A Kinder, Gentler Vibe This Week with Sextiles, Trines and Mercury Direct

 

We are finally getting a break this week from the March madness and I am not talking about basketball.  In March we had two eclipses on top of Venus and Mercury retrograde in Aries and Pisces.

The positive aspects really kick into gear on April 4.  Saturn in Pisces is forming a supportive sextile to Uranus in 24 degrees of Taurus.  This is truly a saving grace aspect for constructive changes.  Saturn and Uranus are not exactly the best of friends; they were squaring each other in Aquarius and Taurus during 2021 and 2022. Saturn represents the old guard, the status quo and authority while Uranus is all about the future, change and rebellion.  Sextiles provide us with opportunities that must be taken.  If we don't take advantage of the opportunities that sextiles provide, the old adage "if you snooze you lose" applies. The bottom line is that we will actually have the ability to have the past and future work together.  The old structures can work with that revolutionary urge to create the foundations for a better future. We get to experience this aspect two more times: on August 11, 2025 when Saturn is in Aries and Uranus in Gemini.  Both planets will be in 1 degree of their respective signs.  On January 19, 2026, Saturn will be back in 27 degrees of Pisces and retrograde Uranus will be in 27 degrees of Taurus. The planets Saturn, Neptune and Uranus are teasing us this year with previews of their forays into the signs of Aries and Gemini before they settle in for the duration in 2026.

Mars in Cancer is also sextiling Uranus in 24 degrees of Taurus on April 4.  This aspect should increase our desire for fun and excitement.  Mars isn't terribly comfortable in Cancer, so it can be a tad defensive in radical expressions of force, but it also encourages us to take risks.  So feel free to go for it...

Also on April 4, Mars in Cancer is trining Saturn in 24 degrees of Pisces.  Mars and Saturn aren't best buddies either, so it is a welcome change when these two planets are functioning on a cooperative level.  Trines are even luckier than sextiles because they just seem to bring good things to us.  Mars trining Saturn is perfect for tackling difficult tasks because we have more strength, ambition and perseverance. We are more focused and can work in a controlled manner.

The Sun in Aries is forming a supportive sextile to Jupiter in 16 degrees of Gemini on April 6.  This is an extremely positive vibe that brings opportunities for hope, optimism and good luck.  It can also deliver material or spiritual growth.

Venus in Pisces is trining Mars in 25 degrees of Cancer on April 6 as well.  This can be a boon for our love life as it reveals our softer, more tender side.  It also stimulates creativity.

On April 7 we have some really good news, quite literally.  Mercury stations direct in 24 degrees of Pisces after being retrograde since March 15 in 9 degrees of Aries. This has been a really grueling Mercury retrograde because it began in Aries with hot tempers and backtracked into Pisces on March 29, which tended to muddle and obscure communication even more.  If you felt like you were in a fog, having Mercury retrograde move into Pisces on a Solar Eclipse is the culprit.  It certainly didn't help matters having Mercury retrograde during eclipse season. Mercury retrograde is always irritating, but eclipses and Venus retrograde add to the mayhem.  Mercury will be direct on April 7, will move back into Aries on April 16 and will clear its retrograde shadow on April 25. But we can start to experience some relief in communication, transportation and electronic matters starting on April 7.  

Venus in Pisces is forming a supportive sextile to Uranus in 25 degrees of Taurus on April 8.  This can make us crave fun and excitement, as well as the potential for good luck with finances.  It is associated with windfalls and can also attract new romantic partners if we put ourselves out there.

The astrological landscape will change next week with a Full Moon in Libra on April 12, but more on that in my next post. Feel free to enjoy the relatively calmer weather this week while it lasts...

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, 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. 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

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

 

 

 

 

 

  

A Strong Theme of Relationships Prevails with a Solar Eclipse in Libra

We are edging into the last eclipse of this season and I know that many of you are feeling it already.  We already had the Lunar Eclipse in 25 degrees of Virgo on September 17 and we are facing a Solar Eclipse in 10 degrees of Libra on October 2.

Before we experience the Solar Eclipse, we actually have a couple of delightful aspects coming our way.  On September 30, Mars in Cancer is trining Saturn in 14 degrees of Pisces.  It is such a relief to see these two planets getting along. I have a natal Mars-Saturn square, and I know firsthand how contentious and frustrating it can be.  It can feel like you just can't make any progress when Mars and Saturn are in challenging aspects, like a square, opposition or inconjunct. This aspect will give us strength, ambition and perseverance to tackle those difficult tasks we are facing and succeed. This is truly a day when patience and self-discipline will pay off.  

The Sun and Mercury are conjunct in 7 degrees of Libra on September 30 too.  This aspect blesses us with mental alertness, quick thinking and adaptability.  We are in the mood to share ideas, meet new people and schedule appointments.  It's definitely a good idea to put your thinking cap on and expect positive results.

The Sun and Moon are conjunct in 10 degrees of Libra at 2:49 p.m. on October 2 for the Solar Eclipse.  It is a South Node eclipse, which means that we are moving away from the past.  For some people, relationships could be ending or we could find ourselves needing to release a situation so that we can enter a new phase in our lives.  This Solar Eclipse in Libra will focus on big changes in relationships and developing more of a sense of balance in existing relationships.  The sign of Libra is also associated with the law (the scales of balance), so it's possible that important legal cases could be in the news.  While we had a Solar Eclipse in Libra last year in 21 degrees on October 14, we actually had one in exactly 10 degrees of Libra on October 3, 2005.  I encourage anyone old enough to remember whatever issues you were facing back then and see if any of them come up again this time.

The planet Venus rules Libra and Venus in 11 degrees of Scorpio will be forming a grand water trine with Mars in 15 degrees of Cancer and Saturn in 14 degrees of Pisces.  This only reinforces the importance of relationships during this eclipse.  Venus and Mars are associated with love and desire, while Saturn pertains to structures and boundaries.  So there is no way that relationships are not going to be affected by this eclipse. A grand water trine can be very beneficial, but prepare yourself for a big day of the feels as emotions are heightened.

I can tell you that anyone who has planets or points (like Ascendant, IC, Midheaven or Nodes of the Moon) between 5-15 degrees of the cardinal signs of Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn will definitely be feeling the effects of this Solar Eclipse on their relationships.  This Solar Eclipse falls in my 12th house but has a wide conjunction to my Libra Ascendant and squares my North Node in Capricorn and South Node in Cancer.  So I know that this eclipse will have a profound effect on my future as it guides me to release the past and move forward on my soul's destiny, which is what the North Node represents.  It probably won't be easy, but that is the nature of life.

What else is happening astrologically on the day of the Solar Eclipse?  The Solar Eclipse will be inconjunct Saturn in 14 degrees of Pisces, which will require some adjustments in relationships.  It can also make us feel a little more reserved and aware if our needs are not being met.  Saturn in 14 degrees of Pisces is forming a semi-square to Pluto in 29 degrees of Capricorn, which will provide a major reality check. This is actually the first major aspect between Saturn and Pluto since that conjunction in January 2020 that kicked off the pandemic.  I wouldn't be surprised if some restrictions were announced.  This aspect will remain in effect until January 2025.

Mars in 15 degrees of Cancer will be forming a quindecile (165 degrees apart) aspect with Pluto in 29 degrees on October 2.  Yes, Pluto in Capricorn is definitely getting some hits on this eclipse.  With Mars aspecting Pluto on an eclipse, there will be determination galore, but there can also be an obsessive and compulsive quality to the mix.

Mercury in 11 degrees of Libra is also forming a quindecile to Uranus in 26 degrees of Taurus. which could generate some new and unconventional ideas.  Don't rule out some mental breakthroughs involving technology on this Solar Eclipse.

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. September 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 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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

Mars, Saturn, Pluto and Uranus in Earth Signs Are a Productive Influence with Pisces Planets

We may still be under the influence of the Pisces New Moon of March 6, 2019 that was also conjunct Neptune in Pisces, but we have a whole lot of earth energy at work as well. Uranus entered the sign of Taurus on March 6^th for the next seven years, inspiring me to tweet:

#UranusinTaurus starts today for the next 7 years. Big changes are in store for finances, values and security as a financial revolution of global proportion is looming. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) March 6, 2019

We all know that in addition to Uranus being in Taurus for the next seven years, Saturn and Pluto are having a long run in Capricorn.  They are actually headed for a conjunction in 2020.  But Mars has been in Taurus since February 14, 2019 (Valentine’s Day) and will remain in Taurus until March 31, 2019.  Mars in Taurus is slow and steady but persistent and ultimately very productive and lends a grounding influence to whatever it touches.

During the next week we have some very stabilizing aspects occurring between Saturn and Pluto in Capricorn and Mars in Taurus.  Three of four aspects that I will be discussing are in fact sextiles to the sun and Neptune in Pisces.  The fourth aspect is a trine.

The first aspect occurs on March 9, 2019 when the sun in Pisces forms a supportive sextile to Saturn in Capricorn in 18 degrees of their respective signs.  This aspect bestows patience and perseverance.  It’s a marvelous time to focus on serious or difficult tasks because determination will be strong.  It favors hard work and it should come easily.  Personally, I look forward to it because the Pisces sun is trining my Scorpio sun on that day and Saturn in Capricorn is sextiling my sun.  It should be a productive day.

On March 10, 2019 Mars in Taurus sextiles Neptune in Pisces in 16 degrees of their respective signs.  This aspect ramps up our sensuality and sensitivity to others.  It make us more open to serving others as it is very spiritual energy.  If you are feeling riled up about any injustice you will be able to assert yourself in fighting for what you believe to be right.

The sun in Pisces forms an exact sextile to Pluto in Capricorn in 22 degrees on March 13, 2019.  This aspect will increase our need to succeed and claim our power.  If you have any obsessive or compulsive traits they can actually be used constructively to get things accomplished. Power is a strong theme with this aspect so just be mindful not to abuse it.

And on March 24, 2019, Mars in Taurus is exactly trine Saturn in 18 degrees of Capricorn.  This aspect is all about having the strength, ambition and perseverance to tackle difficult tasks and see them through to completion. It favors finances and career goals.  If you are feeling passionate about something, go for it.  This is a time when dedication and dependability could prove to be just as alluring your physical appearance.  Trines are really nice aspects, especially when these two planets are involved.  Take it from me, I know this firsthand because I have a Mars Saturn square natally and that is one challenging aspect.

In addition to having the sun and Neptune in Pisces, we also have Mercury (retrograde to boot) in Pisces. Mercury will be in Pisces until April 17, 2019, long after the sun has left Pisces for the fire sign of Aries.  I have been feeling the effects of this Mercury retrograde since it entered the shadow period and experienced enormous frustration on the day it stationed retrograde (March 5^th) when I realized that I was not receiving my voicemail.  I missed some very important calls. After a couple of phone calls with Apple, I am happy to report that the problem is now resolved.  But if anyone has tried to contact me in the last few weeks (since Mercury entered the shadow period in February) and haven’t heard back from me, please accept my apologies and reach out again.  I have a firm policy of returning all calls within 24 hours.

If you are curious as to how all of these planetary changes will be affecting you, please consider getting an astrological reading.  I am now offering short telephone astrology consultations for 15 minutes or 30 minutes which are available for purchase on the Services Offered page of my site. These are extremely affordable at the cost of $25 or $35.  In the spirit of utilizing the energy of the January 5^th solar eclipse in my 3^rd house, I am starting to use FaceTime for my readings and have installed the Google Duo app on my phone for the benefit of my Android clients. So if you want to see me in addition to talking to me, I am giving you the option to do so. I even offer the option of tarot readings. There is something for everyone and my menu of services can accommodate any budget.

Since I love to talk astrology and believe in making it more available to everyone, I am now offering pay by the minute astrology readings through Click 4Advisor.  Check it out at:

https://prodca.click4talk.com/c4a/plink/popup.php?cid=24879&linker=147821

This might be the perfect way for you to get a taste of what astrology can do for you in terms of providing insight into your life during these challenging time.  Obviously the 15 and 30 minute readings are the best deal, but you might be surprised by how much you learn in 10 minutes or less from a brief glance at your chart. If I am not available you can always request a callback and I will respond quickly.

My site also offers the opportunity to provide a donation in the amount of your choice to demonstrate your support for my blog and daily astrological insights on Twitter at:

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

A contribution in any amount is deeply appreciated as gratitude is a daily part of my spiritual practice.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For my clients who can’t fit Friday into their schedule for a treatment or have difficulty traveling, I have also recently begun doing distance Reiki sessions for them.  I have a conversation with them about what they hope to achieve from a session, we set up a time for the session to take place when they will be in a state to receive healing energy and I follow up with a telephone conversation to discuss their experience and my perception of their blockages.  I have also incorporated a new technique with my distance Reiki treatments since I don’t always have a photo of my client.  I use a teddy bear so that I can scan and focus the healing energy where it is needed. If this appeals to you, please feel free to contact me by email at lindasim54@gmail.com or call me at 617-304-2205.  I am also offering Reiki treatments in the Coolidge Corner section of Brookline on Sunday afternoons.

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

www.reikiwithlindasimons.com

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

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

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

https://twitter.com/danceofphoenix

And don’t forget to turn your clocks ahead before you go to bed on March 9, 2019 for Daylight Savings Time!