Venus Squares Uranus, Moves into Pisces, Chiron Stations Direct and a New Moon in Capricorn

 

The year 2024 is finally coming to an end and December holds the distinction of featuring two New Moons.  The first one occurred on December 1 in 9 degrees of Sagittarius and the second one falls on December 30 in 9 degrees of Capricorn.  This earns the moniker of a Black Moon.  I confess that when I posted my December monthly horoscopes I completely left out that New Moon, but it will be addressed in January 2025 horoscopes.

But before we get to the New Moon in Capricorn, we have two major astrological events.  Venus in Aquarius is exactly squaring Uranus in 23 degrees of Taurus on December 28.  Venus squaring Uranus can trigger sudden attractions to a completely different kind of person, but mainly it can bring about an intense need for freedom and space in relationships.  There could be some break-ups as a result.  Since Venus is also associated with money, it can be responsible for some major impulse spending too.  And let's face it, tis the season for post-holiday sales...

On December 29, Chiron will station direct in 19 degrees of Aries after being retrograde since July 26, 2024 in 23 degrees of Aries.  When Chiron is retrograde, we tend to reflect on past pain and unresolved issues.  I encourage you to examine where 19-23 degrees of Aries falls in your chart or have a consultation with me.  It's important to remember that pivotal events are likely to occur when a planet stations either direct or retrograde, magnifying its power.  

Chiron in Aries pertains to wounds related to independence and self-assertion.  When Chiron stations direct, we can feel more heroic and feel freer to move forward.  I am a big believer in the power of Chiron to heal because I have Chiron in Capricorn in my 4th house as part of a cardinal T-square; it opposes my natal Jupiter and Uranus in Cancer and squares my Neptune in Libra.  I can honestly say that having Pluto in Capricorn on my natal Chiron was an extremely intense transit and now Chiron in Aries is squaring my natal Chiron, so the healing process is by no means over.  I will be feeling it through May 2025.

The New Moon in 9 degrees of Capricorn happens on December 30, which can be a perfect time to set those New Year's resolutions and build a new reality.  Capricorn is ruled by Saturn and is associated with achievement, security and practicality.  We also have a mutable T-square involving Mercury in 18 degrees of Sagittarius opposing Jupiter in 13 degrees of Gemini with both planets squaring Saturn in 14 degrees of Pisces.  The theme of this configuration is that our belief systems will probably be tested and we need to guard against being too rigid.  But this New Moon is also forming a supportive sextile to Saturn in Pisces, so there will be opportunities presented to us so we should act on them.  And Mars in 2 degrees of Leo is trining the North Node in 1 degree of Aries, which has an energizing effect on new beginnings.  The New Moon is conjunct my North Node in Capricorn in my 3rd house, which should be quite interesting...

On January 2, Venus moves into its happy place of Pisces.  Venus is exalted in Pisces.  Venus in Pisces is more compassionate and empathetic.  It can be a very spiritual and creative time as well.  There is the potential for emotional highs and lows when Venus is in Pisces.  The shadow side of Venus in Pisces is a tendency to become a victim or be gullible in relationships or with finances.  Just be careful to set some boundaries and we should be able to enjoy this transit.

I want to wish everyone a Happy New Year for 2025.

I would also like to announce that 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. 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. December 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

I urge everyone to engage in massive amounts of self-care and follow the protective measures of washing your hands frequently, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth, wearing a face mask when necessary and staying home if you are sick. And get a vaccine. The newest vaccine is available and I encourage you to get it to protect yourself. I repeat, you do not want to get this virus! I speak from personal experience and consider myself very fortunate to have survived Coronavirus twice. Stay safe and healthy, everyone! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

An Inspiring New Moon in Sagittarius and Chiron Direct

Mercury is now officially direct (YEAH) in Scorpio as of December 6, 2018, although we still have to wait until Christmas Eve before it clears its shadow.  But this is good news for the holiday season as we can feel the energy moving forward.

On December 7, 2018 we have a glorious new moon in 15 degrees of Sagittarius.  Sagittarius is a mutable fire sign that is all about enthusiasm, optimism, exuberance, expansion and a desire to obtain more meaning in life in its quest for the truth.  It is perfect energy for holiday parties.  On December 6, 2018 the Sagittarius moon was exactly conjunct Jupiter in 6 degrees of Sagittarius and although the new moon is 9 degrees away from Jupiter, we will still be feeling its influence, inspiring me to tweet:

We have a super enthusiastic #NewMooninSagittarius today that forms a wide conjunction to Jupiter in Sagittarius. Strong themes of optimism and a desire for expansion and growth that began yesterday with moon exactly conjunct Jupiter. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) December 7, 2018

For the most part, this new moon will be very inspiring.  Some of us may experience a desire to travel and if we can’t do it physically, we may channel that travel urge by learning more about different cultures and exploring new ideas.  There is also a great deal of compassionate energy present with this new moon, which is perfect for kicking off the holiday season. Jupiter in Sagittarius is starting to form a square to Neptune in 13 degrees of Pisces, which can manifest in idealism and a desire for perfection but it does lack discrimination.  Jupiter and Neptune are definitely heavy hitters in this new moon.

The only potential fly in the ointment so to speak with this new moon is the fact that Mars and Neptune are conjunct in 13 degrees of Pisces.  This is definitely a higher vibration that is very conducive for creative and spiritual work.  However, we need to be mindful that the downside of this aspect is a tendency to over idealize people and situations, as well as a desire for escapism.  Addictions are more likely to be a problem with this aspect.  The fact that this aspect occurs in Pisces also can play out as acting in a passive aggressive manner. Mars and Neptune are also squaring the new moon in Sagittarius which ups the ante for deception and confusion to occur.  The best use of this energy is exercise some compassion, which is a strong Pisces trait.

This new moon falls at the beginning of my 3^rd house opposing my Gemini moon in my 8^th house.  I am certainly hoping that this new moon ushers in new means of communication and positive financial benefits.  But I know that I have to set some new intentions and make an effort.

We can take one more planet off the retrograde list on December 9, 2018 when Chiron stations direct in 27 degrees of Pisces.  Chiron has been retrograde since July 5, 2018 when it stationed retrograde in 2 degrees of Aries.  I think it would be fair to say that Chiron retrograde was a time of intense healing of old wounds, especially wounds regarding feelings of victimization for most people.  Healers, myself included, experienced a cathartic healing that can only occur when Chiron is retrograde.  Once Chiron is back in Aries on February 18, 2019 for the next seven years, the focus will be on healing identity issues. 

On December 9^th, Mercury in Scorpio will also be trining Chiron in Pisces, which can bring about some deep, transformative communications that contribute to healing. I find it kind of ironic that both of these planets have recently stationed direct in water signs after starting their retrograde transits in fire signs. The healing pace can be accelerated on December 10, 2018 when the moon in Capricorn forms a supportive sextile to Chiron in Pisces.  So all of that internal healing should start manifesting on an external level on these two days as Chiron prepares to leave Pisces.  When Chiron enters Aries, a new generation that was born between 1968 and 1976 will begin experiencing their Chiron Return. 

If you are curious as to how all of these planetary changes will be affecting you, please consider getting an astrological reading.  I am also offering short telephone astrology consultations for 15 minutes or 30 minutes which are available for purchase on the Services Offered page of my site. These are extremely affordable at the cost of $25 or $35 and would make a great holiday gift. I even offer the option of tarot readings. There is something for everyone. 

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 Twitter at:

http://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.

Recently I undertook an intensive life purpose coaching training program and became certified as a Life Purpose Coach.  It was an intense, eye-opening experience that changed my life as it caused me to reflect on the story of my life.  But I left it with feelings of hope and light for the future that I want to share with others.  To that end, I am now offering Life Purpose Coaching to my menu of services.  You can read more about it at:

https://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/life-purpose-coaching-service.html

As an astrologer, I have decided to include an interpretation of the north node by sign. If you are feeling stuck and need some help in getting from Point A to Point B in your quest for making positive changes in your life, please email me at lindasim54@gmail.com to schedule a complementary telephone consultation to discover if you are a good fit for this program.  I look forward to hearing from you.

If you are in the Boston area, please consider getting a Reiki treatment at Acupuncture for Everyone in Copley Square to destress, revitalize and remove blockages to healing.  It’s a perfect way to start your weekend off and can also be described as a spa for the soul to boot!   Reiki is the most profound treatment for stress relief because it concentrates on CALMING your body.

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

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

For my clients who can’t fit Friday into their schedule for a treatment or have difficulty traveling, I have also recently begun doing distance Reiki sessions for them.  I have a conversation with them 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 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.  I am also offering Reiki treatments in the Coolidge Corner section of Brookline on Sunday afternoons.

But the big news is that I have created and launched a new website devoted exclusively to my Reiki practice. Please feel free to check it out at:

www.reikiwithlindasimons.com

I was also featured in the July 3, 2017 edition of Boston Voyager, an online publication that runs a section called Inspiring Stories about local entrepreneurs on its home page.  The Scorpio moon was trining the Cancer sun and Neptune in Pisces on that day, so my story certainly debuted under fitting aspects.  Please feel free to check it out:

http://bostonvoyager.com/interview/meet-linda-simons-reiki-linda-simons-coolidge-corner-brookline/

I have also revised my package deals and I am now offering two options for package deals: Silver and a Tarot special for my tarot clients. Please check it out at:

http://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/package-deals.html

Don’t forget to follow me on Twitter for my daily astrological insights.

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