Venus and the Sun Form a Star Point in Leo and a New Moon in Leo

 

We have a tremendous amount of Leo energy present this week.  On August 13, retrograde Venus will be conjunct the Sun in 20 degrees of Leo.  This is considered to be an inferior conjunction because Venus is retrograde. Venus stationed retrograde in 26 degrees of Leo on July 22, so it was only natural that Venus would meet up with the Sun in a conjunction.  This meetup will herald the start of a new Venus Star Point in Leo.  The most recent Venus Star Points in Leo occurred in the summers of 2015, 2007 and 1999.  You might want to think back on those years, as similar issues could be coming up for you now. The conjunction between Venus and the Sun is also referred to as Cazimi because Venus is quite literally in the heart of the Sun.  In order for a Cazimi to occur, the conjunction must be within one degree.  Venus is also entering a new 584-day cycle around the Sun. This also marks the time when Venus transforms from an evening star (aka Hesperus) to a morning star, aka Lucifer.  When Venus is an evening star people do not show their emotions quite so easily but are experienced on a private level which can be quite intense.  When Venus is a morning star, it becomes easier to let one's emotions show and fight for our beliefs. We tend to be more spontaneous, eager and impulsive with our emotions.  It can be a time when we experience a rebirth of the heart.  We are rising up from the shadows and becoming more conscious.  Any issues that have been dredged up by the Venus retrograde will be addressed now.  If anyone has had past loves show up in the past few weeks, blame it on the Venus retrograde.

I am discussing this event because it affects me personally.  I was born with a natal Venus retrograde in Scorpio, technically under the Evening Star in Aquarius, but three days after I was born, the Venus Star Point changed to 22 degrees of Scorpio, which is two degrees away from my natal Venus.  I tend to think of myself as more of a Morning Star Venus, as my feelings lead the way I live my life.  I have Libra rising, so Venus is the ruler of my chart too.  If you are curious about calculating your own Venus Star Point, I would recommend going to this site:

https://sophiavenus.com/pdf/FindYourVenusStarPoint.pdf

Personally, I think that this Venus retrograde has been especially challenging and I have been hearing that from clients as well.  I fared pretty well during the Venus retrograde in Leo of 2015, but this one is reminding me more of 2007, sad to say.  

It's not too late to get a handle on the current Venus retrograde by purchasing a Venus Retrograde reading.

Venus is about to retrograde in Leo on 7/22/23 through 9/3/23. Get some perspective on how this will affect your love life, finances and values by purchasing a Venus Retrograde reading for only $30 through the end of August. Email me or DM to book a reading. #VenusRetrograde pic.twitter.com/7Ue85aakIq

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) July 18, 2023

On August 16, we have a New Moon in 23 degrees of Leo.  This one will pack quite the punch, mark my words. We have the Sun, Moon, and Venus in Leo accompanied by Chiron and the North Node in Aries.  That is a hefty dose of fire energy.  For starters, it does trine the North Node in 28 degrees of Aries, which can be very beneficial in terms of directing us to our collective destiny.  The basic premise of a New Moon is to plant the seeds for a fresh path, and this aspect to the North Node is very encouraging.  A New Moon in Leo has themes of being courageous, and wanting to shine as a leader. And the New Moon is conjunct Venus in 18 degrees of Leo, so try to do it with love.

Uranus in 23 degrees of Taurus is exactly square the Sun and Moon in Leo, which is bringing out the "I gotta be me" vibe, prompting us to be our best authentic self.  The shadow side of Uranus in Taurus squaring the Sun and Moon in Leo could manifest in more earthquakes or natural disasters too.  I hope that doesn't happen, though.

We also have a Grand Earth Trine in play for the New Moon.  Uranus in 23 degrees of Taurus is trining Pluto in 28 degrees of Capricorn (which is involved in an ongoing square to the Nodes in Aries and Libra until November) and trining Mercury and Mars in Virgo.  This can be a very positive influence for creating new structures and health can be a strong issue with the Virgo planets.  Jupiter in 14 degrees of Taurus is also trining Mercury in 19 degrees of Virgo, which can expand the mind, but Mercury in Virgo can help us see the details as well as the big picture. We can be more precise with our plans. And Mars in Virgo is trining Uranus in Taurus, inspiring us to break free of previous restrictions and take a few risks.  This is a perfect aspect for launching new projects. 

On August 8, 2023, I received some very sad news. When I opened the email containing the newsletter from astrologer Mitchell Scott Lewis, it started with the line "It is with the deepest possible sorrow, and the most profound sense of loss, that I am writing of the passing of my brother and my true partner in life, Mitchell Lewis."  His brother David announced it.  I first became aware of Mitchell Scott Lewis in September 2016 when I attended an NCGR workshop he gave on medical diagnosis from the natal chart. I had no idea that he had been battling cancer for the past 10 months.  I can tell you that he was a very insightful astrologer, especially in financial matters.  I looked forward to his newsletters and will miss him greatly, as will the rest of the astrological community.  Rest in peace, free of pain, Mitchell.

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— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) November 20, 2022

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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 also wanted to note that in an ironic twist of fate, the latest variant of COVID is EG.5, with a nickname of Eris.  Sound familiar--the Goddess of Discord?  Apparently, COVID cases and hospitalizations are on the rise...

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! 

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