Eclipse Season Concludes with a Lunar Eclipse in Capricorn

Brace yourself for the third eclipse on July 5, 2020 that we have experienced in five weeks.  It will be a lunar eclipse in 13 degrees of Capricorn. That’s right, folks, it’s the third eclipse since June 5^th, which was a lunar eclipse in 15 degrees of Sagittarius followed by a solar eclipse in 0 degrees of Cancer on June 21, 2020.

I always say that lunar eclipses are like full moons on steroids and this one will not be an exception.  I like to look at the history of certain astrological aspects and this eclipse has some pretty interesting baggage.  For starters, we had a lunar eclipse in 14 degrees of Capricorn on July 6, 1963 and back then we had Martin Luther King’s “I have a Dream” speech and the assassination of President Kennedy.  Fast forward to July 5, 2001 and we had a lunar eclipse in 13 degrees of Capricorn which featured another Saturn Pluto aspect (an opposition with Saturn in Gemini and Pluto in Sagittarius) which is reminiscent of the infamous Saturn Pluto conjunction in Capricorn from January 2020 that manifested in the Coronavirus.  Any astrologer worth their salt will tell you that the lunar eclipse in July 2001 led to the attacks on 9/11. 

I don’t want to be predicting wars or assassinations, but this eclipse will be a big deal for the United States of America.  It happens one day after the 4^th of July, which is America’s birthday.  And we need to remember that the United States is moving into its first Pluto Return.  Pluto was in 27 degrees of Capricorn in 1776 and Pluto will be in 27 degrees of Capricorn in 2022.  But we are definitely feeling the effects in our economy and government with Pluto now in 24 degrees of Capricorn.  Jupiter and Saturn have already reached 27 degrees of Capricorn, although they are both retrograde but will be back to 27 degrees in November and December 2020.

Retrograde Saturn re-entered Capricorn on July 1, 2020, inspiring me to tweet:

The big astrological event today is retrograde Saturn reentering Capricorn until December. It’s time to revisit and revamp outworn structures in business, government and finances. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) July 1, 2020

Full moons also tend to bring a sense of closure and completion.  This year we have the Black Lives Matter movement and the number of Coronavirus cases increasing.  Interestingly enough, we had the second Jupiter Pluto conjunction on June 30, 2020 and the consensus is that all Jupiter seemed to expand was the surge in Coronavirus cases.  The last Jupiter Pluto conjunction occurred on April 4^th when the Coronavirus was surging in many states. Jupiter is not a happy camper in the sign of Capricorn; it’s exalted in Cancer, so it is technically in fall in Capricorn because it is so uncomfortable in Capricorn.

We can’t forget the importance of Pluto in Capricorn in this eclipse or in anything that happens in 2020 for that matter.  On July 5^th, the moon in Capricorn will conjunct retrograde Pluto in 24 degrees of Capricorn and retrograde Jupiter in 23 degrees of Capricorn.  Purging and detoxing are major themes with Pluto in Capricorn and this lunar eclipse will amplify the theme of deconstructing the old order.  Transiting Jupiter will be in 22 degrees of Capricorn during the week of July 8 -16, 2020, which will give us a revisiting of the Saturn Pluto conjunction in that degree on January 12^th and a preview of what will transpire from August through November 2020.

Another major theme of the lunar eclipse on July 5, 2020 will be one of practical security.  It is a south node eclipse and has the power to shine a light on something that has been hidden and could signal a completion of a cycle.  We may need to engage in some kind of release or adjustments in business and our levels of maturity and responsibility. Mars in 4 degrees of Aries will be squaring Mercury in 7 degrees of Cancer, so the air is ripe for conflict and angry words.  Saturn in 29 degrees of Capricorn, the critical degree, could very well bring out the shadow side of Capricorn, which is abuse of power and control.

We also have a cardinal Grand Cross aspect on the day of lunar eclipse. It involves the moon in Capricorn, the sun in Cancer, Mercury in 7 degrees of Cancer, and Vesta in 13 degrees of Cancer squaring Juno in 9 degrees of Libra and Chiron in 9 degrees of Aries.  All of these square and opposition aspects generate a great deal of tension.  The moon in Capricorn opposing Vesta in Cancer has a theme of devotion to a higher cause and the Black Lives Matter movement is a prime example of that.  Juno in Libra opposing Chiron in Aries places a greater emphasis on wounding and healing in committed relationships.  Let’s face it, the lockdown has forced many of us to deal with our emotional triggers.  Mercury in Cancer is encouraging us to let go of beliefs that are no longer serving our best interests.

The bottom line with this eclipse is that with its focus on practical security it will force us to deal with the effects of that Saturn Pluto conjunction in Capricorn back on January 12, 2020 and the Coronavirus.  Some may be tempted to let their guards down with the holiday, but we need to remain vigilant by continuing to wear masks and engage in social distancing.

If you are curious about your progressed sun or 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 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. Additionally, I have also decided to offer private astrology lessons by telephone or video, such as 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 August in order to practice social distancing.  I will be back in my Brookline office then 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 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 $30.  For your convenience, I accept PayPal and Venmo as forms of 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! 

Happy 4^th of July!

An Astrological Perspective on the Coronavirus as Mercury Prepares to Re-Enter Pisces and the Sun Enters Aries

March 16^th and the sun entering Aries on March 19, 2020, but the impact of the coronavirus this week have caused me to reflect on how this virus can be interpreted from an astrological perspective. 

I began by retracing the steps of this disease.  On January 7, 2020, the coronavirus was identified.  What was happening astrologically at this time? Plenty.  We were on the verge of a lunar eclipse in 20 degrees of Cancer that occurred on January 10, 2020.  On January 10, 2020 Uranus also stationed direct in 2 degrees of Taurus.  We all know that a planet’s energy is especially potent when it is stationary and this new disease would certainly prove to be very disruptive.  China reported its first death from the coronavirus on January 11, 2020, a 61 year old man in Wujan, China and Mercury in 21 degrees of Capricorn was opposing that eclipse, so the news wasn’t good. 

But Mercury in 22 degrees of Capricorn was also exactly conjunct the Saturn Pluto conjunction in 22 degrees of Capricorn on January 12, 2020. Many of us have wondered how the Saturn Pluto conjunction would manifest and I am beginning to think the coronavirus is a direct consequence of the Saturn Pluto conjunction and may very well be a defining influence of 2020.  Take a minute to think about what Saturn and Pluto conjunct in Capricorn represent at its worst: fear, paranoia and loss of control in the structures of our lives.  Neptune in Pisces has also been very active in 2020 and it is common knowledge that Neptune is associated with viruses.  The moon in Leo was inconjunct Neptune in Pisces on January 12, 2020, the day of the Saturn Pluto conjunction.

Fast forward to a few more dates.  On February 29, 2020, the first recorded death in the United States was reported, a man in his 60’s in Washington State.  Mercury was retrograde in 3 degrees of Pisces.  On March 3, 2020, United States officials approved widespread coronavirus testing.  On that day Venus in Aries was squaring Saturn in Capricorn in 28 degrees of their respective signs.  Talk about a massive reality check; it was becoming increasingly impossible to deny, ignore or downplay the significance of this disease.  It wasn’t just happening in China. 

On March 6, 2020, the number of global cases of coronavirus hits 100,000 and President Trump signs an $8.3 billion emergency spending package to combat the coronavirus.  There were some pretty challenging astrological aspects on that day as well: the Cancer moon was opposing Saturn in 28 degrees of Capricorn, indicating that some measure of balance be implemented to nurture and take care of people; the moon entered Leo and trined Chiron in 4 degrees of Aries which further emphasized the need to shine the light on healing; and Venus and Uranus were conjunct in 3 degrees of Taurus, indicating that there were sudden changes occurring involving money that affected the well-being of the earth.

We had a full moon in 19 degrees of Virgo on March 9, 2020, further emphasizing the healing theme.  Frequently full moons tend to reveal what has been hidden and this one was no exception.  News of more cases of the coronavirus continued to be announced.  On March 9, 2020, Mercury also stationed direct in 28 degrees of Aquarius.  On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus a global pandemic.  The moon in Libra was inconjunct Neptune in Pisces on that day, and it was evident that adjustments needed to be made. Whether we like it or not, we are all in this together as everyone needs to acknowledge that life as we know it is changing.  We are being forced to transform the structure of our lives in order to survive. Universities and colleges are suspending classes and adopting a policy of online classes and many events involving large groups are being canceled.  The coronavirus is triggering massive amounts of fear, paranoia and a loss of control over our lives as we scramble to adapt on a daily basis.

Mercury is direct right now, but technically still in its retrograde shadow until March 29, 2020.  Mercury re-enters Pisces on March 16, 2020 and stays there until April 11, 2020.  Mercury is considered to be in fall in the sign of Pisces, which means that we may experience difficulty in discerning fact from fiction and a strong desire for escapism during these challenging times.

But the sun does enter Aries on March 19, 2020 and that does bring a ray of hope.  The sun in Aries is courageous, motivated to conquer and is a time of new beginnings because it literally is the start of the astrological new year.  We all need that infusion of courage now to overcome the fear that is so prevalent.

We have been undergoing a heavy onslaught of Capricorn and Pisces energy.  Saturn, Pluto, Mars and Jupiter have been in Capricorn and the sun and Neptune in Pisces.  The sun moves into Aries on March 19^th and Saturn briefly moves into Aquarius until July 1, 2020.  Mars will also enter Aquarius on March 30, 2020 until May 13, 2020, so let’s hope that these two planets in Aquarius provide some respite as Aquarius is the sign associated with the greater good.

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 occurred on January 12, 2020 in 22 degrees of Capricorn will impact you.  It’s not too late to purchase this reading because its effects will be felt for most of 2020. 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. Additionally, I have also decided to offer private astrology lessons in person or by telephone.  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.

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.

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.  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 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 $30.  

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

Stay safe and healthy, everyone!

2020 is a game changing year and the start of a new decade. Be prepared and find out how it will impact your life by purchasing a reading with me: https://t.co/CvAZB7Fyvr #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) January 15, 2020

The Season of Aquarius is Upon Us

Capricorn has been ruling the astrological roost lately, what with the sun, Mercury, Jupiter, Ceres, and the Saturn Pluto conjunction in Capricorn on January 12, 2020, when I tweeted:

Today is the big #SaturnPluto conjunction in Capricorn which features Mercury in Capricorn conjunct both of them. Expect news to impact long reaching transformation. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) January 12, 2020

But the energy is starting to lighten up a bit this week.  I was watching astrologer Penny Thornton’s latest YouTube video about the Saturn Pluto conjunction and it really resonated for me.  She spoke about how Saturn is connected to the past and when Saturn and Pluto are conjunct in Capricorn she commented on how fear and paranoia are really triggered. She also said that you don’t have to be a Capricorn to feel the effects of this aspect; everyone has some placements in the cardinal signs of Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn so we will all be feeling it. I have definitely been seeing this in my work with clients lately.  The Saturn Pluto conjunction ensures that changes are coming and resistance is futile, to say the least.  We all need to face what needs to be released from our lives (that’s Pluto’s job and it’s not the most gentle agent of change and transformation) but it is easier said than done especially when Saturn is in Capricorn, a sign that loves tradition.

On January 13, 2020, Venus left the sign of Aquarius and entered Pisces.  On that day I tweeted:

Relationships take on a more compassionate, sensitive and vulnerable vibe today as Venus enters Pisces the sign of its exaltation. Just be mindful of the rose colored glasses as boundaries could get blurred. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) January 13, 2020

I have to admit that I felt much lighter myself that day and in a much better mood.  Nothing really dramatic happened to me on the day of the Saturn Pluto conjunction; perhaps it was just serving as a release valve for the tension that had been building since 2020 started and we were gearing up for a lunar eclipse in Cancer and the Saturn Pluto on January 10^th and January 12^th.  What a double whammy this was!

Capricorn is a very dense and heavy, sign, so I am really happy that we have two planets this week leaving the sign of Capricorn.  Mercury entered the sign of Aquarius on January 16, 2020.  Mercury will remain in Aquarius until February 3, 2020.  But we have an upcoming Mercury retrograde on February 16, 2020 when Mercury stations retrograde in 12 degrees of Pisces and it re-enters Aquarius from March 4, 2020 until March 16, 2020.  Mercury will station direct on March 9, 2020 in 28 degrees of Aquarius. 

Mercury in Aquarius will put a more cerebral and intellectual spin on communications.  After all of the sturm and drang of Mercury in Capricorn, it will be a relief to be able to have a more detached perspective on recent events.  Mercury in Aquarius is very future oriented and progressive, which is a marked contrast from Mercury in Capricorn which is rooted in the past.  Communications should be more spontaneous, offbeat and downright eccentric when Mercury is transiting the sign of Aquarius.  We are hungry for knowledge and extremely open to new ideas.

Mercury in Aquarius will also be squaring Uranus in 2 degrees of Taurus on January 18, 2020, which can bring some sudden insights in a rather abrupt manner.  I have this aspect natally, and I can attest to its benefits in terms of the amount of insight it bestows upon me which helps to counteract the distracting and abrupt nature of this aspect.  I have been known to deliver some shocking zingers to people in my life.  Uranus does love to shock. When Mercury squares Uranus on January 18, 2020, we could experience excitement, changes to our daily routines and some nervous tension.  There could be some mishaps in communications, so try to avoid making any major decisions.

On January 20, 2020, the sun enters Aquarius.  When the sun is in Aquarius, we will feel more social because Aquarius is an air sign and is very group oriented.  We should be feeling more concerned with humanity in general which dovetails quite nicely with the compassionate vibe of Venus in Pisces.  It is an excellent opportunity to make new friends and enlarge our social circle. 

The sun in Aquarius will be squaring Uranus in Taurus on January 23, 2020.  This is very restless energy which will be accompanied by anxious feelings of impending change.  Ego is very strong with this transit, so watch that temper! Try to be as proactive as possible about positive change and remain flexible.

  

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 occurred on January 12, 2020 in 22 degrees of Capricorn will impact you.  It’s not too late to purchase this reading because its effects will be felt for most of 2020. 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.

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.

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/

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

https://twitter.com/danceofphoenix

A Lunar Eclipse in Cancer, the Saturn Pluto Conjunction in Capricorn and Venus in Pisces

In the 1960’s there was a TV show called That Was the Week That Was.  Somehow I believe that the astrological community will call upon those words in reference to the coming week to describe the energy of 2020.  For starters, we have a lunar eclipse in 20 degrees of Cancer on January 10, 2020.  Uranus also stations direct in 2 degrees of Taurus that day, there is the Saturn Pluto conjunction in 22 degrees of Capricorn on January 12, 2020 and Venus enters Pisces on January 13, 2020.

Let’s start with the lunar eclipse in 20 degrees of Cancer on January 10, 2020. We all know that lunar eclipses are like full moons on steroids and this one is no exception, especially with it falling in the moon’s home sign of Cancer.  Lunar eclipses are also a time of closure, completion, and feelings coming to a head.  A lunar eclipse in the sign of Cancer is an extremely emotional time and emotional security is paramount to us at this time.  I can tell you from personal experience and from the perspective of my clients that this has been a really volatile week emotionally. With the Cancer moon opposing the sun, Mercury, Pluto, Saturn and Ceres in Capricorn, there is a strong theme of letting go.  The moon’s opposition to Saturn in Capricorn can feel particularly oppressive because it brings feelings of loneliness, sadness and boredom.  And the opposition to Pluto in Capricorn also contributes to tension in relationships as power dynamics come up, along with conflicts and arguments.

The lunar eclipse in Cancer falls in my 10^th house and is conjunct my midheaven, squaring my Libra ascendant, conjunct my retrograde Uranus in Cancer, opposing my Chiron in Capricorn in my 4^th house and also squaring my Neptune and Juno in Libra in my 1^st house.  It would be an understatement to say that this has been one tension filled week.  But I will admit that it has been good for business.

Mercury in Capricorn is conjunct the sun and opposing the moon in Cancer, so there will be a focus on communication during this eclipse, but we need to be mindful to do so with openness, honesty, love and compassion.  Jupiter in 8 degrees of Capricorn is also conjunct the south node in Capricorn on the day of the eclipse.  Jupiter loves to expand and its conjunction to the south node in Capricorn will magnify the way that decisions are made from authoritarian points of view that are simply not cutting it anymore.  We cannot continue with attitudes of dominance and arrogance, and I think that world events in the past week bear that out.

Uranus is also stationing direct in 2 degrees of Taurus on January 10, 2020.  Whenever a planet stations retrograde or direct, its power is intensified.  This can be a time of great awakening, but there is a very sudden and disruptive side of Uranus.  With Uranus in Taurus, we will probably continue to experience more environmental crises, as indicated by the fires in Australia and the recent earthquake in Puerto Rico.

But there is a redeeming factor, a saving grace to this eclipse.  Neptune in 16 degrees of Pisces is trining the moon in 20 degrees of Cancer and sextiling that posse of planets in Capricorn.  This is the saving grace aspect of the lunar eclipse and it can serve as a release valve for tensions as it increases our sensitivity and compassion for others.  Don’t waste this energy.

On January 12, 2020 Saturn and Pluto will be conjunct in 22 degrees of Capricorn.  This aspect has been building since January 2019 and its effects will probably remain with us until December 2020 when Saturn enters the sign of Aquarius.  The last time Saturn and Pluto were conjunct was on November 7, 1982 in 28 degrees of Libra.  Saturn is all about structure and preserving security, order and tradition, while Pluto is intent on destroying and transforming what is beneath the surface, so they are not exactly happy campers together.  Historically, major events seem to transpire when Saturn and Pluto are conjunct. The cycle of these conjunctions is approximately every 33-38 years.  It is frequently said that many people describe Saturn Pluto conjunctions as turning points in their lives and can be described as what life was like before and after the conjunctions.  They tend to have global implications.  For example, there was a Saturn Pluto conjunction in October 1914 in Cancer that correlated with the outbreak of World War 1.  In 2001 Saturn in Gemini was opposing Pluto in Sagittarius and we experienced 9/11, so it is important to remember that Saturn Pluto alignments have far-reaching implications. This Saturn Pluto conjunction will have major implications for governments and business regarding issues of power.

A Saturn Pluto conjunction in Capricorn will bring upheaval in the stock market, government, banking and big business.  With Mercury in Capricorn, the news will be big in these areas. It’s hard to say exactly what will manifest on January 12, 2020, but perhaps many of us will just feel some kind of release of the tension that has been building for the past year. And the Saturn Pluto conjunction will have a major impact on the United States presidential election.  The Saturn Pluto conjunction falls in my 4^th house and is conjunct my Chiron in Capricorn and opposing my Cancer midheaven, as well as my Jupiter and Uranus in Cancer, in addition to squaring my Libra ascendant and Neptune and Juno in Libra in my 1^st house.  If you are wondering how the Saturn Pluto conjunction will affect you, you can still purchase a Saturn Pluto conjunction reading.

The #SaturnPlutoConjunction is coming on 1/12/2020 in 22 degrees of Capricorn. Be prepared for the changes by purchasing a Saturn Pluto Conjunction reading for only $25 from my site: https://t.co/CvAZB7Fyvr #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) December 4, 2019

On the following day, January 13, 2020, Venus enters the sign of Pisces until February 7, 2020.  Venus is considered to be exalted in Pisces because forgiveness and compassion abound when Venus is in Pisces. It embraces the concept of unconditional love.  Venus in Pisces brings feelings of warmth and connection while it transcends limitations.  It is also favorable energy for artistic and creative endeavors.  But we do need to be aware of the fact that boundaries can get blurred while Venus is transiting Pisces and the shadow side involves evasiveness and a tendency to be victimized, play the martyr or be conned by others. If we keep this in mind, the Venus in Pisces transit should prove to be a welcome respite from the recent eclipse season and the Saturn Pluto conjunction.

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.

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 times.  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/

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

https://twitter.com/danceofphoenix

A New Year is off to a Roaring Start with Mars Entering Sagittarius

Happy New Year and Happy New Decade!  Are we set to experience another Roaring 20’s in the 21^st century?

Time will tell, but on January 3, 2020 Mars will depart the sign of Scorpio to enter the fire sign of Sagittarius until February 16, 2020.  But before Mars departed Scorpio, it received a nice hit from the sensitive Pisces moon on New Year’s Day.  On that day I tweeted:

The last aspect that the Pisces moon makes today is a flowing trine to Mars in Scorpio. It’s a very positive vibe that allows us the opportunity to act in a caring and compassionate manner to start the new year and decade. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) January 1, 2020

Mars in Sagittarius is a whole different ball game from Mars in Scorpio.  With Mars in Sagittarius, we are definitely into seeing the big picture and wanting to act on it, which is a marked change from Mars in Scorpio, which has a laser like focus on acting on a particular goal. It has a very restless vibe and a strong desire for freedom.  It brings us the confidence and courage we need to pursue our spiritual desires.  Mars in Sagittarius is motivated to act on its ideals.  We love adventure and are more open to taking risks when Mars is in Sagittarius.  It is definitely prime time for initiating new projects or ideas. The shadow side of Mars transiting Sagittarius is that moderation may be hard to come by because Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter and we may have a tendency to have too many fingers in the pot with that mutable energy.  It depends on what house Mars is transiting in your chart to see where this energy will manifest.  It starts in my 2^nd house but will enter my 3^rd house on January 25, 2020, the day after the new moon in Aquarius.

Mars in Sagittarius is wasting no time in making some important aspects that will have profound effects on our lives.  On January 5, 2020, Mars in 1 degree of Sagittarius will be exactly trine Chiron in 1 degree of Aries.  This aspect represents an opportunity to heal our anger through honesty (another key Sagittarian trait) and recognizing what needs to be healed.  It is also an opportunity to set boundaries in relationships and align our actions with integrity.

On January 7, 2020, Mars in 2 degrees of Sagittarius forms an irritating and challenging inconjunct to Uranus in 2 degrees of Taurus.  The inconjunct is an uncomfortable aspect because it requires an adjustment for the two planets to co-exist.  Mars inconjunct Uranus will deliver a great deal of nervous tension and we could be feeling quite impetuous as we crave something different.  This can also be an accident prone aspect, so by all means be careful on this day.  Uranus is still retrograde, but it stations direct on January 10, 2020, the day of the big lunar eclipse in 20 degrees of Cancer.  So we are in the midst of eclipse season and we all know that when a planet is getting ready to station either direct or retrograde its energy is intensified.  Don’t be surprised if people are acting unpredictably on this day with this kind of energy in play.

And we have two major astrological events occurring in the first half of January 2020: the lunar eclipse in 20 degrees of Cancer on January 10^th and the really big one that occurs on January 12, 2020: the Saturn Pluto conjunction in 22 degrees of Capricorn.  The Saturn Pluto conjunction has been building since January 2019 and we will probably continue to feel its effects until December 2020, when Saturn enters Aquarius. On January 12, 2020, we may just experience a release of the tension that most of have been experiencing. I’m certainly hearing about that tension from my clients. I’ll be covering these two events in greater detail in next week’s post.

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.

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 times.  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/

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

https://twitter.com/danceofphoenix