I like the month of February. For some reason it is a time for me where I get a little melancholy. And for me melancholy is like a warm blanket. It slows me down, helps me look around appreciate what I have. So I guess I lean towards the definition of melancholy as soberly thoughtful. When I am in this mood, I tend to gravitate to period piece films and classical art.   So just for fun I added a arty website that relates to the image of your sign. Just in case you all need a place to start your soberly thoughtful February.

P.S. New moon in Aquarius this Monday so set your intentions.   Remember signs that have * it’s a big week for you.

Aries- Seven of Pentacle – The Seven of Pentacle foretells that this week you will be tired and there is no getting around it. There is a lot to do to this week, plain and simple. So the challenge is to make sure you do something that keeps you going, for example, mine is dark chocolate. For you it could be cat nap, a cup of tea or coffee (but you can’t drink it at your desk), or a 20 minute walk outside. Just make sure you do something each day that gives a bit of joy and feels a little naughty. That energy will give you the oomph you need to make it to Friday without feeling like a wrung out dishrag. https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/4080/Ram-Headed_God/right_tab/tags/

Taurus – Seven of Swords – Last week did you find way to cajole “your lions” without the whip? This week it is a bit of the same with the Seven of Swords. So keep focusing on what you need to get done and the Seven of Swords is here to help by getting the information or help you need. The catch is that you need to ask for it and that mean saying it out loud. The challenge the big the need the longer it takes. The little things will come pretty easy like “I need a pen” that will come quickly…I need a car well that may take some time, but Seven of Swords will try it’s hardest to get you closer to the solution this week. http://www.ancient-wisdom.com/francelascaux.htm

Gemini – Queen of Cups – I hope last week you avoided that potential tussle. This week the Queen of Cups brings you some good times. She reminds us that all work and no play makes Jack or Jill a dull person. And in “dull” I don’t mean boring. I’m saying that all that work is actually making you dumber. It is the joy in life that keep your synapses firing. So take some time out this week to have some fun. Your brain will be sharper for it.     http://www.wga.hu/html_m/b/bray/salomon/2twins.html

Cancer – Ace of Pentacle – So your wouldas,shouldas, and couldas from last week are in the past. It is time for new beginnings. The Ace of Pentacles gives you the go ahead to start that new project, work on that new idea, and for some of you move to that new place. Beginnings abound this week. Grab them and go. http://www.wikigallery.org/wiki/painting_230533/Giuseppe-Recco/Still-Life-with-Dead-Fish-and-Game

Leo – Page of Swords – Last week’s you were the problem solver. This week there is more of the same but with the page of swords you find there is some new information to solve the puzzles. So dig deeper to find answers. The challenge for you is not to make any major decisions until all the data is in and that is not going to happen until next week, so don’t jump the gun. http://www.wallacecollection.org/whatson/treasure/46

Virgo – Three of Rods – Last week you spent some time see the big picture before make any changes. This week it is a bit of the same with the Three of Rods saying “Patience, there is a bit more work that needs to be done before change begins.” This card’s picture literally is a man waiting for his ship to come in. The ship is on the horizon there is just no place for it to dock yet . So this card means bide your time, lay out more plans. The timing is not right for any shifts to happen and you have more to do. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Evelyn_de_Morgan_Demeter_Mourning_for_Persephone,_1906.jpg

Libra – Page of Rods – Your creative groove continues this week with the Page of Rods. The page is daring you to take more creative risks with your thinking. Think outside the box this week . It will benefit you or at the very least get you noticed. http://artmuseum.princeton.edu/collections/objects/32205

Scorpio – Five of Cups – This week the Five of cups is tell you that there is some emotional baggage you need to move on from. To be exact three things. The challenge with these things is that the feel like they are really important.   But when you step back and look at the bigger picture, you find they are really not offering you any sustenance.   http://www.idahostatesman.com/entertainment/arts-culture/article41605359.html

Sagittarius – Ace of Swords- This week is your butterfly effect week. So each decision you make this week will lead you down a different path. So take the time this week to think before your fly. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Brooklyn_Museum_-_Centauress_-_John_La_Farge_-_overall.jpg

*Capricorn – The Fool- This is a week to let go of your cares and walk forward. There is a meditation by Thich Nhat Hanh called Flower Fresh which I think defines the best aspects of the fool. I’ll paraphrase: “Imagine yourself like a flower. When you smile with your eyes they become flowers and if you smile with your mouth that’s three flowers.” So lift up your head and imagine yourself as a flower and Smile. http://www.digital-images.net/Gallery/Scenic/Florence/PzoVecchio/Apt-Elements/apt-elements.html

Aquarius – King of Cups- This week will be a bit of an emotion clusterf@#k. The King of Cups’ challenge is not to get too caught up in other people’s emotion spray because to be honest you are a bit sensitive this week. Maybe it is because it’s your birthday month or that the moon is in your sign but your are more sensitive to other people’s emotions. So here is an exercise to help with your feeling of vulnerability. Imagine an outfit that you feel really comfortable in and protected. Now, before you go out the door put on that imaginary armor and you will be ready to ward off any emotional backlash. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Auguste-Dominique_Ingres#/media/File:Jean_Auguste_Dominique_Ingres_-_The_Spring_-_Google_Art_Project_2.jpg

Pisces – Three of Swords- This week you will need to let three things go. There will be some pain in letting go, but it needs to be done. In letting go you are inviting new growth into your life. And that’s what you been looking for lately anyway. Right my fishy friends?     https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giuseppe_Arcimboldo#/media/File:Arcimboldowater.jpg

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

Nina