Venus and Saturn Meet up in Pisces, the Sun Enters Aquarius and Uranus in Taurus Gets Some Good Vibes from Mars and Mercury

 

We are still on a roller coaster ride in the month of January, especially on the heels of the first Full Moon of 2025 that occurred on January 13 in 24 degrees of Cancer.  On January 18, Venus and Saturn are conjunct in 15 degrees of Pisces.  Spoiler alert, folks, this is not going to be a feel-good day.  When Venus and Saturn hook up, we can expect feelings of sadness and isolation.  Venus might be exalted in Pisces, but when it is conjunct Saturn, it can also trigger feelings of victimhood.  We will probably find it difficult to express love and affection on this day.  And we might experience a restrictive influence (thank you, Saturn) on finances.  The plus side of January 18 is that the Moon does enter Libra that evening, which might help us in terms of achieving emotional balance.

The Sun enters the fixed air sign of Aquarius on January 19.  Our focus will shift to more innovative thinking, intellectual pursuits, communication, group activities, a need for freedom, humanitarian issues and technological advancements.  And hopefully we will attain a more detached perspective on the events swirling around us.  On January 21, the Sun will conjunct Pluto in 1 degree of Aquarius.  This should increase our power and ability to influence outcomes in our lives but it can lead to power struggles.  Paranoia can also accompany a meet-up between the Sun and Pluto.  Drama or upsets are possible manifestations.  The bottom line with the Sun and Pluto interactions is a strong theme of transformation and rebirth.

I have also included the chart for the United States Presidential Inauguration of January 20, 2025.  The Moon might be in Libra on this day, but it is anything but peace loving.  I am by no means predicting violence on this day, but I would like to briefly discuss the aspects of the day that this Moon makes. The Moon in Libra is inconjunct Saturn in 16 degrees of Pisces and this aspect has a strong theme of responsibilities making it difficult to express warmth due to fear and guilt.  We could feel a lack of emotional support.  I have this aspect natally, so I can attest to that.  Patience and self-control will be important tools for surviving this day.

The Moon in Libra will also be inconjunct Venus in 17 degrees of Pisces on January 20, which can increase tension between loved ones.  Unresolved karmic issues could surface and some kind of adjustment will need to be made. The Moon in Libra is also squaring Mercury in 18 degrees of Capricorn, which can add disagreements, moodiness and opinionated voices to the mix.  Emotional biases could influence our thoughts.  Try to channel this energy through mental work or cleaning up your home.  The Moon in Libra is also squaring Mars in 24 degrees of Cancer, indicating that our passionate desires can be accompanied by a short fuse.  It will be very easy to be overly defensive or cruel on this day.  Use courage to face your pain.

On January 20, the Moon in Libra will also be inconjunct Uranus in 23 degrees of Taurus.  This is bringing an urge for change, but it also indicates tension, anxiety and uncertainty.  Rapid mood swings and emotional outbursts are likely.  And the Moon in Libra is opposing Chiron in 19 degrees of Aries, which can trigger past wounds and traumas to threaten our emotional security.  It's time to face our fears pertaining to abandonment or loss.  Our intuition and emotions will be running high on this day.

On January 23, Uranus in 23 degrees of Taurus finally get some breaks.  Mars in 23 degrees of Cancer forms a supportive sextile to it.  This should increase our desire for fun and excitement.  It is a perfect time to implement changes.  Sextiles represent opportunities that can arise in our lives.  It is also a good time to break away from relationships that limit our self-expression or freedom.  

Mercury in 23 degrees of Capricorn is trining Uranus in 23 degrees of Taurus on January 23.  This will open our minds to new possibilities and emphasize communication as our intuition is on high alert.  There could also be exciting news circulating on this day.  This will be very welcome after a tumultuous month.

I would also like to announce that 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. 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

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

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! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

A More Mellow Week as Venus Enters Pisces, the Sun and Mars Get Along and Mercury Meets up with Uranus Take 3

 

We should be feeling calmer and more at peace than last week when we had the Sun entering Aquarius, a New Moon in Aquarius and Uranus stationing direct on January 22.  It was a very Uranian week, to say the least, and I am sure that most of us have felt rattled by the recent Uranus station.

But on January 26, Venus left the sign of Aquarius to enter its happy place, the mutable water sign of Pisces.  Venus can be very detached in Aquarius and can have quite the edge to it.  Don't forget that Uranus rules Aquarius. While Venus rules Taurus and Libra, it is considered to be exalted in Pisces.  It is a softer and gentler vibe that embraces the themes of unconditional love, empathy and compassion.  We will have a tendency to want to work together to make love work.  The shadow side of Venus in Pisces is that we tend to look at life through rose-colored glasses and that our boundaries are not that strong.  Venus will be in Pisces until February 20, so enjoy it while it lasts.

We have a couple of trines occurring on January 29 that should make all of us a lot happier.  One of them involves Mars in Gemini, which is still out of bounds, but we will take it.  Mars has been in Gemini since August 21, 2022 and won't leave Gemini until March 25, 2023.  It was not the easiest Mars retrograde, to be sure.  The other trine features Mercury and Uranus, which are both now direct.

The Sun in Aquarius will be exactly trining Mars in 9 degrees of Gemini on January 29.  This is a delightful aspect that provides a jolt of energy and gives us more confidence and enthusiasm.  We want to socialize and take more risks.  This favors romance too and any kind of physical activity because there is added energy.  I have a natal Sun-Mars square, which is definitely not so nice or easy.  The Sun will be conjunct my Mars and Mars will be conjunct my Gemini Moon, so I am looking forward to this aspect.

Mercury in Capricorn will exactly trining Uranus in 14 degrees of Taurus on January 29 too.  This is the third time this aspect has occurred.  The first hit happened on December 17, 2022 when Mercury was direct and Uranus was retrograde and the second one occurred on January 8, 2023 when both planets were retrograde.  Mercury trining Uranus can bring exciting news and brilliant ideas.  Breakthroughs are possible and our intuition is very strong.  Computers and technology could factor in heavily on this day too.  There is an added bonus with this trine being in earth signs: we can be more grounded and solidify our brilliant ideas.  And, since it is the third time this aspect occurs, it literally could be the charm for implementing new ideas. So let's get going...

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

Please consider purchasing a tarot reading for $15. This is perfect if you want some insight into yourself right now regarding a specific situation and how you can transform the challenges into opportunities. Check it out on: https://t.co/CvAZB7Fyvr pic.twitter.com/EKYmrZCn6l

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) November 20, 2022

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

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

 

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

 

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

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

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

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

 

Communication Gets More Serious as Mercury Enters Capricorn

Venus may have left the Capricorn party of the Sun, Saturn, Pluto and Ceres on December 20, 2019, when I tweeted:

Venus enters the air sign of Aquarius today as relationships take on a more detached and group oriented focus. Friends become more important to us. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) December 20, 2019

but on December 28, 2019 Mercury will enter Capricorn until January 16, 2020.  That’s right folks, Mercury will be in Capricorn for the next eclipse on January 10, 2020 and the upcoming Saturn Pluto conjunction on January 12, 2020.

When Mercury transits the earth sign of Capricorn, communication gets more serious, clear and rational.  Our ideas are more structured as our thinking becomes more methodical.  Its timing is perfect for setting New Year’s resolutions because Mercury in Capricorn is so goal oriented.  Mercury in Capricorn is a very favorable influence for focusing on business and practical matters.  The shadow side of Mercury in Capricorn is the tendency to be too controlling which detracts from its constructive nature and we can also be quite rigid when Mercury in Capricorn.

Mercury in Capricorn is also making some very favorable aspects during the coming week.  On December 30, 2019, it forms an exact trine with Uranus in 2 degrees of Taurus.  This aspect will open up our minds to exciting ideas involving new technologies and the possibility of new friends coming into our lives.

While Mercury isn’t making any particular aspects on New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2019, we do end the year and the decade on a note of hope with the Pisces moon forming a supportive sextile to the sun in 9 degrees of Capricorn.  This aspect has a strong theme of surrendering to the present, letting go of the past and having faith in the future.  That element of faith is reinforced by the Pisces moon conjuncting Neptune in 16 degrees of Pisces.

On January 2, 2020, Mercury in Capricorn conjuncts Jupiter in 6 degrees of Capricorn.  This aspect favors work and play.  It has the potential to bring good news, optimism and a happy frame of mind.  It is very auspicious for business deals and new ideas, so be sure to write down any ideas that you receive on this date.  It’s a real feel good aspect and a fabulous way to launch a new year and a new decade. 

If you are curious as to how all of these planetary changes will be affecting you, please consider getting an astrological reading.  I have recently revised my menu of services and am now offering a Saturn Pluto Conjunction reading for $25 which will offer you some insight and guidance into how this major astrological event that occurs on January 12, 2020 in 22 degrees of Capricorn will impact you.  It can be purchased through my site 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. This one can be especially helpful during the holiday season as we gather with family, friends and business associates for holiday festivities.

An astrology reading also makes a perfect Christmas gift if you are a little late in buying your holiday gifts.  Give the gift of insight and clarity for the holidays.  Please feel free to email me at lindasim54@gmail.com to purchase a gift certificate.  You can decide how much you wish to spend and the recipient can choose which type of reading they want.  2020 promises to be an exciting year astrologically and a little insight will go a long way to navigating this year of change.

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.

Since I love to talk astrology and believe in making it more available to everyone, I am now offering pay by the minute astrology readings through Click 4Advisor.  Check it out at:

https://prodca.click4talk.com/c4a/plink/popup.php?cid=24879&linker=147821

This might be the perfect way for you to get a taste of what astrology can do for you in terms of providing insight into your life during these challenging time.  Obviously the 30 minute readings are the best deal, but you might be surprised by how much you learn in 10 minutes or less from a brief glance at your chart. If I am not available you can always request a callback and I will respond quickly.

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.

Recently I undertook an intensive life purpose coaching training program and became certified as a Life Purpose Coach.  It was an intense, eye-opening experience that changed my life as it caused me to reflect on the story of my life.  But I left it with feelings of hope and light for the future that I want to share with others.  To that end, I am now offering Life Purpose Coaching to my menu of services.  You can read more about it at:

https://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/life-purpose-coaching-service.html

As an astrologer, I have decided to include an interpretation of the north node by sign. If you are feeling stuck and need some help in getting from Point A to Point B in your quest for making positive changes in your life, please email me at lindasim54@gmail.com to schedule a complementary telephone consultation to discover if you are a good fit for this program.  I look forward to hearing from you.

I am also available for tarot readings in person if you are in the Boston area or by telephone if you are unable to travel to my home in Newton, MA.  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.

If you are in the Boston area, please consider getting a Reiki treatment at Acupuncture for Everyone in Copley Square to destress, revitalize and remove blockages to healing.  It’s a perfect way to start your weekend off and can also be described as a spa for the soul to boot!   Reiki is the most profound treatment for stress relief because it concentrates on CALMING your body.

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

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

For my clients who can’t fit Friday into their schedule for a treatment or have difficulty traveling, I have also recently begun doing distance Reiki sessions for them.  I have a conversation with them 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.  I am also offering Reiki treatments at my home in Newton, MA on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons and in the Coolidge Corner section of Brookline on Sunday afternoons.  Recently I have added online booking for my Sunday clients on my site.  Check it out at:

www.reikiwithlindasimons.com/book-online

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/

Happy New Year, everyone!  Not only is it a new year, but a new decade that is sure to bring sweeping changes.

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

https://twitter.com/danceofphoenix