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Friday, December 24, 2021

Saturn Squares Uranus Take 3, Pluto Takes Some Hits and Jupiter Sails into Pisces

 


The last exact square of Saturn in Aquarius to Uranus in Taurus occurs on December 24, 2021 in 11 degrees of their respective signs.  The first one happened on February 17th in 7 degrees when both planets were direct and the second occurred on June 14th in 13 degrees when Saturn was retrograde and the final one of 2021 features Uranus retrograde.  This aspect has been an epic theme of 2021 symbolizing the clash between the status quo (Saturn) and the need for revolution, change and disruption, which is the calling card for Uranus.  In 2020 the dominating aspect was the Saturn-Pluto conjunction in Capricorn in January which ushered in the pandemic.  During 2021 we have been dealing with the pandemic and the conflicting impulses that Saturn and Uranus bring to the table.  Obviously there are structures in our society that are no longer viable but what do we replace them with?  That is the question with this aspect.

Saturn and Uranus are slow-moving planets, so this has been taking a while to play out.  We have had the entire year to deal with this aspect.  The first hit occurred in February, but with these two planets involved, you can easily add a time frame of up to a month before the aspect is exact and a few weeks afterwards.  I encourage you to think back to what was happening in your life around February and again in June.  I loved what astrologer Anne Ortelee said about the cardinal signs of Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn being ready for the changes in February while the mutable signs of Pisces, Gemini, Virgo and Sagittarius hopped on board the change train in June and the fixed signs of Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius will be dragged kicking and screaming to make the changes on the third hit of this aspect in December.

I think that it is a pretty safe bet to say that many of us are mourning the loss of a way of life we had before the pandemic began almost two years ago.  We are talking radical change here and restrictions galore.  A major factor determining where you are feeling the effects is the location Saturn in Aquarius and Uranus in Taurus have in your natal chart.  Saturn is transiting my 4th house and Uranus is transiting my 7th house.  I have had to make peace with the fact that I can no longer practice Reiki in person and have been engaged in distance Reiki treatments since June 2020.  I have come to a point of acceptance about that and am actually quite grateful for the opportunity to practice on a more flexible schedule.  One of my clients has actually dubbed it the ER – Emergency Reiki.  My astrology practice has been home-based, but I confess it was an adjustment to figure out how to practice Reiki at home.  My husband was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease over three years ago, so I have had to learn how to balance his needs with my work.  So you can see how both my 4th and 7th houses are impacted with this aspect.  And yes, the Saturn-Pluto conjunction in Capricorn of 2020 fell in my 4th house conjunct my Chiron.

On a collective level, we will continue to deal with what structures need to be reframed and what radical changes are necessary as we seek to implement them.  I also loved what astrologer Christopher Renstrom said about the Saturn-Uranus square invoking the sensation of a square peg in a round hole, so it will be time to let go of whatever situations aren’t working.  The workplace is ripe for radical change.  How many other people have had to work from home during this pandemic? The year 2022 will be challenging because we also have the United States Pluto Return in February when Pluto hits 27 degrees of Capricorn.  More on that later…

Speaking of Pluto, it has been taking some major hits lately.  Venus and Pluto were conjunct in 11 degrees of Capricorn on December 11.  Venus stationed retrograde in 26 degrees of Capricorn on December 19, which means that Venus and Pluto will once again be conjunct on December 25 (Merry Christmas!) in 25 degrees of Capricorn.  Relationships will be tested but there is also the opportunity for pleasant transformation.  And if we don’t experience a magical transformation on Christmas, don’t worry because the Venus-Pluto conjunction happens again on March 3 when both planets are direct in 27 degrees of Capricorn.  I always say that the third time is the charm and it sometimes take the third hit for most of us to reap the lessons of a transit.

Just this past week the Cancer Moon opposed both Venus and Pluto in Capricorn.  On December 21 I tweeted:

On December 30, Mercury and Pluto will be conjunct in 25 degrees of Capricorn.  This aspect will bring more depth and intensity to thinking and communication.  It is perfect for getting to the bottom of troubles and is also favorable for engaging in therapy because it is easier for us to access self-analysis.

But on December 28, 2021, we have a real Christmas Miracle coming our way.  Jupiter is sailing back into Pisces, where it is a very happy camper. We had a brief taste of Jupiter in Pisces from May 13, 2021 through July 28, 2021 before it went back into Aquarius.  Jupiter in Pisces expands our awareness of spirituality and our compassion.  It gives us a more positive vision of the future. Jupiter will be moving pretty quickly through the mutable water sign of Pisces, and will enter Aries briefly on May 10, 2022.  It will station retrograde in 8 degrees of Aries on July 28, 2022 and will station direct back in 28 degrees of Pisces on October 28, 2022, where it stays until December 20, 2022. The last time that Jupiter was in Pisces was in January 2010 through January 22, 2011 and Jupiter will not be in Pisces again until 2033.

Jupiter in Pisces will also be conjuncting Neptune in 23 degrees of Pisces on April 12, 2022.  This is a really sweet aspect that will open up and expand the collective unconscious.  It should be a favorable time for music and art, but generally speaking we should be feeling more hopeful that anything can happen to improve the world.  When it comes to the pandemic, this can be a real cosmic booster shot in itself.  This aspect will be conjunct my Part of Fortune in 21 degrees of Pisces in my 6th house, so I am stoked about it. Just be mindful of the shadow side of Jupiter in Pisces—the tendency towards restlessness, escapism, self-deception and denial.

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. I have recently added a new offering to my astrological services menu.  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.  Don’t forget that astrology and tarot readings make great holiday gifts.

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.

Dance of the Phoenix is now on Patreon.  If you have been inspired or informed by my work which is a labor of love, I would greatly appreciate it if you would consider contributing any amount that you can afford to support my endeavors.  No amount is too small.  Thank you all for reading my insights, musings and content. You can find me at:

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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. December 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 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 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

 

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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. The Omicron strain of the virus is spreading like wildfire these days.  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! 

 

Merry Christmas, everyone.




 

 

 

 


Friday, December 25, 2015

Merry Christmas with a Full Moon in Cancer and Uranus Direct



 

 

Merry Christmas, everyone!   For the first time since 1977, we have a Full Moon in Cancer on Christmas Day.  It won’t happen again until 2034, so this should be pretty special.  The full moon will occur at 6:12 a.m. in 3 degrees of Cancer and will be trining Neptune in 7 degrees of Pisces.  The trine to Neptune will be a boon to healing and forgiveness in relationships.  A full moon in Cancer on Christmas Day can actually soften our defenses as we are able to access our feelings and truths can be exposed.  We don’t need to fear being sentimental during this full moon and this may turn out to be a Christmas that promotes growth in all of our relationships and may actually help to minimize family tensions. All of the water signs—Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces should reap the benefits of this full moon.

 On Christmas Day, Mercury in 21 degrees of Capricorn will also be trining Jupiter in 22 degrees of Virgo.  This beautiful aspect in earth signs will help ground us and provide impetus for thinking clearly.  Santa Claus may really deliver the goods this Christmas!

 The Cancer full moon will be conjunct my south node in the 9th house and Mercury will be conjunct my Chiron in the 4th house.  I have been undergoing an intense healing journey for the past couple of years and I suspect that Christmas Day 2015 will be a time of releasing old wounds and moving forward.

I know that it sounds like I have been waxing rhapsodically about this full moon, but it is still a full moon and I wouldn’t be doing my due diligence as an astrologer if I didn’t mention the potential pitfalls of this particular full moon.  We need to remember that financial issues and any fears accompanying our security may surface at this time because Capricorn is all about security.  The Sun is in Capricorn opposing that Cancer moon, so emotions regarding our security may be intense.  I also have my north node in Capricorn in the 3rd house, and I wouldn’t be surprised if there were some action on that front for me with this full moon.

 The other big astrological event that occurs on Christmas Day is that Uranus stations direct in 16 degrees of Aries after being retrograde since July 26, 2015.  This can bring abrupt, unanticipated changes that might initially feel quite jarring, but are ultimately meant to serve our highest good.  So don’t react, try to step back and reflect.  With Uranus in the spotlight, the best way to harness its energy is to trust our intuition and don’t be afraid to think outside of the box.  I am sure that the relationship theme will be amplified in my life because Uranus is stationing direct in my 7th house. 

If you are curious about how Uranus stationing direct will impact you as it triggers the effects of the Uranus Pluto squares of 2012-2015, please consider getting an astrological reading.  We won’t have any more exact Uranus Pluto squares, but by Valentine’s Day 2016, these two planets will be only one degree away from an exact square.  This means that more changes are on the way…

The north node moved into Virgo recently, which has an underlying theme of service to others.  In that spirit of pursuing my path as a healer, I am channeling that north node and Jupiter in Virgo energy by offering my Reiki services. 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.  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:

 

 
I am also offering my holiday Reiki special again this year of three Reiki treatments for $50.  It will run through December 2015 and makes a great gift for your loved ones. You have one week left to purchase a package but it can be used anytime in 2016.  Who couldn’t use a little calm, relaxation and sense of peacefulness?  If you are in the Boston area and interested in purchasing a package, please feel free to contact me at lindasim54@gmail.com or call me at 617-304-2205.

 If you are contemplating an astrological reading to obtain more insight in your life after the recent cosmic roller coaster of planetary activity, you can learn more about my menu of astrological services at:



I am also offering a 20% discount on my astrological services if you purchase them by December 31, 2015.  This means that if your birthday is in March and you would like a solar return forecast, which normally costs $50, you can purchase it for $40 during the month of December.  An astrological reading also makes a great Christmas gift.  Please contact me at lindasim54@gmail.com to receive this special 20% discount.

As part of my holiday 20% discount offer, I have set up a special page where you can directly purchase a one question astrology reading.  There is only more week left! Check it out at:

 

 
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MERRY CHRISTMAS, EVERYONE!

Friday, December 19, 2014

Change of Seasons - The Winter Solstice and a Sign Change for Saturn


Once again, folks, there are big things happening astrologically this week. Many of us are still recovering from the recent Uranus Pluto square on December 15th (I know I am), but on December 21st, the Sun and moon move into the sign of Capricorn for a new moon that marks the Winter Solstice and the official beginning of winter. Adding to the mix is the fact that Uranus stations direct at 12 degrees of Aries. Could there be a possibility for things to calm down?

As someone who has Uranus retrograde natally, I am usually quite comfortable with Uranus retrograde, but even I have to confess that the past couple of weeks have been uber frenetic and I am looking forward to a little more stability.

Enter the season of Capricorn. On December 21st, the sun and moon join Mercury, Venus and Pluto in Capricorn. This heralds a more serious tone signaling a time to rest and reflect. It is also a perfect time to set plans and intentions and create goals for the new year. On December 20th, Venus conjuncts Pluto, deepening connections and memories of emotional loss. But on the 21st, the day of the winter solstice, Venus in Capricorn sextiles Chiron in Pisces, so there is room and the opportunity for healing of those painful emotions. That winter solstice creates a healing space for light to shine on those wounds. Bring it on! Mercury will be conjunct Pluto in Capricorn on Christmas Day as well as sextiling Chiron in Pisces, so don't count out a Merry Christmas full of honest, compassionate communication.

But as a true Scorpio, I can think of yet another important reason that Christmas 2014 will be a Merry Christmas. Drum roll, please - Saturn enters the sign of Sagittarius on December 23rd! I'd wager that Scorpios are rejoicing about this across the world after the past two and a half years!

There is definitely a chance for new possibilities with Saturn in the sign of Sagittarius because it is ruled by Jupiter, whose expansive nature tends to lighten up Saturn's restrictive energy. Scorpio is ruled by Mars and Pluto, which tends to create a lot of drama and sturm and drang. And it is no cosmic accident that Saturn, the ruler of Capricorn, is changing signs when the sun is in Capricorn.

As Saturn completes its transit through the last degree of Scorpio, a lot of dark thoughts rise up from the depths so that we can release our worst fears. It's important to remember that becoming conscious of our worst fears doesn't necessarily mean that they are real; it makes infinitely much more sense to interpret them as manifestations of our worst nightmares.

I love what Michael Lutin said earlier this week in his Week in Review section on his site:


about Saturn leaving Scorpio:

"The departure of Saturn from Scorpio can be that ecstatic moment after a bout with constipation. Everything that has been stuffed inside mercifully comes out. It is a time of healing. The process, however, demands that all the darkest material is also released. Relationships always pass through the MOST scary crisis, mainly because in a couple or partnership or even friend/colleague situation, much time is spent AVOIDING REAL ISSUES and discussing movies, politics, family or everything EXCEPT the real dynamics driving you apart and keeping you from being close. Now only reality is possible."

So could the departing gift of Saturn in Scorpio be reality, an entrance into the light  and the new possibilities that Saturn in Sagittarius will make us work for? Time will tell.

I am also an energy healer and Reiki, in addition to my psychic and astrology work, is another tool at my disposal to help people heal and feel better. But Reiki can actually help you feel better physically, whether you have a headache, backache, muscle spasm, fibromyalgia, or any kind of physical pain. It is a noninvasive, relaxing treatment. If you are in the Boston area, I urge you to consider this as a holiday gift for yourself or loved ones.


My astrological readings are being offered at a 20% discount through the month of December to assist you in your holiday shopping. For more details please see this link:


If you are feeling confused during these challenging times, please consider getting an astrological reading to obtain more insight and assistance. I have also added a one question astrology reading to my list of services for $40 that is an even more intuitive approach based on your natal and progressed charts with transits to both.

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Merry Christmas, everyone!