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Friday, April 26, 2019

April Ends with on a Heavy Note as Pluto and Saturn Retrograde and Mars Squares Neptune




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:
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 readings through Click 4Advisor.  Check it out at:


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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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:


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.  Check it out at:


If you are interested in learning more about how Reiki can benefit you, please feel free to check out my Reiki site 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:


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