Welcome to Aquarius Season
Aquarius Season is here!
This article is the second in the series: Vibrate the Cosmos, where we’ll dive into the archetypal energies of each of the 12 zodiac signs and learn how to make the most out of their tour de sun.
Want the primer? Read the introduction to the series.
Aquarius is the 11th sign of the zodiac, the water bearer, and the sign that gives us hope for humanity’s evolution.
Official Season: January 20 - February 18
Element:
Air
Quality:
Fixed
Mantra:
“I’m Different ”
Principle:
Change
Ruler:
Uranus
The Archetypal Energies
Aquarius is bold and forward-thinking energy.
The rebellious nature of this sign can’t stand the idea of things remaining status quo.
If we are willing to zoom out engaging our big picture thinking we stand on the cusp of innovation. It’s time to stop being terrified of change, to step out of stagnation, and bring our own unique perspective to the game.
Things are about to get interesting.
Aquarius marches in right after Capricorn seasons stern structure building focus and demands that we break those rules a little.
Seems counter-intuitive at first, but when you dive in you’ll see the cosmos working its poetic brilliance once again.
Every sign builds on the energy of the sign that comes before it, taking what you’ve accomplished and adding the next level of mastery.
Capricorn season asked us to get clear on what we value and be dedicated to creating that reality.
Now in Aquarius season, we have the access to some lusty intellectual intel.
We can connect to the frequency of our higher minds and embody those values by aligning with your highest path.
The Water Bearer is a figure pouring out a jug of water.
This symbol of the Aquarian archetype depicts the act of letting go of the past, clearing out any stagnant thinking that is holding us back from moving forward.
We then make valuable space to invite clarity of mind and prepare for what’s coming next.
Aquarius is the sign of individuality and also of the collective, ideally we’re all independently interdependent.
The cosmic instruction of the season asks us to become intimately acquainted with ourselves. You are a perfect divine creation unlike any that has come before you or will exist beyond you. An intricate multi-dimensional snowflake created with celestial luminescence of precise specificity.
There’s only one you, and that is your intrinsic value.
Embracing your quirky, patented essence is your greatest gift to humanity.
Aquarius’ Uranus ruling brings us in alignment with the higher-intelligence frequency.
Honor this powerful time to connect to this stream, the keys to your greatest potential await.
The more you tap into the signature energy that is perfectly you, the more powerful you are to the whole. Contained in your specific contribution is an essential puzzle piece in your communities ability to thrive.
It’s shiny and it’s calling you.
Go ahead and follow it.
Find Your Tribe
Under the Aquarian sky, community comes into focus, specifically your tribe of like-minded folks.
Who are the people you vibe up with? This is your chance to feel how important it is to gather with those that share a deep resonance.
Find them, feel the greater connection reflecting yourself back to you.
It’s a potent opportunity for mutual expansion; as you influence the group, the group influences you. New discoveries and solutions will arise, and together the future, you care deeply about, can be forged.
When we can approach these situations from a receptive stance we are more open-minded.
We are curious.
We can let the Aquarian current sweep through us, clearing away any remaining remnants of listless thought-forms. And with these crusty illusions of disempowerment no longer standing in our way we can embrace our imagination, contribute our personal genius.
Hopping onto the creative frequency with the power of a collaborative focus holds the possibility to ignite massive collective change.
Aquarius is the sign of collective GOOD.
As described by Evolutionary Astrologer, Tashi Powers, as the caring, sharing, and inclusion of equality consciousness.
During Aquarius season we can take a look around us and at the humanitarian efforts of those around us.
We can get inquisitive about how we affect those we come into contact with.
The thoughts we project and the actions we take are influencing every energy field we encounter.
Are we contributing consciously for the greater evolution of all?
“Right attitude allows right action.”
Under this fixed energy, we have time to pause and take inventory of those circulating thought-forms.
The cool winter air of Aquarius creates an electric charge pulsing through your veins.
Sparking your internal brilliance with clarity and revelation in the form of fresh perspectives, a new way to look at things. This will help you to deliberately select the thoughts that align with the most activated version of yourself.
The more you embody this version of self and take that unshakable sense of true individuality out into the world, the more trustworthy you become.
Authenticity is the hallmark of Aquarius energy.
Being authentically yourself, anchored in your personal power, is proof to others that they can also inhabit their best self.
The more of humanity embodying their best self…
The brighter the world will be.
Moon Cycle & the polarity balance
Aquarius season brings us a beautiful new beginning (new moon) in its sign. There will also be a releasing (full moon) in the sign of Leo.
This juxtaposition brings balance to your system if allowed, by exercising the polarity aspects of the opposing signs.
New moon energy: Set authentic intentions
What do you as an individual want to do?
This is between you and the higher mind you.
The new moon in Aquarius will ask you to silence all external influences and get to the core of who you are as a soul. Connecting to this intrinsic well of personal wisdom will ensure that you create solutions that allow you to be strong and nurtured in exactly what you need to thrive.
Full moon energy: Release excuses and Drop into your Heart
Ask yourself where are you denying your power? Pinching off your self-expression?
The full moon in Leo will bring anything blocking your connection to your heart to the surface. We can let go of all that now, and reclaim this regal creative energy from a higher state of love.
The heart is where your soul connects to your body.
It is the meeting place of your higher mind and the earthly realm.
The frequency, the harmonics of your vibration, is yours to own and direct. The highest timelines of the future are available to you by putting out the highest harmonics of your vibration.
Step boldly into your heart space and you will be centered enough to embark on your Aquarian pursuits.
Body Correlation
Aquarius rules the Circulatory System of the body.
The circulatory system is responsible for moving blood throughout your body; delivering fresh oxygenated blood and clearing out waste products. In true Aquarian fashion, the circulatory system functions by the strength of its parts, and at the center of it all is your heart!
With each calculated beat the heart directs the fresh oxygenated and nutrient-dense blood to every part of your body through the arteries.On the removal side, the veins carry the oxygen and nutrient-poor blood back to the heart.
The circulatory system has a monumental job.
To put it in perspective, according to Live Science, the heart pumps about 100,000 times per day on average, pushing around 2,000 gallons of blood through 60,000 miles of blood vessels. And the most miraculous part - the blood can travel through the entire circulatory system in about 20 seconds. (Insert bow. Insert gratitude.)
So to optimize our human experience we should be paying attention to this powerhouse system in our body.
How can we care for our circulatory system and give it the jump start Aquarius season brings into focus?
Cold Showers
I know, I know.
They are horrible. And they are so good.
Yogic science has been proving the enormous benefits of cold showers for eons. An incredible tool for detoxing the inner organs, increasing immunity (yes, please), activating cellular renewal, and healing the circulatory system.
I will admit, I had only dipped my toes in this ancient healing technique before writing this article. I’d been thinking about committing to a cold shower regime before Sadhana (daily spiritual practice) for quite some time (I’m a libra, a lot of thought precursors everything I do).
This was my chance to take the plunge. So as any good sage does, I jumped head (ok feet) first into this cold shower situation.
The results? Shockingly, I was immediately hooked. Entirely sublime. The feeling afterward is almost indescribable (wait I’m a writer…). I just need you to try it for yourself.
Now is your chance to go for it.
The Aquarian directive will give you the guts.
Here are the synopsized instructions:
Dry brush your body towards the heart
Massage coconut or almond oil all over the skin (body & face)
Turn on the cold water and get in the shower
Start facing water and massage hands, feet, and then work your way up the body
Turn around and let the water hit the spine (massage back body)
Face forward again and let the water hit the chest & face (massage)
Get out and towel dry
For more detailed instructions and a deeper understanding of the science behind the cold shower practice, Guru Jagat breaks it down in her book revolutionary book Invincible Living. Also, Harwijian (Master Kundalini Teacher at RAMA Institute) has a great video on his YouTube channel.
Cold shower long-term benefit update, forthcoming.
Herbs
Here are a few of the herbs associated with Aquarius, and they are some of my favorite plants of all time.
First we have: Lavender
Let me count the ways in which this plant has improved my quality of life. It is the first thing I reach for in my shaman (medicine) cabinet for any ache, pain, or general discomfort.
A gentle sedative, Lavender, helps alleviate common ailments from anxiety and stress to grief and depression. Its powers are vast and far-reaching.
Put a few drops of lavender essential oil on your pillow and feel your mind drop its loop and drift off to dreamland.
Combine a few drops with a carrier oil and massage it into the skin of your partner or child after a long day, watch as their body language almost instantaneously decompresses inviting relaxation in.
Lavender can soothe the high voltage energy pulsing through your veins during Aquarius season. Providing the perfect calm to access that higher mind frequency, while taking the edge off of the emotional & physical detoxing as the stagnant energy is broken through.
Next up: Peppermint
Peppermint is a pantry and garden staple for good reason.
Known for its incredible minty smell, this powerhouse plant can help treat headaches, stomach aches, and general inflammation.
Another incredible quality of this loved herb is the inspiration and motivation of our creative energy, perfectly accentuated during the Aquarian season.
Brew yourself a hot cup of peppermint tea and feel how it refreshes your perspective. The rejuvenating aroma brings clarity of focus and balance that will help you lock in your plans for innovation.
Thirdly: Cacao
I had to include Cacao because the correlation was truly fascinating.
Cacao is a powerful plant that is used for ceremonies and vision quests, in true Aquarian fashion. This pre-cursor to chocolate has been used by the native people of South America as a revered plant medicine for thousands of years.
Most of us can attest to being chocolate lovers, but what makes the ancient ceremonial drinking of cacao so sacred?
Cacao is a heart-opener and activator. Drinking ceremonial quality-grade cacao allows a great openness to access more source energy throughout your body.
There’s the Aquarian/Leo polarity at play.
So invite your soul friends over and indulge in some of this ceremonial cacao. Pay tribute to the great minds and hearts that have come before and channel your innate brilliance into your vision for our future.
These Aquarian inspired plant allies are rescue remedies for the intense charge that accompanies this season of great change.
Crystals
Rock magic: the Sunstone
Ancient tales tell of a stone deriving from the sun itself, carrying the frequency of Ra, the sun god. The sunstone is the perfect companion to amplify the powers of Aquarius sun.
This leadership stone promotes goodwill and feelings of optimism while dispelling fear. It will activate your determination to take responsibility in your life and act from your expanded consciousness.
It reminds me of the stone Vision (Marvel character) has placed at his third eye, giving a droid access to human consciousness.
Promoting talent, originality, and independence this joyful gemstone asks that you nurture yourself so you can be of service to others.
Take yourself on the journey of you.
Use Aquarius season to hone your individuality. This is your chance to embrace the ideas and talents buried deep inside to achieve your dreams.
Break free from the limitations of past versions of yourself, imbued by your family, society, and most likely yourself. Rebel against the stagnation of remaining small and playing fair. This is the time to get wild and bring innovation to the groups where your thoughts will be visionary components of an inspired expansion.
The future of the world is in our hands. Aquarius energy is honored to lead the way.
Key Takeaways to REFLECT the Sun in Aquarius:
Journal Prompt:
Set intentions to do some things that bring you closer to yourself.
“Aquarius is where all the lessons of the zodiac come together and you become you. You formulate your own existence in Aquarius. So who exactly are you”
What are those things? The ones you pushed away, condemned for being weird or seemingly mundane.
Without letting any egoic thoughts pop in, quickly write down the first three things that pop into your mind.
Don’t judge them.
Make time to try them out, this is your Aquarian homework.
Excited for the journey?
What are you bringing into the limelight this Aquarius Season? Leave a comment below.
Disclaimer: I am not a healthcare professional and nothing in this blog post should substitute for medical advice. When deciding to put any herb or medicine in your body it should be a personal decision informed by your research, medical advice you trust, and your body’s intuition.
A student of astrology, the yogic sciences, herbalism, and human life on planet earth, I gather my information from a variety of sources. The biggest being what I’m traversing personally, and downloading in my intuitive personal connection to source. I do have many professional influences as well. I will list the astrologers, herbalists, books, and any other pertinent sources below:
Sources:
Juliana McCarthy, The Stars Within You: A Modern Guide to Astrology
Tashi Powers, Introduction to Evolutionary Astrology
RAMA Yoga Institute, Astrology with Guru Jagat, Teg Prekash, and many other teachers
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Kelly Johns
Writer + Artist + Yogi on a mission to inspire & uplift.
