Venus in Cancer Frolics with Uranus in Taurus and the Sun in Gemini Has a Run-in with Saturn in Pisces

 

We are starting off the weekend on a very upbeat and high note on May 26 when Venus in Cancer is forming a supportive sextile to Uranus in 19 degrees of Taurus.  Sextile are easy, flowing aspects that tend to bring opportunities.  Venus and Uranus in this configuration is likely to bring unexpected romance or money. Creativity is also likely to flourish with these two planets frolicking together.  By all means, be open to new possibilities and break up old routines.  Uranus does love to shake things up.  This is an extremely social aspect, so make sure to get out there and socialize.  Don't be afraid of networking, either because not only is there potential for meeting a romantic partner, there is also the chance to meet someone who will benefit you financially.  Sextiles do create opportunities, but you do have to act on them and not let them just breeze by.  It's a classic case of if you snooze, you lose.

Venus in Cancer is exactly conjunct my Cancer Midheaven and Scorpio Sun,  so I am looking forward to whatever opportunities come my way.  Of course, Uranus in Taurus is exactly opposing my Sun, so I am sure that whatever transpires it will come as a complete surprise.  I have to confess that having Uranus opposing your Sun is not the easiest of transits as your life is turned upside down, but I am grateful for the fact that Venus, one of the benefic planets (Jupiter is the other one) is smiling down on me and giving me a break.  And Uranus in Taurus will be sextiling my Midheaven at the same time.  That is pretty sweet, in my book.

But things get a little more serious on May 28 when the Sun in Gemini is squaring Saturn in 6 degrees of Pisces. When the Sun and Saturn get together in a challenging aspect, we can expect tests of character, challenges, pressures and we might wind up feeling depressed and pessimistic.  Excessive responsibilities could crop up too. It can seem like a very restrictive time and the best way to deal with this energy is to accept our limitations.  We need to do the work to build strong foundations.  Saturn has a tendency to be judgmental too, so try not to be too critical.  I know, that is easier said than done.  I have a Sun-Saturn conjunction in Scorpio, so I know all too well what these two planets can wreak.  

Meanwhile, we are still dealing with the Fixed Grand Cross involving Jupiter in Taurus, Mars in Leo, Pluto in Aquarius and the North Node in Taurus with the South Node in Scorpio.  I hate to break it to you, folks, but this will be in place until mid-June.  So, if you have any planets or points like Ascendant or Midheaven in 0-3 degrees of the fixed signs of Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius, be prepared for a bumpy ride.  On May 26 and 27, we have Mars in Leo squaring the Nodes in 3 degrees of their respective signs and Pluto in Aquarius squaring the Nodes.  This will probably manifest as feeling stuck and wanting to move forward, while simultaneously experiencing fear about moving forward.  Pluto is prodding us to purge what we don't need and Mars in Leo will provide us with the courage to do something.  Either walk away from a situation for do something completely different.  The important thing to remember is not to react negatively.  And remember that squares to the Nodes do have a perk: they can be very motivating.  Mars in Leo squaring the South Node in Scorpio can energize us to let go of what is no longer working in our lives while its square to the North Node in Taurus can help us take a calculated risk. Jupiter in Taurus is conjunct the North Node, so it can be a real journey and feeling of momentum if we have done the work.  The key lesson here is to finish up what we need to do in order to clear the decks for the new life that we want to create.  The emphasis in our collective soul path will shift dramatically on July 18 when the Nodes move into Aries and Libra.  The North Node in Aries for the next 18 months will infuse us with a jolt of courage and initiative to make things happen.

If you are curious about how all of these planetary changes will be affecting you personally, please consider getting an astrological reading. These are very challenging and unique times; an astrological reading could provide some much-needed clarity and guidance.  An astrology reading makes a very thoughtful gift. As an astrologer and a healer, I am delighted to be able to include a Health and Wellbeing Report that provides a focus on health-related matters in the natal chart and offers nutritional advice and stress management tips.  Who couldn’t use that these days?

Recently I did a chart reading for an infant born in March.  So if you know someone who has recently given birth and would like some insight into their child, please consider purchasing a reading.  I haven't added it to my regular menu yet, but if you are interested, I charge $50.  Please feel free to contact me by email at lindasim54@gmail.com.

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. 

Please consider purchasing a tarot reading for $15. This is perfect if you want some insight into yourself right now regarding a specific situation and how you can transform the challenges into opportunities. Check it out on: https://t.co/CvAZB7Fyvr pic.twitter.com/EKYmrZCn6l

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) November 20, 2022

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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 reading 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. May horoscopes are up now and I now 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 Twitter, 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:

 

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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 in order to practice social distancing. I no longer have my Brookline office, 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:

 

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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.  If you are eligible for a booster shot, get it. 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! 

Astrology is a powerful tool that helps you navigate challenging times and alerts you to opportunity periods. Get a reading with me and experience the healing process. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) June 10, 2022

Happy Memorial Day weekend to my American readers! 

 

 

Transformation Continues as the Sun Enters Scorpio and a Full Moon in Taurus

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The transformation train shows no sign of slowing down any time soon.  Pluto in Capricorn has been taking some heavy hits lately, especially with its recent square from the sun in Libra on October 12, 2018 and the Capricorn moon conjuncting it and squaring the Libra sun on October 16, 2018. That kind of energy screams transformation and evokes the intensity of Scorpio.  On October 12, 2018, I tweeted:

The drama returns today when Libra sun squares Pluto in Capricorn which could trigger some power struggles. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) October 12, 2018

And on October 16, 2018, I tweeted:

We’re still dealing with some heavy emotional intensity today as Capricorn moon conjuncts Pluto and squares Libra sun. Try to be open to transformation. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) October 16, 2018

But on October 23, 2018 the sun enters Scorpio, joining Mercury, retrograde Venus and Jupiter in Scorpio.  Mercury and Venus leave Scorpio on October 31, 2018 and Jupiter enters Sagittarius on November 8, 2018.  Venus will return to Scorpio on December 2, 2018.

As a Scorpio, I tend to love the transit of the sun in Scorpio because it is my birthday season and birthdays always tend to infuse us with a boost of energy. Scorpio is not a sign for lightweights, though. When the sun is in Scorpio, we tend to experience depth, intimacy and extremes of feeling.  We desire (a key word for Scorpio) getting to the bottom of matters and crave anything that is hidden, taboo or secret.  The vibe is passionate and intense.  Scorpio energy is strong-willed because it is fixed water but it can be incredibly healing and transformative.  But watch out for a tendency to be jealous, obsessive, vindictive and manipulative when the sun is in Scorpio (until November 22, 2018, which is Thanksgiving in the United States).  That is the dark, shadow side of Scorpio.

On the following day, October 24, 2018, we have a powerhouse full moon in 1 degree of Taurus.  This full moon is bound to affect relationships because it is ruled by Venus and the sun conjuncts retrograde Venus in Scorpio while the moon opposes it.  The real heavy hitter in this full moon is retrograde Uranus in 0 degrees of Taurus.  The full moon is conjunct Uranus while the sun and Venus in Scorpio oppose it.  This could also play out in feelings of isolation and detachment in our relationships.   A full moon conjunct Uranus tends to manifest in feelings of rebelliousness and very disruptive energy. Surprises and changes could definitely be coming in relationships, finances and values.  Impulsive reactions and sudden events are key themes with this full moon.

There is a tremendous amount of fixed energy present with this full moon in Taurus.  We have seven planets in fixed signs: the sun, Mercury, Venus and Jupiter in Scorpio, Mars in Aquarius and the moon and Uranus in Taurus. This creates a planetary configuration called a Fixed Grand Cross with all of these oppositions and squares. Stubbornness is a given but the fixed energy does give us the determination and tenacity to achieve our goals. It reinforces the T-square of Uranus in Taurus to the north node in Leo and the south node in Aquarius.  The full moon squares the south node in Aquarius, forcing us to move on from detachment and rebellion to the future of the north node in Leo, which entails finding what makes you proud.  And the nodes will be changing signs on November 7, 2018 into Cancer and Capricorn. So this really is our last shot at letting go of what no longer serves us before the first week in November when retrograde Uranus re-enters Aries, Jupiter enters Sagittarius and the north node enters Cancer while the south node enters Capricorn.

Retrograde Venus in Scorpio opposing retrograde Uranus in Taurus will trigger issues of control versus independence in relationships.  It could get messy and complicated.  Uranus in Taurus is known for its association with extreme weather and earth events. When Uranus entered Taurus in mid-May, a volcano erupted in Hawaii.  I hope that we don’t have any more catastrophes during this full moon, but it wouldn’t surprise me if something happened.   Uranus does re-enter Aries on November 6, 2018 (Election Day in the United States) until March 6, 2019, when it resumes its transit in Taurus until 2026.

I know that this full moon sounds like it is a tale of gloom and doom, but we do have some positive aspects going for us once we get past the Uranus factor.  I am definitely in the crossfire with my Mercury in 0 degrees of Scorpio taking a major hit.  But I have been undergoing the transit of Uranus opposing my natal Mercury for some time now.

The good news with this full moon is that Saturn in 4 degrees of Capricorn is forming a flowing, beneficial trine to the Taurus moon can help turn those unexpected changes that Uranus brings into unexpected opportunities and guide us into reassurance with all of this relationship uncertainty.  It is a mitigating factor for the upheaval that Uranus in Taurus delivers. And it can give us the patience and emotional strength to handle difficulties in our relationships.  For once, Saturn is not playing the bad guy by lending a note of stability to all of this upheaval.

Venus in Scorpio is forming a supportive sextile to Saturn in Capricorn, which gives Saturn more help in mitigating any damage caused by the impulsive and Uranus in Taurus.  That is nothing to laugh at either.  We also have Mercury and Jupiter conjunct in Scorpio which favors thinking big and fosters the ability to see the big picture and brighter horizons.

If you are curious as to how all of the planetary changes, including this summer’s eclipses, Jupiter in Scorpio, Chiron in Aries and Uranus in Taurus will be affecting you in 2018, please consider getting an astrological reading.  You have to be aware and strike while the iron is hot and we only have another couple of weeks of Jupiter in Scorpio. The Services Offered page of my site describes the menu of services that I offer. I even offer the option of tarot readings. There is something for everyone.

And don’t forget about my Venus Retrograde Special.

#VenusRetrograde is back and so is my Venus Retrograde Special for $25! This is the perfect time to obtain some insight into your relationships and learn how this important transit is affecting you. Email me at lindasim54@gmail.com or DM me to request a reading. #astrology pic.twitter.com/0th07kG2F7

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) October 5, 2018

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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