Science and Art have once again met in the arena of space exploration. Most of the of what planetary scientists are learning about Jupiter’s “weather” systems are coming from public edited images taken by JunoCam. The JunoCam research team does not have an image processing staff, so they have opened it up to citizen scientists to do the work. The above photo, of Jupiter’s south pole, was edited by Roman Tkachenko a Russian music producer. Because he has taken a more artistic approach highlighting the raw image to make it “less natural” but more “exciting and expressive,” scientists are now seeing features they did not see with their own images.

Another citizen scientist, Jason Major a freelance graphic designer in Rhode Island, took a different approach to his image of Oval BA, a storm on Jupiter’s surface. “I attempt to bring out some of the fine details of Jupiter’s dynamic atmosphere while at the same time making the final image appear something like what our eyes might be able to see, [as if] we were riding along with Juno in orbit and watching Jupiter’s cloud bands pass by,” he writes in an e-mail. His edited images again showed scientist details they had not seen with their images.

This just reminds us to keep our viewpoints open to outside mindsets. Being open to others might just bring a hidden detail of your own life into focus.

P.S. Remember, signs with * it’s a big week for you.

Aries – Three of Swords – There are three thoughts or ideas that you will need to figure out this week. These thoughts have been messing with your emotions. So, dealing with them won’t be easy, but like barbed thorns once you have removed them you will feel better for it.

*Taurus – The Tower – The Tower foretells that there is a crack in the foundation of something in your life. This could look as simple as seeing that a project you are working is missing a pivotal piece or as complex as seeing a personal core belief that is not ideal anymore. If you can identify and fix this crack, you will be able to avoid the destructive force of The Tower. However, if you disregard that nagging – something is not right – feeling the walls will come tumbling down.

Gemini – Four of Pentacles – Four of Pentacles warns that there is not enough resources to do the work that needs to be done so prioritizing is the key to getting through this week. You will find that actually having fewer resources will focus your energy more to get through some important problem solving.

Cancer – Six of Wands – The Six of Wands foretells there is some good news out there for you this week. So keep your ears open for information. If you can’t use it now, you will need it soon.

Leo – Page of Cups – This week you will be feeling stifled and unhappy if you don’t let our inner child out to play. The Page of Cups challenges you to bring out your coloring books, doodle pad, playdoh, or adult versions of any of these and play. Playing will open more avenues and solve more problems this week then all work.

Virgo – Four of Cups – The Four of Cups’ challenge is trying not to go too far into your head this week. As the outside world gets crazier, you might want to unplug and pull into yourself. Which actually is a good idea as long as you don’t go too far in. Too much inner contemplation can bring on self-doubt, so be careful when pondering.

Libra – Queen of Wands – Queen of Wands is challenging you to get in touch with your spirit. Your spirit is in need of a booster shot, so do something this week that gets you to quietly say Ahhhh. For example: get out in nature, go to church not on a Sunday, meditate, watch kittens or any baby animals play, or sit down long enough to watch the whole sunset or sunrise.

*Scorpio – The Fool – The Fool is challenging you to laugh this week. I mean a full belly laugh, where your cheeks hurt from smiling so hard or milk comes out of your nose. You have been taking life way to seriously. Your Mom was right when she said your face is going to get stuck with that burrowed brow you have been carrying. So this week try to work those laugh muscles.

Sagittarius – Knight of Wands – This week is slow and steady. No big challenges. No big news. Your goal is to keep moving forwarding. You haven’t had a week like this in a long time so be grateful and take advantage of the calm.

Capricorn – Ace of Cups – Last week, The Hermit challenged you to pull away from society to hear yourself think. This week the Ace of Cups’ lesson is to pick one thing you love to do and do it. You would think that would be easy but you have had a hard time focusing this year so far. So your challenge is to center your attention on just one thing you love and do it to its fullest this week.

*Aquarius – The Hermit – The Hermit challenges you to find some alone time to ponder on big ideas you have had on the back burner. This week is a great time to step back from your life and look at the big picture on where you want a these project to go and what you want out of them.

Pisces – Ace of Wands – This is a great week to start a new project, meet new people, and/or be creative. Any seeds you plant this week will definitely bear fruit in your future.

 

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

Nina