I don’t know about you but last week was hard for me to wrangle in my mind. On the positive side it has been great for my imagination though hard to focus on any one thing for long. So, this tarotcast is an eclectic look at rain. I have picked thirteen different visual artists’ interpretations of rain, 2 of my favorite poems about rain, my favorite song about rain, and of course a bit of science.
A Drop fell on the Apple Tree –
Another – on the Roof –
A Half a Dozen kissed the Eaves –
And made the Gables laugh –
A few went out to help the Brook,
That went to help the Sea –
Myself Conjectured were they Pearls –
What Necklaces could be …
Emily Dickinson
Some fun facts about this atmospheric phenomenon. After a storm, that rain smell is not the water but the molecule, geosmin, created by soil dwelling bacteria. When rain falls it creates air pockets in the soil, trapping, releasing, and dispersing the geosmin into the air. The name for this rain smell is petrichor.
The name raindrop is actually a misnomer. Raindrops are not tear shaped but spherical. As they fall and encounter air pressure it flattens or makes the bottom concave, they then take a hamburger bun or jellybean shape. The height and size of raindrops differ but “at an average speed of 14 mph and average cloud height of 2,500 feet, it would take two minutes for a raindrop to hit the floor.” Very small raindrops would take seven minutes to reach the ground and large raindrops can fall at speeds of 20mph.
So what if it drizzles
And dribbles and drips?
I’ll splash in the garden,
I’ll dance on the roof.
Let it rain on my skin,
It can’t get in—
I’m waterproof.
Shel Silverstein
Your pondering for the week: When was the last time you played in the rain?
Solar System highlights
This week the moon begins in Virgo. Making the start of your week very productive. On Wednesday it moves into Libra – where clear communication becomes important. Then on Friday through the weekend the moon is in Scorpio – perfect for having fun and focusing on your passions.
Mercury (communication and knowledge) is in Taurus (grounding) – this is a 7-week course on being calm and focused as you convey your thoughts and intentions. Mars (action) is in Cancer. It is best to let your heart run the show until May 21st. So, at its worst we can get very emotionally charged and overreact, and at its best we can consciously act on what our heart wants. Venus (beauty and harmony) is also in Taurus. This is where it loves to be. It wants us to indulge our senses especially with the natural world.
Jupiter (growth) is also in Aries until May 16, 2023 – great for manifestation, expansion, and action. And Saturn (structures) is in its two-year stint in Pisces. So now all that work you did with structures, building and innovating them the past 5 years, it is time to make sure they are elastic and responsive to change. The challenge is our boundaries can get too flexy or have gaps, so we need to work on being flexible but resilient, think like bamboo or jellyfish.
And lastly Pluto (the hidden, death, wealth, and shadow) moves into Aquarius giving us a 3-month taste of what the next 20 years will bring. Pluto is considered a generational planet and takes its time doling out its challenges and treasures. Pluto is bouncing back and forth from capitalistic Capricorn to socialistic Aquarius, so politics, technology and societal whims should be interesting to watch during this time.
***Signs with an * it is a big week for you. Aries this is a perfect time to get an Astrological Tarot Reading for your coming year. And Libra 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 new 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
Wassily Kandinsky landscape-with-rain-1913
*Wheel – The Muse of Maybe visits you this week. This energy is tricky, sometimes it brings ups and sometimes downs, but it always leaves a gift or insight that will bring you fortune for the future. The key to working with this energy is to try on everything that comes your way. She reminds you do not have to commit but just dip your toes in with a maybe. I.e.: Test the water. If you do work with this energy you will realize, finding out you when you don’t like something is as important as finding out what you do like.
Taurus
Edgar Degas Jockeys in the Rain
Knight of Earth – This week slow and steady is the challenge. The Muse of Rock-steady comes to help you ground yourself and move forward with restrained but surer steps. She recommends taking off your shoes or sitting on nature’s ground and root yourself. Draw energy up from the Earth, find your focus and then walk with determined steps throughout the week.
Gemini
Van Gogh-rain
Queen of Air – Details are very important this week. The Muse of Minutia has come to help you focus on the “little things” with love, compassion, and curious awareness. This attention to the finer details will help you in all aspects of your life. Whether that showing love with a touch or intimate note, reading and bargaining about the fine print on a contract, or asking for more details in a plan, you will prosper or avoid unnecessary challenges with this microscopic optic. The challenge is tuning the focal point down too close where it can be felt like micromanaging.
Cancerian
John Constable, Seascape Study with Rain Cloud
Seven of Air – The Muse of Motivation comes when you need to be aware of the “why” behind what you do this week. For each task to make a difference, it must be done with a considered purpose. Otherwise, you will be motivated by outside sources instead of your own goals or ones that don’t align with your morals.
Leo
Turner. Rain, Steam and Speed
King of Water – The Muse of Emotions comes to help you navigate yours. This week has a lot of feelings and your lesson with this Muse is how to moderate and negotiate with yours. The challenge is not spilling them on others while you also bring them into the light to work with. This is not a week to ignore your feelings or shut them down but to transmute them to be more helpful. This week invite them in and discuss what your goals are and how they can help obtain them. This muse relays examples like worry can be transmuted to hope and anger to passion.
Virgo
Gustave Caillebotte, The Yerres Effect of Rain
Seven of Earth – This week is all about Work. The Muse of Labor comes when you need to focus on getting things off your to-do lists. This energy paves the way to get things done if you have a list. So put your work boots on and get to it.
Libra
Gerhard Richter, rain-1988
Page of Fire – The Muse of Sparks would like you to bring some passion back into your life. She asks what truly, happily gets you going? What makes your life worth living for? This is the week to focus on what lights your fire.
Scorpio
Danie Wood, After Storm
Two of Air – Decision, decision, decisions. The Muse of Choice comes when you need to readjust your direction. She advises you to follow your intuition more than logic this week. This is less about the choice, left or right, and more about how you would feel on either path.
Sagittarius
Franz Marc In the Rain 1912
Ace of Water – New beginnings are available to you this week. The Muse of the Heart would like you to call in your heart’s desire. The challenge is this desire must be fresh, and it requires you to go with the flow to obtain it. A great week for writing wishes and tossing them into a body of water.
Capricorn
Four of Earth – The Muse of Resources comes when you need to pay attention to yours. This muse governs the resources of time, money, and space. This is a great time to save or replenish these resources. The challenge is you can spend but be careful not to over-spend. Think quality over quantity.
Nine of Water – The Muse of Contentment is here to help you lower your expectations just a bit. Maybe you think something should be moving faster or that you are missing just one more thing to make everything perfect. The interesting thing is that you have it pretty good this week if you dial back your expectations. She would like you to realize “that you can’t always get what you want…but you might find you get what you need.”
Pisces
Mikhail Fiodorovich Larionov Rain
Eight of Earth – You got this week in the bag if you just focus on what you do best. The Muse of Mastery comes when you are required to use your superpowers. You might have to tweak them a bit to fit the situation, but you are ready for the challenge.
This week’s artist is Katharina Hafner @malereikatharina. I often rabbit hole on Instagram while I’m finding artist to highlight. And while doing so, I like to find artists that don’t have a big following on this platform, but still their images call to me, Hafner is one of those. They become like a treasure or a gift that keeps me on Instagram. (My relationship with social media can be rocky). What I did find is her website and from that a bit of her history. In her words, “My artistic roots come from the subculture of the eighties and nineties. I was largely inspired by German Expressionism and American Neo-Expressionism…. The themes of my pictures are nature experiences, whereby this nature is open to the fantastic and helps to shape the dreamlike and the unconscious.”
German expressionism was an early twentieth century German art movement that “highlighted the artist’s inner feelings or ideas over replicating reality, and was characterized by simplified shapes, bright colors and gestural marks or brushstrokes.” Fifty years later Neo-expressionism developed as a reaction against “conceptual art and minimal art of the 1970s. Neo-expressionists returned to portraying recognizable objects, such as the human body often in an abstract manner, in a rough and violently emotional way, often using vivid colors.” Both movements began when Saturn went into Pisces. When we are asked to dive into the depths of our psyche and examine our concepts of boundaries and norms, hopefully to rise with more flexible and elastic structures.
Your pondering for the week: Explore your boundaries where do you need to become more adaptable?
Solar System highlights
This week begins in Virgo on Monday – great for organizing and getting things done On Thursday it moves into Libra – go out with work buddies and hang out with friends over the weekend.
Mercury (communication and knowledge) is in Pisces – talk out your dreams with others. Mars (action) is still in Gemini (communication and knowledge), until March 25th, 2023. This is a 7-month stopover instead of it’s usually 1-2. Mars is pushing us to truthfully talk and follow up with actions. The challenge with this time is your politeness filter has been switched off. So, it is having us double down on how to be constructive with our voice – to promote action not reaction. Venus (beauty and harmony) is in Aries fires up our passion and pushes us to action. Jupiter (growth) is in Aries until May 16, 2023 – great for manifestation, expansion, and action.
And the big deal is Saturn (structures) is starting its two-year stint in Pisces. So now all that work you did with structures, building and innovating them, it is time to make sure they are flexible and responsive to change. The challenge is our boundaries can get too flexy or have gaps, so we need to work on them being flexible but resilient, think like bamboo or jellyfish.
P. S. 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 new tip jar if you want to leave a gratuity for the weekly forecasts.
May light be on you, around you, and within you. Happy Solstice no tarotcast next week so I’ll “see” you all in 2023.
Nina
Aries
Katharina Hafner Wind
Two of Air – The Muse of Decisions comes when you need to feel your way to solutions more than using your logic. Using reasoning this week can make your decisions too didactic, linear, or just make you more indecisive. By following your heart or making decisions that promote how you want to feel will lead you to better goals and solutions for your future.
Taurus
Shards on saturnine Katharina Hafner
*Emperor – The Muse of the Builder comes to help you construct and protect your “empire.” This Muse encourages that this work be about building upon what you already have in place. She asks you questions like how you can improve your way of working to bring in more profit, how can you utilize your time to be a better guardian, or what do you need to do to modernize your legacy? This can look like the problem solving bigger aspects like those above or it can be as simple as fixing that squeaky door, telling someone how important they are to you or hugging your kids for no reason at all.
Gemini
Katharina Hafner Water Features
Hanged One – If you find yourself on hold this week take advantage of the downtime. But if you find that your life is one chore after another, find time this week to turn off everything and quiet your mind. The Muse of Inertia comes when you need time to tune out so you can tune back in with a clearer calmer and often newer perspective.
Cancerian
Dancing rabbit Katharina Hafner
Ten of Fire – You may feel overwhelmed this week. The Muse of Burdens is here to help. First, she advises that you inventory all that is on your plate. Second, some of these are not your responsibility so give them back to their owner. Or they are yours, but you can delegate a piece to someone else. Then lastly with what is left, prioritize them, take off the lower 20% and put those off until next week. Now you have your core responsibilities. She advises taking them one at a time.
Leo
firebugs in the night Katharina Hafner
Knight of Fire – This week has a bit of luck for you, for the Muse of Perfect Timing is riding with you. The cool thing about this energy is that you find yourself in the right place at the right time. Even if you are waylaid there is a reason for it. And there are gifts along the way if you are cognizant of them. So, enjoy the ride.
Virgo
Trixer Katharina Hafner
Two of Fire – The Muse of the Future Expansion is here to get you to do some daydreaming this week. She asks what new places do you want to discover? What would you like to learn to broaden your knowledge base? What would you like to create? If you are stuck for ideas she advises, go to a museum, library, or the woods to get some ideas.
Libra
Stella on the Rock Katharina Hafner
*Strength – This week you need to keep a positive pose in various scenarios. Maybe your buttons are getting pushed or you have a strong opinion. The Muse of Inner Strength advises to make sure you are on solid moral footing before you dive into hostile or troublesome scenarios. Or possibly you are making a scenario a bigger problem because of your issues. Look inward, solidify your position and then, if needed, make a stance.
Scorpio
Born from Foam Katharina Hafner
*High Priestess – The Muse of Sacred Mysteries has come this week to give you information; however, the message is shrouded. You will need to tune into your intuition and follow synchronicities to find its wisdom. This energy would like you to truly see that a winding path can hone your sixth sense and deepen your knowledge more than an easy solution.
Sagittarius
Katharina Hafner Kaba Ska
*Judgement –The Muse of Transformation is here this week help you make preparations to level up. Sometimes one needs to shed their skin to grow. She asks what needs to be left behind and what needs to grow so you can evolve to the next stage? This can be around a work issue or a personal one. Get ready because a form of freedom is on its way.
Capricorn
wild peace in the monkey moon Katharina Hafner
Nine of Fire – The Muse of Interludes comes when you need to take stock and restock your resources. She advises taking time to do an internal and external inventory so you can be prepared for the next couple of months. The challenge is you might have to do some boundary protection to find the space and time to do this.
Aquarius
I cry because I’m burning Katharina Hafner
Three of Air – The Muse of Deep Wounds comes when the littlest of things can trigger you. The challenge when working with this energy is understanding that this hurt is wanting you to relive the wound or even react, but it is a spark for you to dive deeper and find its cause.
Pisces
me the snow you the sand Katharina Hafner
Page of Fire – The Muse of Creativity is here for you to spark yours. She comes when your life has unknowingly become a bit humdrum. So, she advises listening to music, taking a walk in nature, or visiting a museum. Do something that ignites the passion in you.
This week’s artist is Kerry James Marshall. @kerryjamesmarshs Marshall is an artist and professor best known for his mix media portraits of Black America especially around themes and depictions that have been historically omitted from the American and Western Art history. A mission he calls the “counter-archive” of the painting of black subjects. ‘Part of what I’m doing in my work is about attending to this absence of black representation in the historical narrative. But the question is always then, when you put black people in a picture, what should they be doing?’
Marshall answers this question in two ways ideologically and technically. Ideologically he shows black people going about their day, creating “a sense of simple presence.” ‘Part of my project is to escape this kind of imperative that everything you do as a black person is always about lack. That there’s never a moment in which you have simple pleasure – where you’re just there, where you’re just simply being. And your being is not fraught with all these other layers of historical meaning.’ Though in some of his paintings like The Garden Projects (see Aries and Pisces below) shows us the conundrum between the history of black people in America and his mission.
Technically, he plays with the color black chromatically. First in the choice of saturation and then his use of varying shades of black placed masterfully next to each other. ‘If you looked at the palette, I was using you’d think, “Well, that’s black, black and black next to each other.” And they don’t look so different. But when I use them in a painting next to each other, the differences become more apparent. Because the iron oxide black is inherently red. And if you stack that on top of carbon black, it obviously looks red. Or I’ll mix in cobalt blue, a chrome oxide green, an earth tone like raw umber or yellow umber. What I’m doing is changing the temperature, from cool to warm and warm to cool.” Not only is his art a master class in color theory and painting but it also makes the viewer think about the color black and how we visually see it in the world.
Your pondering for the week: What is color?What does each color mean to you?And then when you apply it to a person’s skin does that change its context or that person?
Solar System highlights
This week begins with a new moon in Pisces on Monday – perfect for daydreaming and wandering in the realms of the unconscious and spirit. On Wednesday it moves into Aries – a great time to start projects. Then on Friday through the weekend the moon is in Taurus – perfect for working or playing in the outdoors.
Mercury (communication and knowledge) has now moved into Aquarius (innovation and society) – a great time to talk about personal and social change. This should also help Mars in Gemini’s lessons. For Mars (action) is still in Gemini (communication and knowledge), until March 25th, 2023. This is a 7-month stopover instead of it’s usually 1-2. Mars is pushing us to truthfully talk and follow up with actions. The challenge with this time is your politeness filter has been switched off. So, it is having us double down on how to be constructive with our voice – to promote action not reaction.
Venus (beauty and harmony) is in Pisces until Wednesday, so we move from going with the flow to Aries firing up our passion and pushing us to action. Jupiter (growth) is in Aries until May 16, 2023 – great for manifestation, expansion, and action. And lastly, Saturn (structures) spends its last weeks in Aquarius until March 7th – so innovating and modernizing your everyday life is its intention.
PS. 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 new tip jar if you want to leave a gratuity for the weekly forecasts.
May light be on you, around you, and within you. Happy Solstice no tarotcast next week so I’ll “see” you all in 2023.
Nina
Aries
Kerry James Marshall The Garden Projects series
Five of Fire – The unruly currents are still around this week. Where last week was more anticipatory challenges, this week you are faced with known challenges. However, you have the Muse of Chaos to guide you through this turbulent time. Her advice is to take your ego out of the mix. Some chaos you cannot control but what you can manage is your headspace and your ability to ride them out. You have done these tasks before; they are more bothersome than detrimental. So, get out your soul surfboard, calm your mind and ride the waves.
Taurus
Kerry James Marshall, School of Beauty
Seven of Earth – This week is the perfect combination of work and rest. The Muse of Satisfaction reminds you that the rest after labor can be more satisfying than lazy days’ rest. She advises that after each focused exertion to equally attend to the blissful moments that that this work has gotten you to.
Gemini
Kerry James Marshall
Seven of Air – The Muse of Small Steps advises you to simplify your projects into bite size pieces. By seeing this week incrementally, you are more likely to gain success than by aiming for a broader goal. Put on your metaphorical “reader glasses” and focus on the minutia.
Cancerian
Ace of Earth – This is a great week to start a project, plant something, look for a new way to make money, or learn a new skill. The Muse of Material Beginnings is here to help organize and fertilize this new project or skillset.
Leo
Kerry James Marshall
King of Earth – Another productive energy week for you. The Muse of Construction comes to help you move a project to the next phase. However, this is not a fly by the seat of your pants kind of week. The key to this energy is knowing the inventory of the resources needed to do so. Take time at the beginning of the week to gather what is needed.
Virgo
Kerry James Marshall Slow Dance
Queen of Earth – The Muse of the Senses would like you to enjoy yours this week. Her assignment is to find ways to luxuriate in each sense. So, indulge in saturating smells, sensualizing sight, enchanting your ears, and titillating your tastebuds and touch.
Libra
Queen of Fire – The Muse of Practicality advises that it is time to stop theorizing and go do it. You may have been sitting on an idea or project and this energy is heralding that the time is ripe for action. Go make things happen.
Scorpio
Kerry James Marshall
*Magician – The Muse of Manifestation would like you to conjure something from your imagination into reality. You have all the tools necessary for this invocation. The only caveats are that you will need a connection to the divine and the Force of Will to make it happen. So, declutter your mind from the “what ifs” so you have a clear link to your imagination and begin creating.
Sagittarius
Kerry James Marshall
Queen of Water – The Muse of Fun is here with you this week. This energy usually comes when life has become mundane, and you are finding yourself in an endless repeating cycle of wake-work-sleep. She recommends finding time to frolic throughout this week. She wants you to reconnect with the real meaning of life – finding your joy.
Capricorn
Kerry James Marshall
*Chariot – The Muse of Movement is here to help you focus. This week supplies tons of to-dos and luckily the universe is giving you the gas to make a run of it. However, it is solely up to you to have a direction, route, and do all the driving. So, before this week starts make sure you have mapped out what needs to be done and where you need to go, or you will be doing metaphorical donuts in the parking lot. And she reminds you rest stops are necessary for any trip so plan those in too.
Aquarius
Kerry James Marshall
Six of Earth – The Muse of the Ripple Effect has come to visit this week. She comes when you need to be mindful of how you are treating people. As a sign, you all are uber-conscious of being respectful in society; however, this week it is important to bring that mindful kindness to the folks closer to you. You might find it hard to connect because your mind is elsewhere. But it would be beneficial to create moments of intimacy and connection not only for your people, but it will ground you too.
Pisces
Kerry James Marshall The Garden Projects Series
Five of Earth – This week comes with some challenges, but the Muse of Refuge is here to help you. First, she reminds you that you are not alone, but you will have to put some effort into connecting with people. Secondly, she reminds you that all of humanity deals with challenges and hardships, so your difficulty is not unique. She is not trying to diminish your feelings. But she just doesn’t want you to isolate yourself while you are having them. The big lesson with the challenges you will face this week is seeing that people have your back if you let them.
The artist this week is Juli, @juli_artwork. She is just starting out, so there isn’t much about her that I could find. She is a student studying illustration and her “art captures canids and otherworldly animals with a creative twist.” I especially love her riffs off classic paintings see: Taurus, Gemini, Sagittarius and Pisces . Also check her on Patreon. I love Patreon. It is another way I choose to support artists, 5% of my profit goes to artists there. A way to give back, what art gives to me.
And if you haven’t caught the theme yet, the month of January is in honor of this year being the Chinese year of the Water Rabbit. Rabbits are represented in a variety of cultures. Last week we looked at cultures where they are seen as tricksters. However, in Chinese folklore, rabbits accompany Chang’e, the goddess of the moon, and is represented as one of the zodiacal animals. In Japanese and Korean mythology, they also live on the moon, but they make mochi, a snack of sticky rice. In Vietnam rabbits are seen as symbols of innocence and youthfulness, however, they have replaced the zodiacal rabbit for a zodiacal cat.
Your pondering for the week: What is your favorite food that reminds you of your youth? Why was that food experience special. For fun, try to recreate that feeling.
Solar System highlights
This week the moon starts in Scorpio – follow your passions. On Wednesday it moves into Sagittarius – you might want the weekend to start sooner, but if you have a defined goal this will help you stay on track. And on Friday the moon is in Capricorn – try not to take your work home with you. Hang your problems up with your coat.
No change from last week for the rest of the planets. Mercury (communication and knowledge) is in Capricorn (work and discipline) compromising is key to grease your work wheels. It is also still in retrograde until the 18th. This is a perfect time to reflect, review and redo. After Wednesday we can finally start 2023. Mars (action) is now direct but still in Gemini (communication and knowledge), until March 25th, 2023. This is a 7-month stopover instead of it’s usually 1-2. Mars is pushing us to truthfully talk and follow up with actions. The challenge with this time is your politeness filter has been switched off. So, it is having us double down on how to be constructive with our voice – to promote action not reaction.
Venus (beauty and harmony) is in Aquarius (innovation) until January 26th – where we can focus on updating our environment and how we experience sensuality in our lives. Jupiter (growth) is in Aries (action) until May 24, 2023 – great for manifestation, expansion, and action. And lastly, Saturn (structures) remains in Aquarius until the beginning of March 2023 – so innovating and modernizing your everyday life is its intention.
PS. Signs with an * it is a big week for you. Capricorn this is a perfect time to get an Astrological Tarot Reading for your coming year. And Cancer it is your halfway mark for your birth year, so if you need a Planetary Reading for a check in now is the time. And if you need a quick stocking stuffer. I can supply gift certificates for all my readings.
May light be on you, around you, and within you. Happy Solstice no tarotcast next week so I’ll “see” you all in 2023.
Nina
*****I have changed using the RWS version of the tarot names and now call the suits: pentacles/coins is now Earth, cups is now Water, swords is now Air and wands is now Fire. I did this because I want to work more closely with the elements that these suits represent.
Aries
juli_artworld
*Chariot – Finally your planet Mars is moving forward and so the Muse of Movement would like you to take that energy and run with it. This is a great week to start a project, set goals, move your body, and/or take a project to the next phase. And if you don’t know where to start take the advice of Agnes Martin: “Your path is at your feet whether you realize it or not.” The key to this week is just start moving.
Taurus
juli_artworld
Eight of Fire – This week has a plethora of messages from a variety of sources. The problem is which one to focus on. The Muse of Messages advises to either write them all down and sort them out next week. Or prioritize the first 8 you receive and focus on working with them. No matter which way you choose, eyes and ears open.
Gemini
juli_artworld
Nine of Earth – The Muse of Self Reliance is your cheerleader this week. The path to ease is being confident that you can handle whatever is thrown at you. That you will not only survive but thrive. She reminds you if you are reading this you have endured way worse. Use what you already know to tackle any challenges this week. You got this.
Cancerian
juli_artworld
*Magician – Where the past couple of weeks the muses have had you hold back, this week you are given a wand to conjure whatever you need. The Muse of Manifestation is passing you the tools required to experiment and create. This week use your imagination and curiosity to play with ideas and projects that you would like to manifest in the coming months. She reminds you this is not about perfection or expectations. This is about the actions that lead to discovery and materialization.
Leo
juli_artworld
*High Priestess – The Muse of Wisdom is here to realign you to you. This week is a deep dive into self-awareness and the rituals of sacredness. Take this time to acknowledge your super-powers. This Muse also questions are you using them wisely? If so set up or create more support for your daily sacred rituals that bring you closer to the source. If not, spend this week re-connecting with the celestial.
Virgo
juli_artworld
Queen of Fire – The Muse of Vibrancy is asking you to turn up your volume. Whether that is to add vibrant colors to your wardrobe, show your art or raising your voice to be heard. This Muse would like you to stand out. To express your uniqueness for all the world to see.
Libra
Knight of Air – This week you need to slow down. The Muses warns you to be careful of your extremities. Like not running with scissors, be careful when chopping vegetables and watch where you step. These missteps may happen on the material plane, but you also need to be careful of your words. You can step into a situation with all good intentions but end up stepping on toes. This week walk with more mindfulness.
Scorpio
juli_artworld
Ten of Fire– The Muse of Burdens suggests relinquishing some of your tasks this week. Be aware of not overextending your commitments and be realistic of what you can handle. The lesson with working with this muse is to take responsibility for some things but not all things. Others need to learn how to carry their load or learn to help you carry yours.
Sagittarius
juli_artworld
Three of Earth – The Muse of Collaboration advises you to work with others this week to create more efficiency and innovation. As they say two heads are better than one, but three heads and six hands are better still.
Capricorn
Page of Earth – The Muse of Critical Thinking is your helper this week. The basic elements of critical thinking are keeping an open mind, asking questions, gathering relevant information, having cognitive flexibility, thinking through to solutions and conclusions. This week is about being reasonable.
Aquarius
juli_artworld
Five of Air – This week holds the energy of tension. You can be pulled taunt by the interactions of others. The Muse of Tension advises how to navigate this stormy weather by doing these five things: take a breath before entering a situation or conversation, let go of your ego, be still, let any chaos flow pass you not through you and use silence constructively.
Pisces
juli_artworld
Knight of Water – The Muse of Compassion is here to help you navigate the emotional waters within you and others. Choice wisely who you open up to this week. You need to practice your vulnerability but also to discern who is worthy of your heart. This is not a lesson on guardedness but one on ask
It’s that time again. Every Winter Solstice to New Years, I reflect on what has been and plan for what is to be. Also, I’m data geek. I keep excel sheets collecting data points from the tarotcast’s cards that each sign gets throughout the year. So, this tarotcast is dedicated to our rearview mirror of 2022.
I look at the data in two ways, how many times each card was pulled (for anomalies) and what the actual cards were for each sign (trends). For fun I want to see if the data shows some statistical difference and or trends, and so far, it has. This means that certain cards get pulled outside the average (which this year the average is 8 times). Now, to be truly scientific I would have to do this for many years. I am only on year seven, but let’s see how this works with the data I have so far. (You can see a year in review for 2016 , 2017 , 20182019, 2020, 2021). Also, some of you had asked why I include the tarot card’s name. I do this for my readers that want to learn more about tarot, so for you all that just want the trends, skip over the card names.
Gazing in the Rear-view Mirror
First, I look at overall anomalies or card pulls outside the norm: This is a look through a societal lens. This year the most pulled cards were the Fool and Moon in the Higher Arcane and Four of Swords and the Pages as a group in the Lower Arcane.
The Fool herald of new beginnings, leaps of faith and clean slates. Examples of this are the generational change in leadership with the Democratic party in the house. Or more generally we all were coming out of pandemic with new ideas about how we wanted to come back into society. Many of us have jumped into new lives or come back into society. This could be done foolishly or with wisdom this was part of the challenge with this energy. Either we learned from mistakes and successes of the past and brought them forward into our new life or we unconsciously and foolishly stepped into something that does not align with our aligned path – jumping in with ego or because of fear. An example of that more foolish behavior is Elon Musk buying Twitter and the way he is cleaning house. A more positive aspect is the Great Resignation in the US, where employees were leaving their jobs to find or demand better opportunities.
The Moon was another card we saw a lot. The most recent example is NASA launching its first rocket back to the moon. But the Moon is also about emotions and brings out hidden or repressed aspects of our subconscious. These reflections of our subconscious can be the thing of dreams or nightmares. This year has had a sense of feeling raw, exposed. The moon has revealed our various prejudices and fears reflected in our society, especially around femininity. Sadly, we see this with more hate crimes and laws against trans-people and women around the world. Like the overturning of Roe, the laws in Texas outlawing gender affirming medical treatment, the protest in Iran around women having choice to wear a hijab, to name a few. The lesson with this Muse is society needs to have our collective subconscious revealed, like a wave pulling back exposing the shore. So, we can work to see what lies underneath the waves of emotion and heal it if necessary. The beauty is in the knowing that the tide will shift once again; the life-giving waters of our emotions will return and hopefully to healthier cleaner shores.
The Four of Swords advises us that rest and restoration is needed. Often this is around technology, and we have seen this with examples like the lower subscriptions in Netflix, people want to pull back from working over 40 hours, wanting a reasonable pay rate. But it also says how we easily tire and feel exhausted more this year even though some of the stressors of the past two years have toned down.
Pages are the cards of learning. And all the signs participated in this learning, creativity, and innovating process. However, again like the Fool above, pages can bring with them a sense of naiveté and at times foolishness. If you worked with these Muses well, you had lessons around being humble and learning from others. If not, there were lessons in our mistakes.
The lowest card pulls for the year are places where we did not have enough support from the Universe. The lowest card was the 9 of Cups- only pulled once this year. This card’s energy is around the lessons of feeling satisfied or content – the universe didn’t give us any help in this area. So even though we want the rest of the Four of Swords above we needed to fight for it. Then we had some ties for the next tier, cards pulled twice, the Wheel, Judgement, 10 of Cups and the King of Swords. So not really supported were the Wheel, so we saw sort of the same old same old. Judgement the card of evolution again no big jumps in creating a new world. Ten of Cups which is that big joy and happiness card was hard to find. And lastly the King of Swords so it has been hard to make or even clearly see long-term plans.
That is the big societal trends. And below in the cast are the trends within each sign in comparison to the norm. Art is some of my favorites for the year.
Solar System highlights until the end of the Year
This week the moon starts in Scorpio- prioritize your passion and heart. On Wednesday it moves into Sagittarius, reveling in freedom and adventure. Friday we have a new Moon in Capricorn, make wishes for what you would like to materialize in 2023. On Sunday the 25th the moon moves into Aquarius, great for community spirit. On Tuesday it moves into Pisces – spend time relaxing and daydreaming. And on Thursday into the new year the moon is in Aries great for beginnings.
Mercury (communication and knowledge) is in Capricorn (work and discipline) for the rest of the year so we can get a lot done through conversations if you can compromise. Venus (beauty and harmony) is also Capricorn – where spending our resources wisely is highlighted.
Mars (action) is in Gemini (communication and knowledge), until March 25th, 2023. This is a 7-month stopover instead of it’s usually 1-2. Mars is pushing us to truthfully talk and follow up with actions. The challenge with this time is your politeness filter has been switched off. So, it is having us double down on how to be constructive with our voice – to promote action not reaction. Jupiter (growth) is in Aries until May 24, 2023 – great for manifesting, expansion, and action. And lastly, Saturn (structures) remains in Aquarius until the beginning of March 2023 – so innovating and modernizing your everyday life is its intention.
PS. Signs with an * it is a big week for you. Capricornthis is a perfect time to get an Astrological Tarot Readingfor your coming year. And Cancer it is your halfway mark for your birth year, so if you need a Planetary Reading for a check in now is the time. And if you need a quick stocking stuffer. I can supply gift certificates for all my readings.
May light be on you, around you, and within you. Happy Solstice no tarotcast next week so I’ll “see” you all in 2023.
Nina
Aries
Lucia Heffernan
This year compared to other signs was a very energetically charged for you all. You were one of the two signs that had the most karmic cards, and you had the most at 20 karma cards pulled. Each month you had at least 2 highly charged weeks where you dealt with karma and learned big lessons. Except for the months of April and August where you had none and could take a breather. Also, during this year, you had three major energies on rinse and repeat. The Devil, where learnt lessons were re-tested and you needed to stand up for your moral ground. The Chariot, if change was going to happen this year, it was up to you alone. You and Taurus had the most knights(momentum) cards than other signs. So, the Universe supplied gas for your tank but no help in direction. And this is where the third theme came in if you didn’t have a direction then the Universe put up blockades until you did. So, take these next two weeks to relax, you deserve it.
Taurus
My Miss America Ernie Barnes
Unlike last year where you had the highest karmic cards in comparison to other signs, this year you had the average amount. However, unlike the other signs you did not partake at all in getting rest/restoration into your regime, for you never got the 4 of swords (rest and restoration). And you and Aries had the most knights (movement) cards pulled compared to other signs. Then to add to it, throughout the year you were pushing for new beginnings, being one of the two signs with the most Aces (new beginnings) pulled. From the start of 2022 to the beginning of April you were busy deconstructing and finishing up projects. The rest of the year was a study in manifesting, healing, emotions, balance, and ending the year with multiple occasions fighting for justice and balnce. Even though feminine energy was not supported by the universe you took up the sword and fought for it in various ways: learning from women, lots of conversations, as well of action steps. Try to spend this last part of the year reflecting on what you have learned from all those that identify with feminine energy, how you can spread what you have learned into 2023, and above all else, REST.
Gemini
Boyton Close 2020 Gilbert & George
Where in 2021 you had the lowest big energy to deal with but the highest in new beginnings compared to other signs, this year you fell into the average ranges for both. And like most of us, this was a year you took a deep dive into emotions and played with taking a leap of faith by the end of the year. But first you began 2022 focusing on increasing your strength (inner and outer) and aligning with your purpose. By the end of spring and throughout the summer themes of closure, healing, letting go, collaboration, communication, and finding balance were the aspects you were investigating. However, at the end of the year you took on the big themes of deconstruction, fairness, and clean slates. Overall, you had the most 5s compared to other signs. Fives represent chaos, so even though you had the average pull for karmic endeavors, 2022 still had elements of hecticness. So, for the next two weeks continue that investigation of what isn’t working and creating a balance so you can start 2023 with that new but calmer journey you have been asking for.
Cancerian
Shirin Neshat
You had the average amount of karmic energy cards this year compared to other signs. Though you had more 8s than other signs throughout the year. Eights mean refine and release, so you were working with those energies too all year. Until May, you were dealing with the concept of mixology or blending. How to find the perfect mix of the four planes of existence: physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. Then in May, June, and July like Taurus you took a deep dive into the feminine structures and inner strength; however, unlike everyone else who did it through their emotions you did it through the Empress. So, the acts against LGBTQ+, and female rights that were a deep dive psychologically for most were a place to create community, growth, and action for you. However, by August and into November you were wobbling between distraction vs divine attunement, anarchy vs order, and structures vs deconstruction. Finally, you end the year with a bright note and realigning with your purpose. Take these last two weeks of the year creating reminders of what truly brings you joy and purpose, so you can use them as your north stars for 2023.
Leo
The Eclipse Alma Thomas
You all had the second highest amount of karmic energy cards this year compared to other signs. And you came in with the second most 7s than other signs. Sevens are the cards that focus on expansion and contraction. So, you often felt dueling aspects of introvertism and extrovertism throughout 2022. Though January started off slow, by February you started dealing with the duality of death/manifestation and structure/deconstruction. These are themes you revisited two more times during this year. And like most of the signs you also had to deep dive into your emotions and clean slates. You are now ready to move on from your inner work towards being back into society. Take the next couple of weeks to continue that theme of letting others back into your life, so that 2023’s topics become more about being social and creative collaboration than being pushed and pulled between introvert and extrovert.
Virgo
Djakou Kassi Nathalie
You had the average amount of karmic energy cards this year compared to other signs. Though you did have more 4s pulled. Fours are the lessons around stability. So, you were working with that energy all year. And like most of us, you also took deep dives into emotions and started looking for new experiences. However, you interspersed those with the themes of creation, growth, goal setting, collaboration, and exploring opportunities. And you did it in your thorough Virgonian way by taking on only one big energy each month. Which is interesting how the year is ending for you with two big concepts around evolution, and self-propulsion. It is like you are on the cusp of evolving into the next better version of you. So, take the next two weeks storing up momentum and designing plans for version youdot2023.
Libra
Shantell Martin
You all were dealt the average amount of karmic energy this year compared to the other signs. Like most of us, this was a year of deep diving into emotions and starting something new. However, you all decided to take on the most diverse number of karmic themes, and unlike the other signs except for Taurus you did not partake in getting rest/restoration into your regime. Instead, you explored ideas around evolution, balance, perspective, inertia, collaboration, inner strength, opportunities, manifestation, deconstruction, building and growth. Whew! So, it may be best if you spend the next two weeks reflecting on what you want to bring into 2023 and recharging your batteries. You have been very busy, and it is time for you to let go of control and take a break.
Scorpio
Anna Fusco Good requires very little
This year you all were dealt the average amount of karmic energy compared to the other signs. And like most of us, this was a year of deep diving into your emotions and starting something new. Though you started and finished the year respectively with those themes. You also revisited the concept of self-propulsion versus inertia throughout the year. Having to provide most of the energy and direction or being stop completely in your tracks. That means you spent most of the year driving the bus or being stuck in proverbial traffic. Not to mention you tied with Gemini for the most 5s pulled for the signs. Fives help us find ways to deal with and around chaos. And then between all of that you also worked with the karmic energies of inner strength, structure, building, manifestation, and collaboration. Only slowly down somewhat in the past few weeks. So, I suggest continuing this focus on slowing down and simplifying. Take the next two weeks to rest and enjoy the ending of 2022 and work on what you need to bring more calm and joy into 2023.
Sagittarius
Berenice Abbott
You all were dealt the average amount of karmic energy compared to the other signs this year. And like most of us, 2022 was a deep dive into your emotions and starting something new. However, you spread your lessons out, one at the beginning, the middle and again at the end of 2022. Also, you delved into ideas around purpose and growth twice this year. Where you stood out from the other signs is you had the most Pages and 2s. Pages are the muses of learning, and you learn from all four realms: physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual, especially from the summer on. And 2-cards are lessons on balancing in all the 4 realms also. So going into next year you are more stable and sure-footed. Take these next two weeks to consider what you have learned this year, especially around balance and equity and take that information into 2023.
Capricorn
Debora Lombardi
Happy Birthday Month! You all had an average year in karmic energies compared with the other signs in 2022. And like most of us, this was a year of deep diving into emotions and starting new projects or journey with a leap of faith. Though you started and finished the year respectively with those themes. However, unlike last year which had a high learning curve, this year was just about gathering information to deepen your knowledge base. Your other karmic themes were moderation, manifestation, self-propulsion, building, deconstruction, and organic change. However, the trend that stood out for your sign was you all pulled the most 6s. Sixes represent exchange. So, there was a lot of back and forth this year of ideas, emotion, and physical resources. You ended the year with World card meaning doors are opening in 2023. Spend the next two weeks making sure your resources are in the green, so you can step fully equipped into whatever is opening up for you in 2023.
Aquarius
Beyte Saar Legends in Blue
You all had an average year in karmic energies compared with the other signs in 2022. And like most of us, this was a year of deep diving into your emotions and starting something new, but you all waited until mid-2022 to start in on these themes. It is not that you weren’t busy because you were. You took on a new karmic theme each month. Themes like structure, luck, collaboration, purpose, fairness, inertia, opportunities, and manifestation. And this year you all have specifically been dealing with the squaring of Saturn and Uranus a bit more than the rest of us. Which showed up by being one of two of the signs having a lot of 5s pulled. Five means chaos or disarray, and the lessons are around learning how to deal with or avoid them So, you haven’t been able to be as free flowing as you innately are. However, Saturn will be leaving your sign and this configuration fully by March of 2023. Freedom is on the horizon for all you water bearers. So, take these two weeks to ponder what you would like to do when the chains of Saturn release you.
Pisces
Mu Pan
You all were dealt the average amount of karmic energies compared with the other signs in 2022. However, you are the only sign that didn’t deal with the big themes of diving into your emotions or taking a leap of faith or new adventure. The themes you explored are inner strength, manifestation, collaboration, building onto what you have, focus, moderation, hermiting, inertia, purpose, and healing. You also had the most 7s than other signs. Sevens are the cards that focus on expansion and contraction. And you took that hermiting/contraction a bit to the extreme by being the sign with the lowest number of court cards. Court cards represent people, and you had your doors locked to newcomers. But you have ended the year pondering what is next and how to get back into the swing of things. In the final two weeks of 2022, it is vital that you continue working with this theme. Because you will need a road map and destination plotted out for the coming year, and more importantly travel companions.
To finish out this year of artists, I highlight another “unknown” woman that came out of the Bauhaus movement, Germaine Krull. Krull was a pioneer in the fields of avant-garde photomontage, photographic books, and photojournalism. She is best known for documenting the industrial revolution of the 1920s and 30’s and bringing her aesthetic approach to it. She created 64 photos and called the series Metal. Instead of documenting industrialization by focusing on the entire structure, skylines, or machinery, she captured pivotal perspectives and detailed views that has us focusing on the aesthetic of these modernizations. Her images concentrate on the curve of a road or the curve of a building. Disconnecting our perspective from the entire object by connecting us to its design, marvel, and beauty.
Her photojournalism of prostitution and homelessness also was a marriage of documentation, social commentary, and art. She has the viewer looking down at the unhoused or straight at the illicit underground. Even her portraits are focused on parts of the person and shot at angles that increase the intimacy of her images. We can see through her photographs that Krull wants us to expand our perspective. To search for new viewpoints, glimpse intimately at our world and find the flow and beauty of its varying configurations.
Your pondering for the week: Take time to look at your world through an engaged lens. See the exquisiteness in the detail of it.
Solar Systems Highlights
This week the moon starts in Leo, your time to shine. On Wednesday it moves into Virgo, prioritize and organize through the end of the work week. And for the weekend the moon is in Libra, great for holiday gatherings and focusing on relationships. Mercury (communication and knowledge) is in Capricorn (work and discipline) for the rest of the year so we can get a lot done through conversations if you can compromise. Venus (beauty and harmony) is also Capricorn – where spending our resources wisely is highlighted.
Mars (action) is in Gemini (communication and knowledge), until March 25th, 2023. This is a 7-month stopover instead of it’s usually 1-2. Mars is pushing us to truthfully talk and follow up with actions. The challenge with this time is your politeness filter has been switched off. So, it is having us double down on how to be constructive with our voice – to promote action not reaction. Jupiter (growth) is in Pisces wanting us to dream big and explore what makes us zing for one more week. And lastly, Saturn (structures) remains in Aquarius until the beginning of March 2023 – so innovating and modernizing your everyday life is its intention.
P.S. Signs with an * it is a big week for you. Sagittarius this is a perfect time to get an Astrological Tarot Reading for your coming year. And Gemini it is your halfway mark for your birth year, so if you need a Planetary Reading for a check-in, now is the time.
May light be on you, around you, and within you,
Nina
Aries
Germaine Krull
Four of Wands – The Muse of Happy Home advises getting your home cozy, ready for the holidays and the end of the year. She asks when you walk into your house do you feel a sense of relief. If not, what do you need to add tweak, or eliminate to create more comfort into your home? It could be on the physical plane like more holiday lights, or it could be on the creative or vibe plane changing the color or using design accents to create a more soothing palate.
Taurus
Germaine Krull
Six of Wands – The Muse of Jubilation is here to remind you that you have a lot to be proud and grateful for. She advises you to acknowledge and celebrate your victories this week. And she warns to be careful of not moving on to the next thing or worrying about the future -stay in the now. This week is very much about enjoying what you have reaped this year.
Gemini
Germaine Krull
*Fool – This week marks you are halfway through your birth year and the Muse of Beginnings is wanting you to clean the slate and start afresh. She asks how you can be more spontaneous and open to new possibilities in the next 6 months? She would like you to follow your spirit more than your intellect and this is the week is the beginning of this practice. It can be as simple as taking a new way home or as complex as finding a way to travel to distant shores.
Cancerian
Germaine Krull
Nine of Wands – The Muse of Preparedness would like you to spend this week checking to see if your resources are topped off and if not time to restock. This can be your pantry or your spirit that needs replenishing. Look around and see what projects you might have dangling that are sapping your energy. This is the week to get something off your plate and/or restocking for future energy uses.
Leo
Germaine Krull
Eight of Coins – The Muse of Productivity comes with shots of expresso to help you get things done. She advises to do one action step at a time. This is not time to focus on the big picture but just on the task in front of you. If your neurodivergent tendency takes you off track, this muse advises to make a list and do the easiest or most important part first. Once you get momentum going you will be hard to stop. And remember if you’re tired, take a controlled timed break.
Virgo
*Chariot – Last week the Muses asked if you could transform or liberate one thing in your life, what would it be? I hope you pondered this question for the Muse of Momentum is here to get things moving on it. This Muse gives you energy, but you need to supply the direction. So, if you did not do last week’s pondering, start there before moving forward. Being directionless this week will leave you doing figure eights in the parking lot. They are fun but fruitless. So find your “north star” and head out.
Libra
Germaine Krull
Eight of Swords – This week your thoughts can bind you into feelings of apathy. The Muse of Bondage reminds you that some of these thought constructs are not even your own or ones that no longer work for you. Now is the time to let go of non-relevant survival skills and thoughts. By letting go of the chains of the past you can walk unburdened and energized into the future.
Scorpio
Germaine Krull
Queen of Cups – The Muse of Sparkle is here to put some vim in your vigor. She advises you to add a bit of spice into your outer appearance and actions to show your inner love of life. This could be adding a sensual component to your wardrobe, wearing a new scent, adding glitter to all your holiday cards, or just wishing everyone you meet a great day. You are magical this week and this Muse would like you to share your delight and possibly a little playful mischievousness with others.
Sagittarius
Germaine Krull
Knight of Wands – Your third energy for this birth-year is the Muse of Adventure. This year the Muses guide you to be in the right place at the right time. Your timing is perfect if you follow your instinct and open the doors to adventure. Even if you are stalled, there is a reason for the layover. This is not a year to push things through. Just find your intuitive seat and ride the wave.
Capricorn
Germaine Krull
*World – The Muse of Endings and Beginnings advises using this month to finish some projects, so new projects have a place to land. This can be as simple as cleaning off your desk or inbox. Or as complicated as clearing your calendar for two weeks around your birthday so you can think. The more space you make available, the bigger the blank canvas is to create on. She also reminds you to leave a portion of this blank space for the seeding of future opportunities.
Aquarius
Germaine Krull
*High Priestess – The Muse of Intuition comes to hone your skill in acknowledging and following your instinct more than rationalization. As an air sign you often get lost in thoughts. This week is no exception, but this Muse would like you to rely on your hunches more than logic. Your gut is way more helpful than your brain in navigating the now.
Pisces
Germaine Krull
Ace of Coins – This week’s energy encourages new beginnings on the material plane. It is a great week to invest, start new projects, and figure out your financials before the new year. The Muses advise to write out a list of all that you would like to materialize on the physical plane- think job, money, physical environment, and resources in the coming year. And watch for opportunities because it may be possible to start planting the seeds for one of the things on your list this week.
Another woman that comes out of the Bauhaus movement is Florence Henri. Henri worked with photography and painting. In both she played with plane and dimension. However, in her photography she pushed the limits of perception. By her use of mirrors and techniques of multiple exposure, photomontage, and negative printing, she has the viewer questioning what reality or reflection is. Her 1927 through 30’s studies of shapes, planes and values made her one of the first abstract photographers. Henri destabilized the camera’s capacity for realism by creating artificial and imagined spaces with these techniques. Even when she photographs reality her framing makes us rethink what we are seeing. This made her a perfect example of New Vision photography in the Bauhaus movement and a forerunner in the discussions of Surrealism.
Your pondering for the week: Look into the mirror and what do see? What is reality or a reflection of society?
Solar Systems Highlights
This week the moon starts in Taurus giving us a stable footing to begin the week with. On Wednesday it moves into Gemini- watch your conversations and tone. And for the weekend the moon is in Cancer perfect for staying home and getting your gezellig on. Mercury (communication and knowledge) is in Capricorn for the rest of the year so we can get a lot done through conversations if you can compromise. Venus (beauty and harmony) also moves to Capricorn on Wednesday – where quality in spending our resources is highlighted.
Mars (action) is in Gemini (communication and knowledge), until March 25th, 2023. This is a 7-month stopover instead of it’s usually 1-2. Mars is pushing us to truthfully talk and follow up with actions. The challenge with this time is your politeness filter has been switched off. So, it is having us double down on how to be constructive with our voice – to promote action not reaction. Jupiter is in Pisces wanting us to dream big and explore what makes us zing for another 3 weeks. And lastly, Saturn (structures) remains in Aquarius until the beginning of March 2023 – so innovating and modernizing your everyday life is its intention.
****wondering how many people read these solar systems highlights or want it? Please email me or comment in Instagram if you are wanting it to stay. I’m thinking about re-formatting and only want to give what is useful.
P.S. Signs with an * it is a big week for you. Sagittarius this is a perfect time to get an Astrological Tarot Reading for your coming year. And Gemini it is your halfway mark for your birth year, so if you need a Planetary Reading for a check-in, now is the time.
May light be on you, around you, and within you,
Nina
Aries
Florence Henri 1938
Three of Wands – This week will have its starts and stops. The Muse of Enterprise advises to use both times wisely. If you have a green light go to it. However, if you are waylaid do not stop and stall. These times of inertia are meant to regroup and set up for the next steps.
Taurus
Florence Henri 1927
Two of Swords – This week is full of indecision. However, the Muse of Choice reminds you that you can choose left or right. Either way will get you to where you need to be. So, flip a coin and carry on.
Gemini
Florence Henri
*Justice – The Muse of Equity has come to have you investigate the concept of balance. Something in your life is off balance and now is the time to bring some fair play into your life. If you see an injustice speak up. Or if you are experiencing an injustice, parlay for better conditions. If you cannot find or negotiate equity, then you might have to walk away from the situation.
Cancerian
Florence Henri
*High Priestess – The Muse of Sacred Purpose comes when in this moment in time you are needed. You may not realize that opening that door for someone reignites optimism in them, or that conversation changes someone’s perspective. You are aligned with your higher purpose even when doing these little acts. This Muse reminds you that these gifts of sacredness, of seeing someone, comes when you are being your most authentic self. You are the change in the world.
Leo
Florence Henri
Seven of Wands – At some point this week you will be on the winning side or at an advantage. The Muse of Competition reminds us to be good sports. You have had your days in the gutter and know what it is like to not have someone give you a hand to lift you up. Because of this knowledge you can be better than you have been treated. Take the high road this week.
Virgo
Florence Henri 1932
*Judgement – If you could transform or liberate one thing in your life, what would it be? The Muse of Evolution asks you to ponder this question. This week you have opportunities to level up if you choose. But if you are not focused on what to transform then it might mutate into something else possible not as helpful or enlightened.
Libra
Florence Henri
Knight of Cups – The Muse of Romance would like you to spice up your love life. She suggests fire-light, coziness, flowers, and intimate gestures. Now even if you are not in a relationship, you are in one with yourself. So, take time this week to treat yourself and those you love with extra care.
Scorpio
Florence Henri 1929
Six of Coins – Reciprocity is the name of the game this week. The Muse of Mini-karma comes to redistribute wealth and energy this week. She reminds you if you do a good deed, it will come back around though often in a convoluted way. But this also works with negativity. Watch you p’s and q’s this week.
Sagittarius
Florence Henri
Two of Wands – Your second energy for this year is the Muse of Mindfulness. This year it is important that you stay in the moment. This is not a year to hold on to the past nor is it a year to think too far into the future. This year is about day to day living. How you can live fully each day this year. This Muse suggests either taking a picture a day or writing about one significant thing that happens each day to help take note of the moments.
Capricorn
Florence Henri
Nine of Coins – The Muse of Self-Awareness would like you to recognize how good you are at standing in yourself. This week may have its ups and downs, but you are doing your best mountain goat personification. You are rock solid even though the ground might not be.
Aquarius
Florence Henri
Knight of Pentacles – The Muse of Stability advises that slow and steady wins the race. Push back if someone is rushing you. You know what pace is appropriate for what action. Take your time, not others.
Pisces
Florence Henri
*Chariot – The Muse of Self-Motivation is here to cheer you on to change something. She advises that you start small at first. Get rid of one thing you don’t use each day, exercise for 5 minutes each day, eat at least 3 out of the seven colored fruits. By moving just, a notch in the right direction you begin the process that will gain momentum. Consistency is more important than amount.
intentions are the children of desire and the grandparents of destiny
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Four of Earth – The Muse of Resources comes when you need to pay attention to yours. This muse governs the resources of time, money, and space. This is a great time to save or replenish these resources. The challenge is you can spend but be careful not to over-spend. Think quality over quantity.
Ace of Earth – This is a great week to start a project, plant something, look for a new way to make money, or learn a new skill. The Muse of Material Beginnings is here to help organize and fertilize this new project or skillset.
Queen of Fire – The Muse of Practicality advises that it is time to stop theorizing and go do it. You may have been sitting on an idea or project and this energy is heralding that the time is ripe for action. Go make things happen.
Page of Earth – The Muse of Critical Thinking is your helper this week. The basic elements of critical thinking are keeping an open mind, asking questions, gathering relevant information, having cognitive flexibility, thinking through to solutions and conclusions. This week is about being reasonable.
*Chariot – Last week the Muses asked if you could transform or liberate one thing in your life, what would it be? I hope you pondered this question for the Muse of Momentum is here to get things moving on it. This Muse gives you energy, but you need to supply the direction. So, if you did not do last week’s pondering, start there before moving forward. Being directionless this week will leave you doing figure eights in the parking lot. They are fun but fruitless. So find your “north star” and head out.
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