A More Mellow Week as Venus Enters Pisces, the Sun and Mars Get Along and Mercury Meets up with Uranus Take 3

 

We should be feeling calmer and more at peace than last week when we had the Sun entering Aquarius, a New Moon in Aquarius and Uranus stationing direct on January 22.  It was a very Uranian week, to say the least, and I am sure that most of us have felt rattled by the recent Uranus station.

But on January 26, Venus left the sign of Aquarius to enter its happy place, the mutable water sign of Pisces.  Venus can be very detached in Aquarius and can have quite the edge to it.  Don't forget that Uranus rules Aquarius. While Venus rules Taurus and Libra, it is considered to be exalted in Pisces.  It is a softer and gentler vibe that embraces the themes of unconditional love, empathy and compassion.  We will have a tendency to want to work together to make love work.  The shadow side of Venus in Pisces is that we tend to look at life through rose-colored glasses and that our boundaries are not that strong.  Venus will be in Pisces until February 20, so enjoy it while it lasts.

We have a couple of trines occurring on January 29 that should make all of us a lot happier.  One of them involves Mars in Gemini, which is still out of bounds, but we will take it.  Mars has been in Gemini since August 21, 2022 and won't leave Gemini until March 25, 2023.  It was not the easiest Mars retrograde, to be sure.  The other trine features Mercury and Uranus, which are both now direct.

The Sun in Aquarius will be exactly trining Mars in 9 degrees of Gemini on January 29.  This is a delightful aspect that provides a jolt of energy and gives us more confidence and enthusiasm.  We want to socialize and take more risks.  This favors romance too and any kind of physical activity because there is added energy.  I have a natal Sun-Mars square, which is definitely not so nice or easy.  The Sun will be conjunct my Mars and Mars will be conjunct my Gemini Moon, so I am looking forward to this aspect.

Mercury in Capricorn will exactly trining Uranus in 14 degrees of Taurus on January 29 too.  This is the third time this aspect has occurred.  The first hit happened on December 17, 2022 when Mercury was direct and Uranus was retrograde and the second one occurred on January 8, 2023 when both planets were retrograde.  Mercury trining Uranus can bring exciting news and brilliant ideas.  Breakthroughs are possible and our intuition is very strong.  Computers and technology could factor in heavily on this day too.  There is an added bonus with this trine being in earth signs: we can be more grounded and solidify our brilliant ideas.  And, since it is the third time this aspect occurs, it literally could be the charm for implementing new ideas. So let's get going...

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 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. 

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

 

Aquarius Season is Launched with the Sun and a New Moon, Venus and Saturn Hook Up While Uranus Wakes Up

 

Aquarius season is here! The Sun enters the fixed air sign of Aquarius at 3:30 a.m. on January 20.  It's time to say goodbye to the trials and tribulations that persisted when the Sun was in Capricorn and we felt tested to the limit.  I am really not bashing Capricorn, but am very relieved that the Sun is no longer in that sign. Mercury and Pluto are still in Capricorn though.  And before the Sun left Capricorn, it had its annual pow-wow with Pluto.  On that day I tweeted:

The Sun and Pluto have their annual meetup in Capricorn today. Be prepared for a day of deep transformation as our shadow side gets revealed. Obsession, compulsion and power are strong themes. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) January 18, 2023

When the Sun is in Aquarius, our focus shifts to finding freedom, more concern for humanity and thinking differently.  We aren't afraid to be eccentric or original in our approach to life.  We can be more detached in our perspective and it's also prime time to let our freak flag fly.  Unconventional approaches are the norm now.  

On January 21, we have a Super New Moon in 1 degree of Aquarius.  This will be a real powerhouse New Moon with lots of fixed energy: the Sun, Moon, Venus and Saturn are in Aquarius and Uranus is in Taurus. So while a New Moon can promise change and a fresh start, we are still dealing with the qualities of determination and stubbornness that are part and parcel of the fixed signs.  This New Moon also aspects the Jupiter-Saturn conjunction in 0 degrees of Aquarius of December 21, 2020.  Think back to what was going on in your life back then and how it has colored the past two years.  Pluto will be in 28 degrees of Capricorn on the New Moon and will be forming an out-of-sign conjunction with the New Moon.  This is bound to generate more emotional intensity and issues of control and power will emerge.  It will also give us a hint or flavor of how Pluto will be operating in Aquarius.  Since Pluto tends to reveal the dark side of whatever sign it is transiting, I think we can expect to see some major transformation in humanitarian goals and the role the Internet plays in our lives. Pluto will enter Aquarius briefly on March 23, 2023 until June 11, 2023 before it slips back into Capricorn.  Then Pluto will re-enter Aquarius on January 21, 2024 through September 2, 2024 and have one last fling in Capricorn from September 2, 2024 through November 19, 2024.  Pluto is back in Aquarius for the next 20 years on November 19, 2024.

Jupiter in Aries features prominently in this New Moon in Aquarius.  Both the Sun and Moon will be forming supportive sextiles to Jupiter in 4 degrees of Aries, so there can be opportunities for freedom, truth and justice.  The main thing to remember with sextiles is that you have to grab hold of those opportunities; don't sit on them or their benefits will leave you behind.  Jupiter in Aries is also forming  a square to Mercury in 8 degrees of Capricorn.  Mercury recently went direct on January 18, which was a major relief.  Squares to Jupiter are not as tension-filled as other squares.  The effect of this particular square will be to expand our ideas for the future, so the talk could could be big.  Mercury in Capricorn is also forming an exact inconjunct to Mars in Gemini on the New Moon, too, so don't be surprised if we have to make some adjustments to implement those ideas.

On January 22, 2023, we have two more pivotal astrological events.  Venus and Saturn are conjunct in 24 degrees of Capricorn at 5:13 p.m. This is going to provide a major reality check in the areas of love and finances.  Venus and Saturn are not exactly cheery when they get together, and this aspect can have a somewhat depressing tone as it also has theme of endings.  Some relationships can break up but Venus conjunct Saturn is also good for a marriage to occur because it does signify a sense of commitment.  The Venus-Saturn conjunction is exactly conjunct my Chiron in Capricorn in my 4th house and exactly squares my natal Venus in Scorpio in my 2nd house.

The Lunar New Year also occurs on January 22.  It is the Year of the Rabbit, so let's hope that it can truly be a year of peace and hope for the future.  Last year was the Tiger, which was quite tumultuous.  So Happy Lunar New Year!

If you are curious about how all of these planetary changes will be affecting you personally, please consider getting an astrological reading. These are very challenging and unique times; an astrological reading could provide some much-needed clarity and guidance.  An astrology reading makes a very thoughtful 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. 

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

 

The Sun and Venus Stir Things Up and Mercury Goes Direct in Capricorn

 

It might be Friday the 13th, but there is one lucky aspect in play.  The Sun in Capricorn is forming a supportive sextile to Neptune in 23 degrees of Pisces.  This can be a time of imagination, creativity and intuition being off the charts.  It is a perfect opportunity to visualize your future and focus on making your dreams a reality.  It is also a time when we have more empathy and compassion for others, so make the most of this day to launch your weekend on a highly positive note.

Relationships could be facing some hiccups on January 14 when Venus in Aquarius squares Uranus in 14 degrees of Taurus.  Our sense of stability in our primary relationships might be challenged via unexpected events and/or desires.  We might feel an increased need for freedom and excitement that can lead us to experiment.  It can also play out in purchasing unusual items that prove to be impractical in the long run, so be careful with those credit cards.  Venus is right on my Mars in Aquarius in my 4th house, so I am trying to be prepared for this.  Venus in Aquarius is also squaring my Saturn in Scorpio and Uranus in Taurus is opposing my Saturn, so I am expecting some turbulence and restrictive influences on this day.

Mark your calendars for January 18 because that is the day that Mercury stations direct in 8 degrees of Capricorn after having been retrograde since December 29, 2022.  Mercury stationed retrograde right on my Chiron in 24 degrees of Capricorn in my 4th house and it will station direct right on my North Node in 8 degrees of Capricorn in my 3rd house.   This is indeed a day of rejoicing, because we can now see light at the end of the tunnel when it comes to misunderstandings, travel woes, and general miscommunication.  We can start to feel more productive as Mercury switches gears into forward motion in this cardinal earth sign.  It is literally a mental wake-up call from the slumber Mercury has been in since late December 2022.  Just remember that the day a planet stations intensifies its energy, so don't expect everything to return to normal on that day.  But it is definitely a step in the right direction and communication matters should start to improve in the coming days.  Mercury will officially be out of its retrograde shadow period on February 7 when it hits 24 degrees of Capricorn.

We have another very interesting aspect occurring on January 18.  The Sun and Pluto are conjunct in 28 degrees of Capricorn. This is a very dynamic and intense configuration.  It increases our personal power, but it can also lead to manipulative behavior, ego clashes and power struggles.  Paranoia is another potential manifestation of this energy.  But we can also choose to use this aspect to obtain deep psychological insights.  I suspect that with this aspect in my 4th house and still in a separating conjunction from my natal Chiron, that is probably how it will play out for me.

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. 

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

 

An Emotionally Intense Full Moon in Cancer, Retrograde Mercury Kicks it Up a Notch and Mars Stations Direct

 

Are you feeling like howling yet?  The Full Moon in 16 degrees of Cancer on January 6, 2023 is also known as the Wolf Moon.  This Full Moon promises to be particularly intense for several reasons.  For starters, it is in the Moon's home sign of Cancer, which emphasizes home, family, emotions and getting rid of what we don't need as we reflect on long-term relationships.  The Full Moon in Cancer opposing the Sun in Capricorn challenges us to find some balance between emotional security and practical security.

Chiron in 12 degrees of Aries is also heavily involved in this Full Moon as it is featured in a T-square with the Sun in Capricorn and the Moon in Cancer.  There is nothing like a cardinal T-square to shake things up and Chiron in Aries is quite literally chomping at the bit to get some healing action going.  What other planets are players in this Full Moon?  The Moon in Cancer is sextile Uranus in 15 degrees of Taurus, and while I am a big proponent of calling sextiles supportive aspects because they provide opportunities, when Uranus is in the mix, the demand for change is pretty much given.  I think that astrologer Penny Thornton referred to it as a more gentle revolution and I couldn't agree more.  I suspect that many of us will reach a breaking point in some of our relationships as a result of this Full Moon in Cancer.  This Full Moon is conjunct my Cancer Midheaven and exactly squares my Libra Ascendant.

We can't forget that this Full Moon in Cancer also opposes retrograde Mercury in 18 degrees of Capricorn.  This could be a day of big news and more secrets revealed. The truth about past schemes could come to light in a very public and heated way.  Stay tuned...

Mercury might be still be retrograde, but it is still pretty active.  On January 7, the Sun in Capricorn is conjunct Mercury in 17 degrees of Capricorn.  We can expect more sharing of ideas and the potential exists to meet new people.  On the next day, Mercury in Capricorn is forming the 2nd of three exact trines with Uranus in 15 degrees of Taurus.  The first one occurred on December 17, 2022 when Mercury was still direct.  Watch for some brilliant ideas to surface and possibly some real breakthroughs.  The third and final conjunction occurs on January 29, 2023 when both planets are direct.  My personal belief is that it usually takes us until the third time an aspect perfects before we get it right.

My favorite astrological event of the week occurs on January 12 when Mars stations direct in 8 degrees of Gemini.  Mars has been retrograde since October 30, 2022 when it stationed retrograde in 25 degrees of Gemini.  If you have been feeling stuck for the past couple of months, you will love it when Mars goes direct.  We will all start to feel more motivated to get moving and experience an increase in physical energy as the pace picks up.  Since Mars is in the Mercury-ruled sign of Gemini, it will also be easier to communicate.  The Mars retrograde started out in my 9th house and is now in my 8th house, which is pretty intense because my natal Moon is in Gemini in my 8th house.

If you are curious about how all of these planetary changes will be affecting you personally, please consider getting an astrological reading. These are very challenging and unique times; an astrological reading could provide some much-needed clarity and guidance.  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