The year starts off with a new moon in Capricorn and Mercury in Aquarius on January 2nd, a clear tone setting for the months to come. The new moon in the earth sign Capricorn shows that the focus will be on oneself, and with Mercury in Aquarius, we are invited to really think things through, and not let our emotions cloud the truth, no matter how progressive or unconventional it may feel. Mercury quickly moves retrograde on January 14th, promoting an immediate period of reflection early on in the year. 

January 17th’s full moon in Cancer brings back themes of feelings and emotions and will prompt us to feel them. Take this time to celebrate your recent achievements and process anything that comes up. Uranus goes direct the next day and the Sun moves into Aquarius the following, so it will be worth your while. 

With unpredictable Uranus moving direct on the 18th and the Sun moving into Aquarius, Uranus’s home sign on the 19th, we are likely to see a bursting forth of energy and emotion, both on a personal and global scale, with regards to issues pertaining to our future. Many parts of our lives have been inhibited during Uranus’s retrograde, and this will likely have a noticeable bounce back as the planet goes direct and for the following months. 

At the end of the month, Mars will move into grounded Capricorn and offer a calm confidence moving forward, further supported by Venus moving direct a few days later. 

February

This energy of new-ness continues into early February, with a New Moon in Aquarius on the 1st and Mercury moving direct on the 3rd. It is a good time for focus, and to start moving forward on the ideas sprung forth last month. Mercury moves into Aquarius on the 14th, perhaps allowing us to look at some emotionally relevant issue through a rational lens. 

Pluto will also trine the True Node that day, giving you a strong sense of determination, and a Full Moon in Leo two days later will offer an extra boost of energy. Use this time to turn your thoughts into things. Personal focus will go a long way here.

An interesting thing occurs at the end of the month. The United States of America experiences its first Pluto Return at 27°33’ Capricorn on February 20th. This was the exact aspect during the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The Sabian symbol for this aspect reads as follows: 

Capricorn 27°: Pilgrims climbing the steep steps leading to a mountain shrine.

The ascent of the individualized consciousness to the highest realizations reached by the spiritual leaders of its culture.

The symbol shows us that steps have been placed ahead of us, and we must learn from where others have been before us. The pursuit of greatness is characterized by the difficult pilgrimage and the reaching of the shrine shows the value of our past sages. But the second part places emphasis on each individual’s ascent as part of the collective, encouraging one to rise and reach up in conjunction with the shared vision of their peers. 

Pluto, the planet of power and transformation, is likely to affect political and social issues during these aspects, and the relevance of the Pluto return is magnified two days later, on the auspicious date of 2/22/22. 

At the same time, the Sun moves into Pisces on February 18th, while Neptune positions at 22° Pisces, opposing the United States natal Neptune in 22° Virgo, by the 22nd of the month, conveniently while the Sun is in 2°02’ Pisces. The last time Neptune was at this degree was the late 1850s, just before the Civil War. These aspects are rare, and the fact that they all occur together with relevance to each other, as well as our current socio-political climate and correspondences to both the American Revolution and Civil War, on a date full of 2’s is quite notable. The United States may be up for quite a transformation over the following year, until March 23, 2023, and the Aquarian Technocalypse of 2023 and 2024 where Pluto will enter Aquarius. We’ll get more in depth on the Aquarian Technocalypse in the coming months. 

This powerful transit may be the proverbial “Oh shit!” moment, as the roller coaster begins to climb and you see the drop a little ways ahead of you. Keep your hands and feet INSIDE and hold on!

March

The energy will continue through early March with a gentle new moon on March 2nd. Express yourself and show the world your positive qualities. Mars and Venus both move into Aquarius on March 6th, allowing us to go after what we want and find the means to get it. Mercury moves into Pisces on the 9th, so we may be encouraged to do so based on internal venue, rather than outer appearances, whether this is a person, place, or thing. 

The Full Moon in Virgo provides a sense of balance, to be much needed in the months to come. Take advantage of this period by grounding yourself and taking count of the year’s achievements so far, or giving yourself the extra push to get more done during this cautiously optimistic first half of the year. 

The Sun moves into Aries on the 20th, and Mercury follows a week later, turning matters at hand to conflict.

April 

Starting the month with a New Moon in Aries, it’s anybody’s guess as to who the fool will be. We will likely feel the drifting away of the balance from the month before and the prompt arrival of tension. Venus moves into Pisces on April 5th, where she may swing between her tides, bringing up energies of enchantment or spurn. Mars moves into Pisces on the 14th, so this feeling of conflict may likely be brief, or premature. Decisions may be made to hold things in place, either temporarily or for good. 

The Full Moon in Libra of April 16th and the Sun moving into Taurus may provide some balance and relief from those tensions, as well as a little wisdom and guidance. However, the energy of the end of the month signifies challenges ahead with Saturn moving into Aquarius on April 28th, Pluto moving Retrograde and Mercury into dualistic Gemini the following day, and the first New Moon partial Solar Eclipse on the 30th bringing out our stubborn sides. The best way to use this new moon energy is to go inward, and know that this too shall pass.

May

May continues right off with the Aries energy with Venus moving into the sign on the 2nd. If you are single, this is a good time to put yourself out there. Venus in Aries can be hasty, though, so make sure not to jump too far in the deep end. If you are not single, perhaps put energy into another creative venture, vacation, or family. Jupiter follows into Aries on the 10th, while Mercury moves retrograde for the remainder of the month.  

The middle of the month may see rise to tension again as the Sun squares Saturn on the 15th and a full moon eclipse in Scorpio on the 16th may see complications to our lives, both personally and socially. This may mean protests, lockdowns, or other legal or social changes that affect our lifestyles. Emotional intensity may be high, especially if you are intuitive, so celebrate this full moon with a hike, dance party, or yoga class. 

The Sun moves into Gemini on the 21st, putting an emphasis on communication, the exchange of information, and meaningful conversations. Mercury, exalted in Gemini, will assist with the social step forward, but beware gossip and superficialness. Bad company will bring misfortune. Mars will move into Aries on the 24th, highlighting key differences between people. Trust your gut on who you align with and who you don’t, but don’t forget to use diplomacy. Venus will help with stability and supper inner balance as it moves into its home of Taurus on the 28th. 

June 

On June 3rd, Mercury will go direct, helping make sense of the wild energy of the past weeks. More than anything, it may come as a strong reminder to complete what you have begun. Purge your closet, give to charity, or fix up your home to put out positivity and allow new things into your life. Saturn will move retrograde for the summer on June 4th, so refrain from making big purchases or quitting your job this week. 

June 14th’s Super Full Moon in Sagittarius promises to be a great time, whether you are traveling, socializing with friends, or taking in some music or literature. The sun moves into Cancer a week later, so enjoy this lighthearted week, as this is not likely to continue in coming weeks. 

On June 28th, Neptune will move retrograde and a new moon in Cancer will remind you to be gentle with yourself and pause to give yourself some grace. Enjoy this day, but it is also time to focus on your health and wellbeing. These aspects may lean toward mental health or issues related to voice.