Happy Birth-month Sagittarians!

The artist this week is Emmi Whitehorse, a painter and printmaker.  As a student in the late 1970s, E. Whitehorse joined the groundbreaking “Grey Canyon Group”, which was comprised of other contemporary Native American artists. Together, the group challenged beliefs placed on Indigenous-made art by utilizing modernist abstraction to express Indigenous themes and worldviews.

Throughout her forty-year career, E. Whitehorse has created abstract and meditative mixed-media paintings. Her main sources of inspiration come from the landscapes of the American southwest and her Navajo culture. She cites her grandmother, who was a traditional Navajo weaver, as one of her earliest art mentors. Her grandmother’s influence not only shaped how the artist viewed composition but also ingrained in her the Navajo philosophy of Hózhó, or balance. This philosophy has inspired the artist to make artworks that honor the aspirations of a harmonious balance between nature and humanity.

Cite: awarewomenartist.com

Your pondering for this week: For me ancestors and family are a big theme for the period from Halloween to the New Year.  I go from Halloween honoring ancestors and people who have passed on to Turkey day spending it with family and friends in the present.  Then onto Solstice where I celebrate letting go of the old and inviting in the new with friends and at times strangers that become new friends.  In all these celebrations I try to honor the people in my life.  How do you honor your ancestors, family, and friends; past, present and future?

 

Solar System highlights

The moon begins the week in Pisces – important to go with the flow   On Wednesday it moves to Aries giving you the energy to finish the week.  On Friday it moves into Taurus – great for doing things around the house and with family.

Mercury (communication and knowledge) is in Sagittarius (exploration) until Dec 1^st, where we can experiment with our communication style.  Mars (action) is in Scorpio (passion and letting go) until November 24^th. Wanting us to check that our actions are supporting the expression of our passion.  Then moves into Sagittarius until the end of the year wanting us to explore and expand our horizons.  While Venus (beauty and harmony) is in her home sign Libra (relationships and harmony) until December 4^th, so finding and creating harmony plays a big role in the next couple of weeks.

The outer planets until the end of the year and into next are having us work on nurturing the pleasures in our lives, be aware of dipping into overindulgence, making our structures elastic and responsive to change, and lastly looking back to 2008 to see if any lose ends need to be tied up especially around the house and planets that sit in your natal Capricorn.

***Signs with an * it is a big week for you.  Sagittarius, this is a perfect time to get a Astrological Tarot Reading  for your coming year.  And Gemini, 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

*World – The Muse of Opportunities is knocking on your door.  This is a week to say yes to all offers.  The challenge is you think that you must take each opportunity to its conclusion.  However, this week is about seeing all your options before you make a choice.  Go discover what is out there.

 

Taurus

Two of Air – Decisions abound and there are some vital ones to make this week.  The Muse of Choices reminds you that not all decisions are ones of logic.  Sometimes the heart is better to follow then the head.  So go with what feels right.

Gemini

Five of Earth – The Muse of Poverty reminds you this week that though your resources may be at an all time low, you still can ask for help.  Do not assume that people will notice you need assistance, for you are usually seen as not needing help at all. Go on, ask.

Cancerian

Knight of Earth – The Muse of Steadiness is here to help you slog through all you have to do.  This muse reminds you to take things slow for the terrain is ever changing, but if you play it right you can keep a steady pace throughout it all.

Leo

*Strength – The Muse of Inner Strength is an energy you wrestle with your whole life.  She works with you to discover and utilize your superpowers.  She reminds you that as you negotiate with your inner world your outer world falls into place.  You are strong, amazing, creative but you need to believe it to make it present in the world.

Virgo

Ace of Water – Aces herald new beginnings.  The Ace of Water declares you can have a new start on the emotional plane.  Whether that is looking for a new love or igniting a relationship you are in.  You are ready to dive deeper into intimacy and matters of the heart.

 

Libra

Queen of Fire – The Muse of Protection is asking you to set up some boundaries in your life.  You naturally tend to protect others but this week you need to shield yourself first.  She reminds you just like an airplane stewardess –  put the oxygen mask on yourself first.

 

Scorpio

Eight of Water – This is your second eight so a deeper dive into the number.  Eights are the “refine and release” muses of the tarot.  Last week the muses asked you to release old thought patterns that are holding you back.  This week the Muse of Simplification would like you now to refine what is left.  She asks you questions like what are the top 8 ideals you live by? Or what eight things would you take with you if you had a fire in the house?  Or pare down and refine your wardrobe? Work with streamlining and simplifying this week.

 

Sagittarius

Four of Earth – The Muse of Resources comes around when your resources are depleting faster than you can save.  She advises spending your physical resources of time, money, and/or space frugally this week.  She is not heralding poverty, but you might need some extra assets in the coming weeks.

Capricorn

Queen of Air – The Muse of Details advises to pay attention to the minutia this week.  She comes when you may be spending too much of your vision looking at the big picture and future instead of what is needed practically and in the present.  This is especially true if you are doing any legal work – read and negotiate around the fine print.

 

Aquarius

Four of Fire – The Muse of Happy Home would like you to spend time in yours and spruce it up.  Whether that is putting flowers in your home, fixing squeaky doors, or just putting your feet up.  Home is where your heart is, so make sure your heart is happy at home.

 

Pisces

*Magician – The Muse of Manifestation asks you to be vigilant about what you are manifesting in the world.  Is it for your higher good or for the higher good of others?  If the answer is no to either of those options, go back to the drawing board, re-do the plans, goals, or outcomes to be more favorable for you and the world.