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Friday, October 18, 2019

Mercury and Venus Get Busy in Scorpio Paving the Way for the Sun Entering Scorpio


The full moon may be over, but there is a lot more intensity on the way with Mercury and Venus in Scorpio making some very favorable aspects.  On October 15, 2019 Mercury in Scorpio trined Neptune in Pisces, inspiring me to tweet:
I hope you were able to take full advantage of this highly sensitive, dreamy and compassionate energy.  Mercury in Scorpio is quite the detective and on October 19, 2019 it forms a supportive sextile to Pluto (Scorpio’s ruling planet) in 20 degrees of Capricorn.  This aspect will definitely bring more depth to communication as deeper purposes of actions and reactions are revealed.  The intensity will be at a fever pitch as intellect and intuition are functioning at full throttle.  The only potential danger with this aspect is a tendency to be somewhat controlling, so be mindful of that.  Also on October 19, 2019, Venus in Scorpio will be forming a Grand Water Trine with Neptune in Pisces and the north node in Cancer.   This is a fantastic placement for generating compassion, nurturing and creativity. Who can deny that is something we all need these days?

Venus in Scorpio continues its beneficial aspects on October 20, 2019 when it sextiles Saturn in 14 degrees of Capricorn.  This aspect will increase our need for companionship, but Saturn has such a stabilizing and grounding influence that we can still be practical, cautious and rational.  It can fuel our desire for commitment to relationships or financial situations.  On October 21, 2019, Venus will be trining Neptune in 16 degrees of Pisces.  This aspect will inspire feelings of love, creativity and compassion.  It’s a very romantic and dreamy vibe.  It can also manifest in the desire for entertaining or being entertained.  If you feel like seeing a movie, play or going to the museum under the auspices of this aspect, go for it.


The Sun joins Mercury and Venus in Scorpio on October 23, 2019 for its annual transit.  It’s a major change from the sun in Libra, when we’re more inclined to not rock the boat and engage in tactful and people pleasing behavior as we seek balance and enjoy the finer things in life because Libra is ruled by Venus. Scorpio, on the other hand, is an all or nothing sign which is not concerned with finding a happy medium and has a very extremist vibe.  It thrives on intensity.  Scorpio will not be satisfied with anything superficial because it is ruled by Pluto.  Pluto wants to plumb those emotional depths when the sun is in the fixed water sign of Scorpio. 

The sun transiting Scorpio is a time of purging emotional and psychological garbage as we move forward on our path of transformation.  It is a very reflective time and the themes of deepening connections on a soul level and renewal prevail.  We may find ourselves looking at some really uncomfortable truths in our lives.  But by facing the unpleasant and uncomfortable issues we are more open to healing and rebirth.  Some manifestations of the shadow side of Scorpio are stubbornness, jealousy, self-destructiveness, and vindictiveness.  I am a Scorpio, so I will be in my element during the next few weeks, but I am the first to admit that I possess these shadow qualities.  I am not a person you want to cross, as betrayal is particularly wounding and painful for a Scorpio.  Scorpio doesn’t forget transgressions, and is motivated and sometimes obsessed with seeking revenge.  But Scorpio has enormous strength in terms of resilience and the ability to regenerate itself. Astrologer Michael Lutin once said that if any sign could survive a nuclear holocaust, it would be a Scorpio.  I truly believe from personal experience that Scorpio is the comeback kid of the zodiac.  Scorpio has three symbols: the scorpion (its lowest evolved form which is prone to self-destruction), the eagle which can literally soar above the earth as it possesses the intellect, courage and power to improve themselves, and the phoenix, which will undergo a death in order to be reborn.  I prefer to relate to the phoenix, as is evident from the title of this blog.  My life has been one long path of rebirth and I don’t think it will ever end until I breathe my last breath.  A Scorpio understands that living life fully entails passion, intensity and commitment to transformation.

Don’t be afraid to confront your fears and demons during the sun’s transit of Scorpio.  It can ultimately prove to be a very healing journey.  And when the sun enters Sagittarius on November 22, 2019, we will be grateful for having undertaken this work and appreciate the lighter vibration of Sagittarius. Scorpio energy will initially be exhilarating, but we will face some challenges with the new moon in 4 degrees of Scorpio on October 27, 2019.  I will cover that in greater detail next week. 

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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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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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.

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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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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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