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Friday, April 10, 2026

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: 

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

 

 

 

 




































Friday, February 28, 2025

Venus Retrograde and Mercury Enters Aries for an Extended Stay


 

The month of March this year is not going to come in like a lion and leave like a lamb.  Sorry about that folks, but March 2025 will be a fierce month for the whole time, full of dipping back and forth between Pisces and Aries.  And we have two eclipses in March. Both Venus and Mercury will spend time in Aries but go retrograde and slip back into Pisces.  And on March 30 Neptune will enter Aries only to return to Pisces on October 22.

On March 1 the fun begins when Venus stations retrograde in 10 degrees of Aries.  We haven't had a Venus retrograde since July 2023 when it was retrograde in Leo.  And the last time Venus was retrograde in Aries was on March 4, 2017.  This year it will slip back into Pisces on March 27 and station direct in 24 degrees of Pisces on April 12, 2025. We are in for another 40-day cycle of Venus retrograde. Venus moves back into Aries on April 30 and remains in Aries until June 6, 2025.  Just like in 2017, Venus retrograde commenced in Aries, at 13 degrees and stationed direct in 26 degrees of Pisces.  I urge everyone to think back to 2017 to reflect on what was happening for you then because similar issues could re-emerge. The United States has the same President that it had in 2017. Relationships and finances are due for an overhaul.  I have a natal Venus retrograde in Scorpio, which sometimes make a Venus retrograde transit easier for me to handle.  We'll see how this one plays out for me...

What is Venus like when it is retrograde in Aries?  We can get angry easily if we don't get what we want, we can be more headstrong and our ego wounds can be triggered.  It is definitely feisty energy because Venus is in the Mars-ruled sign of Aries, but it can give us more courage.  Venus is not in its happy place in Aries (that is reserved for the signs it rules, Taurus and Libra, as well as Pisces, where it is exalted).  But we do get another chance to sample Venus in Pisces from March 27 through April 30, which should be pretty sweet. Just remember that Venus retrograde is not the time to make major changes in your appearance, have cosmetic surgery or get married.

Mercury is pretty busy this month too.  On March 2, Mercury is conjunct Neptune in 29 degrees of Pisces.  Here we go again with that anaretic degree of 29 in Pisces.  Mercury conjunct Neptune can heighten our imagination, intuition and attention to spiritual topics.  It's a perfect time for meditation, but the shadow side of Mercury conjunct Neptune is paranoia, confusion and fear.  It can manifest either way or a combination of both.  I happen to have a natal Mercury Neptune conjunction in my 1st house, so I know first-hand that either scenario is possible.

The Sun in Pisces is also squaring Jupiter in 12 degrees of Gemini on March 2.  This aspect can give us lots of exuberance and overconfidence with a tendency to overdo.  And there might be a chance of becoming opinionated and judgmental...

Mercury moves into Aries on March 3.  It will station retrograde in 9 degrees of Aries on March 15 (the day after the Lunar Eclipse in Virgo), slip back into Pisces on March 29 (the day of the Solar Eclipse in Aries) and station direct in 26 degrees of Pisces on April 7, 2025.  Mercury moves back into Aries on April 16 through May 10, 2025.  So when I said we had an extended stay of Mercury in Aries, I wasn't kidding.

Mercury in Aries signals a time of assertive and direct communication with quick thinking and the potential for impatience.  We can be thinking more impulsively but we will have the courage to and power to persuade others. This will be especially true on March 5 when Mercury in Aries is forming a supportive sextile to Pluto in 3 degrees of Aquarius. The sweet talk of Mercury in Pisces is gone but it is coming back.  Mercury and Venus are getting do-overs in Pisces this year due to the retrogrades.  

I would also like to announce that I am no longer posting on X (formerly known as Twitter), but I am posting daily on Blue Sky Social as danceofphoenix@danceofphoenix.bsky.social. There is an astrological community starting there called AstroSphere. The link is https://bsky.app/profile/danceofphoenix.bsky.social.

If you are curious as to how all of this planetary action is affecting you, please consider getting an astrological consultation with me. 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


 

 

 


 

 




































  




































 



Friday, March 8, 2024

A Wild Week Ahead with Mercury and Neptune Meeting up in Pisces, Mars Squaring Uranus, Mercury Entering Aries and a New Moon in Pisces


 



Remember how I said that last week was indicating calm energy to start the month of March? Well, scratch that because this is one month that is coming in like a lamb and going out like a lion.  On March 8, Mercury and Neptune are conjunct 27 degrees of Pisces. This will definitely impact our thinking and communication in either a positive or negative manner.  We can be more psychic and intuitive, but the lower-level manifestation of this energy can involve deception, confusion and paranoia.  The fact that this conjunction occurs in the mutable water sign of Pisces can support the deceit theme but it can also deliver profound spiritual insight.  I have heard so many stories this week of people having their financial accounts hacked and false charges on their credit cards racked up, so I urge everyone to exercise extreme caution and vigilance.  I have a natal Mercury-Neptune conjunction in my 1st house, so I am no stranger to this energy. I am extremely psychic and sensitive to other people's vibrations and have tried to channel it constructively in my work.  But I am fully aware of its capacity to deceive and leave me vulnerable to feeling like a victim or martyr. And I discovered many years ago that I need to protect myself from the flood of emotions that surround me or risk emotional drowning.  White light became my best friend and protector.  Mercury conjunct Neptune can also be responsible for generating rumors and dissolving things that are no longer working for us. Situations or people could be fading from our lives.


On March 9, Mars in Aquarius will be exactly squaring Uranus in 19 degrees of Taurus.  Let's face it, most of us have been feeling the urge to break free from restrictions and rebel against authority that has been cramping down on us for some time. It has been building for the past week.  We are probably going to feel like acting rashly without regard for the outcome and this can lead to disruption and conflict.  It can also lead to accidents, so I urge everyone to be especially careful on this day. The big question is where it playing out for you.  For me, Mars in Aquarius is in my 5th house and Uranus in Taurus is in my 8th house.

On the same day, the Sun in Pisces is forming a supportive sextile to Uranus in 19 degrees of Taurus.  At least this aspect can deliver some pleasant surprises, as it is an easy and flowing influence that can encourages trying something new and exciting. But because Uranus is involved and we are still on the heels of the Mars-Uranus square, a little caution is still called for on this day to avoid any accidents or mishaps. We just might benefit from increased self-awareness.

Mercury is entering Aries as well on March 9.  And it will be in Aries until May 15 because guess what?  Mercury will be retrograde from April 1 to April 25.  When Mercury is in Aries, we are very assertive and tend to open up the lines of communication. We are inclined to say exactly what we are thinking and feeling.  We also have more courage to do so (Aries is ruled by the planet Mars) but we can also be more impulsive.  It can be a time when we communicate in a very blunt manner and make quick decisions.  A lot of important news could be forthcoming with Mercury in Aries for this extended period of time.

All of this leads up to a Super New Moon in 20 degrees of Pisces on March 10, 2024.  It is a Super Moon because it is so close to the earth. And it is the doorway to eclipse season that officially commences on March 25 with a Lunar Eclipse in Libra that will impact relationships in a big way. This will be a very emotional New Moon infused with a jolt of creativity and a desire to launch our dreams.  This New Moon is also conjunct Neptune in 27 degrees of Pisces, so I especially encourage you to visualize what you want and plant those seeds. Mercury in Aries is also forming a supportive sextile to Pluto in 1 degree of Aquarius on the New Moon, which will add more depth and intensity to our thinking and conversations.  And it can reveal some big secrets.

On March 11, Venus enters Pisces until April 5. Venus is exalted in the sign of Pisces, so it is definitely a happy camper here.  When Venus is in Pisces, we are more compassionate, empathetic and capable of unconditional love.  But emotions can be all over the place, as Pisces is the mutable water sign, after all.  Don't forget to set boundaries in relationships or you could wind up feeling like a martyr.  This is a highly spiritual placement for Venus and our creativity can also flourish.  We should also remember to use this energy to forgive ourselves as well as others.  Since the planet Venus also pertains to finances, try not to make any major economic decisions now because it is far too easy to be gullible now.  

I am pleased to announce that I have another article published on Powerfortunes.com about Profection Years in Astrology. You can read it on:https://www.powerfortunes.com/topics-opinions/profectionyears.php.  It turns out that there are definite themes present in each year of our life and they tend to repeat.  I like to think of them like Jupiter Returns, because they occur every twelve years.

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

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

I am also offering private astrology lessons by telephone or video, such as FaceTime, Skype or Zoom.  Please feel free to contact me at lindasim54@gmail.com if you are interested in learning more about astrology.

I have been doing more work with tarot readings, which I love, so I decided to create a combination reading which offers the option of a 30-minute astrology consultation with a one-question tarot reading for only $50. There is something for everyone and my menu of services can accommodate any budget. I also have a one-question tarot reading for only $15. 

My site also offers the opportunity to provide a donation in the amount of your choice to demonstrate your support for my blog and daily astrological insights on 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. March horoscopes are up now and I now have a link to my monthly forecasts at Horoscope Junkie.  Check it out at:

https://thehoroscopejunkie.ca/monthly_horoscopes.html

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

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

 

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

 

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

617-304-2205. I have also written an article about distance Reiki, which is available at:

 

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

 

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

 

www.reikiwithlindasimons.com

 

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

 

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I urge everyone to engage in massive amounts of self-care and follow the protective measures of washing your hands frequently, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth, wearing a face mask when necessary and staying home if you are sick. And get a vaccine. The newest vaccine is available and I encourage you to get it to protect yourself. I repeat, you do not want to get this virus! I speak from personal experience and consider myself very fortunate to have survived Coronavirus twice. Stay safe and healthy, everyone! 



















Friday, March 17, 2023

Aries Season is Officially Launched with the Sun, Mercury and a New Moon in Aries While Pluto Enters Aquarius


 

Pisces season is ending with a bang as Mercury in Pisces squares off with Mars in 26 degrees of Gemini on March 17.  This will be one tense day that is definitely not going to be mellow and tempers could be flaring. The Sun and Mercury are also conjunct in Pisces on this day, so don't be surprised if hurt feelings are expressed.  Mercury in Pisces is sextiling Pluto in Capricorn on March 18 and we have the opportunity for more intense and in-depth communication and thinking.  

We have already have Jupiter and Chiron in Aries, but on March 19, Mercury joins the party and stays in Aries until April 3.  Mercury in Aries is more spontaneous in its thinking and conversation.  It can be impatient, impulsive, defensive and prone to making quick decisions.  But we will be more straightforward and honest, so at least we can bid farewell to the fog, confusion and deception that Mercury in Pisces brought to the table.

The Sun enters Aries on March 20 for the Spring Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere and the Autumnal Equinox in the Southern Hemisphere.  In the Northern Hemisphere, it is the first day of Spring. March 20 is also considered to be International Astrology Day.  It is the first day of the astrological New Year because Aries is the first sign of the zodiac.  March 2023 is a pivotal, game-changing month and this is quite perfect for it to be our New Year.  When the Sun is in Aries, we tend to have more courage, energy, a desire to conquer and are itching to initiate some action. We are more impulsive and can become impatient more easily.  Aries is ruled by Mars, don't forget. 

The Moon moves into Aries on March 21 and we have a New Moon in 0 degrees of Aries at 1:23 p.m.  This will be one highly visible, action-packed New Moon in Aries.  How could it not be with Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Chiron also in Aries?  It is very aggressive and dynamic energy.  Aries is a cardinal sign, and cardinal signs love to initiate, so set those new intentions.  The force is literally with us, as the New Moon is also conjunct Mercury in Aries, adding to our mental focus and strength in creating a new reality.  Neptune in 25 degrees of Pisces is also forming an out-of-sign conjunction with the New Moon, adding a layer of spirituality to the mix.  Don't even think of laying low or hiding out on this New Moon; it is a day to strut your stuff and launch your dreams.

Aries energy is dominating the astrological landscape these days.  And this year we have two New Moons in Aries.  The first one is on March 21 in 0 degrees of Aries and the second one happens on April 20 with a New Moon Solar Eclipse in 29 degrees of Aries.  This is a rare occurrence; we haven't had two New Moons in Aries since 2004.  Back in 2004, we had a New Moon in 0 degrees of Aries on March 20 and a Solar Eclipse on April 19 in 29 degrees of Aries. I always tend to describe Solar Eclipses as New Moons on steroids, which makes them even more powerful.  So just keep in mind to initiate your desires on March 21, but remember that you get another shot to keep the ball rolling on April 20... More on that in a later post.

On March 23, Pluto briefly enters the sign of Aquarius after having been in Capricorn since 2008.  Pluto will only remain in Aquarius until June 11 before it slips back into Capricorn. It will re-enter Aquarius on January 22, 2024 and then have one last tour in Capricorn on September 1, 2024 until it makes its final entry into Aquarius on November 19, 2024.  Then Pluto will be in Aquarius until 2043.

No one in the astrological community disputes the significance of Pluto entering Aquarius.  Pluto is a generational planet and its nature involves transformation.  I was watching Penny Thornton's YouTube video on Pluto in Aquarius this week and I couldn't help but agree with her when she said that you never really see what is coming with Pluto transits, but you will get stripped of something in your life.  You don't have a choice about what happens and there are no negotiations. You will feel threatened on some level and undergo a rebirth.  This doesn't mean that you will physically die, but something in your life will change.  Pluto's themes involve elimination, rebirth, death and reformation.  Pluto is the ruler of Scorpio and the two are irrevocably intertwined.  Scorpio is a sign of extremes, the fire and ice of the zodiac.  But it is also the sign that has as its highest form the phoenix that can rise from the ashes and be reborn.  It is a breakdown to a breakthrough process that frequently involves things getting worse before they get better.  I frequently tell my clients that rebirth ain't always pretty.  Pluto transits can feel like a wrecking ball is going through your life.   I personally had transiting Pluto in Capricorn conjunct my natal Chiron in Capricorn in my 4th house and I can certainly attest to that theory.

What can we expect with Pluto in Aquarius?  I am very fond of looking to history as a guide and the last time Pluto was in Aquarius was in 1789.  The French had their own revolution back then.  Aquarius is the sign associated with humanitarianism, enlightenment and trying to create a more equal society.  We can also expect technology to see major changes as the Internet continues to unite us or divide us, depending on your point of view.  I find it supremely interesting that when Pluto entered Capricorn back in 2008 we had a severe financial crisis and as it prepares to leave Capricorn for the first time, we are dealing with bank collapses.  The bottom line is that the changes in society we are trying to implement will not happen overnight.

Issues of power and control are also associated with the planet Pluto.  If you have planets or points like your Ascendant, IC, Descendant or Midheaven  in 0-1 degree of the fixed signs of  Aquarius, Taurus, Leo and Scorpio, you will be the first to experience the effects of Pluto in Aquarius.  Once again, I am right in the line of fire on this one as I have Mercury in 0 degrees of Scorpio.  I wonder how it will change my thinking and communication?

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.  An astrology reading makes a very thoughtful gift. 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. 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 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 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. March 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 twice. Stay safe and healthy, everyone! 











 






























 














Friday, March 25, 2022

Mercury on the Move

 


Mercury has been sailing through the mutable water sign of Pisces since March 9, but it is about to switch gears and move into the cardinal fire sign of Aries on March 27.  Mercury in Pisces is very dreamy, nebulous and sometimes quite foggy, but it has made some major aspects in its short transit.  On March 21, Mercury and Neptune were conjunct in Pisces and on that day I tweeted:

Before Mercury departs the sign of Pisces, it makes one powerhouse of an aspect when it forms a supportive sextile to Pluto in 28 degrees of Capricorn on March 26, 2022.  Mark my words, there will be a depth and intensity to our thinking and conversations on that day. This is a great aspect for astrologers, psychics and healers because it has a deep dive quality.  Our willpower will be at an all-time high.  Magnetism and allure will be off the charts as our powers of persuasion will be very strong.  And it is possible to uncover more secrets with this aspect in play.  We could be feeling more empowered to embark on a new course of action when these two planets are in cahoots.

On March 27, Mercury moves into Aries until April 10, 2022.  Aries season kicked off on March 20 when the Sun entered Aries.  When Mercury is in Aries, communication will become more assertive, direct, creative and fearless.  It will spice up conversations and ideas. Mercury in Aries will take us out of the doldrums of Mercury in Pisces, which had a rather confusing vibe.  When Mercury is in Aries, we tend to be more impatient and impulsive with a tendency to look before we leap.  That is the shadow side of Mercury in Aries, which can also make us more inconsiderate of others' feelings as we are primarily focused on ourselves.  But it does generate a blast of fresh air to our mental process, so make the most of it and try to be mindful of others.

Impatience seems to be a key theme that is prevalent these days and Mercury in Aries will exacerbate our impatience.  I hear it from friends, clients and have been experiencing my own share of impatience in life.  Sometimes I feel that it is hard to believe that all of the planets are in direct motion until April 29 when Pluto stations retrograde because progress seems so slow.  The general feeling is that things are not happening fast enough.  I was wondering what could be causing this when I realized that the North Node of the Moon in 23 degrees of Taurus was squaring Saturn in 20 degrees of Aquarius.  Talk about a test of patience!  This aspect can produce pessimism and a feeling that it is easy to be stuck in the past as it challenges us to overcome obstacles.  And it takes longer than we like  for progress to be achieved.  Of course, while the North Node, or our soul's goal,  is in Taurus, the South Node, or our karmic baggage, is in Scorpio.  So if you have any planets in 20-25 degrees of the fixed signs of Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius, you are probably experiencing enormous challenges.  My Sun and Venus in Scorpio are taking some major hits these days. And my Pluto in Leo had its share in January and February when the North and South Nodes were squaring it.

I have a natal sextile between my north node in Capricorn and my Saturn in Scorpio.  Sextiles are a lot easier to deal with than squares. I do feel that my sextile has pushed and supported me to develop more self-reliance and self-discipline in my life.  I don't consider myself to be a patient person due to a natal square between Mars in Aquarius and Saturn in Scorpio, but I am grateful for my organizational skills and sense of responsibility.

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.

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: 

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. March 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!