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Friday, April 11, 2025

A Potent Full Moon in Libra and Venus Goes Direct


 


The month of April is definitely kicking into high gear after a brief respite last week that featured Saturn and Mars sextiling Uranus in Taurus and Mars in Cancer trining Saturn in Pisces.  And Mercury stationed direct in 26 degrees of Pisces on April 7, which was cause for celebration.  Just be mindful that it might take a little while for us to fully feel like Mercury is direct as it clears its retrograde shadow, which will happen on April 25, 2025 when it hits 9 degrees of Aries.  Mercury will enter Aries on April 16 and Mercury is much more comfortable and direct (pardon the pun) in the sign of Aries.

On April 12, we have a powerful Full Moon in 23 degrees of Libra.  This Full Moon features a T-square involving the Sun in 23 degrees of Aries, the Moon in 23 degrees of Libra and Mars in 27 degrees of Cancer.  T-squares cause tension, friction, and confrontations but they do have a way of motivating us to make changes.  Mars in 27 degrees of Cancer is also widely opposing Pluto in 3 degrees of Aquarius, which raises the ante for potential brute force to emerge.

Healing is a major theme of this Full Moon in Libra due to Chiron's presence.  Chiron is in 23 degrees of Aries exactly conjunct the Sun and opposing the Moon in Libra.  This is bound to bring awareness of old fears, wounds and insecurities.  We are offered the opportunity to step out of our victimhood and move into authority as we heal that wound.  People who were born during 1974-1975 are undergoing their Chiron Return, so they will feel this Full Moon quite acutely.

There is also an extremely karmic note to this Full Moon because it also features a Yod.  A Yod occurs when two planets or points sextile each other while being inconjunct a third planet. Sometimes a Yod is referred to as the Finger of God. So, yes fated events can happen. Venus in 24 degrees of Pisces sextiles Uranus in 25 degrees of Taurus and they are both inconjunct the Moon in 23 degrees of Libra.  We could quite literally experience a spiritual awakening with this Full Moon in Libra.  Venus is also conjunct the North Node in 26 degrees of Pisces, further underscoring the karmic theme.  A Full Moon in Libra is also associated with unconditional love, but we need to be careful not to give too much to others.  Libra does have a tendency to be a people pleaser.  Social justice can also be a major theme of this Full Moon.

Venus sextiling Uranus can see us craving more fun and excitement in our social life, while creating opportunities for new friends and lovers to come into our lives.  It can also spur our creativity because Venus is exalted in Pisces. Venus is also conjunct Saturn in 25 degrees of Pisces and that aspect was exact on April 7, which probably served to provide major reality checks in love and finances.

The most positive feature of this Full Moon in Libra is the fact that Venus is stationing direct in 24 degrees of Pisces at 9:02 p.m.  Venus stationed retrograde on March 1 in 10 degrees of Aries, so it has been a long siege.  Venus also rules Libra (as well as Taurus), so relationships are going to feel the effects of this Full Moon in a big way.  Venus will move back into Aries on April 30 and will officially clear its retrograde shadow on May 15 when it hits 10 degrees of Aries.  So we should start to see some relief in love and finances within the next few weeks.  I am one of the rare 7% of the population born with Venus retrograde, but I am not always that comfortable during a Venus retrograde transit.  Some are easier than others for me, but this one was not so easy.  It was complicated because it occurred in two signs: Aries and Pisces.  Venus is considered to be in detriment in Aries (a fancy way of saying it is not comfortable) while it is exalted in Pisces.  Venus was previously in Pisces in a direct motion from January 2 through February 4, 2025, so I suppose we should be grateful that we will get another shot at experiencing the benefits of Venus direct in Pisces again.  Venus was retrograde in Pisces from March 27 through April 7, 2025.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In 2020, I added a Monthly Horoscopes section to my website. April 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

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


 

 

 


 

 




































  






























Friday, January 28, 2022

Venus and Mercury Turn Direct and a New Moon in Aquarius

 






Hang on this week because there is a lot of cosmic activity going down.  On January 28, Mercury and Pluto are conjunct for the second time in 27 degrees of Capricorn. The previous conjunction occurred on December 29, 2021 in 25 degrees of Capricorn when Mercury was still direct.  What can we expect when this happens? More scandals and secrets could be revealed as it is prime time to dig deep.  Our thinking and communication will undoubtedly be transformed.  And we get to experience this transit one more time on February 11, 2022 with both planets in 27 degrees of Capricorn again. 

We have really good news on January 29 when Venus stations direct in 11 degrees of Capricorn.  Venus has been retrograde since December 19, 2021 when it stationed retrograde in 26 degrees of Capricorn and it has been testing relationships and finances ever since.  At least that is what I am hearing from people and it’s been my own personal experience too.  I personally think it has heavily influenced the feeling of being stuck so far this year and like we are reenacting a Groundhog Day of the year 2021.  Venus will remain in Capricorn until March 6, 2022 so we still have a lot of heavy stuff to sift through but it should start to get a little easier now.  Venus has been in Capricorn since early November 2021, so this is a very extended transit that will force us to be more responsible in our relationships and finances. Harmony is making a comeback and if you have been contemplating any major changes to your appearance, you have a green light to move forward now that Venus is direct.

The Sun in 10 degrees of Aquarius will be exactly squaring rebel planet Uranus in 10 degrees of Taurus on January 30, 2022.  How is this aspect going to play out?  Well, we can expect some tension which can lead to unpredictable behavior such as angry outbursts, radical changes and of course, electrical malfunctions.  Mercury is still retrograde, don’t forget.  The best way to survive this transit is to be as proactive as possible regarding change and expect that something will alter the course of your life as a result of this challenging aspect.  Try to be flexible which might not be that easy with both of these planets in fixed signs…

On February 1, 2022, we have a New Moon in 12 degrees of Aquarius.  This is also the Chinese New Year of the Tiger.  New Moons are always an opportunity to set some new intentions so I encourage all of you to do so, but be mindful of the fact that this New Moon is conjunct Saturn in 15 degrees of Aquarius.  The bottom line with Saturn’s alignment with the Moon means that whatever new beginnings we experience are originating out of hard times because Saturn loves to test us and forces us to be realistic in order to create something solid.  So, in essence, reality bites.  The three Saturn-Uranus squares of 2021 might be over, but they are still a force to be reckoned with in 2022.  The Sun in Aquarius was squaring Uranus in Taurus on the 30th and the New Moon in Aquarius is conjunct Saturn in Aquarius.  Change is coming, but there is still resistance to changing the status quo and we need to accept the fact that the changes we desire are happening on their own timetable, not ours.  We still have free will, so please try to initiate something on this New Moon because there is an excellent chance that we will see positive results by the Full Moon in Aquarius on August 12, 2022.  Mars in 5 degrees of Capricorn is trining Uranus in 10 degrees of Taurus on this New Moon, so this is still pretty focused energy that shouldn’t be wasted. I personally have some trepidation about this New Moon because it is conjunct my natal Mars in 14 degrees of Aquarius in my 4th house and squaring my Saturn in 12 degrees of Scorpio in my 1st house.  And Uranus in Taurus is still in my 7th house squaring both my Mars and Saturn.  So I fully appreciate this theme.

On February 3, 2022, prepare to rejoice because Mercury stations direct in 24 degrees of Capricorn after having been retrograde since January 14, when it stationed retrograde in 11 degrees of Aquarius.  Mercury is moving slowly because of its station, but it will re-enter Aquarius on Valentine’s Day, February 14.  So communication should start to get back on track, hopefully travel will become easier and our electronics should start behaving and stop their infuriating malfunctions.

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. I have recently added a new offering to my astrological services menu.  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. 

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.

Dance of the Phoenix is now on Patreon.  If you have been inspired or informed by my work which is a labor of love, I would greatly appreciate it if you would consider contributing any amount that you can afford to support my endeavors.  No amount is too small.  Thank you all for reading my insights, musings and content. You can find me at:

http://patreon/com/danceofphoenix.

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. February 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 recently 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. The Omicron strain of the virus is spreading like wildfire these days.  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! 

 


Friday, June 19, 2020

Solar Eclipse in Cancer and Shifts in Direction for Neptune and Venus


The season of Cancer is upon us in a very big way.  Mercury stationed retrograde in 14 degrees of Cancer on June 18, 2020, inspiring me to tweet:
Mercury will be in Cancer for the whole retrograde period, stationing direct in 5 degrees of Cancer on July 12, 2020 and this really ups the emotional ante.  But there is plenty more Cancer energy on the horizon.  The sun enters the sensitive water sign of Cancer on June 20, 2020.  This is called the Summer Solstice and is the official start of summer.  But thanks to COVID-19, this will be no ordinary summer.

When the sun is in the sign of Cancer, we tend to be more self-protective, focused on home and family, experience deep emotions and feel more sentimental.  Who isn’t feeling nostalgic these days for the life we had pre-COVID-19?  So it is probably a good thing that we will feel more comfortable spending more time at home because our life literally depends on it.

On June 21, 2020, we will experience the second of three eclipses that will rock our world this summer. The previous one occurred on June 5th and was a lunar eclipse in 15 degrees of Sagittarius.  This eclipse will be a solar eclipse in 0 degrees of Cancer.  The last time we had a solar eclipse in 0 degrees of Cancer was also on June 21st in 2001. Many believe that was a precursor leading to 9/11.  I am not saying that this eclipse will lead to another war, but many of us already feel like we are at war with an invisible enemy, which is COVID-19.  The effects of a solar eclipse can be felt up for up to three months before and up to one year after they occur.

The solar eclipse in Cancer will contain strong themes of emotional security, nurturing and compassion for others, but it can also be very reactive energy.  It happens to fall on Father’s Day. It is conjunct the north node in 29 degrees of Gemini, so it will definitely have far reaching implications for our future.  It is also on the world axis at 0 degrees of the cardinal sign Cancer.  Anyone with planets in the early degrees of the cardinal signs of Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn will feel the effects of this eclipse intensely.  And anyone with planets in the very late degrees of the mutable signs of Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces will also be feeling the brunt of this eclipse.  I am definitely in the line of fire on this eclipse as it widely conjuncts my south node in Cancer in my 9th house and trines my Mercury in Scorpio and Neptune in Libra in the 1st house.

What is the astrological landscape for the eclipse?  The sun and moon in Cancer are inconjunct Saturn in Aquarius.  I have a natal moon Saturn inconjunct and I can tell you from personal experience that this is not the easiest aspect to deal with in terms of getting your emotional needs met as it tends to restrict nurturing. So while Cancer is a very nurturing sign, we may find it difficult to act out our nurturing feelings.  The moon in Cancer is also squaring Chiron in Aries on the day of the eclipse, so we could be facing some challenges on healing old emotional issues.  But we could benefit from the Cancer moon forming a supportive sextile to Uranus in Taurus on the day of the eclipse.  Eclipses are renowned for bringing change, but having the moon sextile Uranus gives us a shot at some welcome and pleasant changes occurring.  Let’s try to hold onto that thought…

On June 23, 2020, Neptune stations retrograde in 20 degrees of Pisces until November 28, 2020 when it stations direct in 18 degrees of Pisces.  Neptune retrograde is not nearly as dramatic as Mercury retrograde; it can be a time of spiritual awakening and creativity.  But we do need to be mindful of its shadow side which can lead to escapist activities and a tendency to play the victim.  Anyone with planets in18-24 degrees of the mutable signs of Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces will feel the effects more acutely.

On June 25, 2020, Venus will station direct in 5 degrees of Gemini.  It has been retrograde since May 13, 2020, when it stationed in 21 degrees of Gemini.  Venus retrograde probably caused many of us to reevaluate our relationships, values, finances and creativity.  So we can at least feel freer to move forward in these areas of our lives, while we will have Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Pluto and Neptune retrograde.

If you are curious as to how all of these planetary changes will be affecting you, please consider getting an astrological reading. These are very challenging and unique times; an astrological reading could provide some much needed clarity and guidance.  Check out my menu of services at:


I have also added a new reading to my menu of services, a Clues to Compatibility reading, which is designed primarily for non-romantic relationships and utilizes synastry to determine your connections with friends, family members and business associates. Additionally, I have also decided to offer private astrology lessons by telephone or video, such as Skype or Zoom.  Please feel free to contact me at lindasim54@gmail.com if you are interested in learning more about astrology.

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

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


A contribution in any amount is deeply appreciated as gratitude is a daily part of my spiritual practice.

I am also available for tarot readings by telephone.  I use the Celestial Tarot Deck, which I love because it contains so many astrological symbols.  A tarot reading is another great option for obtaining insight and clarity.

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


The coronavirus outbreak is causing me to increase the number of distant Reiki sessions I do because people are concerned about the spread of the infection. I have decided to suspend my in-person Reiki sessions in order to practice social distancing.  A distant Reiki session is the perfect opportunity to safely build up your immune system and if you have contracted coronavirus, you can be treated safely from the comfort of your home. My procedure is to have a conversation with a client about what they hope to achieve from a session, we set up a time for the session to take place when they will be in a state to receive healing energy and I follow up with a telephone conversation to discuss their experience and my perception of their blockages.  I have also incorporated a new technique with my distance Reiki treatments since I don’t always have a photo of my client.  I use a teddy bear so that I can scan and focus the healing energy where it is needed. If this appeals to you, please feel free to contact me by email at lindasim54@gmail.com or call me at 617-304-2205. The cost for distance Reiki sessions is $30.  For your convenience, I accept PayPal and Venmo as forms of payment.  I have also written an article about distance Reiki, which is available at:


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


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:


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


I urge everyone to engage in massive amounts of self-care and follow the protective measures of washing your hands frequently, maintaining social distancing, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth, wearing a face mask when going outside your home and staying home if you are sick.  I repeat, you do not want to get this virus! Stay safe and healthy, everyone! 

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there!