Planets on the Move and a New Moon in Scorpio

The month of November is starting off with a bang and promises to be chock full of planetary activity.  On November 1^st I tweeted:

The month of November starts off on a bright note with Jupiter in Scorpio trining Chiron in Pisces. This is a fabulous opportunity to release and heal old wounds. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) November 1, 2018

On November 6, 2018, the action really starts when the nodes of the moon change signs.  The north node of the moon represents our collective destiny and the south node represents our karmic past.  The north node moves into Cancer on November 6^th after 18 months in Leo and the south node moves into Capricorn after having spent 18 months in Aquarius.  Leo and Aquarius are pretty extroverted signs, so this will be a big change as Cancer and Capricorn tend to be more conservative and inward looking.  The north node in Cancer will be focused on emotional security while the south node in Capricorn will be attuned to practical and financial security.  The south node in Capricorn is also associated with themes of abuse of power and increased accountability.  Capricorn is, after all, ruled by Saturn and responsibility is a key trait with both Saturn and Capricorn.  The south node in Capricorn will be adding to the mix of Saturn and Pluto that are already ensconced in the sign of Capricorn.

On a personal level, this nodal change will be activating my cardinal T-square involving Jupiter and Uranus in Cancer, Neptune in Libra and Chiron in Capricorn.  My Jupiter in 29 degrees of Cancer will be the first to feel this cardinal jolt of energy, while my Uranus, Neptune and Chiron will feel it in February 2019.

Retrograde Uranus slips back into Aries on November 6, 2018 as well.  Uranus will remain in Aries until March 2019 and then it remains in Taurus for another seven years.  Retrograde Uranus in Aries is squaring the nodal axis in 29 degrees of Cancer and Capricorn and will be forming an irritating inconjunct Jupiter in 29 degrees of Scorpio.  When Uranus is inconjunct Jupiter, social and civil unrest can prevail as well as a desire for more equality in society.  Uranus is also forming a supportive sextile to Mars in Aquarius, so this can definitely be a day of action, even if it does include disruptions, diversions and breaking of agreements.  Ironically, it is also the day of the midterm elections in the United States. I wouldn’t rule out some type of upheaval on Election Day because Mars in Aquarius, as it was during the election of 2016.  But Mars had just entered Aquarius in November 2016 and now, after an extended stay in Aquarius due to the Mars Retrograde, Mars is winding up its stint in Aquarius and will enter Pisces on November 15, 2018.

On November 7, 2018, we have a powerful New Moon in 15 degrees of Scorpio.  Scorpio is not exactly a lightweight sign, so this will undoubtedly be a very intense and passionate time, as passion, intensity and transformation are traits associated with Scorpio. The sun and moon in 15 degrees of Scorpio will be favorably trining Neptune in 13 degree of Pisces, we are talking spiritual transformation here.  It is very creative energy which allows us the opportunity to tune into our spiritual compass.  The best way to make the most of this new moon in Scorpio is to go deep inside (would Scorpio do it any other way) and trust your intuition.  I am personally thrilled that this new moon is conjunct my Scorpio sun in my 2^nd house, not so much enthused that it is also conjunct my Saturn in my 1^st house.  I plan on setting some new intentions for my values and finances with this Scorpio new moon.

Jupiter makes it move into its home sign of Sagittarius on the following day, November 8, 2018 where it stays until December 2, 2019.  Jupiter rules Sagittarius and is truly a happy camper in Sagittarius.  It’s literally in its happy place. Jupiter spends a little over a year in each sign, so think back to late November 2006 to get a beat on how transiting Jupiter in Sagittarius will affect you.  You may find some of the same issues popping up.  If you have your sun, moon, ascendant or personal planets in Sagittarius, you will reap the benefits of this transit. 

Jupiter in Sagittarius is all about expansion, travel, personal growth, morality, ethics, religion and belief systems.  There will definitely be a search for more meaning in whatever area of life Jupiter in Sagittarius touches.  Jupiter in Sagittarius starts out in my 2^nd house and moves into my 3^rd house in mid-January 2019.  Self-improvement and freedom of the press will be key issues of this Jupiter transit.  Jupiter in Sagittarius is also about the law.  When Jupiter entered Scorpio in October 2017, the Me Too movement was launched against sexual harassment and sexual violence.  With Jupiter in Sagittarius, it may be time to go to court as part of the Time’s Up Movement which was founded in early 2018 in response to the Harvey Weinstein allegations.  Time’s Up aims to empower women by ensuring that they have equality in the workplace and the funds necessary for legal actions.  Jupiter in Scorpio let the genie out of the bottle regarding sexual harassment and now Jupiter in Sagittarius will take the mantle and move the fight into court. Jupiter is very idealistic in Sagittarius and can really make a difference in terms of ending this sordid period in our culture and providing the opportunity for a new beginning where women feel more legally empowered. 

If you are curious as to how all of the planetary changes will be affecting you, please consider getting an astrological reading.  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. 

And don’t forget about my Venus Retrograde Special.

#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

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

Don’t forget to turn your clocks back this weekend as Daylight Savings Time ends!

Uranus in Aries - the Great Awakener or Bully

Uranus in Aries remains strong and is definitely making its presence known these days in the form of disruptive and chaotic events.  It seems like every week we hear about shocking acts of violence, from the Orlando nightclub massacre, the shooting of Alton Sterling by police in Baton Rouge, shootings of police officers in Dallas and Baton Rouge, the Bastille Day attack in Nice, France and the attempted coup in Turkey.

On July 14^th, the day of the Nice attack, I tweeted:

“Mars in Scorpio inconjunct Uranus in Aries today is a real astrological wild card.  Irritation prevails & buttons get pushed.”

I’m sure that I am not the first, nor will I be the last astrologer, to question the historical implications of Uranus in Aries. I checked the ephemeris to see when the last time Uranus was in 24 degrees of Aries.  Uranus has a slow moving cycle, approximately 84 years, so clearly it was not a time when I was alive and could recall what was happening.  Uranus was last in 20-24 degrees of Aries from February through May of 1933. I mention the 20 degrees of Aries because Uranus is poised to station retrograde on July 29^, 2016.

What was happening in the world during 1933?  Plenty.  For starters, 1933 is widely considered to be the worst year of the Great Depression. In 1933  Franklin Delano Roosevelt was inaugurated President of the United States and Adolf Hitler became Chancellor of Germany and opened the first concentration camp in Dachau.  Do you see where I am going with this theme of Uranus functioning as the great awakener or the bully?  President Franklin Roosevelt is credited for implementing many social policies and programs that restored order to the United States while Adolf Hitler became reviled as the bully who responsible for the genocide of six million Jews and the instigator of World War 2.

We are currently still reeling from the effects of the Uranus Pluto squares of 2012-2015.  Interestingly enough, Uranus in Aries had squared Pluto in Cancer from August 1932 through December 1934.  Having both of these planets in the action oriented cardinal signs during both 1933 and now provides common ground for concern regarding the sweeping changes that the interaction of Uranus and Pluto in a challenging aspect can manifest.  In the 1930’s the world experienced troubling economic hardships and saw the rise of dictators which eventually led to World War 2. The Great Depression was a global phenomenon and today we are once again in the midst of economic uncertainty and political unrest. The United Kingdom has a new prime minister after the controversial Brexit vote to withdraw England from the European Union and the United States is currently embroiled in one of the most contentious presidential elections in its history.  This week’s Republican National Convention in Cleveland is ample evidence of Uranus in Aries in action.  It has certainly been a chaos filled week that no one could have predicted. 

Uranus in Aries pretty much guarantees a wide array of social changes coming and resistance is futile, just in case you haven’t figured that out in the past five years since Uranus entered Aries in 2011.  In the 1930’s Uranus in Aries was squaring Pluto in Cancer, which had a very different feel than Pluto in Capricorn.  I remember that when I began my study of astrology in the 1980’s, my astrology teacher, who was born with Pluto in Cancer, spoke about how the Pluto in Cancer generation weathered the storms of trying to transform the family structure while simultaneously preserving it.  She grew up in that tumultuous period and told her students many stories of families trying to stay together against tough economic odds.  This was really a time of family values, since Cancer is associated with family.  But Pluto in Capricorn is all about government, authority figures, power and financial structures.  It has a very different vibe and that is probably a contributing factor to the massive changes we are seeing in government these days, as well as the prevailing dissatisfaction with the status quo.  The challenge that we face with Pluto in Capricorn is to transform our government while simultaneously preserving its basic principles.

In addition to Pluto being in the opposite sign of Cancer in the 1930’s, Neptune was in its opposite sign of Virgo. Currently Neptune is in Pisces.  Neptune was in Virgo from August 1929 through September 1942 and again from April through July of 1943.  Neptune was previously in Virgo during the American Revolution when Pluto was also in Capricorn. The plot thickens… When Neptune is in Virgo, there can literally be a cloudiness or good old fashioned Neptunian fog between emotions and reason.  Service to others is emphasized through the Virgo placement, but there is also a tendency to be overly critical and a need to be mindful of the toll negative emotions can have on us. The nodes of the moon were in opposite signs as well during 1933.  The north node of the moon was in Pisces then and now it is in its opposite sign of Virgo.

We are literally at a crossroads now in terms of deciding on the sweeping changes that will affect our future.  Will we learn valuable lessons from the astrological history of 1933 and make wise decisions in 2016? The time is certainly ripe for another American Revolution and we need to ensure that our choices lead to awakened, enlightened changes and not those that are characterized by repressive bullying.  I don’t believe that anyone in their right mind wants to return to an America that was at war with leaders who tried to destroy the human race. The upcoming presidential election in the United States will prove to be a major turning point in this country’s direction. Many people have described Donald Trump as a bully and we need to decide if this is true or if he represents the kind of change that will best serve us in the coming years.

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

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

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 summer months a little easier. If you purchase a six month transit reading, I will even look at how September’s eclipses affect 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 greatly appreciated.

I am so thrilled about Mars in Scorpio being direct that I am officially launching 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

Uranus Lends an Unpredictable Vibe to Capricorn Full Moon

Uranus in Aries is lending an unpredictable vibe to the upcoming Full Moon in Capricorn on July 19, 2016.  I know that many of you may think I have been preaching to the choir when I comment that the Uranus Pluto square of 2012-2015 is being activated this summer, but I have ample proof of it.  On July 18, 2016, the moon in Capricorn will conjunct Pluto in 15 degrees of Capricorn.  And on July 19^th, the full moon in 27 degrees of Capricorn will square Uranus in 24 degrees of Aries.  The Cancer sun is emphasizing the Uranus Pluto square with the potential for sudden, disruptive events.  Old paradigms are being challenged as a battle ensues between the need for freedom versus control.  Uranus wants freedom and Pluto wants control.

Is it an astrological coincidence that the Republican National Convention begins on July 18, 2016?  I think not.  On that day the moon in Capricorn will conjunct Pluto in Capricorn, and I have no doubt there will be some power struggles ensuing during this convention.  And then we have a full moon in 27 degrees of Capricorn on July 19^th which features both the sun in Cancer and moon in Capricorn squaring Uranus.

This is one loaded full moon.  The sun in Cancer represents our desire for emotional security, while Pluto in Capricorn represents our practical security in the form of government.  It’s no secret that we are dealing with a strong desire for freedom and change in this country, and many people feel the palpable instability. This could very well lead to taking some very big risks to ensure that freedom and change emerge victorious.  The election year of 2016 is quite unique and we haven’t gotten through the conventions yet, despite the fact that we have presumptive nominees for both parties.   But I also remember that the last time Pluto in Capricorn was during the American Revolution of 1776, so upheaval seems to be the name of the game politically. It’s no secret that Donald Trump has not exactly been warmly embraced or endorsed by the Republican Party so far, but he certainly typifies the Uranian energy that wants change in this country. But many question if the change he purports to symbolize is merely a return to the old outworn structures of government.  Time will tell…

One ongoing aspect that underpins the political scene is the Saturn in Sagittarius/Neptune in Pisces square.  It began on November 26, 2015, was exact again on June 17, 2016 and the final hit will occur on September 10, 2016 in 10 degrees of both signs. But its effects will be felt through October 2016.  A major theme of the Saturn Neptune square is making our dreams real by testing the truth.  Both in the United States and in the United Kingdom, the truth and integrity of our leaders are being tested.  Saturn loves to test; it is after all, the Lord of Karma and the Great Teacher.

While Uranus is definitely a major, albeit disruptive, player in this full moon, we can’t discount the more positive aspects that accompany it.  The full moon in 27 degrees of Capricorn does activate a Grand Water Trine involving the Sun in Cancer, Mars in Scorpio and Chiron in Pisces.  This is a deeply healing aspect embodying the themes of security, trust and acceptance of our deepest emotions.  If you have any water planets in 25 to 27 degrees, you will definitely be carried in the emotional tide of this full moon.  I have my Venus in Scorpio and a Jupiter/Uranus conjunction in Cancer, so I am trying to remain as open as possible to whatever surprises occur during this full moon.  I literally have to walk my talk, so to speak!

Another positive aspect that this full moon in Capricorn makes is a trine to Jupiter in 20 degrees of Virgo, which sextiles Mars in 25 degrees of Scorpio and Chiron in 25 degrees of Pisces.  And Jupiter is trining Pluto in Capricorn to boot, so anyone with planets in 15-20 degrees of the earth signs may benefit through growth opportunities and abundance.

We do have a saving grace protecting us and guiding us in the form of the north node in Virgo conjunct Jupiter in Virgo.  We just have to keep the faith that whatever turmoil we experience is leading us into the place that our soul needs to be. 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

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

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 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 summer months a little easier. If you purchase a six month transit reading, I will even look at how September’s eclipses affect 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.

I am so thrilled about Mars in Scorpio being direct that I am officially launching 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

Pluto Packs a Punch and Uranus Kicks it Up a Notch in New Moon Aftermath

The new moon in 13 degrees of Cancer on July 4, 2016 may have had some sweet aspects that I discussed in last week’s blog, but I think that I was truly psychic when I tweeted this on July 4^th:

“Only potential astrological fireworks today is Cancer #NewMoon opposing Pluto in Capricorn.  Don’t engage in power struggles at home.”

I can honestly say that I didn’t see it coming and greatly underestimated the power and intensity of that aspect on July 4^th.  I enjoyed the holiday for the most part but did receive an email late in the day that reflected that kind of power struggle energy and Cancer type moodiness and venting.  I also heard about two women getting into huge fights with their mothers which is vintage Pluto moon aspect.  I generally love this time of year when the sun is in Cancer, but I guess that I forgot how moody, sensitive and self-protective Cancer can be.  Every sign has its positive and negative traits, and those are Cancer’s negative traits.  And if anyone had planets or points in the cardinal signs of Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn that were set off by that new moon in 13 degrees of Cancer, the potential for explosions was rife.  My Libra ascendant and Cancer midheaven took a hit.

Mars in Scorpio is forming a very uncomfortable inconjunct aspect with Uranus in Aries from July 5-14, 2016.  Now that Mars is direct in Scorpio, everything is moving at a faster pace and anger is erupting. Adjustments are always required with inconjuncts, and I have always loved the way astrologer Dietrech Pessin describes it as “life’s messy, clean it up aspect. It is truly nerve wracking, tension filled and can also manifest in difficulty sleeping.  Mea culpa on that front. I have heard similar stories from friends and clients on that score.  

On July 6^th I awoke to a message on my phone that someone had tried to hack my email account.  Nerve wracking?  You bet, because it took me three attempts to change my password successfully on my devices before the issue was resolved.  The Sun and Mercury may have been conjunct in Cancer, but it did not make me feel very nurturing, just extremely moody and upset because my mode of communication was threatened and I felt very vulnerable.

The cosmic fun continued with both Pluto and Uranus on July 7, 2016.  My tweets reflected the energy of the day:

“Power struggles with authority figures are possible today with both Mercury and Sun in Cancer opposing Pluto in Capricorn,”

“Venus in Cancer squaring Uranus in Aries today can make us edgy and anxious in relationships and in general. Angst prevails.”

The actions of Pluto and Uranus seem to be triggering a lot of the angst and turmoil from the famous (or should I say infamous) Uranus Pluto squares that predominated the astrological climate of 2012-2015.  Uranus is definitely making us edgy but at least Mercury and Venus will be departing the sign of Cancer soon.  Mercury enters Leo on July 13^th and Venus follows suit on July 14^th.  Mercury in Leo will add humor and charm to our mode of communication and Venus will be in a very generous, fun-loving mode in Leo.  Hopefully this will alleviate some of the tension we have been experiencing and give us a temporary reprieve and breathing space before Uranus in Aries clashes with the Sun in Cancer with a square aspect on July 16^th.  Look to where 24 degrees of Cancer, Aries, Capricorn or Libra fall in your chart to see how it will impact you.  Or let me do the work for you by having an astrological reading.

We do have a saving grace protecting us and guiding us in the form of the north node in Virgo conjunct Jupiter in Virgo.  We just have to keep the faith that whatever turmoil we experience is leading us into the place that our soul needs to be. 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

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

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 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 summer months a little easier. If you purchase a six month transit reading, I will even look at how September’s eclipses affect 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 greatly appreciated.

I am so thrilled about Mars in Scorpio being direct that I am officially launching 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

Scorpio New Moon

The major astrological event of the week was the powerhouse New Moon in 19 degrees of Scorpio on November 11, 2015.  My tweets on November 11^th reflected on the energy of that new moon:

“Extremely powerful #NewMoon in Scorpio today that conjuncts Mercury & trines Chiron in Pisces.  Time to transform & heal old wounds.”

“#NewMoon in Scorpio today sextiles Pluto in Capricorn.  Let go of stagnant patterns and make a fresh start.  Feel the #Phoenix energy!”

We all know that new moons are about making fresh starts and implementing new plans, but when that new moon is in the sign of Scorpio, the intensity and incentive are ramped up a few more notches.  Scorpio likes to get to the bottom of things and doesn’t do anything half-heartedly.  The themes of a Scorpio new moon involve deep soul searching, reclaiming personal power by engaging in our passions, purging toxins and surrendering to the darker shadow feelings of rage, jealousy and obsession.  It is truly a time of letting go and transforming our inner stagnation and letting that inner phoenix rise from the ashes.

There were a lot of heavy hitting planets interacting with this new moon.  For starters, Mercury in Scorpio conjuncted it, affording us the opportunity to purge our old patterns of thinking and communicating that were based on fear or the need to control.  And Pluto, the ruler of Scorpio, sextiled that new moon, which was like a double whammy and adrenaline shot of energy to assist us in our path of transformation. Chiron in Pisces trined the new moon and opened the floodgates to facing our inner wounding. This may have caused many people to lash out in fear or anger.  This was an enlightening new moon, but it may have felt like a full moon with its emotional intensity.

We are not free of the effects of the Pluto Uranus squares of the past three years, and Uranus managed to chime in on this new moon as well to make its presence known.  Uranus in 17 degree of Aries formed a semi-sextile aspect to Chiron in 17 degrees of Pisces.  Most people are not that aware of semi-sextile aspects, considering them minor, but that is really not the case.  I was reminded this week of how a semi-sextile aspect functions on a very similar vibration to that of an inconjunct, which is 150 degrees.  Uranus in Aries is a very clear indicator that unexpected events are quickly becoming the norm. I am extremely familiar with the inconjunct or quincunx aspect because I have a natal moon in Gemini/Saturn in Scorpio inconjunct.  While the main theme of the inconjunct is adjustment, other themes of the inconjunct include the ideal vs. the real, the balance between wish fulfillment and responsibility, trade-offs, compromise, review, frustration, lack of moderation, an inability to say no and a compulsive need to prove oneself.  Uranus was a key player in this new moon by forcing us to trust our intuition and bear witness to our forms of reactive behaviors and transform them into more constructive responses to situations that triggered our old wounds with its semi-sextile aspect to Chiron in Pisces.

If you would like to learn more about the inconjunct and semi-sextile aspects, I highly recommend the book Understanding Aspects The Inconjunct by Alan Epstein.  It will blow you away with its revelations of our inner strengths and weaknesses.

The north node of the moon is moving into Virgo on November 13^th and this will place more of an emphasis on providing service to others and releasing our feelings of inadequacy and inclinations to withdraw or play the victim.  We will also get one final blast from Mercury in Scorpio conjunct the Scorpio Sun in 24 degrees on November 17^th.  This aspect is conjunct my Venus in the 2^nd house, so I am anticipating something big that day. 

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

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Full Moon in Virgo as Uranus Kicks It Up a Notch

The month of March started out like the proverbial lion and will probably end up the same way.  On Tuesday, March 3^rd, Uranus in Aries trined Jupiter in Leo, inspiring me to tweet:

“Big day today as we have a beautiful fire trine between Jupiter in Leo and Uranus in Aries.  Unexpected blessings could come.”

This bold fire energy could have brought many of us some unusual good luck very spontaneously because that is how fire trines operate, especially when Uranus is involved.  I am no stranger to Jupiter Uranus aspects myself, as I have a natal conjunction of these two planets in the late degrees of Cancer.

The theme of this Jupiter Uranus trine is to inspire us to take risks, be open to new experiences  and follow those hunches.  We had a Jupiter Uranus trine back in September 2014 and we get the opportunity to experience it again on June 21, 2015.  It’s all about change, folks and the less resistance we have, the easier it will be.

On Wednesday, March 4^th, Venus in Aries conjuncted Uranus and squared Pluto in Capricorn.  Granted, it was nice to have Venus join the party with a focus on love and finances, but its square to Pluto is kind of like a dress rehearsal for March 17^th, when the square between Pluto and Uranus will be exact.  Venus squaring Pluto may have triggered some rebellion against controlling influences or inequality in relationships. Power struggles may have prevailed on the eve of the full moon.

The full moon occurred in 14 degrees of Virgo on Thursday, March 5^th.  It was bound to create tension because Virgo is always tied to being practical and useful while controlling all of the details.  The devil is in the details as far as Virgo is concerned.  Yet the Sun in Pisces is all about having faith and trusting in the process.  On that day I tweeted:

“Full moon in Virgo today opposing Pisces Sun challenges us to find balance between analyzing and trusting to go with the flow.”

The Virgo full moon nudges us to translate our ideals into actions.  Another complication of this full moon is that it opposed Chiron in Pisces, which may have brought  up some old emotional wounds for healing.  I can relate to this piece, as the Virgo moon squared my natal moon in Gemini and I found myself encountering  a familiar issue that has caused me emotional pain in the past.

The moon enters Libra on the 6^th and it will be opposing Mars in Aries on the 7^th and opposing Uranus on the 8^th. I mentioned Mars in Aries because it too is a major player in the astrological weather  forecast for this month.  Mars in Aries is also crossing the south node of the moon in Aries and is exactly conjunct it on March 6^th.  It is fueling the fire of the Uranus Pluto square and providing the courage we may need to break free of what is no longer serving our best interests.  And tempers could very well flare on March 11^th when Mars conjuncts Uranus in Aries and squares Pluto in Capricorn.  Angry confrontations  could be the rule and not the exception on that day.

On the sunnier side of this astrological street, the Sun conjuncts Chiron in Pisces on March 7^th and hopefully this will illuminate any fears that are running (or ruining) our lives so that we can release them once and for all.  The trick to remember  with any healing transit is that you sometimes need to feel more pain in order to get to the other side.  Forewarned is forearmed!

Don’t forget to turn your clocks ahead this weekend to get an extra hour of sunlight!

If you are confused during these challenging times and need some guidance in empowering you to move forward, please consider getting an astrological reading.  You can learn more about my menu of astrological services at:

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

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The Power of Jupiter and Uranus in Fire Signs

We had a full moon in Leo on February 3rd, but many of us may have felt downright ebullient instead of on the verge of a nervous breakdown. I had a slight meltdown when the full moon opposed my Mars in the 4th house, but that had more to do with being snowbound for the second time in a week. The east coast is getting slammed with snow and bitterly cold weather this year. But how could the rest of us feel so optimistic? Well, we had Jupiter in Leo and Uranus in Aries riding to our rescue.  Uranus in Aries has been a key player and its influence isn't letting up any time soon. It sextiled the Sun in Aquarius on February 2nd, ushering in a totally different way forward and an intense desire for change.

On February 3rd, I tweeted:

"Feeling that Uranian energy again today with full moon trining Uranus in Aries bringing lots of spontaneous vibes & desire for change."

The bottom line is that Uranus in Aries is actually giving us some support for a change. Uranus trined that full moon and is also conjunct the south node of the moon. Michael Lutin reminded us on his site that this conjunction is taking place at 13-15 degrees of Aries, which is where the seventh and final of the Uranus in Aries Pluto in Capricorn squares will occur in March. And it will be activated by transiting Mars in Aries.

According to Michael Lutin, attachment issues are a prevalent theme of this aspect and self preservation can veer into self absorption while the desire for independence can lead to a fanatical wish to control. We may have strong connections to the past, but ultimately our best course of action may be to let go of what is no longer serving our best interests, even if it has become a kind of security blanket for us.

Personally, I know that Uranus in Aries has been pretty scary for me in recent years with its transit to my sixth house and I have experienced all kinds of changes regarding my health, daily routine and work that were not exactly what I would have expected or welcomed.  I have literally had no choice but to roll with the punches, although I have frequently have felt like I was in a state of freefall with absolutely no control over the outcome and wondering where my journey was taking me.  Probably the most important lesson of this transit for me was to not get caught up in expectations and learn to surrender to change. This is no mean feat for me, especially with my natal Sun Saturn conjunction in the fixed sign of Scorpio.  Believe me, it is a supreme challenge for me to believe that the universe has a plan to provide me with something better, but I am harnessing all of my courage and faith that this tremendous surge of growth will lead to a deeper level of happiness.  I am banking on that nice, easy sextile aspect that Uranus has been making to my Gemini moon.  This is giving me my break by encouraging me to seek more emotional self-expression and satisfaction. It has also stimulated my imagination, and with a moon in the 8^th house, I will have ample opportunity for inspiration and intuition to kick into full gear. And Uranus will finally leave my sixth house on April 11^th, after the seventh Uranus Pluto square on March 17^th, a solar eclipse on March 20^th and a lunar eclipse on April 4^th.

Jupiter in Leo conjuncted the moon on February 4^th and this can bring unresolved issues to a completion within the next two weeks and imbue us with a more generous spirit. On February 4^th, I tweeted:

“Leo moon conjunct Jupiter today wants to party and enjoy life and continues full moon theme of desire for change.”

Jupiter in Leo was also trining Uranus in Aries, which can help us to see a new solution to an old problem.  A trine is a real boon, and when it involves these two planets, it can bring totally unexpected change.  It encourages thinking outside of the box and asking for help.  With Jupiter trining Uranus, if you ask for help, you have a really good shot at receiving it.

Jupiter in 17 degrees of Leo opposes the Sun in Aquarius on February 6^th. Oppositions to the Sun bring objectivity, and with Jupiter involved it provides space to turn inward and reconsider our hopes for the future.  It also affords us the opportunity to acquire more detachment and be less egotistical.  It literally represents the best of both sides of Aquarius and Leo.

During the month of February to celebrate Valentine’s Day and Venus being exalted in Pisces, I am offering a 20% discount on my Healing Your Love Karma and Composite Couples reports.  You can learn more about this special offer at:

http://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/valentines-day-promotion_30.html

You can also read about my other astrological services at:

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