If you feel like 2022 is only 2020, you’re just kind of right. While some of the signature astrologies that defined that fateful year are re-emerging, many astrology experts believe 2022 will also have its fair share of hopeful and helpful transits that set it apart from the last two years.

Andi Renee, store manager for The Raven’s Wing Magical Co. and resident astrologer who hosts monthly astro-wellness salons, says there’s a lot to look forward to, especially this spring. “After a lonely winter, it looks like a bright spring that opens the heart,” he says, not least thanks to the entry of Jupiter into one of his homeland signs.

This hopeful, mind-expanding transit can help us cope with some of the more difficult astrologies of the year, such as when fiery Mars goes retrograde this fall or San Francisco sees its first Pluto return. On a once-in-a-generation event that saw historians and astrologers draw parallel connections to four Taurus-Scorpio eclipses, read on to learn the defining astrology the bay should look out for this year.

Jupiter in Pisces

28.12.2021-10.05.2022

For the past two years, Jupiter has ground into Saturn-ruled Capricorn and Aquarius at business meetings and social justice rallies. So it was a little tense … While the Saturnian issues of restriction and power are still in play in 2022, the magnanimous “godmother of the air” is allowed to put on a tropical shirt and take a little break in Pisces, where Renee and other astrologers say that it will bless us with hope, expanded awareness, easy connection, art and spirituality.

For the general vibe, this transit is the perfect day out at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass or a free VIP ticket to Outside Lands. On a personal level, think back to the 2021 Gemini season when Jupiter briefly created a lucky feast in Pisces. What then felt hopeful and expansive to you could have a dual effect in 2022 when Jupiter also returns to Pisces by the end of the year.

On April 12th, Neptune, the mushroom type of the solar system, meets with Jupiter in Pisces for a reunion the world has not seen since 1856. It was around this time, as many astrologers note, that the spiritistic movement gained momentum. As the fun giants “catch up” this time on music and mind-altering substances, Renee suggests that Earthlings may feel an increased interest in transcendent, heart-opening, and mind-expanding experiences.

“It would be a great time to have a cult,” Renee jokingly warns. While it is a good time to make art and explore the ancient spiritual wisdom of your ancestors, he also says that this transit is ripe for deception and deception. Look out for spirituality gatekeepers, “guru” ads on Instagram, and anyone who claims they have THE only magic pill. There is nothing worse than a bad trip that spoils a beautiful festival.

The Pluto of the United States (and San Francisco) returns in Capricorn

February 2nd

For the first time, Pluto, the planet of transformation and named after the god of the underworld, returns to the place where it stood in the sky when the United States was founded on July 4, 1776. And since San Francisco is only a month younger, the city by the bay is also seeing its first Pluto return this year. Because it takes Pluto so long to cross the zodiac, astrologers trace the return of Pluto for societies and countries – and of course there are many historical synchronicities.

Astrology writer Stephanie Warner, for example, notes that many historians calculate the average age of an empire at around 250 years, which is almost exactly the time it takes Pluto to complete a revolution. Pluto’s return doesn’t always bring empire demise, but it often coincides with major turning points that define an era. For example, astrologer Ray Grasse points out that Britain’s second return of Pluto coincided with the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, the Golden Age and the introduction of the slave trade.

Renee says we have already seen the effects of his return because Pluto is moving so slowly. “In recent years we have seen it especially in relation to questions of power, who has access to it and who is excluded,” he says.

Capricorn is related to government, money, and social services. Renee notes that Pluto entered Capricorn in 2008, a year of severe economic recession and the first black President of the United States. “That was a great moment,” he says. “Another type of person was in power – and then came the backlash with Trump. The return of Pluto is about: trying to stay in power and expose those who are invested in maintaining the status quo. ”Since Capricorn is about building things that last, strikes Renee suggests addressing this once in a lifetime moment by examining how San Francisco – and the United States in the broader sense – was founded. “What is hidden in the foundation that we didn’t know was built there? What cracks does the foundation have? What has to be torn down and started again? ”

Conjunction of Mars and Saturn in Aquarius

4. April

You could dust off this meme in early April when Mars and Saturn meet in Aquarius. The last time that fateful association happened was in March 2020, coinciding with bans and social distancing on behalf of the community maintenance (very Aquarius-themed). In her forecast for 2022, the astrologer Chani Nicholas predicts “restrictions, limits and restrictions that we must adhere to”. But it also says that with this particular astrological signature, we may “come full circle” for a while. Here is hoped.

Jupiter in Aries

May 10th Oct. 27th

If Jupiter in Pisces is like a weekend in Esalen, Jupiter in Aries is the “brainstorm meeting” the following Monday morning. Brave, inspired, enterprising and more than a little hasty, Renee says this transit is a good time to start something new. Finally, after immersing yourself in the primal baths of fish while having exhilarating conversations with naked strangers, you may be craving for inspired action. But be careful with false starts and misfires.

“Jupiter in Aries is a bit of ‘shoot first and think later,'” says Renee.

What Jupiter lacks in follow-through in Aries, however, makes up for in sheer enthusiasm and optimism – something we all need around halfway through the third year of a pandemic.

Mars in Aries squares Saturn

August 7, 2022

While the Aries-heavy astrology of summer is geared towards igniting your inner fire, Renee warns of possible explosions during the first week of August. Then Mars (which you may remember from last summer’s affair with Venus) appears with fireworks around the Aries campfire and confronts Saturn, the police of the solar system.

“I’m worried about war or spontaneous violence,” says Renee. I swallow. But in the same breath he continues, “But you know, it’s also a great time to start a training routine. … It’s a lot of energy. So how do you find a healthy outlet for this? ”

Mars retrograde into Gemini

Oct. 30th-Jan. 12, 2023

After the summer sparring, Mars moves to Gemini, where Renee says he’s prone to being a little scattered and distracted. Add a step backwards to the mix and it’s a recipe for a pile-up on the Bay Bridge during rush hour caused by texting while driving. “Mars is all about our drive and our will to do things. So when it’s falling, it’s like stepping on the brakes, ”says Renee. “We might feel frustrated and exhausted as if our actions aren’t working.”

Astrologers agree that this will be one of the hardest parts of 2022. So how do you deal with it? In order not to get angry, Renee advises using the twin energies to write freely through anger and – here is the key – not to share it. “Write it down and burn it instead,” he suggests.

Total lunar eclipse in Taurus

November 7th and 8th

November 2021 ushered in a new series of eclipses along the Taurus-Scorpio axis and by the time we reach the total lunar eclipse a year later, we will have experienced four of these cosmic blackouts. On a global scale, eclipses along the Taurus-Scorpio axis can shift focus to our relationship with Earth and other structures essential to our survival.

Astrologers often describe eclipses as an unfolding story. The November solar eclipse marks the approximate halfway point when things are always particularly chaotic and confusing and the odds are against us.

To further complicate the narrative, Renee notes that the mid-term elections coincide with this cosmic event. “Yikes. It’s getting tense, ”he warns. But … you already knew that.

Before despair, the Scorpio season is always about finding transformation in the dark and this time we are aided by Jupiter making the reflux through Pisces, teaching us again that generosity and love conquer everything.

Amy Copperman is an Oakland writer and artist. Follow her on Instagram.

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You’ve probably heard by now that Mercury has begun its final throwback of the year and is here to play around with your Slack messages, your Wi-Fi connection, and your relationships one last time. What you may not know is that five other planets, including Pluto, are also retrograde.

So what does it mean when a planet is retrograde? Physically, it appears to us as if the planet is moving backwards on its orbit around the sun. Of course, it hasn’t really changed direction or slowed down, but it looks like this from our point of view and from the point of view of the ancients who used the planets to navigate or to keep track of time. So it’s no wonder that retrograders have earned a reputation for being disorienting or fearful.

To put it in modern terms, retrograding is not unlike when you miss the exit on Highway 101 during rush hour and have to back away from the traffic, forcing you to see the terrain you are traveling on from a new, annoying perspective. You still go where you need to go even if it doesn’t feel like it. Spiritually, according to Bay Area astrologer Susannah Freedman, stepping back is a great time to review the areas of your life that are ruled by the planet that is currently in setback.

Given that more than half of the planets in our solar system are retrograde, you are probably reviewing a whole lot, such as what you value and how you live. Let’s summarize (a very Mercury retrograde-y verb) what the retrograde planets rule:

Jupiter is the happy planet of truth, values ​​and the search for meaning. It is currently declining in Aquarius, the “sign of the people,” along with Saturn, who rules work, public personality, and reputation.

According to Freedman, these two planets (Jupiter and Saturn), which are retrograde in this sign, could make the San Franciscans “feel like nothing substantial has come of all the protests and promises of the Reformation”. For the Bay Area in particular, she says that action is included in the part of the map that means home. “We have to get our community house in order before we can expect changes anywhere else.”

Meanwhile, Uranus, the planet of rebellion, and Pluto, the planet of transformation, are still trudging through the busy earth signs Taurus and Capricorn, respectively. These signs deal with the structures of daily life, so you may be forced to rethink your way of life or certain tasks. This could mean reevaluating the seemingly mundane routines that make up the very fabric of your existence. Or it could be big, like joining the big resignation of 2021.

Neptune, the planet of dreams and intuition, generally loves to float in the Pisces stream of consciousness, but this regression threatens to drag us into a vortex of delusion if we do not use Libra time to balance our thoughts. Anything you think to question, and treat thoughts and emotions as passing currents, can help you work with the pull.

Finally, fast-moving, mischievous Mercury comes on the scene, ready to stir the kettle. It rules communication, and as it appears in Libra, which rules partnerships, justice and balance, the planet comes for all types of relationships. Conflict can be an efficient way of reorganizing what is unfair or just not working, but it is rarely pleasant.

Astrologers seem to agree: Reorgs and other re-words are all the rage this season. And Bri Luna of The Hoodwitch perhaps put it best when she wrote: “[the retrogrades] help us to define who and what we want to get involved with. ”

On your way to redefining, here’s how you can use this time to reflect and reclaim rather than repress and step back, with prompts based on each sign.

Aries

Like a line chef in a understaffed restaurant, you’ve got a lot of burners going. That incredibly picky order from your boss, that moment of tension that you wiped away, that DTR chat set on slow cooking, they can all hit your assembly line. Sure, turning up the heat is a quick way to find a solution, but burnt dinners generally don’t get positive reviews. Before firing a text, move away from the lighter fluid and set the dials to simmer. Repeat the steps in the recipe that will cause your inner soups to boil over. Where does your wild independence keep you alone in your struggles, ignoring the people eager to help out in the kitchen of your life?

bull

Your chores list is long, you are nowhere near your inbox, and your LinkedIn notifications are likely to be filled with requests and invitations. It’s time to ask yourself Taurus: how much time do you spend tending the grass instead of just feeling it under your feet? This regression draws your attention to the quality of your daily routines and your relationship with rest. Time is a measurable thing, as is productivity, but the minutes, hours, or days you spend leisure or in real connection are far more priceless, even if harder to quantify.

Twins

Gemini know better than most that two seemingly opposing ideas can be true. You are a human both / and. And Jupiter’s journey through the philosophical Aquarius probably helped you improve your ability to see the long arc of all your connections. So, when ghosts of past relationships slide into your DMs so regressively, you may experience that familiar pull of affection, but with trepidation. Slow down the scrolling long enough to take a body scan. Your naturally curious mind and the indecisive energy of Libra may keep you on a loop of circular rationalizations, but what is your gut telling you?

cancer

Intentionally or not, we all build altars to our ancestors. In this retrograde season, your life can be like a ghost tour with your ancestors visiting. They could come to you in the form of a beloved artifact retrieved from the depths of a closet, a habit you notice re-emergence, or an uncomfortable memory lurking in the dark corners of your inner haunted house. These spirits are kind even if they pull the hair up on the back of your neck. Remember, you are already the accomplished hose. Invite them, pour them a drink. Let them pamper you. Then let them release you.

Lion

This step backwards prompts you to think about when you feel compelled to fine-tune your feelings and when the urge to brandish a whip arises. Jupiter has likely been dosing your romantic partnerships with heart-expanding, larger-than-life happiness pills lately, so you have plenty to look forward to too. But even the cutest love affairs can have a kink. Leos usually have an accessory flair, but if your truth is concerned, skip the adornments for the Folsom Street Fair.

Virgo

Plotting, plotting and (Microsoft) Excelling are natural for analytical, hardworking virgins. And that goes for micromanagement too – if you have to unpack your spreadsheets, make sure you also sum up the minutes or hours you spend in your spare time. And remember, while productivity is countable, your talents don’t always fit into clean records. When balancing budgets, spreadsheets, and time, leave some room for qualitative insights.

scale

Modern witchcraft isn’t just about sage sticks and Stevie Nicks-style accessories. And relationships are not all fun and balanced, even though you are an expert at both. Telling your truth is another word for spell, so use this step backwards to reflect out loud about yourself, your trusted circle, or just your voice memo app. Turn plans into incantations and know that action is an equal part of the craft, especially when it comes to creating and reinventing justice.

Scorpio

You may have had eerie déjà vu hits in the past few months as the ghosts of pre-pandemic life greet you in the here and now. It was probably subtle or fleeting – a brush of a shoulder, a bend in a neon light, a flicker of candlelight. Did these micro-moments feel like a joyful tingling of recognition? Or did they conjure up some other physical memory, such as a twisting stomach or a tickling in the throat? If you’ve got an eerie feeling like you’ve been here before, take advantage of that retrograde motion to retreat and realign your inner compass. Whether it’s stored in the antenna of your hair or your left toe, it always points north.

Sagittarius

Forward movement is very important for the galivating, philosophizing zodiac Sagittarius. Perhaps you’ve been frustrated lately that your current adventure was about reconnecting with your closest relationships instead of riding off into the sunset with a new love. Take this step backwards to romanticize your existing connections one on one. Remember and let them remind you that soon you will be back on the horse with nothing but horizons.

Capricorn

What is being lost in the back cabinets when the service takes your full attention? If offers pop up in your professional or public domain, take time during this regression to get back to what is on your mind. And when that’s literally in the back of your closet, it’s time for an autumn glade. As you rethink what is dusting your life from neglect, you may find yourself reevaluating the give and take of your professional relationships. Libra energy wants you to balance the scales.

Aquarius

Your zodiac sign’s laboratory inspection of Jupiter and Saturn may have led you to examine your self-esteem under a microscope. Aquarius energy loves to look at the wide angle, but this step backwards is here to help you ponder how the smallest particles can look like an entire universe when you look closer. Your increased self-esteem can help you claim your place in the collective – or in relationship with another – when you’re ready to zoom out again. Be open to second chances in love. Just make sure you adjust the knobs on your bunsen burners to get balance.

fishes

Secrets and resentments that were once thrown away and buried in the sand wash up on your banks like a scene from “The Birds”. Sure, these relational horrors threaten to turn a scenic drive along the coast into a cinematic nightmare. But they also have wisdom. The more you can handle ailments as if you were combing the beach for precious treasure, the more you can withstand repetitive karmic patterns.

Amy Copperman is a writer from Oakland. During the day she works for LeanIn.Org. At night she studies the astro wisdom of Chani Nicholas and looks at patterns in the universe through art and tarot.

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