Aquarius, Aquarius!, Astrology Highlights for January 20-26, 2020

Happy Birthday Aquarius 

As we enter this week the Sun moves into the zodiac sign of Aquarius! The Sun brings it radiance, proactive, and positive energy to give the Aquarius house in your natal chart some momentum. Aquarius is an Air sign, not water, and ruled by the planet Uranus. Aquarians are intellectual, assertive, independent, analytical, and inventive. They are friendly humanitarians and love to be around people that share their way of thinking for the highest good of the collective. They are "big picture" thinkers. All these characteristics may be tapped with the energy in your chart. Your intellectual and humanitarian side may be stimulated, you may be required to be creative when solving situations over the next few weeks.

The tarot card, Magician, was our intuitive pull to represent this particular astrological aspect. The Magician is the alchemist, the inventor and knows how to create gold out of combining all the elements. He and Aquarius are here to help you make your dreams come to reality. The Magician may also help us create a better world for all of us.








On Tuesday, January 22, 2020, the Sun squares Uranus (in Taurus). Remember that a square aspect is meant to make us uncomfortable enough to take action -- in other words to change something. There might be sudden changes in the environment (relationships, career, or money) that force you out of your comfort zone. Uranus is really trying to help you break free from whatever is holding you back. Try to be grounded, open-minded and flexible.

The card pulled for this aspect was the Three of Pentacles. The feeling I get from this card is the independent nature of Uranus, that the artist will create art for themselves and not be swayed by the "experts" that might criticize or try to influence him. This guy is listening to his own rhythm that is unique for him.


On Friday, January 24, a New Moon in Aquarius means a new energy being birthed. An opportunity for your dreams to become reality. Aquarius promotes that progressive thinking and seeks to bring the new innovations in technology and society. A very interesting tarot card came out to give us more insight into the new moon -- the Lovers card. Besides its obvious meaning (new relationships in bloom), I feel drawn to the idea that this could be about commitment in relationships, commitment to a cause, commitment to a value system. At this new moon you may join others in committing to a common goal.

Enjoy the time of Aquarius and the energies that it brings,

Blessings,
Joan Barnes
Three Feather Spiritual Wisdom

I have been applying to several metaphysical fairs and festivals for 2020. I will post about each one on my Facebook page. Here is a list of the places I'll be doing tarot and oracle card readings:

Saturday Healing Sampler -- January 25, 2020 from 10 am - 3 pm at the Milkweed Yoga and Event Space, Havelock St., Lincoln.

Soul Sessions Sampler at SoulWorks (LaVista, NE) -- February 15, 2020 from 10 am - 4 pm SoulWorks Center, LaVista, NE

Zenfest-- February 22, 2020, from 9 am - 5 pm at the Full Circle Venue, 333 Ramada Road, Grand Island.

Omaha Holistic Expo -- March 7 & 8, 2020, at the  -- Scott Conference Center, Omaha.

Iowa Metaphysical Fair -- May 23 & 24, 2020 at the State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, Iowa (More details to come)

Journey to the Stars: Mind, Body, & Spirit Expo -- June 6, 2020 in Lincoln. (More details to come)

Truth & Compassion, Astrology Highlights, January 13-19, 2020

Hello Friends,

How did you handle last week's big energy shifts? I was really mindful and took the time to observe, especially at my job, before speaking or acting on something. I was pleasantly surprised how well some meetings went.

We are still working under the effects of both the full moon lunar eclipse and the Saturn/Pluto conjunction. The energies of the first will last 6 months and the energies of Saturn & Pluto being on the same degree point lasts until Tuesday, January 14. They will remain conjunct (two planets within 10 degrees of each other) for the next year, but they will now begin to separate. So their effect on the transformation of governments, businesses, and institutional systems will continue.

On January 13, the week starts off with the Sun (in Capricorn) in a position of conjunction with both Saturn and Pluto. The Sun brings a lot of light to this conjunction and may reveal issues for you around power and authority. Are you feeling empowered or helpless? Also be on the alert for physical ailments.

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The energy of the Sun can also act as a source of motivation. You see what systems or routines in your life that need to be transformed. The Sun supports your ambition to move what you learn forward and take action.

The tarot card that came out for this aspect was the Ace of Swords. This feels like to me the sword of power and truth.Whatever is revealed to you during the Saturn Pluto conjunction, which is lasting months and months, will be the truth that you need to follow. The sword cuts away the mystery, the mask, the fake surface stuff and gets to the deeper issues. A sword is also a symbol of power and the Saturn/Pluto conjunction is, at its essence, a power struggle.



The other aspect to kick off our Monday, is Venus moving into Pisces. It will be there until Feb 7. Venus is the divine feminine power ruling love, money, compassion, and passion. Pisces, a water sign, is about spiritual and unconditional love. This is an opportunity to look at people around you with compassion and kindness. You may see their wounds or their flaws, but it just doesn't matter. You will have empathy. A lot of feelings will be flowing in a positive and creative way.

It is fascinating to me that the Wheel of Fortune came out of the deck to give us insight to Venus moving into the zodiac sign of Pisces. I feel like it means that we (Society) need to make a shift from meanness and indifference to compassion and kindness. Even if a few of us start, maybe it will spread. Does this turning wheel mean that is happening? I hope so.


On Thursday, January 16, Mercury also changes signs and moves into Aquarius. He will be there until Feb. 3. Mercury, the planet of information, communication, and intellectual pursuits is very comfortable in Aquarius, an air sign that is independent and analytical. Aquarians can tend to be idealistic humanitarians looking to solve the global issues humans face.

This aspect could mean that you experience a lot of noise in your head. Lots of ideas could overwhelm you, so it would be a good idea to calm your mind by writing them down. Channel the ideas in a constructive way. This could also mean that you receive downloads while you sleep -- solutions, poetry, song lyrics, and mathematical equations.

A good idea may lead to an opportunity. So pay attention to your downloads. The Knight of Pentacles is the most diligent and methodical knight in the tarot. He is also the slowest. But he represents action taken that may produce money and security. This could also be connected to the humanitarian in Aquarius. Does the Knight take action and raise funds to help a good cause?

The last aspect of the week that I will list is that Mercury squares (or challenges) Uranus late Friday into Saturday (January 17-18). Mercury the messenger challenges Uranus the ruler of freedom, rebellion and revolution. With Uranus, expect the unexpected. In this squaring, you might receive a message or information out of the blue. It may also mean that you encounter people who have no filter (good or bad). I would be on the alert for reactionary communication. It would be a good time to ground yourself so that you don't fly off the handle either.

The Nine of Pentacles represents the wealthy privileged lady who has everything and is secure. Sometimes the card is referred to as the "Garden of Eden." My eye was drawn to the feminine symbol on her belt. It makes me wonder if the challenge between Mercury and Uranus triggers bad financial information, or is something to do with women. Maybe it is news delivered by a powerful woman? Hmmm.

We will have to see how this week plays out.
I wish you the best as we travel through these energies.

Joan Barnes
Three Feathers Spiritual Wisdom



Follow my business on Facebook to see the daily oracle card. I am also available for personal and group reading sessions.

I will be in attendance at the following upcoming events:

Saturday Healing Sampler, January 25, from 10 am - 3 pm in Milkweed Yoga & Event space, Lincoln, NE
A Higher Plane Presents: Zenfest! on February 22, from 9 am - 5 pm in Grand Island.

2020 Omaha Holistic Expo, March 7-8, in the Scott Conference Center, Omaha

I also received news this week about a holistic fair that is planned for June in Lincoln. Stay Tuned.

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