Mars Opposes Pluto for the Third Time, a New Moon in Taurus and Venus Returns to Aries

 

The month of April is quite literally going out with a bang.  On April 26, we have the third opposition between Mars and Pluto.  The first one occurred on November 3, 2024 with Mars in 29 degrees of Cancer and Pluto in 29 degrees of Capricorn.  The second one happened on January 2, 2025 with Mars in 1 degree of Leo and Pluto in 1 degree of Aquarius.  The one on April 26 occurs with Mars in 3 degrees of Leo and Pluto in 3 degrees of Aquarius.  When these two planets are facing off, the themes are tension, power struggles and control issues.  Mars in Leo does have the potential to give us the courage to break free of our fears and enter a new era that has a strong theme of transformation.  But we need to be mindful that anger could erupt and impulsive actions are possible.

The influence of Mars opposing Pluto is feeding into the New Moon in 7 degrees of Taurus on April 27.  Yes, folks, we have a T-square with the Sun and Moon in Taurus involving Mars in Leo and Pluto in Aquarius that is testing our personal power limits while providing plenty of anger and frustration.  Mars and Pluto squaring the New Moon in Taurus makes it a whole lot more stressful than the usual New Moon in Taurus, which is generally associated with planting the seeds for secure foundations in our lives to create some stability.

But unless you have been living under a rock, I am sure you are aware that we are not living in stable or secure times.  Far from it.  I don't think that I am off the mark when I say that this New Moon in Taurus will probably feel like a Full Moon to many people, courtesy of that fixed T-square.  T-squares provide tension, but they do have a motivating factor.  There is a strong theme of release with this New Moon.  If you have any planets or points (like the Ascendant, Midheaven, IC or Descendant) in 0-7 degrees of the fixed signs of Aquarius, Taurus, Leo or Scorpio, you will be feeling this energy quite acutely.  Fixed signs do not exactly embrace change with open arms, so it can be tough.  And with Pluto playing such a major factor, the rebirth process can be painful and difficult. What do you need to release in your life that is no longer serving your best interests?

 

New Moons are future-oriented and we can't overlook the fact that Venus and Saturn in Pisces have been conjunct the North Node in Pisces.  The North Node represents our collective destiny and our soul's mission.  Venus and Saturn were conjunct in 27 degrees of Pisces on April 24.  Venus will be in 28 degrees of Pisces on the New Moon and Saturn will be in 27 degrees of Pisces still conjunct the North Node in 27 degrees of Pisces on the New Moon.  The theme of Venus conjunct Saturn is a reality check but it can also entail acts of kindness and compassion that we need to carry forward.  Both Venus and Saturn will be departing the sign of Pisces soon to enter Aries, so try to embrace this concept.  Venus is exalted in the sign of Pisces because of its capacity for compassion, empathy and unconditional love. I know that I am grateful for the small acts of kindness that I have been the recipient of during this past week and I think that this can be a starting point of reflection for all of us if we are to fulfill the mission of that North Node in Pisces.

Speaking of Venus, it enters Aries on April 30 and remains in Aries until June 6.  But Venus was previously in Aries from February 4 through March 29.  Who can forget the Venus retrograde transit that occurred from March 1 until April 12?  Venus stationed retrograde in 10 degrees of Aries in March and stationed direct in 24 degrees of Pisces on April 12.

Venus is spending a lot of time in Aries in 2025.  When Venus is in Aries, we are more independent, impulsive, bold and adventurous.  We tend to be more proactive and inclined to take risks.  We are also more impatient, blunt and love the thrill of the chase.  Financially it can be a time to invest in yourself.  Yes, Venus is the planet associated with love, but it also rules finances.  In mid-May, Venus will hit the Solar Eclipse point of 9 degrees of Aries and will also return to 10 degrees of Aries, where it stationed retrograde on March 1.  So we could very well be dealing with some unfinished business in love and finances.  Indeed it can be a time when we are not afraid to pursue love and financial gain.  We could be revisiting themes from earlier in the year.

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. April 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

 

 

 

 

 

Mars Enters Leo and the Sun Enters Taurus with Squares to Both Mars and Pluto

 

The April angst continues and shows no sign of abating.  On April 18, Mars enters Leo until June 17, 2025.  Mars was previously in Leo back in November 2024, stationed retrograde in 6 degrees of Leo on December 6, 2024 and moved back into Cancer on January 6, 2025.  So basically we have spent most of 2025 with Mars in Cancer, a sign where it is not particularly happy or comfortable.  Defensiveness and passive aggressive behavior are associated with Mars in Cancer.

Mars is much happier in Leo but it is not as cooperative as it can be highly competitive. When Mars is in the fixed fire sign of Leo, there is a strong urge for recognition.  Anger can be triggered by a perceived lack of respect because the ego is highly sensitive during this time. Mars in Leo is also associated with being stubborn, since it is a fixed sign, but there is lots of enthusiasm and energy to accomplish things.  So we will be dealing with a much more direct expression of our energy, motivation and passion.

The Sun moves into Taurus on April 19 as our focus shifts to being more sensual, receptive, reliable and practical.  Determination and security needs become priorities for us within the next month.  It's a time to enjoy the finer things in life. Taurus is ruled by Venus, so pleasure is paramount.  Just don't forget that the shadow side of the Sun in Taurus is a tendency to be stubborn (it is fixed earth, after all) and possessive.

The Sun in Taurus wastes no time getting into the thick of things with planetary action.  On April 20, Easter Sunday and the end of Passover, the Sun will be squaring Mars in 0 degrees of Leo.  This could play out as tests of character from authority figures.  We can be irritable, impulsive and impatient.  We might be forced to defend our goals and desires.  The Sun squaring Mars can also lead to a build-up of anger, resentment or sexual frustration.  The most constructive way to channel this energy is to exercise or perhaps do some spring cleaning.

On April 23, the Sun in Taurus is squaring Pluto in 3 degrees of Aquarius.  This is another tough aspect which can lead to a need for power which can be accompanied by a tendency to be more assertive and controlling.  Watch out for power struggles, compulsive behavior in relationships and fears of losing control.  But the Sun square Pluto has the potential to bring rebirth if we are willing to let go.

I have my Sun in Scorpio squaring Mars in Aquarius and Pluto in Leo, so I am all too familiar with the volatile nature of these aspects.  I urge you not to underestimate their energy in terms of the potential for acting out and transformation.  And as a Scorpio, I am aware of the fact that transformation and rebirth tend to be somewhat uncomfortable.  So bear with this energy...

The last major aspect that I would like to discuss is the conjunction between Venus and Saturn in 27 degrees of Pisces occurring on April 24.  This aspect has occurred two other times: on April 7 in 25 degrees of Pisces when Venus was retrograde and on January 18, 2025 in 16 degrees of Pisces when both planets were direct.  The third hit of an aspect can quite literally be the charm when it actually manifests for us.  What is the theme of Venus conjunct Saturn? It can provide a major reality check in love and finances.  But there can be a sense of isolation, distance and difficulty in expressing feelings. If a romance does happen it can be quite karmic because commitment is associated with Saturn.  The Venus-Saturn conjunction in Pisces falls in my 6th house and is exactly trining my natal retrograde Uranus in Cancer in my 10th house, so I think that the adage the third time is the charm will ring true for me.  But with Uranus, you never how it will play out...

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. April 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

For more information on my Reiki services, please see this page on my site:

 http://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_19.html

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

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Potent Full Moon in Libra and Venus Goes Direct

 

The month of April is definitely kicking into high gear after a brief respite last week that featured Saturn and Mars sextiling Uranus in Taurus and Mars in Cancer trining Saturn in Pisces.  And Mercury stationed direct in 26 degrees of Pisces on April 7, which was cause for celebration.  Just be mindful that it might take a little while for us to fully feel like Mercury is direct as it clears its retrograde shadow, which will happen on April 25, 2025 when it hits 9 degrees of Aries.  Mercury will enter Aries on April 16 and Mercury is much more comfortable and direct (pardon the pun) in the sign of Aries.

On April 12, we have a powerful Full Moon in 23 degrees of Libra.  This Full Moon features a T-square involving the Sun in 23 degrees of Aries, the Moon in 23 degrees of Libra and Mars in 27 degrees of Cancer.  T-squares cause tension, friction, and confrontations but they do have a way of motivating us to make changes.  Mars in 27 degrees of Cancer is also widely opposing Pluto in 3 degrees of Aquarius, which raises the ante for potential brute force to emerge.

Healing is a major theme of this Full Moon in Libra due to Chiron's presence.  Chiron is in 23 degrees of Aries exactly conjunct the Sun and opposing the Moon in Libra.  This is bound to bring awareness of old fears, wounds and insecurities.  We are offered the opportunity to step out of our victimhood and move into authority as we heal that wound.  People who were born during 1974-1975 are undergoing their Chiron Return, so they will feel this Full Moon quite acutely.

There is also an extremely karmic note to this Full Moon because it also features a Yod.  A Yod occurs when two planets or points sextile each other while being inconjunct a third planet. Sometimes a Yod is referred to as the Finger of God. So, yes fated events can happen. Venus in 24 degrees of Pisces sextiles Uranus in 25 degrees of Taurus and they are both inconjunct the Moon in 23 degrees of Libra.  We could quite literally experience a spiritual awakening with this Full Moon in Libra.  Venus is also conjunct the North Node in 26 degrees of Pisces, further underscoring the karmic theme.  A Full Moon in Libra is also associated with unconditional love, but we need to be careful not to give too much to others.  Libra does have a tendency to be a people pleaser.  Social justice can also be a major theme of this Full Moon.

Venus sextiling Uranus can see us craving more fun and excitement in our social life, while creating opportunities for new friends and lovers to come into our lives.  It can also spur our creativity because Venus is exalted in Pisces. Venus is also conjunct Saturn in 25 degrees of Pisces and that aspect was exact on April 7, which probably served to provide major reality checks in love and finances.

The most positive feature of this Full Moon in Libra is the fact that Venus is stationing direct in 24 degrees of Pisces at 9:02 p.m.  Venus stationed retrograde on March 1 in 10 degrees of Aries, so it has been a long siege.  Venus also rules Libra (as well as Taurus), so relationships are going to feel the effects of this Full Moon in a big way.  Venus will move back into Aries on April 30 and will officially clear its retrograde shadow on May 15 when it hits 10 degrees of Aries.  So we should start to see some relief in love and finances within the next few weeks.  I am one of the rare 7% of the population born with Venus retrograde, but I am not always that comfortable during a Venus retrograde transit.  Some are easier than others for me, but this one was not so easy.  It was complicated because it occurred in two signs: Aries and Pisces.  Venus is considered to be in detriment in Aries (a fancy way of saying it is not comfortable) while it is exalted in Pisces.  Venus was previously in Pisces in a direct motion from January 2 through February 4, 2025, so I suppose we should be grateful that we will get another shot at experiencing the benefits of Venus direct in Pisces again.  Venus was retrograde in Pisces from March 27 through April 7, 2025.

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. April 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

For more information on my Reiki services, please see this page on my site:

 http://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_19.html

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

 

 

 

 

 

  

A Kinder, Gentler Vibe This Week with Sextiles, Trines and Mercury Direct

 

We are finally getting a break this week from the March madness and I am not talking about basketball.  In March we had two eclipses on top of Venus and Mercury retrograde in Aries and Pisces.

The positive aspects really kick into gear on April 4.  Saturn in Pisces is forming a supportive sextile to Uranus in 24 degrees of Taurus.  This is truly a saving grace aspect for constructive changes.  Saturn and Uranus are not exactly the best of friends; they were squaring each other in Aquarius and Taurus during 2021 and 2022. Saturn represents the old guard, the status quo and authority while Uranus is all about the future, change and rebellion.  Sextiles provide us with opportunities that must be taken.  If we don't take advantage of the opportunities that sextiles provide, the old adage "if you snooze you lose" applies. The bottom line is that we will actually have the ability to have the past and future work together.  The old structures can work with that revolutionary urge to create the foundations for a better future. We get to experience this aspect two more times: on August 11, 2025 when Saturn is in Aries and Uranus in Gemini.  Both planets will be in 1 degree of their respective signs.  On January 19, 2026, Saturn will be back in 27 degrees of Pisces and retrograde Uranus will be in 27 degrees of Taurus. The planets Saturn, Neptune and Uranus are teasing us this year with previews of their forays into the signs of Aries and Gemini before they settle in for the duration in 2026.

Mars in Cancer is also sextiling Uranus in 24 degrees of Taurus on April 4.  This aspect should increase our desire for fun and excitement.  Mars isn't terribly comfortable in Cancer, so it can be a tad defensive in radical expressions of force, but it also encourages us to take risks.  So feel free to go for it...

Also on April 4, Mars in Cancer is trining Saturn in 24 degrees of Pisces.  Mars and Saturn aren't best buddies either, so it is a welcome change when these two planets are functioning on a cooperative level.  Trines are even luckier than sextiles because they just seem to bring good things to us.  Mars trining Saturn is perfect for tackling difficult tasks because we have more strength, ambition and perseverance. We are more focused and can work in a controlled manner.

The Sun in Aries is forming a supportive sextile to Jupiter in 16 degrees of Gemini on April 6.  This is an extremely positive vibe that brings opportunities for hope, optimism and good luck.  It can also deliver material or spiritual growth.

Venus in Pisces is trining Mars in 25 degrees of Cancer on April 6 as well.  This can be a boon for our love life as it reveals our softer, more tender side.  It also stimulates creativity.

On April 7 we have some really good news, quite literally.  Mercury stations direct in 24 degrees of Pisces after being retrograde since March 15 in 9 degrees of Aries. This has been a really grueling Mercury retrograde because it began in Aries with hot tempers and backtracked into Pisces on March 29, which tended to muddle and obscure communication even more.  If you felt like you were in a fog, having Mercury retrograde move into Pisces on a Solar Eclipse is the culprit.  It certainly didn't help matters having Mercury retrograde during eclipse season. Mercury retrograde is always irritating, but eclipses and Venus retrograde add to the mayhem.  Mercury will be direct on April 7, will move back into Aries on April 16 and will clear its retrograde shadow on April 25. But we can start to experience some relief in communication, transportation and electronic matters starting on April 7.  

Venus in Pisces is forming a supportive sextile to Uranus in 25 degrees of Taurus on April 8.  This can make us crave fun and excitement, as well as the potential for good luck with finances.  It is associated with windfalls and can also attract new romantic partners if we put ourselves out there.

The astrological landscape will change next week with a Full Moon in Libra on April 12, but more on that in my next post. Feel free to enjoy the relatively calmer weather this week while it lasts...

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. April 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

For more information on my Reiki services, please see this page on my site:

 http://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_19.html

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