The artist this week is Debora Lombardi, @bibadesign.  During Covid she found herself with little work in the designing world, and she turned to the technique of visible fluorescence induced by ultraviolet light (UVIVF). Lombardi photographed the flowers that grew around her.  She has innovative her technique to create this beautiful series, unveiling the hidden beauty of flowers the way that insects can see them.

Our visible spectrum goes from red, orange, yellow, green, blue to purple.   Insects start seeing just a tiny bit into red not strongly in orange and yellow and then better into green, blue, and purple, but they have also evolved to see past purple well into ultra-violet range.  In 1879, John Lubbock, amateur biologist, was the first person to discover that ants were sensitive to light near the ultraviolet range.  A hundred years later and with better technology, scientists found ways to photograph flowers using UVIVF.  They found that flowers had patterns that guided the insects to not only their nectar but more importantly their pollen.  These findings cemented the theory that flowering plants and bees, butterflies, wasps, ants, and beetles co-evolved over 130 million years ago.

Your pondering this week is around this quote from Lombardi: “It is extraordinary how new possibilities arise from difficulties:  Making visible what is generally invisible to the naked eye, a new language of communication that opens infinite possibilities for me, who has always lived with images.” What new way of thinking or seeing has arisen around your challenges? 

Solar System Highlights

There is an lunar eclipse today in Scorpio.  Take things slow.  Then Monday the Moon moves into Sagittarius – promoting adventure.  On Wednesday it moves into Capricorn – the perfect sign to get things done during the work week.  On Friday it moves into Aquarius – where philosophy and deep talks work well for the weekend vibe.  Mercury is retrograde in Gemini, so review, reflect and revise until June 3^rd.  If you must start a project or have a deep conversation, remember patience is key during this time.  Venus (beauty and harmony) is in Aries (action and chaos).   So, Mars and Venus stop working with each other again until the end of month.  Mars (action) is still in Piscesian dream land while Venus wants to get going and see action steps.  Lesson in patience and compromise are still big this week.  Jupiter is in Aries until October 28^th.  So, it is all action and expansion over the summer months.  And lastly, Saturn remains in Aquarius for all of 2022 – so innovating and upping your game is the focus for this year.

P.S. Signs with an * it is a big week for you.  Taurus this is a perfect time to get an Astrological Tarot Reading for your coming year.  And Scorpio 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 Swords – Be careful of rushing into or being rushed into any situation this week. Though the Muse of Risk-Taking is whispering in your ear, think before you act.   With Mercury in retrograde take this week more slowly.  Your motto:  Strategy before action.

Taurus

*Moon- Your final Muse to work with in the coming year is the Muse of Subliminal.  So, this year on the material plane you are working with the Muses of Skill, Completion, Conjuring and Material Beginnings. This quad of advisors works with you to clear your decks and up your skill level, so you can conjure any new beginning into reality.  Where this last Muse works with all that is hidden or behind the scenes.  She when asks nicely will give you clues through dreams and the subconscious to help you navigate the unknowns on the material plane.  The challenge is, if you are not listening, she will use your emotions to get your attention.  This year you are provided with all the tools  and insights you need , but it is up to you to experiment with them and bring ideas to life.

Gemini

Queen of Swords – The last two weeks you have been dealing with some karmic big shots.  First the Muse of Oneness had you connect with the world and then the Muse of Healing and Illumination came to unveil and soothe old wounds.  This week the Muse of Details switches the focus from big broad ideas to aspects that are specific and acute.  This Muse has you tweak your everyday life to support your connection with the world which produces a healthier mental state.  So, mind the minutia this week.  It helps with easing your everyday flow.

Cancerian

Four of Coins – The Muse of Resources comes to help you navigate what is needed versus wanted this week.  You only have so many resources and this week is it vital that you use them wisely.  So, save money where you can and if you must spend your money or time, remember quality over quantity.

Leo

Four of Swords – The Muse of Restoration comes when you have not realized how depleted your batteries are.  Find time this week to totally unplug.  Turn off your phone and find ways to unwind.  Cat naps in sunbeams are recommended.

Virgo

Five of Swords – I hope you took time last week to make those smaller shifts to create more ease, because this week brings in chaotic energy.  The Muse of Self hopes to help but you must get your ego out of the way.  She asks, are you needing something that is not viable or as they say trying to squeeze blood from a stone?  Double check you intent and expectations going into situations this week.

 

Libra

*Lovers – The Muse of Commitment is asking questions around all your relationships this week.  Her queries are:  Are you pushing your boundaries around intimacy, what exactly are you choosing in each of your relationships and what expectations do you have around love?   Remember it takes two to tango so these questions might be more of a discussion then a solo inquiry.

Scorpio

Five of Coins – All fives are cards of chaotic energy.  This week your chaos is around the material plane i.e., work, money, physical space, and time. The Muse of Refuge helps by showing that you are not alone.  You have helpers.  Your challenge is you need to ask for help, and not every answer will be a yes.  The “no” tells you that resource is in its own chaos, and the “maybe” informs you who or what you cannot rely on.  So, ask and listen carefully for the answers.

Sagittarius

Two of Swords – The Muse of Decisions comes at points in your life where you are making crossroad-choices.  By taking care in both big and little decision making will help you define your principles, needs, and wants.  This Muse reminds you that it is not so much the destination or goal but the journey you take to during that choosing and the why behind the choice.  So, this is as simple as choosing an apple or a donut.  If you are wanting to be healthier, choose the apple, but if you are needing a bit of comfort choose the donut.

Capricorn

*Chariot – The Muse of Momentum arrives with a gassed-up car.  However, she challenges you to pick your destination and map out how to get there.  This week you will have a ton of energy, but if you do not have a focused plan and goal, you end up doing donuts in the parking lot or stuck in a loop of useless thoughts or actions.

 

Aquarius

*Justice – The Muse of Accountability comes with scales in her hands.  This week your culpability and capability will be challenge.  It’s not so much that you can’t do the tasks you are asked to do, but the challenge is around you being honest about how long or how much it costs to do it?  By doing justice to your ETA, you not only come out looking competent, but it also helps your lower your stress level.

Pisces

Ten of Wands – Last week the Muse of Harmony asked how can you combine and arrange aspects to be more pleasing to your eye as well as your soul?  You will need those answers to navigate this week’s heavy load.  The Muse of Burdens challenges you to re-balance and prioritize your obligations.  Then with these two muses help, you can more efficiently do what needs to be done.