The month of June is proving to be quite momentous with all of the planetary activity and it ain’t over yet. Jupiter stationed retrograde on the day the Sun also entered Cancer, inspiring me to tweet:
Jupiter stations retrograde in Pisces today before moving back into Aquarius at the end of July. It’s a time for soul searching and expanding our consciousness. It’s much easier than Mercury retrograde! #astrology
— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) June 20, 2021
And of course, Mercury stationed direct (FINALLY)
on June 22, although it doesn’t clear its retrograde shadow until July 7. But
relief is in sight…
Next up is Neptune stationing retrograde
in 23 degrees of Pisces on June 25.
Neptune is retrograde until December 1, 2021 when it stations direct in
20 degrees of Pisces. Like Jupiter
retrograde, this transit is not such a bad thing. Neptune is associated with disillusionment,
escapism, deception and dreams. When Neptune
is retrograde, our illusions can be stripped away and we can be taking off the
rose-colored glasses. As someone with a
strong natal Neptune (in my first house conjunct my Mercury) I prefer to think
of it as the Reality Bites transit. It offers us the opportunity to re-evaluate
what’s important to us, what is real and do instead of dream. Neptune retrograde can also reveal the pain
that we have been trying to escape. Like
the Jupiter retrograde transit, it can be a very spiritual time that expands
our consciousness by exposing our doubts and confusion. The veil is lifted so to speak.
Venus is getting ready for a major attitude adjustment in the area of love. On June 27 it leaves the cardinal water sign of Cancer for the fixed fire sign of Leo. Venus remains in Leo until July 21. Venus in Leo is all about fun, excitement, romance and drama. Pride and passion rule and we can be quite generous with money. Don’t forget that Venus also governs money. Be prepared to see lots of PDA’s because shows of public affection are part and parcel of Venus in Leo. Just be mindful of the shadow side of Venus in Leo: it craves attention and adoration and is prone to arrogance. But it can definitely bring some joy into our lives and we can all use that.
On July 1, Mars in Leo is in exact opposition to Saturn in 12 degrees of Aquarius. Many of us have been feeling the effects already. There is no sugar-coating this aspect; it brings frustration, disappointment and anger. There can be difficulty in expressing anger, especially if you feel personally attacked. And with Mars in Leo, it’s definitely personal. Watch out for bullying too. It can also indicate that you just might be your own worst enemy at this time.
Try to engage in some physical activity or exercise to release the frustration that Mars opposing Saturn creates. Self-discipline, patience and determination are the tools we need to cope with this aspect. The bottom line with Mars-Saturn aspects is that they have a way of making us work hard. I know this from personal experience because I have my natal Mars in Aquarius squaring my natal Saturn in Scorpio. Nothing comes easy for me and I have had to utilize every shred of self-discipline and determination that I have while developing patience (still a work in progress) to make any kind of progress in terms of achieving my goals. And my Mars-Saturn square is being activated by this aspect. Mars in Leo is in my 10th house opposing my Mars in my 4th house and squaring my Saturn in the 1st house while Saturn in Aquarius is right on my Mars.
Mars opposing Saturn requires us to find some balance between aggression and apathy because we will probably feel thwarted by authority figures. Saturn has a tendency towards depression which can lead to lethargy. It’s also important to acknowledge the stabilizing effect that Saturn has, despite its bad rep for limiting and constraining us. Saturn is the Great Teacher, but it also rewards us when we work hard.
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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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 no longer have my Brookline office, so all of my Reiki sessions
will be distant Reiki sessions for the foreseeable future. At some point,
probably in 2022, 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
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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 necessary
and staying home if you are sick. And get a vaccine. 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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