The Sun and Mercury Make Some Big Moves and a Highly Emotionally Charged Full Moon in Cancer

 

Capricorn season is upon us and true to the cardinal, initiating nature of this earth sign, there is a lot of activity afoot.  The Sun entered Capricorn on the evening of December 21, when I posted:

The Sun enters the cardinal earth sign of Capricorn tonight as our focus shifts to being more responsible, ambitious and practical. We want to achieve our goals and have the energy to do so. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) December 21, 2023

The Sun and retrograde Mercury are conjunct in 1 degree of Capricorn on December 22.  This is also known as Cazimi because the two planets are exactly conjunct. Mercury will literally be in the heart of the Sun, and despite the fact that Mercury is retrograde, its powers are strengthened and illuminated.  So this is a day to make big plans, as is the nature of Capricorn.  And we could be hearing some very important news on this day...

On December 23, retrograde Mercury slides back into Sagittarius until January 13, 2024.  Mercury will be direct on January 1, 2024 (Happy New Year!) but it will station direct in 22 degrees of Sagittarius.  Now we need to be mindful of the fact that Mercury is not a happy camper in the sign of Sagittarius.  Mercury in Sagittarius is more inclined to be careless and less sensitive in terms of how it communicates with others, as it is more impulsive.  It tends to talk first and think later.  And I don't need to remind you that Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius can really muck up travel plans, so please allot extra time to get to your destination.

On Christmas Eve, December 24, the Sun in Capricorn is forming a supportive sextile to Saturn in 2 degrees of Pisces.  This is yet another good omen for the Sun in the hard-working sign of Capricorn.  Saturn is the ruling planet of Capricorn, and it is in a favorable aspect to the Sun.  Rewards and positive results are likely, even if it just means that you managed to score the perfect last-minute Christmas gifts.

How does Christmas Day look?  On December 25, Venus in Scorpio is trining Neptune in 24 degrees of Pisces.  This is a delightful combination that manifests in compassion and empathy.  It is perfect for daydreaming and perhaps catching a movie.  It is not exactly high energy, but it can be quite enjoyable, so make the most of it.  Venus will be exactly conjunct my Venus, so I am looking forward to it...

The water works could be flowing, in a good way, on December 26 when we have our last Full Moon of 2023 in 4 degrees of Cancer. This Full Moon has frequently been referred to as the Cold Moon because it is the first Full Moon after the winter solstice on December 21.  And, let's face it, the weather can be extremely cold at this time of year. The Farmers' Almanac said that the term originated from the Native American tribes.  We can find ourselves being more nostalgic, sentimental and reflective on this Full Moon.  The Moon is also very strong and powerful because it is in its home sign of Cancer. The Moon in Cancer is also sextiling Jupiter in 5 degrees of Taurus, which can bring us more hope and optimism for the future.  Another perk of this Full Moon is that it trines Saturn in 2 degrees of Pisces, helping us to have more patience and endurance to complete whatever we need to wind down at the end of this year.  Chiron is stationing direct in 15 degrees of Aries on the Full Moon, providing another opportunity to heal old emotional wounds and leave the past behind.  It can truly be a healing Full Moon, especially since Chiron has been retrograde since July 23, 2023.

The Sun in Capricorn is trining Jupiter in 5 degrees of Taurus on December 27 and this aspect tends to generate growth, prosperity and opportunities for success.  It is indeed another lucky day, so make the most of it.

I would also like to announce that I have an article featured on the site PowerFortunes.com.  It is called How January 2024 Sets the Stage Astrologically for Another Year of Transition.  It can be found at:  https://bit.ly/3tklcsk 

I want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas or whatever holiday you celebrate. 

If you still need to purchase a holiday gift, an astrological consultation, tarot reading or distance Reiki session makes a thoughtful and unique gift.

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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. The newest vaccine is available and I encourage you to get it to protect yourself. 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