This week is commonly the height of the buying season for the holidays.  The goal with this post is to hopefully gently steer you to supporting the arts and therefore artists this holiday season.   Normally artists have galleries, coffee shops and art fairs to show off their art to you all; however, because of Covid that is not possible.  I know that many of you including myself do not have tons of cash floating out there right now.   But not only are you helping keep afloat a small business,  you also gain the added benefit that art brings light to your mind, body, and soul.

I put aside at least 5% of my profits and donate to organizations like Doctors without Borders, my local public television station, BTAC, and I started in 2020 (and will continue) Patreon-ing two artists each year.  This year it was Tyler Thrasher and Beth Cavener.  And on a more self-centered note, I also buy artwork from artists for myself and for gifts.  So, this week’s blog is focused on 12 women artists from the many out there on Instagram that are trying to make art for a living in these hard times.  At the very least I ask, can you search #art on your social media platforms then like, follow, comment with some love on the plethora of amazing stuff out there.  And if you can fiscally provide support to a few artists all the better.  #supportthearts

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

Nina

P.S. Signs with an * it is a big week for you.  Sagittarius this is a perfect time to get an 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.

Aries

Two of Swords – The energy this week advises now is the time to make some decisions.  The challenge is that it feels like you are surrounded by mists of uncertainty.  Sadly, it is not going to get any better this week and stagnation might become an overlying issue.  So, this muse advises just make a choice left or right, move.  You can always retrace your steps or continue.  Have faith in yourself.   @diana.kirsten.szlaski

Taurus

*Tower – The Muse of the Tower is knocking, and you need to listen to her.  Something(s) is not working in your life.  This Muse of Kali is here to help you identify it.  What have you been trying that is not working because it is too dogmatic, strict, or rigid?  The challenge is you cannot blame this on others or your environment.   This is about how you are coming at something, and if you continue to go on this path, the Tower will shake your world to make the change for you.  Get ahead of this potential seismic downfall, be flexible, open and change things up.     @lordcowboy

Gemini

Two of Swords – Last week the Muse of Seclusion had you contemplating what needs to shift for the eclipsed full moon in your sign on November 30^th.  I hope you did your homework because this week is primed for making decisions to start on the path of 2021 before the rest of the signs.  If you did your work, then then the challenge of choosing will come easily.  If you didn’t, you’ll have to make a leap of faith.  For the lesson either way is realizing the movement is more important than which direction you are heading.  @themodernisis

Cancer

Knight of Cups – The energy this week is calling on your superpower of being in touch with your emotions.  If you can channel them into your creative work, you will gallop into this week.  The challenge is you will be wearing your heart on your sleeve, but no worries your emotions are like the rain – play in their puddles.   @jodibilske_photographics

Leo

Four of Wands – The energy this week centers in your home.  This is a great week to make your abode comfier, inviting, and/or flexible. This can look as simple as getting some good smelling candles, fresh flowers, a plant, getting that big TV you have been wanting or making an area a tech free zone. Make your lair a place that makes you purr when you come home.    @akiraamani

Virgo

Four of Swords – This is a great week to find moments to relax.  Your “well” as been drained and this is the week to find space and time to unwind and pay a bit more attention to your health.  Take walks in nature, turn off the tech for half a day, or mediate.  The challenge is putting your thoughts down for a bit.   Your video/song this week:  Enjoy the Silence  @megan.george.art

Libra

Seven of Swords – Pay attention to your gut instincts and not your head this week.  Everything is not exactly as it seems.  There are some hidden objectives, but it is not for you to ferret it out.  A better course of action is to avoid it.  Or if you must interact follow your instincts instead of trying to follow or find logic in it.     @yeachintsai

Scorpio

Two of Cups – Relationships are the focus this week.  Make time to spend with your people. You need to sort your emotions out and have a good laugh.  The only challenge is making sure you pick your companies that fill your cups as equally as you do theirs.     @juliette_illustration

Sagittarius

*Magician – Your first big card for your birth year.  This is the energy of bring the divine down into the World, a card of manifestation.  You have lying before you the tools you will need to do so, but you need a focus.  Take this week to commune with your destiny, your purpose and then start to set your intentions.  You have all year to manifest so no rush but use the energy this week to start setting up your goals.     @kupper11

Capricorn

Nine of Cups – The energy to work with this week is contentment.  As a sign goes you do best if you have something to do.  You rest in the flow of work.  The challenge is you also need to find places of contentment in space, time, and the stillness within the doing and not doing.  For it is one in the same.      @midgenaylor

Aquarius

*Wheel – The Muse this week has left breadcrumbs of fate for you to follow.  Life has its ups and downs, as signs goes you all can see this very well.  The challenge is not being too grounded nor too head in the clouds to see these signs.  So, this muse suggests that you spend this time getting in touch with how you want to feel.  Your feelings will guide you like a fairy dust trail.  Do not worry the Willow Wisps will not lead you into the bog, this time.  @erinlouiseclancy

Pisces

Knight of Wands – The energy to seek out this week is inspiration and awe.  You are needing a recharge.  Your spark of passion needs some fuel to keep the fire lit.  Listen to music, dance, experience art, and/or be in nature.  Do activities that make you zing.    @kimlayn.art