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Friday, March 13, 2020

An Astrological Perspective on the Coronavirus as Mercury Prepares to Re-Enter Pisces and the Sun Enters Aries



March 16th and the sun entering Aries on March 19, 2020, but the impact of the coronavirus this week have caused me to reflect on how this virus can be interpreted from an astrological perspective. 

I began by retracing the steps of this disease.  On January 7, 2020, the coronavirus was identified.  What was happening astrologically at this time? Plenty.  We were on the verge of a lunar eclipse in 20 degrees of Cancer that occurred on January 10, 2020.  On January 10, 2020 Uranus also stationed direct in 2 degrees of Taurus.  We all know that a planet’s energy is especially potent when it is stationary and this new disease would certainly prove to be very disruptive.  China reported its first death from the coronavirus on January 11, 2020, a 61 year old man in Wujan, China and Mercury in 21 degrees of Capricorn was opposing that eclipse, so the news wasn’t good. 

But Mercury in 22 degrees of Capricorn was also exactly conjunct the Saturn Pluto conjunction in 22 degrees of Capricorn on January 12, 2020. Many of us have wondered how the Saturn Pluto conjunction would manifest and I am beginning to think the coronavirus is a direct consequence of the Saturn Pluto conjunction and may very well be a defining influence of 2020.  Take a minute to think about what Saturn and Pluto conjunct in Capricorn represent at its worst: fear, paranoia and loss of control in the structures of our lives.  Neptune in Pisces has also been very active in 2020 and it is common knowledge that Neptune is associated with viruses.  The moon in Leo was inconjunct Neptune in Pisces on January 12, 2020, the day of the Saturn Pluto conjunction.

Fast forward to a few more dates.  On February 29, 2020, the first recorded death in the United States was reported, a man in his 60’s in Washington State.  Mercury was retrograde in 3 degrees of Pisces.  On March 3, 2020, United States officials approved widespread coronavirus testing.  On that day Venus in Aries was squaring Saturn in Capricorn in 28 degrees of their respective signs.  Talk about a massive reality check; it was becoming increasingly impossible to deny, ignore or downplay the significance of this disease.  It wasn’t just happening in China. 

On March 6, 2020, the number of global cases of coronavirus hits 100,000 and President Trump signs an $8.3 billion emergency spending package to combat the coronavirus.  There were some pretty challenging astrological aspects on that day as well: the Cancer moon was opposing Saturn in 28 degrees of Capricorn, indicating that some measure of balance be implemented to nurture and take care of people; the moon entered Leo and trined Chiron in 4 degrees of Aries which further emphasized the need to shine the light on healing; and Venus and Uranus were conjunct in 3 degrees of Taurus, indicating that there were sudden changes occurring involving money that affected the well-being of the earth.

We had a full moon in 19 degrees of Virgo on March 9, 2020, further emphasizing the healing theme.  Frequently full moons tend to reveal what has been hidden and this one was no exception.  News of more cases of the coronavirus continued to be announced.  On March 9, 2020, Mercury also stationed direct in 28 degrees of Aquarius.  On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus a global pandemic.  The moon in Libra was inconjunct Neptune in Pisces on that day, and it was evident that adjustments needed to be made. Whether we like it or not, we are all in this together as everyone needs to acknowledge that life as we know it is changing.  We are being forced to transform the structure of our lives in order to survive. Universities and colleges are suspending classes and adopting a policy of online classes and many events involving large groups are being canceled.  The coronavirus is triggering massive amounts of fear, paranoia and a loss of control over our lives as we scramble to adapt on a daily basis.

Mercury is direct right now, but technically still in its retrograde shadow until March 29, 2020.  Mercury re-enters Pisces on March 16, 2020 and stays there until April 11, 2020.  Mercury is considered to be in fall in the sign of Pisces, which means that we may experience difficulty in discerning fact from fiction and a strong desire for escapism during these challenging times.

But the sun does enter Aries on March 19, 2020 and that does bring a ray of hope.  The sun in Aries is courageous, motivated to conquer and is a time of new beginnings because it literally is the start of the astrological new year.  We all need that infusion of courage now to overcome the fear that is so prevalent.

We have been undergoing a heavy onslaught of Capricorn and Pisces energy.  Saturn, Pluto, Mars and Jupiter have been in Capricorn and the sun and Neptune in Pisces.  The sun moves into Aries on March 19th and Saturn briefly moves into Aquarius until July 1, 2020.  Mars will also enter Aquarius on March 30, 2020 until May 13, 2020, so let’s hope that these two planets in Aquarius provide some respite as Aquarius is the sign associated with the greater good.

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.

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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.

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The coronavirus outbreak is causing me to increase the number of distant Reiki sessions I do because people are concerned about the spread of the infection.  A distant Reiki session is the perfect opportunity to safely build up your immune system and if you have contracted coronavirus, you can be treated safely from the comfort of your home. My procedure is to have a conversation with a client 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. The cost for distance Reiki sessions is $30.  

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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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