The artist this week is Emma Amos. Amos is a painter, printmaker, and textile artist. Her work often confronted and destabilized the norm of Big A art. She embraced complex issues of being looked over, not seen, erased from history because of color, gender and even choice of art materials. She looked at her inner conflict of loving artistic styles of Gauguin or Picasso, the celebrated echelon of white Eurocentric art and her own identity as an artist. In her words: “Every time I think about color it’s a political statement. It would be a luxury to be white and never have to think about it.”
Your pondering : How has your race, gender or sexual orientation benefitted and/or hindered your life?
Solar System highlights
The moon begins in Virgo – keeping you organized and focused. On Tuesday it moves into Libra – harmony and balance are key. On Thursday thru the weekend the moon moves into Scorpio – follow your passion. Then on Sunday it moves into Sagittarius – find ways to explore. Then Tuesday, March 5th the moon moves into Capricorn – time to get to work. On Thursday it moves into Aquarius helping us think outside the box. And we finish the two weeks on Saturday with the moon in Pisces wanting us to go with the flow.
Venus and Mars are still hanging with Pluto in the water-bearer’s sign. Aquarius is the sign of social consciousness. It pushes us to innovate and think about how our actions affect not only our own future but the future of the world. So, the areas these planets are having us look within the context of making personal and social change is Venus (can I create beauty and harmony not only for myself but for all around me?), Mars (do my actions benefit more than me?) and Pluto (how can I share my power and wealth to the collective?). So, I suggest pondering at least one of these planets’ questions in the coming weeks.
And then the twist comes with the Sun and Mercury moving into Pisces joining Saturn. They are asking us how we can be adaptable in how we shine and how we communicate. This is still a lesson about our influence and place in society. Just these two are asking us to be more flexible and respondent to the situation and how we react to it.
EXTRA
*** Signs with an * it is a big week for you. Pisces this is a perfect time to get an Astrological Tarot Reading for your coming year. And Virgo it is your halfway mark for your birth year, so if you need a Planetary Reading for a check in now is the time. And I have a tip jar if you want to leave a gratuity for the weekly forecasts.
****And I am experimenting again. I had switched from using the older suits name (pentacles, cups, swords, and wands) to a more elemental way of reading them which is earth, water, air, and fire. Now I would like to leave the binary and feudal system of the RWS’s court cards. So, the RWS old version is Page, Knight, Queen, and King is changing to Heart (pure embodiment of element), Body (moving the element), Spirit (living the element) and Mind (taking care of the element).
Body of Earth – The Last two weeks the Muses had you working on building up something in your life. Now they are giving you the stamina and more time to continue that work. This Muse reminds you that your pace is an important factor to this process. This is a lesson on slow and steady wins the race.
Gemini
Coloring Lesson, Emma Amos
*Judgement – The last two weeks the Muse of Forms wanted you to focus on how to innovate your day-to-day structures to give you a strong base. And now with those strong foundations in place you can jump with the Muse of Liberation into a future that is more uplifting and transformative. Here’s the challenge; if those foundations are clipping your wings, then you need to tweak them until you can soar. An easy example: less caffeine and more B-vitamins. And the muses remind you to use the planets’ energy of social consciousness and adaptability to help you in your liberation.
Cancer
Baby, Emma Amos
Nine of Air – So you have been doing a lot of thinking…. maybe too much. The Muse of Worry advises the next two weeks to be a crash course on what you can and cannot control and to work on being present. This muse reminds you that worrying is a useful skill if it actually solves a problem, but many aspects of life are not pre-solvable. What can make you prepared is to work on making your mind more resilient and flexible. And realizing that if you’re reading this you already are intelligent and strong-willed enough to survive, so give yourself some credit.
Leo
Flower Sniffer, Emma Amos
Ten of Water – The Muse of Happiness would like you to indulge in some joy these coming weeks. Yes, there is work to be done and yes tomorrow is looming. But also look around, you are surrounded by good things and now is the time to feed those aspects. Pay attention to the beauty of living. Enjoy the sun coming through the window, running in the rain, hugging your family and friends, laughter, good food, music…
Virgo
Tightrope, Emma Amos
Eight of Earth – The Muse of Craft is working with you these coming two weeks to elevate your work practices. This could be working on your organization skills, taking a class, or practicing scales in music. They key is you have superpowers now is the time to super charge them.
Libra
Seated Figure and Nude, Emma Amos
Ten of Earth – The Muse of Family asks you to reconnect with yours in the coming weeks. This does not have to be your blood relatives, but people that make you feel grounded and supported. The muses are asking you to deepen the roots with those people in your life. This is a great time to reminisce and acknowledge yourself and each other how far you all have come.
Scorpio
All I Know of Wonder, Emma Amos
*Emperor – The Muse of Realization prompts you to build something. The key is this work needs to be done on something already in process or something that was put on the back burner. Now is the time to dust it off and get it to the next level. And remember to use those planet energies of how does it benefit not only you but others and/or has does it improve adaptability or is it adaptable to more than one scenario?
Sagittarius
*Tower – The Muse of Deconstruction is here to have you acknowledge what isn’t working for you and correct it; before an outside force deconstructs it for you. Now the planets are throwing in a challenge and hints to these re-designs. Making it so it helps you but also lifts others and/or it utilizes the concept of adaptability. This Muse suggests studying and incorporating the properties of bamboo: durability, flexibility, strength, and versatility.
Capricorn
Two Standing Women, Emma Amos
Three of Earth – For the next two weeks the muses would like you to reflect on the concept of collaboration. Collaboration is when two or more things work to obtain the same goal. This is not just human focused but also looking at how trees collaborate with their environment, how your pet collaborates with you or how bees collaborate in a hive. The planets are helping by adding how does what you do resonate with society as a whole and how does collaboration increase adaptability?
Aquarius
Targets, Emma Amos
*Chariot – The Muse of Momentum comes to help an aspect of your life along. For the next two weeks, she will help you with the proverbial gas and vehicle, but you will have to work on the roadmap. So, she asks you what is your goal? What is the timeline? What provisions do you need for an ease passage? Now you have two weeks to work on this “map” but the sooner you get things prepped the sooner you can hit the gas and go. On a very practical side check your tires, and make sure you wear the right kind of footwear for each occasion.
Pisces
Worksuit, Emma Amos
Seven of Earth – The next two weeks will require some head-down hard work. The beauty of this is if you do the work now in two weeks you will be able to relax a bit and enjoy the harvest. The Muse of Work advises navigating this period with more ease by having a designated stop time each day and like last weeks’ muse advice, preparation is key. So, this means strict boundaries around your work time as well as rest time. You need to focus fully on both, and you have a finite amount of energy and time each day. So, this Muse also suggests turning away from social media, news, and mind-numbing activities during this time.
The artist this week is Charles White. White was a gifted painter, draftsman, muralist, and teacher. And an amazing influential black artist that taught a new generation of artists. Pushing them to stay in the now, to use art to speak/confront/enlighten inner truths not just to mimic surface beauty. He believed that art had a role to play in changing the world perspective. In his words, “Art must be an integral part of the struggle. It can’t simply mirror what’s taking place. It must adapt itself to human needs. It must ally itself with the forces of liberation. The fact is artists have always been propagandists. I have no use for artists who try to divorce themselves from the struggle.”
Your pondering for this week: The Sun and Pluto are in Aquarius and also this past new moon. Then during these next two weeks three planets, Mercury, Venus, and Mars, are all joining Pluto and the Sun in the water-bearer’s sign. Aquarius is the sign of social consciousness. It pushes us to innovate and think about how our actions affect not only our own future but the future of the world.
So, the areas the planets are having us look within the context of making personal and social change is the Sun (when we shine do we also get others to shine with us?), Mercury (is our communication self-centered or we centered?), Venus (can I create beauty and harmony not only for myself but for all around me?), Mars (do my actions benefit more than me?) and Pluto (how can I share my power and wealth to the collective?). So I suggest pondering at least one of these planets’ questions in the coming weeks
Solar System highlights
The moon begins the week in Pisces – go with the flow. On Tuesday it moves into Aries – you have the energy to get to your projects. On Thursday the moon moves into Taurus, so you have the stamina to finish what you started. Then on Saturday – time for hanging out with friends. Then Monday the moon moves into Cancer- self-care is top -priority. Then on Thursday the 22nd it moves into Leo – define your shine. And we finish the two weeks on Saturday with the moon in Virgo to help us prep for the next week’s agenda.
Mercury is in Aquarius until February 23rd. Mars (action) moves into Aquarius on February 14th to March 22nd. Venus moves into Aquarius February 16th until March 11th. See ponderings above for what to focus on.
Jupiter (abundance) is in Taurus (grounding) until May 25, which is all about expanding pleasure but watch overindulgence. And Saturn (structures) is in Pisces (dream, create) thru Feb 13, 2026, so fluidity is the name of the game for 2 more years.
*** Signs with an * it is a big week for you. Aquarius this is a perfect time to get an Astrological Tarot Reading for your coming year. And Leo it is your halfway mark for your birth year, so if you need a Planetary Reading for a check in now is the time. And I have a tip jar if you want to leave a gratuity for the weekly forecasts.
May light be on you, around you, and within you.
Nina
Aries
Body of Earth – The Muse of Pace is working with you these next two weeks to improve your personal pace. Yes, some of your work needs to be at the speed of a sprinter. But other aspects of your life need to be worked at a snail’s pace. So, getting a project done is great if you also savor the moments that have flavor.
Taurus
Charles White
*Emperor – The Muse of Formation suggests working on an aspect of your life that you want to build upon. This “project” is not new but is something that is in process already. Remember these next two weeks have a social focus. So, this building should not only be good for you but also for your community.
Gemini
Charles White
*Hierophant – The Muse of Forms is wanting you to focus the next two weeks on how to innovate your structures. She says to start on those basic aspects that no longer support the future you are wanting. So, look at your sleep patterns, eating, time for quiet, time for socializing. These are the areas that give you a strong foundation to create the life you want.
Cancer
Charles White
Heart of Fire – The Muse of Spark would like you to spend the next two weeks finding ways to reignite your spirit. This can be done through the mediums of art, spirituality, nature, or a combination of all three. The key is it should excite you.
Leo
Charles White
Ace of Earth – The Muses are declaring that these next two weeks are set up for planting the seeds for new projects that have to do with the material plane. So now is the time to buy the supplies you need, create time in your schedule to work on this project, set up that vision board.
Virgo
Charles White
Ace of Water – The Muse are wanting you to socialize. This is the time to create new connections and deepen the ones you have. Your heart is thirsty for companionship. So, you must be willing to keep it open and jump into the new or deeper waters of intimacy during these next two weeks.
Libra
Charles White
*Lovers – The Muse of Companionship is asking you to gauge the people that are around you. This muse asks, “are they supporting you? Is your commitment to each other or the goal the same? If so then it would be great to spend these two weeks engaging and deepening these relationships. If some are not, now is the time to rebalance your effort by either having conversations around it, lowering your energy, or letting them go. These next two weeks are about raising your relationship standards.
Scorpio
Charles White
Eight of Earth – The Muse of Craft would like you to modernize your work game. You have skills, and these Aquarian aspects for the next two weeks are wanting you to innovate them. So, identify your super powers and update them for the situation now.
Sagittarius
Charles White
Ace of Fire – The Muses would like you to spend the next two weeks planting the seeds of inspiration and creativity. So go out and get that paint set, get the new technology that will help you create, visit a paint/music/hobby store, or spend time in nature. Anything to get your creative juices flowing.
Capricorn
Charles White
Ten of Fire – The Muse of Burdens is warning you not to put two much on your plate for the coming two weeks. You already have obligations and goals on your docket. This is not the time to add more or get pressured to do so. Focus and simplicity are your friends.
Aquarius
Charles White
Body of Water – The Muse of Flow would like you to find yours in the coming weeks. “Flow in positive psychology is the mental state in which a person performing some activity is fully immersed in a feeling of energized focus, full involvement, and enjoyment in the process of the activity.” This isn’t about being in it all the time, but about finding the moments and things that can get you there with ease.
Pisces
Charles White
Nine of Fire – The Muse of Groundwork advise that during the next two weeks be prepared for the day. This will take some work. You will have to think ahead, but she warns this is not about pessimism and expecting the worst-case scenario. But this is about hope and preparing for as many possible outcomes that you have control over.
****And I am experimenting again. I had switched from using the older suits name (pentacles, cups, swords, and wands) to a more elemental way of reading them which is earth, water, air, and fire. Now I would like to leave the binary and feudal system of the RWS’s court cards. So, the RWS old version is Page, Knight, Queen, and King is changing to Heart (pure embodiment of element), Body (moving the element), Spirit (living the element) and Mind (taking care of the element).
As some of you know my life has changed a bit from the past 9 years. We moved to a new state and my mom now lives with us. She is transitioning to a phase where she needs more care. We, myself, my partner, and a team of amazing aides, are caring for my mom at home. Thus, my time to write, do readings, and just breathe has become more finite and something must give. I need to do tarot readings. Not only because I love doing them and they give me a place to connect with my spirit and you all, but they are my means of monetary sustenance. So, I either raise my prices so I can do less readings and keep writing weekly or keep my readings more affordable and do less writing which I would like to keep as a free resource. I have decided to try the latter and do tarotcast every 2 weeks from now until the end of February and reassess then. Thanks as always for patronizing the passenger’s seat while we ponder and admire the scenery.
The artist this week is Camila Reis @cammiereis. She works in 2D Animation, character design, illustration, and storytelling. Not much background on her other then I personally own four of her prints. Because I have a thing about dryads and her animations always bring me joy. So, I would like to share her art. Hint: I would love it if someone would collaborate with her and make a dryad oracle deck.
Your pondering for this week: Thank a tree for giving you shade and oxygen.
Solar System highlights
The moon begins the week in Virgo – an organized way to start the week. On Tuesday it moves into Libra – move the focus to relationships. On Friday and through the weekend it’s in Scorpio – work on or with things that ignite your passions. Then the moon moves in Sagittarius on Sunday- start exploring alternative avenues. On Tuesday it moves into Capricorn, so the next three days are perfect for getting things done. Then on Friday and the weekend it is in Aquarius great for innovation.
Mercury is back in Capricorn to implement what you have learned in the past 3 months around communication. Mars (action) is in Capricorn (discipline) until February 14th. This is a great time to get things checked off your to do list. While Venus also has moved into Capricorn wanting you to act on how to bring more beauty and harmony into your life. These next two weeks are support by these planets to get things done.
Jupiter (abundance) is in Taurus (grounding) until May 25, which is all about expanding pleasure but watch overindulgence. And Saturn (structures) is in Pisces (dream, create) thru Feb 13, 2026, so fluidity is the name of the game for 2 more years.
Heads-up
*** Signs with an * it is a big week for you. Aquarius this is a perfect time to get an Astrological Tarot Reading for your coming year. And Leo it is your halfway mark for your birth year, so if you need a Planetary Reading for a check in now is the time. And I have a tip jar if you want to leave a gratuity for the weekly forecasts.
****And I am experimenting again. I had switched from using the older suits name (pentacles, cups, swords, and wands) to a more elemental way of reading them which is earth, water, air, and fire. Now I would like to leave the binary and feudal system of the RWS’s court cards. So, the RWS old version is Page, Knight, Queen, and King is changing to Heart (pure embodiment of element), Body (moving the element), Spirit (living the element) and Mind (taking care of the element).
May light be on you, around you, and within you.
Nina
Aries
Camila Reis Cypress
*Moon – The Muse of Emotions advises to take your moods seriously. They are trying to give you intel into your subconscious. The subconscious “is the part of your mind that notices and remembers information when you are not actively trying to do so, and influences your behavior even though you do not realize it.” And this week your emotions are the doorways to start to see the information and influences that you were not aware of. So, take a deep dive into your emotions and dreams these next two weeks.
Taurus
Camila Reis Palm
Seven of Air – The Muse of Success would like you to break up your to-dos into small incremental steps for the next two weeks. The tasks at hand or goals are too daunting to do or even look at on a large scale. Simon says “break things down to at least seven jumps to reach your objectives.”
Gemini
Camila Reis Sunflower
Five of Earth – The Muse of Scarcity comes when you believe that there is not enough for everyone, especially you. She reminds you that sharing and asking for help are the ways to invite abundance in your life these next few weeks. Use some of that Gemini charisma you know you have and get people to help you move some mountains.
Cancerian
Camila Reis Sugar pine
*Star – For the next few weeks the Muse of Healing and Hope is calling to you. Self-care is important if you are doing it not an excuse to hide but as an action to heal and re-illuminate your moon-shine. She reminds you to truly heal you need to keep one foot in the emotional waters while keeping the other on firmly on terra forma. Hope and healing are a balance of magical thinking and reality to make what seems impossible, possible.
Leo
Camila Reis Rainbow eucalyptus
Mind of Fire – The Muse of Reigning advises you to spend the next two weeks working on your confidence so you can start taking charge. Stop allowing negative mindsets to interfere with your uniqueness. Leos are amazing at what they are passionate about. Pluto moving into Aquarius has thrown you off your game but only because the “game” has new rules. And if you can suss out what they are, it is your time to rule the roost (or savannah).
Virgo
Camila Reis Magnolia
*Hanged One – The Muse of Suspension is advising you to hang back and ponder the whys and how of what you want or need to do. You may find yourself in a stalemate around something. That is the Universe telling you to stop, breath and let your inner self find a place of stillness. This can be as simple as a one-minute meditation at stoplights or as complex as holding off on finding a new job. In this silence answers and inspirations will come.
Libra
Camila Reis Bonsai
*Magician and Six of Waters – Two muses visit you during these net two weeks. The Muse of Manifestation and the Muse of the Past are working together for you to manifest in the future by using the past. Some examples are looking to childhood passions and manifesting them in adult form. Or using your grandmothers’ teacups to plant seedlings to sell. Or going through old designs and tweaking them to create a new modern look. As they say “everything old is new again” – Peter Allen
Scorpio
Camila Reis Oak
Spirit of Fire – The Muse of Heat reminds you that you can literally light up a room. You are inspirational when you engage with your passion. These next two weeks this muse is advising you to work on new ways to stoke your internal flame. The planets ie: universe is not going to help this deep dive into self-ignition, but they are protecting you from internal combustion with so many of them in earth signs. So, work on burning brighter.
Sagittarius
Camila Reis Baobab
Ten of Fire – The Muse of Burdens is having you re-evaluate your load. You have a lot going so adding more to do in the next two weeks isn’t advisable. This muse reminds you that you do not need to be the one picking up all the slack. And you’re right you have things you must do. However, make a list, prioritize, and put the bottom third of them off to the side. You will find by the end of this period either someone else did it or it is easier to do now that you waited.
Capricorn
Camila Reis Bamboo
Seven of Fire – The Muse of Focus is your partner in the coming two weeks. She reminds you that your time and space need protecting so you can focus on what needs to get done. This is not a time to add to your list but to prioritize what is most important and tackle it like a keen-eyed agile footed goat does when they climb a mountain. Focus on one step at a time and take the easier path when you can.
Aquarius
Camila Reis Sakura Grove
Seven of Earth – The Muse of Work advises doing just that the next two weeks. Yes, you might want to rest but this is a time to get things off your plate from last year. Why? So you can go into your new birthyear with a lighter load and gain the abundance and bounty from the work you have put in from last year.
Pisces
Camila Reis Olive tree
*Justice – During the next two weeks the Muse of Fairness would like you to contemplate what justice means to you? Is justice about fairness or retribution? Do they lie in balance? Does your definition of justice have a means to an end? Can your sense of justice improve the social landscape of your life as well as others?
The artist this week is Sonja Hinrichsen @sonjahinrichsen. Hinrichsen is a multimedia artist that works within and about nature and how humanity interacts or could interact with it. Her work resonates with ancient petroglyphs, chalk land carvings, but also the clash between nature and modern civilization. All her pieces seem to investigate the vacillation from flow to stillness, so we can see the movement of land, a bird, and our observations through time.
One of the beautiful things about Hinrichsen’s work is that with many of her pieces, you can imagine yourself participating in it. Like her snow drawing pieces which is often done with herself and up to 50 volunteers in snowshoes interacting with the land and a concept. And by doing so we can see that we are connecting not only to each other but the land itself. In her words: I believe that through the means of art it is possible to point out the importance of environmental soundness – through speaking to emotion and passion for nature, and through unlocking an ancient sense of freedom and awe.”
Your pondering for this week: Spend time interacting with the flora and fauna. Harmonize with the duality of the flow and stillness of nature.
****And I am experimenting again. I had switched from using the older suits name (pentacles, cups, swords, and wands) to a more elemental way of reading them which is earth, water, air, and fire. Now I would like to leave the binary and feudal system of the RWS’s court cards. So, the RWS old version is Page, Knight, Queen, and King is changing to Heart (pure embodiment of element), Body (moving the element), Spirit (living the element) and Mind (taking care of the element).
Solar System highlights
The moon begins the week in Pisces – go with the flow. On Tuesday it moves into Aries – kick into action. On Thursday and through the weekend it’s in Taurus – ground yourself and finish tasks.
Mercury is back in Sagittarius so you can re-tweak and do more experimenting with your communication skills until February 8th when it rolls back into Capricorn to implement what you have learned. Mars (action) is in Capricorn (discipline) until February 14th. This is a great time to get things checked off your to do list. While Venus (beauty and harmony) has moved into Sagittarius until January 23rd, so she would like you to experiment with any aspect that increases beauty in your life.
Jupiter (abundance) is in Taurus (grounding) until May 25, 2024, which is all about expanding pleasure but watch overindulgence. And Saturn (structures) is in Pisces (dream, create) thru Feb 13, 2026, so fluidity is the name of the game.
*** 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 I have a tip jar if you want to leave a gratuity for the weekly forecasts.
May light be on you, around you, and within you.
Nina
Aries
Sonja Hinrichsen
Eight of Fire – This is the second eight so a quick dip in the number. Eights in tarot are the cards of holding and releasing. Last week the muses wanted you to consider where you have been, where you are now and then consciously embarking on a journey that brings you new emotional horizons. And now the muses would like to download information that you will need to move forward with impetus. Hint: this info often comes in multiple times and various ways until you get it, so ears and mind open for glitches in the matrix.
Taurus
Sonja Hinrichsen
Spirit of Fire – The Muse of Warmth reminds you that you can literally light up a room. You are inspirational when you engage with your passion. So how can you feed your fire so you can feed others?
Gemini
Sonja Hinrichsen
Nine of Air – The Muse of Overthinking has come because you are circling a problem that has a hidden solution. This can be either you are worrying over something you can’t control, or this is not the time to deal with it. Either way you need to put the problem down for a while and come back to it later – this week, next week or possibly never.
Cancerian
Sonja Hinrichsen
Heart of Water – The Muse of Joy would like you to find time this week to play, because your emotional well is running a bit dry. So, playing on the floor with pet or child, drawing or coloring, snowball fights, sledding, skating, swimming, whistling, singing or any way to use your senses without a goal in mind is prescribed.
Leo
Sonja Hinrichsen
Two of Water – The Muse of Romance would like you to use that amazing charisma you have and to charm the pants figuratively or literally off someone (or yourself). You need to flex and strengthen that amazing skill you have of giving pleasure and making someone’s day. Go on, you can do it, you know you are good at it.
Virgo
Sonja Hinrichsen
Spirit of Earth – The Muse of Nurturing comes when someone or something needs tending to in a supportive way. This energy is not asking you to take control but to help guide the person or process in a gentle and loving way. This muse challenges any co-dependent energy and persuades you and the energy to become more naturally interdependent.
Libra
Sonja Hinrichsen
Nine of Earth – The Muse of Contentment is here to remind you to stop for a moment and realize all that you have accomplished and reassess what is left to do to succeed. You may find that you are a place where you can put down the proverbial spade and relax for a moment. This is a smell the roses – stop and contemplate the rainbow kind of week.
Scorpio
Sonja Hinrichsen
*Empress – The Muse of Nurturing comes when it is a good time to create something. The challenge is this thing needs to be nurtured into being- like think 10 months from now. So, what would you like to bring into the world? Think around the concepts of cultivation, wholeness, nature, and coexistence.
Sagittarius
Sonja Hinrichsen
Spirit of Air – The Muse of Angles advises looking at situations from all sides. By doing this you are diverting the energy from critical to inquisitive and from ignorance to insight.
Capricorn
Sonja Hinrichsen
*Death – The Muse of Organic Change comes when your process of transformation needs some revisions. You are trying to quicken the pace of a manifestation. She advises slowing down. There is something that needs to be re-worked or possible let go so that the movement and creation happens more organically.
Aquarius
Sonja Hinrichsen
Spirit of Water – The Muse of Flow would like you to examine yours. She asks you to look for places that feel stagnated or dammed up. These places of restriction are linked to untapped emotions. These restraints are self-placed, and you are taking something way too seriously. Even if the situation or feeling is dark, she advices to uncork it with laughter and have some fun.
Pisces
Sonja Hinrichsen
Heart of Earth – The Muse of Discovery comes when there is some skill set that you need to learn or update. You will need this knowledge in the coming months. Look to places of discomfort or unease to if you are at a loss on what to study. This week take yourself back to school.
The artist this week is vanessa german @vanessalgerman. Okay, I’m going to gush just a bit. I’m in love with german’s sculptures and then with each post she fills it with the most beautiful words/thoughts. I have read many of them over and over, each time a new meaning comes from them. Her words and art have “the feels”.
And now to a tiny bit of her artist statement: “A visual storyteller, german utilizes assemblage and mixed media, combining locally found objects to build protective ritualistic structures known as her power figures. Modeled on Congolese Nkisi sculptures and drawing on folk art practices, they are embellished with materials including beading, glass, fabric, and sculpted wood, and come into existence at the axis on which Black power, spirituality, mysticism, and feminism converge.”
Your pondering for this week: german’s splash in insta is “.i make sculpture but really i am just making love.” I love this statement and it got me thinking what do I do that makes love? Right now, it’s caregiving for my Mom and doing tarot readings. Not only do I love doing it, but the goal is to uplift people and help create more ease, more caring, more love. Do you have something you do that makes love?
****And I am experimenting again. I had switched from using the older suits name (pentacles, cups, swords, and wands) to a more elemental way of reading them which is earth, water, air, and fire. Now I would like to leave the binary and feudal system of the RWS’s court cards. So, the RWS old version is Page, Knight, Queen, and King is changing to Heart (pure embodiment of element), Body (moving the element), Spirit (living the element) and Mind (taking care of the element).
Solar System highlights
The moon begins the week in Sagittarius work on exploring even seeing old situations with new eyes. On Wednesday it moves into Capricorn and a new moon, great for doing what needs to be done. On Friday the moon is in Aquarius do something for your community.
Mercury is back in Sagittarius so you can re-tweak and do more experimenting with your communication skills until February 8th when it rolls back into Capricorn to implement what you have learned. Mars (action) is in Capricorn (discipline) until February 14th. This is a great time to get things checked off your to do list. While Venus (beauty and harmony) has moved into Sagittarius until January 23rd, so she would like you to experiment with any aspect that increases beauty in your life.
Jupiter (abundance) is in Taurus (grounding) until May 25, 2024, which is all about expanding pleasure but watch overindulgence. And Saturn (structures) is in Pisces (dream, create) thru Feb 13, 2026, so fluidity is the name of the game.
*** 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 I have a tip jar if you want to leave a gratuity for the weekly forecasts.
May light be on you, around you, and within you.
Nina
Aries
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Eight of Water – The muses would like you to consider where you have been, where you are now and then consciously choosing the path that is right for you. Instead of repeating where you have been, or being pulled into a path that you are not willing to get on board with. Embark on a journey that brings you new emotional horizons.
Taurus
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*Tower – The Muse of Deconstruction comes when old ways are not working. It is time to deconstruct and find better systems that suit your needs. Stay open to innovation.
Gemini
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Eight of Earth – The Muse of Mastery would like you to go deeper and develop a greater understanding on what you are good at. This week use and strengthen your superpowers.
Cancerian
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*Chariot – The Muse of Self Propulsion comes when you need to check your metaphorical tires and/or adjust your course, so you can move forward with more ease. This week doesn’t need to be a bumpy ride.
Leo
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Nine of Water – The Muse of Contentment would like you to pause and acknowledge all that you have co-created and to do so with joy and pride. She also reminds you that perfection doesn’t exist, and MORE isn’t always needed, so stop trying to “turn everything up to an eleven”.
Virgo
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*Hanged One – The Muse of Suspension would like you to take full advantage of the pauses this week. Every time you get a break it is the universe wanting you to breathe and ground. And if you get good at that, then you will also get some pretty cool cosmic downloads.
Libra
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*Fool – This week brings the Muse of Beginnings to your doorstep. This is a week to say yes to anything that expands your horizons. This can look as simple as taking a new way home or trying a new cuisine. Or as complicated as taking a new career path or moving to a new place.
Scorpio
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Ace of Earth – The Muses would like you to start a project on the physical plane. This can be a new look to your wardrobe, a new hair color or cut, or it can be a new project at work. The deal is it must be on the corporal plane. So time to get whatever it is out of your head and start manifesting it into the world.
Sagittarius
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Three of Fire – The Muse of Achievement would like you to work on checking off some things on your to do list. This week’s energy is best utilized gathering what is needed to accomplish tasks as well as the actual doing. One of the reason you are procrastinating is because you haven’t fully thought out the process to do the task.
Capricorn
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Ten of Wands – The Muse of Burdens comes when you have too much on your proverbial plate. It is time to prioritize your lists and then drop the last two items off. You will find that not everything needs to be done right now and it is possible someone else will pick up the slack if you let them.
Aquarius
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*Emperor – The Muse of Building would like you to add to your proverbial empire. The key with this energy is that it should not only benefit you but also the community around you. Better you, better world.
Pisces
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*Lovers – The Muse of Connection would like you to spend this week connecting with those you choose to be around. Pay special attention to what they reflect to you. Not only do you get a deeper understanding of their perception but also what you are putting out there in response.
No main artist this week, other than nature and my friend Thanna who took this picture.
Your pondering for this week: This week I picked a card and then honed it down to a few words to be your light and guide in 2024.
****And I am experimenting again. I had switched from using the older suits name (pentacles, cups, swords, and wands) to a more elemental way of reading them which is earth, water, air, and fire. Now I would like to leave the binary and feudal system of the RWS’s court cards. So, the RWS old version is Page, Knight, Queen, and King is changing to Heart (pure embodiment of element), Body (moving the element), Spirit (living the element) and Mind (taking care of the element).
Solar System highlights
The moon begins the week in Virgo time to organize and plan. On Wednesday it moves into Libra time to find balance. On Saturday the moon is in Scorpio, explore your passion.
Mercury is back in Sagittarius so you can re-tweak and do more experimenting with your communication skills until February 8th when it rolls back into Capricorn to implement what you have learned. Mars (action) is in Sagittarius (exploration) until January 4th so investigate and expand our horizons. The it moves into Capricorn until February 14th. This is a great time to get things done. While Venus (beauty and harmony) has moved into Sagittarius until January 23rd, so she would like you to experiment any aspect that increases beauty in your life.
Jupiter (abundance) is in Taurus (grounding) until May 25, 2024, which is all about expanding pleasure but watch overindulgence to May 25th. And Saturn (structures) is in Pisces thru Feb 13, 2026, so fluidity is the name of the game.
*** 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 I have a tip jar if you want to leave a gratuity for the weekly forecasts.
May light be on you, around you, and within you.
Nina
Aries
Eight of Air – Let go of what binds you.
Taurus
Spirit of Fire – Be a gardener in all things.
Gemini
Spirit of Air – Observe to enlighten.
Cancerian
Six of Air – Transition with simplicity
Leo
Four of Fire – Home is where your heart sings.
Virgo
*Star – Healing nurtures hope.
Libra
Heart of Fire – Time to re-light your fire.
Scorpio
*Strength – Self-compassion is the foundation in understanding humanity.
Sagittarius
Four of Water – “You are not a drop in the ocean but the entire ocean in a drop.” Rumi
Capricorn
Five of Water – Part of positive process is to accept but not hold sorrow.
Aquarius
*Temperance – One “who lives in harmony with oneself lives in harmony with the universe.” Marcus Aurelius
Pisces
*Tower – Deconstruct. “To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.” R. Buckminster Fuller
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 2023.
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 7 times). Now, to be truly scientific I would have to do this for many years. I am on year 8, so 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, 2022). 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.
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 Sun in the Higher Arcane and Queen of Pentacles and Queen of Wands in the Lower Arcane. Interestingly the Fool was also one of the most pulled card last year. I hypothesize we are still trying to get our feet under us and figure out how to navigate post-covid life and the lessons we learned from it.
The Data
The Fool heralds of new beginnings, leaps of faith and clean slates and challenges are naivety and foolishness. Examples in society are the idiocy around George Santos, Trump’s mishandling of documents and Elon Musk’s antics, to name a few. But also, with the Sun below we have had major new and great achievements like a cure for sickle cell and India landing on the unexplored south pole of the moon also to name a few.
The Sun was another card we saw a lot. The Sun is a card of successes but also places where we shine a light on something that needs changing. We saw this in the strikes happening, especially highlighted in areas powered by the Sun, the creative arts. On the challenging side 2023 was the hottest year on record.
The Queen of Pentacles and Wands – women’s issues were a big issue again this year. On the negative: women’s reproductive issues becoming more polarized. On the positive side: regulators approved the first over the counter oral contraceptive and a pill to combat postpartum depression while abortions and contraceptives are also in the courts and voting booths. Or woman allowed to vote in the Vatican for the first time. Also, these Queens rule creation and creativity. Pentacles on the material side and Wands on the arts and nature. So, no wonder Taylor Swift and the Barbie movie were the queens this year. Topping the ranks in popularity, cash, and creativity.
The lowest card pulls for the year are places where we did not have enough support from the Universe. The lowest card was the Page of Swords- only pulled once this year. This card’s energy is around information and our access to it. The universe did not give us easy access to the truth. Then we had some ties for the next tier, 2 times for the year, the Hermit and the six of wands. So, if you needed solitude that may have been hard to find, or you had to fight for it. And even though you may have had small success we still have big issues that we are still at war with, the continuation of all the injustice, literal war and poverty, that need to be worked on.
So that is the big societal trends. And below in the cast are the trends within each sign in comparison to the norm.
Solar System highlights until the end of the Year
This week the moon starts in Pisces – spend time relaxing and daydreaming. On Tuesday it moves into Aries – wrap up work for the end of year. Thursday is Solstice, the longest night of the year. On Friday the moon moves into Taurus great for hanging with family and friends. On Sunday moves into Gemini – watch how you communicate. Then on Tuesday December 26 a full moon in Cancer- cuddle up with the ones you love and partake in some self-care. On December 29 the moon moves into Leo – your time to shine and on New Year’s Eve the moon is in Scorpio so have fun but not too much fun 😉.
Mercury is in retrograde until January first. So be extra safe when travel and be prepared for things not always going as plan. So have plans B and C in the wings. Mercury is in Capricorn (discipline) until Dec 23rd, so we move from experimentation of our communication to implementation on what we learned, but again go slow. And don’t worry, you get to re-tweak and experiment when Mercury rolls back into Sagittarius at the end of December. Mars (action) is in Sagittarius (exploration) until the end of the year wanting us to investigate and expand our horizons. While Venus (beauty and harmony) has moved into Scorpio (passion and release) until the end of the year so this is a perfect time to enjoy the height of the winter/summer season. And a time to release what causes disruption in your life.
The outer planets until the end of the year and into next are having us work on nurturing the pleasures in our lives, be aware of dipping into overindulgence, making our structures elastic and responsive to change, and lastly looking back to 2008 to see if any lose ends need to be tied up especially around the house and planets that sit in your natal Capricorn.
****And the pictures are my favorites from the year.
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 until January 1st, so I’ll “see” you all in 2024.
Nina
Aries
Marcin Nagraba and Agnieszka Osipa
This year compared to other signs was an average year. And like most of us, this was a year of deep diving into clean slates, leaps of fate and working your shine. Your bigger energies were also evenly placed throughout the year with about two high energies each month. So, this year had an even pace to it. Though your purpose or why you are here, and concepts around justice and fairness were also heavily highlighted. This year you also had the highest amounts of 10s compared to other signs. This signified that there were more moments of endings then the rest of us. Look back for two big success and one that was a very challenging one. And like most of the signs you had a lot of Queens which represent creation and nature. In comparison, even though you had challenges it was nothing like the challenges of 2022. Take these next two weeks to consider what your main focus to be in 2024 and then list what you need to put in place for it to happen, so you are better resourced in 2024.
Taurus
Carrie May Weems
You had around the average amount of big energies as other signs this year. And like most of us, this was a year of deep diving into clean slates, leaps of fate and working your shine. But the year started slow and by April and May you were bombarded with energies – going back and forth from challenges to huge growth spurts. You had a small lull in June but by July you were back with another slew of big energies to work through that had to do with creating new beginnings that were more hopeful and optimistic then the start of the year. You need this shot of optimism because at the end of the year you had more chaos, 5’s, then other signs. But even with all these challenges you ended this year with your heart open and finding a place of family and harmony. And like most of the signs this was a big year of creative feminine energy though you added deep heart work into the mix. As you head into 2024 let your imagination play with what new things you want to grow in the coming year and what new aspects of yourself you would like to evolve.
Gemini
Sar Torgison, Partial Surrender
This year you had the average amount of karmic or big energy compared to the other signs. And like most of us, this was a year of deep diving into clean slates, leaps of fate and working your shine. These big energies were also evenly distributed throughout the year. The interesting trend is that you were working often with the Lovers card – which is the one of the life cards of Gemini. So, you were working on the concept of relationship and communication throughout 2023. Though interestingly you had the least number of court cards, and those draws, like most of the signs, centered around the queens i.e.: creation. So that means the relationship theme was less around actual people and more around the bigger concepts about relationships and how you personally communicate. So, questions like what aspects create a bond for you, what do you strive for on the giving side of a relationship, what expectations do you have in return and how do you communicate these aspects to others. And because you had the highest eights than other signs during the end of the year. The concept of refining and releasing will be important to ponder these next two weeks, especially around relationships and communication, and take that information into 2024.
Cancer
Ruth Asawa
You had the average amount of karmic energy cards this year compared to other signs. Though they were mostly bunched up from May to the beginning of September, the summer was full. And unlike most of the signs you did not deal with the theme of clean slates. Instead, you worked on a variety of themes like distraction, deep dives into emotions, relationships, evolution and healing. Now you did have the highest amount of court cards compared to other signs, so people in general were a played a big part of your life in 2023. And like other signs the queens were the most seen. So, creation was a theme but also you were diving into your emotions around work, why you work and do you play enough. Take the next two weeks considering how you would like to evolve what method and manner you will balance work and play in 2024.
Leo
Maria Svarbova
You had the average amount of karmic energy cards this year compared to other signs. You all decided to step away from your life card the Sun so did not work on how you shine. But you more than made up that energy by stepping into the unknown and cleaning slate themes of 2023, drawing the most Fool cards then other signs. Also, most of these big themes happened in the summer and the end of this year. The interesting thing with you all is while most of the other signs were investigating the feminine, you also took a dive into the masculine energies. So, working and creating action steps were something you were asked by the muses to also peruse. You also had the highest number of tens. Tens are energies around final chapters, emotional, physical, and mental. You had a hard time navigating the spirit though the ending energies of 2023 seem to be leading you to shore up the physical plane so you can dive into to the more ethereal one in 2024.
Virgo
Yayoi Kusama, You Me and Balloons until Aug 2023 The Factory Manchester
You had the average amount of karmic energy cards this year compared to other signs. And like most of us, this was a year of deep diving into working your shine. But no cleaning of slates for you. No, you all, about every 4 months, dove into the Devil card. This energy often brings up old lessons to make sure you have learned all you need to around more challenging subjects amidst a plethora of distractions. You and one other sign had the most aces. So, these challenges of the past were wanting you to start and grow new beginnings that were actually new, though the distraction made it hard to finish anything. You like most of the signs also had a lot of Queens’ energy pushing you to create and or get out into more nature. As you roll into the new year make sure you tag which seedlings you planted in 2023 that you want to mature in 2024. So weed wisely.
Libra
Radim Schreiber
You all were dealt the average amount of karmic energy this year compared to the other signs. And like most of us, this was a year of deep diving into clean slates, leaps of fate and working your shine. Through most of the year you pulled about two of the bigger energies each month. In the beginning you were working on healing a lot then by summer then universe turned down the volume a notch. But by October the energies start to swirl around you again. And like everyone else you had a lot of Queens, but most of your feminine energy was around investigating nature and your creativity. Also, the Universe gave you a few surprises which you will not see in its completion until 2024. So, if you did your healing work 2024 looks to be a pretty dynamic year.
Scorpio
Pacita Abad Wheels of Fortune
This year you all were dealt the highest amount, (20 times average was 15) of karmic energy compared to the other signs. And like most of us, this was a year of deep diving into clean slates, leaps of fate and working your shine. You also delved into themes of your purpose, deconstruction, evolution, justice, focus, strength building, deep emotional work, finding the middle path, starting again, endings. The interesting thing is through out this year you also had the highest number of 8’s pulled. Eights are the energies of refining and releasing. So, though you all were dealt with a lot of big karmic themes, for most of you this wasn’t a totally redo. This year was intended for you to fine tune what exists and release what is no longer needed. And like most of the signs, Queens’ energy ruled. So, this was a year of creation especially on the physical and emotional planes. So, since this year worked your soul’s muscles take these next two weeks to rest and ponder on simplification and what one or two things you would like to focus your energy on in 2024.
Sagittarius
Carol Long Pottery
You all were dealt the average amount of karmic energy compared to the other signs this year. And like most of us, this was a year of deep diving into clean slates, leaps of fate and working your shine. However, those big energies were mostly grouped during February and March and then September. The first dealing with beginnings, evolution structures and hermiting. The second round was about purpose, resting, healing, structures and building upon what is already there. Making this year feel intense then adjusting and intense again. Whether that intensity was good or bad it had seeds of change in it. You also like most of the signs had the most queens = creativity but unlike most of the signs you had all the suits of Queens. So, your creativity was an exploration of mind, body, heart, and soul. So, take these next two weeks to ponder how you handled and healed from the actions of change you took in 2023 and then integrate this new skill into 2024.
Capricorn
Elizabeth Murray
Happy Birthday Month! You all had a lower-than-average year in karmic energies compared with the other signs in 2023. And like most of us, this was a year of deep diving into clean slates, leaps of fate and working your shine. Your other karmic themes were harmony, inner strength, distraction, and purpose. The interesting aspect that sets you apart for the rest of us is your investigation into the different kinds of change: self-propelled change as well as change you are not in control of as well as organic change. Your other deviation from the “norm” is where most of the signs delved mostly with the Queens/creativity you decided to work with the whole court. So not only were you creating but you were moving, learning, and building. And like last year you are ending this year with a big bang of karmic energy. The muses would like you to work with the concept of organic change. Spend the next two weeks pulling what isn’t useful out of your life and getting your proverbial soil ready to plant by the end of January 2024.
Aquarius
Kayla Mahaffey, Pure Intentions
You all decided to take the road less traveled and did not follow any of the trends. First you all had a lower-than-average year in karmic energies compared with the other signs in 2023. And unlike most of the signs you did not deal with the themes of clean slates and shine. Instead, you worked on growth, structures, relationships distractions, healing, fairness, manifestation and learning to deal with change you have no control over. Though you dabbled in creativity, your big court cards where the knights, so you all were always on the move. You also had most 7s than other signs. Sevens are the cards that focus on expansion and contraction. So you all were moving in all directions. Take this next two weeks to plant your feet firmly in the ground and get your bearings before you leap into 2024.
Pisces
Lily Seika Jones
You all were dealt the average amount of karmic energies compared with the other signs in 2023. And like most of us, this was a year of deep diving into clean slates, leaps of fate and working your shine. You also explored themes of relationships, manifestation, healing, and handling change you have no control over. But you also had the theme of harmony and the middle path throughout the year. However, because you had the lowest amount of court cards, ie: it wasn’t a big people year, you focused on King’s action of building instead of the free-form creation of the Queens. The harmony was more of an internal balancing than an externally motivated one. So, take these next two weeks pondering on how to continue your growth while navigating the more tempered middle path of harmony.
intentions are the children of desire and the grandparents of destiny
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*Tower – The Muse of Deconstruction is here to have you acknowledge what isn’t working for you and correct it; before an outside force deconstructs it for you. Now the planets are throwing in a challenge and hints to these re-designs. Making it so it helps you but also lifts others and/or it utilizes the concept of adaptability. This Muse suggests studying and incorporating the properties of bamboo: durability, flexibility, strength, and versatility.
Body of Earth – The Muse of Pace is working with you these next two weeks to improve your personal pace. Yes, some of your work needs to be at the speed of a sprinter. But other aspects of your life need to be worked at a snail’s pace. So, getting a project done is great if you also savor the moments that have flavor.
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