Venus and Saturn Meet up in Pisces, the Sun Enters Aquarius and Uranus in Taurus Gets Some Good Vibes from Mars and Mercury

 

We are still on a roller coaster ride in the month of January, especially on the heels of the first Full Moon of 2025 that occurred on January 13 in 24 degrees of Cancer.  On January 18, Venus and Saturn are conjunct in 15 degrees of Pisces.  Spoiler alert, folks, this is not going to be a feel-good day.  When Venus and Saturn hook up, we can expect feelings of sadness and isolation.  Venus might be exalted in Pisces, but when it is conjunct Saturn, it can also trigger feelings of victimhood.  We will probably find it difficult to express love and affection on this day.  And we might experience a restrictive influence (thank you, Saturn) on finances.  The plus side of January 18 is that the Moon does enter Libra that evening, which might help us in terms of achieving emotional balance.

The Sun enters the fixed air sign of Aquarius on January 19.  Our focus will shift to more innovative thinking, intellectual pursuits, communication, group activities, a need for freedom, humanitarian issues and technological advancements.  And hopefully we will attain a more detached perspective on the events swirling around us.  On January 21, the Sun will conjunct Pluto in 1 degree of Aquarius.  This should increase our power and ability to influence outcomes in our lives but it can lead to power struggles.  Paranoia can also accompany a meet-up between the Sun and Pluto.  Drama or upsets are possible manifestations.  The bottom line with the Sun and Pluto interactions is a strong theme of transformation and rebirth.

I have also included the chart for the United States Presidential Inauguration of January 20, 2025.  The Moon might be in Libra on this day, but it is anything but peace loving.  I am by no means predicting violence on this day, but I would like to briefly discuss the aspects of the day that this Moon makes. The Moon in Libra is inconjunct Saturn in 16 degrees of Pisces and this aspect has a strong theme of responsibilities making it difficult to express warmth due to fear and guilt.  We could feel a lack of emotional support.  I have this aspect natally, so I can attest to that.  Patience and self-control will be important tools for surviving this day.

The Moon in Libra will also be inconjunct Venus in 17 degrees of Pisces on January 20, which can increase tension between loved ones.  Unresolved karmic issues could surface and some kind of adjustment will need to be made. The Moon in Libra is also squaring Mercury in 18 degrees of Capricorn, which can add disagreements, moodiness and opinionated voices to the mix.  Emotional biases could influence our thoughts.  Try to channel this energy through mental work or cleaning up your home.  The Moon in Libra is also squaring Mars in 24 degrees of Cancer, indicating that our passionate desires can be accompanied by a short fuse.  It will be very easy to be overly defensive or cruel on this day.  Use courage to face your pain.

On January 20, the Moon in Libra will also be inconjunct Uranus in 23 degrees of Taurus.  This is bringing an urge for change, but it also indicates tension, anxiety and uncertainty.  Rapid mood swings and emotional outbursts are likely.  And the Moon in Libra is opposing Chiron in 19 degrees of Aries, which can trigger past wounds and traumas to threaten our emotional security.  It's time to face our fears pertaining to abandonment or loss.  Our intuition and emotions will be running high on this day.

On January 23, Uranus in 23 degrees of Taurus finally get some breaks.  Mars in 23 degrees of Cancer forms a supportive sextile to it.  This should increase our desire for fun and excitement.  It is a perfect time to implement changes.  Sextiles represent opportunities that can arise in our lives.  It is also a good time to break away from relationships that limit our self-expression or freedom.  

Mercury in 23 degrees of Capricorn is trining Uranus in 23 degrees of Taurus on January 23.  This will open our minds to new possibilities and emphasize communication as our intuition is on high alert.  There could also be exciting news circulating on this day.  This will be very welcome after a tumultuous month.

I would also like to announce that 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. 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. January 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

I urge everyone to engage in massive amounts of self-care and follow the protective measures of washing your hands frequently, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth, wearing a face mask when necessary and staying home if you are sick. And get a vaccine. The newest vaccine is available and I encourage you to get it to protect yourself. I repeat, you do not want to get this virus! I speak from personal experience and consider myself very fortunate to have survived Coronavirus twice. Stay safe and healthy, everyone! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

A Watery Influence as the North Node Moves into Pisces and a Full Moon in Cancer

 

The still waters are literally running quite deep this week.  On January 11, the North Node moves into Pisces while the South Node moves into Virgo until July 26, 2026. This is a big change from the Aries North Node/Libra South influence that we have had since July 17, 2023. The North Node in the cardinal fire sign of Aries encouraged us to take action in demonstrating our independence and sense of self. The Nodes of the Moon change signs approximately every 18 months.  The last time we had the North Node in Pisces and the South Node in Virgo was June 23, 2006 through December 18, 2007.

When the North Node enters Pisces, it will be conjunct Neptune in 27 degrees of Pisces, emphasizing the search for a deeper meaning in life.  There will be an exact conjunction between the North Node and Neptune in 28 degrees of Pisces on February 7, 2025. The North Node in Pisces also requires that we stretch out of our comfort zone to find meaning in something that isn't tangible.  It encourages us to strive towards being more compassionate and intuitive while focusing on healing emotionally, spiritually and physically.  Forgiveness is also a key theme with the North Node in Pisces.  Both Pisces and Virgo are associated with healing.  The South Node in Virgo is asking us to release our perfectionism, overanalytical patterns and obsessive-compulsive behaviors.  Fortunately, the nodes will be in mutable signs, so it should be easier to be flexible. The new nodal placement in Pisces and Virgo underscores the themes of dreams vs. practicality.  

On January 12, 2025, we have retrograde Mars in 27 degrees of Cancer trining Neptune in 27 degrees of Pisces.  This is a very positive aspect for spiritual actions, compassion, acts of kindness and it fosters creativity. So make the most of this day.

There is a Full Moon in 24 degrees of Cancer on January 13.  It is conjunct Mars in 27 degrees of Cancer, so don't be surprised if there is a lot of anger being displayed.  The Moon rules Cancer, so it is bound to be an extremely emotional day. Primal emotions are out in full force.  Power issues will be emphasized. Emotional and practical issues are also big themes on this Full Moon.  We are still under the influence of the Mars-Pluto opposition that occurred on January 3rd.  

What else is happening astrologically on this Full Moon?  Chiron in 19 degrees of Aries is involved in a T-square with the Sun in 24 degrees of Capricorn and the Moon in 24 degrees of Cancer.  This could trigger old emotional wounds and also echoes the Solar Eclipse of April 8, 2024 in 19 degrees of Aries.  On the plus side, the Sun in Capricorn is trining Uranus in 23 degrees of Taurus, which should make it easier to express our individuality, give us the freedom to experiment, achieve breakthroughs and implement positive changes.  The Full Moon in Cancer is also forming a supportive sextile to Uranus in 23 degrees of Taurus, which could provide us with opportunities for change.  I'm all in for that, although I am fully aware that the Sun is conjunct my natal Chiron in 24 degrees of Capricorn in my 4th house, so I figure that there is a strong theme of healing featured for me.  The Full Moon in Cancer is also conjunct my Midheaven, Uranus and Jupiter in Cancer, so it will be an important Full Moon for me.

Venus in Pisces is exactly squaring Jupiter in 13 degrees of Gemini on January 14. When these two benefics are hanging out, it is very easy to overindulge through food, substance abuse, or financially overspending.  This is quite literally the too much of a good thing aspect.  But it is great for socializing...

Mars in Cancer is once again quite active on January 15. when the Sun in Capricorn opposes it exactly when both planets are in 25 degrees of their respective signs.  Conflict is possible as power is emphasized.  We are probably going to feel more assertive, but patience is required as we will have to tamp down our egos. The most constructive use of this aspect is to try to channel the energy into exercise or physical labor.

I would also like to announce that 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. 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. January 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

I urge everyone to engage in massive amounts of self-care and follow the protective measures of washing your hands frequently, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth, wearing a face mask when necessary and staying home if you are sick. And get a vaccine. The newest vaccine is available and I encourage you to get it to protect yourself. I repeat, you do not want to get this virus! I speak from personal experience and consider myself very fortunate to have survived Coronavirus twice. Stay safe and healthy, everyone! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Mars in Leo Opposes Pluto in Aquarius Before it Backtracks into Cancer, the Sun Sextiles Saturn and Mercury Moves into Capricorn

 

Happy New Year!  2025 is finally here and it promises to be a year of major transition.  Right out of the gate, Mars in Leo opposes Pluto in 1 degree of Aquarius on January 3.  If this sounds familiar to you, it is because this is take two of the three hits of this aspect we are under the influence of. The first one occurred on November 3, 2024 with Mars in 29 degrees of Cancer and Pluto in 29 degrees of Capricorn.  Ah, that anaretic and critical degree.  We get the aspect the third time in 2025 on April 27, 2025 when Mars in Leo opposes Pluto in 3 degrees of Aquarius.  Both planets will be direct then, unlike the current one when Mars is retrograde and preparing to re-enter Cancer on January 6.

What are the themes involved with Mars opposing Pluto?  This aspect entails power struggles, transformation, and situations out of our control.  Intense and passionate desires are likely to arise.  Watch out for people who are ruthless, aggressive and domineering.  But this can also be a time of spiritual growth.  We are faced with exorcising the past by confronting fears and letting go of attachments that have been holding us back. Mars and Pluto are both in fixed signs this time (Leo and Aquarius), so it could be quite tempestuous.

We do get a bit of a break on January 4 when the Sun in Capricorn forms a supportive sextile to Saturn in 14 degrees of Pisces.  I have a natal Sun-Saturn conjunction in Scorpio, so I am not usually a big fan of the Sun and Saturn in cahoots.  But when the Sun sextiles Saturn, we have the opportunity for patience, self-discipline and the determination to overcome setbacks and solve problems.  It's easier to pay attention to pay attention to details and deal with responsibilities because they don't feel like burdens.  So use this day wisely to tackle those chores...

Retrograde Mars moves back into Cancer on January 6 and remains in Cancer until April 8, 2025.  Mars will station direct in 17 degrees of Cancer on February 23.  Mars was previously in Cancer from September 4 through November 3, 2024.  Don’t be surprised if some of the issues that we were facing back then resurface. Mars is not a happy camper in Cancer; it's just not that comfortable in the cardinal water sign.  It is considered to be in its fall.  Mars in Cancer is motivated by security, but the combination of aggression and moodiness can make us passive-aggressive in terms of dealing with confrontation. That is the shadow side of Mars in Cancer.  It is testing us to learn how to balance our emotions and our energy, which is no small feat.

On January 8, Mercury leaves the mutable fire sign of Sagittarius (where it was recently retrograde from November 25 through December 15, 2024) and enters Capricorn, where it resides until January 27, 2025.  Yes, Mercury has cleared its retrograde shadow as of January 2 and is moving full speed ahead. When Mercury is in Capricorn, it is quite the go-getter.  After all, Capricorn is cardinal earth.  Mercury in Capricorn is geared towards practical thinking, strategic planning and is very methodical.  It is also very organized, realistic, efficient and goal-oriented.  It likes to build ideas, so it's a perfect to time to launch those New Year's resolutions.

I would also like to announce that 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. 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. January 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

I urge everyone to engage in massive amounts of self-care and follow the protective measures of washing your hands frequently, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth, wearing a face mask when necessary and staying home if you are sick. And get a vaccine. The newest vaccine is available and I encourage you to get it to protect yourself. I repeat, you do not want to get this virus! I speak from personal experience and consider myself very fortunate to have survived Coronavirus twice. Stay safe and healthy, everyone! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Venus Squares Uranus, Moves into Pisces, Chiron Stations Direct and a New Moon in Capricorn

 

The year 2024 is finally coming to an end and December holds the distinction of featuring two New Moons.  The first one occurred on December 1 in 9 degrees of Sagittarius and the second one falls on December 30 in 9 degrees of Capricorn.  This earns the moniker of a Black Moon.  I confess that when I posted my December monthly horoscopes I completely left out that New Moon, but it will be addressed in January 2025 horoscopes.

But before we get to the New Moon in Capricorn, we have two major astrological events.  Venus in Aquarius is exactly squaring Uranus in 23 degrees of Taurus on December 28.  Venus squaring Uranus can trigger sudden attractions to a completely different kind of person, but mainly it can bring about an intense need for freedom and space in relationships.  There could be some break-ups as a result.  Since Venus is also associated with money, it can be responsible for some major impulse spending too.  And let's face it, tis the season for post-holiday sales...

On December 29, Chiron will station direct in 19 degrees of Aries after being retrograde since July 26, 2024 in 23 degrees of Aries.  When Chiron is retrograde, we tend to reflect on past pain and unresolved issues.  I encourage you to examine where 19-23 degrees of Aries falls in your chart or have a consultation with me.  It's important to remember that pivotal events are likely to occur when a planet stations either direct or retrograde, magnifying its power.  

Chiron in Aries pertains to wounds related to independence and self-assertion.  When Chiron stations direct, we can feel more heroic and feel freer to move forward.  I am a big believer in the power of Chiron to heal because I have Chiron in Capricorn in my 4th house as part of a cardinal T-square; it opposes my natal Jupiter and Uranus in Cancer and squares my Neptune in Libra.  I can honestly say that having Pluto in Capricorn on my natal Chiron was an extremely intense transit and now Chiron in Aries is squaring my natal Chiron, so the healing process is by no means over.  I will be feeling it through May 2025.

The New Moon in 9 degrees of Capricorn happens on December 30, which can be a perfect time to set those New Year's resolutions and build a new reality.  Capricorn is ruled by Saturn and is associated with achievement, security and practicality.  We also have a mutable T-square involving Mercury in 18 degrees of Sagittarius opposing Jupiter in 13 degrees of Gemini with both planets squaring Saturn in 14 degrees of Pisces.  The theme of this configuration is that our belief systems will probably be tested and we need to guard against being too rigid.  But this New Moon is also forming a supportive sextile to Saturn in Pisces, so there will be opportunities presented to us so we should act on them.  And Mars in 2 degrees of Leo is trining the North Node in 1 degree of Aries, which has an energizing effect on new beginnings.  The New Moon is conjunct my North Node in Capricorn in my 3rd house, which should be quite interesting...

On January 2, Venus moves into its happy place of Pisces.  Venus is exalted in Pisces.  Venus in Pisces is more compassionate and empathetic.  It can be a very spiritual and creative time as well.  There is the potential for emotional highs and lows when Venus is in Pisces.  The shadow side of Venus in Pisces is a tendency to become a victim or be gullible in relationships or with finances.  Just be careful to set some boundaries and we should be able to enjoy this transit.

I want to wish everyone a Happy New Year for 2025.

I would also like to announce that 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. 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. December 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

I urge everyone to engage in massive amounts of self-care and follow the protective measures of washing your hands frequently, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth, wearing a face mask when necessary and staying home if you are sick. And get a vaccine. The newest vaccine is available and I encourage you to get it to protect yourself. I repeat, you do not want to get this virus! I speak from personal experience and consider myself very fortunate to have survived Coronavirus twice. Stay safe and healthy, everyone! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Sun Enters Capricorn, Jupiter Squares Saturn and Mercury Opposes Jupiter

 

As the year 2024 begins winding down, we still have more changes coming down the pike.  On December 21, the Sun enters Capricorn for the Winter Solstice. When the Sun is in the cardinal earth sign of Capricorn, we are more responsible, mature and productive.  Ambition rules and we want results as achievement is uppermost on our minds. We are more disciplined when the Sun is in the Saturn ruled sign of Capricorn because this is definitely time of reality checks.  It fits right in with the concept of setting New Years' resolutions.

Jupiter in Gemini will be exactly squaring Saturn in 14 degrees of Pisces on December 24.  This is not the merriest aspect to occur on Christmas Eve, but the bottom line is that we have been dealing with the Jupiter-Saturn square since last summer, when it was exact in 17 degrees of Gemini and Pisces on August 19. Saturn was retrograde back in August and Jupiter was direct.  Now Saturn is direct and Jupiter is retrograde in Gemini until February 4, 2025 when it stations direct in 11 degrees of Gemini.  Jupiter represents expansion and growth while Saturn is all about responsibility and structure.  It's kind of like a meetup between Santa Claus and the Grinch on Christmas Eve, so there is bound to be some frustration.  Jupiter wants an adventure while Saturn craves security and safety.  Are you bored and restless or craving stability?  This will tell you which of these two planets that you are more tuned into.

Jupiter is exactly conjunct my Moon in Gemini in the 8th on December 24, but during the opening square in August, Jupiter was in my 9th house and I was dealing with some legal issues.  I can't exactly say that I am overjoyed or in the money with Jupiter back in my 8th house, so it remains to see how this will play out.  

I can surmise that we will all be contemplating decisions that will affect us for the next 5-6 years.  The Jupiter-Saturn square also marks a turning point for the Jupiter-Saturn conjunction in 0 degrees of Aquarius that happened on December 21, 2020. And we have a third Jupiter-Saturn square coming up on June 15, 2025.  Only this time Jupiter will be in 1 degree of Cancer while Saturn will be in 1 degree of Aries.  This could have a slightly different flavor in the cardinal signs; perhaps we will finally be able to implement the choices that we have been contemplating because cardinal signs are renowned for their ability to initiate.  And Jupiter is exalted in Cancer, which can be very helpful.  So perhaps the third time will be the charm...

On December 25, the Sun in Capricorn will be inconjunct retrograde Mars in 3 degrees of Leo.  This will create some tension and imbalance accompanied by the urge to take some action which can clash with the need to maintain a stable sense of self.  Obviously some adjustment and compromise will be required to make this a Merry Christmas.  The Moon moves into Scorpio on Christmas and squares off with Mars in Leo and Pluto in Aquarius during the morning, but by noon the Moon in Scorpio is forming a supportive sextile with the Sun in Capricorn.  So while we might wake up a little cranky and emotionally charged, by the afternoon, we have the opportunity to make things right and experience a Merry Christmas...

Mercury in Sagittarius will be opposing Jupiter in 14 degrees of Gemini on December 26. Under the auspices of this mutable aspect, we need to be mindful of the tendency to skip the details or believe that we can handle more than we are actually capable of accomplishing.  This can be a day when we question our beliefs.  Just remember that exaggeration is a key theme of Mercury opposing Jupiter.  

I just want to wish all of my readers a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Kwanza or Boxing Day.  Enjoy your holiday however you choose to celebrate it.

I would also like to announce that 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. 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. December 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

I urge everyone to engage in massive amounts of self-care and follow the protective measures of washing your hands frequently, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth, wearing a face mask when necessary and staying home if you are sick. And get a vaccine. The newest vaccine is available and I encourage you to get it to protect yourself. I repeat, you do not want to get this virus! I speak from personal experience and consider myself very fortunate to have survived Coronavirus twice. Stay safe and healthy, everyone!