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

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

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

Solar System Highlights

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

Mars (action) is now in Gemini, where it will stay until March 25^th, 2023.  Yes, that is a 7 month stay instead of it’s usually 1-2.  Mars is pushing us to truthfully talk our walk.  The challenge with this time is your politeness filter has been switched off.  So, it has us working on how to be constructive with our voice – to promote action not reaction.  Jupiter is in Aries; it influences action and expansion until October 28^th.  And lastly, Saturn (structures) remains in Aquarius until the beginning of March 2023 – so innovating and modernizing your game is its focus.

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

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

Nina

 

Aries

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

 

Taurus

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

 

Gemini

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

 

Cancerian

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

 

Leo

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

 

 

 

 

Virgo

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

 

 

 

Libra

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

 

Scorpio

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

 

Sagittarius

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

 

Capricorn

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

 

Aquarius

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

 

Pisces

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