I love flowers and May is the month for them.  The above painting is from Rachel Ruysch.  She is the one of the most documented still-life painters from the Netherlands during the Dutch Golden Age (the span of the 17^th century).  For not only were her paintings popular but she painted from the age of 15-83.  It was unusual for a woman to do this during that time, but it seems that she might have been the main breadwinner of her family.

In her paintings, she focused mainly on flowers, fruits and “forest floors” with a superb attention to detail carried with her delicate brushstrokes.  Her still-lifes are impossible in real life.  The colors and composition of the arrangement comes from a stylized version of the actual flower.  She manipulated the color and the physicality of the flower to enrich her composition.

P.S.  Remember signs with an * it a big week for you.  And all you Taurus now is the time to book your Astro Reading.

 

Aries

Nine of Wands – The Nine of Wands is the card of preparation and perseverance. Take steps before you start each workday to prepare.  You can’t plan for everything that is coming your way this week and that is where perseverance steps in.  Put on your Wellies and slog on.

 

Taurus

*Emperor – You are in the midst of building something pretty amazing and it is time to fully concentrate on it this week.  The Emperor gives you the strength and the due diligence to get a big part of what you want done – done.  Also, it is a great time to stand back and do some “city-planning.”  This can look as simple as rearranging your priorities for this week to find time to do what you need to do.  Or as complex as rearranging some gender roles in your life.   Either way this week  has all the materializing energy supporting you to make this a very productive time.

 

Gemini

*Justice – The Justice card comes when, as much as we want decisions or ideas to be yes/no – good/bad, there is more to be considered.  For true decision making you will need to see the background and context of each choice, and the answers maybe wrap in the complexity of paradox.  Ultimately your decision(s) should be based in integrity and fairness.  This is one week where intellect reigns over emotions.

 

Cancer

Ten of Wands – The Ten of Wands is the card of over obligation or burdens.  You have the tendency to take on too much this week.  Take your to do list and move at least two things to next week.  They will be there at the end of the week or their urgency or need will vaporize.

 

Leo

Page of Wands – The Page of Wands comes to help you ignite your passion.  Your assignment is to do at least one thing this week that makes your toes curl in either pleasure and/or passion.

 

Virgo

Page of Pentacles – The Page of Pentacles is the card of the student.  Your assignment is to learn something new each day.  It can be something little like having fun going down the google rabbit hole.  There is a message or a skill to what you learn this week that you will need for the coming weeks.

 

Libra

*Hierophant – The Hierophant comes when you are having problems with structure in your life.  Here is the key to this card: structure is supposed to be like the best house – making you feel safe, stronger and protected.  It is not meant to make you feel frustrated, bound or obligated.  So, this week examine your structures – morals, laws, schedules.  Are they hindering you? – then break free and create new ones.  If they are supporting you, build on them.

 

Scorpio

Page of Swords – Last week the Hermit and King of Pentacles advised, to get anything done and some perspective, you had to create some solo space and time.  The Page of Swords wants you to continue in information gathering that perspectives buys you; however, you will have to be more devious about hiding or gaining physical space.

 

Sagittarius

Two of Wands – Last week the Moon and Page of Cups suggested that you get in touch with your inner child by following the plot of Where the Wild Things Are. This week the Two of Wands still wants that inner child to play but the book changes to Harold and the Purple Crayon by expanding your horizons.  Your inner child is craving for you to dream a bigger life for yourself.

 

Capricorn

King of Pentacles – The King of Pentacles is the doer card.  Time to get things done.  He is the more practical version of the Emperor (read Taurus above). So, like your fellow earth sign, you are building something important in your life; however, where the emperor can dream a little you need to be more practical with your resources.  This week make sure you have enough resources, like finances and time, before you start projects.

 

Aquarius

Five of Cups – The last couple of weeks you have been dealing with some big energy.  The High Priestess advised you to stop long enough to hone your intuition and listening to your inner voice. Then Justice had you focusing your mind’s eye to the concepts of integrity, fairness, and seeing other’s points of view.  Now, you will need the last two weeks guides to help you through this Five of cups’ week.    Five of Cups foretells that this week’s happenings get to you and can color it with melancholy.  The challenge with this card is to see the silver lining.  Think of this week as your cups/emotions that no longer work for you will be spilled, however, the ones left standing are far more refreshing and enlivening.  Your motto this week: Don’t cry over spilt milk or wine, lol.

 

Pisces

Six of Swords – The Six of Swords foretells that small trips or local travel will give you benefits and/or insight into your surroundings and your inner thoughts.  Your local environment has information that you may not know you lack until you see it.

 

 

 

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

Nina