The artist this week is Bridget Riley @bridget_riley.  She is one of the most well-known op artists.  Op art is “a form of abstract art that gives the illusion of movement by the precise use of pattern and color, or in which conflicting patterns emerge and overlap.”  Op art gives us an understanding of the science behind how we see and what can manipulate our sight.  Riley has made this study a lifelong career.  She started in the 60’s just examining line and shape in black and white.  She moved to shades of gray and then into the interaction of all the colors or how we perceive these interactions.  Her work is a master class in the science of human sight and color theory.

Retrospectives of an artist often shows us how that artist thinks and grows within the period shown.  We get to see not just a snapshot of their view but a picture album of their visual ponderings.  I believe this viewpoint is vital in many artists work but especially with Riley’s.  You might have seen her pieces individually and just think they all look the same, repetitious, or a great visual trick.  But when they are shown in series you see her almost scientific process of dissecting the concept of color and human visual perception.  It goes from interesting concept to an astute and yet playful study.  This is the last week to see a retrospective of her work at the Yale Center for British Art, New Haven, Conn.  She sums up her work in NYTimes article  “It’s very important to establish a dialogue with your own work. My eyesight, my understanding, changes all the time. No two days are alike. I think all painters have experienced that — you can look at something as though you’ve never seen it before.”

Your pondering for the week:  Allow lifelong learning into your process. Look at each day with fresh eyes.

Solar System Highlights

The Moon starts in action-oriented Aries giving a great start week with tons of energy.  Then on Wednesday it moves into Taurus so you have the stamina to finish up what you started this week. For the weekend the moon moves into Gemini – great for communication and gathering intel.  Mercury moves into Leo great for PR but watch that you are listening as much as you are sharing.  Venus (beauty and harmony) is in Leo a great time to revamp your style.  Mars (action) is in Taurus, so action steps are at a saner, slower, and steadier pace.  Jupiter is in Aries until October 28^th.  It influences action and expansion over the summer months.  And lastly, Saturn remains in Aquarius for all of 2022 – so innovating and upping your game is its focus.

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

*Strength – You go from the inertia of last week to finding your inner strength to push through anything you set your mind to.  The challenge with this muse and therefore your actions is that your movements must be aligned with your inner compass.  If you find yourself stuck, step back, check in and see if this is the path that truly aligns with heart and soul.

 

Taurus

Ten of Wands – So your journey for the summer has finally begun, but the challenge is you taking on too much.  Drop at least three items off you list.  You need to put focus on your top priorities, or you will skim on the surface of this week without truly working out what needs to be done.  This week simplify and dive deep with each action.

 

Gemini

*Moon – The Muse of the Subconscious is downloading information to you.   Keep pen and paper by your bed to write down what you need to decipher from your dreams.  Also, during waking hours information is available if you tune into feelings but make sure they have a base in reality, for this muse likes to play in the shadows.

 

Cancerian

Six of Coins – This is your final energy for your birth year, but let’s review the others.  You got the Muse of Abundance, twice, asking you to savor the family you have created, the friends you have, and your material successes.  Which led to Muse of Healing and Hope giving you this year to rest, gather your strength and make wishes for the future.  Then the Muse of Constructs asking you refine or create new structures that support your well-being.  And lastly the Muse of mini-Karma comes to work with Abundance to return three-fold all the positive you have put out in the world.  But this Muse also holds a challenge that negative can also begat negative.  So, she reminds you that your motto this year is Love over Hate.

 

Leo

Four of Wands – The Muse that helps you cross the bridge from last year to this birth year is the Muse of Stability and what you consider “home”.  Her big question is does your “home” structure support you?  So, she would like you to look around, re-stock or re-work your space to make it the inner and outer space you can grow in for the coming year.

 

Virgo

Ten of Swords – This week comes with aspects of drama making.  The Muse of Theater helps you through the rough spots by reminding you that the world is really a stage.  That most of what we encounter is a façade of real life, made of social constructs that don’t ring true to your integrity.  But she also reminds you these challenges are also what defines what you don’t want in your life.  So, take the lesson, do not engage, and move on.

 

Libra

Ace of Coins – The past couple of weeks you have been in your head and now it is time to be in your body and physical plane.  This week is perfect for starting projects on the physical plane.  Whether that is planting in your garden or creating something in a workshop, starting a new endeavor, etc… Time for actions steps.

 

Scorpio

Ace of Swords – This week is all about what goes on in your headspace.  Now is the time to collect new knowledge from the world, whether that is picking up a new book or rewiring old thought patterns.  This week is perfect for innovating new thoughts into your life.  Watch your self-talk.

 

Sagittarius

Eight of Coins – The Muse of Mastery comes when you need to hone one of your superpowers.  She advises to look at your skill sets and see which ones need to be tweaked or finetuned. This muse usually heralds that you will need your superpowers in the coming weeks.

 

Capricorn

*Star– The Muse of Healing arrives at your doorstep when you need to have some self-compassion and time off.  She asks what soothes you, bath salts, herbal teas, and a cornucopia of good food?  What can you incorporate in your routines that gives not only your body some rest but also your soul?

 

Aquarius

Six of Wands – Ok it has been a hard bunch of weeks, months and, for some of you, years.  The Muse of Jubilation has come to remind you to celebrate that you are a survivor.  You have struggled but you have made it to this milestone of existence.  And this week it is vital for to honor your resilience with some fun, presents and/or an activity that resonates and feeds your life-force.

 

Pisces

Four of Swords and Five of Wands- Ok for some of you, you will follow the Muse of Restoration.  Yep, half of you need to take another week in the slow lane and recharge your batteries. Now the other half need to jump into the action with the Muse of Health Competition/Play.  Time to reboot and get back into this game of life.  So, for those that can’t decide, flip a coin.  Heads you rest and Tails you get back into the game.