There is no doubt that 2020 was quite a challenging year, when we had to face some extreme changes to our reality. The profound transformations will continue in 2021, but there are significant differences. Here are some of the major trends in Astrology for 2021. One of the most important is that the heavy and restrictive Capricorn energy is replaced by innovative Aquarian vibes. Aquarius is an air sign, characterized by open-mindedness, revolutionary spirit, altruism, an urge to be free from all limitations and inhibitions. It is independent, original, witty, imaginative, bizarre, and objective; a rational, aloof mind.
The Great Conjunction: Is this the beginning of the Age of Aquarius?
On the day of the winter solstice of 2020 Jupiter joined Saturn on the 0°29′ of Aquarius. According to traditional astrologers, Jupiter – Saturn cycles starting with the conjunction of the two planets are the most important celestial factors shaping the course of history. These two planets are known as the “Great Chronocrators” or rulers of the ages. As Nicholas Campion states in his famous Mundane Astrology textbook “Their cycle can be considered the ground base of human development which marks the interaction between the perception of ideas, potentialities, possibilities (Jupiter) and their manifestation in concrete material world (Saturn).”
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A Jupiter – Saturn cycle lasts almost exactly twenty years from conjunction to conjunction. The series of Jupiter- Saturn cycles form an intriguing pattern as the conjunction occurs for approximatively 240 years in any one element, so that they complete a cycle of the zodiac in about 960 years. The great conjunctions of the last + 200 years took place mostly in earth signs, but the recent one occurred in Aquarius, an air sign. Last time we transitioned from earth into an air cycle was 800 years ago. The previous Jupiter- Saturn conjunction in Aquarius occurred in 1226. So, we are facing a significant shift, which will bring sweeping changes to the structure of our society and civilization. Certainly, they will not happen overnight; the process will unfold during the coming 200 years. Some of the modern astrologers regard the current Jupiter-Saturn conjunction the “official” beginning of the Aquarian New Age, but this is widely debated. Regardless of where you stand on the fence for this issue it is only one of the major trends in Astrology for 2021.
With Jupiter and Saturn, we have the opportunities and challenges come together. We will feel the impact of these two energies in the weeks before and after the conjunction is perfected, and 2021 kicks in with this vibe. Aquarius themes – such as revolutionary spirit, hope, compassion, progress, futuristic attitude, innovation, diversity, tolerance, new ideas, novel approaches – will prevail during the whole year. We can expect breakthroughs in the field of cutting-edge technology, space exploration, medicine, communication, etc.
Saturn entered in Aquarius on the 17th of December 2020 and it will transit through this sign until the 7th of March 2023. Saturn rules both Capricorn and Aquarius, but while in Capricorn it was more conventional and restrictive, in Aquarius it will need to be more innovative and responsive to the changes started last year.
More major trends in Astrology for 2021 is when Jupiter enters Aquarius on the 19th of December 2020, and it will transit through this sign until the 14th of May. From there on, until the 29th of July it will peep in Pisces, its home sign. Then (almost for the rest of the year) it will come back to Aquarius. Expansive Jupiter had a hard time last year in Capricorn, the sign of its fall. The independence, freedom, innovative spirit, humanism of Aquarius is better suited to its nature.
Jupiter and Saturn in Aquarius squaring Uranus in Taurus
However, when such important shifts occur, we must count with certain crises and shocks both on personal and collective level. Economic and cultural changes are also likely. Although the energy of 2021 feels much lighter than that of 2020, we are not out of the woods yet. Both Jupiter and Saturn will square Uranus in Taurus and with these challenging aspects roller coasters are likelier than smooth transitions.
The Jupiter – Uranus square perfects only once, on the 17th of January (6°43 Aquarius-Taurus). This aspect encourages a growth of the Promethean spirit of rebellion and self-will, and a spirit of individual and collective optimism and enterprise. However, due to the nature of the square, there is a strong urge to seek change just for the sake of changes. In such cases extravagance and erratic behavior could lead to losses.
The square between Saturn and Uranus will perfect three times this year: on the 17th of February, on the 14th of June, and on the 24th of December. This series of squares play a pivotal role in the events of 2021. They will have the greatest impact between January and March, then from May until the first half of July, and during December 2021-January 2022. The tense aspects of the two planets represent a clash between the new (Uranus) and old (Saturn), individual needs (Uranus) and responsibilities (Saturn), freedom (Uranus) and structure (Saturn), old (Saturn) and new (Uranus) ways of life, elder (Saturn) and younger (Uranus) generations. They mark stressful periods of sudden and radical changes that challenge our adaptability. Be sure to be careful during these major trends in Astrology for 2021.
However, unsettling they are, the upside of the squares is that they create dynamic tension, that can push us to make productive changes. So, they create good opportunities to break out of old habits, relationships, environments that became too restrictive. While making changes it is essential to distinguish the old structures that are useful and necessary from those that are limiting and obsolete.
If you don’t recognize this difference, you may throw the baby out with the bathwater. It is also very important to stay flexible, open to the changes.
Eclipses
The eclipses of 2021 will occur in Gemini and Sagittarius, which means that the themes of these signs are coming to forefront.
The sign of Gemini is associated with thinking processes, communication, versatility, flexibility, and logic. In addition to taking up new thoughts and ideas and passing them on, rational approaches based on clear perceptions and critically examined concepts without significant emotional participation.
Some of the most important Sagittarius themes: expanding the horizons of both the inner and outer worlds, ideals, religious convictions, justice, long -distance travels, seeking the meaning, self-motivation, the educated mind, enthusiasm, optimism. Certainly, these are only a few of the general themes of the signs.
The eclipses will bring changes, endings and beginnings on the areas of life (houses) where they fall on your chart. The changes generated by the eclipses may be inconvenient, confusing, sometimes too sudden and too dramatic. However, they always sync us to a life path that is more aligned with our true selves. Later we realize that they were disguised blessings.
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In 2021 there will be four eclipses: a total lunar eclipse and full moon (5°29′ Sagittarius) on the 26th of May, an annular solar eclipse and new moon (19°42 Gemini) on the 10th of June, a partial lunar eclipse and full moon (27°17′ Taurus) on the 19th of November, a total solar eclipse and new moon (12°16′ Sagittarius) on the 4th of December.
Retrogrades
In 2020 we had to deal with the retrogrades of three inner planets: Mercury, Venus and Mars and they will continue to be major trends in Astrology for 2021.They brought significant delays, uncertainty – increasing the already existing pressure. Thankfully in 2021 for most of the year we must count only with the retrogrades of Mercury: periods when we must consider and reconsider ideas, projects, relationships and lifestyle according to our own unique timing.
Mercury will be in retrograde motion three times this year in Air signs: from January 30 to February 20 (26°-11°Aquarius), May 29 to June 21 (24° – 16° Gemini) and September 27 to October 17 (25° -10°). When Mercury retrogrades in Air signs, we need to examine the meaning of relationships in our life. Although the emphasis is on how we relate, this is not a particularly emotional cycle. Instead, we must concentrate on our relationship – patterns.
Venus moves direct for most of the year, but near the end of 2021, it turns retrograde. Between December 19, 2021, – January 29, 2022, it will retrograde in Capricorn. This means a 40-day reality check on our relationships, values, intimacy and security needs, income, spending habits – and what else we must deal with will be revealed once we get there…
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