Mars in Aries Gets Very Busy as It Aspects Neptune and Pluto While Mercury Joins the Aries Party

 

The pile up of planets in Aries is in full force this month.  On April 13, Mars and Neptune will be conjunct in 2 degrees of Aries.  This can play out in a number of ways: it can make us feel more romantic, idealistic, inspired to take action on a dream, or it can make it more difficult to get a firm grasp of reality so that you just want to escape.  It can also make us more sensitive and prone to infections. Be careful when partying because it's extremely easy to overdo.  Listen to your body.  This aspect falls in my 6th house, so I will be alert to what my body is telling me.  It can also be an excellent time to engage in meditation, yoga, Reiki or energy work.  Try to schedule some kind of self-care activity.

Venus in Taurus is forming a supportive sextile to Jupiter in 16 degrees of Cancer on the same day, which is a real feel-good transit.  Socializing and love are favored.  These are the two benefic planets, after all, so when they get together, it's bound to be a good time.  If you are single, you could meet someone now.  Just be mindful not to overindulge with sweets or addictive substances.

Communication become much more direct on April 14 when Mercury enters Aries.  Mercury has been in Pisces since February 6 due to the recent Mercury retrograde.  Mercury will speed through Aries only staying in the cardinal fire sign until May 2.  Our thinking and communication is more independent, straightforward, impulsive, assertive and possibly blunt.

We want to make decisions quickly.  The fog that enveloped our minds when Mercury was in Pisces is long gone.  We are voicing our opinions with bold courage now.

Mercury will be conjunct Neptune in 2 degrees of Aries on April 16, which can blend assertive thought with intuition.  We can have some spiritual and creative breakthroughs on this day.  Just be mindful that the shadow side of this aspect is a tendency towards confusion, deception and paranoia.  I have this aspect natally and I can attest to the fact that it is a mixed bag. I love that it heightens my intuition but it can cause confusion at times and create a tendency to overidealize others, especially with it falling in my 1st house.

Mars in Aries is forming a supportive sextile to Pluto in 5 degrees of Aquarius on the same day.  This will manifest as high energy, willpower and courage.  It's very goal-directed energy with lots of intensity.  It's a perfect day to tackle major projects that could have seemed daunting in the past.

I just want to make one point very clear: all of the planets are direct until May 6 when Pluto stations retrograde at 5 degrees of Aquarius, so we really should feel free to act.  And I really don't think it is a coincidence that Mars moved into Aries on April 9, the same day that Mercury cleared its retrograde shadow in 22 degrees of Pisces.  The fog has lifted and the force is with us.  We also have a New Moon in Aries on April 17, which should be very interesting.  More on that in next week's post...

I am no longer posting on X (formerly known as Twitter), but I am posting daily on Blue Sky Social as danceofphoenix@danceofphoenix.bsky.social. There is an astrological community starting there called AstroSphere. The link is: 

https://bsky.app/profile/danceofphoenix.bsky.social.

If you are curious as to how all of this planetary action is affecting you, please consider getting an astrological consultation with me. I offer consultations on Zoom too. Check out my menu of services at:

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

I am also offering private astrology lessons by telephone or video, such as FaceTime 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. April horoscopes are up now and I have a link to my monthly forecasts at Horoscope Junkie.  Check it out at:

https://thehoroscopejunkie.ca/monthly_horoscopes.html

I have also joined Facebook.  I don’t post as frequently as on Blue Sky Social, but I am on Facebook now at https://www.facebook.com/linda.simons.75098

The coronavirus outbreak caused me to increase the number of distant Reiki sessions I do because people were concerned about the spread of the infection. I have decided to suspend my in-person Reiki sessions until further notice, so all of my Reiki sessions will be distant Reiki sessions for the foreseeable future. But a distant Reiki session is the perfect opportunity to safely build up your immune system and if you have contracted coronavirus, you can be treated safely from the comfort of your home. My procedure is to have a conversation with a client about what they hope to achieve from a session, we set up a time for the session to take place when they will be in a state to receive healing energy and I follow up with a telephone conversation to discuss their experience and my perception of their blockages. I do miss seeing my clients, so I am now offering Zoom consultations/intakes before the session so that we can see each other. I have also incorporated a new technique with my distance Reiki treatments since I don’t always have a photo of my client.  I use a teddy bear so that I can scan and focus the healing energy where it is needed. If this appeals to you, please feel free to contact me by email at lindasim54@gmail.com or call me at 617-304-2205. The cost for distance Reiki sessions is based on a sliding scale of $30 -$50. For your convenience, I accept Venmo and Zelle for payment. Zelle payments can be sent using my telephone number 617-304-2205. I have also written an article about distance Reiki, which is available at:

 https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-distance-reiki-can-help-you-during-coronavirus-linda-simons

If you are interested in learning more about how Reiki can benefit you, please feel free to check out my Reiki site at:

www.reikiwithlindasimons.com

 

 

 

 

Mars Conjuncts Neptune in Pisces, Mars and Venus Move into Their Happy Places, and Pluto Stations Retrograde

 

We are on the precipice of a new world, so to speak.  During the past week we have experienced a rare Jupiter-Uranus conjunction on April 20 and an extremely intense full Moon in Scorpio on April 23. On those days I posted:

Today is the big conjunction between Jupiter and Uranus in Taurus. Be prepared for excitement, adventure and radical change. Disruption is likely. This aspect occurs every 13-14 years but it hasn’t happened in Taurus since 1941. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) April 20, 2024

Today the #FullMoon in Scorpio features a T-square from Pluto in Aquarius that can be quite empowering as issues of power, truth and control come to light. Pluto rules Scorpio so this could be intense… #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) April 23, 2024 

Okay, if you are still standing, please be advised that the month of April still has a few tricks up its sleeves.  On April 29, Mars and Neptune are conjunct in 28 degrees of Pisces.  This aspect can sometimes get a bad rep because there are myriad ways that it can play out: it can be very romantic, creative, spiritual, delusional or paranoid.  Obviously the best way to channel its energy is to devote yourself to your dreams and goals.  It does have a shadow side of being unrealistic with a penchant for overidealizing partners (relationship red flag) and getting taken advantage of.  Substance abuse can also be an issue with this aspect.  As for me personally, the conjunction is falling in my 6th house and it just so happens that I am having my annual physical on that day.  Ideally, I would like to be practicing more Reiki on that day, but I might be devoting more energy to my own health.  We shall see how this plays out...

Venus is departing the cardinal fire sign of Aries for the fixed earth sign of Taurus on April 29.  Venus rules Taurus (in addition to Libra), so is it is a very happy camper in Taurus.  Venus remains in Taurus until May 23.  When Venus is in Taurus, we are more grounded, rational, nurturing and sensual.  We want to enjoy the finer things in life and commitment is more appealing, which is a marked change from Venus in Aries, which loves the thrill of the chase.  Kindness and common sense prevail with Venus in Taurus.  Since Venus is also associated with finances we can also be more focused on building wealth and saving money. Just be mindful that Venus in Taurus has a tendency to be stubborn and possessive, but otherwise, this should be an enjoyable transit.

On April 30, Mars enters Aries and stays there until June 9.  Mars is definitely in its happy place in Aries because it rules the cardinal fire sign of Aries.  It will be a time of initiation and activity. We will have more confidence and increased drive.  It denotes a period of moving forward and implementing plans.  And, now that Mercury is finally direct, that is a good thing.  Of course, the shadow side of Mars in Aries is being too impulsive in our behavior or having angry outbursts.  But any inertia or lack of clarity in our actions that prevailed when Mars was in Pisces is gone.

May kicks off with Pluto stationing retrograde in 2 degrees of Aquarius on May 2.  Pluto will remain retrograde until October 11.  Pluto is retrograde for about five months every year, but this year it starts out in Aquarius and moves back into Capricorn on September 1 for one last time until November 19.  Then Pluto is in Aquarius until March 8, 2043. When Pluto is retrograde, we need to reckon with our inner shadows, toxic beliefs and patterns and deep-rooted psychological and emotional wounds in order to regenerate.  It is an opportunity to resolve compulsive behaviors and addictions.  When Pluto is in Aquarius, there will be collective transformation, societal upheavals and revolutions.  And Pluto's sojourn into Capricorn will see some structural overhauls and power shifts.  In short, this year's Pluto retrograde will be one big purge period. 

The month of May also features Jupiter moving into Gemini.  I know most of us are still processing the effects of the Jupiter-Uranus conjunction in Taurus, but if you would like a sneak peek at how Jupiter in Gemini will play out for you, I encourage you to read my latest article on Jupiter in Gemini at:https://

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

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. April 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.

 

https://twitter.com/danceofphoenix

If you don't follow me on Twitter and want to catch my daily astrological insights, please check out my Linktree profile at: 

https://link.tr.ee/danceofphoenix

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

 

A Game-Changing Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse in Scorpio

 

Fasten your seat belts because we are in for a bumpy ride on May 16 with a Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse in 25 degrees of Scorpio.  This is the second eclipse of 2022 (the first occurred on April 30 in 10 degrees of Taurus) and it is big because it is a Super Moon due to the Moon being so close to the earth that it appears red.  And it is in Scorpio, which is a deeply emotional water sign which only adds to the theme of Lunar Eclipses functioning like full moons on steroids.  A Lunar Eclipse in Scorpio will also have themes of power, control, purging and the potential for betrayal of trust thrown into the mix.

This is a South Node eclipse to boot, which has a strong emphasis on releasing the past.  Eclipses are either North or South Node eclipses.  North Node eclipses tend to propel us into the future while South Node eclipses help us to release the past. This one is conjunct the South Node in 22 degrees of Scorpio and we could literally feel like we are being guided to close the door on a chapter in our lives.  Just remember that if something ends in our life now as a result of this eclipse triggering a cycle of completion, we are being taken to where our soul needs to be.  The fact that it is in Scorpio indicates that we might feel a strong need to retreat as we seek to transform ourselves.  We could be shedding some layers of skin in the process, but don't forget that Scorpio is also associated with the Phoenix, which can literally rise from the ashes as it taps into its inner strength and power to rebirth itself.  If you are old enough, you might want to think back to May 16, 2003 when we had a Lunar Eclipse in 24 degrees of Scorpio.  Are there any similar issues in your life now that compare to that period of time?  And the effects of Lunar Eclipses can be felt for up to six weeks before and after they occur.

What does the astrological landscape look like for this eclipse?  For starters, speaking of the power theme, we could literally be stepping into our power with that Full Moon in 25 degrees forming a supportive sextile to Scorpio's ruling planet Pluto in 28 degrees of Capricorn.  The Scorpio Moon is also forming a wide opposition to Uranus in 15 degrees of Taurus, which contributes themes of volatility, change, excitability and a desire for freedom.  The Full Moon is also squaring Saturn in 24 degrees of Aquarius, which is sure to add notes of sadness and depression to the day.  It's also a great deal of fixed energy, which can make us resistant to the change we all need to make.  it's hard to change the structure of your life and the pandemic has reinforced that theme in the past two years.

But there is definitely hope available to us during this eclipse.  Jupiter recently entered the sign of Aries on May 10 and it will be forming a supportive sextile to Mercury in 4 degrees of Gemini, so our thinking for the future can be big. On May 10, I tweeted about Jupiter entering Aries for the first time in twelve years:

Jupiter moves into Aries tonight until October 28. It’s an opportunity to expand on your courage to take risks that lead to a brighter future. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) May 10, 2022

Jupiter in Aries is all about being a hero and a warrior.  We will all have an urge to take some kind of action while Jupiter is in the sign of Aries.  It's a little dicey that Jupiter is sextiling a retrograde Mercury, but we can always revise those plans in the future.  Mercury happened to station retrograde on the same day that Jupiter entered Aries, so it's not exactly a coincidence that these two planets are factoring into this eclipse.

Mars in 22 degrees of Pisces is also a major player in this Lunar Eclipse.  It sextiles the North Node in 22 degrees of Taurus, which can be a big boost to making progress in leaving the past behind.  Mars is also conjunct Neptune in 24 degrees of Pisces.  This conjunction is exact on May 18 when Mars hits 24 degrees of Pisces.  Mars conjunct Neptune in Pisces can play out in a myriad of ways: it can inspire compassionate and spiritual action which leads to miracles or it can result in chaos and confusion. You never know how Neptune is going to manifest.  I would think it is safe to surmise that there will be some big emotional reveals either way.  Let's hope that the shadow side of Neptune with its deception is not too active.  And we need to be mindful of the fact that sometimes chaos is necessary for rebirth to occur.  

I am taking this eclipse quite personally because it is heavily impacting my natal chart.  It is conjunct my Sun, Venus, and Ceres in Scorpio, squaring my Pluto in Leo and trining my Midheaven, Jupiter and Uranus in Cancer.  It is also sextiling my Chiron in Capricorn, so here's to the healing part of it...

For the history buffs, I'd like to remind you that this Lunar Eclipse is a mirror of the Lunar Eclipse that occurred on November 19, 2021 in 27 degrees of Taurus.  Think back to what was going on in your life then and see if anything is similar to back then or is ending.  Our next Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse will happen on November 8, 2022 in 16 degrees of Taurus, which should see a continuation of themes that will be set in motion during the May 16 Lunar Eclipse.  And that eclipse is also the day of mid-term elections in the United States.

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. 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?

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.  As a direct result of the Sun-Neptune conjunction in Pisces on March 13, I introduced a new one-question tarot reading. These can be done by phone or video.

Check out my new offering of a one-question telephone reading on: https://t.co/CvAZB7Fyvr. This is my reaction to the Sun-Neptune conjunction in Pisces. #tarot pic.twitter.com/KaYuFYKM7K

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) March 13, 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 also happy to announce that I recently joined Snipfeed.  It is a new platform for my astrological readings and it also allows you to make donations for my content in the form of tips.  Please check it out at: 

Check out my new Snipfeed page at: https://t.co/kOdrPKXPRL. This is an additional site to purchase my astrology readings and make donations if you are inspired by my content. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) March 2, 2022

Dance of the Phoenix is also on Patreon.  If you have been inspired or informed by my work which is a labor of love, I would greatly appreciate it if you would consider contributing any amount that you can afford to support my endeavors.  No amount is too small.  Thank you all for reading my insights, musings and content. You can find me at:

http://patreon/com/danceofphoenix.

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:

 

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 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:

 

www.reikiwithlindasimons.com

 

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

 

https://twitter.com/danceofphoenix

 

I urge everyone to engage in massive amounts of self-care and follow the protective measures of washing your hands frequently, maintaining social distancing, 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. Stay safe and healthy, everyone! 

Mars and Neptune Tango to Create More Fog and Mercury Retrograde

Traditionally the week between eclipses is considered to be a very weird, eerily calm and sometimes foggy period.  We experienced a powerful lunar eclipse in Sagittarius on June 5, 2020 when I tweeted:

Eclipse season kicks off today with a #lunareclipse in Sagittarius that has a very angry vibe due to its square to Mars in Pisces. There is potential for more angry outbursts. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) June 5, 2020

Neptune in Pisces is adding to the fog these days.  On June 11, 2020, the sun in 20 degrees of Gemini squared Neptune in 20 of Pisces. Ironically, that date marked three months since the WHO declared coronavirus a pandemic.  On June 13, 2020, Mars in Pisces will conjunct Neptune in Pisces.  This can be a really tricky combination that has a strong theme of wanting to escape reality and with the reality of the past three months of lockdown during coronavirus, who can blame anyone for wanting to escape reality?

Mars in Pisces can stir up strife and anger over feeling like a victim or martyr and Neptune in Pisces can sow confusion, chaos and uncertainty.  If our anger is not expressed openly, it can lead to depression and bitterness. Mars can inspire Neptune to act more compassionately as we can feel like we are literally being supported by our intuition and a Higher Power.  We may find ourselves with more energy and enthusiasm for spiritual and creative goals. But people who are highly sensitive (I fall into this camp with my Neptune in the first house conjunct my ascendant) will need to be very careful under the auspices of this aspect by staying as grounded as possible and avoiding drugs and other escapist venues.

There is definitely a shadow side to this Mars Neptune conjunction in Pisces that we need to be mindful of.  There is a danger of a second wave or surge in coronavirus cases, especially with restrictions being lifted in many states.  We could find ourselves over-idealizing others which can open the door to deception and scandals.  In short, we could either feel very romantic or paranoid or delusional.  This aspect can play out either way.  Themes of deception and feeling like a victim or martyr are rife with this aspect and Mars conjunct Neptune will be influencing the next eclipse on June 21, 2020, which is a solar eclipse in 0 degrees of Cancer.  The most constructive way to channel this aspect is not get caught up in being too self-confident and to honor the Piscean energy of helping others by acting compassionately and focusing on creative endeavors.

On June 18, 2020, Mercury will station retrograde in 14 degrees of Cancer and will station direct in 5 degrees of Cancer on July 12, 2020.  Of course we all know that we have been under the influence of Mercury retrograde’s shadow since June 2^nd and it won’t clear its retrograde shadow until July 26, 2020.

The bottom line is that if you have any planets between 5-14 degrees in the cardinal signs of Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn you will feel this Mercury retrograde big time.  It will be in my 9^th house and will conjunct my south node in Cancer, so I suspect there will be some major karmic release.  For the rest of us, Mercury retrograde in Cancer will have a focus on reviewing and reassessing home and family. Since we have been spending so much time at home for the past three months, in a way this makes perfect sense.  And of course, we need to be mindful of the usual precautions involved with Mercury retrograde: allow extra time for transportation, expect communications snafus, be wary of missed, canceled or rescheduled appointments and try not to purchase electronic devices if possible or sign any contracts or accept a new job.  It is well known that if you accept a new job during Mercury retrograde, it will not be what you expected.  The exception to the job rule is if it is someone you have worked for in the past. Mercury retrograde in Cancer may make us even more emotionally sensitive to the frustrations that Mercury retrograde entails.  Between Neptune and Mercury retrograde in Cancer, we are dealing with a great deal of highly sensitive water energy.

If you are curious as to how all of these planetary changes will be affecting you, please consider getting an astrological reading. These are very challenging and unique times; an astrological reading could provide some much needed clarity and guidance.  Check out my menu of services at:

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

I have also added a new reading to my menu of services, a Clues to Compatibility reading, which is designed primarily for non-romantic relationships and utilizes synastry to determine your connections with friends, family members and business associates. Additionally, I have also decided to offer private astrology lessons by telephone or video, such as 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 new 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.

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.

I am also 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.

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 is causing me to increase the number of distant Reiki sessions I do because people are concerned about the spread of the infection. I have decided to suspend my in-person Reiki sessions in order to practice social distancing.  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 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 $30.  For your convenience, I accept PayPal and Venmo as forms of payment.  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 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/

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

https://twitter.com/danceofphoenix

I urge everyone to engage in massive amounts of self-care and follow the protective measures of washing your hands frequently, maintaining social distancing, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth, wearing a face mask when going outside your home and staying home if you are sick.  I repeat, you do not want to get this virus! Stay safe and healthy, everyone! 

Eclipse Season Starts off with a Bang with an Angry Lunar Eclipse in Sagittarius

Eclipse season is officially underway on June 5, 2020 with a powerful lunar eclipse in 15 degrees of Sagittarius.  The next two eclipses occur on June 21, 2020 in 0 degrees of Cancer and on July 5, 2020 in 13 degrees of Capricorn.

This lunar eclipse in Sagittarius has a very impulsive and angry vibe because it squares Mars in Pisces and is involved in a T-square that includes the sun and Venus in Gemini, the moon in Sagittarius, and Mars, Neptune and Ceres in Pisces.  This mutable T-square has a lot of nervous energy, but we need to remember that a T-square does serve to motivate us to change. The past week has seen incredible turmoil and violence following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis at the hands of a police officer.  This baby boomer is being reminded of the racially charged riots of the 1960’s that occurred in my childhood and it saddens me to see it happening again.  I am also reminded of the riots that ensued after police officers were acquitted of attacking Rodney King in 1992.  Ironically, the attack on Rodney King that happened in March 1991 also featured Saturn in the early degrees of Aquarius.  This is also a south node eclipse, which has a strong theme of being connected to the past and letting go.  It’s time to create a new future that doesn’t involve racism.

A lunar eclipse in Sagittarius has strong issues of freedom, truth, justice, the law, beliefs and disclosure.  The fact that the moon is squaring Mars in 15 degrees of Pisces has a vibe that is combustible and makes us prone to feeling more angry, edgy, irritable and prone to temper tantrums. Mars in Pisces also activates the victim theme and people feeling like they are not being seen or heard.  When people feel invisible, which is a very Neptunian theme (and Neptune is the ruler of Pisces), anger can ensue.  I suspect that there will be more angry outbursts in the coming week.  But all is not lost because Mars is also conjunct Neptune in 20 degrees of Pisces which can lead to compassionate and spiritual action if we channel this energy constructively. Just be mindful of the shadow side of this aspect, which is loss of focus as Neptune has a tendency to dissolve energy.

We have one other saving grace aspect that occurs on this lunar eclipse.  Mercury in Cancer forms a supportive sextile to Uranus in Taurus and this offers us the opportunity for some nurturing change in communications. We could experience some real breakthroughs with this aspect, so make the most of it.

Venus retrograde in 12 degrees of Gemini is compounding the effects of this eclipse by adding financial stress and making it more difficult to give and receive love and affection. The moon opposes Venus, which doesn’t augur well for love or finances.  There is bound to be a lot of anger surfacing in relationships.  Impatience and lack of self-control could easily manifest in hostile actions. Venus in Gemini is also squaring Mars in Pisces which could result in increased sex drive but also has the potential to add a layer of competitive tension that might spill out in angry outbursts and major conflicts.  Adding to the mix is that Venus in Gemini squares Neptune in Pisces, so we could be reassessing love relationships and finances.  This aspect contains a theme of a clash between the head and the heart.  The best way to deal with this energy is trust your heart.

I am a bit concerned myself about the effects of this eclipse as the moon in Sagittarius is opposing my moon in Gemini in my 8^th house.  Talk about a double whammy!  I frequently tell my clients that a lunar eclipse is like a full moon on steroids and this one is no exception to that rule.    The pandemic has forced many of us to let go of the past and engage in some serious transformation.  I literally feel like I am once again the phoenix rising from the ashes as I let go of what is no longer serving my best interests and creating a new life for myself.  I am also very grateful for the fact that I tested negative for COVID-19 and feel that represents an opportunity for renewal and growth as my physical energy returns.

On June 6, 2020 the sun in Gemini is squaring Mars in 16 degrees of Pisces, which reinforces the anger theme.  The most productive way of channeling this energy is to be physically active.  If you have ever wanted to implement a new fitness routine, this is the time to do start exercising and avoid the shadow side of engaging in physical violence.

If you are curious as to how all of these planetary changes will be affecting you, please consider getting an astrological reading. These are very challenging and unique times; an astrological reading could provide some much needed clarity and guidance.  Check out my menu of services at:

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

I have also added a new reading to my menu of services, a Clues to Compatibility reading, which is designed primarily for non-romantic relationships and utilizes synastry to determine your connections with friends, family members and business associates. Additionally, I have also decided to offer private astrology lessons by telephone or video, such as 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 new 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.

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.

I am also 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.

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 is causing me to increase the number of distant Reiki sessions I do because people are concerned about the spread of the infection. I have decided to suspend my in-person Reiki sessions in order to practice social distancing.  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 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 $30.  For your convenience, I accept PayPal and Venmo as forms of payment.  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 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/

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

https://twitter.com/danceofphoenix

I urge everyone to engage in massive amounts of self-care and follow the protective measures of washing your hands frequently, maintaining social distancing, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth, wearing a face mask when going outside your home and staying home if you are sick.  I repeat, you do not want to get this virus! Stay safe and healthy, everyone! 

Don’t let this lunar eclipse stress you out.  Engage in some self-care by getting some relief from anxiety with a distance Reiki treatment or getting some astrological guidance with an astrology reading.

Get some relief from anxiety with a distance Reiki treatment or obtain clarity and guidance during these challenging times with a video or phone astrology reading. DM or email me to schedule a session. #Reiki #astrologyreading

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) May 4, 2020