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Tarot and Art Forecast for Week of Sept. 18, 2022

September 18, 2022 Nina

Happy Birthday Month Libra!

The artist this week is Ernie Barnes. Barnes’ knowledge as an athlete was pivotal to his painting style. He understood the beauty of motion. Barnes played football in college while getting his art degree and was in the NFL in the sixties. One of his most famous pictures is Sugar Shack (above). It was featured in the popular show Good Times and on a Marvin Gaye album. Barnes’ style of painting elongates and exaggerates the form of his subjects. This choice emphasizes the beauty of movement and the human form. You can hear the music, the heat of the crowd, and see the sway of the dance. Barnes’ painting style is reminiscent of Mannerism from the late Renaissance. Mannerism is the “exaggeration of aspects of the human form, often resulting in compositions that are asymmetrical or unnaturally elegant.”

The other unique feature in many of his paintings is that his subjects’ eyes are closed. In a interview, Barnes commented, “It was in 1971 when I conceived the idea of “The Beauty of the Ghetto’” as an exhibition. And I showed it to some people who were Black to get a reaction. From one (person) it was very negative. And when I began to express my points of view (to this) professional man, he resisted the notion.

As a result of his comments and his attitude I began to see, observe, how blind we are to one another’s humanity. Blinded by a lot of things that have, perhaps, initiated feelings in that light. We don’t see into the depths of our interconnection. The gifts, the strength and potential within other human beings. We stop at color quite often. So, one of the things we have to be aware of is who we are in order to have the capacity to like others. But when you cannot visualize the offerings of another human being, you’re obviously not looking at the human being with open eyes. We look upon each other and decide immediately: This person is Black, so he must be… This person lives in poverty, so he must be…”

Your pondering for the week: Where are your eyes blind to another person’s humanity?

Solar Systems Highlights

The Moon starts the week in Cancer – self-care is the focus. Then on Tuesday it moves onto Leo – your time to shine. By Friday and through the weekend, it is in Virgo – great for organizing, and cleaning. Mercury (communication and knowledge) is in Libra where interactions in relationships are highlighted until Friday. Then it moves back into Virgo so back to practical communication is key. Also, Mercury and 6 other planets are still in retrograde. So, take time for revising, reviewing, and reassessment, and if you must start something new or travel just prepare for upsets or a slowing down of the progress.

Venus (beauty and harmony) is in Virgo all this month a perfect time to tidy up your house and bring practical aesthetics into your life. Mars (action) is now in Gemini, where it will stay until March 25^th, 2023. Yes, this is a 7 month stay 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 also has us working on how to be constructive with our voice – to promote action not reaction. Jupiter is in Aries; it influences action and expansion until October 28^th. And lastly, Saturn (structures) remains in Aquarius until the beginning of March 2023 – so innovating and modernizing your game is its focus.

P.S. Signs with an * it is a big week for you. Libra this is a perfect time to get an 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.

May light be on you, around you, and within you,

Nina

Aries

Ten of Swords – The Muse of Drama comes to help you navigate the energy this week. This energy’s lesson is about creating and honoring your boundaries and wrapping things up if something isn’t worth the drama. She reminds you that it is your choice when you let drama into your life. So, choose wisely what you engage with this week.

Taurus

Ace of Swords – New thoughts and knowledge are in the air this week for you. Keep your mind open for innovation and different ways to think about problems. New solutions and downloads are available if you give your mind time to decipher and integrate this wisdom.

Gemini

Eight of Coins – The Muse of Productivity is here to help you get things done. You have all the tools and skills you need this week. Your challenge is just tweaking them appropriately to each task you focus on. Your motto: I am a virtuoso of life.

Cancerian

*Hierophant – I hope last week you explored some, for this week the Muse of Structure has you back into work mode. This Muse reminds you that your structures in life, the where when and how parts, need to be tweaked and reinforced. This aligns perfectly with the retrograde season we are in. Reflect, Review and Redo.

Leo

*World – The Muse of Opportunities is opening a lot of doors for you this week. She reminds you that this is like window shopping for the future. You go in the “door” and experience it, but you do not need to commit just yet. You are just trying on things for size and feels.

Virgo

*Empress – The Muse of Creativity is here to help you grow something. She asks what would you like to create? The challenge with this energy is that it will take 9 to 10 months to mature properly. So, think carefully, what can you commit to tending for that period? If you do not have the focus for that, you can also spontaneously dabble in creativity. Think of it as fling out seeds into the wild and see what pops up. Not as much control in what comes up, but mystery is cool.

Libra

Three of Wands – The first Muse to work with this birth year is the Muse of Preparation. Prep work is needed to navigate your life with more ease. This Muse suggests ideas like: planning your meals a few days in advance so you will eat better, laying out your clothes before bed to give you more time in the morning to hang with your loved ones, pay your bills early so you can invest/save the extra, etc… The lesson is giving your future a bit of a cushion around your time, money, and energy.

Scorpio

Five of Wands – This week will be more chaotic than usual. However, the Muse of Chaos reminds you two things about this energy. One you are not obligated to interact. This is a game, and you do not have to play. And two if you decide to play there is information to be reaped. But it is up to you to change the rules, not making it a competition, but a place where everyone can win.

Sagittarius

Page of Wands – The Muse of Invention is asking you to innovate something in your life or workspace. That means to bring in a new idea, method, or product into your daily life that sparks others and/or brings in more ease. Time to put on your thinking caps and make the world a better place.

Capricorn

Four of Coins – This week your assets of time, space, and money, might be taxed. The Muse of Legacy comes to help you navigate their distributions more wisely. She asks you to make the concept of legacy be your touchstone. What do you want to stand/be known for? Are your resources supporting these goals? This is a great use of this retrograde’s power. Now is the time to reflect, review and redo the allocations of your resources, so they feed your future.

Aquarius

King of Coins – This week is perfect for getting your space, money, or resources in order. By focusing on the material plane, you get the grounding you need to navigate this week. Clean your space, organize a closet, build something, fix something that is broken, rebalance your finances, etc… The more your working space and resources are in order the easier it will be to implement your will.

Pisces

Nine of Cups – The Muse of Excellencism is here to help with your perfectionism. Excellence is to aim and strive toward high yet attainable standards in an effortful, engaged, and determined yet flexible manner. Where perfectionism is striving for flawlessness and is accompanied by critical self-evaluations and concerns regarding others’ evaluations. Excellence allows for growth, innovation, and ingenuity. Perfection is limiting, all or nothing thinking. This week change your mind set from 100% – right or wrong to 80-90% – good enough with room to grow.

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Tarot and Art Forecast for Week of Sept. 11, 2022

September 11, 2022 Nina

The artist this week is Lisa Izquierdo @lisa_lili_izquierdo. Izquierdo’s painting is textural and moody. Moody in the sense that we can see her emotions as she paints. She also focuses on the human form. Her figures stretching and moving within the canvas. Sometime these figures seem bound in the painting straining for release. Others seem as we are getting a glimpse of a dance behind a curtain of color. She builds these layers with mediums of paint, sand, and spectra gel to give the painting, texture and movement. In her words: “… I paint from my heart and soul, and like life, sometimes it’s sad and dark. I try to keep a semblance of light in the dark times, a speck of positivity which gets you through.”

Your pondering for the week: What aspect of life brings you light and gives you hope?

Solar Systems Highlights

The Moon starts the week in Aries – think before rushing in. Then on Tuesday it moves onto Taurus- slow and steady wins the race. By Thursday through the weekend, it goes into Gemini – conversation and information are highlighted. Mercury (communication and knowledge) is in Libra where interactions in relationships are highlighted. However, Mercury and 6 other planets are in retrograde. This happens every year, so it is not unusual. It is great period for revising, reviewing, and reassessment, but if you must start something new or travel just prepare for upsets and a slowing down of the progression.

Venus (beauty and harmony) is in Virgo all this month a perfect time to tidy up your house and bring practical aesthetics into your life. Mars (action) is now in Gemini, where it will stay until March 25^th, 2023. Yes, that is a 7 month stay 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 also has us working on how to be constructive with our voice – to promote action not reaction. Jupiter is in Aries; it influences action and expansion until October 28^th. And lastly, Saturn (structures) remains in Aquarius until the beginning of March 2023 – so innovating and modernizing your game is its focus.

P.S. 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.

May light be on you, around you, and within you,

Nina

Aries

*Sun – Another energy filled week for you Aries. The Muse of the Sun radiates abundance and energy to you. She can do this two ways. One, she helps you ambiently shine with just enough brightness for growth and stability. Or two she helps you have a laser light focus to get a thing done. The challenge it is up to you how wide focus your lens of energy. But either way this is a week to grow.

Taurus

Three of Cups – The Muse of Friendship comes when one needs to feel and express emotions in a safe space. Try to find sometime this week to connect with chosen loved ones. Not only will it fulfill your emotional needs, but it will also satisfy theirs. Your motto: A friend is one who overlooks your broken fence and admires the flowers in your garden ~ Unknown

Gemini

Two of Coins – The Muse of Juggling comes to help you balance out your daily life. She advises to competently handle one thing before you try to add another component. You might be able to juggle more than two items this week, but it will take practice. So, make sure you are not practicing with “things” that can be broken.

Cancerian

*Fool – Where last week the Muse of Diversion came to teach discipline and focus. This week the Muse of Spontaneity gives you more freedom. Find time to adventure into the unknown. Try new foods, places, ideas, etc.… This Muse comes when the world offers unfamiliar pleasures, so explore and partake.

Leo

Seven of Swords – This is a great muse to navigate this 7-planet retrograde period. For this week will take a bit of craftiness to get through it with ease. The Muse of Schemes advises to make plans, arrangements, do all the behind the scenes work and run throughs before you begin the action. So, you can see potential calamities and think of alternates if these mishaps occur.

Virgo

Ten of Coins – Let’s review your previous muses for this year before we get into your finally energy to work with. First you will be working with the Muse of Companionship to help you with honing your intimacy skills like tactful truthfulness. And to focus on collaboration and creation as helpful touchstones in finding the balance between individuality and community. Then the Muse of Knowledge wants you to follow your inquisitiveness, intuition, and synchronicities to gather bits of wisdom and then decipher their holistic messages. Your third Muse for your birth year is the Muse of Juggling. She brings you lessons around balance, accomplishment before addition, and adaptability. Lastly, the Muse of Material Successes will also help in guiding you to fulfill your wishes on the material plane. She advises that during these completions remembering to stay in the moment of your successes before you jump into the next endeavor. Gratitude and satiation are her touchstones for this birth-year.

Libra

*Magician – The Muse of Manifestation comes to help you conjure something into your week. The challenge with this energy is being specific about what you want and why you want it. So, make your detailed list of wants before casting your spells.

Scorpio

Queen of Swords – The Muse of Particulars comes when paying attention to details is vital. This is not a week to generalize. The more perceptive you are the more precise you will be. This is a measure twice cut once kind of week.

Sagittarius

Knight of Wands – This week you will be in the right place at the right time. Things just work out this week as long as you are in your flow. So, if something feels right go with it. And if it feels off, turn right.

Capricorn

Six of Swords – The Muse of Tiny Transitions is here to help you move things around just a bit. She advises to change a small aspect of your life. Like move one item in your room, add an accent to your décor, adjust your schedule with an extra 5 minutes to your commute, eat one more serving of veggies, etc… These tiny adjustments will help you sail through this week with ease.

Aquarius

Three of Wands – The Muse of Preparation advise to mange this week with ease is do your prep work. Make sure your meals are planned a few days in advanced, layout your next day clothes before bed, make sure you have all the tools you need for the task before doing it. A bit of planning and prep goes a long way this week.

Pisces

Ace of Wands – Ok fishes this week is tricky. The Muse of Planting Seeds wants you to start “growing” something. But the planets are wanting us to not have beginnings this month. So, for these two to work together, they advise begin a project/action but realize that this seedling is a slow grower. This project/task will need attentive tending just like a seedling until it’s rooted in. Growth and persistence are your criteria to utilize this energy.

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Tarot and Art Forecast Week of Sept 4, 2022

September 4, 2022 Nina

The artist this week is Jane Lee. Lee is a painter that deconstructs painting and therefore the creation process. She works with the components that build a painting, the canvas or the thread that makes it, paper, the stretcher, the paint. Her painting exploration is Impasto to the ninth degree. Impasto is paint that stands up from the surface because of how it was applied or the quantity of paint.

She typical does not work with paint brushes but utensils around her house and her hands. She starts with a blank canvas and begins to layer it as she goes through the day. Then she peels or digs back into those layers exposing them. By exposing the layers, edges or decomposing the painting she makes the viewer ponder the process of creation, deconstruction, and then reconstruction. Lee has us pull back our own process of layering our emotions and experiences as we walk through our day. That we do not truly know what the day holds. The knowing comes when we reflect and dig back into our life. When Tan Siuli asked her about how she came to this process from traditional painting Lee said “I asked, what makes painting a painting? How can I create art in an unconventional way that is more related to daily life, that can allow me to be free, to celebrate and to embrace unexpected process, as in life?

Your pondering for the week: Can you walk through life excited about the unexpected? And when you do reflect back, can you reconstruct your life into a piece of art, a thing of beauty?

Solar Systems Highlights

The Moon starts in Capricorn – work and checking things off your to-do list. Then on Wednesday the moon moves onto Aquarius – great for innovation. By Friday it goes into Pisces – great for a dreamy weekend. Mercury (communication and knowledge) is in Libra where communication in your relationships is highlighted. Venus (beauty and harmony) is in Virgo all this month a perfect time to tidy up your house and bring practical aesthetics into your life.

Mars (action) is now in Gemini, where it will stay until March 25^th, 2023. Yes, that is a 7 month stay 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 has us working on how to be constructive with our voice – to promote action not reaction. Jupiter is in Aries; it influences action and expansion until October 28^th. And lastly, Saturn (structures) remains in Aquarius until the beginning of March 2023 – so innovating and modernizing your game is its focus.

May light be on you, around you, and within you,

Nina

Aries

Queen of Wands – The Muse of Fire is with you this week to help you accomplish anything you focus on. The key is it to maintain optimism even in the mist of a challenge. By thinking positive, you find the positive solutions and help you need.

Taurus

Six of Coins – The Muse of Exchange is here to balance karma. When this muse shows up you may be called to help someone and find help when you ask for it. This is a generous energy, so spread the good around. Motto: There is enough if we share – Lordcowboy.

Gemini

Eight of Swords – The Muse of Bondage comes when your thoughts are holding you back. Watch your self-talk this week. She asks would you say to a friend what you say to yourself? Would you put them down or not support their dreams? You are in control of these thought-chains. Now is the time to let them go and be free.

Cancerian

*Devil – The Muse of Diversion comes to teach discipline and focus. This week will feel as if you have no gumption or are so easily distracted that getting things done might be challenging. The easiest way to work with this energy is to do what needs to be done first. Then you can play/daydream once you have done your chores.

Leo

*World – The World is calling to you this week. The Muse of Opportunities is knocking at your door. The challenge is opening it. Whether it’s fear or just feeling overloaded, you would like not to put more on your plate. And this Muse agrees. Something will need to end to bring the new in. So, take time to tie up loose ends or let go of something that just isn’t working. Because new possibilities need a seat at your table.

Virgo

Two of Coins – Your third Muse for your birth year is the Muse of Juggling. She brings you lessons around balance, accomplishment before addition, and adaptability. You will have multiple opportunities that will also hone your skills of prioritizing, time management, and efficiency. And a side note, physically it is a good year to do balancing exercises like tai chi, yoga, or capoeira.

Libra

Seven of Coins – This week might feel like an up-hill battle. But the Muse of Perseverance is here to help fortify your determination to take something to completion. You have come so far, and you have the will and energy to keep going. Your rewards are coming; it will just take a bit more energy and time to get there.

Scorpio

King of Coins – This week it is time to turn a vision into tangibility on the physical plane. This can be in the areas of home, work, or the world. By building in your physical realm, you increase your resources as well as others around you.

Sagittarius

Seven of Cups – The Muse of Dreams has come to invoke your imagination and expand your dreams. The universe works with our dreams to create available options for our life choices. Your dream-cups have dried up. Time to fill your cups, so the universe has something to work with.

Capricorn

Page of Swords – The Muse of Inquiry comes when you need to investigate a bit deeper into circumstances. It is not that aspects are purposely hidden. For people, they might not be aware or focus on the deeper aspect. And if it is a circumstance, you just need ask more questions to find a more suitable solution.

Aquarius

Five of Cups – This week can be very frustrating for tiny things will just not line up. So, the Muse of Mistakes and Mishaps comes to help. She advises these frustrations happen for a few reasons. One, things that are just not in your control and you shouldn’t try to make them yours to deal with. People are responsible for their own messes. Two, the mishap is yours, but you are way too hard on yourself when making it. And three you are way to hard on someone else’s misstep. They already know and you don’t need to point it out. We all make mistakes or have off days. Let go of the errors and learn the lesson when there is one.

Pisces

Knight of Swords – This week can feel rushed. However, you need to slow down to assess the real situation. Think and inquiry before jumping. And on a side note, be careful with your extremities. No running with scissors.

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Tarot & Art Forecast for Week of Aug 28, 2022

August 28, 2022 Nina

The artist this week is Berenice Abbott. Abbott started her work in portrait photography in the 1920’s in Paris and Berlin, a contemporary of Man Ray. A visit to New York City in 1929 made her and her focus move onto the streets of New York City. Abbott was fascinated how environment effected city dwellers’ collective behavior and vice versa. She believed through her photographs that people could be empowered to take control of the urban sprawl and make it more humane. Abbott was part of the straight photography movement, but you can see her point of view through her choice of angles. Skyscrapers became menacing, and inhabitants are like ants. During this time, she invented a distortion enlarging easel, which created unusual effects on images, and the telescopic lighting pole, still used today. In 50’s and 60’s her photography focus changed again, to Physics.

Science was always part of her art. In April 1939, Berenice Abbott wrote a “manifesto” entitled Photography and Science. “We live in a world made by science,” she stated. “There needs to be a friendly interpreter between science and the layman. I believe photography can be this spokesman, as no other form of expression can be.” And this Physics series is what I highlighted for this week. Not only does it articulate the psychical aspect of physics, but it also highlights the beauty of it.

Your pondering for the week: Find the beauty in the everyday.

Solar System Highlights

The Moon starts in Libra – balance and relationships are highlighted. Then it is on Wednesday onto Scorpio – a time to reignite your passions. For the weekend the Moon moves into Sagittarius – travel and discovery are the focus. Mercury (communication and knowledge) is in Libra where communication in your relationships is highlighted. Venus (beauty and harmony) is in Leo – update your style, bio and resume so you can accent your shine.

May light be on you, around you, and within you,

Nina

Aries

Ten of Pentacles – Something on the material plane is coming full circle this week. The Muse of Ancestry is here to help you close old cycles and release ancestral debts. What fiscal dogma no longer serves you? Take the lessons learned and close this chapter. So, you may start anew.

Taurus

*High Priestess –The concept of pondering continues this week with the Muse of Knowledge. Where last week you had to glean information from perspective, this week’s muse gives you hints and clues like easter eggs. She wants you to follow your intuition and synchronicities to gather bits of wisdom and then decipher the messages. So be on the lookout for multiple numbers and reoccurring themes. By following the spiritual breadcrumbs, you will find answers, help, or materials for how to move forward in the coming weeks. And remember you can ask questions but like the sphinx this muse talks in riddles.

Gemini

Five of Wands – The energy this week is very chaotic. However, it is your choice on whether to engage. If this is a challenge you want to work with then do so, you will learn a lot. But if you are too tired or bored then feel justified to walk away. But remember this “game” has rules to play by.

Cancerian

Eight of Wands – This week is full of information, some for you, some for others, and some just useless commercials. The challenge is trying to discern which is which. The Muse of Messages helps by advising you to focus on questions you want answers for and/or themes for your creative process. Then sort the incoming convos through them.

Leo

Queen of Wands – The Muse of Creatures comes when nature is calling to you. Flora and Fauna are inspiration, solace, protection, and messengers for you this week. Did anyone say Cat Café?

Virgo

Ace of Wands – Your second Muse for your birth year is the Muse of Genesis. Creation and new beginnings are potent this year. This is the year to start new projects, move, expand your social circle and your passions. What seeds do you want to plant that will sustain you for months and years to come?

Libra

*World – The Muse of Opportunities is knocking at the door. The challenge is opening it. Whether it’s fear or just feeling overloaded, you would like not to put more on your plate. And this Muse agrees. Something will need to end to bring the new in. So, time to finish up something or let go of something that just isn’t working. Because new prospects need a seat at your table.

Scorpio

Page of Swords – The Muse of Reporters comes when you need to do some investigation into situations. For example, you ask a loved one “how are you” and they reply “fine.” Well, it’s not that that is a lie; it just isn’t the whole truth. Ask more questions this week to get to the real answers. The challenge is this is about being inquisitive not interrogating.

Sagittarius

Page of Cups – When was the last time you played for just the joy of playing? Take time this week to take your inner child out to have some fun, the sillier and joyful, the better. Trampoline? Water balloons? Finger paint? Sidewalk chalk? Crayons?

Capricorn

*Tower – You may not have much control over this week’s events, but you can prepare for the worst and hope for the best. The Muse of Deconstruction comes when your foundations need to be surveyed for cracks and instabilities. This systems check is perfect to do before the coming retrograde period 9/9-10/2. Think of it like hurricane preparedness – you’re not sure if it will hit your area but you are prepared for the season.

Aquarius

*Fool – The Muse of Spontaneity is asking you to come out and play. Find time this week to meander without a purpose, take walks in parks, drive with no destination in mind, let your mind wander without a goal. These goalless meanderings will bring something fresh, new, and needed to your psyche.

Pisces

*Star – Life has been full-on, and you need break in the storm. Well, this week the Muse of Hope and Healing comes with shooting stars and illuminations. She reminds you that there is hope and you have many things to be grateful for. Take time this week to talk to the stars and ask for things that you need. The universe is list

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Tarot & Art Forecast for Week of Aug 21, 2022

August 21, 2022 Nina

The artist this week is Gego. Her work is hard to portray in a photography because she works in the ephemeral and ethereal plane. She is known for her sculptures and lithographs; however, she would classify her work as visual art. Gego created her first sculpture at 45, in 1957. At that time, she was interested in burgeoning movements of Kinetic Art, Constructivism or Geometric Abstraction.

However, Gego developed an idea of using sculpture to experiment with the concept of “drawing without paper.” She began using the “lines” of the sculpture to cast shadows on the space itself, and as the viewer walked within that space, they experienced the “drawings.” And because her pieces are delicate collaboration of various wires, metal rods, washers, chains – some with hints of color, they move with the air currents of the room and the people moving in them. Instead of the object being the art, Gego creates her art to highlight the interplay of the space itself and the shadows becoming the experience, in essence the non-objects become the subject and the subject changes with our movement in the space.

Is she having us contemplate life? How our experiences vary as individuals even though we collectively are experiencing “a piece.” That what we perceive as the more solid world has an ephemeral counterpart of memory? Does the shadow exist without the light, virtual without the real? That we, like the washers in her piece, are all connected and the collective connection of all our life is the art? Maybe, or maybe she is just drawing without paper.

Your pondering for the week: How do you find the beauty in the chaos of life?

Solar System Highlights

The Moon starts in Cancer – great for self-care. Then it is onto Leo – a time to shine. For the weekend the Moon moves into Virgo – where organizing and cleaning become the focus. Mercury (communication and knowledge) is in Virgo until Thursday – good for sharing, helpful advice and hashing out solutions. Then it moves into Libra where communication in your relationships is highlighted. Venus (beauty and harmony) is in Leo – update your style, bio and resume so you can accent your shine. Mars (action) is now in Gemini, where it will stay until March 25^th, 2023. Yes, that is a 7 month stay 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 has us working on how to be constructive with our voice – to promote action not reaction. Jupiter is in Aries; it influences action and expansion until October 28^th. And lastly, Saturn (structures) remains in Aquarius until the beginning of March 2023 – so innovating and modernizing your game is its focus.

May light be on you, around you, and within you,

Nina

Aries

Knight of Swords – The Muse of Rushing comes when the week’s challenges are around slowing down before dashing into situations. This week take things slow, make sure you know all the information before taking a stand. And a physical sidenote be careful with your ankles, fingers, and toes – no running with scissors.

Taurus

*Hermit – The Muse of Perspective is advising to step back and see/plan the big picture before stepping back into the week. For some of you it might be possible for you to step away from your career. But for most of you all the best you can do is step back far enough to check your goals and actions plans before jumping into action.

Gemini

Three of Swords – The Muse of Emotional Breakthrough is here to help nurture your wounds into a healing catharsis. So as your emotional thoughts come up, dive deep into the why of your heart’s reaction and see if it needs healing.

Cancerian

*Devil – The Muse of Temptation is here to test your commitment to your goals. This week will be full of distraction and misguidance; however, you can stay the course if you stay true to your inner voice. You know what you need, so don’t listen to the outside chatter, overly sugared compliments, or misguided enticements.

Leo

*Moon – The Muse of the Subconscious arrives when you have some hidden information to uncover. So, this week pay attention to your dreams and emotional swellings The challenge with this Muse is that it does take deciphering to get at the heart of the message. So deep dives into dream symbolizations and the whys of how you are feeling and remember do not take them literally. This is a lesson in simile and metaphor.

Virgo

*Lovers – The Muse of Companionship is here to help you with your intimacy skills this birth year. That means you will work with this concept of companionship all year. Also because of the Mar’s shift into Gemini, you all seem to be the first sign taking in its lesson of tactful truthfulness. This Muse helps by reminding you that love is not war. So, as you are tasked with being your authentic self. However, this muse also asks how can you be open without shutting people down or out? How can you share and invite others in? Collaboration and creation are helpful touchstones in finding the balance between individuality and community.

Libra

Four of Coins – The Muse of Resources comes when you need to be careful how you spend them. These resources are time, money, and space. Each of these have their limits and this week you will be pushed to overspend. Now is time to say no when you see your coffers running low.

Scorpio

Eight of Coins – The Muse of Mastery is asking you to use your superpowers this week. You have what it takes to do what needs to be done. And if you find the challenge not in your skill set – then time to learn a new superpower skill. So go on, do it.

Sagittarius

*Sun – The Muse of Radiance comes when it is your time to shine. She asks what do you want to be known for? If you wrote a life-achievements resume (or obituary if you need to go into the shadow realm), what would be written? Now is the time to make aspects from this to come true.

Capricorn

Seven of Wands – The Muse of Exertion comes when you need to stretch your muscles. She challenges you to push just a tad harder. Now you goats tend to go all in, so the challenge is taking it one notch/step at a time. Test your limits without going over them.

Aquarius

King of Cups – The Muse of Emotions is asking you to get out of your head and more into your heart. The challenge is not running from your emotions but inviting them in for tea. This week it is time to check in with your heart and make sure you are fulfilling your emotional goals.

Pisces

High Priestess –The Muse of Knowledge has information for you, but she makes you work for it. This week is like a adventure/puzzle video game. It wants you to follow your intuition and synchronicities to gather data. So be on the lookout for multiple numbers and reoccurring themes. By following the spiritual breadcrumbs, you will find answers, help or materials for your quest.

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Tarot and Art Forecast for Week of Aug 14, 2022

August 14, 2022 Nina

The artist this week is Lois Mailou Jones. She worked with textiles, costumes, watercolors, paintings, and collages and was part of the art department at Howard University (1930 to 1977). Her work is typical recognized for its use of masks, bright colors, and geometric shapes, a deep dive into her cultural ancestry. Even though her interest in masks continued throughout her career, her arc of color choice and style wasn’t always that way. It progressed from muted to vibrant, realistic to abstract that correlates with her travels and studies. Jones is a brilliant model of the concept of a lifelong learner.

For example, she took a yearlong sabbatical to Paris in 1937 where she found like most African American’s at that time that her race seemed irrelevant to her success. During this time, she introduced African tribal art into her paintings and the Parisian galleries loved them. This experience celebrated and spurred on her exploration of the idea of masks and ancestral art. Then in 1970 we see a jump in color and abstraction in her work. At that time, she was commissioned by the US Information Agency to serve as a cultural ambassador to Africa, touring eleven African countries. This trip influenced her further exploration into various African motifs that she continued until her death in 1998. These are only two examples of how she expanded her perspective throughout her life. She studied and worked throughout America, Europe, Africa, and the Caribbean and her work shows how each experience expanded and deepened her art.

Your pondering for the week: What events helped color your world?

Solar System Highlights

The Moon starts in Aries which is a great energetic start to the week. Then Taurus comes in on Tuesday continuing the momentum for getting things done. Then the moon moves into Gemini for the weekend a great time to hang and exchange thoughts with friends. Mercury (communication and knowledge) is in Virgo – time for sharing, helpful advice and hashing out solutions. Venus (beauty and harmony) is in Leo – update your style, bio and resume so you can accent your shine. Mars (action) is in Taurus, so do your action steps at a saner, slower, and steadier pace. Jupiter is in Aries; it influences action and expansion until October 28^th. And lastly, Saturn (structures) remains in Aquarius until the beginning of March 2023 – so innovating and modernizing your game is its focus.

P.S. Signs with an * it is a big week for you. Leo this is a perfect time to get an Astrological Tarot Reading for your coming year. And Aquarius it is your halfway mark for your birth year, so if you need a Planetary Reading for a check-in, now is the time.

May light be on you, around you, and within you,

Nina

Aries

Ten of Wands – People will be asking a lot of you this week. The Muse of Burden has come to help. She reminds that you have responsibilities but not all of them are yours. Yes, you could get tasks done quicker, or just get them done. But this does not help you focus on what you really need to do or teach those around you to carry their weight. Time for applying some accountability into your life.

Taurus

Queen of Coins– The Muse of Sensuality comes when you need to re-ground into your senses. She challenges you two ways. One, she reminds you that the reason for working is to also enjoy that works’ rewards. Then she challenges you to dive into each sense this week by rewarding yourself through sensually experiencing life. Partake in pleasurable food, scents, sounds, textures, and sights.

Gemini

Five of Wands – I hope you worked with the Muse of Moderation practicing the middle path of ease and balance. For this week, the Muse of Chaos brings challenges that try to un-stabilize your footing. You can manage these encounters as long as you realize you are stepping into “the game.” So your motto maybe something like: “yes, I’m jumping through hoops but I have trained for it and can do it with ease.”

Cancerian

Eight of Wands – This week will be full of messages and information. The challenge is that not all of them are pertinent or yours. So, the Muse of Messages advises that you ask specific questions and if needed ask for a clarifying symbol (ex: you see a bird, a dog barks or that somethings comes in threes) to help sort through what is useful this week.

Leo

*Fool – Your final card for this year is The Muse of Possibilities. But let’s review your other muses to work with this year. First was the Muse of Overthinking giving you rules to live by about staying in the present. Then the Muse of Organic Change wants you to create change by letting go of the past and planting seeds for the future. The challenge with the latter is to properly plant your seeds in groups that work together and in proper seasons. Then the Muse of Inquiry advises to sharpen your skill at astute questioning and deep listening to help you find the answers you will need. And lastly the Muse of Possibilities prophesizes that this year can be a starting point for new adventures. The challenge is can you let go of the past, simplify the present and plan based on natural timing for the future. Remember this is a yearlong process, so don’t try to push things faster than what can naturally happen.

Virgo

Four of Wands – The Muse of Home is calling for you to spend time feathering your nest. She asks what makes you comfortable and secure in your home space? Does your house need to be cleaned, cupboards replenished, or add some color to your space? This is the week to spend time make your home a place you want to be in.

Libra

*Moon – The Muse of the Subconscious comes to shine light on what is hidden. This week pay attention to your dreams and/or synchronicities (ex: seeing the number 3). The challenge with this Muse is that it does take some deciphering to get at the heart of the message. She advises to start with your feelings, and they will lead you on to the path of discovery.

Scorpio

Queen of Swords – The Muse of Details is helping you out this week. She recommends creating ease by paying attention to the minutia. That means read the fine print, listen to what people are actually saying, deep dive into questions and look at multiple views without bias. The challenge is coming from curiosity and not interrogation.

Sagittarius

Three of Coins – Collaboration is key to ease this week. You all often don’t ask for help but this week it is important to. Because you need varying perspectives, possible physical help and to see that you are supported. The challenge is putting pride and ego aside and asking for it.

Capricorn

Six of Swords – This is the second 6 so a quick dive into the number. Sixes often have to do with cause and effect. Last week it was how the past effects the present. And this week the Muse of Transitions help you take that knowledge and move it into the future. Often this means that something needs simplifying to continue to the next phase.

Aquarius

Page of Wands – The Muse of Intuitive Thought and Creation comes when you need to re-light your spark. She asks you to reunite with your passions. What turns you on? What makes you wake up excited? Now is the time to put these activities back into your schedule.

Pisces

Seven of Swords – The Muse of Schemes shows up for one of two reasons. She shows up when you need to be very watchful of how you navigate work situations. Or she comes when you need to scheme up a new plan to increase your chances of success. Either way play nice.

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Tarot and Art Forecast for Week of Aug 7, 2022

August 7, 2022 Nina

The artist this week is Shadi Ghadirian @shadighadirian. Ghadirian draws from her own experience as a modern woman living within the ancient codes of Shariah law and war. She juxtaposes everyday objects humorously in her Qajar and Like Everyday series and with a more serious tone with Nil,Nil series and Miss Butterfly. Her photographs expose us to how Middle Eastern woman are often portrayed in traditional roles as well as how they are seen outside the Middle Eastern culture.

In Like Everyday Series she used her wedding gifts as props contrasting her perceived new role as housekeeper and wife with her professional life. We also see that the items she has chosen portray the stereotypes of women all over the world ie: hatchet as the shrew, or the teacup as a hostess. As a viewer we see in Ghadirian’s work the push and pull of the culture war of past and present, Eastern and Western culture, traditional women roles versus professional lives, and trying to live while at war. By playing with these contrasts Ghadirian brings us not only to the quest of Middle Eastern women’s challenge of trying to define themselves in their culture, but also has the viewer seeing our own struggles in defining who we are.

Your pondering for the week: Where have you been pulled by opposing forces? Did it help/hinder the shaping of who you are?

Solar System Highlights

The Moon starts in Capricorn – perfect to getting an energetic and focused start to the week. Then it moves into Aquarius on the 10^th – innovation and forward thinking is the focus. Then the moon is in Pisces for the weekend – spend some time near or in water. Mercury (communication and knowledge) is in Virgo a great time for sharing, helpful advice and hashing out solutions. Venus (beauty and harmony) is in Cancer until Thursday – beautify your home, spend time with loved ones and focus on self-care. Then it moves into Leo where the focus switches to updating your style. Mars (action) is in Taurus, so action steps are at a saner, slower, and steadier pace. Jupiter is in Aries until October 28^th. It influences action and expansion over the summer months. And lastly, Saturn (structures) remains in Aquarius until the beginning of March 2023 – so innovating and modernizing your game is its focus.

May light be on you, around you, and within you,

Nina

Aries

Three of Swords – Last week the Muse of the Subconscious was asking you to do some shadow work and find what is hidden or blocking your path. This stirred up some emotions, so this week the Muse of Wounds has come to help you in the healing process. First, she reminds you that these hurts have a source in your past. So this week self-care and healing are your focus. Secondly, she reminds you that you are a warrior/ess. You are alive and have survived these hurts. However, to truly mend you must go to the root of the wound and heal it from there.

Taurus

Six of Coins– The Muse of Mini Karma is here to remind you that what you do and say reverberates into your world strongly this week. The positive energy you give out is reciprocated; however, this exchange usually takes a winding path. You smile at someone, and another person opens a door for you. However, the challenge is this also work for negative energy.

Gemini

*Temperance – The Muse of Moderation advises to ground yourself this week and let the energy of life flow through you without resistance. By going with the flow and seeing all perspectives, you will find the middle path of ease and balance. This is not a week to rush or push through. Relax into the ebbs and flows of your life.

Cancerian

Knight of Coins – This week the Muse of Pace advises that slow and steady gets you to where you want to go. This is not the time to add more to your list but to get done what is already there.

Leo

Page of Swords – Your third energy to work with this year is the Muse of Inquiry. This Muse advises to sharpen your skill at astute questioning and deep listening this year. Many scenarios will play out in the coming months and the only way to be in on the inside scoop is to keep asking questions until you get to the core of the problem.

Virgo

Five of Cups – The Muse of Spilled Milk comes when you are focusing on the negative and not seeing the positive aspects of the situation. So yes, you will have a few emotion bumps in the road this week, but you also have some lovely spots you can engage with. Or think of it like this, what has not worked out was spoiled milk anyway and not appropriate to consume. Now is the time to find the good and leave that spoiled milk on the ground.

Libra

King of Wands – You have the clarity and confidence to tackle anything this week as long as you follow your intuition. This is not a week to second guess yourself. You got this, now go.

Scorpio

*Magician – Last week the muses asked you: What needs to be retrofitted to endure the stress and strain of your life? Do you need to eat better? Sleep more? Or is it more challenge like letting go of someone or a job that is slowly sucking your life-energy? This week’s energy gives you the boost to start conjuring these more sustainable structures.

Sagittarius

Two of Swords – The Muse of Choice has come to help you make decisions. There will be options this week that signal a fork in the road. This muse advises when choosing to not rely on your pros and cons list but more on how you would feel in each choice. This week the heart guides you better than the mind.

Capricorn

Six of Cups – The past will play heavily in the present this week. The Muse of Days Gone By shows up when the past has some hidden bounty for you in the present. Pay attention to feelings of déjà vu and artifacts of ancient times. Or you can explore attics, basements, and antique stores for treasures.

Aquarius

Page of Coins – This week you will need to put on your thinking cap and/or hone a skill or two. The Muse of the Student shows up when you need to learn something before you start in on a project. So literally or metaphorically read the instructions and assess your tools before you start to build.

Pisces

Four and King of Swords – You have two muses this week working in tandem. First the Muse of Restoration telling you to find time to unplug from the world. Then the Muse of Long-Term Planning is wanting you to use this time to think about where you want to be in 1,3 and 5 years. This week you need silence to mull over the plan to get you from here to there.

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