A Week of Second Chances and Opportunities for Healing

 

We are experiencing a relatively quiet week astrologically for a change.  But not for long because next week the Sun will move into Virgo, we will have a New Moon in Virgo and Venus will enter Leo. Then we start entering eclipse season, which kicks off in September.

On August 18, we will have the second sextile of Mercury in Leo to Mars in Libra.  The first one occurred on August 14 when both planets were in 4 degrees of their respective signs.  This was also right after Mercury stationed direct in 4 degrees of Leo on August 11.  I am sure that many people were rejoicing on this day after a particularly grueling Mercury retrograde.  The second sextile on the 18th will fall in 7 degrees of Leo and Libra.

What is the theme of Mercury sextiling Mars? First off, let's remember that sextiles represents opportunities that must be acted upon to reap the benefits. When Mercury is sextiling Mars, our minds are speeded up and we feel driven to succeed.  We really want to accomplish a great deal. We are infused with courage and ambition.  So don't be afraid to be direct and honest.  It's much easier to be bold and take chances now.  Mercury in Leo is not exactly shy and loves the limelight.  When I said we have second chances, it is literally true because if you didn't take advantage of this aspect on August 14, you get another shot at it on August 18.  Do not hide your light under a bushel.  Get out there, speak your truth and socialize or network.  It will pay off.

The opportunity for healing happens on August 19 when the Sun in Leo is exactly trining Chiron in 27 degrees of Aries.  This is an optimal time for personal growth, meditation, journaling and therapy.  It can also inspire us to help others, so feel free to share your perspective and let yourself be vulnerable.  Lean into those old wounds so that you can heal them. You might find yourself being more effective at healing others, but that is okay.  The Sun is conjunct my Pluto in Leo in the 11th house, so I wouldn't be surprised if I see an increase in my astrology and Reiki business at this time.

The North Node is in Pisces now and this hasn't happened since mid-January 2007.  This can be a very soulful time as we are called upon to trust our intuition, embrace the unknown and embark on a path of spiritual discovery.  Try to be more compassionate towards others now and let go of our critical thoughts because the South Node is in Virgo.  We all know that the shadow side of Virgo involves being critical and seeking perfectionism.  But we can integrate the need for service that Virgo is associated with to achieve the compassion and spiritual side of Pisces.  Jupiter in Cancer is also trining the North Node in Pisces, providing us with another spiritual blessing of luck and expansion.  The last time Jupiter was in the middle degrees of Cancer was in September 2013.

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, especially with eclipse season approaching, please consider getting an astrological consultation with me. I offer consultations on Zoom too. Check out my menu of services at:

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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. 

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In 2020, I added a Monthly Horoscopes section to my website. August horoscopes are up now and I have a link to my monthly forecasts at Horoscope Junkie.  Check it out at:

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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 617-304-2205. I have also written an article about distance Reiki, which is available at:

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