In honor of the Sun going into Libra a time we can focus on balance and relationships in our disordered world, this week’s artist is Glendalys Medina @glendalysmedina. Medina uses a few geometric shapes to create abstract paintings and in some cases portraits. This sounds simplistic but how she uses color and overlays them shows the viewer that even in what seems chaotic can be balanced, ordered and with her choices calming, regal and joyful. Medina’s pieces have us wondering about our own interactions with the complexities of “humaning” and how we try to order our world. Are they confining? Can we use what we know/have though simply in design complex in use. That we are singularly human but diverse as our cultures.
In her words: “My practice is inspired by how humans learn, create order out of chaos and make sense of the world; how previous knowledge is essential for learning and perceiving; how the ambiguity of the world increases our reliance on that previous knowledge; how we project that knowledge when we don’t understand; and how we see with our brains recognizing patterns of information. I create work that amplifies marginalized voices, deconstructs and reconstructs image, language and systems to insight a change in cognitive structures that occur as a result of an experience. I am interested in creating moments when previous knowledge gets an upgrade and new perspectives are formed to establish cultural inclusivity. My work exhibits Taíno (indigenous carribeans) culture, Hip- hop and Latinx culture and music, and explores personal development as an empowering tool to re-identify societal and personal value structures to gain cultural equity in a transcultural global society.”
Solar System highlights: The sun moves into Libra on the 22nd. Happy birthday Libra. This week the Moon starts in Pisces – time to get dreamy. Then on Sept. 21st goes into Aries – don’t rush but start moving. Then on the 24th it goes into Taurus time to balance work and play. And over the next couple of weeks all aspects of your relationships good and not so good are highlighted. Mercury is in Libra– great for communication, creating networks and getting in touch with friends. Venus is in Scorpio – a great time to feed your pleasures and passions but in general watch overindulgences. Mars moves into Libra – another planet sending energy into investigating relationships this is around the question are your actions following your words? This theme and work around your relationships is big until Mercury moves Scorpio Nov. 7th. And lastly, Jupiter and Saturn are in Aquarius – so innovating and upping your game is their focus for the rest of this year.
P.S. Signs with an * it is a big week for you. Libra this is a perfect time to get an Astrological Tarot Reading for your coming year. And Aries 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
*Lovers – Conscious connections are the theme this week. You may be facing a moral dilemma. Now is the time to think through all the consequences before you act. And to help you navigate this, make sure your choice results in love for yourself, others, and the universe at large.
Taurus
*World – Wow three big energy weeks for you. First Muse of Structure came to help you build a sense of a schedule with the flexibility and spaciousness to create freely. Then the Muse of Flow came to help you equalize the consumption and release of energy within them. And now the Muse of Opportunity is knocking to provide openings to up your game with these upgraded talents. The challenge with this energy is to realize that you can try out one opportunity without the other doors closing. I know you all are loyal, but you are allowed to try things out before you commit.
Gemini
Nine of Coins – You have worked hard to get where you are at. This week the Muse of Abundance advises you to take some time to enjoy your accomplishments instead of moving to the next thing or thinking about next week or farther. Take this week to treat yourself because you have earned it.
Cancerian
Nine of Cups – This week the Muse of Contentment has come to sprinkle abundance and ease into your life. This week things just come together. Even the not-so-great stuff has a silver lining to it. Your homework, start each day with a blessing and end with these three prompts for that day’s experiences: 1) gratitude for a living thing that you encountered 2) identify a pleasure that happened, and 3) something that provides a promise into the future.
Leo
Six of Swords – Transitions are highlighted this week. This energy is pushing you to change something. This is not about big changes; these are tweaks that once done make larger shifts occur. This can look as simple as you are bored/listless- take a small trip someplace. Your work or home space feels off – rearrange the layout. Even switching the items in your drawers around will subtly shift your mental space.
Virgo
*Magician – Just like you all to squeeze in another big energy card to work with in the coming year. This week the Muse of Manifestation is here to aid you in creating. This Muse tunes you into the Universe’s power source. This is the year to manifest your goals. The challenge is maintaining a clear focus on your vision. Create a vision statement and tack it to your fridge. And then take the first step this week to manifest it on this tangible plane.
Libra
Ace of Wands – Your second Ace. This Muse also begins your forecast of what energies to work with in the coming year. So just a quick dive into Aces. Aces are new beginnings. Last week was about forming a new thought pattern or identifying and possible figuring out a big obstacle. This week’s new beginning is pushing you to start a project around something that inspires you or start an adventure. Your passions and intuitions are the keys to not only this week but your coming birth year.
Scorpio
Two of Coins – The name of the game this week is balance in all that you do. Work and play, Wake and Sleep, Movement and Rest, Carb and Proteins… Now balance does not mean equal with this energy. Weigh your options on how you physically feel. For example, you can have a 7 hours’ sleep or 11 hours. Which one has you waking up without an alarm and feeling rested?
Sagittarius
*Wheel of Fortune – Last week the Muse of Healing advised rest and recuperation, so you could heal the body to support the mind and soul. Where last week was quiet, this week has the potential to be chaotic. Life is continuously changing and this week you will need to hone your skills in riding with the waves of it. This Muse is rebalancing karmic debts. Have faith in the Universe, go with the flow, for it has your back and everything is happening as it should.
Capricorn
Three of Swords – The Muse of Deep Wounds is here to trigger what still needs to be healed. This week watch what causes disparity in how you work and how you feel. This energy is trying to point out what is missing or what still needs to be tweaked around feelings/thoughts and how they effect your work.
Aquarius
*Devil – The Muse of the Shadow Self has come to lighten up the darker recesses of your mind and soul. This place week can trigger some behavior patterns that no longer serve you. You might have thought you have outgrown or learned this lesson. Well, this Muse likes to test you on them. So, watch your reactions, are they representations of the new you or the old you?
Pisces
*Chariot – The Muse of Momentum has arrived at your front door to help you get going. This is a great time to do work on the material plane. However, the challenge is it is all up to you to decide the destination, goal and do the driving. This Muse just supplies the fuel. If you don’t give it a direction you will find that you are just doing donuts in the parking lot.
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