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Tarot and Art-Cast for week of Nov. 19, 2023

November 19, 2023 Nina

Happy Birth-month Sagittarians!

The artist this week is Emmi Whitehorse, a painter and printmaker. As a student in the late 1970s, E. Whitehorse joined the groundbreaking “Grey Canyon Group”, which was comprised of other contemporary Native American artists. Together, the group challenged beliefs placed on Indigenous-made art by utilizing modernist abstraction to express Indigenous themes and worldviews.

Throughout her forty-year career, E. Whitehorse has created abstract and meditative mixed-media paintings. Her main sources of inspiration come from the landscapes of the American southwest and her Navajo culture. She cites her grandmother, who was a traditional Navajo weaver, as one of her earliest art mentors. Her grandmother’s influence not only shaped how the artist viewed composition but also ingrained in her the Navajo philosophy of Hózhó, or balance. This philosophy has inspired the artist to make artworks that honor the aspirations of a harmonious balance between nature and humanity.

Cite: awarewomenartist.com

Your pondering for this week: For me ancestors and family are a big theme for the period from Halloween to the New Year. I go from Halloween honoring ancestors and people who have passed on to Turkey day spending it with family and friends in the present. Then onto Solstice where I celebrate letting go of the old and inviting in the new with friends and at times strangers that become new friends. In all these celebrations I try to honor the people in my life. How do you honor your ancestors, family, and friends; past, present and future?

Solar System highlights

The moon begins the week in Pisces – important to go with the flow On Wednesday it moves to Aries giving you the energy to finish the week. On Friday it moves into Taurus – great for doing things around the house and with family.

Mercury (communication and knowledge) is in Sagittarius (exploration) until Dec 1^st, where we can experiment with our communication style. Mars (action) is in Scorpio (passion and letting go) until November 24^th. Wanting us to check that our actions are supporting the expression of our passion. Then moves into Sagittarius until the end of the year wanting us to explore and expand our horizons. While Venus (beauty and harmony) is in her home sign Libra (relationships and harmony) until December 4^th, so finding and creating harmony plays a big role in the next couple of weeks.

The outer planets until the end of the year and into next are having us work on nurturing the pleasures in our lives, be aware of dipping into overindulgence, making our structures elastic and responsive to change, and lastly looking back to 2008 to see if any lose ends need to be tied up especially around the house and planets that sit in your natal Capricorn.

***Signs with an * it is a big week for you. Sagittarius, this is a perfect time to get a 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. And I have a 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

*World – The Muse of Opportunities is knocking on your door. This is a week to say yes to all offers. The challenge is you think that you must take each opportunity to its conclusion. However, this week is about seeing all your options before you make a choice. Go discover what is out there.

Taurus

Two of Air – Decisions abound and there are some vital ones to make this week. The Muse of Choices reminds you that not all decisions are ones of logic. Sometimes the heart is better to follow then the head. So go with what feels right.

Gemini

Five of Earth – The Muse of Poverty reminds you this week that though your resources may be at an all time low, you still can ask for help. Do not assume that people will notice you need assistance, for you are usually seen as not needing help at all. Go on, ask.

Cancerian

Knight of Earth – The Muse of Steadiness is here to help you slog through all you have to do. This muse reminds you to take things slow for the terrain is ever changing, but if you play it right you can keep a steady pace throughout it all.

Leo

*Strength – The Muse of Inner Strength is an energy you wrestle with your whole life. She works with you to discover and utilize your superpowers. She reminds you that as you negotiate with your inner world your outer world falls into place. You are strong, amazing, creative but you need to believe it to make it present in the world.

Virgo

Ace of Water – Aces herald new beginnings. The Ace of Water declares you can have a new start on the emotional plane. Whether that is looking for a new love or igniting a relationship you are in. You are ready to dive deeper into intimacy and matters of the heart.

Libra

Queen of Fire – The Muse of Protection is asking you to set up some boundaries in your life. You naturally tend to protect others but this week you need to shield yourself first. She reminds you just like an airplane stewardess – put the oxygen mask on yourself first.

Scorpio

Eight of Water – This is your second eight so a deeper dive into the number. Eights are the “refine and release” muses of the tarot. Last week the muses asked you to release old thought patterns that are holding you back. This week the Muse of Simplification would like you now to refine what is left. She asks you questions like what are the top 8 ideals you live by? Or what eight things would you take with you if you had a fire in the house? Or pare down and refine your wardrobe? Work with streamlining and simplifying this week.

Sagittarius

Four of Earth – The Muse of Resources comes around when your resources are depleting faster than you can save. She advises spending your physical resources of time, money, and/or space frugally this week. She is not heralding poverty, but you might need some extra assets in the coming weeks.

Capricorn

Queen of Air – The Muse of Details advises to pay attention to the minutia this week. She comes when you may be spending too much of your vision looking at the big picture and future instead of what is needed practically and in the present. This is especially true if you are doing any legal work – read and negotiate around the fine print.

Aquarius

Four of Fire – The Muse of Happy Home would like you to spend time in yours and spruce it up. Whether that is putting flowers in your home, fixing squeaky doors, or just putting your feet up. Home is where your heart is, so make sure your heart is happy at home.

Pisces

*Magician – The Muse of Manifestation asks you to be vigilant about what you are manifesting in the world. Is it for your higher good or for the higher good of others? If the answer is no to either of those options, go back to the drawing board, re-do the plans, goals, or outcomes to be more favorable for you and the world.

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Tarot and Art-Cast for week of Nov. 12 2023

November 12, 2023 Nina

The artist this week is Carrie Mae Weems. Weems uses her art to bear witness to the presence or absence of black woman in history. She used photography, video, performance, installations, and social practices to explore this subject. Trained in dancing and photography in the mid-1980s she became interested in the observation methods used in the social sciences.

By the early 1990s, she began placing herself in her photographic compositions in an “attempt to create in the work the simultaneous feeling of being in it and of it.”² She has since called this recurring figure an “alter-ego,” “muse,” and “witness to history” who can stand in for both the artist and audience. She helps us explore the concept of who is doing the looking and for what reason or end? Watch the video explaining her work From Here I Saw What Happened and I Cried (1995). Weems work could be summed up in this quote from an interview with Dawoud Bey, “My work endlessly explodes the limits of tradition… I’m determined to find new models to live by. Aren’t you?

Your pondering for this week: What models do you live by?

Solar System highlights

The moon is still in Scorpio at the beginning of this week – keep your passions lit. On Tuesday it moves to Sagittarius – find time to explore something new. On Thursday the moon moves to Capricorn – giving you the drive to finish up the work week. And on Saturday, the moon moves into Aquarius – spend time in society.

Mercury (communication and knowledge) is in Sagittarius (exploration) until Dec 1^st, where we can experiment with our communication style. Mars (action) is in Scorpio (passion and letting go) until November 24^th. Wanting us to check that our actions are supporting the expression of our passion. While Venus (beauty and harmony) is in her home sign Libra (relationships and harmony) until December 4th. So, November is a big month in exploring how to harmonize our communication to help us harmonize our relationships while we make time in our life for things that make us zing.

***Signs with an * it is a big week for you. Scorpio, this is a perfect time to get a Astrological Tarot Reading for your coming year. And Taurus, 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 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

Three of Air – This week has the potential to trigger old wounds. This energy is not a warning of things to come but a place where healing should begin. The Muse of Healing recommends that you dive deep into the why behind your frustration, anger, or sadness, find its source, and give yourself the love that was denied or never given.

Taurus

Seven of Earth – This week’s energy gives you the stamina and resilience to get stuff done. The Muse of Work reminds you there is a harvest at the end of this push. A time to enjoy what you have sown and rest from the work, but this week is not the time. Carry on and get sh*t done.

Gemini

Six of Air – The Muse of Transition comes when it is time to move on. Whether it is a project, relationship, way of thought or action. Something is not working for a reason. Now is not the time to push through. Let it go for this week and see if by week’s end it resolves or it is no longer a problem. If it does not, then you can reassess and simplify.

Cancerian

Three of Water – The Muse of Friendship would like you to enjoy yours. Spend time with the ones that you love that love you back. This is a time to share emotions and deepen bonds.

Leo

Page of Earth – The Muse of Study would like you to pick up a book, listen to a podcast or watch a documentary. This muse comes when you are doing to much internal gazing and/or skimming social media. This muse challenges you to deep dive into something interesting. There is a spark for you there, but it’s up to you to do the homework.

Virgo

Seven of Air – The Muse of Scheme is pushing you to plan. This muse is not using scheme as a verb but as a noun ie: a large-scale systematic plan or arrangement for attaining a particular object or putting a particular idea into effect. Pull a hope or wish off the shelf and start to make plans for how to bring it into existence.

Libra

Four of Earth – The Muse of Resources comes when your resources of time, money, and/or space are limited. She advises that you budget them better this week or you will run out of one or all of them before you can finish what you started.

Scorpio

Carrie Mae Weems, From Here I Saw What Happened and I Cried

Eight of Air – The Muse of Bondage asks you what old thought paradigms are holding you back? If you need help, she reminds you they are not yours but were placed there by others and you have now adopted them. Maybe at some time they worked, but now they are more like burdens. She advises that all you have to do is let go.

Sagittarius

Tower – The Muse of Deconstruction comes when some part of your life is on a shaky foundation. Is your sleep schedule off? Are you eating right? Have you had enough physical contact? Have you had time to just relax? All these components are necessary supports for you to do you out in the world. Shore up what is missing this week.

Capricorn

High Priestess – The Muse of Sacredness comes when you need to tap into your spirit. She advises finding a mundane task you do every day and making it sacred. Things like brushing your teeth become an act of loving kindness to your body. Or taking out recycling becomes a ritual of honoring the earth. She challenges you to make the mundane – sacred.

Aquarius

Carrie Mae Weems – In De Sica’s Light, Roaming Series

*Devil – Last week’s energy was around starting a new project or idea. However, this week life is throwing some distractions to take you off course. So, watch surfing the internet for hours, your social media intake, dealing with other people’s problem and not your own or any other rabbit holing that you may do. This week is about staying focused.

Pisces

Carrie Mae Weems – A Single Waltz in Time

King of Wands – The Muse of Charisma challenges you this week to turn up yours. There is a vibrance in you that can move mountains and break down walls. She does advise to watch that your compliments reside in truth and your goals are not solely self-center. This exercise is for the good of the whole as well as you.

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Tarot and Art-Cast for week of Nov. 5, 2023

November 4, 2023 Nina

The artist this week is Anne Ryan. Ryan (1889–1954) was an American Abstract Expressionist artist associated with the New York School. She began as a poet and novelist, then moved on to oil painting. By 1941 she encountered the New York City avant-garde when she joined the Atelier 17, a famous printmaking workshop in New York.

The prominent turning point in Ryan’s work occurred after the war, in 1948. She was 57 years old when she saw the collages of Kurt Schwitters at a gallery. That night she dedicated herself to this newly discovered medium. She started with words, scrapes of paper like Schwitters but moved onto a rich variety of fabrics and papers to achieve effects that are both calming and intimate. Ryan could see that collage like poetry conveys meaning in a compact space. Her work in this medium numbered over 400 pieces by the time of her death six years later.

Your pondering for this week: Have you ever experienced something profound or meaningful because of its briefness?

Solar System highlights

The moon begins in Virgo, a great way to start the week organized and ready to go. On Thursday it moves to Libra – it’s all about relationships and balance. And on Saturday, the moon moves into Scorpio – dive into your passions.

Mercury (communication and knowledge) is in Scorpio (passion) until Nov. 10^th. Express yourself but watch over doing it. It then moves into Sagittarius, where we can experiment with our communication style. Mars (action) is in Scorpio until November 24^th. Wanting us to check that our actions are supporting the expression of our passion. While Venus (beauty and harmony) is in Virgo (organization) until November 8th. So now we move from contemplating our outward expression harmonizes with what is within, to applying what we have learned into our life.

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

Nina

Aries

*Justice– The Muse of Justice would like you to see that a variety of aspects in your life are not right or wrong, but they are complex and often paradoxical. There are situations where you need to find the best solution which is one of compromise and equity. This week is a balancing act of give and take with any negotiations. This is especially true if you are doing any legal work.

Taurus

Five of Fire – The Muse of Chaos comes when you are working outside of the flow. Think of this energy like jumping into the ropes of Double Dutch. There are factors you need to work with, timing and commitment. You don’t have to play but if you do, you will need to commit to it.

Gemini

*Magician – I hope you got rest last week, for this week the Muse of Manifestation is calling. This is a great week to bring something into being. The challenge is that you will need to focus the energy and it needs to benefit more than you. Wands out – and start the magic.

Cancerian

Queen of Water – The Muse of Fun would like you to partake in some belly laughs. Maybe you are down in the dumps, stressed or just so focused and serious, this week balance it out with some joy. It will create more ease and flow in your heart, mind and creativity if you do.

Leo

King of Earth – The Muse of Construction is here to help you finish a project or at the very least get it to the next phase. She challenges you by asking what is your motivation? If you have a solid answer that spurs you on to jump to it. But if not, she asks you to ponder – is the problem you or are you building something you don’t believe in?

Virgo

Nine of Water – The Muse of Overflow comes for two reasons. One you are accepting the abundance around you and the other is you are feeling like too much of a good thing can be overwhelming to. The key for both is to share the abundance.

Libra

Page of Fire – The Muse of Art would like you to experience some this week. This energy comes to give you inspiration and can relight your spark. So, get out your art supplies and make some art, dance, go to a museum, music venue or gallery and experience some, or all of the above.

Scorpio

King of Water – The Muse of Emotions comes to remind you that you need to sit with yours and get to know them individually. Each of your emotions this week has a valuable lesson or information for you. To better understand this process read the Guest House by Rumi.

Sagittarius

Seven of Fire – The Muse of Climbing would like you to ponder what mountain are you climbing and why? Is it to get a better vantage point? Is it the challenge? Etc.… The important point to these forms of questioning is to find out if the exertion level is enough to get you to the summit. And if not, what resources do you need to help you reach it.

Capricorn

Ten of Fire – You are carrying a hefty load, and the Muse of Burdens asks you is this excess necessary at this moment? She challenges you to deal with the parts that are a priority whether it is an obligation or timing and put the rest down. For some things can wait or they are not your responsibility in the first place.

Aquarius

Ace of Air – All Aces are energies presented to begin something. This energy is about processing a new way of thought. The muses suggest the best way to gather intel into this is looking outside yourself first then change the dogma internally.

Pisces

*Temperance – Moderation is key this week. Moderation is defined as “the avoidance of excess or extremes, especially in one’s behavior or political opinions.” But it can also be seen as the Middle Path in Buddhism “the avoidance of two extremes of practical life, namely, indulgence in sensual pleasures on the one hand and severe asceticism on the other.” The muses would like you to avoid the extremes this week like over the top self-indulgences or severe self-judgements.

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Tarot and Art-Cast for week of Oct 22, 2023

October 21, 2023 Nina

Happy Birthmonth Scorpios!

The spooky artist this week is @junkykid. He has great YouTube videos just showing his creative process, “mistakes and all”. These are again from #mabsdrawlloweenclub. The prompts are all about Halloween spooks, monsters, bats and cats. See below for the prompts if you want to join in the fun.

I find it interesting that monsters were created to deal with fears of the unknown and in most cultures, they were feared. But in modern times monsters have also become superheroes like Swampthing, Venom, Spawn, etc… Or even if they invoke fear there also is fascination/love affair with them. Where now vampires and werewolves can be a love-interest. Have we changed our relationships with the unknown or fear itself? Or because we now can explain that what looks like someone changing into a monster is just the rabies virus and is preventable? Our monsters now seem to be climate change, war, racism, and oligarchies. All known and created by us. So now the monsters come to save us from us?

Your pondering for this week: What characteristics do your monsters have?

Solar System highlights

The moon begins in Aquarius – think outside of the box and what is good for the many. On Tuesday it moves into Pisces – go with the flow. And on Thursday, the moon moves into Aries – great energy to get things done before the weekend. And a full moon in Taurus for the week a lovely energy for grounding and puttering around your home.

Mercury (communication and knowledge) is in Scorpio (passion) until Nov. 10^th. Hopefully we have learned to balance deep listening and clear communication and can now apply these lessons to explaining our passions without getting over emotional. Mars (action) is also in Scorpio until November 24^th. Wanting us to check that our actions are supporting the expression of our passion. While Venus (beauty and harmony) is in Virgo (organization) until November 8th. So now we move from contemplating our outward expression harmonizes with what is within, to applying what we have learned into our life.

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

Nina

Aries

Two of Water– The Muse of Love is wanting you to share some of yours. This muse reminds you that your emotional cup can be refilled by the non-expectational act of giving to another. So, give some love to a plant, person, or pet each day this week.

Taurus

*Magician – The Muse of Manifestation would like to help you bring something into being. This can be a thought, emotion, creative endeavor or the act of buying something. The key is there needs to be a divine aspect about this conjuring. It can benefit you, but it also needs to benefit the ones around you. The challenge is having the self-control and conviction to bring this ethereal something into reality.

Gemini

*Lovers – The Muse of Relationships works with you your whole life. Your challenge and purpose are about learning and living with and through your relationships with others. So, concepts like caring, vulnerability and communication are important. You are reminded of this this week. As bell hooks said in All about Love: New Visions: “To truly love we must learn to mix various ingredients – care, affection, recognition, respect, commitment, and trust, as well as honest and open communication.”

Cancerian

Two of Fire – The Muse of Thought-Fullness is hanging out with you this week. You have a lot on your mind. And the muse reminds you that pondering is an important aspect to being grounded in how you are feeling and the whys behind it. Spend time this week contemplating where you want to go and what you learned from where you have been.

Leo

Ace of Air– All aces represent a new beginnings. And air/swords are the suit that is about knowledge and thoughts. The muses this week would like you to work on one thought. They ask what thought holds you back from evolving and starting a new? Start there.

Virgo

Queen of Fire – The Muse of Nature is calling to you. Yes, you need a forest bath, a swim in open waters, a walk on the beach, a drive in the mountains or even a sit in a park. For this muse comes when your spirit needs refreshing, cleansing, a recalibration with your earthy self. So go reconnect with mother nature as she reconnects you to your natural self.

Libra

Three of Waters – Last week The Muse of Relationships advises to re-commit to the relationships that feed you as much as you feed them. Though this doesn’t always play out 50/50 so communication is key. Well, you have another week to work on this. The Muse of Friendships is now asking you to assess your friend group, are they lifting you up? If so, find time for a hang. If not it is time to create some space between you and them and spend your time finding ones that do.

Scorpio

*Fool – The Muse of Possibilities is here to celebrate with you this new birth-year. She reminds you that your birthday signifies a beginning, a time to shed what you no longer need, to lighten your load with only what is necessary on this new journey. The challenge is to not turn this year into a quest with a list of goals. She suggests looking at this year as an adventure. Because the universe may deliver what you think is out of your reach, a new path or some treasure you haven’t even thought of.

Sagittarius

*Star – The Muse of Hope comes when you need to realign your compass to your true north. She asks you to remember the worst thing that ever happened to you and contemplate how your reaction either realigned you to what you really wanted or drove you from something you didn’t realize you didn’t want or wasn’t good for your growth. This realignment happened because you are resilient and a gifted self-healer. She reminds you that your highest form is Chiron the Wounded Healer. Heal on.

Capricorn

Nine of Fire – The Muse of Endurance is with you this week to help you see how resilient and strong you are. You have prepped for this marathon, now it is up to you and your grit to run it.

Aquarius

Knight of Earth – The Muse of Pace advises that slow and steady wins the race. Yes, you can sprint when necessary but this week being “the tortoise” allows you not only to be more thorough but also to take some time to take in the scenery.

Pisces

Two of Earth – The Muse of Balance comes when you need to take on one thing at a time. This is not a week to multi-task. Focus and thoroughness are the keys and the challenges.

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Tarot and Art-Cast for week of Oct. 8, 2023

October 7, 2023 Nina

It is my favorite month for spooky inspired artists. The artist this week is Sara Torgison @saratorgison. I couldn’t find much about her, but I love her art. Not only for her superb ceramic work but how she literally knits it together. She creates pieces that show the paradox of connection, the need for it and how it can hold us in that connection for good or bad. She is self-declared “Teaching-Arting -Keeping it Weird” and looking through her post “weird” is a word she uses often.

The definition of weird as an adjective is “suggesting something supernatural; uncanny. The archaic use of it as a noun was “a person’s destiny.” And the verb informal North American definition is “induce a sense of disbelief or alienation in someone”. The interesting thing about Torgison’s work is that it does all there. So, we could say her weird art is an exploration of the supernatural weaving of destiny that also brings to light our own alienation.

Your pondering for this week: What is your weird? (use any definition or all three to ponder)

Solar System highlights

The moon begins in Leo – create some shine. On Tuesday it moves into Virgo – great for staying focused and organized. On Friday, the moon moves into Libra – balance and relationships become the focus. And on Saturday we have a new moon and the start of eclipse season which ends on Oct 28th.

The planets are on the move. Mercury (communication and knowledge) is in Libra until Oct 22nd. Where the lessons are on finding the balance of listening as well as communicating clearly. Mars (action) moves into Scorpio (passion) on Oct 12th. Wanting us to make sure your actions are supporting the expression of your passion. While Venus (beauty and harmony) just moved into Virgo (organization) and stays until November 8th. So now we move from contemplating that our outward expression harmonizes with what is within to now applying it into our life. This week is prime time to start to make changes happen. You will have all of October to catch this wave.

***Signs with an * it is a big week for you.  Libra, this is a perfect time to get a Astrological Tarot Reading  for your coming year.  And Aries, 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 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

Two of Air– Last two weeks have prepared you for this week. First the Muse of Possibilities asked you to broaden your horizons. Then Muse of Intention asked you with this expanded space what are your intentions? And now the Muse of Decisions is asking you to pick a path. She reminds you to follow the path that is more attune with your heart than with logic.

Taurus

*Fool – The Muses of the Wanderer would like you to refresh your perspective by exploring new paths. This can be as simple as taking a new route home, trying new kinds of food, or as complicated as trying on a new career. The key is broadening and exploring your environment and therefore your experiences.

Gemini

Four of Earth – Resources are limited this week. So, the Muse of Savings would like you to be thrifty in the areas of money, space, or time. She would like you to bank some of these material commodities, so you can spend them with more leisure later this month.

Cancerian

Two of Fire – The Muse of Horizons would like you to do some future gazing. What would you like to explore in the coming months? What challenges or goals would you like to set for yourself? If stuck, the muse suggests things like spending time on the Discovery channel or surfing places to travel for inspiration.

Leo

Four of Air – Last week you need to save your materiel resources, this week the Muse of Restoration would like you to bank some physical and mental rest. She advises to spend time off technology, and just sit in silence. Also, she suggests a series, if possible, of good night’s rest.

Virgo

Ten of Fire – Virgo you have once again taken on more than you should. The Muse of Burdens advises you to list your obligations and scratch off the last two. By next week they will either be no longer a priority, someone else took it on or they weigh less in a week’s time.

Libra

*Wheel – The Muse of Fortune heralds the time for change. Since this is also your birth month, a new moon and an eclipse in your sign, it seems now is the time to make your move. The interesting thing with this energy is even if this change feels right or rough this change is needed to unlock a brighter future.

Scorpio

Knight of Air – Muse of Rushing is advising you to slow down this week. Watch getting pulled into situations or conversations that have potential of requiring a heroine/hero. This week take the slow road and the metaphorical back seat. And if you must act, watch and listen before you charge ahead.

Sagittarius

Three of Air – The Muse of Sorrows comes when aspects of this week can trigger old wounds. She reminds you these twinges are not about reliving the hurt but to find ways to do a deeper healing.

Capricorn

*Sun – The Muse of Shine would like you to shine the spotlight on others. Yes, this week the muses would like you to take a back seat and be the cheerleader instead of the leader. It’s not that you need to be more humble or less efficient, it is just that you will be in a better light and less stressed if you help others do their thing.

Aquarius

Knight of Wands – You are in the right place at the right time all this week. The muses have some info for you, so they are placing you in the right places at the right time to hear and see these informational tidbits. Now they do not guarantee that it will be all roses, but the thorns have data to download too. Just remember you don’t have to act on any of it now.

Pisces

Four of Water – The Muse of Introspection is here but you need to watch falling into the waves of languor and self-doubt while doing this deep dive into emotions. She reminds you, if you find yourself too far in your emotional bellybutton, to go hang with someone else or at the very least watch/read a good story to take you out of yours.

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Tarot and Art-Cast for week of Oct 1, 2023

September 30, 2023 Nina

It is my favorite month for spooky inspired artists. The artist this week is Cait McCormack, @mister_caitlin.

In their words: “My self-taught practice primarily involves meticulously crocheted cotton thread that is dredged in a mixture of non-toxic glues, natural dyes, and foraged pigments, and fashioned into sculptural forms. The string central to this process is typically sourced from estate and garage sales, as well as collections inherited from my deceased family members, who used it during the Great Depression to create delicate adornments for their homes and bodies. My grandmother taught me how to crochet when I was a kindergartener, and the practice is deeply entwined with my lifelong compulsion to produce hand-wrought objects in response to the world around me.”

I love that during this month the veil between life and death gets thinner. McCormack’s work reaches through this veil. She sources their material, skills, and subject matter from the past. And then their subject matter brings up these transgenerational questions of death, gender, sex, isolation, and ruination. And within this process they memorialize the trauma or triumph of living.

Your pondering for this week: How do you memorialize your traumas and triumphs?

Solar System highlights

The moon begins in Taurus – start this week by grounding yourself. On Tuesday it moves into Gemini – hone your communication skills. On Thursday, the moon moves into Cancer – self-care is needed. Then for the weekend the moon is in Leo – find a bit of sun and relax in it.

The planets are starting to move. First Mercury (communication and knowledge) is going into Libra on October 4th. We moved from lessons to being clear and concise when communicating to finding the balance of listening as well as communicating clearly. Mars (action) is also in Libra until Oct 12th. Having us purview that our actions justify our goals While Venus (beauty and harmony) is in Leo until October 8th. It is in its last week having us explore the question: Does your outward expression of yourself harmonize with who you are within?

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

Nina

Aries

Caitlin McCormack — McCormack Sweet-Dreams

*Temperance– Last week the Muse of Possibilities asked you to expand your horizons. This muse reminds you that experiencing “the new” not only expands your environmental space but also allows expansion in your mind and your soul. Now that you have created space, the Muse of Intention would like you to do a deep dive into the why behind what you intend do. Do your actions align with your intentions? And now with the background in exploration of what is possible, you have opened yourself to new intentions and/or the space to redesign the old ones.

Taurus

Queen of Water – Last week you had tea with your more sobering emotions getting to know them more intimately. This week the Muse of Fun would like you to reacquaint yourself with the sunnier side of your emotional spectrum. Time for playing in puddles, ridiculous dad jokes, and spreading random joy to others.

Gemini

Queen of Fire – The Muse of Spirit has come to inquire about yours. How is your passion level? Your spirit? How are you creating in your life? What is getting you up in the morning? If you cannot answer one or all these, this is the week to contemplate on finding those answers. And if you can, take this week to create space for your spirit to grow.

Cancerian

*Sun – The Muse of Radiance would like you to apply some shine to your life and grow. She reminds you, however, not to step into the full sun without some sort of metaphorical sunscreen. You need protection so that you do not spend your solar energy solely on others’ well-being or growth.

Leo

Four of Earth – The Muse of Savings would like you to not overspend in the areas of money, space, or time this week. She would like you to bank some of these material commodities, so you can spend them with more leisure later this month.

Virgo

Ace of Earth – Material new beginnings are blessed this week. The muses say that this energy is great for starting new projects on the material plane. Time to plant those bulbs in the fall so they can bloom in the spring

Libra

Eight of Fire – Messages and information surround you this week. So, the Muse of Messages advises you on how to sort through this pile of “paperwork” in two ways. One, you have a single focus and only access the messages through that lens. Or two, you can collect everything you hear and see without discernment. And then next week categorize and prioritize it. The key is that all this information is useful and if you miss some along the way it will come back around.

Scorpio

Three of Water – The Muse of Friendship comes when you need to hang with your BFF’s, for your emotional cups need filling. The interesting thing is that their cups need filling too. So don’t be shy or worried about interrupting, the hang is beneficial to all of you.

Sagittarius

Seven of Air – The Muse of Simplicity would like you to work smarter not harder this week. She advises working on only the things that are easy to deal with. You will have more success and gain more ground than you think you will if you do so.

Capricorn

Knight of Air – This week has the potential to be full throttle. So, the Muse of Rushing is advising you to slow down. Watch getting pulled into situations or conversations that have potential of requiring a heroine or hero. This week take the slow road and the metaphorical back seat. And if you have to take action, watch and listen before you leap.

Aquarius

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*Hierophant – The Muse of Structure ask what are your foundational needs? She asks you to be specific like you need healthy snacks in the house, to wind down before bed by reading, more alone time or more time with friends. And then she advises to take one foundational need and implement it solidly into your schedule.

Pisces

King of Pentacles – Last week the Muse of Intention wanted you to dive into your intentions and make sure they align with your goals and vice versa. Now the Muse of Action would like you to start doing the action steps that are now more in line with your desires and therefore your destiny. Take the step.

Tarotcast

Tarot and Art-Cast for week of August 27, 2023

August 26, 2023 Nina

The artist this week is Ruth Asawa. She is known for her intricate wire sculptures. However, she also painted, did printmaking and was an activist for the arts and education. She was a co-founder of Alvardo School Arts Workshop and instrumental in building a public high school for the arts in San Francisco in 1982.

What I find interesting is her daily drawing practice. Drawing was her way to hone her perception and concentration. By doing so she heightened her awareness of her surroundings. In her words: “My curiosity was aroused by the idea of giving structural form to the images in my drawings. These forms come from observing plants, the spiral shell of a snail, seeing light through insect wings, watching spiders repair their webs in the early morning, and seeing the sun through the droplets of water suspended from the tips of pine needles while watering my garden.”

Your pondering for the week: Asawa said: a child can learn something about colour, about design, and about observing objects in nature. If you do that, you grow into a greater awareness of things around you. Art will make people better, more highly skilled in thinking and improving whatever business one goes into, or whatever occupation. It makes a person broader.” How has art made you broader in life, understanding of self, and/or more attuned to your surroundings?

Solar System highlights

The moon begins in Capricorn – so we can jump into the week energized. On Tuesday it moves into Aquarius – think outside the box. On Thursday, the moon moves into Pisces – go with the flow. Then on Friday it moves into Aries – a great time to do small projects around the home.

Mercury (communication and knowledge) is now halfway through its 10 weeklong stay in Virgo (analyzation). So, lessons continue with getting to the point when communicating. Being clear and concise is the goal. Mercury is in retrograde through Sept 13^th. Use this time as a pitstop to Reflect, Review and Redo. Mars (action) moved into Libra (balance) until Oct 12th. Have us purview that our actions justify our goals While Venus (beauty and harmony) is in Leo until October 8th. This is a four-month exploration on the question: Does your outward expression of yourself harmonize with who you are within?

Jupiter (growth) is in Taurus until May 2024, an aspect that nurtures the expansion of pleasure in our lives. The challenge is dipping into overindulgence while investigating this aspect. Saturn (structures) is in Pisces (flow) until 2026. Wanting us to make our structures elastic and responsive to change. The challenge is our boundaries can get too bendy or have gaps, so we need to work on being flexible but resilient.

And lastly Pluto (the hidden, death, wealth, and shadow) is in Capricorn (work, structure, business, and discipline) until January 2024. So, Pluto is back to playing in the world of business and capitalism. This cycle started in 2008, so whatever you started back then this is the time to tie up any lose ends especially around the house and planets in Capricorn in your natal chart.

***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. And I have a 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

*High Priestess – Your higher self is calling for a consultation. So, the Muse of Intuition has come to help you integrate this deeper understanding. One thing this energy tries to convey is confirming that you are here, as you are, for a reason. You may not see it but this week you just being you is needed in the world. As Carl Sagan said: “We are made of star stuff” and that is magic in and of itself.

Taurus

Knight of Earth – The Muse of Surefootedness is here to help you pace your week. This muse would like you to work on a step-by-step approach with all that you do. If you focus too far into the future, you may trip yourself up in the present.

Gemini

Ace of Earth – Last week the Muse of Stops told you to slow down. Now the Muse of Flourishing would like you to ponder what area of your life would you like to grow something. We are still in retrograde season, so seeds can be planted but know they will take time to flourish.

Cancerian

*Magician– The Muse of Manifestation would like you to ponder what you want to manifest in your life. Now this is not just a list of wants and needs. You will have to ponder the intentions behind them too. Remember intentions are the children of your desires and the grandparents of your destiny.

Leo

*Moon – The Muse of Subconsciousness would like you to turn your shine inward. This energy is perfectly in sync with retrograde season’s reflection period. During this week pay attention to your nightly dreams or subconscious murmurings. For example, maybe songs pop into your head for no reason. Go read the lyrics. This week is full of personal subtext.

Virgo

*Chariot – Another high energy Muse to work with this coming year. The Muse of Momentum would like you to plot out your road map for the coming year. The last two weeks you have worked with the muses reflecting backwards and figuring out what you would like to carry forward especially around the aspect of daily life. Now this Muse would like you to plan your exploration of the world around you in the coming year. Think of things like trips, goals, and destinations.

Libra

Two of Earth – The Muse of Juggling is here this week. You all usually balance two things pretty well. But this Muse would like you to focus on just one thing at a time this week. This is less about your skill at multi-tasking and more about practicing laser like focusing on one thing so you can enhance it to its fullest.

Scorpio

Four of Air – Perfect energy for this retrograde season the Muse of Rest has come to visit. She advises that this week you work on restoring your body and mind as much as possible. So, eat well, go to bed early and try to lower your technological input as much as possible.

Sagittarius

Queen of Earth – The Muse of Abundance would love you to engage in all your senses this week. She would like you to remind yourself how wonderful and full your life is if you just slow down and engage with the things you have worked so hard to establish and maintain.

Capricorn

Seven of Fire – The Muse of Fitness is visiting you all this week. This Muse would like you to tune into your body’s needs, so you can strengthen them making them more resilient. Things like eating well, exercise, and mental agility are on the list to work on.

Aquarius

Ace of Air– Hopefully you all got to do some daydreaming last week, because this week you need to start making plans and gathering more knowledge around how to bring some of those daydreams to fruition. It is also a great week to read a book, listen to podcasts, watch documentaries, and write. Any of those activities also help you focus your mind.

Pisces

Three of Fire – The Muse of Planning comes when some background work needs to be done before you start on a new venture or plan. This week investigate and work behind the scenes so you can execute the next part of a project or mission with more ease.

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