Yearly Calendar: Page 4

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.

 

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):

Mars enters Taurus

Mars is in Taurus from July 5-August 20, 2022.

During this cycle, we are determined, stubborn, and resolute. Mars in Taurus can be passive until provoked, and is at its strongest when digging in its heels, outlasting, or defending something! In stark contrast to the impulsive Mars in Aries cycle, we tend to pursue our goals by plodding along patiently. We seek longevity and long-term satisfaction.

While Mars is in Taurus,we…

• are slow to change course or get started, but persevering
• prefer methodical than creative work or methods
• seek predictability and stability
• can be stubborn and resistant to change
• will work hardest for material security
• seek concrete, long-lasting results
• don’t take risks
• have strong cravings and physical needs/desires
• have great stamina

 

Mercury enters Cancer

Mercury is in Cancer from July 5-July 19, 2022.

When Mercury is in Cancer, we move from the desire for quantity to the need for quality in terms of the information we are attracted to. We think, speak, and take in information on a deeper, more instinctive level now.

We have less interest in what is universal, and more interest in what affects us personally and what affects the people close to us. Our thoughts are colored by our emotions, making it more challenging to be objective.

While Mercury is in Cancer, we…

• have outstanding and detailed memories
• absorb information about the emotional background or atmosphere/setting
• pick up on moods and tones in addition to facts
• might not have great confidence in our ability to generate new or original ideas
• take great interest in (and notice of) personal issues and interactions
• don’t care much for intellectual stands if they’re devoid of a personal or heartful element
• need intimate settings to fully express ourselves
• have a well-developed sense of humor and warmth in our communications

The Moon is Full in Capricorn on July 13, 2022, at 2:37 PM EDT.

The following is the chart wheel of the Capricorn Full Moon in the year 2022.

A Full Moon occurs when the Sun in Cancer forms an opposition to the Moon in Capricorn. 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.

The Cancer-Capricorn polarity concerns the balance between the private life, domesticity, the need for a home base, and nurturance (represented by Cancer) versus the public life, career, reputation, and accountability (represented by Capricorn). Attachments and love are ruled by Cancer, while achievements and rewards/punishments are ruled by Capricorn.

In some ways, this polarity deals with the balance between unconditional love and conditional love. Cancer encourages us to value our home base and our roots, while Capricorn persuades us to consider our sense of duty and responsibility along public or professional lines. While Cancer may be content to be dependent, Capricorn urges us to be grown-up and responsible.

Cancer represents the origin, and Capricorn represents the goal. 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 balancing our commitment to our career and families. 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 Full Moon illuminates this conflict between roots and direction. 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.

This lunation connects with Mercury and Uranus, suggesting novel ideas associated with realizations and epiphanies occurring now.

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

This phase of the Moon occurs at 21 degrees and 21 minutes of Capricorn, affecting planets at approximately 17 to 25 degrees of the Cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn) the most.

Venus enters Cancer

Venus is in Cancer from July 17-August 11, 2022. In Cancer, Venus is nurturing, protective and self-protective, cautious, and fertile. We experience many emotional ups and downs in love under this influence due to our increased sensitivity and impressionability. We are tender, romantic, and attached. Cancer love is dedicated, warm, and devoted. We show our love through our devotion, care, and concern. We are affectionate and cuddly, and are at our best when we feel safe and secure.

It’s a good cycle for collecting and money related to real estate, accommodation, food, or antiques. We enjoy homey, familiar pastimes and simple pleasures. Cautious with our feelings, we are not always confident about boldly trying or sharing new things during this cycle. However, we do whatever we can to make our loved ones feel special. Our memories are long, and we can be very sentimental.

 

While Venus is in Cancer in 2022, it makes the following aspects…

This list excludes the Moon, and major aspect dates are bolded.

• Jul 20, 2022 5:44 PM Venus 3 Cancer 26 semi-square Uranus 18 Taurus 26
• Jul 21, 2022 9:02 AM Mercury 4 Leo 12 semi-sextile Venus 4 Cancer 12
• Jul 22, 2022 1:47 AM Venus 5 Cancer 03 semi-square True Node 20 Taurus 03
• Jul 24, 2022 8:16 PM Venus 8 Cancer 24 sesquiquadrate Saturn 23 Aquarius 24
• Jul 25, 2022 2:13 AM Venus 8 Cancer 42 square Jupiter 8 Aries 42
• Jul 31, 2022 10:04 AM Venus 16 Cancer 22 square Chiron 16 Aries 22
• Jul 31, 2022 8:41 PM Venus biquintile Saturn
• Aug 2, 2022 3:54 AM Venus 18 Cancer 30 sextile True Node 18 Taurus 30
• Aug 2, 2022 8:25 AM Venus 18 Cancer 43 sextile Uranus 18 Taurus 43
• Aug 2, 2022 10:00 PM Venus 19 Cancer 24 sextile Mars 19 Taurus 24
• Aug 5, 2022 12:23 PM Venus 22 Cancer 34 quincunx Saturn 22 Aquarius 34
• Aug 7, 2022 12:43 PM Venus 25 Cancer 01 trine Neptune 25 Pisces 01
• Aug 9, 2022 1:18 AM Venus 26 Cancer 53 opposition Pluto 26 Capricorn 53
• Aug 11, 2022 11:48 AM Venus quintile True Node

Mercury enters Leo

Mercury is in Leo from July 19-August 4, 2022.

When Mercury is in Leo, our thinking is more confident and grand. The focus is now on the goal–and the grander a goal the better! The details may not be quite as important now. We are more expressive, even theatrical and given to speech-giving and story-telling under this influence.

We are also more convincing and persuasive, as we exude confidence when we speak or write. With this transit, we may not listen as well as we normally do since we’re very focused on our own ideas.

We’re also strong about making decisions ourselves and letting our voices and input be heard. This is not a time when we’re content with letting others make all the moves or decisions–we need to be involved. We take the lead, manage, direct, and create while Mercury is in Leo. We need to relate to information or create stories about it to absorb it well. During this cycle, we should watch for being too inflexible, proud, or haughty to change course.

While Mercury is in Leo in 2022, it forms the following aspects:

This list excludes the Moon. Major aspect dates are bolded.

• Jul 19, 2022 1:07 PM Mercury quintile Uranus
• Jul 20, 2022 7:57 AM Mercury quintile True Node
• Jul 21, 2022 9:02 AM Mercury 4 Leo 12 semi-sextile Venus 4 Cancer 12
• Jul 23, 2022 1:52 PM Mercury 8 Leo 40 trine Jupiter 8 Aries 40
• Jul 24, 2022 8:58 AM Mercury 10 Leo 16 sesquiquadrate Neptune 25 Pisces 16
• Jul 26, 2022 3:13 PM Mercury 14 Leo 41 square Mars 14 Taurus 41
• Jul 27, 2022 12:55 PM Mercury 16 Leo 24 trine Chiron 16 Aries 24
• Jul 28, 2022 5:16 PM Mercury 18 Leo 38 square Uranus 18 Taurus 38
• Jul 29, 2022 12:34 AM Mercury biquintile Neptune
• Jul 29, 2022 12:58 AM Mercury 19 Leo 13 square True Node 19 Taurus 13
• Jul 31, 2022 2:05 AM Mercury 22 Leo 58 opposition Saturn 22 Aquarius 58
• Jul 31, 2022 11:59 AM Mercury 23 Leo 42 sesquiquadrate Jupiter 8 Aries 42
• Aug 1, 2022 7:23 AM Mercury 25 Leo 09 quincunx Neptune 25 Pisces 09
• Aug 2, 2022 9:24 AM Mercury 27 Leo 02 quincunx Pluto 27 Capricorn 02

Sun enters Leo

The Sun is in Leo from July 22-August 22, 2022. In Leo, the Sun is proud, outgoing, and playful. The Leo Sun is intensely individual—not content with simply being just one of the team. It’s time to shine, add a touch of color and drama to our lives, and perform.

We’re blossoming–it’s a time when we want to enjoy ourselves and express ourselves. We are more generous and grand in our gestures and attitudes. On the shadow side, we can also be self-centered and vain.

While the Sun is in Leo, we take the high road, and we’re very often motivated by the idea of gaining respect and affection. We more naturally express our joy, humor, and warmth during the Sun-in-Leo cycle. We also tend to take the lead or become the center of attention and activity.

Aspects the Sun makes while in Leo in 2022

This list excludes the Moon. Major aspect dates are in bold.

• Jul 23, 2022 4:34 AM Sun quintile Uranus
• Jul 24, 2022 5:17 PM Sun quintile True Node
• Jul 31, 2022 6:36 PM Sun 8 Leo 42 trine Jupiter 8 Aries 42
• Aug 2, 2022 6:16 AM Sun 10 Leo 07 sesquiquadrate Neptune 25 Pisces 07
• Aug 8, 2022 4:01 PM Sun 16 Leo 16 trine Chiron 16 Aries 16
• Aug 10, 2022 12:27 PM Sun 18 Leo 02 square True Node 18 Taurus 02
• Aug 11, 2022 8:53 AM Sun 18 Leo 51 square Uranus 18 Taurus 51
• Aug 11, 2022 11:19 AM Sun biquintile Neptune
• Aug 14, 2022 1:10 PM Sun 21 Leo 54 opposition Saturn 21 Aquarius 54
• Aug 15, 2022 9:06 PM Sun 23 Leo 11 sesquiquadrate Jupiter 8 Aries 11
• Aug 17, 2022 1:57 PM Sun 24 Leo 49 quincunx Neptune 24 Pisces 49
• Aug 19, 2022 12:09 PM Sun 26 Leo 40 quincunx Pluto 26 Capricorn 40

 

The Moon is New in Leo on July 28, 2022, at 1:55 PM EDT.

This phase of the Moon occurs at 5 degrees and 39 minutes of Leo.

The New Moon in Leo is an excellent time for formulating goals regarding “all things Leo.” For example, we might concentrate on new ways to enhance our romantic life, creative endeavors and hobbies, and relationship with children, as well as build our self-confidence and healthy pride in ourselves.

Some of Leo’s lessons involve taking pride in ourselves as unique individuals, assuming responsibility for our lives, and giving ourselves warmly and generously to others. This New Moon period is an excellent time to meditate upon some of the characteristics of Leo. Keywords for this self-expressive Fire sign — such things as proud, noble, generous, hospitable, caring, warm, authoritative, active, and open — are traits that we might enhance, develop, and incorporate into our personalities.

We all have Leo somewhere in our charts. Seek the coming month to improve those areas of life. It’s time to awaken our “inner child” and find ways to express ourselves creatively. With this potent Leo energy, we can make significant 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, approximately two weeks after the Full Moon occurs.

This lunation gets support from Jupiter, and we can find it natural to want to grow, improve, and move int the direction of positive change. Mars is heading toward an alignment with Uranus, and we can be especially innovative, ready to try new methods and approaches. 

The above chart is helpful for seeing the fundamental energies of this New Moon along with chart patterns. Below, the New Moon chart is presented with additional points for extra details. Click to enlarge:

Jupiter stations and turns retrograde today.

Jupiter turns retrograde at 02° Pisces 11′.

Jupiter is retrograde from July 28 to November 23rd, 2022, in the signs of Aries and Pisces.

• May 4, 2022, Jupiter enters the Retrograde Zone at 28° Pisces 48′
• July 28, 2022, Jupiter stations and turns retrograde at 8° Aries 43′ Rx
• November 23, 2022, Jupiter stations and turns direct at 28° Pisces 48′
• February 14, 2023, Jupiter leaves the Retrograde Zone at 8° Aries 43′

Note that Jupiter returns to the sign of Pisces on October 28, 2022. Jupiter divides its retrograde time in the signs of Aries and Pisces.

The planet is retrograde in 2022 from July 28th to November 23rd.

See also Jupiter in Aries and Jupiter in Pisces.

While Jupiter is retrograde, we tend to re-think our goals and plans in the areas of life affected by Jupiter’s transit. It’s a time of questioning what we thought we already knew and developing a new perspective on events and beliefs.

Recognizing areas of excess or extravagance can help us. We may need to slow down specific endeavors if they’ve been moving too quickly, or this happens organically. Some enthusiasm may wane as certain realities of time and energy set in.

Mercury enters Virgo

Mercury is in Virgo from August 4-25, 2022. [Later, during Mercury’s retrograde, Mercury will return to Virgo from September 23-October 10, 2022.]

When Mercury is in Virgo, precision in speech, thought, and process are more important to us. This is a time when we analyze and decide what is useful and what we deem to be impractical.

Mercury feels right at home in Virgo, one of the signs that it rules (Mercury rules both Gemini and Virgo). Dealing with details is natural and easy now. We need to be careful that we don’t lose perspective if we find ourselves lost in details, however.

While Mercury is in Virgo, we should also be aware of the possibility of expressing ourselves in a too factual manner, so much so that we come across as dry, critical, or unimaginative.

We gravitate to useful information, and we can enjoy helping others with our knowledge. It’s a time for analyzing and dissecting, but we need other influences to put the pieces together or to see the bigger picture as our confidence in so doing is not strong at this time. It’s a time of conservative thinking and a strong tendency to want facts and certainties.

While Mercury is in Virgo in 2022, it forms the following aspects:

This list excludes the Moon. Major aspect dates are in bold.

• Aug 4, 2022 9:49 PM Mercury 1 Virgo 19 sesquiquadrate Chiron 16 Aries 19
• Aug 5, 2022 4:35 PM Mercury biquintile Jupiter
• Aug 5, 2022 9:37 PM Mercury biquintile Pluto
• Aug 9, 2022 9:06 AM Mercury 8 Virgo 30 quincunx Jupiter 8 Aries 30
• Aug 10, 2022 12:17 PM Mercury biquintile Chiron
• Aug 11, 2022 1:58 PM Mercury 11 Virgo 50 sesquiquadrate Pluto 26 Capricorn 50
• Aug 14, 2022 1:41 PM Mercury 16 Virgo 09 quincunx Chiron 16 Aries 09
• Aug 15, 2022 9:04 AM Mercury 17 Virgo 16 trine True Node 17 Taurus 16
• Aug 16, 2022 1:46 PM Mercury 18 Virgo 53 trine Uranus 18 Taurus 53
• Aug 18, 2022 3:06 PM Mercury 21 Virgo 36 quincunx Saturn 21 Aquarius 36
• Aug 21, 2022 3:40 AM Mercury 24 Virgo 44 opposition Neptune 24 Pisces 44
• Aug 22, 2022 5:58 PM Mercury 26 Virgo 36 trine Pluto 26 Capricorn 36
• Aug 23, 2022 7:37 AM Mercury biquintile Saturn

Note that Mercury will return to Virgo from September 23-October 10. This is because Mercury turns retrograde in Libra on September 9th and then returns to Virgo on September 23rd:

• Sep 23, 2022 2:50 AM Sun 0 Libra 14 conjunction Mercury 0 Libra 14
• Sep 24, 2022 3:47 AM Mercury 29 Virgo 08 sesquiquadrate True Node 14 Taurus 08
• Sep 26, 2022 1:59 PM Mercury 26 Virgo 47 conjunction Venus 26 Virgo 47
• Sep 27, 2022 8:56 AM Mercury 26 Virgo 09 trine Pluto 26 Capricorn 09
• Sep 29, 2022 12:50 AM Mercury biquintile Saturn
• Oct 4, 2022 11:40 PM Mercury biquintile Saturn
• Oct 6, 2022 11:55 PM Mercury 26 Virgo 07 trine Pluto 26 Capricorn 07
• Oct 9, 2022 12:56 PM Mercury 28 Virgo 30 sesquiquadrate True Node 13 Taurus 30

Venus enters Leo

Venus is in Leo from August 11-September 5, 2022.

Love is magnificent and grand while Venus is in Leo. We take pride in love, and we are generous with our money as well. This is a warmhearted, teasing, expressive, proud, and extravagant placement for Venus. Love is a bit of a game–a game that is perpetual, as Venus in Leo is forever stuck in the romance stage of a relationship. We feed on attention, acknowledgement, validation, and adoration.

Venus in Leo loves to be adored, pampered, and admired. Pride and passion are hallmarks of this cycle. We have a strong ego investment in our love lives during this period. The negative expression of this placement is overstating our feelings simply for the effect, as well as extravagance.

 

The Venus-in-Leo cycle can be a good or profitable time for contests, lotteries, parties, recreation, drama, adornment, jewelry, costumes, art dealing, and all things golden. Genorosity and warmth contribute to our ability to draw in the right resources. We can have a strong desire to stand out and feel special during this period.

Aspects Venus makes while in Leo in 2022

This list excludes the Moon. The major aspect dates are in bold.

• Aug 12, 2022 7:23 AM Venus quintile Uranus
• Aug 18, 2022 4:03 AM Venus 8 Leo 02 trine Jupiter 8 Aries 02
• Aug 19, 2022 1:55 PM Venus 9 Leo 46 sesquiquadrate Neptune 24 Pisces 46
• Aug 22, 2022 12:12 PM Venus quintile Mars
• Aug 24, 2022 1:31 PM Venus 15 Leo 53 trine Chiron 15 Aries 53
• Aug 25, 2022 3:04 AM Venus 16 Leo 35 square True Node 16 Taurus 35
• Aug 26, 2022 6:12 PM Venus biquintile Neptune
• Aug 27, 2022 12:33 AM Venus 18 Leo 55 square Uranus 18 Taurus 55
• Aug 28, 2022 2:27 PM Venus 20 Leo 52 opposition Saturn 20 Aquarius 52
• Aug 29, 2022 2:29 PM Venus 22 Leo 06 sesquiquadrate Jupiter 7 Aries 06
• Aug 31, 2022 12:36 PM Venus 24 Leo 28 quincunx Neptune 24 Pisces 28
• Sep 2, 2022 2:33 AM Venus 26 Leo 25 quincunx Pluto 26 Capricorn 25

 

The Moon is Full in Aquarius on August 11, 2022, at 9:36 PM EDT.

A Full Moon occurs when the Sun in Leo forms an opposition to the Moon in Aquarius. 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 19 degrees and 21 minutes of Aquarius, affecting people born with personal planets and points at approximately 15 to 23 degrees of the Fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius) most significantly.

The Leo Sun is proud and intensely individual–not content with simply being just one of the team. The Aquarius Moon, while individualistic as well, values independence and the team, community, and group spirit. The Full Moon illuminates this conflict.

When a Full Moon occurs, we can suddenly burst forth with proclamations and outpours that seem fresh and new, simply because they are not yet rationalized. In fact, a Full Moon illuminates feelings, attitudes, and circumstances that are already in existence.

This is a time of awakening to the need for others or to answer to humanitarian impulses.

This lunation connects with Saturn and square Uranus, suggesting some stop-and-go energy connected to our realizations and epiphanies.

A chart with additional points is below:

Mars enters Gemini

Mars is in Gemini from August 20, 2022 to March 25, 2023.

In Gemini, Mars is versatile and flexible but not especially determined or focused. We should watch for becoming so scattered that we’re ineffective. However, it’s an excellent period for diversifying our interests and understanding the power of our communications.

It’s an excellent time for strategizing and devising useful tactics to achieve our desires and goals. We’re resourceful and clever, and we know how to use words effectively.

Perhaps most notable during this period is our tactical skills. We know how to maneuver things to get our way. We use words to charm and express anger. We’re very talkative, and animatedly so, when passionate and enthusiastic about a topic.

Note that Mars typically spends about two months in a sign, but this time around, it transits Gemini for over seven months. This is due to an upcoming retrograde Mars cycle. Mars is retrograde from October 30, 2022, to January 12, 2023, and spends its entire retrograde cycle in the sign of Gemini.

 

The Sun enters Virgo

Sun is in Virgo from August 22-September 22, 2022.

Our focus shifts to the pieces of the puzzle–the little details of our lives. It is now time to take care of practical concerns. Attending to the details of everyday life may not sound like loads of fun, but it can certainly free us from unnecessary stress that results from “collecting” odds and ends of unfinished business.

This is an ideal time to get organized, to do detail work, and to improve communications on the job. We take more pride in our work, chores, and health efforts. We also want to be more organized and informed during the Sun-in-Virgo cycle.

We’re learning humility and the benefits of developing skills, some level of perfectionism, and the importance of attention to detail. It’s a time of down-to-earth practicality, when we prefer to invest our time and energy in things with realistic potential. We’re not inclined to ambition or going big. Attracting prosperity involves honest, careful, and attentive work and dedication.

The Sun’s aspects while in Virgo in 2022

The following aspects exclude the Moon. The major aspect dates are bold.

• Aug 23, 2022 9:53 PM Sun 0 Virgo 55 sesquiquadrate Chiron 15 Aries 55
• Aug 24, 2022 1:57 PM Sun biquintile Jupiter
• Aug 25, 2022 2:41 PM Sun biquintile Pluto
• Aug 27, 2022 1:27 AM Sun 3 Virgo 57 square Mars 3 Gemini 57
• Aug 30, 2022 6:08 AM Sun 7 Virgo 02 quincunx Jupiter 7 Aries 02
• Sep 1, 2022 10:23 PM Sun biquintile Chiron
• Sep 3, 2022 6:17 PM Sun 11 Virgo 24 sesquiquadrate Pluto 26 Capricorn 24
• Sep 7, 2022 6:57 PM Sun 15 Virgo 18 trine True Node 15 Taurus 18
• Sep 7, 2022 9:39 PM Sun 15 Virgo 24 quincunx Chiron 15 Aries 24
• Sep 11, 2022 9:09 AM Sun 18 Virgo 47 trine Uranus 18 Taurus 47
• Sep 12, 2022 12:09 PM Sun 19 Virgo 53 quincunx Saturn 19 Aquarius 53
• Sep 16, 2022 6:21 PM Sun 24 Virgo 02 opposition Neptune 24 Pisces 02
• Sep 18, 2022 7:53 AM Sun biquintile Saturn
• Sep 18, 2022 11:58 PM Sun 26 Virgo 13 trine Pluto 26 Capricorn 13
• Sep 22, 2022 5:54 AM Sun 29 Virgo 23 sesquiquadrate True Node 14 Taurus 23

Uranus now turns retrograde at 18° Taurus 55′. Each year, Uranus is retrograde for approximately 5 months. Today, Uranus begins its retrograde phase, which will continue until January 22, 2023.

• Uranus enters the Retrograde Zone on May 7, 2022,  at 14° Taurus 56′
• Uranus stations and turns retrograde on August 24, 2022,  at 18° Taurus 55′ Rx
• Uranus stations and turns direct on January 22, 2023, at 14° Taurus 56′
• Uranus leaves the Retrograde Zone on May 9, 2023, at 18° Taurus 55′

What does Uranus Retrograde mean?

During this cycle, our desire to make changes in our lives can turn inward as we get in touch with what may be holding us back from living more spontaneously and authentically.

We may be less overtly rebellious and more inclined to follow the rules while Uranus is retrograde approximately four months a year. As the shift occurs this week, however, Uranian energy is more challenging, and we can experience some tension until we acclimatize to the directional change.

Mercury enters Libra

Mercury is in Libra from August 25-September 23, 2022. Later, Mercury returns to Libra from October 10-29, 2022. [This happens due to Mercury’s retrograde from September 9th to October 2nd.]

When Mercury is in Libra, we are diplomatic and friendly. During this cycle, we are able to bring a more rational approach to one-to-one relationships. It’s a good time to think about ways of improving our negotiation skills.

In an attempt to see both sides of any given situation, Mercury in Libra can be a vacillating energy. It can be more challenging than usual to make quick decisions, as we can sit “on the fence.” We may too easily accommodate others’ opinions in order to keep the peace. In our negotiations, we don’t want to assert ourselves in such a way as to appear to be the “bad guy.” This is not a time for hard work or getting down to the nitty gritty. Instead, we prefer to mend fences, socialize, and harmonize.

This is a powerful period for considering others’ points of view. We are more inclined to arrive at fair conclusions. We benefit and prosper through communicating more effectively and diplomatically, mediating, and negotiating or compromising. In fact, we might frequently think about ways to harmonize and live/interact more peacefully. Favored now are the law, counseling, partnering, editing, and public relations.

During this cycle, we dislike and avoid indelicate, rude, or self-centered communicaions. Our thinking is moderate–we avoid extremes of opinion, preferring to be fair to all involved.

The Moon is New in Virgo on August 27, 2022, at 4:17 AM EDT.

 

This phase of the Moon occurs at 4 degrees and 4 minutes of Virgo. This New Moon conflicts very tightly with Mars.

The New Moon occurs as the Moon aligns with the Sun in the sign of Virgo.

A time of new beginnings, this New Moon presents an excellent opportunity for us to formulate some goals regarding “all things Virgo.” We’d do well to concentrate on new ways to get our day-to-day life organized. We might think about the keywords for this particular and earthy sign — such things as analytical, intelligent, reserved, critical, helpful, conscientious — and consider ways to enhance, develop, or incorporate these traits into our personalities.

Please note that Virgo is found somewhere in every person’s chart, and these are the areas of our lives most affected now.

The New Moon in Virgo is an excellent time to commit to personal goals that express the positive energies of the sign of the Virgin. These include:

• building our powers of healthy, constructive discrimination;
• rolling up our sleeves and getting down to some serious work;
• beginning a new project that requires attention to details;
• making lists, actively ticking off completed activities, and taking pride in our “little” accomplishments;
• starting a health regime, researching nutrition and nourishment, and paying attention to our diet;
• setting up specific routines that will help us manage our lives in constructive and mindful ways;
• and handling the finer details of our day-to-day life in an organized, step-by-step fashion so that we can free our minds of clutter.

We’re ready to make something special of our work, routines, or tasks. It’s a powerful time to transform our jobs, health, self-care programs, and habits. However, it’s a highly impulsive time, and it’s important not to jump into something too quickly.

The above chart is excellent for seeing the fundamental influences and chart pattern of this New Moon. The chart below adds more details with additional points. Click to enlarge:

Venus enters Virgo

Venus is in Virgo from September 5-29, 2022.

This is a time when we express our love through practical means and gestures–running errands, doing detail work, or just being there for our lovers. Love needs to make sense and have a purpose with Venus in Virgo.

Virgo is an Earth sign, which is sensual, but Virgo is also quite practical and mental. In addition to our romantic natures, what we purchase and the types of entertainment we enjoy during this cycle are ruled by whether or not they make sense and serve a practical purpose.

We could easily feel guilty if we are too self-indulgent at this time. Rendering services to others can fill a need, and can be an expression of love. The shadow side of this position is being overly critical of our partners or relationships, picky, nervous, or worried.

 

During the Venus-in-Virgo cycle, we can gravitate to, and find some benefits in, holistic healing, acupuncture, yoga, and nutritional boosts. We’re keenly interested in ways to enrich our lives and boost our well-being. “Health is wealth” could be a motto now. In fact, we might enjoy health-boosting activities more than usual. Businesses promoting nutrition, wholesomeness, and well-being might prosper at this time. Commitment and attention to detail are also more prominently considered virtues now.

In love, we’re not very showy, flowery, or demonstrative. Instead, we show our love through being of service.

We’re conservative with money, pleasure, and romance at this time, ready to analyze and dissect these matters. This can also be a time when helping others, particularly with good advice regarding these Venus-ruled thins, can be prominent and successful. We might meet friends or lovers through our work or health-pursuits. We can take a special interest in handiwork, crafts, lists/sorting, and bookkeeping.

The Aspects Venus Makes While in Virgo in 2022

Excludes the Moon. Major aspect dates are in bold.

• Sep 5, 2022 7:43 AM Venus biquintile Jupiter
• Sep 5, 2022 9:48 AM Venus 0 Virgo 30 sesquiquadrate Chiron 15 Aries 30
• Sep 6, 2022 9:40 PM Venus biquintile Pluto
• Sep 9, 2022 6:06 PM Venus 5 Virgo 53 quincunx Jupiter 5 Aries 53
• Sep 12, 2022 12:49 AM Mercury 8 Libra 42 semi-sextile Venus 8 Virgo 42
• Sep 12, 2022 11:03 AM Venus biquintile Chiron
• Sep 14, 2022 2:15 AM Venus 11 Virgo 15 sesquiquadrate Pluto 26 Capricorn 15
• Sep 16, 2022 2:48 PM Venus 14 Virgo 24 square Mars 14 Gemini 24
• Sep 16, 2022 8:16 PM Venus 14 Virgo 40 trine True Node 14 Taurus 40
• Sep 17, 2022 3:24 AM Venus 15 Virgo 03 quincunx Chiron 15 Aries 03
• Sep 20, 2022 12:44 AM Venus 18 Virgo 38 trine Uranus 18 Taurus 38
• Sep 20, 2022 4:11 PM Venus 19 Virgo 26 quincunx Saturn 19 Aquarius 26
• Sep 24, 2022 4:51 AM Venus 23 Virgo 49 opposition Neptune 23 Pisces 49
• Sep 25, 2022 7:40 AM Venus biquintile Saturn
• Sep 26, 2022 1:46 AM Venus 26 Virgo 09 trine Pluto 26 Capricorn 09
• Sep 26, 2022 1:59 PM Mercury 26 Virgo 47 conjunction Venus 26 Virgo 47
• Sep 28, 2022 4:48 AM Venus 28 Virgo 48 sesquiquadrate True Node 13 Taurus 48

Mercury now turns retrograde at 8° Libra 55′.

Mercury is retrograde from September 9th, at 8° Libra 55′, until October 2nd, at 24° Virgo 12′.

Mercury Retrograde Cycle from September 9 to October 2, 2022:

 

• August 20, 2022, Mercury enters the Retrograde Zone at 24° Virgo 12′
• September 9, 2022, Mercury stations and turns retrograde at 8° Libra 55′ Rx
• October 2, 2022, Mercury stations and turns direct at 24° Virgo 12’D
• October 16, 2022, Mercury leaves the Retrograde Zone at 8° Libra 55′

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-retrograde 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 the days of the stations whether Mercury is turning retrograde OR direct (the start and end date 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.

There is absolutely a positive side to Mercury Retrograde. This period is best used for re-organizing and reflecting. We look at the world a little differently–through different filters–and can come up with some very important inner revelations. It may be difficult to communicate them under this influence, but not everything needs to be rationalized.

Mercury retrograde periods can be times of heightened inner awareness, when meditation, benefiting from keeping a journal, reworking old plans, and reviewing past work are favored. Mercury retrograde is powerful for studies, particularly for returning to old studies or for re-learning or refreshing knowledge in a subject already taken.

Minor breaks in the mechanical aspects of communication can actually reconnect us to other means of communication, such as when there is an unexpected power outage and we’re forced off the computer and television, finding different and often satisfying ways to entertain ourselves.

It is important to note that there is absolutely no reason to suspend projects or anything of the sort during the Mercury Retrograde cycle. It’s not an ideal time to start new ones or to sign contracts, simply because a change of mind is quite likely once Mercury turns direct. However, it’s a fabulous time to do some “outside of the box” thinking. Acting on our ideas, however, might be best left for a Mercury Direct period.

Pay close attention to what you say and communicate in general, particularly around the days of Mercury’s stations (in this case, September 9th and October 2nd), as well as around retrograde Mercury’s conjunction to the Sun (called the “inferior conjunction“) on September 23rd (midway between the start and end of the retro period). Thisparticular inferior conjunction occurs at the very start of the sign of Libra–an important point of fate and publicity.

If you are itching to make a point with someone, especially, or if you are planning on “signing on the dotted line,” try to hold off. It is likely that you will have a change of mind once the station passes, and you can do some damage in the meantime. When a planet stations, its energies are very strong in our lives. When Mercury stations, communications have more impact, so that negative ones could have long-term implications at this time. However, if you are very clear within yourself and about what you are communicating, this can be a positive thing.

With Mercury Retrograde in Libra and Virgo:

Mercury retrograde in Libra implies communication snafus in close partnerships, in particular. It is also more likely that we are especially indecisive or “on the fence” during this cycle. Try to avoid over-rationalizing sensitive matters during this cycle. Retrograde Mercury in Libra is especially slow to reach a decision – possibly painfully slow, as our minds bounce back and forth between the alternatives, finding merits for any and all of them. We might rethink old positions and relationships, and there can be a tendency for our observations to be especially idealized.

Retrograde Mercury aligns with the Sun on the 23rd in the sign of Libra, bringing illumination to our thoughts. It’s a favorable time for processing recent events and ideas, and for beginning to look at problems or issues from a new perspective and with a new understanding. Significant new ideas can be birthed at this time.

We might look at past decisions and ideas from a new, possibly enlightened perspective, although we may be especially analytical and critical, perhaps to excess while Mercury is retrograde in Virgo (from the 23rd). We may be returning to past projects and refining or tweaking them. We may feel stuck in the past if we continually redo and don’t feel satisfied with the results, however. We can find usefulness in old or past ideas and recycling them in new ways.

This is a good time for reviewing recent work, as long as we don’t get caught in a loop of perfectionism. We might discover new ways of doing work that has become routine, or we might consider renewing old self-care, health, or fitness programs. Plans may be considered then reconsidered. We are in a good position to reevaluate our routines and habits, and we might give more thought to the meaning of our work or services.

The Moon is Full in Pisces on September 10, 2022, at 5:59 AM EDT.

A Full Moon occurs when the Sun in Virgo forms an opposition to the Moon in Pisces. The Full Moon is a time of culmination and the promise of fulfillment of what we started at the New Moon. It is an emotional time – a time of romance, fertilization, and relationships.

This lunation occurs along the Virgo-Pisces polarity, which is the service axis. This axis deals with the 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 our personal set of tools and techniques that we use to deal with day-to-day life, while Pisces rules the tools that we use to deal with our spirituality.

The key to balance lies in identifying and expressing our spiritual needs while maintaining order in our everyday lives.

Neglecting either end of the axis will surely backfire–we would either be living in chaos or in excessive order.

This Full Moon harmonizes with Uranus, suggesting an easier, more natural acceptance of change and progress now.

This phase of the Moon occurs at 17 degrees and 41 minutes of Pisces, affecting people born with personal planets and points at approximately 15 to 21 degrees of the Mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces) and 0 to 2 degrees of the Cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn) most significantly.

Sun enters Libra

Sun is in Libra from September 22-October 23, 2022.

Libra rules relationships with others as mirrors of ourselves. Meeting others halfway, compromise, and negotiation come under the rule of Libra. With the Sun now in Libra, the focus is on balance–finding balance and harmony through relationships with others and through art. Libra is the sign of the peacemaker.

However, life is not always peaceful with Libra in its attempt to restore balance. Decision-making can be more challenging while the Sun is in Libra. Libra weighs both sides of any situation, and sometimes this process seems endless! In Libra, the Sun is concerned about not rocking the boat and not rubbing others the wrong way. Tactfulness, style, tolerance, and sociability are some of the keywords for Libra.

On the shadow side, Libra can be self-serving, indecisive, passive-aggressive, or superficial. Surface harmony may be a goal, but we could avoid or gloss over the deeper elements at play.

The Sun-in-Libra cycle is especially strong for sociability and fair-mindedness. We believe in being pleasant and polite out of respect for others. Putting out good vibes and treating others as equals brings rewards and contributes to our prosperity at this time.

We’re ready to right wrongs and restore balance and harmony. The ability to get along and boost one another is powerful. More awareness of our rights and those of others can lead to a stronger sense of self. Partnerships are in the spotlight. Mediation, counseling, public relations, partnering, and law are in good shape and strong focus. One of our strengths with the Sun in Libra is the ability to find the common ground.

Aspects the Sun makes while in Libra in 2022

This list excludes the Moon since it forms far too many aspects to list here, and the dates of the major aspects of the Sun are in bold.

• Sep 23, 2022 2:50 AM Sun 0 Libra 14 conjunction Mercury 0 Libra 14
• Sep 26, 2022 10:22 AM Sun 3 Libra 29 sesquiquadrate Uranus 18 Taurus 29
• Sep 26, 2022 3:33 PM Sun 3 Libra 42 opposition Jupiter 3 Aries 42
• Sep 27, 2022 2:26 AM Sun 4 Libra 09 sesquiquadrate Saturn 19 Aquarius 09
• Sep 30, 2022 8:43 PM Sun biquintile True Node
• Oct 5, 2022 7:56 AM Sun biquintile Uranus
• Oct 6, 2022 7:29 PM Sun 13 Libra 42 quincunx True Node 13 Taurus 42
• Oct 7, 2022 6:48 AM Sun 14 Libra 09 opposition Chiron 14 Aries 09
• Oct 11, 2022 5:13 AM Sun 18 Libra 02 quincunx Uranus 18 Taurus 02
• Oct 11, 2022 9:06 PM Sun 18 Libra 42 trine Saturn 18 Aquarius 42
• Oct 16, 2022 11:39 AM Sun 23 Libra 15 quincunx Neptune 23 Pisces 15
• Oct 17, 2022 6:05 PM Sun 24 Libra 31 trine Mars 24 Gemini 31
• Oct 19, 2022 9:33 AM Sun 26 Libra 09 square Pluto 26 Capricorn 09
• Oct 22, 2022 9:27 AM Sun biquintile Neptune
• Oct 22, 2022 5:17 PM Sun 29 Libra 27 conjunction Venus 29 Libra 27

Mercury Rx enters Virgo

Mercury is in Virgo from September 23-October 10, 2022. [While Mercury began its retrograde on September 9th in the sign of Libra, retrograde Mercury re-enters Virgo now (September 23rd).]

Mercury’s retrograde cycle, lasting from September 9th to October 2nd, is the reason for Mercury returning to Virgo so soon after leaving the sign. The retrograde began in Libra, but with reverse motion, Mercury now dips back into Virgo.

While Mercury is retrograde in the sign of Virgo, we might review our work, health, chores, and daily affairs.

Mercury is retrograde from September 9th, at 8° Libra 55′, until October 2nd, at 24° Virgo 12′.

Mercury Retrograde Cycle from September 9 to October 2, 2022:

 

• August 20, 2022, Mercury enters the Retrograde Zone at 24° Virgo 12′
• September 9, 2022, Mercury stations and turns retrograde at 8° Libra 55′ Rx
• October 2, 2022, Mercury stations and turns direct at 24° Virgo 12’D
• October 16, 2022, Mercury leaves the Retrograde Zone at 8° Libra 55′

 

With Mercury Retrograde in Virgo:

We might look at past decisions and ideas from a new, possibly enlightened perspective, although we may be especially analytical and critical, perhaps to excess while Mercury is retrograde in Virgo (from the 23rd). We may be returning to past projects and refining or tweaking them. We may feel stuck in the past if we continually redo and don’t feel satisfied with the results, however. We can find usefulness in old or past ideas and recycling them in new ways.

This is a good time for reviewing recent work, as long as we don’t get caught in a loop of perfectionism. We might discover new ways of doing work that has become routine, or we might consider renewing old self-care, health, or fitness programs. Plans may be considered then reconsidered. We are in a good position to reevaluate our routines and habits, and we might give more thought to the meaning of our work or services.

The Moon is New in Libra on September 25,2022, at 5:54 PM EDT.

 

This phase of the Moon occurs at 2 degrees and 49 minutes of Libra. It’s tightly opposite Jupiter.

The New Moon in the sign of Libra starts a good cycle in which to commit to personal goals that express the positive energies of the sign of the Scales.

We have a chance to build our negotiating skills without compromising our principles or needs, and without resorting to appeasement. It’s a time to work on re-balancing our relationships and to recognize our partners as teammates rather than adversaries.

With this potent Libra energy, we have the chance to make important changes in our lives. Libra teaches us to learn to make peace with those around us and to establish more harmony in our environments, establish a sense of order and balance in our lives, and recognize the value of partnerships. This is an ideal time to work on these skills.

Libra has an innate ability for–and love of–synthesizing opposites. Peace and harmony are the goals, but there’s a fine balancing act involved along the way that requires some commitment and effort.

This New Moon brings fresh and creative energy into our lives, and more specifically, into our relationships. This is a cycle in which balancing our close personal relationships becomes an urgent desire. Negotiations may be especially effective, as we are inclined to assert our needs in ways that don’t offend others. Because this lunation is opposite Jupiter, we should watch for exaggeration and excess. However, we do need a fresh start. Shooting too high or too far won’t help us achieve our goals sooner. A Mars-Saturn trine can help us see the value of pacing ourselves and keeping our feet on the ground.

The above chart is excellent for seeing the fundamental influences and chart pattern of this New Moon. The chart below adds more details with additional points. Click to enlarge:

Venus enters Libra

Venus is in Libra from September 29 to October 23, 2022.

We favor employing charm over assertiveness to get what we want during this cycle. Usually quite willing to negotiate and compromise, we can be very obliging with others. We’re also very idealistic about love, and we seek intellectual peers. Although Venus in Libra is very relationship-focused, there is an air of cool detachment to this energy. We prefer things are done the “right” way, and aggressive or uncouth behavior turns us off.

The shadow expression of this position includes over-dependence and superficiality. To avoid unpleasant situations, we could easily gloss over deeper issues at play in our relationships. It’s probably best to avoid the trap of acquiescing to partners while privately resenting the fact or thinking ourselves martyrs for doing so.

While Venus is in Libra, we are more artistically inclined or seek balance in our personal environment. This cycle is excellent for promoting cooperation, harmony, mutually beneficial connections, and fairness. We are gentle but firm, and we’re skilled at mediation.

We’re more likely to prosper during this cycle in partnership, through one-to-one associations, such as counseling, or in fields related to harmony, relationships, beauty, design, and the law. We’re not fond of out-and-out competition or aggressive pursuit, preferring win-win situations hands down. We attract things to us and appeal to others gently and kindly. Equality and politeness are important now, and we despise hurting others’ feelings.

 

Aspects Venus makes while in Libra in 2022:

Excludes the Moon. Major aspects are indicated by bold dates.

• Oct 1, 2022 2:12 PM Venus 3 Libra 02 opposition Jupiter 3 Aries 02
• Oct 1, 2022 7:59 PM Venus 3 Libra 20 sesquiquadrate Uranus 18 Taurus 20
• Oct 2, 2022 7:41 AM Venus 3 Libra 57 sesquiquadrate Saturn 18 Aquarius 57
• Oct 5, 2022 9:36 AM Venus biquintile True Node
• Oct 8, 2022 8:48 PM Venus biquintile Uranus
• Oct 9, 2022 11:09 PM Venus 13 Libra 29 quincunx True Node 13 Taurus 29
• Oct 10, 2022 9:15 AM Venus 14 Libra 01 opposition Chiron 14 Aries 01
• Oct 13, 2022 12:57 PM Venus 17 Libra 57 quincunx Uranus 17 Taurus 57
• Oct 14, 2022 2:21 AM Venus 18 Libra 40 trine Saturn 18 Aquarius 40
• Oct 17, 2022 6:00 PM Venus 23 Libra 13 quincunx Neptune 23 Pisces 13
• Oct 18, 2022 10:20 PM Venus 24 Libra 42 trine Mars 24 Gemini 42
• Oct 20, 2022 2:02 AM Venus 26 Libra 09 square Pluto 26 Capricorn 09
• Oct 22, 2022 11:02 AM Venus biquintile Neptune
• Oct 22, 2022 5:17 PM Sun 29 Libra 27 conjunction Venus 29 Libra 27