abLast week we investigated a working artist that so far has not made it into the Louvre, and this week we view the artist Sonia Delaunay.  The first living woman to have a show in the Louvre,1964, after six decades of work as a renowned painter, textualist, illustrator, and designer.  She and her husband founded the Orphism Art movement which used strong colors and geometric shapes.

She first thought of it while making a quilt for her son.  “When it was finished, the arrangement of the pieces of material seemed to me to evoke cubist conceptions and we then tried to apply the same process to other objects and paintings.”  Their experimentations they called simultaneous, which combined the geometric elements of Cubism and the color theory of Pointillism.  There for making a more flowing vibrant paintings that lead them to abstraction.  As she said “Abstract art is only important if it is the endless rhythm where the very ancient and the distant future meet.”

Solar System highlights:  The Moon starts in Sagittarius – step out into the world.  It moves to Capricorn on the 18th – time to work and fortify structures.  Then Aquarius on the 20^th – innovation is key.  Mercury is in Virgo.  Great time to clean out your email and when conversing be clear, simple, and precise.  Venus is in Libra spend energy enjoying your relationships. Mars is in Virgo – time to clean and tidy up anything your gaze goes to.  Jupiter and Saturn are in Aquarius so back to the drawing board innovating and upping your game for the rest of this year.

P.S. 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.

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

Nina

Aries

Queen of Cups – The Muse of Fun is bringing the party over to your house.  Take this week to promote enjoyment in your life.  Watch comedies, laugh with friends, and relax in a water element.  These are the final weeks in summer make the most of it.

Taurus

Three of Coins – The Muse of Teamwork has come again.  This week it is important to ask for help and advice.  This Muse reminds you that three heads are better than one, and that collaboration is key to the innovations you need to manifest your creations this year.

Gemini

Three of Wands – Last week the Muse of Creation asked what you would like to develop and grow in the next 10 months. This Muse reminded to cultivate something you need to tend to it.  And if you cannot commit you could cast your seeds to the wind, so that either a desire or a surprise will be born.  Now the Muse of Preparation enters and gives you more time to manifest your seeds and prep your soil.  The challenge this week requires patience and an acute sense of timing.

Cancerian

Eight of Cups – The Muse of Letting go has come to help you release old stuff.  Whether this is a de-cluttering of your physical space or your emotional space, it is time to let go of items that no longer fit who you are now and hold no joy in keeping around.

Leo

King of Swords – This is your last week of your birth month.  The Muses to work with until next summer are Organic Change, Resilience, Inner Strength, and the Past.  These Muses will help you create change and navigate challenges that will help your will power by highlighting past experiences lessons.  And finally, this week the Muse of Long-term Planning has come with her vision board to pull it all together.  She asks you what, where, who you want to be in 2026?  This energy asks you to cast your soul into the future to see what visions you are inspiring to create.  This is not a good week for figuring out details.  It is all big picture planning.  Like literally make lists and create a vision board.  And remember you have all year to tweak them.

Virgo

Knight of Coins – This Muse of Pace has come to tell you to take things slowly and steadily this week.  You are in the right place at the right time if you do not rush it.

 

Libra

*Lovers – The Muse of Relationships is calling.  Investing energy into people is important this week, as is conscious conversations. There is a need for you to be truthful and clear in your choices.  Ultimately this energy reminds you to treat people how you would like to be treated.  The challenge is it is not always reciprocated.  But does it matter to who you want to be in the world?

Scorpio

Four of Coins – Last week the Muse of Exams tested your resolve and boundaries.  This depleted your energy resources.  So, the Muse of Savings is having you pull in, regroup, and restock.   Whether this is literally restocking your cupboards, balancing your books, or energetically withdrawing, take this week to refill what is lacking.

Sagittarius

Ace of Wands – The Muse of Inspiration has come to inspire you.  The world is brimming with inspirational signs and synchronicities to ignite your imagination.  If you can’t not sense your guides, time for a hike into nature or visit a space that has music/art to reboot your intuition.

 

Capricorn

Ace of Cups – The Muse of Abundance is here to make your cup runneth over. Yep your are surrounded by bounty of love, friendship, and stuff that brings you joy.  Get off your work horse and enjoy.

Aquarius

King of Coins – The Muse of Construction has come to help you build whatever you want.  This is a great week for business, money, building and anything hands on that increase your wealth or feeds your senses.

Pisces

Five of Cups – The Muse of Spilled Milk is here to help you let go of grievances, bad feelings, insecurities, blame and/or not “enoughness.”    She reminds you that what is gone is no longer needed, what you have is enough and to continue your journey with a lighter load.