Time is barely holding onto its own structure as we speed through the early ’20s. Most of my memories are a blur of 2016 to 2019, followed by a void. How do we plan for the future in a world deprived of the present moment? The answer may still be a mystery, but at least I can write all of the signs a horoscope.

Around a year ago, I wrote a blog post called Welcome To 2021. Today I reread it, trying to see if my readings were accurate for my own placements. In case anyone else wanted to do the same, I edited them into some pretty pictures:

Naturally, it inspired me to write readings for 2022. I wanted to do a deep dive of the next year’s astrological events. For everyone, the conjunction between Neptune and Jupiter in Pisces will bring good fortune all around. The year starts during a Venus Retrograde and ends during a Mars Retrograde, inciting a transformative energy for all signs. 2022 is a growth, pleasure, growth sandwich. Turning it into a more specific reading for each sign usually starts in my journal because they can get chaotic:

Despite knowing how much time and effort goes into just one person’s reading, I wanted to find a story for all twelve signs. This is one of the many reasons I prefer a deck in my hands, but all I have is my journal and astrology blogs. Honestly, my readings for 2021 felt too vague to compare to the events in reality. My attempt here is to draw a map for each sign, even if it takes every page in my journal.

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CHECK YOUR RISING SIGN

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ARIES ♈︎

Venus Retrograde (until 1/29): 2022 opens with a loss of motivation for you. Your passions will seem less exciting for the first month, but this just leaves room for you to reflect. Process your feelings instead of ignoring them.

Mercury Retrograde (1/14 – 2/4): You’ll need to be in a place of introspection because it will be difficult to communicate with coworkers or mentors. Even if they’re your friend, it’s probably for the best that you approach them with patience. Your reputation might not reflect you truthfully during this retrograde.

The first solar eclipse, on April 30th, will be your time to manifest financial prosperity. Apply for a dream job, ask for a raise, know your worth.

Mercury Retrograde (5/10 – 6/3): As it starts getting warmer out, you’ll find yourself feeling nostalgic. In order to manifest stability, we must let go of the instability we experienced in the past. Patterns from your childhood will make you feel self-conscious, but allow yourself to feel this without judgement.

While your manifestations unravel, a lunar eclipse on May 15th will help you release your codependent patterns and emotional debts. While you do not owe anyone your energy, it could benefit you to spend it wisely.

Mercury Retrograde (9/9 – 10/2): By Autumn you’ll be more focused on your relationships, although it may not necessarily be in a positive light. This is because you need to learn to balance taking care of yourself and tending to your loved ones.

Just in time, there will be a solar eclipse on October 25th that will allow you to manifest the relationship you truly desire. You will have clarity about your toxic patterns so they may heal.

In order to align with a healthier relationship, use the November 8th lunar eclipse to release values you do not align with. What were you taught about love and life that you no longer feel is true?

Mars Retrograde (starting 10/30): The year will end with facing your shadow self. You will be frustrated with how your childhood impacts your perceptions of romance and success. Accept that this is a part of life, and you can still have fun while reality crumbles around you.

TAURUS ♉︎

Venus Retrograde (until 1/29): This year begins with a bit of an identity crisis for you. If there is an interest or hobby you’ve left behind in the chaos, dust it off and pick it up. It’s never too late to have fun.

Mercury Retrograde (1/14 – 2/4): It can be frustrating to not use the interesting subjects we’ve learned in our jobs and projects. It’s important to make time for integrating all of your interests into your daily life to help you feel more stimulated. Your personal priorities may not align with others’ expectations of you, and that’s okay.

The April 30th solar eclipse is the manifestation of your most confident self. Stand up for your niche interests and wear those weird outfits you like. Embrace your individual aesthetic.

Mercury Retrograde (5/10 – 6/3): Living this confident self will help you during the spring when you will be forced to defend what you believe in. Your spiritual journey is on a direct path to fulfillment. Freedom is a choice we make when we choose ourselves.

This aligns with the lunar eclipse on May 15th, which will give you the space to release your desire for romantic validation. At some point in life, you started to view yourself through the gaze of others. Release yourself of this perspective.

Mercury Retrograde (9/9 – 10/2): In the fall, your routines will help you retain self-love. Validation from others can distract from our vital, healing habits. Stare in the mirror for as long as you need to in order to remember who you do this for.

On October 25th, your efforts will be rewarded as you manifest a healthy relationship during the solar eclipse. Now that you’ve prioritized yourself, you can find someone who will do the same.

Right after, on November 8th, you will release the version of you that does not serve you during the lunar eclipse. You can love your past self and still recognize how you’ve grown from their flaws.

Mars Retrograde (starting 10/30): The year ends in facing yourself. Do your words match your actions? With the confidence you’ll build over 2022, you will be ready to shed your past self.

GEMINI ♊︎

Venus Retrograde (until 1/29): January immediately hits you with frustration and confusion. Your philosophies will be changing early on this year. Your idea of healthy boundaries may transform and it will require difficult conversations to ensure they are heard.

Mercury Retrograde (1/14 – 2/4): Although you may feel aligned with yourself, it may not be easy to communicate your experiences to others. Think of yourself as your own best friend and spill the words into a journal.

The solar eclipse on April 30th will give you the strength to lean into your spiritual journey. Manifest your undeniable strength at this time.

Mercury Retrograde (5/10 – 6/3): This is when you’ll go through your annual existential crisis. Use self-compassion to transform yourself without judgement of who you become or who you were. You may want to disassociate more, and that’s okay.

The May 15th lunar eclipse will release poor habits that stand in the way of your fulfilled self. Visualize your ideal self during a meditation, from their head to their toes.

Mercury Retrograde (9/9 – 10/2): In the fall, you’ll feel inclined to heal your inner child through nostalgic hobbies. This would be the best time for drawing boundaries between you and your family, especially if they prohibit your creativity.

The strengthening of your inner child will support you in the manifestation of your ideal routines during the October 25th solar eclipse. Were you given the space and support to learn discipline? It’s frustrating that we must teach it to ourselves, but it’s just another gift of life.

In the stillness of this manifestation, use the November 8th lunar eclipse to truly release your unhealthy mindsets. There is not enough time to defend what your intuition finds unhealthy.

Mars Retrograde (starting 10/30): 2022 closes with a new version of yourself emerging in the form of a spiritual revelation. You might be a completely new person by the end of the year, so practice your self-compassion along the way.

CANCER ♋︎

Venus Retrograde (until 1/29): The year opens with you in a hermit phase, unbothered by the outside world. At the moment, people do not make sense and love does not make sense. It’s okay to disconnect from the collective consciousness in order to recharge.

Mercury Retrograde (1/14 – 2/4): Early in the year, you will be craving a community to share your spiritual beliefs. Your mind has been racing through this spiritual awakening. It’s so important to express it with supportive, like-minded people.

On April 30th there will be a solar eclipse, which will be perfect for manifesting friendship. If you’ve been feeling alone or misunderstood, imagine who you’d feel safe around until you meet them.

Mercury Retrograde (5/10 – 6/3): It’s possible that you could become overstimulated or under-stimulated at this time. The world could be moving to slowly and bore you, or possibly too much will unravel at once. Go with the flow, this is out of your control.

On May 15th there will be a lunar eclipse, which will help you decide what you enjoy doing for fun. Interesting people will be circulating through your life, but use this to let go of lifestyles that do not bring you joy.

Mercury Retrograde (9/9 – 10/2): As your social life fills your thoughts, you will find a desire to find your roots in the fall. Childhood friends might come to mind or you may want to spend time with a sibling. It’s so strange to think that some people have you known for so long and some for so short; there are so many versions of you that exist.

October 25th’s solar eclipse brings closure with people from your past. You can let go of your pain and pleasure with those who are no longer a part of your life.

Soon after, November 8th’s lunar eclipse will bring you good times with good friends. You will release anxiety surrounding your connection to other humans, which has been a big change since the beginning of the year.

Mars Retrograde (starting 10/30): The year will close with a centering of your spiritual self. You will learn so much in 2022 and you might feel years older at the end of it. At least these lessons are experienced through having fun, so just enjoy yourself.

LEO ♌︎

Venus Retrograde (until 1/29): In the beginning of 2022, your self-care routines may be off. You are remembering how important it is to take care of yourself first. If friends don’t reach out, find gratitude for the alone time.

Mercury Retrograde (1/14 – 2/4): As you focus on what routines you need for yourself, you will find that certain people may become distant. Not only do you strengthen yourself at this time, but you will realize which people support your self-care and which do not.

On April 30th, the solar eclipse will solidify your reputation as an independent person. You can manifest that intimidating, self-sufficient image you want others to have of you.

Mercury Retrograde (5/10 – 6/3): As you fulfill your power as a divine being, this will have a direct impact on your communities. You will attract people who can handle you and repel people who cannot. This may seem personal, but it’s purely a reflection of them.

The lunar eclipse on May 15th will assist you in releasing the expectations your family has of you. Even if your friends are supportive, your family can make all the difference. This is the time to let them out of the decision making process in your life.

Mercury Retrograde (9/9 – 10/2): In the fall, your values and opinions will feel so solid that they may not change. Of course they may change in the future, however this is about learning to stand up for yourself. In the aftermath of your empowerment, you will have to continue to defend yourself.

On October 25th there will be a solar eclipse that, for you, means manifesting divine feminine energy. You may feel more empathetic towards others, or maybe your appearance will take a feminine turn. In any case, this connection to your femininity will reinforce your spiritual strength.

The lunar eclipse on November 8th will assist you with releasing outdated perceptions others have of you. They only get one moment to experience you, but you know the truth because you’ve been here all along.

Mars Retrograde (starting 10/30): Towards the end of the year, you may feel disconnected from the communities you’ve built around you. It may seem like an anticlimactic end to your 2022, but this is just another piece of your spiritual transcending.

VIRGO ♍︎

Venus Retrograde (until 1/29): As you enter the new year, a sense of confusion will prevent you from making art. You might be dissatisfied with your creations. It’s okay to take a break, to simply consume the present moment.

Mercury Retrograde (1/14 – 2/4): How will you incorporate your passions into your daily life? You will realize that you didn’t make time for your creations. It can’t always be spontaneous, sometimes you have to find a consistent time for expressing yourself.

The first solar eclipse will be on April 30th, manifesting opportunities in the field of your career. After incorporating your art into a routine, you will find yourself manifesting a job that you love.

Mercury Retrograde (5/10 – 6/3): As you enter the professional world of your passion and network with other artists, you might be disappointed. People from all different lifestyles find solace in similar passions, so being understood might not come right away. Focus on the shared interest.

The first lunar eclipse will be on May 15th, releasing any insecurities you might have developed from your family. You might be succeeding in an area they doubted, but instead of proving yourself to them try to empathize with them. They have passions too.

Mercury Retrograde (9/9 – 10/2): It will be satisfying to move forward in your art and prioritize your expectations of yourself over others. However, this might be the time when you feel a sense of comparison. Whether it’s your siblings or the people you went to school with, remember that you provide a unique perspective to your field.

The final solar eclipse on October 25th will heal old wounds around your feminine energy. You will be empowered as your feminine power assists your continuous success.

The final lunar eclipse on November 8th will invite that career success you’ve been working up to. You will be recognized for your passion. Feel all the goodness.

Mars Retrograde (starting 10/30): It’s possible that your friends, family, or peers do not recognize your success the way you’d like. That’s okay, it doesn’t take away from your accomplishments. As the year closes, be grateful for the work you put into yourself.

LIBRA ♎︎

Venus Retrograde (until 1/29): Despite the holidays just behind the corner, January may create frustrations between you and your family. You might react to arguments in a masculine way which may not solve the problem at hand. Be patient, in stillness you will find clarity.

Mercury Retrograde (1/14 – 2/4): Relocating your feminine energy will help you express yourself. It may be difficult to simply talk about your feelings, they might need to come out in artistic ways. Anger will not help you feel whole again.

The solar eclipse on April 30th brings you the gift of networking. There is a glitch in the matrix and it is how easily we are able to share our wealth with one another.

Mercury Retrograde (5/10 – 6/3): The only thing more valuable than money is knowledge. Normally you can find a mentor for each phase of life, but at this time you will feel like you’re on your own. Stand with firm feet and trust yourself.

The lunar eclipse on May 15th is about letting go of your financial fears. You are learning that there is an infinite wealth to manifest, however there is peacefulness in minimalism. Let the money flow in and out.

Mercury Retrograde (9/9 – 10/2): In the fall, the world may be more magical. You might time travel to dreamy mindsets, like writing yourself into an autumn novel. Disassociating will draw you out of your social life, so try not to disappear from your friends and family.

The solar eclipse on October 25th can manifest stability. Although you thrive in chaos, your goals in life will need consistency. Create the environment that fuels your motivation.

The lunar eclipse on November 8th can let go of your reliance on others. It took a lot of work to be able to ask for help, but now you can release emotional debts. Feel the weight lift off your shoulders.

Mars Retrograde (starting 10/30): 2022 ends with a plot twist for you. You will learn about new spiritual insights that might, at first, turn your life upside down. But like I said, you thrive in chaos right?

SCORPIO ♏︎

Venus Retrograde (until 1/29): The year will feel like a long walk through the neighborhood at first. Life is so different and yet the changes have become so familiar. There will be more thinking than speaking for you, but those are always peaceful phases of life.

Mercury Retrograde (1/14 – 2/4): There may be a disruption in your feminine energy. A tension may arise between you and your family. What isn’t being said? You deserve clarity but sometimes it requires two sides to find one story.

On April 30th, a solar eclipse will allow you to manifest romance and prosperity. Someone out there can make you very happy if you commit to what you want from them.

Mercury Retrograde (5/10 – 6/3): During this time, there will be complications with your relationship to the person you committed to. This could be a romantic, professional, or platonic relationship. There will be struggles in expressing your emotions to one another, which may stall your goals.

On May 15th, a lunar eclipse will release any misaligned feelings you have about yourself. You hold the most important opinion, so consult yourself before changing your mind on someone else’s behalf.

Mercury Retrograde (9/9 – 10/2): Aligning with yourself can attract new energies into your life. Likewise, other energies may leave. Spend some time alone, even if all you want to do is hang out with your friends. You are your first best friend, after all.

On October 25th, a solar eclipse will allow you to express yourself even more authentically. This is from valuing your alone time just as much as your social time. The self-love will flow effortlessly.

On November 8th, a lunar eclipse will release your blockages around relationships. At some point you may have lost trust in your relationships, but you are learning how that can be rebuilt.

Mars Retrograde (starting 10/30): Trust is important, but we also like to play with it at times. If you are a serial monogamist, you might find yourself craving temporary situations. If you dislike commitment, one particular person might take over your thoughts. The end of the year retrograde will show you another side of yourself.

SAGITTARIUS ♐︎

Venus Retrograde (until 1/29): You may feel disconnected from abundance, like you almost have enough to feel safe but not yet. But what is enough? And who taught us how much is enough? It’s possible what you’re earning is what you manifested after all.

Mercury Retrograde (1/14 – 2/4): The year starts off with you thinking, naturally. Finances will be on your mind, like usual, but you might have a new mindset this time around. Try not to resist the change because it will ultimately serve you.

The first solar eclipse is on April 30th, and for you it’s about manifesting wholesome habits. It’s safe to say you tend to go through phases, but now is the time for manifesting consistency. You can practice all of your interests if you make time in the schedule for them.

Mercury Retrograde (5/10 – 6/3): As the weather warms people will persuade you to interrupt your ritual routines. The present moment begs for our attention, but remember to give some to your body, mind, and soul as well. The right people will respect your needs.

The first lunar eclipse is on May 15th, and for you it’s about releasing the tension between you and your spiritual side. Closure doesn’t always prepare you for the spiritual journey, sometimes it persuades you to linger in reality.

Mercury Retrograde (9/9 – 10/2): Post-disassociation is going to hit you hard in autumn. After a period of vivid dreams and synchronicities, you will be thrust back into a professional spotlight. Try to ground yourself in reality if you can, you’ll be stuck in it for a while.

The final solar eclipse is on October 30th, manifesting stability in your spiritual journey. Ease your way into the balance of your spiritual self and your physical self. This relationship will be very important.

The final lunar eclipse is on November 8th, releasing those old habits you worked through this year. You’ve dreamt of a healthier lifestyle and you’ll be able to step into it now.

Mars Retrograde (starting 10/30): As the year closes, your perspective of love will change. It may have felt consistent over the past year, but you will find satisfaction in different ways. You may feel much older than you were at the beginning of the year.

CAPRICORN ♑︎

Venus Retrograde (until 1/29): Welcome to 2022, sorry that it starts out with an identity crisis. Don’t worry, you might have to brood in you room for a while but it’ll get better. Maybe try some new year’s resolutions?

Mercury Retrograde (1/14 – 2/4): It might be best to spend more time alone in the beginning of the year. It’s not that you should avoid fun, but you’re going to be overthinking a lot. Try making a playlist and going for a walk, have conversations with yourself.

April 30th’s solar eclipse will assist you in manifesting happiness. You will make messy art and hang out with your friends and remember why you show up every day.

Mercury Retrograde (5/10 – 6/3): Just in time for the warmer weather, you may overdo living in the moment. Your routines will be interrupted by spontaneous experiences and it make disconnect you from reality. If you can, hold on to one daily ritual at this time.

May 15th’s lunar eclipse will release your fears about never finding a community. People will naturally gravitate towards you as you let go of your need for approval.

Mercury Retrograde (9/9 – 10/2): At one point you may have been the one your friends looked up to, but now you seem to be the one asking for advice. Don’t be afraid to reach out to others.

October 25th’s solar eclipse will assist you in manifesting a group of supportive people. Vulnerability brings you closer to people who love you. Unconditional love is real.

November 8th’s lunar eclipse will release your inhibitions around pleasure. You know that you deserve joy, so actively seek it out. Take chances on a whim.

Mars Retrograde (starting 10/30): You will feel tired at the end of the year. You grew up a lot. Unfortunately, it will be time to rebuild that stability you once knew. Ground yourself in reality again.

AQUARIUS ♒︎

Venus Retrograde (until 1/29): Nothing is real, right? Right. You’ve never believed in new year’s resolutions, but especially not this year. Give into your daydreams between each responsibility.

Mercury Retrograde (1/14 – 2/4): It makes you change the way you see yourself after a while, all of those daydreams. You want people to see you the way you really are, but there are past versions lingering. Let them go on their own.

On April 30th’s solar eclipse, manifest divine feminine power. It’s in your best interest to align with the unstoppable force that is femininity. Express this naturally, there is no wrong answer.

Mercury Retrograde (5/10 – 6/3): On second thought, divine feminine brings out dark feminine. You may give into your desires easily in the spring. However, dark feminine also brings out amazing art.

On May 15th’s lunar eclipse, release your need to control your reputation. You could spend all day spiraling if you knew every perception others had of you. Let it go.

Mercury Retrograde (9/9 – 10/2): As the leaves fall, you will learn something new from everyone around you about intimacy. What does being close to someone really mean? Let your inner philosopher roam.

On October 25th’s solar eclipse, allow your authenticity to shine. Allow others to be vulnerable with you and return the favor.

On November 8th’s lunar eclipse, release the confines of masculinity if it prevents you from expressing yourself. Being safe is not more important than being seen.

Mars Retrograde (starting 10/30): The end of the year may result in a creative block. Seasonal depression may hit harder, but you know what to do. Take it all in, really process the year.

PISCES ♓︎

Venus Retrograde (until 1/29): The year starts off on a lonely slate. Feeling disconnected can impact your mental health, so take the time you need. Start the year off slow, even if that means being a hermit for a while.

Mercury Retrograde (1/14 – 2/4): Taking time for yourself easily ignites spiritual synchronicities. You’re looking through the world from your own eyes. Take notes, but maybe don’t share them yet.

The solar eclipse on April 30th is about manifesting healthy ways of thinking. If a mindset does not serve you, it’s okay to let it go. Journaling will really help.

Mercury Retrograde (5/10 – 6/3): The healthy mindsets you develop will allow you to be more empathetic. However, you may be disappointed if that energy isn’t returned. We’re all going through different phases.

The lunar eclipse on May 15th is about releasing your blockages around education. If there is something you’ve wanted to learn how about, start now.

Mercury Retrograde (9/9 – 10/2): Out of the blue, your relationships will experience frustrations. It might feel like a peaceful time becomes chaotic all at once. Think before you speak and meditate, it’s the best medicine.

The solar eclipse on October 25th is about manifesting a mentor or philosophy that can provide you stability in uncertain times. Embarking on our purpose can be overwhelming, unless we are prepared for the chaos.

The lunar eclipse on November 8th is about releasing frustrations from childhood. On the spiritual journey the present can be a mystery, but it is still the best place to be.

Mars Retrograde (starting 10/30): During the end of 2022 prepare for a disconnection from your feminine energy. Your masculine side will take over. Let yourself feel this experience without judgement.