Venus in Cancer Gets Very Busy with Saturn, Neptune and Pluto While Mars Enters Libra

 

The month of August is here and Venus, which just entered the cardinal water sign of Cancer on July 30, is already very busy. I mention that Cancer is a cardinal sign because they love to initiate action and we could very well see some action during this first week in August. 

On August 1, Venus in Cancer is squaring Saturn in 1 degree of Aries.  Venus squaring Saturn can be a very stressful time for relationships as fears and criticism can surface.  Don't be surprised if you feel unappreciated and experience difficulty expressing affection on this day.  However, it can lead us to establish better boundaries in relationships as limitations and responsibilities are emphasized.  Venus squaring Saturn can also play out as financial constraints.  This aspect is exact at 9:34 a.m.

Since Saturn and Neptune are traveling together in Aries these days, Venus in Cancer will also be squaring Neptune in 1 degree of Aries at 4:49 p.m.  When Venus squares Neptune there is a theme of insecurity about our appearance or love life.  We might be prone to overidealize a romantic partner.  This is also not the most self-disciplined time and we could find it easier to engage in some substance abuse.  Finances might take a hit if we act impulsively too.  At least this is happening on the weekend...

On August 2, Venus in Cancer will be inconjunct Pluto in 2 degrees of Aquarius.  When Venus and Pluto get together, there tends to be a strong theme of obsession and an intense desire for love.  And with an inconjunct, the planets are in signs that have nothing in common, so there is always some amount of adjustment or course correction necessary to survive. This aspect will highlight power imbalances, unhealthy relationship patterns and unmet needs.  Try not to start a new relationship under the auspices of this aspect but focus on repairing an existing one or changing your attitude towards power.

Mars enters Libra on August 6 and remains in the cardinal air sign until September 22.  Mars in Libra motivates us to achieve more harmony in relationships.  We tend to act more cooperative and diplomatic with Mars in Libra. Fairness is very important to us now and we won't hesitate to fight for it.  This isn't the strongest placement for Mars because it rules the opposite sign of Aries.  Some astrologers would say Mars is in its detriment in Libra because there might be difficulty expressing anger or frustration.  The shadow side of Mars in Libra is a tendency to procrastinate or be indecisive.  Avoidance of confrontation and passive-aggressive behavior are also common when Mars is in Libra.  Mars has been transiting my 12th house since mid-July and won't enter my 1st house until early September, so I am quite familiar with these traits.  Mars transiting the 12th house is not exactly going to make you a fireball of energy, but it is sweet when it hits your Ascendant and I am looking forward to that surge of energy.  

Mars in Libra will be very active around the Full Moon in Aquarius on August 9, but more on that in next week's post.  Enjoy and make the most of this first week in August.

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. August 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 Leo Faces off with Pluto in Aquarius, Chiron in Aries Joins the Retrograde Party and Venus Sails into Cancer

 

How are you all faring with this Mercury retrograde in Leo?  As a Scorpio, I am definitely feeling its effects. The fixed signs of Aquarius, Taurus, Leo and Scorpio are probably bearing the brunt of this Mercury retrograde. Since Mercury went retrograde on July 18, I have lost a Zoom recording, my phone has shut off and given me a "Phone unavailable" message and my Fitbit battery started draining rapidly.  And customer service for Fitbit (now owned by Google) was not able to help me.  I mention this because in addition to Mercury, Neptune, Saturn and Pluto retrograde, Chiron is joining the party this week.

The Sun in Leo is opposing Pluto in 2 degrees of Aquarius on July 25.  Power will be a key theme of this aspect.  We might be seeing a compulsive urge to take control, manipulative tactics, jealousy, intense emotions surfacing and some major confrontations.  But the silver lining of this aspect is that it can lead to transformation.  Hold that thought...

Chiron has been in Aries since 2019 and it will be joining the retrograde pileup of planets on July 30 when it stations retrograde in 27 degrees of Aries.  It is known as the "Wounded Healer".  Chiron will remain retrograde until January 2, 2026 when it stations direct in 22 degrees of Aries.  When Chiron is retrograde, it will bring up old wounds and traumas for healing.  In the sign of Aries, it can be a time to reclaim our courage and identity because it represents a time of empowerment.

I feel that the Chiron wound never really goes away and that when Chiron is retrograde, it can serve as an astrological therapist.  Yes, you have to face the pain, but you can emerge from this period (the rest of 2025 into early 2026) with the tools to heal and become more self-empowered.  I know this is definitely true in my case, as is it currently trining my Pluto in Leo, opposing my Neptune in Libra, and squaring my Uranus in Cancer.  During the retrograde, it will once again square my natal Chiron in Capricorn.  It happened the first time in May and I will get another hit in October.  I am not escaping the effects of this retrograde, and you shouldn't attempt to either.  As the saying goes, resistance is futile.

Venus is leaving Gemini on July 30 and entering the cardinal water sign of Cancer until August 25.  This will cause a major shift in relationships and finances as we are more likely to reflect on home and family.  We will feel a desire to create more safety and nurture our relationships.  It can also be described as a sentimental journey as we seek to strengthen our bonds with loved ones.  The shadow side of Venus in Cancer is that we can be moodier. The water signs of Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces will benefit the most from this transit.

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. July 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

 

 

 

 

Leo Season is Roaring in as Mercury Retrogrades in Leo, the Sun Enters Leo and We Have a New Moon in Leo

 

Be ready to roar because Leo season is here.  On July 18, Mercury stations retrograde in 15 degrees of Leo.  This Mercury retrograde will be entirely in Leo, and will station direct on August 11 in 4 degrees of Leo.  I don't know about you, but I have been feeling like Mercury has been retrograde all week, but Mercury has been in its retrograde shadow since June 30. Never underestimate the power of the retrograde shadow period when it comes to Mercury.  Mercury will clear its retrograde shadow on August 25 when it hits 15 degrees of Leo.

Mercury retrograde is associated with delays and challenges in communication and transportation, as well as electronic malfunctions. We could also be hearing from ex-lovers or old friends when Mercury is retrograde.  When it is retrograde in Leo, there can be more drama and impulsivity.  Mercury retrograde calls for us to reevaluate and when it is in Leo, we could be reevaluating our creativity.  Egos could be bruised quite easily too. The spoiler alert is that anyone with planets or points (Ascendant, Nodes of the Moon, Descendant or Midheaven) in the fixed signs of Aquarius, Taurus, Leo or Scorpio will bear the brunt of this Mercury retrograde.

The Sun enters the fixed fire sign of Leo on July 22.  The Sun rules Leo, so it is quite literally in its element now. Be open to a month of feeling playful, fun-loving and proud. It is a time to shine and strut your stuff. Generally we are feeling more generous when the Sun is in Leo and it is time to let that inner child out to play.  There is a very good reason that people tend to go on vacation when the Sun is in Leo...

The Leo energy continues on July 24 with the New Moon in 2 degrees of Leo.  This one will have the theme of a fresh start in creativity, self-expression and leadership underscored by the feeling of power in the moment. We are still feeling the urge to shine.  The New Moon in Leo will also highlight social injustice and social exclusion.

The Sun in Leo is also trining Neptune in 2 degrees of Aries, which can make us more sensitive and empathetic to the environment and open us up to socializing.  The Moon in Leo is opposing Pluto in Aquarius, which can trigger some control issues and manipulative tactics in relationships.  Watch out for jealousy and obsessiveness to rear their ugly heads...  This New Moon is squaring my natal Mercury in 0 degrees of Scorpio in my 1st house, so I doubt it will be a quiet time for me...

Saturn in Aries is forming a supportive sextile to Pluto in Aquarius on the New Moon, however, and this should help us overcome hardships with endurance and determination. It is time to channel a strong work ethic.  Pluto in Aquarius is also sextiling Neptune in Aries, which holds the promise of positive change, spiritual awareness and transformative insights.  It's kind of nice that Saturn, Pluto and Neptune are cooperating with each other for a change despite the turmoil the world is undergoing these days.

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. July 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

 

 

 

 

Saturn Retrograde in Aries

 

The retrograde party is about to get some more company on July 13 when Saturn in 1 degree of Aries joins Neptune in Aries and Pluto in Aquarius.  Saturn will slip back into Pisces on September 1 to handle some unfinished business and then station direct in 27 degrees of Pisces on November 27, 2025.  Saturn will finally return to Aries on February 14, 2026 and remain there until April 2028.

Saturn retrograde is associated with limitations, frustrations, anxiety, fear and guilt.  Most of us don't expect to be making much progress during this period.  So if I have rained on your parade, just remember that forewarned is forearmed.  But I would like to bring to your attention the fact that Saturn is forming a minor grand trine with Uranus, Neptune and Pluto, which can give us more optimism than the usual Saturn retrograde transit.  This increases the likelihood of technological breakthroughs, restructuring of power and perhaps a deeper sense of spirituality.  Pluto will remain in Aquarius, while Uranus will station retrograde in 1 degree of Gemini on September 6 and will return to Taurus on November 7.  Neptune stationed retrograde in Aries on July 4 and slips back into Pisces on October 22.

Saturn retrograde in Aries will cause us to get reacquainted with our inner authority and redefine our sense of self-leadership.  And yes, this is a process that takes time and patience, qualities that Aries does not exactly have in abundance.  When Saturn is retrograde in Aries, we are learning how to act with integrity and tone down the impulsiveness.  Karmic lessons around impulsivity, anger and assertion are coming up for review.

When Saturn is retrograde in Pisces from September 1 through November 27, spiritual boundaries will be revisited.  Our dreams will get a major reality check.

Try to think of Saturn retrograde as a time of going back to the drawing board to reevaluate our foundations surrounding personal power and leadership during the early phases of Saturn retrograde in Aries.  Our dreams and goals will come under scrutiny when Saturn is retrograde in Pisces.  Delays in achieving goals can be expected.

Saturn and Neptune are traveling together in Aries and while they will not be exactly conjunct in Aries until February 2026, they are within 1/4 of a degree by mid-July.  This means that we are feeling the effects of the difficulty in discerning the truth or finding a stable ground.  Saturn is into building structures while Neptune likes to dissolve structures.  Disillusionment is possible as we head towards a new global reality.

On July 18 we will have Mercury joining the retrograde party in Leo.  Stay tuned for more on that in next week's post.

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. July 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

 

 

 

 

Fireworks Erupt on July 4 when Venus and Uranus Meet up in Taurus Before Entering Gemini, Neptune Goes Retrograde in Aries and a Full Moon in Capricorn on July 10

 

Venus and Uranus are conjunct in 29 degrees (yes, the anaretic last degree) of Taurus on July 4 at 8:45 a.m.  Themes of sudden changes and excitement with love and/or money are running rampant.  Venus rules Taurus and is very happy there while Uranus is distinctly uncomfortable there. This promises to be an exciting day, to say the least.  Venus moves into Gemini at 11:31 a.m. on that day and remains in Gemini until July 30.

When Venus in Gemini, love has a more fun-loving, lighthearted and flirtatious vibe.  We can find ourselves craving variety and spontaneity.  If we are single, we could literally be torn between two lovers.  Venus in Gemini also has an intellectual edge to it, so we could find ourselves attracted to someone's mind.  All in all, Venus in Gemini favors socializing, meeting new friends and partying.  Friends could become lovers during this time and we could develop quite the spendthrift attitude towards money this month.

Neptune stations retrograde in 2 degrees of Aries on July 4 at 5:34 p.m. until December 10, when it goes direct in 29 degrees of Pisces.  Neptune will re-enter Pisces for its unfinished business on October 22.  Neptune retrograde can be a very subtle transit.  It can actually help to fade away some illusions and help us to reevaluate our dreams while deepening our spirituality.

Uranus enters Gemini on July 7 but it's a teaser of what's to come in the next seven years because Uranus will station retrograde in 1 degree of Gemini on September 6 and move back into Taurus on November 7.  Uranus will be retrograde until February 3, 2026 when it stations direct in 27 degrees of Taurus.  Then Uranus will be in Gemini from April 25, 2026 through May 22, 2033.

When Uranus is in Gemini, we can anticipate disruption and sudden changes in how we think, communicate and travel short distances.  Uranus is much happier in the mutable air sign of Gemini than it was in the fixed earth sign of Taurus.  But Uranus in Gemini is also associated with wars and conflicts.  The United States of America experienced the Revolutionary War during its run from 1774-1778; its own Civil War when Uranus was in Gemini from 1858-1865 and got involved in World War II during the last transit of Uranus in Gemini from 1941-1949.  Uranus has an 84-year cycle.  And the last time Uranus was in Gemini it dipped back into Taurus from early October 1941 through May 1942.  It is commonly thought that this particular transit of Uranus in Taurus (1934-1941) was associated with the rise of dictators around the world.  It did lead to World War II.  There will undoubtedly be even more rapid technological advancements this time around with Uranus in Gemini too.

On July 10, we have a Full Moon in 18 degrees of Capricorn that can signal some movement towards achieving our goals.  I know, most people get rather freaked out with a Full Moon, especially one opposing the Sun in sensitive water sign of Cancer that the Moon rules.  There could very well be some big reveals on this Full Moon, especially on the heels of Uranus moving into Gemini on July 7.  But this Full Moon in Capricorn is forming a beneficial trine with Mars in 13 degrees of Virgo, which can give us a boost in terms of our actions bearing fruit.  The Full Moon in Capricorn quite literally represents a crossroads in our journey because it is also in harmony with the South Node of the Moon in 20 degrees of Virgo courtesy of a beneficial trine, helping us to break free of our bondage from the past and forming a supportive sextile to the North Node of the Moon in 20 degrees of Pisces.  We could very well be presented with some opportunities to move forward...

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. July 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 in Leo Gets Very Busy with Saturn, Neptune and Pluto Before it Enters its Retrograde Shadow

 

Mercury in Leo is definitely quite active this week before it starts slowing down and entering its retrograde shadow in 4 degrees of Leo on June 30.  That's right folks, Mercury retrograde will be official on July 18 when it stations in 15 degrees of Leo until August 11.

On June 27, Mercury in Leo will be trining Saturn in 1 degree of Aries.  Trines are positive aspects, and this one will help us focus on details so that we can make those important decisions.  This is a very favorable aspect for making long-term plans and signing contracts.  Think of it as a cosmic green light for moving forward.  

Since Saturn and Neptune are traveling together in Aries, it should come as no surprise that Mercury in Leo will be trining Neptune in 1 degree of Aries on June 28.  This aspect will stimulate our creativity, imagination and spirituality.  We are more sensitive to vibrations, more intuitive and able to communicate in a more empathetic manner with compassion.  We are also able to see the big picture more easily.  As someone who has a Mercury-Neptune conjunction, I can attest to the fact that when these two planets get together, we can definitely be more psychic and intuitive.

Mercury in Leo will be opposing Pluto in 3 degrees of Aquarius on June 29.  This promises to be a very intense day.  Secrets could be revealed and things can come to a head.  Mind control, intimidation and psychological abuse are the worst-case scenarios for this aspect.  Both Mercury and Pluto are squaring my natal Mercury in Scorpio while Pluto is conjunct my progressed Sun in Aquarius, so I have no doubt that I will be feeling this aspect quite acutely.  Anyone who has planets or points (Ascendant, Descendant, IC, Midheaven or Nodes of the Moon) in 0-3 degrees of the fixed signs of Aquarius, Taurus, Leo and Scorpio will be in the line of fire.  Conspiracy theories could surface too.  There is a tremendous surge of mental intensity and we run the risk of being consumed by obsessions.  There can very well be heated arguments and power struggles on this day.  It is possible, however, to channel this energy constructively by facing deep-seated psychological issues.  Therapists could see a surge in business as a result of this aspect.  All I can say to you is pick your battles wisely on this day...

Mercury starts slowing down and enters its retrograde shadow on June 30 in 4 degrees of Leo, stations retrograde in 15 degrees of Leo on July 15, goes direct on August 11 in 4 degrees of Leo and clears the retrograde shadow on August 25 when it hits 15 degrees of Leo.  Interesting times are ahead.

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. June 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 Enters Cancer, Meets up with Jupiter, an Illuminating New Moon in Cancer and Mercury Moves into Leo for an Extended Stay

 

Summer is officially here on June 20 at 10:42 pm when the Sun enters Cancer for the Solstice. When the Sun is in the cardinal water sign of Cancer, we are more focused on nesting, security and experiencing deep emotions.  Never forget that Cancer is ruled by the Moon.  We are inclined to be more nurturing and protective when the Sun is in Cancer, but the shadow side of the Sun in Cancer is moodiness.

The Cancer Sun doesn't waste any time getting into it with the other planets.  On June 22, the Sun in Cancer is squaring Saturn in 1 degree of Aries.  This is not exactly a lighthearted aspect.  It can be accompanied by challenges and tests, as well as feelings of depression and pessimism.  There could be restrictions and responsibilities galore.  It can bring a test of character, so do your best to meet your obligations or you could wind up regretting it down the road.  

We do have a saving grace aspect on June 22, though. Mars in Virgo is forming a supportive sextile to Jupiter in 2 degrees of Cancer.  Jupiter is exalted in Cancer, which means that Mars sextiling Jupiter can make us feel stronger and more courageous to tackle those difficult tasks that we are facing.

On June 24, the Sun and Jupiter are conjunct in 3 degrees of Cancer.  Some astrologers are referring to this as the luckiest day of the year.  Feelings of well-being, happiness and optimism will be out in full force. Personal and spiritual growth are out in full force.  We can also be feeling more generous towards others.  Make the most of this day.

We have a New Moon in 4 degrees of Cancer on June 25.  This particular New Moon can provide a fresh start in our home life and with our emotions.  It's possible to move into a bigger place, especially with New Moon conjunct Jupiter in Cancer.  But the New Moon in Cancer is also squaring Saturn in 1 degree of Aries and Neptune in 2 degrees of Aries.  If you have any planets or points in the early degrees of the cardinal signs of Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn, you will feel this quite acutely.

When the New Moon in Cancer squares Saturn in Aries, it can be difficult to connect with people in a meaningful way.  The theme of restriction looms and we can experience feelings of depression, sadness, loneliness and guilt.

The New Moon in Cancer's square to Neptune in Aries can manifest as confusion and emotional insecurity.  Our feelings can be very easily hurt because we are so emotionally sensitive. The Neptune factor also makes us vulnerable to deception, but it can make us more empathetic towards others if we choose the high road.

We have yet another complicating factor with this New Moon.  Mercury in 28 degrees of Cancer is forming an opposition to Pluto in 3 degrees of Aquarius.  Secrets could be revealed; matters can come to a head and some people might demonstrate a complete lack of moral compass in their quest for power and control. I don't know about you, but I have been reeling from the actions by some people in this world, both on a personal and collective level.

Mercury moves into Leo on June 26 for an extended stay until September 2.  That's right, we have another Mercury retrograde coming up on July 18, when it stations retrograde in 15 degrees of Leo.  It will station direct on August 11 in 4 degrees of Leo.

What can we expect with Mercury in Leo?  Communication will be bolder, more confident, creative and dramatic.  It's a very social vibe too and is extremely favorable for public speaking and leadership roles.  It is really a time to shine and strut your stuff.

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. June 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