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?
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 25th, 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 12th, so continue to walk into 2023 very slowly, mindfully, and calmly.
Venus (beauty and harmony) is in Aquarius (innovation) until January 26th – 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
Lily Seika Jones
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
Lily Seika Jones
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
Lily Seika Jones
*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
Lily Seika Jones
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
Lily Seika Jones
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
Lily Seika Jones
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
Lily Seika Jones
*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
Lily Seika Jones
*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
Lily Seika Jones
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
Lily Seika Jones
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
Lily Seika Jones
*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
Lily Seika Jones
*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.
Celebrate 40,000 Years of American Art, Jaune Quick-to-See Smith
Welcome 2023!
The artist this week is Jaune Quick-to-See Smith. Smith, also a curator, teacher and activist describes herself as “a cultural arts worker”. Smith’s art is a commentary on personal, social, environmental, and political issues of navigating the world as a Native American. By working with layers of paint, images, collage elements, sign-like petroglyphs, text she texturizes meaning into her work. Smith’s complex art compels the viewer to see their own complexity in history, representation, gender, and race. In her words. “Art should reveal the unknown to those who lack the experience of seeing it.” Her message from her art is a process of viewing, agitation often through humor, hopeful understanding and then a call to action.
For example, the above work, Celebrate 40,000 years of American Art though seemingly simple is deep in meaning. First, she has us see the rabbit’s smoke/shadow-dance from background to forefront hinting the movement of past to future. This leads us to the words reminding us that American Art started when Native Americas first walked in the Americas and the importance of bringing Indigenous art into the context of and dialogue of Art. Third, the rabbit imagery has been used in indigenous art for millennia and most notably as the trickster spirit of some Native tribes. The rabbit in their stories can be a hero but is often prone to inappropriate behavior like gluttony, carelessness, and an overinflated ego. So simultaneously Smith is using the rabbit image as a critique of modern artists and the art world. Like the work done by Joseph’s Beuys’s How to explain Pictures to a Dead Hare playing with the concept of what art is or the controversial aspects of Jeff Koon’s Rabbit which sold for $91million dollars. Her work nods not only to history but also to stepping more mindfully into the future.
Your pondering for the week: Let us use this retrograde period to walk or dance slowly 2023 and with more mindfulness. Not leaving the harder lessons of the past five years but honoring our history as we create our future.
Solar System highlights
This week the moon starts in Taurus – start the week slow but steady. On Tuesday it moves into Gemini – conversations and relationships are highlighted. On Friday we have a Full Moon in Cancer, a lovely time for self-care, family and enjoying your home.
Mercury (communication and knowledge) is in Capricorn (work and discipline) compromising is key to grease your work wheels. It is also in retrograde. This is a perfect time to reflect, review and redo. Mars (action) is still in Gemini (communication and knowledge), until March 25th, 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 12th, so again this is highlighting to walking into 2023 very slowly, mindfully, and calmly.
Venus (beauty and harmony) moves into Aquarius (innovation) on January 2nd – where we can focus on updating our environment and how we experience sensuality in our lives. Jupiter (growth) is in Aries 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.
*****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 to the elements that these suits represent.
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
Aries
Jaune Quick-to-See Smith
*Hierophant – You all start this year with the Muse of Structures. The place to look is not on the physical plane but on a spiritual and heart center one. This Muse asks you to focus on looking at your support/foundations with your spiritual self and with your close friend group. She wants you to strengthen the weave in your daily life with the people that are important to you and a spiritual practice. Their access may require what seems like a sacrifice of your resources, but it is actual sustenance.
Taurus
Jaune Quick-to-See Smith
*Lovers – Connection is the theme for you to start with this year. The Muse of Intimacy invites you into the year with a visualization of what this could mean. The Muse asks you to open your inner eye to a landscape blooming with flowers, a pair of birds singing harmonies of contentment. A journal lying open on a chair welcoming you to be curious and trusting. A cottage in the background where you see a simple but hearty meal waiting for you. This is the magic, learning and exchange of deep connection: growth, harmony, openness, acceptance, and nourishment. Welcome it into 2023.
Gemini
Four Directions, Jaune Quick-to-See Smith
Four of Air– You need to slowly roll into 2023, for the Muse of Restoration is calling you to stay in the stillness. The quiet of ritual seclusion brings inner silence and the profound rest you still require. Revitalization and healing are possible this year when sufficient time is dedicated to quietude. However, it is up to you to place and ensure quiet time into your schedule.
Cancerian
Jaune Quick-to-See Smith
*Death – The Muse of Organic Change walks with you into 2023. Spend time this week evaluating what you are bringing into the new year. This Muse asks you to spend time releasing more of what you no longer need so the “new” has a place to grow. The challenge with this time of pre-creation is it is still nebulous. Work on staying with the planets’ retrograde period of review, revise and release (until January 18th), and keep the need to know at bay. Organic change is inevitable, terrifying, but also beautiful when allowed to naturally blossom.
Leo
Coyote Made Me Do It, Jaune Quick-to-See Smith
Ten of Earth – You are walking into 2023 still having to do some clean up from 2022. The Muse of Fortitude helps us with the banality of day-to-day existence or the struggle of the last mile. She reminds you that this last bit of cleaning up is a pause to adjust and reinvent what will soon be the past. That you still can make magic happen with this ending. This seems to coincide with taking advantage of the planets in retrograde. So, the real beginning of the year starts mid-January for you.
Virgo
Jaune Quick-to-See Smith
Six of Water – Do not rush into 2023 just yet. The Muse of Remembrance is advising you to do some journaling to close out 2022. Pick six memories of the past year where you have successfully dealt with a challenge and/or experiences that has shaped the person you are now. By doing this exercise you will raise your vibration level to match the positives vibes awaiting you in 2023.
Libra
Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, Wisdom Knowledge
Nine of Earth – The Muse of Independence walks with you into 2023 to boast your confidence. Last year was challenging in many aspects. And you have come through it, maybe a little battle sore but with more resources and resilience than you realized you had. So now walking into 2023 you are wiser and better resourced, making the journey going forward easier and giving you the confidence to see and utilize your hard-won sovereignty.
Scorpio
Jaune Quick-to-See Smith
Ace of Air – This is the card of new beginnings on the thought plane. The Muses would like you to make an outline of your goals and aspirations for 2023. The challenge is twofold. First being penetratingly truthful with what you want. Don’t be unassuming or question the substance of the goal. Secondly, leave enough room for something magical to happen too. So, make a few goals that are more about feeling of something you need than reality of a thing.
Sagittarius
A Nickel For Your Thoughts, Jaune Quick-to-See Smith
Queen of Air – The Muse of Details walks you into 2023. Perceptiveness is the skill she wants you to use this week. For example, while entering a room, see how people are gathered, who is pay attention, on their phone, laughing, talking quietly, or sitting alone. By distinguishing the details of situations before engaging, you can align yourself to where you want to be or the next action. Instead of your typical go with the flow attitude, this week is more about preemptive cleverness in deciphering decisions and actions.
Capricorn
In the Footsteps of My Ancestors, Jaune Quick-to-See Smith
Ace of Earth – Apropos that you would get a new beginning card for your birth month and for the year. The Muses would like to bestow some fertilizer on your year. These energy gifts are the stability of a the Pando root system, strength of Australian Buloke wood, wisdom found in the earth crust, fertility of an Ocean Sunfish, and the potential for abundance if you put in the ground work.
Aquarius
Jaune Quick-to-See Smith
Ten of Fire – You are walking into 2023 still having to do some clean up from 2022. Luckily this slow walk into 2023 is supported by the planet’s retrograde period that ends on January 19th. The Muse of Responsibility advises that you spend time finishing tasks leftover from 2022. First evaluate if the things on your list are still relevant to the coming year. Then prioritize, what on your list only you can do. Lastly spend the next two and half weeks getting as much of the rest checked off as you can. Clearing your to-do list is essential before you begin your new birth year.
Pisces
Coyote Made Me Do It, Jaune Quick-to-See Smith
Eight of Water – The Muse of Simplification is suggesting the best use of this retrograde period is to reassess if you need to exit a situation and move on to something new. She would like you to lighten your load so you can set a new course into 2023. May times this un-baggaging has to do with emotions that no longer work for you. Or aspects that you are holding on to for comfort or sentimental reasons instead of living in the present. Time to release.
It’s that time again. Every Winter Solstice to New Years, I reflect on what has been and plan for what is to be. Also, I’m data geek. I keep excel sheets collecting data points from the tarotcast’s cards that each sign gets throughout the year. So, this tarotcast is dedicated to our rearview mirror of 2022.
I look at the data in two ways, how many times each card was pulled (for anomalies) and what the actual cards were for each sign (trends). For fun I want to see if the data shows some statistical difference and or trends, and so far, it has. This means that certain cards get pulled outside the average (which this year the average is 8 times). Now, to be truly scientific I would have to do this for many years. I am only on year seven, but let’s see how this works with the data I have so far. (You can see a year in review for 2016 , 2017 , 20182019, 2020, 2021). Also, some of you had asked why I include the tarot card’s name. I do this for my readers that want to learn more about tarot, so for you all that just want the trends, skip over the card names.
Gazing in the Rear-view Mirror
First, I look at overall anomalies or card pulls outside the norm: This is a look through a societal lens. This year the most pulled cards were the Fool and Moon in the Higher Arcane and Four of Swords and the Pages as a group in the Lower Arcane.
The Fool herald of new beginnings, leaps of faith and clean slates. Examples of this are the generational change in leadership with the Democratic party in the house. Or more generally we all were coming out of pandemic with new ideas about how we wanted to come back into society. Many of us have jumped into new lives or come back into society. This could be done foolishly or with wisdom this was part of the challenge with this energy. Either we learned from mistakes and successes of the past and brought them forward into our new life or we unconsciously and foolishly stepped into something that does not align with our aligned path – jumping in with ego or because of fear. An example of that more foolish behavior is Elon Musk buying Twitter and the way he is cleaning house. A more positive aspect is the Great Resignation in the US, where employees were leaving their jobs to find or demand better opportunities.
The Moon was another card we saw a lot. The most recent example is NASA launching its first rocket back to the moon. But the Moon is also about emotions and brings out hidden or repressed aspects of our subconscious. These reflections of our subconscious can be the thing of dreams or nightmares. This year has had a sense of feeling raw, exposed. The moon has revealed our various prejudices and fears reflected in our society, especially around femininity. Sadly, we see this with more hate crimes and laws against trans-people and women around the world. Like the overturning of Roe, the laws in Texas outlawing gender affirming medical treatment, the protest in Iran around women having choice to wear a hijab, to name a few. The lesson with this Muse is society needs to have our collective subconscious revealed, like a wave pulling back exposing the shore. So, we can work to see what lies underneath the waves of emotion and heal it if necessary. The beauty is in the knowing that the tide will shift once again; the life-giving waters of our emotions will return and hopefully to healthier cleaner shores.
The Four of Swords advises us that rest and restoration is needed. Often this is around technology, and we have seen this with examples like the lower subscriptions in Netflix, people want to pull back from working over 40 hours, wanting a reasonable pay rate. But it also says how we easily tire and feel exhausted more this year even though some of the stressors of the past two years have toned down.
Pages are the cards of learning. And all the signs participated in this learning, creativity, and innovating process. However, again like the Fool above, pages can bring with them a sense of naiveté and at times foolishness. If you worked with these Muses well, you had lessons around being humble and learning from others. If not, there were lessons in our mistakes.
The lowest card pulls for the year are places where we did not have enough support from the Universe. The lowest card was the 9 of Cups- only pulled once this year. This card’s energy is around the lessons of feeling satisfied or content – the universe didn’t give us any help in this area. So even though we want the rest of the Four of Swords above we needed to fight for it. Then we had some ties for the next tier, cards pulled twice, the Wheel, Judgement, 10 of Cups and the King of Swords. So not really supported were the Wheel, so we saw sort of the same old same old. Judgement the card of evolution again no big jumps in creating a new world. Ten of Cups which is that big joy and happiness card was hard to find. And lastly the King of Swords so it has been hard to make or even clearly see long-term plans.
That is the big societal trends. And below in the cast are the trends within each sign in comparison to the norm. Art is some of my favorites for the year.
Solar System highlights until the end of the Year
This week the moon starts in Scorpio- prioritize your passion and heart. On Wednesday it moves into Sagittarius, reveling in freedom and adventure. Friday we have a new Moon in Capricorn, make wishes for what you would like to materialize in 2023. On Sunday the 25th the moon moves into Aquarius, great for community spirit. On Tuesday it moves into Pisces – spend time relaxing and daydreaming. And on Thursday into the new year the moon is in Aries great for beginnings.
Mercury (communication and knowledge) is in Capricorn (work and discipline) for the rest of the year so we can get a lot done through conversations if you can compromise. Venus (beauty and harmony) is also Capricorn – where spending our resources wisely is highlighted.
Mars (action) is in Gemini (communication and knowledge), until March 25th, 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. Jupiter (growth) is in Aries until May 24, 2023 – great for manifesting, 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. Capricornthis is a perfect time to get an Astrological Tarot Readingfor 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
Aries
Lucia Heffernan
This year compared to other signs was a very energetically charged for you all. You were one of the two signs that had the most karmic cards, and you had the most at 20 karma cards pulled. Each month you had at least 2 highly charged weeks where you dealt with karma and learned big lessons. Except for the months of April and August where you had none and could take a breather. Also, during this year, you had three major energies on rinse and repeat. The Devil, where learnt lessons were re-tested and you needed to stand up for your moral ground. The Chariot, if change was going to happen this year, it was up to you alone. You and Taurus had the most knights(momentum) cards than other signs. So, the Universe supplied gas for your tank but no help in direction. And this is where the third theme came in if you didn’t have a direction then the Universe put up blockades until you did. So, take these next two weeks to relax, you deserve it.
Taurus
My Miss America Ernie Barnes
Unlike last year where you had the highest karmic cards in comparison to other signs, this year you had the average amount. However, unlike the other signs you did not partake at all in getting rest/restoration into your regime, for you never got the 4 of swords (rest and restoration). And you and Aries had the most knights (movement) cards pulled compared to other signs. Then to add to it, throughout the year you were pushing for new beginnings, being one of the two signs with the most Aces (new beginnings) pulled. From the start of 2022 to the beginning of April you were busy deconstructing and finishing up projects. The rest of the year was a study in manifesting, healing, emotions, balance, and ending the year with multiple occasions fighting for justice and balnce. Even though feminine energy was not supported by the universe you took up the sword and fought for it in various ways: learning from women, lots of conversations, as well of action steps. Try to spend this last part of the year reflecting on what you have learned from all those that identify with feminine energy, how you can spread what you have learned into 2023, and above all else, REST.
Gemini
Boyton Close 2020 Gilbert & George
Where in 2021 you had the lowest big energy to deal with but the highest in new beginnings compared to other signs, this year you fell into the average ranges for both. And like most of us, this was a year you took a deep dive into emotions and played with taking a leap of faith by the end of the year. But first you began 2022 focusing on increasing your strength (inner and outer) and aligning with your purpose. By the end of spring and throughout the summer themes of closure, healing, letting go, collaboration, communication, and finding balance were the aspects you were investigating. However, at the end of the year you took on the big themes of deconstruction, fairness, and clean slates. Overall, you had the most 5s compared to other signs. Fives represent chaos, so even though you had the average pull for karmic endeavors, 2022 still had elements of hecticness. So, for the next two weeks continue that investigation of what isn’t working and creating a balance so you can start 2023 with that new but calmer journey you have been asking for.
Cancerian
Shirin Neshat
You had the average amount of karmic energy cards this year compared to other signs. Though you had more 8s than other signs throughout the year. Eights mean refine and release, so you were working with those energies too all year. Until May, you were dealing with the concept of mixology or blending. How to find the perfect mix of the four planes of existence: physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. Then in May, June, and July like Taurus you took a deep dive into the feminine structures and inner strength; however, unlike everyone else who did it through their emotions you did it through the Empress. So, the acts against LGBTQ+, and female rights that were a deep dive psychologically for most were a place to create community, growth, and action for you. However, by August and into November you were wobbling between distraction vs divine attunement, anarchy vs order, and structures vs deconstruction. Finally, you end the year with a bright note and realigning with your purpose. Take these last two weeks of the year creating reminders of what truly brings you joy and purpose, so you can use them as your north stars for 2023.
Leo
The Eclipse Alma Thomas
You all had the second highest amount of karmic energy cards this year compared to other signs. And you came in with the second most 7s than other signs. Sevens are the cards that focus on expansion and contraction. So, you often felt dueling aspects of introvertism and extrovertism throughout 2022. Though January started off slow, by February you started dealing with the duality of death/manifestation and structure/deconstruction. These are themes you revisited two more times during this year. And like most of the signs you also had to deep dive into your emotions and clean slates. You are now ready to move on from your inner work towards being back into society. Take the next couple of weeks to continue that theme of letting others back into your life, so that 2023’s topics become more about being social and creative collaboration than being pushed and pulled between introvert and extrovert.
Virgo
Djakou Kassi Nathalie
You had the average amount of karmic energy cards this year compared to other signs. Though you did have more 4s pulled. Fours are the lessons around stability. So, you were working with that energy all year. And like most of us, you also took deep dives into emotions and started looking for new experiences. However, you interspersed those with the themes of creation, growth, goal setting, collaboration, and exploring opportunities. And you did it in your thorough Virgonian way by taking on only one big energy each month. Which is interesting how the year is ending for you with two big concepts around evolution, and self-propulsion. It is like you are on the cusp of evolving into the next better version of you. So, take the next two weeks storing up momentum and designing plans for version youdot2023.
Libra
Shantell Martin
You all were dealt the average amount of karmic energy this year compared to the other signs. Like most of us, this was a year of deep diving into emotions and starting something new. However, you all decided to take on the most diverse number of karmic themes, and unlike the other signs except for Taurus you did not partake in getting rest/restoration into your regime. Instead, you explored ideas around evolution, balance, perspective, inertia, collaboration, inner strength, opportunities, manifestation, deconstruction, building and growth. Whew! So, it may be best if you spend the next two weeks reflecting on what you want to bring into 2023 and recharging your batteries. You have been very busy, and it is time for you to let go of control and take a break.
Scorpio
Anna Fusco Good requires very little
This year you all were dealt the average amount of karmic energy compared to the other signs. And like most of us, this was a year of deep diving into your emotions and starting something new. Though you started and finished the year respectively with those themes. You also revisited the concept of self-propulsion versus inertia throughout the year. Having to provide most of the energy and direction or being stop completely in your tracks. That means you spent most of the year driving the bus or being stuck in proverbial traffic. Not to mention you tied with Gemini for the most 5s pulled for the signs. Fives help us find ways to deal with and around chaos. And then between all of that you also worked with the karmic energies of inner strength, structure, building, manifestation, and collaboration. Only slowly down somewhat in the past few weeks. So, I suggest continuing this focus on slowing down and simplifying. Take the next two weeks to rest and enjoy the ending of 2022 and work on what you need to bring more calm and joy into 2023.
Sagittarius
Berenice Abbott
You all were dealt the average amount of karmic energy compared to the other signs this year. And like most of us, 2022 was a deep dive into your emotions and starting something new. However, you spread your lessons out, one at the beginning, the middle and again at the end of 2022. Also, you delved into ideas around purpose and growth twice this year. Where you stood out from the other signs is you had the most Pages and 2s. Pages are the muses of learning, and you learn from all four realms: physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual, especially from the summer on. And 2-cards are lessons on balancing in all the 4 realms also. So going into next year you are more stable and sure-footed. Take these next two weeks to consider what you have learned this year, especially around balance and equity and take that information into 2023.
Capricorn
Debora Lombardi
Happy Birthday Month! You all had an average year in karmic energies compared with the other signs in 2022. And like most of us, this was a year of deep diving into emotions and starting new projects or journey with a leap of faith. Though you started and finished the year respectively with those themes. However, unlike last year which had a high learning curve, this year was just about gathering information to deepen your knowledge base. Your other karmic themes were moderation, manifestation, self-propulsion, building, deconstruction, and organic change. However, the trend that stood out for your sign was you all pulled the most 6s. Sixes represent exchange. So, there was a lot of back and forth this year of ideas, emotion, and physical resources. You ended the year with World card meaning doors are opening in 2023. Spend the next two weeks making sure your resources are in the green, so you can step fully equipped into whatever is opening up for you in 2023.
Aquarius
Beyte Saar Legends in Blue
You all had an average year in karmic energies compared with the other signs in 2022. And like most of us, this was a year of deep diving into your emotions and starting something new, but you all waited until mid-2022 to start in on these themes. It is not that you weren’t busy because you were. You took on a new karmic theme each month. Themes like structure, luck, collaboration, purpose, fairness, inertia, opportunities, and manifestation. And this year you all have specifically been dealing with the squaring of Saturn and Uranus a bit more than the rest of us. Which showed up by being one of two of the signs having a lot of 5s pulled. Five means chaos or disarray, and the lessons are around learning how to deal with or avoid them So, you haven’t been able to be as free flowing as you innately are. However, Saturn will be leaving your sign and this configuration fully by March of 2023. Freedom is on the horizon for all you water bearers. So, take these two weeks to ponder what you would like to do when the chains of Saturn release you.
Pisces
Mu Pan
You all were dealt the average amount of karmic energies compared with the other signs in 2022. However, you are the only sign that didn’t deal with the big themes of diving into your emotions or taking a leap of faith or new adventure. The themes you explored are inner strength, manifestation, collaboration, building onto what you have, focus, moderation, hermiting, inertia, purpose, and healing. You also had the most 7s than other signs. Sevens are the cards that focus on expansion and contraction. And you took that hermiting/contraction a bit to the extreme by being the sign with the lowest number of court cards. Court cards represent people, and you had your doors locked to newcomers. But you have ended the year pondering what is next and how to get back into the swing of things. In the final two weeks of 2022, it is vital that you continue working with this theme. Because you will need a road map and destination plotted out for the coming year, and more importantly travel companions.
To finish out this year of artists, I highlight another “unknown” woman that came out of the Bauhaus movement, Germaine Krull. Krull was a pioneer in the fields of avant-garde photomontage, photographic books, and photojournalism. She is best known for documenting the industrial revolution of the 1920s and 30’s and bringing her aesthetic approach to it. She created 64 photos and called the series Metal. Instead of documenting industrialization by focusing on the entire structure, skylines, or machinery, she captured pivotal perspectives and detailed views that has us focusing on the aesthetic of these modernizations. Her images concentrate on the curve of a road or the curve of a building. Disconnecting our perspective from the entire object by connecting us to its design, marvel, and beauty.
Her photojournalism of prostitution and homelessness also was a marriage of documentation, social commentary, and art. She has the viewer looking down at the unhoused or straight at the illicit underground. Even her portraits are focused on parts of the person and shot at angles that increase the intimacy of her images. We can see through her photographs that Krull wants us to expand our perspective. To search for new viewpoints, glimpse intimately at our world and find the flow and beauty of its varying configurations.
Your pondering for the week: Take time to look at your world through an engaged lens. See the exquisiteness in the detail of it.
Solar Systems Highlights
This week the moon starts in Leo, your time to shine. On Wednesday it moves into Virgo, prioritize and organize through the end of the work week. And for the weekend the moon is in Libra, great for holiday gatherings and focusing on relationships. Mercury (communication and knowledge) is in Capricorn (work and discipline) for the rest of the year so we can get a lot done through conversations if you can compromise. Venus (beauty and harmony) is also Capricorn – where spending our resources wisely is highlighted.
Mars (action) is in Gemini (communication and knowledge), until March 25th, 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. Jupiter (growth) is in Pisces wanting us to dream big and explore what makes us zing for one more week. 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. Sagittarius this is a perfect time to get an Astrological Tarot Reading for your coming year. And Gemini it is your halfway mark for your birth year, so if you need a Planetary Reading for a check-in, now is the time.
May light be on you, around you, and within you,
Nina
Aries
Germaine Krull
Four of Wands – The Muse of Happy Home advises getting your home cozy, ready for the holidays and the end of the year. She asks when you walk into your house do you feel a sense of relief. If not, what do you need to add tweak, or eliminate to create more comfort into your home? It could be on the physical plane like more holiday lights, or it could be on the creative or vibe plane changing the color or using design accents to create a more soothing palate.
Taurus
Germaine Krull
Six of Wands – The Muse of Jubilation is here to remind you that you have a lot to be proud and grateful for. She advises you to acknowledge and celebrate your victories this week. And she warns to be careful of not moving on to the next thing or worrying about the future -stay in the now. This week is very much about enjoying what you have reaped this year.
Gemini
Germaine Krull
*Fool – This week marks you are halfway through your birth year and the Muse of Beginnings is wanting you to clean the slate and start afresh. She asks how you can be more spontaneous and open to new possibilities in the next 6 months? She would like you to follow your spirit more than your intellect and this is the week is the beginning of this practice. It can be as simple as taking a new way home or as complex as finding a way to travel to distant shores.
Cancerian
Germaine Krull
Nine of Wands – The Muse of Preparedness would like you to spend this week checking to see if your resources are topped off and if not time to restock. This can be your pantry or your spirit that needs replenishing. Look around and see what projects you might have dangling that are sapping your energy. This is the week to get something off your plate and/or restocking for future energy uses.
Leo
Germaine Krull
Eight of Coins – The Muse of Productivity comes with shots of expresso to help you get things done. She advises to do one action step at a time. This is not time to focus on the big picture but just on the task in front of you. If your neurodivergent tendency takes you off track, this muse advises to make a list and do the easiest or most important part first. Once you get momentum going you will be hard to stop. And remember if you’re tired, take a controlled timed break.
Virgo
*Chariot – Last week the Muses asked if you could transform or liberate one thing in your life, what would it be? I hope you pondered this question for the Muse of Momentum is here to get things moving on it. This Muse gives you energy, but you need to supply the direction. So, if you did not do last week’s pondering, start there before moving forward. Being directionless this week will leave you doing figure eights in the parking lot. They are fun but fruitless. So find your “north star” and head out.
Libra
Germaine Krull
Eight of Swords – This week your thoughts can bind you into feelings of apathy. The Muse of Bondage reminds you that some of these thought constructs are not even your own or ones that no longer work for you. Now is the time to let go of non-relevant survival skills and thoughts. By letting go of the chains of the past you can walk unburdened and energized into the future.
Scorpio
Germaine Krull
Queen of Cups – The Muse of Sparkle is here to put some vim in your vigor. She advises you to add a bit of spice into your outer appearance and actions to show your inner love of life. This could be adding a sensual component to your wardrobe, wearing a new scent, adding glitter to all your holiday cards, or just wishing everyone you meet a great day. You are magical this week and this Muse would like you to share your delight and possibly a little playful mischievousness with others.
Sagittarius
Germaine Krull
Knight of Wands – Your third energy for this birth-year is the Muse of Adventure. This year the Muses guide you to be in the right place at the right time. Your timing is perfect if you follow your instinct and open the doors to adventure. Even if you are stalled, there is a reason for the layover. This is not a year to push things through. Just find your intuitive seat and ride the wave.
Capricorn
Germaine Krull
*World – The Muse of Endings and Beginnings advises using this month to finish some projects, so new projects have a place to land. This can be as simple as cleaning off your desk or inbox. Or as complicated as clearing your calendar for two weeks around your birthday so you can think. The more space you make available, the bigger the blank canvas is to create on. She also reminds you to leave a portion of this blank space for the seeding of future opportunities.
Aquarius
Germaine Krull
*High Priestess – The Muse of Intuition comes to hone your skill in acknowledging and following your instinct more than rationalization. As an air sign you often get lost in thoughts. This week is no exception, but this Muse would like you to rely on your hunches more than logic. Your gut is way more helpful than your brain in navigating the now.
Pisces
Germaine Krull
Ace of Coins – This week’s energy encourages new beginnings on the material plane. It is a great week to invest, start new projects, and figure out your financials before the new year. The Muses advise to write out a list of all that you would like to materialize on the physical plane- think job, money, physical environment, and resources in the coming year. And watch for opportunities because it may be possible to start planting the seeds for one of the things on your list this week.
Another woman that comes out of the Bauhaus movement is Florence Henri. Henri worked with photography and painting. In both she played with plane and dimension. However, in her photography she pushed the limits of perception. By her use of mirrors and techniques of multiple exposure, photomontage, and negative printing, she has the viewer questioning what reality or reflection is. Her 1927 through 30’s studies of shapes, planes and values made her one of the first abstract photographers. Henri destabilized the camera’s capacity for realism by creating artificial and imagined spaces with these techniques. Even when she photographs reality her framing makes us rethink what we are seeing. This made her a perfect example of New Vision photography in the Bauhaus movement and a forerunner in the discussions of Surrealism.
Your pondering for the week: Look into the mirror and what do see? What is reality or a reflection of society?
Solar Systems Highlights
This week the moon starts in Taurus giving us a stable footing to begin the week with. On Wednesday it moves into Gemini- watch your conversations and tone. And for the weekend the moon is in Cancer perfect for staying home and getting your gezellig on. Mercury (communication and knowledge) is in Capricorn for the rest of the year so we can get a lot done through conversations if you can compromise. Venus (beauty and harmony) also moves to Capricorn on Wednesday – where quality in spending our resources is highlighted.
Mars (action) is in Gemini (communication and knowledge), until March 25th, 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. Jupiter is in Pisces wanting us to dream big and explore what makes us zing for another 3 weeks. And lastly, Saturn (structures) remains in Aquarius until the beginning of March 2023 – so innovating and modernizing your everyday life is its intention.
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P.S. Signs with an * it is a big week for you. Sagittarius this is a perfect time to get an Astrological Tarot Reading for your coming year. And Gemini it is your halfway mark for your birth year, so if you need a Planetary Reading for a check-in, now is the time.
May light be on you, around you, and within you,
Nina
Aries
Florence Henri 1938
Three of Wands – This week will have its starts and stops. The Muse of Enterprise advises to use both times wisely. If you have a green light go to it. However, if you are waylaid do not stop and stall. These times of inertia are meant to regroup and set up for the next steps.
Taurus
Florence Henri 1927
Two of Swords – This week is full of indecision. However, the Muse of Choice reminds you that you can choose left or right. Either way will get you to where you need to be. So, flip a coin and carry on.
Gemini
Florence Henri
*Justice – The Muse of Equity has come to have you investigate the concept of balance. Something in your life is off balance and now is the time to bring some fair play into your life. If you see an injustice speak up. Or if you are experiencing an injustice, parlay for better conditions. If you cannot find or negotiate equity, then you might have to walk away from the situation.
Cancerian
Florence Henri
*High Priestess – The Muse of Sacred Purpose comes when in this moment in time you are needed. You may not realize that opening that door for someone reignites optimism in them, or that conversation changes someone’s perspective. You are aligned with your higher purpose even when doing these little acts. This Muse reminds you that these gifts of sacredness, of seeing someone, comes when you are being your most authentic self. You are the change in the world.
Leo
Florence Henri
Seven of Wands – At some point this week you will be on the winning side or at an advantage. The Muse of Competition reminds us to be good sports. You have had your days in the gutter and know what it is like to not have someone give you a hand to lift you up. Because of this knowledge you can be better than you have been treated. Take the high road this week.
Virgo
Florence Henri 1932
*Judgement – If you could transform or liberate one thing in your life, what would it be? The Muse of Evolution asks you to ponder this question. This week you have opportunities to level up if you choose. But if you are not focused on what to transform then it might mutate into something else possible not as helpful or enlightened.
Libra
Florence Henri
Knight of Cups – The Muse of Romance would like you to spice up your love life. She suggests fire-light, coziness, flowers, and intimate gestures. Now even if you are not in a relationship, you are in one with yourself. So, take time this week to treat yourself and those you love with extra care.
Scorpio
Florence Henri 1929
Six of Coins – Reciprocity is the name of the game this week. The Muse of Mini-karma comes to redistribute wealth and energy this week. She reminds you if you do a good deed, it will come back around though often in a convoluted way. But this also works with negativity. Watch you p’s and q’s this week.
Sagittarius
Florence Henri
Two of Wands – Your second energy for this year is the Muse of Mindfulness. This year it is important that you stay in the moment. This is not a year to hold on to the past nor is it a year to think too far into the future. This year is about day to day living. How you can live fully each day this year. This Muse suggests either taking a picture a day or writing about one significant thing that happens each day to help take note of the moments.
Capricorn
Florence Henri
Nine of Coins – The Muse of Self-Awareness would like you to recognize how good you are at standing in yourself. This week may have its ups and downs, but you are doing your best mountain goat personification. You are rock solid even though the ground might not be.
Aquarius
Florence Henri
Knight of Pentacles – The Muse of Stability advises that slow and steady wins the race. Push back if someone is rushing you. You know what pace is appropriate for what action. Take your time, not others.
Pisces
Florence Henri
*Chariot – The Muse of Self-Motivation is here to cheer you on to change something. She advises that you start small at first. Get rid of one thing you don’t use each day, exercise for 5 minutes each day, eat at least 3 out of the seven colored fruits. By moving just, a notch in the right direction you begin the process that will gain momentum. Consistency is more important than amount.
Thanks all for your well wishes. I am still on the mend, so your tarotcast is a bit short, kind of a one liner as advice, mantra, or intention setter.
So, we continue with forgotten woman of the Bauhaus movement. The artist this week is Marianne Brandt. I think we often forget that every manufactured thing around us went through a design process. Function is a large part of design, but it is also, when done well, based on visual aesthetics and contains a lens/theory/perspective on how we live our life. We see this easily in the automobiles that attract us. For some it’s a sports car, others trucks, luxury cars or for the more quirky, VW bug or Thing. But do you see it with the lamp on your desk?
Many of you have had a lamp that has had the form above. This form was designed by Brandt in 1928. She was one of only two women in the Bauhaus metal workshop. Besides design she was a painter, sculptor, photographer, and metalsmith. Brandt took what is essential in a lamp – to illuminate. Then design a desk lamp simple in form but more efficient in its illumination and construction. The hood is long to protect the glare of the bulb. The pin attaches the hood to the arm so it can pivot and direct the light, and the wedge base provides ergonomic access to the on/off switch.
Brandt’s work exemplifies the key principles of Bauhaus design: rationalism, functionalism, formalism, and design for manufacture. Her industrial design is one of the most seminal works to come out of the Bauhaus movement, but it is the male painters’ names, like Klee and Kandinsky, that the public is familiar with. Her work in industrial design only spanned 6 years, 1928 to 1933, but some aspect of her model has resonated on all our desks for nearly 100 years.
Your pondering for the week: Consider the art of design on the manufactured items in your life. Do they exemplify a part of you?
Solar Systems Highlights
The Moon starts the week in Aquarius, time to innovate. On Tuesday it moves into Pisces, dream big but stay grounded. On Thursday the moon moves into Aries making the rest of the week and weekend all about action. Mercury (communication and knowledge) is in Sagittarius where conversation should lead to exploration of yourself, your journey and communication styles. Venus (beauty and harmony) is also in Sagittarius wanting you to step out into the world and discover its beauty.
Mars (action) is in Gemini (communication and knowledge), until March 25th, 2023. This is a 7-month stopover instead of it’s usually 1-2. Mars is pushing us to truthfully, talk our walk. 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. Jupiter is in Pisces wanting us to dream big and explore what makes us zing for another 3 weeks. 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. Sagittarius this is a perfect time to get an Astrological Tarot Reading for your coming year. And Gemini it is your halfway mark for your birth year, so if you need a Planetary Reading for a check-in, now is the time.
May light be on you, around you, and within you,
Nina
Aries
Marianne Brandt
Page of Swords – Aspects call for greater investigation, as you have only scratched the surface. “I explore.”
Taurus
Marianne Brandt
Page of Wands – “I am investigating deeper into my purpose as I venture forth into the coming weeks.”
Gemini
Marianne Brandt
Ace of Cups – “Love gives me hope. I shine it brightly into the world illuminating new possibilities available to me.”
Cancerian
Marianne Brandt
*Sun – “This is a time of plenty. My growth is assured as long as I share this abundance with others.”
Leo
Marianne Brandt Unnerving city
Five of Coins – What you seek will be found but in a different form than expected. “I can’t always get what I want but I get what I need.”
Virgo
Marianne Brandt
Knight of Cups – “I see the best in myself shine in the best of others.”
Libra
Marianne Brandt Help Out The Liberated Woman
Queen of Coins – “I am practical, grounded, trustworthy and resourceful in all that I do this week.”
Scorpio
Marianne Brandt
Eight of Cups – “I walk away from obligations and emotional illusions that hold me back from my highest potential.”
Sagittarius
Marianne Brandt
*Moon – Situations are not necessarily a whole reflection of the truth, for opportunities are lying in the shadows awaiting the perfect moment in the cycle to be illuminated. “I am waiting for the right wave.”
Capricorn
Marianne-Brandt
*Fool – “I know that a spiritual approach rarely appears logical and sometimes impractical, but I can trust the unknown will be illuminated and enlightening with each step of faith.”
Aquarius
Marianne Brandt ME
Queen of Swords – “By taking the time to explain the details and my intention, my conversations will give clarity to my purpose.”
Pisces
Marianne Brandt Self Portrait
*High Priestess – “I trust that I have access to my higher wisdom at any time.”
The rest of November the focus will be on the forgotten women of the Bauhaus Movement. Bauhaus was an art movement that was an exploration and ideology of equalizing fine art and applies arts. It focused on experimentation and problem solving, reconceptualizing the artistic process analogous to research science. Where function and form could cohabitate. Bauhaus was the forebear of many modern art movements and modern design.
Your artist for this week is Anni Albers. Albers’ worked in textiles, printmaking, and design. In 1949 Albers became the first textile artist to exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art. When we view her work now, we can see how her aesthetic has paved the way for modern design in the field of today’s textiles. Remember before this movement US and European textiles design was based on flora, fauna or landscapes, and the weave was flat, only two dimensional. Albers and others changed that.
Theorist and designer R Buckminster Fuller stated this about Anni Albers, “more than any other weaver, (she) has succeeded in exciting mass realization of the complex structures of fabric.” Her theory behind her work in her own words was that “the functional aspect of the basic structure is moderated, aesthetic qualities frequently move to the forefront- in fact, they often are the reason for the structural change.” In essence, if you get to the basics of something you can more clearly see the splendor of it and then amplify that beauty.
Your pondering for the week: What could you strip down in your life to see and utilize its splendor?
Solar Systems Highlights
The Moon starts the week in Leo, time to shine. By Wednesday it moves into Virgo, organization should be the theme. On Saturday the moon moves into Libra making the weekend easier to focus on relationships and beautification. Mercury (communication and knowledge) is in Scorpio (passion), so conversations can be intriguing and/or impassioned. Then on Thursday it goes into Sagittarius where conversation should lead to exploration of yourself, your journey and communication styles. On Wednesday, Venus (beauty and harmony) also moves into Sagittarius wanting you to step out into the world and discover its wonders.
Mars (action) is in Gemini (communication and knowledge), until March 25th, 2023. This is a 7-month stopover instead of it’s usually 1-2. Mars is pushing us to truthfully, talk our walk. 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. Jupiter is in Pisces wanting us to dream big and explore what makes us zing. 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. Scorpio this is a perfect time to get an Astrological Tarot Reading for your coming year. And Taurus it is your halfway mark for your birth year, so if you need a Planetary Reading for a check-in, now is the time.
May light be on you, around you, and within you,
Nina
Aries
Anni Albers Knot 1947
*Fool – Last week had aspects that lead to distraction. This can happen again this week. However, this interruption is not from outside sources, but from within. You may feel the need to move on or have itchy feet for new experiences. And that feeling is right on, it is a great week to start new projects and investigate new places and people. However, it would be foolish to start something before at least some of your work is done. Work before play, this week.
Taurus
Anni Albers Black white and Gold I 1950
Knight of Coins – The Muse of Pace comes when you need to reset the pace of how you do tasks. This could look like you need to slow down for some of your duties and then pick up the pace for others. The important quality that this muse teaches is that not every part of your life should be all go, or all slow. She reminds you that when you are tired stop and when you have the energy, then tap the gas.
Gemini
Anni Albers Ancient writing 1936
*Tower – The Muse of Deconstruction is here to tear down what is not working. So, if something goes wrong this week, stop and take time to figure out the underlying fortification that is destabilizing. Take time to heal/fix some of the cracks that your environment is showing you. This can be as simple as getting the long overdue oil change in your car or as complicated as having a serious look at a relationship or job that is not working. Take this week to fix things if you can or this muse will help crumble it later.
Cancerian
Anni Albers 1925
King of Coins – Last week the muses asked you to explore and start new adventures. This week the Muse of Stability is asking you to put some time and effort into what needs to be stabilized in your life, especially in areas around work, money, or your physical space. Where do you feel they are inconsistent? How can they become more reliable? And she reminds you to also be aware and thankful for the areas of stability. They are the foundations for the work that stills needs to be done.
Leo
Anni Albers Second Movement V 1978
*Lovers – The Muse of Intimacy is asking you to open your heart a bit this week. Intimacy is defined as close familiarity or friendship, closeness. This muse asks: how can familiarize yourself with individuals and the world? How can you share a part of you with people. Is it being bolder with your clothes choices? Having a deep conversation? Sharing an intimate aspect of who you are with another? How do you share what you love and who you are to a broader audience?
Virgo
Anni Albers La Luz I 1947
Six of Swords – The Muse of Transitions comes when something needs to shift. This muse is not about seismic swings but small tweaks that will bring more ease and movement into your life. She reminds you that simplicity and efficiency are the qualities that you are trying to incorporate more in your daily routines, work, and areas of communication. Also, she recommends a trip to a body of water to reset your brainwaves.
Libra
Anni Albers Open Letter 1956
Seven of Swords – The Muse of Ethics shows us when circumstances this week could push you to react dishonestly. So, watch for white lies you tell yourself or others. Even if you feel it upsets the balance or harmony of a situation. Bring up the annoyances now before they become a larger issue.
Scorpio
Anni Albers TR I 1970
Eight of Wands – Your fourth and final muse for the year is the Muse of Messages. But let’s review the other energies you can work with this year. First you are given two paths or muses to work with. One, the Muse of Self-propulsion will help with the energy for change to happen, but you must set the destination and plot the journey. Or two, you can go with the Muse of Inertia and stay where you are. But this path is a meditation, an internal transformation. You will dive deep into self-reflection and modify emotions and thoughts. So, it’s up to you, change the outside or change the inside. Once you have made that choice your second Muse for this year is the Muse of Creativity. She promotes adventuring into and experimenting with your creative life. Find a new outlet for your creative nature and your emotions. She suggests anything that makes you grow and open your heart to living and learning around the human experience. Next Muse is the Muse of Resources. This year you will need to attend to your resources: space, time energy and money. This Muse shows up to help you readjust and refocus on how and what you spend and save your resources on. This year is about increasing efficiency and banking assets for “rainy days.” And lastly the Muse of Messages will give you information and signposts with either the outer or inner journey you choose. So, if you are feeling unsure about where you are ask this Muse for a sign or information to confirm you are on the right path.
Sagittarius
Anni Albers 1927
Queen of Wands – The Muse of Practicality is asking you to be very grounded and practical this week. Especially after Wednesday when two planets move into your sign, you may feel antsy. But this week move or act on something only when necessity demands. For your instincts might be slightly off and have you jumping or engaging before it is necessary or appropriate.
Capricorn
Anni Albers Black White Red 1926
Three of Cups – The Muse of Companionship comes when your cups are emptier than you realize and finding places of commonality with others will fill them. The interesting thing when working with this Muse is as your comrades fill your cups, you also fill theirs.
Aquarius
Anni Albers 1941
Five of Cups – The Muse of Silver-linings comes when times are tough but there are positive aspects you are not seeing. As the proverb says “it takes both rain and sunshine to make a rainbow.” So, look for the good in your life and it will help you make it through the harder parts this week.
Pisces
Anni Albers Open Meander 1954
Seven of Cups – The Muse of Wishes has come to help you dream bigger but also be realistic about your intentions. Yes, she says this can feel like a paradox. But for example, don’t wish to travel to Tahiti if you hate to fly. This Muse wants you to be honest/realistic with what you actually want in your life. Your homework is to write down seven wishes and then some action steps you could do to help achieve them.
intentions are the children of desire and the grandparents of destiny
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*Chariot – Last week the Muses asked if you could transform or liberate one thing in your life, what would it be? I hope you pondered this question for the Muse of Momentum is here to get things moving on it. This Muse gives you energy, but you need to supply the direction. So, if you did not do last week’s pondering, start there before moving forward. Being directionless this week will leave you doing figure eights in the parking lot. They are fun but fruitless. So find your “north star” and head out.
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