An Action-Packed Week Kicking off a Reset Starting with a New Moon in Taurus, Mercury, Mars, Venus and the Sun Changing Signs

 

The pace is really picking up this week.  We have a Super New Moon in 25 degrees of Taurus on May 16 that will serve as a perfect time to set intentions pertaining to financial stability and security.  Indulging in sensual pleasures is also a theme with this Taurus Moon that is ruled by Venus.  The Moon and the Sun are also conjunct Mercury in Taurus, which lends more groundedness to our thinking.  Another perk is that the Moon in Taurus is forming a supportive sextile to Jupiter in 21 degrees of Cancer, which can create opportunities for financial growth. Mars and Chiron are also conjunct in 28 degrees of Aries on the New Moon indicating that is okay to feel vulnerable and ask for help.  I am sure many of us have felt that we needed to be strong and self-sufficient but this is a time to acknowledge that we can't do everything alone.  Any way you slice it, this New Moon in Taurus is akin to hitting the reset button in our lives.

On May 17, Mercury enters Gemini until June 1.  Mercury rules both Gemini and Virgo, so it is definitely a happy camper here.  This will be a high-octane period for communication, learning and mental agility.  We are more witty, inclined to make decisions rapidly and might be taking more short trips.  Mercury will also be conjunct Uranus in Gemini on that day, which can bring some real mental breakthroughs.  

Mars moves into Taurus on May 18, which is a huge shift from the impulsive action of Mars in Aries.  We are motivated to be more practical, stable and grounded.  Financial planning could take center stage in our lives.  The shadow side of Mars in Taurus is tendency towards stubbornness, as Taurus is fixed earth.  The fixed signs of Aquarius, Taurus, Leo and Scorpio will feel this most acutely.

Venus is changing signs too on May 18.  It enters Cancer on that day until June 13.  Love becomes softer, more nurturing and healing. We crave deeper connections and might be prone to spending money on home improvements.  A desire for safety and security in relationships prevails now.  We can also find ourselves being more sentimental and nostalgic.

The Sun moves into Gemini on May 20 as our focus shifts to diversity, socializing, learning and curiosity.  Gathering information is important for us now and we are likely to have a finger in every pot so to speak.  We also might be a little fickle with the Sun in Gemini trying to sample as much variety as possible.  The Sun is moving toward its own conjunction with Uranus in Gemini, which will be exact on May 22.  But the theme of fresh starts and new chapters ring true with Mercury and then the Sun conjunct Uranus in Gemini.  The upsets of Uranus in Taurus over the last seven years are literally in our rear-view mirror now.

Uranus in Gemini will be trining Pluto in Aquarius from July 2026 through May 2028, which will be a welcome change from the turbulence we encountered with the Uranus in Aries squares to Pluto in Capricorn from 2012 through 2015. Trine are harmonious energy which facilitate implementing deep structural change. It won't be as chaotic as the squares and technology could be instrumental in delivering those changes.  Innovative thinking is also emphasized.  Bring it on, I say!  The days of feeling stuck are starting to fade as we create a new reality.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A contribution in any amount is deeply appreciated as gratitude is a daily part of my spiritual practice. If you prefer to send a donation through Venmo or pay for a reading through Venmo, my handle is Linda Simons @Linda-Simons-7.  Or you can send a contribution using Zelle and my phone number 617-304-2205.

Additionally, I am available for tarot readings by telephone.  I use the Celestial Tarot Deck, which I love because it contains so many astrological symbols.  A tarot reading is another great option for obtaining insight and clarity. I offer a 24-card tarot card reading for $50 which incorporates the twelve houses of the horoscope.

I am still experiencing technical difficulties with the Buy Now buttons on the Services Offered page of my site.  In the meantime, please feel free to send payments through PayPal to my email at lindasim54@gmail.com. Just let me know which type of consultation you want with your birth date info.  Or you can send a payment to my Venmo account at Linda Simons @Linda-Simons-7 or Zelle using my phone number 617-304-2205. In 2020, I added a Monthly Horoscopes section to my website. May 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

 

 

 

 

A Really Big Week as Saturn Enters Aries, Mercury Moves into Gemini and a New Moon in Gemini

 

We have a really juicy and eventful week ahead of us to close out the month of May.  On May 24, the Sun in Gemini will be trining Pluto in 3 degrees of Aquarius, Mercury and Uranus will be conjunct in 27 degrees of Taurus and Saturn will enter Aries briefly until September 1 as a preview of its transit from February 13, 2026 through April 12, 2028.

Let's break down the action of this day.  When the Sun in Gemini is trining Pluto in Aquarius, we have a real power trine in play. There is a strong theme pertaining to choices, especially with Gemini being the mutable air sign.  We will probably be thinking big thoughts about what we want to do, and Pluto trining the Sun has a very empowering vibe.

Mercury and Uranus conjunct in 27 degrees of Taurus on the same day can bring some unexpected and shocking news.  But there is also the potential for some mental breakthroughs.  I hope that we don't hear any news about earthquakes or other natural disasters, but I am just saying don't be surprised if they occur...

The piece de resistance of May 24 is Saturn entering Aries to give us a sneak preview of what will transpire when it does its thing in Aries from February 2026 through April 2028.  It is a big shift from water to fire energy that will definitely have an effect on our structures.  I know that most astrologers say that Saturn is very uncomfortable in Aries because Aries is a very impulsive sign (cardinal fire), as well as extremely competitive and Saturn loves to take its time restructuring our lives.  Neptune is already in Aries, but they are not going to be conjunct until February 2026.  This will give us a real wake-up call regarding the geopolitical situation in the world.  Previous Saturn-Neptune conjunctions happened in 1952-52 in Libra, which was characterized the Cold War and in 1988-89 in Capricorn with the end of the Cold War, ushering in a period of globalization and new world order.

Saturn was last in Aries from April 1996 through June 1998 and again from October 1998 through the end of February 1999.  I actually was quite happy during this period in my life.  I was working very hard, but Saturn does encourage you to take personal responsibility and be a leader, especially in the sign of Aries.  And we had some good economic times with the dot.com boom.  It might take us a little longer to achieve our goals but that is Saturn's thing.  I am not that frightened of the Saturn in Aries transit or its conjunction with Neptune.  I sense that Saturn and Neptune in Aries will deliver a wake-up call that kicks off a new era, which is sorely needed.

Saturn in Aries will also focus on the Uranus in Aries era of 2011-2018, which included those notorious Uranus in Aries/Pluto in Capricorn squares that happened from 2013 through 2017.  With Saturn in Aries, we could find ourselves questioning the price of whatever rogue acts we committed during that period.  I don't know about you, but I experienced some pretty major changes during my life back then.

Mercury moves into its home sign of Gemini on May 25 and stays there until June 8. Mercury is a very happy camper in Gemini and it starts off by forming a supportive sextile to Saturn in Aries. Communication will definitely be emphasized and we should be able to get some things done.  When Mercury is in Gemini, we tend to be quite chatty, social and light-hearted.  We are also more rational and curious intellectually.  The shadow side of Mercury in Gemini is a tendency to be superficial.

On May 26 (Memorial Day in the United States) we have a New Moon in 6 degrees of Gemini.  This New Moon is conjunct Mercury in Gemini, which is forming a supportive sextile to Neptune in 1 degree of Aries, as well as Saturn in 0 degrees of Aries. Don't forget that sextiles bring opportunities. This is a whole lotta Mercury emphasis: the Moon in Gemini is ruled by Mercury.  Unlike the previous New Moon in Taurus, which felt like a Full Moon to many people, this one has a very playful and social vibe. If you have been contemplating any writing endeavors, this is the time to strike while the iron is hot.  The New Moon in Gemini is also trining Pluto in 3 degrees of Aquarius, which can be quite empowering.  There is a strong theme of choice with this New Moon in Gemini and we have some cosmic green lights in the form of sextiles and trines to give us an added boost.

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. May 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

 

 

 

 

 

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:

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. June horoscopes are up now and I now have a link to my monthly forecasts at Horoscope Junkie.  Check it out at:

https://thehoroscopejunkie.ca/monthly_horoscopes.html

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

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

 

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

 

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

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

 

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

 

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

 

www.reikiwithlindasimons.com

 

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

 

https://twitter.com/danceofphoenix

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

https://link.tr.ee/danceofphoenix

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

Astrology is a powerful tool that helps you navigate challenging times and alerts you to opportunity periods. Get a reading with me and experience the healing process. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) June 10, 2022

Pluto Slips Back into Capricorn and Mercury Zips into Gemini

 

Pluto is about to leave Aquarius after giving us a taste of life in the fixed air sign since March 23.  It introduced us to AI and the promise of more technological breakthroughs.  But Pluto stationed retrograde on May 1, never making it past 0 degrees of  Aquarius.  On June 11, Pluto will slip back into the anaretic degree of 29 degrees of Capricorn.  The anaretic degree of a sign is known as the critical or fated degree because it tends to trigger a sense of urgency or crisis. If you are feeling a sense of this is do or die time, you are feeling it already. Pluto stations direct in 27 degrees of Capricorn on October 10, 2023.  Pluto will be back in Capricorn until January 24, 2024 when it slips back into Aquarius but due to the fact that it retrogrades every year, it will re-enter Capricorn for its final pass from September 24, 2024 through November 20, 2024 before it settles into Aquarius until March 8, 2043.

What can we expect during this next stage of the Pluto in Capricorn transit?  Pluto has been in Capricorn since 2008, transforming the financial, political and governmental structures of our lives.  And it is by no means done yet.  Pluto is also associated with power and we are about to undergo more changes.  Pluto can be like a wrecking ball, or as I frequently like to refer to it, the Roto-Rooter of planets.  It is going to dredge up some very ugly stuff, forcing us to descend into the underworld, before we can move forward.  There is a lot of unfinished business to be attended to.  It is not an understatement to say that our government could radically change by the end of 2024. And we have another election year in 2024 for the United States.  The Pluto Return of the United States continues...

My progressed Sun is in 29 degrees of Capricorn and won't enter Aquarius until early May 2024.  So yes, folks, I am right in the thick of it.  I am also a Scorpio and lived through transiting Pluto in Scorpio conjunct my natal Sun back in the days of October through December 1991.  It was not the lightest of times and I can tell you that I personally felt as though certain authoritarian powers were getting the best of me back then.  My job went through many unpleasant changes which I had no control over, which is probably pretty typical of having Pluto transiting your 2nd house.  Pluto in Capricorn is currently transiting my 4th house, and that is certainly an intense transit too.

Mercury cleared its retrograde shadow on May 31 and is about to enter Gemini on June 11, the same day that Pluto re-enters Capricorn.  But on June 9, Mercury in Taurus will form a supportive sextile to Neptune in 27 degrees of Pisces.  When Mercury sextiles Neptune, we could hear some inspiring news (which we could sorely use right now) and our intuition and empathy will be soaring. Mercury in Taurus also departs with a trine to Pluto in Capricorn on June 11.  This can lend more passion and persuasive powers to our communication.  Hold on to those good thoughts... 

Mercury will literally zip through Gemini, departing on June 26.  Mercury is a happy camper in the sign of Gemini, one of the two signs that it rules.  The other sign is Virgo.  When Mercury is in Gemini, we tend to be more curious, social and communicative.  But the shadow side of Mercury in Gemini is that we can be more scattered, as we are prone to multi-tasking.  And we can have more nervous energy.  We really need to pay attention to details right now and don't be afraid to ask the questions to get the answers so that we can take the next steps.

Mercury in Gemini will be squaring Saturn in 7 degrees of Pisces on June 15.  I will not sugarcoat this aspect, as it can be accompanied by negative thinking, misunderstandings and distance in close relationships.  The major theme of Mercury squaring Saturn is to see the worst possible side of a situation.  Saturn tends to trigger our fears.  Just remember this and you will get through it...

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?

Recently I did a chart reading for an infant born in March.  So if you know someone who has recently given birth and would like some insight into their child, please consider purchasing a reading.  I haven't added it to my regular menu yet, but if you are interested, I charge $50.  Please feel free to contact me by email at lindasim54@gmail.com.

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 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. June 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.

 

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, 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! 

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

 

 

Pluto Retrogrades in Capricorn, Mercury Enters Its Home Sign of Gemini and Eclipse Season Kicks off with a Solar Eclipse in Taurus

 

This is one of the biggest weeks astrologically speaking of the year 2022.  On April 30, we have our first eclipse of the year: a Solar Eclipse in 10 degrees of Taurus.  But on April 29, Pluto stations retrograde in 28 degrees of Capricorn until October 8 and Mercury enters Gemini for an extended stay due to the upcoming Mercury retrograde on May 10.

Pluto retrogrades every year for about five months and it's not as traumatic or dramatic as Mercury, Mars or Venus retrograde.  But it does force us to confront issues of power and control on an internal level.  And the thing about Pluto retrograde is that its effects can be felt strongly for about five days before and after the station, so pay attention to what comes up for you between April 24 and May 4.  Pluto retrograde has a theme of spiritual transformation and indicates a time when you feel the need to step into your power. It's an inside job; nothing is going to change on the outside until you change your approach to power and control.  It's also no secret that anyone with planets in 27-29 degrees of the cardinal signs of Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn will be feeling the effects of this Pluto station the most intensely.  Once again, I am in the line of fire with my Jupiter-Uranus conjunction in Cancer.

Mercury is moving into Gemini on April 29, the day before the Solar Eclipse.  Mercury is a happy camper in Gemini, since it rules Gemini and Virgo.  When Mercury is in Gemini, we are more communicative, curious and sociable. We are more inclined to pursue a more superficial level of knowledge on a variety of subjects rather than focus intently on one subject.  There is a lot of nervous energy present and we can be easily distracted.  Mercury will be spending quite a bit of time in Gemini due to the upcoming Mercury retrograde that I mentioned earlier.  Mercury stations retrograde in 4 degrees of Gemini on May 10, shifts back into Taurus on May 22, stations direct in 26 degrees of Taurus on June 3 and re-enters Gemini on June 13, where it stays until July 5.  So Mercury is having a long run in one of its home signs.

The Solar Eclipse in 10 degrees of Taurus happens on April 30.  Solar Eclipses can be felt up to three months before they occur and up to one year afterwards.  Eclipses deliver big changes; there is no doubt about it.  This is a north node Solar Eclipse (the north node is currently in Taurus), which is very future-oriented and has a lot to do with our collective destiny.  An eclipse in Taurus will undoubtedly have major impacts on money and our values.  This Solar Eclipse is also widely conjunct Uranus in 14 degrees of Taurus, raising the ante for surprises, breakthroughs, liberation and the potential for explosive events.  This includes the possibility of financial upsets.  It can bring fresh perspectives, clarity and reveal some secrets.

What else is happening planetarily on this eclipse?  Venus and Jupiter are conjunct in 27 degrees of Pisces.  This is definitely a big love aspect that brings out our compassion and love of the arts.  So it's a boon for creativity as well.  If you are looking for love, this is the perfect day to set some new intentions for love because a Solar Eclipse is a New Moon on steroids and we all know how beneficial it can be to plant the seeds for a new way of life on a New Moon.

Venus in Pisces is also trining the South Node in 22 degrees of Scorpio on the Solar Eclipse, further emphasizing the themes of love, money, values and passions.  This aspect can manifest in some type of loss or rebirth too.  We can't forget that Saturn in Aquarius has been squaring the North Node in Taurus and South Node in Scorpio, which has been challenging our structures and the choices we are making for the future.

You might want to reflect on the last time we had a Solar Eclipse in Taurus and a Lunar Eclipse in Scorpio.  Yes, folks, eclipses come in pairs, which means that we have a Lunar Eclipse coming up in 25 degrees of Scorpio on May 16.  This eclipse pairing last occurred in April and May of 2013.  Back then we had a Lunar Eclipse in 5 degrees of Scorpio on April 25 and a Solar Eclipse in 19 degrees of Taurus on May 10.  I like to believe that Solar Eclipses are a little easier to take because they symbolize fresh starts and new beginnings, while Lunar Eclipses tend to bring some closure or completion of a cycle.  Back in 2013 the world was dealing with the tumultuous squares between Uranus in Aries and Pluto in Capricorn.  On a personal level, I was profoundly affected by these eclipses because I was in the throes of deciding to leave a job in the real world and pursue my passion of astrology.  I had a feeling that a period of my life was coming to a close and it was scary, sad and invigorating all at the same time.  Now I am sensing that my life is about to undergo another massive change, perhaps an ending of the cycle that I embarked on nine years ago.  Time will tell, but I can tell you that the Solar Eclipse in Taurus is opposing my Saturn in Scorpio and squaring my Mars in Aquarius.  And the Lunar Eclipse in Scorpio on May 16 will be conjunct my Sun and Venus in Scorpio while squaring my Pluto in Leo.  Of course the Lunar Eclipse also trines my Jupiter and Uranus in Cancer, so there is hope...

If you are curious about how all of these planetary changes will be affecting you personally, please consider getting an astrological reading. These are very challenging and unique times; an astrological reading could provide some much-needed clarity and guidance. As an astrologer and a healer, I am delighted to be able to include a Health and Wellbeing Report that provides a focus on health related matters in the natal chart and offers nutritional advice and stress management tips.  Who couldn’t use that these days?

Check out my menu of services at:

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

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

I have been doing more work with tarot readings, which I love, so I decided to create a combination reading which offers the option of a 30-minute astrology consultation with a one-question tarot reading for only $50. There is something for everyone and my menu of services can accommodate any budget.  As a direct result of the Sun-Neptune conjunction in Pisces on March 13, I introduced a new one-question tarot reading. These can be done by phone or video.

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

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) March 13, 2022

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

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

 

A contribution in any amount is deeply appreciated as gratitude is a daily part of my spiritual practice. If you prefer to send a donation through Venmo or pay for a reading through Venmo, my handle is Linda Simons @Linda-Simons-7.  Or you can send a contribution using Zelle and my phone number 617-304-2205.

 

Additionally, I am available for tarot readings by telephone.  I use the Celestial Tarot Deck, which I love because it contains so many astrological symbols.  A tarot reading is another great option for obtaining insight and clarity. I offer a 24-card tarot card reading for $50 which incorporates the twelve houses of the horoscope.

I am also happy to announce that I recently joined Snipfeed.  It is a new platform for my astrological readings and it also allows you to make donations for my content in the form of tips.  Please check it out at: 

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

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) March 2, 2022

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

http://patreon/com/danceofphoenix.

I am still experiencing technical difficulties with the Buy Now buttons on the Services Offered page of my site.  In the meantime, please feel free to send payments through PayPal to my email at lindasim54@gmail.com. Just let me know which type of reading you want with your birth date info.  Or you can send a payment to my Venmo account at Linda Simons @Linda-Simons-7 or Zelle using my phone number 617-304-2205.

In 2020, I added a Monthly Horoscopes section to my website. May horoscopes are up now and I now have a link to my monthly forecasts at Horoscope Junkie.  Check it out at:

https://thehoroscopejunkie.ca/monthly_horoscopes.html

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

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

 

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

 

The coronavirus outbreak caused me to increase the number of distant Reiki sessions I do because people were concerned about the spread of the infection. I have decided to suspend my in-person Reiki sessions until further notice in order to practice social distancing. I no longer have my Brookline office, so all of my Reiki sessions will be distant Reiki sessions for the foreseeable future. But a distant Reiki session is the perfect opportunity to safely build up your immune system and if you have contracted coronavirus, you can be treated safely from the comfort of your home. My procedure is to have a conversation with a client about what they hope to achieve from a session, we set up a time for the session to take place when they will be in a state to receive healing energy and I follow up with a telephone conversation to discuss their experience and my perception of their blockages. I do miss seeing my clients, so I am now offering Zoom consultations/intakes before the session so that we can see each other. I have also incorporated a new technique with my distance Reiki treatments since I don’t always have a photo of my client.  I use a teddy bear so that I can scan and focus the healing energy where it is needed. If this appeals to you, please feel free to contact me by email at lindasim54@gmail.com or call me at 617-304-2205. The cost for distance Reiki sessions is based on a sliding scale of $30 -$50. For your convenience, I accept Venmo and Zelle for payment. Zelle payments can be sent using my telephone number

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

 

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

 

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

 

www.reikiwithlindasimons.com

 

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

 

https://twitter.com/danceofphoenix

 

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