The Sun Enters Capricorn, Jupiter Squares Saturn and Mercury Opposes Jupiter

 

As the year 2024 begins winding down, we still have more changes coming down the pike.  On December 21, the Sun enters Capricorn for the Winter Solstice. When the Sun is in the cardinal earth sign of Capricorn, we are more responsible, mature and productive.  Ambition rules and we want results as achievement is uppermost on our minds. We are more disciplined when the Sun is in the Saturn ruled sign of Capricorn because this is definitely time of reality checks.  It fits right in with the concept of setting New Years' resolutions.

Jupiter in Gemini will be exactly squaring Saturn in 14 degrees of Pisces on December 24.  This is not the merriest aspect to occur on Christmas Eve, but the bottom line is that we have been dealing with the Jupiter-Saturn square since last summer, when it was exact in 17 degrees of Gemini and Pisces on August 19. Saturn was retrograde back in August and Jupiter was direct.  Now Saturn is direct and Jupiter is retrograde in Gemini until February 4, 2025 when it stations direct in 11 degrees of Gemini.  Jupiter represents expansion and growth while Saturn is all about responsibility and structure.  It's kind of like a meetup between Santa Claus and the Grinch on Christmas Eve, so there is bound to be some frustration.  Jupiter wants an adventure while Saturn craves security and safety.  Are you bored and restless or craving stability?  This will tell you which of these two planets that you are more tuned into.

Jupiter is exactly conjunct my Moon in Gemini in the 8th on December 24, but during the opening square in August, Jupiter was in my 9th house and I was dealing with some legal issues.  I can't exactly say that I am overjoyed or in the money with Jupiter back in my 8th house, so it remains to see how this will play out.  

I can surmise that we will all be contemplating decisions that will affect us for the next 5-6 years.  The Jupiter-Saturn square also marks a turning point for the Jupiter-Saturn conjunction in 0 degrees of Aquarius that happened on December 21, 2020. And we have a third Jupiter-Saturn square coming up on June 15, 2025.  Only this time Jupiter will be in 1 degree of Cancer while Saturn will be in 1 degree of Aries.  This could have a slightly different flavor in the cardinal signs; perhaps we will finally be able to implement the choices that we have been contemplating because cardinal signs are renowned for their ability to initiate.  And Jupiter is exalted in Cancer, which can be very helpful.  So perhaps the third time will be the charm...

On December 25, the Sun in Capricorn will be inconjunct retrograde Mars in 3 degrees of Leo.  This will create some tension and imbalance accompanied by the urge to take some action which can clash with the need to maintain a stable sense of self.  Obviously some adjustment and compromise will be required to make this a Merry Christmas.  The Moon moves into Scorpio on Christmas and squares off with Mars in Leo and Pluto in Aquarius during the morning, but by noon the Moon in Scorpio is forming a supportive sextile with the Sun in Capricorn.  So while we might wake up a little cranky and emotionally charged, by the afternoon, we have the opportunity to make things right and experience a Merry Christmas...

Mercury in Sagittarius will be opposing Jupiter in 14 degrees of Gemini on December 26. Under the auspices of this mutable aspect, we need to be mindful of the tendency to skip the details or believe that we can handle more than we are actually capable of accomplishing.  This can be a day when we question our beliefs.  Just remember that exaggeration is a key theme of Mercury opposing Jupiter.  

I just want to wish all of my readers a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Kwanza or Boxing Day.  Enjoy your holiday however you choose to celebrate it.

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! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Month of December Kicks off with an Invigorating New Moon in Sagittarius

 

On December 1, we have a New Moon in 9 degrees of Sagittarius.  New Moons are all about fresh starts and the themes associated with a New Moon in Sagittarius include inspiration, learning, adventure and seeking truth.  We literally have the opportunity to stretch out of our comfort zone and expand our horizons.

The New Moon in Sagittarius is squaring Saturn in 12 degrees of Pisces.  This will provide the opportunity to ground our dreams into reality and blend our spiritual insight with practical action.  We will also get a jolt of creativity, confidence and energy when the New Moon in 9 degrees of Sagittarius trines Mars in 5 degrees of Leo.  Mars is slowing down for its retrograde transit that begins on December 6.  

The Moon also conjuncts newly retrograde Mercury in 20 degrees of Sagittarius, which can emphasize sensitive and changeable emotions, especially since it occurs in a mutable fire sign.  So be on the lookout for mood swings and high intuition.  The New Moon in Sagittarius will also be opposing Jupiter in 17 degrees of Gemini, which is also opposing Mercury in 20 degrees of Sagittarius and squaring Saturn in 12 degrees of Pisces. This can contribute to a feeling of stop and start, because Jupiter, which loves to expand and grow is at odds with Saturn, which is more constrictive by nature. So we can expect a massive overload of opinions and ideas to be circulating on this day.  The square between Jupiter in Gemini and Saturn in Pisces has been a presence in the astrological weather since August 19 when it was exact in 17 degrees and it will be exact again on December 24 in 14 degrees.  The third and final exact square will occur on June 15, 2025 when Jupiter is in 1 degree of Cancer and Saturn is in 1 degree of Aries. The bottom line with this aspect is that it causes frustration and we need to slow down because progress is just not happening as fast as we would like it to.

Venus in Capricorn will be trining Uranus in 24 degrees of Taurus on December 2 and this will bring the urge to try something new in our lives, either in love or finances.  It can be very beneficial for socializing and creative endeavors.  The main thing to remember is to expect the unexpected.  Venus trining Uranus can also be the impetus for scoring some good deals in shopping.  I have a natal Venus-Uranus trine in water signs (Scorpio and Cancer), so I can attest that it is a pretty sweet aspect.

On December 4, the Sun in Sagittarius will be squaring Saturn in 13 degrees of Pisces.  This aspect is not so much fun, as it will bring tests, challenges as well as a tendency towards pessimism and depression.  It truly is a test of character and we need to be patient, determined and hunker down to work hard.

The Sun and Mercury will be conjunct in Sagittarius on December 5.  This will highlight communication and short distance travel despite being in the crosshairs of Mercury retrograde.  We can still feel free to share ideas and meet new people, but realize that those ideas could be up for review when Mercury goes direct on December 15.

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! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jupiter Enters Gemini for the Next Year and Squares off with Saturn in Pisces

 

Hold on because Jupiter is about to move into Gemini on May 25, 2024 until June 9, 2025.  Jupiter is not at its most comfortable in the mutable air sign of Gemini because it rules the opposite sign of Sagittarius, but all in all, it should not be that bad. Think back to the last time that Jupiter was in Gemini: June 11, 2012 through June 25, 2013.  You just might note some similar themes.  Social media became more prominent back then and I have no doubt it will again.  Jupiter loves to expand whatever it touches, and let's face it, Gemini is all about communication and learning.  We are talking serious mental expansion. When Jupiter is in Gemini, we can attract more good fortune if we are open-minded, versatile and curious.  Jupiter in Gemini will be especially fortuitous for writers as communication will flourish. Pursue your dreams in whatever area of life Jupiter in Gemini is touching.  Jupiter in Gemini starts in my 8th house, will conjunct my Moon in early August and then move into my 9th house.

Jupiter in Gemini will also be squaring Saturn in Pisces on August 19 in 17 degrees of their respective signs and again on December 24 in 14 degrees.  We will start off 2025 under the influence of Jupiter square Saturn.  I happen to have my Moon in 14 degrees of Gemini, so I am interested in seeing how this one plays out.  This aspect is bound to create some tension between boundaries and structures. There will be themes of heaviness and responsibility limiting us creatively.  People and circumstances will test our faith and optimism.  We could experience massive frustration because we want to move forward but feel like someone is putting the brakes on.  Further complicating this is the fact that Saturn is retrograde in Pisces from June 29, 2024 through November 15, 2024.  Saturn stations retrograde at 19 degrees of Pisces and goes direct in 12 degrees of Pisces.  We have some major conflict here: Jupiter wants creativity and fun, while Saturn's forte is self-discipline and responsibility. Criticism from others is likely to surface.  Saturn will move into Aries in May 2025 and Jupiter will move into Cancer (where it is exalted and quite comfortable) in June 2025, setting us up for another Jupiter-Saturn square on June 14, 2025 in the cardinal signs of Cancer and Aries. This one should see more action as cardinal signs love to initiate and stir the pot.

I have written more extensively on the transit of Jupiter in Gemini in an article on PowerFortunes.com.  You can check it out with a brief overview on how it affects each of the signs at:

https://www.powerfortunes.com/topics-opinions/jupiter-gemini-may2024.php

We have a couple of other interesting astrological phenomena occurring in the coming week.  On May 27, Mercury in Taurus will be sextiling Saturn in 18 degrees of Pisces.  Sextiles are favorable and supportive aspects that tend to present us with opportunities.  Mercury sextiling Saturn will deliver clear thinking, good judgment, self-discipline and our organizational skills should be at their peak.  So make the most of this day...

On May 29, Mars and Chiron will be conjunct in 22 degrees of Aries.  This will be a very intense aspect because it shows us what we need to do take action on to heal our wounds and acknowledge our vulnerability.  Remember to treat your wounds with compassion on this day. Try to act in a self-caring manner. This can ultimately be a very cathartic time that will reap huge benefits for us emotionally if we act mindfully.

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. 

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

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: 

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. 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:

 

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

 

Don’t forget to follow me on Twitter for my daily astrological insights.  I still can't wrap my head around calling it X.

 

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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. 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! 

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