And the last artist centering on this month’s theme of light is  Helen Pashgian.  Pashgian is one of the pioneers of the Light and Space movement in California in the 1960’s and is closing her latest show in Santa Fe today.  She shapes industrial epoxies, plastics and resins into columns, disks, and spheres.  Each piece is semi translucent. Pashgian has spent the last 60 years perfecting her materials and method.

Her new largest piece is 5ft multicolored disk where she manipulates its illumination.  Her controlled lightening has the disk’s outer color fade, leaving the viewer with the center color which also then begins to contract and vanish.  It reminds us of why we are so entranced with watching sunsets and sunrises.  As the viewer interacts with each of her pieces, Pashgian plays with how our eyes discover what is visible and invisible and how important light is in that process of discovery.

Your pondering this week is more of an exercise.  Spend time in your environments watching light.  And I leave you with this quote from Lenora Carrington, a surrealist painter.  “Dawn is the time when nothing breathes, the hour of silence.  Everything is transfixed, only the light moves.”

Solar System highlights

The Moon starts in Aquarius – investigate the arts, read a book expand your mind.  By Tuesday it moves into Pisces – a day dreamy way to start the week. On Thursday it goes into Aries to help us finish up projects for the work week.  Then for Saturday the Moon is in Taurus where it is exalted. Spend the week as you like near home or visiting local food/ gardening centers.

Mercury moves into Aries today – great for hashing out ideas but watch bossy tones. Mars (action) is in Aquarius (innovation, perspective, and long-term thinking). This is a period to experiment with innovations, but if you are trying to get something done quickly, be aware that for the next couple of weeks there might be more talking then doing.  Venus (beauty, relationships) is also in Aquarius this can be a great time to do long term planning with your significant others or dabble in creative endeavors with them.  But still remember not to push for solutions or set goals in stone – brainstorming is key.   Jupiter is in Pisces until May; this aspect is dreamy and holds opportunity and luck.  And lastly, Saturn remains in Aquarius for all of 2022 – so innovating and upping your game is the focus again for another year.

P.S. Signs with an * it is a big week for you.  Aries this is a perfect time to get an Astrological Tarot Reading for your coming year.  And Libra 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

Knight of Coins – The Muse of Pace rides up on her horse to keep you in sync will the flow at your work.  This is a great week to get things done.  But she cautions you that slow and steady wins the race.  So, keep your eye on the prize and move with purpose.

 

Taurus

Queen of Wands – The Muse of Intuition guides you this week.  Follow synchronies and hunches and you will find tiny treasures waiting for you.  If you are having trouble connecting to this muse, nature steps in with gust of wind and animals to help lead you to your early Easter eggs.

 

Gemini

Five of Cups – The Muse of Spilled Milk comes to help you figure out what to take and what to leave behind.   This energy often comes when you are dwelling on the negatives.  Now is the time of letting them go and finding the two positive aspects that remain. She reminds you that it takes sunshine and rain to make a rainbow or a dash of bitters to make a good Manhattan.

 

Cancerian

Queen of Coins – Take time to treat or indulge yourself this week.  The Muse of Luxury reminds us that we work hard to create abundance but also to be able to enjoy life with more ease.  So go out and treat yourself to a little something, something.

 

Leo

King of Coins – The Muse of Building is here this week to help you develop something.  The key with this Muse is you need a focus.  What exactly do you want to build?  What necessary item do you need to progress or do you need to pump up your coffers?  Focusing on the necessities first helps propel your future.

 

Virgo

Two of Cups – The Muse of Trust Building has come to work with your relationships.  This week has opportunities for you to strengthen your most intimate bonds. This Muse also reminds you that give and take must be equal and appropriately balanced.

 

Libra

Ace of Swords – New ideas abound this week.  The Muse of Intellectual Elevation comes to up your mental game.   Great time to dive into deep philosophical conversations, read books, play chess, cards, or backgammon.  Sharpen your mind.

 

Scorpio

Page of Coins – The Muse of the Student comes when you need to learn a new skill or up your skill level. Put on your thinking caps, keep your ears and eyes open and your ego in check.  This Muse reminds you that lessons come from a variety of sources for from the mouth of babes and fools can also come wisdom.

 

Sagittarius

Four of Cups – Take time this week to pull inward and contemplate.  This Muse of Belly Button Gazing comes when you must reengage with your inner path.  She asks you to contemplate why the sky is blue, that humans cry when they are happy and sad, and how cats purr.  Thinking about these broader subjects will help you hone into why you are here and what the next steps of your path could be.  But by weekend time come back to society and play with others.

 

Capricorn

Six of Coins – Last week the Muse of Moderation and the Middle Path came to help calm the waters both externally and internally.  She reminded you that we often do not have control of the external nor our inner emotions, but we can moderate or influence them.  And now the Muse of Mini Karmic Exchange comes to rebalance energy.  This week spread kindness for it will come back to you threefold but be aware it often takes a convoluted path to return.

 

Aquarius

Ace of Coins – The Muse of Material Manifestation is here with a pot of soil and requires you to plant a seed.  What do you want to materially grow in your life:  shelter, resources, a project, a job?  This week is perfect time to start the process of material improvements.

 

Pisces

Four of Swords – Your second four so a quick dive into that number.  Fours come into our lives to help create stability.  Last week it was about stabilizing your emotions and this week it is about soothing your thoughts through rest. This Muse usually shows up when your physical resources are running on empty.  Take time this week to recharge.