The Month of May Heats Up as the Sun Conjuncts Uranus in Gemini, Mars Squares Pluto and Venus Squares Saturn

 

I don't know about you, but I am still in recovery mode from the New Moon in Taurus on May 16 and the Gemini energy that began with Mercury entering its home sign on May 17 and the Sun on May 20. And I have a natal Moon in Gemini, which should make it easier for me to deal with, but it has been a whirlwind. And speaking of heat, in the Boston area, we have had two 90 degree days this week.

On May 22, the Sun and Uranus are conjunct in 1 degree of Gemini. This can bring sudden a-ha moments of insight, rebellious acts of independence and electrical intellectual energy.  Be prepared for rapid changes in thinking and communication.  It can be a day of major breakthroughs.  A feeling of restlessness and nervous energy will prevail.  We are craving freedom and serious change is on the horizon.  These two planets haven't been conjunct in Gemini since the 1940's because Uranus has an 84-year cycle.  Uranus was last in Gemini from 1941-1948.  The Sun and Uranus are conjunct once every year, but this conjunction is momentous. Uranus was in Gemini from 1859 to 1866 and 1774 to 1782.  Are you seeing a pattern here?  The United States entered World War II in 1941, had its own Civil War in the 1860's and we had the American Revolutionary War in 1775.  Uranus is also squaring the North Node in Pisces and South Node in Virgo at this time.  Events can suddenly occur that make us feel torn between the past and the future.  

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 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. May 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

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

 

 

 

 

Venus in Cancer is also squaring Neptune in 3 degrees of Aries on May 22.  This aspect can cause us to see relationships with rose colored glasses and experience boundary issues. Since Venus is also associated with money, we might be inclined to overspend on this day.  Just warning you...

On May 26, Mars in Taurus is squaring Pluto in 5 degrees of Aquarius. When these two heavy hitting planets get together, it is never an easy encounter.  There will be an intense desire to gain control over others or situations which can lead to power struggles and confrontations.  It will be very easy to act defensively now as well triggering some downright obsessive behavior.  A more constructive way to channel this energy is to break down old habits that no longer serve us, exercise, make peace with past power struggles and put effort into self-improvement or personal transformation.  Mars in Taurus is transiting my 7th house and Pluto in Aquarius is in my 4th house, so this should be interesting... I tend to think of it as the Roto-Rooter transit for relationships.

On May 28, Venus in Cancer is squaring Saturn in 11 degrees of Aries.  This tends to deliver a harsh reality check in matters pertaining to love and finances. Expect a day of stress in relationships or experiences of financial limitations.  There can be a sense of guardedness and emotional reserve that is not exactly conducive to starting new relationships.  Major purchases are not wise either on this day and it's not the best time to make any beauty changes.  Save the makeover for friendlier astrological weather.  Venus squaring Saturn can help us to set healthier boundaries in relationships and be more practical concerning money though.

An Action-Packed Week Kicking off a Reset Starting with a New Moon in Taurus, Mercury, Mars, Venus and the Sun Changing Signs

 

The pace is really picking up this week.  We have a Super New Moon in 25 degrees of Taurus on May 16 that will serve as a perfect time to set intentions pertaining to financial stability and security.  Indulging in sensual pleasures is also a theme with this Taurus Moon that is ruled by Venus.  The Moon and the Sun are also conjunct Mercury in Taurus, which lends more groundedness to our thinking.  Another perk is that the Moon in Taurus is forming a supportive sextile to Jupiter in 21 degrees of Cancer, which can create opportunities for financial growth. Mars and Chiron are also conjunct in 28 degrees of Aries on the New Moon indicating that is okay to feel vulnerable and ask for help.  I am sure many of us have felt that we needed to be strong and self-sufficient but this is a time to acknowledge that we can't do everything alone.  Any way you slice it, this New Moon in Taurus is akin to hitting the reset button in our lives.

On May 17, Mercury enters Gemini until June 1.  Mercury rules both Gemini and Virgo, so it is definitely a happy camper here.  This will be a high-octane period for communication, learning and mental agility.  We are more witty, inclined to make decisions rapidly and might be taking more short trips.  Mercury will also be conjunct Uranus in Gemini on that day, which can bring some real mental breakthroughs.  

Mars moves into Taurus on May 18, which is a huge shift from the impulsive action of Mars in Aries.  We are motivated to be more practical, stable and grounded.  Financial planning could take center stage in our lives.  The shadow side of Mars in Taurus is tendency towards stubbornness, as Taurus is fixed earth.  The fixed signs of Aquarius, Taurus, Leo and Scorpio will feel this most acutely.

Venus is changing signs too on May 18.  It enters Cancer on that day until June 13.  Love becomes softer, more nurturing and healing. We crave deeper connections and might be prone to spending money on home improvements.  A desire for safety and security in relationships prevails now.  We can also find ourselves being more sentimental and nostalgic.

The Sun moves into Gemini on May 20 as our focus shifts to diversity, socializing, learning and curiosity.  Gathering information is important for us now and we are likely to have a finger in every pot so to speak.  We also might be a little fickle with the Sun in Gemini trying to sample as much variety as possible.  The Sun is moving toward its own conjunction with Uranus in Gemini, which will be exact on May 22.  But the theme of fresh starts and new chapters ring true with Mercury and then the Sun conjunct Uranus in Gemini.  The upsets of Uranus in Taurus over the last seven years are literally in our rear-view mirror now.

Uranus in Gemini will be trining Pluto in Aquarius from July 2026 through May 2028, which will be a welcome change from the turbulence we encountered with the Uranus in Aries squares to Pluto in Capricorn from 2012 through 2015. Trine are harmonious energy which facilitate implementing deep structural change. It won't be as chaotic as the squares and technology could be instrumental in delivering those changes.  Innovative thinking is also emphasized.  Bring it on, I say!  The days of feeling stuck are starting to fade as we create a new reality.

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 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. May 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

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 Cosmic Reprieve This Week as Jupiter in Cancer Receives Some Sextiles from the Sun and Mercury in Taurus

 

It has been a wild ride since the month of May began with a supercharged Full Moon in Scorpio on May 1, Mercury in Taurus squaring Pluto in Aquarius on May 5 and Pluto stationing retrograde in Aquarius on May 6.  But we are getting a bit of a break during the coming week.  I tend to agree with astrologer Rick Levine who said that while May will not be an easy month, we will feel more settled by the end of the month.  And there will be another Full Moon on May 31, so the last week of the month will probably feel even more intense than the beginning.

But since Jupiter is exalted in the sign of Cancer where it currently is, we can be extremely grateful for the two sextiles it receives from the Sun and Mercury in Taurus this week. Remember that sextiles are supportive and create opportunities.  Jupiter represents expansion, growth and good fortune, so we will happily take it.  The first sextile auspiciously occurs on Sunday, May 10, which is Mother's Day.  The Sun in Taurus is sextiling Jupiter in 20 degrees of Cancer, which should bring optimism, generosity and good luck to the day.  It can definitely reduce the risk of family drama.  The Moon will enter Pisces on that afternoon, so we should be feeling more empathetic and compassionate. Opportunities can also arise to enhance our financial situation.  It's a great day to connect with others and pursue our goals.  And let's face it, is a welcome respite after the turbulence that the month of May ushered in with that powerhouse Full Moon in Scorpio on May 1 that had Pluto in Aquarius calling the shots. For me personally, Jupiter will be conjunct my Cancer Midheaven, so I am looking forward to it.  Happy Mother's Day to all mothers and those women who provide nurturing to others.

The good vibes continue on May 13, when Mercury in Taurus is sextiling Jupiter in 20 degrees of Cancer.  This is a real boon for making plans that improve our future.  Legal dealings should run smoothly now too.  Our minds are firing at full capacity to see the big picture and the timing is pitch perfect for important decisions to be made.  It's also favorable for traveling.

The Sun and Mercury have a glorious meet-up in 23 degrees of Taurus on May 14.  Thinking, communication and short distance travel are all emphasized.  We are up for sharing ideas and interacting with our neighbors.  We can expect more mental clarity and insightful breakthroughs.  This conjunction occurs in the fixed earth sign of Taurus, so we could be very practical and focused on issues of material security and finances.  This aspect falls in my 8th house and opposes my Venus in Scorpio in my 2nd house, so I have no doubt that money issues will be highlighted for me on this day.  It is also trining my Chiron in Capricorn in my 4th house, so there is a strong potential for healing as well.  

It is looking much brighter this week and calmer before the next round of major planetary changes starts next week with a New Moon in Taurus, Mercury, Mars, Venus and the Sun changing signs.  More on that with next week's post.  Just make the most of these sextiles and that Sun-Mercury conjunction in Taurus.

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 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. May 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

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 Super Emotionally Charged Full Moon in Scorpio, Mercury Enters Taurus and Pluto Stations Retrograde in Aquarius

 

Away we go with the Merry (?) month of May.  On May 1, we have a super-charged Full Moon in 11 degrees of Scorpio.  Full Moons always raise the emotional ante, but when you have a Full Moon in a water sign, especially Scorpio known for its still waters run deep persona, it can feel off the charts.  Prepare for a massive case of the big feels as it squares Scorpio's ruling planet Pluto in Aquarius  Major secrets could be revealed on this day as we dig deep to leave no stone unturned.

There is a fixed T-square on the Full Moon involving the Sun in Taurus, Pluto in Aquarius and Moon in Scorpio.  T-squares tend to provide so much friction that they motivate us to do something.  Because all of these planets are in fixed signs, we can anticipate stubbornness, demands, high levels of determination and a battle of wills that could be accompanied by manipulation and control tactics.  The saving grace aspect of this Full Moon is the trine between the Moon in Scorpio and Jupiter in Cancer.  This enhances our intuition and empathy.  It provides optimism so that we have more faith and optimism during these challenging times.

Mercury and Chiron are conjunct in 27 degrees of Aries on the Full Moon, indicating a potential for wounding words to surface for the process of healing.  A Full Moon in Scorpio has a strong theme of rebirth and transformation.

There is also a Yod aspect on this Full Moon involving Venus in 8 degrees of Gemini, Saturn in 9 degrees of Aries and the Moon in 11 degrees of Scorpio.  I have a Yod in my natal chart with my Moon in Gemini, Saturn in Scorpio and North Node in Capricorn.  Yods have a way of making you feel like a victim and questioning why such bizarre things keep happening to you.  The bottom line is that they require adjustment because Venus in Gemini and Saturn in Aries (which form a supportive sextile that can create opportunities) are inconjunct the Moon in Scorpio.  We are being called on to integrate the open-minded energy of Venus in Gemini with the responsible energy of Saturn in Aries through the emotional depth of the Moon in Scorpio.

Responsibility is a key theme of this Full Moon.  We have two other Yods in this Full Moon.  The South Node in Virgo is inconjunct Saturn in Aries and Pluto in Aquarius, which indicates that we will need to release patterns of perfectionism and self-criticism.  The third Yod involves Saturn in Aries inconjunct the South Node in Virgo and the Moon in Scorpio.  Responsibility, dedication and consistency are highlighted.  Use the intensity of your emotions as the fuel to transform.  It will be difficult but we need to persevere.  This Full Moon is conjunct my Saturn in Scorpio in my first house, so it really hits home for me.

This will be the most powerful Full Moon of 2026 so far, but if we have the courage to face whatever comes our way, we can heal and be reborn.  Remember that Venus in Gemini is sextiling Saturn in Aries, which is a blessing for us to stay the course and heal our relationships. This is by no means a fluffy, feel-good Full Moon but it can get us to the other side.

Mercury enters Taurus on May 2 until May 17.  We can look forward to more practical and grounded communication.  Our decision-making should be more stable than when Mercury was in Aries and we can engage in sound financial planning.  We might be a little stubborn though because Taurus is fixed earth.  That is the shadow side of Mercury in Taurus.

Pluto stations retrograde in 5 degrees of Aquarius on May 6 until October 15 when it goes direct in 3 degrees of Aquarius.  It's time to channel our inner phoenix and transform on a deep inner level so that we can implement those changes in the collective.  There can be technological advances and we have the opportunity to reexamine our relationship with power.  Pluto is retrograde every year and it is much more subtle than having Mercury, Saturn, Mars or Venus retrograde.

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 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. May 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

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

 

 

 

 

Venus and Uranus Enter Gemini and the Sun Squares Pluto

 

The month of April is going out with just as much intensity as it began with that Full Moon in Libra on April 1.  On April 24, Venus moves from one of its favorite signs, Taurus, into the mutable air sign of Gemini.  Venus will remain in Gemini until May 18. When Venus is in Gemini, love is more cerebral as we are attracted to intellect and words hold sway over us.  Stimulating conversations can be an aphrodisiac for us.  It is a more light-hearted vibe as flirting and a craving for space in relationships prevail.  Venus in Gemini can also play out in fleeting connections and a tendency towards fickleness.

But hold the following day, April 25, as the day when really big changes occur.  First off, in the afternoon, the Sun in Taurus squares Pluto in 5 degrees of Aquarius.  I have this aspect natally with my Sun in Scorpio and Pluto in Leo.  On the plus side, this aspect supplies the energy, strength and motivation to work hard and persevere through difficulties.  This is especially true with it occurring in fixed signs.  But the Sun squaring Pluto can be accompanied by a need for power and a tendency to be assertive and controlling, which can lead to stress, power struggles, ego conflicts and intense experiences.  Fear of losing control is another theme of this aspect.  Ruthless and compulsive behavior can occur too, but ultimately it can lead to transformation and rebirth.  And of course, anyone with planets in the early degrees of the fixed signs of Aquarius, Taurus, Leo and Scorpio will feel this one big time.

And at 8:50 p.m. on April 25, a whole new era begins when Uranus moves into Gemini to stay for the next seven years.  Yes, we got a sneak peek last year from July 7 through November 7, but this time Uranus stays in Gemini until August 3, 2032, when it briefly moves into Cancer, but returns to Gemini from December 12, 2032 until May 22, 2033.

Uranus is the planet associated with revolution, upheavals, sudden changes, electricity, shock and a need for freedom.  The last major transit of Uranus in Gemini occurred from 1942 through 1949. Uranus has an 84-year cycle and the United States has a history of being involved in wars when Uranus was in Gemini.  It started with the Revolutionary War, then again during the Civil War and World War II.  What can we expect with transit of Uranus in Gemini?  Uranus was extremely uncomfortable in Taurus, which threw the financial world into turmoil. The thing with Uranus is that it is never what you expect it to be.

Uranus in Gemini will bring revolution and change in communication, technology and transportation.  Social media will definitely be affected, as will AI.  Education is also up for some radical changes.  People who have planets in the mutable signs of Pisces, Gemini, Virgo and Sagittarius will feel its influence most acutely.  New perspectives will emerge and there will be more clarity.  But it can be especially challenging when Uranus is at the beginning of a sign and at the end.  Many of us are still recovering from Uranus in Taurus.  That last degree packs a punch.

Gemini is mutable air, so we will be feeling other people's vibes too.  Gemini loves change and variety, so we can anticipate technology advancements.  Freedom of speech is a big theme now. Uranus is also the higher octave of Mercury, which rules Gemini. We can literally feel like busting out of our mental ruts. And the planet Uranus is very much an in the moment and future oriented planet.  We also have a stellium of planets in Aries now: Mars, Mercury, Saturn and Neptune.  Aries is a sign that craves independence and Uranus is all about seeking freedom.  There will be a supportive sextile between Uranus in Gemini and Neptune in Aries, which can manifest as different expression of consciousness. We also have Uranus in Gemini sextiling Pluto in 5 degrees of Aquarius, which will facilitate a better understanding of consciousness.  This is a welcome relief from the tense squares between Uranus in Aries and Pluto in Capricorn that occurred between 2012 and 2015.  Sextiles support and create opportunities. 

Be prepared to let go of the old order so that if falls away.  Jupiter in 18 degrees of Cancer is also squaring Mercury in 17 degrees of Aries on April 25, which can deliver big news and plans.  There is also hope for healing technologies to advance with Uranus in Gemini.  We are entering a whole new world and all I can say is to be as flexible as possible to the changes that will happen.  Fortunately, Uranus in Gemini is very comfortable being flexible and adaptable since it is a mutable sign.

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