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I would like to begin this Blog by saying that this is an astrological glimpse rather than a full-blown analysis of the year ahead, which I hope will come later. These are impressions, which I hope may be helpful. ​2022 begins with hope, with Jupiter still in the sign of compassion, kindness and expanded consciousness, Pisces. It feels good after a year or two of extreme selfishness being highlighted in the world's media.  Jupiter is dignified in Pisces which allows people to be more emotionally sensitive to others; as well as being prepared to be considerate and even self-sacrificing for the sake of others.  ​

A Significant Beginning

While the year will still have its problems; the beginning of something is significant and sets a certain tone for the year ahead.  It is not by chance that the potentially very spiritual sign of Pisces is highlighted in this way, bringing greater interest in psychic and spiritual matters and creative imagination.  There is a stronger belief in a higher power and the way for us all to attract a richer life experience than in the past year is through using our intuition, creative imagination and compassion.  Helping those in need is what makes us feel better about ourselves now.  When we do this, we attract good fortune to ourselves.
 
This is not an ambitious aspect; the motivation is to give rather than expect or receive.  However, like all the planetary aspects, it's up to us whether we draw on the higher potential or dive into the lower, negative aspects of Jupiter in Pisces which include deception and escapism, illusion and unwillingness to face things as they really are.
 
On January 2, there is a New Moon at 12 degrees Capricorn. This is another new beginning and chance to rebuild with the emphasis on dealing with reality and practical matters. Jupiter in Pisces expands our spiritual consciousness and desire to express Love; Capricorn is like the vehicle through which we can express it. Perhaps by setting up a regular routine for healing and prayer, or joining with me and others at www.12blessings.org.
 
Other notable January events are Venus retrograde (December 19, 2021-January 29, 2022 in Capricorn) and Mercury retrograde (January 14-February 3, 2022 in Aquarius) causing us to pause and regroup as far as our relationships and communications are concerned, and decide what changes we want to make. With these planets being in Saturn-ruled signs of Capricorn and Aquarius, the decisions we make now in these areas bring a certain welcome discipline to our lives; a greater sense of responsibility to the whole.
 
These ae good periods to make the adjustments necessary for a healthy, joyful 2022.  With all these changes that the planets' influences bring to our attention, a good dose of self-honesty is required on our parts to keep moving on the correct path for us. If that sounds difficult, take a break from the news, social media and everything that stimulates what we call in astrology - the lower mind - for a while, and reach up through reflection and intuition to that still small voice of wisdom that is our true guide and friend.
 
What to Expect from 2022
 
But what of the year ahead?  What is the overall tone of the year?
 
Numerologically, we have moved from a Five Year (2021) to a Six Year (2022). As a race, we are moving rapidly from a year of intense and often unwanted change when for many people, things we took for granted have been taken away from us.  2022 will not be easy but it will be welcome if we make the necessary adjustments required by the Six.
 
In the years One through Nine, the Five Year is regarded as a chance for new beginnings but first the old and outworn attitudes we all have, are swept away, leaving us with the qualities and attitudes that are worth keeping and developing in the burgeoning Six. 
 
So, yes, generally we all will have to make certain adjustments, but these are conscious decisions to make subtle changes within, rather than the external changes many experienced during the turbulent Five vibration; this vibration tends to bring change whether we want it or not. 
 
It's when we make those adjustments, we can embrace more surely this vibration of healing, strength, responsibility, marriage, love of family and friends and domestic fulfillment of the Six vibration.  It's the best year to renovate your home; to buy a new home, to improve existing relationships or to marry. It is year to heal from longstanding health conditions, and to learn to heal yourself and others.
 
As the year progresses, we can, if we are prepared to make the necessary shifts towards greater clarity within ourselves, and more compassion and consideration for others, begin to feel more settled.
 
Astrologically, we are going through the last full year of Pluto in Capricorn. Since Pluto is power and Capricorn rules governments and institutions that have a certain power over our lives, we may see the defeat or ill-health or resignations from those people who have gained too much power and have not used it wisely over the past few years.  We are also in the middle of the US Pluto Return which I touched on during previous years and which is another article I wish to write.
 
I was looking back at my articles giving a sense of Years 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 and think these were pretty accurate.  https://www.astrologycity.com/astrology.html.
 
You might want to glance through these articles again. Change, confusion and chaos has been in the air for a few years now, giving us a chance to see through all this "stuff" to the deeper issues that face us all - our evolution on this planet.
 
If we just look at the news, we seem to have regressed as a race but in fact, we have moved through change - some embracing it and rising to the challenge; other weaker souls being sucked into the superficial madness. 
 
Now, 2022 gives us a chance to heal, to grow and to make the essential adjustments so that we are now prepared to be the adults that we are now required to be for the unfolding future on planet Earth. This demands strength, as well as compassion and understanding. A realization that we are in this together, whether we agree with others or even like them. We cannot allow others' negativity to turn us from our own path. We only can control ourselves and the energy we radiate to the world. We can be the best person we can be, despite others.
 
The Virus
 
I did predict something that would affect the health of the world in previous years, and the virus will obviously still be with us in 2022.  We currently have ongoing mutations of COVID-19 and obviously we are all seeking a solution.
 
Vaccines are one solution that work for many but certainly in the Western world, we are not all going to agree on this. I am fully vaccinated as my health demands this at the current time. I can't control what others do and this is not my role in this article.  I think we can all agree though that the virus has not only caused deaths and sickness throughout the world but also generated a lot of hatred among people with different opinions.
 
We really do have to think hard this year about what kind of energy we are putting out.  I have learned that one can never control anyone else; one can never force anyone else. Astrology teaches us to do our best work by understanding and from that brings a certain appreciation and love. I would love it if, like my husband's family - all fully vaccinated - all wore masks over Christmas - not for themselves or each other - but just for me.  I quickly suggested we removed masks but was deeply touched by the kindness and love of my family for me, who would sacrifice their own comfort because of my health.  It was definitely a learning moment for me.
 
I am not suggesting all the anti-vax people step up but suggesting we all try and heal ourselves, our relationships and try and do our best for other people.  The world has become way too self-righteous, opinionated and self-centered.  We see violence on airplanes and everywhere.  We can't do anything about that from where we are but we can send out our love - through our words, our thoughts and especially our prayers. Every one of us makes a difference; I do know that.

Chrissie Blaze
PS Thanks to my husband, Gary Blaze, for providing most of the photographs for my website and Blogs.  You can follow him on Flickr.
​His Flickr name is GaryMB; he really is an artist.