Continuing with the spirit of Halloween and All Saints Day, the art this week is the ongoing series Mesmerizing Mesh by Haegue Yang  @yanghaegue.  Yang is well known for her 3-D collage sculptures, but her spirit filled Flat Works pieces are on display at The Arts Club of Chicago until December 20^th.  For the last 3 years she has been exploring paper cutting and the sacred dimension of hanji, traditional Korena paper derived from the inner bark of the mulberry tree.  Hanji is used in purifying, healing, exorcising and cleansing rituals.  These symmetric works allude to sumun a sheet hung from the ceiling in rituals…to keep away evil spirits, while the more figurative, anthropomorphic pieces “resemble soul sheets (nukjeon), in which the shaman blows a spirit treated as the identical entity of the deceased being honored.”

Your pondering:  In this series Yang’s work is a portal into the mystical realms.  She calls them “mystical leaps.”  Much like the concept of the hours between sunset (Halloween) and sunrise (All saints Day).  A time believed when the veil between the spirit and real world thins.  It is time for me to acknowledge and be grateful for my time here and honor the ones who have already transitioned.  What do you do to celebrate the cycle of life?

Solar System highlights

Okay, 13 out 300 said they read this part, so it stays.  Thank you for responding!

The moon begins in Gemini – helping us be ready to hash things out and find ways to communicate more clearly.  On Tuesday it moves into Cancer self-care becomes the focus.  On Thursday the moon moves into Leo, and we can spotlight using our super-powers.  And then on Sunday October 27^th, it moves into Virgo – start prepping for the week to come.  On Tuesday October 29^th the moon is in Libra great for rebalancing.  Then Halloween’s eve and into the weekend the moon slips into Scorpio making it a perfect time to let the spirit move you.

Mercury is Scorpio until October 31^st a great time to explore and express your passions.  Venus is in Sagittarius until December 7^th.  Where it supports exploration of beauty and harmony.  Mars is still in Cancer until November 3^rd.  Not its favorite place.  Often our plans go sideways but this is the genius of this placement- to find ways around instead of straight through a problem.

And jumping  to Pluto for a sec.  Since mid-September Pluto has moved back into Capricorn.    So, until November 19^th you may feel stuck in old patterns that you thought you had worked through.  This is the last time in our lifetime to do shadow work in whatever house Capricorn sits in your natal chart. And for most of us, we have been doing the work since 2008.  So, this last bit is just to tweak not overhaul.

And our longer aspects: Jupiter, the planet of abundance and growth, is in Gemini until June of 2025.   This placement 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.   And lastly Saturn is in Pisces until February 2026 teaching us how to be more fluid and inclusive in our structures.

 

EXTRA

** Signs with an * it is a big week for you.  Scorpio this is a perfect time to get an 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.

*** I have a tip jar if you want to leave a gratuity for the tarot & art-casts.

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

Nina

 

 

Aries

Seven of Earth – The Muse of Harvest helps to finish a project or finalize an idea into action steps.  So, for the next two weeks, she is supplying substance and energy, while also dropping hints for you to take a small rest and nourishment between your big burst of energy.  I.e. cat naps may be necessary.  Her showing up is a reminder that there are rewards to be reaped at the finish line.  So, keep on keeping on.

 

Taurus

Heart of Fire – The Muse of Spark comes when you need to re-ignite your energy, passion and/or intuition.  Her advice is for the next two weeks to take focused daily doses of nature and art.   This means actual immersion in both and without having a goal in either.  Therefore, play is key in this activity.  This cannot be done in virtual nor while multi-tasking.  You need focused doses of beauty and awe, so you can fuel your spirit and hone your intuition.

 

Gemini

*Justice – The Muse of Fair Play is hanging with you for the next two weeks.  She comes when a situation or you need a rebalancing in equity.  Most likely this means there is work on both sides, and you will need to take the lead in the negotiations.  She advises to apply empathy and curiosity to the other side, so you can find commonality to start the process.

 

Cancerian

Three of Water – The Muse of Friends comes when your emotional cups are running dry and only good times with friends can fill it.  This muse reminds you that friends and comfy convos are the salve your soul needs.   Take these two weeks to reconnect with the ones that you love and that love you back.

 

Leo

Ten of Earth – The Muse of Calm comes to visit you for two weeks.  She advises that you spend time realizing the work you have done to get to this moment in time.  Whether it is getting your cozy on or being social in your space.  This time is meant to ground you into the place or work that you have decided to focus on.  And if some of you do not feel that calm, take this time to root out what isn’t working so in November you can restart.

 

Virgo

Ace of Fire – The Muses would like you to spend the next two weeks planting seeds for the future.  That can look like making time in your schedule to do what you love, start a new health regime or spiritual practice, work on the beginnings of a new project or literally plant fall bulbs for spring flowers.  Now is the time for beginnings that have the potential to lighten your soul.

 

Libra

Seven of Fire – The Muse of Defense comes when you need to guard an aspect of your life.  She reminds you that boundaries are important and need to be reestablished these coming two weeks.  This doesn’t have to be a fight, but you do need to draw some lines in the sand to feel respected and heard.

 

Scorpio

Three of Fire – Happy Birth-month.  The Muse of Enterprise has come to help you plan what goals you would like to explore in your coming birth-year.  Enterprise is defined as a project or undertaking, typically one that is difficult or requires effort.   Yes, the muses are trying to push you to think bigger and expand your horizons, even if it may feel difficult.  This is a year to try new things, and the muses would love to help you along the way.

 

Sagittarius

Ace of Water – The next two weeks the muses would like to help you seed some emotional beginnings.  They ask what does your heart need to feel freer, more loved, more connected in your world?  By exploring these questions during these next two weeks you can begin to build your game plan for your coming birth-year.  This year’s ease comes when your emotional well-being is the priority.

 

Capricorn

Eight of Fire – Messages, inspiration and intel are imminent in the coming weeks.   The challenge is two-fold.  First, this is a time to gather not to process or act.  Secondly, some of this intel is not for you.  The Muse of Messages advises always to keep pen and paper/notes on phone close.  And then if the message is confusing or spotty ask the muses for more info.  They will help clarification.

 

Aquarius

*Tower – Where the last two weeks aspect of your life were suspended, however, these next two have the potential for quick change.  The Muse of Sudden Change is here to help.  First, she reminds you that one thing you water-bearers are really good at is going with the flow, and that superpower will come in handy.  Your agility and quick wit will help you see what needs to be done and control it.  So, what could be catastrophic to others becomes a mild disruption for you.  Secondly, she can be called upon for inspiration if you feel bewildered. Though it may be a bumpy ride these changes are readjustments that need to be done to ultimately bring more ease.

 

Pisces

Ten of Water – The last two weeks were full and there wasn’t much time to process. But now the Muse of Happiness advises this is the perfect two weeks to process, heal and ultimately invest in your happiness.  She reminds if the message/thought/inspiration doesn’t solve, help or heal it is time to dump it.