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



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.

Big Week, Astrology highlights for the week of January 6-12, 2020

Hello Folks,
We have some major astrological aspects this week to discuss. We have great potential to harness the
energies for the changes we need to make in our lives and community. There will be global happenings, heck, unless you live in a cave you already know about those happenings. Because of the immensity of these aspects, I'm adding something new to these forecasts -- pulling a tarot card for an intuitive look at the aspect from another perspective.  Please give me feedback. Do you like that or not? Would your rather I just do an astrological summary and pull the cards the day of the aspect and post to the blog? Let me know what you think in the comments on Facebook or below.

The major aspect this week falls on January 10 -- the Full Moon Lunar Eclipse at 20 degrees in the zodiac sign of Cancer. 

The first thing to expect is that the eclipse will increase the energy and influences of the Full Moon. It is steroids to the moon. The effects will last much long -- 6 months -- so that you have plenty of time to make the changes it wants you to make.

The full moon is about completion, adjustment, or letting something go. The eclipse means changes too. The other interesting thing I noticed is that the Full Moon falls on January 10 in the United States. The number ten closure or completion.

The Hermit from the Pre-Raphealite Tarot Deck

This astrological aspect is taking place in Cancer. Cancer is all about home, feelings of security, the mother, the emotional center, and nurturing. Expect heightened emotions and heightened energies around our subconscious. My intuition is telling me that the purpose of this full moon lunar eclipse is to help us see where we need to stop doing the things that don't nurture us and to be more conscious of self-care and nurturing our gifts. Where in your life do you need nurturing? What needs to be nurtured in you?

The card pulled for the Full Moon Lunar Eclipse was the Hermit. The Hermit seeks spiritual wisdom. He seeks to know all about himself. His light shines into the darkness of his soul searching for answers within. The water and the moon in the card symbolize Cancer -- the mystery of the emotional depths within us. The Hermit is connected to Great Spirit, see the golden light coming from the heavens and Hermit serves as a conduit for that energy to go into the earth (note his bare feet). Grounds yourself this week.

Eight of Pentacles

Another major aspect this week falls on January 11 -- Uranus (in Taurus) goes direct. Uranus went into retrograde on August 12, 2019 and offered us a time to see what needs to be changed in our physical world including the structures and routines of our lives. Uranus is the planet of revolution, opportunities, surprises, and freedom. It is about power and control.It is the planet that represents science, invention, electricity, and humanitarian movements. It also governs lightening and one should always expect the unexpected strike of Uranus's energy. When Uranus goes direct in Taurus on Saturday, it is time to take action on transforming the things in and around your life that you need to change. It may be your job, your residence, or anything that you feed is a burden. Uranus wants free you from the clutter (in the mind, body, and spirit). If you don't make the adjustments in your life, then Uranus may create upheaval that will force you to make them.

At right is the card I pulled for more insight on Uranus going direct. The eight of Pentacles signals hard work and diligence that leads to prosperity, but it can also mean doing the same thing over and over in monotony. Uranus wants you to innovate and when it goes direct it may give you the opportunity to shake things up in order to try a new way to prosperity.

Last but certainly not least is the conjunction of Saturn and Pluto in Capricorn. They are already conjunct, with less than 10 degrees of separation, but on January 12, they will be exactly conjunct on the same degree in Capricorn (22 degrees). In addition the Sun will be conjunct with them on 22 degrees and Mercury will be at 23 degrees!  Many other astrologers have done more in-depth analyses of the powerful effect this aspect will have on the global level.

Saturn is the taskmaster, wants you to master your skills and go up a level of maturity. Saturn is about responsibility, patriarchy, governments, restriction and structures (institutions & corporations). Pluto wants to dismantle structures and transform systems. Pluto is about immense subconscious power, the power to destroy and create at the same time. Pluto rules volcanoes and earthquakes -- both of which destroy the area around them when they explode or break apart the earth, but they also create a entirely new landscape.

You have already seen and felt the power of this conjunction thus far with chaos in the global community -- protests in Hong Kong, Brexit troubles in the UK, the divisiveness in the U.S., and much more going on elsewhere. We see lots of systemic corruption that needs to be fixed. It will only increase in the short term.

There is an opportunity here too. The possibility of making better government and societal systems that serve all the people. Again, I encourage you to seek out more information about this aspect and how other astrologers interpret it.

At the personal level, you may feel overwhelmed at all the changes. Many astrological aspects in 2019 were encouraging us to let go of the old and embrace the new. Well, the new may be upon us. Even new, exciting things can stress us out. Ground yourself and make your own self-care a priority!

Queen of Staves

A very interesting card came from the deck that gives us more insight into the Saturn/Pluto conjunction. The Queen of Staves is the fire element queen. She is creative, intuitive, and confident. She has the strength of lions within her and will fight like the lion if needed. She is tapped into the divine (see her familiar at her feet). So in the days ahead you need to allow Spirit to flow through you as she does. Listen to your intuition and those creative ideas that come to you. Detach from the global drama, but focus on the creativity you can bring to your local community.


So, this is a big week astrologically and they energies will continue through next week and beyond. I hope this was helpful, though it was brief. Any feedback is welcome on these highlights as well as the inclusion of cards to give some intuitive insight.



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.

Keep your fingers crossed I'm hoping to get into events in the Omaha area.

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.

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