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Friday, October 6, 2023

Mars and Venus Change Signs While Pluto Stations Direct


 


Brace yourself for a heavy week ahead of next week's Solar Eclipse in Libra.  On October 8, we have two major planetary events.  Mars in Libra forms an exact square with Pluto in 27 degrees of Capricorn.  The last time we had a Mars-Pluto square was on July 1, 2022 when Mars was in Aries and Pluto was in Capricorn.  What can we expect this time? Let's just say that self-control will be missing in action as anger, impulsiveness and compulsive behavior rule the roost.  Mars is considered to be in detriment in Libra, so passive-aggressive actions are very common.  This aspect can trigger lots of conflict to see who get the upper hand.  Mars squaring Pluto can give us courage and willpower but it is accompanied by an intense desire to gain control. And we all know that this frequently leads to power struggles and confrontations. Issues of law and order could be an arena for these conflicts.  Once again, I am right in the line of fire as Mars is conjunct my Neptune and Juno in Libra and squaring my Jupiter-Uranus conjunction in Cancer in my 10th house while also squaring my Chiron in Capricorn in y 4th house.  And Pluto in Capricorn is a mere three degrees away from my natal Chiron and opposing that Jupiter-Uranus conjunction in Cancer while squaring my Neptune and Juno in Libra in my 1st house. So I am issuing a friendly warning to anyone who has planets in 24-29 degrees of the cardinal signs of Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn to be on alert on October 8...

Venus is entering the mutable earth sign of Virgo on October 8 too.  Venus has been in Leo since June 5 due to that lovely Venus retrograde we experienced from July 22 through September 3.  Venus is clearing its retrograde shadow on October 7, in case you are interested. Venus will be in Virgo until November 8, but we need to be mindful of the fact that Venus is considered to be in fall in Virgo because it is exalted in Pisces.  Venus in Virgo is a time to express love through practical means and service to others.  It is definitely not as flashy, dramatic or flamboyant as Venus in Leo.  So we are in for some changes.  Venus in Virgo is an earth sign, though, so we are not exactly going to be ignoring earthy pleasures.  It's just not the best time to find a new love because of Virgo's perfectionist standards.  That is the shadow side of Venus in Virgo: we can be too critical of partners.  That goes for existing partners, as well as potential ones. The bottom line is that we are more reserved and discriminating.  Venus in Virgo can be beneficial for practical financial decisions, though.  Venus in Virgo is also a boon for holistic healing methods, so feel free to try out acupuncture or Reiki.

Pluto in Capricorn is stationing direct on October 10 in 27 degrees of Capricorn after having been retrograde since May 1.  It actually stationed retrograde in 0 degrees of Aquarius, which was when we got a taste of life with Pluto in Aquarius because Pluto briefly entered Aquarius on March 23, 2023.  Pluto will re-enter Aquarius on January 20, 2024 when the Sun enters Aquarius, but it will retrograde in Aquarius on May 2, 2024 in 2 degrees of Aquarius and re-enter Capricorn on September 1, 2024 for its last stint in Capricorn. This means that the 2024 elections in the United States occur while Pluto is in Capricorn. Pluto enters Aquarius on November 19, 2024 until March 8, 2043.  The major theme with Pluto being direct until next May is that we have the chance to practice acceptance of the changes that are being thrust upon us as only Pluto can do.  It has a way of tearing down the structures of our life for rebirth to happen. And, as I have often said, rebirth ain't always pretty...

Venus in Virgo is also opposing Saturn in 1 degree of Pisces on October 10.  This is a real buzz kill aspect, no sugar coating it.  We can expect to experience delays and limitations in love and finances.  It's not the most social vibe, so keep your expectations low on this day.

Mars enters Scorpio on October 12 and stays there until November 24, 2023.  Mars is a very happy camper in the sign of Scorpio and was considered to be the ruling planet of Scorpio (as well as Aries) until Pluto was discovered in 1930.  Mars in Scorpio is passionate, determined and dedicated.  When Mars is in Scorpio, we can be very focused on getting what we want and we are direct about it, unlike Mars in Libra.  We are not afraid to tackle the important issues and are attracted to crisis because it is transformative and emotionally exciting.  We can be obsessively focused, instinctive and tenacious.  Backing down is not in Mars in Scorpio's vocabulary.  Drive and passion are strong with Mars in Scorpio, but stubbornness is part of the package because it is the fixed water sign.

If you are curious as to how all of this planetary action is affecting you, please consider getting an astrological reading 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 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. October 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.

 

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I also wanted to note that in an ironic twist of fate, the latest variant of COVID is EG.5, with a nickname of Eris.  Sound familiar--the Goddess of Discord?  Apparently, COVID cases and hospitalizations are on the rise...


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! 

































 



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Friday, October 1, 2021

A Powerful New Moon in Libra Features Pluto Stationing Direct and Venus Enters Sagittarius

 


The month of October is starting off with quite the bang.  We will be experiencing the second of three exact squares between Mercury in Libra and Pluto in 24 degrees of Capricorn.  The first one occurred on September 22, when I tweeted:

Mercury and Pluto are both retrograde on October 1 and this aspect will happen again on November 2 when both planets are direct.

The big news of the coming week is the powerful New Moon in 13 degrees of Libra on October 6.  Pluto is also stationing direct in 24 degrees of Capricorn after having been retrograde since April 27.  Pluto direct will bring about changes and transformation in government, power, and justice that have felt like they were on pause since last spring.  We are definitely purging the past. In terms of the past, I was particularly moved by astrologer Pam Gregory’s comment in her latest video on the New Moon in Libra that we should not be investing any life support energy to the structures of the past. I confess that I have been gripped with bouts of nostalgia for the “good old days” pre-COVID but they are not returning.   It’s time to accept that and move on.

The New Moon in Libra is also conjunct Mars in 13 degrees of Libra.  This adds to the energy levels and is a strong motivating factor for us to seek out justice.  But I would not recommend taking any major risks on this New Moon with Mars involved because Uranus in 13 degrees of Taurus is inconjunct the Sun, Moon and Mars in Libra which can spell accidents if we are not careful.  Uranus has a way of bringing radical and unexpected changes.  Surprises can abound and it is highly likely that truths will be revealed that are quite shocking. Mercury in Libra is also inconjunct Neptune in Pisces, so the media could be having a field day with juicy stories.

New Moons are a time to set new intentions and with this one being in Libra, we should be focusing on relationships, harmony and justice.  Chiron in 10 degrees of Aries also features prominently in this New Moon because it opposes the Sun, Moon and Mars in Libra.  Chiron in Aries wants to take action to fix things because it is a cardinal fire sign and that is what it likes to do.  Cardinal signs love to initiate action.  But Chiron involves healing old wounds, which isn’t always easy.  Chiron could heal others but he had to learn how to live with his limitations.  I suspect that it something we have all had to deal with on some level during this pandemic.  I have my natal Chiron in 24 degrees of Capricorn in my 4th house so the ongoing Mercury-Pluto square has had a major impact on me.  I also watch Penny Thornton’s astrology videos and was quite inspired by what she had to say about converting our pain into power and becoming more empowered by difficult circumstances.  This is particularly appropriate with Pluto stationing direct on the New Moon.

Venus moves into the mutable fire sign of Sagittarius on October 7, where it stays until November 5.  Venus in Scorpio was quite intense but it did give us the cosmic gift of trining Neptune in Pisces on September 29, inspiring me to tweet:

Venus transiting the sign of Sagittarius is a whole different ball game.  The intensity level in love will go down a bit, but we will feel more buoyant and optimistic as we seek out truth and higher meaning.  Honesty is very important when Venus is in Sagittarius, so feel free to lay out all of your cards on the table.  We will also be feeling more spontaneous, wanting to live life to the fullest and try out new experiences as it is easier for us to be more sociable and outgoing.  Venus in Sagittarius can also be blunt with its fiery enthusiasm.  But it’s not as calculated or malicious as Venus in Scorpio can be, so enjoy the blast of fire energy.

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.

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:

http://patreon/com/danceofphoenix.

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.

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

https://thehoroscopejunkie.ca/monthly_horoscopes.html

I also have a link to my monthly forecasts at Horoscopes4u under Dance of the Phoenix.

https://horoscopes4u.com/monthly_horoscopes.html

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

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

 

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

 

The coronavirus outbreak is causing me to increase the number of distant Reiki sessions I do because people are concerned about the spread of the infection. I have decided to suspend my in-person Reiki sessions until further notice in order to practice social distancing. I no longer have my Brookline office, so all of my Reiki sessions will be distant Reiki sessions for the foreseeable future. At some point, probably in 2022, I will find a new space to practice. In the meantime, a distant Reiki session is the perfect opportunity to safely build up your immune system and if you have contracted coronavirus, you can be treated safely from the comfort of your home. My procedure is to have a conversation with a client about what they hope to achieve from a session, we set up a time for the session to take place when they will be in a state to receive healing energy and I follow up with a telephone conversation to discuss their experience and my perception of their blockages. I do miss seeing my clients, so I am now offering Zoom consultations/intakes before the session so that we can see each other. I have also incorporated a new technique with my distance Reiki treatments since I don’t always have a photo of my client.  I use a teddy bear so that I can scan and focus the healing energy where it is needed. If this appeals to you, please feel free to contact me by email at lindasim54@gmail.com or call me at 617-304-2205. The cost for distance Reiki sessions is based on a sliding scale of $30 -$50. For your convenience, I accept Venmo and Zelle for payment. Zelle payments can be sent using my telephone number

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

 

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

 

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

 

www.reikiwithlindasimons.com

 

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

 

https://twitter.com/danceofphoenix


I urge everyone to engage in massive amounts of self-care and follow the protective measures of washing your hands frequently, maintaining social distancing, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth, wearing a face mask when necessary and staying home if you are sick. And get a vaccine. This new Delta strain of the virus is very serious and we need to remain vigilant with our masks, even if we are fully vaccinated.  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!  

 


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Friday, October 4, 2019

October Starts off on a Powerfully Transformative Note with Pluto Stationing Direct and Mercury and Venus Moving into Scorpio





Libra season may have just begun, but the month of October promises a strong infusion of Scorpio energy.  On October 3, 2019, Pluto stationed direct in 20 degrees of Capricorn after having been retrograde since April 24, 2019.  It is common knowledge that when a planet is in a stationary position, either getting ready to go retrograde or direct, its influence is especially powerful.   And let’s face it, Pluto is the planet that pertains to transformation and rules Scorpio to boot.  Pluto is also about power, and after having spent five months reflecting on our deepest desires and needs, Pluto stationing direct is a green light from the universe to reclaim our power in whatever area of life Pluto was retrograde and holding us back.  It’s high time for some deep emotional release as we confront the darkest parts of ourselves and others.  On October 3rd, I tweeted:
Mercury also entered Scorpio on October 3, 2019 for an extended stay until December 9, 2019 courtesy of the upcoming Mercury Retrograde which officially starts on Halloween and ends on November 20, 2019. Mercury in Scorpio is one tough cookie.  Communications are bound to be more probing and intense because when Mercury in Scorpio the inner detective has free reign in terms of seeking out hidden truths.  Profound thoughts will emerge and our thinking will be more focused and downright obsessive.  And don’t forget the sharp and stinging language that Mercury in Scorpio is notorious for.  Or as I have often described my own Mercury in Scorpio, it’s like a mouth that should be registered as a lethal weapon.  I reflected on Mercury’s extended stay in Scorpio in my tweet of October 3, 2019:
We have a couple of other events occurring before Venus enters Scorpio on October 8, 2019.  Mars enters Libra on October 4, 2019 where it stays until November 19, 2019. Mars in Libra is much more subdued and assertiveness is weakened.  Mars rules Aries, so it is definitely not in peak form in the sign of Libra.  It is literally considered to be in detriment when Mars is in Libra or Taurus because they are challenging signs for the action oriented planet to be transiting.  Vacillation is a key theme for Mars in Libra because we are able to see many different sides of an issue, which can lead to bouts of indecision.  And then there is the people pleasing side of Libra that hates to offend anyone.  Indirectness is a trademark feature of this transit and the shadow side of Mars in Libra is the tendency towards passive-aggressiveness.  But the good news is that since it takes Mars two years to complete a cycle, we only have to deal with this every two years.

On October 6, 2018, Mercury in Scorpio will be opposing retrograde Uranus in 5 degrees of Taurus.  Our thinking processes will be speeded up and we may experience some temporary tension and anxiety.  There is the potential for some flashes of genius to occur, but I wouldn’t recommend making any major decisions based on them.  Computers and electronics could malfunction as well.  The best way to deal with this energy is to literally go with the flow.

On October 8, 2019, Venus enters Scorpio until November 1, 2019.  Venus is in detriment in Scorpio, so between Mars in Libra and Venus in Scorpio in signs of detriment, relationships will feel like a roller coaster ride.  Venus in Scorpio can bring feelings of jealousy, obsessiveness and power struggles.  I have a natal Venus in Scorpio and I can attest to the fact that it is very emotional, intense and passionate.  When Venus is transiting Scorpio, our fears of being vulnerable or surrendering our power to others are heightened.  The bottom line with Venus in Scorpio is that relationships feel like they are all or nothing.  That is the nature of the beast that is Scorpio, a sign of extremes. With Mercury also in Scorpio and Pluto, the ruler of Scorpio, now direct and operating at full throttle in Capricorn, we are all going to be feeling the intensity of this Scorpio energy long before the sun enters Scorpio on October 23, 2019.  Hang on, it could be a very wild ride…

If you are curious as to how all of these planetary changes will be affecting you, please consider getting an astrological reading.  I am now offering short telephone astrology consultations for 30 minutes which are available for purchase on the Services Offered page of my site. These are extremely affordable at the cost of $35.

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:

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:


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:


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:


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


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:


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Friday, September 26, 2014

Planetary Moveable Feast



The planetary activity recently has been a literal moveable feast. Pluto stationed direct at 11 degrees of Capricorn at 8:36 p.m. on September 22nd after five months of retrograde motion. What does this mean for us? Well, for starters, Pluto represents upheaval, major endings and new beginnings. Deep transformation and empowerment are possible if we are prepared to let go. As astrologer Pam Younghans so eloquently stated, we need to be aware of negative emotions like fear, suspicion, shame and guilt because Pluto will undoubtedly bring these emotions into our consciousness.

Pluto stationing direct on September 22nd inspired me on that day to tweet:

"Pluto stationing direct today can be somewhat uncomfortable as we feel trapped between the past and the present."

Pluto has been conjuncting my north node in the third house for what seems like an eternity because I have been giving it a wide berth in terms of allowing an orb of up to six degrees. That just feels right to me in terms of the literal compulsion I am experiencing regarding my desire to communicate my astrological insights via this blog, Twitter and also in my efforts to land a monthly astrological column in a magazine.

We also had a New Moon in Libra on September 24th. It ushered in a new period for achieving balance in relationships and received a favorable aspect from Mars as well. On that day I tweeted:

"New moon in Libra today gets a nice relationship boost from moon's sextile to Mars in Sagittarius. Don't be afraid to go for it!"

The influence of that Libra new moon spilled into the next day when it sextiled the much heralded Jupiter in Leo/Uranus in Aries trine. It was a good day to engage in communication to spread that expansive energy, and we all know how social Libra is. This aspect has been building for some time, but it was exact on September 25th and I have no doubt its influence will be felt for at least a couple of weeks.

Personally, the Jupiter/Uranus trine is sextiling my moon in Gemini through mid-October, which should enhance my sense of humor and desire to derive more pleasure in life. Jupiter in Leo is also opposing my natal Mars in Aquarius, and this has a tendency to make me more anxious than usual and spin my wheels a bit too much in terms of my goals and projects that I would like to launch. Oh well, Jupiter is known for its over exuberance at times!

Of course, with transiting Jupiter opposing my natal Mars, my natural impatience is raging. I am deeply indebted to fellow astrologer Kristin Fontana's sage insights in her weekly Scorpio forecast. She reminded me that if we don't get the breakthrough promised by the Jupiter/Uranus trine in the next couple of weeks, we have two more chances in early March and June 2015 due to Jupiter's retrograde motion. Who said retrograde planets are all bad? Frankly, my experience has always been that some of us (myself at the top of this list) are too dense to derive the full benefit of an important transit on the first hit and require two more hits to fully absorb it. So retrogrades do serve a purpose!

On September 27th, Mercury moves into deep, delving Scorpio before it retrogrades on October 4th and slides back into Libra on October 11th.  Mercury stations direct at 16 degrees of Libra, right on my ascendant, on October 25th.  This should be an interesting month, to say the least!

The piece de resistance of this planetary moveable feast occurs on September 29th when Venus moves into the sign of Libra. Venus has been residing in Virgo since September 5th, and I am definitely happy about Venus moving into Libra, which it rules and is much more user-friendly. Venus is considered to be in its "fall" in the sign of Virgo and the most tactful way to interpret that is to say that it's at its weakest manifestation of the planet's energy. My natal Venus is in Scorpio, which is considered to be in detriment (as is Venus in Aries), which is not exactly an easy placement either. Many of us may have spent the better part of September criticizing and analyzing in relationships with Venus in Virgo.

Venus in Libra should bring us some relief by placing the emphasis on elevating the concept of ideals, inner and outer beauty, creativity and the arts. Socializing should be on the upswing and the trend should be shifting towards establishing harmony, kindness, shared pleasures and mutual respect in relationships. Who can find fault with that?

If you are feeling confused during these challenging times and curious as to how Saturn, Mars, Uranus, Chiron or the Black Moon Lilith are affecting you, please consider getting an astrological reading to obtain more insight and assistance in the healing process. 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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To celebrate the spirit of Mars in Sagittarius, I am offering a special on my tarot readings.  Recently some of my clients have been requesting shorter, one or two question tarot readings over my general astrological spread which covers all the issues pertaining to the 12 houses of the horoscope. They want answers to specific answers, so I am offering one or two question telephone readings for $15 and $25. You can check out the details at:

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