The first aspect that Jupiter in Taurus makes is a square to Pluto in Aquarius today. We want rebirth and change but can become obsessive and fanatical about it. It can be uncomfortable. #astrology
— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) May 17, 2023
On May 19, we have New Moon in 28 degrees of Taurus. A New Moon in Taurus has themes of shining light on our material possessions, comfort and sense of security. We should definitely be setting new intentions in these areas of our life. Saturn in Pisces is forming an exact sextile to Mercury in 6 degrees of Taurus, which is a boost for making plans for the future. The New Moon is also forming a supportive sextile to Mars in 29 degrees of Cancer, helping us to find the courage to act on those intentions. But the New Moon in 28 degrees of Taurus is also forming an out-of-sign trine to Pluto in 0 degrees of Aquarius. This can have a very empowering vibe. Overall, this New Moon can be quite favorable. The shadow side of this New Moon is that we might have a tendency to overspend or overindulge in unhealthy habits. Just be mindful of that...
The plot thickens on May 20 when Mars enters Leo, where it stays until July 10. Mars in the fixed fire sign of Leo will give us more confidence, creativity and foster our leadership skills. But on that same day Mars in Leo opposes Pluto in Aquarius. This can be very nasty and is definitely war-like energy. We can find ourselves being very angry and reactive. If anyone has natal Mars-Pluto aspects, they know how triggering it can be.
Mars in Leo also comprises a fixed T-square along with Jupiter in Taurus and Pluto in Aquarius. A T-square occurs when two planets are opposing each other and they square a third planet, which is the focal or apex point. So we have Mars in 0 degrees of Leo opposing Pluto in 0 degrees of Aquarius and they both square Jupiter in 0 degrees of Taurus. The opposition creates a confrontational nature and a need to balance relationship patterns. The square represents obstacles we must face in order to make progress. This is a fixed T-square, so it feels like stuck energy. Jupiter is the focal planet, and it represents growth and expansion, while Pluto is associated with power and transformation. And Mars is all about taking action on our desires, but it can also bring conflict. So this is a pretty heady mix.
On May 23, Mars in Leo will be forming an exact square to Jupiter in 1 degree of Taurus. This is a very explosive vibe but it does provide us with the energy to start new projects and take risks. It's also very impulsive energy. We need to be mindful not to attack others. There can be a tendency to burn out and experience physical or emotional exhaustion.
If you factor in the Nodes of the Moon, we also have a Grand Fixed Cross. The North Node of the Moon is currently in 3 degrees of Taurus and the South Node of the Moon is in 3 degrees of Scorpio. This gives us four planets or points squaring each other and it creates major tension and turmoil. My motto is to never overlook the Nodes. They are extremely important in terms of where we are going (North Node) and where we have been (South Node). When I first started studying astrology, I thought that the most difficult aspect that I had in my chart was my Mars in Aquarius squaring Saturn in Scorpio. Of course, back then, I was undergoing my first Saturn Return and I was not very happy with the planet Saturn.
When I started studying the Nodes, I realized that the most difficult and challenging piece of my chart was my North Node in Capricorn. The North Node represents what our soul is trying to achieve, and it can feel like an uphill journey because it goes against the grain of your South Node, which is second nature to us. My South Node is in Cancer, which can make me very emotional and wanting to take care of people. Yet a North Node in Capricorn is about setting goals and achieving them. The trick is to balance achieving your goals with your home life. I remember reading a book by Michael Lutin about the Nodes years ago when he described a scenario with the North Node in Capricorn individual: they are on stage getting an award for their achievements when they get a phone call about a family emergency. Did that one ever resonate for me! If you have any fixed planets or points like your Ascendant or Midheaven in 0-3 degrees of Aquarius, Taurus, Leo or Scorpio, you will be feeling the effects of this T-square and Grand Cross big time. I should know, because I have my natal Mercury in 0 degrees of Scorpio. I am definitely feeling the effects of Pluto squaring my Mercury and Jupiter opposing it. And now Mars in Leo will be squaring it, which should make me even more irritable. I also have a Yod in my chart involving my Moon in Gemini, Saturn in Scorpio and North Node in Capricorn. A Yod has a way of making one feel "why does this always happen to me?"
On May 21, the Sun leaves Taurus and enters the mutable air sign of Gemini. When the Sun is in Gemini, we tend to focus on socializing, networking and craving communication that is intellectually stimulating. Gemini is also a sign associated with choices and variety, so its shadow side can involve making too many commitments and spreading ourselves too thin. But the Sun in Gemini does form a delightful trine to Pluto in Aquarius on that day, so we have a sense of empowerment in our energy for transforming our future.
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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
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— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) June 10, 2022
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