This is a painting by Viktor Vasnetsov  titled the Three Princess of the Underworld. It is based on the Russian fairytale The Three Men of Power- Evening, Midnight and Sunrise. This fairytale has the familiar themes of princess in distress, usually three poor but gallant brothers go off to save them, but it is the youngest who saves the day. This youngest son or daughter is a common theme in many stories like Joseph in the bible, The Golden Bird, The Red Ettin, Boot and the Troll, to name a few. What is the need for us to see the youngest win?

I hypothesis that the youngest theme was a pushback of the old world system where in reality the eldest got the crown, the girl, the prestige. In ancient times, fairy tales became parables of hope to the youngest and maybe made the eldest more considerate. But today the fairytale has expanded into reality. Our re-telling of history or the news highlighting the underdog even though these are places where unbiased truth should rule.

We all rally around the smallest guy on the team when he get to first base or the girl who becomes an astronaut. I hope we all still do, but is our focus on the fairytale ending skewing reality? Are we making choices based on hoping things into authenticity, backing the “underdog or outsider” for that sole reason, or even celebrating anomalies instead of correcting and dealing with the injustices that are real? Please still rally around the “youngest” winning, read fairy tales and have hope, but also see that genderism, racism, sexism and other “isms” are still predominant problems that the “youngest” still face.

P.S.  I have a new reading the Planetary Spread for you all to check out.  Please support your local artists this holiday season. Remember, signs with * it’s a big week for you.

*Aries – Tower – The best way to make it through a Tower week is to be cautious, keep your expectations low, and go with the flow. The Tower shakes things down that are not working. Keeping your eyes open for falling debris, and be okay with this restructuring. It will make you safer and more prepared the next time the poop hits the fan.

Taurus – Two of Cups -. The Two of Cups emphasis compassion, partnership, and trust. This card is begging you to engage in some lovin’. Your only challenge is in finding the time.

Gemini – Five of Pentacles – This week can be pretty challenging around finding the resources you need. The Five of Pentacles suggests to ask for help and that it will come from unexpected sources.

 

*Cancer -Magician – The Magician’s lesson are realizing you have all you need to succeed. A Magician makes things look easy because of practice and experimentation. Your challenge is to believe in your potential, practice, and then allow yourself to make mistakes while learning your craft.

Leo – Four of Cups – Last week the Empress wanted you to cash in on the love exchange. This theme continues with the Four of Cups. This card challenges you to welcome the love that is around you. It comes in some pretty unique forms this week like goofy smiles from children, dog slobbering, and empathizing looks from strangers in a long grocery line. They are all forms of compassion and love, but it is up to you to notice them and take them in.

Virgo – Ten of Wands – The Ten of Wands is about figuring out what load is health for your to carry. This week piles a lot on your plate. Yes, you can carry it the whole week and still make it through. But your challenge is to ask why? The task this week is to find places/time to put the load down, or take at least one thing off your plate. It is less about getting it all done and more about not making yourself sick in the process.

Libra – Nine of Swords – Nine of Swords lesson are around taking care of yourself. When this card shows up it is time to take your vitamins, get good sleep, and stop worrying. The challenge with this card is not taking the time to replenish your physical and mental state before you get sick. Flu season is here. Take precautions.

Scorpio – Nine of Cups – The Nine of Cups is a card that reminds us to practice gratitude. This week spend some time remembering all the things last year that got you to this spot, and then be grateful for all of them. This past year has had some pretty crazy ups and downs but, you are wiser and more resilient now. Thank the universe for your gifts..

Sagittarius – Ten of Cups – This week is charmed for you all. Ten of Cups’ only challenge is to enjoy life’s pleasure. This is the time of the harvest for the north and new growth for the south. Go pick apples, make pies, roam around and take in the season.   This card doesn’t show up very often, so eat, drink, and be merry.

*Capricorn – Ace of Swords and Moon – Two card week for you all. The Ace of Swords is about making a decision or creating a new way of thinking, and the Moon is the card of emotions. Your challenge is to start thinking about your emotions in a new context.   These is one or all of your emotions – excitement, fear, happiness, sadness… The Moon ask us to go into the dark places and shed light on them. So we can see what they feed on, how they control our decisions, and then make friends with them. As a friend of mine says “you can’t kick your emotions out of the car but you don’t have to let them play with the radio.”

Aquarius – Four of Wands – Last week, The Emperor challenged you to make either the world or your closer environment a more stable and safer place. This week after your hard work, the Four of Wands challenges you to enjoy your home life. This card emphasis that your home is where your heart is. Take time to tend hearth and heart this week.

*Pisces – Sun – Another big week. Last week the Fool asked you to learn from your mistakes and be mindful of how they came about. Now the Sun shows up wanting you to grow and expand, and you will feel the growing pains this week. The Sun is going to push you to develop and expand who you want to be and what you are capable of. Overall this growth is for the good, so put on your sunscreen and get out there.

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

Nina