Scorpio season
is officially here, as I noted in my tweet of October 23, 2018:
Mercury enters the sign of Sagittarius at 12:38 a.m. on the east coast of the United States. This will definitely cause a shift from plumbing those Scorpionic depths to learning more about a wide range of topics as our thinking becomes more idealistic, optimistic and we experience an increase in faith. Faith is something that we could all use more of in light of recent events in the world. When Mercury is in Sagittarius, facts are less important and details can be overlooked as the truth becomes an issue. Mercury in Sagittarius is prone to speaking without thinking, however, so beware of foot in mouth disease and being too blunt, especially with Mercury retrograde approaching on November 16, 2018. Mercury will station retrograde in 13 degrees of Sagittarius on that day, slip back into Scorpio on December 1, 2018 and station direct in Scorpio on December 6, 2018 in 27 degrees of Scorpio. But then Mercury will move back into Sagittarius until January 5, 2019.
The season of Scorpio has only one holiday and that is Halloween on October 31st. This year features a plethora of aspects that are quite the bag of tricks and treats astrologically.Brace yourself for an emotional month as the sun enters the fixed water sign of Scorpio today. There will be strong themes of passion, transformation and forgiveness to be faced. #astrology— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) October 23, 2018
Mercury enters the sign of Sagittarius at 12:38 a.m. on the east coast of the United States. This will definitely cause a shift from plumbing those Scorpionic depths to learning more about a wide range of topics as our thinking becomes more idealistic, optimistic and we experience an increase in faith. Faith is something that we could all use more of in light of recent events in the world. When Mercury is in Sagittarius, facts are less important and details can be overlooked as the truth becomes an issue. Mercury in Sagittarius is prone to speaking without thinking, however, so beware of foot in mouth disease and being too blunt, especially with Mercury retrograde approaching on November 16, 2018. Mercury will station retrograde in 13 degrees of Sagittarius on that day, slip back into Scorpio on December 1, 2018 and station direct in Scorpio on December 6, 2018 in 27 degrees of Scorpio. But then Mercury will move back into Sagittarius until January 5, 2019.
Mercury
retrograde’s shadow will officially begin on October 29, 2018 in 27 degrees of
Scorpio and it will leave its shadow period on December 24, 2018 in 13 degrees
of Sagittarius. Merry Christmas!
On Halloween,
the newly minted Mercury in Sagittarius will form an irritating inconjunct with
retrograde Uranus in Taurus. This aspect
can bring an overload of upheaval related to communications and adjustments in
ideas may be necessary to implement any changes we need to make in our
lives. Adjustment is always a key theme
with inconjuncts, no two days about it.
The moon is in
Leo on Halloween and it also forms a couple of irritating inconjunct
aspects. It inconjuncts Saturn in
Capricorn, which can bring up issues of discipline, responsibility and
organization. I have a natal moon/Saturn
inconjunct and I can attest that is an aspect that forces you to grow up early
due to a parent not being present either on a physical or emotional level. So if you are feeling like you are forced to
take responsibility on Halloween, this is the reason.
The Leo moon
also inconjuncts Neptune in Pisces. This
aspect can manifest in extreme emotional sensitivity in terms of picking up
others’ feelings. Once again, there is
an aura of emotional overload and we may feel confused, question our instincts
or engage in escapism, such as drugs, alcohol, movies or music. This is exacerbated by Neptune’s placement in
its ruling sign of Pisces, which takes the art of escapism to a whole new
level. The key to adjustment here may
lie in finding a way to filter the psychic information that is being received.
The Leo moon is
also busy forming a challenging square to the sun in Scorpio on Halloween. This will undoubtedly bring to the surface
any relationship tensions that have been simmering. Obstacles may manifest through attracting
challenging situations as an unconscious attempt to recreate some unresolved
conflicts from childhood.
Venus is also a
key player in the Halloween drama of trick or treat. Retrograde Venus in Scorpio starts the day
off by opposing retrograde Uranus in Taurus. How is this going to play
out? It can indicate changes in our love
life, finances or values and bring tension to existing relationships. Or we could find ourselves attracted to
unusual people. Financial windfalls are also possible, but there is also the
potential to feel like gambling. You
never quite know with Uranus, as it has a wild card vibe and is retrograde to
boot.
But the real
astrological treat of Halloween is that retrograde Venus slips back into the
more harmonious and friendly sign of Libra at 3:42 p.m. on the east coast of
the United States. Venus in Libra is very
comfortable and it lends a peacemaking vibe to relationships. Venus will station direct in 25 degrees of
Libra on November 16, 2018 and will remain in Libra until December 2,
2018. When Venus is in Libra, we find
that cooperation is easier as we are naturally more polite, charming and
diplomatic. Make the most of this
lighter Venusian energy as it is truly a do-over for any events that transpired
in early September 2018.
If you are
curious as to how all of the planetary changes will be affecting you, please
consider getting an astrological reading.
You have to be aware and strike while the iron is hot and we only have
another couple of 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.
And don’t
forget about my Venus Retrograde Special.
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:#VenusRetrograde is back and so is my Venus Retrograde Special for $25! This is the perfect time to obtain some insight into your relationships and learn how this important transit is affecting you. Email me at lindasim54@gmail.com or DM me to request a reading. #astrology pic.twitter.com/0th07kG2F7— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) October 5, 2018
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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
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If you are in
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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,
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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.
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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
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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:
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Happy Halloween!
