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Friday, August 4, 2023

It's Getting Personal as Mercury, the Sun and Venus Make Some Major Moves This Week

 





Well, we have survived the first Full Moon in the month of August on August 1, when I posted on Twitter:


This coming week, the personal planets of the Sun, Mercury and Venus are getting a lot of action.  On August 4, Mercury in 8 degrees of Virgo enters its retrograde shadow period. Mercury doesn't officially retrograde until August 23 when it stations at 21 degrees of Virgo, but it is starting to slow down and on August 4 it enters its retrograde shadow because it hits the degree where it will station direct on September 15.  Be prepared for things to get a little wonky in terms of communication and transportation.  If you think it feels like Mercury retrograde in terms of delays, misunderstandings or missed messages, you are not imagining it.  Nobody really likes Mercury retrograde, but it is a fact of life and being forewarned is being forearmed.  The other end of the Mercury retrograde occurs on September 30 when Mercury clears its retrograde shadow in 21 degrees of Virgo.

The Sun in Leo is squaring Jupiter in 14 degrees of Taurus on August 6.  This aspect can be a mixed bag, as aspects to Jupiter, even the challenging ones likes squares and oppositions, are never all bad.  Jupiter is the planet that likes to expand whatever it touches and is associated with good fortune and luck.  The Sun is planet that represents our life force and ego.  When these two planets get together, we literally can have too much of a good thing as hubris, being full of oneself, overly optimistic and the concept of our eyes being bigger than our stomach can prevail.  So yet, it's possible to gain weight on this day if we overindulge. We might come off to others as haughty and humility is Missing in Action.  We have a tendency to bite off more than we can chew.  There is a strong theme of going overboard in our actions and partying too hard.  But the more positive side of the Sun squaring Jupiter is that we can utilize its energy to get centered and be more magnanimous to others by sharing our wisdom.  Jupiter loves wisdom and the Sun in Leo can be very generous.  Try to harness the positive traits so that our ego is more balanced and in control in a good way.  It can be a day of giving back if we work it right.

On August 9, retrograde Venus in Leo is squaring Uranus in 22 degrees of Taurus.  This aspect can challenge the stability of relationships via unexpected events or urges. We will probably experience a need for more freedom or excitement.  Don't be afraid to try to something new in relationships.  Venus squaring Uranus can also trigger some impulse purchases, so watch those credit cards on this day.

Mercury in Virgo is forming a delightful trine to Jupiter in 14 degrees of Taurus on August 9th as well. This is an extremely favorable aspect that makes learning fun, encourages optimism and can be the messenger of very good news.  It is a perfect time to make plans for the future and to travel.   

The 9th of August has some complex dynamics going down. While some might be apprehensive about the Venus-Uranus square (and I am in that camp because Venus is conjuncting my natal Pluto in Leo and squaring my natal Sun and Venus in Scorpio), Mercury in Virgo is forming a supportive sextile to my natal Saturn in Scorpio.  Yes, I realize that Jupiter in Taurus is opposing my natal Saturn, but I am trusting in Mercury to see me through the day in good stead.

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?

It's not too late to get a handle on the current Venus retrograde by purchasing a Venus Retrograde reading.
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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, 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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I urge everyone to engage in massive amounts of self-care and follow the protective measures of washing your hands frequently, 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! 


















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