6 Cosmic Collabs To Try At The 2022 Aquarius New Moon

Ready to go on a vision quest? On Tuesday, February 1, 2022's only new moon in Aquarius activates our most idealistic, rainbow-bright notions about what could maybe, possibly be.

But before you start taking measurements and outlining tech specs, remember that Mercury is retrograde until February 3. Focus on the bigger framework until then, and put a date on next week's calendar for drilling down into the details. Whatever genius you cook up will be blessed by August 11, when the Aquarius full moon brings your efforts to fruition.

The 2022 Aquarius new moon always dovetails with the Lunar New Year, the moment when our astrological animals post a change of guard. After 2021's industrious and methodical Metal Ox, the Water Tiger pounces in with fierce passion we haven't felt for years. Tigers live on the edge, but they're crafty creatures who can pull us out of a rut. In the emotional water element, we may all be purring a little more intensely or roaring with greater ferocity in 2022!

No person is an island. The 2022 Aquarius new moon reminds us of our need to share energy, even as we continue to socially distance for safety and health. Has your world become a bit too isolated for your liking? We're all struggling to find new ways to create community during the seemingly never-ending pandemic, but thankfully, innovative ideas keep emerging. Let this new moon guide you to "your people."

From online memberships programs to virtual clubhouses, this is your cue to find folks who share your interests. If you're working toward similar goals, how can you better support each other's success? For example, if you're all entrepreneurs, you might set up a weekly mastermind call. Artists can go back and forth with a file to co-create a masterpiece—or maybe your first NFT! (We're launching our very own Astropreneurs membership that begins with the 2022 Aquarius new moon on February 1. If you're a soul-centered entrepreneur or mystic on a mission, this is for you!)

The 2022 Aquarius new moon is a powerful opening to find your soul squad. This vibe lingers for all of Aquarius season. But beyond gaming buddies and social media friends, who are the people in your "Cosmic Cabinet"? This is your inner circle of go-to advisers, people whose feedback you trust to be unbiased and in your best interest. Some of them may be in-the-trenches collaborators who you know will step in for support at a moment's notice.

There's a quote from thought leader Jim Rohn that says, "You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with." Take stock of your closest quintet. Are these people lifting you higher? Helping you further your dreams? Pushing you when you need some momentum? It's not like you have to unfriend anyone here, but some shuffling could be in order.

Aquarius is the sign of unity and social justice, so let the 2022 Aquarius new moon shift your activism into gear. There's no shortage of issues demanding attention from climate change to racial equity to helping people whose finances have been devastated by the pandemic.

Organize a GoFundMe for an out-of-work neighbor. Set up a Little Free Pantry on your block that neighbors can place dry and canned goods in. This new moon can show you where your generosity can make a difference. Or, if you're short on time, lend support with a monthly donation.

There's an app for everything now. But how well are you using all those $1.99 downloads cluttering up your home screen? Good chance your life would be a whole lot easier if you synced the data or set up automation and alerts. But what about your privacy settings? Many apps have built-in location trackers that you might not even be aware of, recording your every move and stamping your photos with metadata. On the bright side, there's never been a better time to make a living as a media maven or online entrepreneur.

Liberated, equality-oriented Aquarius is the sign of universal love. This cosmic energy is the opposite of possessive. It's experimental. Broad-minded. Rational. Under these thought-provoking moonbeams, you may have the objectivity to pull back and view your closest connections from a totally different headspace. Are you satisfied with the "container" you've set up for yourself? Or is it feeling restrictive or maybe unoriginal as if you're following someone else's guidelines instead of trusting the wisdom of your heart? The term "relationship anarchy" has been popular among the nonmonogamy community for years, and with good reason. In its original definition, it allowed people to create their own manifestos and agreements for how to date and relate—unbound by any rules except the ones that the people in the relationship agree to.

Whether your heart has vacancies for multiple partners or is a room built for two, the 2022 Aquarius new moon is the perfect moment for reviewing your values. If you're feeling courageous, you may want to host a "state of our union" with any significant other(s) in your life. Are you all on the same page? Happy with the direction of your bond? Where do your comfort levels lie around erotic and emotional exploration?

Caution: Conversations like these can get charged quickly, bringing the lightning bolt temper of Aquarius into the mix. If you choose to host such dialogues, don't do so on a whim! Set a serene mood and make sure everyone has time to delve in deep. Taking periodic cooldown breaks may be necessary as differing viewpoints invariably emerge. Getting through the reactions is the hardest part. Once you do, intimacy could grow to unprecedented levels. You could see each other as unique human beings coming together by choice. That's the "one love" vibe that Aquarius Bob Marley was talking about.