The artist this week is Kibibi Ajanku @kibibiajanku . Her work ranges from visual to performing arts. But the focus here is her fiber art with a specialty in organic indigo. Creating indigo pigment is an ancient process dating back to at least 6,000 years, according to fabric artifact discovered in Peru. Many countries and civilizations from Mesopotamia, West Africa, India, Iran and Mesoamerica, have been using indigo dye. Indigo dye is created through the process of turning leaves from the Indigofera plant into powder, boiling it down to a rich liquid, and then fermenting the dye to give it its distinct blue color. Making organic indigo is an arduous process and this skill set is handed down through the generations. And Kibibi is one of those founts. (click here to see her classes)
Your pondering for this week: Kibibi said “I believe that the past is an excellent teacher. Until we face the journey of the past, we cannot clearly understand the present, and we are uninformed about the future.” I think we are in another moment in history where we are seeing a repetition of the past. Is it because we do not truly understand it or haven’t taken the time to see the past as our teacher? Shouldn’t our goal be to bring forth the lessons learned, to move forward with more grace, to evolve?
Cite: voyagebaltimore.com
Solar System highlights
The moon begins in Taurus, you have the energy to make things grow. Then on Wednesday the moon is in Gemini – the exchange of knowledge is highlighted. Friday the moon moves into Cancer- self-care is your top priority for the weekend. On Sunday the 9th it moves into Leo – start the week focusing on aspects that help you and others shine. Then on Wednesday June 12th the moon moves into Virgo – great for organizing and clearing off your desk or to-do lists. And then it moves into Libra on Friday the 14th – spending time with friends and family this weekend.
Mercury moves into Gemini, it’s home planet – this is a great for communication and knowledge exchange in all its forms. Just be careful not to judge too quickly. Also, Venus is in Gemini – having us work on how to create harmony through communication also a great time for delving into the arts and how your environment expresses who you are. Mars is the last space-body to hang in Aries, so until June 9th it gives its energy to propel beginnings. Then Mars moves into Taurus, so we can maintain the pace and focus on what we need to do to complete our actions.
And then Jupiter, the planet of abundance and growth, is now in Gemini for a year. This aspect is here to help us work with opportunities to grow and succeed through intellectual, verbal, and written pursuits. However, we must also watch its challenging aspects: not following through, gossip, too much information and fickleness.
EXTRA
*** Signs with an * it is a big week for you. Gemini this is a perfect time to get an Astrological Tarot Reading for your coming year. And Sagittarius 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.
**** I am experimenting. I have switched from using the older suits name (pentacles, cups, swords, and wands) to a more elemental way of reading them which is earth, water, air, and fire. Also, I would like to leave the binary and feudal system of the RWS’s court cards. So, the RWS old version is Page, Knight, Queen, and King is changing to Heart (pure embodiment of element), Body (moving the element), Spirit (living the element) and Mind (taking care of the element).
May light be on you, around you, and within you.
Nina
Aries
Heart of Fire – The last two weeks the Muse of Self-Motivation wanted you to get your bearings and then get moving. These next two weeks the Muse of Spark would like you to utilize your imagination to innovate situations and their solutions. They ask how you can make these time a bit more exciting, expansive, and original – truer to your nature or your soul’s calling rather than societies’ at large.
Taurus
Six of Fire – The next two weeks are full of accolades and celebrations. The Muse of Skirmishes and Small Successes prompts you to acknowledge and honor them. The challenge is working with and celebrating these mini feats instead of only seeing the larger project, conflicts or challenges to come. As Helen Keller said, “I long to accomplish a great and noble task; but it is my chief duty to accomplish small tasks as if they were great and noble.”
Gemini
Ace of Air – The energy for the next two weeks is focused on new ways of thought or new knowledge. It makes sense with the Sun, Mercury and Venus all in your sign that communication and knowledge are calling on you to participate. During this time, you need to be in top form when it comes to interactions and quests for the truth. And keep your ears and mind open to new thoughts, so you can work on your own paradigms.
Cancerian
Spirit of Air – The Muse of Perceptivity will be working with you these next two weeks. She prompts you to pay attention to the details. With the Sun and two planets in Gemini the area most likely highlighted will be in conversing or knowledge exchange. So go deeper than generalities, ask questions, follow the subtext of convos, and read the fine print. By doing so you will not only see “the devil in the details”, the needle in the haystack, but you can also find the treasure in the trove.
Leo
Two of Fire – Ok so this happened to Aquarians last 3 readings. You got the same card for three consecutive pulls. (Statistically 1/72 to the third or approximately one in 23 million chance.) So here we go again… The Muse of Future is continuing to hang with you for two more weeks to chat about expanding your horizons. Maybe the last 4 weeks you didn’t push out your boundaries enough. You stayed in your comfort zone. And/or maybe you need more time exploring this expansion. So, keep pushing the envelope, especially around your creative self. The muses are pushing you to increase your scope deeper, farther and wider.
Virgo
Three of Water – The Muse of Friendship is here to remind you to fortify your friendships. Maybe you haven’t been able to fit in some fun hangs with your buddies. She challenges you to not only fill other’s emotional cups but also to also let them fill yours. So, call that friend you haven’t heard from in a while, vent to your bestie, or go do something fun where you both can let off some steam and enjoy each other’s banter and vibe.
Libra
Mind of Fire – The Muse of Vibrancy is asking you to take the lead these next two weeks. Yes, many of you like to work behind the scenes or step-up then fade into the background. But during these next two weeks the muses are urging you to take the forefront, make the final decisions, and/or speak up. Yes, you all can often see all the sides of a problem and the variety of solutions, but during this time you are challenged to put your ideas first.
Scorpio
Three of Earth – The Muse of Collaboration comes when you need to ask for help to solve a problem, develop a better idea, or just need a helping hand. The challenge is in the asking. Whether it is worrying about obligation or the vulnerability of needing help, the muses prompt you to take that chance. Doing so will produce more ease in the long run. As they say two heads are better than one, and the muses add – three heads and six hands are even better.
Sagittarius
Ten of Earth – The Muse of Plenty is hanging with you to have you work on the concept “there is enough”. Tens usually indicate a summation, success or ending. Finishing what needs to be finished and finding moments to enjoy. The challenge with this energy is taking advantage of and finding enjoyment of this ending before jumping into a new project. Her arrival is also an augury that you deserve abundance not because you have worked hard for it, suffered for it or because of a sense of worthy or unworthiness is tied to it, but just as a gift for existing.
Capricorn
Body of Air – The Muse of Risk comes to warn you not to run into situations without some thoughtfulness or inquiry. The next two weeks the muses would like you to slow down and take your time especially around decisions and in your participation in conversations. This is a period to stop, look, and listen before rushing forward.
Aquarius
Spirit of Water – The Muse of Flow challenges you to go with the flow for the next two weeks. Yes, most people like a good plan but the muses would like you to not over plan during this time. See what comes up and feel what you would like to do in that moment and then do it. You will find that the more you do what feels right the more you get done.
Pisces
Seven of Fire – The Muse of Vantage is challenging you these next two weeks to stand up for yourself and/or your ideals. This muse often comes when you need to strengthen or follow through on your boundaries. She isn’t suggesting you make this into a war or there is no room for some compromise; but she is challenging you to firmly state the why behind your stance.
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