Challenging Pluto Aspects Create a Scorpio Vibe and Chiron Retrograde in Pisces Provides Another Shot at Seeking Justice for Feelings of Victimization

I know that we just had a new moon in Libra on October 8, 2018, but many of us felt like we were experiencing a full moon.  On October 9, 2018 I tweeted:

The residue of yesterday’s #NewMoon feels like a full moon today courtesy of Libra moon squaring Pluto in Capricorn. Power struggles and manipulations abound so tread lightly. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) October 9, 2018

When the moon forms a challenging square aspect to Pluto, we are dealing with some very serious, complex energy that evokes a real Scorpio vibe and issues of emotional wounding surface.  Issues of power struggles, obsession, control and manipulation run rampant.

On October 12, 2018 the sun in 18 degrees of Libra squares Pluto in 18 degrees of Capricorn.  Once again, power and control issues surface because this is intense and passionate energy.  And there are the accompanying themes of jealousy and obsession with a tough, edgy quality to boot. The sun represents who we are while Pluto represents what is hidden, secretive and buried.  But Pluto is also about transformation.  I have this aspect natally with my Scorpio sun squaring my Pluto in Leo.  Sun square Pluto has stubborn quality to begin with and having it in fixed signs doesn’t make it easier, I can tell you.  But it does have the potential to be very empowering if we make an effort to work with this energy.

The sun may be in Libra through October 22^nd, but it’s feeling a lot like Scorpio these days. Mercury entered Scorpio on October 9^th as well and on that day I also tweeted:

Communications get more biting, deep and sarcastic today as Mercury enters Scorpio and winds it’s way to a conjunction with Venus next week. We could be feeling a lot of Scorpio energy as obsession levels rise. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) October 9, 2018

Mercury and Venus will be conjunct in 9 degrees of Scorpio on October 15, 2018 and this aspect should have a serious impact on relationships and finances as we are forced to dig deep. But it can have a very beneficial effect if we take the time to tell someone how much we love them.  This aspect also makes us open to receiving love and gifts.  This is definitely one of the more benign aspects involving retrograde Venus in Scorpio. Venus is retrograde until November 16, 2018 and is triggering the Venus Retrograde that occurred back in October 2010.  I don’t know about you, but I have been hearing from friends and clients that similar if not identical issues are cropping up from that period.  I am offering my Venus Retrograde special again, so why not do yourself a favor and get some insight into how this transit is affecting you.

#VenusRetrograde is back and so is my Venus Retrograde Special for $25! This is the perfect time to obtain some insight into your relationships and learn how this important transit is affecting you. Email me at lindasim54@gmail.com or DM me to request a reading. #astrology pic.twitter.com/0th07kG2F7

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) October 5, 2018

We are also under the influence of retrograde Chiron in Pisces.  Chiron is retrograde in Pisces until December 9, 2018, when it stations direct in 27 degrees of Pisces.  Chiron returns to sign of Aries in February 2019.  Astrologer Michael Lutin astutely noted that Chiron retrograde in Pisces is bringing up complex issues that need to be courageously faced and resolved that involve themes of forgiveness/retribution, perpetrator/victim and innocence and guilt.  The bottom line with this transit is obtaining justice.

I was reflecting on how the Chiron retrograde transit is affecting my chart.  Initially I was pleased with the trines to my natal Venus in Scorpio and Jupiter and Uranus in Cancer, but then I realized that it was also forming some rather challenging, irritating inconjuncts to my natal Pluto in Leo and Neptune in Libra. 

I have a natal Chiron/Pluto inconjunct, so this transit is triggering that aspect for me.  Chiron inconjunct Pluto has a tendency to create irritating and frustrating feelings that impel us to heal our wounds and transform our consciousness.  But if we don’t do the work on ourselves, we may wind up projecting our irritation, frustration, negativity on others.  There is a lot of nervous energy present but it can be a boon for healers and athletes. Chiron is currently transiting my 6^th house and while my health has survived two cataract surgeries this year, I am feeling quite powerless over the health of a loved one.  So this transit is intensely personal for me.

Chiron in the late degrees of Pisces is also forming an inconjunct to my natal Neptune in Libra.  My natal Chiron in Capricorn squares my natal Neptune in Libra, and Chiron squaring Neptune (a very common generational aspect) feels a lot like Chiron in Pisces.  And Chiron in Pisces does have a way of triggering feelings of betrayal and abandonment.  Obviously I still have some work to do with Chiron in Pisces.  In many ways it feels like yet another Pluto transit because it is so challenging and confusing.

If you are curious as to how all of the planetary changes, including this summer’s eclipses, Jupiter in Scorpio, Chiron in Aries and Uranus in Taurus will be affecting you in 2018, please consider getting an astrological reading.  A transit reading might be just what you need right now to make the most of Jupiter in Scorpio.  Jupiter transits are all about taking advantage of opportunities and if you snooze you lose with Jupiter.  You have to be aware and strike while the iron is hot and we only have another few weeks of Jupiter in Scorpio. The Services Offered page of my site describes the menu of services that I offer. I even offer the option of tarot readings. There is something for everyone. 

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:

http://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.

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 in the Coolidge Corner section of Brookline on Sunday afternoons.

But the big news is that I have created and launched a new website devoted exclusively to my Reiki practice. Please feel free to check it out 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/

I have also revised my package deals and I am now offering two options for package deals: Silver and a Tarot special for my tarot clients. Please check it out at:

http://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/package-deals.html

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

https://twitter.com/danceofphoenix

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Venus Square Pluto Intensifies the Scorpio Energy as We Approach Halloween

  

What a difference a day makes!  On October 26, 2017 the sun and Jupiter conjuncted in 2 degrees of Scorpio, inspiring me to tweet:

Let the good times roll today as sun & Jupiter conjunct in Scorpio. Enthusiasm is high & opportunities abound on this lucky day. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) October 26, 2017

But on October 27, 2017 Venus in Libra will be forming a very challenging square with Pluto in Capricorn.  This aspect is a whole different ballgame, trust me.  I have it natally with my Venus in Scorpio squaring Pluto in Leo.  Venus squaring Pluto can produce an intensity of feelings that lead to obsession and stalking.  These actions can arise from feelings of wanting to control a relationship or from insecurities that the relationship will end.  Either way, this aspect can lead to manipulative and controlling actions.

These are extreme feelings that can lead to deep transformation but the changes can manifest as revenge sex, jealousy or downright manipulation.  Power and control issues can surface in relationships, so watch out for jealousy and extreme possessiveness.  And this is where this aspect ties into the Scorpio energy of intensity, passion and obsession.  There is never a middle ground with a Scorpio and they tend to inspire feelings of love or hate. Scorpio can be the most loyal friend, but the most lethal enemy if they have been crossed (or if they feel that they have been betrayed).

The second image in this post is from the movie Duel in the Sun made in 1946.  I am including it in this post because I remember my astrologer teacher describing a Venus Pluto square as the type of relationship that this movie portrayed.  This image is from the end of the movie when the two protagonists, Jennifer Jones and Gregory Peck, die in each other’s arms.  I know that it is a very old western movie and somewhat melodramatic, but the gist of the theme was that Gregory Peck’s character Lewt Bell was sexually obsessed with Jennifer Jones’ character, Pearl Chavez, who was half American Indian.  He refused to marry her but when she became engaged to another man, he killed him, insisting that Pearl could only belong to him. Lewt’s brother Jesse, portrayed by Joseph Cotton, was also attracted to Pearl but he treated her respectfully and eventually married another woman.  However, when Jesse tried to help Pearl, he was shot by Lewt but survived. Pearl discovered that Lewt would try again to kill Jesse, so she arms herself and engages in a shootout with Lewt in the desert and they die in each other’s arms.  Sounds pretty sick and twisted, doesn’t it?  Hardly what you would call a healthy relationship. But I have to agree with my astrology teacher that it does illustrate the damage that can occur as a result of jealousy, obsession and possessiveness.  I never forgot that description of the Venus square Pluto aspect and the damage it can wreak. The point I am trying to make is that under the influence of this aspect, unhealthy or unstable relationships could break down. 

Venus may be in its home sign of Libra, considered to be sweet and accommodating, but Pluto, the ruler of Scorpio, is in Capricorn, a sign that loves to be in control.  I am just warning everyone that relationships can get pretty intense with this aspect as issues of control and power rear their ugly heads.  We do have one ace in the hole on this day, however.  Mercury in Scorpio is sextiling Pluto in Capricorn, so there is potential for deeper truths to be revealed without involving all of that drama if we are mindful.

Halloween, the unofficial Scorpio holiday, features a Pisces moon this year. Moon in Pisces is perfect for Halloween, as it is dreamy, mysterious and escapist.  It should fuel some pretty creative costumes.  The Pisces moon also conjuncts Chiron, which should help us heal old wounds and it sextiles Pluto in Capricorn, which can feel very empowering.  All in all, there are no really tough aspects on Halloween, so it should be an enjoyable holiday.

If you are curious as to how Jupiter, Mercury and the sun in Scorpio will be affecting you, please consider getting an astrological reading.  A transit reading might be just what you need right now to make the most of Jupiter in Scorpio.  Jupiter transits are all about taking advantage of opportunities and if you snooze you lose with Jupiter.  You have to be aware and strike while the iron is hot. The Services Offered page of my site describes the menu of services that I offer. There is something for everyone.

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:

http://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. Especially with 2017 being a Universal Year 1, this is a marvelous time to navigate a new direction in your life that will fulfill you and your soul’s purpose. 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.

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 in the Coolidge Corner section of Brookline on Sunday afternoons.

But the big news is that I have created and launched a new website devoted exclusively to my Reiki practice. Please feel free to check it out at:

www.reikiwithlindasimons.com

I was also featured in the July 3^rd 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/

Additionally, I launched an endeavor that will deliver my services to you at an affordable cost in the form of package deals.  I am offering four options: Silver, Gold, Platinum and a Tarot special for my tarot clients. Please check it out at:

http://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/package-deals.html

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

https://twitter.com/danceofphoenix

Scorpio - The Season of Transformation and Empowerment

Brace yourself, folks.  We are about to enter my personal favorite time of year, the Scorpio season, which is truly a time of transformation and empowerment.  In addition to the astrological sign for Scorpio, I have included the Death card from the Celestial Tarot Deck in this post because it represents the Scorpio energy of rebirth. This card may be called Death, but by no means is it death on a physical level.  It has much more to do with a death of the old way of life and a rebirth into a new consciousness for the soul.  Scorpio loves crisis and is drawn to it like a moth to a flame because it views crisis as an opportunity for growth.  Scorpio is not a sign for the faint of heart and is inclined to probe the depths.  We have a month of intensity in store for us.

The Sun enters Scorpio on October 22, 2016, but the build-up to this energy began on October 19, 2016 when Mars and Pluto formed a conjunction in 15 degrees of Capricorn.  Mars and Pluto are the co-rulers of Scorpio, so this was no minor aspect to be taken lightly.  On that day I tweeted:

“Powerful Mars/Pluto conjunction in Capricorn today blends aggression with ambition to achieve goals.  Slight risk of bullying.”

The Mars/Pluto conjunction is all about taking charge, with Mars representing personal energy and courage while Pluto pertains to power, a higher will and a new chapter in soul growth.  I also find it supremely ironic that the third and last Presidential debate in the United States occurred on October 19^th, fully demonstrating the energies of Mars and Pluto in action.

What else can we expect when the Sun is in the sign of Scorpio?  Scorpio is all about depth, intimacy and extremes of feeling.  As a Scorpio, I can personally attest to the fact that Scorpios tend to either love or hate; they have a hard time finding the middle ground due to their intense, passionate, strong-willed nature.  Superficiality and mediocrity just don’t cut it when the Sun is in Scorpio.  Prepare for a time of deep soul searching.  Jealousy, vindictiveness and manipulation could rear their ugly heads during the sun’s transit through Scorpio until November 21, 2016. But there is enormous potential for healing and transformation to occur and for us to literally become the most evolved symbol of Scorpio, the Phoenix, who rises from the ashes.  The Sun in Scorpio is a time of deep soul growth and regeneration.  It can also be an opportunity to reclaim some of the power that we have given away.  While Scorpio is indeed a very powerful sign, many Scorpios deal with the issue of giving their power way and when the Sun is in Scorpio, they have a green light to reclaim some of that power.

While Venus may now be playing happily in the more light-hearted sign of Sagittarius (it left Scorpio on October 18^th), Mercury is about to enter Scorpio on October 24, 2016, where it resides until November 12, 2016.  Mercury in Scorpio is like a human surveillance camera because it doesn’t miss a trick with their observation skills and isn’t afraid to convey their perceptions. Strategy will be highlighted when Mercury is in Scorpio, which is another example of reclaiming power. Mercury will meet up with and form a conjunction to the Sun in 3 degrees of Scorpio on October 27, 2016.  Watch for communication to be very focused and laser sharp on that day, with a tendency towards the sarcasm that Scorpio is renowned for.  Beware the Scorpio stinger on October 27^th and don’t be surprised if there is a spike in obsessive and compulsive behaviors on that day as well.

The season of Scorpio is a perfect time to embark on your own personal journey of transformation and empowerment. Astrology and tarot are valuable tools on the path of spiritual growth. Don’t waste the opportunity for healing and transformation that Scorpio season provides.  

If you are seeking more spiritual insight into your life, please consider getting an astrological reading. An astrological reading can provide valuable insight and tools.  If you are not quite ready for a full blown natal interpretation or a solar return forecast, I also offer one question astrological readings and composite couple readings that offer insight into the purpose of a relationship. And I offer shorter transit readings for three and six months which might help you navigate the rest of 2016 a little easier. If you purchase a three or six month transit reading, I will even look at how September’s eclipses affected you! You can learn more about my menu of astrological services, including 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:

http://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.

The north node in Virgo has an underlying theme of service to others.  In that spirit of pursuing my path as a healer, I am still channeling that Virgo north node 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 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. Additionally, I see clients at my home in Newton, Massachusetts and am generally available on weekends and evenings for your convenience.

If you are interested in learning more about how Reiki can help you, please check out this page on my site:

http://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/how-reiki-can-help-you.html

Mars stationing direct this summer inspired me to launch a new endeavor that will deliver my services to you at an affordable cost in the form of package deals.  I am offering four options: Silver, Gold, Platinum and a Tarot special for my tarot clients. Please check it out at:

http://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/package-deals.html

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

https://twitter.com/danceofphoenix 

Prepare to Surrender for Maximum Healing as Mars Retrogrades

I think that many of us are still reeling from the effects of the Aries New Moon of April 7^th in 18 degrees of Aries.  It had quite a buildup earlier in the week, especially on April 6^th when the Sun in Aries squared Pluto in Capricorn.  On that day I tweeted:

“Aries sun squaring Pluto in Capricorn today has the potential for major power struggles.  Past conflicts could reemerge.”

I know that I have been pretty emphatic recently about how change is coming and that we need to embrace it. But the Sun Pluto square on April 6^th also set off the infamous Uranus Pluto square of 2012-2015, so issues of control are bound to surface.  Uranus will also play its part in triggering the Uranus Pluto square on April 9^th when it conjuncts the sun in Aries.  Those seven squares ruled the astrological climate for the first five years of this decade, and their effects are not going away anytime soon.

I think that I finally had an AHA moment this week when I realized that as much as I want change, I have no power to control how it will manifest in my life.  And that is one tough lesson to learn. I don’t do unpredictable very well, and a preponderance of planets in fire signs, especially a new moon in Aries aspecting both Uranus and Pluto tends to rock my fixed Scorpio core.  Saturn in Sagittarius was prominently featured in this new moon because it trined that new moon.  Trines are easy, flowing aspects, so it was definitely a good thing.  Saturn’s grounding influence should allow us to adapt to the massive changes that are coming a little easier.  But Saturn is also known for its delays and its endless need to test our faith.  

During the past week I have sensed a general slowing down of energy in my business.  I am still getting inquiries, but people are taking their time to consider what I have to offer them. This is not a new occurrence and in the past people have subsequently booked either Reiki sessions or astrology and tarot readings after an initial inquiry.  I’m trying not to take it personally, as I am well aware that Mars will be stationing retrograde on April 17^th. It stations retrograde in 8 degrees of Sagittarius and winds up back in Scorpio on May 28^th.  Mars stations direct in 23 degrees of Scorpio on June 29^th and reenters Sagittarius on August 3^rd.  The Mars retrograde is in my 2^nd house, so no wonder I am feeling this way.  My values in addition to my finances are already feeling the hit. We all know that planets tend to slow down before the retrograde actually occurs which encompasses the shadow period.  When Mars stations direct in August it conjuncts my Venus in the 2^nd house, so I expect that I will reap the harvest then.  I have implemented some changes in the services that I offer but I was very mindful to do so before Mars retrogrades.

Mars only retrogrades every two years, so it literally is a big deal when it happens.  What are the themes of Mars retrograde?  Well, the most important thing to remember is that when Mars is retrograde it tends to deplete vitality, so it is definitely not a good time to initiate new ventures.  Mars retrograde also cautions against buying anything mechanical if you can help it.  So don’t be surprised if computers break down or office machinery malfunctions.  Since Mars rules both Aries and Scorpio, these signs and anyone with planets in these signs will feel the effects.  But I would surmise, based on my own personal experience of coming to terms with the need to slow down and reassess, that Aries and Scorpio natives will find themselves having a little more patience to wait on circumstances, sitting back and reviewing matters in a more detached way.  This is where the concept of surrender comes into play.  It’s time to slow down and reevaluate so that healing can occur to pave the way for change.  There will be plenty of time and a sense of renewed vitality to initiate changes when Mars stations direct this summer.  If you don’t have a lot of Aries or Scorpio energy in your chart, conversely, you may feel more impatient to force matters to a conclusion.  This is NOT a wise move because if you do, things may fall apart.

Healing is very much on my mind these days because I am also attending a Celebration of Reiki conference on April 10^th.  The moon will be in Gemini that day and I am looking forward to some lively conversation with a diverse group of healers.  I am certainly open to learning new things about Reiki and the healing process.

I would also like to include a post that resonated big-time for me from fellow astrologer Robert Ohotto’s site www.ohotto.com

“Healing has to be understood as a verb:

It is a constant process of retrieving our spirit from where it has been frozen, locked in a time warp, then releasing it into the moment, and that’s when you recover.”

Healing is a big component of my soul’s path and after undergoing a challenging Chiron square transit to my moon during the last couple of years, I am now able to feel more empowered by having transiting Chiron in Pisces trining my natal Venus in Scorpio and sextiling my natal Chiron in Capricorn for the next couple of years.  So I do think that Robert Ohotto definitely captured the zeitgeist of the current astrological climate. 

The north node in Virgo 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 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

I have also recently become a member of the Fellowship of Massachusetts Energywork Practitioners.  It is a great resource for those seeking energyworkers.  Please feel free to check out this site at:

http://www.maenergyworkfellowship.com/

The link to my profile is below:

http://www.maenergyworkfellowship.com/#!directory-page-2/qp4zw

If you are contemplating an astrological reading to obtain more insight in your life, especially with the recent eclipses in March and all of the action in April with the new moon in Aries, and Mars, Pluto and Mercury going retrograde, you can learn more about my revised menu of astrological services at:

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

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

https://twitter.com/danceofphoenix

Neptune Direct and Farewell Scorpio Season

Neptune stationed direct in 7 degrees of Pisces on November 18^th at 11:31 a.m.and we are still feeling the repercussions of that station.   In addition to being a Scorpio, I am also very much a Neptunian with Neptune in the first house conjunct my ascendant.  I tried to inject a positive spin on this astrological event when I tweeted the following on November 18^th:

“There is more potential for dreams to become a reality today as Neptune in Pisces stations direct after 5 month retrograde.”

I also loved the way fellow astrologer Kristin Fontana described Neptune going direct:

“The emotional fog will dissipate and you can see the truth for what it is no matter how bitter the taste at times.”

Neptune’s station has the unnerving quality of making you wonder if you’re blessed with divine insight or losing your mind.  Self-deception can prevail when Neptune is about to make a station as we question reality.  It’s a common theme that I have heard from my clients recently—why is this happening to me and is it real?  But Neptune can also generate compassion, and I am trying to rely on that to get me through the adjustment period of Neptune stationing direct.  We all know that when a planet stations direct or retrograde, the energy of that planet will be intensified for a few days until it settles into its new direction.  Neptune has been retrograde since June 12, 2015 and I know that it has been an intense time for a lot of people.

On November 19^th the moon moved into Pisces, inspiring me to tweet a sentiment that seemed to resonate for many of my followers:

“Moon enters Pisces today and conjuncts Neptune tonight.  Expect to feel either inspired or delusional.  Still adjusting to #NeptuneStation.” 

The theme of a reality check emerges big-time on November 26^th when Saturn in Sagittarius forms an exact square Neptune in Pisces in 7 degrees of both signs.  This is Thanksgiving Day in the United States and it is also a full moon.  It should be an interesting day and time will tell if that 7 degrees is lucky or not.

In the meantime, the Sun is preparing to exit the sign of Scorpio.  It will enter the sign of Sagittarius on November 22^nd.  The Scorpio Sun conjuncted Mercury in Scorpio in 24 degrees on November 17^th, inspiring me to tweet:

“Sun conjunct Mercury in Scorpio bodes well for in-depth communication.  Last call to get to the root of the matter.”

That aspect conjuncted my natal Venus in Scorpio in the second house.  I did find myself engaged in conversations about my values and had an interesting telephone consultation with a new astrology client which proved to be very illuminating for both of us. It was definitely a day when mental adjustment about our reality was in order.  But Mercury will leave Scorpio on November 20^th at 2:43 p.m. and enter the more open, free-wheeling sign of Sagittarius.  I sense that the Scorpionic energy will still dominate that day because we also have Venus in Libra squaring Pluto in Capricorn in 12 degrees at 9:02 p.m.  Relationships may very well experience a lot of obsessive energy, which is Scorpio at its core.

Scorpio is an extremely complicated sign and experiencing it at its fullest can be exhausting because of the depth and intensity that it entails.  It is the only sign in the zodiac that has three animal symbols: the Scorpion, the Eagle and the Phoenix.  The Scorpion dwells in the darkness and holds onto negativity and resentments.  It is renowned (or reviled) for its venomous verbal sting.  Yet the Eagle soars higher in the sky and closer to the light by trying to attain a higher perspective.  It is a balancing act between the light and the shadow, which is not always comfortable or easy.

And then there is the Phoenix, which is all about embracing the process of transformation, which is an integral part of the Scorpio persona.  The Phoenix sets it nest on fire and is consumed by the flames in order to be reborn.

Personally, I can attest to the fact that I have had the full blown Scorpio experience in the past few weeks.  I have been forced to confront my own negativity and feelings of resentment recently while trying to heal and make peace with these shadow sides of myself.  It doesn’t help matters that I also have Mercury in Scorpio, so I am definitely not immune to the tendency towards lashing out verbally.  So I have been down and dirty with the Scorpion, attempted to soar like an eagle to rise above the fray, and am also embracing the concept of transformation and rebirth embodied by the Phoenix because deep down I know that rebirth is necessary. But as I have often said, rebirth ain’t pretty.  Letting go is hard work.  I am very grateful that my astrology, Reiki and psychic work is a constructive outlet for me because I tend to attract clients with similar issues who help heal me as much I help heal them.  It never ceases to amaze me what I can learn about myself from my clients. Like most people, I struggle with the ego trying to rule my life, when the bottom line is that sometimes you have to let go of that ego and face your shadow side

I think that facing our shadow side so that we can transform our lives into something more positive and healthy is the mission of the Sun in Scorpio.  But it is an intense ride, so most of us tend to welcome its departure.  Sagittarius has a much lighter, open vibe and is just what we need to usher us into the holiday season.  Happy Thanksgiving to all of my readers in the United States!

The nodes of the moon changed signs last week with the north node entering Virgo and the south node entering Pisces.  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:

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

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.  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:

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

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

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Full Blue Moon in Aquarius and Saturn Goes Direct

Change is in the air these days.  Last week we had the Sun and Mercury move into Leo, and Venus and Uranus stationed retrograde.  This week we have our second full moon of the month (hence the moniker Blue Moon) on July 31^st in 8 degrees of Aquarius and Saturn stations direct in 28 degrees of Scorpio on August 2^nd on the east coast.

A full moon in Aquarius is future-oriented, determined to let go of the past and open to new possibilities.   This theme is reinforced by Mercury in Leo trining Uranus in Aries.  Even though Uranus is retrograde, it is still seeking new concepts with that trine to Mercury.  This full moon can help us release stuck psychic energies. 

This full moon is conjunct my natal Mars in the 4^th house, so I am eagerly anticipating a fresh blast of energy in this area of my life.  I work out of my home a great deal in addition to my one day a week giving Reiki treatments at a community clinic, and I sense that changes are in the offing.  For one thing, I desperately need to get a new computer, and that is pretty Uranian.  I am also switching cell phone carriers after 11 years because the erratic coverage is causing dropped calls and inability to answer some calls.  This is just not acceptable for a home based business.  A friend of mine wryly observed that it is a perfect phone for the 21^st century because while it lets me text, email and have Internet access, I can't complete a conversation on it.  And for those of us old enough to remember when all that you could do with telephones was talk, it is a pretty sad commentary. The full moon is also squaring my natal Saturn in Scorpio, so it may also feel a little heavy.  The transfer process from one carrier to another was quite frustrating and I am sure that aspect played a role in that.  I need to remember that the key to utilizing this energy is the theme of constructive change.  After all, a full moon in Aquarius is all about new ideas and spiritual growth.

Saturn in late Scorpio factors heavily into this mix.  It is trining Mars in Cancer, which facilitates us in the transformation of feelings.  It is also encouraging us to take risks and helping us restructure our psyche.  Saturn has been retrograde since March 14^th, so if you feel like a certain project or goal has been on hold or felt like the brakes were put on, you are not imagining things.  Saturn assuming direct motion gives us the green light to move forward with our goals.  If you’ve been itching to start a new business, this is your time to strike while the iron is hot. Saturn will move back into the sign of Sagittarius on September 17^th, where it remains through December 2017 and it won’t return to Scorpio until 2041.  I know that many Scorpios, myself included, are breathing a collected sigh of relief over that!

Meanwhile, we are still dealing with Venus retrograde.  Venus stationed retrograde in 0 degrees of Virgo on July 25^th, but on July 31st on the day of the full moon, Venus re-enters Leo, where it will reside until October 8^th.  The best way to utilize this period is to give yourself some space and reflect on your past if necessary, but don’t glorify it.  Venus retrograde is also an opportunity to acknowledge any codependent traits that we have in relationships and stop excusing others who don’t treat us respectfully.  It is definitely a time to cultivate a little self-love and possibly do some repair work on current relationships by reassessing and reevaluating.  I love working on my clients' astrological charts and realized this past week that while I am totally useless at reading regular maps, I have come to regard the astrological chart as a map of the soul.  That map is one that I can read and it offers a wealth of tools and resources to help navigate the roads in life.

If you are curious as to how this extended Venus retrograde in Leo period will affect you, please consider getting an astrological reading with me.  A little insight is always a powerful tool.  Just ask for the Venus Retrograde Special, which will be $25 through the month of September 2015. Contact me directly at lindasim54@gmail.com.

I am also offering a Summer Solstice Special for only $25 at this link:

http://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/summer-solstice-special.html

This special is literally being offered through the entire summer season and features a two question tarot telephone reading with a look at your astrological chart to see how the summer planetary action is affecting you.

  

You can learn more about my menu of astrological services at:

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

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