Event Type : Planetary Ingress

Mars enters Capricorn

Mars is in Capricorn from January 24-March 6, 2022.

Mars in Capricorn is deliberate, persistent energy. We consider the future and the consequences before taking action during this cycle. Our energy is reliable and faithful. We are slow to anger but can be quite cold if we are frustrated. The shadow side of Mars in Capricorn is rigidity.

Mars in Capricorn

Mercury returns to the sign of Capricorn

Mercury was in Capricorn from December 13, 2021-January 2, 2022. It now returns to Capricorn in retrograde motion on January 25th, 2022, and will continue to travel the sign until February 14th.

When Mercury is in Capricorn, our thinking is methodical and our focus is sober and practical. It is easier to concentrate on the task at hand under this influence. Our conversations may be quite realistic or focused on business/practical matters. Our thought patterns and communication styles become more logical, orderly, and organized. We are more able to sort out what is relevant and essential. Realism enters the picture, our speech is no-nonsense, and precision becomes important to us. We need to be wary of becoming too rigid in our thinking. We may come across as cold or harsh. For some, there is a fine line between realism and pessimism.

Mercury enters Aquarius

Mercury is in Aquarius from January 2-25, 2022, and then from February 14-March 9, 2022.

When Mercury is in Aquarius, we are hungry for knowledge and open to new and original ideas. We begin to think outside of the box, and our thinking becomes more progressive and objective. Our communication and thought patterns are spontaneous, somewhat fragmented, and liberal. This is a time when inventive thinking is at a peak.

Mercury in Aquarius is spread out due to Mercury’s retrograde from January 14, 2022, to February 3, 2022. Mercury returns to the sign of Capricorn on January 25th in retrograde motion:

• January 2nd, Mercury enters Aquarius
• January 14th, Mercury, still in Aquarius, turns retrograde
• January 25th, retrograde Mercury returns to Capricorn
• February 3rd, Mercury, still in Capricorn, turns direct
• February 14th, Mercury enters Aquarius once again.

Sun enters Pisces

Sun is in Pisces from February 18-March 20, 2022.

With the Sun in Pisces, we are guided by altruistic feelings. We are less motivated to do than we are to feel, imagine, and dream. A “what will be, will be” attitude reigns, and we are guided by a sense of universal correlations. Pisces rules empathy, selfless love, devotion, and wisdom. Its shadow side can include self-pity, a feeling of being victimized by life, passivity, and elusiveness.

Mars enters Aquarius

Mars is in Aquarius from March 6-April 14, 2022. Mars enters Aquarius today at 1:23 AM EST.

Dynamic yet erratic energy levels, achieving our goals through hit or miss tactics, and impersonal expression of anger are characteristics of Mars in Aquarius. We are team players–cooperative and less concerned about personal power.

We are attracted to unconventional methods, and we tend to approach problems from an intellectual, detached perspective during the Mars-in-Aquarius cycle.

This time around, Venus enters Aquarius just seven minutes later, which is a rare occurrence. Venus catches up to Mars at 2:10 AM EST.

Venus enters Aquarius

Venus is in Aquarius from March 6-April 5, 2022. Venus enters Aquarius today, March 6th, at 1:30 AM EST.

We move towards unconventionality, independence, and freedom as themes in our social relationships under this influence. Aquarius can be just as faithful as Capricorn, but it has to be on its own terms! Experimental relationships are more intriguing now.

Being friends as well as lovers is important to us during this cycle. Allowing one another freedom of expression, and treating others fairly, unselfishly, and impartially, are themes now.

Mars has just entered Aquarius 7 minutes before this event, which is rare. Venus is faster than Mars and catches up at 2:10 AM EST today [Venus conjunct Mars].

Mercury enters Pisces

Mercury is in Pisces from March 9-27, 2022. Mercury enters Pisces this evening.

When Mercury is in Pisces, our thinking processes are more visual, intuitive, and imaginative. We are especially attuned to the world of emotion, which colors both our thoughts and our communication style.

We guess well, express ourselves with imagery, and make decisions intuitively. We are more attracted to consciousness-raising information.

Mercury in Pisces

Sun enters Aries

Sun is in Aries from March 20-April 19, 2022. In Aries, the Sun is enthusiastic and spontaneous. We are motivated by the desire to conquer. We are more impulsive and have the urge to initiate.

Aries is a sign that bounces back quickly–there is little in the way of shame with Aries. It is brave and pioneering, and somewhat innocent. We are direct and rather uncomplicated in our needs, but we can also be short-sighted and lack the desire to plan ahead.

The Sun enters Aries on March 20, 2022, at 11:33 AM EDT, which is also the Vernal Equinox.

While the Sun is in Aries this year, it forms the following aspects:

Sun in Aries

Mercury enters Aries

Mercury is in Aries from March 27-April 10, 2022.

When Mercury is in Aries, we are less concerned with objective viewpoints and explanations, and more concerned with reaching a decision…quickly!

Our thoughts and ideas are pioneering, and we tend to speak more spontaneously and directly with the planet of communication in bold and assertive Aries.

Mercury in Aries themes:

• quick, possibly impatient or hurried, decisions
• independent thought
• mental competitiveness
• direct, straightforward, honest, uncomplicated (perhaps insensitive or blunt) communications
• executive decisions
• preference to learn through personal experience, not instruction
• quick, perhaps defensive or combative, responses

Mercury in Aries

Venus enters Pisces

Venus is in Pisces from April 5-May 2, 2022. Venus enters the sign of Pisces today.

Pisces never sees the world in black-and-white terms. Rather, Pisces sees all the colors of the rainbow. With the goddess of love in Pisces, our love is all-embracing, we are able to forgive and understand, we are seducible and seductive, and we show compassion to our partners.

Venus in Pisces is tender and affectionate, although hard to reach, as there is a longing for something that is difficult to define and hard to satisfy. Borders and boundaries blur under Venus in Pisces. The shadow side of this position is allowing ourselves to be deceived, as well as evasiveness.

Venus is exalted in Pisces and does well in the sign. It’s devoted, compassionate, and capable of sacrifice.

Mercury enters Taurus

Mercury is in Taurus from April 10-29, 2022, and then later from May 22nd to June 13th, 2022.

The reason for Mercury returning to Taurus so soon after leaving it is Mercury’s upcoming retrograde cycle that lasts from May 10th to June 3rd. The retrograde begins in Gemini but dips back into Taurus.

When Mercury is in Taurus, our thinking is down to earth, solid, and grounded. Common sense reigns over more fanciful thinking.

We communicate more deliberately under this influence, and our minds are oriented to the world of the five senses. We prefer the tried and true to new ways of thinking.

Attention to one thing at a time can simplify our lives, but we may be in danger of narrow, overly conservative, or rigid thinking.

• comfortably-paced decisions and thought processes
• thinking cannot be rushed or pushed
• pleasant speech, voice
• capable of (and content with) rote, routine, deliberate, or monotonous work/methods
• common sense is strong and dominant
• practical intelligence
• stubborn line of thinking/position

Mercury in Taurus

Mars enters Pisces

Mars is in Pisces from April 14-May 24, 2022.

We tend to feel less motivated to go after traditional goals, and more motivated to pursue spiritual or emotional drives during this cycle. We dislike confrontation during this trend.

Our output is variable rather than straightforward, and our energy is similarly up and down. We may put others’ needs ahead of our own, and our more idealistic side comes to the fore. During this cycle, going after what we want becomes less straightforward and more complicated!

However, we are motivated by compassion while Mars is in Pisces. We can be spiritual warriors, or we achieve our goals intuitively and with faith. We can be chameleons, adapting to the current situation quite expertly, although we can also be escape artists, preferring to avoid than confront. We can be passive-aggressive, or we fight through confusing or placating our opponent.

The Sun enters Taurus

Sun is in Taurus from April 19-May 20, 2021. The Sun enters Taurus on April 19, 2022, at 10:24 PM EDT.

In Taurus, the Sun is methodical, sensual, and receptive. The Sun in Taurus is most active when it is defending or resisting! As the Sun moves through Taurus when plants take root, our determination and security needs are strong. Taurus is loyal to all that is familiar and values longevity. The shadow side of Taurus is possessiveness and bullheadedness.

The Sun in Taurus is the connoisseur and sensualist. It’s patient, stubborn, earthy, stable, and rooted. The Sun-in-Taurus cycle is a good one for maintaining or building, as well as enjoying and appreciating what’s already in place. While the Taurus Sun is slow to warm up, it’s stable and persevering once it does. We value what’s long-term, strong, and lasting during this phase.

While the Sun is in Taurus in 2022, it makes the following aspects:

Sun in Taurus

Mercury enters Gemini

Mercury is in Gemini from April 29th to May 22nd, 2022, and then from June 13th to July 5th, 2022.

Mercury spends extra time in the sign of Gemini this year due to its upcoming retrograde from May 10th to June 3rd, 2022.

When Mercury is in Gemini, we are especially communicative, curious, and sociable. Mercury feels right at home in Gemini, one of the signs that it rules. We tend to take more pleasure in gaining a superficial knowledge of many subjects rather than dig deep into any one topic. We are especially astute when it comes to arguing or making a point during this period. We are attracted to wordplays, puns, and negotiations, and we’re easily distracted.

• interested in trivia, information tidbits
• manual and mental dexterity
• language mastery, talkative, flexible
• able to mimic, quickly grasp, decide promptly
• changes of mind/subject, detached observations
• nervous energy

When Mercury is retrograde in Gemini: We might look at past decisions and ideas from a new, possibly enlightened perspective.

Mercury in Gemini

Venus enters Aries

Venus is in Aries from May 2 to 28, 2022. With Venus in Aries, love is spontaneous and direct. The chase is very exciting to us under this fiery influence. We are bold, fresh, and a little impatient when it comes to matters of the heart. We don’t look back with Aries energy. We are not interested in saying sorry or dwelling on the past–it’s a brand new day! It’s time to make things work right now.

Aries is known for a love of the chase and the conquest, but Aries love can be longstanding as long as it remains relatively fresh. Aries is blunt–there’s no sugar-coating with Aries. This can sting, but rarely is Aries energy mean or petty. Saying it like it is is important to the sign. Desires are strong and expressed spontaneously, enthusiastically, and directly. Aries prefers to seduce rather than be seduced, to chase rather than be chased.

While Venus is in Aries, we gravitate to Aries-like activities, pleasures, pastimes, and objects of interest. Our tastes can veer toward action, new enterprise, conquests, courageous or daring acts, and so forth. We can be somewhat impulsive with our money or entertainment choices.

Our interests can be insistent and strong, but possibly short-lived. It’s not the best time for holding onto money. We might pour our resources too quickly into new ventures or projects but tire of these things just as rapidly.

While Venus is in Aries this year, it forms the following aspects (not including the Moon):

May 6, 2022 2:01 AM Mercury 4 Gemini 05 sextile Venus 4 Aries 05

May 9, 2022 2:07 AM Venus 7 Aries 32 semi-square True Node 22 Taurus 32

May 11, 2022 12:33 AM Venus 9 Aries 45 semi-square Saturn 24 Aquarius 45

May 15, 2022 8:12 AM Venus 14 Aries 44 conjunction Chiron 14 Aries 44

May 15, 2022 10:14 PM Venus 15 Aries 25 semi-sextile Uranus 15 Taurus 25

May 17, 2022 10:31 PM Mercury 2 Gemini 45 semi-square Venus 17 Aries 45

May 22, 2022 12:14 AM Venus 22 Aries 29 semi-sextile True Node 22 Taurus 29

May 24, 2022 6:30 AM Venus 25 Aries 07 semi-sextile Neptune 25 Pisces 07

May 24, 2022 7:06 AM Venus 25 Aries 09 sextile Saturn 25 Aquarius 09

May 26, 2022 5:06 PM Mercury 27 Taurus 58 semi-sextile Venus 27 Aries 58

May 27, 2022 2:29 AM Venus 28 Aries 26 square Pluto 28 Capricorn 26

Jupiter enters Aries

Jupiter is in Aries

• from May 10, 2022, until October 28, 2022,
• and then from December 20, 2022, until May 16, 2023.

Jupiter in Aries brings opportunities related to initiative, new enterprises, independent ventures, and self-starts.

We attract the most good fortune when we take the lead, initiate, inspire others, and demonstrate enthusiasm and courage. Prosperous areas are ones that allow us to head and lead, and to innovate. Faith in ourselves can bring about positive circumstances or good luck.

Faith in our ability to reinvent our lives and to move forward with confidence in spite of any “failures” or other challenges we may be leaving behind is strong during this cycle. We believe that “life is what you make it.” We enjoy competition as it pushes us to do better. Our belief in ourselves brings a spirit of the pioneer. We live in the “now” and quickly seize opportunities.

Negative manifestations include a too narrow focus, a me-first attitude that can be insensitive, failing to consider others’ points of view and leaving opportunities behind as a result, over-confidence, not learning from past mistakes, and a lack of objectivity.

However, the higher vibration of Jupiter looks for perspective. Jupiter’s perspective isn’t a detached, analytical, or detailed look at any given situation, but an overview–a look at the “big picture”. With Jupiter, ideally, we are able to rise above pettiness, mundane concerns, inconveniences, and the like. Where Jupiter is currently transiting in your own chart is generally where you are inclined to find your joy at this stage in your development.

In Aries, Jupiter urges us to make our own opportunities, to believe in ourselves, and to take charge of our lives.

See also Jupiter transits Aries.

Sun enters Gemini

Sun is in Gemini from May 20-June 21, 2022.

Knowledge and diversity motivate us with the Sun in Gemini. We are more sociable, intellectual, and insatiably curious under this influence. We tend to scatter our energies due to this curiosity and awareness of all of our options. We are more communicative and versatile, but we can also be unreliable.

Gemini represents duality and mediation. Gemini’s energy is intelligent, optimistic, observant, and adaptable. It’s skeptical, ready to consider alternate ways of thinking. We’re prepared to trade, share, exchange, pass on news, teach, guide, and learn.

We gather information during the Sun-in-Gemini cycle, and we benefit from this transit’s objectivity. We’re quick-witted, cheerful, engaging, and we easily adapt, observe, and listen–it’s a clever and crafty influence.

On the downside, we can be gossipy, overly intellectual, or too rational when a softer touch would be more appropriate. As we relay and process information, we could be living too much in our heads, disconnected from what’s in our hearts.

Sun in Gemini

While the Sun is in Gemini in 2022, it forms the following aspects (excludes the Moon):

• May 21, 2022 3:18 PM Sun 0 Gemini 43 conjunction Mercury 0 Gemini 43 – Note that Mercury is retrograde at the time of this alignment, making this an Inferior Conjunction.
• May 23, 2022 7:05 AM Sun 2 Gemini 18 sextile Jupiter 2 Aries 18
• May 28, 2022 8:51 AM Sun quintile Neptune
• Jun 3, 2022 6:21 PM Sun 13 Gemini 19 sesquiquadrate Pluto 28 Capricorn 19
• Jun 6, 2022 4:44 AM Sun 15 Gemini 39 sextile Chiron 15 Aries 39
• Jun 7, 2022 5:36 AM Sun 16 Gemini 38 semi-sextile Uranus 16 Taurus 38
• Jun 7, 2022 7:41 AM Sun quintile Jupiter
• Jun 13, 2022 12:17 AM Sun biquintile Pluto
• Jun 13, 2022 3:51 AM Sun 22 Gemini 18 semi-sextile True Node 22 Taurus 18
• Jun 16, 2022 3:13 AM Sun 25 Gemini 09 trine Saturn 25 Aquarius 09
• Jun 16, 2022 9:41 AM Sun 25 Gemini 24 square Neptune 25 Pisces 24
• Jun 19, 2022 3:59 AM Sun quintile Chiron
• Jun 19, 2022 4:10 AM Sun 28 Gemini 03 quincunx Pluto 28 Capricorn 03

Mercury Rx enters Taurus

Mercury is in Taurus from May 22-June 13 2022. [While Mercury began its retrograde on May 10th in the sign of Gemini, retrograde Mercury re-enters Taurus now (May 22nd).]

The reason for Mercury returning to Taurus so soon after leaving it is Mercury’s retrograde cycle that lasts from May 10th to June 3rd. The retrograde began in Gemini but now dips back into Taurus.

When Mercury is in Taurus, our thinking is down to earth, solid, and grounded. Common sense reigns over more fanciful thinking.

We communicate more deliberately under this influence, and our minds are oriented to the world of the five senses. We prefer the tried and true to new ways of thinking.

Attention to one thing at a time can simplify our lives, but we may be in danger of narrow, overly conservative, or rigid thinking.

• comfortably-paced decisions and thought processes
• thinking cannot be rushed or pushed
• pleasant speech, voice
• capable of (and content with) rote, routine, deliberate, or monotonous work/methods
• common sense is strong and dominant
• practical intelligence
• stubborn line of thinking/position

While Mercury is retrograde in the sign of Taurus, things can seem particularly slow. We might review our comfort levels, sense of security, finances, personal income, and valuables.

Mercury in Taurus

Mars enters Aries

Mars is in Aries from May 24 to July 5, 2022.

Mars feels at home in Aries, one of the signs that it rules, and therefore its power is boosted. Our energy is spontaneous, forward-looking, and even courageous under this influence. Our competitive spirit is well-developed, and our goal is to win! We are active, single-minded, and confident.

Our actions are direct–we instinctively find the fastest way to get from point A to point B. The shadow side of Mars in Aries is a tendency to be impatient, arrogant, impulsive, short-lived, unreflective, and self-centered.

We pursue our goals straightforwardly, confidently, unabashedly, and directly with Mars in Aries. The same goes for expressing anger. We want to be first, come first, and do things on our own–our independence, enterprise, and initiative are well-developed.

This transit is better for endeavors that require courage and strong but not necessarily sustained passion and energy. We don’t want to look back or overthink–we only concern ourselves with what we can accomplish right now. Not inclined to beat around the bush, we confidently pursue our desires.

Aspects Mars makes while transiting Aries in 2022:

These aspects exclude the Moon. The dates when Mars forms major aspects are bolded.

• May 26, 2022 3:13 AM Mars 0 Aries 59 semi-square Uranus 15 Taurus 59
• May 29, 2022 6:31 AM Mars 3 Aries 20 conjunction Jupiter 3 Aries 20 – this one is big! It’s a powerful aspect for new beginnings. We want to reach beyond our usual bounds. We possess a wealth of enthusiastic energy, and we’re ready to take chances. We are competitive, decisive, and we readily rise to a challenge and actively pursue our goals. Watch for over-confidence, boasting, pushiness, and overestimation of our capabilities.
• Jun 3, 2022 4:59 PM Mars 7 Aries 21 semi-square True Node 22 Taurus 21
• Jun 3, 2022 5:18 PM Venus 7 Taurus 22 semi-sextile Mars 7 Aries 22
• Jun 7, 2022 3:18 PM Mars 10 Aries 15 semi-square Saturn 25 Aquarius 15
• Jun 7, 2022 3:44 PM Mars quintile Pluto
• Jun 15, 2022 10:17 AM Mars 15 Aries 57 conjunction Chiron 15 Aries 57
• Jun 17, 2022 1:37 AM Mars 17 Aries 08 semi-sextile Uranus 17 Taurus 08
• Jun 23, 2022 5:58 PM Mars 21 Aries 57 semi-sextile True Node 21 Taurus 57
• Jun 27, 2022 6:28 PM Mars 24 Aries 50 sextile Saturn 24 Aquarius 50
• Jun 28, 2022 3:08 PM Mars 25 Aries 26 semi-sextile Neptune 25 Pisces 26
• Jun 30, 2022 3:31 AM Sun quintile Mars
• Jul 1, 2022 10:13 PM Mars 27 Aries 47 square Pluto 27 Capricorn 47

Venus enters Taurus

Venus is in Taurus from May 28 to June 22, 2022. In Taurus, Venus is naturally very sensual, content, and possessive. We seek security and value those things that are long-lasting. Our appetite for pleasure is strong.

The sign of Taurus values the here and now and the world of the five senses. Tangible and physical expressions of love and romance figure strongly during the Venus-in-Taurus cycle. Holding on to someone or something we love is our tendency under this influence.

The shadow side of this is excessive possessiveness and treating our partners as objects that we own or want to own.

On the financial side, Venus in Taurus looks for high-quality, solid, practical, and long-lasting items. Holding on to our possessions is more likely now. With art, tastes, and pleasures, we prefer things that are earthy, natural, and grounded. We can be somewhat indulgent at this time. Uncertainty bothers us more than usual–we favor stability over excitement in love and pleasure.

Aspects Venus makes while in Taurus in 2022:

These aspects exclude the Moon, and the major aspect dates are bolded.

• May 31, 2022 2:34 PM Venus 3 Taurus 42 semi-sextile Jupiter 3 Aries 42
• Jun 3, 2022 3:05 PM Venus quintile Saturn
• Jun 3, 2022 5:18 PM Venus 7 Taurus 22 semi-sextile Mars 7 Aries 22
• Jun 6, 2022 5:29 AM Venus 10 Taurus 18 semi-square Neptune 25 Pisces 18
• Jun 10, 2022 9:16 PM Venus 15 Taurus 48 semi-sextile Chiron 15 Aries 48
• Jun 11, 2022 6:57 PM Venus 16 Taurus 53 conjunction Uranus 16 Taurus 53
• Jun 15, 2022 2:19 AM Venus 20 Taurus 47 semi-square Jupiter 5 Aries 47
• Jun 16, 2022 5:46 AM Venus 22 Taurus 09 conjunction True Node 22 Taurus 09
• Jun 18, 2022 5:32 PM Venus 25 Taurus 06 square Saturn 25 Aquarius 06
• Jun 19, 2022 12:06 AM Venus 25 Taurus 25 sextile Neptune 25 Pisces 25
• Jun 21, 2022 4:23 AM Venus 28 Taurus 01 trine Pluto 28 Capricorn 01