Mercury in Leo is Stirring the Pot as It Collides with the Sun, Saturn and Uranus

 

Mercury is one very busy planet these days.  On July 27, Mercury departed the cardinal water sign of Cancer and moved into the fixed fire sign of Leo.  On that day I tweeted:

Communication is about to get a lot more dramatic and passionate today when Mercury enters the fixed fire sign of Leo. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) July 27, 2021

Mercury is not all that comfortable in the sign of Leo.  Since it is fixed fire, it tends to think it is always right and is very passionate about sharing its thoughts but is not so great at listening to others.  Just warning you, folks because things are about to heat up…

On August 1, the Sun and Mercury are conjunct in 8 degrees of Leo.  The Sun is a very happy camper in Leo because it rules Leo.  There will be a strong focus on communication and short distance travel.  The conjunction in Leo will make it a very social vibe and we will probably feel like meeting new people.  But we will also feel compelled to express our ideas and this is where it could get a little tricky as it might lead to some heated confrontations.  Mercury in Leo is also opposing Saturn in 10 degrees of Aquarius on the same day and this only adds to the combustible mix.  Mercury opposing Saturn can make us impatient and demanding.  We might feel blocked from sharing our thoughts or face strong opposition from others. 

On August 2, Saturn in Aquarius is dealing with its own opposition from the Sun in Leo.  This aspect has themes of restrictions and hardships.  It could also be harder to express ourselves and some might feel their self-esteem plummet as our confidence takes a hit.  Relations with authority figures can be difficult.

Mercury in Leo is squaring Uranus in 14 degrees of Taurus on August 3.  This can bring excitement and change to our daily routine as we might find ourselves forced to change plans.  But it also generates upsets, nervous tension and anxiety. Misunderstandings and arguments are also possible with this aspect. Some friendships could end quite suddenly as a result of this aspect.  It’s easy to feel mentally scattered and acting less responsibly.  The perk of this aspect is that there can be some real breakthroughs occurring.

I have a natal Mercury-Uranus square, so I am going to offer my perspective.  First off, it’s a great aspect to have if you are an astrologer because it gives you a different way of thinking and communicating.  The words provocative and eccentric are associated with Mercury squaring Uranus.  It can also make the native argumentative and abrupt, and I confess that I have been accused of these traits on more than one occasion.  And it has a way of making one change friendships quite often.

Venus in Virgo is also trining Uranus in Taurus on August 3.  This aspect could very well prove to be the saving grace aspect of the day. Uranus is doing double duty on this day.  The major theme with Venus trining Uranus is an urge to trying something new in romance or with money.  I have this aspect natally too and I can attest to this. I was once described as an excitement junkie in relationships.  If nothing else, this aspect could trigger a shopping spree because Venus is associated with money as well as love.

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.  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.

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.

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Recently, I added a Monthly Horoscopes section to my website. August 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 also have a link to my monthly forecasts at Horoscopes4u under Dance of the Phoenix.

https://horoscopes4u.com/monthly_horoscopes.html

I recently 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 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 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. At some point, probably in 2022, I will find a new space to practice. 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 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. 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! 

 

 

A Full Moon in Aquarius That is Heavily Influenced by Mercury and Uranus

Mercury in Cancer has been calling the shots lately, with its opposition to Jupiter in Capricorn on July 30^th, inspiring me to tweet:

Mercury in Cancer is very busy today as it opposes Jupiter in Capricorn and trines Neptune in Pisces. The opposition may make us take on more than we can handle and the trine can overidealize matters. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) July 30, 2020

It will also oppose Pluto in 23 degrees of Capricorn on August 1, 2020, which can increase the level of tension (as if we didn’t have enough already) and possibly manifest in rampant manipulation and game playing. This is a prelude to the full moon in 11 degrees of Aquarius that occurs on August 3, 2020.

Mercury in Cancer has definitely been busy lately.  On August 3, 2020, the day of the full moon in Aquarius, it opposes Saturn in 29 degrees of the Capricorn.  It’s already aspected Jupiter and Pluto in Capricorn, and now it takes a shot at Saturn.  Don’t expect a plethora of good news with this aspect; Saturn is known for its sober and pessimistic vibe, rife with limitations and restrictions.  I wouldn’t be surprised if some states enforced more stringent measures to combat COVID-19 and reverted to earlier stages of reopening due to the increase in cases of the virus.

A full moon is a time of closure and completion but it can also shine a light on dark corners and pierce the clarity of truth.  This full moon in the sign of Aquarius could also see some interventions as we face some uncomfortable truths.  It is indeed a time to confront something that we know is wrong and right it.  We had a new moon in 4 degrees of Aquarius on January 24, 2020 that squared Uranus in Taurus and this full moon in 11 degrees of Aquarius will also square Uranus in 9 degrees of Taurus.  Some of us may see some closure on issues that began back in late January.

The full moon on August 3, 2020 also packs a Uranian punch.  For starters, it is in the sign of Aquarius, which Uranus rules.  And it squares Uranus in Taurus, which also occurred on the new moon in Aquarius on January 24, 2020, so there could be some unpleasant results that crop up in the form of unexpected events and surprises. With Uranus in Taurus, our economy could take an even deeper hit and agriculture, another theme of Taurus, could change the way we grow our food.  On the previous day, August 2, 2020, the sun in Leo squared Uranus in Taurus, which fueled the fire for restless tensions, unpredictable behavior and the potential for accidents.  All I am saying is don’t expect this full moon to be a tame one.

If you have planets in the fixed signs of Taurus, Leo, Scorpio or Aquarius, you will definitely feel the brunt of this full moon.  I am definitely in that camp.  This full moon is conjunct my Mars in Aquarius in my 4^th house and it squares my Saturn in Scorpio in my 1^st house.  I have a natal moon Saturn inconjunct, so I know first-hand that moon Saturn aspects are not exactly warm and fuzzy.  It’s an understatement to say that I am not exactly looking forward to this full moon.

Mercury will depart the sign of Cancer, where it has been since May 28, 2020 due to Mercury retrograde and enter the sign of Leo on August 4, 2020 until September 5, 2020.  Mercury in Leo will herald communications that are bold and expressive.  No more Cancer humble pie or passive aggressive styles of communicating.  Leo loves to be seen and heard in a rather dramatic fashion.  Also on August 4, 2020, Mars in 19 degrees of Aries will square Jupiter in 19 degrees of Capricorn, which will imbue us with a sense of luck, strength and courage.  We just need to remember not to go overboard.  Mars in Aries will also be squaring Pluto in Capricorn on August 13^th, and this square may be a little more upsetting as there may be impulsive actions to deconstruct the old system represented by Pluto in Capricorn.

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/

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

https://twitter.com/danceofphoenix

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