January 2022 Newsletter
Best wishes for 2022.
Despite the inauspicious start to the New Year with the Omicron variant spreading like wildfire, 2022 does appear – at least astrologically – to be a better year as the key transit, as I saw it, that symbolized the most destructive aspect of the pandemic – Pluto square to Eris] – is moving away now. With Jupiter joining Neptune in Pisces
With Venus retrograde all month and Mercury joining Her on January 14, January looks like an opportune time to step back and look at our lives with fresh eyes and see where we may have lost our way, or most importantly, lost connection with our hearts.
Sorry, no lunation charts this month as I am trying to have a bit of a break.
Stay safe and open-hearted
Christine Rothwell
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.christine-rothwell.com
Despite the inauspicious start to the New Year with the Omicron variant spreading like wildfire, 2022 does appear – at least astrologically – to be a better year as the key transit, as I saw it, that symbolized the most destructive aspect of the pandemic – Pluto square to Eris] – is moving away now. With Jupiter joining Neptune in Pisces
With Venus retrograde all month and Mercury joining Her on January 14, January looks like an opportune time to step back and look at our lives with fresh eyes and see where we may have lost our way, or most importantly, lost connection with our hearts.
Sorry, no lunation charts this month as I am trying to have a bit of a break.
Stay safe and open-hearted
Christine Rothwell
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.christine-rothwell.com
2022 Astrology Classes are now enrolling
Early bird rates available on application for enrollments by January 15.
All classes – Beginners’ to Advanced - will continue to be run in a Zoom room during 2022.
Year 1 begins on Tuesday March 1.
Year 2 begins Thursday February 17.
The Advanced Group commences on Saturday February 12.
Please email me for a brochure.
Early bird rates available on application for enrollments by January 15.
All classes – Beginners’ to Advanced - will continue to be run in a Zoom room during 2022.
Year 1 begins on Tuesday March 1.
Year 2 begins Thursday February 17.
The Advanced Group commences on Saturday February 12.
Please email me for a brochure.
Contents
- Brief Covid Update
- Venus Retrograde Update
- Mercury Retrograde
- Jupiter to Pisces
- 2022 Astrology Classes & Consultations
January begins with only Venus & Uranus retrograde. Mercury stations retrograde on January 14, a few days before Uranus stations direct on January 19.
Note: All the dates below are for Australian Eastern Daylight Time.
- January 2: Mercury to Aquarius
- January 3: New Moon in Capricorn
- January 9: Venus conjuncts the Sun / Inferior Conjunction
- January 18: Full Moon in Cancer
- January 19: North Node retrogrades in Taurus
- January 20: Sun to Aquarius
- January 24: Mars to Capricorn
- January 29: Venus stations direct
1. Brief Covid Update
In my June 2021 Newsletter I suggested that the transit of Jupiter through Pisces could be associated with an increase in virus numbers as well as seeing new mutations and this imagery is reflected in the global situation with the Omicron variant. When Jupiter entered Pisces in the middle of last year we were confronted with the Delta variant and now it has returned to Pisces [after returning to Aquarius for a few months] and now it is Omicron.
My sense is that the virus is losing its more lethal potential, even as the numbers increase, as the key transit that I associated with its both its extreme chaos and ability to take lives was the square between Pluto and Eris that is now receding. This aspect was exact 5 times throughout 2020 and 2021 but peaked for the last time in October 2021.
Astrology suggests that the virus may lose its most chaotic and destructive edge, even if the numbers of people with the virus increase. The times when numbers may surge are the first 4 to 5 months of the year, then again in October, November, and December when Jupiter transits Pisces.
This transit also suggests breakthroughs in treatments, and not just for covid: I have more to say about Jupiter in Pisces at the end of this Newsletter …it is not just about the virus!
From my June 2021 Newsletter …’Last month {May 2021] Jupiter joined Neptune in the sign of Pisces for a couple of months, highlighting the Pisces archetype, both light and dark. Mundane astrology associates Pisces with viruses [biological and digital], hence Jupiter’s transit through the sign where Neptune is currently found can be a peak time for the mundane manifestations of the transit to emerge. This suggests the virus may remain active through next year [2022]- as Jupiter travels through Pisces - and continue to mutate, especially around April next year when the two planets meet at 24 Pisces.
This transit can also suggest the possibilities for breakthroughs and new healing modalities for all immune system deficiencies, including covid. I imagine the MRNA technology that has been fast tracked to develop vaccines to counter covid will also have wider applications for many other illnesses.’
2. UPDATE: VENUS RETROGRADE …TIME TO THINK WITH OUR HEART
Venus stationed retrograde on December 18 and a new Venus cycle will begin when She conjuncts the Sun on January 9 at close to 19 Capricorn. This is when Venus is the closest to Mother Earth in Her entire cycle, inviting us to become more conscious of our values and think with our hearts as well as our heads. It is also a calling to align our values [Venus and the heart] with our core self [Sun, identity, purpose, and ego].
The whole retrograde time-span [December 19 to January 29] is a powerful time for inner work and ritual, peaking on January 9 at the Inferior Conjunction of Venus with the Sun. Our attention may be focused on the area of life that is activated by the conjunction, which falls at close to 19 degrees of Capricorn. You may like to reflect on the house where this falls and any planets that are activated in the cardinal mode [Capricorn, Cancer, Aries & Libra]. It is time to look at things differently, and where possible bring a heart-based perspective to any concerns or issues, and notice if we are walking our talk here…
For more information about Venus and thinking with the heart you may like to re-read my December Newsletter https://www.christine-rothwell.com/december-2021-newsletter.html
Below is the chart for the Inferior Conjunction which marks the beginning of the New Synodic Cycle of Venus. You will notice that Venus is conjunct both Juno and Pluto as well as square to Eris. My sense is that She [the Great Goddess] is asking us to review the last two years of covid - that have also spanned the Pluto Eris square - and bring more heart to the situation.
- Have we acted true to our values?
- Are we coming form our heart or has our shadow taken over and filled us with judgement, rage and a desire for revenge?
3. Mercury Retrograde: January 14 to February 4
A new Synodic Cycle of Mercury begins on January 23 at the Inferior Conjunction of the Sun and Mercury. As the new cycle begins in Aquarius, we are being challenged to re-evaluate all things connected with the Aquarian archetype including our need to be our authentic self. The retrograde cycle will activate the affairs of the house [or houses] where the retrograde action takes place in your horoscope [24 Capricorn to 10 Aquarius] with special focus on the house where 3 degrees of Aquarius is located.
As Aquarius is associated with equality, freedom and the libertarian archetype, we may all be challenged to re-think our ideas here. How this may play out is anyone’s guess at the moment as we have opened up [here in Australia] but are experiencing a resurgence of the virus. The re-think may be about how we can stay open without locking down; do we need to sacrifice some freedom, or can we move forward in a new way? Or perhaps rapid antigen tests and the lower hospital rates may allow for new possibilities…
Aquarius is also associated with technology and the use and abuse of technology has become a big issue that may once more come into focus for review.
The inferior conjunction [see the chart below] is in a wide conjunction to Pluto and square to Uranus so I would expect some challenges, especially as the Saturn square to Uranus [rights versus responsibilities or the shadow libertarian versus authoritarian archetypes] is still active.
On a personal level we are all called to review what authenticity means for us and stand in our truth but do so in a way that is neither reactive [Uranus] or destructive and vengeful [Pluto].
Key dates / degrees
Be aware that the retrograde phenomenon is activated from the time that Mercury enters the loop to the time that it leaves: around December 29 2021 to February 24. The most chaotic times are when Mercury stations – the few days around January 14 and February 4 when Mercury adjusts to the change of direction.
A new Synodic Cycle of Mercury begins on January 23 at the Inferior Conjunction of the Sun and Mercury. As the new cycle begins in Aquarius, we are being challenged to re-evaluate all things connected with the Aquarian archetype including our need to be our authentic self. The retrograde cycle will activate the affairs of the house [or houses] where the retrograde action takes place in your horoscope [24 Capricorn to 10 Aquarius] with special focus on the house where 3 degrees of Aquarius is located.
As Aquarius is associated with equality, freedom and the libertarian archetype, we may all be challenged to re-think our ideas here. How this may play out is anyone’s guess at the moment as we have opened up [here in Australia] but are experiencing a resurgence of the virus. The re-think may be about how we can stay open without locking down; do we need to sacrifice some freedom, or can we move forward in a new way? Or perhaps rapid antigen tests and the lower hospital rates may allow for new possibilities…
Aquarius is also associated with technology and the use and abuse of technology has become a big issue that may once more come into focus for review.
The inferior conjunction [see the chart below] is in a wide conjunction to Pluto and square to Uranus so I would expect some challenges, especially as the Saturn square to Uranus [rights versus responsibilities or the shadow libertarian versus authoritarian archetypes] is still active.
On a personal level we are all called to review what authenticity means for us and stand in our truth but do so in a way that is neither reactive [Uranus] or destructive and vengeful [Pluto].
Key dates / degrees
- Exact dates: retrograde from January 14 to February 4
- Sensitive degrees 24 Capricorn to 10 Aquarius
- Full time of influence: December 29 to February 24 when Mercury leaves the retrograde loop or shadow
- Time for insight: around January 23 when the new Mercury cycle begins at the Inferior Conjunction of Mercury and the Sun at close to 3 degrees of Aquarius.
- Time to act on new ideas / beliefs: February 4 to 24.
Be aware that the retrograde phenomenon is activated from the time that Mercury enters the loop to the time that it leaves: around December 29 2021 to February 24. The most chaotic times are when Mercury stations – the few days around January 14 and February 4 when Mercury adjusts to the change of direction.
The whole retrograde phase is a potent time for reflection and review … a time when we can become aware of habitual beliefs and thought patterns and make the adjustments necessary to align our thinking with the person we are now. This is a great time to meditate, reflect, research, seek answers, sort out your paperwork, return calls and generally attend to all the things you have been too busy to do earlier.
Remember, Mercury retrograde always provides us with the opportunity to free our thinking from habitual ruts and develop a more conscious set of mental attitudes and beliefs.
4. Jupiter to Pisces
Jupiter re- entered Pisces at the end December and will join Neptune there on and off throughout 2022. On April 13 Jupiter will conjunct Neptune, marking the beginning of a new Jupiter Neptune Cycle.
Note: I will save the discussion of this for my April Newsletter.
The key dates are:
Jupiter will act like a highlighter for the transit of Neptune through Pisces, emphasizing all things ruled by Pisces in both potentially constructive and more challenging ways. Jupiter is often described as the Principle of Growth and Expansion and whatever it touches tends to expand. It has the capacity to bring more confidence, optimism and faith but can also be excessive, explosive and inflationary.
All of the following may be highlighted in both constructive and potentially destructive ways:
…the shadow can be all forms of addiction & escapist patterns, [mass] delusion & psychosis.
And on the mundane level Pisces is associated with:
…there is the potential for big breakthroughs and big challenges in all these areas.
Remember, Mercury retrograde always provides us with the opportunity to free our thinking from habitual ruts and develop a more conscious set of mental attitudes and beliefs.
4. Jupiter to Pisces
Jupiter re- entered Pisces at the end December and will join Neptune there on and off throughout 2022. On April 13 Jupiter will conjunct Neptune, marking the beginning of a new Jupiter Neptune Cycle.
Note: I will save the discussion of this for my April Newsletter.
The key dates are:
- Jupiter to Pisces on December 29, 2021 [also there between May 14 and July 28, 2021]
- Jupiter conjunct Neptune in Pisces on April 13
- Jupiter to Aries between May 11 and October 28
- Jupiter retrogrades back into Pisces on October 28 to December 21
- Jupiter re-enters Aries on December 21
Jupiter will act like a highlighter for the transit of Neptune through Pisces, emphasizing all things ruled by Pisces in both potentially constructive and more challenging ways. Jupiter is often described as the Principle of Growth and Expansion and whatever it touches tends to expand. It has the capacity to bring more confidence, optimism and faith but can also be excessive, explosive and inflationary.
All of the following may be highlighted in both constructive and potentially destructive ways:
- Altered states of consciousness, including meditation, intuition, dreams.
- Psychic and intuitive realms like E.S.P., telepathy, clairvoyance
- Creativity and the Arts, including design, film, music, dance, writing.
- Spirituality and transcendence
…the shadow can be all forms of addiction & escapist patterns, [mass] delusion & psychosis.
And on the mundane level Pisces is associated with:
- water [and the oceans, / polar caps]
- oil
- the immune system [of people and the earth]
- viruses
- places of retreat
- storms
- shipping
- drugs [medical and recreational] and alcohol
…there is the potential for big breakthroughs and big challenges in all these areas.
May the Goddess & God Bless You All
Christine
www.christine-rothwell.com
[email protected]
2022 Astrology Classes
Beginners through to Advanced Classes
Please contact Christine for a brochure.
Christine offers an in-depth psychological and mythological approach to astrology. Her classes are suitable for those individuals who are wishing to learn more about themselves as well as those interested in becoming a professional astrologer.
All classes are on Zoom. Video files are provided for any classes you miss, and it is possible to enroll for a video content only [correspondence].
First Year/ Beginners’
7pm Tuesday evenings in 2022
…focuses on learning how to read / delineate a horoscope and covers the elements, signs, planets, houses, aspects etc.
Second Year / Intermediate
7pm Thursday evenings in 2022
…focuses on additional points and themes in the horoscope [ lunation cycle, asteroids, Eris, Medical Astrology, Career] and Dynamic [predictive] Techniques: Transits & Progressions.
Advanced Group
Second Saturday afternoon each month.
The Advanced Classes give you the opportunity to integrate what you have learned through a seminar format that allows exposure to more advanced techniques and psychological perspectives, plus the opportunity to develop your delineation skills.
Please ring or email for a brochure.
[email protected]
Or
www.christinerothwell.com
For more information
Consultations
are now on Zoom
and are still recorded so the sound file link can be sent to you via email.
Gift Certificates are available for most consultations.
AN INITIAL CONSULTATION explores the soul’s journey as revealed through the personal symbol of the birth chart. The focus is on the potential inherent in the birth chart and the challenges that need to be embraced to realize this potential.
Other readings available include:
In-depth Consultation: Two hours to explore both the soul’s journey [see above] and the year ahead. Includes 2 or 4 supplementary e-booklets.
Chart Up-date: The Year Ahead: Explores the year ahead from a psychological perspective.
Understanding Your Child: A wonderful gift for new parents and explores a child’s unique needs, motivations, potentials, and challenges.
Relocation: Explains how a different location may impact on your psyche. This can be helpful if you are thinking of re-locating and can be included with any of the above consultations.
Christine
www.christine-rothwell.com
[email protected]
2022 Astrology Classes
Beginners through to Advanced Classes
Please contact Christine for a brochure.
Christine offers an in-depth psychological and mythological approach to astrology. Her classes are suitable for those individuals who are wishing to learn more about themselves as well as those interested in becoming a professional astrologer.
All classes are on Zoom. Video files are provided for any classes you miss, and it is possible to enroll for a video content only [correspondence].
First Year/ Beginners’
7pm Tuesday evenings in 2022
…focuses on learning how to read / delineate a horoscope and covers the elements, signs, planets, houses, aspects etc.
Second Year / Intermediate
7pm Thursday evenings in 2022
…focuses on additional points and themes in the horoscope [ lunation cycle, asteroids, Eris, Medical Astrology, Career] and Dynamic [predictive] Techniques: Transits & Progressions.
Advanced Group
Second Saturday afternoon each month.
The Advanced Classes give you the opportunity to integrate what you have learned through a seminar format that allows exposure to more advanced techniques and psychological perspectives, plus the opportunity to develop your delineation skills.
Please ring or email for a brochure.
[email protected]
Or
www.christinerothwell.com
For more information
Consultations
are now on Zoom
and are still recorded so the sound file link can be sent to you via email.
Gift Certificates are available for most consultations.
AN INITIAL CONSULTATION explores the soul’s journey as revealed through the personal symbol of the birth chart. The focus is on the potential inherent in the birth chart and the challenges that need to be embraced to realize this potential.
Other readings available include:
In-depth Consultation: Two hours to explore both the soul’s journey [see above] and the year ahead. Includes 2 or 4 supplementary e-booklets.
Chart Up-date: The Year Ahead: Explores the year ahead from a psychological perspective.
Understanding Your Child: A wonderful gift for new parents and explores a child’s unique needs, motivations, potentials, and challenges.
Relocation: Explains how a different location may impact on your psyche. This can be helpful if you are thinking of re-locating and can be included with any of the above consultations.