A Kinder, Gentler Vibe This Week with Sextiles, Trines and Mercury Direct

 

We are finally getting a break this week from the March madness and I am not talking about basketball.  In March we had two eclipses on top of Venus and Mercury retrograde in Aries and Pisces.

The positive aspects really kick into gear on April 4.  Saturn in Pisces is forming a supportive sextile to Uranus in 24 degrees of Taurus.  This is truly a saving grace aspect for constructive changes.  Saturn and Uranus are not exactly the best of friends; they were squaring each other in Aquarius and Taurus during 2021 and 2022. Saturn represents the old guard, the status quo and authority while Uranus is all about the future, change and rebellion.  Sextiles provide us with opportunities that must be taken.  If we don't take advantage of the opportunities that sextiles provide, the old adage "if you snooze you lose" applies. The bottom line is that we will actually have the ability to have the past and future work together.  The old structures can work with that revolutionary urge to create the foundations for a better future. We get to experience this aspect two more times: on August 11, 2025 when Saturn is in Aries and Uranus in Gemini.  Both planets will be in 1 degree of their respective signs.  On January 19, 2026, Saturn will be back in 27 degrees of Pisces and retrograde Uranus will be in 27 degrees of Taurus. The planets Saturn, Neptune and Uranus are teasing us this year with previews of their forays into the signs of Aries and Gemini before they settle in for the duration in 2026.

Mars in Cancer is also sextiling Uranus in 24 degrees of Taurus on April 4.  This aspect should increase our desire for fun and excitement.  Mars isn't terribly comfortable in Cancer, so it can be a tad defensive in radical expressions of force, but it also encourages us to take risks.  So feel free to go for it...

Also on April 4, Mars in Cancer is trining Saturn in 24 degrees of Pisces.  Mars and Saturn aren't best buddies either, so it is a welcome change when these two planets are functioning on a cooperative level.  Trines are even luckier than sextiles because they just seem to bring good things to us.  Mars trining Saturn is perfect for tackling difficult tasks because we have more strength, ambition and perseverance. We are more focused and can work in a controlled manner.

The Sun in Aries is forming a supportive sextile to Jupiter in 16 degrees of Gemini on April 6.  This is an extremely positive vibe that brings opportunities for hope, optimism and good luck.  It can also deliver material or spiritual growth.

Venus in Pisces is trining Mars in 25 degrees of Cancer on April 6 as well.  This can be a boon for our love life as it reveals our softer, more tender side.  It also stimulates creativity.

On April 7 we have some really good news, quite literally.  Mercury stations direct in 24 degrees of Pisces after being retrograde since March 15 in 9 degrees of Aries. This has been a really grueling Mercury retrograde because it began in Aries with hot tempers and backtracked into Pisces on March 29, which tended to muddle and obscure communication even more.  If you felt like you were in a fog, having Mercury retrograde move into Pisces on a Solar Eclipse is the culprit.  It certainly didn't help matters having Mercury retrograde during eclipse season. Mercury retrograde is always irritating, but eclipses and Venus retrograde add to the mayhem.  Mercury will be direct on April 7, will move back into Aries on April 16 and will clear its retrograde shadow on April 25. But we can start to experience some relief in communication, transportation and electronic matters starting on April 7.  

Venus in Pisces is forming a supportive sextile to Uranus in 25 degrees of Taurus on April 8.  This can make us crave fun and excitement, as well as the potential for good luck with finances.  It is associated with windfalls and can also attract new romantic partners if we put ourselves out there.

The astrological landscape will change next week with a Full Moon in Libra on April 12, but more on that in my next post. Feel free to enjoy the relatively calmer weather this week while it lasts...

I am no longer posting on X (formerly known as Twitter), but I am posting daily on Blue Sky Social as danceofphoenix@danceofphoenix.bsky.social. There is an astrological community starting there called AstroSphere. The link is https://bsky.app/profile/danceofphoenix.bsky.social.

If you are curious as to how all of this planetary action is affecting you, please consider getting an astrological consultation with me. I offer consultations on Zoom too. Check out my menu of services at:

https://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/services-offered.html

I am also offering private astrology lessons by telephone or video, such as FaceTime, Skype or Zoom.  Please feel free to contact me at lindasim54@gmail.com if you are interested in learning more about astrology.

I have been doing more work with tarot readings, which I love, so I decided to create a combination reading which offers the option of a 30-minute astrology consultation with a one-question tarot reading for only $50. There is something for everyone and my menu of services can accommodate any budget. I also have a one-question tarot reading for only $15. 

My site also offers the opportunity to provide a donation in the amount of your choice to demonstrate your support for my blog and daily astrological insights on Blue Sky Social at: 

https://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/services-offered.html

A contribution in any amount is deeply appreciated as gratitude is a daily part of my spiritual practice. If you prefer to send a donation through Venmo or pay for a reading through Venmo, my handle is Linda Simons @Linda-Simons-7.  Or you can send a contribution using Zelle and my phone number 617-304-2205.

Additionally, I am available for tarot readings by telephone.  I use the Celestial Tarot Deck, which I love because it contains so many astrological symbols.  A tarot reading is another great option for obtaining insight and clarity. I offer a 24-card tarot card reading for $50 which incorporates the twelve houses of the horoscope.

I am still experiencing technical difficulties with the Buy Now buttons on the Services Offered page of my site.  In the meantime, please feel free to send payments through PayPal to my email at lindasim54@gmail.com. Just let me know which type of consultation you want with your birth date info.  Or you can send a payment to my Venmo account at Linda Simons @Linda-Simons-7 or Zelle using my phone number 617-304-2205.

In 2020, I added a Monthly Horoscopes section to my website. April horoscopes are up now and I have a link to my monthly forecasts at Horoscope Junkie.  Check it out at:

https://thehoroscopejunkie.ca/monthly_horoscopes.html

I have also joined Facebook.  I don’t post as frequently as on Blue Sky Social, but I am on Facebook now at https://www.facebook.com/linda.simons.75098

For more information on my Reiki services, please see this page on my site:

 http://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_19.html

The coronavirus outbreak caused me to increase the number of distant Reiki sessions I do because people were concerned about the spread of the infection. I have decided to suspend my in-person Reiki sessions until further notice, so all of my Reiki sessions will be distant Reiki sessions for the foreseeable future. But a distant Reiki session is the perfect opportunity to safely build up your immune system and if you have contracted coronavirus, you can be treated safely from the comfort of your home. My procedure is to have a conversation with a client about what they hope to achieve from a session, we set up a time for the session to take place when they will be in a state to receive healing energy and I follow up with a telephone conversation to discuss their experience and my perception of their blockages. I do miss seeing my clients, so I am now offering Zoom consultations/intakes before the session so that we can see each other. I have also incorporated a new technique with my distance Reiki treatments since I don’t always have a photo of my client.  I use a teddy bear so that I can scan and focus the healing energy where it is needed. If this appeals to you, please feel free to contact me by email at lindasim54@gmail.com or call me at 617-304-2205. The cost for distance Reiki sessions is based on a sliding scale of $30 -$50. For your convenience, I accept Venmo and Zelle for payment. Zelle payments can be sent using my telephone number 617-304-2205. I have also written an article about distance Reiki, which is available at:

 https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-distance-reiki-can-help-you-during-coronavirus-linda-simons

If you are interested in learning more about how Reiki can benefit you, please feel free to check out my Reiki site at:

 www.reikiwithlindasimons.com

 

 

 

 

 

  

A Solar Eclipse in Aries and Neptune Enters Aries

 

Well, the month of March is FINALLY coming to a close, but it is ending with just as much volatility as it began.  On March 1 Venus turned retrograde in 10 degrees of Aries. Then we had a Lunar Eclipse in 23 degrees of Virgo on March 14 and Mercury went retrograde in 9 degrees of Aries on March 15.  We have the second eclipse of the season, a Solar Eclipse in 9 degrees of Aries on March 29.  This is the last Solar Eclipse in Aries until 2032.  We did have a Solar Eclipse in 19 degrees of Aries on April 8, 2024.  Retrograde Mercury will re-enter Pisces on the Solar Eclipse, conjuncting Neptune in Pisces.  We also had Mercury and Neptune conjunct in Pisces on March 2, 2025.  What happens when Mercury and Neptune are conjunct?  Intuition can be heightened, but there can also be deception and nebulous communication.  I have a natal Mercury-Neptune conjunction in late Libra and 0 degrees of Scorpio, so I know first-hand how tricky this aspect can be. It definitely has a spiritual side, but there is a certain amount of secrecy associated with it. We will have a third conjunction between Mercury and Neptune in 0 degrees of Aries on April 17, so stay tuned...

What is the astrological theme of this Solar Eclipse in Aries?  Big changes are coming, no doubt about it.  There is also the connection between Venus and Mercury that stationed retrograde in Aries on and around the degree of the eclipse.  That is quite literally a major theme of this year, with all of this back-and-forth action with the planets in Pisces and Aries.  Pisces is the last sign of the zodiac and Aries is the first, so we are dealing with letting go and endings while preparing for new beginnings.  Mercury and Venus will return to Aries once they are direct, Neptune moves into Aries on March 30 until October 22 before it takes one last pass in Pisces.  Then it moves into Aries on January 26, 2026 for 14 years.  And we have Saturn entering Aries on May 24 through September 1, 2025.  Then Saturn moves back into Aries on February 14, 2026 until April 13, 2028.

What else is happening on this Solar Eclipse?  The only major aspect that Aries Moon makes is a supportive sextile to Jupiter in 15 degrees of Gemini. The eclipse is actually sextiling my Moon in Gemini in my 8th house.  I prefer to think of it as a saving grace aspect because it can bring optimism, idealism, good luck and generosity.  The Solar Eclipse in 9 degrees of Aries falls in my 6th house, but it squares my South Node in Cancer in my 9th house and my North Node in Capricorn in my 3rd house.  I feel like I am at a crossroads between the past and my future, and I would surmise that this is an accurate description of how many people are feeling.  Anyone who has planets or points (Nodes, Ascendant, Descendant or IC) around 9 degrees of the cardinal signs of Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn will be feeling the effects of the Solar Eclipse intensely. This eclipse could involve events that trigger a wake-up call that inspires us to act with courage to initiate a fresh start in our lives.

Neptune moves into Aries on March 30 until October 22.  Neptune doesn't get very far in Aries before it stations retrograde in 2 degrees of Aries on July 4, 2025.  But it will be back in Aries on January 26, 2026 until 2039.  Neptune in Aries can inspire us to make our dreams a reality  by becoming the hero of our own journey. We might find ourselves becoming more assertive and taking pride in our individuality.  Aries is ruled by the planet Mars, which is also associated with war.  It is not lost on the astrological community that the last time Neptune was in Aries (1861-1875) the United States had the Civil War and Reconstruction.  

I don't think that anyone can deny the potential for protest and resistance in the world these days. But we can use Neptune in Aries constructively reclaim our autonomy.  Neptune in Aries can feel very disorienting as we enter an age of localism, sovereignty and decentralized power.  We need to be mindful of the potential for idealizing a leader or war itself while Neptune is in Aries.  Neptune is the great dissolver, but it also involves loss and release before we can reinvent ourselves.  Perhaps that is why we are getting a taste of Neptune in Aries this year to acclimate ourselves to its energy before it stakes its claim in Aries for the period of late January 2026 through March 2039.

I am no longer posting on X (formerly known as Twitter), but I am posting daily on Blue Sky Social as danceofphoenix@danceofphoenix.bsky.social. There is an astrological community starting there called AstroSphere. The link is https://bsky.app/profile/danceofphoenix.bsky.social.

If you are curious as to how all of this planetary action is affecting you, especially during eclipse season, please consider getting an astrological consultation with me. I offer consultations on Zoom too. Check out my menu of services at:

https://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/services-offered.html

I am also offering private astrology lessons by telephone or video, such as FaceTime, Skype or Zoom.  Please feel free to contact me at lindasim54@gmail.com if you are interested in learning more about astrology.

I have been doing more work with tarot readings, which I love, so I decided to create a combination reading which offers the option of a 30-minute astrology consultation with a one-question tarot reading for only $50. There is something for everyone and my menu of services can accommodate any budget. I also have a one-question tarot reading for only $15. 

My site also offers the opportunity to provide a donation in the amount of your choice to demonstrate your support for my blog and daily astrological insights on Blue Sky Social at: 

https://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/services-offered.html

A contribution in any amount is deeply appreciated as gratitude is a daily part of my spiritual practice. If you prefer to send a donation through Venmo or pay for a reading through Venmo, my handle is Linda Simons @Linda-Simons-7.  Or you can send a contribution using Zelle and my phone number 617-304-2205.

Additionally, I am available for tarot readings by telephone.  I use the Celestial Tarot Deck, which I love because it contains so many astrological symbols.  A tarot reading is another great option for obtaining insight and clarity. I offer a 24-card tarot card reading for $50 which incorporates the twelve houses of the horoscope.

I am still experiencing technical difficulties with the Buy Now buttons on the Services Offered page of my site.  In the meantime, please feel free to send payments through PayPal to my email at lindasim54@gmail.com. Just let me know which type of consultation you want with your birth date info.  Or you can send a payment to my Venmo account at Linda Simons @Linda-Simons-7 or Zelle using my phone number 617-304-2205.

In 2020, I added a Monthly Horoscopes section to my website. April horoscopes are up now and I have a link to my monthly forecasts at Horoscope Junkie.  Check it out at:

https://thehoroscopejunkie.ca/monthly_horoscopes.html

I have also joined Facebook.  I don’t post as frequently as on Blue Sky Social, but I am on Facebook now at https://www.facebook.com/linda.simons.75098

For more information on my Reiki services, please see this page on my site:

 http://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_19.html

The coronavirus outbreak caused me to increase the number of distant Reiki sessions I do because people were concerned about the spread of the infection. I have decided to suspend my in-person Reiki sessions until further notice, so all of my Reiki sessions will be distant Reiki sessions for the foreseeable future. But a distant Reiki session is the perfect opportunity to safely build up your immune system and if you have contracted coronavirus, you can be treated safely from the comfort of your home. My procedure is to have a conversation with a client about what they hope to achieve from a session, we set up a time for the session to take place when they will be in a state to receive healing energy and I follow up with a telephone conversation to discuss their experience and my perception of their blockages. I do miss seeing my clients, so I am now offering Zoom consultations/intakes before the session so that we can see each other. I have also incorporated a new technique with my distance Reiki treatments since I don’t always have a photo of my client.  I use a teddy bear so that I can scan and focus the healing energy where it is needed. If this appeals to you, please feel free to contact me by email at lindasim54@gmail.com or call me at 617-304-2205. The cost for distance Reiki sessions is based on a sliding scale of $30 -$50. For your convenience, I accept Venmo and Zelle for payment. Zelle payments can be sent using my telephone number 617-304-2205. I have also written an article about distance Reiki, which is available at:

 https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-distance-reiki-can-help-you-during-coronavirus-linda-simons

If you are interested in learning more about how Reiki can benefit you, please feel free to check out my Reiki site at:

 www.reikiwithlindasimons.com

 

 

 

 

 

  

The Sun, Mercury and Venus in Aries Get Very Busy Before Retrograde Venus Re-enters Pisces

 

There is definitely an Aries vibe present these days.  The Sun just entered Aries on March 20, marking the start of the astrological new year as it joined Mercury and Venus.  These three planets frequently travel together in the same sign. I personally have my Sun, Mercury and Venus in Scorpio.

On March 21, Venus in Aries is forming a supportive sextile with Pluto in 3 degrees of Aquarius.  This will intensify our desire for love and companionship as it becomes a priority in our life.  Existing relationships can become more spiritual. If you are unattached, you could meet someone that you become obsessed with.  So this kicks off a theme of dating for the weekend.

The Sun and Venus are conjunct in 3 degrees of Aries on March 22.  The focus on companionship will continue.  The themes of harmony, pleasure and finances are also emphasized.  Beauty is important to us now, so pampering might be on the agenda for some.  Just don't do anything drastic like plastic surgery now because Venus is retrograde.  Artistic and creative pursuits are also getting a cosmic green light.  I have a natal Sun-Venus conjunction in Scorpio with my Venus retrograde, so I am partial to this aspect.  

The Sun in Aries has its own sextile with Pluto in 3 degrees of  Aquarius on March 23.  This is a day to harness those obsessive or compulsive tendencies to complete difficult tasks because there is a strong need to succeed.  This aspect also amps up our sense of power and attractiveness.  Try to use this power constructively to help others so that you will reap the benefits.

The Sun and Mercury are conjunct in 4 degrees of Aries on March 24.  We can expect more mental alertness and an emphasis on communication as ideas are bound to be shared.  Don't be surprised if you wind up taking more short trips now, but with Mercury being retrograde, please allow more time for travel.

Mercury in Aries is forming a supportive sextile to Pluto in 3 degrees of Aquarius on March 25.  We can definitely expect more depth and intensity in our thinking and communication on this day.  Probing and getting to the bottom of things are major themes.  It's also a perfect opportunity to study and do some research into whatever has been intriguing you.

As I mentioned earlier, Venus is retrograde and on March 27, it re-enters Pisces until April 30.  Venus will station direct in 24 degrees of Pisces on April 7.  Venus is exalted in the mutable water sign of Pisces and it was previously in Pisces from January 2 through February 4, 2025.  So if you didn't reap the benefits back then, you have another shot.

When Venus is in Pisces, it is easier to blur personal boundaries and be more idealistic, compassionate and empathetic.  It also fosters creativity and inspires us to engage in more self-care.  We can find it easier to let go of control in relationships too.  But just be mindful that the shadow side of Venus in Pisces a tendency to be the martyr or victim.  Hopefully we got our gullibility out of the way during the first transit of Venus in Pisces in January and February.

Mercury will be re-entering Pisces on March 29, which is also the day of the Solar Eclipse in 9 degrees of Aries.  More to come on those events in next week's post.

I am no longer posting on X (formerly known as Twitter), but I am posting daily on Blue Sky Social as danceofphoenix@danceofphoenix.bsky.social. There is an astrological community starting there called AstroSphere. The link is https://bsky.app/profile/danceofphoenix.bsky.social.

If you are curious as to how all of this planetary action is affecting you, especially during eclipse season, please consider getting an astrological consultation with me. I offer consultations on Zoom too. Check out my menu of services at:

https://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/services-offered.html

I am also offering private astrology lessons by telephone or video, such as FaceTime, Skype or Zoom.  Please feel free to contact me at lindasim54@gmail.com if you are interested in learning more about astrology.

I have been doing more work with tarot readings, which I love, so I decided to create a combination reading which offers the option of a 30-minute astrology consultation with a one-question tarot reading for only $50. There is something for everyone and my menu of services can accommodate any budget. I also have a one-question tarot reading for only $15. 

My site also offers the opportunity to provide a donation in the amount of your choice to demonstrate your support for my blog and daily astrological insights on Blue Sky Social at: 

https://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/services-offered.html

A contribution in any amount is deeply appreciated as gratitude is a daily part of my spiritual practice. If you prefer to send a donation through Venmo or pay for a reading through Venmo, my handle is Linda Simons @Linda-Simons-7.  Or you can send a contribution using Zelle and my phone number 617-304-2205.

Additionally, I am available for tarot readings by telephone.  I use the Celestial Tarot Deck, which I love because it contains so many astrological symbols.  A tarot reading is another great option for obtaining insight and clarity. I offer a 24-card tarot card reading for $50 which incorporates the twelve houses of the horoscope.

I am still experiencing technical difficulties with the Buy Now buttons on the Services Offered page of my site.  In the meantime, please feel free to send payments through PayPal to my email at lindasim54@gmail.com. Just let me know which type of consultation you want with your birth date info.  Or you can send a payment to my Venmo account at Linda Simons @Linda-Simons-7 or Zelle using my phone number 617-304-2205.

In 2020, I added a Monthly Horoscopes section to my website. March horoscopes are up now and I have a link to my monthly forecasts at Horoscope Junkie.  Check it out at:

https://thehoroscopejunkie.ca/monthly_horoscopes.html

I have also joined Facebook.  I don’t post as frequently as on Blue Sky Social, but I am on Facebook now at https://www.facebook.com/linda.simons.75098

For more information on my Reiki services, please see this page on my site:

 http://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_19.html

The coronavirus outbreak caused me to increase the number of distant Reiki sessions I do because people were concerned about the spread of the infection. I have decided to suspend my in-person Reiki sessions until further notice, so all of my Reiki sessions will be distant Reiki sessions for the foreseeable future. But a distant Reiki session is the perfect opportunity to safely build up your immune system and if you have contracted coronavirus, you can be treated safely from the comfort of your home. My procedure is to have a conversation with a client about what they hope to achieve from a session, we set up a time for the session to take place when they will be in a state to receive healing energy and I follow up with a telephone conversation to discuss their experience and my perception of their blockages. I do miss seeing my clients, so I am now offering Zoom consultations/intakes before the session so that we can see each other. I have also incorporated a new technique with my distance Reiki treatments since I don’t always have a photo of my client.  I use a teddy bear so that I can scan and focus the healing energy where it is needed. If this appeals to you, please feel free to contact me by email at lindasim54@gmail.com or call me at 617-304-2205. The cost for distance Reiki sessions is based on a sliding scale of $30 -$50. For your convenience, I accept Venmo and Zelle for payment. Zelle payments can be sent using my telephone number 617-304-2205. I have also written an article about distance Reiki, which is available at:

 https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-distance-reiki-can-help-you-during-coronavirus-linda-simons

If you are interested in learning more about how Reiki can benefit you, please feel free to check out my Reiki site at:

 www.reikiwithlindasimons.com

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

Mercury Retrograde and the Sun Enters Aries

 

The month of March is roaring on.  So far we have had Venus station retrograde in Aries on the 1st and the first eclipse of 2025 in the form of a Lunar Eclipse in 23 degrees of Virgo on March 14.  On March 15, the fun continues when Mercury stations retrograde in 9 degrees of Aries.  Just like with Venus retrograde, we get to experience this retrograde in Aries and Pisces.  Yes, folks, on March 29, Mercury will swim back into Pisces and station direct on April 7 in 26 degrees of Taurus. Venus will move back into Pisces on March 27 and station direct on April 12 (a Full Moon in 23 degrees of Libra to boot) in 24 degrees of Pisces.  It's becoming quite obvious that 23 degrees is a very sensitive degree astrologically these days.

How is Mercury retrograde in Aries going to play out?  In addition to the usual communication, transportation and electronic snafus, Mercury retrograde in Aries tends to test our patience even more.  Mercury in Aries loves to rush into things, but with it retrograde we need to exercise more caution and strategize. This does not come easy, sad to say.  We do get a bit of a break on March 24 when Mercury in Aries is cazimi with the Sun in Aries.  Important messages could be revealed, either through friends or possibly through dreams.  

Mercury is back in Pisces on March 29, intensifying the theme of mixed messages.  Nobody ever said Mercury was comfortable in the mutable water sign of Pisces.  This is very vague energy, so double-check your calendar to avoid misunderstandings.  We are dealing with both Mercury and Venus retrograde in Pisces by the end of March.  And it is no accident that Venus stationed retrograde in 10 degrees of Aries and Mercury in 9 degrees of Aries, which is the exact degree of the Solar Eclipse on March 29.  It would be the biggest understatement of the year to say that this first set of eclipses in 2025 is life-altering for the planet. They are serving as a bridge to a new world, and we are experiencing labor pains big time.

The Sun and Neptune are conjunct in 29 degrees of Pisces as well on March 19.  This can intensify our spiritual connection but it can also blur boundaries by leading to confusion and escapism.  The good news with this aspect is that we can experience more creativity, empathy and compassion but there is also the potential for uncertainty, overthinking and the need to let go of attachments and/or beliefs that no longer serve our highest good.  There is something about a conjunction in 29 degrees of Pisces that denotes an ending or culmination of the lessons of that particular sign.  They don't call it the critical or anaretic degree for nothing!

The Sun enters Aries on March 20.  This is literally the start of the astrological New Year when the Sun blasts into the cardinal fire sign.  Spring is officially here.  When the Sun is in Aries, we feel free to take the lead and adopt this courageous energy.  Aries is ruled by Mars, don't forget, so pursue your passions.  However, when the Sun is in Aries, we do tend to be more impatient and itching for something new. We are definitely up for some challenges, which is a good way to begin a new year on an astrological level.

Neptune will briefly enters Aries on March 30 until October 22, 2025, but more on that later.

I am no longer posting on X (formerly known as Twitter), but I am posting daily on Blue Sky Social as danceofphoenix@danceofphoenix.bsky.social. There is an astrological community starting there called AstroSphere. The link is https://bsky.app/profile/danceofphoenix.bsky.social.

If you are curious as to how all of this planetary action is affecting you, especially during eclipse season, please consider getting an astrological consultation with me. I offer consultations on Zoom too. Check out my menu of services at:

https://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/services-offered.html

I am also offering private astrology lessons by telephone or video, such as FaceTime, Skype or Zoom.  Please feel free to contact me at lindasim54@gmail.com if you are interested in learning more about astrology.

I have been doing more work with tarot readings, which I love, so I decided to create a combination reading which offers the option of a 30-minute astrology consultation with a one-question tarot reading for only $50. There is something for everyone and my menu of services can accommodate any budget. I also have a one-question tarot reading for only $15. 

My site also offers the opportunity to provide a donation in the amount of your choice to demonstrate your support for my blog and daily astrological insights on Blue Sky Social at: 

https://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/services-offered.html

A contribution in any amount is deeply appreciated as gratitude is a daily part of my spiritual practice. If you prefer to send a donation through Venmo or pay for a reading through Venmo, my handle is Linda Simons @Linda-Simons-7.  Or you can send a contribution using Zelle and my phone number 617-304-2205.

Additionally, I am available for tarot readings by telephone.  I use the Celestial Tarot Deck, which I love because it contains so many astrological symbols.  A tarot reading is another great option for obtaining insight and clarity. I offer a 24-card tarot card reading for $50 which incorporates the twelve houses of the horoscope.

I am still experiencing technical difficulties with the Buy Now buttons on the Services Offered page of my site.  In the meantime, please feel free to send payments through PayPal to my email at lindasim54@gmail.com. Just let me know which type of consultation you want with your birth date info.  Or you can send a payment to my Venmo account at Linda Simons @Linda-Simons-7 or Zelle using my phone number 617-304-2205.

In 2020, I added a Monthly Horoscopes section to my website. March horoscopes are up now and I have a link to my monthly forecasts at Horoscope Junkie.  Check it out at:

https://thehoroscopejunkie.ca/monthly_horoscopes.html

I have also joined Facebook.  I don’t post as frequently as on Blue Sky Social, but I am on Facebook now at https://www.facebook.com/linda.simons.75098

For more information on my Reiki services, please see this page on my site:

 http://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_19.html

The coronavirus outbreak caused me to increase the number of distant Reiki sessions I do because people were concerned about the spread of the infection. I have decided to suspend my in-person Reiki sessions until further notice, so all of my Reiki sessions will be distant Reiki sessions for the foreseeable future. But a distant Reiki session is the perfect opportunity to safely build up your immune system and if you have contracted coronavirus, you can be treated safely from the comfort of your home. My procedure is to have a conversation with a client about what they hope to achieve from a session, we set up a time for the session to take place when they will be in a state to receive healing energy and I follow up with a telephone conversation to discuss their experience and my perception of their blockages. I do miss seeing my clients, so I am now offering Zoom consultations/intakes before the session so that we can see each other. I have also incorporated a new technique with my distance Reiki treatments since I don’t always have a photo of my client.  I use a teddy bear so that I can scan and focus the healing energy where it is needed. If this appeals to you, please feel free to contact me by email at lindasim54@gmail.com or call me at 617-304-2205. The cost for distance Reiki sessions is based on a sliding scale of $30 -$50. For your convenience, I accept Venmo and Zelle for payment. Zelle payments can be sent using my telephone number 617-304-2205. I have also written an article about distance Reiki, which is available at:

 https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-distance-reiki-can-help-you-during-coronavirus-linda-simons

If you are interested in learning more about how Reiki can benefit you, please feel free to check out my Reiki site at:

 www.reikiwithlindasimons.com

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

A Blast of Energy as the Sun Trines Mars, Mercury and Venus Hook Up in Aries and Here Comes the Lunar Eclipse in Virgo

 

Well, we are officially launched in the month that virtually every astrologer on the planet is touting as the most momentous of 2025.  And aside from Venus stationing retrograde in Aries on March 1, the action has yet to begin.  The first week in March has been described as the calm before the storm, but many of us (myself included) are already feeling the stirrings of something BIG about to happen.  

On March 8, the Sun in Pisces is trining Mars in 17 degrees of Cancer.  So far, so good.  Trines are easy, flowing aspects.  When the Sun trines Mars, we have more physical vitality, confidence, courage and our intuition is strong.  We can take action based on a better understanding of our motivations.  We also have more charm, charisma and sex appeal, so make the most of your weekend.

Mercury and Venus are conjunct in 9 degrees of Aries on March 11.  When these two planets hook up, it tends to bring people together as it is easier to communicate feelings and it encourages cooperation. It is a very social vibe.  It is also a boon for creativity and signing contracts. Money could be coming our way too. Personally, I think it is quite significant that the conjunction in 9 degrees of Aries is the same degree of the Solar Eclipse in Aries on March 29.  I would encourage all of us to pay attention to what transpires on this day because that eclipse at the end of March could trigger something from day.  Just saying...

The intensity picks up on March 12 when the Sun and Saturn are conjunct in 22 degrees of Pisces.  This is definitely not a lightweight aspect.  I have a natal Sun-Saturn conjunction in Scorpio, so I am all too familiar with this one.  The themes of a Sun-Saturn conjunction include hard work, discipline, and patience. Extra responsibilities could be thrust upon us.  There is also the potential for distance and coldness in relationships.  It can be quite difficult to express our feelings and structures need attention.

And on March 14, 2025, we have our first eclipse of the year. Yes, eclipse season is here in full force. It is quite literally a doozy.  It is a total Lunar Eclipse in 23 degrees of Virgo.  It is a South Node eclipse to boot, adding even more karmic punch.  There can be themes of endings and health issues because Virgo is a sign associated with healing. I think it has become quite evident that many souls have decided to leave the planet recently and this will probably continue under the auspices of this eclipse.  Service to others and becoming more productive are also part of this package.  Lunar Eclipses are like Full Moons on steroids and their effects can be felt for up to six weeks before and after the exact date.  It is time to release old patterns and the past.  But we also need to be mindful not to get so hung up on perfectionism, which Virgo tends to embrace.

As you can see from the chart of the eclipse, we have a pile up of planets in Pisces and Aries, a theme that will continue for some time.  On the eclipse, the Sun in Pisces will be forming a supportive sextile to Uranus in 24 degrees of Taurus.  This indicates that it will be easier to implement the changes that are needed.  And the Moon in Virgo is trining Uranus in Taurus, so we can feel good about trusting our instincts regarding these changes.  But the Moon in Virgo is also opposing Saturn in 22 degrees of Pisces, as well as Neptune in 29 degrees of Pisces. These oppositions increase the potential for emotional sensitivity and misunderstandings, as well as a tendency to overidealize others.  The Virgo Moon opposing Saturn can bring on feelings of depression, loneliness, guilt or being burdened with responsibilities.  

I would also tell anyone who has a planet in 23 degrees of any sign that you will be profoundly affected by this eclipse.  I think it's a pretty safe bet to say that everyone is going to feel this eclipse, but that 23 degrees is a real trigger point. The thing with eclipses is that one can never totally say how it will play out and it probably won't kick in on that exact day, but look to the time frame of six weeks before and after with a Lunar Eclipse.  This eclipse falls in my 12th house, so it's bound to release some karma and stir my subconscious.  And yes, I have my Juno in 23 degrees of Libra, so it's a pretty safe bet to say that my marriage could be undergoing some profound changes. 

I am no longer posting on X (formerly known as Twitter), but I am posting daily on Blue Sky Social as danceofphoenix@danceofphoenix.bsky.social. There is an astrological community starting there called AstroSphere. The link is https://bsky.app/profile/danceofphoenix.bsky.social.

If you are curious as to how all of this planetary action is affecting you, especially during eclipse season, please consider getting an astrological consultation with me. I offer consultations on Zoom too. Check out my menu of services at:

https://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/services-offered.html

I am also offering private astrology lessons by telephone or video, such as FaceTime, Skype or Zoom.  Please feel free to contact me at lindasim54@gmail.com if you are interested in learning more about astrology.

I have been doing more work with tarot readings, which I love, so I decided to create a combination reading which offers the option of a 30-minute astrology consultation with a one-question tarot reading for only $50. There is something for everyone and my menu of services can accommodate any budget. I also have a one-question tarot reading for only $15. 

My site also offers the opportunity to provide a donation in the amount of your choice to demonstrate your support for my blog and daily astrological insights on Blue Sky Social at: 

https://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/services-offered.html

A contribution in any amount is deeply appreciated as gratitude is a daily part of my spiritual practice. If you prefer to send a donation through Venmo or pay for a reading through Venmo, my handle is Linda Simons @Linda-Simons-7.  Or you can send a contribution using Zelle and my phone number 617-304-2205.

Additionally, I am available for tarot readings by telephone.  I use the Celestial Tarot Deck, which I love because it contains so many astrological symbols.  A tarot reading is another great option for obtaining insight and clarity. I offer a 24-card tarot card reading for $50 which incorporates the twelve houses of the horoscope.

I am still experiencing technical difficulties with the Buy Now buttons on the Services Offered page of my site.  In the meantime, please feel free to send payments through PayPal to my email at lindasim54@gmail.com. Just let me know which type of consultation you want with your birth date info.  Or you can send a payment to my Venmo account at Linda Simons @Linda-Simons-7 or Zelle using my phone number 617-304-2205.

In 2020, I added a Monthly Horoscopes section to my website. March horoscopes are up now and I have a link to my monthly forecasts at Horoscope Junkie.  Check it out at:

https://thehoroscopejunkie.ca/monthly_horoscopes.html

I have also joined Facebook.  I don’t post as frequently as on Blue Sky Social, but I am on Facebook now at https://www.facebook.com/linda.simons.75098

For more information on my Reiki services, please see this page on my site:

 http://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_19.html

The coronavirus outbreak caused me to increase the number of distant Reiki sessions I do because people were concerned about the spread of the infection. I have decided to suspend my in-person Reiki sessions until further notice, so all of my Reiki sessions will be distant Reiki sessions for the foreseeable future. But a distant Reiki session is the perfect opportunity to safely build up your immune system and if you have contracted coronavirus, you can be treated safely from the comfort of your home. My procedure is to have a conversation with a client about what they hope to achieve from a session, we set up a time for the session to take place when they will be in a state to receive healing energy and I follow up with a telephone conversation to discuss their experience and my perception of their blockages. I do miss seeing my clients, so I am now offering Zoom consultations/intakes before the session so that we can see each other. I have also incorporated a new technique with my distance Reiki treatments since I don’t always have a photo of my client.  I use a teddy bear so that I can scan and focus the healing energy where it is needed. If this appeals to you, please feel free to contact me by email at lindasim54@gmail.com or call me at 617-304-2205. The cost for distance Reiki sessions is based on a sliding scale of $30 -$50. For your convenience, I accept Venmo and Zelle for payment. Zelle payments can be sent using my telephone number 617-304-2205. I have also written an article about distance Reiki, which is available at:

 https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-distance-reiki-can-help-you-during-coronavirus-linda-simons

If you are interested in learning more about how Reiki can benefit you, please feel free to check out my Reiki site at:

 www.reikiwithlindasimons.com