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Friday, August 2, 2019

The Month of August Starts off on an Upbeat Note with Leo Planets Trining Jupiter in Sagittarius




The month of July and the turmoil it brought with two eclipses and Mercury Retrograde is finally over.  It’s true that Mercury waited until nearly midnight on July 31, 2019 to station direct, but it did.  On that day I tweeted:

Many people felt the energy shift on August 1st, when I tweeted:
Originally I had tweeted that the sun was trining Jupiter, but I was overly enthusiastic and still under the influence of Mercury Retrograde when I tweeted that.  I had meant to say the moon the first time around. We have to wait until August 7, 2019 for the sun to be trining Jupiter and we have a couple of challenging aspects to deal with before that delicious astrological treat.

On August 2, 2019, Venus in 6 degrees of Leo will be squaring Uranus in 6 degrees of Taurus.  When Venus squares Uranus we will face some challenges to the stability of love relationships.  These challenges may manifest as unexpected urges or events and an increased need for freedom.  If we can give each other space our relationships should survive just fine.  Old wounds may be triggered, but we also have the potential to make a fresh start as a result of this.

On August 4, 2019, Mars in 21 degrees of Leo forms an irritating inconjunct or quincunx to Pluto in 21 degrees of Capricorn.  Inconjuncts are all about making adjustments because the two planets involved have nothing in common, such as element or modality and are very uncomfortable with each other.  Mars is in a fixed fire sign and Pluto is in a cardinal earth sign.  The theme of this aspect is to make adjustments in how we control our anger and drive for power. Since Mars is in the sign of Leo and Pluto in Capricorn, these adjustments could very well be in the area of leadership.  Enough said with today’s current political scene…

But on August 7, 2019, the sun in 14 degrees of Leo forms a flowing beneficial trine with Jupiter in 14 degrees of Sagittarius.  Talk about hitting the jackpot!  We should be feeling on top of the world with high spirits, enthusiasm and self-confidence.  We may be on the receiving end of opportunities for personal, spiritual and material growth.  That’s right, financial gains are possible.  This can truly be a time of balanced growth.

On the following day, August 8, 2019, Venus in 14 degrees of Leo trines Jupiter in Sagittarius.  Venus is known as the Lesser Benefic and Jupiter is the Greater Benefic, so when these two planets align in a harmonious manner it’s a major coup because it is the ultimate feel good transit.  It favors love, fun, shopping and mending broken relationships.  We will receive support for creativity and more joy in relationships.

But there is one thing to remember about these beneficial aspects to Jupiter.  In order to reap the full benefits of Jupiter, you have to be proactive.  I always say that with Jupiter if you snooze you lose.  Don’t just sit around waiting for something to happen, get out there and take full advantage of whatever opportunities are present.  Jupiter is unlike Saturn, Uranus, or Pluto because it requires you to take action instead of delivering bombshells in the form of random or limiting events.  With Jupiter you need to be mindful and present in order to receive its benefits.

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.

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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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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