2022 the Year of the Lovers

Did you know every year is associated with a particular tarot card? Knowing the tarot card for the year can help you understand the particular energies of the year and help you navigate the year ahead. This year 2022 is the year of the Lovers! 

Figuring out the Tarot card of the year is relatively easy. Simply add up the digits of the year, and note the corresponding major arcana tarot card. If the digits are more than 22 (22 = Fool, as the Fool is number 0 in most decks), then add up the digits again to get your answer. This year 2022 is relatively easy (2+0+2+2 = 6). As number 6 in the Major arcana is the Lovers, that makes it the tarot card for this year. 

So what does that mean for us collectively? Please note that we each individually have our own tarot card for the year which you can learn how to calculate here . However the Lovers will be the energy ruling the wider collective and affecting all of us on some level. 

An Emphasis on Relationships

While the Lovers naturally brings romance to mind, this card  brings all relationships to the forefront this year. We are being challenged to examine the quality of our relationships with others and examine which are on firm footing and which might need more work, or where you need to let go and move on. 

Leading With the Heart

While some cards in the tarot, like Justice, ask us to listen to logic and reason, the Lovers asks us to listen to our heart. It doesn’t mean you cast reason aside, but it does mean that your heart is what will lead you through this season of uncertainty. Remember the heart knows what it wants, and the mind is it’s servant, rather than it’s master. It’s a good year to find quiet time to contemplate, so you can get in touch with your deepest feelings and listen to the messages of where your heart is leading you. 

Facing Tough Choices

The Lovers is a card of choice, often between two or more things that look equally good. That’s why it’s so important to  listen to your heart, because logic can talk us into either choice when they both look so tempting. It’s also important to remember the other people involved that may be affected by our decisions. This year it’s important to keep in mind that we are part of a greater whole, and we are not each isolated islands. The choices you make do have an effect on those around you. 

Harmony and Beauty

This year is numerologically a 6 year, an number that seeks harmony and beauty. Expect to see a lot of exciting new film, television, music and art that inspires and uplifts. Fashion and decor may become more joyful and colourful this year as people seek to make themselves and the world around them more beautiful. 

Romance

Of course we can’t talk about the Lovers without talking about romance. This is a subject that will be on a lot of people’s minds this year. Wether it’s seeking out that new special someone, bringing more romance into existing relationships, getting married, or ditching a toxic partnership, romance is top of mind for many of us. Expect also to see more romantic themes reflected in art and culture this year. 

What is your personal tarot card for this year? And how do you expect the energy of the Lovers will affect your 2022?

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Happy 2022 everyone! 

Mercury in Libra - Diplomatic Communication

 I've decided to revamp my blog after an absence of several months. I wasn't sure what I wanted to do with it, but after giving it a fair bit of thought, I have decided to focus on astrology. I want to focus each week on a major aspect, planetary sign shift, or astrology topic. If there are any topics you'd like me to cover, please let me know if the comments below.

Today's topic is Mercury in Libra. On August 30, 2021 Mercury moves into the sign of Libra where he will stay for a longer than usual amount of time due to a retrograde period from September 27 - October 18, 2021. He finally moves out of Libra, into Scorpio on November 05, 2021. So this energy will be with us for two months. 

 Mercury in Libra

Mercury is the planet of communication, travel and the mind. When he moves into the sign of the scales, communication becomes more diplomatic, and people want to talk more about partnerships, romance, the arts, and beauty. It's a good time to make plans for renovations, beauty treatments, weddings, and creative projects. If you know your astrology birth chart, look to your Libra house to see where this energy will be showing up for you over the next two months. 

Even if you do not know your chart, generally this period is a good one for communicating with partners. This can be romantic partners, business or creative partnerships. Its a period where compromise and coming to fair and equal decisions are highlighted. The down side of Mercury in Libra is it can lead to passive aggressiveness, rather than confronting others directly, as there is a temptation to avoid conflict. This can also lead to over compromising in an effort to smooth things out, which one can regret later. It's good to try to be fair and diplomatic, but make sure you are not compromising yourself. 

This extended Mercury period will see some aspects with the slower moving planets repeat themselves three times, once as Mercury moves forward direct through Libra, once again during the retrograde (where he appears to move backwards), and then again as Mercury moves forward direct again.

Mercury square Pluto - Squares are stressful aspects which create internal tension. There can be uncomfortable communications with those in power (Pluto) or with those you may have some power over.  Expect difficult insights to arise around issues of mortality, leadership, and structures in our lives. Mercury in Libra wants to smooth over these topics and doesn't want to talk about them, but Pluto is compelling us to do so.

Mercury opposite Chiron - Oppositions are also stressful aspects, but rather than showing up as tension, they often show up as outside forces or events that challenge us to find a balance, or to make a clear choice. Chiron is the wounded healer, who is presently in Aries, the sign of self identity. Some of the compromises we are being asked to make may bring up old wounds to our sense of self from when we were younger and challenge our ego and identity. Do we choose to find a balance between our partner and self, or do we completely give in or walk away entirely? Whatever our decision, Chiron asks us to approach old wounds with new and better behaviors. 

Mercury trine Saturn - It's not all challenging news for this period. Trines are helpful and supportive aspects that bring ease and opportunities. Saturn in Aquarius has been asking us to create rules and boundaries around community and to be responsible to the good of the whole. It is a good time to talk about our long term plans and what kind of rules we want in place to make society better for everyone. And Mercury in Libra makes us better listeners to another person's point of view, which can help us make things more equitable for everyone.

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Super Aquarius Season!

This February 2021 is Super Aquarius season as we have a large stellium (3 or more planets) in Aquarius this month. From now until February 18, 2021 we will have 5 planets in Aquarius, plus the asteroid Athena. And on February 10, 11, 12 the Moon will be in Aquarius too! This emphasizes the Aquarius house of each of own charts and of the collective this month. 

 

The sign of Aquarius is represented by the Star card in the tarot. Just like the symbol for the sign of the water bearer, it shows a person pouring out water from a jug. The card represents hope and optimism for the future after a time of difficulty and darkness. The last time we had this many planets in Aquarius was back in February of 1962! Think about the developments in technology, as well as the important changes and energy brought on by the Civil Rights movement from this time. While it was not without its hardship and set backs, this time was very important to moving all of humanity forward. Celebrities born during this last Aquarian super stellium are Garth Brooks, Eddie Izard and one of my faves - Axl Rose. It’ll be interesting to see what innovative and exciting personalities emerge from this one. 

Find out how each of the planets in this stellium will be affecting you this month. 

Saturn in Aquarius

Saturn is in this sign until 2023. As the planet of hard work, rules and karma he asks us to work for the good of all humanity instead of just ourselves. Expect there to be emphasis on human rights and more rules around technologies like the internet and social media over the next two years. This month Saturn works to get the other planets organized and kickstarts these long term themes. 

Jupiter in Aquarius

The planet of luck, wealth and expansion is hanging out in Aquarius most of the year, with a brief foray into Pisces from May to July. He adds excitement, energy and optimism to the Aquarius part of your chart and to the hard work that Saturn reminds us we have to do to make the world a better place for everyone. 

Athena in Aquarius 

Pallas Athena is the asteroid that rules strategy and planning. She is working to help you plan out your goals. She takes the big ideas and hopes of Jupiter and the limitations of Saturn and helps you make a more realistic strategy with both in mind. Expect announcements by governments on rebuilding economies  and vaccination strategies along with other collective initiatives.

Venus in Aquarius

Venus is in the sign of the water bearer until February 25. As the planet of love and beauty she adds another boost of positive energy, to this area of your life. Collectively artistic tastes lean towards the experimental and avant guards. Expect innovative music, art and film to emerge this month. 

Mercury Retrograde in Aquarius

Mercury is in Aquarius all month and spends most of it in retrograde (until the 20th). He asks us to examine our thoughts and words in relation to others. We are asked to examine how we might be affecting others for good or ill, and if our words and thoughts are contributing to the future we want to have. He also reveals secrets. Those who have been abusing power or hiding poor behaviour get outed this month. 

Sun in Aquarius

The Sun graces this part of the zodiac at this time every year. His light shines brighter this year as he has so much company in this area. He brings focus to issues like the collective well being, and asks us to put technology to its best use and for the common good. If you know your birth chart, he turns your focus and attention to the Aquarius house until February 18, when he moves into Pisces and breaks up the Aquarius party. 

Moon in Aquarius

The Moon joins up with the others on February 10, 11 and 12. Use these days to set long term goals for this part of your chart and take the first step on a long term project. Use the super stellium to your advantage and make a small ritual, even if it’s just lighting a candle to let the Universe know you are serious to enact change. It’s also a good time to pray for humanitarian causes. 

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