This will be a time when all the hard work you put in and the difficulties you faced over the course of the year help to create a time of renewed fertility and growth. One of the most influential astrological events of 2020 will take place on December 21, when Jupiter and Saturn conjoin for the first time in 20 years. Jupiter’s influence will be felt particularly when creating and reevaluating long-term goals, as it helps you open your mind to future possibilities with confidence and ambition.
This year, Jupiter moves into Capricorn, ushering in a time of increased diligence, discipline and responsibility. In essence, they are astrological checkpoints and will be particularly powerful in 2020, when major growth and changes can be expected across the board. These eclipses serve as periods of self-reflection, asking us to reevaluate our life as it stands. This could be marked by the sudden loss of a relationship, which will be painful, but ultimately the spiritual growth that loss brings will help you overcome. During Pluto’s retrograde, sudden rapid changes could lead to a period of withdrawal, even for the most social signs.
Venus in retrograde could bring up a lot of problems for couples, leaving them feeling less able to express their love for each other and causing them to place blame where it is not due. In addition to Mercury, Venus will go into retrograde from May 13 to June 25, and Pluto will be in retrograde from April 24 to October 4. This will bring the usual issues with technology and communication, so it will be imperative to pay extra attention to your relationships during this time as they may already be strained by the other changes 2020 will bring.