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Friday, August 15, 2025

A Week of Second Chances and Opportunities for Healing

 



We are experiencing a relatively quiet week astrologically for a change.  But not for long because next week the Sun will move into Virgo, we will have a New Moon in Virgo and Venus will enter Leo. Then we start entering eclipse season, which kicks off in September.

On August 18, we will have the second sextile of Mercury in Leo to Mars in Libra.  The first one occurred on August 14 when both planets were in 4 degrees of their respective signs.  This was also right after Mercury stationed direct in 4 degrees of Leo on August 11.  I am sure that many people were rejoicing on this day after a particularly grueling Mercury retrograde.  The second sextile on the 18th will fall in 7 degrees of Leo and Libra.

What is the theme of Mercury sextiling Mars? First off, let's remember that sextiles represents opportunities that must be acted upon to reap the benefits. When Mercury is sextiling Mars, our minds are speeded up and we feel driven to succeed.  We really want to accomplish a great deal. We are infused with courage and ambition.  So don't be afraid to be direct and honest.  It's much easier to be bold and take chances now.  Mercury in Leo is not exactly shy and loves the limelight.  When I said we have second chances, it is literally true because if you didn't take advantage of this aspect on August 14, you get another shot at it on August 18.  Do not hide your light under a bushel.  Get out there, speak your truth and socialize or network.  It will pay off.

The opportunity for healing happens on August 19 when the Sun in Leo is exactly trining Chiron in 27 degrees of Aries.  This is an optimal time for personal growth, meditation, journaling and therapy.  It can also inspire us to help others, so feel free to share your perspective and let yourself be vulnerable.  Lean into those old wounds so that you can heal them. You might find yourself being more effective at healing others, but that is okay.  The Sun is conjunct my Pluto in Leo in the 11th house, so I wouldn't be surprised if I see an increase in my astrology and Reiki business at this time.

The North Node is in Pisces now and this hasn't happened since mid-January 2007.  This can be a very soulful time as we are called upon to trust our intuition, embrace the unknown and embark on a path of spiritual discovery.  Try to be more compassionate towards others now and let go of our critical thoughts because the South Node is in Virgo.  We all know that the shadow side of Virgo involves being critical and seeking perfectionism.  But we can integrate the need for service that Virgo is associated with to achieve the compassion and spiritual side of Pisces.  Jupiter in Cancer is also trining the North Node in Pisces, providing us with another spiritual blessing of luck and expansion.  The last time Jupiter was in the middle degrees of Cancer was in September 2013.

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

If you are curious as to how all of this planetary action is affecting you, especially with eclipse season approaching, 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. August horoscopes are up now and I have a link to my monthly forecasts at Horoscope Junkie.  Check it out at:

https://thehoroscopejunkie.ca/monthly_horoscopes.html

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

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

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

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

www.reikiwithlindasimons.com

 

 

 

 
















Friday, June 21, 2024

The First of Two Full Moons in Capricorn This Summer

 


We have our first Full Moon in 1 degree of Capricorn on June 21, only one day after the Sun entered the sign of Cancer.  The second one happens on July 21 in 29 degrees of Capricorn.  There is a strong emphasis on cardinal energy now as Gemini season is in our rearview mirror.  Venus and Mercury sailed into Cancer on June 17. Only Jupiter remains in Gemini until June 2025.  

With the Sun in Cancer and the Moon in Capricorn on June 21, we could be dealing with some harsh truths about family or relationships.  Our home and work lives could be seriously out of whack and need be to balanced.  Cancer represents our comfort zone while Capricorn is associated with our aspirational goals.  There will be a strong focus on our career and reputation while security, both emotional and material, is a major theme.  Somehow we need to integrate our roots (Cancer) with where we are going (Capricorn).  This is not always easy.  I can certainly attest to this as my South Node of the Moon is in Cancer while my North Node is in Capricorn.  My experience has always been that falling back on your South Node comes easily because it is second nature, while working that North Node is quite literally stretching out of your comfort zone.  It means boldly going where we have never been and we don't know how to do it, but it is well worth the effort.

The fact that we have two Full Moons in Capricorn this year gives us two chances to get things right.  Whatever issues come up for us during this Full Moon will come full circle in a month when we have the second Full Moon in 29 degrees of Capricorn on July 21.  This Full Moon will be in the anaretic degree, which can indicate a crisis-oriented point.  It would be an understatement to say it is critical, but it can also be a strengthening influence. We might find ourselves ruminating for the next month before we make a major decision.  For me personally, the first Full Moon in Capricorn falls in my 3rd house and the second one is in my 4th house.

What else is going on astrologically with this Full Moon? Mercury in Cancer is forming a supportive sextile to Mars in 9 degrees of Taurus.  This is actually quite positive, as we should find ourselves driven to succeed with a strong sense of purpose and initiative.  This certainly feeds the vibe of a Capricorn Full Moon.  Don't forget that Capricorn is ruled by Saturn, which loves to be responsible and achieve great things.  Mercury sextiling Mars will also speed up our mind and reflexes.  Full Moons are also known for providing big reveals, so don't be surprised if there are major news stories.

The Sun in Cancer will be inconjunct Pluto in Aquarius on June 22, so we are not out of the woods yet in terms of the effects of this Full Moon.  Intensity and pressure are likely.  An event could occur that threatens our sense of power and we could be tempted to retaliate by engaging in controlling or manipulative behavior.  The most constructive way to deal with whatever crisis manifests is to let go and surrender to a Higher Power.  Whenever Pluto is in the mix, transformation is the name of the game.  Try to transform by not letting your ego get the better of you.  I know this is easier said than done.  The bottom line is that an inconjunct aspect always requires some kind of adjustment.

On June 26, Mercury in Cancer will be trining Saturn in 19 degrees of Pisces.  This aspect is very beneficial for concentrated efforts and attention to detail.  Our powers of decision-making will be strong and business dealings should flow smoothly.  We can feel confident about signing contracts under the auspices of this aspect.

Saturn is slowing down in Pisces, preparing for its retrograde station on June 29.  It won't get past 19 degrees.  I have written another article for PowerFortunes.com on the upcoming Saturn retrograde.  You can read it at: 


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 budgetI also have a one-question tarot reading for only $15. 

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

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

 

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

 

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

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

In 2020, I added a Monthly Horoscopes section to my website. 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! 










































Friday, April 7, 2023

Mercury in Taurus Enters its Retrograde Shadow, Venus Moves into Gemini and the Sun and Jupiter Hook up in Aries


 




Are you feeling the tension and anxiety yet?  I know we are just coming off a powerful Full Moon in Libra that occurred on April 6, but on April 7, Mercury enters its retrograde shadow in 5 degrees of Taurus.  Mercury isn't officially retrograde until April 21, when it hits 21 degrees of Taurus, but many people are already starting to feel the effects of Mercury retrograde, with communication, transportation and electronic snafus.  And we are on the verge of the next set of eclipses, which starts on April 20.  That is the second New Moon in Aries this year, which at 29 degrees is highly significant.  Think back to March 21 when we had the first New Moon in 0 degrees of Aries.  Something could be coming to a head on this first eclipse of the season.

On April 8, Mercury in Taurus will be forming a supportive sextile to Mars in 6 degrees of Cancer.  This is actually a very positive vibe with very harmonious energy.  It is a perfect blend of Mercury's reason, wit, intelligence and communication with Mars' passion, drive, strength and courage.  Sextiles are renowned for creating opportunities, so please don't waste this day.  It can be a day of great accomplishments if we apply ourselves.

Another personal planet is on the move this week.  On April 11, Venus moves from its comfortable perch in Taurus into Gemini, where it stays until May 7, 2023.  Venus in Gemini is a mutable air sign and is more drawn to intellect.  It can be very flirtatious and fickle.  It is a sign of duality, so we might have trouble making up our minds between potential partners. When Venus is in Gemini we crave variety and spontaneity.  I am looking forward to when Venus conjuncts my Moon in Gemini on April 24.

When Venus moves into Gemini on April 11, it also trines Pluto in 0 degrees of Aquarius.  This is really going to highlight romance and increase our desire for passion and intimacy.  It also brings the potential for a new partner to appear, but it can also have an obsessive and karmic pull to relationships.  Pluto is all about power, control and obsession.  Don't be fooled by the fact that both Venus and Pluto are in air signs; these two, even in a favorable trine aspect, can generate lots of drama.

There is yet a third reason to mark April 11 on your calendar as a special day.  It could be described as one of the luckiest days of the year because the Sun and Jupiter are conjunct in 21 degrees of Aries.  It will generate feelings of happiness, optimism and create the ability to attract good luck.  Our moods will be expansive (because that is what Jupiter loves to do) and we should be feeling particularly generous towards those we care about.  It is also a pretty sweet aspect for long-distance travel too.

I hope you all have the opportunity to enjoy the Mercury/Mars sextile on April 8 and I wish everyone an extremely lucky day on April 11 when the Sun and Jupiter are conjunct in Aries.  Venus entering Gemini and trining Pluto in Aquarius can add to the passion of the day. 

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

Check out my menu of services at:

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

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

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

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

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

 

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

 

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

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

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

https://thehoroscopejunkie.ca/monthly_horoscopes.html

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

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

 

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

 

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

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

 

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

 

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

 

www.reikiwithlindasimons.com

 

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

 

https://twitter.com/danceofphoenix

 

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