Mercury Enters Gemini, Jupiter Trines Pluto and a New Moon in Gemini

 

Gemini season is officially here and it's about to get bigger! The Sun, Venus and Jupiter are in Gemini and Mercury is on its way to its home sign on June 3. But before Mercury zips into Gemini, it has a major aspect on May 31 as it conjuncts Uranus in 24 degrees of Taurus.  Mercury conjunct Uranus has a nervous energy vibe which can make focusing a little difficult, but it does stimulate our thinking and adds excitement to the mix.  We tend to be more open-minded and insightful.  Unexpected news is possible and our speech could be on the abrupt side. Be careful driving on this day and don't be surprised if electronics start malfunctioning because they could be in overload mode that will feel like Mercury retrograde. But there is no doubt that May 31 could be a day to remember!

On June 2, Jupiter in Gemini will trine Pluto in 1 degree of Aquarius.  This is a really positive aspect that helps to expose truth and has a non-conformist energy.  Both Gemini and Aquarius are air signs that are concerned with the welfare of the people, so it is a very humanitarian vibe.  It can also be beneficial for the economy.  Jupiter trining Pluto can bring empowerment, intellectual curiosity and usher in a period of social change and progress. But it's important to remember that since Jupiter loves to expand whatever it touches, we could be inclined to become somewhat compulsive in our expansion activities.  And these actions might involve removing whatever isn't working for us since Pluto likes to do the big purge.   

Mercury in Taurus has one last aspect on June 2.  It forms a supportive sextile to Neptune in 29 degrees of Taurus.  This is another delightful aspect that fosters creativity, communication and spiritual pursuits.  Our intuition will be heightened on this day, so make the most of it and pay attention to your dreams.  Meditation, socializing and enjoying the arts are also favored on this day.

Mercury enters Gemini, one of its home signs that it rules (the other one is Virgo) for a quick trip on June 3.  It leaves Gemini on June 17, so it's only there for two weeks.  Mercury is definitely in its happy place in Gemini, though.  We are going to be more communicative, social and curious while Mercury is flitting through Gemini.  We will probably take immense pleasure in superficial knowledge by wanting to know a little about more subjects than having in-depth focus on one area.  We can be easily distracted and scattered too because nervous energy is rampant while Mercury is in Gemini.  Mercury in Gemini will trine Pluto in Aquarius on June 4, which will enhance our powers of persuasion. If you have been considering therapy, this day is a cosmic green light to get started because Pluto loves to dig deep and Mercury will be very cooperative on this day.  It seems like so many planets are interacting with Pluto when they change signs, but this, like the aspect with Jupiter, is incredibly positive.

On June 6, we have a New Moon in 16 degrees of Gemini.  There will be five planets in Gemini on this day: the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus and Jupiter.  The New Moon will actually be conjunct Venus, so relationships and finances can be emphasized.  It's always a good idea to set an intention on a New Moon, but a Gemini Moon has a theme of choices and we might see so many possibilities that it can be hard to decide.  Gemini rules the lungs and hands, so if you are feeling ruffled or scattered, exercise or do something with your hands that helps to focus your mind.  The New Moon in Gemini is also squaring Saturn in 19 degrees of Pisces, and here lies the rub.  The Moon squaring Saturn can bring reality to new ideas, but it can also deliver some obstacles in our path.  We need to be aware that things might not turn out as we had planned.  We need to be flexible, as we will probably be changing our minds a lot.  Patience will be required.  Astrologer Anne Ortelee has often said that with Gemini you sometimes need to do it twice (or more) and I also heard astrologer Rose Marcus say on a podcast that Saturn knows best, a pun on the old Father Knows Best television show.  We are going to be faced with a lot of choices and flexibility is best tool we have at our disposal.  Fortunately Gemini is a mutable air sign, so we have that in our favor.  Don't be surprised if you hear people changing their minds a lot and saying one thing one minute and something completely different the next.  Remember to breathe...

I have written another article for PowerFortunes.com on the upcoming Saturn retrograde.  You can read it at: 

https://www.powerfortunes.com/topics-opinions/saturnretrograde-june2024.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:

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The coronavirus outbreak caused me to increase the number of distant Reiki sessions I do because people were concerned about the spread of the infection. I have decided to suspend my in-person Reiki sessions until further notice, 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

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— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) June 10, 2022

A Deeply Emotional and Transformational Full Moon in Scorpio and the North Node Enters Leo

Save the date of May 10, 2017 because it will be jam-packed with astrological news.  For starters, the north node enters the sign of Leo on that day while the south node simultaneously enters the sign of Aquarius.  This is a major event that has not occurred since September 1998 through April 2000.

The north node represents where our soul is going and the south node is all about our past and its accompanying karmic baggage.  With the north node entering Leo, where it will reside until November 7, 2018, our path will become more heart-centered as we become open to more optimism, joy, creativity and self-expression.  The north node in Virgo had more of a focus on service to others, but the north node in Leo is all about finding your time to shine, take risks and become a great leader.  The coming year and a half is not the time to get lost in the crowd!  It’s time to have fun and act on your passions, priorities and values.

What does the south node in Aquarius bring to the table?  A south node in Aquarius has rebellious energy, thinks differently, marches to the beat of a different drummer and has a tendency to be overly intellectual while blocking out their feelings.  I remember my astrology teacher saying many years ago that it can be a truly frightening experience for Aquarius when they do get in touch in with their emotions because they are so good at detachment. But Aquarius also possesses the potential for sheer genius and objectivity.  Aquarius is also associated with groups, a search for the truth and challenging the status quo. 

We need to integrate the positive qualities of the Aquarius objectivity, search for truth and questioning the status quo with the Leo traits of passion, enthusiasm and generosity.  Maybe many of us will find it is our time to be leading a group while the north node is in Leo.  Leo is one hot, passionate sign ruled by the sun while cool, collected Aquarius is ruled by Uranus. This is not an impossible nodal combination to integrate.  Mahatma Gandhi, Princess Diana and Joni Mitchell all had a north node in Leo and a south node in Aquarius. 

The bottom line with the nodes of the moon is that there are always challenges involved with integrating the wisdom of the past and stretching out of our comfort zone to achieve the soul’s destiny.  At some point, we need to release whatever qualities of the south node that are holding us back and no longer serving us. With the south node in Aquarius, we need to release any inflexibility and aloofness to embrace the north node Leo qualities of warmth, risk-taking and humor.

We will also experience a full moon in 20 degrees of Scorpio at 5:42 pm on May 10, 2017.  This is going to be one intensely emotional, transformational full moon.  A major theme of full moons is a cycle of completion and with this full moon in the most emotional water sign of the zodiac, there is added emphasis on releasing emotions and behavior patterns that no longer serve us.   But Scorpio has a secret weapon in that it can the most focused sign when it sets its mind on something; it is like a laser beam directing its light and energy.

There are a lot of planets feeding into this full moon.  Mercury and Uranus are conjunct in 25 degrees of Aries.  Mercury and Uranus have had an ongoing conjunction in Aries, but Mercury is direct this time around, so the mind is speeded up and we are dealing with an information overload.  Most recently Mercury was conjunct Uranus on April 28, 2017, but Mercury was still retrograde.  Anyone with planets in 23-25 degrees of the cardinal signs of Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn have been feeling this effect big time.  Mea culpa—I have my Neptune and Chiron involved in this heady mix.  My Neptune in Libra is in opposition to this conjunction and my Chiron is being squared by it.  This full moon is also conjunct my sun in Scorpio, so it will really be hitting me where I live. There is a strong need to stay grounded during this transit, but the perk of it is that is a real boon for new ideas and perspectives.

We are also still under the influence of the Saturn in Sagittarius/Chiron in Pisces square. On April 30, 2017 when the aspect was exact in 27 degrees of both signs, I tweeted:

Saturn in ♐️ squaring Chiron in ♓️ today brings awareness of the truth & limitations of our wounds so healing can occur. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) April 30, 2017

Saturn in Sagittarius squaring Chiron in Pisces is demanding that we live our truth on a deeper level.   And with the Mercury/Uranus conjunction in Aries trining Saturn in Sagittarius, our efforts can really pay off if we are willing to do the work to make those changes happen.  Mercury and Uranus in Aries trining Saturn in Sagittarius can give us a futuristic vision and a real sense of clarity.  But there is also the possibility of hearing some really shocking news around this full moon.

Mars in 12 degrees of Gemini and Neptune in 13 degrees of Pisces are also featured heavily in this full moon.  They are in a challenging square with each other, which can definitely remind us of some old pain, but with Mars trining Jupiter in 14 degrees of Libra, we have a spiritual boost in rising above it if we keep the faith. Hopefully, the higher level of this aspect will manifest in spiritually inspired action instead of massive confusion.

If you are curious as to how these astrological changes are impacting you or seeking more spiritual insight into your life, please consider getting an astrological reading. An astrological reading can provide valuable insight and tools.  If you are not quite ready for a full blown natal interpretation or a solar return forecast, I also offer a basic astrological reading that will offer insight into your astrological DNA and the major themes in your life and delving into any pressing issues, one question astrological readings and composite couple readings that offer insight into the purpose of a relationship. And I offer shorter transit readings for three and six months. If you purchase a three or six month transit reading, I will .even take a peek at the next set of eclipses in 2017. The August eclipses promise to be heavy hitters. And they will occur in the signs of nodes,   including 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:

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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:

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As an astrologer, I have decided to include an interpretation of the north node by sign. Especially with 2017 being a Universal Year 1, this is a marvelous time to navigate a new direction in your life that will fulfill you and your soul’s purpose. 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.

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I have recently joined the International Center for Reiki Training Membership Association.

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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.

Additionally, I began seeing clients on Sunday afternoons in Coolidge Corner, Brookline for Reiki treatments on February 5, 2017.  I actually signed the paperwork on the office sublet on January 27^th, the day of the new moon in Aquarius, and when I opened for business on February 5^th, Venus was in Aries in my 6^th house.  Talk about working that entrepreneurial spirit!   You can learn more about my expanded practice, including the hours and address at:

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I have also launched an endeavor that will deliver my services to you at an affordable cost in the form of package deals.  I am offering four options: Silver, Gold, Platinum and a Tarot special for my tarot clients. Please check it out at:

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Happy Cinco de Mayo, everyone!

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