Magic & Chaos, Highlights of the Astrology, January 27-February 2, 2020

Hi Folks!

I am starting out this blog post on the astrology highlights this week from a more intuitive perspective. As I've done over the last few weeks, I ask Spirit to give me a card that represents the astrological energy. When I asked for cards this week about the two astrological highlights I wrote about below, the following cards plopped out of the deck. Now, normally I just want one card, so I put them all back and asked Spirit to give me one card please. I shuffled and shuffled. These cards plopped out of the deck again.  So I'm not going to argue. There is a reason why they all came out together.

So my reading of the story that they cards present is that the Strength is about the Lion being tamed by the maiden, but not with a heavy hand, just the strength of her love, the Moon is about secrets being revealed and coming to the surface. The Six of Wands is victory and accolades coming to the commanders after a battle is successfully won. The Nine of Swords represents great anxiety, so great that it leaves you awake at night. The Sun reveals all, so that you no longer have to worry.

So what does that all mean?

On Monday, January 27, Venus  and Neptune, who are both in the sign of Pisces is in a conjunction.  Venus is all about beauty, divine feminine power, love, the pleasure of luxury, sex, and personal finances. Venus is one of the benefic planets (the other being Jupiter) to bring gifts to us. Neptune is the planet of mystery, imagination, spirituality, and unconditional love. Neptune can also cloud the information and bring illusion. Neptune also rules the sign of Pisces. A conjunction aspect results in the two planets expanding and intensifying their energies. So the week may begin with a lot of feelings of romance, creativity, and imagination. Or it may bring disillusion with a relationship. I feel the direct connection between this aspect and the top three cards above.

The divine feminine maiden overpowers the beast with LOVE. The moon card represents the mystery of Neptune. Love triumphs in the Six of Wands.

On Tuesday, January 28, Mars (in Sagittarius) squares Neptune. Mars the planet of energy, movement, and the ability to turn ideas into action. Neptune, bringing forward the energy of mystery and illusion, may cause chaos and confusion in the environment. If you need to make a choice or decision and there is conflicting or incomplete information, postpone any decision until the energy has cleared.

The Nine of Swords surely represents the anxiety caused by chaos or confusion. Give it a rest. The Sun reassures us that everything will clear up and all will be revealed. You will be able to move forward.

Wow, I was not expecting that for this week.
Many Blessings,
Joan Barnes
Three Feathers Spiritual Wisdom

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



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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.