Mercury in Leo is Stirring the Pot as It Collides with the Sun, Saturn and Uranus

 

Mercury is one very busy planet these days.  On July 27, Mercury departed the cardinal water sign of Cancer and moved into the fixed fire sign of Leo.  On that day I tweeted:

Communication is about to get a lot more dramatic and passionate today when Mercury enters the fixed fire sign of Leo. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) July 27, 2021

Mercury is not all that comfortable in the sign of Leo.  Since it is fixed fire, it tends to think it is always right and is very passionate about sharing its thoughts but is not so great at listening to others.  Just warning you, folks because things are about to heat up…

On August 1, the Sun and Mercury are conjunct in 8 degrees of Leo.  The Sun is a very happy camper in Leo because it rules Leo.  There will be a strong focus on communication and short distance travel.  The conjunction in Leo will make it a very social vibe and we will probably feel like meeting new people.  But we will also feel compelled to express our ideas and this is where it could get a little tricky as it might lead to some heated confrontations.  Mercury in Leo is also opposing Saturn in 10 degrees of Aquarius on the same day and this only adds to the combustible mix.  Mercury opposing Saturn can make us impatient and demanding.  We might feel blocked from sharing our thoughts or face strong opposition from others. 

On August 2, Saturn in Aquarius is dealing with its own opposition from the Sun in Leo.  This aspect has themes of restrictions and hardships.  It could also be harder to express ourselves and some might feel their self-esteem plummet as our confidence takes a hit.  Relations with authority figures can be difficult.

Mercury in Leo is squaring Uranus in 14 degrees of Taurus on August 3.  This can bring excitement and change to our daily routine as we might find ourselves forced to change plans.  But it also generates upsets, nervous tension and anxiety. Misunderstandings and arguments are also possible with this aspect. Some friendships could end quite suddenly as a result of this aspect.  It’s easy to feel mentally scattered and acting less responsibly.  The perk of this aspect is that there can be some real breakthroughs occurring.

I have a natal Mercury-Uranus square, so I am going to offer my perspective.  First off, it’s a great aspect to have if you are an astrologer because it gives you a different way of thinking and communicating.  The words provocative and eccentric are associated with Mercury squaring Uranus.  It can also make the native argumentative and abrupt, and I confess that I have been accused of these traits on more than one occasion.  And it has a way of making one change friendships quite often.

Venus in Virgo is also trining Uranus in Taurus on August 3.  This aspect could very well prove to be the saving grace aspect of the day. Uranus is doing double duty on this day.  The major theme with Venus trining Uranus is an urge to trying something new in romance or with money.  I have this aspect natally too and I can attest to this. I was once described as an excitement junkie in relationships.  If nothing else, this aspect could trigger a shopping spree because Venus is associated with money as well as love.

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:

https://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/services-offered.html

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 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:

https://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/services-offered.html

 

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.  Or you can send a contribution using Zelle and my phone number 617-304-2205.

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.

Dance of the Phoenix is now on Patreon.  If you have been inspired or informed by my work which is a labor of love, I would greatly appreciate it if you would consider contributing any amount that you can afford to support my endeavors.  No amount is too small.  Thank you all for reading my insights, musings and content. You can find me at:

http://patreon/com/danceofphoenix.

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 or Zelle using my phone number 617-304-2205.

Recently, I added a Monthly Horoscopes section to my website. August 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

For more information on my Reiki services, please see this page on my site:

 

http://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_19.html

 

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 and Zelle for payment. Zelle payments can be sent using my telephone number

617-304-2205. 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

 

Don’t forget to follow me on Twitter for my daily astrological insights.

 

https://twitter.com/danceofphoenix

 

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 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! 

 

 

A Full Moon in Aquarius, Mercury Enters Leo and Mars Moves into Virgo

The planets are on the move this week and on top of that, we have the first of two Full Moons in Aquarius on July 23, 2021.  The Sun moved into Leo on July 22 and Venus moved into Virgo on July 21, inspiring me to tweet:

Love takes on a more practical and service oriented tone today when Venus enters Virgo. We show our love by doing things for others instead of grand gestures and extravagant gifts. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) July 21, 2021

This will be a particularly intense Full Moon for several reasons.  For starters, the Moon doesn’t enter the sign of Aquarius until 8:12 p.m. on the 23^rd, so it will form an out-of-sign conjunction with Pluto in Capricorn.  When the Moon and Pluto are involved, power issues are a strong theme. And abuse of power is definitely part of this theme. Mars in Leo was inconjunct Pluto in Capricorn on July 22, so we are still dealing with the aftermath of this dynamic vibe that had a theme of might makes right. An Aquarian Full Moon wants full disclosure and freedom for the people and is open to using technology to achieve it.  But Mercury in Cancer is opposing Pluto in Capricorn so don’t be surprised if you hear about more cyberattacks.  The Sun in Leo is also inconjunct Jupiter in Pisces on the Full Moon, which adds to the tension and requires that adjustments be made pertaining to excessiveness.

Another theme of this Full Moon pertains to pulling away from the past and towards the future.  The Full Moon in Aquarius is also echoing the Jupiter-Saturn in 0 degrees of Aquarius on December 21, 2020.  We just might find ourselves revisiting some difficult issues from that period.

The fixed signs of Aquarius, Taurus, Leo and Scorpio will bear the brunt of this Full Moon. Aquarians and Leos will feel it in relationships while Taurus could see some endings in the home life and Scorpio might have some endings in a job.  If you have any planets around 1 degree of the fixed signs, that planet could see some closure on an important issue.  This Full Moon falls in my 4^th house and squares my Mercury in 0 degrees of Scorpio, so I know that I will be feeling it.

Mercury is very busy these days.  Mercury in Cancer is in a flowing trine to Neptune in 22 degrees of Pisces on July 24, which will stimulate our creativity, imagination, sensitivity and spirituality.  Don’t be surprised if you feel more psychic on this day. But on July 25 Mercury in Cancer forms an exact opposition with Pluto in 25 degrees of Capricorn, so the theme of contentious communication is still present. Mercury enters Leo on July 27 until August 11.  Thinking and communication will be on a grand scale and much more expressive and dramatic.  We will be more persuasive and self-confident.

Retrograde Jupiter leaves Pisces on July 28 and moves back into Aquarius until December 28, 2021.  This will be a period of cleaning up unfinished business from March and April of this year.  Personally, I am a bit apprehensive about having Jupiter in Aquarius amidst the rise in cases of COVID-19, especially the breakthrough cases of people who are fully vaccinated.

Mars moves into Virgo on July 29 and stays there until September 14.  Mars in Virgo is a real workhorse and has a passion for details. It’s a lot less showy and dramatic than Mars in Leo. We will be acting in a more precise manner and motivated by performance. The desire to improve things and make them perfect is strong.  It’s a great opportunity to embrace a healthier lifestyle but the shadow side of Mars in Virgo is a tendency to overanalyze our actions and the results.

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:

https://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/services-offered.html

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 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:

https://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/services-offered.html

 

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.  Or you can send a contribution using Zelle and my phone number 617-304-2205.

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.

Dance of the Phoenix is now on Patreon.  If you have been inspired or informed by my work which is a labor of love, I would greatly appreciate it if you would consider contributing any amount that you can afford to support my endeavors.  No amount is too small.  Thank you all for reading my insights, musings and content. You can find me at:

http://patreon/com/danceofphoenix.

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 or Zelle using my phone number 617-304-2205.

Recently, I added a Monthly Horoscopes section to my website. July 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

For more information on my Reiki services, please see this page on my site:

 

http://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_19.html

 

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 and Zelle for payment. Zelle payments can be sent using my telephone number

617-304-2205. 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

 

Don’t forget to follow me on Twitter for my daily astrological insights.

 

https://twitter.com/danceofphoenix

 

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 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! 

 

 

Pluto Stirs the Pot, Venus Moves into Virgo and the Sun Enters Its Happy Place in Leo

Emotions are running high these days.  Mercury entered Cancer on July 11, inspiring me to tweet:

Communication takes on a more nurturing and emotional tone today with Mercury moving into Cancer. It’s okay to express our feelings. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) July 11, 2021

We have had some pretty sweet aspects this week with Mercury in Cancer trining Jupiter in Pisces on the 12^th, Venus and Mars conjunct in Leo on the 13^th and the Sun in Cancer trining Neptune in Pisces on the 14^th.  But the planets are moving around and on the 14^th we also experienced Chiron stationing retrograde in Aries.  On that day I tweeted:

Chiron stations retrograde in Aries today so that we can work on healing deep emotional wounds. Don’t be surprised if some sadness emerges. It’s part of the healing process. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) July 15, 2021

Things are about to get a lot more intense in the coming week building up to the Full Moon on July 23. I’ll cover that in next week’s post.  It will start on July 17 when the Sun in Cancer exactly opposes Pluto in 25 degrees of Capricorn.  This could very well be a crisis time involving issues pertaining to self-esteem, relationships or events. It will feel like things are out of our control and change might be forced upon us.  Watch out for manipulation, jealousy and all-out domination.  This aspect screams power struggles.  Transformation is inevitable, so try to channel it in the most positive way be embracing the change.  I know that I will feeling this aspect strongly, because Pluto is parked on my natal Chiron in my 4^th house.  It’s also squaring my Neptune in Libra in my 1^st house and Pluto is inconjunct my natal Pluto in Leo in my 11^th house. And the Cancer is Sun is conjunct my Midheaven, Jupiter and Uranus.   I am not escaping this aspect, that’s for sure.  It’s times like these when the Serenity Prayer comes in handy.  In case you are not familiar with it, this is the Serenity Prayer: “God grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the Courage to change the things I can, and the Wisdom to know the difference.”  All I can say is that I am grateful that this aspect only occurs once a year.

But Pluto isn’t through with us by a long shot.  On July 18, Venus in Leo is inconjunct Pluto in Capricorn.  This will be another day of intense emotional experiences.  Adjustments and compromises will undoubtedly need to be made.  We can definitely expect volatility in relationships and the potential for tempers to flare is strong.  Emotional abuse is also a potential casualty of this aspect.

I am no stranger to Pluto since I am a Scorpio.  I also have Pluto squaring my natal Sun and Venus in Scorpio.  It is very nice having a Sun-Venus conjunction, but it is a bit more challenging with them both squaring Pluto, so when these type of aspects crop up, I feel them intensely. 

But on July 21 Venus leaves the fun-loving sign of Leo for Virgo. Venus will remain in Virgo until August 16.  Venus in Virgo is considered to be in fall, because Venus in Virgo has a tougher time conveying affection.  Love tends to be expressed through practical means, such as doing things for others and rendering services is a big theme.  But don’t think that sensuality is lost because Venus in Virgo is still an earth sign and earth signs love their physical pleasures.  Just be mindful that the shadow side of Venus in Virgo is that it tends to be more critical of partners.

On the following day, July 22, the Sun enters its happy place, the fixed fire sign of Leo.  The Sun rules Leo and when the Sun is in Leo, it’s time to play, indulge our creativity and take pride in being the center of our attention. We tend to be more generous and grand with our gestures of affection.  This is the time of year to let your inner child out to play and it’s quite obvious why so many people take vacations at this time of year.  The shadow side of the Sun in Leo is a tendency for egos to run rampant, extreme vanity and self-centeredness.  If we keep this in mind, we should be able to enjoy the Sun transiting its home sign of Leo.

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:

https://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/services-offered.html

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 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:

https://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/services-offered.html

 

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.  Or you can send a contribution using Zelle and my phone number 617-304-2205.

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.

Dance of the Phoenix is now on Patreon.  If you have been inspired or informed by my work which is a labor of love, I would greatly appreciate it if you would consider contributing any amount that you can afford to support my endeavors.  No amount is too small.  Thank you all for reading my insights, musings and content. You can find me at:

http://patreon/com/danceofphoenix.

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 or Zelle using my phone number 617-304-2205.

Recently, I added a Monthly Horoscopes section to my website. July 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

For more information on my Reiki services, please see this page on my site:

 

http://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_19.html

 

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 and Zelle for payment. Zelle payments can be sent using my telephone number

617-304-2205.  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

 

Don’t forget to follow me on Twitter for my daily astrological insights.

 

https://twitter.com/danceofphoenix

 

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 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! 

 

 

 

 

A New Moon in Cancer and Mercury Enters Cancer

 

Just in case you haven’t noticed, we are deep in the season of Cancer.  Not only is the Sun in Cancer, but we have a glorious New Moon in 18 degrees of Cancer on July 9.  Cancer is all about home, nurturing and care.  With a New Moon in Cancer, we are more attuned to our feelings and instincts. It’s time to set some new intentions in these areas of our life.  I say, bring it on!

Of course, the cardinal signs of Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn are going to feel this energy the most acutely.  Aries might be experiencing an addition to their family, a new home or cycle in their family life.  Cancer is entering a new personal cycle focusing on relationships.  Libra will feel this influence in their careers and social life, while Capricorn can also be entering a new cycle for partnerships and relationships.

What does the astrological weather look like for the New Moon?  Well, the Cancer Moon is forming a supportive sextile to Uranus in 14 degrees of Taurus, so we have an added boost to manifesting our wishes and they can do so in unexpected but pleasant ways. Yes, the Moon is also inconjunct Saturn in 11 degrees of Aquarius, which can be a bit of a drag, but it passes quickly.  My take on it is that it means we will have to adjust our expectations and take care of responsibilities.  The New Moon is also widely opposing Pluto in 25 degrees of Capricorn, which is a clear indicator that transformation is on the agenda.  It might be a good time to bury whatever emotional hatchets we have been holding onto.  We could be feeling that power is coming at us from all angles, but it is important to remember that the Pluto factor can represent our inner authority and power, so don’t be quick to give it away.  Emotional security is a top priority with a New Moon in Cancer.  Perhaps we should consider building a family that is not necessarily biological but shares our beliefs and values.  I like to call it a “framily”, which basically means that you have found your tribe.  Sometimes a framily can consist of friends that you choose to be your support system if you feel that your own family is too toxic to be around or no longer present.  It’s food for thought…

Mercury moves into Cancer on July 11 and stays there until July 27.  It seems like Mercury has been in Gemini forever, due to the recent Mercury retrograde.  Mercury has been in Gemini since May 3, which is indeed a long time.  But Mercury retrograde cleared it retrograde shadow on July 7, when I tweeted:

#MercuryRetrograde finally clears its shadow today and we should feel that we have a clearer picture mentally in terms of proceeding for the future. All of the mental cobwebs have been removed. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) July 7, 2021

When Mercury is in Cancer, we are thinking on a deeper level as the mind and heart grow closer.  We are also communicating in a softer and more intimate manner.  We find it easier to let others know how much we care as we strive to nurture and protect them.  Our intuition is also more available and accurate when Mercury is sailing through the cardinal water sign of Cancer, so I encourage you to make the most of this transit.  On July 12, Mercury in Cancer will be trining Jupiter in 1 degree of Pisces, which is a very beneficial aspect for our intuition as it magically blesses our communication.  If you have any planets in the early degrees of the water signs Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces, prepare for a nice little spiritual blast of good fortune.

On July 13, we have another juicy aspect. Venus and Mars are conjunct in 20 degrees of Leo, which can bring in new relationships and more social activity.  But it is widely opposing Saturn in 11 degrees of Aquarius and squaring Uranus in 14 degrees of Taurus.  Of course, once again the Saturn-Uranus square is being set off, so the themes here are financial volatility and taking responsibility for our actions.

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:

https://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/services-offered.html

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 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:

https://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/services-offered.html

 

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.  Or you can send a contribution using Zelle and my phone number 617-304-2205.

 

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.

Dance of the Phoenix is now on Patreon.  If you have been inspired or informed by my work which is a labor of love, I would greatly appreciate it if you would consider contributing any amount that you can afford to support my endeavors.  No amount is too small.  Thank you all for reading my insights, musings and content. You can find me at:

http://patreon/com/danceofphoenix.

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 or Zelle using my phone number 617-304-2205.

Recently, I added a Monthly Horoscopes section to my website. July 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

For more information on my Reiki services, please see this page on my site:

 

http://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_19.html

 

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 and Zelle for payment. Zelle payments can be sent using my telephone number 617-304-2205.  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

 

Don’t forget to follow me on Twitter for my daily astrological insights.

 

https://twitter.com/danceofphoenix

 

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 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! 

 

 

 

Mars in Leo Sets off Fireworks to Begin the Month of July and Mercury Squares Neptune Take Three

I’m sure that it comes as no big surprise that Mars in Leo is very busy this month triggering the Saturn-Uranus square, the defining astrological theme of 2021.  The month of July kicked off with Mars in Leo forming an exact opposition to Saturn in 12 degrees of Aquarius.  On that day I tweeted:

The Aries Moon squaring the Sun in Cancer today exacerbates the Mars-Saturn opposition by making us even more impatient and focused on getting our needs met fast. Try to scale down expectations if possible. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) July 1, 2021

It would be an understatement to say that it was a frustrating day.  As usual, I was right in the middle of the action. Mars and Saturn were exactly squaring my natal Saturn in Scorpio in my 1^st house and Mars was opposing my natal Mars in Aquarius in my 4^th house while Saturn was conjunct it.  And did I mention that Mars in Leo is currently transiting my 10^th house?  I wasn’t the happiest of campers on that day, to say the least.

On July 3, Mars in Leo is exactly squaring Uranus in 13 degrees of Taurus.  If you are still recovering from yesterday’s Mars hit, be prepared for some highly volatile energy on that day which will feature sudden outbursts, nervous energy and, I hate to say it, but it does exist: the potential for violence.  It is very unsettling energy and is further complicated by the fact the Moon is in Aries until 8:28 a.m. on the 3^rd, compounding the impulsive, me-first vibe.  But the Taurus Moon does having a saving grace aspect on the 3^rd: it forms a supportive sextile to Jupiter in Pisces which should help restore our faith somewhat. 

But on July 4, the United States’ birthday, the Taurus Moon conjuncts Uranus in Taurus and squares Mars in 14 degrees of Leo.  These aspects will only serve to ramp up the unpredictablity scale and it’s highly likely that tempers will flare.  Try to avoid traveling if possible and attending large gatherings.

We get another day to breathe on July 5, but July 6 features the third exact square of Mercury in Gemini to Neptune in 23 degrees of Pisces.  The first one occurred on May 22 a few days before the Lunar Eclipse in Sagittarius on May 26 and the second one happened on June 5 when Mercury was retrograde and right before the Solar Eclipse in Gemini on June 10.  Both planets will be direct on this third hit, but I encourage everyone to reflect on what was happening in your lives back then.  Mercury in Gemini was very active in eclipse season and now that is in direct motion (clearing its retrograde shadow on July 7), we just might get some mental clarity on whatever issues were troubling us during the past six weeks.  It’s the third pass of this aspect, and I personally ascribe to the theory that it takes most of us until the third time an aspect is exact to fully absorb the lesson of it and move on.  Food for thought…

Venus in Leo is forming an exact opposition to Saturn in 12 degrees of Aquarius as well on the 6^th of July.  This is a red flag to warn us that we will probably be feeling overly sensitive on that day and our feelings could get hurt quite easily.  Venus-Saturn contacts are not exactly known for a warm and fuzzy vibe.

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:

https://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/services-offered.html

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 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:

https://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/services-offered.html

 

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.  Or you can send a contribution using Zelle and phone number 617-304-2205.

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.

Dance of the Phoenix is now on Patreon.  If you have been inspired or informed by my work which is a labor of love, I would greatly appreciate it if you would consider contributing any amount that you can afford to support my endeavors.  No amount is too small.  Thank you all for reading my insights, musings and content. You can find me at:

http://patreon/com/danceofphoenix.

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 or Zelle using my phone number 617-304-2205.

Recently, I added a Monthly Horoscopes section to my website. July 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

For more information on my Reiki services, please see this page on my site:

 

http://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_19.html

 

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 and Zelle for payment. Zelle payments can be sent using my telephone number 617-304-2205.  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

 

Don’t forget to follow me on Twitter for my daily astrological insights.

 

https://twitter.com/danceofphoenix

 

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 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! 

Happy 4^th of July to my readers in the United States of America!