The artist this week is Maria Svarbova @maria.svarbova.  Svarbova creates dream-like portraits of people doing routine actions.  In this series she used communist-era architecture, a swimming pool, and swimmers to portray a scene that has the duality of tension and stillness.  In which she adds the use of symmetry, reflection, and an aqueous pastel color palette to sooth the viewer’s eye.  “The overall effect evokes a contemplative silence in an extended moment of promise and awareness- a quality difficult to achieve in the rapid pace of contemporary life.” As she states she is trying to “harmonize humans and space.”

Your pondering for the week:  Svarbova also says “people fascinate me, Space has no meaning without humans.  It becomes empty- something is missing.  I personally believe that is only true in urban spaces, and maybe that is her point.  That urban spaces are usually solely made with humans in mind.  Of course, this could be said of a beaver.  Who damns a river, but then their work creates new biome, ponds.  So, my pondering is how can we create our spaces within nature – that can act like a beaver’s dam?  Or how as humans do we harmonize within the space that created us?

 

Solar System highlights

The moon begins in Libra – harmonization and balance are key to start the week.  On Tuesday it moves into Scorpio– where the focus turns to our passions.   Then on Thursday, the moon moves into Sagittarius – go on adventure this weekend..

The planets are doing the same thing as last week.  Mercury (communication and knowledge) is in Virgo (analyzation) for a 10 weeklong stay.  So, this is around lessons with getting to the point when communicating.  Being clear and concise is the goal.  Mars (action) is also in Virgo until August 27^th.  This combo makes getting things check off your to-do list easier.   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, an aspect that nurtures expansion of pleasure in our lives.  The challenge is dipping into overindulgence while investigating this aspect.  So, we have until May 2024 to work on perfecting our balance between work and play.  Then Saturn (structures) is in its two-year stint with Pisces so we can 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) 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.  Leo this is a perfect time to get an Astrological Tarot Reading  for your coming year.  And Aquarius 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

Queen of Fire – The Muse of Practicality would like you to be reasonable this week.  With all this Leo fire energy around, you could be caught up in the exuberance.  But this week the muses would like you to be the metaphorical designated driver.

 

Taurus

*Sun – The Muse of Radiance would like you to let the spotlight be on you.  As a sign goes you all are very supportive, maybe so much so that people forget to bathe you in the radiance and gratitude you deserve.  So, this week you need to ask and allow the light to shine on you.  That means if you get a compliment, say “thank you I’m glad you appreciate my hard work and dedication, ie: no humble pie.

 

Gemini

*Wheel – This week will have its ups and downs.  So, the Muse of Chance advises you to participate in it all.  Her reasoning is you can’t win if you don’t play.  And the interesting thing with this energy, no matter up or down, in the long run the outcomes are positive.

 

Cancerian

Queen of Earth– The Muse of Abundance would like you to experience the abundant sensations of your five senses this week.  Her assignment is each day to highlight a sense and practice using it to enjoy your world.  You are part of the cosmos.  This week is the time to encounter its wealth.

 

Leo

*Fool – What a fantastic way to end your birth month with the Muse of Possibilities.  First, she would like you to spend this week as spontaneously as possible.  Even if that is only taking a different route home.   Secondly, this muse has you ponder, like last week, how to clean the slate of the past.  And lastly, if you can do the latter, begin your new year walking forward without as much baggage and with little expectations, ie: pack lightly.

 

Virgo

*World– What a great way to end your birth year with the Muse of Integration.  She would like you to ponder what are your success from the past year?  What have you learned?  What needs to be left behind?  And what are you going to carry forward?

 

Libra

*Moon – The Muse of Subconscious has some intel for you this week.  Her information is often in your dreams, as one falls asleep or just before one wakes.   The challenge with this Muse is that you never get a totally clear picture, and you can’t take these informational bits literally.  She deals in metaphors, riddles, and allegories.  Curiosity is key.

 

Scorpio

*Justice – The Muse of Accountability comes when it is necessary to take every action you do this week seriously.  For this muse reminds you for every action there is a reaction.  This is especially important if you are making any big decisions.  Weigh both sides and make sure you have thought things through thoroughly.

 

Sagittarius

Queen of Water – The Muse of Fun has come to play.  She reminds you not to take life so seriously.  As a personification of this Muse Robin Williams said “You are only given a little spark of madness.  You mustn’t lose it.” Your motto:  In-Joy

 

Capricorn

Eight of Air – The Muse of Abandonment comes when you need to walk away from something that no longer serves you, but you feel obligated in some way to keep it.  This can be as simple as a gift from a loved one, or old clothes, or as complicated as a project you just can’t get off the ground.

 

Aquarius

Six of Swords– The Muse of Transition comes when it is time to wrap up a project or task.  It is time to move on.

 

Pisces

*Star – The Muse of Healing is here to help you heal from previous trauma.  She usually does this through illuminating thoughts or inspirational messages.  So, the very first thing she asks you to do is go out in the night and make a wish on a star.  Then spend the week doing things to pamper and give your mind space to relax.   Lastly, watch for inspiration that comes from the cosmos.