you more than any other sign, which way will you work:  through the known of commitment or the unknown of flow?

 

Pisces

*Hanged One – The Muse of Inertia is wanting you to take advantage of this retrograde period and slow to an almost external stop.  For internal work is the focus this week.  Look at your intentions and goal for this year from all angels but especially in the inverted position.  This can be literally putting your head where your feet are when you sleep- to change your dream patterns, paint/draw on upside down canvas or turn off the inversion of your iPhone and take pictures upside down.  Meditation is also a key to this work.  The goal is to see the world from a different perspective which will lead you to a more mindful perception in 2023.