Floating in at the tail end of winter, Aquarius greets us like a gentle breeze. This air sign is often represented in the form of a water bearer. Water, a symbol for the internal forces that guide us, our emotions and intuitions, is depicted flowing out of a vessel. Rather than being the water itself, Aquarius serves as the channel that moves it. Allowing dreams to bounce up to the surface, watering the seeds that are destined to blossom into the utopias we hope to cultivate. Aquarius embodies these connections, building worlds it hopes to see by way of conversation and embracing the multiplicity of our dreams. Like a dandelion's seeds flying across miles of changing landscapes, Aquarius weaves together maps that reflect the broadening webs of the communities it cares for.

The Tarot counterpart to this beloved sign is The Star, a card that traditionally depicts a water bearer. Like Aquarius, The Star symbolizes hope, inspiration and opportunity usually stemming from a strong spiritual yearning. Drawing The Star in a reading often means there is something inside us that cannot be swayed, tarnished or erased, a core belief or passion that ultimately, needs to be shared. It suggests that we listen closely to the invisible pulse in our hearts in order to achieve big dreams that will come to benefit more than just ourselves. The steps we must take to materialize this passion should be taken carefully and thoughtfully as no big accomplishments come from careless, grandiose acts. The card invites us to look into the expanding constellation that is our dreams, our loved ones, and our destiny to connect our true selves with our true purpose. We are thankful for The Star especially when it appears after we've experienced failure or deep tragedy. It is the guiding light we hope to find in the darkest of skies.