Jupiter Moves Direct

Jupiter stationed direct at 13 degrees of Virgo on May 9, 2016 after being retrograde since January 7, 2016.  This can literally make us feel like the year 2016 is finally being launched as we have the opportunity to refine our goals. And it means that one less planet is retrograde.  Granted, we still have Mercury, Saturn, Pluto and Mars retrograde which are intense enough in their own right.  But we do have Mercury stationing direct later this month, which should also lighten the mood.  I am dealing with both Mars and Saturn retrograde in my 2^nd house, so my plate is pretty full and I am very grateful for Jupiter moving forward. On that day I tweeted:

“Optimism & good fortune return today as Jupiter stations direct after 4 months retrograde.  We can start to feel forward movement.”

I think that I was especially sensitive to this because I was born with Jupiter stationary direct and it is where I live astrologically.  But Jupiter in Virgo is not the happiest of campers because it is one of its two signs of detriment.  Jupiter is considered to be in detriment in the signs of Virgo and Gemini because they are ruled by Mercury.  And it is in fall in Capricorn because that is the opposite of Jupiter in Cancer, where it is exalted.

Jupiter is frequently referred to as the Great Benefic, but when Jupiter is in Virgo, it makes you work hard for your blessings.  The themes pertaining to Jupiter in Virgo include service to others, paying attention to details, being patient and having faith.  It doesn’t exactly sound like a good time, n’est pas?  I think that many of us are still lamenting the loss of Jupiter in Leo since August 2015, which encouraged us to embrace our creativity and child-like qualities.

Jupiter in Virgo is trining Pluto in 17 degrees of Capricorn, which has a tendency to set off the energies of the infamous Uranus/Pluto square aspect that dominated from 2012-2015. In other words, we cannot deny the need for radical change. It is also opposing Neptune in 11 degrees of Pisces and squaring Saturn in 14 degrees of Sagittarius.  Jupiter’s opposition to Neptune in Pisces demands that we find a practical way to implement our spirituality, which is no small feat. We need to be mindful of over-optimism, risk-taking, gambling and addiction as our spiritual growth is challenged. And Jupiter’s square to Saturn in Sagittarius indicates that we will definitely be tested as we seek to make progress in attaining our goals.  We have to work hard for our money with this Saturn aspect. But Jupiter in Virgo is also trining Venus in Taurus and that is very favorable for love and money.  So try to focus on that aspect, because we have two benefics working in harmony.

Jupiter in Virgo is also squaring my moon in Gemini in the 8^th house.  This is playing out for me by trying to balance my enthusiasm for new ideas with caution and practicality.  A certain level of detachment is required, especially with a natal 8^th house moon.  And I freely confess that detachment has been and continues to be one of the most difficult lessons that my soul is learning in this lifetime.

The north node in Virgo has an underlying theme of service to others.  In that spirit of pursuing my path as a healer, I am channeling that north node and Jupiter in Virgo energy by offering my Reiki services. 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.  Talk about regrouping and revising during a Mercury retrograde! If this appeals to you, please feel free to contact me by email at lindasim54@gmail.com or call me at 617-304-2205.  Additionally, I see clients at my home in Newton, Massachusetts and am generally available on weekends and evenings for your convenience.

I have also recently become a member of the Fellowship of Massachusetts Energywork Practitioners.  It is a great resource for those seeking energyworkers.  Please feel free to check out this site at:

http://www.maenergyworkfellowship.com/

The link to my profile is below:

http://www.maenergyworkfellowship.com/#!directory-page-2/qp4zw

If you are contemplating an astrological reading to obtain more insight into your life, especially with the recent eclipses in March and the season of retrogrades including Mars, Pluto, Mercury, and Saturn, please consider getting an astrological reading. Or maybe you are just wondering how Jupiter’s direct motion will impact your life in terms of moving forward and experiencing growth. An astrological reading can provide valuable insight and tools.  If you are not quite ready for a full blown natal interpretation or a solar return forecast, I also offer one question astrological readings and composite couple readings that offer insight into the purpose of a relationship. And I offer shorter transit readings for three and six months. You can learn more about my menu of astrological services at:

http://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/services-offered.html

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

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Full Moon in Scorpio Ramps up the Emotional Intensity

Scorpio is ruling the roost astrologically, so to speak.  Its two ruling planets, Mars and Pluto, went retrograde on April 17^th and 18^th respectively, and on April 22^nd we have a full moon in 2 degrees of Scorpio. This full moon will deliver a lot of emotional intensity and longstanding secrets may be revealed.  This is huge for Scorpios because of their intrinsically secretive nature. A major theme of the moon in Scorpio opposing the Taurus sun is Scorpio’s need to change and transform conflicting with the Taurus need for personal security.

How is this going to play out?  My tweets on the full moon reflected the energy of the day:

“#FullMoon in Scorpio today trines Neptune in Pisces which can feel hypnotic, but also offers opportunities to reclaim power & end victim role.”

“Venus conjuncts Uranus in Aries today & they square #PlutoinCapricorn.  Deep emotions may suddenly surface & conflict with security needs.”

So this full moon in Scorpio prominently features Neptune, Venus and Uranus in Aries and Pluto in Capricorn stirring the emotional pot.  Venus conjunct Uranus can bring some unpredictable emotions, but it can also manifest in financial upsets.  With both Venus and Uranus squaring Pluto during this full moon, there could be major financial and government upheavals. The Venus Uranus conjunction in Aries squares my Cancer midheaven, so I’m not ruling out any surprises on that score.

While a Scorpio full moon is definitely intense and not for lightweights, it doesn’t have to be all gloom and doom.  There can be positive energy present and pleasant surprises can occur if we remain open to it.

Mercury in 21 degrees of Taurus will be favorably trining the north node in Virgo on the day of the full moon, which will increase the likelihood of our being open to new ideas that support us as we embark on our soul’s path.  And while Mercury automatically sextiles the south node in Pisces, we have another favorable aspect that empowers us to let go of our past in the form of karmic baggage that is no longer serving our best interests.

Jupiter in Virgo is another team player in this Scorpio full moon.  It trines Pluto in Capricorn and will also sextile the moon in Scorpio.  These aspects can lend a note of optimism to this deeply intense, complex full moon.  Just be mindful of Jupiter in Virgo squaring Saturn in Sagittarius, as this will undoubtedly make us more aware of the challenges and limitations we face in love relationships and finances.  Discipline and patience will be required in order to achieve our goals.  I realize that no one likes to hear the lecture about patience (least of all myself, with a natal Saturn squaring both my sun and Mars, and a cardinal T-square to boot), but hopefully the Taurus sun will instill in us the need to plant some seeds that will yield a fruitful harvest.

This full moon in Scorpio is conjunct my Mercury, which will bring me increased emotional sensitivity and intuition, as well as the potential for volatile mood swings.  I will need to make sure that my emotional attachments don’t cloud my perception.  This piece could get rather tricky, because my natal Neptune in Libra forms an out of sign conjunction with that Mercury in Scorpio.  The full moon may be great for my work because of the increased intuition it brings, but there may be an emotional cost.  I experienced a great deal of frustration with communication and transportation issues (typical Mercury stuff) on April 21^st, so the full moon intensity is alive and well in my chart!

I would wager that Hillary Clinton will benefit favorably from this full moon in Scorpio.  It is exactly conjunct her Scorpio sun and I am convinced that her solid win in the New York primary earlier this week was evidence of that full moon conjuncting her sun. Full moons are about endings, and if nothing else, her New York win certainly slowed down her competition’s recent winning streak. She has waged a hard fought battle with Bernie Sanders for the Democratic nomination for President, and she may very well be coming to the end of that journey.

The north node in Virgo has an underlying theme of service to others.  In that spirit of pursuing my path as a healer, I am channeling that north node and Jupiter in Virgo energy by offering my Reiki services. 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.  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 have also recently become a member of the Fellowship of Massachusetts Energywork Practitioners.  It is a great resource for those seeking energyworkers.  Please feel free to check out this site at:

http://www.maenergyworkfellowship.com/

The link to my profile is below:

http://www.maenergyworkfellowship.com/#!directory-page-2/qp4zw

If you are contemplating an astrological reading to obtain more insight in your life, especially with the recent eclipses in March and all of the action in April with the recent new moon in Aries, full moon in Scorpio, not to mention Mars, Pluto and Mercury joining Saturn and Jupiter in the retrograde party, you can learn more about my menu of astrological services at:

http://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/services-offered.html

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

https://twitter.com/danceofphoenix

Still Under the Influence of Virgo and Pisces Post Full Moon

In typical Neptunian fashion, we are still under the influence of the full moon in Virgo that occurred on February 22, 2016.  The Sun is still in Pisces and we continue to feel the effects of the Virgo/Pisces astrological weather trends.

Jupiter remains retrograde in Virgo and is currently conjunct the north node in Virgo, which automatically places it in direct opposition to the south node in Pisces.  Jupiter, which loves to expand and grow, is literally pushing us forward on our soul’s destined path.  But in order to move forward, we need to shed some karmic baggage. The baggage that needs to be released is symbolized by the south node in Pisces. So we have Jupiter and the north node in Virgo opposing the south node in Pisces and let’s not forget Chiron in Pisces.  Chiron is definitely a heavy hitter in this planetary lineup.  Chiron, aka the Wounded Healer, is featuring prominently because it is forcing our hand when it comes to healing old wounds.  Jupiter and the north node in Virgo have a strong healing theme. With Chiron currently in 20 degrees of Pisces, it is smack dab in the middle of the action with the nodes of the moon and Jupiter.  On March 10, 2016 the Sun in Pisces will catch up to the south node and Chiron while opposing both Jupiter and the north node in Virgo.  And this follows on the heels of a powerful solar eclipse in 18 degrees of Pisces on March 8, 2016.

But first we get another taste of that elusive Neptunian energy on February 28^th.  We all know that Neptune rules Pisces, right?  On February 28, 2016, the Sun and Neptune will be conjunct in 9 degrees of Pisces. How will this aspect play out?  Well, at its highest level, it could stimulate spirituality, healing and the arts.  But it could also manifest in a veil of escapism, deception, and overlooking the obvious.  The 28^th of February falls on a Sunday, which could lead many people to just engage in some major self-indulgence or escapist venues that characterize the theme of a lazy Sunday.  Personally, I think that is another Neptunian myth, because most people are utilizing Virgo energy on Sundays by doing errands and chores, but we all have the inherent inclination to want our Sundays to be a day of rest.

The Sun/Neptune conjunction in 9 degrees of Pisces falls in my 5^th house of romance, children and creativity, which I find encouraging.  It also trines my south node of the moon in Cancer and Saturn in Scorpio, so there is potential for enjoying the arts and maybe even doing some spiritual work that holds potential for healing myself and others. But it also squares my Gemini moon, so there could be some emotional surprises or challenges that come to light on that day.  Or not come to light if someone tries to place me on the receiving end of some deception. It should be an interesting day no matter how it plays out.

The north node in Virgo has an underlying theme of service to others.  In that spirit of pursuing my path as a healer, I am channeling that north node and Jupiter in Virgo energy by offering my Reiki services. 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

I have also recently become a member of the Fellowship of Massachusetts Energywork Practitioners.  It is a great resource for those seeking energyworkers.  Please feel free to check out this site at:

http://www.maenergyworkfellowship.com/

The link to my profile is below:

http://www.maenergyworkfellowship.com/#!directory-page-2/qp4zw

I am also offering my Valentine’s Day astrology special featuring a 20% discount on my Healing Your Love Karma and Composite Couples reports through the month of February.  You still have 3 days left to take advantage of this special.  Check it out at:

http://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/valentines-day-promotion_30.html

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If you are contemplating an astrological reading to obtain more insight in your life, especially with the upcoming eclipses in March, you can learn more about my menu of astrological services at:

http://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/services-offered.html

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

https://twitter.com/danceofphoenix

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Venus and Jupiter Rally to Give Us a Boost of Optimism and Hope



Venus in Sagittarius and Jupiter in Virgo have been doing their best to cheer us up this past week to combat the travails of Mercury retrograde and the rather complicated New Moon on January 9^th that conjuncted Pluto and squared Uranus in Aries.  This is no small feat, considering that Jupiter is considered to be in detriment in Virgo and it is retrograde to boot.  Let’s face it, if you want expansion and growth with Jupiter in Virgo, you need to work hard and have a strong ethic.  No free rides or parties with this Jupiter placement!

 

But on January 12^th, Venus in Sagittarius trined Uranus in Aries, inspiring me to tweet:

 

“Venus in Sagittarius trining Uranus in Aries today can bring unexpected financial gains, love and creativity.  Nice fire energy.”

 

On January 13^th, Jupiter in Virgo trined the Sun in Capricorn, boosting our self-confidence by assisting in the grounding process as we attempt to make our dreams a reality.  Venus in Sagittarius also squared Chiron in Pisces on January 13^th and we all know that squares are not exactly the most fun aspects.  But this square may very well have forced our hand for change in relationships, values or finances because my money is on the healing piece of this rather challenging aspect.  On the following day, January 14, 2016, Jupiter in Virgo trined Mercury in Capricorn.  This easy flowing aspect provided a jolt of optimism and humor to our communication and thinking, despite the fact that both planets are retrograde.  We probably felt more supported in presenting our ideas as a result of this aspect. The Sun also conjuncted Mercury on January 14^th and this favored reexamining our long-term goals but cautioned us against taking action because of Mercury being retrograde.  It’s referred to as an “inferior” conjunction because of Mercury’s retrograde position and is bound to bring up issues from the past.  But sometimes introspection is not such a bad thing…

 

Jupiter in Virgo is also favoring us during January and February of 2016 with its close conjunction to the north node in Virgo.  The north node represents our soul’s path, so when Jupiter conjuncts it, it’s a big deal.  Jupiter conjuncting the north node gives us a green light to pursue our path.  Of course, the hitch with Virgo is that you have to work for it, but isn’t it nice to know that our efforts will be rewarded?

 

I am by no means an expert on numerology, but it is common knowledge that 2016 is a Universal 9 year numerologically.  A 9 year is a year of endings, completion, and is considered to be very karmic.  It is indeed a time of revisiting the past and offers the potential for spiritual growth.  I mention it here because of the effect of Mercury and Jupiter retrograde.  Both of these planets are aspecting my Chiron and facilitating my healing process.  I wish the same healing path be open to all of you.  

 

Think back in your own life to what began for you in 2008, the last 1 year numerologically.  On a larger scale, it was the year that Obama was first elected president and the year of the stock market crash.  If anything is no longer serving your highest good, don’t be surprised if situations manifest that release you.  Don’t try to resist these changes and try to have faith that a new beginning will emerge in 2017, the next Universal 1 year in numerology. 

 

In 2009 an astrologer told me that 2017 would be a wonderful year for me and I groaned at the thought of having to wait so long for it due to my natural impatience, but now that it is within reach, I can see the wisdom and merits of that prediction.  She predicted that on the basis of my progressed Saturn being conjunct my Sun in 2017.   She also predicted that I would probably leave my job in 2013 to pursue my real work as an astrologer and psychic, which did happen.  But the point is that back in 2009, it was a Universal 2 year and that was a time when I sorely needed patience as I was slowly developing awareness of patterns of behavior in myself and others.  It has been quite a journey and it appears that for all of us 2016 will be a year of tying up loose ends and taking care of unfinished business to prepare for a whole new cycle of growth in 2017.

 

I  am sure that I am not the only one who was saddened to hear about the death of David Bowie on January 10, 2016.  As an astrologer, I couldn’t resist looking at his chart.  What was happening in his chart on that day?  Plenty.  For starters, his progressed moon was in Aquarius conjunct his Aquarius ascendant, symbolizing a rebirth period for him.  Transiting Mars in Scorpio was conjunct his natal Chiron in Scorpio in the 8^th house, and transiting Pluto in Capricorn was conjunct his natal Mars in Capricorn in the 12^th house.  All of these themes were present in the lyrics of his haunting song Lazarus:

 

“Look up here, I’m in heaven.”

 

“I’ve got scars that can’t be seen.”

 

“I’ll be free.”

 

While David Bowie may not have had control over the time of his death, he did manage to convey its message with Lazarus.  His Neptune in the 8^th house allowed him the opportunity to use his art to deliver a final message about his impending death and rebirth while his progressed Venus in Aquarius in his first house ensured that he will long be remembered and respected for his artistic work.  The musical Lazarus at the New York Theatre Workshop in the East Village is serving as a memorial to David Bowie.

 

The north node in Virgo has an underlying theme of service to others.  In that spirit of pursuing my path as a healer, I am channeling that north node and Jupiter in Virgo energy by offering my Reiki services. 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.  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

 

If you are contemplating an astrological reading to obtain more insight in your life after the recent cosmic roller coaster of planetary activity, you can learn more about my menu of astrological services at:

 

http://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/services-offered.html

 

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

 

 

https://twitter.com/danceofphoenix

 



 



Straddling Leo Enthusiasm with Virgo Practicality

More changes are coming in the astrological weather forecast as Mercury moves into Virgo on August 7^th, Mars moves into Leo on August 8^th, and TA-DA—Jupiter moves into Virgo on August11th, where it resides until September 9, 2016.  How are we going to straddle the enthusiastic, over-the-top fiery energy of Leo (don’t forget, the Sun and Venus are still in Leo) with the earthy practicality of Virgo?  Very carefully…

Venus, Jupiter and Mercury in Leo had quite a party this past week.  On August 4^th, Venus and Jupiter were conjunct in Leo, inspiring me to tweet:

“Venus and Jupiter conjunct in Leo today adds a jubilant vibe to the astrological mix after yesterday’s Saturn/Jupiter square.”

Mercury was not one to leave this Leo party without engaging in aspects to both Venus and Jupiter, the Greater Benefics.  Mercury hooked up with Venus on August 6^th, prompting me to tweet:

“Mercury conjunct Venus in Leo today adds a romantic creative vibe to the day.  Speak from your heart & embrace your inner child.”

Mercury conjuncts Jupiter in Leo in the wee hours of August 7^th before it departs the sign of Leo to enter Virgo, so don’t be surprised if your dreams are a little dramatic.

How will the communications climate change when Mercury enters Virgo?  Well, Virgo is very practical and detail -oriented.  It is time for organizing all those little details that we may have ignored when Mercury was in Leo and we were too busy playing.  Mercury in Virgo is mutable earth and we will probably be more focused on communicating more clearly and precisely, but with a margin for staying open to positive changes.  It is rather fitting that Mercury in Virgo coincides with the back to school season.

On the following day, Mars moves from sensitive, watery Cancer (where it is not entirely comfortable) into the fire sign of Leo.  Mars in Leo is outgoing, gregarious and at times, competitive.  It is definitely a time to be spontaneous and affectionate, while engaging that inner child.  The focus is literally on the heart, because Leo rules the heart.  Do what moves you both emotionally and physically to benefit your heart.  And this is a great time to start a new exercise program.

On August 11^th, Jupiter moves into Virgo after its year-long transit in Leo.  Jupiter is associated with attracting lucky breaks, so in the sign of Virgo, we need to be diligent and willing to work hard to get that richly deserved luck.  The seeds that we have planted earlier will bear fruit during Jupiter’s transit of Virgo.  It is also a prime opportunity to bring order out of chaos. Health will also feature prominently during Jupiter in Virgo.  The mind-body connection will undoubtedly become more important and I hope that alternative methods of healing will as well.  Anyone need some Reiki?  I practice Reiki at the Acupuncture for Everyone clinic in Boston on Thursday mornings and am also available for appointments at my home in Newton.

Jupiter in Virgo will also be aligning favorably with Pluto in Capricorn (love those trines), so we may find it easier to experience transformation in our lives.  This is another benefit of having Jupiter in Virgo.

I am just coming off of a transit of Jupiter in Leo to my natal Pluto in the 11^th house, so this has affected my urge to achieve and increased some areas of my business.   Jupiter will remain in my 11^th house through October 2015, so I am not ruling out the need for networking and an increased emphasis on idealism.

I had a session with a client this week who has a stellium of planets in Virgo- Moon, Mercury, Venus and Mars, and it was a pleasure to be able to tell him that things would be easing up for him in the next few month due to Jupiter’s beneficial influence. 

Jupiter and Mercury may be in Virgo, but the Leo party is by no means over.  Enjoy the summer energy of the Sun and Venus in Leo.  Venus will be in Leo until October 8^th due to the retrograde. If you are curious as to how this extended Venus retrograde in Leo period will affect you, please consider getting an astrological reading with me.  A little insight is always a powerful tool.  Just ask for the Venus Retrograde Special, which will be $25 through the month of September 2015. Contact me directly at lindasim54@gmail.com.

I am also offering a Summer Solstice Special for only $25 at this link:

http://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/summer-solstice-special.html

This special is literally being offered through the entire summer season and features a two question tarot telephone reading with a look at your astrological chart to see how the summer planetary action is affecting you.  This is a great little reading if you just have a couple of questions and are curious about your astrological chart, but are a little hesitant to committing to a full astrological reading.

  

You can learn more about my menu of astrological services at:

http://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/services-offered.html

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

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