The Sun and Mercury Hang Out and Neptune Lightens Up Things

 

In case you have been living under a rock for the past few days and haven’t noticed, the cosmic energy has shifted.  On November 21, the Sun entered the mutable fire sign of Sagittarius and I tweeted:

The Sun moves into Sagittarius tonight and the energy becomes more optimistic and our faith in the future is restored. It’s a welcome break from the intensity of Scorpio season and a very upbeat vibe.#astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) November 21, 2021

On November 24, Mercury departed the fixed water sign of Scorpio and also entered Sagittarius. On November 28, the Sun and Mercury are conjunct in 5 degrees of Sagittarius.  This should be a very high energy day, as we are in the mood to share ideas.  It’s an excitable and adventurous vibe.  Sun-Mercury conjunctions are not that rare; the last time we had one was on October 9 in 16 degrees of Libra, but Mercury was retrograde back then.  Now Mercury is direct and both planets are in the sign of Sagittarius, which is renowned for being a no-holds barred sign and lays all of the cards out on the table.  Sometimes Sagittarius can be blunt or offensive, but it tends to speak the truth.  Yes, some zingers could fly, but it will be interesting to say the least and the Scorpio subterfuge and secrets are long gone.  You might not always like what you hear with Mercury in Sagittarius, as it sometimes has a tendency to put its foot in its mouth.  But when the Sun and Mercury hang together in Sagittarius, you can be assured that what you hear is something that needs to be said as a release of old energy to move forward towards that new vision.  With the Sun and Mercury in future-oriented Sagittarius that’s just the way it is.  Perhaps we will feel a bit melancholy as we say goodbye to the old ways, but trust in the power of that new and shiny future that is coming.  It’s definitely a plus to have the Sun and Mercury in Sagittarius, which is a much more open and friendly atmosphere.

On November 29, Mars in Scorpio is forming an exact trine with Neptune in 20 degrees of Pisces.  This is a really sweet vibe for creativity, inspiration and goal setting.  Quite literally it can be a day to act on making your dreams come true.  Don’t forget that Mars is very strong in Scorpio, as it is a co-ruler of Scorpio along with Pluto and Neptune rules Pisces, so these two planets are operating on a full tank so to speak. Make the most of this aspect.  Mars will be on my Scorpio Sun, so I plan on making this a productive and creative day.

The month of December starts off on a promising note when Neptune stations direct on December 1 in 20 degrees of Pisces.  Neptune has been retrograde since June 25 when it stationed in 23 degrees of Pisces.  When Neptune is in direct motion, we can use the guidance we obtained during its five-month nap to move forward with our dreams. I find it quite fitting that Neptune is stationing direct a few days before the final Solar Eclipse in Sagittarius on December 4.  The period between eclipses (the last one occurred on November 19 in 27 degrees of Taurus and many people are still reeling from it) can frequently feel like being stuck in the fog, and now we have the Queen of Fog, Neptune, taking a direct turn.

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. I have recently added a new offering to my astrological services menu.  As an astrologer and a healer, I am delighted to be able to include a Health and Wellbeing Report that provides a focus on health related matters in the natal chart and offers nutritional advice and stress management tips.  Who couldn’t use that these days?

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. November 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 caused me to increase the number of distant Reiki sessions I do because people were 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. But 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. If you are eligible for a booster shot, get it. The Delta strain of the virus is very serious and we need to remain vigilant with our masks, even if we are fully vaccinated.  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 Powerfully Transformative Lunar Eclipse in Taurus and Here Comes the Sun and Mercury in Sagittarius

 

Eclipse season is officially here with the arrival of a Lunar Eclipse in 27 degrees of Taurus on November 19.  I always tell my clients that eclipses are like Full or New Moons on steroids, and this one is no exception to that rule.  It would not be an understatement to say that this has been one super-emotional week.  The Sun is in Scorpio, which is fixed water and those still waters run deep.  With the Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Taurus opposing that Scorpio Sun, we are being challenged to clear out our psychological garbage to get to the joy that the Taurus Moon promises.  If you have been contemplating therapy, this is a prime time to undertake that process. Don’t forget that Taurus is ruled by Venus, which is all about love, pleasure and material security.  And the Sun in Scorpio is ruled by Pluto, which is all about transformation and power.

I have been hearing from many of my clients that they have been experiencing emotional turmoil for the past week.  Deep down we all know that change is inevitable, and that is the theme behind this year’s prevailing aspect of Saturn in Aquarius squaring Uranus in Taurus.  We had the first hit on February 17, the second one on June 14 and the final will occur on December 24.  Both Saturn and Uranus were triggered on November 17, when I tweeted:

The Moon in Taurus is very active today with its square to Saturn in Aquarius, conjunction to Uranus, and opposition to Mars in Scorpio. Angry and assertive vibes are calling the shots and setting off the Saturn-Uranus square. Tread carefully…#astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) November 17, 2021

There is a very volatile vibe present today with Mars in Scorpio opposing Uranus in Taurus. Tempers could easily flare so be careful as this is setting us up for the upcoming #LunarEclipse on Friday. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) November 17, 2021

The Lunar Eclipse in Taurus has strong themes of security, stability, finances, possessions, loyalty and trust.  And all of this is occurring against a backdrop of change and uncertainty.  Both the Sun in Scorpio and Moon in Taurus are involved in a T-Square with Jupiter in 24 degrees of Aquarius.  This configuration calls upon us to be more open-minded as the theme of freedom is blown up.  Don’t forget that Jupiter loves to expand whatever it touches.  Mercury is in 22 degrees of Scorpio, so we can expect that some more shocking news will be revealed.  But don’t count out the trine between Venus in Capricorn and Uranus in Taurus to deliver some positive breakthroughs.

On November 21, the Sun will enter the mutable fire sign of Sagittarius at 9:34 p.m.  Not a minute too soon, if you ask this Scorpio.  I know that I love Scorpio season, but every year I say this that it can be exhausting after all of this deep diving into the darker side of ourselves and life.  When the Sun is in Sagittarius, ruled by jovial Jupiter, we will all feel more optimistic. Life will become more adventurous too, as opposed to the arduous nature of the Sun in Scorpio, ruled by the intense planet of Pluto.  Our desires will switch from wanting one-on-one bonds to reaching out of our inner circle and connecting with something larger than us.  It is a time to nurture our faith and vision for the future. Let the good times roll…

Mercury, the planet of communication, is about to join the Sun in the sign of Sagittarius on November 24.  It’s only there until December 13, so make the most of it.  Mercury transiting the sign of Sagittarius expands our minds so that we have more perception of the big picture.  It’s a big change from the laser-like focus of Mercury in Scorpio.  Our ideals will become very important now, but the details not so much.  Mercury in Sagittarius is intrinsically more optimistic and since it is in a mutable sign, it gives us permission to change our minds.  After the recent cluster of fixed planets in Scorpio and the Lunar Eclipse in Taurus, this will be a huge relief. Just be mindful of the fact that Mercury in Sagittarius can be quite blunt, and we should be fine.

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. I have recently added a new offering to my astrological services menu.  As an astrologer and a healer, I am delighted to be able to include a Health and Wellbeing Report that provides a focus on health related matters in the natal chart and offers nutritional advice and stress management tips.  Who couldn’t use that these days?

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. November 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 caused me to increase the number of distant Reiki sessions I do because people were 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. But 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. If you are eligible for a booster shot, get it. The Delta strain of the virus is very serious and we need to remain vigilant with our masks, even if we are fully vaccinated.  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 Thanksgiving to all of my American readers. 

Mercury and Mars in Scorpio Face Off with Uranus in Taurus in the Prelude to an Eclipse

We continue to be deeply entrenched in Scorpio season, with the Sun, Mars and Mercury in Scorpio.  Mercury entered Scorpio on November 5, inspiring me to tweet:

Mercury joins the Sun and Mars in Scorpio today. Communication will be more probing and intense as we strive to uncover hidden truths. Just watch those verbal stingers… #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) November 5, 2021

Mercury in Scorpio is about to deliver quite a punch to Uranus in 12 degrees of Taurus on November 13 when it opposes it.  Mark my words, this is going to be very restless and volatile energy.  The stress levels will be off the charts and don’t be surprised if computers malfunction big-time too.  We could find ourselves hearing some shocking news on this day.  I strongly recommend that you don’t sign anything if you can help it due to the erratic nature of this aspect.

In case you hadn’t heard, we are in the throes of eclipse season.  We have a Lunar Eclipse in 27 degrees of Taurus on November 19 which I will discuss in further detail next week.  But in this week before the eclipse, Uranus in Taurus is taking some heavy hits from Mercury and Mars in Scorpio which will serve to set the stage for the vibe of this upcoming Full Moon on steroids.  I am fond of referring to eclipses as Full Moons and New Moons on steroids because they ramp up the intensity and energy of the Moon.

Chiron in 9 degrees of Aries is also on the receiving end of some potentially explosive and wounding energy on November 15.  Venus in Capricorn is squaring it and the Moon in Aries is conjunct it, so there is strong potential for angry words and actions to wound those around us. Healing in love can be painful on this day.

The Moon enters Taurus on the 16^th and then on November 17 Mars in Scorpio opposes Uranus in Taurus, two days before the Lunar Eclipse.  Be extremely careful on this day because this is very combustible energy accompanied by anger, frustration, impatience and a tendency to overreact.  Behavioral eruptions are likely as this is not a time when we will be tolerating constraints easily.  Surprises are in the air and with Uranus in Taurus, I wouldn’t be surprised if we hear about earthquakes or other natural disasters.  Uranus is not very comfortable in the sign of Taurus and it has a tendency to quite literally blow up the earth. 

Both of these Uranus aspects are impacting my Saturn in 12 degrees of Scorpio and my Mars in 14 degrees of Aquarius.  I am not looking forward to them, but at least I know to expect the possibility of major disruptions. 

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. I have recently added a new offering to my astrological services menu.  As an astrologer and a healer, I am delighted to be able to include a Health and Wellbeing Report that provides a focus on health related matters in the natal chart and offers nutritional advice and stress management tips.  Who couldn’t use that these days?

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. November 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 caused me to increase the number of distant Reiki sessions I do because people were 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. But 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. If you are eligible for a booster shot, get it. The Delta strain of the virus is very serious and we need to remain vigilant with our masks, even if we are fully vaccinated.  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!  

 

Personal Planets on the Move as Mercury Enters Scorpio and Venus Enters Capricorn

 

Scorpio season is about to heat up even more on November 5 when Mercury enters the fixed water sign of Scorpio until November 24.  I know, we are just coming off an extremely intense New Moon in Scorpio that happened on the 4^th.  On that day I tweeted:

Today’s #NewMoon in Scorpio could wind up feeling like a Full Moon with its opposition to Uranus in Taurus, conjunction to Mars and square to Saturn in Aquarius. It has a ruthless and unpredictable vibe. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) November 4, 2021

The #NewMoon in Scorpio today aspects both Saturn in Aquarius and Uranus in Taurus which is a harbinger of the 3rd and final Saturn-Uranus square in December. We are feeling the need for transformation but are still unsure how to proceed. More will be revealed. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) November 4, 2021

Mercury enters Scorpio at 6:35 p.m. on November 5.  As someone who has a natal Mercury in Scorpio, I am all too familiar with its energy.  I can tell you first hand that when Mercury is transiting the sign of Scorpio, thoughts and communications will be more probing and intense.  Scorpio is a born detective, so there will definitely be big reveals coming.  Mercury in Scorpio has an urge to dig deep and leave no stone unturned as it is very laser focused and can become downright obsessive at times.  A sharp tongue is also part and parcel of Mercury in Scorpio, so watch out for those verbal zingers that can sting just like a scorpion. I have often said about myself and people I know with Mercury in Scorpio that the mouth should be registered as a lethal weapon! Anger and spite will surface. 

 On November 10, Mercury will be conjunct Mars in 7 degrees of Scorpio.  This could be a very tense and eruptive day, so we can expect some fireworks then. Harsh actions can result.  Both Mercury and Mars will be squaring Saturn in 7 degrees of Aquarius as well.  This is very stubborn energy, which can manifest in fights, manipulation and control issues.  And Mercury, Mars, and Saturn are all squaring Uranus in 12 degrees of Taurus, which adds a rather rebellious vibe to the mix.  On the 11^th, Mercury in Scorpio will be inconjunct Chiron in 9 degrees of Aries, which can result in some harsh words being unleashed that really wound.  But if we make the adjustments that inconjuncts demand, there is a shot at healing some old wounds.  Scorpio does like to dredge up the past, but purging is possible because it is necessary.

In case you weren’t aware, the personal planets are the Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury and Venus.  Venus moves from the easygoing, mutable fire sign of Sagittarius into Capricorn at 6:44 a.m. on November 5.  But guess what-Venus will remain in the sign of Capricorn until March 6, 2022.  This is because Venus will station retrograde in 26 degrees of Capricorn on December 19, and will station direct in 11 degrees of Capricorn on January 29, 2022.  Venus is retrograde approximately every 18 months.  I was born under a Venus retrograde in Scorpio and I can tell you that Venus retrograde has a way of delaying gratification in love and money.  I also don’t believe in getting married under a Venus retrograde; Jennifer Aniston married Brad Pitt during a Venus Retrograde and that didn’t turn out to be happily ever after.

 

When Venus is in Capricorn, it’s a time to get serious about love and finances. We tend to approach relationships with a more mature approach.  It is associated with hard work, commitment, responsibility and stability.  Venus transiting the sign of Capricorn is not a time for flings or frivolous spending.  We might find ourselves having to deal with pretty serious issues in relationships; it’s definitely not as lighthearted and spontaneous as Venus in Sagittarius.  Venus in Capricorn will also be activating the Saturn-Pluto conjunction in 22 degrees of Capricorn that occurred in 2020 and ushered in the pandemic.  Astrologer Anne Ortelee refers to it as the “COVID Cluster.” We will experience the first hit around December 5 when Venus is direct, the second time on January 2, 2022 when Venus is retrograde and the third time on February 22, 2022 when Venus is direct.  Don’t be surprised if there is financial news about the economy surfacing during this Venus retrograde because it will also be a period of reassessment of financial plans.  Hopefully we will get it right by the third hit in February 2022.  I firmly believe that it frequently takes the third hit of a transit before we are able to assimilate its energy and successfully apply it to our lives.

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. I have recently added a new offering to my astrological services menu.  As an astrologer and a healer, I am delighted to be able to include a Health and Wellbeing Report that provides a focus on health related matters in the natal chart and offers nutritional advice and stress management tips.  Who couldn’t use that these days?

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 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.  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.

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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. November 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 caused me to increase the number of distant Reiki sessions I do because people were 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. But 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

 

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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 necessary and staying home if you are sick. And get a vaccine. If you are eligible for a booster shot, get it. The Delta strain of the virus is very serious and we need to remain vigilant with our masks, even if we are fully vaccinated.  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!