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: 

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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

Mercury Retrograde is Here and a Full Moon in Pisces

 

 

This week will definitely deliver some upsets with Mercury stationing retrograde in 8 degrees of Libra on September 10 followed by a Full Moon in 17 degrees of Pisces on the 11th.  

Mercury entered its retrograde shadow on August 20 in 24 degrees of Virgo.  That's right, folks, this is one of those Mercury retrogrades that starts in one sign and goes into another. Mercury retrograde starts off in Libra, but it enters Virgo on September 23.  This means that the start of Mercury retrograde will heavily impact relationships but by the time it gets into Virgo, it will affect information that might not be accurate and cause us to do some heavy analyzing.  The usual Mercury retrograde characteristics will also be present: people from our past turning up, cars, computers, and phones breaking down, as well as missed appointments and transit woes.  I don't know about you, but I have been feeling the effects of the retrograde shadow for some time now.  I have had my share of electrical snafus and on Sunday Amazon delivered a baby blanket instead of the sneakers that I had ordered.  Fortunately this matter has been rectified.  And then there is Twitter: for the past week or so, if you try to look at your Tweet activity, you get this message: "You may only view analytics about your own Tweets."  I am not holding my breath on this one getting fixed before Mercury stations direct in 24 degrees of Virgo on October 2. For those of you who are interested, Mercury clears its retrograde shadow on October 17 in 8 degrees of Libra.  The coast is finally clear then.

The Full Moon in 17 degrees of Pisces on the 11th is a complicated one.  It will definitely be super emotional falling in a water sign but we can expect a great deal of confusion with it.  There is also what I call a mutable mash of planets on the Full Moon: the Sun and Venus in Virgo, the Moon and Neptune in Pisces, and Mars in Gemini. The Sun in Virgo and Moon in Pisces will be widely squaring Mars in Gemini, so it is a player.   Mars has already entered its retrograde shadow on September 3, and it stations retrograde in 25 degrees of Gemini on October 30.  Mars will be retrograde until January 12, 2023 but will remain in Gemini until March 25, 2023.  We could be dealing with a lot of do-overs during this Mars in Gemini transit. The mutable signs are known for their flexibility and adaptability but this combination of mutable planets can create confusion and a feeling that you don't exactly know what is going on.  Adding to the mix on the Full Moon, Mercury retrograde in 8 degrees of Libra is opposing retrograde Jupiter in 5 degrees of Aries.  We might be hearing some news about legal developments with this aspect in play.

What else is happening on this Full Moon? Full Moons have a reputation for revealing secrets and sometimes bringing closure and completion to a situation.  This Full Moon is widely conjunct Neptune in 24 degrees of Pisces, which can be quite inspirational, compassionate and lend a very spiritual vibe.  I would urge everyone to pay attention to their dreams on the Full Moon.  It is also forming a supportive sextile to Uranus in 18 degrees of Taurus, which can bring some surprising events and positive changes.  And Uranus is conjunct the North Node in 16 degrees in Taurus, further emphasizing that we are being propelled forward into our collective destiny.  The changes that appear could be shocking, but I think that ultimately it will all turn out for the best.  And the Full Moon also forms a supportive sextile to Pluto in 26 degrees of Capricorn, which further reinforces the theme of transformation.  Thank God that this Full Moon is in an easy aspect to Pluto and is not a challenging square or opposition. Transformation is never easy so we will take whatever help we can get from the planets in navigating this path.

Personally, I am still a bit apprehensive about this Full Moon.  On the surface, it looks good because it trines my Sun and Venus in Scorpio as well as my Cancer Midheaven. But I have a Gemini Moon, so you guessed it, it is forming a square to my natal Moon in the 8th house.  The 8th house is messy, involving the themes of death, joint finances, intimacy and transformation.  It involves a lot of stuff that we don't always have control over because it pertains to others.  On top of that, the Sun moves into my 12th house on September 10 and this is one of my least favorite transits.  When the Sun transits your 12th house, energy levels are low and you tend to need more rest. I am more susceptible to colds, viruses and getting sick at this time. I have already scheduled a flu shot and plan to get my next COVID booster shot in early October.  It is a time when we need alone time and tend to reflect on the previous year. I am eagerly anticipating the Sun entering my 1st house on October 10, but I will have to survive the Full Moon in Aries on October 9.  Stay tuned...

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.  September 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

An Emotionally Charged Full Moon in Pisces and the Sun Enters Libra

 

We are about to experience one of the most emotionally intense Full Moons of the year on September 20 in 28 degrees of Pisces. All Full Moons tend to ramp up the magnitude of feelings, but when you have a Full Moon in the super sensitive water sign of Pisces, it goes deeper than other Full Moons.  Pisces is emotional, sensitive, complex, empathetic and brimming with wisdom and experience.  But there is a shadow side of Pisces that entails deception, betrayal and confusion because Pisces is ruled by the planet Neptune and Neptune is currently in 21 degrees of Pisces and will be conjunct this Full Moon. A Full Moon conjunct Neptune can be highly creative and spiritual, but it can also bring confusion, chaos and a sense of being emotionally overwhelmed.

Think back to the New Moon in 23 degrees of Pisces on March 13, 2021.  Is there anything that you began back then?  If so, you could be seeing some sense of completion now if you initiated a new project.  Since the Sun is in Virgo now, there is also a strong healing theme with this Full Moon.  Health and healing are on the front burner with this Full Moon.  The Sun in Virgo forms an out-of-sign conjunction with Mars in 3 degrees of Libra, which can inspire us to fight for fairness and commit to helping others.  Mars entered Libra on September 14, when I tweeted:

Mars enters Libra today until October 30. We are motivated to find peace and harmony but could be derailed by passive aggressive behavior and indecisiveness. It’s your call…#astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) September 14, 2021

As for the rest of the Full Moon activity, there is a lot going on.  Venus in Scorpio was forming an exact square to Saturn in Aquarius on September 17 and we will still be feeling the influence of this aspect on the Full Moon.  Venus squaring Saturn can truly test a relationship and can make us feel frustrated and restricted.  Venus in 11 degrees of Scorpio will be opposing Uranus in 14 degrees of Taurus on the Full Moon and this can lead to a relationship breakup if you are feeling unsatisfied.  Conversely, this aspect can cause a new relationship to suddenly start.  The bottom line with these aspects is if you have any planets between 6 and 14 degrees of the fixed signs of Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius, you are going to feel the effects of this Full Moon intensely.  It certainly looks like my Saturn in Scorpio and Mars in Aquarius are in the line of fire but the Full Moon does fall in my 6^th house, so I am banking on the healing theme.

We do have a couple of positive aspects on the Full Moon which will help us navigate these emotionally troubled waters.  Jupiter in Aquarius is exactly trining Mercury in 23 degrees of Libra, which is extremely beneficial in terms of perceiving the big picture and planning for the future.  And we are still reaping the benefits of the Sun in Virgo trining Pluto in Capricorn which was exact on September 16.  When the Sun is trining Pluto, we feel more comfortable in stepping into our power.

On September 22, the Sun enters Libra for the Fall Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere. Mercury in Libra is exactly square Pluto in 24 degrees of Capricorn on that day, which could result in judgments by the court and some news about major transformation.  The Sun will also be conjunct Mars in 4 degrees of Libra accompanied by the themes of sex and money.  When the Sun is in Libra, our main focus is on finding harmony and balance through relationships with others.  Libra is the sign associated with tact, diplomacy, style, tolerance and sociability.  It also loves to play peacemaker.  But the shadow side of the Sun in Libra include indecisiveness, passive-aggressive behavior and superficiality.  The Sun is considered to be in fall in Libra because it is not comfortable expressing the ego and core self due to its focus on relationships and pleasing others.  It is constantly seeking balance. 

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 latest offering of a Health and Wellbeing Report at: https://t.co/CvAZB7Fyvr pic.twitter.com/Vq0Nlu12up

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) August 25, 2021

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.

Recently, I added a Monthly Horoscopes section to my website. September 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 also have a link to my monthly forecasts at Horoscopes4u under Dance of the Phoenix.

https://horoscopes4u.com/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 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 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. At some point, probably in 2022, I will find a new space to practice. In the meantime, 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. This new Delta strain of the virus is very serious and we need to remain vigilant with our masks, even if we are fully vaccinated.  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!  

 

An Action Packed Week with an Ultra-Sensitive Full Moon in Pisces, Mercury and Venus Moving into Libra and Saturn Stationing Direct

We are headed into a very active week astrologically.  It starts on September 14, 2019 on the east coast of the United States with a full moon in 21 degrees of Pisces at 12:33 a.m.  Pisces is probably the most sensitive of all the water signs, but this full moon is even more sensitive due to its conjunction to its ruling planet Neptune in 17 degrees of Pisces.  Emotions will come to a head and we can expect a great deal of feeling, compassion, creativity and psychic sensitivity. Pay attention to your intuition on this full moon with its conjunction to Neptune.  It holds the promise of being a very inspirational and idealistic full moon.

Neptune has been extremely active and disruptive in its own right during the past week.  On September 7, 2019, Mercury in Virgo opposed Neptune in Pisces, inspiring me to tweet:

Mercury in Virgo opposing Neptune in Pisces today can lead to lies, misunderstandings and a general sense of confusion. It’s a real smokescreen aspect. Try not to make any major decisions. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) September 7, 2019

And on September 10, 2019, the Virgo sun opposed Neptune in Pisces.  On that day I tweeted:

Idealization, confusion, deception and lack of self-confidence could be running rampant today with Virgo sun opposing Neptune in Pisces. Just saying don’t take anything at face value. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) September 10, 2019

There is a lot of other activity going on with this full moon.  In addition to the sun and moon in Virgo, Mars, Mercury and Venus are all in Virgo for the full moon.  The sun is actually conjunct Mars, which can be pretty volatile energy, but it can be used constructively to be proactive, inspiring us to take the initiative and manifest our desires.  There are strong themes of compassion and service to others with all of this Virgo energy.  We have eight planets in earth signs; in addition to the Virgo planets, we have Saturn and Pluto in Capricorn, and Uranus in Taurus, which is a lot of practical energy. Saturn in Capricorn is trining the sun and Mars in Virgo, which is an extremely favorable influence for manifesting long-term goals. Uranus in Taurus is actually unaspected during this full moon, so Uranus is running on a full tank in terms of its disruptive potential though.  We also have Mercury in Virgo conjunct Venus in 29 degrees of Virgo squaring Jupiter in Sagittarius and opposing Neptune in Pisces, so we may have to be careful to speak gently and diplomatically with this configuration.  We don’t want to wind up saying anything we regret later on.  But the fact that all of these Virgo planets, accompanied by the moon and Neptune in Pisces and Jupiter in Sagittarius, lends a great deal of mutable energy which helps us to embrace and enjoy the changes that are inevitable. With Mars in 17 degrees of Virgo, we also need to be aware that anyone with planets in 14 to 17 degrees of the mutable signs of Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces will probably feel driven to be of compassionate service to others.  I’m sure that I will be feeling this energy acutely with my moon in 14 degrees of Gemini.  Don’t be surprised if some secrets are revealed with the full moon conjunct Neptune in Pisces and with the ongoing Jupiter/Neptune square, set to be exact on September 21^st, these secrets could pertain to legal matters.

Mercury moves into Libra at 3:14 a.m. on September 14, 2019 and it remains in Libra until October 3, 2019.  Mercury in Libra brings a diplomatic, friendly and rational approach to communications. It is a fabulous opportunity for healing rifts in relationships because when Mercury is transiting the sign of Libra we are inclined to engage in people pleasing and we have the ability to consider other points of view and make fair decisions.  The shadow side of Mercury in Libra is that we can have a tendency to vacillate, have difficulty in making decisions and accommodate others too easily.

Venus is right behind Mercury and enters Libra at 9:43 a.m. on September 14, 2019 and stays in Libra until October 8, 2019. Venus is right at home in Libra because it rules both Libra and Taurus.  When Venus is transiting Libra, love is in the air, and we tend to be polite, more cooperative in relationships, charming and idealistic.  We are also more apt to crave the latest fashion styles and luxury items.  But the shadow side of Venus in Libra is the tendency to be superficial, dependent and inconsistent.

On September 18, 2019, Saturn stations direct in 13 degrees of Capricorn. Saturn has been retrograde since April 29, 2019, which may seem like an eternity for many of us.  If you have felt like certain projects have been stalled, Saturn in direct motion will bring some forward movement in these areas.  The pace will really pick up, especially around September 28^th when Saturn is 2 degrees away from the south node of the moon in Capricorn, which will bring up issues of responsibility and working hard.  If you have been responsible and working hard for the past few months, you will start to reap the rewards of your efforts. Material success and recognition may be forthcoming in the next couple of months.  But don’t forget that Saturn is the Great Teacher and the Lord of Karma, so if you have been slacking off, Saturn can bring down some form of retribution for lack of efforts.  Saturn brings you what you deserve and have earned, so be mindful of that and if you need to change course, learn that lesson.

If you are curious as to how all of these planetary changes will be affecting you, please consider getting an astrological reading.  I am now offering short telephone astrology consultations for 30 minutes which are available for purchase on the Services Offered page of my site. These are extremely affordable at the cost of $35.

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.

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

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

This might be the perfect way for you to get a taste of what astrology can do for you in terms of providing insight into your life during these challenging time.  Obviously the 30 minute readings are the best deal, but you might be surprised by how much you learn in 10 minutes or less from a brief glance at your chart. If I am not available you can always request a callback and I will respond quickly.

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

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

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

Recently I undertook an intensive life purpose coaching training program and became certified as a Life Purpose Coach.  It was an intense, eye-opening experience that changed my life as it caused me to reflect on the story of my life.  But I left it with feelings of hope and light for the future that I want to share with others.  To that end, I am now offering Life Purpose Coaching to my menu of services.  You can read more about it at:

https://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/life-purpose-coaching-service.html

As an astrologer, I have decided to include an interpretation of the north node by sign. If you are feeling stuck and need some help in getting from Point A to Point B in your quest for making positive changes in your life, please email me at lindasim54@gmail.com to schedule a complementary telephone consultation to discover if you are a good fit for this program.  I look forward to hearing from you.

I am also available for tarot readings in person if you are in the Boston area or by telephone if you are unable to travel to my home in Newton, MA.  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.

If you are in the Boston area, please consider getting a Reiki treatment at Acupuncture for Everyone in Copley Square to destress, revitalize and remove blockages to healing.  It’s a perfect way to start your weekend off and can also be described as a spa for the soul to boot!   Reiki is the most profound treatment for stress relief because it concentrates on CALMING your body.

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

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

For my clients who can’t fit Friday into their schedule for a treatment or have difficulty traveling, I have also recently begun doing distance Reiki sessions for them.  I have a conversation with them about what they hope to achieve from a session, we set up a time for the session to take place when they will be in a state to receive healing energy and I follow up with a telephone conversation to discuss their experience and my perception of their blockages.  I have also incorporated a new technique with my distance Reiki treatments since I don’t always have a photo of my client.  I use a teddy bear so that I can scan and focus the healing energy where it is needed. If this appeals to you, please feel free to contact me by email at lindasim54@gmail.com or call me at 617-304-2205.  I am also offering Reiki treatments at my home in Newton, MA on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons and in the Coolidge Corner section of Brookline on Sunday afternoons.  Recently I have added online booking for my Sunday clients on my site.  Check it out at:

www.reikiwithlindasimons.com/book-online

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

I was also featured in the July 3, 2017 edition of Boston Voyager, an online publication that runs a section called Inspiring Stories about local entrepreneurs on its home page.  The Scorpio moon was trining the Cancer sun and Neptune in Pisces on that day, so my story certainly debuted under fitting aspects.  Please feel free to check it out:

http://bostonvoyager.com/interview/meet-linda-simons-reiki-linda-simons-coolidge-corner-brookline/

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

https://twitter.com/danceofphoenix

A Spiritually Healing Full Moon in Pisces and Mars Direct

We have a full moon in 3 degrees of Pisces coming up on August 26, 2018 but this may turn out to have plenty of opportunity for spiritual healing and not manifest as the usually dreaded full moon.  For starters, it’s not a lunar eclipse like last month.  A full moon in a water sign is bound to be emotional, especially when it occurs in Pisces, probably the most sensitive of the water signs, but this contains a strong theme of spiritual healing if we tap into its energy.  The highest level of a Pisces moon entails themes of compassion, kindness and a very mystical quality.  Don’t forget that we are still under the benevolent influence of that Jupiter in Scorpio/Neptune in Pisces trine that was exact on August 19, 2018.  This aspect encourages us to dream big and gives us a mystical connection to our source of inspiration.  It is indeed a time to expect miracles and manifest our dreams.

A Pisces moon can bring confusion, feeling like one is in a fog, overwhelmed or victimized.  Just don’t get caught up in the victim role and watch out for those addictions. Feelings will come to a head during this time as emotions are always heightened during a full moon in a water sign.  But it can shine a light on what you need to know.  I think that this is especially true in my case because this full moon in Pisces will trine my Mercury in Scorpio.  That phrase “more will be revealed” is definitely relevant for me personally.

One potential sticky aspect with this full moon is the fact that Venus in Libra is squaring Pluto in Capricorn.  I have a natal Venus Pluto square and I am fully aware of the fact that this aspect has the potential to bring intense feelings in relationships with issues of power and control emerging.  It has a fated quality about it and it could even bring a new relationship into your life.  If you have any planets in 18 or 19 degrees of the cardinal signs of Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn you will definitely feel this aspect.  Once again, I am in the astrological crosshairs of this aspect with my midheaven in 19 degrees of Cancer.

Another challenging aspect that occurs on the full moon is Mercury in 15 degrees of Leo inconjunct Neptune in 15 degrees of Pisces.  The major theme of inconjuncts is the need to make adjustments and in this case we may need adjust the need to communicate and make an impact with our words while surrendering our expectations for a specific outcome.  It is requiring us to trust in the process, surrender and have faith.  All of this is easier said than done, but it is a very Piscean theme.

A really important thing to remember with this full moon is that while the moon is in the sensitive sign of Pisces, the sun is in the practical earth sign of Virgo.  Virgo is very detail-oriented and efficient.  A full moon in Pisces calls for us to find a balance between practicalities and our connection to a Higher Power.  Astrologer Pam Gregory described it as “Divinity in the Detail” and I couldn’t agree more.

There is actually a Grand Earth Trine that occurs on August 25, 2018 involving the sun in 2 degrees of Virgo, Uranus in 2 degrees of Taurus and Saturn in 3 degrees of Capricorn.  This is a very stabilizing influence for new and inspired forms to support our healing and growth.  With Saturn and Uranus working harmoniously together, we can experience innovation and new ideas for the earth.  It is also very grounding energy for reaching out to attain our bigger dreams and let’s not forget that this full moon can be an opportunity to manifest our dreams.

The earth energy has been building and supporting us all week. On August 21, 2018 the moon in Capricorn trined Uranus in Taurus and conjuncted Saturn in Capricorn, inspiring me to tweet:

Moon enters Capricorn today and trines Uranus in Taurus making it easier to implement practical changes in relationships. Moon conjunct Saturn helps us stay the course. Grounding energy. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) August 21, 2018

But I am saving the best for last because the icing on the cake occurs on August 27, 2018 at 10:05 a.m. on the east coast when Mars stations direct in 28 degrees of Capricorn.  For those of you living under a rock, Mars has been retrograde since June 26, 2018 and Mars Retrograde has been the bane of many people’s existence all summer.  We always have several planets retrograde in the summer, including Mercury, but between Mars Retrograde and three instead of two eclipses, it has been a tough summer. Most people that I know, both friends and clients, have described it as feeling just plain stuck. 

Now that Mars is going to station direct, we will all have more energy to move forward.  Of course, it’s important to remember that when a planet is stationary, its energy is magnified.  Mars is also about heat and fire and there is no denying the fact that this summer has seen more than its fair share of excessive heat and fires. 

It may take a few days for us to reap the full benefits of Mars direct, but I feel confident that by early September we will feel more energetic and confident to move forward.  Mercury will have cleared its retrograde shadow by September 2^nd, and Mars will move back into Aquarius on September 10, 2018.  Full steam ahead in terms of making progress on those goals we have spent the summer reviewing and revising.  Transiting Mars in Aquarius will actually be conjuncting my natal Mars in Aquarius in mid-October 2018, so I will definitely be feeling a surge of energy as I experience my Mars Return.

If you are curious as to how all of the planetary changes, including this summer’s eclipses, Saturn and Pluto in Capricorn retrograde, Mars retrograde in Aquarius, Jupiter in Scorpio, Chiron in Aries and Uranus in Taurus will be affecting you in 2018, please consider getting an astrological reading.  A transit reading might be just what you need right now to make the most of Jupiter in Scorpio.  Jupiter transits are all about taking advantage of opportunities and if you snooze you lose with Jupiter.  You have to be aware and strike while the iron is hot. The Services Offered page of my site describes the menu of services that I offer. I even offer the option of tarot readings. There is something for everyone. 

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

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

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

Recently I undertook an intensive life purpose coaching training program and became certified as a Life Purpose Coach.  It was an intense, eye-opening experience that changed my life as it caused me to reflect on the story of my life.  But I left it with feelings of hope and light for the future that I want to share with others.  To that end, I am now offering Life Purpose Coaching to my menu of services.  You can read more about it at:

https://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/life-purpose-coaching-service.html

As an astrologer, I have decided to include an interpretation of the north node by sign. If you are feeling stuck and need some help in getting from Point A to Point B in your quest for making positive changes in your life, please email me at lindasim54@gmail.com to schedule a complementary telephone consultation to discover if you are a good fit for this program.  I look forward to hearing from you.

If you are in the Boston area, please consider getting a Reiki treatment at Acupuncture for Everyone in Copley Square to destress, revitalize and remove blockages to healing.  It’s a perfect way to start your weekend off and can also be described as a spa for the soul to boot!   Reiki is the most profound treatment for stress relief because it concentrates on CALMING your body.

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

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

For my clients who can’t fit Friday into their schedule for a treatment or have difficulty traveling, I have also recently begun doing distance Reiki sessions for them.  I have a conversation with them about what they hope to achieve from a session, we set up a time for the session to take place when they will be in a state to receive healing energy and I follow up with a telephone conversation to discuss their experience and my perception of their blockages.  I have also incorporated a new technique with my distance Reiki treatments since I don’t always have a photo of my client.  I use a teddy bear so that I can scan and focus the healing energy where it is needed. If this appeals to you, please feel free to contact me by email at lindasim54@gmail.com or call me at 617-304-2205.  I am also offering Reiki treatments in the Coolidge Corner section of Brookline on Sunday afternoons.

But the big news is that I have created and launched a new website devoted exclusively to my Reiki practice. Please feel free to check it out at:

www.reikiwithlindasimons.com

I was also featured in the July 3, 2017 edition of Boston Voyager, an online publication that runs a section called Inspiring Stories about local entrepreneurs on its home page.  The Scorpio moon was trining the Cancer sun and Neptune in Pisces on that day, so my story certainly debuted under fitting aspects.  Please feel free to check it out:

http://bostonvoyager.com/interview/meet-linda-simons-reiki-linda-simons-coolidge-corner-brookline/

I have also revised my package deals and I am now offering two options for package deals: Silver and a Tarot special for my tarot clients. Please check it out at:

http://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/package-deals.html

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

https://twitter.com/danceofphoenix