Powerful New Moon in Aquarius and Mars Enters Aries

Mark your calendars, everyone, because January 27, 2017 is going to be a very big day astrologically.  The moon enters the sign of Aquarius in the wee hours of the morning and conjuncts the sun in 8 degrees of Aquarius at 7:07 p.m. for a powerful New Moon.   It is also the day that Mercury in 14 degrees of Capricorn exits its retrograde shadow.

The themes of a new moon in Aquarius include finding your truth and uniqueness with a dose of altruism to help the collective.  Aquarius is ruled by Uranus (that is where the uniqueness bit comes in) and it also all about the collective. This new moon has a very utopian theme as well in terms of searching for truth in the world and connecting with people of like-minded values.  The Aquarian energy delivers an infusion of independent views and new perspectives while simultaneously seeking to break free of the old ways and find liberating change.  It also holds the potential for inspiring a spiritual shift. The new moon in Aquarius is a pretty heady mix that is bound to inspire us to take action in whatever area of life it falls in your chart.  If you are wondering where this new moon is hitting your chart, please consider getting an astrological reading with me.

This new moon in Aquarius falls in my 4^th house of home, family and beginnings and endings in life and conjuncts my Mars in Aquarius.  I have been making a conscious effort to expand my home based business and find another office to practice Reiki in because not everyone can make it into Boston on Friday nights and my home is not centrally located for folks who use public transportation.  I have secured a sublet in a professional building in the Coolidge Corner section of Brookline, Massachusetts for Sunday afternoons and will be signing the paperwork on January 27^th.  I’ll keep you posted as to when I will start practicing in Brookline. 

Even though this new moon is in Aquarius, Pisces is still a prevailing factor in this new moon.  We still have Mars and Venus in their last days of Pisces, and Neptune and Chiron are firmly entrenched in Pisces as well.  Chiron is at 22 degrees of Pisces, and in many ways this marks the end of an era.  The last time Chiron was in this decanate of Pisces was 1966, and it was a year of massive world changes. The Pisces gang lends notes of sensitivity and creativity to this new moon, making it a highly emotional time.  Pisces energy also ensures that protecting the earth will become very important in 2017, which is already starting off to be a year of significant change in the world. Chiron and Venus are definitely heavy hitters in this new moon and set the stage for it earlier in the week.

Chiron and Venus formed a conjunction in 21 degrees of Pisces on January 25, 2017, inspiring me to tweet:

Emotions and finances can be wounding today as Venus conjuncts Chiron in Pisces. Feelings may be raw and sensitive. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) January 25, 2017

But the dominant factor in the new moon on January 27, 2017 is Venus in Pisces squaring Saturn in Sagittarius in 24 degrees of the respective signs.  Venus and Saturn squaring off with each other is bound to make us aware of our limitations as we strive for some kind of breakthrough yet feel stymied as we get close but still feel like we can’t quite touch it.  Love and finances will feel the pinch on this day and there may also be some ethical issues emerging.  Patience will be required to get us through this potentially rough patch. I hope this isn’t too depressing, but I just wanted to give everyone a heads up.

Mars will be in 29 degrees of Pisces on the new moon.  I know that I have mentioned it before, but it bears repeating: when a planet is in 29 degrees of a sign, it is frequently referred to as the critical or anaretic degree because it embodies the essence of a sign.  Mars in Pisces represents sensitivity and vulnerability.  On January 28, 2017, Mars will enter its home sign of Aries, kicking off a period of new starts and taking action.  But Mars in Aries is also very impulsive, restless and craves action.  It is very different from Mars in Pisces.  Mars in Aries lacks patience and lacks self-control as well. And Venus will enter Aries on February 3, 2017.  It too will be quite a game changer.  While Mars is right at home in Aries, Venus is going from its sign of exaltation in Pisces to one of its signs of detriment (the other one is Scorpio) in Aries.  The impulsiveness of Venus in Aries is not always a good thing.

On January 28, 2017 the Chinese Lunar New Year of the Rooster arrives.  It is a Fire Rooster Year, and we haven’t had one since 1957. The last year of the Rooster was in 2005 and was a Wood Rooster.  The bottom line is that the Rooster represents diligence and hard work.  Fire Roosters in particular are reputed to be trustworthy, punctual and responsible. That is something we can all embrace in the coming year.  Happy Lunar New Year!

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 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. They are almost here! 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:

http://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.

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:

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

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

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.  Soon I will be seeing clients in Brookline, Massachusetts on Sunday afternoons as well.  More to come…

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:

http://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/package-deals.html

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

https://twitter.com/danceofphoenix 

Pisces Energy Reigns Supreme

The Sun may have just entered the sign of Aquarius, but there is a preponderance of planets in Pisces these days and the Piscean themes of healing, escapism and surrender prevail.  Today, Mars is in 23 degrees of Pisces, Venus is in 17 degrees of Pisces, Chiron is in 21 degrees of Pisces, Neptune is in 10 degrees of Pisces and the south node is in 3 degrees of Pisces.  All of these Pisces planets have been very busy interacting with each other, Jupiter in Libra and Saturn in Sagittarius.

On January 16, 2017 Mars in Pisces conjuncted Chiron in 21 degrees of Pisces, inspiring me to tweet:

Mars conjunct Chiron in Pisces today can leave us feeling vulnerable and in touch with our pain. But it's a path to healing. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) January 16, 2017

The bottom line with this aspect is that it forced many of us to get in touch with our deepest pain and wounds to facilitate the healing process.

A couple of days later on January 18, 2017 Mars in 22 degrees of Pisces formed a challenging, irritating aspect called the inconjunct or quincunx to Jupiter in 22 degrees of Libra.  On that day I tweeted:

Mars in Pisces is inconjunct Jupiter in Libra today which can require adjustments to avoid excessive behavior & escapism. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) January 18, 2017

It is a given that inconjuncts or quincunxes require that some kind of adjustment be made so that the two planets involved can coexist peacefully.  But the deal with these two particular planets, especially with Mars in service oriented, escapist seeking Pisces is that it might involve an adjustment made on the part of Mars to be more self-assertive and pay attention to some much needed self-care instead of trying to take care of and please others, as represented by Jupiter in people-pleasing Libra. 

Mars in Pisces had another treat in store for us on January 19, 2017 when it squared Saturn in 23 degrees of Sagittarius.  As I noted in last week’s blog, I have this aspect natally and it ain’t pretty.  It is extremely frustrating and requires a lot of patience, which is not something I possess in great quantities. For me personally, with transiting Saturn in Sagittarius in my 3^rd house, it tended to manifest as communication snafus and frustrations.  It was like my own personal Mercury retrograde and I found myself experiencing major annoyances regarding items that I had ordered online that were either not shipped within a week or delivered.   On January 19^th, I tweeted:

We may feel like we are getting nowhere fast today as Mars in Pisces squares Saturn in Sagittarius. A very frustrating vibe. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) January 19, 2017

But we also had the sun enter the sign of Aquarius on January 19^th.  I also tweeted on that day:

The sun enters Aquarius today & the focus shifts from earthy practicality to the realm of ideas, detachment & the collective good.#astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) January 19, 2017

The conundrum with the sun in Aquarius and all of these Pisces planets is that neither the sun nor Mars is comfortable in either sign.  Uranus rules Aquarius and Mars rules Aries and Scorpio.  Mars in Pisces is literally like a fish out of water when it comes to direct action and the sun in Aquarius is not at its roaring best in terms of enthusiastic energy.  But with the sun in Aquarius we are guaranteed that change is here and all we can do is to rely on that renowned Aquarian detachment to embrace new ideas and situations while utilizing the Piscean qualities of faith and compassion to move forward.

January 20, 2017 is the day that the United States inaugurates its 45^th President of the United States.  Politically, it has been a highly unconventional year and many of us are anxious about the changes next four years will bring. The moon entered Scorpio on January 19^th and on January 20^th, it will trine Neptune in Pisces.  Let’s hope that some compassion can come through on this highly transitional day.  Venus in Pisces is also sextiling Mercury in Capricorn, putting the emphasis on values, communication. and the shift in power.  On January 21, 2017, the Scorpio moon will also trine Mars, Venus and Chiron in Pisces, offering opportunities for healing as well as highly charged emotional situations.  It will also sextile its ruling planet Pluto in Capricorn so the next few days will be intense and transformative, to say the least.

The south node of the moon remains in Pisces until May 14^th when it enters Aquarius as the north node simultaneously enters Leo.  There will be a definite change in the emotional and soul centered vibe from service oriented to self-expression. While the south node concludes its transit in Pisces, make the most of it by dissolving and releasing as much karmic baggage as possible.

One thing that we do have going for us astrologically right now is the fact that all of the planets are direct until February 6, 2017. Jupiter stations retrograde in 23 degrees of Libra on that date and remains retrograde until June 9, 2017 when it stations direct in 13 degrees of Libra. I get to have Jupiter back in my 12^th house for a while, which should be pretty sweet for my spiritual work.  We have a small window of time where all of the planets are direct, so it’s all systems go.  Make the most of it!

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 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. They are almost here! 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:

 http://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.

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:

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

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

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:

http://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/package-deals.html

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

https://twitter.com/danceofphoenix 

Mars in Pisces is Anything but Passive and Sun Enters Aquarius

Mars in Pisces is not generally thought of as the most aggressive placement for Mars (it’s not like it’s in its home signs of Aries or Scorpio), but it has been pretty busy since it entered the sign of Pisces on December 19, 2016.  It remains in the sign of Pisces until January 29, 2017.  Mars is the planet of aggression and energy, but when it is in Pisces, it can have an otherworldly quality and can result in some downright passive aggressive and addictive behavior if we are not mindful. But Mars in Pisces will energize our dreams and creativity.  The most productive way to utilize Mars in Pisces is to focus on the empathy, forgiveness and compassion that accompany it.

On January 11th, Mars in Pisces sextiled Pluto in Capricorn, inspiring me to tweet on that day:

Mars in Pisces sextiling Pluto in Capricorn today provides us with resilience to deal with whatever obstacles may arise. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) January 11, 2017

Mars and Pluto are co-rulers of Scorpio, so the heat was on in terms of generating some healing power.  And healing has been a major theme these days, especially with Mars conjunct Chiron in Pisces.  This aspect has been pretty active since the recent intense Cancer full moon on January 12^th and we will continue to feel its effects for about a week.  It will get us in touch with whatever really hurts on a deep, profound level.  Take a look at where 21 degrees of Pisces falls in your chart, or contact me for an astrological reading!

But Mars and Saturn will really get into it on January 19, 2017 when Mars in Pisces squares Saturn in Sagittarius in 23 degrees of their respective signs.  When Mars is squaring Saturn in an individual chart, there can be difficulty with self-expression accompanied by feelings of frustration and inhibition.  Trust me on this one—I have Saturn in the first house squaring my Mars in the 4^th house in the fixed signs of Scorpio and Aquarius.  Talk about frustration in terms of wanting to accelerate and move forward (Mars) while having an external force slam the brakes on you (Saturn).   At least this Mars/Saturn square will be in mutable signs, so that is some consolation in terms of giving us greater flexibility to adapt to whatever frustrations come our way.  Mars and Saturn in a challenging aspect can indicate a certain amount of defensiveness (I plead guilty as charged on this count) but with this transit, it might actually be the most productive way of dealing with it.  It is a good time to strengthen our defenses and be as patient as possible.

But on January 19, 2017 the sun will enter the sign of Aquarius at 4:24 p.m.  Granted, it’s not the most comfortable sign for the sun to be in because it is more detached and less emotionally effusive (Leo is its home sign, after all), but it could prove to be a welcome relief from the structures and conventions associated with the previous sign of Capricorn.  That detached quality that Aquarius is renowned for may prove to be a powerful ally in dealing with the inherent frustrations of the Mars/Saturn square.  It could indeed be a time when cooler heads literally prevail.  When the sun is in Aquarius, we crave originality, dare to trek off the beaten path and the need for freedom is paramount.

We are definitely going to need that sense of detachment on the following day, January 20, 2017, when the United States of America inaugurates a new president.  The moon will be in Scorpio that day, sextiling Mercury in Capricorn and trining Neptune in Pisces.  Emotions will run high and be intense during this day of transition in the power of the United States government.  And Venus in compassionate Pisces will be sextiling Pluto, which in itself is a blessing.  Hopefully this astrological combination of sun in Aquarius, moon in Scorpio and Mars, Venus, Neptune and Chiron in Pisces can help us all keep a cool head and focus on demonstrating some empathy and kindness towards others during this time of transition.

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 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:

http://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.

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:

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

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

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:

http://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/package-deals.html

Happy Friday the 13th, everyone!

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

https://twitter.com/danceofphoenix 

A Planetary Pileup Involving Mercury, Venus and a Cardinal Grand Cross Culminate in Cancer Full Moon

The New Year is barely underway and already we are being deluged with a strong dose of planetary action. Venus entered the sign of Pisces on January 3, 2017, inspiring me to tweet:

Venus joins the Pisces party today with Mars, Neptune and Chiron. Love, creativity & finances take on a more compassionate vibe. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) January 3, 2017

Venus in Pisces oozes compassion and that makes forgiving and releasing major themes of its transit.  Venus is reputed to be exalted in the sign of Pisces.  And this year Venus will be retrograde, something that only occurs every 18 months.  Venus will enter the sign of Aries on February 4, 2017 but will station retrograde in 13 degrees of Aries on March 4, 2017 and will reenter Pisces on April 4 through April 29, 2017.  So if you don’t get a chance to act in a more compassionate, forgiving manner in the next month, don’t worry, you have another opportunity in April.  Just try not to schedule a wedding during Venus retrograde because in addition to ruling finances and creativity, Venus rules love.  On April 2, 2017 Venus in Pisces will square Saturn in Sagittarius, and this will provide a major reality check for relationships and finances.  As lovely and dreamy as Venus in Pisces is, Saturn squaring it will force us to take responsibility.

We all know that 2017 started off with a Mercury retrograde in Capricorn, but on January 4, 2017 it slipped back into Sagittarius, which has a tendency to make it more difficult to stay focused and on track.  On that day I tweeted:.

#MercuryRetrograde slips back into Sagittarius today squaring Pisces moon. Communications can get vague with misunderstandings. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) January 4, 2017

On January 7, 2017 the Sun and Pluto will be conjunct in 17 degrees of Capricorn.  This is a very powerful aspect that is full of intensity and may trigger some deep soul searching.  And don’t think you are immune from its effects just because you are not a Capricorn.  If you are a cardinal sign (Aries, Capricorn, Cancer and Libra) or have planets in the middle degrees of any of these signs, you will feel it.  Big time.  Enough said.

But we do get a cause for celebration on January 8, 2017 when Mercury stations direct in 28 degrees of Sagittarius and then moves back into Capricorn on January 13, 2017.  For those of you who believe in the Mercury shadow theory, Mercury is out of the shadow on January 27, 2017 and we have a total green light for all forms of communication and transportation. 

On January 10, 2017 the sun in 19 degrees of Capricorn squares Uranus in 20 degrees of Aries.  This aspect will trigger our need for independence and following our hearts, but be mindful that our patience is bound to be at an all-time low.  This is quite the prelude to the upcoming full moon in 22 degrees of Cancer on January 12, 2017.

A full moon in Cancer is always super-emotional, but we also have a Grand Cardinal Cross adding to the mix this year.  The moon in Cancer is squaring Jupiter in Libra, opposing the sun and Pluto in Capricorn and squaring Uranus in Aries.  Especially with Uranus in Aries involved, the news could be filled with more shocking and disruptive events.  Need I remind you that cardinal signs love to take action?  But it’s also important to remember that a grand cross indicates some type of hardship to bear and a feeling that the weight of the world is on your shoulders.  We are bound to feel intense pressure to take some kind of action and Jupiter in Libra has the tendency to exaggerate the bad things.  We really need to be mindful of the consequences of our actions here and try to judge fairly.  Work that Jupiter for all its Libra worth.

I am personally invested in this full moon because it falls in my 10^th house conjunct my Cancer midheaven, Uranus and Jupiter while squaring my Libra ascendant and opposing my Chiron in Capricorn.  Speaking of Chiron, Mars in 17 degrees of Pisces (you didn’t forget that Mars was in Pisces, did you?) forms a conjunction to Chiron in 21 degrees of Pisces on January 12, 2017.  Mars conjunct Chiron is never easy to deal with as it involves issues of aggression and/or passive aggressive behavior.  The January full moon is aka the Wolf Full Moon, so don’t be surprised if you literally feel like howling on January 12, 2017!

Venus in Pisces is conjunct Neptune in 9 degrees of Pisces on the day of the full moon as well.  With this aspect, we may experience extreme highs and lows as our perceptions are exaggerated.  But it can open a door to releasing old karmic baggage that is no longer serving us, which is a definite perk.  There is a lot of Pisces energy involved in this full moon, and we all know endings are a big theme with full moons.  Not to mention that Pisces is all about spiritual surrender and is the last sign of the zodiac.

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 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:

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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:

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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

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:

http://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/package-deals.html

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