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Friday, December 30, 2016

2017 Enters on the Heels of Uranus Direct and a Mars Neptune Conjunction in Pisces




Brace yourself, folks! We are about to welcome a new year and 2017 is definitely going to be a whole new world in a multitude of ways!  Many of us are extremely grateful that 2016 will soon be behind us, as it was a year of many unsettling events.  The last week of 2016 saw a powerful new moon in Capricorn that aligned with Pluto on December 29th while Uranus stationed direct after a five month retrograde period. On that that day I tweeted:

Unfortunately, in the short period of time from December 25-28, 2016, we also lost three entertainment icons: George Michael died on Christmas Day and Carrie Fisher died on December 27, 2016 after going into cardiac arrest on December 23rd on a flight from London to Los Angeles.  Jupiter in 20 degrees of Libra was transiting her 9th house and forming a conjunction to her Mercury in 14 degrees of Libra as well as a wide conjunction to her sun in 28 degrees of Libra.  The 9th house pertains to long-distance travel, ethics and publishing.  Ironically, I had just finished reading her latest book The Princess Diarist on the day that she was struck down on that flight. Her mother, Debbie Reynolds died on the following day, December 28, 2016.  It seems that the year 2016 began with some famous deaths (David Bowie died on January 10th) and decided to end on the same sad note.

January 1, 2017 starts off with a Mars Neptune conjunction in 9 degrees of Pisces.  Like the fish that is capable of swimming in two different directions, this aspect can play out in one of two ways.  Either we will feel paranoid and delusional, or we can become very romantic, dreamy and idealistic.  After all, Pisces is known for its compassion.   But Pisces is also associated with escapism.  Many people just want to drown their sorrows on New Year’s Eve after such a tumultuous 2016 and may wake up with a hangover. 

If you decide to utilize the positive energy of this aspect, you can work it to pursue your ideals, dreams and spiritual goals.  The Mars Neptune conjunction falls in my 5th house of creativity and trines my south node in Cancer while also trining my Saturn in Scorpio,  But I also realize that as a highly sensitive person, I need to avoid negative environments, drugs and alcohol.  I have Neptune in the 1st house and that makes me vulnerable to spiritual vampires, over idealization, and deception.

Speaking of deception, I was on the receiving end of a heavy dose of deception myself  on December 29th, the day of the new moon in 8 degrees Capricorn in my 3rd house conjunct my north node and Uranus stationing direct in 20 degrees of Aries in my 7th house.  I arrived home from a Pilates class to discover that a priority mail envelope addressed to me had been slipped under my door.  I opened it and found a cashier’s check from Chase Bank payable to me in a large amount of money.  It was from someone in Washington, DC whom I had never heard of.  Granted, I have had a few clients who have stiffed me for payment in the past year, but nothing even remotely resembling that amount.  I called Chase Bank and they were able to verify that it was not one of their checks and that they had received several other phone calls this week about similar bogus cashier’s checks.  Had I deposited that check, I would have been liable for the amount of the check when it didn’t clear. So the deception associated with a Mars Neptune aspect started a few days early for me!  Beware of this scam, readers!  I consider myself very fortunate to have trusted my instincts on this one.

When I say that 2017 is going to be a whole new world, I am not just whistling Dixie. Numerology backs me up on this one because 2017 will be a Universal Year 1.  A Universal Year 1 is all about beginning new things, as well as thinking and acting independently.  The last time we had a Universal Year 1 was in 2008.  In 2008 Pluto entered the sign of Capricorn but retrograded back into Sagittarius from mid- June through late November of 2008.  How can we forget the economic crisis of 2008?  With Pluto still in Capricorn, I truly believe that 2017 will expose what has been kept secret in corporations and governments.  Change in governments will be inevitable in 2017.

Recently I undertook an intensive life purpose coaching training program and became certified as a Life Purpose Coach.  It was an intense, eye-opening experience that changed my life as it caused me to reflect on the story of my life.  But I left it with feelings of hope and light for the future that I want to share with others.  To that end, I am now offering Life Purpose Coaching to my menu of services.  You can read more about it at:


As an astrologer, I have decided to include an interpretation of the north node by sign and house placement as part of my coaching program.  After all, The New Year, especially a Universal Year 1, is a marvelous time to navigate a new direction in your life that will fulfill you and your soul’s purpose. If you are feeling stuck and need some help in getting from Point A to Point B in your quest for making positive changes in your life, please email me at lindasim54@gmail.com to schedule a complementary telephone consultation to discover if you are a good fit for this program.  I look forward to hearing from you.

If you are seeking more spiritual insight into your life, please consider getting an astrological reading. An astrological reading can provide valuable insight and tools.  If you are not quite ready for a full blown natal interpretation or a solar return forecast, I also offer a basic astrological reading that will offer insight into your astrological DNA and the major themes in your life and delving into any pressing issues, one question astrological readings and composite couple readings that offer insight into the purpose of a relationship. And I offer shorter transit readings for three and six months. If you purchase a three or six month transit reading, I will .even take a peek at the eclipses of February 2017. You can learn more about my menu of astrological services, including the opportunity to provide a donation in the amount of your choice to demonstrate your support for my blog and daily astrological insights on Twitter at:


A contribution in any amount is deeply appreciated as gratitude is a daily part of my spiritual practice.

The north node in Virgo has an underlying theme of service to others.  In that spirit of pursuing my path as a healer, I am still channeling that Virgo north node energy by offering my Reiki services.  If you are in the Boston area, please consider getting a Reiki treatment at Acupuncture for Everyone in Copley Square to destress, revitalize and remove blockages to healing.  It’s a perfect way to start your weekend off and can also be described as a spa for the soul to boot!   Reiki is the most profound treatment for stress relief because it concentrates on CALMING your body.

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


I have recently joined the International Center for Reiki Training Membership Association.


Please feel free to learn more about this wonderful organization at:

For my clients who can’t fit Friday into their schedule for a treatment or have difficulty traveling, I have also recently begun doing distance Reiki sessions for them.  I have a conversation with them 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 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. Additionally, I see clients at my home in Newton, Massachusetts and am generally available on weekends and evenings for your convenience.


I have also launched a new endeavor that will deliver my services to you at an affordable cost in the form of package deals.  I am offering four options: Silver, Gold, Platinum and a Tarot special for my tarot clients. Please check it out at:


Happy New Year, everyone!  May it be a personal as well as universal Year 1 for us all.

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










Friday, December 23, 2016

A Christmas Miracle with Saturn and Uranus Form a Trine Aspect



The holidays are starting off on an auspicious note as Saturn in Sagittarius trines Uranus in Aries on December 24, 2016, which is Christmas Eve.  It is literally a Christmas miracle because Saturn and Uranus are not exactly known for their compatibility.  Indeed, they are really quite strange bedfellows.  Saturn is all about tradition and stability, while Uranus represents progress, change and a desire for freedom.  Saturn requires discipline, maturity and patience while Uranus is all about independence, breaking the rules and breaking out of its comfort zone.  What happens when the Great Teacher (Saturn) meets the Great Awakener (Uranus)?  Well, when these two work together, Saturn can tame the wilder side of Uranus and Uranus awakens Saturn to potential forms and structures that can prove to be more flexible.  It can prove to be a grounding influence as we seek to implement change.  In short, it is a win-win situation.  And the best part is that this aspect is exact again on May 18, 2017 and November 11, 2017.  The good vibration keeps on coming!

Many of us are still reeling from the effects of the past year’s Saturn in Sagittarius Neptune in Pisces squares that occurred on November 26, 2015, June 8, 2016 and September 10, 2016.  Reality and truth were tested to the max as we all scrambled to determine what the truth was.  Fantasy and reality became blurred.  And on many levels we are still reverberating from the Uranus in Aries Pluto in Capricorn squares of 2012-2015.  So it really is a nice change of pace for both of these heavy hitters, Saturn and Uranus, to be working together to usher in the change that 2017 will no doubt bring.

Mercury and Pluto have been conjunct in Capricorn from December 18-21, 2016.  Of course, Mercury stationed retrograde on December 19, 2016, when I tweeted:

When Mercury is conjunct Pluto in Capricorn, we are passionate about our goals and our thinking and words have the power to create a new reality. The key piece of this aspect is to remember that Mercury retrograde cautions us to review carefully before proceeding with any major actions.

On Christmas Day, Venus in Aquarius will be sextiling Uranus in Aries and Saturn in Sagittarius while trining Jupiter in Libra.  This is all happening around 20 degrees of each sign.  These are pretty sweet, harmonious aspects that hold strong potential for peace and harmony over the holidays.  Jupiter in Libra, Pluto in Capricorn, and Uranus in Aries have all been involved in an ongoing (through April 2017) cardinal T-square that will affect anyone who has planets or points in 18-21 degrees of the cardinal signs.  Mars in Pisces will also be conjunct the south node and Neptune on Christmas Day, which signifies a cycle of karmic completion and a perfect opportunity to release our victim/martyr roles.

On December 26, 2016, Jupiter in Libra will be opposing Uranus in Aries.  This aspect will mark a shift in consciousness and things can happen out of the blue, fast-paced events that can truly liberate us. But as with all Jupiter transits, if you snooze you lose, do take advantage of whatever opportunities come your way on this day, because you don’t want to miss out!

We also have a New Moon coming up in 8 degrees of Capricorn on December 29, 2016.  And Uranus stations direct in 20 degrees of Aries on that same day, so be prepared for the year to end with some totally left-field, unexpected surprises and shocks!  This new moon is exactly conjunct my north node in the 3rd house, so I am looking forward, to it, Mercury retrograde notwithstanding!  This new moon will also form a conjunction to Pluto in Capricorn, which will place a greater emphasis on power issues, which will probably involve issues pertaining to government and financial structures. And Mars in Pisces will be sextiling Pluto in Capricorn, which will help us become more aware of our own center and relinquish and release our role of victim consciousness while creating a new reality.  A major theme of this new moon in Capricorn is finding your power.

Recently I undertook an intensive life purpose coaching training program and became certified as a Life Purpose Coach.  It was an intense, eye-opening experience that changed my life as it caused me to reflect on the story of my life.  But I left it with feelings of hope and light for the future that I want to share with others.  To that end, I am now offering Life Purpose Coaching to my menu of services.  You can read more about it at:


As an astrologer, I have decided to include an interpretation of the north node by sign and house placement as part of my coaching program.  After all, the north node does represent the soul’s purpose in life, so why not use it as a tool?  If you are feeling stuck and need some help in getting from Point A to Point B in your quest for making positive changes in your life, please email me at lindasim54@gmail.com to schedule a complementary telephone consultation to discover if you are a good fit for this program.  I look forward to hearing from you.

If you are seeking more spiritual insight into your life, please consider getting an astrological reading. An astrological reading can provide valuable insight and tools.  If you are not quite ready for a full blown natal interpretation or a solar return forecast, I also offer a basic astrological reading that will offer insight into your astrological DNA and the major themes in your life and delving into any pressing issues, one question astrological readings and composite couple readings that offer insight into the purpose of a relationship. And I offer shorter transit readings for three and six months. If you purchase a three or six month transit reading, I will even look at how September’s eclipses affected you and take a peek at the eclipses of February 2017. An astrological reading also makes a great Christmas gift! You can learn more about my menu of astrological services, including the opportunity to provide a donation in the amount of your choice to demonstrate your support for my blog and daily astrological insights on Twitter at:



A contribution in any amount is deeply appreciated as gratitude is a daily part of my spiritual practice.

The north node in Virgo has an underlying theme of service to others.  In that spirit of pursuing my path as a healer, I am still channeling that Virgo north node energy by offering my Reiki services.  If you are in the Boston area, please consider getting a Reiki treatment at Acupuncture for Everyone in Copley Square to destress, revitalize and remove blockages to healing.  It’s a perfect way to start your weekend off and can also be described as a spa for the soul to boot!   Reiki is the most profound treatment for stress relief because it concentrates on CALMING your body.

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



I have recently joined the International Center for Reiki Training Membership Association.

Please feel free to learn more about this wonderful organization at:

www.reikimembership.com

I am also offering my Reiki Holiday Promotion again this year which allows you to purchase three treatments for yourself or as a gift of health for a loved one.  More details are available at:


For my clients who can’t fit Friday into their schedule for a treatment or have difficulty traveling, I have also recently begun doing distance Reiki sessions for them.  I have a conversation with them 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 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. Additionally, I see clients at my home in Newton, Massachusetts and am generally available on weekends and evenings for your convenience.


I have also launched a new endeavor that will deliver my services to you at an affordable cost in the form of package deals.  With the upcoming holiday season, any of these packages makes a great gift. I am offering four options: Silver, Gold, Platinum and a Tarot special for my tarot clients. Please check it out at:


In the spirit of the holiday season, I am also offering my Holiday Tarot Special, which allows you to purchase for yourself or a loved one a nine card tarot reading which focuses on one particular issue.  It makes a great gift. Check it out at:





Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Happy Kwanzaa!


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






Friday, December 16, 2016

Mars Moves into Pisces and Mercury Retrogrades



Here comes the drum roll for the end of 2016.  We have just experienced the last full moon of 2016 on December 13th in 22 degrees of Gemini and on December 19, 2016. Saturn in Sagittarius was quite the heavy hitter in that full moon, as I tweeted on that day:


Mars will enter the sign of Pisces while Mercury will enter its last retrograde period for 2016 when it stations retrograde at 15 degrees of Capricorn.

This Mercury retrograde should be particularly interesting because while it starts out in Capricorn, the sign of big business, finances and government, it winds up slipping back into Sagittarius on January 5, 2017 and stations direct in 29 degrees of Sagittarius on January 8, 2017.  I find this intriguing because 29 degrees of any sign is known as the critical or anaretic degree.  When a planet or point (like the ascendant, midheaven or node) is at 29 degrees, there are usually unresolved issues to be faced, generally in the area of decision making.  With Mercury spending over a week in the sign of Sagittarius, we are at the end of a spiritual cycle dealing with old belief systems that no longer serve a purpose.  Some astrologers even consider that if a natal chart contains a planet at 29 degrees of a sign, there is an increased sense of urgency to finish learning the lessons of that sign and get it right in this incarnation.

Mercury will be stationing direct in 29 degrees of Sagittarius on January 8, 2017 and re-enters the sign of Capricorn on January 13, 2017 (Friday the 13th no less).  But for those of us who believe in the theory of the shadow of Mercury retrograde (and I am definitely on Team Mercury Retrograde Shadow), we are not out of the woods until Mercury is back to full speed on January 27, 2017 in 15 degrees of Capricorn.  Mercury actually entered the shadow phase on December 1, 2016 while it was in Sagittarius. It actually inspired me to reply to a tweet on December 10th about the upcoming Mercury retrograde:



And this means that the United States of America will be inaugurating a new President under the influence of a Mercury Retrograde Shadow.  Enough said.

As for Mars moving into Pisces, pardon the pun, but that is a whole other kettle of fish.  It is no big secret that Mars is not very comfortable in Pisces because the natural aggression of Mars is tamped down and its hidden agendas make it difficult to move forward.  The bright side of Mars in Pisces, however, is that it is favorable energy for healing and the arts.

Mars in Pisces is definitely passive but can be prone to indirect aggression because it detests confrontation.  Mars in Pisces can be a time of putting others needs before our own, which can be all right if done in moderation and boundaries aren’t trampled. But Pisces is also the sign of the savior and the martyr, so it can be a tricky transit.  Pisces is a mutable sign that operates by going with the flow while Mars is all about wanting action.  So the key to surviving and thriving with this Mars in Pisces transit through January 28, 2017, is to allow it to happen.

Recently I undertook an intensive life purpose coaching training program and became certified as a Life Purpose Coach.  It was an intense, eye-opening experience that changed my life as it caused me to reflect on the story of my life.  But I left it with feelings of hope and light for the future that I want to share with others.  To that end, I am now offering Life Purpose Coaching to my menu of services.  You can read more about it at:

https://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/life-purpose-coaching-service.html

As an astrologer, I have decided to include an interpretation of the north node by sign and house placement as part of my coaching program.  After all, the north node does represent the soul’s purpose in life, so why not use it as a tool?  If you are feeling stuck and need some help in getting from Point A to Point B in your quest for making positive changes in your life, please email me at lindasim54@gmail.com to schedule a complementary telephone consultation to discover if you are a good fit for this program.  I look forward to hearing from you.


If you are seeking more spiritual insight into your life, please consider getting an astrological reading. An astrological reading can provide valuable insight and tools.  If you are not quite ready for a full blown natal interpretation or a solar return forecast, I also offer a basic astrological reading that will offer insight into your astrological DNA and the major themes in your life and delving into any pressing issues, one question astrological readings and composite couple readings that offer insight into the purpose of a relationship. And I offer shorter transit readings for three and six months. If you purchase a three or six month transit reading, I will even look at how September’s eclipses affected you and take a peek at the eclipses of February 2017. An astrological reading also makes a great Christmas gift! You can learn more about my menu of astrological services, including the opportunity to provide a donation in the amount of your choice to demonstrate your support for my blog and daily astrological insights on Twitter at:



A contribution in any amount is deeply appreciated as gratitude is a daily part of my spiritual practice.

The north node in Virgo has an underlying theme of service to others.  In that spirit of pursuing my path as a healer, I am still channeling that Virgo north node energy by offering my Reiki services.  If you are in the Boston area, please consider getting a Reiki treatment at Acupuncture for Everyone in Copley Square to destress, revitalize and remove blockages to healing.  It’s a perfect way to start your weekend off and can also be described as a spa for the soul to boot!   Reiki is the most profound treatment for stress relief because it concentrates on CALMING your body.

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



I have recently joined the International Center for Reiki Training Membership Association.



Please feel free to learn more about this wonderful organization at:


I am also offering my Reiki Holiday Promotion again this year which allows you to purchase three treatments for yourself or as a gift of health for a loved one.  More details are available at:



For my clients who can’t fit Friday into their schedule for a treatment or have difficulty traveling, I have also recently begun doing distance Reiki sessions for them.  I have a conversation with them 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 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. Additionally, I see clients at my home in Newton, Massachusetts and am generally available on weekends and evenings for your convenience.


I have also launched a new endeavor that will deliver my services to you at an affordable cost in the form of package deals.  With the upcoming holiday season, any of these packages makes a great gift. I am offering four options: Silver, Gold, Platinum and a Tarot special for my tarot clients. Please check it out at:


In the spirit of the holiday season, I am also offering my Holiday Tarot Special, which allows you to purchase for yourself or a loved one a nine card tarot reading which focuses on one particular issue.  It makes a great gift. Check it out at:


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


Friday, December 9, 2016

Super Full Moon in Gemini Emphasizes the Power of Words



The last full moon of 2016 is also a Super Full Moon and will occur in 22 degrees of Gemini on December 13, 2016. Its Super Full Moon status ensures that it will be very big and bright accompanied by potent themes of endings, completion and major revelations of truth.  The Sun in Sagittarius, ruled by the planet Jupiter, is opposing the moon in Gemini, ruled by Mercury.  The challenge with this full moon is to make our higher consciousness and ideals more real.  It receives some assistance in this matter by the Saturn Sun conjunction in Sagittarius that is exact on December 10, 2016.  Trust me on this one (I have this aspect natally), Saturn conjunct the Sun is a grounding influence that forces one to face reality and their responsibilities.  But the bottom line is that communication will be paramount in how this full moon plays out.

Mercury is literally calling the shots with this full moon.  It is already in the shadow period of the upcoming Mercury retrograde that commences on December 19, 2016 and is moving closer to Pluto in Capricorn.  When Mercury and Pluto hook up, we can definitely expect intense, deep level permanent change.

Jupiter in Libra is no slouch, either in terms of the impact this full moon will have on us. Jupiter in 18 degrees of Libra is forming a lovely Grand Air Trine with the moon in 22 degrees of Gemini and Mars in 25 degrees of Aquarius.  The promise of a grand air trine brings creativity, new ideas and bigger visions   If I sound ecstatic about the grand air trine, it is because I have one natally involving my Gemini moon, Libra ascendant and Mars in Aquarius. Jupiter is also moving into a closer orb for its three upcoming oppositions with Uranus in Libra.  The first exact Jupiter Uranus opposition will occur on December 27, 2016 in 20 degrees of Libra and Aries, the second on March 7, 2017 in 22 degrees and the final one on September 27, 2017 in 27 degrees.  We will probably be feeling the effects of this aspect on December 13th because Jupiter will be in 18 degrees of Libra and Uranus will be in degrees of Aries.  The themes of Jupiter opposing Uranus include a strong need for space in relationships, the potential for perspectives on love and money to change, and a fear of change that can be replaced by willingness to adopt new policies.  It is definitely an aspect of sudden change.

This full moon in Gemini will illuminate and bring revelations to whatever area of life it touches in your chart.  It falls in my 9th house of ethics, philosophy, religion, long distance travel and higher education.  It also trines my Neptune and Juno in Libra in my 1st house, so I have no doubt that it will impact me on a deep spiritual level. 

In keeping with the theme of examining the big picture, I looked at President-Elect Donald Trump’s chart to see how this super full moon would affect him.  Guess what folks?  The full moon in 22 degrees of Gemini is exactly conjunct his sun in 22 degrees of Gemini in his 10th house of career and public standing as well as his natal Uranus in 17 degrees of Gemini, also in his 10th house.  The fact that Donald Trump has a natal Sun Uranus conjunction goes a long way in explaining his unpredictable behavior and totally unpredictable victory in the recent United States presidential election.  It will only be amplified on this full moon and I have no doubt that he will make quite a splash in the news pool that day!  There is absolutely no way that he will be inconspicuous with this astrological aspect falling in his 10th house.   A full moon in your 10th house really delivers full public exposure.  Predicting that he will say or do anything is an understatement. Major appointments and/or policy decisions could be announced on this full moon. Take a peek at his chart.


Recently I undertook an intensive life purpose coaching training program and became certified as a Life Purpose Coach.  It was an intense, eye-opening experience that changed my life as it caused me to reflect on the story of my life.  But I left it with feelings of hope and light for the future that I want to share with others.  To that end, I am now offering Life Purpose Coaching to my menu of services.  You can read more about it at:


As an astrologer, I have decided to include an interpretation of the north node by sign and house placement as part of my coaching program.  After all, the north node does represent the soul’s purpose in life, so why not use it as a tool?  If you are feeling stuck and need some help in getting from Point A to Point B in your quest for making positive changes in your life, please email me at lindasim54@gmail.com to schedule a complementary telephone consultation to discover if you are a good fit for this program.  I look forward to hearing from you.

If you are seeking more spiritual insight into your life, please consider getting an astrological reading. An astrological reading can provide valuable insight and tools.  If you are not quite ready for a full blown natal interpretation or a solar return forecast, I also offer a basic astrological reading that will offer insight into your astrological DNA and the major themes in your life and delving into any pressing issues, one question astrological readings and composite couple readings that offer insight into the purpose of a relationship. And I offer shorter transit readings for three and six months. If you purchase a three or six month transit reading, I will even look at how September’s eclipses affected you and take a peek at the eclipses of February 2017. An astrological reading also makes a great Christmas gift! You can learn more about my menu of astrological services, including the opportunity to provide a donation in the amount of your choice to demonstrate your support for my blog and daily astrological insights on Twitter at:


A contribution in any amount is deeply appreciated as gratitude is a daily part of my spiritual practice.

The north node in Virgo has an underlying theme of service to others.  In that spirit of pursuing my path as a healer, I am still channeling that Virgo north node energy by offering my Reiki services.  If you are in the Boston area, please consider getting a Reiki treatment at Acupuncture for Everyone in Copley Square to destress, revitalize and remove blockages to healing.  It’s a perfect way to start your weekend off and can also be described as a spa for the soul to boot!   Reiki is the most profound treatment for stress relief because it concentrates on CALMING your body.

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


I have recently joined the International Center for Reiki Training Membership Association.


Please feel free to learn more about this wonderful organization at:

I am also offering my Reiki Holiday Promotion again this year which allows you to purchase three treatments for yourself or as a gift of health for a loved one.  More details are available at:


For my clients who can’t fit Friday into their schedule for a treatment or have difficulty traveling, I have also recently begun doing distance Reiki sessions for them.  I have a conversation with them 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 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. Additionally, I see clients at my home in Newton, Massachusetts and am generally available on weekends and evenings for your convenience.

I have also launched a new endeavor that will deliver my services to you at an affordable cost in the form of package deals.  With the upcoming holiday season, any of these packages makes a great gift. I am offering four options: Silver, Gold, Platinum and a Tarot special for my tarot clients. Please check it out at:


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

Friday, December 2, 2016

December Begins on a Compassionate Humanitarian Note As Chiron in Pisces Stations Direct and Venus Moves into Aquarius



The month of December and by association, the holiday season, began on a compassionate humanitarian note as Chiron stationed direct in 20 degrees of Pisces on December 1st after having been retrograde since June 27, 2016 in 25 degrees of Pisces.  On that day I tweeted:

“Chiron in Pisces stations direct after 5 months retrograde.  Time to shift the focus from inner level to external.”

Chiron in Pisces is all about surrendering to old wounds to restore wholeness, but the five month retrograde really intensified the private, internalized component of the experience.  Chiron in Pisces is very spiritual to begin with as it seeks to heal the soul.  It also has an innate urge to merge.  Now that Chiron is moving in a direct motion, it is time to spread that healing on an external level so that we are demonstrating more compassion and healing in the outer world.  This really couldn’t come at a better time with the holiday season upon us and on the heels of a Presidential election in the United States that has rocked our core and inflicted many wounds that need to be healed.

If you are wondering why I am making such a big deal out of Chiron being direct, the answer to that question is because I am a healer.  I have never paid much attention to the Part of Fortune, an Arabic part of the chart also called Fortuna, but this past week something told me to look at my Part of Fortune in my chart. The Part of Fortune in a chart is calculated by adding the ascendant to the sun and subtracting the moon if the sun is in the first 6 houses, or by adding the ascendant and moon and subtracting the sun if the sun is located in the last six houses.  The Part of Fortune can predict worldly success and one’s career as well as pertaining to the physical body and health.  My Part of Fortune is in 21 degrees of Pisces in my 6th house of health, daily routines, pets and jobs.  So is it any wonder why I felt this station of Chiron so intensely?  It literally hit me where I live! I also have a strong natal Chiron in my chart it terms of the challenges it has manifested in my life in my own journey to become a healer.

I do feel that I utilized this energy wisely on December 1st by treating myself to a Pilates class and giving a client a Reiki session. I can see now that the Chiron retrograde period triggered an in-depth healing process for myself, but it also saw an increase in the number of clients I have attracted seeking to heal their wounds.  A lot of healers are experiencing a greater influx of patients these days and I don’t think that this will stop any time soon.  Personally, transiting Chiron will be exactly conjunct my Part of Fortune in mid-January 2017 and I am eagerly anticipating a period of increased healing service to others.

If you are curious about how Chiron in Pisces is affecting you or where your natal Chiron or Part of Fortune is, please consider getting an astrological reading with me.  An astrological reading also makes a great Christmas gift.

On December 7, 2016, Venus enters Aquarius, the sign of unconventionality, love of freedom, and independence in social relationships.  But Venus in Aquarius is also known for its humanitarian stance with a focus on ensuring that others are treated fairly and unselfishly.  It is all about impersonal love and compassion for others.  Venus will be in Aquarius until January 4, 2017 and this is an optimal time to develop greater authenticity in all of our relationships.  I think it is an ideal complement to Chiron in Pisces moving in a direct motion and the perfect blend of energy for the holiday season.  Let the healing energy move outward to share it with others.  I have encountered more people studying Reiki and I think that is fabulous because the world needs all of the healing energy it can get these days!  How sweet is that!

Recently I undertook an intensive life purpose coaching training program and became certified as a Life Purpose Coach.  It was an intense, eye-opening experience that changed my life as it caused me to reflect on the story of my life.  But I left it with feelings of hope and light for the future that I want to share with others.  To that end, I am now offering Life Purpose Coaching to my menu of services.  You can read more about it at:


As an astrologer, I have decided to include an interpretation of the north node by sign and house placement as part of my coaching program.  After all, the north node does represent the soul’s purpose in life, so why not use it as a tool?  If you are feeling stuck and need some help in getting from Point A to Point B in your quest for making positive changes in your life, please email me at lindasim54@gmail.com to schedule a complementary telephone consultation to discover if you are a good fit for this program.  I look forward to hearing from you.

If you are seeking more spiritual insight into your life, please consider getting an astrological reading. An astrological reading can provide valuable insight and tools.  If you are not quite ready for a full blown natal interpretation or a solar return forecast, I also offer a basic astrological reading that will offer insight into your astrological DNA and the major themes in your life and delving into any pressing issues, one question astrological readings and composite couple readings that offer insight into the purpose of a relationship. And I offer shorter transit readings for three and six months. If you purchase a three or six month transit reading, I will even look at how September’s eclipses affected you and take a peek at the eclipses of February 2017. You can learn more about my menu of astrological services, including the opportunity to provide a donation in the amount of your choice to demonstrate your support for my blog and daily astrological insights on Twitter at:


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The north node in Virgo has an underlying theme of service to others.  In that spirit of pursuing my path as a healer, I am still channeling that Virgo north node energy by offering my Reiki services.  If you are in the Boston area, please consider getting a Reiki treatment at Acupuncture for Everyone in Copley Square to destress, revitalize and remove blockages to healing.  It’s a perfect way to start your weekend off and can also be described as a spa for the soul to boot!   Reiki is the most profound treatment for stress relief because it concentrates on CALMING your body.

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I have recently joined the International Center for Reiki Training Membership Association.

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I am also offering my Reiki Holiday Promotion again this year which allows you to purchase three treatments for yourself or as a gift of health for a loved one.  More details are available at:


For my clients who can’t fit Friday into their schedule for a treatment or have difficulty traveling, I have also recently begun doing distance Reiki sessions for them.  I have a conversation with them 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 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. Additionally, I see clients at my home in Newton, Massachusetts and am generally available on weekends and evenings for your convenience.


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I have also launched a new endeavor that will deliver my services to you at an affordable cost in the form of package deals.  With the upcoming holiday season, any of these packages makes a great gift. I am offering four options: Silver, Gold, Platinum and a Tarot special for my tarot clients. Please check it out at:


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