First, I wanted to thank you all for tuning in.  I just finished my seventh year doing this blog, and I really am grateful for you joining me on this exploration of art, tarot, and science as differing conduits to deciphering our collective experience.  I started this journey because I missed working with teachers and students, showing them fun ways of imparting and integrating science and social studies’ knowledge through the arts.    My focus for these posts has become more dedicated to the under-represented artists that we don’t historically see or who have been forgotten.  And then also my personal bias and love for art that combines science or has a social/cultural aspects.  Art that is not only visually intriguing but also tries to teach or open us to another’s perspective.  And then I throw in animals becasue you know they are cool.  Again, I can’t thank you enough for being with me on this road.

And now your artist for this week is Elke Vogelsang @wieselblitz.  She is a photographer of dogs, cats, and horses.  I go to her page when I need to be uplifted. Vogelsang does capture their more regal and beautiful side, but she has an uncanny ability to also pulls out their goofy side.  The side of our pets that makes us laugh when we want to cry.  Science has proven that nature and animals lower our blood pressure, calm our nervous system, and increase our oxytocin.  Her story on what brought her to this love of photography is worth the read.

Your pondering for the week:  Would you want to return as a cat, a dog or a horse?

Solar Systems Highlights

The Moon starts the week in Taurus – ground yourself and dive into your workload.  By Wednesday it moves into Gemini, great for conversation and knowledge gathering.   On Friday the moon moves into Cancer so the weekend get homey and focus on self-care.  No shifts from last week, so continue to focus on: Mercury (communication and knowledge) is in Scorpio (passion), so conversations can be intriguing and/or impassioned. If there is a crack or wound in your relationship it will show up during this time.  This pairing brings aspects to work on out of the shadows and pushes us to heal them.  Venus (beauty and harmony) is also in Scorpio counter balancing Mercury and Mars’ placement.  It is highlighting your sex life and passion.

Mars (action) is in Gemini (communication and knowledge), until March 25^th, 2023.  This is a 7-month stopover instead of it’s usually 1-2.  Mars is pushing us to truthfully, talk our walk.  The challenge with this time is your politeness filter has been switched off.  So, it and Mercury are having us double down on how to be constructive with our voice – to promote action not reaction.  Jupiter has moved into Pisces wanting us to dream big and explore what pleasantly gets us up in the morning.  And lastly, Saturn (structures) remains in Aquarius until the beginning of March 2023 – so innovating and modernizing your everyday life is its intention.

 

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

*Devil – This week something will feel off.  You know like when your neck hairs raise up or you get that feeling not to do something.  Heed that instinct.  The Muse of Mayhem is lurking in the shadows tempting you to doubt yourself.  This muse does not want to damage you but to divert you from your path.  So stay true to the best part of you and stay the course.

 

 

Taurus

Page of Coins – Take time this week to learn a new skill set.  The Muse of Skill comes just before you need this new talent to upgrade your future.  She advises to hit the books, do a workshop, learn something new that will improve your viability in the workforce and/or a survival skill while humaning.  Your motto:  I am a lifelong learner.

 

 

Gemini

Five of Wands – This week has aspects of chaos.  The Muse of Ego intervenes by reminding you that this turmoil is based in gameplay, and it is your choice to accept or decline the challenge.  You can easily walk away from the situation without obligation or karma.  But if you decide to play, remember to keep your ego in check and play by the rules.

 

 

Cancerian

*Fool – The Muse of Beginnings is here to start you on a new adventure.  The challenge is that it is a journey that you can not plan all the aspects for.  It is a quest that encourages faith in yourself and the Universe.  You have the knowledge and tools you need to start this endeavor, and you are clever enough to figure out the rest as it comes.  So do not fear the unknown, take the first step into this new venture.

 

 

Leo

*Magician – The Muse of Manifestation is prompting you to conjure up something.  However, she would like you to tap into the divine for inspiration.  She encourages your imagination to make broad sweeping gestures, or in contrast manifest meaning in even the smallest of actions.  She challenges you to bring the divine into the everyday and to remind your life can be magical.  The wand is in your hand.

 

 

Virgo

*Moon – You may need to find some solitude to dive into your subconscious for insight this week.  The emotions that are sparked have roots in the past.  The Muse of Shadow Work would like you to explore the whys behind your feelings.  She reminds you to do this work you will need to have self-compassion as your companion for this trip into the shadows.  That mistakes and missteps are universal, and they are there to help us discover new paths that our ancestors/role models did not know how to navigate.  So, tread lightly on your moonwalk.

 

 

Libra

*Sun – This is your week to shine Libra.  This muse would like you to use your super-powers for the good of all. The challenge for you is to accept the accolades and gifts from using them.  So, if someone says thank you, don’t bow in humility, say your welcome and walk with your head held high for being such a good human.  This is a practice not only in good deeds but also modeling what healthy self-worth looks like.

 

 

Scorpio

Four of Coins – Your third Muse for this year is the Muse of Resources.  This year you will need to attend to your resources: space, time energy and money.  This can look like saving money, when spending buy with quality in mind, creating healthy boundaries around how and what you spend your time on, or even how you share physical space.  This Muse shows up to help you readjust and refocus on how and what you spend and save your resources on.  This year is about increasing efficiency and banking assets for “rainy days.”

 

 

Sagittarius

Five of Coins – The Muse of Hardship is visiting you this week.  She does not bring the difficulty but comes to make sure you have a safety net when adversity comes around.   She asks you what do you need to feel safe if calamity strikes?  Things like: is your spare tire inflated?  Do you have some cash on hand?  Have you touched base with the person that is always there for you?

 

 

Capricorn

*Death – The Muse of Organic Change is here to help you let go and move forward.  She reminds you that change happens whether we like it or not.  Nature moves from season to season.  The shedding and composting of Fall and Winter need to happen so Spring can flourish.  You know this but your pragmatism can get in the way of the natural flow of a situation this week.  Over analyzation will not help.  This change is a process that takes time but like Spring will bring forth a new season of growth.

 

Aquarius

Three of Coins – The Muse of Teamwork comes when it is vital for you to work with others.  Collaboration is key this week.  As they say two heads are better than one.   However, three heads and six hands are even better.  Take the help when offered and ask for it when you need it.

 

 

Pisces

*High Priestess – The Muse of Sacred Mystery comes when you need to work on your intuition and purpose.  She advises to pay attention to synchronicities.  The challenge is the synchronicity is not the clue but what you were doing or feeling at the time.  Think of them like signposts that say, “pay attention now”.  When you hone this skill of following the signs and interrupting the clues you begin to see the path more clearly.  So, look for trends this week and make sure you take time to contemplate the puzzles.