May is
officially here and it finally appears that spring has sprung, so I think that
we can safely say it is time to celebrate the season of Taurus until May 20th. We still have an upcoming new moon in Taurus
on May 15, 2018 and Uranus enters the sign of Taurus on the same day, but more
on that later.
The sun in
Taurus is a time of plants taking root and it also indicates that we have the
strength and tenacity to follow through on projects that we may have started in
a half-cocked fashion while the sun was in Aries. Yes, it can be a time of hard work, but it
also a perfect time to delight in the senses and indulge in sensual pleasures
because Taurus is ruled by Venus. The theme
of hard work was apparent in the recent full moon in Scorpio on April 29, 2018,
when I tweeted:
Todays #FullMoon in Scorpio forms a supportive sextile to Saturn in Capricorn as the Taurus sun trines Saturn. Good energy for reflection and planning long term changes. #astrology— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) April 29, 2018
The sun in
Taurus is also an excellent opportunity to do what you need to do make yourself
happy. Sometimes that means saying no
and setting some boundaries in relationships. We just need to be mindful not to
be too possessive or stubborn because after all, the bull is the symbol for Taurus.
While there are no major astrological events until the new moon and Uranus
briefly entering Taurus on May 15th, there are some interesting
aspects coming up. On May 5, 2018, there
is a very productive trine between the moon in Capricorn and the Taurus sun. This energy can be very grounding, but that
Capricorn moon is very busy this weekend.
It also squares Mercury in Aries on May 5th, which can result
in some blunt, harsh communications. And
it conjuncts Pluto in Capricorn, which can unearth some deep rooted emotions,
obsessions and compulsive behaviors.
Adding to the mix on that day is the fact Mercury in Aries is inconjunct
Jupiter in Scorpio, which can definitely lend a tone of irritability to our
weekend. On May 6. 2018, that Capricorn moon conjuncts Mars in Capricorn and
squares off with Uranus in Aries. Don’t
be surprised if there are sudden angry outbursts. Tempers could flare that day.
On May 7, 2018,
Mercury in Aries squares Pluto in Capricorn.
If you have any planets around 20 degrees in the cardinal signs of
Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn, you will feel the effects of this aspect
big time. This could play out as
secretive communications and some downright manipulative behavior. Venus in Gemini is also squaring Neptune in
Pisces that day, which fuels the themes of deceit and illusions in relationships
and financial matters. Venus in Gemini
is conjunct my moon on that day and Neptune is squaring it, so I am not exactly
anticipating a day of total clarity in relationships or finances.
The sun in
Taurus is opposing Jupiter in Scorpio on May 8, 2018 in 18 degrees of the respective
signs. This aspect occurs once a year
and this year anyone with planets around 18 degrees of the fixed signs of
Aquarius, Taurus, Leo and Scorpio will feel it the most. I am a member of that
club, with my sun in 19 degrees of Scorpio.
The big life force energy of the sun is in direct opposition to the
bigger, expansive energy of Jupiter as we may find ourselves trying to pull off
something really big in terms of achieving our goals. The thing about Jupiter is that since it
loves to do things in a very big way, we may have to watch out for over-enthusiasm,
pride, ego blindsiding us and over the top behavior. It has the potential for overkill on a grand
scale.
If you are
curious as to how all of the planetary changes, including eclipses, Saturn and
Pluto in Capricorn retrograde, Jupiter in Scorpio and Chiron in Aries will be
affecting you in 2018, please consider getting an astrological reading. A transit reading might be just what you need
right now to make the most of Jupiter in Scorpio. Jupiter transits are all about taking
advantage of opportunities and if you snooze you lose with Jupiter. You have to be aware and strike while the
iron is hot. The Services Offered page of my site describes the menu of
services that I offer. There is something for everyone.
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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.
If you are feeling stuck and need some help in getting from Point A to Point B
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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:
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. I am also offering Reiki treatments in the Coolidge
Corner section of Brookline on Sunday afternoons.
But
the big news is that I have created and launched a new website devoted exclusively
to my Reiki practice. Please feel free to check it out at:
I
was also featured in the July 3, 2017 edition of Boston Voyager, an online
publication that runs a section called Inspiring Stories about local
entrepreneurs on its home page. The
Scorpio moon was trining the Cancer sun and Neptune in Pisces on that day, so
my story certainly debuted under fitting aspects. Please feel free to check it out:
I
have also revised my package deals and I am now offering two options for
package deals: Silver and a Tarot special for my tarot clients. Please check it
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Happy
Cinco de Mayo!
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