The artist this week is Gego.  Her work is hard to portray in a photography because she works in the ephemeral and ethereal plane.  She is known for her sculptures and lithographs; however, she would classify her work as visual art.  Gego created her first sculpture at 45, in 1957.  At that time, she was interested in burgeoning movements of Kinetic Art, Constructivism or Geometric Abstraction.

However, Gego developed an idea of using sculpture to experiment with the concept of “drawing without paper.”  She began using the “lines” of the sculpture to cast shadows on the space itself, and as the viewer walked within that space, they experienced the “drawings.”  And because her pieces are delicate collaboration of various wires, metal rods, washers, chains – some with hints of color, they move with the air currents of the room and the people moving in them.  Instead of the object being the art, Gego creates her art to highlight the interplay of the space itself and the shadows becoming the experience, in essence the non-objects become the subject and the subject changes with our movement in the space.

 

Is she having us contemplate life? How our experiences vary as individuals even though we collectively are experiencing “a piece.”  That what we perceive as the more solid world has an ephemeral counterpart of memory?  Does the shadow exist without the light, virtual without the real?  That we, like the washers in her piece, are all connected and the collective connection of all our life is the art? Maybe, or maybe she is just drawing without paper.

Your pondering for the week:  How do you find the beauty in the chaos of life?

 

Solar System Highlights

The Moon starts in Cancer – great for self-care.  Then it is onto Leo – a time to shine.  For the weekend the Moon moves into Virgo – where organizing and cleaning become the focus.  Mercury (communication and knowledge) is in Virgo until Thursday – good for sharing, helpful advice and hashing out solutions.  Then it moves into Libra where communication in your relationships is highlighted.   Venus (beauty and harmony) is in Leo – update your style, bio and resume so you can accent your shine.  Mars (action) is now in Gemini, where it will stay until March 25^th, 2023.  Yes, that is a 7 month stay 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 has us working on how to be constructive with our voice – to promote action not reaction.  Jupiter is in Aries; it influences action and expansion until October 28^th.  And lastly, Saturn (structures) remains in Aquarius until the beginning of March 2023 – so innovating and modernizing your game is its focus.

P.S. Signs with an * it is a big week for you.  Virgo this is a perfect time to get an Astrological Tarot Reading for your coming year.  And Pisces 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 – The Muse of Rushing comes when the week’s challenges are around slowing down before dashing into situations.  This week take things slow, make sure you know all the information before taking a stand.  And a physical sidenote be careful with your ankles, fingers, and toes – no running with scissors.

 

Taurus

*Hermit – The Muse of Perspective is advising to step back and see/plan the big picture before stepping back into the week.  For some of you it might be possible for you to step away from your career.  But for most of you all the best you can do is step back far enough to check your goals and actions plans before jumping into action.

 

Gemini

Three of Swords – The Muse of Emotional Breakthrough is here to help nurture your wounds into a healing catharsis.  So as your emotional thoughts come up, dive deep into the why of your heart’s reaction and see if it needs healing.

 

Cancerian

*Devil – The Muse of Temptation is here to test your commitment to your goals.  This week will be full of distraction and misguidance; however, you can stay the course if you stay true to your inner voice.  You know what you need, so don’t listen to the outside chatter, overly sugared compliments, or misguided enticements.

 

Leo

*Moon – The Muse of the Subconscious arrives when you have some hidden information to uncover.  So, this week pay attention to your dreams and emotional swellings   The challenge with this Muse is that it does take deciphering to get at the heart of the message.  So deep dives into dream symbolizations and the whys of how you are feeling and remember do not take them literally.  This is a lesson in simile and metaphor.

 

Virgo

*Lovers – The Muse of Companionship is here to help you with your intimacy skills this birth year.  That means you will work with this concept of companionship all year.  Also because of the Mar’s shift into Gemini, you all seem to be the first sign taking in its lesson of tactful truthfulness.  This Muse helps by reminding you that love is not war.  So, as you are tasked with being your authentic self.  However, this muse also asks how can you be open without shutting people down or out?    How can you share and invite others in?  Collaboration and creation are helpful touchstones in finding the balance between individuality and community.

 

Libra

Four of Coins – The Muse of Resources comes when you need to be careful how you spend them.  These resources are time, money, and space.  Each of these have their limits and this week you will be pushed to overspend.  Now is time to say no when you see your coffers running low.

 

Scorpio

Eight of Coins – The Muse of Mastery is asking you to use your superpowers this week.  You have what it takes to do what needs to be done.  And if you find the challenge not in your skill set – then time to learn a new superpower skill.  So go on, do it.

 

Sagittarius

*Sun – The Muse of Radiance comes when it is your time to shine.  She asks what do you want to be known for?  If you wrote a life-achievements resume (or obituary if you need to go into the shadow realm), what would be written?  Now is the time to make aspects from this to come true.

 

Capricorn

Seven of Wands – The Muse of Exertion comes when you need to stretch your muscles.  She challenges you to push just a tad harder.  Now you goats tend to go all in, so the challenge is taking it one notch/step at a time.  Test your limits without going over them.

 

Aquarius

King of Cups – The Muse of Emotions is asking you to get out of your head and more into your heart.  The challenge is not running from your emotions but inviting them in for tea.  This week it is time to check in with your heart and make sure you are fulfilling your emotional goals.

 

Pisces

High Priestess –The Muse of Knowledge has information for you, but she makes you work for it.  This week is like a adventure/puzzle video game. It wants you to follow your intuition and synchronicities to gather data.   So be on the lookout for multiple numbers and reoccurring themes.  By following the spiritual breadcrumbs, you will find answers, help or materials for your quest.