Aquarius – The Usher of the Light

Aquarius – The Usher of the Light

24” x 36” Oil, paper and gold leaf on canvas
© Jo Jayson 2021
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Aquarius – from the latin Aquaril meaning “Water Carrier” and usually referred to as the Water Bearer – is the 11thsign of the zodiac, and is fixed in its nature. Quintessentially an Air Sign but often mistakenly thought to be a water sign, which adds to its already misunderstood and indefinable character. Ruled by the planet Uranus and Saturn, with dates January 20th– February 18th, this sign can comfortably call itself the odd one of the zodiac, the one that can’t quite fit in, hard to describe or define and just that little bit enchanting yet somewhat strange.
Aquarians are very much air signs, with most of their energy focused in the mind and on their thoughts. Their purpose is to be “the water bearers” for humanity, which in cosmic terms means those that serve and bring to the whole, that which is vital and of service to the collective. The water bearer is not literal but symbolic of the light, knowledge and cosmic awareness that Aquarians hold and are innately called to pour/serve/share with humanity.

Deeply intellectual, and inventive, Aquarians don’t like to focus on the deep emotions of the heart but prefer to analyze, research, dissect and intellect about the human condition. This doesn’t mean they are unemotional, but their tendency to explain away their emotions rather than just feel them, is common amongst this group. Their comfortableness in their own thought processes can make them uncomfortable within a crowd, preferring their own company, with their own unique ideas. Solitary folk, they are however very friendly and courteous within friendships and groups, fair-minded and humanitarian in their outlook. Independent and loving their freedom, they can sometimes be perceived as detached, sometimes felt to be airy and lofty to others. In all manners of being they can be a paradox, predictable yet not, warm and friendly yet suddenly cool and aloof, nurturing and loving yet uncomfortable asking for support. Their dreams, desires and aspirations can be idealistic and yet very practical, and often have a broader, progressive and forward-looking approach. Aquarians are often geniuses which in itself can make them a little odd to the normal average folk around them.

Aquarians are the holders of the vessel of light which makes them the truth bearers. They will never miss an opportunity to give you their opinion and truth on a situation, which many times sheds much needed light and understanding. However Aquarians need to be careful not to be so rigid and inflexible in their own truth that they refuse to see another’s as well.

As we enter into the Age of Aquarius, which in its many translations means the age of conscious awareness for the oneness of humanity, Aquarians can be perceived to be the ones that sit alone and apart, searching for truth, and holding this vessel of light for us all….© Jo Jayson 2021