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Friday, August 16, 2019

A Challenge to Find Balance Between Logic and Inspiration as Mercury Squares Uranus and Mars and Venus Virgo Changing the Relationship Vibe




I know that we are just coming out from the influence of a powerful full moon in Aquarius on August 15, 2019, when I tweeted:
But retrograde Uranus (ruler of Aquarius) is still calling the shots on August 16, 2019 when Mercury in 6 degrees of Leo is forming a challenging square to Uranus in 6 degrees of Taurus.  This aspect tends to manifest in lots of nervous tension and occasionally upsetting news.  Our tolerance levels may be low as well with this aspect.  I have a natal Mercury Uranus square, so I am all too familiar with what it represents.  Some astrologers have referred to this aspect as the “frustrated genius” and I concur.  An individual with Mercury squaring Uranus is bright, but easily bored and craves constant stimulation.  The mind and the desire for change are quite literally duking it out. They may feel isolated in their outlook and tend to hate school because they don’t like being told what to think.  But Mercury squaring Uranus is also capable of generating some deeply inspired insights.  The most constructive use of this energy is to find a healthy balance between common logic and wild inspiration.  Meditation and self-reflections are useful tools to engage in at this time to help us achieve that level of balance.

Relationships will take on a complete different vibe in the coming week as both Mars and Venus depart the demonstrative and fun-loving party sign of Leo and enter the sign of Virgo.  Mars enters Virgo on August 18, 2019 until October 4, 2019.  Mars is much less aggressive in Virgo than it was in Leo and is more service-oriented, meaning that we may act on our feelings by doing things for those we care about.  Mars in Virgo is slow to act and is obsessed with flawless attention to detail.  It is workhorse energy that is geared towards striving towards achieving long-term goals because it possesses courage and willpower. This is the kind of energy that makes you want to declutter and start writing those to-do lists.  Mars in Virgo can also help you improve your daily routine and focus more on health and fitness.  A major theme of Mars in Virgo is a focus on performance, but it has a shadow side of being critical of its partner and its anger can be triggered if situations or people don’t meet the high standards of perfection that Virgo is associated with.  But don’t forget that we can use this energy to improve relationships during this transit because Virgo likes to work and be of service.  Food for thought…

Venus enters Virgo on August 21, 2019 and stays in Virgo until September 14, 2019. Venus in Virgo is considered to be in the sign of its fall because it is literally in the sign opposite of its exaltation, Pisces.  Venus in Virgo has a tendency to subconsciously sabotage relationships by being overly critical and pessimistic.  Venus in Virgo has a shadow side of analyzing (another strong Virgo trait) relationships with obsessive detail. So Venus isn’t exactly the happiest camper in the sign of Virgo.

But all is not gloom and doom with Venus in the sign of Virgo.  Venus in Virgo demonstrates its love through practical means such as rendering services for those we love and simply being there for them.  It’s a lot less flashy than Venus in Leo, which is prone to romantic gestures and giving extravagant gifts.  Venus in Virgo is more reserved and discriminating.  When Venus is in Virgo, we are more motivated to improve relationships and that is not a bad thing.  If you think of Venus in Leo as representing the courtship period of a relationship, then Venus in Virgo is the natural aftermath of settling down to the daily routines in a relationship.  It is quite literally coming down to earth after the initial infatuation period wears off.  And Venus in Virgo will be followed by Venus in Libra in September, a sign that Venus rules and is eminently comfortable in. So if we do the necessary work on our relationships, we get to reap the benefits when Venus is transiting Libra.  Hold that thought…

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 affected your chart and impacted your life. 

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.

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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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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:


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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:


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