A Day to Remember on September 10 with a New Moon in Virgo, Mercury and Venus Changing Signs and Uranus Going Retrograde

 

Save the day of September 10 on your calendar for major astrological happenings.  We are finally through processing the effects of the August eclipses because we have a New Moon in 18 degrees of Virgo on that day.  Mercury is the ruling planet of this New Moon and it is moving into Libra on that day.  It will be on a World Point because it is in 0 degrees of a cardinal sign; the World Axis consists of planets in 0 degrees of the cardinal signs of Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn. 

Mercury will be in Libra until September 30.  What can we expect when Mercury is in Libra? Well, you might be hearing bad news in a nice way because communication tends to be more diplomatic and balanced to ensure harmonious relationships.  It is a good time to resolve conflict because fair negotiations are possible.  We are seeking fairness and justice.  It can also be a time of reflection with the 25th anniversary of 9/11 coming up on the next day. Just be mindful that the shadow side of Mercury in Libra is a tendency towards indecisiveness and avoidance of conflict.

The themes of this particular New Moon in Virgo entail practical resets in our daily routines, health and work.  Purging, purity and cleansing are associated with Virgo.  Mercury in Libra will be opposing Neptune in Aries on the New Moon, which will increase our psychic sensitivity and creativity.  We also have a beautiful Grand Air Trine involving Uranus in 5 degrees of Gemini, Pluto in 3 degrees of Aquarius and Mercury in 0 degrees of Libra. This can bring a wonderful healing influence that incorporates technology.  If you have any planets from 3-7 degrees of the mutable signs of Pisces, Gemini, Virgo or Sagittarius you can expect to feel somewhat restless on this New Moon.

We are still under the influence of the trine between Jupiter in 15 degrees of Leo and Saturn in 13 degrees of Aries.  It was exact on August 31, 2026.  This aspect makes it easier for us to implement long-lasting changes.   The trine will be exact again on April 3, 2027 in 22 degrees and on July 11, 2027 in 27 degrees.  Fire energy likes to take action.  Be sure to look at what houses this falls in your chart.  Jupiter is currently at the end of my 10th house and Saturn is at the end of my 6th house.  They will both have moved to my 11th and 7th houses by the next time they are exact in April 2027.  

Venus enters Scorpio on September 10 and will have an extended run in the fixed water sign because Venus will station retrograde in 8 degrees of Scorpio on October 3, slip back into Libra on October 25, go direct in 22 degrees of Libra on November 13 and re-enter Scorpio on December 4.  Venus will remain in Scorpio through the first week in January 2027.  I have my Venus retrograde in Scorpio, so I can tell you what this involves: it is deep, passionate and transformative in relationships.  There can be harsh communications (watch out for that Scorpio stinger) and a lot of behind-the-scenes action.  Finances, values, digging for the truth and passion will be emphasized.  Scorpio is an all or nothing sign, which means that jealousy, possessiveness and power struggles can emerge. It is a big change from Venus in Libra, although we do get a few weeks of Venus in Libra in late October through early December. Just be prepared for a lot of intensity in relationships and finances.  Venus in Scorpio doesn't do light and frothy.

Uranus is stationing retrograde in 5 degrees of Gemini on the New Moon too.  It remains retrograde until February 8, 2027 when it moves forward in 2 degrees of Gemini.  We will be reevaluating decisions we have made since Uranus went into Gemini in late April 2026.  It is a time of processing recent surprises instead of forcing new breakthroughs.  External chaos can be transmuted into internal reflection.  In other words, try to integrate recent disruptions before initiating any more major changes.  The year 2026 has definitely served up its fair share of upheaval.  

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 on 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 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. September 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

 

 

 

 

Uranus Retrograde and Eclipse Season Commences with a Lunar Eclipse in Pisces

 

September is here and we are in for one wild ride this month.  It began with Saturn moving back into Pisces on September 1 until mid-February 2026.  Saturn in Pisces is all about spiritual surrender and dissolving the structures that no longer are viable in our lives.  And our first eclipse this month on September 7 is in 15 degrees of Pisces.  This eclipse will be a repeat of the Lunar Eclipse we had on September 7, 2006. The world is a very different place from 2006, but if you are old enough to remember it, you might be facing some similar issues.

Right before that total Lunar Eclipse, Uranus stations retrograde in 1 degree of Gemini on September 6.  Uranus will stay in Gemini until November 7 when it moves back into Taurus to handle its unfinished business.  Then it re-enters Gemini on April 25, 2026 until 2033.  We are going to be experiencing strong Uranian energy for at least the first ten days of September.  This means we could see earthquakes, cyberattacks, aviation disasters and shocking awakenings.  The news will not be dull now.

This year is an incredibly intense portal between the past and the future.  It is quite rare to have Saturn, Uranus and then later Neptune dipping from Aries and Gemini back into Pisces and Taurus.  So I am not kidding when I say there is unfinished business to deal with.

The total Lunar Eclipse on September 7 is in 15 degrees of Pisces.  If you have any personal planets or points (like your Nodes of the Moon, Midheaven, Descendant or Ascendant) in the mid degrees of the mutable signs of Pisces, Gemini, Virgo and Sagittarius, you cannot escape the intensity of this eclipse.  I have my Moon in 14 degrees of Gemini in my 8th house, so I am once again in the line of fire. This is a North Node eclipse, so we are obtaining some closure towards the future.  There will be endings and new beginnings.  Hopefully, with a Lunar Eclipse in the sensitive water sign of Pisces, we can see it as the end of victimhood.  The endings can be purposeful, but we need to be mindful of the inclination towards self-pitying and a feeling of martyrdom.  Pisces has an affiliation with its victimhood role, so try to step away from the concept that it's happening to me and perceive it as something happening for me. The Sun in Virgo is conjunct the South Node of the Moon in Virgo, which is motivated to be perfect and get things right.  

A Lunar Eclipse in Pisces has strong themes of surrender and release.  There is no doubt that we all are going to need to give up something to get to the future. We need to release what is no longer working for us, no matter how painful that is.  The bottom line is that we are all on a collective level grieving what is the past and we need to move forward despite the fact that we are still unsure how to do that. Pisces is the last sign of the zodiac; it is extremely emotional and sentimental.  We have already had a taste of Saturn and Neptune in Aries (the first cardinal fire sign of the zodiac) and Neptune will move back into Pisces on October 22 until January 26, 2026.  My sense is that the decade of the 2020's will officially launch in 2026 because we are still in the processing of releasing the past.  Yes, we are all dealing with themes of loss and grieving a way of life that is no longer viable. On an astrological level, this started in January 2020 with the Saturn-Pluto conjunction in Capricorn that launched the pandemic.  I am sure that many people will agree that life has not been the same since COVID.

We do have some bright spots on the day of the eclipse.  Mars in Libra is squaring Jupiter in 19 degrees of Cancer, which can see many of us fighting for justice.  Jupiter is on my Midheaven then, which is leading to my Jupiter Return.  But this eclipse is also trining Jupiter in Cancer, which gives us hope and faith that something good will come of this...  Do not count out Jupiter's role in this eclipse.  After all, Jupiter is exalted in Cancer, and I am eternally grateful for having this natal placement.

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, especially with eclipse season approaching, 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. September 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

 

 

 

 

Uranus and Pluto are Moving Backwards and A New Moon in Virgo

 

The month of September will start off with the proverbial bang as it thrusts us deeper into retrograde season.  Uranus stations retrograde in 27 degrees of Taurus on September 1 and doesn't go direct until January 30, 2025 in 23 degrees of Taurus.  Uranus is the planet that represents sudden change and rebellion.  When Uranus is retrograde, we can be facing more internal than external changes in our lives.  We can still be wanting to break free of restraints but it will be on a psychological level.  I have Uranus retrograde natally, so it is energy that I am familiar with.  Uranus retrograde is a time to contemplate what types of changes we want to make and open our minds up to new possibilities.  Uranus retrograde will be nowhere near as disruptive as the recent Mercury retrograde and we can all be grateful for that.

I can tell you that anyone who has planets in 26-28 degrees of the fixed signs of Aquarius, Taurus, Leo and Scorpio will feel the need more intensely to bust out of confining situations.  When Uranus stations retrograde, it will be exactly opposing my natal Ceres in 27 degrees of Scorpio, squaring my natal Pluto in Leo in October and opposing my natal retrograde Venus in Scorpio from late November through mid-December.  So once again, I will be having the full experience of what happens when a planet is retrograde.

Pluto has been retrograde since May 2 when it stationed in 2 degrees of Aquarius, but on September 1 it will move back into 29 degrees of Capricorn where it stays until November 19.  Pluto will move into direct motion on October 11, but it will still be at 29 degrees of Capricorn.  This is the last pass of Pluto in Capricorn for nearly 230 years and I can only surmise that there will be intense pressure to transform our structures and power imbalances.  There could also be some last gasp attempts to cling to the old power systems.  The Presidential election in the United States could get really ugly but I am sure that does not come as a big surprise. to anyone. Corruption could be revealed during this period.  And the fact that Pluto remains in 29 degrees, the anaretic degree, of Capricorn only serves to underscore the fact that we are winding up a cycle that began in 2008 before Pluto re-enters Aquarius on November 19 for another 20 years.  Hopefully that can indeed usher in a period of power to the people.  But just remember that anyone with planets in the late degrees of the cardinal signs of Capricorn, Aries, Cancer and Libra as well as anyone with planets in 0-2 degrees of the fixed signs of Aquarius, Taurus, Leo and Scorpio will be feeling this influence intensely.  And I am also in the line of fire for this one with my Jupiter and Uranus in Cancer and Neptune in Libra, plus my Mercury in 0 degrees of Scorpio.

We do have a delightful New Moon in 11 degrees of Virgo on September 2.  New Moons are traditionally associated with planting the seeds for our intentions and Virgo is the sign ruled by Mercury, so it possible to have a fresh start in issues pertaining to communication, transportation, health, work and daily routines. Virgo is also mutable earth, which can be more practical and adapts well to getting organized, purifying and detoxing.  The New Moon in Virgo will be opposing Saturn in 16 degrees of Pisces, which can bring in some rules around health and the virus.  No one likes to hear it, but COVID has been surging lately and there is a new vaccine available.  Mercury in Leo will be exactly trining Chiron in 22 degrees of Aries on the New Moon, which should make it easier to communicate with others and express our vulnerability.  So feel free to set those intentions on this last New Moon before eclipse season kicks off in October.

On September 3, we have a somewhat problematic square between Mars in Gemini and Neptune in Pisces.  Both planets are in 29 degrees of their respective signs, so here we go again with that anaretic degree theme.  Anger can be an issue on this day, as can confusion,, deception, lies and guilt.  Suspicion, jealousy and hypochondria are other potential manifestations of this aspect.  Just be mindful that if something sounds too good to be true on this day, it's probably best not to act on it.

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. September 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 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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

August Goes Out with a Bang as Mars Enters Libra, Uranus Goes Retrograde and a Second Full Moon in Pisces

 

The month of August is on its way out and like many people, I could not be happier about it.  It started with a Full Moon in Aquarius on August 1, featured a New Moon in Leo on the 16th that felt for all the world like a Full Moon and ushered in a Mercury retrograde on the 23rd on the same day as the Sun entering Virgo.  On that day I posted on Twitter (I still can't bring myself to call it X):

#MercuryRetrograde officially starts today in the sign of Virgo. Aside from the usual communication and transportation snafus, it provides opportunities to declutter and resolve health problems. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) August 23, 2023

But wait, there is more.  Save the day of August 27 because there is more planetary action afoot.  The Sun in Virgo will be opposing Saturn in 3 degrees of Pisces, for starters.  This aspect will deliver a reality check and challenge us to make some kind of decision. The Sun and Saturn were conjunct in 27 degrees of Aquarius on February 16, 2023, so I encourage you to think back to what was transpiring in your life then.  Something you did back then might not be working right now, so it could be time to discard it.  The Sun in Virgo is very practical and likes to fix things.

Mars will also be leaving the sign of Virgo and entering the cardinal air sign of Libra on August 27, where it stays until October 12.  Mars is considered to be in detriment in Libra, so it will have some challenges in this sign.  Mars is the planet that represents our drive and what motivates us.  When Mars is in Libra, relationships can become our focus.  We want harmony and peace but we can also be more indecisive.  But Mars in Libra is more open to compromise and can be quite the negotiator.  Our needs and wants are bound to come up for review.  And this is all playing out against the backdrop of the remaining days of Venus retrograde in Leo.  But hang in there, folks because Venus will be stationing direct in 12 degrees of Leo on September 3. Relief is in sight!

On August 28, Uranus will station retrograde in 23 degrees of Taurus until January 26, 2024 when it goes direct in 19 degrees of Taurus.  Uranus is the planet associated with change, revolution and awakening.  I am sure that many of you are thinking, great, just what we need, one more retrograde planet while Mercury and Venus are retrograde.  But when Uranus is retrograde, the changes we experience tend to occur more on an internal rather than external level.  I can say this because I have a natal Uranus retrograde.  Most of us will not be feeling Uranus retrograde as acutely as Mercury or Venus retrograde because it is a slower moving planet.  

But Uranus is not exactly comfortable in the fixed earth sign of Taurus, so let's hope and pray that Uranus does not continue to blow up the earth with more fires, earthquakes, hurricanes and floods.  I wouldn't rule out some cyberattacks or big truths being revealed, though. If you have any planets between 19 and 25 degrees of the fixed signs of Aquarius, Taurus, Leo and Scorpio, though, you will feel the effects of this Uranus retrograde big time.  This retrograde Uranus will be opposing my natal Sun and Venus in Scorpio in my 2nd house, so I am sure that my values and sense of life force will be up for some change.

The month closes out with a Super Full Moon in 7 degrees of Pisces on August 30.  This is also known as a Blue Moon because we have two Full Moons in a month.  Pisces is a mutable water sign and this is bound to be a very emotional and sensitive Full Moon.  The themes associated with a Pisces Full Moon include creativity, kindness, compassion and spirituality. But confusion, deception and a tendency to feel overwhelmed can also be present.  Emotions will be running high, mark my words.  We have a preponderance of mutable energy on this Full Moon: the Sun and Mercury in Virgo, the Moon, Saturn and Neptune in Pisces.  This Moon will shine a light non disillusionment, health and nutrition.  Service to others could also factor in heavily.  And pay attention to your dreams around this Full Moon, because we could be receiving some important messages.  

The Full Moon in 7 degrees of Pisces is also conjunct Saturn in 3 degrees of Pisces.  Once again, the theme of a reality check comes into play.  With the conjunction occurring in the sign of Pisces, it could provide an impetus to get real on our spirituality.  Saturn is also known as Father Time, so if there any endings in your life right now, they could have profound and long-lasting effects.  This is not a Full Moon to be taken lightly...

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. August 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.

 

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.  If you are eligible for a booster shot, get it. 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

Planets on the Move as Mars Enters Gemini, the Sun Moves into Virgo, Uranus Stations Retrograde, and Mercury Enters Libra

 

The planets are really switching gears this week.  The first half of August was pretty wild, but even though changes are still coming, we will be in a different frame of mind with this week's action.  First of all, Mars moves into Gemini on August 20.  This is a major event because Mars will be in Gemini until March 25, 2023 due to the upcoming Mars retrograde that starts on October 30, 2022 and lasts until January 12, 2023. Mars retrograde occurs approximately every two years and the last one occurred in September through November 13, 2020 in Aries.

What happens when Mars is in Gemini?  For starters, our brains are ignited with passion and drive as we seek to take action on brilliant ideas. Don't forget that Gemini is ruled by the planet Mercury.  We will have a strong urge to communicate but there is a tendency to be abrupt-spoiler alert.  Mars in Gemini can be quite competitive and we will undoubtedly be using our wit to take action and win.  Our words can be edgy, sharp and we will have lots of options and choices to make.  The thing to remember with Mars in Gemini is that we can become easily confused over all of these options and our energy can become quite scattered.  We just find ourselves doing things over and trying the alternate option as Gemini is a sign of duality.  It is mutable air, after all.  There will probably be many opportunities to learn and use the rules of give and take.  In short, we need to be flexible in our actions.  If one method doesn't work, be open to trying alternatives.  

The Sun leaves its happy place in Leo for Virgo on August 22.  It denotes a time when we prepare to say goodbye to summer.  We tend to be more focused on getting organized, practical concerns and the details.  We tend to be more sensible and grounded.   Our communication should improve and we can also work on improving our health and ditching our bad habits.  The shadow side of the Sun in Virgo is that we can be more critical of others and ourselves.

Uranus stations retrograde in 18 degrees of Taurus on August 24 and is retrograde until January 22, 2023.  It is in 14 degrees of Taurus when it stations direct on that day. Uranus retrograde is a time of inner changes in response to the external changes that have been foisted upon us. Hopefully it will be a little quieter than the past few months. When Uranus stations retrograde on the 24th, Venus in 15 degrees of Leo is squaring it.  This could create some upheaval in relationships and finances.  Saturn in 21 degrees of Aquarius is also squaring it.  In 2021 we were dealing with the Saturn-Uranus squares and the last one was exact in December 2021.  These two planets are edging towards another exact square in early October 2022.  The theme of Saturn square Uranus is restrictive changes and unexpected restrictions.  In short, it can manifest as changes that you don't want.  The trick to surviving and thriving with Uranus retrograde is to turn the challenges into opportunities to rid yourself of negativity and the restrictions by carefully planning and implementing new strategies.

On August 25, Mercury departs one of its favorite signs Virgo for Libra.  Mercury will be in Libra for longer than usual because we have another Mercury retrograde coming up on September 9, when it stations retrograde in 8 degrees of Libra.  It slips back into Virgo on September 23 and stations direct in 24 degrees of Virgo on October 2.  But it re-enters Libra on October 10 and stays in Libra until October 29.

What can we expect when Mercury is in Libra?  We should be communicating in a more diplomatic, friendly and cooperative fashion.  We are also more rational and tend to have more creative suggestions and ideas.  Mercury in Libra also has a quest for justice and fairness.  Remember that symbol for Libra the scale of justice?  But the shadow side of Mercury in Libra is a tendency to waffle and be indecisive.  So don't be surprised if you find it more difficult to make decisions while Mercury is in Libra.  It should be a very fluid time given that Mars is in Gemini, another air sign that can have trouble making up its mind.

If you are curious about how all of these planetary changes will be affecting you personally, please consider getting an astrological reading. These are very challenging and unique times; an astrological reading could provide some much-needed clarity and guidance. As an astrologer and a healer, I am delighted to be able to include a Health and Wellbeing Report that provides a focus on health-related matters in the natal chart and offers nutritional advice and stress management tips.  Who couldn’t use that these days?

Check out my menu of services at:

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

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

I have been doing more work with tarot readings, which I love, so I decided to create a combination reading which offers the option of a 30-minute astrology consultation with a one-question tarot reading for only $50. There is something for everyone and my menu of services can accommodate any budget.  As a direct result of the Sun-Neptune conjunction in Pisces on March 13, I introduced a new one-question tarot reading. These can be done by phone or video.

Check out my new offering of a one-question telephone reading on: https://t.co/CvAZB7Fyvr. This is my reaction to the Sun-Neptune conjunction in Pisces. #tarot pic.twitter.com/KaYuFYKM7K

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) March 13, 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.  August 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 in order to practice social distancing. I no longer have my Brookline office, so all of my Reiki sessions will be distant Reiki sessions for the foreseeable future. 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.

 

https://twitter.com/danceofphoenix

 

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

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