The pace is continuing to get more intense as the month of
April comes to a close. On April 24,
2019, Pluto stationed retrograde in 23 degrees of Capricorn and will remain retrograde
until October 3, 2019, when it stations direct in 20 degrees of Capricorn. On that day I tweeted:
The major astrological happening today is #PlutoRetrograde for the next 5 months. This can be a time of major internal transformation and soul searching regarding our need for power. #astrology— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) April 24, 2019
Pluto retrograde represents an opportunity for inner
transformation of our power and control issues.
Just remember that it is not a time to get into power tripping; it’s a
time to eliminate any controlling habits that are no longer serving our best
interests. Don’t be surprised if fated
events occur that reinforce those controlling habits that need to be kicked to
the curb. When Pluto is retrograde we
may find ourselves pushed to search and destroy whatever is blocking our
personal growth.
The bottom line with the transit of Pluto retrograde is
that it is a time to confront our shadow side.
We all have inner darkness and this is prime time for facing it and
releasing any toxic obsessions. Pluto
retrograde invites us to welcome transformation and change. It represents a shift in consciousness that
allows us to see beyond illusion and obtain a glimpse of a new reality that is
healthier. This year it is especially complicated because we are headed towards
a Saturn Pluto conjunction that will be exact in 22 degrees of Capricorn on
January 12, 2020 but many of us may already be feeling its influence.
On April 27, 2019, Mars in Gemini is squaring Neptune in
Pisces in 17 degrees of their respective signs.
Squares are inherently challenging, and this one is no exception. It will feature confusion, low energy, and bouts
of discouragement. It is the original “fake
news” aspect, as it can also be accompanied by deceit and scandals. We need to be mindful of addictions and
fantasies which are Neptune’s territory.
And with Mars involved, these addictions and fantasies could very well
involve sex. But this aspect does offer
us the opportunity to find the courage (Mars) to release our victim role
(Neptune), which can be very empowering if we face the challenges of this
aspect. Mars in Gemini will be conjunct
my natal moon in Gemini in my 8th house, so this should be an
interesting time for me…
Saturn joins the retrograde party of Pluto and Jupiter on
April 29, 2019. It will station
retrograde in 20 degrees of Capricorn and remain retrograde until September 18,
2019 when it stations direct in 13 degrees of Capricorn. Saturn is truly the planet of karma and karma
will be calling on us during its retrograde transit big time. The themes associated with Saturn retrograde
include limitations, restrictions, anxiety, fears and responsibilities. We may be forced to assume additional responsibilities
if we haven’t been stepping up. Saturn retrograde is a time of reckoning as we
are forced to review our career, life direction, consolidate our resources and
weed out what we don’t need. It may not be the best time to be moving forward
with any major endeavors but it is an opportunity to reassess what is and isn’t
working in our lives. If we have been
acting responsibly in our lives, we may fare better with this transit than
those who have been shirking their responsibilities. It also helps to know which house Saturn is
transiting in your chart. For me, it is
my 4th house of home, family, psychological roots and beginnings and
endings in life. Both Pluto and Saturn
have been within striking distance of a conjunction with my natal Chiron in 24
degrees of Capricorn which will be exact in late January 2020. So I am very much under the influence of this
upcoming Saturn Pluto conjunction in Capricorn.
If you are curious as to how all of these planetary changes
will be affecting you, please consider getting an astrological reading. I am now offering short telephone astrology
consultations for 30 minutes which are available for purchase on the Services
Offered page of my site. These are extremely affordable at the cost of $35. I have been doing more work with tarot readings,
which I love, so I decided to create a new combination reading which offers the
option of a 30 minute astrology consultation with a one question tarot reading
for only $50. There is something for everyone and my menu of services can
accommodate any budget.
Since I love to talk astrology and believe in making it
more available to everyone, I am now offering pay by the minute astrology
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This might be the perfect way for you to get a taste of
what astrology can do for you in terms of providing insight into your life
during these challenging time. Obviously
the 30 minute readings are the best deal, but you might be surprised by how
much you learn in 10 minutes or less from a brief glance at your chart. If I am
not available you can always request a callback and I will respond quickly.
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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
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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.
I am also available for tarot readings in person if you are
in the Boston area or by telephone if you are unable to travel to my home in
Newton, MA. I use the Celestial Tarot
Deck, which I love because it contains so many astrological symbols. A tarot reading is another great option for
obtaining insight and clarity.
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. Recently I have added online
booking for my Sunday clients on my site.
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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 out:
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