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Friday, July 5, 2019

A Turbulent Week Between Eclipses as Mercury and Chiron Retrograde, the Sun Opposes Saturn and Mars Squares Uranus



Eclipse season is officially here and it arrived with quite a bang on July 2, 2019 with a total solar eclipse in 10 degrees of Cancer.  On that day I tweeted:
We are in the time period between eclipses; the next eclipse will be a lunar eclipse on July 16, 2019 with the moon in 24 degrees of Capricorn.  But the week between eclipses will be anything but calm; it will be downright turbulent.  For starters, Mercury is stationing retrograde on July 7, 2019 in 4 degrees of Leo and will remain retrograde until July 31, 2019 when it stations direct in 24 degrees of Cancer.  Mercury retrograde is notorious for its communication and transportation snafus and delays, but it brings more intensity to the mix this time because Mercury in Leo will be conjunct Mars in Leo on July 8, 2019 and will also square Uranus in Taurus.  This can result in temper tantrums, arguments, and impulsive, disruptive and provocative behavior.  Mercury in Leo has no problems expressing its anger, but retrograde Mercury will move back into Cancer on July 19, 2019 and this can bring a resurgence of passive aggressive behavior.  The best way to deal with this is to be mindful of which house in your chart Mercury retrograde will be affecting.  For me, it will be in my 10th house of career, and I am already starting to experience cancellations and reschedulings of appointments with my clients.

On July 8, 2019, Chiron, the Wounded Healer, stations retrograde in 5 degrees of Aries and remains retrograde until December 12, 2019 when it stations direct in 1 degree of Aries.  Chiron retrograde represents an opportunity to heal old wounds, but the sticking point is that we have to face the pain and look inside ourselves for the answers.  We may literally feel that something is wrong with us during this transit.  Chiron in Aries indicates that the wounding and healing process is focused on the issues of independence, autonomy and personal freedoms.  And we may need to accept new limitations to our freedom during Chiron retrograde.

The fun continues on July 9, 2019 when the Sun in Cancer opposes Saturn in Capricorn in 17 degrees of their respective signs.  Ouch!  As someone who has a challenging Sun Saturn aspect natally, I can relate to this aspect all too well. The themes of this aspect involve facing limiting conditions in life due to the actions of others or circumstances beyond our control.  It can lead to conflicts with authority figures.  The Sun opposing Saturn can also block self-expression, lead to feelings of rejection or isolation and in general is accompanied by low energy and frustration. The best way to deal with Saturnian energy is to be patient, something which is easier said than done.

We get an astrological mini-reprieve on July 10th, but on July 11, 2019, Mars in Leo will be squaring Uranus in Taurus in 6 degrees of their respective signs.  This aspect occurs in fixed signs, so it will definitely be challenging because fixed signs are the most resistant to change. Mars squaring Uranus delivers a strong urge to break free and rebels against authority.  We may find ourselves acting rashly without regard for the consequences if we are not mindful.  Our actions or the actions of others can take us by surprise.  Uranus is a wild card energy that loves to shock and disrupt, so don’t expect it to be a quiet day.  But the saving grace of this aspect is that it can bring creative breakthroughs.  This is supported by the fact that both the sun in Cancer and the moon in Scorpio are trining Neptune in Pisces that day.  So we have a highly emotional Grand Water Trine in play that day.

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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