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Friday, June 28, 2019

Eclipse Season Starts with a Solar Eclipse in Cancer after Mars Moves into Leo and Venus Enters Cancer




The summer eclipse season is nearly here!  We have two eclipses in July 2019 and two new moons during the month, the first one being a total solar eclipse in 10 degrees of Cancer on July 2, 2019 and the second new moon occurring on July 31, 2019 in 8 degrees of Leo when Mercury stations direct in 24 degrees of Cancer.  The second eclipse of July occurs on July 16, 2019 in 24 degrees of Capricorn, a lunar eclipse.  More on that in a later post.

Eclipses are game changers that can act as wild cards because the unexpected can occur, especially if an eclipse aspects planets in your chart.  I always tell my clients that solar eclipses are like new moons on steroids, and their effects can be felt for up to three months before they occur and as long as one year afterwards.  If this solar eclipse is aspecting your sun, especially by conjunction, you will be facing a year of big changes ahead.

This solar eclipse is a north node eclipse, which tends to make it a lot easier to implement change than a south node eclipse, when you feel like you are at the mercy of fated events.  A north node eclipse tends to give you more control over the direction of your life.  The north node of the moon is currently in Cancer, which is associated with home, family and your emotional sense of security. This eclipse will definitely make it impossible for you to ignore your emotions if you have been feeling blocked because it occurs in the moon’s home sign of Cancer.  For me personally, this eclipse is conjunct my south node in Cancer in my 9th house, and I am actually looking forward to it helping me release some long overdue emotional baggage.

What else is going on astrologically on July 2, 2019?  For starters, we have four planets retrograde: Saturn and Pluto in Capricorn, Neptune in Pisces and Jupiter in Sagittarius.  And Mercury is getting to ready to join the retrograde party on July 7, 2019.  All of these retrograde planets are bound to usher in a period of reevaluation before any real progress can occur. Retrograde Saturn in Capricorn is conjunct the south node in Capricorn, which is all about finances and practical security. Saturn conjunct the south node can trigger control issues, delays and karma that needs to be released.  It is truly a time of letting go of the old and surrendering to the new.  Saturn will be conjunct the south node in Capricorn until October 2019, so this is an ongoing process.

Mars enters the sign of Leo on July 1, 2019 where it resides until August 18, 2019. It joins Mercury which entered Leo on June 26, 2019 which inspired me to tweet:
Mars in Leo will feature prominently in the solar eclipse on July 2, 2019. Mars in Leo is a time of high spirits, pride and self-confidence.  We are filled with courage and enthusiasm.  But we need to be mindful of the shadow side of Mars in Leo: letting our ego get the best of us and causing unnecessary drama.  This will be tested on the day of the eclipse when Mars in Leo conjuncts Mercury in Leo: there may be episodes of overconfident behavior, leaders lording it over the people and it can bring matters of the heart to a heated focus.  Mars in Leo is also forming a tense square to Uranus in Taurus, which can lead to earthquakes or volcanoes or political upheavals because it is very impulsive energy. But the silver lining of this eclipse is that it forms a sextile to Uranus in Taurus, which supports change.  That is pretty sweet with both the sun and moon sextiling Uranus, so positive change is definitely an option.

On the following day, July 3, 2019, Venus enters Cancer until July 27, 2019.  Venus in Cancer brings out the nurturing and nesting qualities in us.  It is very protective of those it loves and is also very self-protective.  The transit of Venus in Cancer can be a time of emotional ups and downs due to increased sensitivity and impressionability. The themes of devotion, concern and emotional security are front and center.  Venus in Cancer is also an opportunity to engage in more self-care and spend more time with family.  The shadow side of Venus in Cancer is its tendency to be irrational, moody, easily triggered and take everything too personally.  This can lead to emotional withdrawal if one is feeling threatened.  Don’t forget that the symbol of Cancer is the crab and its shell is very self-protective.

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 and a telephone astrology consultation can be a perfect way to find out how the July 2019 eclipses will be affecting your chart and impacting your life.  If you want a telephone astrology reading based on the July eclipses, please indicate that with a note when you purchase a reading. 

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.

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:


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 at my home in Newton, MA on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons and 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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Happy 4th of July!









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