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Tarot and Art Horoscope for Week of July 14, 2019

Katerina Kamprani

We are in between the eclipses and they have been hitting people pretty hard. Like this chair above, the eclipses are throwing us out of our comfort zones, making us stand up and do the work.   I found that this time has made me contemplate what isn’t working in my life, or what is in my life that isn’t working.  And to do so I really needed to deconstruct and simplify my everyday experiences.

This “chair” is from a series of impractical household items called The Uncomfortable by architect Katerina Kamprani.   Her goal is to “deconstruct the invisible design language of simple everyday objects and tweak their fundamental properties in order to surprise you and make you laugh…but also to help you appreciate the complexity and depth of interactions with the simplest of objects around us.”  I guess the eclipses are trying to get me to see how I design the simple things in my life and how intricate that actually can be.

 

P.S. Remember signs with an * it a big week for you.  Cancer this is a perfect time to get an Astrological Tarot Reading for your coming year.

 

Aries

Katerina KampraniNine of Cups – This is your second nine in a row, so let’s dive a bit deeper into Nines.  Nine means you are near the end of a cycle or completion of something.  You are on the last stretch. Last week the Wands had you preparing for this last bit, and this week the Nine of Cups is wanting you to be in the moment and experience it.  You are so focused on the goal you are forgetting to be in the now.    This week will only come once – feel it – be in it.

 

Taurus

Katerina KampraniTen of Cups – The Ten of Cups represents bliss and the completion of an emotional cycle.  This week take notice of all those that love and support you.  You have come through a lot of emotional trials and exaltations with this group of dear ones.  Now is the time to rejoice in the joy, love and happiness.

 

Gemini

*Lovers – Two big weeks for you.  Last week the Hierophant challenged you to hone your skills on how you can teach and support others.  This week the Lovers continues the focus of working with people.  But where last week you were the teacher, this week you are the co-creator.  This week it is vital you look at how you interact with those around you.  Whether that is creating projects and/or generating atmospheres, you are co-creating all that surrounds you.  The challenge is to design equality and balance – remember equal does not mean the same.  Celebrate and support yours and others uniqueness.  Your motto: Variety is the spice of life.

 

Cancer

Katerina KampraniSeven of Cups – Last week the Five of Wands and the High Priestess, your major arcane card for Cancers’ new birth year, came to guide you not only through last week’s chaos, but throughout the coming year.  The aspects that are resonating until next July are intuition, serenity, cycles, introspection and the big picture.  This year is a spirit quest that will combine the past, present and future.  It may not bring order to the chaos, but it will bring a sense of peace and acceptance of the natural flow. This week, the Seven of Cups joins to the Priestess’ message by advising you to dream bigger but stay realistic when waking.  You need your dreams to help expand your horizons but you need the clarity of your conscious mind to obtain them.

 

Leo

Nine of Swords and Knight of Swords – These two cards are warning you to be careful as you are preparing for your next birth year. The Nine of Swords advise that over thinking has been giving you trouble, and it is time to put needless worries aside.  And the Knight of Swords chimes in saying you are rushing through your life not really experiencing it and/or you have been prone to mishap due to rushing through things.  They challenge you to spend this week letting go of your bad habits of worrying about the past – that you cannot change- and the future – which you cannot predict.  This week you need to be conscious of how you are moving into your coming year.

 

Virgo

Six of Pentacles – Last week Temperance the card of moderation, harmony and adaptability challenged you to balancing. Whether that is a simple as balancing your check book or diet, balancing work with play, or balancing your yin and yang of your spirit.  Re-calibration for satiation and ease was your motto in all things. Well the theme of balancing continues with the Six of Pentacles.  However, this card has you balancing karma and debts.  Take this week to pay off your debts and fill it with good deeds.  This positivism (or negativism if you choose) will come back to you threefold in the coming months.

 

Libra

Queen of Pentacles – The Queen of Pentacles comes when you need to enjoy the life you have worked so hard to get.  This is a great time to take a vacation, have a spa day, go out to your favorite restaurant.  Indulge this week, you not only need it – you deserve it.

 

Scorpio

Eight of Cups – Last week, the Emperor came reminding you that you have a good foundation, but you need to start building to the next level.   This week the Eight of Cups continues this theme of building but it is challenging you to release a few things.  You need the room to build more into your life.  Whether that is cleaning out some closet space or cleaning out some heart space, you got to dump out some of the old to pour in some of the new.

 

Sagittarius

Five of Wands – The Five of Wands is the card of chaos.  This week you need to watch where you take things that can create disharmony.  For example, instead of thinking that someone is arguing with you – think of it as creative differences or that you are able to see a perspective outside of your normal or societies thought patterns.  Think of these chaotic moments as insights into the diversities of perspectives.  In other words don’t take anything personal this week.

 

Capricorn

*World – The World is the card of completion of a cycle.  This card is perfect timing with the lunar eclipse happening in Capricorn on Tuesday to Wednesday.  This week you can create some pretty amazing transformations and healing mojo by attuning yourself to what needs to be released to ease into the next cycle.  The challenge and paradox of this card asks you:  If you could have it all what are you willing to let go to do it?

 

Aquarius

Ten of Pentacles – The Ten of Pentacles this week is a great time to finish up a project.  Get one item/project off your to-do list.  And before you start on something else, the true goal is to enjoy and bask in its completion.  This week should ultimately be about relaxing and enjoying.

 

Pisces

Six of Cups – Spend time in the past this week. It’s a great time to look at old pictures and reminisce with loved ones.  This rumination has some emotional messages for you that will help you unravel the mysteries of the future.

 

 

 

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

Nina

 

Tarot and Art Horoscope for Week of June 30, 2019

Louise Bourgeois

Louise Bourgeois was a sculptor, painter and printmaker.  She was born to tapestry restorers in 1911. She had a traumatic childhood. Her mother was ill her whole life and died when she was in her early 20’s. Her father had a series of mistress during that time which greatly effect her.  This emotionality was enhanced by living in Paris during WW1.  These events left her with deep-set feelings of abandonment and loss. She started off studying math for peace of mind through the study of rules nobody could change, but after her mother’s death turned to art.

Louise used her art form as a therapeutic process. Using the lens of what she calls pre-gender feelings, she contemplated the themes of the body, sexuality, gender, loneliness, jealousy, anger and fear.  She worked through and with her depression and anxiety by using symbolic items or images that expressed her personal inward journey. For example, Bourgeois uses the spider as symbol of her mother as a predator, protector, and weaver.  Louise is a perfect example of an artist that creates art that can be as cathartic for the maker as the viewer.  As she said: Art is a guarantee of sanity.

 

P.S.  Sorry, I’m a little late today with tarotcast, the universe is throwing me some curve balls.  NOTE:  this might also be affecting any of you with major planets in Cancer and Capricorn.  The next two and half weeks beginning with the partial solar eclipse on July 2nd in Cancer then the Lunar eclipse on July 16th, are big energy movers and shakers for those two signs.

Thank you for sticking with me.

Remember signs with an * it a big week for you.  Cancer this is a perfect time to get an Astrological Tarot Reading for your coming year.

 

Aries

Knight of Cups – The last two weeks you have been dipping in and out of the spotlight.  First the Sun card brought a sense of accomplishment and energy for getting things done, growing healthier, and succeeding in new ways.  Then the Hermit advised you the opposite by pulling away from society the next week you could be more productive. This week the Knight of Cups has you back in society’s fray.  This card is all about being the social butterfly and sharing your love.  Enjoy the company of people this week.  Not only will they bring you energy but also connect you to your emotions and heart.

 

Taurus

Louise BourgeoisFour of Pentacles – The Four of Pentacles has you focusing on your resources and how you spend them. This week your time, attention and money will be limited so use them wisely.

 

Gemini

Nine of Cups – The Nine of Cups is the card of contentment.  Take this week to focus and feed the activities and people that bring a smile to your face.  Do things that are satisfying and pleasurable.  This week smile – life is good.

 

Cancer

Queen of Wands – To embody this Queen you need to reconnect with your passion, awe and joy.  All Wands advise that nature be part of this process.  Mother Earth is calling for you to get out and hang with her this week.  She will help you reconnect to who you are, inspire your creativity and ignite your desires. Due to the Eclipses, see intro above, these next two and half weeks hold a lot of power.  Use wisely.

 

Leo

Three of Cups – The Three of Cups is the card of friendship.  The best way to gather this card’s energy is to hang with friends.  Whether that is watching a game, going out to listen to music or going to your local pub, this week reconnect with your friends and they will fill your cups – literally and figuratively.         

 

Virgo

Six of Swords – The Six of Swords advises the simplification of one’s thoughts by gaining perspective with distance.  The best way to work with the energies this week is to strip the problem/ project down to the bone, step back and then rebuild.

 

Libra

Eight of Cups – Last week the Chariot challenged you to take the reins and create change in your life   The Eight of Cups continues this theme but challenges you that to do it properly you will have to leave something behind.  A great exercise with this energy is to go through drawers or closets and get rid of things that you no longer use.

 

Scorpio

Two of Wands – The Two of Wands is the card of the future.  This is a great week to do some daydreaming and planning for what you would like to happen a month, a year and five years from now.  If you don’t have dreams, then you have nothing to aspire and grow towards.

 

Sagittarius

King of Pentacles – The King of Pentacles’ energy is do and build.  This is a great week to tackle a project and get things done off your to-do list.  The only challenge with this card is you will need to take charge if you are working with others without being bossy.

 

Capricorn

*Moon – Another big week for you all.  Last week, Judgement the card of evolution challenged you to awaken and make the big move to totally change your life.  This week the Moon the card of emotions and subconscious adds to that energy of progression. Therefore, this week might hold challenges around your triggers, but you can really focus the Moon’s energies to have major break throughs.  Especially since you can charge this evolution with the might of the solar eclipse on July 2nd in your sister sign of Cancer and then the Lunar eclipse in Capricorn that is happening on July 16th.  These next two and half weeks are big energy days for Cancers and Capricorns.

 

Aquarius

Louise BourgeoisPage of Pentacles – The last two weeks, the Judgment card had you picking something you want to evolve in your life, and then the Star card gave you some time and space to adjust to this growth.   This week with the Page of Pentacles’ energy things start to normalize if you let yourself be flexible and open minded.  Come at this week with curiosity and the love of learning.

 

Pisces

*Magician – The Magician is the card of materialization.  First this card says you have all the tools you will need this week to get things accomplished.  Secondly, it advises you to tap into your intuition or gut to navigate the best process to transform your creations onto the material plane.  And thirdly, this card says you have the willpower to manifest what you want in the world if it has a divine purpose.  You are the conduit of divine energy – use it wisely.

 

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

Nina

 

Tarot and Art Horoscope for Week of June 23, 2019

My partner and I often create outlandish stories and conversations that we believe our cats are having with us, each other, the two squirrels that chatter on our screen porch, and one woodpecker that taps on the window every morning to converse with our younger cat.  Artist Arna Miller’s  art has taken this game of ours to a hilarious art form.  Her quirky illustrations and text joyful launch the viewer to ramble down the path of their imagination.

She pulls her inspirations from book illustrations, vintage packaging, matchboxes, magic shows posters, and early 20th century illustrations. Her guiding rule which she sometimes breaks is “Possible, but Not Likely. For example, it’s possible for a vole to sit on a cigarette box and float down a river, but it is not likely. On the other hand, dinosaurs didn’t have laptops and headphones, so I would not draw that.”

Take inspiration this week and try out her Possible, but Not Likely scenario with an animal or person. Not only will it work your imagination muscle, it will also bring you joy.  And of course, visit her website and buy art – it is how artist make a living.

P.S.  Remember signs with an * it a big week for you.  Cancer this is a perfect time to get an Astrological Tarot Reading for your coming year.

 

Aries

Arna Miller*Hermit – Second big card in a row.  Last week, the Sun card brought with it a sense of accomplishment and energized the week for getting things done, growing healthier, and succeeding in new ways.  So last week it begged you to stay out in the Sun.  This week is the opposite with the Hermit card.  Where last week was getting out and meeting new people, this week you will need to pull away from society to get things done.  The Hermit advises in all things gain perspective before acting on anything.  This can look as simple as closing your office door or as complex as going on a retreat.  Quiet is of the essence so you can hear yourself think.

 

Taurus

Arna Miller

Ace of Wands – Ace of Wands foretells this is an auspicious time for new creative and/or spiritual beginnings.  Do things this week that light your passion. This is a great time to make wishes and plant new seeds both figuratively and literally.

 

Gemini

Arna MillerEight of Cups – Last week the World card close out your birthday month.  With the Tower advising that to use this coming year to shake down the things that aren’t working in your life, so the world can bring you great opportunities.  So, the first thing on your to-do list this week is clean your closets/drawers/shed/garage.  It is a great week to unload some of the physical things that no longer work in your life.  Lighten your load.

 

Cancer

Arna MillerFour of Wands – No better way to start your first week of your new birth year then to make your home more comfortable.  The Four of Wands is the card of a happy home.  And Cancers home, as you know, is important to you.  So, do what you must this week to make your abode feel more homey.

 

 

Leo

Arna MillerKing of Wands – The King of Wands heralds this is a perfect week to be creative.  He is the king of DIY, art in all its forms and inventions.  And if you can’t do it then go and experience it.  Go out in nature, museums, places that create awe and inspire you.       

 

Virgo

Arna MillerFour of Cups – You are on a bit of an emotional roller coaster the past few weeks.  This week continues the theme of ups and downs but with less altitude.  This card advises that now is a good time to play in your inner world.  But you must experience your outer world at least twice this week.   Coming up for air is vital to your emotional health.

 

Libra

Arna Miller*Chariot – This is an auspicious week to create change.  The Chariot is one of the big three cards of change.  The challenge with this card is the change is all in your hands.  Your work is to make sure you have a plan on your route and you are prepared for the long haul.  Spend today plotting out where and what you are going to do, and you will get far.  However, remember to remain flexible as you traverse through this week, for if your way is blocked it is all up to you to find an alternate route.

 

Scorpio

Arna MillerFive of Pentacles – The Five of Pentacles foretells a physical (material objects, projects, money) loss or break down can happen this week.   To ward against this:  Put your keys and phone in the same place, don’t invest in anything, nor decide to sell.  The best way to work with this energy is stay the course, be frugal and ask for help.

 

Sagittarius

Arna MillerPage of Cups – Last week, the Fool wanted you to take new journeys and indulged your 5 senses in new experiences, enjoying the varieties in life.  The Page of Cups continues this theme whole-heartedly.  This card challenges you to see the world through the eyes of a child.  Find your wonder and curiosity with the world again.

 

Capricorn

Arna Miller*Judgement – Big week for you all with the Judgement card.  This card’s energy is evolution. It is challenging you to awaken.  Enlighten yourself.  Make the big move to totally change your life.  This can look as simple as starting a meditation practice to change your mind, health regime to change your body, committing to you’re a relationship to change your heart.  Or as complex as change all three.

 

Aquarius

Arna Miller*Star – Last week the Judgment card had you pick something you want to evolve in your life.  The Star continues that theme  but also challenges you to heal.  Think of your evolutionary phase like a crab changing its shell, a butterfly coming out of a cocoon, or a snake shedding their skin.  All of them take their time to adjust to their new body and harden the softer parts.  Take this week to heal.  It can look as simple as taking a mental health day or as complex as taking the whole week.

 

Pisces

Arna MillerAce of Pentacles – New material beginnings this week.  It is a great week to increase your resources, start a job, project, invest money.  The only challenge with this card is you must do the work to get things started.

 

 

 

 

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

Nina

 

Tarot and Art Horoscope for week of June 9, 2019

Yokoyama Taikan

Yokoyama Taikan is a Japanese painter circa (1868-1958).  Above is his painting Mountain after a shower. Yokoyama helped in creating the Japanese painting technique of Nihonga. This style departed from more traditional line drawing by eliminating the strong lines in a painting and concentrating on soft, blurred polychromes.  Later in his career, he brought a modern eye to the more ancient Chinese art form of ink wash painting. This form of painting is extremely difficult though it looks simplistic.

The philosophy behind ink wash painting is for the painter to capture the essence or spirit of the object.  The technique itself takes years of practice of varying the ink load and pressure within a single brush stroke creating tonality from deep black to gray.  This technique and philosophy of painting heavily influenced the Western Impressionistic Art Movement.

P.S.  Remember signs with an * it a big week for you.  Gemini this is a perfect time to get an Astrological Tarot Reading for your coming year.

Aries

Page of Cups – Last week, The Empress asked you to focus on nurturing, growing and or tending.  This week the Page of Cups still follows this theme of nurturing but advises you to first focus on tenderness to yourself and then it will flow naturally to others.

Taurus

Yokoyama TaikanQueen of Pentacles – Last week, Justice had you questioning what your truth is and having you make decision from that.   This week, the Queen of Pentacles continues this concept of truth but now wants you to put these truths into actions.  This week practice your skills in walking the talk.

Gemini

Yokoyama Taikan ink wash paintingKnight of Wands – This week is an easier week then the last two.  The Knight of Wands has you working on bringing the energy and passion back into your flow.  The interesting thing with this card is that you have all that you need already around you for inspiration.  Though a small trip out to nature is always advised when this card shows up.

Cancer

Yokoyama Taikan ink wash painting

King of Pentacles – The King of Pentacles is the card of construction.  This card tells you to build on what you already have.  Your foundations are good.  It is now time to build the “next story onto your house.”  The challenge is timing.  If it doesn’t work or isn’t coming up fast enough, don’t’ give up there is another avenue, the solution will show itself at the right time.

Leo

Two of Cups – Relationships are the priority this week.  These are relationships of your creation so that is either with your love partner or collaborating with someone in your soul group.  As Grace Jones sang,  “Love is the Drug 

Virgo

Yokoyama Taikan*Moon – The Moon card comes when you need to shine light into the darkness of your subconscious.  The challenge is shining the soft ambient light of the moon and not the harsh light of a summer sun.  Your subconscious either has some healing, growing or disposing that needs to happen this week.  So, watch areas you are triggered.  These are places where fear has been embedded.  The more you try to pull it out the more it digs in its heels; however, if you coax it with food or love, you will not only tame the fear but also befriend it.  This week do activities that soothe your psyche.

Libra

Yokoyama Taikan ink wash paintingFour of Cups – This week it is time to deal with your disenchantment of a situation or person in your life.  There are two ways this card advises you to deal with this.  One, your expectations were not appropriate – recalibrate.  Two, there is a solution, but you are not looking outward for it – look up and out for resolutions.

Scorpio

Yokoyama Taikan ink wash paintingNine of Pentacles – The last couple of weeks have been full of change and movement.  This week the Nine of Pentacles lets you sit back and absorb what has been and still needs to happen in your life.  Take this week making your workload more manageable.  Whether that is slowing your pace or holing yourself up for a couple of days to get things done, the goal is work smarter not harder.

Sagittarius

Yokoyama Taikan ink wash paintingSeven of Pentacles – The Seven of Pentacles is very straightforward energy.  It signifies this is a great week to work.  The only challenge with this card is the work you do this week will not show up for harvesting until at least a month from now.

Capricorn

*Chariot – The Chariot is one of the three cards of change.  This change is defined by movement that is solely created by you.   This card has you practicing not only your balance but also your fortitude.  Therefore, this card’s challenge is know thyself.  You have all the control of the energy that is whipping up in you and around you.  You need to figure out what is the best way, time, space to harness it and figure out at what pace to set so your stamina increases.  Also, on a very practical side of this card – check your mode of transportation for possible issues ex: your tire pressure, that the shoes you are wearing are appropriate, your bus card is valid etc.…

Aquarius

Ten of Cups – The last two weeks, the Strength card came having you reinforce a resolve, be more resilient, and/or support your self-worth.  And then the Lovers brought relationships in challenging you to bring out the best in others which in turn brings out the best in you.  This week the Ten of Cups continues the theme of relationship building.  However, it now focuses on enjoying the love you have created not only for yourself but for others.  Drink it in.

Pisces

Yokoyama TaikanPage of Swords– Last week the Strength card advised you to see how resilient, confident and worthy you are. The Page of Sword continues this theme of seeing the truth of your strength and resilience.  This card is the card of information gathering and pondering the facts. Spend time this week seeing the facts and reasons you are so strong.  If you need help seeing your self as such, ask others. On a practical note information gathering is pertinent this week in all things.

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

Nina

Tarot and Art for Week of June 2, 2019

Jacques Henri Lartigue

A friend of mine has dedicated the month of June to the action of Jump.  And this lead me to think about the above picture by Jacques Henri Lartigue.  The photos he is most famous for, and what I have chosen above and below were taken by him at the ages of 8 through his teens.  Many of his photos are a study of motion or really the study of a frozen piece of motion.

Lartigue called himself a painter first and then amateur photographer.  He did not gain recognition for his photography until later in life.  Becoming fully recognized at his solo exhibit at the MOMA in 1963, when he was 69.  Later, he explains he chose the word amateur because,  I have never taken a picture for any other reason than that at that moment it made me happy to do so.

You can see the mischievous and joyful action of Jumping in these photos.  This makes me ponder if the action of jumping – purposely freeing ourselves even for a moment from gravity – taps us into a facet of happiness, something we so easily see in our youth but can fade with age.  So, take this week and just jump.

P.S.  Remember signs with an * it a big week for you.  Gemini this is a perfect time to get an Astrological Tarot Reading for your coming year.

 

Aries

Jacques Henri Lartigue*Empress – The Empress is the gardener card.  When she arrives, she asks you to focus on what do you want to grow and or tend to.  Nurturing is the skill most needed this week.  But don’t forget as they say on airplanes you must put the mask on yourself first before you tend to others.   The gardener tends the garden but who tends the gardener?

 

Taurus

Jacques Henri Lartigue*Justice – Justice is the card of truths.  This card has you questioning what is your truth?  How do you show it in your daily life?  Are you living your truth?  Those are the big questions, but then Justice also plays out in practical matters.  This is a card of decision making with cool intellect, only the facts, pro and cons list etc… Justice wants you to use your head this week and then act.

 

Gemini

Jacques Henri LartigueTen of Swords – Last week you all got the Tower for your first power card for this birth year.  The first lesson with this card is you need to do some major renovating in your life this year.  If you don’t know what to start on or how to make the change happen, the Tower card comes to shake things up and makes it obvious what needs to be deconstructed and reconstructed.  The theme this year is take control of the change yourself or the Universe will change it for you.  Well this week will hold some clear clues on what needs changing with the Ten of Swords.  This card is about people and situations that just are not good for you.  This ten will help you see these items clearly and then it is up to you to rid yourself of them.

 

Cancer

Jacques Henri LartigueFive of Coins – The Five of Coins is about suffering and loss.   This week holds clues as to what is not working in your life.  The interesting thing with this card is that this suffering is easily remedy by you just by asking for help.  You do not need to suffer alone this week.  On a practical note this can just mean you might lose something like your keys or glasses – so ask for help to find them.

 

Leo

Jacques Henri LartigueSix of Wands – The Six of Wands is the card of victory.  This week is a good stopping point to take break, enjoy what you have accomplished and rest up.  However, this card also says the work is not done. So keep in mind, there is more to do but this isn’t the week to do it. 

 

 

Virgo

Jacques Henri LartigueKing of Cups – Last week the Star had you restoring your health both mental and physical.  You get to continue that theme with the King of Cups this week.  He would like you to focus on the restoration of your heart and emotions. This week is about lifting your spirits, and any form of water is helpful in this endeavor.   However, the practical warning of this card is do not overindulge with liquid spirits.

 

 

Libra

Jacques Henri Lartigue

Two of Pentacles – Balance and skill are key this week.  This card shows up advising you to take projects on one at a time.  Multi- tasking leads to mistakes and missteps this week.  Juggle one ball at a time, possible two but no more.

 

 

 

Scorpio

Jacques Henri Lartigue*Death and Six of Cups – Okay another change card.  Last week the Chariot challenged you to take the reins and create momentum in your life.  Now change takes another form, Death.  Death is the card of change that is partly in your control and partly in the spin of the Universe.  So, the weight of responsibility of making change happen has been lifted somewhat.  However, because of the Six of Cups joins in, you will need to make amends with the past to allow the Universe to lift some of that responsibility off your shoulders.  This can look as simple as forgiving a past aggression or as complex as letting go of the incidences from the past that can no longer be resolved.

 

Sagittarius

Jacques Henri LartigueKnight of Cups – This week emotion is the key to movement.  The best way to make this happen with ease is to be forthright with your emotions.  This does not mean you have to wear your heart on your sleeve for all to see, but you must at least be honest with how you are feeling with those that are close to you.  The challenge is remembering that what you are feeling is just that, a feeling – it does not always represent the absolute or whole truth.

 

Capricorn

Jacques Henri Lartigue.Eight of Cups – Last week, the Emperor gave you his energy to materialize and do.  But he also had you checking in with does your work fulfill you?  If it doesn’t, then being honest with what this work is bringing you (like money or time), and if it is fulfilling then keep doing it with more gusto.  This week, the Eight of Cups still has you working on the question what is fulfilling. Though this card’s exercise is to get rid of some excess emotions, ideas or items that no longer serve you.  This can literally look like cleaning out your closets and drawers.  Time to release.

 

Aquarius

Jacques Henri Lartigue*Lovers – last week, the Strength card came having you strengthen a resolve, be more resilient, and/or support your self-worth.  And now that you are stronger in your self you can now pair up with others.  This week will bring relationships in focus.  Pay attention to how you interact with them.  This card’s work  is how to bring out the best in others which also as a bonus brings out the best in you.

 

Pisces

Jacques Henri Lartigue*Strength– Strength is the card of resilience, confidence and self-worth.  This week you need to boost these qualities in yourself.  You are not seeing how far you have come or how you could have taken routes that would have sent you into shadier outcomes.  So here is an exercise to see how strong you have become.  Think of a decision you made recently and now think of at least 3 ways you could have chosen that would have create a more negative outcome.  This could be as simple as you didn’t give someone the finger on the highway – it could have been worse if 1) you ran them off the road.  2) you shot them the bird and they ran you off the road 3) you held on to your anger until you yelled at your significant other, your boss or a cashier. See, you are making decision every day and most of them are smart and damn good for yourself and the rest of the world.  Take this week confirming how you are a decent human being.

 

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

Nina

 

Tarot and Art forecast for the Week of May 26, 2019

Carolyn Clayton Flower Sculpture

Happy birthday Gemini!

This is the last week in May and the last flower art for now.  Sometimes the sweetness of art is left behind for the dramatic contour of color and complexity of technique and meaning.  But there is something that needs to be noticed when the capturing of a simple gesture can tell a story.  Carolyn Clayton’s small intimate sculptures do just that.  They embody a feeling in the simplest tilt of the head or crossing of a limb.

The audacity and tenaciousness of a dandelion to the delicacy and vulnerability of an orchid – flowers change a dismal day to a happy one with their divine beauty. It is simple act to brighten some one’s day by giving them a flower. We should do it more often.

P.S.  Remember signs with an * it a big week for you.  Gemini this is a great time of year to get your Astrological Tarot Reading  to prepare for your next year.

 

Aries

Carolyn ClaytonEight of Swords – Last week the Chariot told you to take the reins. That the path that you are on is correct and you have the power to complete all that you need to do.  This week the Eight of Swords can put a halt to your momentum.  But just like the Chariot this stop is also in your hands.  The challenge is not to be bound to the outcome of this week or the road to get to your destination.  Flexibility is key.

 

Taurus

Carolyn ClaytonAce of Swords – Decisions and knowledge are on the forefront this week.  The Ace of Swords advises a new way of thought is needed to overcome a problem or find a solution.  Think outside the box this week.

 

Gemini

Carolyn Clayton*Tower – Ok Gemini, the Tower is your first birth year card.  What a way to shake up the new year.  The Tower is one of the three cards of change.  This year the first lesson with this card is you need to do some major renovating in your life.  If you don’t know what it is or how to make the change happen, the Tower card comes to shake things up and makes it obvious what needs to be deconstructed and reconstructed.  Examples are moving out of a space, job or relationship that doesn’t work for you, or doing a major overhaul of your health regime.  The theme this year is take control of the change yourself or the Universe will change it for you.

 

Cancer

Carolyn ClaytonPage of Cups – The Page of Cups is the card of love and joy.  This week find and do simple things that make you smile.  Simple acts of kindness to yourself and others is just the cure for your heart and the world around you.  Think like a puppy, kitten or 3-year old.

 

Leo

Carolyn ClaytonTen of Pentacles – Last week it was all about beginnings.  This week is all about wrapping things up on the material plane.  The Ten of Pentacles advises that your prioritiey this week is to tie up loss ends at your work.  And then when you get home luxuriate in that feeling of accomplishment.  This has challenges around work/life balance.  Your motto all work and no play makes Jill or Jack an unhappy person. 

 

Virgo

Carolyn Clayton*Star – Last week was hard with the Ten of Swords, but the Star has arrived advising you in a big way to rest and heal this week.  The Star is the card of healing after the storm.  It doesn’t come often so take advantage and do things that restore your health both mental and physical.  Whether that is hermitizing with a book, fishing, taking a spa day, relaxing with friends over diner or anything that lets your nervous system rest.  Take this week – relax and restore.

 

Libra

Carolyn ClaytonQueen of Wands – Intuition is the key this week. The Queen of Wands advises you to get in touch with your inner guide for you will need its guidance in the coming week.  She advises that nature, the spirit or the arts will help you tap into your insight.  Also be aware that with this card’s arrival solutions/avenues are found with non-linear thinking.

 

Scorpio

Carolyn Clayton*Chariot – Change continues to be the theme this week with the Chariot.  This card represents change that you have total control over.  This is great for no outside source can ultimately stop you.  However, it is also a challenge for you are the only one to make the momentum happen.  This can look as simple as moving your office or living room around creating better flow, or as complex as moving yourself out of that job/space/relationship that you hate, or finally taking that step to be your own boss.  Also, on the practical side of this card:  Check your means of transport this week ie: check your tires, fluids, shoes, bus schedule… they can sometimes be wonky when this card shows up.

 

Sagittarius

Carolyn ClaytonNine of Swords – The Nine of Swords is the card of worry or overthinking.  This week can bring on a variety of things to worry about.  However, this card foretells that there will be only a few that you can fix.  The first thing to do is discern which ones are fixable or completable and fix them.  The rest write down and literally throw them away in the trash.  Ultimately this is a lesson in – you don’t have control over everything nor are you responsible for it all either.

 

Capricorn

Carolyn Clayton*Emperor – The Emperor is the card of doing.  The biggest lesson with this card is that you have a good plan and good resources, and now is the time to manifest what you want to happen in your environment.  He is the materializer.  So, this week is all about the work.  Your only challenge is that especially for you Capricorns does the work fulfill you?  If not, then realize you are in it for the money and make the money.  If it is then you are one happy camper waking up each morning doing what you have always want to do.  This week MAKE.

 

Aquarius

Carolyn Clayton*Strength – The Strength card comes when you need to strengthen a resolve, be more resilient, and/or support your self-worth.  For some of you it can be as simple as sticking to your diet/exercise regime or for others it can be as complex as finally telling your side of the story.  The paradox and complexity with this card are true strength comes form the combination of being rigorous but also with a  soft application.  As they say, you attract more flies with honey then vinegar, whether that is with yourself or declaring your boundaries.

 

Pisces

Carolyn ClaytonPage of Wands – Last week, the Fool came advising either you will be given a choice and this choice will ripple through your future, or for others to take a leap of faith where there seems as if there is no choice.  This theme of journeying and choice continues this week with the Page of Wands.  This card ask you to focus on the question “what turns you on?”  This journey that you are on must have components that ignite your passion.  You need stimulus like a fish needs water.  If you want to be productive you need to visit the waters of inspiration, and this is the week to do it.

 

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

Nina

 

Tarot and Art Horoscope for Week of May 19, 2019

Georgia O'Keeffe

Of course, if I’m going to highlight flower paintings, I need to include those by Georgia O’Keeffe.  In 2014 her Jimson Weed/White Flower No.1 (See Taurus) became the most expensive painting sold by a female artist at an auction.  Above is one my favorites though lesser known works Hibiscus.  Before she moved to New Mexico, she was commissioned to do some Hawaiian based paintings by what is now know as Dole .  When she returned, she sent in Heliconia, Crab Claw Ginger (see Cancer) and a Papaya tree.  While there she had not painted one pineapple.  So, the company sent her a pineapple plant which she eventually painted and turned in. That image was used in the final promotional campaign along with the Ginger flower.

Each of her flower paintings are increased in scale on purpose. As she wrote in 1939, “nobody sees a flower-really … I’ll paint what I see-what the flower is to me but I’ll paint it big and they will be surprised into taking time to look at it—I will make even busy New Yorkers take time to see what I see of flowers.”  So, her paintings remind us not only to stop and smell the roses but to stop and really see their beauty.  Go by yourself some flowers.

P.S.  Remember signs with an * it a big week for you. Taurus don’t forget this is a great time to get your yearly Astrological Reading.

Aries

Georgia O'Keeffe*Chariot – The Chariot comes this week to tell you to take the reins and go.  The path that you are on is correct and you have the power to complete all that you need to do.  The only challenge with this card is that getting anything done is all in your hands.  Therefore, your focus and a destination is essential.   This mean you need to be simple and clear with yourself and others with what needs to be done this week. Thinking linearly will help.  The practical side note is to literally check your tires on your vehicle and wear sensible shoes.

Taurus

Georgia O’KeeffeEight of Cups and Five of Swords  – Last week The Emperor (your birth year card) gave you a pat on the back that your project/business is going in a good direction, and is giving you the strength and the due diligence to get a big part of what you want done – done this year.  The Eight of Cups and Five of Swords, however, are chiming in this week saying simplify and take your ego out of details, you are creating more chaos then required to complete your task.

Gemini

Georgia O’KeeffeKnight of Swords – Last week the Justice card reminded you that as much as you want decisions or ideas to be yes/no – good/bad, there is more to be considered.  This week the Knight of Swords is fore-warning you to take heed to that and slow your roll in decision making.  Haste is your enemy this week not only with conversations and ideas but also literally where you put your feet.

Cancer

Georgia O’Keeffe

Three of Cups – The Three of Cups represents friends.  This card comes when your cups are empty and the only ones to fill them are your close friends and confidants.  Take time this week to just chat, share a beverage with, and relax with a good friend or two.

Leo

Georgia O’KeeffeAce of Cups – Ace of Cups is the card of new beginning when it comes to the heart and the spirit.  Take this week to cleanse yourself and start anew.  This can be a literally bath or aromatherapy shower, or a dip into the ocean or any other body of water.  Your soul needs a reboot and water will help.

Virgo

Georgia O’KeeffeTen of Swords – The Ten of Swords is a hard card no lie, however there are ways to ease the pain.  One watch your mouth, conversations have a way of turn back on you no matter what your intention this week.  Two, no self-sabotage.  If you must, wear a rubber band on your wrist and snap it if you say anything mean to yourself.  Final remember this too shall past.  A cycle is ending – no need to carry anger, regret or any other negative emotions with you- let it go.

Libra

Georgia O’KeeffeFour and Eight of Pentacles – Last week the Hierophant came asking you to examine and question your structures – morals, laws, schedules.  Are they hindering you? – then break free and create new ones.  If they are supporting you, build on them.  This week the Four and Eight of Pentacles has you continuing your examinations; however, this week focusing the inquiry on the structures of how you make, spend and save your money.  Somewhere fiscally you are not balanced, and this is the week to start fixing that.

Scorpio

Georgia O’KeeffeQueen of Wands and Ace of Pentacles – The last couple of weeks the cards have advised you to pull back.  Now the Queen of Wands and the Ace of Pentacles says this is an auspicious time to create some material change in your life.  The combination of these cards is whispering – Now is the time to start creating what your heart and soul desire.    

Sagittarius

Georgia O’Keeffe

Six of Cups – Hey you all, are you listening to what the cards are asking you to do these past couple of weeks?  Well either some of you aren’t getting it or hopefully most of you are doing such a good job at it the Universe is back for another week of inner child work. First, you were finding and playing with your inner monster and then you were sent off rediscovering your imagination to see how far out there you could envision.  Now the Six of Cups has you stepping back into your own past and hugging/healing the inner child that has been neglected by others.  This week instead of a book, watch The Red Balloon.

Capricorn

Georgia O'Keeffe

Ace of Swords and Seven of Pentacles – Doing the work is big this week and Ace of Swords is advising you a new way of thinking is needed instead of working so hard.  This combo is literally telling you to work smarter not harder.

Aquarius

Georgia O’KeeffeKnight of Wands – All knights represent movement.  This Knight wants you to create or expand on your passions.  This is a great week to do creative things or be out in nature.  He foretells you are on the right path; however, your one challenge this week is to watch your anger.  There is more behind your ire than exasperation or frustration. And the solution is more creative or non-linear than practical and straightforward.

Pisces

Georgia O’Keeffe*Fool – The Fool is the card of the traveler and new beginnings. For some, you will be given a choice and this choice will ripple through your future.  For others, you will need to take a leap of faith where there seems as there is no choice.  For both, the key is to know that the journey is way more important then the destination.  The first step to a new future starts this week. Stay true to what calls your spirit and makes you enjoy the journey.

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

Nina