The artist this week is Margaret TG Burroughs, 1915-2010. Not only was she an artist, teacher, and writer, she also co-founded the DuSable Museum of African American History in Chicago, the South Side Community Art Center and Chicago’s Lake Meadows Art Fair.  Not only did these establish the first venues for African American art but also centered around the exploration of the Black experience and especially centered around children having a place to appreciate their cultural identity and grow their awareness of art.

Burroughs is best known for her linoleum block prints emphasizing family, community, and history.  Many of her characters are half black and white. These prints put forth her philosophy that “the color of skin is a minor difference among men which has been stretched beyond its importance.” Burroughs’ art prompts us to ponder diversity, how cultures intersect and the barriers that divide and prevent community.  Her goal, “I wish my art to speak not only for my people- but for all of humanity.” 

Your pondering for the week:  What is your definition and examples of community? Is it inclusive?

Solar System highlights

This week begins with a full moon in Leo – release insecurities and reinforce positive belief systems.   On Tuesday it moves into Virgo – great for organizing and getting work done.  Then on Thursday through the weekend the moon is in Libra – focus on your relationships and emotional equity within them.

Mercury (communication and knowledge) is in its last week in Capricorn (work and discipline) – compromising is key to grease your work wheels.  Mars (action) is still in Gemini (communication and knowledge), until March 25^th, 2023.  This is a 7-month stopover instead of it’s usually 1-2.  Mars is pushing us to truthfully talk and follow up with actions.  The challenge with this time is your politeness filter has been switched off.  So, it is having us double down on how to be constructive with our voice – to promote action not reaction.

Venus (beauty and harmony) is in Pisces.  Helping us go with the flow especially around activities that we enjoy.  We will have two weeks to appreciate this configuration.   Jupiter (growth) is in Aries (action) until May 24, 2023 – great for manifestation, expansion, and action.  And lastly, Saturn (structures) remains in Aquarius until the beginning of March 2023 – so innovating and modernizing your everyday life is its intention.

PS. Signs with an * it is a big week for you.  Aquarius this is a perfect time to get an Astrological Tarot Reading for your coming year.  And Leo 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 if you need a quick stocking stuffer.  I can supply gift certificates for all my readings.

 

May light be on you, around you, and within you.  Happy Solstice no tarotcast next week so I’ll “see” you all in 2023.

Nina

*****I have changed using the RWS version of the tarot names and now call the suits:  pentacles/coins is now Earth, cups is now Water, swords is now Air and wands is now Fire.  I did this because I want to work more closely with the elements that these suits represent.

 

Aries

*Sun – The Muse of Attainment has come to shine her blessings on you.  This week is all about following only the things, projects, relationships that have the aura of success.  By doing so you liberate yourself from the toils of the mundane and challenges that do not deserve your energy.

 

Taurus

Four of Earth – The Muse of the Miser comes to help you reallocate your resources.  Somewhere there is a leak, and this muse advises to plug it before it becomes a gusher.  So, look where you spend your energy, time, money, and space.  Find ways to make how you spend more efficient so that your resources’ balances are not in the red.

 

Gemini

King of Fire – This week you will be called to lead, advise, or mediate this week.  The Muse of Meaning has come to help you navigate these situations.  She asks you to focus on the concept of win-win.  Where both sides find a solution by caring about each other’s perspective and then partaking in reciprocity.

 

Cancerian

*Moon – The Muse of Reflection comes to you this week to help you cast light into the shadows.  Your unconscious has some information for you, and you will need to investigate your shadow side to find it.  You are repressing some thought or emotion which is rippling out into reality causing more disruption than necessary.  By allowing your emotions to rise and then reflect on them you can calm your emotional waters.

 

Leo

*Death – Change can be challenging but the Muse of Transformation would like you to usher in this needed shift.  She asks what weeding needs to happen in your life?  There is a need to create space and let go of negative aspects that have overgrown or outgrown its purpose.  This metamorphosis is a personal change, something you know hasn’t been working and now needs to be composted for new growth.  Time to let go, so you can grow.

 

Virgo

Ace of Earth – This is a great time to start a new project or adventure, especially if it has the potential to grow your resources.  You have all the tools needed.  This week is the fertile time to plant the seed, goal or idea.

 

Libra

Ten of Earth – This week you are supposed to bask in your successes.  This is not a time to start something new but to take advantage of and restitution of your hard work.  This Muse asks: Why do you work so hard if you don’t takt time to enjoy the product of that energy?

 

Scorpio

*Tower – This week will have moments where you have no control over a situation or two.  The Muse of Acceptance advises letting go of the ego and sense that you are not responsible for every outcome.  Sometimes there is nothing one can do other than deal with the aftermath of change.  However, she does remind you this is where your spirit shines.  Embody the calm after the storm.

 

Sagittarius

*Fool – The Muse of the Wanderer entices you to investigate the world around you.  Take time this week to explore your surroundings.  Enjoy new sights, sounds and tastes.  Your environment has unbound potential waiting for you to discover it.

 

Capricorn

*Strength – This week you will confront a fear or two.  However, the Muse of Inner Strength is here to help you surmount any dread or doubt.  She reminds you that you have tamed wilder beasts than what you will confront this week.  These challenges are more kittens than lions.

 

Aquarius

*Hierophant – You may be asked to conform to someone else’s idea of right or wrong or be asked to fit into a schedule or law that does not work with your timing or morals.  The Muse of Compliance reminds you that you should only agree with others if that action doesn’t work against your principles and standards.  Compliance does not mean submittal.  It should look more like a compromise or agreement.

 

Pisces

Five of Air – The Muse of Privilege has you working on the concepts of deserving and owing.  She reminds you they both have aspects that include the ego and reciprocity.  When seen with the light, they can be generous and earnest; however their shadowy side holds na