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Tarotcast for Week of March 26, 2017

William Morris

William Morris, born today 183 years ago, was a textile designer, poet, novelist, translator and socialist. He was a major contributor to the revival of British textile and the literary genre of the modern fantasy. I was first introduced to him at a exhibit in London on exhibit over 30 years ago. But I fell for him years later after I read this quote: I do not want art for a few any more than education for a few, or freedom for a few. I came across it again this week and thought wow this is still a statement that still needs to be heard.

P.S. I have added some of his designs to your signs cause they are pretty.  Remember, signs with * it’s a big week for you.

Aries – Page of Pentacles – During the last two weeks you have been lightening up some of your dark corners of thought. In so doing you have found that you need to polish up some of your thought processes. So, the Page of Pentacles’ challenge to you is that you learn new or expand on existing thought processes or skills this week. The more open you are to new ways of doing things, the better the outcome for you.

Taurus – Page of Swords – Your work continues this week. Take a pause on producing – right now you need to do some investigative work. This is a week to dig for information by asking questions, reading new articles or books, or having some probing conversations.
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Tarotcast for week of March 19, 2017

I often use the idiom waiting for the other shoe to drop. This saying comes from late 1800s tenement life. Because of the shoddy construction and floor layout of tenements, tenants below would hear one shoe hitting the floor then wait with baited breath for the other shoe to fall loudly above their head. I use this phrase by its definition to await a seemingly inevitable event, especially one that is not desirable. I use it to represent my anxiety and all of its negative connotations.

However, I have changed my idea around this saying after over 20 years of living in a variety of apartments. Good and bad things go along with apartment dwelling. One thing that always comes with it is noise. And I have come to love the noise. It makes me feel comfortable to hear the sounds of humanity around me. I now can tell which neighbor is coming up the stairs and sometimes depending on the steps I can tell if they have had a hard day. I have come to associate the sound of the other shoe dropping with a sense of comfort and kinship. Now when I hear that inevitable sound, I realize that my neighbor has gotten home safely and is about to relax. Instead of holding my breath and feeling dread waiting for the other shoe to drop, I now let out a sigh of relief.

P.S. Remember, signs with * it’s a big week for you.

Aries – Eight of Swords – The Moon’s lessons from last week – to lighten up the dark – continues with the Eight of Swords. This week look for thoughts and ideas that are binding you. It is time to bring those self-defeating thoughts out of the dark unconscious, so they are not so scary.

Taurus – King of Pentacles – Back to work with the King of Pentacles. The challenge with this King is procrastination, so your goal is to have some product to show off by the end of the week.
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Tarotcast for week of March 12, 2017

Today is National Plant a Flower Day. I love flowers and daisies are my favorite. I love daisies because they are simple, grow everywhere and have a long flowering span. And most importantly, every time I see them they make me smile.

Flowering planets emerged about 130 million years ago. The flower’s evolution is responsible for the burst of plant growth that changed the face of earth and the evolution many animals. Without flowers we would have no fruits or vegetables to eat, and for that matter no beer or wine to drink.

As botanist Luther Burbank said, “Flowers always make people better, happier and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine to the soul. So take time out this week and plant a seed that will flower and spread the joy.

P.S. Remember, signs with * it’s a big week for you.

*Aries – The Moon – The Moon’s lessons are around lightening up the dark. Put into action, this can look as complex as seeing how your subconscious is controlling your life because you are pushing down emotions that need illumination, or as simple as buying a battery light for your dark closet.

Taurus – Knight of Cups – Last week was all work. This week your heart is asking for a turn. The Knight of Cups wants to balance you out by reminding you to pay attention to your emotional needs. You all have a big heart, but sometimes you get too caught up in doing. So you need to make the first move, put on some Marvin Gaye and get your groove on.
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Tarotcast for week of March 5, 2017

I don’t know about you but I needed a little clever humor in my life when I stumbled upon Michael Pederson. He is a street artist who makes mundane spots into places for reflection and for smiles. (I do recommend going to his site to truly see the context of his art.)

I have a fondness for street art in general. It in its purest form it is made for the public. Art for the masses. I love it because it always surprises me when I see it. It becomes a gift from an unknown person. I feel special by seeing it – for paying attention – for looking up and around at my world – for finding a treasure left by a stranger.

P.S. Remember, signs with * it’s a big week for you.

Aries – Four of Pentacles – This week, you will need to navigate how to use your resources wisely. Try not to spend all your energy in the beginning of the week or on the first project you encounter. This week pace yourself, so that you don’t hurt someone’s feelings when you get frustrated about not having enough time or energy to spread around.

Taurus – Seven of Pentacles – Put on your gloves and get to work. If you keep a steady pace this week, you will get loads done. The challenge with the Seven of Pentacles is in dealing with feeling overwhelmed with all you have to do. The best way to tackle projects is to divide them up into small chunks. Instead of seeing the whole garden that needs to be tended to, just do the tomato row, then the lettuce row, then the carrots…
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Tarotcast for week of February 26, 2017

“Oysters and Silver,” an oil painting by Pennsylvania-based painter Sarah Lamb.. Photo courtesy of Asheville Art Museum.

This week I have shared a variety of still life paintings. This art form has always fascinated me. Some may see still life as boring or on the “lowest rung in the hierarchies of art. Until you start to wonder why did the artist choose these combination of things to paint. To me these paintings convey an intimacy of who that artist is, because each item is a window into the artists everyday life: the food they eat, the flowers they buy or have in their gardens, the books they read, the stuff on their shelves… These are glimpses into what they do when they aren’t doing art.

I marvel at the varied perspectives that artists bring to our lives and how they can highlight something that is everyday and elevate it to mean something. I believe we all bring our perspectives to the table in some form or fashion. What do you bring to the table? What things would you pick to represent your still life?

P.S. Remember, signs with * it’s a big week for you.

 Aries – Six of Swords – Another week of you in your head with back to back weeks of swords. The Six of Swords advises that if you can do some contemplation by the water or at least take a small trip to leave familiar surroundings. Seeing new places will lead you to seeing new perspectives or solutions.

Taurus – Knight of Wands – The Tower last week foretold that there is a crack in the foundation of something in your life.  Hopefully you have identified it and started to fix it. This Knight tells you to take a more creative “out of the box” approach to finding the solutions to fix your cracks.
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Tartocast for week of February 19, 2017

Science and Art have once again met in the arena of space exploration. Most of the of what planetary scientists are learning about Jupiter’s “weather” systems are coming from public edited images taken by JunoCam. The JunoCam research team does not have an image processing staff, so they have opened it up to citizen scientists to do the work. The above photo, of Jupiter’s south pole, was edited by Roman Tkachenko a Russian music producer. Because he has taken a more artistic approach highlighting the raw image to make it “less natural” but more “exciting and expressive,” scientists are now seeing features they did not see with their own images.

Another citizen scientist, Jason Major a freelance graphic designer in Rhode Island, took a different approach to his image of Oval BA, a storm on Jupiter’s surface. “I attempt to bring out some of the fine details of Jupiter’s dynamic atmosphere while at the same time making the final image appear something like what our eyes might be able to see, [as if] we were riding along with Juno in orbit and watching Jupiter’s cloud bands pass by,” he writes in an e-mail. His edited images again showed scientist details they had not seen with their images.

This just reminds us to keep our viewpoints open to outside mindsets. Being open to others might just bring a hidden detail of your own life into focus.

P.S. Remember, signs with * it’s a big week for you.

Aries – Three of Swords – There are three thoughts or ideas that you will need to figure out this week. These thoughts have been messing with your emotions. So, dealing with them won’t be easy, but like barbed thorns once you have removed them you will feel better for it.

*Taurus – The Tower – The Tower foretells that there is a crack in the foundation of something in your life. This could look as simple as seeing that a project you are working is missing a pivotal piece or as complex as seeing a personal core belief that is not ideal anymore. If you can identify and fix this crack, you will be able to avoid the destructive force of The Tower. However, if you disregard that nagging – something is not right – feeling the walls will come tumbling down.
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Tarotcast for week of February 12, 2017

Happy Love Week.

P.S. Remember, signs with * it’s a big week for you.

Aries – Five of Swords – This month with Mars still in Aries the Five of Swords warns that this week you should be careful with your ego and others. This week it is fine to use all this energy from Mars to do your thing but be careful you don’t run somebody’s ideas or emotions over.

Taurus – Six of Swords – You might find yourself feeling a bit out of groove this week The Six of Swords recommends as an antidote to get to some water – ocean, lake, or river. You need to hear the rhythms of a body of water to reconnect to your own flow.

Gemini – Two of Swords – Last week, you found yourself escaping into your inner sanctum to avoid the crazy vibes. To make it through this week’s crazy the Two of Swords suggests you make everything be answered by a yes or a no. If you can’t answer any question or situation in this black and white fashion, put it off. Those situations or questions will get clearer the more time you give them.

Cancer – King of Swords – The King of Swords’ lessons are around thinking logically and rule fairly. So this week in all things take your time to know the whole situation before making any decisions.

Leo – Two of Wands – This week is a midway point from where you have been and where you want to go. The Two of Wands suggests that you take time to contemplate the past and how you got here. Also, it is a good week to finish up any old projects or tie up loose ends before you start anything new.

Virgo – Seven of Wands – This will be a another busy week for you. Seven of Wands’ challenge is to keep your focus while dealing with Mars in Aries firing up other people’s emotions. Remember the drama around you is not yours unless you want it to be, so choose wisely.

Libra – Two of Pentacles – This week is all about balance. This can actually be any kind of balance so watch where and how you step this week. You can be prone to spraining literal and metaphorical appendages. If you keep your eyes open and your head in the game, you will be able to navigate the path.

Scorpio – Three of Pentacles – Three of Pentacles advise you to keep your feet firmly connected to the ground. Spend time strengthening your foundations this week. This can look like literal getting new shoes that are better for your feet or get a more realistic plan for a project.

Sagittarius – Six of Pentacles – The past two weeks, The Star challenged you to give yourself a gold star, acknowledged you are resilient, and that some of the good things in your life were born in poop. Then Magician challenged you to putting some magic back into your life. This week the Six of Pentacles is a bit of a karmic lesson. What you put out in the world the past two weeks will come back to you three fold. Let’s hope you put some good into the world or this can get messy.

*Capricorn – The Hermit – The Hermit declare that you are due some alone time this week. The Hermit challenges you to pull away from society to hear yourself think. Now this doesn’t mean you have to escape to a mountain retreat, though if you can please do. This is more about getting some spiritual space. For example, a library can be full of people but you can escape into its silence.

*Aquarius – Wheel of Fortune – This is a great week to change your fortune. So apply to new jobs, play lotto, or ask out that boy/girl you have your eye on. The big lesson is no matter if you win or lose you will find out important information by taking the chance.

Pisces – Nine of Cups – The Nine of Cups’ lesson is even though your emotional life isn’t absolutely what you want – it is pretty darn good. The Nine of Cups’ challenge is to long for more while still being grateful for all that you have.

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

Nina

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