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Friday, July 17, 2020

A Second New Moon in Cancer and the Sun Roars into Leo



We have a second new moon in Cancer coming up on July 20, 2020.  The first one occurred on June 21, 2020 in 0 degrees but the one on July 20th will be in 28 degrees of Cancer.  So anyone with planets in the late degrees of Cancer or any of the other cardinal signs of Aries, Libra or Capricorn should feel the full effects of this new moon.

New moons are traditionally considered an opportunity to plant a seed for new beginnings but this particular new moon has some very challenging aspects that may make it feel more like a full moon.  A new moon in Cancer will always entail themes of new beginnings in the areas of home, family, and emotional security but this new moon features oppositions to Jupiter, Pluto and Saturn in Capricorn. 

We got a taste of the Cancer Capricorn polarity earlier this week when the Cancer sun opposed Jupiter in Capricorn on July 14th and opposed Pluto in Capricorn on July 15th.  Both of these aspects inspired me to tweet:


With the new moon in Cancer opposing retrograde Jupiter in Capricorn, we are definitely in the mood for a new chapter in our lives during this pandemic, but we are on the receiving end of mixed messages because that Cancer moon opposing retrograde Saturn in Capricorn is restricting us and placing limitations on our daily lives.  The new moon opposing retrograde Pluto in Capricorn indicates that psychological wounds can be dredged up from the unconscious as we could be facing a period of deep shadow work to release what is no longer serving our best interests and move us forward on the path of transformation.  We are definitely dealing with a deconstruction of the old order and especially with Saturn and Pluto involved it could feel like a real tug of war between the government and the people.  Do you see why I think this could very well feel like a full moon?  Many of us may be struggling with work/life balance issues during this time as many people work from home. 

I know for a fact that this new moon will impact me because it is conjunct my Jupiter Uranus conjunction in Cancer in my 10th house.  Talk about a work life challenge! Something is bound to change.  I do my astrology work from home, as well as my distance Reiki treatments.  I hope to be able to get out in the physical world to do in-person Reiki treatments in August but like everyone else I am watching the numbers closely and am deeply concerned about the spike in Coronavirus cases which I am sure can be attributed to the most recent Jupiter Pluto conjunction in Capricorn on June 30, 2020.  And let’s face it, some people did not exactly practice social distancing on the 4th of July and we are dealing with the repercussions of that as well.

But we do have one saving grace aspect on the new moon of July 20th. That Cancer moon will be trining Neptune in Pisces.  Okay, it happens right after midnight before the new moon is exact, but it does favor sensitivity, creativity, our imagination and foster compassion towards others.  Our intuition will be strong on this day and I definitely encourage people to meditate and set new intentions on this new moon.

Two days later, on July 22, 2020 the sun enters the fixed fire sign of Leo, which it rules.  When the sun is in Leo, it is a time to shine, be proud and play.  We feel more confident, optimistic, enthusiastic, outgoing and gregarious.  This can be a welcome respite from the past few months.  Just be mindful of the shadow side of Leo, which is a tendency to be arrogant and self-centered.

On July 22, 2020, we also have Mercury in 10 degrees of Cancer sextiling Uranus in 10 degrees of Taurus.  This is a very positive and supportive aspect that can deliver exciting news and is ripe for stimulating conversations.  It’s also got a very future oriented vibe and there could be brilliant flashes of insight.  We should also be open to the possibility of meeting new people and new perspectives under the auspices of this aspect.

If you are curious about how all of these planetary changes will be affecting you, please consider getting an astrological reading. These are very challenging and unique times; an astrological reading could provide some much needed clarity and guidance.  Check out my menu of services 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:


A 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. I offer a 24 card tarot card reading for $50 which incorporates the twelve houses of the horoscope.

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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. I have decided to suspend my in-person Reiki sessions until August in order to practice social distancing.  I will be back in my Brookline office then practicing Reiki with a mask, gloves, and medical exam sheets for your protection.  I will also have hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes available. In the meantime, 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:


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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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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! I speak from personal experience and consider myself very fortunate to have survived Coronavirus. Stay safe and healthy, everyone! 






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