The month of April is off to an intense and energizing
start due in no small part to the influx of Aries energy. Aries is the cardinal
fire sign that is the sign of the warrior and represents courage, new beginnings,
with a shadow side of impatience and impulsive behavior. There is a new moon in 15 degrees of Aries on
April 5, 2019, but the moon actually moved into Aries late on the evening of
April 3, 2019. And on April 4, 2019, it
sextiled Mars in Gemini, inspiring me to tweet:
We have another promising aspect today with Aries moon forming a supportive sextile to Mars in Gemini. It gives us the courage to act on our desires and implement change. #astrology— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) April 4, 2019
The new moon on April 5, 2019 features a cardinal T-square
involving the sun and moon conjunct in 15 degrees of Aries squaring Pluto and
Saturn in Capricorn with Pluto in 23 degrees of Capricorn exactly conjunct the
south node in 23 degrees of Capricorn.
And adding to the mix is the fact that the asteroid Pallas Athena, the
goddess of wisdom, also features prominently in this T-square in 21 degrees of
Libra. Pallas Athena is also a warrior,
which fits in with the Aries theme even though it opposes the new moon and
squares Saturn, Pluto and the south node in Capricorn. Pallas Athena may be a warrior, but she also
possesses reason, balance, and searches for the truth while having the capacity
to see the big picture.
As someone who has her own natal cardinal T-square, I can
tell you from personal experience that a T-square will push you to get
moving. I swear that it more than
compensates for the lack of fire in my chart.
The fact that this T-square is the predominant energy of this new moon
indicates that if we are not feeling like we are owning our power, we could
encounter some obstacles and people trying to control us. The new moon squaring Pluto in Capricorn is bound
to trigger some power issues and with Pluto conjunct that south node in
Capricorn these may very well be quite karmic and long-standing. It really is time to release old patterns of
fear, cynicism and pessimism as well as the need to control which prevents us
from fully experiencing our emotions. We
may be forced to relive the past in order to create a more stable and secure
future, which is what the north node in Cancer is asking us to do. Saturn’s role in this new moon alludes to the
potential for transition in governments, economy and authority figures. We could be experiencing conflicts between
fear vs. trust, pessimism vs. optimism, and materialism vs. compassion. I wouldn’t be surprised if abuses of
authority are revealed as a result of this new moon.
A new moon in Aries wants new beginnings NOW and
consequently we may feel quite frustrated and impatient if things aren’t
happening on our timetable. But the most
productive use of all this initiating cardinal energy is to integrate it, not
fight it. Use the Saturn in Capricorn
energy to focus more and work slowly and methodically to attain our goals. Control and transformation are strong themes
of this new moon and the bottom line is that transformation can’t be rushed. Anyone
who has planets in 20-23 degrees of the cardinal signs of Aries, Cancer, Libra
and Capricorn will undoubtedly dealing with issues of control and
transformation now. A great deal of what is happening astrologically in 2019 is
preparing us for the big event of 2020: the Saturn/Pluto conjunction in 22
degrees of Capricorn on January 12, 2020.
Jupiter will be stationing retrograde in 24 degrees of
Sagittarius on April 10, 2019 through August 11, 2019, when it stations direct
in 14 degrees of Sagittarius. Jupiter
retrograde is nothing like Mercury or Mars retrograde, so please be aware that
there is no cause for alarm here.
Jupiter retrograde is a time of spiritual introspection and reflection
involving issues of growth, happiness and success. It is an opportunity to take stock and make
sure everything is right before engaging in any expansion. The worst that can happen during Jupiter retrograde
is that travel plans can go awry. But it
is a great time for dieting, because Jupiter’s expansive principle is not operating
on full capacity. There are also some other astrological perks involved in this
Jupiter Retrograde. Jupiter is currently
featured in an out of sign trine with Uranus in 1 degree of Taurus, which could
bring some lucky breaks out of the blue.
And on April 10, 2019, when Jupiter stations retrograde, Venus and
Neptune will be conjunct in 17 degrees of Pisces. How sweet is that energy for creativity?
Pluto and Saturn in Capricorn will be stationing retrograde
on April 24th and April 29th respectively, and believe
me, these will be much more challenging transits than Jupiter retrograde. Jupiter retrograde favors meditation and reflection.
If we do this work during the next four
months, we will be primed to act on launching our endeavors when Jupiter
stations direct this summer. Use this
time wisely and learn from it because Sagittarius is after all, about learning and
education.
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 15 minutes or 30 minutes which are available for purchase on
the Services Offered page of my site. These are extremely affordable at the
cost of $25 or $35. In the spirit of
utilizing the energy of the January 5th solar eclipse in my 3rd
house, I am starting to use FaceTime for my readings and have installed the
Google Duo app on my phone for the benefit of my Android clients. So if you
want to see me in addition to talking to me, I am giving you the option to do
so. I even offer the option of tarot readings. 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 15 and 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
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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
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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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