The first water retrograde of 2022 is coming.
Tomorrow, January 14, 2022, Mercury will start retrograde from 10° Aquarius until February 4.
In addition to constellations, water retrograde may have become the most familiar astrological concept.
Although the water retrograde is a relatively common celestial phenomenon, because the affairs it controls are closely related to our daily lives, we can always "reasonably" blame Mercury for many of the unhappiness in our lives.
However, the retrograde of any planet, including mercury retrograde, is a very meaningful period for us to examine and deal with those past "stories" once again.
So, what past "stories" will the first water retrograde in 2022 bring back?
Since the water retrograde will retreat from the wind sign Aquarius to the earth sign Capricorn, and will also be affected by the double influence of Pluto and Venus retrograde, this "look back" will be more profound and more transformative.
This time, be honest with your fears and you will be born again in the sun.
Mercury is the closest planet in the Solar System to the Sun. In astrology, it represents our thinking, learning, language and writing, expression, communication, information exchange, business negotiation and transaction, transportation, travel, and so on.
Mercury is characterized by its flexibility, strong ability to communicate and negotiate, just as mercury corresponds to the mythological figure, who is the cunning, clever, and skillful Hermes of Greek mythology.
Renowned astrologer Howard Sasbottas believes that Mercury is in charge of "Reflectve self-consciousness", which allows us to reflect on ourselves and our own behavior and weigh whether they conform to the right ideals and ideas.
The retrograde movement of Mercury, as in horoscopes, is actually a visual phenomenon. Because Mercury does not "walk backwards", but because its orbit is different from the angle of the ecliptic formed by the Rotation of the Earth, from the Perspective of the Earth, it sometimes seems to be moving backwards.
Generally speaking, we experience 3 or 4 water retrogrades each year, each retrograde for about 20 days. Therefore, the water retrograde is actually a relatively common celestial phenomenon.
When Mercury is retrograde, these areas of Mercury's control can be "unexpected" and abnormal. For example, poor communication or verbal misunderstandings between people, errors in emails or documents, malfunctions in mobile phones, electronic products, etc., delays in transportation or logistics, emergencies, etc., make us have to revisit, check, or even restart a certain area of life.
Therefore, rather than bringing something new into life, the period of water retrograde is more suitable for dealing with old issues. For example, this period is a good time for us to reflect on our past ideas and choices, and to give us a chance to correct mistakes or even "start over".
We also need to be extra cautious when dealing with the territory that Mercury is in charge of. Therefore, during this time, it is not advisable to conclude new projects or sign formal contracts related to major transactions, otherwise they may face renegotiating or adjusting the terms of the contract afterwards. If you want to buy new mobile phones, electronics, appliances, cars, try to avoid this period, otherwise you may repair or regret it later.
During the water retrograde period, when we make travel plans, we should consider maturity and reconfirmation, and at the same time reserve sufficient traffic time, understand the health prevention and control policies of relevant destinations in advance, make various travel preparations and plans, and avoid whim and "walk away".
In addition, the operation of Mercury will always bring about the opportunity to establish a connection with the outside world and others, when Mercury goes through the whole process of stagnation, retrograde, and re-anterograde, increasing the possibility of the change and recurrence of events, it will also bring more opportunities for repairing and adjusting some old fate.
In 2022, there will be 4 Retrogrades of Mercury
From January 14 to February 4, Mercury retrograde from 10° Aquarius to 24° Capricorn; of which, from January 14 to January 25, Mercury retrograde in Aquarius, january 26 to February 4, Mercury retrograde in Capricorn.
From May 10 to June 3, Mercury retrograde from 4° Gemini to 26° Taurus; of which, from May 10 to May 21, Mercury retrograde in Gemini, and from May 21 to June 3, Mercury retrograde in Taurus.
From September 10 to October 2, Mercury retrograde from 8° Libra to 24° Virgo; of which, from September 10 to September 23, Mercury is retrograde in Libra, and from September 24 to October 2, Mercury is retrograde in Virgo.
From December 29 to January 18, 2023, Mercury travels from 24° Capricorn to 8°.
The first 3 water retrogrades in 2022 all start retrograde from the wind sign, enter the earth sign, and then resume the anterograde. Among them, there is a common theme running through it.
When Mercury begins to retrograde in the wind sign, external events and inner experiences remind us to reflect on whether our understanding of people, things, and things is objective, and whether our expression can stand in the perspective of others and communicate skillfully, otherwise, we may experience confusion and trouble in interpersonal relationships and communication during this time;
When Mercury retrogrades from the wind sign to the earth sign, it reminds us that even the best ideas cannot be separated from the basis of reality, so this time requires us to re-examine the original ideas, plans and programs, be more pragmatic and grounded, and at the same time, avoid thinking too much and doing too little. We have to prove ourselves with actual output.
Overall situation of the first water retrograde in 2022
On December 29, Mercury enters a pre-retrograde shadow period and closely merges with the retrograde planets of Venus and Pluto.
On December 30, Mercury converged on Pluto at 25° Capricorn (the same degree of conjunction as the 1st and 2nd phases of The Golden Pluto).
On January 14, Mercury was retrograde at 10° Aquarius, while the retrograde Uranus stalled.
On January 23, Mercury merged with the Sun at 3° Aquarius.
On January 29, Mercury merged with Pluto at 26° Capricorn, and on that day, Venus went down.
On February 4, Mercury travels at 24° Capricorn.
On February 11, Mercury's third conjunction with Pluto was at 27° Capricorn (the same degree as the 3rd conjunction degree of Golden Pluto).
On February 24, Mercury finally left the shadow period after the water retrograde.
Put the fears of the past under the "sunshine"
The first water retrograde of 2022 began on December 29, 2021, when Mercury entered the shadow period before retrograde, which means that the influence of the water retrograde has begun to appear and gradually increase.
During the retrograde shadow period, Mercury closely merges with the retrograde Venus and Pluto, and during this Mercury retrograde, Mercury will merge with Pluto three times; don't forget, Mercury's counterpart, Hermes, is the only god who has the ability and willingness to enter the underworld, becoming a messenger between the explicit and subconscious.
Since Pluto points directly to the subconscious and the underlying trauma, "wherever it goes," it is bound to reveal previously repressed, hidden, or denied thoughts or secrets. Thus, the repeated conjunctions of Mercury and Pluto mean that it seems inevitable that we will have to delve deep into the subconscious and examine in the deepest way all the people, things, things, and old wounds that have been lifted back.
At the same time, in the second water meditation day, Venus resumed the anterograde, and the intertwining of the two threads of water retrograde and golden retrograde suggests that the theme of water retrograde is inseparable from the theme of golden retrograde, they are all influenced by Pluto, and we will experience the most profound and transformative experience in the field of life such as interpersonal relationships, money and finance, self-worth, gender equality and so on.
However, no matter what we experience, this time, please be honest about any feelings and emotions within yourself, to see fear without identifying with fear. When we put all the shadows that we were afraid to face and did not want to face in the sun, we will once again witness the rebirth of self-worth.
When ideas change, the world changes
When Mercury is in Aquarius, ideas tend to be original and idealistic. As a result, we are more willing to think independently, and our thinking is more open and jumpy.
When Mercury is in Capricorn, ideas tend to revolve around the goal of "mission to be achieved", so we may pay more attention to the accumulation of knowledge and experience, and our thinking becomes more rigorous and pragmatic, and results-oriented.
Mercury's retrograde return from Aquarius to Capricorn means that our future-oriented vision needs to be supported by a reality-based foundation and underlying architecture. Our self-perceived truths need to be constantly tested in practice; our experimental and innovative ideas or ideas ultimately need to be proved with results achieved with practical goals.
Without the foundation of reality, ideals become fantasies. Therefore, this water retrograde is also a period that tests whether our previous goals and beliefs can be truly implemented.
In addition, in the conflict between the authority figure and the self-worth, in the balance between the team and the individual, in the game of unbreakable and unbroken, the more depressed or contradictory the period, the more it is necessary to introspect, assume and take responsibility, so that things are back on track.
As the golden and water reversals come to an end, we will find that when we adjust and change our preconceived notions of seeing ourselves and others, the world around us changes with them.
(Mainly the ascending sign, supplemented by the sun sign)
Fire sign
(Aries, Leo, Sagittarius)
The water retrograde occurs in your interpersonal relationships and work wealth, health, and during this time, when words fail, it is more appropriate to prove yourself by action.
During the water retrograde period, you may encounter poor communication and even misunderstanding in interpersonal communication, and it is easy to attract questions or criticism from the outside world; however, if there is a change, if there is no encouragement, concentrate on the cause, before the Lunar New Year, do a good job in the final KPI sprint, with practical actions and achievements to "speak", in order to really stand on its feet.
Since Mercury will be in conjunction with Pluto three times in your work and fortune house, some proposals or projects that have been passed away before have a chance of being resurrected. Therefore, this period of time is suitable for reviewing projects that were previously shelved due to insufficient conditions to see if new breakthroughs can be found. Since Venus is also retrograde in this house, it is also suitable for you to review the projects you have abandoned before and rediscover business opportunities; in addition, you can also re-optimize some of the standard processes in your career, iterate some infrastructure, and so on.
During the water retrograde period, the fire signs should especially maintain patience, more meticulousness, and prudence, and all documents, processes, agreements, and contracts in the work should be carefully checked and repeatedly checked, confirmed, and then formal communication.
Around the Spring Festival, it is very suitable for participating in the gatherings of relatives, friends, colleagues, and changing cups, in addition to reliving the friendship of the past, you may also regain the interpersonal network that is conducive to career development.
For Sagittarius, avoid impulsive consumption and blind investment, so as not to break the bank.
For Leo, the water-meditative meeting is in your healthy uterus, you need to pay attention to your physical condition, once the body sends an abnormal signal, you should check in or seek medical treatment in time; if possible, slow down the rhythm of life and give yourself more time to rest and relax, especially when you feel physically and mentally exhausted or nervous.
Earth sign
(Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn)
The water retrograde occurs in your work wealth, health position, and self-expression and ideal position, and during this time, you need to maintain a balance between doing things in a high profile and being a low-key person.
Mercury and Pluto will be in your self-expression and ideal house three times, Venus will also be retrograde in this house, and your workplace personnel, passion and belief in work will be greatly changed and adjusted.
If you have tended to "listen to things outside the window" in the past and have been working hard, then this water retrograde has given you the opportunity to "make a gorgeous appearance" to show a different style and let everyone have a new understanding of your people;
If you had only rushed ahead of yourself before, then during this water retrograde, you may encounter some unexpected situations, or things will be repeated, and it will be difficult to go smoothly as usual. Take this opportunity to reflect on your gains and losses and find a balance between doing things in a high profile and being a low-key person.
At the beginning of the retrograde, the retrograde Uranus Taurus is in a period of stagnation, for you, when reviewing the proposals and projects that were passed out before the review, you can add elements and expressions that emphasize more personalization, creativity, and more attention to multiple markets, which can help you find new breakthroughs or new value opportunities.
All documents, processes, agreements, and contracts at work should be carefully checked and repeatedly confirmed, and earth signs have always been rigorous in this regard, but water retrograde means adjustment, not change.
Around the Spring Festival, when participating in various activities to welcome the old and welcome the new, relatives and friends to reunite, the new image and personality you present will make people impressed. In this process, your contact with the deceased may also bring you emotional opportunities.
For Capricorn, due to the water retrograde superimposed on the gold inverse, this time try not to do medical beauty, involving a large amount of purchases and transactions as far as possible after the end of February.
For Taurus, if you plan to travel long distances, try to arrange it after mid-February.
For Virgo, the water retrograde is in your healthy palace, you need to pay attention to physical health, especially some hidden problems or exposure of old diseases in the past, so you can use this time for physical examination or review; the water retrograde period is also suitable for you to adjust your daily routine, re-enter the fitness exercise, and form a habit.
Wind sign
(Gemini, Libra, Aquarius)
The water retrograde occurs in your self-expression and ideal positions, as well as in the subconscious and security positions, and this time is suitable for following the trend in the adjustment.
In the past 2021, all three water retrogrades have occurred in wind signs, and if the lessons of the previous water retrogrades are not absorbed, they may "repeat the same mistakes" in 2022.
At the beginning of the new year of 2022, you may be in a state of high morale and enthusiasm, however, during the water retrograde, Mercury will be in your subconscious and security house three times with Pluto, and Venus will also be retrograde in this palace, and there may be some old things or some hidden problems that will erupt and shake the internal stability of your finances, family or company.
During the water retrograde period, it is suitable to face the problems that have been ignored before, such as repressed internal emotions and needs, common family resources and common property, the underlying structure of the company, etc., and take this opportunity to communicate well with the relevant personnel, which will help turn the crisis into a turning point, rebuild a sense of security, and lay a solid foundation for long-term development in the future.
If you can seriously deal with and face these problems, you can relax around the Spring Festival, connect with relatives and friends, relive the friendship of the past, and have the opportunity to repair some interpersonal gaps, and discover new networking opportunities.
For Libra, during this time, it is not suitable for new things such as buying and selling properties and renovations.
For Gemini, because Mercury is your life star, the impact of water retrograde on you can not be ignored, in interpersonal relationships and interactions, be careful in words and deeds, especially with partners, partners and other people who are closer, formal documents and information need to be carefully checked and confirmed in every detail.
For Aquarius, pay attention to the recurrence of old physical diseases or some abnormal conditions, and timely physical examination and re-examination.
Water sign
(Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces)
The water retrograde occurs in your subconscious and security house, as well as in the interpersonal relationship house.
Since Jupiter has entered pisces, this is the 12-year-old jupiter's entry into the temple, which is very favorable to the overall horoscope level of all water signs.
Therefore, this period of water retrograde is suitable for relaxing the body and mind, listening to intuition, drawing inspiration, and as the Dean of the Astrology School in London Frank put it, you can "stop and smell the roses".
During the water retrograde period, it is also suitable for you to reflect deeply on the problems in relationships and communication, you may be accustomed to bringing strong emotions and emotions into interpersonal relationships, because Mercury will be in your interpersonal relationship house three times with Pluto, and Venus is also retrograde in this house, which reminds you to reflect on whether you can objectively perceive problems in interpersonal communication, whether you can objectively respond to the needs of others, and cooperate with each other realistically.
During this period, it is also suitable for breaking away from the home environment or interpersonal relationships, which helps to reduce the burden on your inner world and make your body and mind clearer.
Pay attention to some external accidents and obstacles, so that you feel that things are not going well, however, due to the strong energy of Jupiter Pisces, you can actively exert the optimism and tolerance of Jupiter Pisces, draw inspiration and wisdom from it, and then add the objective thinking and realistic mentality of water reversal to help you become evil.
Around the Spring Festival, it is suitable for participating in activities and gatherings that can make you feel happy and relaxed, and in the process of reliving the friendship of the past, you may also gain good popularity and emotional opportunities.
For Pisces, to pay attention to the recurrence of old diseases in the body, it is necessary to actively pay attention to the abnormal signals sent by the body.
For Cancer, during this time, be cautious about the words of others, and avoid credulous others and impulsive participation in investment.