Full Blue Moon in Aquarius and Saturn Goes Direct

Change is in the air these days.  Last week we had the Sun and Mercury move into Leo, and Venus and Uranus stationed retrograde.  This week we have our second full moon of the month (hence the moniker Blue Moon) on July 31^st in 8 degrees of Aquarius and Saturn stations direct in 28 degrees of Scorpio on August 2^nd on the east coast.

A full moon in Aquarius is future-oriented, determined to let go of the past and open to new possibilities.   This theme is reinforced by Mercury in Leo trining Uranus in Aries.  Even though Uranus is retrograde, it is still seeking new concepts with that trine to Mercury.  This full moon can help us release stuck psychic energies. 

This full moon is conjunct my natal Mars in the 4^th house, so I am eagerly anticipating a fresh blast of energy in this area of my life.  I work out of my home a great deal in addition to my one day a week giving Reiki treatments at a community clinic, and I sense that changes are in the offing.  For one thing, I desperately need to get a new computer, and that is pretty Uranian.  I am also switching cell phone carriers after 11 years because the erratic coverage is causing dropped calls and inability to answer some calls.  This is just not acceptable for a home based business.  A friend of mine wryly observed that it is a perfect phone for the 21^st century because while it lets me text, email and have Internet access, I can't complete a conversation on it.  And for those of us old enough to remember when all that you could do with telephones was talk, it is a pretty sad commentary. The full moon is also squaring my natal Saturn in Scorpio, so it may also feel a little heavy.  The transfer process from one carrier to another was quite frustrating and I am sure that aspect played a role in that.  I need to remember that the key to utilizing this energy is the theme of constructive change.  After all, a full moon in Aquarius is all about new ideas and spiritual growth.

Saturn in late Scorpio factors heavily into this mix.  It is trining Mars in Cancer, which facilitates us in the transformation of feelings.  It is also encouraging us to take risks and helping us restructure our psyche.  Saturn has been retrograde since March 14^th, so if you feel like a certain project or goal has been on hold or felt like the brakes were put on, you are not imagining things.  Saturn assuming direct motion gives us the green light to move forward with our goals.  If you’ve been itching to start a new business, this is your time to strike while the iron is hot. Saturn will move back into the sign of Sagittarius on September 17^th, where it remains through December 2017 and it won’t return to Scorpio until 2041.  I know that many Scorpios, myself included, are breathing a collected sigh of relief over that!

Meanwhile, we are still dealing with Venus retrograde.  Venus stationed retrograde in 0 degrees of Virgo on July 25^th, but on July 31st on the day of the full moon, Venus re-enters Leo, where it will reside until October 8^th.  The best way to utilize this period is to give yourself some space and reflect on your past if necessary, but don’t glorify it.  Venus retrograde is also an opportunity to acknowledge any codependent traits that we have in relationships and stop excusing others who don’t treat us respectfully.  It is definitely a time to cultivate a little self-love and possibly do some repair work on current relationships by reassessing and reevaluating.  I love working on my clients' astrological charts and realized this past week that while I am totally useless at reading regular maps, I have come to regard the astrological chart as a map of the soul.  That map is one that I can read and it offers a wealth of tools and resources to help navigate the roads in life.

If you are curious as to how this extended Venus retrograde in Leo period will affect you, please consider getting an astrological reading with me.  A little insight is always a powerful tool.  Just ask for the Venus Retrograde Special, which will be $25 through the month of September 2015. Contact me directly at lindasim54@gmail.com.

I am also offering a Summer Solstice Special for only $25 at this link:

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This special is literally being offered through the entire summer season and features a two question tarot telephone reading with a look at your astrological chart to see how the summer planetary action is affecting you.

  

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Hot Times in the Summer as Sun and Mercury Roar into Leo and Venus and Uranus Retrograde

It's officially fire season, folks as the Sun entered Leo on July  22nd and Mercury followed suit on July 23rd. On July 22nd I tweeted:

"Sun enters #Leo today and the emotional tone lightens up as humor, generosity and enjoying life take center stage."

The season of Leo is a time to have fun, laugh, spread the generosity, show off and claim attention.  Is it any wonder that Leo falls in the summer?  Mercury in Leo is much more expressive and outgoing in communications.  It's a fabulous time for creative self-promotion and we are much more inclined to speak from the heart.  It's a much lighter vibe and the key to embracing that fiery Leo energy is to operate from a place of humor and generosity. Of course, Leo also loves drama and it can get a little sticky if we become too stubborn with our opinions. And that is a clear and present danger because Leo is a fixed sign.

Venus will station retrograde at 0 degrees of Virgo on July 25th, but from August 1st until Venus stations direct on September 6th in 14 degrees of Leo, it will spend the majority of its retrograde period in Leo. Venus won't leave the sign of Leo until October 9th, so this is an extended transit for Venus, considering that it first entered the sign of Leo on June 5th.

But Venus retrograde is a different kind of energy, as I can personally attest to.  I was born with it in Scorpio, which is definitely not the easiest placement.  Venus retrograde is prime time to reassess our values, relationships and finances.  Venus in Leo can make it all pretty darned dramatic at times.  Don't be surprised if old lovers or acquaintances seem to start crawling out of the woodwork with Venus retrograde.  It can feel like a very karmic time, as Venus is literally stuck in the past.  If you meet anyone new during Venus retrograde, it may not last, but you may learn some very karmic lessons from that person.  It can definitely be a time of temptation, especially in the sign of Leo, which loves the finer things in life.  I wouldn't recommend getting married during a Venus retrograde, nor would I advise anyone to purchase luxury items or make any dramatic changes in their appearance.  Schedule that cosmetic surgery for another time. The cost may turn out to be greater than originally anticipated.  Venus retrograde does have its perks, however.  It is a good time to buy antiques or second hand items because you could wind up getting something that is worth more to you than the original owner.  And Venus retrograde can be an optimal time to engage that inner creativity.

I suspect that I will be facing my fair share of drama with this Venus retrograde as it conjuncts my Pluto in the 11th house and squares my Venus and Sun in Scorpio, both in the 2nd house.  Talk about reassessing finances, values and relationships!

Uranus stations retrograde in 20 degrees of Aries on July 26th and it remains retrograde until Christmas Day 2015 in 16 degrees of Aries.  Uranus in Aries is impatient, angry and inspires people to crave attention. When Uranus is retrograde, it prompts us to access our inner rebel, but the challenge is to find healthy outlets for anger and nervous energy.  This may prove to be easier said than done.  Exercise is a good tool for dealing with this combustible energy, as it may help to avert tension headaches.  It's also a good idea to be mindful of electrical matters with this transit, as fire could result.

Uranus retrograde is also very personal for me, as it is the other planet that I have retrograde in my natal chart.  So I am going to be accessing that inner rebel big time.  Uranus in Aries is currently transiting my 7th house, opposing my Libra ascendant and squaring my Cancer midheaven.  I have been feeling extremely restless for the past month, and I sense that major changes are imminent in my personal and professional life.

If you are curious as to how this extended Venus retrograde in Leo period will affect you, please consider getting an astrological reading with me.  A little insight is always a powerful tool.  Just ask for the Venus Retrograde Special, which will be $25 through the month of September 2015. Contact me directly at lindasim54@gmail.com.

I am also offering a Summer Solstice Special for only $25 at this link:

http://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/summer-solstice-special.html

This special is literally being offered through the entire summer season and features a two question tarot telephone reading with a look at your astrological chart to see how the summer planetary action is affecting you.

You can learn more about my menu of astrological services at:

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

Don’t forget to follow me on Twitter for my daily astrological insights at:

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Grand Water Trine Serves as a Life Jacket During Pressure Cooker Aspects

Is everyone still standing?  We just came off the heels of a pressure cooker New Moon in Cancer on July 15th that packed quite a punch.  The Cancer New Moon managed to square Uranus in Aries and opposed Pluto in Capricorn.  Did anyone feel like we were reliving the Uranus Pluto square?  The new moon squaring Uranus also carried the potential for sudden shocking events. Pluto was a major player in this new moon because Mercury was conjunct Mars in Cancer opposing Pluto in Capricorn.  And that Mercury Mars conjunction in Cancer was squaring Uranus in Aries to boot.  How does the Mercury Mars Pluto showdown play out?  It could have triggered deep emotions and defensiveness, leading to power struggles.  But before I heap any more blame on Pluto, it can actually help us purge our demons from our past so that we can move forward, which is ultimately the best way to utilize the energy of a new moon, even one as highly charged as this one.

On July 15^th, I tweeted:

“Major #NewMoon today in Cancer as it squares Uranus in Aries and opposes Pluto in Capricorn.  Expect lots of anxiety and & emotional volatility.”

“Saving grace of #NewMoon in Cancer today is Grand Water trine involving Chiron in Pisces & Saturn in Scorpio.  It gives us faith and tenacity.”

How did people experience that Cancer New Moon?  I woke up feeling edgy and anxious, and the feelings did not lessen as the day wore on.  I also experienced major problems with my new cell phone (a replacement for the previous new one I had purchased a couple of weeks ago) and my very old computer.  Gotta love that Mercury square Uranus in action!  I literally felt like I had experienced a full moon and a Mercury retrograde on the same day!  Friends and clients also told me that they felt tired, anxious and on the verge of mental illness.

But I am still standing, thanks in no small part to that grand water trine involving the Cancer New Moon trining Chiron in Pisces and Saturn in Scorpio.  I literally referred to the grand water trine on Twitter as the life jacket when one of my followers commented that it was raining so much it was life jacket time!  I am deeply indebted to astrologer Pam Younghans for her inspiring interpretation of the Grand Water Trine this week.  She described Chiron in Pisces as helping us to have greater trust in how our lives are unfolding, even though we are stressed and unsure of the outcome.  Her take on Saturn in Scorpio described the strength, determination and fortitude to stay the course, while she felt that the Sun and Moon in Cancer gave us love and compassion for ourselves and others.

I also resonated with Michael Lutin's take on Chiron on his site:

www.michaellutin.com

He spoke about Chiron in Pisces in relation to our source of profound bitterness which can ultimately be healed and transformed into our greatest generosity.  While he acknowledged that Pisceans are really taking a hit these days with the current Chiron in Pisces transit, he urged all of us to look at our own natal Chiron is and where transiting Chiron in Pisces is affecting our charts.  Chiron in Pisces is currently transiting my 6th house, trining my Cancer midheaven and Sun in Scorpio.  So healing and the grand water trine are a big deal for me this week, to say the least.  My work has been a great source of sustenance and salvation for me during this intense, pressure cooker filled week.

If you are curious about your own Chiron, please consider purchasing my Chiron Report reading to learn more about healing your deepest wound or if you just need insight during this intensely emotional period, please consider getting an astrological or tarot reading with me.  You can check out my menu of services at:

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

I am also offering a Summer Solstice Special for only $25 at this link:

http://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/summer-solstice-special.html

This special is literally being offered through the entire summer season and features a two question tarot telephone reading with a look at your astrological chart to see how the summer planetary action is affecting you.

Don’t forget to follow me on Twitter for my daily astrological insights at:

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Mercury Dives into the Ocean of Water Planets

After an extended stay in its home sign of Gemini, courtesy of a Mercury retrograde, Mercury dove into the planetary ocean on July 8^th.  It joined the Sun and Mars in Cancer, Saturn having a final fling in Scorpio, and Chiron and Neptune in Pisces. 

On July 8^th, I tweeted:

“Mercury enters Cancer today for a brief transit of highly emotional communications. A good time to go with your gut instincts.”

“Mars in Cancer trines Neptune in Pisces today giving the green light to pursue our dreams. A nice break from the last 2 days.”

Mercury won’t be spending that much time in Cancer; it leaves on July 23^rd. By that day both the Sun and Mercury will be in the fire sign of Leo and only Mars will remain in Cancer.  Mars will be floating along with Saturn in Scorpio and Neptune and Chiron in Pisces.  But Mercury in Cancer will deliver its message via heartfelt and intimate conversations that will penetrate our very emotional core. Cancer is all about nostalgia family, home and memories, so be prepared for people from your past to resurface.  If there is any unfinished business involving family members, this is prime time for communications with them that can hopefully resolve those matters.

Mercury’s entrance into Cancer came on the heels of a powerfully intense and transformative Sun/Pluto opposition on July 6^th.  A key theme of this aspect was power struggles in relationships, both personal and professional.  That sensitive Cancer Sun opposed Pluto in Capricorn, the sign of business, authority and government.

One example of the power of the Sun Pluto opposition’s hit the news on July 6^th, when court records were released indicating that Bill Cosby admitted that he gave women drugs before having sex with them.  Why is this such a big deal astrologically?  Well, Bill Cosby is a Cancer with his Sun in the 4^th house opposing Jupiter in Capricorn in the 10^th house.  A major part of his public persona centers on his image of the ideal father that he portrayed as Dr. Cliff Huxtable on the Cosby show. And that Sun opposing Jupiter in Capricorn may have contributed to his excessive desires and feeling that he was entitled to have those desires gratified.  Interestingly enough, when I looked at his progressed chart for July 6^th, the day of the Sun Pluto opposition, his progressed moon was in 16 degrees of Cancer conjunct his natal Sun and in the crossfire of the Sun Pluto opposition.  It was also squaring his natal ascendant in 20 degrees of Aries.  Is it any wonder that on that day his admission to giving women drugs before sex became public and his image was tarnished even more? I love it when there is living proof of astrology working!

The universe did give us a little spiritual gift on July 8^th when Mars in Cancer trined Neptune in Pisces.  It was literally a green light to act on making our dreams a reality.  It’s really nice when Mars and Neptune swim in the same direction.  We have an abundance of water energy these days, and sometimes it can be very uncomfortable with all of its intensity, especially if it feels like there are riptides pulling us away from shore and where we are meant to be.  Fortunately, Mars trining Neptune is not one of those aspects.  It supports, guides and assists us on our journey.

The emotional intensity will peak on July 15^th with the New Moon in 23 degrees of Cancer.  The moon will join the other six planets in water signs, so expect there to be a lot of emotional baggage.  If this day feels heavy, blame it on the preponderance of water planets.  Mars in Cancer will also be opposing Pluto in Capricorn on the 15^th, so that will ramp up the intensity to an even higher level by creating more tension.

The new moon on July 15^th will fall in my 10^th house, conjunct my midheaven and Uranus in Cancer.   I will be meeting some new clients next week, which is definitely a nice perk of having a new moon in one’s tenth house. I am literally in my element these days, being a Scorpio with a heavy Cancer influence as well.  But it will also be in direct opposition to my Chiron in Capricorn in the 4^th house, which could trigger some old emotional wounds that still require healing.  On July 7^th I heard some disturbing news about a violent incident involving a family member and I wouldn’t be surprised if more was revealed about that situation near the new moon, especially with the Mars Pluto opposition.  It can be downright dangerous when Mars and Pluto are not in sync. It tends to bring out the more unpleasant Scorpio traits of demanding and controlling behavior accompanied with vindictiveness and possessiveness.  Enough said; just be careful and mindful on July 15^th.

If you need insight during this intensely emotional period, please consider getting an astrological or tarot reading with me.  You can check out my menu of services at:

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

I am also offering a Summer Solstice Special for only $25 at this link:

http://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/summer-solstice-special.html

This special is literally being offered through the entire summer season and features a two question tarot telephone reading with a look at your astrological chart to see how the summer planetary action is affecting you.

Don’t forget to follow me on Twitter for my daily astrological insights at:

https://twitter.com/danceofphoenix

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Full Moon in Capricorn - Take One Blue Moon July

Emotions will really run the gamut during the month of July because it is a blue moon month, one of those rare months when we experience two full moons.  The first full moon occurred in 10 degrees of Capricorn on July 1^st.  The second full moon will occur on July 31^st in 8 degrees of Aquarius.

The time was really ripe for emotional outbursts on July 1^st because this full moon involved Mars in Cancer conjunct the Sun and opposing the moon in Capricorn, which conjuncted Pluto.  And the Sun. Moon, and Mars all squared the nodes of the moon.  What does that add up to?  One major theme is resolving karmic issues.

On July 1^st I tweeted:

https://twitter.com/danceofphoenix

Intense #FullMoon today as it conjuncts Pluto, opposes Mars & squares the nodes. Emotional outbursts highly likely but transformative.

https://twitter.com/danceofphoenix

Venus Jupiter conjunction in Leo today lightens tone of #FullMoon by boosting our confidence and expanding our zest for life.#astrology

Mars in Cancer formed a T-square with the nodes of the moon in Libra and Aries, so resolution of old family issues may have been another theme with this full moon.  The full moon in Capricorn conjunct Pluto packed quite a wallop because it was bound to involve issues regarding goals and reaping what we have sown.  The fact that the Sun and Mars were in Cancer lent an Aries vibe which made us restless and seeking resolution.

This was an extremely complex full moon which contained a plethora of complicated issues which could have triggered highly codependent behavior.  Independence versus interdependence was front and center, as was control versus acceptance and the fact that many of us may have experienced the downside of hiding our feelings instead of allowing ourselves to experience them in order to transform us.  It is said that a full moon can reveal, and with this full moon a strong theme was to get some clarity on emotional issues.

A Capricorn full moon involves a conflict between our financial/career needs with our personal and family needs.  Pretty potent stuff, n’est pas?  That Capricorn full moon urged us to firm up our resolve and grow in authenticity while somehow making peace with our personal relationships and our relationships with authority.  This is easier said than done for many of us.  This full moon conjuncted my north node in Capricorn and opposed my south node in Cancer, so I can definitely relate to its themes.

Personally, I have come to realize that while it’s good that I have been devoting a great deal of time and energy to building my business (Capricorn north node), I may be emotionally burning out from the effort.  It is summer, after all, and I came to the conclusion that it might be more beneficial for me to relax my incessant need to control the growth of my business during the summer and spend some time recharging by being with people I care about.  Perhaps I have neglected that south node in Cancer which needs a little nurturing and relaxation.  That south node is in my 9^th house, and I am even contemplating taking a little trip soon.  Taking better care of myself and attending to my emotional needs might even make me more inspired when I decide to tackle that next phase of developing my business.  I’ve also changed my hours for my morning Reiki practice so that I get to sleep in an extra hour and be available for more clients who would benefit from a Reiki treatment on their lunch hour.

As intense as this full moon was, we had some pretty nice aspects on that day to offset the intensity. Venus was conjunct Jupiter in Leo, which certainly lightened things up.  And Neptune in Pisces was trining the Cancer Sun and Mars, which helped to cushion any blows.  Neptune also sextiled that full moon, which isn’t too shabby, either.  So Neptune stepped up to soften the impact, along with Venus and Jupiter.  Hopefully, this helped to put us all in a festive mood for the 4^th of July holiday.

If you are feeling confused or seeking guidance, please consider getting an astrological reading.  It can provide clarification and insight.  You can learn more about my services at:

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

I am also offering a Summer Solstice Special for only $25 at this link:

http://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/summer-solstice-special.html

This special is literally being offered through the entire summer season and features a two question tarot telephone reading with a look at your astrological chart to see how the summer planetary action is affecting you.

Don’t forget to follow me on Twitter for my daily astrological insights at:

https://twitter.com/danceofphoenix

Happy 4^th of July, everyone!

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