Given the current state of the world, we could all use a little insight into what's to come, yes? So, to peek into what 2023 has in store for us, we consulted with a handful of esteemed astrologers for the scoop on five celestial events with the biggest potential for an impact on our personal business. These days, knowledge is certainly power.

Jupiter’s dance between Pisces and Aries
The good-fortune planet entered Pisces late last year on December 28, setting off a back-and-forth foray between Pisces and Aries that will last all year. Jupiter will remain in Pisces until May 10 and then take a spin through Aries from May 10 to October 27, only to then return to Pisces from October 28 to December 20. Jupiter then takes one more trip through Aries until May 16, 2023.

Jupiter, the party planet of expansion, should lend some “wet and wild goodness” to all of 2023. Because Jupiter is bestowed with the label of the fairy godmother of the cosmos, it has returned to Pisces (its home) and therefore is able to bring its overflowing chalices to the party. Here, Jupiter is well resourced to ply us with abundance and some much-needed ease. Jupiter’s dip in and out of Pisces throughout the year — it only circles through a sign once every 12 years — is at its best, about more than accumulation or advancement. It’s about trust. About faith. About refilling our cups and the wisdom that finds you when you limber yourself up to give, receive, and believe.

When Jupiter moves on to Aries on May 10, it exchanges its wet suit for biker chaps and a flamethrower. In Aries, Jupiter is bold, brash, brave, and unapologetic. It barrels helmet-first into every endeavor, reminding us that even the most well-established people on the world stage are making it up as they go along. The spirit of Jupiter in Aries is intrepid, enterprising, and entrepreneurial, bringing a flush of fire to the Aries corner of your chart. Just make sure that you’re taking time to calculate those risks or at least educate yourself on potential consequences. Jupiter in Aries isn’t known for its prudence, but with practice, that’s exactly what you can bring to the equation.

North Node in Taurus, South Node in Scorpio
In astrology, the North Node — a node being the point in the sky where the Sun and Moon cross paths — represents the collective vibe or energy we’re moving toward, and the South Node represents the area of our lives that requires a releasing or letting go. The last time the North Node shifted to Taurus and the South Node shifted to Scorpio was in 2004 — it only happens once every 18 years. What does this mean? We’re all looking to get grounded while the ground is moving. If we could look back to the last time, it was post 9/11, and a lot of people were on edge, just like we are now. We’re all in this hypervigilant space in prolonged uncertainty. The North Node in Taurus is a great time to clarify your values and determine which behaviors support how you live according to those values.

Taurus is the bull, and thus, like a bull, we should consider basking in the simpler pleasures our five senses bring. It’s a good time to let go of keeping up the Joneses and find new ways of valuing ourselves without acquiring the stuff that causes us to deplete the Earth of its resources. With the concurrent South Node in Scorpio — which rules control, covert ops, and secrets but is also cathartic and insightful — we might see a lot of news about money and wealth, as well as the unearthing of secrets about corruption.

In Capricorn, February 16; In Aquarius, March 6
When a planet goes retrograde, all actions it governs slow down. If you’re wondering why this year started off at a snail’s pace with a strong urge for us to hibernate, it’s because Venus, the planet of love and human connection, went retrograde from Aquarius to Capricorn on December 28 until January 29. Venus rules the clarity of values in relationships and our relational intelligence. If anyone wonders why they didn’t gain the usual momentum in the beginning of the year, Capricorn is the sign of dot your i’s and cross your t’s, so January wasn’t the month to begin anything.

Now that Venus is direct, she has a hot date planned (aka a conjunction) with Mars in Capricorn on Feb 16 and in Aquarius on March 6. Venus is how we draw in things we desire; it rules self-esteem, money, love, and relationships. Mars is focused on how we get what we want. Mars is a lot more primal — it’s the fighting and fornication planet. When you bring them together, it can be quite beautiful. Aquarius is a sign of our hopes and dreams; it’s like the bigger vision, with higher-level, forward-thinking wisdom. People might feel a connection to some of their deeper desires, and some instinctual understanding of how to move forward to get what they want. People have been so focused on others these past two years, they might find some footing with themselves again.

Jupiter cozies up with Neptune
While in the spiritual sign of Pisces, Jupiter, the planet of expansion, will have “one doozy” of a meet-cute with Neptune, the watery planet of dreaming and escapism that also rules Pisces. This hasn’t happened since the 1850s. It’s going to be especially potent for artistic endeavors, forays into fantasy, and anything that inspires a mystic or divine love. However, as Jupiter can overdo anything, and Neptune represents escapism, it’s an influence to be a little wary of. Beware the delusional pipe dreams that seem too good to be true.

Big picture: This meetup might inspire us to feel a little more altruistic. We’re going to consider the possibility of another way of living that’s more soulful and spiritual. Is there a different meaning-making lens that can help us think about ‘who am I? Who am I meant to be with? What is my meaning?’ We’ll investigate identity, relationships, business, and money from a more soulful lens. Not to be corny, but it’s about love. Isn’t it funny that love is considered anti-intellectual?

Mercury retrogrades
May 10 through June 3; September 9 through October 2; December 29
If you’re into astrology at all, you’re well aware that when Mercury goes backward, your best-laid plans, communications, itineraries, and anything involving forward movement seems to go backward as well. When this happens, it gives us the opportunity to process whatever we’ve learned about our lives while Mercury was direct. It’s the perfect time to “re”: rethink, review, renegotiate, recharge, and rest.

When Mercury goes retrograde from Gemini through Taurus in May, it might inspire us to rethink how we use words (ruled by Gemini) and consider “embodiment,” or how what we say is what we do (Taurus). When Mercury retrogrades from Libra to Virgo in September, we might find ourselves rethinking about where we fall into the either/or state (the cerebral pro/con cycle of Libra) and reconsider how our habits are serving us (the Virgo influence).

Overall, the astrology of 2023 holds many promising vibes. Between February 4 and April 29, all planets will be direct — a full-steam-ahead vibe. One snag that might wrinkle the fabric is a final square-off between Saturn (the planet of restriction) and Uranus (the planet of the unexpected) from late August through mid-November. Though it’s more of a close call than a direct hit astrologically. Indeed, we’ll soon see what’s actually written in the stars.