A Spiritually Enlightening New Moon in Pisces that Comes with a Reality Check

 

Pisces season is officially here and we have a New Moon in 12 degrees of Pisces coming up on March 2, 2022.  The Sun moved into Pisces on February 8, when I tweeted:

The energy totally shifts today when the Sun enters Pisces and we are motivated to dream, empathize and be more compassionate towards others. Sensitivity rules. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) February 18, 2022

Now we all know that New Moons are a time when you should plant the seeds for new intentions.  A New Moon in Pisces has especially creative and spiritual energy.  The themes of truth and freedom are added to the spiritual vibe with that Moon conjunct Jupiter in 14 degrees of Pisces.  It's a literal spiritual upgrade.  By all means engage in a ritual for setting those intentions on this New Moon. This New Moon falls in my 5th house, so I fully plan to make the most of it. But we could also be dealing with highly active and vivid dreams and the potential danger of floods.  The weather this past week has been vacillating like crazy--on February 22, we had temperatures in the 60's on the East Coast and now we are dealing with a snow storm.  The other themes that this New Moon include are health and service to others. These are traditional Piscean issues.  I hate to say it, but whenever Jupiter is involved, there tends to be news about COVID-19 surfacing.  Are we going to hear about yet another variant?  Or will Jupiter just bring news of more scandals emerging? 

There is also a wild card aspect with this New Moon in Pisces because it forms a supportive sextile to Uranus in 11 degrees of Taurus.  Our intuition will be strong on this day so trust your instincts to guide you to finding new solutions to old problems and being more open to the future. Exciting events are likely and we could meet some interesting people.  I personally think that this aspect exists to remind us that change is good...

But there is always something that complicates an otherwise delightful New Moon.  Mercury and Saturn are conjunct in 19 degrees of Aquarius on March 2, 2022.  The combination of Mercury and Saturn is a major reality check indicating that we could be hearing some somber, depressing or distressing news on that day.  There might even be some restrictions to free speech. What is Saturn without some form of restriction? Communication could be on the critical side, but if there is a bright side to this aspect it is that it does tend to be pragmatic and practical, so it might result in some problems being solved.  Hold onto that thought... 

On March 3, we have a real powerhouse aspect in play.  Mars and Venus in Capricorn will conjunct Pluto in 27 degrees of Capricorn.  This is very confrontational energy that provides drama, passion and romance to the mix.  And of course, in the United States, we are undergoing our Pluto Return. Something tells me this won't be a quiet day.  This ménage-a-trois of Mars, Venus and Pluto in Capricorn is forming an exact opposition to my Uranus in Cancer in my 10th house, as well as opposing my Jupiter in Cancer, squaring my Neptune in Libra in my 1st house and forms a closing conjunction to my Chiron in Capricorn in my 4th house.  So my cardinal T-square will really be feeling the effects of this one... 

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. 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. March 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. 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! 

Pisces Season Begins and Mercury in Aquarius has a Skirmish with Uranus in Taurus

 

Are you feeling the loving vibes yet?  We just had a Full Moon in Leo on February 16, which featured a beautiful conjunction between the two love planets Mars and Venus in Capricorn.  If not, maybe you were feeling the quincunx or inconjunct aspect between the Moon in Leo and Pluto in Capricorn.  Since the Full Moon was conjunct my Pluto in Leo, I felt a sense of imbalance and was required to make several adjustments. On that day I tweeted:

The trickiest aspect with today’s #FullMoon is the Moon in Leo inconjunct Pluto in Capricorn. This can require some adjustments in the areas of power and control. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) February 16, 2022

But if you didn’t reap any benefits from the recent Full Moon, the energy is about to shift dramatically on February 18 when the Sun moves into the mutable water sign of Pisces.  There will be more of an emphasis on emotions and feelings, which is quite a difference from the cerebral nature of the fixed Sun in Aquarius.  We will be motivated to feel, imagine and dream. Empathy, compassion and selflessness will also prevail.  Our intuition and instincts will be more accessible and our emotional sensitivity and spirituality will be heightened.  Creativity will also flourish when the Sun is in Pisces, so this should be a boon for artists, musicians, writers and anyone in the performing arts.

I always feel a bit lighter when the Sun is in Pisces because it starts its transit in my 5^th house of romance, creativity, children and just plain fun.  Not to mention that it makes all of those lovely trines it makes to my Scorpio and Cancer planets.  Of course, we all need to be mindful of the shadow side of Pisces: a tendency to embrace escapism through drugs, alcohol, food or shopping as well as adopting a victim or martyr role.  There can be some confusion present when the Sun is in Pisces because it is such a dreamy sign.  So just be careful not to view the world through rose-colored glasses for the next month.

We shouldn’t forget that the Sun is joining not only Jupiter, but Neptune in Pisces.  Neptune in Pisces is about to see some sweet action from Mars and Venus. Mars in Capricorn will be forming a supportive sextile to Neptune in 22 degrees of Pisces on February 23.  This aspect will increase our sensual desires and has a very romantic vibe. It also fuels our spiritual energy and we can feel compelled to act on reaching our goals.  Since Mars and Venus have been traveling together, Venus will sextile Neptune in 22 degrees of Pisces on the following day, February 24.  Venus sextiling Neptune will inspire us to be more active in our creative endeavors and we just might want to pencil in some more quality time with a loved one.

But we are not done with the Aquarius energy quite yet.  Mercury in Aquarius will be forming an exact square to Uranus in 11 degrees of Taurus on February 24.  I have a natal Mercury-Uranus square and I can tell you that like all squares, it generates a lot of tension.  It is definitely nervous tension that can bring flashes of insight but also impatience. Excitement and change will be in the air but it is very easy to get distracted with this aspect in play. Different perspectives will abound, but be careful not to make any major decisions if you can help it now.  And don’t be surprised if electronics and computers malfunction on this 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. 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. 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 Leo and a Lucky Break with Jupiter in Pisces Sextiling Uranus in Taurus

 

The month of February is zipping right along.  Mars in Capricorn was trining Uranus in Taurus on February 8, inspiring me to tweet:

The major aspect of the day is Mars in Capricorn trining Uranus in Taurus. This can be very liberating in terms of helping us to act in busting out of restrictive situations. But the course of action might be surprising. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) February 8, 2022

On February 11, 2022, we have the third and final conjunction of Mercury and Pluto in 27 degrees of Capricorn.  The first one occurred on December 30, 2021 and the second one happened on January 29, 2022 when Mercury was retrograde.  I encourage you all to think back to what was going on in your lives back then.  Mercury and Pluto hooking up in Capricorn can bring big reveals about deep-rooted secrets and they have strong themes of power, control, force and concentrated energy.  This could be an important day in the United States because this aspect touches on the upcoming Pluto Return for America, which is in 27 degrees of Capricorn.  The first hit of the United States Pluto Return occurs on February 22, 2022 and we will feel it again in July and December 2022.  So let’s just say that we will be feeling it all year and into next year.  Big changes are afoot…

Mercury is entering the sign of Aquarius on Valentine’s Day, February 14 and it stays in Aquarius until March 9.  When Mercury is in Aquarius, our communication becomes more spontaneous, progressive and objective.  We are more inclined to think outside of the box.  It’s a very future-oriented sign and we could have a tendency to rationalize our emotions.

A heart-centered Full Moon in 27 degrees of Leo is in store for us on February 16, just two days after Valentine’s Day.  The vibe should hopefully be romantic and hopeful as we seek to find a balance between the opposing principles of balancing our individual needs vs. the community.  Since this Full Moon occurs just two days after Valentine’s Day, when the Moon was in its home sign of Cancer for the early part of the day when it opposes Venus, Mars and Pluto in Capricorn, we are bound to still be feeling some of its intensity and drama.  Venus and Mars are conjunct in 16 degrees of Capricorn on the Full Moon, which can bring sudden new relationships or social connections. But Mars and Venus are traveling quite closely together until early April, so if you are unattached, you will have plenty of chances for love.  The Full Moon in Leo is also forming an irritating inconjunct or quincunx (150 degrees apart) with Pluto in 27 degrees of Capricorn which could lead to compulsive or obsessive behavior, lots of intensity and a tendency for the ego to be overpowered by karmic habits.

This Full Moon in Leo might also cause you to reassess whatever projects you initiated on the New Moon in Leo back on August 8, 2021.  If you began a relationship back then either you are taking it to the next level or calling it quits if it is no longer viable.  Just remember that there are strong themes of courage, passion, creativity and love involved with a Full Moon in Leo.  The Full Moon is also forming a Grand Cross with the Nodes of the Moon, which changed signs in January.  The Full Moon is squaring the North Node in 27 degrees of Taurus and the South Node in 27 degrees of Scorpio.  Add in the Sun in 27 degrees of Aquarius to the mix and we have a tremendous amount of fixed energy.  All of this fixed energy entails determination, tenacity and the ability to stick to our truth as we pursue our soul path.

But the best day so far, probably one of the luckiest days of the year, falls on February 17 when Jupiter in 11 degrees of Pisces forms an exact and  supportive sextile to Uranus in 11 degrees of Taurus. This is an aspect that creates opportunities for expansion, growth, creativity and freedom.  Good luck could crop up in our lives seemingly out of the blue and our finances might change for the better in the form of sudden windfalls.  We are being pushed out of our comfort zone but it won’t be that difficult to experiment with something new because Jupiter in Pisces is protecting us.  Make a little effort and you should see rewarding results.  If you gamble, this is the day to buy a lottery ticket.

I have a natal Jupiter-Uranus conjunction in Cancer in my 10^th house,  so I am very familiar with the energy of these two planets when they meet up.  I am excited about this aspect because Jupiter is transiting my 5^th house and Uranus is in my 7^th house.

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. And don’t forget that if you are stumped for an unusual Valentine’s Day gift (Mercury does enter Aquarius on February 14), please consider giving your loved one an astrology reading. 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. 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 Valentine’s Day, everyone!

 

 

 

A Productive Week Ahead with the Sun Conjunct Saturn and a Busy Mars in Capricorn

 

Saturn in Aquarius has definitely been calling the shots lately in case you haven’t noticed.  We did have a New Moon in 12 degrees of Aquarius on February 1 but it was not as invigorating as many of us would have preferred due to that New Moon’s conjunction to Saturn in 15 degrees of Aquarius.  Progress in implementing new goals seemed hard to come by.  That is the secret to Saturn: it makes you work hard to get what you want and tests you like crazy.  On February 1 I tweeted:

The #NewMoon and Saturn are conjunct in Aquarius today indicating that we will need to work hard at creating some structures in our lives to implement change. It won’t be easy but it’s worth the effort. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) February 1, 2022

On February 4, the Sun and Saturn form an exact conjunction in 15 degrees of Aquarius.  This aspect will force us to be realistic, be disciplined and face our responsibilities as our challenges are amplified.  It demands that we exercise some patience, which these days seems to be in short supply.  And oh yes, we will have to work hard to achieve what we want.  When the Sun is conjunct Saturn our shadow side can rear its ugly head too, frequently in the form of depression and pessimism. The best way to deal with this energy is to put our nose to the grindstone, simplify and declutter as much as possible.  I am no fan of this aspect, as I have it natally in Scorpio with a seven degree orb.  I have never felt that anything comes easily to me in life and have felt responsible all of my life.  I suppose this is good, but I confess that at times it can be exhausting and contribute to being somewhat judgmental.  But now is not the time to slacken up.  We finally have a brief window of time until April 29 when all of the planets are direct, so we need to make the effort to move forward and make some effort.

But Mars in Capricorn is forming a supportive sextile to Jupiter in 7 degrees of Pisces on February 4 as well.  This is a very positive and auspicious aspect because it fosters bravery, courage to pursue our passions and the ability to take calculated risks.  Mars in Capricorn is a real work horse.  It also helps us to take the initiative because we are feeling stronger.  It’s also an aspect that requires physical action, so make sure that you move on this day.  Exercise will only enhance that feeling of physical strength and well-being.  This can help mitigate the harshness of the Sun-Saturn conjunction.

On February 6, Mars in Capricorn will be forming a challenging square to Chiron in 9 degrees of Aries.  This can trigger some frustrations and anger if we are feeling controlled but we can heal if we nurture that insecure inner child within us.  So don’t trash this aspect because it brings a valuable opportunity for healing.

Mars in Capricorn is providing us with more opportunity on February 8 when it trines Uranus in 11 degrees of Taurus.  This is when the magic could literally happen if we are open to action.  It is a time to take steps in transforming our lives into something different and unconventional.  Our instincts are accurate and we should be able to find the courage to take risks.  It is so much nicer when Mars is trining Uranus rather than squaring it, which tends to cause accidents if we take too many risks.  This trine will reward our actions, so make the most of it.

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. 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!