Planet Ingresses
2014 Planet Ingresses
AEDT
January
Mercury
moves into Aquarius 12 Jan 2014
Sun moves into Aquarius 20 Jan 2014
February
Mercury moves into Pisces 6 Feb 2014
Mercury retrogrades
into Aquarius 13 Feb 2014
Sun moves into Pisces 19 Feb 2014
March
Venus moves into Aquarius 06 Mar 2014
Mercury moves into Pisces 18 Mar 2014
Sun moves into Aries 21 Mar 2014
AEST
April
Venus
moves into Pisces 06 Apr 2014
Mercury moves into Aries 08 Apr 2014
Sun moves into Taurus 20 Apr 2014
Mercury moves into Taurus 23 Apr 2014
May
Venus
moves into Aries 03 May 2014
Mercury moves into Gemini 08 May 2014
Sun
moves into Gemini 21 May 2014
Venus moves into Taurus 29 May 2014
Mercury moves into Cancer 29 May 2014
June
Mercury
retrogrades into Gemini 17 Jun 2014
Sun moves into Cancer 21 Jun 2014
Venus moves into Gemini 23 Jun 2014
July
Mercury
moves into Cancer 13 Jul 2014
Jupiter moves into Leo 16 Jul 2014
Venus moves into Cancer 19 Jul 2014
Sun moves into Leo 23 Jul 2014
Mars moves into Scorpio 26 Jul 2014
August
Mercury
moves into Leo 01 Aug 2014
Venus moves into Leo 12 Aug 2014
Mercury moves into Virgo 16 Aug 2014
Sun moves into Virgo 23 Aug 2014
September
Mercury moves into Libra 02 Sep 2014
Venus moves into Virgo 06 Sep 2014
Mars moves into Sagittarius 14 Sep 2014
Sun moves into Libra 23 Sep 2014
Mercury moves into Scorpio 28 Sep 2014
Venus moves into Libra 30 Sep 2014
AEDT
October
Mercury moves into Libra 11 Oct 2014
Sun moves into Scorpio 23 Oct 2014
Venus moves into Scorpio 24 Oct 2014
Mars moves into Capricorn 26 Oct 2014
November
Mercury moves into Scorpio 09 Nov 2014
Venus moves into Sagittarius 17 Nov 2014
Sun moves into Sagittarius 22 Nov 2014
Mercury moves into Sagittarius 28 Sep 2014
December
Mars moves into Aquarius 05 Dec 2014
Venus moves into Capricorn 11 Nov 2014
Mercury moves into Capricorn 17 Dec 2014
Sun moves into Capricorn 22 Dec 2014
Saturn moves into Sagittarius 24 Dec 2014
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Planetary ingresses mark the dates on which the moving planets of the solar system shift from one zodiac sign into the next, and tracking them is one of the most practical habits an astrologer can build. Because the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars and the slower outer bodies each spend a characteristic length of time in every sign, an ingress table offers a quick way to see how the flavour of a week or month is likely to change. Readers who keep a diary often notice that their mood, energy and themes of conversation shift subtly around these dates, even when they are not consciously watching the stars.
The inner planets move quickly and therefore change signs more often than the outer ones, which is why an ingress list tends to be dominated by Mercury, Venus and the Sun. Mercury's frequent sign changes are especially relevant for daily communication, study, travel and technology, while Venus shifts colour the social, financial and relationship tone of the weeks it moves through. The Sun's ingresses align neatly with the familiar seasonal turning of the year and provide a useful backbone for any astrological calendar. Taken together, these quicker ingresses form the rhythm that most people feel in ordinary life.
Slower planets, such as Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and the outer bodies, change signs less often but tend to mark longer, more visible themes. Their ingresses are often the moments when collective moods shift, when news cycles turn, or when personal priorities quietly realign. Astrologers pay close attention to these slower crossings because they set the background tone against which the quicker planetary movements are played. For Australian readers working in local time, noting when these slower ingresses occur helps connect worldwide trends with the pace of life in their own region.
Working with ingresses is most rewarding when they are paired with other cycle information, such as planetary stations, void of course Moon periods and major aspects. A page that lists sign changes alongside those supporting tables gives a more complete picture than any single list alone. It allows a reader to plan ahead for periods of intensified activity, recognise quieter stretches, and choose favourable moments for planting, decision making or beginning new projects. Many traditional and electional astrology practitioners rely on this combined approach as a core part of their craft.
An ingress calendar is also a useful teaching tool for those new to astrology, because it makes the abstract idea of the zodiac concrete. Watching a planet enter a new sign and then observing how the following days feel is a simple, evidence based way to learn. Over a season, a curious reader can build a personal notebook of how each planet behaves in each sign, gaining insight that no single article can provide. Used patiently, the humble ingress table becomes a trusted companion for ongoing astrological study.