Venus Finishes up in Sagittarius with a Square to Neptune in Pisces, Enters Capricorn and Mercury Squares Saturn in Pisces

 

Confusion, fear, anger, and anxiety are quite prevalent in the United States now as a result of the recent Presidential election.  The planets are echoing these sentiments this week.  On November 9, Venus in Sagittarius will be exactly squaring Neptune in 27 degrees of Pisces.  Venus squaring Neptune is associated with confusion and lack of self-discipline.  It can bring insecurity, poor self-image and relationship difficulties. We are prone to overidealizing a partner, being gullible and can be taken advantage of quite easily.  It goes without saying that with Neptune involved, we need to be especially mindful with alcohol and drugs.

Venus moves into Capricorn on November 11 and stays there until December 7, 2024.  Venus in the cardinal earth sign of Capricorn is more about stability and commitment than adventure and a more free-wheeling approach to love or finances.  Mutual respect in relationships becomes more important.  If we are single, we are seeking partners who are reliable, responsible and ambitious.  We definitely have a more sober approach to love and finances.  Venus in Capricorn is truly a time to get serious about finances.

Venus in Capricorn will be inconjunct Mars in 3 degrees of Leo on November 14, 2024.  This is a very uncomfortable aspect because it's like the two planets involved are in different universes with no common ground.  Adjustments need to be made.  Venus inconjunct Mars can bring frustration and tension.  There very well could be a strong desire for intimacy and connection.  If you find that your sexual energy is blocked on this day, try to find a creative outlet to deal with this aspect on a more constructive level.  That very well could be your best adjustment.  I am just saying that this could be a difficult day for relationships...

Mercury in Sagittarius is slowing down in preparation for its upcoming retrograde that officially starts on November 25 in 22 degrees of Sagittarius.  But Mercury entered its retrograde shadow in 6 degrees of Sagittarius on November 7.  

Mercury in Sagittarius will be squaring Saturn in 12 degrees of Pisces on November 12.  This is my birthday and it is not exactly the aspect that I was hoping for. At least Saturn in Pisces is exactly squaring my natal Saturn in Scorpio, which is something positive.  Hopefully I will get some support for the structures in my life as I begin a new year and decade. Squares are inherently challenging aspects and when Mercury is square Saturn, it can make communication more difficult due to negative thinking and misunderstandings. Just be aware that we might have the tendency to see the worst-case scenario on this day.  Blame it on Saturn...It can create distance in relationships too.  Pay attention to details because we will be needing to do some hard mental work.  The Moon moves into Aries on this day and trines Mercury in Leo during the evening, which should have a restorative effect on opening up communication in relationships.  Perhaps all's well that ends well can be the theme...

And I can't help but agree with astrologer Maria DeSimone's observation that Pluto's last stance in 29 degrees of Capricorn is wreaking havoc with anyone who has planets in the last degrees of the cardinal signs of Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn.  She literally said that they can be going through hell, and as someone who has a Jupiter-Uranus conjunction in Cancer and Neptune in Libra, I concur.  The thing to remember is that even if you have planets not at 29 degrees, but between 25-28 degrees of the cardinal signs, you can still be feeling the effects.  She pointed out that Kamala Harris had her Sun in 27 degrees of Libra and Moon in 27 degrees of Aries, so while it was technically a separating aspect, her loss could be attributed astrologically to Pluto squaring her Sun and Moon while Saturn in Pisces was transiting her 10th house.  Please don't blame any astrologers who predicted Kamala Harris would win the election. It won't do any good.   Pluto will be in Capricorn until November 19, so we have a couple more weeks of this intensity before it enters Aquarius for the next 20 years.

I would also like to announce that while I am still posting on X (formerly known as Twitter), I am also sharing my posts on Blue Sky Social as danceofphoenix@danceofphoenix.bsky.social. There is an astrological community starting there called AstroSphere.

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 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. November 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 X, 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 X for my daily astrological insights while I am still there. Like many people, I am becoming disillusioned with it.

https://x.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. 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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturn in Pisces Gets Squared by the Sun, Mercury and Venus While Mars Enters Taurus and Squares Pluto in Aquarius

 

We have a lot of Gemini energy these days: on June 6, we had a New Moon in 16 degrees of Gemini that was conjunct Venus in Gemini, conjuncted Mercury and Jupiter in Gemini on June 5 and also squared Saturn in 19 degrees of Pisces. The square to Saturn could have resulted in enormous amounts of frustrations and delays. This is a great deal of nervous and scattered energy.

The squares to Saturn are not done by a long shot. On June 7, Venus in Gemini will be squaring Saturn in Pisces.  This one is bound to cause stress in relationships, delays, feelings of loneliness and depression.  It can make us feel like we have to work really hard on relationships.  Venus squaring Saturn can also manifest as money problems.

The Sun in Gemini is squaring Saturn in Pisces on June 8.  This aspect is associated with tests and challenges while contributing heavily to pessimism and depression. It is truly a test of character and can entail a multitude of responsibilities cropping up.  The Sun represents our life force and ego, so don't be surprised if you experience difficulty or frustration in getting your way or reaching your goals.  It can definitely be an ego-bruising day.

Mercury in Gemini has its own square to Saturn in Pisces on June 12.  Mercury squaring Saturn brings a time of buckling down and doing some hard mental work.  Negative thinking and misunderstandings are likely.  And don't rule out the potential for distance in close relationships.

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: 

https://www.powerfortunes.com/topics-opinions/saturnretrograde-june2024.php

Mars is on the move too.  On June 9 it moves into the fixed earth sign of Taurus after spending time in the cardinal fire sign of Aries since April 29.  This is a big shift in energy.  Determination and tenacity will be our greatest strength and motivators.  It is a major change from the impatience and impulsiveness that embodies Mars in Aries.  We should be acting more grounded, practically and sensibly.  But we need to be mindful of the shadow side of Mars in Taurus: it can be stubborn, like its symbol, the Bull and can also be quite defensive. When Mars is in Taurus, there can be a tendency to avoid confrontations.  However, it is superb energy for careful planning and step-by-step action.  Mars in Taurus values financial security and we are keen on pursuing our monetary goals.  And Mars in Taurus can also motivate us to enjoy earthly pleasures, so be sure to enjoy life too...

Mars in Taurus is put to the test so to speak on June 11 when it squares Pluto in 1 degree of Aquarius.  This aspect is frequently associated with power struggles and confrontations.  Just be mindful of the desire to gain control of others, as there can be issues with authority figures.  Trust your instincts on this day and try to use it as an opportunity to transform situations.  We are exploring our power access by accessing our inner power and navigating our feelings, drive and motivation.  It can be an intense day, but we can come out on the other side of it in a better place if we use this energy constructively.

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

Mercury in Libra Squares off with Pluto and Saturn in Capricorn and the Sun Enters Libra

 

Believe it or not, the upcoming week is a fairly quiet astrological week. The major events are Mercury in Libra squares and the sun entering Libra for the Fall Equinox marking the official start of fall.

Mercury in Libra squared Jupiter in 17 degrees of Capricorn on September 17, 2020 (the day of the new moon in Virgo) and this was probably the easiest of the Mercury in Libra squares to the Capricorn planets. On that day I tweeted:

We may need to be mindful of a tendency to be overly optimistic or gloss over important details today with Mercury in Libra squaring Jupiter in Capricorn. Don’t get carried away. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) September 17, 2020

But we are not getting off quite so easy with the next square from Mercury in Libra to a Capricorn planet.  On September 21^st, Mercury in Libra will be in an exact square to Pluto in 22 degrees of Capricorn.  This aspect can lead to compulsive thinking and a tendency to be obsessed with one idea to the point that we analyze every little detail.  It can be a mentally stressful time and we may experience difficulty implementing our ideas.  Mercury squaring Pluto can be accompanied by deep thinking and intense interactions with others which can lead to a crisis or darker experience.  We will be feeling combative and defensive, but we need to guard against arguing for the sake of arguing.  Obsession with negative thoughts may lead to paranoia and an inability to trust others.  It will be hard to separate truth from our fears due to our compulsive thinking.  And we may find ourselves engaging in power struggles with others because Pluto loves control.

The sun enters Libra on September 22, 2020 and fall is officially here.  The sun in Libra is a time to seek balance and fairness in relationships.  We are more inclined to meet others halfway to keep the peace. When the sun is in Libra, we are feeling very social and diplomatic.  We are also drawn to the arts and beauty, lest we forget that Libra is ruled by Venus.  So we may wind up spending more money when the sun is in Libra.  The shadow side of the sun in Libra is a tendency to be indecisive (as in “what do you think I should do?”), to be too nice in order to avoid conflict and not speaking up for ourselves.  If you are the least bit codependent, be mindful of the sun in Libra transit.

On the following day, September 23^rd, Mercury in Libra squares off with Saturn in 25 degrees of Capricorn.  This aspect emphasizes hard mental work that will probably need to be done alone.  It is also accompanied by negative thinking and misunderstandings.  It is compounded by the fact that Mercury is entering its retrograde shadow on the 23^rd, although Mercury retrograde doesn’t officially start until October 13^th.  We really need to pay attention to details on this day.

Mercury squaring Saturn can also add an edgy vibe, creating a sense of distance in close relationships as people may be feeling sadder or depressed.  We may be too critical of others as well because this is Saturn we are dealing with and Saturn can be judgmental.  The bottom line is that making any kind of progress under the auspices of this aspect is going to be very challenging.  Just remember that this is temporary.

Anyone who has planets in 17-29 degrees of the cardinal signs of Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn will feel the effects of these Mercury squares.  It’s not just Libra and Capricorn who are taking the hit.  I have a cardinal T-square in my chart involving my Neptune and Juno in Libra, Chiron in Capricorn and midheaven, Jupiter and Uranus in Cancer so I am right in the line of fire.

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 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 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 further notice in order to practice social distancing. When I return to my Brookline office I will be 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 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 for 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!