Welcome to 2022, gorgeousAquarius!

Before we go further, let’s point out what theinfamous planet Mercuryis up to.

Messenger Mercury enters your sign onSunday, January 2, before going retrograde onFriday, January 14.

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It briefly enters Capricorn onTuesday, January 25, and goes direct onThursday, February 3.

Then, Mercury reenters Aquarius before finally leaving your sign for Pisces onWednesday, March 9.

So what does that all mean?

Well, double-check your emails and texts during January and February.

it’s possible for you to also expect travel delays and technological mishaps.

So allow for extra travel time, and as always, see to it that you’resextingthe right person.

OnWednesday, January 19,your ruling planet Uranus goes direct.

It’s been retrograde sinceThursday, August 19, 2021.

WhileUranus is retrograde, life can actually feel calmer.

But, when Uranus is retrograde, it does ask that you stop dragging your feet.

Uranus retrograde can also help us establish healthy patterns from day to day.

A dark new moon falls in your sign onTuesday, February 1.

New moons are tremendous opportunities, Aquarius.

They represent fresh starts and are a powerful time to set intentions.

Write a list of what you want out of love and your professional life.

The planets are about to fall into your favor.

Don’t be surprised if your crush asks you out or your long-term partner finally pops the question.

Mars rules assertiveness and sexual energy.

When Mars is in your sign, you have no problem standing up for yourself at work.

Meanwhile,Venusrules love, beauty, and money.

With both Venus and Mars in your sign, the spring should sprinkle magic all over your love life.

Don’t be surprised if your crush asks you out or your long-term partner finally pops the question.

Even if you sometimes come across as cold or detached, you care deeply about the world around you.

There’s a full moon in your sign onThursday, August 11.

Full moons are powerful and primal times that can lead to great sex, but also big drama.

Avoid major relationship talks around this time.

Instead, go heavy on self-care, whether it’s taking along bathor treating yourself to a neweyeshadow palette.

Remember, Aquarius, you’ve got this.

Even if you sometimes come across as cold or detached, you care deeply about the world around you.

You’re not afraid to be yourself, and you always have a go at help your community.

Specifically, you may notice how you inspire others to speak out to live authentically andfight inequality.

But Uranus retrograde reminds you to take care of yourself, too.