Mercury Aspects: Astrology Highlights, Week of December 30, 2019-January 5, 2020

Hello Folks! I hope you are having a wonderful holiday season. The calendar year of 2019 is on the way out and 2020 is entering. I am optimistic and looking forward to the coming year. I hope you are as well.

Due to the holiday, I'm only going to get to a few of the aspects in this coming week. One is that Mercury seems to take center stage. Mercury is the planet of intelligence, mental agility and communication. The planet rules over perception, memory, reason, speaking and writing. In ancient mythology, Mercury was the messenger of the gods.

Mercury trines Uranus on Monday, Dec 30. The trine aspect is positive and promotes a harmony between both planets' energies. Mercury is in Capricorn, and Uranus is in Taurus, both earth signs so the planet's energies will be focused on the tangible. Uranus is the planet of spiritual awakening, massive transformation, and often likes to change this up quickly and in unexpected ways. Look for information or news that comes in unexpectedly about finances, business, or politics.  Learn to expect the unexpected with Uranus in the mix. Surprises can be both good and bad, so let's hope for the best.

On Thursday, January 2, 2020 Mercury conjuncts Jupiter, in which they each intensify the other's energy. As I've written before, Jupiter is a benefic planet that wants to expand everything it can influence. It expands things in both positive and negative ways. Both planets are transiting in the sign of Capricorn (with the Sun, Saturn, and Pluto). Capricorn rules our life path -- what we do for our career, destiny, how we make our money and hold our power. This is a good time to apply for that dream job, start writing that book, or start vlogging on Youtube. The feeling and energy is optimistic, generous, and about sharing your knowledge.

On Friday, January 3, 2020, the planet Mars moves out of the zodiac sign Scorpio and into Sagittarius where it is supremely more comfortable. Sagittarius is a fire sign, passionate and spiritual, but it is also a mutable sign, which means it changes direction all the time. Mars likes to move forward in a laser like fashion. While it will be much more comfortable, its energy may be scattered. So your forward movement in that area of your chart may be in short bursts and stops.

Blessings for
2020!

Joan Barnes
Three Feathers Spiritual Wisdom

New Moon in Capricorn, Astrology Forecast, Week of December 23-29, 2019

Good Morning Folks,
The energy of the Winter Solstice continues to hover over us and as we go into this week, the energy of darkness, reflection continue as we greet a new moon in Capricorn on Christmas Day. So let's jump into the significant astrological aspects of the week.

On Tuesday, December 24, the Sun (in Capricorn) trines Uranus (in Taurus). Both bodies are in earth signs. So their harmonious connection will influence earthly pursuits. Energy will be good around career goals, health goals, and money. Uranus also brings the energy of surprise or unpredictability. So there could be a pleasant surprise that comes to light. Maybe Santa will bring some thing surprising.

There is another energy taking place on Christmas Eve -- the dark of no moon which precedes the New Moon in Capricorn happening on December 25 (Christmas Day).  The darkness that precedes the new moon gives us an opportunity to dive into our souls to face that which needs to be healed or changed.

More positive energy and changes comes with the new moon because it is accompanied by a partial solar eclipse AND those aspects are conjunct with Jupiter. So let me break this down.

New Moon in Capricorn -- new beginnings in the sign of your chart that practical, strategist, but also ambitious and motivated to succeed. Capricorn is about working hard and climbing great heights to get the reward. This New Moon will be influenced by the partial solar eclipse. Eclipses mean swifter more long lasting changes, but it is only partial, so it may mean that the new projects/business/relationships you have already begun just need an adjustment. It will be in a practical area of your chart, so it is something tangible (something you can see, hear, touch and taste).

The conjunction with Jupiter (also in Capricorn) adds the energetic influence of expansion. The conjunction increases and intensifies the already expansive energy of Jupiter. He wants to make things in your life even bigger and brighter.

I feel like Christmas Day will be extra shiny and new. Go forward with your new ideas, projects, and purpose with joy.

On Friday, December 27, the Sun conjuncts Jupiter (both in Capricorn). The expansive and joyful energy continues and if you have along term goals you wish to achieve, start with now. Jupiter will support your ambition, give you optimism for the future and the gradual achievement of goals.

Then on Saturday, December 28, Mercury joins the party in Capricorn. Mercury joins the Sun, Jupiter, Saturn, and Pluto. Mercury the planet of communication, intelligence, speaking, writing, and memory. Mercury is really rational and detailed in Capricorn, but never loses sight of the big picture. So when you think about the big goals you might have in mind, Mercury can help you with the details. Take advantage of listing those details while Mercury is there to support you.

Many Blessings for the Holiday season,
Joan Barnes
Three Feathers Spiritual Wisdom

Visit my Facebook page for daily oracle card pulls. Contact me at jmbarnes31@gmail.com if you would like a personal tarot reading.

Winter Solstice & Freedom! Astrology Forecast for December 16-22, 2019

Hello Folks! This week the Sun changes signs, we move into a new season, and we have some
aspects at the end of the week that trigger our need for independence and freedom.

Starting late on Wednesday into early Thursday, Dec. 18-19, Mercury (in Sagittarius) will square up to Neptune (in Pisces). The square aspect is a challenge. Mercury is an air elemental planet in the house of a fire sign challenging a watery planet in a water sign. Expect active dreams and be careful of confusing communications. You might misunderstand something or pass along confusing messages. It will be important to ground in order to quiet the mind.

On Thursday, Dec. 19, Mars (in Scorpio) is in a sextile aspect to Saturn (in Capricorn). This energy adds motivation to change. Mars is the action planet and Saturn is authority. There is action to mature one's outlook and behavior. This is also an opportunity that you have to seek out but the energy is there to support you when you do!

In addition, Venus moves into Aquarius on Thursday. Venus represents the divine feminine and Aquarius is the sign of service and humanitarian efforts for the collective. The divine feminine may be moving into positions of power, and strength. They may also be working together in groups, to change governments, policies, and laws.

The interesting thing is that while the women rise with Venus moving into Aquarius, the Sun moves into Capricorn on Saturday, Dec. 21. Capricorn is the sign of the patriarchy and is about authority, goals, and ambitions. Capricorns work hard and are disciplined. They take on responsibility. Capricorns are ruled by the planet Saturn who is the taskmaster of the Universe. This is a good time for a focus on your work, job, and career. The Sun will be in Capricorn for the next month. Happy Birthday Capricorns!

The movement of the Sun also marks the Winter Solstice! The darkness of the longest night of the year, December 21, is symbolic of our need to search our souls. How have you grown this year? What still needs to be healed? It is a good time to review and do some end of the year detox/healing before the arrival of 2020.

On Sunday, December 22, Venus (in Aquarius) goes into an square (challenging) aspect to Uranus (in Taurus). Interesting factoid, Venus rules Taurus and Uranus rules Aquarius. This challenging aspect may highlight unexpected redirection in circumstances. It also may trigger rebelliousness. The divine feminine rising free from restrictive situations or environments. Down to the personal level it may be about rebelling against authority, rules or breaking old patterns and programming. It will be interesting to see how it plays out.

I will have some interesting aspects to report on next week. Coming soon the eclipse season will begin which will accelerate changes around us and in our lives. Stay Tuned!

Many Blessings to you for the holiday season.

Joan Barnes
Three Feathers Spiritual Wisdom

Visit my Facebook page for daily oracle cards. If you need a personal reading, contact me at jmbarnes31@gmail.com

Jupiter Moves Signs! Astrology Forecast, Dec 2-7, 2019

Hello Folks!

This week starts off big with Jupiter, after a year of living comfortably in its home sign of Sagittarius, moves into the earth sign of Capricorn, where it will sit for the next year. What effect with this have? What does it mean? Let's break it down.

Jupiter is the planet of good luck, success, optimism, knowledge, higher learning, and anything philosophical. Jupiter's energy is expansive and abundant. It wants to elevate your energy of joy, bring you new experiences and expand your opportunities. It rules the zodiac sign Sagittarius, so it spent the last year in a very comfortable placement.

As it moves into Capricorn, a sign that is focused on your earthly existence of work, health, day-to-day routines, Jupiter will feel restricted and confined. Its expansive energy will not disappear but it will be channeled to ambition about your purpose, career, and goals. Hard work will be required, but you will be rewarded in the end.

Another factor to keep in mind is that Jupiter now joins Venus, Pluto, and Saturn in the sign of Capricorn. These planets will be influencing each other while all in the same house. Some of the good aspects that could occur would be sound judgement in financial matters and the ability to break with the past and start anew. Jupiter can also expand the less than positive aspects of Saturn and Pluto, with domineering behavior, pessimism and disempowering tendencies.

On Monday & Tuesday, December 2-3, Venus (in Capricorn) is in a sextile to Mars (in Scorpio). In mythology Venus and Mars were lovers and with this aspect, the lovers are back! Sexual and romantic energy is in the atmosphere, so make a date-night with the one you love!

On December 7, the Sun (in Sagittarius) squares Neptune (in Pisces). The conflict between these two cosmic bodies will result in confusion and indecision. Not all the facts will come to light or the brain will be foggy. So wait a few days before you make any major decisions.

Enjoy your week! I think it will be fascinating to see what happens with Jupiter stationed in Capricorn. I am saving up my energy to work hard.

Blessings

Joan Barnes
Three Feathers Spiritual Wisdom

Visit my Facebook page for daily oracle cards and if you need a personal reading, contact me at jmbarnes31@gmail.com

Time to Move Forward -- Astrology Forecast for November 25-December 1, 2019

Greetings Friends!

The theme this week is all about forward movement for yourself, your ideas, your plans and your path. We have a new moon, a planet moves into a new sign, and another planet goes from retrograde to direct motion. The positive forward moving energies are there but we have to make the effort to take advantage of them.

On November 25, Venus leaves Sagittarius and moves into the sign of Capricorn. Venus is usually happy and carefree, spreading her love everywhere, but when she goes into the house of Capricorn, she will be influenced by its serious tone. Venus will be more reserved and grounded. The influence this will have on us is that we may get more serious about a romance, relationship, or money. The grounded effect may also help us have our social graces in place just in time for the holidays. We may be more compassionate, giving, and considerate of family members and others.

On Tuesday, Nov. 26, the New Moon in Sagittarius will allow us to have a fresh start with any projects that expand our horizons of experience, knowledge and information. Sagittarius is an optimistic sign that rules law, philosophy, travel, education, language, and anything that expands our horizons of understanding and knowledge. Maybe there will be an opportunity for you to teach or learn a new subject, information may also come in that you didn't have access to before and that changes the course of your project.

For Wednesday, Nov. 27, the planet Neptune, which has been in retrograde in the sign of Pisces, goes direct. While Neptune has been in retrograde, it has been an optimum time to dream big about your desires or envision your future. Once Neptune goes direct, that's the time to put those dreams into a plan and make them happen in reality.

You and your dreams will get further support on Thursday, Nov. 28 when Mercury trines Neptune and Venus trines Uranus. Those energies will help you organize and communicate your plans. The resources may show up suddenly that will allow you to fund or support making your dreams a reality.

The weekend of November 30/December 1 brings more energy that will help you go forward with Mercury in sextile to Saturn. This aspect has the influence of communication and organization of long-range plans for the future. Long-range investments. So if your dream includes a long-term goal or a major lifestyle change then this energy should help.

Have a great week, I wish you the best in moving your life and dreams forward!

Joan Barnes
Three Feathers Spiritual Wisdom

Visit my Facebook page for daily oracle cards and if you need a personal reading, contact me at jmbarnes31@gmail.com

Cosmic Bodies on the Move, Weekly Astrology Forecast, Nov 18-24, 2019

Hello Folks!

I hope you enjoyed last week's energy and opportunities. This week will be intense overall as the Sun and Mars move signs, Mercury goes direct, and Mars opposes Uranus later in the week. We will also end the week with another planet on the verge of shifting into another sign. The transitions that the cosmic bodies make in the last degree of one house on the zodiac wheel into the first degree of the next house are intense energy shifts. Buckle your seat belt.

We start out on Tuesday, Nov. 19, with Mars moving from Libra into Scorpio. Mars is the the ruler of Aries, but it was once the ruler of Scorpio before the planet Pluto was discovered. Mars was tempered by Libra's energy, so now in Scorpio it can expand its fiery forward movement where it feel more "at home." The type of energy you will encounter is Mars helping us move forward with emotional resolutions to what we uncovered or dug up while the Sun, Moon, and other planets transited Scorpio. Mars will be there to help us "work it" in a more quiet way, but still effective in moving us through the deep stuff we uncovered.

On Wednesday, Nov. 20, the good news is that Mercury goes into direct motion at 11 degrees of Scorpio. I would give it several days before you sign contracts or buy electronics, but this is the start of Mercury moving forward. Mercury will still be transiting Scorpio for a while, so just be aware of how you communicate emotions or emotional topics.

The Sun moves from Scorpio to Sagittarius on Friday, Nov. 22. Sagittarius is optimistic, freedom-loving, ambitious, open to new ideas and exploration. The ruling planet is Jupiter and the planet of good fortune, expansion and abundance. Jupiter has been its home sign since last November and will move into Capricorn on December 2. A great boost of positive energy at the end of the week.

On Sunday, Nov. 24, several aspects shape up for the day. The first is that Venus in Sagittarius conjuncts Jupiter also in Sagittarius. Both Venus and Jupiter are benefic planets.There is huge potential for tangible blessings, possibly in a relationship or with money. 

The second aspect is not so positive when Mars (in Scorpio) opposes Uranus (in Taurus). Mars is energetic, wants to move forward, while Uranus is like lightning, throwing the unexpected flash of energy into the mix. There might be some irritability, impatience and intolerance. I would watch out for anything to do with money. Venus rules money and Taurus, the house Uranus is transiting, is all about earthly material and resources. Does an unexpected expense come out of the blue?

Lastly, on Sunday, Venus is in the last degree of Sagittarius and will be moving into Capricorn on Monday. This means her energy in that last degree is especially potent. It might make the other aspects happening on that day very interesting.

Blessings for a good week!

Joan Barnes
Three Feathers Spiritual Wisdom

Transformation Energies, Astrology of the Week, Nov 11-17, 2019

Hello Folks!
What a great week this is going to be astrologically. There will be some intense energies but they come with the opportunity for all of us to transform ourselves and the environment around us. As I look over the week, which I outlined below, I see a definite story being played from the inside to the outside. The Sun and Mercury (in retrograde) are still in Scorpio. Pluto and Saturn are in Capricorn. Neptune is in Pisces, and Venus is in Sagittarius. The Moon moves quickly through the zodiac, so I will indicate its location with each aspect below.

We start with something deep inside being revealed and illuminated into our consciousness on Monday, November 11, with the Sun conjunct with Mercury. A conjunction between two cosmic bodies results in the intensification of their energies. On top of that both are in Scorpio. So not only do they intensify their individual energies they boost it in a Scorpionic way. This could be an ah-ha moment.

So what deep thoughts, internal programming or values will come up from the unconscious into the light of awareness for you? What will you do with it when you become aware? Release it under the Full Moon perhaps?

Then we sail into a jam packed Tuesday, Nov. 12, with the Full Moon and two aspects (one negative and one positive) to that Moon. The full moon is at 19 degrees of Taurus. The full moon gives us an opportunity to bring something to completion or to release something from our lives. The issue here is that Taurus is a fixed sign and doesn't like to let go of anything. It is being pushed by the other aspects, especially the Sun and Mercury, as the Moon is in opposition to Mercury. This opposition aspect is really pushing us to look at what we value in the material world -- the luxuries that we enjoy. Are you enjoying the material world (too much money, food, sex, stuff) to excess? Does that support the spiritual side of you? The soul/spirit is asking us to have discipline and bring balance to our lives between the material and soul. Taurus may resist but we have other energetic support in the Full Moon Trine to Pluto aspect also happening on Tuesday. Pluto is the ruler of symbolic death and rebirth. This full moon and its aspects bring incredible opportunities for seismic transformation in ourselves and our lives.

On Wednesday, Nov. 13, we have the energies of three more interesting aspects.
First Mercury Trines Neptune, so that might trigger or fine tune your psychic abilities. It may also help your intuition when it comes to determining what motives people have around you. Listen carefully to your intuition. The second aspect of the day is that Mercury is in Sextile to Saturn -- look for the opportunity to manifest (make something happen) in your life. Lastly, the Sun is also having Sextile with Pluto -- you are feeling confident about transformation. Perhaps you have figured out your path and purpose.

Venus is in a Square, or challenging aspect, to Neptune on Thursday, Nov. 14. Perhaps a relationship in your life is not based in reality. Be careful of deception, of the self and by others. There could also be money issues here too.

There you have it. Opportunities to grow and transform as a person and community. My hope is that by knowing about the energies you can take advantage of them. You are not a victim, you can ride the energy waves.

Cheers & Blessing to you for a great week!
Joan Barnes
Three Feathers Spiritual Wisdom

Power Struggles & Deep Conversations -- Astrology of November 4-10, 2019

Good Morning Folks!

My apologies for the short post, I had a very busy weekend. Overall advice is to lay low at the beginning of the week and come out later in the week to look for opportunities.

Let's dive right into the week with a major aspect on Monday and Tuesday (Nov 4-5), depending where you are in the world, with a Square aspect between Mars (in Libra) and Pluto (in Capricorn). Mars the planet of action and pushing forward challenges the planet of transformation, death & rebirth. Both of these planets ruled Scorpio, the zodiac sign we are currently transiting. Mars was the ruler of Scorpio until Pluto was discovered in the 1940s. Pluto is the modern ruler of Scorpio.

So what we have is both of these ruling planets go head to head in a power struggle of dominance and control. Be alert and aware of your surroundings today. People may be impatient or experience road rage. Avoid conflict if you can. 

On Friday, Nov. 8, we have a menage a trois of planets in positive aspects to each other.  

Sun (in Scorpio) trine to Neptune (in Pisces)
Sun is in a sextile with Saturn (in Capricorn), 
Saturn is in sextile to Neptune.

On Saturday, Nov 9, Mercury (retrograde/in Scorpio) sextile to Pluto 9 (in Capricorn)

The trine aspect between the Sun and Neptune is harmonious, bringing your dreams to light or reality. The sextile aspects are opportunities that you need to look for and act on, so be open to any new opportunities that you find. Something spiritual may manifest and the Mercury/Pluto sextile may pave the way for a deep conversation with someone.

That's the week in short. Many blessings to you all,

Joan Barnes
Three Feathers Spiritual Wisdom

PS: I am not booked for any events this November, which is fine. I'm am going to plan new services for the end of this year and into 2020! Stay tuned for that news!

Mercury & Venus influences this week -- Astrology for the Week, Oct. 28-Nov. 3, 2019

Hello Friends,

I am writing this on Sunday, Oct. 27, in the energy of the new moon in Scorpio. The moon and the Sun are in Scorpio and a further aspect today is their opposition to Uranus in Taurus. Big concepts like death, transformation, rebirth and empowerment are all wrapped up in these aspects.

The moon is about the subconscious, the sun sheds light and brings things out into the open, Scorpio is a water sign, asking us to go deep into our feelings and bring up anything that needs to be healed that is in our subconscious. Uranus is also about change and empowerment, but it on the level of  seismic shifts. Taurus grounded in it earth sign power is asking us to look at what we do on a daily basis. So all of these aspects are mixed like a recipe and could mean that you have the opportunity to be aware of behavior patterns that are on the subconscious level. Once aware you have the opportunity to change them perhaps freeing yourself from nasty habits.

There is definitely opportunity for deep thinking and profound change. This energy will last at least 2 weeks.

Mercury is in its shadow period as it slows down to move retrograde starting later this week. So don't be surprised if your thoughts are slow, forgetful or muddled this week. Also I'm personally seeing the effects of retrograde begin early with people and things coming back from the past in my life.

On Wednesday, Oct. 30, Mercury and Venus are conjunct, that means they are within 10 degrees of each other. The result is that the two planets give each other a boost of energy. This is good for sales, beauty, marketing, and making a purchase.

For Halloween, Thursday, Oct. 31, Mercury goes retrograde in the sign of Scorpio. Mercury retrogrades give us the opportunity to review or reflect on past decisions. Sometimes we have to redo a project all over again. Things or people from our past tend to return. Something that has been lost may be found. We only focus on the negative aspects of retrogrades like when our technology goes haywire, but there are positive aspects of a retrograde. If you dig deep and bring emotions to the surface, acknowledge them, think about them and heal. What adjustments do you need to make? Retrograde ends Nov 21, but Mercury will be in Scorpio still when retrograde ends. He will complete his transit of Scorpio on Dec. 8, 2019.

On November 1 Venus moves into Sagittarius. She joins Jupiter in Sagittarius where they will expand each other's energy. That may be good fortune for us even during a Mercury retrograde. These two planet promote optimism and taking calculated risks. Have an open mind and learn something new.

Love and blessing to you all...

Joan Barnes
Three Feathers Spiritual Wisdom

Next Saturday, November 2, I will be doing tarot and oracle card readings at the Saturday Healing Sampler from 10 am - 2 p, sponsored by the Lincoln Metaphysical Network. The event is located at Milkweed Yoga and Event Space in Lincoln, NE.

Check out my Facebook page, where I post a daily card and if you want a personal reading, contact me at jmbarnes31@gmail.com

Sun in a new sign and a new moon -- the Astrology of the week of Oct. 21, 2019

Hello Friends,

The Sun moves into Scorpio and a new Moon on the weekend also in Scorpio are the highlights of the week.

We start the week with a trine (positive aspect) between Venus (in Scorpio) and Neptune (in Pisces) on Monday, October 21, 2019. As I've written before Venus rules money and relationships and Neptune rules imagination, mystery, illusion and dreams. Both planets are in Water signs, so prepared for blissful emotions, a boost to creativity and maybe a blessing in money or relationships. A great way to start the week.

By Wednesday, the Sun moves from the sign of Libra into the sign of Scorpio, where it will be for the next four weeks. The Sun joins Mercury and Venus who are already in the sign.

Scorpio is a water sign and ruled by Pluto (god of the underworld). Water signs usually signify emotions, but for the Scorpio, the emotions are down in the depths. But when those emotions surface, there is a lot of passion and intensity. On top of that is its ruling planet, Pluto, that brings seismic transformations into our lives. Pluto is about the ending of one phase and beginning of another.

So for the next four weeks, you have the opportunity while the Sun, Venus, and Mercury in Scorpio to do some in depth examination of your relationships and communications. Dig deep to bring to the surface anything that needs to be healed. You might see some relationships end, but others transform.

By the end of the week, on Sunday, Oct. 27, three aspects are occurring.
1.  Mars (in Libra) squares/challenges Saturn (in Capricorn)
2. New Moon in Scorpio at 4 degress.
3. late in the day, the Sun (in Scorpio) opposes Uranus (in Taurus)

Get some extra rest this day because of the challenging aspect of Mars v. Saturn. The Mars energy of moving forward is being held back by restrictive Saturn. You may feel physically tired. The new moon signs our new beginning on an emotional level if we take advantage of the energy. Moon joining the Sun, Venus, and Mercury intensives the emotional depths. The last aspect of the Sun opposing Uranus starts later in the day and goes into Monday. This one may bring something unexpected that happens or a sudden shift of energy.

The vision I got from Spirit at the end of this examination of the week is that we are all starting out at the shallow end of the pool at the beginning of the week and by the end, we are at the deep end. Don't fight it, go with the flow of the water. Just be prepared to dive below the surface.

Blessings,
Joan Barnes
Three Feathers Spiritual Wisdom

PS. I had a wonderful time at the Grand Island Holistic Expo yesterday. Next up is the Saturday Healing Sampler on November 2, from 10 am - 2 pm at the Milkweed Yoga & Event Space, 6220 Havelock Ave., Lincoln, NE. See the event on Facebook.

Don't forget that I've got a Facebook page and you can also contact me at my email address: jmbarnes31@gmail.com if you want to book a reading.

Astrology of the week, Oct. 14-20, 2019

Hello Friends!
As the week begins we are still under the influence of the full moon in Aries energy. It is a very action-oriented moon but was in conflict with Pluto creating the potential extreme mood swings.

On Monday, Oct. 14, the Sun squares Pluto. This is not the greatest or best aspect to start the week unfortunately. There may be chaos in the environment that you will wish to try to control. Some things are not under control and happen so that we may be pushed towards transformation or spiritual evolution. Try to let go of that which you cannot control.

On Tuesday, Oct. 15, the planet Mercury is in a trine with Neptune. Thinking and communication are in harmony with the creative idealistic Neptune. You may be especially sensitive since the chaos the day before and your psychic powers are firing on all cylinders. Tap into your creativity today. That will help relieve the stress of the last few days with the difficult conflicts at the full moon on Monday.

Next weekend, Mercury is in a sextile with Pluto on Saturday (Oct 19) and Venus is in a sextile with Saturn on Sunday (Oct 20). For the Mercury-Pluto aspect, transformation may come when you dig for answers or information. Reassess the emotions your dealt with over the past week, what patterns and emotions did you experience? What tripped your trigger? Think about how you can change this.

The Venus-Saturn aspect signals a constructive course of action moving forward either in the workplace or in a relationship. Our values are grounded at the end of the week and as you look back at this past week, what is not working for you? What do you need to let go of in order to bring in something better? Big reassessment time for the weekend. Find quiet  time to think.

Blessings for a positive week!
Joan Barnes
Three Feathers Spiritual Wisdom

EVENTS:
On October 19, I will be at the Grand Island 2nd Annual Holistic Expo at the Heartlands Event Center, 700 E. Stolley Park Rd, Grand Island, NE. I will be doing 20 minute Tarot/Oracle card readings for $30.

November 2 -- I will be a practitioner at the Saturday Healing Sampler, from 10 am - 2 pm located at Milkweed Yoga and Event Space, 6220 Havelock Ave., Lincoln NE. There will be a reiki healer, a pendulum whisperer, tarot readers, mediums, and others at this event. You are welcome to sample our services for 20 minutes at $20 (each service).

Check out my Facebook page, where I post a daily card and if you want a personal reading, contact me at jmbarnes31@gmail.com

Relationships & Money, Themes of the Week in Astrology, October 7-13

Dear Friends

The planetary aspects over the next week will center around a couple of different areas for everyone -- personal resources and personal relationships. Love & Money! The other thing to know about this is that some of the other planets that hung out with the Sun in Libra are beginning to move into Scorpio. Libra is about balance and diplomacy, but Scorpio wants you to go down into the deep depths of your being (yeah the dark places inside) and really work on your issues by bringing them up and out into the light.

So we start off the week  (Sunday/Monday) Oct 6-7, with Mercury (at 5 degrees Scorpio) opposing Uranus (retrograde at 5 degrees Taurus). This is about unexpected or out of the blue communication. It could be about a fast moving situation or multiple messages coming one right after the other. Because Uranus is in Taurus, that communication may be about money, resources, or the financial system. Hmmmm

Also on Monday, the Sun (which is still in Libra) is in a square/challenging aspect to Saturn (in Capricorn). This may lead to feeling like obstacles or challenges are being imposed that need to be overcome. This aspect lasts until Oct. 14.

On Tuesday, Oct. 8, Venus moves from Libra into Scorpio. Venus rules both personal resources and relationships and as she enter Scorpio, we are going to be asked to go below the superficial. We may need to dig very deep when it comes to issues within our relationships or resources. Scorpio wants you to get at the root of the matter. Why are you still working in the same patterns?  For example, if you are struggling financially, what is the deeper issue going on?

On Saturday, Oct. 12, Venus opposes Uranus. Something in your love life/relationships or finances may suddenly change. Uranus rules sudden and fast change (like a flash of lightning!) and as mentioned above Venus rules relationships and finances. It is important to stay focused on your relationships and resources today.

The week closes on Sunday, Oct. 13 with a full moon in Aries. Full moons are about completion or endings and Aries is the first sign of the Zodiac (where it begins). Aries also symbolizes new beginnings. This moon will also be in a square/challenging aspect to Pluto and a trine aspect to Jupiter.

The Moon - Pluto aspect may produce extreme emotional reactions to changes. Buried feelings of an unpleasant nature may surface. Jealousy, racism, fears, phobias, etc. may arise. Luckily the other aspect, the Moon in trine to Jupiter mitigates some of the energy of the the Moon/Pluto square. The energy of the trine is optimism and open-mindedness. So the buried feelings within a relationship can be shared instead to transform a relationship for the better. My advice is to navigate these energies with care. The full moon can be powerful at uncovering what needs to be healed in a relationship, but the square can potentially ruin the process if emotional reactions push others into a defensive posture. Try to be open minded and listen with compassion.

Good Luck this week and many blessings.
Joan Barnes
Three Feathers Spiritual Wisdom


On October 19, I will be at the Grand Island 2nd Annual Holistic Expo at the Heartlands Event Center, 700 E. Stolley Park Rd, Grand Island, NE. I will be doing 20 minute Tarot/Oracle card readings for $30.

Check out my Facebook page, where I post a daily card and if you want a personal reading, contact me at jmbarnes31@gmail.com

Astrology for the Week of September 30-October 6, 2019

Dear Friends!

First, let me offer my apologies for letting this blog lapse for so long. I have a full-time job in which August becomes the busiest month of my life and on top of that I had seminars to teach in September. So I spent free time prepping slide shows, handouts, and scripts. Those obligations have been successfully completed so that I can come back and communicate the weekly astrological forecast. I am also working on a type of reading that includes astrology. I will be announcing that soon!

We just passed the new moon in Libra that occurred on September 28, 2019 so that energy of new partnerships, relationships, bring a new balance to your life will continue to influence the atmosphere for the next two weeks.

For Monday, Sept. 30 & Tuesday, Oct. 1, Venus (transiting Libra) is in a square with Pluto (transiting Capricorn). Square aspects create conflict between the two planets and the energies they rule. Venus in Libra, is all about relationships and partnerships of all kinds, while Pluto is about power, control,  transformative changes. On a deeper level this is about imbalance in the masculine and feminine energies in ourselves and our planet. The divine feminine is trying to reclaim its power and bring balance to society. In ourselves this may present as power-struggles between people. Is someone trying to control you? Are you trying to control someone else? Take a look at your relationships this week.

On Wednesday, Oct. 2 & Thursday, Oct. 3, there are two aspects in the astrology happening:
1. Pluto, which has been retrograde for the last six months, turns into direct motion. This aspect will intensify the square with Venus as described above. This also means that all the deepest desires you have been pondering over the last six months can potentially be fulfilled. Transformation can move into reality.

2. Mercury moves from the sign of Libra into the sign of Scorpio. Mercury the planet that rules our mind, thoughts, communications, and its move into Scorpio means you will go deeper into your subconscious. There may also be potential for anxiety or frenzied thinking when Mercury opposes Uranus on Oct. 6, but you just need to be mindful, slow down, and listen more than talk. Be careful of sharing those opinions. Usually, we would only experience Mercury in Scorpio for three weeks, but by the end of October, Mercury will retrograde which means 9 weeks of this energy.

Last but not least, by Friday Oct. 4, Mars moves out of the sign of Virgo and moves into Libra. Mars, the planet of action, doesn't really feel comfortable in Libra, which demands balance. Mars is not at full power, but that is okay because Libra's influence means that diplomacy is up and actions taken are for everyone's benefit.

Joan Barnes
Three Feathers Spiritual Wisdom

Check out my Facebook page where I now post a daily card as well as a weekly intuitive reading.

If you would like a personal tarot/oracle card reading, contact me at jmbarnes31@gmail.com or text me at 402-570-4991.

New Moon in Leo energy & more (Astrology for week of July 29-Aug 4, 2019)

Hello Friends

I hope you had a great time last week and found some time to relax and play. I get to share the good news for this week -- we have a new Moon and Mercury goes direct. This is a wonderful change to the energy for this week.

On Monday, July 29, the Sun (in Leo) squares Uranus (in Taurus). Both cosmic bodies are transiting in fixed zodiac signs of Leo and Taurus. The fixed signs resist change. Leo is a fire sign and rules the 5th house of creativity, children, romance, and Taurus is an earth sign, ruling our financial systems, agricultural systems, and fashion. The square aspect results in both "planets" challenge each other and make us uncomfortable enough that we take action to CHANGE the situation.

Uranus is all about freedom and sudden and unexpected change. The Sun is all about the light we shine from within ourselves, our personalities and identity. Expect the unexpected and you may have to use your creativity to make an innovative change.

Wednesday, July 31 is a day packed with energy. First, the new Moon arrives in Leo at 8 degrees. The moon joins the Sun, Mars and Venus in the sign of Leo. A new moon signals a time to plant seeds of intentions for new beginnings. A Leo new moon is a HAPPY new moon. Tap into your creativity when you set those intentions. There may be opportunities to let your inner child out to play.

The second fabulous thing happening on July 31 is that Mercury slows down its retrograde and stations direct. Whew! Mercury is now in Cancer. Give him a few days before you start signing contracts again or purchasing technology. Don't be surprised if those intentions that you set with the New Moon are slow to unfold. Mercury's energy shifting from retrograde to direct is the influence. They will soon go forward with speed.

Friday, August 2 find Venus in a square (or challenging aspect) to Uranus. This energy might be more about trying to break free from a negative pattern in a relationship, or just break free of a stagnant relationship. Another option is that there may be a sudden change regarding finances which can be their a windfall or a downfall. With Uranus, you never know the direction.

I don't know about you, but I'm looking forward to the end of this Mercury retrograde.

Let's go forward!
Joan Barnes
Three Feathers Spiritual Wisdom

Check out my Facebook page where I now post a daily card as well as a weekly intuitive reading.

I have another gig coming in September. I will be a vendor at the Soul Sampler at Soul Works in La Vista, NE on September 7 from 10 am - 4 pm. I will be doing readings.

If you would like a personal tarot/oracle card reading, contact me at jmbarnes31@gmail.com or text me at 402-570-4991.

The Week to Play! Astrology of the week of July 22-28, 2019

In the month of July we have experienced two eclipses, waves of intense energies, and Mercury in retrograde. It hasn't been easy, but it has given us opportunities to dive deep, let go, and evolve.
The good news is that this coming week of July is a nice breath of fresh air and it is all about PLAY!

Who doesn't love to Play in July?!

On Monday, July 22, the Sun moves from the sign of Cancer to the sign of Leo and stays until August 23. Leo rules the 5th house of the zodiac, which is all about children, romance, inner child, self-expression, and creativity. Leo is about charisma, fun, leadership, and joy. The Sun is about how we shine our light for the world to see -- our individuality and personality. This energy is light, playful, and wants you to tap into what makes you joyful. Sometimes when we relax and play the most creative ideas come to us.

Mercury is conjunct with Venus on July 24 and both planets are in the sign of Cancer. A conjunction means that each planet intensifies the energy of the other. Retrogrades are about reviewing the past. Cancer rules home and family. Venus rules relationships, money, what we value, while Mercury is about communication. Potential scenarios activated may include a family gathering, issues and conversations in the family around money, or possibly someone from the past may return for a very important conversation.

The only potential challenging aspect of the week to be aware of on July 24 is that the Moon will be in zodiac sign of  Aries and will be square to Pluto, Mercury, Venus and the Sun.  A square aspect in astrology means that the planets are in conflict or challenging each other. The moon governs our emotional nature and Aries is reactive. Be careful in these family conversations that emotional buttons are not pushed. People may be a bit sensitive.

Back to the positive aspects -- July 25th sees Mars (in Leo) trines with Jupiter (in Sagittarius) which gives us an opportunity to expand our horizons, move a project or dream forward. Mars rules action and Jupiter is all about luck and opportunity. Go back to a project that needs a boost. The energy is ripe to move it forward.

On July 27, Venus moves from the sign of Cancer and joins the Sun and Mars in Leo. She will be in Leo until August 21. Venus brings love and excitement, the Sun bring vitality, and Mars brings the energy of action. It is great combination of energies to connect with your inner child and play. Love and creativity blooms.

Remember to play.

Have a wonderful week!
Joan Barnes
Three Feathers Spiritual Wisdom


Check out my tarot reading for the month on my Facebook page.

Contact me a jmbarnes31@gmail.com if you would like a personal tarot/oracle reading.

Full Moon, Lunar Eclipse and other astrological aspects of the week of July 15, 2019

 Good Day Friends!

I am enjoying the research I do to get this weekly blog post on astrology ready for you, though I do feel like I started at the most difficult point. We will need to get prepared for another week of intense energies that include a full moon and lunar eclipse.

We start on Tuesday, July 16 with the Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse at 24 degrees of Capricorn. The energy of a full moon is about bring something to completion or becoming aware of something in our lives that needs to be healed and released. The eclipse energy intensifies the need to release and the energies will be active until the next set of eclipses in December (in 6 months).

This is all taking place in the sign of Capricorn, the sign that represents the patriarchy, government, institutions, business, and religious systems. So pay attention to how this full moon affects your work, job, workplace. There may be disruption or changes.

Also of note today, the Sun and Venus are in Cancer, while the Moon, Saturn, and Pluto are in Capricorn. I have to give credit to astrologist Barbara Goldsmith (on Youtube) who called attention to this aspect in a recent video and called it a "choice between the power of love and the love of power." Do we have the courage to choose wisely?

Venus opposes Saturn on Wednesday, July 17, so when paying attention to your job, are you in conflict with the boss? Drilled down to its core meaning, this astrological aspect triggers the push and pull between freedom and restrictions. You may want to be free to do what you would like to do, but their is an authority figure that is the obstacle. Find middle ground.

On Thursday, July 18, a blissful aspect to give us a break among the oppositions this week. Venus trines with Neptune which is a very good astrological aspect that heightens our creativity. The only warning is to stay grounded.

Mercury is still retrograde and on Friday, July 19, Mercury retrogrades back into Cancer and will remain there for the next 3 weeks. Expect to feel extra sensitive and perhaps defensive while Mercury is in this water sign, Try not to take things personally.

Last but not least, next Sunday, July 21, the Sun will conjunct with Mercury in Cancer. So if you are going to give your opinion or speak your truth, it is best to do so in a loving manner. Cancer is the sign of family, home, mother, and nurturing. Have compassion when you speak up this day.

Best of luck during this busy energy week, my friends. Contact me at jmbarnes31@gmail.com if you would like a tarot reading.

Joan
Three Feathers Spiritual Wisdom

Challenging Energies and the Astrology for the week of July 8, 2019

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Mind, Body, & Soul Expo in Lincoln. I had a blast at my table. Thanks to all that stopped by for a reading or just to pick up my card.
Contact me at jmbarnes31@gmail.com if you would like a tarot & oracle card reading.


Before we discuss the astrology of the coming week, let's check in how you feel after the new moon solar eclipse? Energized? Tired? Excited? Let me know in the comments. The energies of the eclipse last up to 6 months.

As we head into this week, Mercury just went retrograde at 4 degrees of Leo on July 7. I am already feeling its influence as I write this post. Mercury governs communication and the means of communication (technology).  When it goes retrograde, or moves backwards, communication slows down. Technology like phones, laptops, and other electronic devices can go haywire. It is not a good time to sign contracts either because details in contracts may be inaccurate. Read the fine print carefully if you have to sign a lease or contract. Mercury's retrograde lasts until July 31.

In addition to the retrograde, we have several other aspects this week that will produce challenging energies for us. Some are in the areas of communication, but also internal emotional aspects. Being informed and prepared for these energies may help you navigate or avoid the emotional triggers.

Monday, July 8, Mercury conjuncts (connects) with Mars and they each intensify the other's energy. Both planets are in Leo. Mars the fire planet in a fire sign. Mars likes action and moving things forward but he will be a bit frustrated with Mercury in retrograde. Mercury's element is air and governs thoughts, ideas, and expression of those thoughts. The positive aspect of this connection is that the mind may be active with new ideas or go into a creative or artistic phase.

On Tuesday, July 9, the Sun (in Cancer) opposes Saturn (in Capricorn). Saturn is the teacher or authority figure that wants to restrict our movement forward until we have thoroughly learned our lesson. The Sun (in Cancer) is warm vitality in the home and family sign of the Zodiac but this clash with Saturn is not comfortable. If you are drawn into an argument with another person, especially a person of authority, or a difficult situation arises at home or work, then your challenge is to see the argument from the other person's perspective. This person or situation may be mirroring an aspect of you that needs to be healed. Pay attention and don't get drawn into the drama.  This aspect and energy will last until July 15.

Thankfully at mid-week, we have a positive aspect on July 10, when the Sun trines Neptune. Look for opportunities to practice your intuitive skills, use your imagination, or work on your artistic potential, go for it!

Thursday, July 11 Mars (Leo) and Uranus (Taurus) are in a Square. When planets fall into a square aspect in the zodiac, it means that they are challenging each other and producing an obstacle in an area of your zodiac chart that needs to be addressed. Square's make this uncomfortable for us so that we take an action to change the situation. Mars the planet of bold action, assertiveness, power, sex, and Uranus is the planet that rules unexpected change and the inner power of our purpose in life. Both are fire planets and both are power planets. 

So when these two planets square off, there will be intense energies triggering feelings of freedom. Freedom will clash with obligation and may cause impatience,tension, and bring out  a combative nature in people. Something unexpected may happen under the influence of Uranus. Under this aspect it is good to stay grounded, breath and meditate. This aspect will have influence on a global level. Watch the news to see what happens.

On Sunday, July 14  Sun (in Cancer) now opposes Pluto (in Capricorn). Pluto rules transformation and this aspect signals a need to look at ourselves differently. How do others see me? Am I presenting myself in the best light? Am I letting my light shine? This opposition may make us review our own character, but it can also shine a light on selfishness and antisocial behavior.

This is a heavy week. I will repeat practice good self care by staying grounded, breath, and meditate. Be careful with your communication this week. Don't send the angry text message. Try to surround yourself with healing energy and send that to others.

Hang in there!
Joan
Three Feathers Spiritual Wisdom

PS Contact me at jmbarnes31@gmail.com if you would like a tarot & oracle card reading.

Visit my FB page to see the intuitive tarot message of the week.

Intense energies for the week of July 1

July starts off with a Bang! How appropriate with the holiday just a few days away. This month's
energies are intense, but you may not feel like you are moving forward. But you are. Let me explain.

On July 1, Mars moves from the sign of Cancer, which he didn't like because of its watery influence over the fire planet, and into Leo. Mars loves to be in the fire sign. Fire and more fire gives you a big boost towards action!

Then on July 2, a new Moon, in Cancer arrives in time for you to plant your seeds of intention. However it is not just like any new Moon. It is influenced by the total solar eclipse happening also in the sign of Cancer. Whatever dreams you have bubbling up from deep inside of you, I hope they are big and bold because this type of cosmic energy can help propel those dreams. Make sure you focus on the positive -- what you want. Do NOT focus on what you don't want or else that will be what you end of manifesting.

By July 7, the universe hits the cosmic (pause) button. Mercury goes retrograde at 4 degrees of Leo. I don't usually mention degree points but this one is important. When a planet is retrograde, it travels backwards, so Mercury will retrograde back into the sign of Cancer, a water sign that governs family, mother, and feelings. During this retrograde old situations, hurts, wounds that trigger our emotions may surface and they are meant to so that they may be healed. Sometimes during a retrograde, a person from the past returns so that you can close that relationship or review the lesson it brought to you.

Mercury is in retrograde for the rest of the month and will turn direct on August 1. So what you thought was going to be a month of action, turns into a month of reflection, revision, and closure.

Make sure you take care of yourself this month. Check out my tarot reading for the month on my Facebook page.

Cheers and many Blessings to you

Joan Barnes
Three Feathers Spiritual Wisdom


PS. June 29, 10 am at the Cornhusker Hotel. See me at the Mind, Body & Soul Expo in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Energies and Astrology for week of June 23

This past week the sun entered Cancer which signaled the summer solstice. The energy of this new phase lingers as the sun shines on and illuminates the shadows (or what is going on in the shadows collectively).

On June 23 (today), a T-square is formed between Venus (in Gemini), Jupiter (in Sagittarius), and Neptune (in Pisces). A square aspect involves two planets in conflict with each other and results in energy to trigger us to take action to resolve what ever challenge is at hand. A T-square involves three planets and can represent a more difficult influence or challenge for which we are energized to resolve. This T-square lasts the entire week. It will end on June 29.

So what does this particular aspect involving Venus, Jupiter and Neptune mean?

Venus and Jupiter are the benefic planets -- bringing us love, rewards, accolades and success. The energy will be one of wanting to live "the good life." This week enjoy good food and drink, treat yourself to a massage or facial. Do something that makes you feel like you are living in luxury. Soak your feet and eat your favorite ice cream. BUT don't overdo it, especially if your bank account can't handle a luxe lifestyle. Everything is wonderful in moderation. For couples, this would be a good week to plan a date night. For you singles, gather some friends together for dinner at home or out at your favorite eatery.

The Venus and Neptune part of this T-square is a little more serious. The conflict between these two planets may trigger self-doubt or questions of self-worth. Neptune rules the imagination and perception of truth/illusions. Don't let your fears take over this week. If you have mental health issues like bi-polar or paranoia, please take your meds and see your counselor. The key to getting through this energy is to stay grounded! If you do a review of the recent past year, then focus on the positive things you have experienced or accomplished!

I repeat this T-square lasts the entire week. It will end on June 29.

On June 24, Mercury (in Cancer) squares Uranus (in Taurus). This aspects lasts through June 30th. Mercury rules how we express ourselves and the conflict with Uranus may make our communication opinionated, brusque, and insensitive. It may, in connection with the aspects described above, result in our expression being very emotional and conveying our self-doubt and skepticism onto others. Be mindful and temper what you are thinking and what you are saying (or writing or tweeting)!

For the intuitive card reading and message for the week go to my Facebook page.

I have begun to look ahead at July and plan to write another blog post mid-week to talk about the solar eclipse on July 2 and  Mercury going retrograde on July 7. I have a feeling July is going to be an incredible month!

Have a magical week, take care of yourself and stay grounded.

Joanie
Three Feathers Spiritual Wisdom

PS June 29, Mind, Body & Soul Expo, from 10 am- 6 pm at the Cornhusker Marriott on M St., Downtown Lincoln. I will have a booth and will be doing tarot readings. 20 minutes, $30.