The month of May promises to continue the path of
transformation that the coronavirus initiated earlier this year. Pluto stationed retrograde on April 25, 2020,
inspiring me to tweet:
Pluto stations retrograde today until October 4th. Prepare for deep transformation and elimination as we access our deepest fears of death during the #coronavirus. #astrology— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) April 25, 2020
Today is May Day but not too many of us are in a
celebratory mood for the season of spring or workers. On May 5th, traditionally known as
Cinco de Mayo, a day which commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over
Napoleon III and the inspiration for many parties, we have an astrological
turning point. The nodes of the moon
move from the north node in Cancer and the south node in Capricorn to the north
node in Gemini and the south node in Sagittarius. The nodes will remain in
Gemini and Sagittarius until January 18, 2022. The last time the north node,
the sign of our collective destiny, entered Gemini, was in October 2001. And the south node entered Sagittarius back
then, which severely restricted long-distance travel, especially flying, shortly
after 9/11. The south node is associated with karma, old habit patterns and is
frequently referred to as the path of least resistance because we are so
inherently comfortable with its traits.
As we conclude the transit of the south node in Capricorn,
we can see it manifesting as governmental controls on our daily lives through
lockdowns and a need for practical security.
The old structures of our lives have been rapidly dismantled as a result
of the coronavirus. The north node in
Cancer increased the emphasis on emotional security and being at home
more. Hopefully it will also conclude as
more compassion and nurturing behavior towards others during this challenging
time that we are all undergoing. Every
day we hear stories of those on the front lines of this pandemic who are
putting themselves out there and giving to others. This is truly the best manifestation of
integrating the compassion associated with Cancer with the power,
responsibility and leadership of Capricorn.
I have my south node in Cancer and my north node in
Capricorn and I can tell you that one of the most difficult lessons in my life
has been trying to integrate the Capricorn energy into my life. I have a great
deal of water in my chart, lots of Scorpio and Cancer planets, which makes my
rely more on my emotions and intuition, so Capricorn issues of practicality,
responsibility and leadership has felt like an alien presence in my life, but I
do feel that I have made some progress in harnessing that energy. I have also found that to be the case in many
of my clients’ lives.
When the north node moves into Gemini, communication will
be a major theme and lesson for all of us. The sign of Gemini is linked to the
lungs and I don’t think that it is an accident that the coronavirus is a respiratory
ailment.
The signs of Gemini and Sagittarius are mutable, which may
stand us in good stead as we definitely need to adapt and be versatile in these
challenging times. But it also important
to remember that viruses can mutate and come back, as we are being constantly
told by doctors.
Gemini is by its nature a very social sign, but these days
a great deal of our connectivity is being found online. The perk of a north node in Gemini is that
online businesses should be very prosperous while the north node is in this
sign. Gemini is also very concerned with information and is non-conformist, so
I wouldn’t be surprised if different social media platforms arise. Just be
mindful of the potential for Internet deception and fraud, as Gemini is ruled
by Mercury. While the north node is in
Gemini, we will be living much more locally and short trips will be the norm.
There will be a strong focus on the neighborhood while the north node is in
Gemini.
The south node in Sagittarius is concerned with the truth and
learning. But we also need to let go of
global movement and travel, because flight as a mode of travel is not currently
possible. Air travel changed dramatically after 9/11 (the last time we
experienced this nodal placement). Sagittarius is also associated with the law
and it is quite possible that our old system of law will undergo major
transformation.
The bottom line is that for the next year and a half we
need to think more locally and integrate the more positive traits of
Sagittarius of honesty, craving for knowledge, adventurousness, optimism and
independence into the north node traits of Gemini, which include adaptability,
intelligence and sociability.
On May 7, 2020 we have the third Full Super Moon of 2020 in
17 degrees of Scorpio. Super moons occur
when the moon is extremely close to the earth in its orbit. Full moons are always very emotional times,
but a full moon in the highly sensitive water sign of Scorpio is bound to be
even more emotionally intense. Full
moons are also a time of closure and revealing light on secret matters. Scorpio is a sign that revels in research and
digging deeply. A full moon in Scorpio
can indicate that light will be shed on issues of trust and betrayal. Those secrets could also involve issues of
sexuality and illicit wealth, as Scorpio is the sign of other people’s
money.
We have two major aspects that are also featured in this
full moon in Scorpio that involve Neptune in Pisces. Venus in 21 degrees of
Gemini is squaring Neptune in 20 degrees of Pisces, which could play out in a
couple of ways: a yearning for love and social contact or unclear and foggy
information being presented. But the
full moon in Scorpio is also forming a beneficial trine to Neptune in 20 degrees
of Pisces, which will hopefully manifest in compassion, inspiration and
unconditional love. Don’t forget that
Scorpio has tremendous courage and unrelenting focus. It is a born survivor. Astrologer Michael Lutin once said that if
any sign could survive a nuclear holocaust, it would be a Scorpio. I am banking on that, as this full moon is
two degrees away from my sun and I am hoping that it brings some closure to my
battle with the coronavirus, although the fatigue seems to linger. It is also
forming a wide sextile to my Chiron in the 4th house, which gives me
some hope. But my doctor has told me to
expect that the fatigue is the last symptom to leave.
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 by telephone or video, such as Skype or Zoom. 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 the amount of your choice to demonstrate your support for my blog and daily
astrological insights on Twitter at:
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contribution in any amount is deeply appreciated as gratitude is a daily part
of my spiritual practice.
I am also available for tarot readings by telephone. 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.
For
more information on my Reiki services, please see this page on my site:
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. I have decided to suspend my
in-person Reiki sessions in order to practice social distancing. 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. For your convenience, I accept PayPal and Venmo as forms of
payment. I have also written an article
about distance Reiki, which is available at:
If
you are interested in learning more about how Reiki can benefit you, please
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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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forget to follow me on Twitter for my daily astrological insights.
I
urge everyone to engage in massive amounts of self-care and follow the
protective measures of washing your hands frequently, maintaining social
distancing, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth, wearing a face mask when
going outside your home and staying home if you are sick. I repeat, you do not want to get this virus! Stay
safe and healthy, everyone! Enjoy and
reap the transformational power of this full moon in Scorpio!
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