Mercury is officially retrograde as of February 16, 2020,
when I tweeted:
It’s a big day astrologically as #MercuryRetrograde officially starts in 12 degrees of Pisces. Expect the usual delays and confusion in transportation and communications as well as electronic malfunctions #astrology— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) February 16, 2020
I don’t know about you, but I am already feeling the
effects of Mercury retrograde big time.
I have already experienced a Lyft ride that took me miles away from my
destination because the driver claimed his GPS was telling him to go one way
when I told him the other way and a package that was not delivered on
time. Fortunately both situations were satisfactorily
resolved; I got home later than I had anticipated and my package was ultimately
delivered 12 hours later than the tracking indicated. But this is the kind of thing we can expect
when Mercury is retrograde in the mutable water sign of Pisces, renowned for
its nebulous quality.
On February 23, 2020, we have a new moon in 4 degrees of
Pisces. New moons are considered to be a
cosmic opportunity to set new intentions and start a new chapter in our
lives. But a new moon in Pisces can be
simultaneously delightful and tricky. I
was watching Penny Thornton’s latest YouTube video about the new moon in Pisces
and I couldn’t agree with her more about a Pisces new moon being a “psychic
reboot” and a time of “psychic housekeeping”, to use her words because Pisces
is the 12th sign of the zodiac and is associated with the 12th
house, which is the unconscious mind. It
is indeed a time for processing what is occurring in our lives and with a new
moon in Pisces, some of that processing could manifest through dreams and
sudden insights. Most people would agree
that it feels like things are very weird these days and out of control as we
watch things slip away.
Retrograde Mercury in 10 degrees of Pisces and Neptune in
17 degrees of Pisces are conjunct on the day of the new moon. So this will be one very Neptunian new
moon. We may experience events that feel
very synchronistic and we might find ourselves running into people from our
past because Mercury retrograde has a way of bringing back people from our
pasts. When Mercury and Neptune are conjunct, we can be very sensitive,
intuitive, and psychic but we can also be elusive and evasive with deception
possible. Trust me on this one because I
have Mercury and Neptune conjunct natally in my 1st house of
self. And this new moon falls in my 5th
house and trines my Mercury in Scorpio.
So I anticipate that I will be feeling even more intuitive and creative
during this new moon.
One important takeaway from this new moon is to remember
that there is a reason that things are unfolding as they are, uncomfortable as
it may feel. We need to faith in the
process and trust in it because panic is counterproductive. Quite literally, the only way out is through.
The new moon on February 23rd features a lot of
Pisces energy with the sun, moon, Mercury and Neptune all in Pisces, but it
also features a great deal of Capricorn energy.
Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and Pluto are all in Capricorn. Water and earth are actually very
compatible. The Pisces planets
represents our soul energy while the Capricorn planets represents our physical
drive and need for grounding. Neptune is invisible and its
shadow side can lead to addiction, while Saturn is practical and needs order
and structure. Of course the shadow side
of Capricorn energy can lead to too much control. I’d like to float the idea that perhaps some
of us need to set new resolutions on this new moon that involve setting
boundaries. The perfect use of this
Pisces and Capricorn energy is to make our dreams a reality. Mars in Capricorn is a real boon for
this. While many people associate Mars
being strong in Aries and Scorpio, it is actually exalted in the sign of
Capricorn. It entered Capricorn on
February 16, 2020, inspiring me to tweet:
Mars enters Capricorn today until 3/30/20. We are able to act in a more deliberate and stable manner when Mars is in the sign of its exaltation. It’s a boon for accomplishing goals. #astrology— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) February 16, 2020
On the day of the new moon, Mars in 4 degrees of Capricorn
will be conjunct the south node in 6 degrees of Capricorn. This may play out as feeling compelled
towards old patterns, but we need to remember that the south node also
represents karmic baggage that we need to release and integrate into the
qualities of the north node in Cancer.
So we should take the high road and become more gentle, nurturing and
compassionate towards others.
If you are curious as to how all of these planetary changes will
be affecting you, please consider getting an astrological reading. I have recently revised my menu of services
and am now offering a Saturn Pluto Conjunction reading for $25 which will offer
you some insight and guidance into how this major astrological event that
occurred on January 12, 2020 in 22 degrees of Capricorn will impact you. It’s not too late to purchase this reading
because its effects will be felt for most of 2020. It can be purchased through
my site at:
I have also added a new reading to my menu of services, a
Clues to Compatibility reading, which is designed primarily for non-romantic
relationships and utilizes synastry to determine your connections with friends,
family members and business associates. Additionally, I have also decided to
offer private astrology lessons in person or by telephone. Please feel free to contact me at lindasim54@gmail.com if you are interested
in learning more about astrology.
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.
My site also offers the opportunity to provide a donation in
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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
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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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