Venus and Uranus Enter Gemini and the Sun Squares Pluto

 

The month of April is going out with just as much intensity as it began with that Full Moon in Libra on April 1.  On April 24, Venus moves from one of its favorite signs, Taurus, into the mutable air sign of Gemini.  Venus will remain in Gemini until May 18. When Venus is in Gemini, love is more cerebral as we are attracted to intellect and words hold sway over us.  Stimulating conversations can be an aphrodisiac for us.  It is a more light-hearted vibe as flirting and a craving for space in relationships prevail.  Venus in Gemini can also play out in fleeting connections and a tendency towards fickleness.

But hold the following day, April 25, as the day when really big changes occur.  First off, in the afternoon, the Sun in Taurus squares Pluto in 5 degrees of Aquarius.  I have this aspect natally with my Sun in Scorpio and Pluto in Leo.  On the plus side, this aspect supplies the energy, strength and motivation to work hard and persevere through difficulties.  This is especially true with it occurring in fixed signs.  But the Sun squaring Pluto can be accompanied by a need for power and a tendency to be assertive and controlling, which can lead to stress, power struggles, ego conflicts and intense experiences.  Fear of losing control is another theme of this aspect.  Ruthless and compulsive behavior can occur too, but ultimately it can lead to transformation and rebirth.  And of course, anyone with planets in the early degrees of the fixed signs of Aquarius, Taurus, Leo and Scorpio will feel this one big time.

And at 8:50 p.m. on April 25, a whole new era begins when Uranus moves into Gemini to stay for the next seven years.  Yes, we got a sneak peek last year from July 7 through November 7, but this time Uranus stays in Gemini until August 3, 2032, when it briefly moves into Cancer, but returns to Gemini from December 12, 2032 until May 22, 2033.

Uranus is the planet associated with revolution, upheavals, sudden changes, electricity, shock and a need for freedom.  The last major transit of Uranus in Gemini occurred from 1942 through 1949. Uranus has an 84-year cycle and the United States has a history of being involved in wars when Uranus was in Gemini.  It started with the Revolutionary War, then again during the Civil War and World War II.  What can we expect with transit of Uranus in Gemini?  Uranus was extremely uncomfortable in Taurus, which threw the financial world into turmoil. The thing with Uranus is that it is never what you expect it to be.

Uranus in Gemini will bring revolution and change in communication, technology and transportation.  Social media will definitely be affected, as will AI.  Education is also up for some radical changes.  People who have planets in the mutable signs of Pisces, Gemini, Virgo and Sagittarius will feel its influence most acutely.  New perspectives will emerge and there will be more clarity.  But it can be especially challenging when Uranus is at the beginning of a sign and at the end.  Many of us are still recovering from Uranus in Taurus.  That last degree packs a punch.

Gemini is mutable air, so we will be feeling other people's vibes too.  Gemini loves change and variety, so we can anticipate technology advancements.  Freedom of speech is a big theme now. Uranus is also the higher octave of Mercury, which rules Gemini. We can literally feel like busting out of our mental ruts. And the planet Uranus is very much an in the moment and future oriented planet.  We also have a stellium of planets in Aries now: Mars, Mercury, Saturn and Neptune.  Aries is a sign that craves independence and Uranus is all about seeking freedom.  There will be a supportive sextile between Uranus in Gemini and Neptune in Aries, which can manifest as different expression of consciousness. We also have Uranus in Gemini sextiling Pluto in 5 degrees of Aquarius, which will facilitate a better understanding of consciousness.  This is a welcome relief from the tense squares between Uranus in Aries and Pluto in Capricorn that occurred between 2012 and 2015.  Sextiles support and create opportunities. 

Be prepared to let go of the old order so that if falls away.  Jupiter in 18 degrees of Cancer is also squaring Mercury in 17 degrees of Aries on April 25, which can deliver big news and plans.  There is also hope for healing technologies to advance with Uranus in Gemini.  We are entering a whole new world and all I can say is to be as flexible as possible to the changes that will happen.  Fortunately, Uranus in Gemini is very comfortable being flexible and adaptable since it is a mutable sign.

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 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

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

 

 

 

 

Fireworks Erupt on July 4 when Venus and Uranus Meet up in Taurus Before Entering Gemini, Neptune Goes Retrograde in Aries and a Full Moon in Capricorn on July 10

 

Venus and Uranus are conjunct in 29 degrees (yes, the anaretic last degree) of Taurus on July 4 at 8:45 a.m.  Themes of sudden changes and excitement with love and/or money are running rampant.  Venus rules Taurus and is very happy there while Uranus is distinctly uncomfortable there. This promises to be an exciting day, to say the least.  Venus moves into Gemini at 11:31 a.m. on that day and remains in Gemini until July 30.

When Venus in Gemini, love has a more fun-loving, lighthearted and flirtatious vibe.  We can find ourselves craving variety and spontaneity.  If we are single, we could literally be torn between two lovers.  Venus in Gemini also has an intellectual edge to it, so we could find ourselves attracted to someone's mind.  All in all, Venus in Gemini favors socializing, meeting new friends and partying.  Friends could become lovers during this time and we could develop quite the spendthrift attitude towards money this month.

Neptune stations retrograde in 2 degrees of Aries on July 4 at 5:34 p.m. until December 10, when it goes direct in 29 degrees of Pisces.  Neptune will re-enter Pisces for its unfinished business on October 22.  Neptune retrograde can be a very subtle transit.  It can actually help to fade away some illusions and help us to reevaluate our dreams while deepening our spirituality.

Uranus enters Gemini on July 7 but it's a teaser of what's to come in the next seven years because Uranus will station retrograde in 1 degree of Gemini on September 6 and move back into Taurus on November 7.  Uranus will be retrograde until February 3, 2026 when it stations direct in 27 degrees of Taurus.  Then Uranus will be in Gemini from April 25, 2026 through May 22, 2033.

When Uranus is in Gemini, we can anticipate disruption and sudden changes in how we think, communicate and travel short distances.  Uranus is much happier in the mutable air sign of Gemini than it was in the fixed earth sign of Taurus.  But Uranus in Gemini is also associated with wars and conflicts.  The United States of America experienced the Revolutionary War during its run from 1774-1778; its own Civil War when Uranus was in Gemini from 1858-1865 and got involved in World War II during the last transit of Uranus in Gemini from 1941-1949.  Uranus has an 84-year cycle.  And the last time Uranus was in Gemini it dipped back into Taurus from early October 1941 through May 1942.  It is commonly thought that this particular transit of Uranus in Taurus (1934-1941) was associated with the rise of dictators around the world.  It did lead to World War II.  There will undoubtedly be even more rapid technological advancements this time around with Uranus in Gemini too.

On July 10, we have a Full Moon in 18 degrees of Capricorn that can signal some movement towards achieving our goals.  I know, most people get rather freaked out with a Full Moon, especially one opposing the Sun in sensitive water sign of Cancer that the Moon rules.  There could very well be some big reveals on this Full Moon, especially on the heels of Uranus moving into Gemini on July 7.  But this Full Moon in Capricorn is forming a beneficial trine with Mars in 13 degrees of Virgo, which can give us a boost in terms of our actions bearing fruit.  The Full Moon in Capricorn quite literally represents a crossroads in our journey because it is also in harmony with the South Node of the Moon in 20 degrees of Virgo courtesy of a beneficial trine, helping us to break free of our bondage from the past and forming a supportive sextile to the North Node of the Moon in 20 degrees of Pisces.  We could very well be presented with some opportunities to move forward...

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. July 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

 

 

 

 

Another Active Week as the Sun and Venus Move into Gemini and A Full Moon in Sagittarius

 

The month of May is indeed zipping along quite merrily.  Mercury moved into Taurus on May 15 after spending over two months in Aries due to that lovely Mercury retrograde that we had in April.  But Mercury in Taurus will be squaring retrograde Pluto in 2 degrees of Aquarius on May 17, which can manifest in some deep thinking and intense interactions.  Aquarius loves to get to the truth of the matter and I wouldn't be surprised if some secrets came to light.  People can also be somewhat defensive with this aspect and many of us can be inclined to force others into buying our way of thinking, especially with both Mercury and Pluto in fixed signs.

On May 18, Venus and Uranus are conjunct in 23 degrees of Taurus.  This will generate much change and excitement with love and/or money.  Spoiler alert--it can trigger impulse spending.  If you are single, you could meet someone new, but don't expect it to last.  This is a day when we are drawn to the unconventional and quirky, which is not always the stuff of permanence.

The Sun and Jupiter are also linking up in 28 degrees of Taurus on May 18.  This is a real feel-good aspect, full of optimism, good cheer and luck.  When the Sun and Jupiter converge, it tends to expand the area of life that it touches.  This only happens once a year, so make the most of it.  Whatever you start on this day should have a positive outcome.  So enjoy the day of May 18 because we have Venus, Uranus, the Sun and Jupiter all hanging out in Taurus, which is ruled by Venus.  It should be a fun day and could even be profitable for some.

The Sun moves into the mutable air sign of Gemini on May 20.  The focus shifts to seeking knowledge, diversity and socializing.  This is also an ideal time for marketing and public relations as our words are more persuasive now.  The shadow side of the Sun in Gemini is a tendency to be more scattered as we can be fickle with all of the choices we face.

The Sun in Gemini is trining Pluto in 2 degrees of Aquarius on May 22.  This can enable positive transformation through intense and profound experiences as we have more power and influence in our lives.  It's nice when Pluto experiences a positive aspect and we have certainly had our fair share of challenging aspects to Pluto since it entered Aquarius.

Another big day is May 23.  We have a Full Strawberry Moon in 2 degrees of Sagittarius.  Why is it called the Strawberry Moon?  Well, according to the Farmer's Almanac, the name comes from Native American tribes that harvested strawberries at this time of year.  This could actually be one of the happiest and most joyful Full Moons of the year.  For starters, it is in the sign of Sagittarius, which is all about honesty, wisdom, and the big picture.  Jupiter rules this Full Moon as the ruler of Sagittarius, so it has strong themes of expansion, optimism and the potential for legal developments.  As an added perk, the Full Moon in 2 degrees of Sagittarius is forming an exact supportive sextile to Pluto in degrees of Aquarius, adding a sense of empowerment and visionary zeal to the mix. It's going to be a very high energy day filled with the exuberance that Sagittarius is associated with.

Venus and Jupiter are also conjunct in 29 degrees of Taurus on the Full Moon.  These planets are known as the Great Benefics, so success, luck and abundance are present.  And Venus is in its home sign of Taurus, so it's a very happy camper.  When planets are in 29 degrees of a sign, they are in the anaretic degree and it indicates completion of an important phase of our lives.  This completely ties in with the theme of harvest on this Full Moon.  Jupiter in Taurus is also sextiling Neptune in 29 degrees of Pisces on this day, which is very spiritually enlightening.  This aspect can bring more harmony, growth, good fortune and enhance creativity.

Venus moves into Gemini at 4:30pm on May 23 and stays there until June 17.  Venus in Gemini is fun-loving, flirty and carefree. Our hearts can be won through the mind during this transit as there is an intellectual edge to love now.  It's also possible for friends to become lovers.  Dating becomes more of an adventure as variety and spontaneity are calling the shots.  And we can be quite fickle and prone to spending money on a good time.  Venus in Taurus was great for saving money and building up security, but Venus in Gemini does not share that priority.  

The month of May also features Jupiter moving into Gemini.  I know most of us are still processing the effects of the Jupiter-Uranus conjunction in Taurus, but if you would like a sneak peek at how Jupiter in Gemini will play out for you, I encourage you to read my latest article on Jupiter in Gemini at:https://

https://www.powerfortunes.com/topics-opinions/jupiter-gemini-may2024.phps/jupiter-gemini-may2024.php

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. May horoscopes are up now and I now have a link to my monthly forecasts at Horoscope Junkie.  Check it out at:

https://thehoroscopejunkie.ca/monthly_horoscopes.html

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

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

 

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

 

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

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

 

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

 

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

 

www.reikiwithlindasimons.com

 

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

 

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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

Mercury in Taurus Enters its Retrograde Shadow, Venus Moves into Gemini and the Sun and Jupiter Hook up in Aries

 

Are you feeling the tension and anxiety yet?  I know we are just coming off a powerful Full Moon in Libra that occurred on April 6, but on April 7, Mercury enters its retrograde shadow in 5 degrees of Taurus.  Mercury isn't officially retrograde until April 21, when it hits 21 degrees of Taurus, but many people are already starting to feel the effects of Mercury retrograde, with communication, transportation and electronic snafus.  And we are on the verge of the next set of eclipses, which starts on April 20.  That is the second New Moon in Aries this year, which at 29 degrees is highly significant.  Think back to March 21 when we had the first New Moon in 0 degrees of Aries.  Something could be coming to a head on this first eclipse of the season.

On April 8, Mercury in Taurus will be forming a supportive sextile to Mars in 6 degrees of Cancer.  This is actually a very positive vibe with very harmonious energy.  It is a perfect blend of Mercury's reason, wit, intelligence and communication with Mars' passion, drive, strength and courage.  Sextiles are renowned for creating opportunities, so please don't waste this day.  It can be a day of great accomplishments if we apply ourselves.

Another personal planet is on the move this week.  On April 11, Venus moves from its comfortable perch in Taurus into Gemini, where it stays until May 7, 2023.  Venus in Gemini is a mutable air sign and is more drawn to intellect.  It can be very flirtatious and fickle.  It is a sign of duality, so we might have trouble making up our minds between potential partners. When Venus is in Gemini we crave variety and spontaneity.  I am looking forward to when Venus conjuncts my Moon in Gemini on April 24.

When Venus moves into Gemini on April 11, it also trines Pluto in 0 degrees of Aquarius.  This is really going to highlight romance and increase our desire for passion and intimacy.  It also brings the potential for a new partner to appear, but it can also have an obsessive and karmic pull to relationships.  Pluto is all about power, control and obsession.  Don't be fooled by the fact that both Venus and Pluto are in air signs; these two, even in a favorable trine aspect, can generate lots of drama.

There is yet a third reason to mark April 11 on your calendar as a special day.  It could be described as one of the luckiest days of the year because the Sun and Jupiter are conjunct in 21 degrees of Aries.  It will generate feelings of happiness, optimism and create the ability to attract good luck.  Our moods will be expansive (because that is what Jupiter loves to do) and we should be feeling particularly generous towards those we care about.  It is also a pretty sweet aspect for long-distance travel too.

I hope you all have the opportunity to enjoy the Mercury/Mars sextile on April 8 and I wish everyone an extremely lucky day on April 11 when the Sun and Jupiter are conjunct in Aries.  Venus entering Gemini and trining Pluto in Aquarius can add to the passion of the day. 

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.  An astrology reading makes a very thoughtful gift. 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. 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. April 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 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

 

 

 

Venus Makes Some Moves and the Sun Enters Cancer

 

Venus in Taurus has been pretty busy lately. The recent Super Full Moon in Sagittarius on June 14 was inconjunct Venus and this added to the emotional intensity.  On that day I tweeted:

Today is the Super #FullMoon in Sagittarius which has strong themes of freedom and truth. It will be very emotional. But it squares Neptune in Pisces indicating that all is not as it seems. Just warning you… #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) June 14, 2022

But Venus in Taurus is not done stirring the pot.  On June 18, it forms an exact square with Saturn in 25 degrees of Aquarius.  This aspect adds a whole new layer of stress to relationships.  We can experience delays, distance, criticism and fears in love.  Loneliness and depression could be running rampant.  It can literally feel like we have to work hard on our relationships to make them function.

Venus in Taurus is back to its loving form on June 19, which is Father's Day.  It forms a supportive sextile with Neptune in 25 degrees of Pisces, which can be a very romantic and passionate vibe.  It is also very creative but can see us having the urge to splurge on luxury items that make us feel better. It also tends to heighten our intuition and make us feel more psychic.  Unfortunately we have two more problematic aspects on that day.  The Moon in Pisces is squaring Mercury in 5 degrees of Gemini which can lead to some disagreements.  And the Sun in Gemini is forming an irritating inconjunct with Pluto in 28 degrees of Capricorn.  This aspect can trigger a mini-crisis that results in neurotic, destructive or obsessive behavior.  So this could be an emotional powder keg of a day.  Try not to take it out on Dad...

Venus in Taurus signs off with a trine to Pluto in 28 degrees of Capricorn on June 21.  This is one of the more fortunate aspects that Venus and Pluto can make, which is a good thing.  It adds depth and intensity to our feelings and relationships.  It's possible to experience inner growth and transformation in our relationships now.

Venus enters the sign of Gemini on June 22 and stays there until July 17, 2022.  When Venus is in Gemini, variety is the spice of life as we are more sociable, communicative and flirtatious.  Curiosity motivates us on romantic and social levels.  Attractions could begin on a mental level and words are powerful aphrodisiacs.  The shadow side of Venus in Gemini is fickleness, as we there are lots of choices available to us. If we meet someone new, we might tire of them quickly.  Since Venus also rules finances, we need to be mindful of careless spending at this time.

The Sun moves into Cancer for the Summer Solstice on June 21.  It's officially summer.  When the Sun is in Cancer, we are more self-protective and our nesting instinct takes over.  Emotions run deep because Cancer is a water sign.  The water signs of Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces will be very comfortable with this transit, as will the earth signs of  Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn.  But Libra and Aries will experience more emotional tension while the Sun is in Cancer.

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. June 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!