Retrograde Mercury Dips Back into Scorpio and a Potent New Moon in Scorpio

 

We are really deeply entrenched in the midst of Scorpio season in addition to Mercury and Jupiter going retrograde during the past week.  I don't know about you, but I really experienced a kick on the 12th when Mars and Mercury were conjunct in Sagittarius.  The truth was quite literally all over the place.

On November 17, the Sun in Scorpio is exactly trining Jupiter in 25 degrees of Cancer.  This is a fantastic aspect that brings growth, prosperity, good luck and opportunities for success. It is a well-deserved cosmic break.  Even if you do encounter obstacles, it helps you overcome them.  This is truly a heavenly gift, so make the most of this day.  The important thing to remember with Jupiter aspects is that if you snooze you lose, so take advantage of whatever favor circumstances cross your path.  We also have the Sun in Scorpio trining Saturn in 25 degrees of Pisces on that day, continuing the theme of a Grand Water Trine.  With Saturn in the mix, we get the perk of being rewarded for our hard work in terms of creating structures.

Mercury has been retrograde in Sagittarius since November 9 and it has been a pretty wild ride so far.  It gets even stranger on November 18 when Mercury dips back into Scorpio.  Mercury will station direct in 20 degrees of Scorpio on November 29 and remains in Scorpio until December 11.  What can we expect with Mercury retrograde in Scorpio?  Fasten your seat belts, there will be more emotional upheaval and introspection in store. There will be more probing and our minds will be laser-focused.  Scorpio is the sign associated with secrets, so we can also anticipate that some big secrets can be revealed.

On November 20, we have a New Moon in 28 degrees of Scorpio.  This one is conjunct retrograde Mercury in Scorpio and opposing Uranus in 29 degrees of Taurus.  It could very well feel like a Full Moon, mark my words.  The Uranus factor indicated the potential for Internet scams on the New Moon, as well as cyberattacks.  Uranus back in Taurus can also trigger financial volatility, especially with that Sun-Mercury-Moon opposition to Uranus.  A New Moon is prime time to set some new intentions for whatever house 28 degrees of Scorpio falls in.  It lands in my 2nd house conjunct my natal Venus in Scorpio.

This is an extremely watery and emotionally intense New Moon.  In addition to the Sun, Moon, Mercury and Venus in Scorpio, we have Saturn and Neptune in Pisces plus Jupiter in Cancer. Don't be surprised if you feel emotionally overwhelmed on this New Moon; you wouldn't be human if you didn't with all of this water energy.  But be mindful that some important truths could come to light that will actually set us free on this New Moon.  Medical and criminal issues can be in the headlines.  We should have the courage to dig deep to get to the truth because Mars in Sagittarius (at 11 degrees on the New Moon) will supply us with a drive for the truth.

I am no longer posting on X (formerly known as Twitter), but I am posting daily on Blue Sky Social as danceofphoenix@danceofphoenix.bsky.social. There is an astrological community starting there called AstroSphere. The link is https://bsky.app/profile/danceofphoenix.bsky.social.

If you are curious as to how all of this planetary action is affecting you, please consider getting an astrological consultation with me. I offer consultations on Zoom too. 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. 

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 Blue Sky Social 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 consultation 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. November horoscopes are up now and I 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 Blue Sky Social, but I am on Facebook now at https://www.facebook.com/linda.simons.75098

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 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

 

 

 

 

Another Active Week as Uranus Moves Back into Taurus While Mercury and Jupiter Turn Retrograde

 

Well, if you survived the Mars-Uranus opposition on November 4 and the Full Moon in Taurus on November 5, there is more to forward to in the coming week in terms of having your life turned upside down.  On November 7, retrograde Uranus dips back into Taurus until April 25, 2026.  Uranus will go direct in 27 degrees of Taurus on February 3, 2026 but it will take until April to finally depart the sign of Taurus and move into Gemini for seven years.

Uranus is not terribly comfortable in Taurus, as I am sure most of you have figured out since 2018. Uranus is a very future-oriented planet while Taurus tends to cling to the past.  Uranus was only in Gemini for four months this year, since July 7, so we won't get the full experience until April.  Money and security issues will be emphasized when Uranus is back in Taurus and we could be seeing some economic makeovers.  Uranus has an 84-year cycle, and the last time Uranus was in Taurus it was during the Great Depression from 1934 through early 1942.  During the Great Depression Social Security and unemployment compensation were implemented.  So it's not exactly a shock that Medicaid and health care are up for review now.  We are definitely facing a time when we need to change our relationship to money and materialism.  The shadow side of Uranus in Taurus is the rise of dictatorships which can lead to wars.  World War II followed that last major transit of Uranus in Taurus.  The next five months should be very interesting...

Mercury stations retrograde on November 9 at 6 degrees of Sagittarius and remains retrograde until November 29.  But this Mercury retrograde dips into Scorpio on November 18 and stations direct in 20 degrees of Scorpio on the 29th.  In addition to the usual delays, frustrations, misunderstandings and electronic malfunctions, we have it in two signs. 

When Mercury is retrograde in Sagittarius, we might be questioning our beliefs and be acting more spontaneously.  Mercury retrograde in Scorpio will bring more in-depth honesty and self-reflection.  There could be some big emotional reveals and some messy truth but it also holds the promise of rebuilding from a place of wisdom.  Obviously the signs of Sagittarius and Scorpio will feel the brunt of this Mercury retrograde, but the signs of Virgo and Gemini will also take a hit because they are ruled by Mercury.  We will all need to call on our reserves of patience during this Mercury retrograde.  Mercury will be stationing direct on my Sun in Scorpio, so I know that I won't be missing out on the action...

Jupiter joins the retrograde party on November 11 when it stations retrograde in 25 degrees of Cancer.  It will be retrograde until March 10, 2026 when it goes direct in 15 degrees of Cancer.  Jupiter retrograde in Cancer represents a time to reflect on our goals, home life and long-term emotional fulfillment.  There can be delays with home and property or family matters.  We aren't going to be engaged so much in outward expansion, but more spiritual growth is called for.  Jupiter retrograde is a time when we create our own good luck and fortune instead of having it appear to us on the surface.  It is not nearly as challenging as Saturn, Pluto or Mercury retrograde, though.  Just remember that and take comfort from it.

I am no longer posting on X (formerly known as Twitter), but I am posting daily on Blue Sky Social as danceofphoenix@danceofphoenix.bsky.social. There is an astrological community starting there called AstroSphere. The link is https://bsky.app/profile/danceofphoenix.bsky.social.

If you are curious as to how all of this planetary action is affecting you, please consider getting an astrological consultation with me. I offer consultations on Zoom too. 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. 

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 Blue Sky Social 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 consultation 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. November horoscopes are up now and I 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 Blue Sky Social, but I am on Facebook now at https://www.facebook.com/linda.simons.75098

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 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

 

 

 

 

November is a Very Busy Month as Venus Squares Jupiter before It Goes into Scorpio, Mars Enters Sagittarius and a Full Moon in Taurus

 

November promises to be quite an active month astrologically from the get go.  On November 2, Venus in Libra squares Jupiter in 25 degrees of Cancer.  There can be a tendency to make big promises that we can't keep or to splurge on items we can't afford.  We might also be inclined to jump into new relationships without any sense of discrimination.  It is a great day for socializing but not so much for doing hard work.  Fortunately it does fall on a weekend day.  Diets can be abandoned on this day as temptation could be the ruling theme.

Mars leaves Scorpio on November 4 and moves into Sagittarius until December 5.  When Mars is in Sagittarius, we are motivated or driven to get more and we can see possibilities that we previously didn't as we approach obstacles with optimism.  We are also in the mood to take risks easily and act more impulsively.  But we can go too far.  Don't forget that Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter, which loves to expand whatever it touches. It has a lighter feel than Mars in Scorpio, but it can be pretty sharp and blunt.  Mars in Sagittarius will be opposing Uranus in Gemini on that day, which can spark sudden outbursts of anger and resentment.

The Full Moon in 13 degrees of Taurus happens on November 5. A Full Moon in Taurus has themes of practicality, stability, perseverance and grounding.  But there is a need to release our need for control, which the fixed signs of Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius don't exactly have an affinity for.  So, I am issuing a spoiler alert that anyone who has planets in 10-15 degrees of these fixed signs will feel the impact of this Full Moon.  Once again, I am in the line of fire with my Saturn in 12 degrees of Scorpio in my 1st house.

What else is going on during this Full Moon?  Mars and Mercury in Sagittarius are opposing Uranus in 0 degrees of Gemini, which can bring shocking announcements, as well as impulsive speech and action.  But there is some positive energy with this Full Moon in Taurus.  We have a Grand Water Trine involving the Sun in Scorpio, Saturn and Neptune in Pisces, and Jupiter in Cancer.  This influence can bring healing to relationships and foster creativity.  The Moon in Taurus is also forming a supportive sextile to Jupiter in Cancer, which can heighten our optimism, generosity and sense of idealism. This can bring a sense of harmony to relationships.

Venus leaves one of its favorite signs of Libra (Taurus being its other favorite) on November 6 to dive into one of its least favorite signs, Scorpio, until November 30.  I can say this with all honesty because I have a natal Venus in Scorpio.  When Venus is in Scorpio, passion rules as we crave more meaningful experiences that are full of depth and intimacy.  Love can become quite obsessive when Venus is in Scorpio.  We are determined to leave no stone unturned as we shine a light on the shadows of our relationships. A reality check is coming, like it or not.  Power struggles and money issues in partnerships can surface now.  Relationships can literally be transformed at this time because emotions will be intense.  The shadow side of Venus in Scorpio involves an inability to forgive, jealousy, possessiveness, fear of betrayal and vindictiveness.  But Venus in Scorpio also has the ability to demonstrate great loyalty and devotion to its loved ones, which is no small feat.

I am no longer posting on X (formerly known as Twitter), but I am posting daily on Blue Sky Social as danceofphoenix@danceofphoenix.bsky.social. There is an astrological community starting there called AstroSphere. The link is https://bsky.app/profile/danceofphoenix.bsky.social.

If you are curious as to how all of this planetary action is affecting you, please consider getting an astrological consultation with me. I offer consultations on Zoom too. 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. 

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 Blue Sky Social 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 consultation 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. November horoscopes are up now and I 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 Blue Sky Social, but I am on Facebook now at https://www.facebook.com/linda.simons.75098

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 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

 

 

 

 

The Sun in Scorpio Squares Pluto in Aquarius, Mars Trines Jupiter and Mercury Enters Sagittarius

 

The Sun just entered Scorpio on October 22, but the Scorpio energy is quite strong already.  We had a New Moon in Libra on October 21 that featured a Grand Water Trine involving Mars and Mercury in Scorpio, Jupiter in Cancer and Saturn in Pisces, so it was definitely emotional.  For me personally, it felt like a Full Moon as it conjuncted my Neptune and Mercury while squaring my Jupiter and Uranus in Cancer.  I have heard other people express that sentiment too.

On October 24, the Sun in Scorpio will square Pluto in 1 degree of Aquarius.  On the plus side, this aspect will give us more energy, strength and motivation to work hard so that we can endure whatever difficulties we encounter and achieve our goals.  But the shadow side of this aspect is that our need for power can make us more controlling and obsessive.  We might be coming in touch with our fears of death or losing control of our lives.  Manipulation and jealousy could occur in relationships as well as ruthless behavior occurring.  But this aspect does hold the potential for rebirth.  This is especially true this time around because the Sun in Scorpio is squaring its ruling planet Pluto in Aquarius.  I know this to be true because I have a natal Sun in Scorpio square Pluto in Leo aspect in my chart. The theme of needing to rebirth my life is a recurring one for me.  And I have learned the hard way that resistance to the need for change is futile...

We get a bit of a break on October 28 when Mars in Scorpio is trining Jupiter in 24 degrees of Cancer.  This will amplify our desire to win and can bring success to any endeavor we undertake.  Fortunate action is the theme of this aspect.  Decisive actions can be taken confidently.  This is also favorable for relationships.  Mars is right on my Venus in Scorpio in my 2nd house and is trining my Uranus in Cancer in my 10th house, so I am definitely keeping my mind open to new possibilities and hoping for the best.

Mercury departs the sign of Scorpio and enters Sagittarius on October 29.  But we have an extended and rather complicated transit of Mercury in Sagittarius due to the upcoming Mercury retrograde.  Mercury will station retrograde in 6 degrees of Sagittarius on November 9 and go back into Scorpio on November 18. It will station direct in 20 degrees of Scorpio on November 29 (right on my Scorpio Sun) and re-enter Sagittarius on December 11, where it remains until January 1, 2026.  I find it very interesting that we began the year 2025 with Mercury in 20 degrees of Sagittarius and we end it in 27 degrees.  This was due to last year's Mercury retrograde.

What can we expect when Mercury is in the mutable fire sign of Sagittarius? Our mental focus will shift to more optimism, faith and search for the truth.  We could be inspired to travel or go back to school.  Mercury in Sagittarius is all about looking at the big picture, while Mercury in Scorpio was more detail-oriented and laser focused on a particular issue. When Mercury is in Sagittarius, our sense of humor is sharper, we are more honest, but can veer towards bluntness and tactlessness.  It is quite literally a time to think before we speak...

I am no longer posting on X (formerly known as Twitter), but I am posting daily on Blue Sky Social as danceofphoenix@danceofphoenix.bsky.social. There is an astrological community starting there called AstroSphere. The link is https://bsky.app/profile/danceofphoenix.bsky.social.

If you are curious as to how all of this planetary action is affecting you, please consider getting an astrological consultation with me. I offer consultations on Zoom too. 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. 

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 Blue Sky Social 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 consultation 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. October horoscopes are up now and I 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 Blue Sky Social, but I am on Facebook now at https://www.facebook.com/linda.simons.75098

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 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

 

 

 

 

Mercury and Mars Hook Up in Scorpio, A New Moon in Libra, Neptune Dips Back into Pisces and the Sun Enters Scorpio

 

The last full week of October is going out with a bang, pretty much the way it started with that Full Moon in Aries.  On October 20, Mercury and Mars will be conjunct in 20 degrees of Scorpio.  This can quite literally indicate a breaking point, both mentally and emotionally.  We can feel driven to dig deep and investigate with both of these planets in the fixed water sign of Scorpio.  A crisis can occur and we could see aggression on a verbal or emotional level. Powerful communication is likely and I wouldn't be surprised if words were used as weapons. I have my natal Mercury in Scorpio and I have frequently quipped that my mouth could be registered as a lethal weapon. Subconscious truths can be revealed.  This aspect will be quite personal for me because it is conjunct my natal Sun in Scorpio in my 2nd house.

We have a New Moon in 28 degrees of Libra on October 21 that promises to pack quite a punch.  The theme of a New Moon in Libra is to set intentions to create more harmony, but the Sun and Moon in Libra are forming an out of sign square to Pluto in 1 degree of Aquarius, which could indicate some power struggles.  Of course, the most positive use of this energy is power to the people, but it seems that like is a work in progress.  

There is actually a Cardinal Grand Cross on the New Moon because it squares Jupiter in 24 degrees of Cancer and opposes Chiron in 24 degrees of Aries.  Aries is very rebellious energy while Jupiter in Cancer is all about self-care and nurturing others.  This Cardinal Grand Cross has strong themes of motivation to make changes, but there can be unbalanced power and lack of equality.  Chiron in Aries opposing the New Moon can trigger old emotional wounds for healing so that we can move forward.  And the New Moon squaring Jupiter in Cancer can bring on a tendency towards self-indulgence.

What else is going on astrologically with the New Moon in Libra?  We also have a Grand Water Trine involving Mars and Mercury in Scorpio trining Jupiter in 24 degrees of Cancer and Saturn in 26 degrees of Pisces.  A Grand Water Trine emphasizes emotions, so expect to have a big case of the feels on this day.. There is the potential for angry words, but try to remember that we are building for the future and use that emotional energy to stay focused.  

This New Moon in Libra will be very personal for me as it conjuncts my Neptune in Libra and Mercury in 0 degrees of Scorpio in my 1st house.  The Grand Water Trine also trines my Venus in Scorpio and Uranus in Cancer.

The action continues on October 22 with two planets moving into water signs.  Neptune moves from Aries, where it has been since March 30, back into Pisces at 5:48 a.m. Neptune will remain in the anaretic or critical degree of 29 in Pisces until January 26, 2026 when it moves back into Aries until May 2038.  Clearly we have some unfinished business to attend to and this transit will be felt the strongest by anyone having planets or points in the late degrees of the mutable signs of Pisces, Gemini, Virgo and Sagittarius. This last pass of Neptune in Aries will be a crucial turning point regarding the areas of spirituality, confusion and escapism.  We might be dissolving illusions and obtaining a deeper understanding of the truth as we let go of the past to heal and prepare for a new beginning that Neptune in Aries symbolizes.  On a more mundane level, this last hit of Neptune in Pisces could bring more floods and storms.

The Sun enters the fixed water sign of Scorpio at 11:51 p.m. on October 22. The focus is now on transformation and getting to the bottom of things.  There is nothing superficial or light-hearted about the Sun transiting Scorpio because it literally is an all-or-nothing sign with no halfway measures.  It is a seismic change from the Sun in Libra.  Determination, perseverance and loyalty are earmarks of Scorpio, as is emotional depth and intensity.  Just be mindful that the shadow side of Scorpio is about jealousy and vindictiveness.  I am a Scorpio, so trust me, I know that all of these things are true.  A Scorpio can be your most loyal friend, but it you cross them, they can be your worst enemy.  This is the kind of energy we will be dealing with for the next few weeks...

I am no longer posting on X (formerly known as Twitter), but I am posting daily on Blue Sky Social as danceofphoenix@danceofphoenix.bsky.social. There is an astrological community starting there called AstroSphere. The link is https://bsky.app/profile/danceofphoenix.bsky.social.

If you are curious as to how all of this planetary action is affecting you, please consider getting an astrological consultation with me. I offer consultations on Zoom too. 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. 

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 Blue Sky Social 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 consultation 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. October horoscopes are up now and I 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 Blue Sky Social, but I am on Facebook now at https://www.facebook.com/linda.simons.75098

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 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

 

 

 

 

Venus Enters Libra Getting Very Busy and Pluto Stations Direct in Aquarius

 

Venus is getting ready to leave the mutable earth sign of Virgo and enter its happy place in Libra.  But before it does that, it will oppose retrograde Saturn in 27 degrees of Pisces on October 11.  Venus opposing Saturn can feel like a real buzzkill with its potential for delays and limitations in romance and finances.  It's not the best day for socializing (weekend be damned), so be prepared to spend some time alone and engage in practical matters.  A constructive use of this aspect is to pay off some debts.  Just remember that any feelings of depression are a temporary glitch...

Venus enters Libra on October 13 and remains there until November 6.  Venus rules Taurus and Libra, so it's a happy camper in these two signs.  Love is always more romantic and fun when Venus is in these two signs. Venus in Libra brings out our social side and we are more focused on achieving harmony in our relationships.  We also appreciate beauty and the art more now.  We might be inclined to spend more money too, so watch those credit cards carefully.

Pluto stations direct in 1 degree of Aquarius on October 13 too.  It has been retrograde since May 4, when it stationed retrograde in 2 degrees of Aquarius. If you have any planets or points in 0-3 degrees of the fixed signs of Aquarius, Taurus, Leo or Scorpio, you have been feeling this acutely.  It has been said that when Pluto first enters a sign, it can be quite traumatic and I don't think that anyone will disagree with that.  For example, when Pluto entered Leo in 1939, it ushered in World War II with leaders trying to take control in rather brutal and totalitarian ways.  Pluto entered Scorpio in 1983 as we dealt with the AIDS epidemic.  And who can forget Pluto entering Capricorn in 2008 with one of the worst financial crises in the history of the United States. Pluto in Aquarius has been squaring my natal Mercury in Scorpio and conjunct my progressed Sun in Aquarius, so I have been definitely been feeling it. But with Pluto direct we now have a cosmic green light to act on our plans for the future that we have been contemplating for the past five months.  Pluto in Aquarius is poised to transform technology, democracy and how community resources are distributed.  The collective is now ripe for a metamorphosis.  Power structures will be challenged but it can lead to a decentralization of them.  Freedom and non-conformity are central themes now.

Venus in Libra is very busy on the 14th trining both Uranus in Gemini and Pluto in Aquarius.  This is forming a Grand Air Trine, a configuration that I have natally and it is pretty sweet.  We can experience breakthroughs in love, money and transformation.  We should be feeling more support for love, finances and the ability to initiate changes.  Communication is flourishing, so take advantage of any opportunities that come your way.  That is the key benefiting from a Grand Trine - you must act or you will not be able to reap the benefits.

I am no longer posting on X (formerly known as Twitter), but I am posting daily on Blue Sky Social as danceofphoenix@danceofphoenix.bsky.social. There is an astrological community starting there called AstroSphere. The link is https://bsky.app/profile/danceofphoenix.bsky.social.

If you are curious as to how all of this planetary action is affecting you, please consider getting an astrological consultation with me. I offer consultations on Zoom too. 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. 

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 Blue Sky Social 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 consultation 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. October horoscopes are up now and I 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 Blue Sky Social, but I am on Facebook now at https://www.facebook.com/linda.simons.75098

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 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