The Sun Enters Aries and Mercury Goes Direct in Pisces

 

Happy Astrological New Year!  The Sun enters Aries on March 20, marking the start of another astrological new year and the first day of Spring.  With the Sun in the cardinal fire sign of Aries,

we are embarking on a high energy period which encourages us to take action, be more courageous, ambitious, spontaneous and independent.  We are also inclined to be more impulsive, impatient, enthusiastic and competitive.  We can be quite direct now too, which is a marked change from the Sun in Pisces. That mutable water energy was pretty hard to pin down.  Living in the moment is our mantra now.

Mercury is also going direct in 8 degrees of Pisces at 3:33 p.m. after having been retrograde since February 26, when it stationed retrograde in 22 degrees of Pisces.  We can start to experience more clarity, less misunderstandings and problems with transportation.  The Mercury retrograde shadow period began on February 11 and it doesn't fully clear its retrograde shadow until April 9 when it hits 22 degrees of Pisces.

This Mercury retrograde in Pisces has caused a lot of people to deal with water issues.  I had to have a drain replaced in a sink because it was leaking.  I know that other people had roofs leaking and flooding due to the weather.  Another manifestation of Mercury retrograde in Pisces is dreaming about or actually hearing from people in our past.  I have had extremely vivid dreams regarding people from my past and I have been hearing similar stories from clients too. Mercury remains in Pisces until April 14, but we should start to experience some relief.  Just be mindful that it can feel a little unsettling for 2-3 days around the station (either direct or retrograde) of a planet and we will all be fine.

The Sun in Aries is very busy during its first week.  On March 22, the Sun and Neptune are conjunct in 1 degree of Aries.  This aspect has a theme of visionary action with a proactive approach to dreams.  This is actually the first time the Sun and Neptune have been conjunct in Aries since 1862.  The United States was undergoing the Civil War back then.  We might be feeling like we are supposed to start something now.  The Sun, the planet of identity and ego, is merging with Neptune, the planet of dissolution, imagination and transcendence.  This is quite a spiritual cocktail.  In fact, our interest in the spiritual world is bound to be stimulated.  Careful planning to attain our dreams is key.

On March 25, the Sun and Saturn meet up in 4 degrees of Aries.  Be prepared to face extra responsibilities on this day.  We can feel tested and life might feel hard.  The structures in our lives will require attention.  There can also be setbacks or challenges from authority figures when the Sun and Saturn are conjunct.  But this does afford us the opportunity build more self-reliance.  And if we have been working hard, we just might get some rewards for our efforts.  I have this aspect natally in Scorpio in my chart, so I know it well.

The Sun in Aries is also forming a supportive sextile to Pluto in 4 degrees of Aquarius on March 25.  This aspect  increases our need to succeed and empowers us.  Determination and sense of purpose are strong now.  Any obsessive or compulsive tendencies that we have can be chaneled to complete challenging tasks. Energy levels will be high, as is our resilience to bounce back from adversities.  So enjoy the energy transfusion that the Sun in Aries will provide.

I am no longer posting on X (formerly known as Twitter), but I am posting daily on Blue Sky Social as danceofphoenix@danceofphoenix.bsky.social. There is an astrological community starting there called AstroSphere. The link is: 

https://bsky.app/profile/danceofphoenix.bsky.social.

If you are curious as to how all of this planetary action is affecting you, please consider getting an astrological consultation with me. I offer consultations on Zoom too. Check out my menu of services at:

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

I am also offering private astrology lessons by telephone or video, such as FaceTime, Skype or Zoom.  Please feel free to contact me at lindasim54@gmail.com if you are interested in learning more about astrology.

I have been doing more work with tarot readings, which I love, so I decided to create a combination reading which offers the option of a 30-minute astrology consultation with a one-question tarot reading for only $50. There is something for everyone and my menu of services can accommodate any budget. I also have a one-question tarot reading for only $15. 

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

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

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

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

I am still experiencing technical difficulties with the Buy Now buttons on the Services Offered page of my site.  In the meantime, please feel free to send payments through PayPal to my email at lindasim54@gmail.com. Just let me know which type of consultation you want with your birth date info.  Or you can send a payment to my Venmo account at Linda Simons @Linda-Simons-7 or Zelle using my phone number 617-304-2205. In 2020, I added a Monthly Horoscopes section to my website. March horoscopes are up now and I have a link to my monthly forecasts at Horoscope Junkie.  Check it out at:

https://thehoroscopejunkie.ca/monthly_horoscopes.html

I have also joined Facebook.  I don’t post as frequently as on Blue Sky Social, but I am on Facebook now at https://www.facebook.com/linda.simons.75098

The coronavirus outbreak caused me to increase the number of distant Reiki sessions I do because people were concerned about the spread of the infection. I have decided to suspend my in-person Reiki sessions until further notice, so all of my Reiki sessions will be distant Reiki sessions for the foreseeable future. But a distant Reiki session is the perfect opportunity to safely build up your immune system and if you have contracted coronavirus, you can be treated safely from the comfort of your home. My procedure is to have a conversation with a client about what they hope to achieve from a session, we set up a time for the session to take place when they will be in a state to receive healing energy and I follow up with a telephone conversation to discuss their experience and my perception of their blockages. I do miss seeing my clients, so I am now offering Zoom consultations/intakes before the session so that we can see each other. I have also incorporated a new technique with my distance Reiki treatments since I don’t always have a photo of my client.  I use a teddy bear so that I can scan and focus the healing energy where it is needed. If this appeals to you, please feel free to contact me by email at lindasim54@gmail.com or call me at 617-304-2205. The cost for distance Reiki sessions is based on a sliding scale of $30 -$50. For your convenience, I accept Venmo and Zelle for payment. Zelle payments can be sent using my telephone number 617-304-2205. I have also written an article about distance Reiki, which is available at:

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

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

www.reikiwithlindasimons.com

 

 

 

 

The Sun and Neptune Are Conjunct in Pisces and Then the Sun Moves into Aries Where it Meets up with Pluto

 

The Sun is very busy these days.  On March 17 (St. Patrick's Day), the Sun will be exactly conjunct Neptune in 27 degrees of Pisces. It has a theme of surrendering your sense of self to obtain a deeper understanding of your identity. It is a very dreamy vibe and we will definitely be more sensitive physically and emotionally.  Our capacity for sympathy, empathy and compassion is ramped up.  This aspect also increases our desire for escapism, so feel free to see a movie or enjoy the arts.  Artistic inspiration is flowing freely and spiritual awakenings are possible too.  Just remember to set some boundaries in relationships so that we don't play out the less evolved shadow side of Neptune in terms of becoming a victim or martyr.

On March 19, the Sun leaves the mutable water sign of Pisces to enter the cardinal fire sign of Aries. It's literally the start of the astrological new year and is International Astrology Day. When the Sun is in Aries, we are more enthusiastic, spontaneous and impulsive.  We are raring to go forward and have more energy and courage to get us there.  Aries is the first sign in the zodiac and it favors new beginnings.  We can be inclined to live in the moment during the Sun's passage through Aries and not see the big picture. We can also be more impatient and with Mercury in Aries to boot (until May 15 with next month's Mercury retrograde) this can play out as saying things in the heat of the moment that we might later regret.

The Sun in Aries has a favorable meet-up with Pluto in 1 degree of Aquarius on March 21.  This is a sextile aspect, which tends to present us with opportunities.  It will increase our need to succeed and make us more determined and purposeful.  We can actually be in better control of our obsessions and compulsions to help us to complete difficult tasks.  Our spiritual warrior is coming out to play, so to speak as we feel more empowered.  Mercury in Aries sextiled Pluto in Aquarius on March 10, the day of the New Moon in 20 degrees of Pisces. On that day I posted:

We have the power to act on transforming our reality today with Mercury in Aries forming a supportive sextile to Pluto in Aquarius. Plant those seeds for change and a fresh start. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) March 10, 2024

We also have Venus in Pisces conjunct Saturn in 12 degrees of Pisces on March 21.  This is not exactly the most fun aspect because it can make us feel isolated, sad or depressed.  It also has a way of testing relationships through distance, separation and an inability to connect in a meaningful way.  There could be some underlying issues of guilt or disloyalties at the root of these problems.  And it can also play out as financial hardships.  Fortunately this is a temporary aspect.  I myself am not looking forward to it because it is squaring my Moon in Gemini and trining my natal Saturn in Scorpio.  This is one aspect that is probably not helpful with a trine. Venus and Saturn are not exactly on the same page, so their get-togethers can be somewhat uncomfortable. Just remember it is temporary and will pass.

It is also important to remember that we are entering eclipse season and have technically been in it since the New Moon in Pisces on March 10.  We have our first eclipse of 2024 on March 25 with a Lunar Eclipse in 5 degrees of Libra and since eclipses come in pairs, it will be followed by a total Solar Eclipse in 19 degrees of Aries on April 8. So if you are already feeling some intense vibes, it is not your imagination.

I am pleased to announce that I have another article published on Powerfortunes.com about Profection Years in Astrology. You can read it on:https://www.powerfortunes.com/topics-opinions/profectionyears.php.  It turns out that there are definite themes present in each year of our life and they tend to repeat.  I like to think of them like Jupiter Returns, because they occur every twelve years.

If you are curious as to how all of this planetary action is affecting you, please consider getting an astrological consultation with me. Check out my menu of services at:

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

I am also offering private astrology lessons by telephone or video, such as FaceTime, Skype or Zoom.  Please feel free to contact me at lindasim54@gmail.com if you are interested in learning more about astrology.

I have been doing more work with tarot readings, which I love, so I decided to create a combination reading which offers the option of a 30-minute astrology consultation with a one-question tarot reading for only $50. There is something for everyone and my menu of services can accommodate any budget. I also have a one-question tarot reading for only $15. 

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

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) November 20, 2022

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

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

 

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

 

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

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

In 2020, I added a Monthly Horoscopes section to my website. March horoscopes are up now and I now have a link to my monthly forecasts at Horoscope Junkie.  Check it out at:

https://thehoroscopejunkie.ca/monthly_horoscopes.html

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

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

 

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

 

The coronavirus outbreak caused me to increase the number of distant Reiki sessions I do because people were concerned about the spread of the infection. I have decided to suspend my in-person Reiki sessions until further notice, so all of my Reiki sessions will be distant Reiki sessions for the foreseeable future. But a distant Reiki session is the perfect opportunity to safely build up your immune system and if you have contracted coronavirus, you can be treated safely from the comfort of your home. My procedure is to have a conversation with a client about what they hope to achieve from a session, we set up a time for the session to take place when they will be in a state to receive healing energy and I follow up with a telephone conversation to discuss their experience and my perception of their blockages. I do miss seeing my clients, so I am now offering Zoom consultations/intakes before the session so that we can see each other. I have also incorporated a new technique with my distance Reiki treatments since I don’t always have a photo of my client.  I use a teddy bear so that I can scan and focus the healing energy where it is needed. If this appeals to you, please feel free to contact me by email at lindasim54@gmail.com or call me at 617-304-2205. The cost for distance Reiki sessions is based on a sliding scale of $30 -$50. For your convenience, I accept Venmo and Zelle for payment. Zelle payments can be sent using my telephone number

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

 

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

 

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

 

www.reikiwithlindasimons.com

 

Don’t forget to follow me on Twitter for my daily astrological insights.  I still can't wrap my head around calling it X.

 

https://twitter.com/danceofphoenix

If you don't follow me on Twitter and want to catch my daily astrological insights, please check out my Linktree profile at: 

https://link.tr.ee/danceofphoenix

I urge everyone to engage in massive amounts of self-care and follow the protective measures of washing your hands frequently, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth, wearing a face mask when necessary and staying home if you are sick. And get a vaccine. The newest vaccine is available and I encourage you to get it to protect yourself. I repeat, you do not want to get this virus! I speak from personal experience and consider myself very fortunate to have survived Coronavirus twice. Stay safe and healthy, everyone! 

Astrology is a powerful tool that helps you navigate challenging times and alerts you to opportunity periods. Get a reading with me and experience the healing process. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) June 10, 2022

The Sun, Mars and Pluto in Action Mode and the Sun Enters Sagittarius

 

Well, we are coming off one of the most intense New Moons of the year that occurred on November 13 in 20 degrees of Scorpio.  On that day I posted:

The #NewMoon in Scorpio is today and it can feel like an eclipse with both the Sun and Moon in Scorpio opposing Uranus in Taurus. We can expect some upheavals so hang in there… #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) November 13, 2023

Uranus in Taurus certainly had its shot at wreaking havoc on that day, but on November 18, the Sun and Mars will be conjunct in 25 degrees of Scorpio.  This is bound to be a day of increased energy, motivation and assertiveness.  On the plus side, this will give us more inner strength, passion and fearlessness as well as enhancing our creativity.  But it can also make us more impatient and prone to temper tantrums.  Anger can easily get the best of us if we are not careful. This is not a day for sissies, to be sure. It is definitely a volatile vibe and can cause damage if we are not mindful.  It can also be a very accident-prone aspect, so watch where you are going, especially when driving.  If you have any planets in the fixed signs of Aquarius, Taurus, Leo, or Scorpio between 20-25 degrees I guarantee that you will feel this energy.  It can be a wild ride on this day. This aspect is conjunct my Venus in 24 degrees of Scorpio in my 2nd house, so I am trying to be prepared for whatever might come...

The Sun in Scorpio is forming a supportive sextile to Pluto in 28 degrees of Capricorn on November 20.  It is a big deal because Pluto rules the sign of Scorpio, amplifying its intensity. This aspect will increase our need to succeed as we are more determined than ever to achieve our goals.  Power is a major theme of this aspect.  Obsession and compulsion can actually be used constructively to increase our influence and attractiveness.  With this aspect in play, the stakes are high and so are the chances of success.  The shadow side of this aspect is utilizing this aspect to control others, but let's not go there, okay?

The Sun has interacted with Mars and Pluto already, so by November 21, Mars in Scorpio has its own duet with Pluto in 28 degrees of Capricorn via a supportive sextile.  Remember that sextiles create opportunities.  Mars sextiling Pluto will bring boatloads of energy to achieve those lofty goals of ours and oodles of passionate desire.  We will have plenty of endurance and physical stamina.  This is yet another day to take the lead and run with it.  And it goes without saying not to attempt to run roughshod over others on this day.

We get a cosmic break on November 22 when the Sun departs the fixed water sign of Scorpio and enters the mutable fire sign of Sagittarius.  I am a true-blue Scorpio, but even I say this every year, all of the intensity that Scorpio entails can be too much to sustain for very long.  When the Sun is in Sagittarius, we want to have fun and adventure.  It is time to push beyond  our boundaries.  Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter, so expansion is possible, as is luck and more optimism.  It's time to think big and learn something new.  Traveling is another theme associated with Sagittarius.  Just be mindful of a tendency to exaggerate or blow off some steam with your temper.  Fortunately, Sagittarius is a fire sign and gets over its anger quickly, unlike Scorpio, who can hold grudges for long periods of time.  I speak from experience on that score.

And it is always nice when the Sun is in Sagittarius on Thanksgiving Day in the United States.  This year we also have a Moon in Aries trining Mercury in Sagittarius on November 23 and this should make for some lively conversations around the dinner table.  Happy Thanksgiving to all of my readers in the United States!

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

Check out my menu of services at:

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

I am also offering private astrology lessons by telephone or video, such as FaceTime, Skype or Zoom.  Please feel free to contact me at lindasim54@gmail.com if you are interested in learning more about astrology.

I have been doing more work with tarot readings, which I love, so I decided to create a combination reading which offers the option of a 30-minute astrology consultation with a one-question tarot reading for only $50. There is something for everyone and my menu of services can accommodate any budget. I also have a one-question tarot reading for only $15. 

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

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) November 20, 2022

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

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

 

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

 

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

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

In 2020, I added a Monthly Horoscopes section to my website. November horoscopes are up now and I now have a link to my monthly forecasts at Horoscope Junkie.  Check it out at:

https://thehoroscopejunkie.ca/monthly_horoscopes.html

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

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

 

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

 

The coronavirus outbreak caused me to increase the number of distant Reiki sessions I do because people were concerned about the spread of the infection. I have decided to suspend my in-person Reiki sessions until further notice, so all of my Reiki sessions will be distant Reiki sessions for the foreseeable future. But a distant Reiki session is the perfect opportunity to safely build up your immune system and if you have contracted coronavirus, you can be treated safely from the comfort of your home. My procedure is to have a conversation with a client about what they hope to achieve from a session, we set up a time for the session to take place when they will be in a state to receive healing energy and I follow up with a telephone conversation to discuss their experience and my perception of their blockages. I do miss seeing my clients, so I am now offering Zoom consultations/intakes before the session so that we can see each other. I have also incorporated a new technique with my distance Reiki treatments since I don’t always have a photo of my client.  I use a teddy bear so that I can scan and focus the healing energy where it is needed. If this appeals to you, please feel free to contact me by email at lindasim54@gmail.com or call me at 617-304-2205. The cost for distance Reiki sessions is based on a sliding scale of $30 -$50. For your convenience, I accept Venmo and Zelle for payment. Zelle payments can be sent using my telephone number

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

 

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

 

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

 

www.reikiwithlindasimons.com

 

Don’t forget to follow me on Twitter for my daily astrological insights.  I still can't wrap my head around calling it X.

 

https://twitter.com/danceofphoenix

If you don't follow me on Twitter and want to catch my daily astrological insights, please check out my Linktree profile at: 

https://link.tr.ee/danceofphoenix

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

I urge everyone to engage in massive amounts of self-care and follow the protective measures of washing your hands frequently, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth, wearing a face mask when necessary and staying home if you are sick. And get a vaccine. The newest vaccine is available and I encourage you to get it to protect yourself. I repeat, you do not want to get this virus! I speak from personal experience and consider myself very fortunate to have survived Coronavirus twice. Stay safe and healthy, everyone! 

Astrology is a powerful tool that helps you navigate challenging times and alerts you to opportunity periods. Get a reading with me and experience the healing process. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) June 10, 2022

 

 

Mars, Saturn, Pluto and Uranus in Earth Signs Are a Productive Influence with Pisces Planets

We may still be under the influence of the Pisces New Moon of March 6, 2019 that was also conjunct Neptune in Pisces, but we have a whole lot of earth energy at work as well. Uranus entered the sign of Taurus on March 6^th for the next seven years, inspiring me to tweet:

#UranusinTaurus starts today for the next 7 years. Big changes are in store for finances, values and security as a financial revolution of global proportion is looming. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) March 6, 2019

We all know that in addition to Uranus being in Taurus for the next seven years, Saturn and Pluto are having a long run in Capricorn.  They are actually headed for a conjunction in 2020.  But Mars has been in Taurus since February 14, 2019 (Valentine’s Day) and will remain in Taurus until March 31, 2019.  Mars in Taurus is slow and steady but persistent and ultimately very productive and lends a grounding influence to whatever it touches.

During the next week we have some very stabilizing aspects occurring between Saturn and Pluto in Capricorn and Mars in Taurus.  Three of four aspects that I will be discussing are in fact sextiles to the sun and Neptune in Pisces.  The fourth aspect is a trine.

The first aspect occurs on March 9, 2019 when the sun in Pisces forms a supportive sextile to Saturn in Capricorn in 18 degrees of their respective signs.  This aspect bestows patience and perseverance.  It’s a marvelous time to focus on serious or difficult tasks because determination will be strong.  It favors hard work and it should come easily.  Personally, I look forward to it because the Pisces sun is trining my Scorpio sun on that day and Saturn in Capricorn is sextiling my sun.  It should be a productive day.

On March 10, 2019 Mars in Taurus sextiles Neptune in Pisces in 16 degrees of their respective signs.  This aspect ramps up our sensuality and sensitivity to others.  It make us more open to serving others as it is very spiritual energy.  If you are feeling riled up about any injustice you will be able to assert yourself in fighting for what you believe to be right.

The sun in Pisces forms an exact sextile to Pluto in Capricorn in 22 degrees on March 13, 2019.  This aspect will increase our need to succeed and claim our power.  If you have any obsessive or compulsive traits they can actually be used constructively to get things accomplished. Power is a strong theme with this aspect so just be mindful not to abuse it.

And on March 24, 2019, Mars in Taurus is exactly trine Saturn in 18 degrees of Capricorn.  This aspect is all about having the strength, ambition and perseverance to tackle difficult tasks and see them through to completion. It favors finances and career goals.  If you are feeling passionate about something, go for it.  This is a time when dedication and dependability could prove to be just as alluring your physical appearance.  Trines are really nice aspects, especially when these two planets are involved.  Take it from me, I know this firsthand because I have a Mars Saturn square natally and that is one challenging aspect.

In addition to having the sun and Neptune in Pisces, we also have Mercury (retrograde to boot) in Pisces. Mercury will be in Pisces until April 17, 2019, long after the sun has left Pisces for the fire sign of Aries.  I have been feeling the effects of this Mercury retrograde since it entered the shadow period and experienced enormous frustration on the day it stationed retrograde (March 5^th) when I realized that I was not receiving my voicemail.  I missed some very important calls. After a couple of phone calls with Apple, I am happy to report that the problem is now resolved.  But if anyone has tried to contact me in the last few weeks (since Mercury entered the shadow period in February) and haven’t heard back from me, please accept my apologies and reach out again.  I have a firm policy of returning all calls within 24 hours.

If you are curious as to how all of these planetary changes will be affecting you, please consider getting an astrological reading.  I am now offering short telephone astrology consultations for 15 minutes or 30 minutes which are available for purchase on the Services Offered page of my site. These are extremely affordable at the cost of $25 or $35.  In the spirit of utilizing the energy of the January 5^th solar eclipse in my 3^rd house, I am starting to use FaceTime for my readings and have installed the Google Duo app on my phone for the benefit of my Android clients. So if you want to see me in addition to talking to me, I am giving you the option to do so. I even offer the option of tarot readings. There is something for everyone and my menu of services can accommodate any budget.

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

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

This might be the perfect way for you to get a taste of what astrology can do for you in terms of providing insight into your life during these challenging time.  Obviously the 15 and 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:

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/

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

https://twitter.com/danceofphoenix

And don’t forget to turn your clocks ahead before you go to bed on March 9, 2019 for Daylight Savings Time!