Tarot and Art-Cast for week of Oct 1, 2023

Caitlin McCormack , Aequalis

It is my favorite month for spooky inspired artists.  The artist this week is Cait McCormack, @mister_caitlin. 

 In their words:  “My self-taught practice primarily involves meticulously crocheted cotton thread that is dredged in a mixture of non-toxic glues, natural dyes, and foraged pigments, and fashioned into sculptural forms. The string central to this process is typically sourced from estate and garage sales, as well as collections inherited from my deceased family members, who used it during the Great Depression to create delicate adornments for their homes and bodies. My grandmother taught me how to crochet when I was a kindergartener, and the practice is deeply entwined with my lifelong compulsion to produce hand-wrought objects in response to the world around me.”  

I love that during this month the veil between life and death gets thinner. McCormack’s work reaches through this veil. She sources their material, skills, and subject matter from the past.  And then their subject matter brings up these transgenerational questions of death, gender, sex, isolation, and ruination.   And within this process they memorialize the trauma or triumph of living.  

 Your pondering for this week: How do you memorialize your traumas and triumphs?  

 

Solar System highlights 

The moon begins in Taurus – start this week by grounding yourself.   On Tuesday it moves into Gemini – hone your communication skills.  On Thursday, the moon moves into Cancer – self-care is needed.  Then for the weekend the moon is in Leo – find a bit of sun and relax in it.   

The planets are starting to move.  First Mercury (communication and knowledge) is going into Libra on October 4th.  We moved from lessons to being clear and concise when communicating to finding the balance of listening as well as communicating clearly.   Mars (action) is also in Libra until Oct 12th. Having us purview that our actions justify our goals    While Venus (beauty and harmony) is in Leo until October 8th.  It is in its last week having us explore the question: Does your outward expression of yourself harmonize with who you are within?  

The outer planets until the end of the year and into next are having us work on nurturing the pleasures in our lives, be aware of dipping into overindulgence, making our structures elastic and responsive to change, and lastly looking back to 2008 to see if any lose ends need to be tied up especially around the house and planets that sit in your natal Capricorn.    

 

***Signs with an * it is a big week for you.  Libra, this is a perfect time to get a Astrological Tarot Reading  for your coming year.  And Aries, 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  
Caitlin McCormack
McCormack Sweet-Dreams

*Temperance– Last week the Muse of Possibilities asked you to expand your horizons.  This muse reminds you that experiencing “the new” not only expands your environmental space but also allows expansion in your mind and your soul.  Now that you have created space, the Muse of Intention would like you to do a deep dive into the why behind what you intend do.  Do your actions align with your intentions?  And now with the background in exploration of what is possible, you have opened yourself to new intentions and/or the space to redesign the old ones. 

 

Taurus  
Caitlin McCormack
McCormack Swim-Team

Queen of Water – Last week you had tea with your more sobering emotions getting to know them more intimately.  This week the Muse of Fun would like you to reacquaint yourself with the sunnier side of your emotional spectrum.  Time for playing in puddles, ridiculous dad jokes, and spreading random joy to others.  

 

Gemini  
Caitlin McCormack
Caitlin McCormack, Anything That Moves

Queen of Fire – The Muse of Spirit has come to inquire about yours. How is your passion level?  Your spirit? How are you creating in your life?  What is getting you up in the morning?  If you cannot answer one or all these, this is the week to contemplate on finding those answers.  And if you can, take this week to create space for your spirit to grow.   

 

Cancerian 
Caitlin McCormack
Caitlin McCormack, Backyard

*Sun – The Muse of Radiance would like you to apply some shine to your life and grow.  She reminds you, however, not to step into the full sun without some sort of metaphorical sunscreen. You need protection so that you do not spend your solar energy solely on others’ well-being or growth.   

 

Leo  
Caitlin McCormack
Caitlin McCormack

Four of Earth – The Muse of Savings would like you to not overspend in the areas of money, space, or time this week.  She would like you to bank some of these material commodities, so you can spend them with more leisure later this month.   

 

Virgo  
Caitlin McCormack, Cat

Ace of Earth – Material new beginnings are blessed this week.  The muses say that this energy is great for starting new projects on the material plane.  Time to plant those bulbs in the fall so they can bloom in the spring 

 

Libra  
Caitlin McCormack, Can’t Go Back There

Eight of Fire – Messages and information surround you this week.  So, the Muse of Messages advises you on how to sort through this pile of “paperwork” in two ways.  One, you have a single focus and only access the messages through that lens.  Or two, you can collect everything you hear and see without discernment.  And then next week categorize and prioritize it.  The key is that all this information is useful and if you miss some along the way it will come back around.   

 

Scorpio  
Caitlin McCormack, Best Behavior

Three of Water – The Muse of Friendship comes when you need to hang with your BFF’s, for your emotional cups need filling.  The interesting thing is that their cups need filling too.  So don’t be shy or worried about interrupting, the hang is beneficial to all of you. 

 

Sagittarius  
Caitlin McCormack
Libidinous Drifter

Seven of Air – The Muse of Simplicity would like you to work smarter not harder this week.  She advises working on only the things that are easy to deal with.  You will have more success and gain more ground than you think you will if you do so. 

    

Capricorn  
Caitlin McCormack, Cold Soil Kettle

Knight of Air – This week has the potential to be full throttle.  So, the Muse of Rushing is advising you to slow down.  Watch getting pulled into situations or conversations that have potential of requiring a heroine or hero.  This week take the slow road and the metaphorical back seat.  And if you have to take action, watch and listen before you leap. 

 

Aquarius  
Caitlin McCormack, Different On The Phone

*Hierophant – The Muse of Structure ask what are your foundational needs? She asks you to be specific like you need healthy snacks in the house, to wind down before bed by reading, more alone time or more time with friends. And then she advises to take one foundational need and implement it solidly into your schedule.   

 

Pisces  
Caitlin McCormack
Caitlin McCormack

King of Pentacles – Last week the Muse of Intention wanted you to dive into your intentions and make sure they align with your goals and vice versa.  Now the Muse of Action would like you to start doing the action steps that are now more in line with your desires and therefore your destiny.  Take the step. 

 

Tarot and Art-Cast for week of Sept. 24, 2023

bird photography
Rachel Bigsby

The Arctic tern Sterna paradisaea, seen above, has the longest-distance migration of any bird, and sees more daylight than any other, moving from its Arctic breeding grounds to the Antarctic non-breeding areas.  The shortest migration is the North American Blue Grouse. It migrates from pine forests to deciduous woodlands, about 300 meters (about the height of the Empire State Building). The bird with the fastest migration is Great snipes who can complete a transcontinental flight from Sweden to sub-Saharan Africa in two days without resting at an average speed of 97 kilometers (about 60.27 mi) per hour.

Your pondering for this week:   The hummingbirds are migrating from where I live to warmer places south. I will miss them visiting because for me they are harbingers of abundance.  My friend, knowing that they are important to me, bought me a feeder for our housewarming gift.  And then I bought 3 more. I wanted to call in abundance.  How do you call in abundance?

***The art this week is from various winners of the Bird Photographer of the Year Awards 2023, BOPTY.  The artist names are under each photography, they are from all over the world, and their age ranges from 11 and under to adults.

Solar System highlights

The moon begins in Aquarius – think outside the box.   On Wednesday it moves into Pisces –go with the flow.  On Friday, the moon moves into Aries–start a new home project

Mercury (communication and knowledge) has 2 more weeks in Virgo (analyzation).  So, lessons continue with getting to the point when communicating.  Being clear and concise is the goal.  Mars (action) moved into Libra (balance) until Oct 12th. Having us purview that our actions justify our goals    While Venus (beauty and harmony) is in Leo until October 8th.  It is also in its last two weeks having us explore the question: Does your outward expression of yourself harmonize with who you are within?

The outer planets until the end of the year and into next are having us work on nurturing the pleasures in our lives, be aware of dipping into overindulgence, making our structures elastic and responsive to change, and lastly looking back to 2008 to see if any lose ends need to be tied up especially around the house and planets that sit in your natal Capricorn.

 

***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
Ann Gillis bird photography
Ann Gillis

*Fool – The Muse of Possibilities is asking you to expand your horizons.  This week, wander into new environments. Try new foods, see new sights, listen to new voices.  This muse reminds you that experiencing “the new” not only expands your environmental space but also creates space and therefore expansion in your mind and your soul.

 

Taurus
bird photography
Ly Dang

King of Water – The Muse of Emotions would like you to have tea with your more sobering feelings.  She reminds you that they have more information than your feel-good emotions.  In fact, if you pay attention to them, they often show you new ways to get in touch with your brighter side.

 

Gemini
Quiqing Mu bird photography
Quiqing Mu

Three of Earth – The Muse of Collaboration comes when you need to accept help.  But the first challenge is asking for it.  As they say, two heads are better than one, but three minds and six hands are even better.

 

Cancerian
bird photography
Rafael Armada

Page of Water– Muse of Joy would like you to play this week.  The challenge with playing is that there is no right way and usually there is no goal.  Time for mud pies, doddles, and make-believe.

 

Leo
bird photography
Nicolas Reusens

Queen of Earth – The Muse of Luxury would like you to indulge in some.  This muse advises the most memorable way is by using your senses.  So, each day indulge in at least one of them.  Experience tantalizing tastes, scrumptious smells, fuzzy feels, melodic sounds, and gorgeous sights.

 

Virgo
Bird photography
Henley Spiers

Eight of Earth – Last week was full of distractions but this week is straightforward therefore easier to focus.  And then the Muse of Mastery comes along reminding you that you have the skill set for whatever comes at you this week. This muse challenges you to take on your tasks as if you have been doing them for years.  Self-confidence is key and if you cannot muster that pretend to fake it until you make it.

 

 

Libra
Anton Trexier

Nine of Air – This week will have a load to worry about.  So, the Muse of Worries advises dividing your worries in to two piles.  Ones you can actually do something about this week and then what’s left over.  She challenges you to only focus on what you can do and set fire to the rest.  (No literally write those down on paper and set fire to it.).  It is very liberating.

 

Scorpio
Jose Juan Hernandez

*Sun – This is your week to Shine.  The Muse of Radiance would like you to do things that reveal your unique gorgeousness.   It could be putting on your favorite outfit to show off your sense of style.  Or compliment strangers and flaunt your superpower of noticing other people’s superpower.  The key is as you shine others will shine right back.

 

Sagittarius
Marie Read

*Emperor – Last week the Muse of Structures asked how your everyday schedules are working out for you? And to spend last week adjusting or redesigning what is not working for you.  Doing so makes your structures support you not the other way around. Now the Muse of Building has arrived.  I hope you brainstormed last week on how to work your schedule better because this week the muses want you to start working on a major project. If you were not able to redesign, then do that first so you have the time and space to start building.

 

Capricorn
Achintya Murthy

Nine of Earth – The Muse of Fulfillment has come for you to pat yourself on the back.  You have worked your ass off getting to this point.  Take this week to bask in your accomplishments and find time to enjoy what you have made.   For some of you this is best done in solitude, so as not to distract from your experience in doneness.

 

Aquarius
Alvaro Cubero Vega

*Justice – The Muse of Equality comes when something is out of balance.  You will need to do some self-accountability first where you feel these injustices.  Either you are not putting in enough or you are putting in too much.  For example, are you expecting more from someone or situation than they can actually give? Then readjust your output to match their input.

 

Pisces
Paul Mckenzie

*Temperance – The Muse of Intention would like you to do a deep dive into yours.  Ponder on this: “You are what your deepest desire is. As your desire is, so is your intention. As your intention is, so is your will.  As your will is, so is your deed.  As your deed is, so is your destiny.” Ancient Vedic text-Upanishads.

 

Tarot and Art-Cast for week of Sept. 17, 2023

 

Alissa Alfonso
Alissa Alfonso Orange Cannabis

The artist this week is Alissa Alfonso  @alissaalfonso.  Alfonso works with repurposed fiber, found metal objects and fused plastics.  Her series Nature’s Medicine is focused on creating traditional medicinal plants and botanicals from these discarded items.  Her work exemplifies seeing the beauty of nature alongside its disappearance. She also has a series of puffy landscapes that are beautiful.  Part of the beauty of her art is that it is not only based on awareness, the fleeting beauty of nature, but also hope. 

In her words: “I dream of puffy clouds, idyllic landscapes, and kaleidoscope skies super-enhanced with phytotherapy. I have always embraced a deep connection with the natural world through my art. That connection is rooted deep in my subconscious where my imagination refabricates nature into my artful practice. My creations are a complex mix of emotions, memories and passions that preserve the natural world the way I enjoy seeing it. They highlight the beauty we can find in nature, without downplaying the devastation that we have and are causing.” 

 

Your pondering for this week: This is more of an exercise than a pondering. Record, either through a photo or writing, a moment in your day. It does not have to be exceptional, but I would like you to describe that moment to yourself or another with an essence of preciousness.  

 

Solar System highlights 

The moon begins in Scorpio focus your passions.   On Wednesday it moves into Sagittarius – free up some time to wander.  On Friday, the moon moves into Capricorn– focus on getting items off your to-do list.  

Mercury (communication and knowledge) is now halfway through its 10 weeklong stay in Virgo (analyzation) and out of retrograde.  So, lessons continue with getting to the point when communicating.  Being clear and concise is the goal.  Mars (action) moved into Libra (balance) until Oct 12th. Having 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?  

The outer planets are still having us work on nurturing the pleasures in our lives, dipping into overindulgence, making our structures elastic and responsive to change, and lastly looking back to 2008 to see if any lose ends need to be tied up especially around the house and planets that sit in your natal Capricorn.    

 

***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  
Alissa Alfonso
Alissa Alfonso Russula Mushroom

Ten of Earth- Last week the muse wanted you to push through projects.  This is another week of hard work.  But the Muse of Completion would like you to work on only projects that you can finish or getting a project to its next stage.  This week the muses want you to see that your hard work has end points.  So, at the weekend you are directed to relax and enjoy the break. 

 

Taurus  
Alissa Alfonso Echinacea

*Emperor – The Muse of Manifestation wanted you to get a head start on manifesting last week and that even makes more sense now, for the Muse of Building has arrived.  I hope you brainstormed last week what you wanted to bring into the world because this week the muses want you to start on it.  Go on, stop reading and get on it.  

 

Gemini  
Alissa Alfonso White
Clover

Eight of Earth – The Muse of Mastery reminds you that you have the skill set for whatever comes at you this week. This muse advises you to get on it and do it.  So, if you had to focus on something focus more on the schedule of when to do it than the how. 

 

Cancerian 
Alissa Alfonso
Alissa Alfonso Dandelion

Queen of Air – You are in a rut or not able to see the long-term or what is in store going forward.  So, the Muse of Details has come advising to focus on the small and forget for this week about the big.  Take this time to tidy up what’s right in front of you.  

        

Leo  
Alissa Alfonso
Alissa Alfonso Sea Grass

Seven of Water – The Muse of Daydreams comes when in some way you are letting the reality of now over-rule the hope of tomorrow.  She reminds you that your life’s work is to feel comfortable in shining. So, get dressed up to get coffee, smile just cause, be overtly nice to the bus driver, and dare to hope for the best.   

 

Virgo  
Alissa Alfonso
Alissa Alfonso Mushroom

*Devil – This week has every potential to be a bit of a roller coaster ride.  The Muse of Distractions advises setting goals early in the week so you can have something to focus on if the tempest arises.  Set your sights and hold the course. And do not let the metaphorical sirens call you off your path. 

 

Libra  
Alissa Alfonso Double Dose Cloudberry

Six of Air – The Muse of Transitions comes when you are going through or need to go through a subtle change.  She advises making just a few adjustments.  These incremental maneuverings can not only change the landscape but even change the outcome.  Steer with a light hand. 

 

Scorpio  
Alissa Alfonso Pea Flower

Queen of Water – Your second Queen.  Queens rule creation.  Last week the Muse of Senses wanted you to engage your senses to ground you in the abundance of life. This week the Muse of Fun would like you to create some light-heartedness to ground your heart in the abundance of positive emotions like laughter and love.  So, watch comedies, tell dad jokes, pun, smile at strangers, hug your friends and just be silly.   

 

Sagittarius  
Alissa Alfonso Aloe

*Hierophant – The Muse of Structures would like you to examine your everyday schedules.  How are they working out for you? If you need to, this is the week to adjust or redesign what is not working for you.  Your structures should support you not the other way around. 

    

Capricorn  
Alissa Alfonso
Alissa Alfonso Ylang Ylang

Six of Earth – This week will have some twists and turns.  So, the muses advise to watch your reactions.  The Muse of Karma reminds that positivity creates positives and negativity creates negatives.  The challenging aspect with this energy is that karma does not always follow a straight line.    

 

Aquarius  
Alissa Alfonso Passion Flower

Queen of Earth – The Muse of Luxury would like you to indulge in some.  This muse advises the most memorable way is by using your senses.  So, each day indulge at least one of your senses.  Think scrumptious tastes, delectable smells, fuzzy feels, melodic sounds, and gorgeous sights.  

 

Pisces  
Alissa Alfonso Dandelion

Nine of Fire – The Muse of Preparation advises you to spend this week restocking your physical, mental, and spiritual resources.  Yes, winter is coming but not in the “John Snow” sense.  It is just that a new season is coming and the more prepared you are the better you will fare through it.   

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.  

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.