Jupiter in Cancer Has a Busy Week with Oppositions from the Capricorn Planets

 

The month of January 2026 is proving to be quite active astrologically.  On January 9, the Sun and Mars are conjunct in 18 degrees of Capricorn.  This is a perfect day to set new intentions and make commitments as motivation is in high gear with Mars in the sign of its exaltation.  Determination is strong, as is self-discipline.

But retrograde Jupiter in Cancer is really the star this week as it faces oppositions from the Sun, Mars, Venus and Mercury in Capricorn. Venus in Capricorn is opposing Jupiter in 20 degrees of Cancer on January 9, which can have a way of offsetting our self-discipline. Let's face it, these two planets love to party and have a good time.  This aspect occurs almost six hours after the Sun-Mars conjunction at 6:41 a.m., so I would advise you to take care of business before 12:35 p.m. so that you can enjoy the weekend with some socializing.

The Sun in Capricorn will be opposing Jupiter in 20 degrees of Cancer on January 10.  This will bring more opportunities for success, good fortune and happiness.  Just be mindful of a tendency to overdo it with destructive behaviors like gambling or addiction.

Mars in Capricorn will also be opposing Jupiter in Cancer on January 10.  We should notice an increase in our self-confidence but we still need to be careful not to take too many risks, especially financial ones.  And don't promise more than you can deliver.  It is okay to set your goals and channel your enthusiasm, which should be high.

On January 14, Mercury in Capricorn will be opposing Jupiter in 19 degrees of Cancer.  This can manifest in big ideas and plans.  Communication is important as our words have power now.  We want to share our wisdom and beliefs.  But the opposition does warn us to guard against excessive optimism and impractical plans.  We could be inclined to boast and create misunderstandings.  Mercury is out of bounds until January 15, so it is still functioning like a retrograde planet.  Try to blend enthusiasm with practicality.

We have quite a lineup of planets in Capricorn this month that is very goal-oriented so make the most of it.  In next week's blog I will be writing about the New Moon in Capricorn on January 18 which will put the final touches on Capricorn season before we embrace the futuristic energy of Aquarius.

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. An astrological consultation makes a great holiday gift too. 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. January 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 Retrograde is Here and a Full Moon in Pisces

 

 

This week will definitely deliver some upsets with Mercury stationing retrograde in 8 degrees of Libra on September 10 followed by a Full Moon in 17 degrees of Pisces on the 11th.  

Mercury entered its retrograde shadow on August 20 in 24 degrees of Virgo.  That's right, folks, this is one of those Mercury retrogrades that starts in one sign and goes into another. Mercury retrograde starts off in Libra, but it enters Virgo on September 23.  This means that the start of Mercury retrograde will heavily impact relationships but by the time it gets into Virgo, it will affect information that might not be accurate and cause us to do some heavy analyzing.  The usual Mercury retrograde characteristics will also be present: people from our past turning up, cars, computers, and phones breaking down, as well as missed appointments and transit woes.  I don't know about you, but I have been feeling the effects of the retrograde shadow for some time now.  I have had my share of electrical snafus and on Sunday Amazon delivered a baby blanket instead of the sneakers that I had ordered.  Fortunately this matter has been rectified.  And then there is Twitter: for the past week or so, if you try to look at your Tweet activity, you get this message: "You may only view analytics about your own Tweets."  I am not holding my breath on this one getting fixed before Mercury stations direct in 24 degrees of Virgo on October 2. For those of you who are interested, Mercury clears its retrograde shadow on October 17 in 8 degrees of Libra.  The coast is finally clear then.

The Full Moon in 17 degrees of Pisces on the 11th is a complicated one.  It will definitely be super emotional falling in a water sign but we can expect a great deal of confusion with it.  There is also what I call a mutable mash of planets on the Full Moon: the Sun and Venus in Virgo, the Moon and Neptune in Pisces, and Mars in Gemini. The Sun in Virgo and Moon in Pisces will be widely squaring Mars in Gemini, so it is a player.   Mars has already entered its retrograde shadow on September 3, and it stations retrograde in 25 degrees of Gemini on October 30.  Mars will be retrograde until January 12, 2023 but will remain in Gemini until March 25, 2023.  We could be dealing with a lot of do-overs during this Mars in Gemini transit. The mutable signs are known for their flexibility and adaptability but this combination of mutable planets can create confusion and a feeling that you don't exactly know what is going on.  Adding to the mix on the Full Moon, Mercury retrograde in 8 degrees of Libra is opposing retrograde Jupiter in 5 degrees of Aries.  We might be hearing some news about legal developments with this aspect in play.

What else is happening on this Full Moon? Full Moons have a reputation for revealing secrets and sometimes bringing closure and completion to a situation.  This Full Moon is widely conjunct Neptune in 24 degrees of Pisces, which can be quite inspirational, compassionate and lend a very spiritual vibe.  I would urge everyone to pay attention to their dreams on the Full Moon.  It is also forming a supportive sextile to Uranus in 18 degrees of Taurus, which can bring some surprising events and positive changes.  And Uranus is conjunct the North Node in 16 degrees in Taurus, further emphasizing that we are being propelled forward into our collective destiny.  The changes that appear could be shocking, but I think that ultimately it will all turn out for the best.  And the Full Moon also forms a supportive sextile to Pluto in 26 degrees of Capricorn, which further reinforces the theme of transformation.  Thank God that this Full Moon is in an easy aspect to Pluto and is not a challenging square or opposition. Transformation is never easy so we will take whatever help we can get from the planets in navigating this path.

Personally, I am still a bit apprehensive about this Full Moon.  On the surface, it looks good because it trines my Sun and Venus in Scorpio as well as my Cancer Midheaven. But I have a Gemini Moon, so you guessed it, it is forming a square to my natal Moon in the 8th house.  The 8th house is messy, involving the themes of death, joint finances, intimacy and transformation.  It involves a lot of stuff that we don't always have control over because it pertains to others.  On top of that, the Sun moves into my 12th house on September 10 and this is one of my least favorite transits.  When the Sun transits your 12th house, energy levels are low and you tend to need more rest. I am more susceptible to colds, viruses and getting sick at this time. I have already scheduled a flu shot and plan to get my next COVID booster shot in early October.  It is a time when we need alone time and tend to reflect on the previous year. I am eagerly anticipating the Sun entering my 1st house on October 10, but I will have to survive the Full Moon in Aries on October 9.  Stay tuned...

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 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.  September 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! 

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

A Relatively Quiet Week as Mercury Spars with Jupiter and Venus Enters Virgo

 

Surprise, surprise, the first week of September is relatively quiet astrologically.  It began on an extremely positive note on September 1 when Mars in Gemini formed a supportive sextile to Jupiter in Aries imbuing us with a boatload of energy and a sense of luck.

On September 2 Mercury in Libra is in an exact opposition to Jupiter in 6 degrees of Aries.  We all know that Jupiter loves to do things in an expansive way.  This aspect is bound to bring big ideas and grandiose plans with a sense of optimism for the future.  Sounds pretty good, right?  Just be mindful of the fact that we could have a tendency to gloss over the details.  And by all means, be careful what you say.  Mercury in Libra (which is slowing down for its retrograde station on September 9) loves to talk but Jupiter in Aries has no boundaries, and therein lies the rub.  It will be incredibly easy to shoot off our mouths and come across as opinionated and overbearing.  This could make it difficult to find solutions that work for all parties as we are challenged to be realistic in terms of what we are promising others.  There is definitely a sky is the limit vibe with this aspect.  Mercury is stationing retrograde in Libra on the 9th (more on this in next week's post) but it will be re-entering Virgo on the 23rd and we could be facing some heavy analysis of whatever promises we made during the Mercury-Jupiter opposition.  And don't forget that Jupiter is retrograde until November 23, 2022.  Not to mention that Jupiter makes one last trip into Pisces on October 28 until it moves back into Aries on December 20, 2022.

Venus is departing the dramatic, fun-loving and flamboyant fire sign of Leo on September 5 to move into the mutable earth sign of Virgo until September 29.  Venus is actually considered to be in fall in Virgo because it is exalted in Pisces and is a very happy camper in Taurus and Libra, which it rules. When Venus is in Virgo, there is a more serious vibe to relationships. Venus in Virgo is not a time for casual flings, unlike when Venus was in Leo. Venus in Virgo is far more practical and grounded.  This can be a good influence for our finances, though as Venus also pertains to money. Virgo is a sign associated with healing and service to others, so we tend to demonstrate our love by doing things for others and taking care of them.  Virgo also has to do with over-analysis and perfectionism.  The shadow side of Venus in Virgo is a tendency to be overly critical of our partners or to be picky and demanding. Just remember that if you don't particularly enjoy the more practical side of Venus in Virgo, it will be ending the month in Libra, where it is positively ecstatic.

I will cover the Mercury retrograde in greater detail in next week's post, but keep in mind that Mercury is slowing down and actually entered its retrograde shadow on August 20 when Mars entered Gemini.  I don't know about you, but I am already experiencing the Mercury retrograde effects with scheduling snafus and electronic breakdowns.  

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 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.  September 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! 

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

 

Jupiter Sextiles Neptune Take Two and Mercury Gets Busy with Mars, Jupiter and Neptune

We just had an emotionally super charged and intense New Moon in Cancer on July 20, 2020.  On that day I tweeted:

We have a powerful #NewMooninCancer today that may very well feel like a full moon due to its oppositions to Jupiter, Saturn and Pluto in Capricorn. Patience will be required as we feel the restrictions. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) July 20, 2020

But we have a rather pleasant aspect coming up on July 27, 2020.  Jupiter in 20 degrees of Capricorn will be forming a supportive sextile to Neptune in 20 degrees of Pisces.  This is the second of three Jupiter Neptune sextiles of 2020.  The first one occurred on February 20, 2020 in 17 degrees of Capricorn and Pisces and the third one will happen on October 12, 2020 in 18 degrees of Capricorn and Pisces. 

Jupiter sextiling Neptune is a real feel good aspect that brings optimism, good fortune, harmony, expansion, creativity, heightened intuition and spiritual enlightenment.  We certainly could use this type of energy during these challenging times of COVID-19.  It’s hard to believe what life was like back on the first hit of that aspect in February, which was officially pre-COVID-19.   Jupiter sextiling Neptune has a protective guardian angel type vibe about it that we sorely need right now.  It also has the potential to give us a sense of proportion and to keep our morals in check.

The only glitch and shadow side with this aspect is that Jupiter is very uncomfortable in the sign of Capricorn because it is technically in fall due to Jupiter being exalted in Cancer.  The recent Jupiter Pluto conjunctions demonstrates this; Jupiter in Capricorn conjunct Pluto in Capricorn only served to amplify the effects of the virus and the accompanying power struggles.  Jupiter sextiling Neptune can also manifest in engaging in escapist behaviors that include substance abuse.  But I want to emphasize that Jupiter sextiling Neptune represents an opportunity to check in with yourself regarding your values and beliefs.  We won’t have another Jupiter Neptune sextile after October 2020 until 2024 when Jupiter is in Taurus, so make the most of it.

Mercury in 15 degrees of Cancer will be squaring Mars in 15 degrees of Aries on July 27, 2020.  There is no sugar-coating that this aspect will be challenging and tough, generating quite a bit of tension.  Mercury squaring Mars can lead to rushed thinking, short tempers and aggressive behavior.  We may be prone to jumping to conclusions and making rash decisions.  Arguments and hostility can arise.  Please try not to make any major decisions under the auspices of this aspect.

On July 30, 2020, Mercury in Cancer is doing double duty with two major aspects.  Mercury in 20 degrees of Cancer will be opposing Jupiter in 20 degrees of Capricorn.  Mercury opposing Jupiter can deliver big ideas and plans that we tend to feel optimistic about but be mindful not to skip over details or take on more than you can handle.  Jupiter aspects have a way of making us bite off more than we can chew.  Be mindful that this aspect represents an opportunity to question our plans and beliefs.

We also have Mercury in 20 degrees of Cancer trining Neptune in 20 degrees of Pisces on July 30, 2020.  This is a delightfully pleasant aspect that will stimulate creativity, imagination, sensitivity and heighten our spirituality. It’s a perfect day to engage in creative endeavors and meditate.  I am stoked about it because it forms a grand water trine with my Scorpio sun.  I expect that I will be extremely intuitive on that day, so if you need a reading, I should be in top form on that day.

If you are curious about how all of these planetary changes will be affecting you, please consider getting an astrological reading. These are very challenging and unique times; an astrological reading could provide some much needed clarity and guidance.  Check out my menu of services at:

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

I have also added a new reading to my menu of services, a Clues to Compatibility reading, which is designed primarily for non-romantic relationships and utilizes synastry to determine your connections with friends, family members and business associates. Additionally, I have also decided to offer private astrology lessons by telephone or video, such as 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 new combination reading which offers the option of a 30 minute astrology consultation with a one question tarot reading for only $50. There is something for everyone and my menu of services can accommodate any budget.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The coronavirus outbreak is causing me to increase the number of distant Reiki sessions I do because people are concerned about the spread of the infection. I have decided to suspend my in-person Reiki sessions until September in order to practice social distancing.  I will be back in my Brookline office then practicing Reiki with a mask, gloves, and medical exam sheets for your protection.  I will also have hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes available. In the meantime, a distant Reiki session is the perfect opportunity to safely build up your immune system and if you have contracted coronavirus, you can be treated safely from the comfort of your home. My procedure is to have a conversation with a client about what they hope to achieve from a session, we set up a time for the session to take place when they will be in a state to receive healing energy and I follow up with a telephone conversation to discuss their experience and my perception of their blockages.  I have also incorporated a new technique with my distance Reiki treatments since I don’t always have a photo of my client.  I use a teddy bear so that I can scan and focus the healing energy where it is needed. If this appeals to you, please feel free to contact me by email at lindasim54@gmail.com or call me at 617-304-2205. The cost for distance Reiki sessions is $30.  For your convenience, I accept PayPal and Venmo as forms of payment.  I have also written an article about distance Reiki, which is available at:

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

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

www.reikiwithlindasimons.com

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

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

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https://twitter.com/danceofphoenix

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