Transformation Take a Step Forward as Pluto Stations Direct and Love Steps Back as Venus Stations Retrograde

The effects of the powerful full moon in Aries on September 24, 2018 are still reverberating with us, but there is more planetary action to come during the next week.  This was a particularly intense full moon featuring a conjunction to Chiron, inspiring me to tweet on that day:

The moon enters Aries today for a powerful #FullMoon that has a heavy emphasis on healing relationships with its conjunction to Chiron in Aries. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) September 24, 2018

But Pluto is getting in on the astrological act to finish up the month of September with a bang.  On September 30, 2018, it stations direct in 18 degrees of Capricorn.  Pluto has been retrograde since its station in 21 degrees of Capricorn on April 22, 2018.  We all know that when a planet changes direction its influence and power are heightened.  Pluto digs deep and reveals what’s been hidden.  I think it’s a pretty safe bet to say that a lot of hidden facts have been revealed in the past five months.  Pluto in Capricorn is all about exposing decay in the foundations of governments and institutions.  And let’s not forget about all of those power and control issues that most of us have been struggling individually since April. Anyone who has planets in 18-21 degrees of the cardinal signs of Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn can undoubtedly attest to the veracity of this theme. It’s been challenging, to say the least. Pluto in Capricorn stationed retrograde in my 4^th house back in April and slipped back into my third house in late July while opposing my midheaven in 19 degrees of Cancer, so I have definitely been feeling its influence.  Pluto entered my 4^th house in late January and it was not a particularly pleasant transit, but I am trying to have faith that when it returns in early December 2018, I won’t feel quite so powerless about my inability to control whatever situations crop up.

Hopefully, we have been able to obtain some insight into our control issues and when Pluto stations direct we will have an opportunity to act forcefully and mindfully upon the circumstances that have been holding us back from transforming our lives.  We should have the ability to discern the difference between what we can change and control and what we need to let go.  In my opinion, the Serenity Prayer really encapsulates the theme of Pluto stationing direct and the path of transformation:

“God, grant me the SERENITY to accept the things I cannot CHANGE, the COURAGE to change the things I can and the WISDOM to know the difference.”

While the Pluto ruled transformation train is moving forward, relationships and our values will be taking a step back to reevaluate when Venus stations retrograde in 10 degrees of Scorpio on October 5, 2018.  Venus re-enters Libra on October 31, 2018 (a Halloween treat) and stations direct in 25 degrees of Libra on November 16, 2018. Venus will be in Scorpio until January 7, 2019.

Venus is definitely NOT comfortable in the sign of Scorpio because, along with Aries, it is considered to be in detriment.  That is because Venus rules Taurus and Libra, so when it is in the opposite signs, it is not a happy camper.  Venus is exalted in Pisces, so when Venus is in Virgo, it is in fall, or weaker.  I have Venus in Scorpio natally and it is retrograde to boot, so this should be an interesting time for me, to say the least.

Venus retrograde in Scorpio is also forming a challenging square to Mars in Aquarius, so there will be an increase in sexual tension that can lead to outbursts of anger, impulsiveness and lack of self-control.  When Venus is retrograde it is more difficult to give and receive love and affection.  Venus retrograde also denotes a period when our love life takes on a more fated quality.  Don’t be surprised if old friends and lovers pop out of the woodwork to help us sort out our karmic issues.  While it is possible to meet someone who could be your soulmate during Venus retrograde, it’s best not to make major commitments while Venus is retrograde.  Wait until Venus is direct.  I don’t advise anyone to marry under Venus retrograde.  Jennifer Aniston married Justin Theroux when Venus was retrograde in Leo during August 2015.  I wonder if the marriage could have lasted if they had waited until Venus was in Libra in November 2015.

Venus also rules money and values, so please be careful about investments and major luxury purchases. It’s clearly not the best time to be spending huge amounts of money on items that we may regret when the dust clears and Venus is direct. You don’t want a major case of buyer’s remorse in November.

We do have one particularly sweet aspect with Venus retrograde.  When Venus stations retrograde in 10 degrees of Pisces, it will be favorably trining Neptune in 14 degrees of Pisces.  This aspect has a dreamy, relaxing and romantic vibe which can help mitigate whatever damage the impulsiveness of Venus in Scorpio squaring Mars in Aquarius brings to the table.  And Venus trining Neptune in Pisces oozes compassion and is a boon for creativity.  Hold onto that thought.

If you are curious as to how all of the planetary changes, including this summer’s eclipses, Jupiter in Scorpio, Chiron in Aries and Uranus in Taurus 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 and we only have another few weeks of Jupiter in Scorpio. The Services Offered page of my site describes the menu of services that I offer. I even offer the option of tarot readings. There is something for everyone. 

My site also offers the opportunity to provide a donation in the amount of your choice to demonstrate your support for my blog and daily astrological insights on 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.

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. 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 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

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:

www.reikiwithlindasimons.com

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:

http://bostonvoyager.com/interview/meet-linda-simons-reiki-linda-simons-coolidge-corner-brookline/

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 out at:

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

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

https://twitter.com/danceofphoenix

Mercury and the Sun Enter Libra and an Illuminating Full Moon in Aries

Get ready for a major shift in energy.  I know that many of us are still reeling from the Mars/Uranus square on September 18, 2018, when I tweeted:

Today is the 3rd and final Mars in Aquarius/Uranus in Taurus square. Expect volatility and disruptive energy to rule the day. Be mindful of impetuous actions we could later regret. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) September 18, 2018

We are about to enter a hopefully more peaceful and loving time as Mercury and then the sun enters Libra, the sign renowned for its love of peace and the seeker of balance.  On September 21, 2018, Mercury enters Libra until October 9, 2018. That’s right, it’s a quick sojourn because Mercury is in direct motion and moving at a breakneck speed.

Mercury in Libra will deliver communications that are charming, tactful, diplomatic and maddeningly indecisive.  Don’t be surprise if you hear the phrase “What do you think?” muttered frequently between now and October 9, 2018.  When Mercury is transiting the sign of Libra, we tend to be more accommodating towards others because we are more inclined to consider the points of views of others.  And that can have a nice payoff in terms of arriving at fair conclusions.

The sun will enter the sign of Libra on the following day, September 22, 2018.  That is also the official end of the fixed T-square involving Venus in Scorpio, Mars in Aquarius and Uranus in Taurus that has been active since approximately September 11, 2018.  If any of you have planets in the early degrees (0-4 degrees) of the fixed signs of Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius, you have been feeling this tense energy.  A T-square stimulates drive and courage while simultaneously generating tension and conflict.  A fixed T-square can be persevering, but the shadow side is stubborn, unyielding and holds on to frustrations for far too long.  My Mercury in Scorpio has been in the crossfire of this one.

But the sun in Libra ushers in a time of generally feeling nicer as we seek to balance the energy, which is a welcome respite after the turbulence of the Mars Uranus square and recent fixed T-square. When the sun is in Libra, we are more inclined to compromise and negotiate in our relationships, sometimes to the point of giving in too much.  We need to learn to receive as well as give and we may find it difficult to make decisions.  That will be exacerbated this year by the fact that Mercury is in Libra during most of the same time the sun is.  But the sun in Libra is a delightful time to be sociable, tactful, and diplomatic.  Just be mindful of the shadow side of Libra to be passive-aggressive and superficial.

On September 23, 2018, Mercury in Libra will be trining Mars in Aquarius and this aspect augurs well for energetic and rational communications. Having the sun in Libra setting off this aspect makes it all the sweeter because it will have a tendency to bring more peace and love after a turbulent week astrologically.

But we do have full moon in 2 degrees of Aries on September 24, 2018.  And this one is no shrinking violet.  It will be conjunct Chiron in 0 degrees of Aries, so it has the potential to shine some light on much of the suffering that has been going on in the world, both personally and globally.  Mars in Aquarius has been conjunct the south node in Aquarius, so there is the distinct possibility that unresolved issues could resurface for some healing.  This full moon has a strong relationship theme in terms of restoring balance and equality.  And there could be even more disturbing weather events in addition to Hurricane Florence.

Saturn in Capricorn also factors in heavily in this full moon.  Both the sun in Libra and moon in Aries square Saturn in Capricorn.  Saturn will be testing our relationships.  The weak ones may not survive, but a fundamentally strong relationship will be consolidated as a result of this full moon.  Saturn in Capricorn is demanding that we accept responsibility in our relationships.  Issues of inequality and a lack of fairness will be addressed.  Saturn in Capricorn may even have a stabilizing effect on world leaders with this full moon.  This full moon will have far-reaching effects both personally and globally.

If you are curious as to how all of the planetary changes, including this summer’s eclipses, Pluto in Capricorn retrograde, Jupiter in Scorpio, Chiron in Aries and Uranus in Taurus 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. I even offer the option of tarot readings. There is something for everyone. 

My site also offers the opportunity to provide a donation in the amount of your choice to demonstrate your support for my blog and daily astrological insights on 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.

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. 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 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

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:

www.reikiwithlindasimons.com

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:

http://bostonvoyager.com/interview/meet-linda-simons-reiki-linda-simons-coolidge-corner-brookline/

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 out at:

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

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

https://twitter.com/danceofphoenix

Mars in Aquarius Square Uranus in Taurus Take Three

Mars is back in the sign of Aquarius until November 15, 2018.  It re-entered Aquarius on September 10, 2018, inspiring me to tweet:

Mars enters Aquarius today until mid November. We will be acting more progressively and willing to try new approaches. There may also be technological advancements. Mars will have spent 6 months in Aquarius this year. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) September 10, 2018

This extended stay of Mars in Aquarius is courtesy of the Mars Retrograde that happened between June 26 and August 27, 2018.  But we will also be experiencing the third and final square from Mars in Aquarius to Uranus in Taurus on September 18, 2018 in 2 degrees of the respective signs.  The first one occurred on May 16, 2018 in 0 degrees, the second one occurred on August 1, 2018 in 2 degrees during the Mars retrograde and third and final one on September 18, 2018 will feature Uranus retrograde. 

My personal philosophy of major transits like this one that occur three times is that it takes most of us three times to get it right.  The energy of the Mars square Uranus transit is very impetuous, disruptive and volatile because it gives us a strong urge to break free from restrictive influences in our lives and rebel against authority.  It can manifest in a tendency to act rashly without regard for the consequences leading to even more conflict.  But if we are aware of this dynamic energy we can experience inventive and creative breakthroughs. 

Uranus is bound to shake things up in whatever house it is transiting in your chart.  That area of life will undergo a major overhaul in terms of tearing up the rules. Anyone who has planets between 0-3 degrees of the fixed signs of Aquarius, Taurus, Leo and Scorpio will feel that need for freedom and the urge to shake things up. I am included in this party with my Mercury in 0 degrees of Scorpio. Hopefully this third and final square between Mars and Uranus in 2018 will provide a resolution to the personal and global conflicts that seem to be running rampant.

Uranus in Taurus is partially responsible for all of the volatile and extreme weather we have been experiencing since May 2018.  I wouldn’t be surprised if we have more volcanoes and earthquakes. As I write this post, we are awaiting the approach of Hurricane Florence. Yes, Uranus entered Taurus on May 15, 2018 but since it is retrograde it will re-enter the sign of Aries on November 6, 2018 through March 6, 2019.  I find it supremely ironic that Uranus is re-entering the sign of Aries on Election Day in the United State and can’t help but wonder if that will cause a shake-up in our government with the mid-term elections.

Uranus in Taurus isn’t terribly comfortable in Taurus because the two are at cross purposes.  Taurus clings to the past, being a fixed earth sign while Uranus is very much geared towards the future.  The last time that Uranus was in Taurus was from June 1934 through May 1942 and the world experienced the Great Depression, World War II, dictators, environmental degradation and chaotic weather. But we also saw the enactment of the Social Security Act and other New Deal programs that sought to provide more economic security. It’s kind of an interesting parallel to look back at this 84 year cycle.

But prior to this final Mars Uranus square we have some interesting aspects as a prelude.  Mercury in Virgo and Pluto in Capricorn are pretty active too.  On September 14, 2018, Mercury in 15 degrees of Virgo will be forming a sesquiquadrate aspect (135 degrees apart) with Mars in 0 degrees of Aquarius, which can lead to frustration and irritation.  The best way to handle this aspect is to develop an awareness of where we need to control events and how it is interfering with our ability to be objective.

On September 15, 2018, Mercury in Virgo will be trining Pluto in Capricorn in 18 degrees of their respective signs.  If we have been able to move beyond or rise above our anger we should be able to see more clearly what the truth is and how to move through the darkness to the light. In other words, it is a green light for transformation.

On September 20, 2018, the moon in Aquarius will conjunct Mars in Aquarius and square Uranus in Taurus, which will intensify the energy of the Mars Uranus square and hopefully shine a light on its meaning and full potential.

If you are curious as to how all of the planetary changes, including this summer’s eclipses, Pluto in Capricorn retrograde, Jupiter in Scorpio, Chiron in Aries and Uranus in Taurus 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. I even offer the option of tarot readings. There is something for everyone.

 

My site also offers the opportunity to provide a donation in the amount of your choice to demonstrate your support for my blog and daily astrological insights on 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.

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. 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 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

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:

www.reikiwithlindasimons.com

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:

http://bostonvoyager.com/interview/meet-linda-simons-reiki-linda-simons-coolidge-corner-brookline/

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 out at:

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

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

https://twitter.com/danceofphoenix

A Day to Remember with a New Moon in Virgo and Venus Enters Scorpio

Save the date of September 9, 2018 because we have two major astrological events occurring on that day.  At 5:25 a.m. Venus enters Scorpio for an extended stay because it will be stationing retrograde on October 5, 2018 in 10 degrees of Scorpio, sliding back into Libra on October 31, 2018 for a Halloween treat and re-entering Scorpio on December 2, 2018, where it remain until January 17, 2019.  And at 2:01 p.m. on September 9, 2018, we have a new moon in 17 degrees of Virgo.

The new moon in Virgo features a very emphasis on earth energy.  In addition to the sun and moon in Virgo, we have Mars and Pluto in Capricorn, Uranus in Taurus and Mercury in Virgo.  Mercury entered Virgo on September 5, 2018, inspiring me to tweet:

Mercury enters its home sign of Virgo tonight so communications get really analytical and detail oriented. But Mercury in Leo goes out with a bang this morning as it quincunxes Mars in Capricorn. Make adjustments or communications could get testy. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) September 5, 2018

Everyone knows that a new moon is an ideal time to set new intentions.  With a new moon in Virgo, the focus will undoubtedly be on setting new intentions for health, healing and trying to protect our planet earth.  Chiron in 0 degrees of Aries squaring Saturn in 2 degrees of Capricorn has the potential to shift the focus to alternative forms of healing. A new moon in Virgo also facilitates releasing negative thinking.

Pluto in 18 degrees of Capricorn is trining this new moon in 17 degrees of Virgo, which adds to the sense of empowerment.  Two days before the new moon, we have a Grand Trine in Earth involving Mercury in 2 degrees of Virgo, Saturn in 2 degrees of Capricorn and Uranus in 2 degrees of Taurus.  This is perfect energy for grounding, stabilizing and manifesting our goals.  It sets the stage for the empowering theme of this new moon in Virgo.

There are many positive themes involved in this Virgo new moon.  They include putting an end to procrastination, attending to details, an ability to review and analyze, problem solving and enhances organizational skills.  Our self-discipline is at an all-time high and we should be motivated to engage in self-care.  The only downsides with a Virgo new moon are tendencies towards perfectionism and to be critical and compulsive.  Be mindful of these potential pitfalls and we should have a very positive experience with the new moon.

In addition to the heavy earth planet emphasis, we also have a focus on water planets with Neptune in Pisces and Jupiter in Scorpio adding to the mix of this new moon.  Both the sun and moon in Virgo will be opposing Neptune in Pisces, which could create a desire to escape life’s problems, but a more constructive use of this energy is to focus on creative or spiritual endeavors.  But the sun and moon in Virgo are sextiling Jupiter in Scorpio, which can help us to ground the benefits of the ongoing Jupiter Neptune trine.  Jupiter in Scorpio sets the stage for deep emotional responses, while Neptune in Pisces helps us access a higher aspect of ourselves so that we can transcend the drama and act from a place of light and compassion.

The extended transit of Venus in Scorpio will force us to go beyond the surface in relationships.  It will be a time when we crave meaningful and intense relationships.  Venus in Scorpio is definitely not a frivolous, lightweight sign, as I can personally attest.  I have a natal Venus in Scorpio retrograde.  I will be covering the Venus retrograde transit in a later post, but I can give you a heads up that Venus in Scorpio will trigger money concerns, power struggles and issues of jealousy and obsession.

If you are curious as to how all of the planetary changes, including this summer’s eclipses, Pluto in Capricorn retrograde, Jupiter in Scorpio, Chiron in Aries and Uranus in Taurus 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. I even offer the option of tarot readings. There is something for everyone. 

My site also offers the opportunity to provide a donation in the amount of your choice to demonstrate your support for my blog and daily astrological insights on 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.

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. 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 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

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:

www.reikiwithlindasimons.com

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:

http://bostonvoyager.com/interview/meet-linda-simons-reiki-linda-simons-coolidge-corner-brookline/

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 out at:

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

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