The Month of October Begins with Venus Opposing Jupiter and Mercury Stationing Direct for a Fast Ride on the Change Train

 

All on board for the train to change that will be happening fast and furiously in the month of October and continuing throughout the rest of 2022.  It actually starts off with an exact opposition between Venus in Libra and Jupiter in 3 degrees of  Aries on October 1.  This aspect has a real party vibe and is characterized by a lack of self-discipline and motivation.  Overindulgence and excess are to be expected.  Venus and Jupiter are the planets considered to be the Benefics so it is not all bad when they interact.  Let's face it, it could be worse, as in Venus opposing Pluto.  Venus opposing Jupiter will enhance our love life because we tend to be more affectionate and playful, which is not a bad thing.  But with Jupiter involved, we just might find ourselves letting go of beliefs that are no longer serving our best interests in love and/or finances.

The best news arrives on October 2 when Mercury stations direct in 24 degrees of Virgo after having been retrograde since September 9.  This was one tricky Mercury retrograde, since it started in Libra and entered Virgo on September 23. Somehow the ones that occur in two signs tend to be more complicated.  I don't know about you, but I am thrilled that Mercury will finally be moving forward as I am exhausted by the communication snafus, delays and electrical malfunctions that have been transpiring.  

I also find it quite interesting that Saturn in Aquarius and Uranus in Taurus are only 38 seconds apart from an exact square on October 2.  The Saturn-Uranus squares pretty much ruled 2021, falling on February 17, June 14 and December 24.  This aspect represents a clash between the old established structures (Saturn) and the progressive change that is clamoring to come forth.  I encourage everyone to reflect on what was happening in your lives back on those dates in 2021.  With Mercury stationing direct on October 2, I wouldn't be surprised if we learned something new or have a different perspective on the changes that are on the horizon.

On October 6, we have the third and final trine between Mercury in Virgo and Pluto in 26 degrees of Capricorn.  The first one occurred on August 22 when only Pluto was retrograde and the second one was more recent: it happened on September 27 with both of the planets retrograde.  Mercury and Pluto in a favorable aspect can bring deep reveals and it is quite empowering because we are more persuasive and influential.  It is an optimal time for research and engaging in therapy too. The third time could literally be the charm for clearing out negative energy and obsessions in our lives. There will undoubtedly be big news announced on this day.  And Pluto will be turning direct on October 8.  I will cover that more in next week's post.  But rest assured that the winds of change are definitely blowing...

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.  As a direct result of the Sun-Neptune conjunction in Pisces on March 13, I introduced a new one-question tarot reading. These can be done by phone or video.

Check out my new offering of a one-question telephone reading on: https://t.co/CvAZB7Fyvr. This is my reaction to the Sun-Neptune conjunction in Pisces. #tarot pic.twitter.com/KaYuFYKM7K

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) March 13, 2022

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.

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.  October 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 have also 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! 

Astrology is a powerful tool that helps you navigate challenging times and alerts you to opportunity periods. Get a reading with me and experience the healing process. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) June 10, 2022

Retrograde Mercury Re-Enters Virgo, a New Moon in Libra and Venus Moves into Libra

 

We are still in the thick of Mercury retrograde, folks, until October 2, but on September 23, retrograde Mercury moves from Libra into Virgo.  Mercury retrograde in Libra could have seen us reworking issues in our relationships but its entrance into Virgo has a different flavor.  Mercury was previously in Virgo from August 4th through August 25th, so this time around we might find ourselves analyzing plans and information that surfaced back in August. Reconsidering plans will probably be a major theme. Mercury rules the sign of Virgo, so it is actually quite comfortable here.  The shadow side of Mercury in Virgo is that we could have a tendency to be somewhat self-critical because criticism is very much associated with the sign of Virgo. Try not to be too hard on yourself now.  Another possible manifestation of Mercury in Virgo is that we could be focusing on health issues and obtaining more information about any troubling symptoms we have been experiencing.  Rest assured that relief is on the way with Mercury stationing direct in 24 degrees of Virgo on October 2 and moving back into Libra on October 10.

The Sun moved into Libra on September 22 officially kicking off the Fall season and the Fall Equinox.  On September 25, we have a New Moon in 2 degrees of Libra.  The New Moon in Libra will definitely offer us the opportunity to make a fresh start in relationships.  I hope that you are able to set some intentions on the New Moon by writing down what you want to invite into your life.  It can be a very empowering process and you can create your own ritual.  I like to meditate during my New Moon ritual of stating my intentions to the universe.

The only major aspect that the New Moon in Libra makes is an opposition to Jupiter in 3 degrees of Aries, but like the planet Jupiter, it can have a big payoff.  We all know that Jupiter is associated with joy, growth and expansion, but these days it also pertains to a universal theme of inflation. So having the Sun and Moon in Libra opposing Jupiter in Aries can create a great deal of enthusiasm and optimism.   Jupiter is forming a tense semi-square with Uranus in 18 degrees of Taurus, which can create some financial turbulence.  And it also forms a semi-square aspect with Saturn in 19 degrees of Aquarius, which will generate its own tension over issues that have to do with existing structures.  The bottom line with Jupiter aspecting both Saturn and Uranus is that is activating that old Saturn-Uranus square aspect that ruled the astrological roost in 2021.  Saturn and Uranus were exactly square on February 17, June 14 and December 24 of 2021, but they will be getting pretty close again between late September and early November 2022.  The closest that they get is on October 4 when Saturn is in 18 degrees of Aquarius and Uranus in 18 degrees of Taurus.  This is activating the theme of a trial of strength as we try to navigate the battle between preserving the old structures represented by Saturn and implementing the changes that Uranus is clamoring for.

The New Moon in Libra will also have a lot of mental energy present.  Mercury will be in 27 degrees of Virgo and Venus will be in 25 degrees of Virgo on the New Moon, so don't be surprised if there is a lot of talk going on in relationships.  Venus in Virgo was opposing Neptune in 23 degrees of Pisces on September 24, which could have made our perceptions of relationships a bit foggy.  Or it could manifest in an AHA moment that brings inspiration.  Some of us might decide to quit a job or relationship as a result of the Venus-Neptune opposition.  Mercury in Virgo will also be opposing Neptune in Pisces, which could lead to some over idealism and a lack of clarity in relationships.  But Mercury in Virgo is trining Pluto in 26 degrees of Capricorn on the New Moon, so we should take advantage of this energy to dig deep for answers in relationships because this is a powerful aspect.

Venus in 25 degrees of Virgo and Mercury in 27 degrees of Virgo are involved in a T-square with Mars in 18 degrees of Gemini on the New Moon as well.  This just adds to the level of mental energy present. Our minds are running on a full tank thanks to the adrenaline boost that Mars in Gemini is providing.

On September 29, Venus moves into its happy place when it enters Libra.  Venus rules Taurus and Libra, so it is fully able to express itself when it is either one of these signs.  Venus remains in Libra until October 23.  Venus in Libra employs charm rather than aggression to get what it wants.  It is a very social vibe and we will probably find ourselves more willing to negotiate and compromise in relationships.  We also adopt a more idealistic perspective about love which can get us in a bit of trouble if we are not careful.  We also need to be mindful of falling into the rabbit hole of passive-aggressive behavior when Venus is in Libra.  Venus in Libra loves beauty and the arts too.  The shadow side of this affinity for luxury is a tendency to spend too much money, so watch those credit cards...

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.  As a direct result of the Sun-Neptune conjunction in Pisces on March 13, I introduced a new one-question tarot reading. These can be done by phone or video.

Check out my new offering of a one-question telephone reading on: https://t.co/CvAZB7Fyvr. This is my reaction to the Sun-Neptune conjunction in Pisces. #tarot pic.twitter.com/KaYuFYKM7K

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) March 13, 2022

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.

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.  September 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 have also 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! 

Astrology is a powerful tool that helps you navigate challenging times and alerts you to opportunity periods. Get a reading with me and experience the healing process. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) June 10, 2022

Relationships Take the Stage with Venus Squaring Mars and Trining Uranus and the Sun Entering Libra

 

Relationships are taking center stage with a great deal of Venus action and the Sun moving into Libra on September 22.  We start off on September 16 with Venus in Virgo forming an exact square to Mars in 14 degrees of Gemini.  This aspect can increase our sex drive, but if we have experiencing any tensions in our relationships, it can create more difficulties as it tends to exacerbate anger, impulsiveness and a lack of self-control. It can have a rather grumpy vibe.  I know that I will be feeling this aspect because Mars is exactly conjunct my Moon in Gemini in the 8th house.

The Sun in Virgo is also in an exact opposition to Neptune in 24 degrees of Pisces on September 16.  This aspect can manifest in low energy and feelings of vulnerability, insecurity and general discouragement.  We are very susceptible to con artists on this day, so if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. So there is no doubt that this will impact relationships.  It will be very easy to get seduced on this day and have nothing to show for it.  The plus side of this aspect is that can bring bursts of creativity and inspiration.  Once again, I am in the line of fire with this action because the Virgo Sun is forming a supportive sextile to my Venus in Scorpio while Neptune is trining it.  But I think I will still need to be careful with finances.  

In case you have been living under a rock, Mercury stationed retrograde on September 9th.  It started out in Libra, which is bound to affect communication in relationships but it enters Virgo on September 23 and stations direct in 24 degrees of Virgo on October 2.   On September 18, retrograde Mercury in Libra will be exactly opposing Jupiter in 4 degrees of Aries.  If this sounds familiar, that is because we previously experienced this aspect on September 2nd.  The characteristics of this aspect are grandiose plans, lack of clarity and a tendency to gloss over details.  This is take two of this aspect and we get to experience it again on October 12 when Mercury is direct and Jupiter is still retrograde in Aries.

On September 20, Venus in Virgo is exactly trining Uranus in 18 degrees of Taurus.  I have a natal Venus/Uranus trine involving Venus in Scorpio and Uranus in Cancer, so I am very familiar with this energy.  We are going to be craving excitement and something new in our lives on this day.  It tends to stimulate our craving for variety and something different.  However, bear in mind that if you do meet someone new at this time, it might not last due to the nature of Uranus being sudden and brief.

The Fall Equinox occurs on September 22 when the Sun enters Libra.  When the Sun is in the cardinal air sign of Libra, our focus is geared towards relationships as we are more open to compromise and negotiation.  We also tend to be more social and tactful, which is always appreciated.  But there is a shadow side to the Sun in Libra: decision-making is more challenging as Libra is the sign that loves to weigh all of the options and that can take forever.  We can also be more superficial and engage in passive-aggressive behavior.  Don't forget that the Sun is considered to be in Fall in Libra because it has a hard time asserting itself due to its need to define itself through relationships.  The Sun is considered to be exalted in Aries because Aries generally has no problems with self-assertion.

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.  As a direct result of the Sun-Neptune conjunction in Pisces on March 13, I introduced a new one-question tarot reading. These can be done by phone or video.

Check out my new offering of a one-question telephone reading on: https://t.co/CvAZB7Fyvr. This is my reaction to the Sun-Neptune conjunction in Pisces. #tarot pic.twitter.com/KaYuFYKM7K

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) March 13, 2022

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.

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.  September 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 have also 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! 

Astrology is a powerful tool that helps you navigate challenging times and alerts you to opportunity periods. Get a reading with me and experience the healing process. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) June 10, 2022

Mercury Retrograde is Here and a Full Moon in Pisces

 

 

This week will definitely deliver some upsets with Mercury stationing retrograde in 8 degrees of Libra on September 10 followed by a Full Moon in 17 degrees of Pisces on the 11th.  

Mercury entered its retrograde shadow on August 20 in 24 degrees of Virgo.  That's right, folks, this is one of those Mercury retrogrades that starts in one sign and goes into another. Mercury retrograde starts off in Libra, but it enters Virgo on September 23.  This means that the start of Mercury retrograde will heavily impact relationships but by the time it gets into Virgo, it will affect information that might not be accurate and cause us to do some heavy analyzing.  The usual Mercury retrograde characteristics will also be present: people from our past turning up, cars, computers, and phones breaking down, as well as missed appointments and transit woes.  I don't know about you, but I have been feeling the effects of the retrograde shadow for some time now.  I have had my share of electrical snafus and on Sunday Amazon delivered a baby blanket instead of the sneakers that I had ordered.  Fortunately this matter has been rectified.  And then there is Twitter: for the past week or so, if you try to look at your Tweet activity, you get this message: "You may only view analytics about your own Tweets."  I am not holding my breath on this one getting fixed before Mercury stations direct in 24 degrees of Virgo on October 2. For those of you who are interested, Mercury clears its retrograde shadow on October 17 in 8 degrees of Libra.  The coast is finally clear then.

The Full Moon in 17 degrees of Pisces on the 11th is a complicated one.  It will definitely be super emotional falling in a water sign but we can expect a great deal of confusion with it.  There is also what I call a mutable mash of planets on the Full Moon: the Sun and Venus in Virgo, the Moon and Neptune in Pisces, and Mars in Gemini. The Sun in Virgo and Moon in Pisces will be widely squaring Mars in Gemini, so it is a player.   Mars has already entered its retrograde shadow on September 3, and it stations retrograde in 25 degrees of Gemini on October 30.  Mars will be retrograde until January 12, 2023 but will remain in Gemini until March 25, 2023.  We could be dealing with a lot of do-overs during this Mars in Gemini transit. The mutable signs are known for their flexibility and adaptability but this combination of mutable planets can create confusion and a feeling that you don't exactly know what is going on.  Adding to the mix on the Full Moon, Mercury retrograde in 8 degrees of Libra is opposing retrograde Jupiter in 5 degrees of Aries.  We might be hearing some news about legal developments with this aspect in play.

What else is happening on this Full Moon? Full Moons have a reputation for revealing secrets and sometimes bringing closure and completion to a situation.  This Full Moon is widely conjunct Neptune in 24 degrees of Pisces, which can be quite inspirational, compassionate and lend a very spiritual vibe.  I would urge everyone to pay attention to their dreams on the Full Moon.  It is also forming a supportive sextile to Uranus in 18 degrees of Taurus, which can bring some surprising events and positive changes.  And Uranus is conjunct the North Node in 16 degrees in Taurus, further emphasizing that we are being propelled forward into our collective destiny.  The changes that appear could be shocking, but I think that ultimately it will all turn out for the best.  And the Full Moon also forms a supportive sextile to Pluto in 26 degrees of Capricorn, which further reinforces the theme of transformation.  Thank God that this Full Moon is in an easy aspect to Pluto and is not a challenging square or opposition. Transformation is never easy so we will take whatever help we can get from the planets in navigating this path.

Personally, I am still a bit apprehensive about this Full Moon.  On the surface, it looks good because it trines my Sun and Venus in Scorpio as well as my Cancer Midheaven. But I have a Gemini Moon, so you guessed it, it is forming a square to my natal Moon in the 8th house.  The 8th house is messy, involving the themes of death, joint finances, intimacy and transformation.  It involves a lot of stuff that we don't always have control over because it pertains to others.  On top of that, the Sun moves into my 12th house on September 10 and this is one of my least favorite transits.  When the Sun transits your 12th house, energy levels are low and you tend to need more rest. I am more susceptible to colds, viruses and getting sick at this time. I have already scheduled a flu shot and plan to get my next COVID booster shot in early October.  It is a time when we need alone time and tend to reflect on the previous year. I am eagerly anticipating the Sun entering my 1st house on October 10, but I will have to survive the Full Moon in Aries on October 9.  Stay tuned...

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.  As a direct result of the Sun-Neptune conjunction in Pisces on March 13, I introduced a new one-question tarot reading. These can be done by phone or video.

Check out my new offering of a one-question telephone reading on: https://t.co/CvAZB7Fyvr. This is my reaction to the Sun-Neptune conjunction in Pisces. #tarot pic.twitter.com/KaYuFYKM7K

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) March 13, 2022

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.

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.  September 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 have also 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! 

Astrology is a powerful tool that helps you navigate challenging times and alerts you to opportunity periods. Get a reading with me and experience the healing process. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) June 10, 2022

A Relatively Quiet Week as Mercury Spars with Jupiter and Venus Enters Virgo

 

Surprise, surprise, the first week of September is relatively quiet astrologically.  It began on an extremely positive note on September 1 when Mars in Gemini formed a supportive sextile to Jupiter in Aries imbuing us with a boatload of energy and a sense of luck.

On September 2 Mercury in Libra is in an exact opposition to Jupiter in 6 degrees of Aries.  We all know that Jupiter loves to do things in an expansive way.  This aspect is bound to bring big ideas and grandiose plans with a sense of optimism for the future.  Sounds pretty good, right?  Just be mindful of the fact that we could have a tendency to gloss over the details.  And by all means, be careful what you say.  Mercury in Libra (which is slowing down for its retrograde station on September 9) loves to talk but Jupiter in Aries has no boundaries, and therein lies the rub.  It will be incredibly easy to shoot off our mouths and come across as opinionated and overbearing.  This could make it difficult to find solutions that work for all parties as we are challenged to be realistic in terms of what we are promising others.  There is definitely a sky is the limit vibe with this aspect.  Mercury is stationing retrograde in Libra on the 9th (more on this in next week's post) but it will be re-entering Virgo on the 23rd and we could be facing some heavy analysis of whatever promises we made during the Mercury-Jupiter opposition.  And don't forget that Jupiter is retrograde until November 23, 2022.  Not to mention that Jupiter makes one last trip into Pisces on October 28 until it moves back into Aries on December 20, 2022.

Venus is departing the dramatic, fun-loving and flamboyant fire sign of Leo on September 5 to move into the mutable earth sign of Virgo until September 29.  Venus is actually considered to be in fall in Virgo because it is exalted in Pisces and is a very happy camper in Taurus and Libra, which it rules. When Venus is in Virgo, there is a more serious vibe to relationships. Venus in Virgo is not a time for casual flings, unlike when Venus was in Leo. Venus in Virgo is far more practical and grounded.  This can be a good influence for our finances, though as Venus also pertains to money. Virgo is a sign associated with healing and service to others, so we tend to demonstrate our love by doing things for others and taking care of them.  Virgo also has to do with over-analysis and perfectionism.  The shadow side of Venus in Virgo is a tendency to be overly critical of our partners or to be picky and demanding. Just remember that if you don't particularly enjoy the more practical side of Venus in Virgo, it will be ending the month in Libra, where it is positively ecstatic.

I will cover the Mercury retrograde in greater detail in next week's post, but keep in mind that Mercury is slowing down and actually entered its retrograde shadow on August 20 when Mars entered Gemini.  I don't know about you, but I am already experiencing the Mercury retrograde effects with scheduling snafus and electronic breakdowns.  

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.  As a direct result of the Sun-Neptune conjunction in Pisces on March 13, I introduced a new one-question tarot reading. These can be done by phone or video.

Check out my new offering of a one-question telephone reading on: https://t.co/CvAZB7Fyvr. This is my reaction to the Sun-Neptune conjunction in Pisces. #tarot pic.twitter.com/KaYuFYKM7K

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) March 13, 2022

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.

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.  September 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 have also 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! 

Astrology is a powerful tool that helps you navigate challenging times and alerts you to opportunity periods. Get a reading with me and experience the healing process. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) June 10, 2022