Happy New Year 2021 as Mercury in Capricorn Flexes its Muscle and Mars Moves into Taurus

 

I am sure that I am not alone when I say that I am glad to bid 2020 adieu. The year 2020 was one tough year and it ended on an extremely emotional note with a Full Moon in Cancer on December 29, 2020.  On that day I tweeted:

Today is the last #FullMoon of 2020 in Cancer, just like the 1st full moon in January. It squares Chiron in Aries which has a strong theme of healing challenges. It also inconjuncts both Saturn and Jupiter in Aquarius requiring some adjustments. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) December 29, 2020

I don’t know about you, but I found this Full Moon to be extremely challenging and exhausting.  I heard from people that I hadn’t been in touch with for a while and I certainly had some emotional buttons pushed.  But on some level I realize that all of this was necessary for our growth.

How is 2021 beginning? For starters, the Moon is in party-loving Leo squaring off with Uranus in Taurus, which could lead to some major overindulgences and accidents as people are inclined to cut loose.  We have spent the better part (over nine months to be exact) dealing with the frustrations and limitations of the pandemic.  This could also lead to another surge of the Coronavirus, so please try to be careful however you celebrate and don’t engage in large gatherings.

But the New Year does start off on a somewhat hopeful note with Mercury in Capricorn forming a supportive sextile to Neptune in Pisces.  This aspect is exact in 18 degrees, so if you have any planets near 18 degrees of Scorpio, Cancer, Capricorn, Pisces, Taurus and Virgo, you will reap the benefits. Mercury and Neptune connecting on this level brings very positive mental energy with constructive plans for the future. It’s also very creative and spiritual to boot, which is a delightful way to start the New Year. Hello, New Year’s resolutions!

Mercury is moving into Aquarius on January 8, but it also makes one last major aspect on the 4^th when it conjuncts Pluto in 24 degrees of Capricorn.  This aspect has a theme of making us more serious about transforming our lives with its depth and intensity and its capacity for psychological analysis.  It is exactly conjunct my natal Chiron in Capricorn in my 4^th house and I have received more requests for distance Reiki treatments this week which I hope continues.

The major event this coming week is the ingress of Mars into Taurus.  Due to a Mars retrograde in 2020, Mars has been in Aries since June 27, 2020. It was retrograde from September 9^th through November 13^th. If you were feeling stuck and unable to move forward to pursue your desires this fall, this is yet another reason in addition to the pandemic.

I know that Mars rules Aries and is very comfortable there, but it can be impulsive, impatient and lack the ability to see things through.  Mars moves into Taurus on January 6^th and is there until March 3, 2021. You will definitely notice a difference in the energy.  We will have a more determined focus as we are more resolute and patient.  Slow and steady will be our new mantra.  Our goal will shift to longevity and long-term satisfaction as we shift our priorities to finances, security and enjoying earthly pleasures. We are more able to see the big picture when Mars is in Taurus and we are able to stick to what needs to be done because Taurus is a fixed sign.  Spoiler alert, folks, fixed signs are feeling more pressure to perform this year now that Jupiter and Saturn are in Aquarius, joining Uranus and Mars in Taurus.  This includes Scorpio and Leo too. Material comfort will become more important to us because Taurus is ruled by pleasure-loving Venus.  So a little shopping for treats might be in store for us during this transit. 

I am still experiencing technical difficulties with the Buy Now buttons on the Services Offered page of my site.  In the meantime, please feel free to send payments through PayPal to my email at lindasim54@gmail.com. Just let me know which type of reading you want with your birth date info.  Or you can send a payment to my Venmo account at Linda Simons @Linda-Simons-7.

Recently, I added a Monthly Horoscopes section to my website. January horoscopes are up now and I now have a link to my monthly forecasts at Horoscope Junkie.  Check it out at:

https://thehoroscopejunkie.ca/monthly_horoscopes.html 

I also have a link to my monthly forecasts at Horoscopes4u under Dance of the Phoenix.

https://horoscopes4u.com/monthly_horoscopes.html

I recently joined Facebook.  I don’t post as frequently as on Twitter, but I am on Facebook now at https://www.facebook.com/linda.simons.75098 

If you are curious about how all of these planetary changes will be affecting you personally, 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:

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I am also offering private astrology lessons by telephone or video, such as FaceTime, 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.

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A contribution in any amount is deeply appreciated as gratitude is a daily part of my spiritual practice. If you prefer to send a donation through Venmo or pay for a reading through Venmo, my handle is Linda Simons @Linda-Simons-7.

Additionally, I am 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 further notice in order to practice social distancing. I recently learned that I no longer have my Brookline office, so all of my Reiki sessions will be distant Reiki sessions for the foreseeable future. When it becomes clearer that the virus no longer poses a threat, I will find a new space to practice. 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 do miss seeing my clients, so I am now offering Zoom consultations/intakes before the session so that we can see each other. 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 based on a sliding scale of $30 -$50. For your convenience, I accept Venmo for payment.  I have also written an article about distance Reiki, which is available at:

 

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-distance-reiki-can-help-you-during-coronavirus-linda-simons

 

If you are interested in learning more about how Reiki can benefit you, please feel free to check out my Reiki site at:

 

www.reikiwithlindasimons.com

 

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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!