Venus is Calling the Shots as it Gets Busy with Pluto and Moves into Aquarius

 

Venus is really calling the shots in terms of launching the year 2023.  Right out of the gate on January 1 (Happy New Year) Venus and Pluto hook up in 27 degrees of Capricorn.  When Venus and Pluto meet up in this fashion, we can definitely expect more emotional intensity as our needs for love and affection become stronger.  We are craving more depth in our relationships.  This aspect also gives us more power to attract partners. For me, this conjunction falls in my 4th house conjuncting my natal Chiron in Capricorn and opposes my Jupiter-Uranus conjunction in Cancer in my 10th house while squaring my natal Neptune in Libra in my 1st house.  I suppose I should be grateful that it also forms supportive sextiles to my Venus and Ceres in Scorpio.  This should be interesting...

On January 2, Venus moves into the fixed air sign of Aquarius, where it resides until January 26.  Venus in Aquarius.  Venus in Aquarius is attracted to more freedom, independence and unconventionality in relationships.  It is a very different animal than Venus in Capricorn.  We tend to approach relationships and our values in a more detached perspective.  It is also a time when we can meet new lovers through friends or friends can become lovers.  On the same day, the Sun in Capricorn is exactly squaring Chiron in 11 degrees of Aries.  This can uncover fears and wounds regarding our ego and life path.  Insecurities are bound to crop up and we might find ourselves attracting teachers who can help us uncover our power and heal those wounds. So don't fret over the challenge that this aspect poses because it can lead us to a really positive and healthy place.

Venus in Aquarius is forming a supportive sextile with that other benefic planet Jupiter in 1 degree of Aries on January 4, 2023.  This is a real party time vibe, which inspires feelings of good luck, generosity and a desire to schmooze and socialize.  It has a very relaxing feeling and it is a perfect time to take a vacation if you can manage it.

The Sun in Capricorn is exactly trining Uranus in 15 degrees of Taurus on January 5, which reinforces the theme of anything can happen out of the blue, but the trine aspect makes it more likely that it will be pleasant surprises in store for us.  On January 6, we have the first Full Moon of 2023 in Cancer, which I will cover in next week's post.

I want to wish all of you a Very Happy New Year.  New Year's Eve could start off on a little tense note with the Aries Moon squaring Mercury (retrograde to boot), Venus and Pluto in Capricorn but the Moon does enter Taurus at 12:08 p.m., so it should be flowing more smoothly if you have any social plans.  Taurus is ruled by Venus, don't forget.

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.  An astrology reading makes a very thoughtful holiday gift. 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. I also have a one-question tarot reading for only $15. This is also a perfect holiday gift, as are my astrology readings and Reiki sessions.

Please consider purchasing a tarot reading for $15. This is perfect if you want some insight into yourself right now regarding a specific situation and how you can transform the challenges into opportunities. Check it out on: https://t.co/CvAZB7Fyvr pic.twitter.com/EKYmrZCn6l

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) November 20, 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. 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 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 twice. 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 Super New Moon in Capricorn, Chiron Direct and Mercury Retrograde

 

We have two momentous events occurring on December 23, 2022.  The main event is a Super New Moon in 1 degree of Capricorn.  It packs quite a wallop and is a Super New Moon because the Moon is so close to the earth.  It will be very powerful because there are five planets in Capricorn: the Sun, Moon, Venus, Mercury and Pluto in Capricorn.  New Moons are traditionally times of new beginnings, but when you have five planets in the practical earth sign of Capricorn, we have more power to build a productive future.

The New Moon in 1 degree of Capricorn is also forming a square to Jupiter in 0 degrees of Aries.  I don't know about you, but I certainly felt a major shift when Jupiter entered Aries on December 20, inspiring me to tweet:

Jupiter moves into Aries today until mid-May 2023. We have a blast of energy and more courage to make our own luck. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) December 20, 2022

There is a major theme of fresh starts, growth, hope for the future and the potential for inflation.  It is definitely a feel-good vibe, but it can also have a tendency to be over the top and cause us to overextend ourselves.  I encourage all of you to think back to June 2010 and January 2011 when Jupiter was also transiting Aries.  I know that Jupiter was briefly transiting the sign of Aries from May 10 through October 28 of this year, but I really don't recall feeling that surge of energy back then. Jupiter only made it to 8 degrees of Aries until it retrograded on July 28, but this time it will zip through Aries until it enters Taurus on May 16, 2023.

Another aspect that Jupiter in Aries makes on the New Moon is a semi-square to Uranus in 15 degrees of Taurus.  Semi-squares occur when two planets or points are 45 degrees apart.  This aspect can trigger some sudden breakthroughs.  I wouldn't be surprised if there was a great deal of surprising announcements coming out on this day.

Chiron is also stationing direct in 11 degrees of Aries on December 23.  Chiron is known as the Wounded Healer and has been retrograde since July 19 in 16 degrees of Aries.  The Moon in Capricorn will be squaring Chiron in Aries at 9:42 p.m. on the 23rd, which can bring up some old emotional wounds for healing. Our wounds are more clearly evident and we can take steps to heal them now.  So it is quite fitting that Chiron is stationing direct on a New Moon. The power for healing is stronger.

Mercury will be stationing retrograde in 24 degrees of Capricorn on December 29, 2022.  Mercury will be retrograde until January 18, 2023, when it stations direct in 8 degrees of Capricorn.  This one is extremely personal for me because it stations retrograde on my Chiron in Capricorn in my 4th house and stations direct on my North Node in Capricorn in my 3rd house.

This particular Mercury retrograde will undoubtedly affect travel plans for the holidays, especially with the weather playing such a huge factor.  We are anticipating extreme cold and storms for Christmas on the east coast of the United States.  But a Mercury retrograde in Capricorn can also cause us to review our plans for the future and perhaps reformulate them.  Never forget the "re" in retrogrades!  

The Moon is moving into Aries on December 29 and will conjunct Jupiter in Aries, which can give our hopes for the future a voice.  Mercury is also conjunct Venus in Capricorn after it retrogrades, so don't be surprised if there is more communication in relationships and about finances.  Mercury and Venus have been traveling together for some time, but now that Mercury is retrograde, they are starting to separate and Venus will enter Aquarius on January 2, 2023.  More on that next week...

What does the astrological landscape look like on Christmas Day?  The Moon enters Aquarius on December 25 and forms a supportive sextile to Jupiter in Aries, which should put us in a festive mood.  It is also trining Mars in Gemini, so hopefully we can all get along on this holiday. I am wishing all of you a very Merry Christmas and happy holidays.

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.  An astrology reading makes a very thoughtful holiday gift. 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. I also have a one-question tarot reading for only $15. This is also a perfect holiday gift, as are my astrology readings and Reiki sessions.

Please consider purchasing a tarot reading for $15. This is perfect if you want some insight into yourself right now regarding a specific situation and how you can transform the challenges into opportunities. Check it out on: https://t.co/CvAZB7Fyvr pic.twitter.com/EKYmrZCn6l

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) November 20, 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.  December 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 twice. 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 Cardinal Blast of Energy as Jupiter Enters Aries and the Sun Enters Capricorn

 

The astrological energy is shifting modalities from mutable to cardinal.  Mercury and Venus have already left the sign of Sagittarius for Capricorn and the Sun is about to follow suit.  On December 17, Mercury in 15 degrees of Capricorn will exactly trine Uranus in Taurus.  This can bring exciting news and interesting people into our orbit.  It is an eccentric vibe that will heighten our intuition and we can find that technology could be very helpful to us now.  Mercury will be in my 3rd house, so this aspect resonates for me.  Mercury entered its retrograde shadow in 8 degrees of Capricorn on December 12 for the upcoming Mercury retrograde that begins on December 29.

On December 20, Jupiter enters Aries until May 16, 2023.  If you are feeling like this is a Deja-vu experience, that is because Jupiter was previously in Aries from May 10, 2022 through October 28, 2022.  Jupiter only made it to 8 degrees of Aries before it stationed retrograde on July 28, 2022.  I don't want the later decanates of Aries to feel left out; you will get your turn this year to experience the expansive influence of Jupiter this year.  Jupiter has a very weird and somewhat bifurcated transit of the sign Aries because of the way it rolls when it retrogrades.  The last time Jupiter was in Aries was back in 2010 and 2011.  Back then it entered Aries on June 6, 2010 through September 9, 2010 and then again from January 22, 2011 through June 3, 2011.  I encourage all of my readers to think back to what issues you were dealing with back then because they could resurface.  If you are old enough to remember the previous Jupiter in Aries cycle, that one occurred from February 13, 1999 through June 27, 1999 and again from October 23, 1999 to February 14, 2000.

What are the prevalent themes of Jupiter in Aries?  Jupiter in Aries encourages us to embrace the self and our needs.  It gives us the courage to make our own luck by initiating action to manifest our dreams.  It is a very me-oriented flavor of Jupiter, which is a marked change from Jupiter in Pisces which had a more expansive influence on our spirituality and compassion for others.  It is quite literally the time to boldly act on making our dreams come true.  Jupiter loves to expand whatever it touches and bestow good luck.  Personally, I regard it as the Santa Claus of planets and it is quite fitting that it changes signs this year around Christmas.  Jupiter in Aries will be conjuncting Chiron in Aries in early March 2023 and this could see some major healing on a personal and collective level.  This also ties in with the third anniversary of COVID being declared a pandemic, so I am trying to have faith that we can turn a corner on COVID and put it in the rear-view mirror.  But the conjunction is happening in my 6th house, so that is my take on it.

The Sun departs the mutable fire sign of Sagittarius and enters Capricorn on December 21, 2022.  This is the official start of winter, although many of us have been experiencing winter weather for the past week or so.  When the Sun is in Capricorn, our focus shifts to responsibilities and duties.  We are more realistic, pragmatic and likely to work hard towards our long-term goals.  Capricorn is ruled by Saturn, which is a big change from Sagittarius, which is ruled by Jupiter.  And Jupiter is more inclined to want to have fun. Just remember that the shadow side of Capricorn is a tendency towards pessimism and/or depression and we should be fine.

We also have the Sun in 0 degrees of Capricorn squaring Jupiter in 0 degrees of Aries on December 21.  Squares are usually considered to be challenging aspects, but when Jupiter is involved, they are not that bad and the least harmful. The Sun squaring Jupiter makes us feel confident and optimistic, but it can give us a penchant for biting off more than we can chew.  And we all know that can sometimes lead to an embarrassing failure.  The most productive way of dealing with squares to Jupiter is to adopt some form of moderation.

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.  An astrology reading makes a very thoughtful holiday gift. 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. I also have a one-question tarot reading for only $15. This is also a perfect holiday gift, as are my astrology readings and Reiki sessions.

Please consider purchasing a tarot reading for $15. This is perfect if you want some insight into yourself right now regarding a specific situation and how you can transform the challenges into opportunities. Check it out on: https://t.co/CvAZB7Fyvr pic.twitter.com/EKYmrZCn6l

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) November 20, 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.  December 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 twice. 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

 

Venus Enters Capricorn and the Sun in Sagittarius Meets up with Saturn and Neptune

 

Love and finances are about to take on a more sober vibe when Venus moves into Capricorn on December 9.  It stays in Capricorn until January 2, 2023.  The freewheeling days of spontaneity and idealism that prevailed while Venus was in the mutable fire sign of Sagittarius are in the rear-view mirror now.  Mercury entered Capricorn on December 6, inspiring me to tweet:

Mercury enters Capricorn tonight for an extended stay due to the upcoming Mercury retrograde. Communication becomes more practical, rational and grounded. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) December 6, 2022

Venus will be in the cardinal earth sign of Capricorn and relationships are going to be taken very seriously now.  There is a strong theme of commitment and we are much more willing to put in the effort to make things work in our relationships. We want relationships that can go the distance, not just a fun fling.  That's not to say that we can't have some fun, but we are able to acknowledge that some work is required and we are not averse to it. Cardinal signs like to take action. We can also use this time to connect with our own inner authority.  It's also an opportunity to get serious about our finances because let's not forget that Venus is about love and money.  On a personal level, Venus will be conjuncting my North Node in Capricorn in my 3rd house in mid-December and my Chiron in my 4th house at the end of December.  This should be interesting...

On December 12, the Sun in Sagittarius will be forming a supportive sextile to Saturn in 20 degrees of Aquarius.  This adds another layer to the Capricorn energy.  When the Sun is sextile Saturn, we have more patience, perseverance and the ability to work hard.  We also have more self-discipline so that we can achieve more.  Bring on those accomplishments!  The Sun will be in my third house and Saturn will be in my fifth house, so I am hoping for a creative breakthrough.

The challenges start to appear on December 14 when the Sun in Sagittarius is squaring Neptune in 22 degrees of Pisces.  I won't kid you about this aspect: it has themes of dishonesty, deception, lowered vitality, possible hypochondria and difficulty in diagnosing medical conditions.  We are also more sensitive to drugs and alcohol, so be aware of that.  The perk of this aspect is that it can do wonders for creativity.  Neptune is currently transiting my 6th house, so I know that I will need to be careful on day.

Mercury in Capricorn will be forming an irritating inconjunct with retrograde Mars in 13 degrees of Gemini on December 15.  This aspect can see tempers flaring and will probably require some adjustments to keep the peace.  Mars will be on my Moon in Gemini on that day, so I am hoping that no one tries to get on my bad side as I will probably be trigger happy and needing to take my own advice.

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, especially now that we are in eclipse season. 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. I also have a one-question tarot reading for only $15. This is also a perfect holiday gift, as are my astrology readings and Reiki sessions.

Please consider purchasing a tarot reading for $15. This is perfect if you want some insight into yourself right now regarding a specific situation and how you can transform the challenges into opportunities. Check it out on: https://t.co/CvAZB7Fyvr pic.twitter.com/EKYmrZCn6l

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) November 20, 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.  December 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 twice. 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

The Pace Picks up as Neptune Stations Direct, Mercury Enters Capricorn and a Full Moon in Gemini

 

The peace and quiet period of last week is over.  December is starting off with a bang.  Venus in Sagittarius opposed Mars in retrograde Gemini in 18 degrees adding a note of tension to relationships and Mercury in Sagittarius didn't exactly help matters when it squared retrograde Neptune in 22 degrees of Pisces on December 1.

On December 3, Neptune wakes up from the nap it began on June 28 in 25 degrees of Pisces and stations direct in 22 degrees of Pisces.  Neptune is a rather nebulous planet and it can be difficult to pin down.  It can literally go either way in terms of creativity, compassion and spirituality being heightened or we can slip back into escapism, illusions and addiction.  False news is still possible and we can't rule out the potential for flooding and unusual weather conditions. But we can definitely Neptune's power to be stronger when it station direct; that is the just the nature of any planet stationing either direct or retrograde.

On December 6, Mercury enters the cardinal earth sign of Capricorn for an extended stay because guess what folks--the year 2022 ends with Mercury stationing retrograde in 24 degrees of Capricorn on December 29. Mercury will be retrograde until January 18, 2023 when it stations direct in 8 degrees of Capricorn.  Mercury will be in Capricorn until February 11, 2023.  I am a bit concerned because when Mercury stations retrograde it will be exactly conjunct my Pluto in Capricorn in my 4th house...

What can we expect when Mercury is in Capricorn? Communication is about to get a lot clearer, practical, realistic and rational.  The quick decisions and view of the big picture with a highly optimistic perspective that characterized Mercury in Sagittarius are gone.  Reality bites now with Mercury in Capricorn as we seek to build ideas and achieve goals.  We are laser focused on the details when  Mercury is in Capricorn.  Just be mindful that the shadow side of Mercury in Capricorn is a tendency to be controlling and have more rigid thinking.

The last Full Moon of 2022 occurs on December 7 in 16 degrees of Gemini.  It is not a Super Full Moon or an eclipse but it can still have quite an impact on us.  For some of us, it might be ending a chapter we began with the New Moon in 9 degrees of Gemini on May 30, 2022.  Think back to what was going on in your life back then and see if anything has reached a sense of completion or if you are ready to release something that is not working for you.  

A Full Moon in Gemini has themes of seeking knowledge, communication and a strong emphasis on choices.  It is the sign of duality, don't forget. There is a great deal of mutable energy in this Full Moon chart: the Sun and Venus are in Sagittarius, the Moon and Mars are in Gemini, and Jupiter and Neptune are in Pisces.  Even the Ascendant for my location is in 12 degrees of Virgo, which is a mutable sign.  The Full Moon is exactly conjunct retrograde Mars in 16 degrees of Gemini, which can bring some explosive and fiery anger--just warning you!  It's quite possible that feelings of anger and resentment from the past could surface, but this is a good opportunity to release them. There will be a desire for more spiritual choices however because the Moon is squaring Neptune in 22 degrees of Pisces.  Mark my words that Neptune in Pisces will be a key player in this Full Moon in Gemini, but it can either play out as highly spiritual or chaotic.  Jupiter is in 29 degrees of Pisces and is still near enough Neptune to either create a magical vibe or generate more pandemonium.  Just try to remember that with a Full Moon in Gemini we do have choices about how we react.  This Full Moon is conjunct my natal Gemini Moon, so it should be interesting...

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, especially now that we are in eclipse season. 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. I also have a one-question tarot reading for only $15. This is also a perfect holiday gift, as are my astrology readings and Reiki sessions.

Please consider purchasing a tarot reading for $15. This is perfect if you want some insight into yourself right now regarding a specific situation and how you can transform the challenges into opportunities. Check it out on: https://t.co/CvAZB7Fyvr pic.twitter.com/EKYmrZCn6l

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) November 20, 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.  December 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 twice. 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