Venus and Mercury Turn Direct and a New Moon in Aquarius

 

Hang on this week because there is a lot of cosmic activity going down.  On January 28, Mercury and Pluto are conjunct for the second time in 27 degrees of Capricorn. The previous conjunction occurred on December 29, 2021 in 25 degrees of Capricorn when Mercury was still direct.  What can we expect when this happens? More scandals and secrets could be revealed as it is prime time to dig deep.  Our thinking and communication will undoubtedly be transformed.  And we get to experience this transit one more time on February 11, 2022 with both planets in 27 degrees of Capricorn again. 

We have really good news on January 29 when Venus stations direct in 11 degrees of Capricorn.  Venus has been retrograde since December 19, 2021 when it stationed retrograde in 26 degrees of Capricorn and it has been testing relationships and finances ever since.  At least that is what I am hearing from people and it’s been my own personal experience too.  I personally think it has heavily influenced the feeling of being stuck so far this year and like we are reenacting a Groundhog Day of the year 2021.  Venus will remain in Capricorn until March 6, 2022 so we still have a lot of heavy stuff to sift through but it should start to get a little easier now.  Venus has been in Capricorn since early November 2021, so this is a very extended transit that will force us to be more responsible in our relationships and finances. Harmony is making a comeback and if you have been contemplating any major changes to your appearance, you have a green light to move forward now that Venus is direct.

The Sun in 10 degrees of Aquarius will be exactly squaring rebel planet Uranus in 10 degrees of Taurus on January 30, 2022.  How is this aspect going to play out?  Well, we can expect some tension which can lead to unpredictable behavior such as angry outbursts, radical changes and of course, electrical malfunctions.  Mercury is still retrograde, don’t forget.  The best way to survive this transit is to be as proactive as possible regarding change and expect that something will alter the course of your life as a result of this challenging aspect.  Try to be flexible which might not be that easy with both of these planets in fixed signs…

On February 1, 2022, we have a New Moon in 12 degrees of Aquarius.  This is also the Chinese New Year of the Tiger.  New Moons are always an opportunity to set some new intentions so I encourage all of you to do so, but be mindful of the fact that this New Moon is conjunct Saturn in 15 degrees of Aquarius.  The bottom line with Saturn’s alignment with the Moon means that whatever new beginnings we experience are originating out of hard times because Saturn loves to test us and forces us to be realistic in order to create something solid.  So, in essence, reality bites.  The three Saturn-Uranus squares of 2021 might be over, but they are still a force to be reckoned with in 2022.  The Sun in Aquarius was squaring Uranus in Taurus on the 30^th and the New Moon in Aquarius is conjunct Saturn in Aquarius.  Change is coming, but there is still resistance to changing the status quo and we need to accept the fact that the changes we desire are happening on their own timetable, not ours.  We still have free will, so please try to initiate something on this New Moon because there is an excellent chance that we will see positive results by the Full Moon in Aquarius on August 12, 2022.  Mars in 5 degrees of Capricorn is trining Uranus in 10 degrees of Taurus on this New Moon, so this is still pretty focused energy that shouldn’t be wasted. I personally have some trepidation about this New Moon because it is conjunct my natal Mars in 14 degrees of Aquarius in my 4^th house and squaring my Saturn in 12 degrees of Scorpio in my 1^st house.  And Uranus in Taurus is still in my 7^th house squaring both my Mars and Saturn.  So I fully appreciate this theme.

On February 3, 2022, prepare to rejoice because Mercury stations direct in 24 degrees of Capricorn after having been retrograde since January 14, when it stationed retrograde in 11 degrees of Aquarius.  Mercury is moving slowly because of its station, but it will re-enter Aquarius on Valentine’s Day, February 14.  So communication should start to get back on track, hopefully travel will become easier and our electronics should start behaving and stop their infuriating malfunctions.

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.

In 2020, I added a Monthly Horoscopes section to my website. February 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 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 Omicron strain of the virus is spreading like wildfire these days.  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! 

 

The Sun and Mercury Meet Up in Aquarius and Mars Enters Capricorn

The coming week is relatively quiet astrologically after this past week, which featured Mercury stationing retrograde on January 14, a Full Moon in Cancer on January 15 and Uranus stationing direct in Taurus on the 18^th coupled with the Nodes of the Moon moving into Taurus and Scorpio on the same day.  Then the Sun entered Aquarius on January 19. On January 18 and 19 I tweeted:

The true nodes of the Moon change signs today as the North Node moves into Taurus and the South Node into Scorpio. Time to get grounded and stable while releasing emotional junk from the past. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) January 18, 2022

The Sun enters Aquarius today as our focus shifts to more humanitarian goals and being more innovative in our approach to life. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) January 19, 2022

The action this week revolves around the Sun and retrograde Mercury being conjunct in 3 degrees of Aquarius on January 23, 2022.  I don’t know about you, but I am definitely feeling this first Mercury retrograde of 2022 big time.  Almost every package I was expecting this week has been delivered to the wrong address and my computer and phone have experienced more than their fair share of malfunctions.  I was really beginning to wonder if this post was going to get written.  Of course a major factor in these travails is that Mercury retrograde is in Aquarius, which is associated with electronics.

What can we expect when the Sun and Mercury are conjunct in Aquarius?  Well, there will be an emphasis on technology and humanitarian efforts.  We will also see a focus on thinking, communication and short distance travel.  We can find ourselves sharing ideas that are very progressive because let’s face it, Mercury in Aquarius is very smart and innovative.  Just remember to carefully review everything that is said because Mercury is in trickster mode when it is retrograde.

On January 24, Mars departs the mutable fire sign of Sagittarius for the cardinal earth sign of Capricorn.  Mars is actually considered to be exalted in Capricorn because it is more ambitious and is inclined to act on its impulses in a constructive manner.  Mars will remain in Capricorn until March 6, 2022.  When Mars is in Capricorn, we are motivated to be more deliberate, persistent, level-headed, reliable and realistic.  This is a very powerful placement for Mars because Capricorn is renowned for being hard-working.  We have a prime opportunity to set clear goals and pursue them.  Just be mindful of the shadow side of Mars in Capricorn: a tendency towards blind ambition, and rigidity. This is a real mover and shaker transit that can be quite productive, so make the most of it.

On January 25, retrograde Mercury slips back into Capricorn and we can find ourselves communicating in a more practical and organized tone.  But it is important to remember that while Mercury in Capricorn is realistic that it can very easily drift into pessimism if we are not mindful.  And with Mercury being retrograde, we can find ourselves going back into our old rabbit holes… Mercury will station direct in 24 degrees of Capricorn on February 3 and will re-enter Aquarius on February 14 for Valentine’s Day.

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.

In 2020, I added a Monthly Horoscopes section to my website. January horoscopes are up now and I now have a link to my monthly forecasts at Horoscope Junkie.  Check it out at:

https://thehoroscopejunkie.ca/monthly_horoscopes.html

I 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 Omicron strain of the virus is spreading like wildfire these days.  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 Cancer during Mercury Retrograde, Uranus Stations Direct, the True Nodes of the Moon Move into Taurus and Scorpio and the Sun Enters Aquarius

If you thought last week was too slow, brace yourself because there is a whole lot of astrological action coming up in this next week.  We did have a delightful Sun-Venus conjunction in Capricorn though on January 8 when I tweeted:

The Sun and Venus are conjunct in Capricorn today which is favorable for having fun, being creative and a generally social vibe. Or we could wind up spending more money to have a good time. It’s your call…#astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) January 8, 2022

Mercury stations retrograde in 10 degrees of Aquarius on January 14 and stations direct in 24 degrees of Capricorn on February 3.  Mercury remains in Capricorn until February 14, 2022.   Mercury retrograde brings its own assortment of travel and communication related snafus to the table amidst a world-wide pandemic to boot. So we definitely have to worry about confusing information being disseminated about the virus during this time.

On January 17, we have a Full Moon in 27 degrees of Cancer.  There are strong themes of power and transformation associated with it because it opposes Pluto in 26 degrees of Capricorn.  The Sun in Capricorn is exactly conjunct Pluto in 26 degrees of Capricorn on January 16, which is sure to bring some power struggles and clashes with authority.  On February 20, 2022 the United States will be experiencing the first hit of its Pluto Return in 27 degrees of Capricorn.  It’s no secret that the United States is going through massive changes and challenges to its structure.  The Full Moon is in its own sign of Cancer which further amplifies the emotional intensity.  I wouldn’t rule out some angry outbursts with the Full Moon also forming an irritating inconjunct with Mars in 24 degrees of Sagittarius.  This aspect demands some kind of adjustment or compromise to be made in order to maintain a peaceful co-existence in this world. I am personally quite concerned about this Full Moon because it is exactly conjunct my natal retrograde Uranus in Cancer and also conjunct my natal Jupiter in 29 degrees of Cancer.  My Jupiter and Uranus are in my 10^th house, so I sense that this will play out in a very public way with my work and home life.  This Full Moon also opposes my natal Chiron in Capricorn and squares my natal Neptune in Libra in my 1^st house.

On January 18, Uranus stations direct in 10 degrees of Taurus.  Uranus has been napping since August 15, 2021 so we can expect that radical changes will manifest quite swiftly.  A lot of the internal strife will start to play out as our inner awakenings start to take on outer forms.  And we all know that when a planet is stationary it only increases the strength of the planet’s nature.  Uranus is known as the Great Awakener, so we can expect some massive changes to happen.  Uranus also loves to create disruptions, so hang tight…

The True Nodes of the Moon are changing signs on January 18 as well.  For the past 18 months the North Node has been in Gemini and the South Node in Sagittarius.  The North Node represents our collective destiny and our soul’s path and it will move into Taurus while the South Node will move into Scorpio.  The South Node of the Moon represents our karma and baggage that we need to release and integrate with the North Node in order to move forward.  The North Node in Taurus calls for us to embrace a more steady and grounded quality in life while we crave stability and structure.  We will need to make peace with what has happened with the knowledge that we can’t go back to the way things were.  It’s a time to be more deliberate and evaluate our self-worth.  A North Node in Taurus is also a perfect setting for focusing on the earth and paying attention to climate change.  The South Node in Scorpio is asking us to release the past and our grudges.  Taurus and Scorpio are fixed signs which don’t embrace change easily, but they have enormous reserves of power and strength to tap into.  Yes, the signs of Taurus and Scorpio are in the hot seat and will feel the effects of this nodal transit until July 2023, but the fixed signs of Leo and Aquarius will have their challenges too. 

All of the eclipses in 2022 will be in Taurus and Scorpio.  The first one is the Solar Eclipse in 10 degrees of Taurus on April 30 but we got a preview of this back on November 19, 2021 with the Lunar Eclipse in 27 degrees of Taurus.  Like it or not, we have some major changes coming and the sooner that all of us can accept that fact, the easier it will be to navigate the future.

On January 19, the Sun moves into the fixed air sign of Aquarius.  This is a marked change from the cardinal earth sign of Capricorn.  When the Sun is in Aquarius, we are focused on attaining knowledge, new experiences and originality.  We want to be unique and innovative as we seek freedom.  It’s also a time to let your inner freak flag fly. Aquarius is ruled by the planet Uranus and Uranus is now direct, so we can be confident in implementing those changes we want to see in the coming year.

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.

In 2020, I added a Monthly Horoscopes section to my website. January horoscopes are up now and I now have a link to my monthly forecasts at Horoscope Junkie.  Check it out at:

https://thehoroscopejunkie.ca/monthly_horoscopes.html

I 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 Omicron strain of the virus is spreading like wildfire these days.  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 Slow Start to 2022 with a Heavy Capricorn Influence and Retrogrades

 

It is 2022, but the scuttle that I am hearing is that most people still feel like we are in 2021.  We are continuing to deal with the pandemic as the number of Omicron cases rise daily.  We had a New Moon in Capricorn on January 2, when I tweeted:

We have a #NewMoon in Capricorn today that trines Uranus in Taurus. Set those intentions for a fresh start in 2022 and plant the seeds. Capricorn is a very goal oriented sign so this is an auspicious beginning. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) January 2, 2022

We need to remember that Capricorn is the sign ruled by Saturn and let’s face it, Saturn loves to make us wait and test our patience as it teaches us important lessons.  Further complicating matters is that Venus is retrograde in Capricorn (it stationed retrograde in 26 degrees of Capricorn on December 19, 2021) and it remains retrograde until January 29, 2022 when it stations direct in 11 degrees of Capricorn. And while Mercury entered the sign of Aquarius on January 2, it is starting to slow down for its first retrograde of 2022 on January 14.  Yes, it stations retrograde in 10 degrees of Aquarius, but it winds up back in Capricorn on January 25.  It will station direct in 24 degrees of Capricorn on February 3 and remain in Capricorn until February 14, 2022. 

The bottom line with Venus and Mercury retrograde is that they aren’t making a lot of aspects when they are slowed down and retrograde so it can feel like nothing is happening.  These are personal planets, remember?  The theme of slow and steady Capricorn is reinforced by the fact that both Venus and Mercury will have several meet-ups with Pluto in Capricorn.  Venus in Capricorn has already conjuncted Pluto twice, the first time on December 11 and the second time on Christmas Day.  Mercury in Capricorn conjuncted Pluto in 25 degrees of Capricorn on December 30, 2021 and it will again when Mercury in 26 degrees of Capricorn is retrograde on January 28, 2022. Venus and Pluto will meet up for the third time on March 3 in 27 degrees of Capricorn when both planets are direct while Mercury and Pluto will have their third rendezvous on February 11, 2022 when they are both direct in 27 degrees of Capricorn.  I personally love what astrologer Rick Levine says about Pluto being like Roto-Rooter because it clears out the shit!  Pluto’s job is to bring the unseen out into the open and it is about rebirth, which I always say ain’t pretty!

But the Capricorn Sun is making two very sweet aspects this week which are nothing to sneeze at.  On January 8, the Sun and retrograde Venus in 19 degrees of Capricorn are conjunct.  This is a very friendly, gentle and loving vibe that is also favorable for creativity and attracting money.  I have a retrograde Venus in Scorpio conjunct my Sun and I can attest to its benefits.  The Sun conjunct Venus is charming, fun-loving and can be prone to bouts of laziness, but it does occur on a weekend, so I say make the most of it and enjoy yourself.

On January 10, the Capricorn Sun is forming a supportive sextile to Neptune in 20 degrees of Pisces.  This aspect will heighten our sensitivity, intuition, imagination and creativity.  We should also find ourselves having more empathy towards others and experiencing more insights.  Pay attention to your dreams now because Neptune is working overtime. 

We might feel a little stuck during the first half of January but I can assure you that the pace picks up in the second half of January with a Full Moon in Cancer on the 17^th, Uranus stationing direct on the 18^th and the Sun entering Aquarius on the 19^th.  We also have the True Nodes of the Moon moving from Gemini and Sagittarius to Taurus and Scorpio on the 18^th.  More on all of that in next week’s post…

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.  Don’t forget that astrology and tarot readings make great holiday gifts. It’s not too late…

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.

In 2020, I added a Monthly Horoscopes section to my website. January horoscopes are up now and I now have a link to my monthly forecasts at Horoscope Junkie.  Check it out at:

https://thehoroscopejunkie.ca/monthly_horoscopes.html

I 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 Omicron strain of the virus is spreading like wildfire these days.  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!