We lost another cultural icon last week, Prince. Prince’s biggest influence for me was his fashion statements and acts of mischief. My absolute favorite song of his is Let’s go Crazy. I love the lyrics “Dearly beloved….to get through this thing called life…Hang tough children…Take me away.” He takes me to church and the dance floor each time I hear it. To me he is The Devil card incarnate. The Devil card, as I see it, is not the scary devil of Christianity but the trickster of more ancient religions, Kokopelli -American Indian, Dionysus and the satyrs- Greek, Lugh- Irish. Tricksters are lovers of music, nature, frenzy/ecstasy, satire, mischief and sex. I think that Prince embodied all those energies.

Prince was known for his androgynous sexuality much like Dionysus. Dionysus was the god of religious ecstasy and theater which Prince proved he could conjure this energy up at his concerts. You can see how Prince’s performance at the Super Bowl was a religious experience. At that performance it was like he called the storm to build and climax with his guitar riffs. The Devil Card’s lesson is to attack our bedevilments with tenacity or humor and to break the chains that limit us. Prince embodied these attributes with writing Slave on he’s cheek, changing his name, and with many of his lyrics ie: Little Red Corvette, just to name a few. Prince was a breaker of rules and limitations- from fashion, gender, sex, race, music, and record companies and his titillating presence will be missed.

P.S. Just a nod to Prince -as a fellow Gemini he got the Judgment card – the Phoenix rises. I have attached songs written by Prince for other artists that may relate to your reading. Remember, when signs have * it’s a big week for you.

Aries – Six of Swords – The Six of Swords simply challenges you to continue moving forward. This is a card of transition with ease. Any trials you feel are not your own. There is only possibilities ahead for you.   Do not be burden by things outside yourself. How Come You Don’t Call Me Anymore for Alicia Keyes

Taurus – Two of Rods – This is a great card for the beginning of your birthday month. The Two of Rods is challenging you to imagine your best future and then be mindful and enjoy the small moments for they make up the journey. Also, this week there will be messages for you along roads and sidewalks. Stand Back for Stevie Nicks

*Gemini – Judgment – So following the High Priestess last week attuning your awareness of paradoxes and perfection, Judgment is here to give you the knowledge of redemption and rebirth. The question Judgment is asking is – Now that you are not bound by perfection and are aware of the paradoxes of knowledge, what can you let go of so it can be reborn into something new? Love…Thy will be Done for Martika

Cancer – Three of Pentacles – Last week the Seven of Cups ask you to dream, this week the Three of Pentacles challenges you to plant your feet firmly in the ground while still keeping dreaming… so can you walk the walk while still dreaming the dream without tripping? Nothing Compares to You for Sinead O’Conner

*Leo – The Wheel – Last week the Chariot let you get some control back in your life. This was really good because you now are aware of what you can control. This week The Wheel is here to show you that “shit happens” and sometimes it is beyond our power.  In our human hubris we think we can control it all – “if I just knew more”, “timed it better”, etc… The Wheel challenges you by showing that some things are beyond your control/knowledge and the only thing you can influence is your reaction to it. If you can tell the difference between The Chariot and The Wheel, life will become a lot less frustrating. Kiss for Art of Noise featuring Tom Jones

Virgo – Four of Cups – This week the Four of Cups challenges you to get your nose out of navel. While navel gazing is not a bad thing and you Virgo’s do it well, this is not the week to do it. At the very least, it will keep you from tripping on the cracks in the pavement, or walking past an amazing sight, potential partner, and/or an opportunity for fun. Jungle Love for The Time

Libra – Five of Rods – Last week The Magician’s challenged you to make sure your actions align with your desires. This was a good lead into this week because the Five of Rods brings chaos into your life. So if you set up good intentions and actions last week, this week should be a breeze. You will be able to keep focused when chaos ensues. If you didn’t do your homework last week, this week can be pretty crazy and displace your energy into the wrong projects. Yo Mister for Patti Labelle

*Scorpio – Hierophant – This week The Hierophant is here to challenge your structures. First do you have structures in your life? If not, first step is get some- that means calendars, schedules, good eating habits, exercises regime, etc… Now if you do have structures, The Hierophant is here to question are they flexible enough? This week spend time looking at the things that “hold you up”. Are they crutches? How long will the last? Are there realistic expectations surrounding them? Nasty Girl for Vanity 6

*Sagittarius – Death – How did your “soul closet cleaning” go last week? This week the Death card has arrived to challenge you to really let go of the past. There are some things you are still hanging on to from last week’s “cleaning”. So get back in there and really decide what doesn’t fit you anymore. It is time to move on so new things can grow. The Glamorous Life for Sheila E.

Capricorn – Eight of Swords – Okay, this week The Eight of Swords is challenging you to look at which thought patterns are binding you. These can take the form of old thoughts that don’t fit anymore or thoughts that you have accepted from others as your own truth. Only you can decide to no longer listen to these “old recordings”. Manic Monday for The Bangles

Aquarius – Three Pentacles – So remember your lesson from last week about blending the different parts of you? The Three of Pentacles meaning is to hone one’s skills. The Three of Pentacles is challenging you to continue practicing the skill of integrating the parts of your life or as we coined last week continue on with Margaritaville. When You Were Mine for Cyndi Lauper

*Pisces – Six of Swords – Last week you had time to reflect and found that there is a bit of a dark shadow around you. This week the Six of Swords shows up to tell you that what feels like shadowy thoughts are not yours, but thoughts that you are carrying for someone else. Three of Swords’ challenge around this is… you have the choice to carry theses thoughts for someone else for a while longer, or you can dump them over the proverbial side of the boat. Either choice is fine as long as you no longer feel those thoughts’ weight. I Feel for You for Chaka Kahn

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

Nina