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The Moon is New in Pisces on March 2, 2022, at 12:35 PM EST.

The following is the New Moon astrological chart wheel for the Pisces New Moon in 2022.

The New Moon in Pisces marks the beginning of a new cycle. The Aquarius New Moon cycle ends and the Pisces New Moon cycle begins.

The New Moon in Pisces is a good time to commit to personal goals that express the positive energies of the sign of the Fish. These include taking a leap of faith, accepting imperfections in ourselves and in others as a different kind of “perfection,” starting a project that requires imagination and visualization skills, consciously putting time aside for peaceful and rejuvenating activities, and sharing a dream with another.

With this potent Pisces energy, we have the chance to make important changes in our lives.

This New Moon is especially warm, generous, and optimistic with its alignment with Jupiter. Its sextile to Uranus is progressive, open, and change-positive.

The major bodies are all direct, contributing to a feeling of moving forward. Venus, Mars, and Pluto are closely conjunct at the time of this New Moon, adding a dynamic and creative element to the energies of our new beginnings. Relationships can be at the heart of our new beginnings, fueling our motivation to start fresh. Mercury and Saturn are closely aligned, lending a serious theme to the energies of this lunation.

This phase of the Moon occurs at 12 degrees and 7 minutes of Pisces, affecting people born with personal planets and points at approximately 8 to 16 degrees of the Mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces) most significantly.

Alternate chart with additional bodies (Chiron, asteroids, Eris, etc.):

 

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.

The Moon is Full in Virgo on March 18, 2022, at 3:17 AM EDT.

A Full Moon occurs in the sign of Virgo on March 18th, 2022, when the Sun in Pisces forms an opposition to the Moon in Virgo. The Full Moon is a time of culmination and the promise of fulfillment of that which was started at the New Moon. It is an emotional time – a time of romance, fertilization, and relationships.

With the Virgo-Pisces service axis involved, this Full Moon presses us to find a balance between day-to-day functions and routines, physical health, and the need for order (Virgo) and vision, spiritual health, disorder, and the infinite (Pisces).

Virgo rules the tools and techniques we use to deal with day-to-day life, while Pisces rules the tools we employ to manage our spiritual selves.

Some sort of crisis (which can be a crisis of consciousness) or sudden awareness of a lack in our lives provides us with a golden opportunity to explore our emotional needs within the context of the house polarity where the Full Moon occurs in our natal charts.

This Full Moon urges us to strike a balance between work and service, practicality and impracticality, criticism and acceptance. With the Moon full and bright in the sky, symbolic “illumination” occurs in our own lives.

However, these new feelings and revelations are emotional ones, as there is a sense of emotions bursting forth into our consciousness. It’s time to express ourselves and to let things out of our systems. Over the next two weeks, we will discover what this means for us.

For now, we can’t sit on our feelings–we need to express them! Of course, we might want to exercise some care while doing so, knowing that what is coming out of us is not particularly rational as yet.

This is an eyes-wide-open time for our work, habits, health, and routines. We are likely to receive strong messages from our intuition.

This Full Moon harmonizes with Pluto, suggesting a healthy relationship with change and transformation. We want to better ourselves or our situation through the revelations occurring around the time of this lunation. It’s a gently ambitious time.

This phase of the Moon occurs at 27 degrees and 40 minutes of Virgo, affecting people born with personal planets and points at approximately 24 to 30 degrees of the Mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces) and approximately 0 to 2 degrees of the Cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn) most significantly.

The following is a chart wheel with additional points for more detail:

 

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:

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

The Moon is New in Aries on April 1, 2022, at 2:24 AM EDT. The New Moon occurs at 11° Aries 31′.

The following is the chart wheel of the New Moon in Aries occurring in 2022.

The New Moon in Aries marks the beginning of a new cycle. The Pisces New Moon cycle ends and the Aries New Moon cycle begins.

The New Moon in Aries is a good time to commit to personal goals that express the positive energies of the sign of the Ram. It’s time to take action – try something new and innovative, and go at it with gusto and confidence; be assertive without being abrasive; take charge of our lives; start a brand new project, and discover our own personal courage.

This is a strong cycle under which to re-evaluate our relationship with ourselves. With this potent Aries energy, we have the chance to make important changes in our lives. It’s time to make some solid yet realistic plans and to set the stage for reaping the rewards from our new beginnings, as little or big as they may be, in approximately two weeks’ time after the Full Moon occurs.

Aries is the first sign of the zodiac, and thus a New Moon in Aries is especially ripe with opportunity for new beginnings. We might consider acting on a constructive impulse and following a hunch or taking a risk.

Aries learns through experience and action, and we might treat ourselves to a little adventure now. It’s also a good cycle under which to discover the benefits of expressing ourselves with authenticity – expressing ourselves as we are, without putting on airs.

We might find ways to learn how to rely on ourselves and to be happy about doing so – it will go a long way towards finding inner happiness when we know that we can be self-sufficient without blaming others for not helping us out. It’s a time to revitalize ourselves through experiences that break the routine and that involve doing something new and fresh.

This New Moon aligns with Mercury and occurs when all major planets are direct, suggesting a courageous mindset and few obstacles. However, Mars, the ruler of Aries is applying to a conjunction to Saturn, and while we’re ready to work hard and pace ourselves, we can be combatting some fear of not being number one.

This phase of the Moon occurs at 11 degrees and 31 minutes of Aries, affecting people born with personal planets and points at approximately 8 to 16 degrees of the Cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, and Libra, and Capricorn) most significantly.

I like to see two charts of the New Moon. The one above, using only the major bodies, is useful for seeing chart patterns and core influences. Adding additional points or bodies is helpful for seeing nuances, as follows:

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

 

Jupiter conjunct Neptune

Jupiter, at 23° Pisces 59′, forms a conjunction with Neptune, at 23° Pisces 59′ on April 12, 2022. This is a one-off transit (it doesn’t repeat two more times as many outer-planet transits do).

With Jupiter forming a conjunction to Neptune, idealistic and humanitarian goals or impulses surface. A spirit of altruism and generosity, making connections with others from a different background, widening our minds through unusual or different experiences, expanded faith, and a feeling that anything is possible if we believe in it are all themes.

Practical considerations could take a back seat now. We more easily make personal sacrifices for what we believe to be the better good. Everyday, ordinary life doesn’t satisfy, as we hunger for a more idealistic life. This can certainly lead to disappointment or strong feelings of discontent and restlessness.

We may need a reality check in order to keep our expectations realistic. Caution should be exercised with legal matters, finances, and other worldly, practical affairs, as the tendency to ignore critical details or to take foolish risks runs high.

However, if expectations are kept in check, this can be a fabulous time for dreaming up new possibilities. It’s also a period of greater compassion–when our guiding principle is to trust in people or the universe.

Some associations with this combination include dancing, water (especially the ocean), oil, the feet, drugs and alcohol, mysteries and illusion, film, cinematography, and religion.

Read more about this Jupiter-conjunct-Neptune aspect, whether it occurs in the natal chart, Solar Return chart, or is a transit to transit (as it’s occurring now) or transit to natal.

Jupiter conjunct Neptune dates:

 on April 12, 2022, at 23° Pisces 59′ (one-time)

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 Moon is Full in Libra on April 16, 2022, at 2:55 PM EDT.

The Full Moon occurs on Saturday, April 16th, when the Sun in Aries forms an opposition to the Libra Moon. It’s a time of culmination and the promise of fulfillment of something begun at the New Moon. Heightened emotions, romance, fertilization, relationship drama, and epiphanies are themes.

The Aries-Libra polarity is a relationship axis, where Aries represents “self,” and Libra represents “other.” Where Aries is about self-assertion, Libra is about compromise.

With the Libra Moon, we’re especially aware of our need for relationships and all that comes with maintaining them — compromising, negotiating, graciousness, and balancing. The Aries Sun, on the other hand, is self-assertive, leading, and personally courageous.

This Full Moon urges us to strike a balance between meeting our personal needs and attending to the needs of a significant other, and between independence or autonomy and dependence or companionability.

The Libra Moon is diplomatic, equality-focused, and fair-minded. The Aries Sun values authenticity over tact and is energized by independent efforts. The Full Moon illuminates this conflict.

Relationship epiphanies occur now. We’re likely to experience revelations about our independence, need for others, and partnerships. Saturn harmonizes with the Sun and Moon, while Pluto forms a square to the lights. There can be helpful interactions with superiors or with older or more experienced people, and benefits can come as a result. There can be a choice to structure, limit, or simplify our lives in a significant way that leads to major improvements. We’re a little more careful and conservative now, but we can also feel a lot of pressure related to our ambitions or desire for more control over our lives. However, all planets are direct at this time, helping us to feel less burdened or held back.

This phase of the Moon occurs at 26 degrees and 46 minutes of Libra, affecting people with personal planets and points at 23 to 30 degrees of the Cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn) and 0 to 1 degree of the Fixed signs(Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius) most significantly.

The Full Moon chart with additional points:

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:

Pluto now turns retrograde at 28° Capricorn 36′. Pluto is retrograde every year for approximately five months. In 2022, Pluto is retrograde from April 29th to October 8th.

 

• • April 29, 2022, Pluto stations and turns retrograde at 28° Capricorn 36′ Rx
  • October 8, 2022, Pluto stations and turns direct at 26° Capricorn 07′

Pluto stations and turns retrograde today and will be retrograde until October 8th. This shift of direction tends to bring about some initial confusion, heaviness, and magnification of problems.

Pluto’s retrograde cycle itself, however, is an excellent period for research and gaining new insight into our self-destructive tendencies, needs for control, and search for the truth by looking within. Outward pressures may ease somewhat during this period. Over the coming months, we may be reassessing how we use our power.

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.

The Moon is New in Taurus on April 30, 2022, at 4:28 PM EDT. This is a New Moon partial Solar Eclipse that occurs at 10° Taurus 28′.

This eclipse is the second in a Taurus-Scorpio set that began in November 2021 with a Lunar Eclipse in Taurus. It’s the first Solar Eclipse in Taurus in this set.

This phase of the Moon occurs at 10 degrees and 28 minutes of Taurus.

A similar Solar Eclipse occurred on April 29th, 2014. An eclipse set along the Taurus-Scorpio axis most recently occurred from 2012 to 2014. Before that, it was from 2003-2004.

The Solar Eclipse occurs when Venus is tightly (partile) conjunct Jupiter in Pisces. Since Venus is the ruler of this eclipse, it’s particularly significant. This eclipse aligns with Uranus and harmonizes with Mars, and we can get off to a great start mentally as we embark on new beginnings.

Its effects can be felt for up to six months after the actual date of the eclipse. In the sign of Taurus, matters related to personal finances, values, ownership, physical and material resources, personal possessions, feelings of worthiness, desire for safety and security, resistance to change, comfort, sensuality, and familiarity will be a strong focus on a personal level. This eclipse is about new beginnings regarding all of these matters. Long-term changes are in the works.

Occurring in Taurus, this eclipse is about strengthening our sense of security. It is a time for re-evaluating our relationship with money and possessions and discovering what it is that truly makes us happy and fulfilled. It‘s also a period for considering new ways of increasing our income or earning power. New and potent energy is with us for taking charge of our personal possessions and finances.

We should be concentrating on what it is we can do to increase our own feelings of self-worth. We are asked to get in touch with what it is that we truly value and want in our lives, and to part with those things or situations that are not, or no longer, contributing to our feelings of worthiness. This includes identifying those things that give us a false sense of security.

Sometimes eclipses bring about events that force us into this position of re-evaluation. For example on a mundane level, someone might need to move to a smaller place that requires downsizing of personal possessions; another might be in the position to pay out a large sum that necessitates an adjustment of spending habits; another might need to deal with an audit or back taxes, and the list goes on.

We might evaluate where we have been complicating our lives by our love-hate attraction to predicament and conflict or by an addiction to food or comfort items and consider what truly makes us feel content and comfortable. Knowing what it is that truly – deeply – makes us feel comfortable and pleased ultimately improves our intimate relationships. Our sensual side is enhanced, and sensual feelings heightened during this period.

During this series of eclipses in Taurus and Scorpio (from November 2021 to October 2023), we are learning about the balance of give and take. Circumstances may be such that we are pushed to see and consider others’ values rather than expect others to share the same perspective as us; as well, we need to discover our own needs and values as individuals. We may now need to take steps towards managing and handling our shared resources with others, our debts, or taxes more effectively; as well, we need to consider whether we are contributing our share and earning what we deserve. An intimate partnership may be left behind, or a source of money might end, for example, and either of these situations pushes us to learn to depend on ourselves and to recognize that we don’t necessarily need these things to survive. Ultimately, we are now in a better position to understand that changes or endings are necessary for our own growth and that we can handle these things – that life does indeed go on. Discovering our personal power figures strongly.

This eclipse specifically, occurring in Taurus, is more about attending to the side of the equation that involves our own needs and happiness. It’s a time for investing, or reinvesting, in ourselves – our own talents, our own ability to provide for ourselves and dependents, and pursuing goals that we truly value. There is a focus on what we have built, and whether we need to clear the way for new projects and relationships, or whether we might recommit to those things that we have been building.

This is a good time for focusing on some of the constructive traits of the sign of the Bull–strong-willed, consistent, sensual, enduring, deliberate, patient–and consider how to positively incorporate these qualities into our lives. Taurus New Moons are generally good for getting back in touch with simple and physical pleasures–savoring good food, and enjoying activities that bring us in touch with nature and with our bodies. It’s time to “stop and smell the roses”, and to become more aware of what makes us feel comfortable and secure.

A Solar Eclipse can stimulate a strong desire to take action. However, it will be important to avoid jumping to conclusions and asserting ourselves without considering others’ feelings and reactions. There is a big difference between asserting ourselves from a place of healthy confidence and asserting ourselves brashly and blindly, the latter giving us a false sense of confidence or bravery.

With this potent Taurus energy, we have the chance to make important changes in our lives that will benefit us well beyond this Moon cycle. For some of us, circumstances are such that we need to pay more attention to these matters.

Flaws in an important system in our lives may be revealed around the time of the eclipse, prompting us to redo or to start fresh. Something ends in order for something else to start anew. We may be called upon to give up something in order to move forward into a new chapter in our lives. Although the “new” may be unrecognizable, it is important to allow the necessary surrender to the unknown.

An eclipse occurs close to the nodal axis, and this eclipse is closer to the North Node of the Moon. Eclipses close to the North Node tend to feel easier, as we have a stronger sense that we’re growing and improving. This eclipse’s alignment with Uranus adds to this progressive theme.

We are challenged to be more sensible and possibly conservative in our approach but, at the same time, open to making fundamental changes. We are also challenged to follow through on projects or situations that we may have abandoned or considered dropping if we deem them to be appropriate and worthwhile. We may be dealing with a certain level of stubbornness, both in others and in ourselves. It’s an excellent time for connecting with our bodies and with nature through earthy activities, as well as appreciating what we already have.

Major developments in the personal areas ruled by Taurus in our charts are likely to occur over the course of the next 3-6 months. This is the second eclipse in a series falling along the Taurus-Scorpio axis (from November 2021 to October 2023) and is the first Solar Eclipse in the sign of Taurus.

Not everyone will feel the effect of the eclipse with the same intensity. Those whose personal planets are activated by the degree of the eclipse will feel its effects more strongly on a personal level.

This phase of the Moon occurs at 10 degrees and 28 minutes of Taurus, affecting people born with personal planets and points at 5 to 15 degrees of the Fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius) most significantly.

A Solar eclipse occurred at approximately the same degree as this April 2021 eclipse on April 29th in  1957, 1976, 1995, and 2014. It might help to think back to these periods and consider the themes that surrounded your life then, if relevant, to get a better understanding of what the current eclipse series might mean for you. The last series of eclipses along the Taurus-Scorpio axis occurred from November 2012 to October 2014, November 1993 to October 1995, May 1984 to April 1986, and May 1975 to November 1976.

The same chart wheel is below with additional points:

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 sextile Pluto

Jupiter, at 28° Pisces 36′, forms a sextile with Pluto, at 28° Capricorn 36′ on May 3, 2022. This is a one-off transit (it doesn’t repeat two more times as many outer-planet transits do).

With Jupiter forming a sextile to Pluto, we’re discovering our ambitions and motivations, and it’s an enjoyable, productive experience. It’s a time when we want to improve, grow, and bring something to the next level.

This transit generally favors business, the law, and commerce. We might enjoy increased influence, faith, and insight now. The desire for more personal significance can lead us to give of ourselves or motivate us to more ambitiously pursue personal or professional goals.

A Jupiter-Pluto sextile enhances our ability to sway or persuade. One of the most positive uses of this transit is taking steps to better ourselves. We might solve a long-standing problem or capitalize upon a resource that we didn’t recognize in the past.

We seek more meaning in our lives, and as we strive for a sense of purpose, we’re likely to take steps that help us improve our lives, lifestyles, or an important project. A bit of competition, even if it’s only with ourselves and our previous performance, can help us grow. We can be opportunistic–it’s easier than usual to recognize opportunities because we’re looking to advance.

As we connect with our hidden talents or desires, we begin to embrace new directions or pursuits.

Read more about this Jupiter-sextile-Pluto aspect, whether it occurs in the natal chart, Solar Return chart, or is a transit to transit (as it’s occurring now) or transit to natal.

Jupiter sextile Pluto dates:

 on May 3rd, 2022, at 28° Pisces 36′ (one-time)

Mercury now turns retrograde at 4° Gemini 52′.

Mercury is retrograde from May 10, 2022, at 4° Gemini 52′, until June 3, 2022, at 26° Taurus 05′. While Mercucry begins its retrograde in the sign of Gemini, it returns to Taurus on May 22nd.

Mercury Retrograde Cycle from May 10 to June 3, 2022:

• April 26, 2022, Mercury enters the Retrograde Zone at 26° Taurus 05′
• May 10, 2022, Mercury stations and turns retrograde at 4° Gemini 52’Rx
• June 3, 2022, Mercury stations and turns direct at 26° Taurus 05′
• June 18, 2022, Mercury leaves the Retrograde Zone at 4° Gemini 52′

The year 2022’s second retrograde Mercury cycle occurs from May 10th to June 3rd. Mercury’s shadow period begins on April 26th and ends on June 18th. Note that the shadow period begins before Mercury turns retrograde–when Mercury first passes over the degree that Mercury later returns to in retrograde motion. The shadow period ends when Mercury again passes over the degree at which it first turned retrograde. The shadow period is different than Mercury’s storm period in astrology, which refers to the period when Mercury is moving especially slowly.

Note that Mercury’s post-retrograde shadow is generally better for new long-term endeavors than the pre-retrogrades shadow. For new enterprises in the pre-retrograde shadow, the venture’s secondary progressed Mercury will turn direction (retrograde) in the coming years, which may not be ideal.

Also note that things are most wonky on and around the days of the stations whether Mercury is turning retrograde OR direct (the start and end dates of the retrograde cycle) as the shifts occur, after which we grow more accustomed to the energy.

Mercury is retrograde approximately three times a year for approximately three weeks each time. As such, retrograde Mercury is a fairly common occurrence (Mercury is retrograde approximately 18% of the time).

As the planet of communication, Mercury retrograde tends to breed a certain level of confusion. Mercury rules our “lower” mind–how we perceive and interpret information that we receive from our environment, and how we relay that information to others. Mercury has rulership over such things as speaking, negotiating, buying and selling, listening, formal contracts, documents, travel, the mail and shipping, and so forth. All of these areas of life are affected when Mercury is functioning in a sluggish state. Decision-making is challenged during Mercury retrograde.

Needless to say, it is not advised to sign contracts, engage in important decision-making, or launch a new business. Delays and challenges are more probable with Mercury retrograde. It’s a time when being careless with money, our personal information, or paperwork can be costly.

While Mercury is retrograde, we may be rethinking a previous opinion or idea. Looking to the signs and houses it transits can give clues as to what we may be reconsidering. In Gemini and Taurus this time, we’re reviewing our projects, personal interests, communication systems, studies, finances, and systems of comfort and security.

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.

The Moon is Full in Scorpio on May 16, 2022, at 12:15 AM EDT. This Full Moon is a Total Lunar Eclipse.

A Full Moon occurs when the Sun in Taurus forms an opposition to the Moon in Scorpio. The Full Moon is a time of culmination and the promise of fulfillment of that which was started at the New Moon. It is an emotional time – a time of romance, fertilization, and relationships.

This phase of the Moon occurs at 25 degrees and 18 minutes of Scorpio, affecting people born with personal planets and points at approximately 20 to 30 degrees of the Fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius) most significantly.

The Taurus-Scorpio polarity deals with the balance between all that is mine (Taurus) and all that is yours (Scorpio). It also emphasizes the concept of form (Taurus) versus transformation (Scorpio). While Taurus deals with matter, personal values, material goods, possessions, and security, Scorpio rules the destruction of form, shared possessions, change, and transformation. The Sun in Taurus encourages happiness with the simple, tangible things in life, while the Scorpio Moon draws our attention to complexities, intangibles, and mysteries.

Neglecting either end of the axis will surely backfire on us. Ideally, a balance should be found between the two energies, and this is what the Full Moon invites us to do. This Full Moon is about emotional declarations. Something has been building inside of us, likely of an intimate nature, and now is the time when the energy of the cosmos fairly demands that we let it out.

Over the coming months, we will discover what this declaration means for us. For now, we can’t sit on our feelings — we need to express them. The Full Moon illuminates this conflict between collecting and sharing.

With the Moon full and bright in the sky, symbolic “illumination” occurs in our own lives. However, these new feelings and revelations are emotional ones, as emotions burst forth into our consciousness. It’s time to express ourselves and to let things out of our systems. Of course, we might want to exercise some care while doing so, knowing that what is coming out of us is new and not particularly rational as yet.

Full Moons are about exposing or illuminating issues that are already there, but that have not yet been dealt with. Where does the Full Moon fall by house in your natal chart? Read more here.

Because this Full Moon is a Total Lunar Eclipse and part of a set of eclipses falling along the Taurus-Scorpio axis (from November 2021 to October 2023), it holds more weight and is one of several cosmic pushes toward understanding and improving your attachments, financial state, and intimate life.

This Lunar Eclipse harmonizes with Mars, Neptune, and Pluto, but forms a square to Saturn. We have conviction and tenacity, and we are willing to make necessary changes, but there can be blockages and obstacles to manage. Read more about eclipses. See also Eclipse Dates: Tables.

Eclipses falling along the Taurus-Scorpio sign axis:

• Partial LUNAR Eclipse 2021 November 19 3:57:17 at 27 Taurus 14
• Partial SOLAR Eclipse 2022 April 30 16:27:54 at 10 Taurus 28
• Total LUNAR Eclipse 2022 May 16 00:13:58 at 25 Scorpio 18
• Partial SOLAR Eclipse 2022 October 25 6:48:30 at 2 Scorpio 00
• Total LUNAR Eclipse 2022 November 8 6:01:57 at 16 Taurus 01
• Penumbral LUNAR Eclipse 2023 May 5 13:33:50 at 14 Scorpio 58
• Partial LUNAR Eclipse 2023 October 28 16:23:49 at 5 Taurus 09

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.

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.

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

The Moon is New in Gemini on May 30, 2022, at 7:30 AM EDT.

The New Moon in Gemini marks the beginning of a new cycle. The Taurus New Moon cycle ends and the Gemini New Moon cycle begins on May 30th. The following is the chart of this lunation.

The New Moon in Gemini cycle presents opportunities to commit to personal goals that express the positive energies of the sign of the Twins. It’s time to improve our communication skills by listening to others and enjoying others’ points of view, rather than doggedly seeking to find that one elusive “answer.”

This is a good cycle under which to re-evaluate our communication and social skills by questioning just how much we actually take in information and communicate in a friendly, non-threatening manner. With this potent Gemini energy, we have the chance to make important changes in our lives.

This lunation occurs shortly after Mars aligned with Jupiter in Aries, and we’re feeling ready to do something new, enterprising, and couargeous.

This phase of the Moon occurs at 9 degrees and 3 minutes of Gemini, affecting people born with personal planets and points at approximately 5 to 13 degrees of the Mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces) the most significantly.

A chart with additional points is below.

Mercury now turns direct at 26° Taurus 05′.

Mercury is retrograde from May 10, 2022, at 4° Gemini 52′, until June 3, 2022, at 26° Taurus 05′. While Mercucry began its retrograde in the sign of Gemini, it returned to Taurus on May 22nd.

Mercury Retrograde Cycle from May 10 to June 3, 2022:

• April 26, 2022, Mercury enters the Retrograde Zone at 26° Taurus 05′
• May 10, 2022, Mercury stations and turns retrograde at 4° Gemini 52’Rx
• June 3, 2022, Mercury stations and turns direct at 26° Taurus 05′
• June 18, 2022, Mercury leaves the Retrograde Zone at 4° Gemini 52′

The year 2022’s second retrograde Mercury cycle occurs from May 10th to June 3rd. Mercury’s shadow period begins on April 26th and ends on June 18th. Note that the shadow period begins before Mercury turns retrograde–when Mercury first passes over the degree that Mercury later returns to in retrograde motion. The shadow period ends when Mercury again passes over the degree at which it first turned retrograde. The shadow period is different than Mercury’s storm period in astrology, which refers to the period when Mercury is moving especially slowly.

Note that Mercury’s post-retrograde shadow is generally better for new long-term endeavors than the pre-retrogrades shadow. For new enterprises in the pre-retrograde shadow, the venture’s secondary progressed Mercury will turn direction (retrograde) in the coming years, which may not be ideal.

Also note that things are most wonky on and around the days of the stations whether Mercury is turning retrograde OR direct (the start and end dates of the retrograde cycle) as the shifts occur, after which we grow more accustomed to the energy.

Mercury is retrograde approximately three times a year for approximately three weeks each time. As such, retrograde Mercury is a fairly common occurrence (Mercury is retrograde approximately 18% of the time).

As the planet of communication, Mercury retrograde tends to breed a certain level of confusion. Mercury rules our “lower” mind–how we perceive and interpret information that we receive from our environment, and how we relay that information to others. Mercury has rulership over such things as speaking, negotiating, buying and selling, listening, formal contracts, documents, travel, the mail and shipping, and so forth. All of these areas of life are affected when Mercury is functioning in a sluggish state. Decision-making is challenged during Mercury retrograde.

Needless to say, it is not advised to sign contracts, engage in important decision-making, or launch a new business. Delays and challenges are more probable with Mercury retrograde. It’s a time when being careless with money, our personal information, or paperwork can be costly.

While Mercury is retrograde, we may be rethinking a previous opinion or idea. Looking to the signs and houses it transits can give clues as to what we may be reconsidering. In Gemini and Taurus this time, we’re reviewing our projects, personal interests, communication systems, studies, finances, and systems of comfort and security.

Now that Mercury is direct, slowly but surely, information unclogs, and we can move on. Ideally, while Mercury was retrograde, we had the chance to catch up, refine details, and change our minds if needed.

Saturn now turns retrograde at 25° Aquarius 55′. This retrograde cycle lasts approximately 4.5 months.

Saturn turns retrograde on June 4th, 2022, at 25° Aquarius 55′

Saturn will turn direct on October 22, 2022, at 18° Aquarius 35′.

While Saturn is retrograde, we are more likely to refine and review our career, business, reputation, long-term goals, and responsibilities.

Read about Saturn Retrograde here.

Mercury enters Gemini

In 2022, 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 retrograde from May 10th to June 3rd, 2022. During this retrograde, Mercury returned to Taurus, but now returns to Gemini on June 13th.

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.

When it comes to making a point or debating, we are especially astute while Mercury is in Gemini. We are attracted to wordplays, puns, and negotiations, and we’re easily distracted.

Characteristics of the Mercury-in-Gemini cycle:

• 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

 

The Moon is Full in Sagittarius on June 14, 2022, at 7:52 AM EDT.

A Full Moon occurs when the Sun in Gemini forms an opposition to the Moon in Sagittarius. The Full Moon is a time of culmination and the promise of fulfillment of that which was started at the New Moon. It is an emotional time – a time of romance, fertilization, and relationships.

We become more fully aware of what has been lacking or missing in our lives, particularly related to learning, adventure, spirited living, communicating, sharing, and commuting.

The Gemini-Sagittarius polarity is a mental axis, where Gemini represents the “lower mind” and Sagittarius represents the “higher mind.” The Gemini Sun encourages us to think logically, while the Sagittarius Moon persuades us to intuit and to think in a broader manner. Sagittarius symbolizes the quest for meaning and ideas that expand upon the “here and now.” Gemini is quite comfortable in its immediate environment or neighborhood, while Sagittarius stimulates us to venture beyond it.

Neglecting either end of the axis will surely backfire on us. Ideally, a balance should be found between the two energies, and this is what the Full Moon invites us to do.

This Full Moon is about communication, attitude, and sense of adventure. Something has been building inside of us, and now is the time when the energy of the cosmos fairly demands that we let it out. Over the next two weeks, we will discover what this means for us. For now, we can’t sit on our feelings. We need to express them.

The lunation illuminates this conflict between logic and intuition/faith. With the Moon full and bright in the sky, symbolic “illumination” occurs in our own lives. However, these new feelings and revelations are emotional ones, as there is a sense of emotions bursting forth into our consciousness. It’s time to express ourselves and to let things out of our systems. Of course, we might want to exercise some care while doing so, knowing that what is coming out of us is fresh, unrefined, and not particularly rational as yet.

The following is a chart of this Full Moon with some additional points:

This phase of the Moon occurs at 23 degrees and 25 minutes of Sagittarius, opposite the Sun at 23 degrees and 25 minutes of Gemini, affecting people born with personal planets and points at 19 to 27 degrees of the Mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces) most significantly.

This lunation is complicated as its trine to Saturn is stabilizing and realistic, but its square to Neptune suggests some tension created from impracticality or fuzzy thinking. We should watch for revelations now that lead to a detour from our goals or misinformation. This is a time for opening ourselves up to possibilities but waiting things out.

Sun enters Cancer

Sun is in Cancer from June 21-July 22, 2022. We are self-protective and insular under this influence. Our attention turns to our nest–our families, homes, and anything that makes us feel “at home”, safe, and secure.

Nurturing and taking care of our loved ones and our pet projects comes into focus. Emotions run deep, and we easily tune into the world of feelings. Note that we are more in tune with the Moon while the Sun is in Cancer.

We may not want to grow up or face responsibilities or the outside world during the Sun-in-Cancer cycle. We should watch for dependence when we’d do better for ourselves otherwise. However, it’s a powerful transit for recognizing our needs for comfort, safety, and familiarity. We’re inclined to form strong bonds and protect our loved ones.

 

The Sun’s Aspects while in Cancer in 2022:

Jun 23, 2022 6:40 PM Sun 2 Cancer 26 semi-square Uranus 17 Taurus 26

Jun 28, 2022 8:36 AM Sun 6 Cancer 49 semi-square True Node 21 Taurus 49

Jun 28, 2022 8:59 PM Sun 7 Cancer 18 square Jupiter 7 Aries 18

Jun 29, 2022 10:09 AM Sun 7 Cancer 49 semi-sextile Venus 7 Gemini 49

Jun 30, 2022 3:31 AM Sun quintile Mars

Jul 1, 2022 9:01 AM Sun 9 Cancer 42 sesquiquadrate Saturn 24 Aquarius 42

Jul 8, 2022 9:23 AM Sun 16 Cancer 23 square Chiron 16 Aries 23

Jul 10, 2022 4:39 AM Sun 18 Cancer 06 sextile Uranus 18 Taurus 06

Jul 10, 2022 8:54 AM Sun biquintile Saturn

Jul 12, 2022 11:45 PM Sun 20 Cancer 46 sextile True Node 20 Taurus 46

Jul 16, 2022 7:34 AM Sun 23 Cancer 56 quincunx Saturn 23 Aquarius 56

Jul 16, 2022 3:37 PM Sun 24 Cancer 15 conjunction Mercury 24 Cancer 15

Jul 17, 2022 6:55 PM Sun 25 Cancer 20 trine Neptune 25 Pisces 20

Jul 19, 2022 9:38 PM Sun 27 Cancer 21 opposition Pluto 27 Capricorn 21

Venus enters Gemini

Venus is in Gemini from June 22 to July 17, 2022. With Venus in Gemini, we have a finger in every pie. Curiosity motivates us on romantic and social levels. “Variety is the spice of life” is the motto now. We are sociable, communicative, charming, and interested.

While we can be animated and fun, we may also keep our distance on an emotional level. Attractions now may begin with words, as we tend to bond more readily on a mental level while Venus is in Gemini. The shadow side of Gemini is fickleness or disinterest in profundity.

 

The Aspects Venus Makes While in Gemini in 2022

The major aspect dates are bolded. Note that this list doesn’t include the Moon.

Jun 23, 2022 7:47 PM Venus 1 Gemini 09 semi-square Chiron 16 Aries 09

Jun 28, 2022 11:51 PM Venus 7 Gemini 19 sextile Jupiter 7 Aries 19

Jun 29, 2022 2:23 AM Venus quintile Neptune

Jun 29, 2022 10:09 AM Sun 7 Cancer 49 semi-sextile Venus 7 Gemini 49

Jul 3, 2022 12:45 PM Venus 12 Gemini 44 sesquiquadrate Pluto 27 Capricorn 44

Jul 5, 2022 9:13 PM Venus 15 Gemini 34 semi-square Mars 0 Taurus 34

Jul 6, 2022 1:17 PM Venus 16 Gemini 22 sextile Chiron 16 Aries 22

Jul 7, 2022 10:27 PM Venus 18 Gemini 01 semi-sextile Uranus 18 Taurus 01

Jul 9, 2022 4:45 PM Venus quintile Jupiter

Jul 10, 2022 9:07 AM Venus 20 Gemini 57 semi-sextile True Node 20 Taurus 57

Jul 10, 2022 9:28 PM Venus biquintile Pluto

Jul 13, 2022 12:27 AM Venus 24 Gemini 07 trine Saturn 24 Aquarius 07

Jul 14, 2022 1:24 AM Venus 25 Gemini 22 square Neptune 25 Pisces 22

Jul 15, 2022 6:51 PM Venus 27 Gemini 27 quincunx Pluto 27 Capricorn 27

Jul 16, 2022 2:17 PM Venus quintile Chiron

 

Neptune now turns retrograde at 25° Pisces 27′. Each year, Neptune retrogrades for approximately 5 months.

 

• Neptune enters retrograde zone/shadow on March 7, 2022, at 22° Pisces 39′
• Neptune stations and turns retrograde on June 27, 2022, at 25° Pisces 27′ Rx
• Neptune stations and turns direct on December 3, 2022, at 22° Pisces 39′
• Neptune leaves retrograde zone/shadow on March 24, 2023, at 25° Pisces 27′

Note that retrograde times are approximate.

The Neptune retrograde cycle is a period of increased receptiveness, even if we’re putting some of our dreams on hold. It can be a time of indecision or feeling in limbo, but it can also be a period of personal discovery. We may feel let down by a matter when the shift happening, but this can lead us along a new and improved path.

The Moon is New in Cancer on June 28, 2022, at 10:52 PM EDT.

The New Moon in Cancer is a good time to commit to personal goals that express the positive energies of the sign of the Crab. These include honoring our deepest, most irrational and intimate, feelings; recognizing the sense of security and safety we derive from whatever it is we call home; allowing ourselves to accept support and offering support to others; and starting a project aimed at improving our domestic lives or a major long-term venture. With this potent Cancer energy, we have the chance to make important changes in our lives that will benefit us well beyond this Moon cycle.

It’s time to make some plans and set the stage for reaping the rewards from our new beginnings, as little or big as they may be, in approximately two weeks’ time after the Full Moon occurs. Concentrate on new ways to enhance family life and domestic affairs, and to build up your feelings of security and safety.

Because this New Moon is square Jupiter, we should watch for overdoing, exaggeration, and misjudgment or false starts.

This phase of the Moon occurs at 7 degrees and 23 minutes of Cancer, affecting people with personal planets and points at approximately 3 to 11 degrees of the Cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn) most significantly.

The above chart wheel is excellent for visualizing essential chart patterns as it shows the positions of the major or core bodies. The following chart wheel has additional points such as Chiron, the asteroids, and more, which can be studied for more refinement or additional analysis (click to enlarge):