A Blast of Energy as the Sun Trines Mars, Mercury and Venus Hook Up in Aries and Here Comes the Lunar Eclipse in Virgo

 

Well, we are officially launched in the month that virtually every astrologer on the planet is touting as the most momentous of 2025.  And aside from Venus stationing retrograde in Aries on March 1, the action has yet to begin.  The first week in March has been described as the calm before the storm, but many of us (myself included) are already feeling the stirrings of something BIG about to happen.  

On March 8, the Sun in Pisces is trining Mars in 17 degrees of Cancer.  So far, so good.  Trines are easy, flowing aspects.  When the Sun trines Mars, we have more physical vitality, confidence, courage and our intuition is strong.  We can take action based on a better understanding of our motivations.  We also have more charm, charisma and sex appeal, so make the most of your weekend.

Mercury and Venus are conjunct in 9 degrees of Aries on March 11.  When these two planets hook up, it tends to bring people together as it is easier to communicate feelings and it encourages cooperation. It is a very social vibe.  It is also a boon for creativity and signing contracts. Money could be coming our way too. Personally, I think it is quite significant that the conjunction in 9 degrees of Aries is the same degree of the Solar Eclipse in Aries on March 29.  I would encourage all of us to pay attention to what transpires on this day because that eclipse at the end of March could trigger something from day.  Just saying...

The intensity picks up on March 12 when the Sun and Saturn are conjunct in 22 degrees of Pisces.  This is definitely not a lightweight aspect.  I have a natal Sun-Saturn conjunction in Scorpio, so I am all too familiar with this one.  The themes of a Sun-Saturn conjunction include hard work, discipline, and patience. Extra responsibilities could be thrust upon us.  There is also the potential for distance and coldness in relationships.  It can be quite difficult to express our feelings and structures need attention.

And on March 14, 2025, we have our first eclipse of the year. Yes, eclipse season is here in full force. It is quite literally a doozy.  It is a total Lunar Eclipse in 23 degrees of Virgo.  It is a South Node eclipse to boot, adding even more karmic punch.  There can be themes of endings and health issues because Virgo is a sign associated with healing. I think it has become quite evident that many souls have decided to leave the planet recently and this will probably continue under the auspices of this eclipse.  Service to others and becoming more productive are also part of this package.  Lunar Eclipses are like Full Moons on steroids and their effects can be felt for up to six weeks before and after the exact date.  It is time to release old patterns and the past.  But we also need to be mindful not to get so hung up on perfectionism, which Virgo tends to embrace.

As you can see from the chart of the eclipse, we have a pile up of planets in Pisces and Aries, a theme that will continue for some time.  On the eclipse, the Sun in Pisces will be forming a supportive sextile to Uranus in 24 degrees of Taurus.  This indicates that it will be easier to implement the changes that are needed.  And the Moon in Virgo is trining Uranus in Taurus, so we can feel good about trusting our instincts regarding these changes.  But the Moon in Virgo is also opposing Saturn in 22 degrees of Pisces, as well as Neptune in 29 degrees of Pisces. These oppositions increase the potential for emotional sensitivity and misunderstandings, as well as a tendency to overidealize others.  The Virgo Moon opposing Saturn can bring on feelings of depression, loneliness, guilt or being burdened with responsibilities.  

I would also tell anyone who has a planet in 23 degrees of any sign that you will be profoundly affected by this eclipse.  I think it's a pretty safe bet to say that everyone is going to feel this eclipse, but that 23 degrees is a real trigger point. The thing with eclipses is that one can never totally say how it will play out and it probably won't kick in on that exact day, but look to the time frame of six weeks before and after with a Lunar Eclipse.  This eclipse falls in my 12th house, so it's bound to release some karma and stir my subconscious.  And yes, I have my Juno in 23 degrees of Libra, so it's a pretty safe bet to say that my marriage could be undergoing some profound changes. 

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, especially during eclipse season, 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. March 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 Busy New Moon in Gemini That Can Make Us Feel Pulled in Two Directions

We have a busy new moon in 2 degrees of Gemini on May 22, 2020 that can literally make us feel like we are being pulled in two directions between our heart and our mind.  Don’t forget that Gemini is the sign of the twins.

New moons are traditionally renowned as a time of setting new intentions and this one is no exception.  We also have a lot of planets in mutable signs during this new moon: the sun and moon in Gemini, in addition to Mercury and Venus conjunct in 19 degrees of Gemini, as well as Mars in 6 degrees of Pisces and Neptune in 20 degrees of Pisces.  A preponderance of planets in mutable signs can manifest in high energy, versatility, adaptability and chameleon like behavior. This planetary alignment can contribute to a lack of focus and a sense of not being terribly grounded. 

A new moon in Gemini is bound to be craving new information and will imbue us with a strong desire to explore an option of choices. The sun and moon in Gemini are also squaring Mars in Pisces, which can make us very assertive in the area of communications.  Mercury and are retrograde Venus are conjunct in 19 degrees of Gemini, which can definitely have us reflecting on relationships and finances.  But Mercury and Venus are squaring Neptune in Pisces, which can manifest in a fog of uncertainty, leading to a clash between the head and the heart.

Neptune has been a heavy astrological hitter in recent days.  On May 20, 2020 Venus in 20 degrees of Gemini was exactly square Neptune in 20 degrees of Pisces, inspiring me to tweet:

Venus in Gemini squaring Neptune in Pisces represents an opportunity to surrender and let go of situations or relationships that aren’t working for us. It also has an unconditional love vibe. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) May 20, 2020

This aspect played out for me personally in a very unusual manner that resonates with the vibe of Venus and Neptune squaring each other. Venus was widely conjunct my moon in my 8^th house by 6 degrees and on that day I decided to give up practicing Reiki at the Acupuncture for Everyone clinic in Boston.  It was an extremely difficult decision for me to make, as I had been working there for six years and derived enormous satisfaction from my practice. But life post-COVID and the logistics of practicing Reiki in the clinic which is being newly designed would not afford me the opportunity to practice Reiki in a safe manner.  The more I thought about how I could make accommodations to keep everyone safe, the more stressed out I became.  And there is the added fact that I am recovering from COVID-19 myself and awaiting the results of a test which I hope comes back negative because I have been symptom free for two weeks.  I decided to continue practicing distance Reiki and will hold on to my Brookline office, but I probably won’t be back there until July if I can figure out a way to make accommodations for safety in that space.

There is one very positive aspect present on the new moon in Gemini.  It trines Saturn in 1 degree of Aquarius, which can provide a very emotionally stabilizing influence.  It will inspire us to get real for the long haul and may indicate that people can come together for the long-term.  Saturn in Aquarius is all about making plans for the group.

On Memorial Day in the United States, May 25, 2020, Mars in 8 degrees of Pisces will be forming a supportive sextile to Uranus in 8 degrees of Taurus.  This will definitely not be an ordinary Memorial Day holiday thanks to COVID-19, but with this aspect present we can expect something to change suddenly in our favor.  Hold that thought and try to enjoy the holiday.

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!