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Friday, February 14, 2020

Mars Enters Capricorn, Mercury Stations Retrograde and the Sun Sails into Pisces






Get ready for another week of planets changing signs and the first Mercury Retrograde of 2020.  The fun starts on February 16, 2020 when Mars enters the earth sign of Capricorn at 6:33 a.m.  Mars remains in Capricorn until March 30, 2020.  Mars is actually considered to be exalted in the sign of Capricorn, so this can be a very positive influence in our lives.

When Mars is in Capricorn we tend to be more deliberate, persistent, stable, reliable and likely to consider future ramifications before taking action.  This is a big change from Mars in Sagittarius, which is very impulsive and has a tendency to fly off the handle because it is a fire sign.  But Mars in Capricorn is still capable of being very assertive and accomplishing a great deal.  Mars in Capricorn will be favorably trining Uranus in 3 degrees of Taurus on February 21, 2020 and this aspect is a real blessing in terms of pursuing our goals as we may be on the receiving end of some unexpected opportunities. There is a reason that the goat is a symbol for Capricorn—it is persistent, steadfast and able to climb up that mountain.  Mars in Capricorn is slower to anger, but it can become frustrated and its shadow side is becoming too rigid. 

But we could be facing a wild card vibe with part of this Mars in Capricorn transit. Mars has been out of bound since February 9, 2020 and will continue to remain out of bounds until March 2, 2020.  A planet is considered to be out of bounds when its declination is more than 23 degrees and 27 minutes north or south of the sun.  The energy of the planet tends to be a little over the top and out of control.  It has a wilder, more erratic quality. Mars in Capricorn will be conjunct the south node in 6 degrees of Capricorn on February 25, 2020 and this could manifest as some power and control issues surfacing in relationships and existing structures in our lives.  Don’t forget that Capricorn is also associated with government and financial institutions.  Mars is the planet associated with passion, desire and aggression so there could be some over the top reactions in the next few weeks.

Mercury stations retrograde in 12 degrees of Pisces at 7:54 p.m. on February 16, 2020 and stations direct in 28 degrees of Aquarius on March 9, 2020.  But we all know that Mercury entered its retrograde shadow period on February 2, 2020 in 28 degrees of Aquarius and won’t clear it until March 29, 2020 in 12 degrees of Pisces.

What can we expect when Mercury is retrograde in the water sign of Pisces?  Mercury retrograde in Pisces can enhance our creativity and spirituality as it infuses us with an urge to delve deeply into our spiritual lives to achieve a more altered state.  It’s a perfect time for music and meditation as well.  But the shadow side of Mercury retrograde in Pisces is a tendency towards deception and denial in communications.  And then there are the usual manifestations of Mercury retrograde: delays in communications and transportation, caution against signing contracts or taking a new job and breakdowns in electronic devices.  Try not to purchase a car, cell phone or computer when Mercury is retrograde unless your current one literally dies on you.  The best way of utilizing the energy of Mercury retrograde is to review and do research.

The sun enters the water sign of Pisces on February 18, 2020 at 11:57 p.m.  I know that I say it every year, but I always love the transit of the sun in Pisces.  Part of it is because I am a water sign and it’s nice to know that I will have the sun trining all of my Scorpio and Cancer planets, but another reason is that the Pisces sun starts in my 5th house and it seems to give me a creative boost during the winter.  The sun in Pisces is a time of idealism, altruistic feelings, heightened imagination and creativity as well as intense dreams that provide more intuitive guidance.  And it does make use more compassionate and empathetic towards others.  But the shadow side of the sun in Pisces is self-pity, feelings of victimization and elusiveness.  Don’t let yourself fall into the martyr role when the sun is in Pisces.

The Pisces energy is amplified even more on February 20, 2020 when Jupiter in Capricorn forms a supportive sextile to Neptune in 17 degrees of Pisces.  These two planets are associated with expansion and spirituality, so when they align favorable we have an opportunity to get in touch with our personal beliefs and our higher power.  It’s an extremely favorable aspect for creativity, new possibilities and an overall feeling of interconnectivity.  It has a strong theme of idealist at work for the greater good.  And the good news about this aspect is that we get to reap its benefits three times this year: it repeats on July 7th in 20 degrees of the two planets respective signs and on October 12th in 18 degrees.

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:

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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.

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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:


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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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