Mercury in Scorpio Meets Up with Mars, Pluto and Venus While Venus Goes Retrograde and the Sun in Libra Opposes Saturn in Aries

 

Early October may be technically Libra season, but it sure is feeling very Scorpionic with the personal planets of Mercury and Venus in Scorpio.   On October 2 Mercury in Scorpio squares  Mars in Leo and then Pluto in Aquarius. Mercury squares Mars in Leo at 5:14 a.m., bringing the potential for impatience, quick tempers and aggressive communication.  Later in the afternoon Mercury squares Pluto in Aquarius adding to the mental tension and the possibility of power struggles.  The Mercury-Pluto square can help us to focus more intensely and facilitate engagement in research so that we can uncover hidden truths. Just be mindful of the tendency to be compulsive or obsessive in our behavior though.

Mars in Leo is also opposing Pluto in Aquarius on October 3 creating a theme of ego clashes as personal power dynamics surface.  We might have a realization that there are some things that we just can't control.  This means that we are under the influence of a fixed T-square as both Mars in Leo and Pluto in Aquarius are squaring Mercury in Scorpio.  We will be experiencing tension, stubbornness and resistance to change courtesy of the fixed quality of these planets.  But it does give us endurance which is sorely needed these days.

Venus is stationing retrograde in 8 degrees of Scorpio on October 3.  It will re-enter Libra (one of its favorite signs) on October 25 and remain retrograde until November 13.  So Venus will be reentering Scorpio on December 4 and stay in Scorpio until January 7, 2027.  The last time Venus was retrograde in Scorpio was October 5 - November 16, 2018.  Venus won't be retrograde in Scorpio again until October 2034. Venus retrograde is a time to reflect on our personal values, finances and relationships.  Past partners could re-emerge in our lives to help us seek closure about unresolved issues.  This is NOT a good time to make drastic changes in our appearance, take financial risks or get married.  If a new relationship begins during this period, it might not last.  I have a natal retrograde Venus in Scorpio, so I am quite familiar with its intensity.

On October 4, the Sun in Libra is opposing Saturn in 11 degrees of Aries. This can play out as a test of patience as our personal drive is confronted head-on with real world limits.  Responsibilities can feel overwhelming.  Stress is kicking our butt.  Transiting Saturn is in my 6th house so I know it won't exactly be a high energy day for me.  Try not to tackle any new projects on this day.

We get a break on October 6 when Mercury and Venus are conjunct in 8 degrees of Scorpio.  This can be pretty sweet for loving communication and can also encourage creativity, emotional clarity and deeper levels of intimacy are possible.  With Venus retrograde, we could be reassessing old relationships.  This can help us mitigate any damage incurred from that fixed T-square of the previous weekend.

Mars in Leo is forming a supportive sextile to Uranus in 5 degrees of Gemini on October 7.  This is a very high energy aspect that delivers a sudden burst of motivation and a desire to break free from boring routines.  This is the day to start something new and implement bold ideas. 

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

https://bsky.app/profile/danceofphoenix.bsky.social.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I am still experiencing technical difficulties with the Buy Now buttons on the Services Offered page of my site.  In the meantime, please feel free to send payments through PayPal to my email at lindasim54@gmail.com. Just let me know which type of consultation you want with your birth date info.  Or you can send a payment to my Venmo account at Linda Simons @Linda-Simons-7 or Zelle using my phone number 617-304-2205. In 2020, I added a Monthly Horoscopes section to my website. October 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

 

 

 

 

A Lunar Eclipse in Pisces Marking the End of a Karmic Cycle and Saturn in Aries Sees Some Action from Jupiter in Leo and Mars in Cancer

 

The changes are coming fast and furious.  On August 28, we have a partial Lunar Eclipse in 4 degrees of Pisces that truly is a release of the past, denoting karmic closures, endings, a time of uncertainty but also letting go of victimhood. Pisces is the last sign of the zodiac and is associated with surrender, while the Sun in Virgo wants control.  How do we find a balance as reason and intuition are going at it? It's important to remember that surrender can be a good thing if it involves what is no longer working for us and that the ending can represent a new beginning. We can't forget that Lunar Eclipses are quite literally Full Moons on steroids. And that our spirituality will get us through this tumultuous time.

We have also seen quite a few entertainers depart the earth lately:  Hayden Panettiere, Shelley Fabares, Dolly Parton and Tim Curry.  Neptune rules Pisces and is associated with intuition, spiritual enlightenment and illusion.  Actors and musicians are definitely Neptunians.  And all of their deaths occurred between the eclipses.

What else is going on astrologically with this Lunar Eclipse?  Plenty!  The Sun and Mercury are conjunct in Virgo which entails a great deal of mental energy.  We are planning for the future but the Sun, Mercury and the Moon are squaring Uranus in 5 degrees of Gemini.  So, yes, big changes are coming, information can arrive suddenly and there can definitely be upheavals.  Things might not turn out the way we anticipated.  The planets squaring Uranus can also trigger high anxiety and mental health issues. Our nervous systems can feel like they are on overload. The Uranus influence is very disruptive and don't rule out technology problems too.

Many astrologers have been saying for quite some time that these August eclipses would mark an ending period in our lives and I am living proof of that.  The Solar Eclipse in Leo on August 12 squared my Sun/Venus conjunction in Scorpio and my husband had a stroke on August 14.  He died on August 19.  Ironically, the Lunar Eclipse in Pisces is exactly squaring his Sun in Sagittarius in the 8th house.  My role as a caregiver has ended, which is quite Piscean.

The houses in a chart where the Sun and Mercury in Virgo, Moon in Pisces and Uranus in Gemini fall are crucial to understanding where all of this energy will play out for you. The Sun and Mercury in Virgo fall in my 11th house of hopes, dreams and group associations. The Virgo piece represents our harvest and what we will reap from our efforts. The Moon in Pisces falls in my 5th house of love, creativity and children. Pisces is what we are releasing as the karmic cord is cut.  And Uranus in Gemini is in my 8th house, perched 9 degrees away from my Moon in Gemini.  The death and rebirth theme shows up there. So my life definitely fits the criteria for major life changes occurring.  My husband's death will instigate a major rebirth in my life.  I have to walk the talk of the phoenix rising from the ashes.

This phase of change is by no means complete.  We will see a second phase during the Lunar Eclipse in 2 degrees of Virgo on February 20, 2027.  So stay tuned to see how this plays out in six months during the next eclipse season...

On August 31, Jupiter in Leo will be squaring Saturn in 13 degrees of Aries.  The perk of this transit is that we have more patience and endurance to focus on our long-term goals.  Our optimism and desire for growth are aligning perfectly with our sense of discipline to create structure.  Just don't take on more responsibilities than you can handle at this time.  We can make smart decisions about money though.

Mars in Cancer will be squaring Saturn in 13 degrees of Aries on September 1. This represents a clash between our drive to take action and the blocks or delays we encounter.  It is the classic one foot on the brake, the other foot on the gas syndrome.  It can bring frustration, tension, anger and a feeling of helplessness.  Mars squaring Saturn can also make you your own worst enemy if you act impulsively or get embroiled in power struggles.  I can personally attest to this fact as I have my natal Mars in Aquarius squaring my natal Saturn in Scorpio. 

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

https://bsky.app/profile/danceofphoenix.bsky.social.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I am still experiencing technical difficulties with the Buy Now buttons on the Services Offered page of my site.  In the meantime, please feel free to send payments through PayPal to my email at lindasim54@gmail.com. Just let me know which type of consultation you want with your birth date info.  Or you can send a payment to my Venmo account at Linda Simons @Linda-Simons-7 or Zelle using my phone number 617-304-2205. In 2020, I added a Monthly Horoscopes section to my website. September horoscopes are up now and I have a link to my monthly forecasts at Horoscope Junkie.  Check it out at:

https://thehoroscopejunkie.ca/monthly_horoscopes.html

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

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

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

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

www.reikiwithlindasimons.com

 

 

 

 

Mercury Enters Leo, Mars Moves into Cancer and Eclipse Season Kicks Off with a Solar Eclipse in Leo

 

The break is over and August is definitely heating up.  Mercury zips into Leo on August 9 for a brief stay until August 25 after having been in Cancer since June 1.  How can we forget that absolutely lovely Mercury retrograde from June 29 through July 23?  The good news is that Mercury cleared its retrograde shadow on August 26 in 26 degrees of Cancer.

What can we expect with Mercury in Leo?  Communication is about to get bolder and dramatic.  Make way for warmth, passion and creativity because Mercury is in a fire sign now.  Our thinking will be more confident and decisive. We don't hold back and are inclined to speak our minds freely when Mercury is in Leo.  It's time to take the lead because Leo is a born leader, the sign of royalty.  Just be mindful that the shadow side of Mercury in Leo is a tendency not to listen as carefully as we should or to let our ego run wild.  Just saying...

Next up is Mars moving into Cancer on August 11 until September 27.  Mars is not the most comfortable in the cardinal water sign of Cancer, since it is exalted in Capricorn.  It has been described as being in the sign of its fall. The planet of action is more protective and defensive in Cancer.  We can be driven by our moods, so watch out for passive-aggressive behavior.  Suppressed frustration can be very real during Mar's transit in Cancer.  Emotional stress can literally be physically be draining under Mars in Cancer, so take good care.

The stage is set for the main event on August 12: a total Solar Eclipse in 20 degrees of Leo.  If you have any planets around 20 degrees of the fixed signs of Aquarius, Taurus, Leo and Scorpio you will feel this eclipse big time.  This one is squaring my Sun in Scorpio.

This is a South Node eclipse, so we have a strong theme of letting go of an identity.  An eclipse in Leo also has a heart connection. Leo rules the heart.  Other themes with this eclipse involve releasing pride and the need for validation because it is a time to reinvent ourselves by growing into self-awareness and concern for humanity.  The Nodes of the Moon recently moved into Aquarius (North Node) and Leo (South Node) on July 26, so this is the first eclipse of this new nodal cycle.  The North Node represents what we are striving for and requires effort to stretch out of our comfort zone while the South Node asks us to let go of the patterns that are no longer serving our greatest good but are are literally the path of least resistance.

We had a Total Solar Eclipse in 29 degrees of Leo on August 21, 2017 that was known as the Great American Eclipse because it was visible in the United States.  The big difference was that it was a North Node eclipse. We also had the same President of the United States back in 2017: Donald Trump.  I remember it well because I was on a ferry to Long Island on that day and did witness it.  Five months later my husband became ill and was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in 2018.  It has progressed rapidly in the past year to the point that he is now under hospice care.

What other aspects are we dealing with on this eclipse day?  Mars in Cancer is squaring Venus in 5 degrees of Libra, which is very initiating energy.  We will be seeking fairness in relationships and ready to take action.  Neptune in Aries is also squaring Mars in Cancer, which can provide a reality check on our goals and inspire us to take more spiritual action.  Jupiter in Leo is trining Neptune in Aries, fostering more spiritual growth and compassion.  We also have a Grand Trine in Air involving Venus in Libra, Uranus in Gemini and Pluto in Aquarius which can lead to new social contacts and means of communication for change.  Mercury and Jupiter are conjunct in Leo on the eclipse, so we have the opportunity to rewrite our mental patterns and create new beliefs.

Another manifestation of this Solar Eclipse in Leo is that people in power could be ousted. The astrological community has seen quite a backlash against astrologer Steven Forrest this past week as a result of his use of a racial slur on the Lila astrology podcast discussing shadow work. This upcoming Solar Eclipse is in his 10th house squaring his Ascendant in Scorpio. The NCGR as a result has decided to remove Steven Forrest as an NCGR Advisor and Participating Affiliate.  He will not be participating in the UAC Conference in September.  I just want to emphasize that the effects of astrology are real and you can't make this stuff up!

I have read many of Steven Forrest's books and even met him many years ago at an NCGR conference. I learned quite a bit from his work and hope that this incident does not destroy his legacy but the bottom line is that our words do have consequences.  Eclipses have a way of bringing things to light.

Since eclipses come in pairs, we have another one on August 28, a Lunar Eclipse in 4 degrees of Pisces.  I will cover that one later, but would just like to state that while we are all probably feeling the need for change, it is probably best to wait until after the dust settles from the eclipses to act.  That is what September is all about...

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

https://bsky.app/profile/danceofphoenix.bsky.social.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I am still experiencing technical difficulties with the Buy Now buttons on the Services Offered page of my site.  In the meantime, please feel free to send payments through PayPal to my email at lindasim54@gmail.com. Just let me know which type of consultation you want with your birth date info.  Or you can send a payment to my Venmo account at Linda Simons @Linda-Simons-7 or Zelle using my phone number 617-304-2205. In 2020, I added a Monthly Horoscopes section to my website. August 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

 

 

 

 

A Bit of an Astrological Breather This Week with Chiron Going Retrograde in Taurus and Venus Entering Libra

 

Okay, we can breathe a bit this week before eclipse season officially hits us on August 12 with a Solar Eclipse in Leo and then a Lunar Eclipse in Pisces on August 28.  I know that many of us are still recovering from the Full Moon in Aquarius that occurred on July 29 which was heavily impacted by the outer planets of Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto.  And of course the impact that Full Moon had on the Barbault Basket.  Enough said...

Chiron, which just entered Taurus on June 19, is stationing retrograde in 0 degrees of Taurus on August 3. It will dip back into Aries on September 17, station direct in 26 degrees of Aries on January 6, 2027 and will re-enter Taurus for good on April 14, 2027.  

What will happen when Chiron is retrograde in Taurus?  Chiron in Taurus gives us a taste of our vulnerability and wounding pertaining to our sense of security/survival fears as well as self-worth and self-love.  It's time to take care of our basic physical needs and set some boundaries in relationships. Chiron retrograde brings our subconscious emotional pain to the surface for healing.  Give yourself some grace, kindness and compassion.  We are reliving old wounds when Chiron is retrograde so that we can heal them.  It's important to remember that.

I would also like to issue a spoiler alert for anyone with planets in 0 degrees of the fixed signs of Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius.  You are going to feel this Chiron retrograde acutely.  I have my natal Mercury in 0 degrees of Scorpio so I am definitely in the line of fire with transiting Chiron in Taurus in my 7th house opposing my natal Mercury in Scorpio in the first house.

We do have cause for celebration on August 6 when Venus enters its happy place of Libra until September 10. Venus rules Taurus and Libra, so it is ecstatic when it is in Libra.  The themes of harmony, compromise, diplomacy and heightened appreciation for fashion and beauty prevail. We tend to enjoy and crave relationships more when Venus is in Libra; we will make whatever efforts are necessary to make them run smoothly.  Self-care is also favored while Venus is in Libra, which could lend itself to makeovers and some spa trips.  The shadow side of Venus in Libra is a tendency towards people pleasing and indecisiveness.

Also on August 6 the Sun in Leo is trining Saturn in 14 degrees of Aries.  This brings stability, balance, structure, routine and the ability to set long-term goals.  We are more focused and grounded.  It also dovetails quite nicely with Venus in Libra because it can help us to commit to the future of any ongoing romantic relationships.

So I encourage everyone to enjoy this brief astrological respite before eclipse season hits.  It’s time to breathe and enjoy those little pockets of joy.

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

https://bsky.app/profile/danceofphoenix.bsky.social.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I am still experiencing technical difficulties with the Buy Now buttons on the Services Offered page of my site.  In the meantime, please feel free to send payments through PayPal to my email at lindasim54@gmail.com. Just let me know which type of consultation you want with your birth date info.  Or you can send a payment to my Venmo account at Linda Simons @Linda-Simons-7 or Zelle using my phone number 617-304-2205. In 2020, I added a Monthly Horoscopes section to my website. August 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

 

 

 

 

The Sun and Mercury Cazimi in Cancer and a New Moon in Cancer Herald an Emotional Reset

 

The Cancer energy is quite literally flowing, as water tends to do, all over the place this week.  On July 12, the Sun and retrograde Mercury are Cazimi in 20 degrees of Cancer. This simply means that Mercury is in the center of the Sun's rays.  Mercury is retrograde until July 23, but on this day we could get some real insights and emotional breakthroughs from what has already transpired in this Mercury retrograde that began on June 29.  It can provide a measure of mental clarity and a reset in the middle of this retrograde.  Pay close attention to any insights that arrive, either through dreams, conversations or even social media posts.  Our instincts and intuitive powers are functioning at full strength now.

The Sidera app makes a very cogent observation regarding Mercury Retrograde. But here’s what most people miss: Mercury retrograde is not just a warning label. It is a timing pattern that shows where your communication, assumptions, and decision-making habits need a second look. The useful question is not “Will everything go wrong?” It is “Where am I rushing past details, feelings, or facts that need more honesty?” https://sideraai.com/blog/posts/mercury-retrograde-2026-dates-survival-guide/

Venus in Virgo is exactly squaring Uranus in 4 degrees of Gemini on July 13. This can bring relationship tensions, sudden changes of mind and financial upsets.  This is setting the stage for the New Moon in 22 degrees of Cancer on July 14.  Venus in Virgo will also conjunct the South Node of the Moon in 1 degree of Virgo on the New Moon, which has an element of releasing the past, signifying an ending of something in our lives that no longer serves our highest good.

There is a strong theme of emotional resets and redefinition of what home/family means to us on the New Moon in Cancer.  Since New Moons are all about setting intentions, this New Moon will involve planting seeds for home, family and long-term security.  There will also be a great deal of nostalgia around this New Moon because Cancer loves to reflect on the past. Emotional pain will be brought to the surface.  The New Moon in 22 degrees of Cancer is conjunct Mercury, which helps facilitate introspection and reassessing old family patterns while affording us the opportunity to communicate feelings more honestly.  Mercury retrograde is heightening our awareness of the past.  We have a strong heart-mind connection on this New Moon.  If you have planets around 20-25 degrees of the cardinal signs of Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn you will feel the effects of this New Moon acutely.

This New Moon in Cancer is also setting off the December 21, 2025 square between Jupiter in 22 degrees of Cancer and Chiron in 22 degrees of Aries.  A Jupiter-Chiron square is very uncomfortable and can feel like a dark night of the soul.  Back in December, we probably experienced a great deal of tension pertaining to caring for others and prioritizing our own boundaries.  The New Moon can reveal the hidden pain from that period in time because Cancer is very unconscious, deep watery energy and  can give us a new understanding so that we are able to reevaluate our personal story.  More healing, self-compassion, empathy and self-understanding can arise to release us from situations that arose in December 2025. We could be realizing that it's okay to be vulnerable and give ourselves a little grace. The emotional reset that we thought would never arrive could happen as a result of this New Moon.

Both Jupiter and Chiron entered new signs recently.  Jupiter entered Leo on June 30 and Chiron entered Taurus on June 19.  They formed an exact square again in 0 degrees of Leo and Taurus on July 1. This time the square in fixed signs had a theme of tension between bold self-expression and needing more grounding. It still could have been painful though.

We are headed towards more changes that happen quickly as the month of July continues.  Old stories are about to be released.  Hope exists and there will be more optimism.  Be aware that planets in 4 degrees of fire and air are converging in trines and sextiles: Pluto in 4 degrees of Aquarius, Uranus in 4 degrees of Gemini, Neptune in 4 degrees of Aries and Jupiter in 4 degrees of Leo.  Jupiter in Leo will give us the courage to take a risk and be seen, so stay tuned for more revolutionary changes to come that set us on the path for a new course in life that will extend into the rest of this decade.  In many ways, we are finally finding our way back from the pandemic that began in 2020.

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

https://bsky.app/profile/danceofphoenix.bsky.social.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I am still experiencing technical difficulties with the Buy Now buttons on the Services Offered page of my site.  In the meantime, please feel free to send payments through PayPal to my email at lindasim54@gmail.com. Just let me know which type of consultation you want with your birth date info.  Or you can send a payment to my Venmo account at Linda Simons @Linda-Simons-7 or Zelle using my phone number 617-304-2205. In 2020, I added a Monthly Horoscopes section to my website. 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

 

 

 

 

Venus Enters Aries and Jupiter Goes Direct in Cancer

 

Okay, we are still standing after last week's Mars-Uranus square which triggered the bombing of Iran, especially with Mars in Aquarius being the first planet to conjunct the Solar Eclipse in Aquarius of February 17  and this week's Lunar Eclipse in Virgo on March 3.  Now we are about to experience the movement of the two greater benefic planets Venus and Jupiter.

On March 6, 2026 Venus departs its sign of exaltation, Pisces and moves into Aries until March 30. Venus is actually considered to be in detriment in Aries (and Scorpio) because it rules Libra and Taurus, so it is not all that comfortable there.  When Venus is in Aries, there is a strong desire for excitement and a marked lack of patience.  It's all about the thrill of the chase, but the spark can fade quickly.  Spontaneity rules and we can be extremely impulsive.  This pertains to love and money. Be mindful of those two areas in life.

On March 7, Venus and Neptune are conjunct in 1 degree of Aries.  This increases our sensitivity and tendency towards daydreaming.  Fantasizing is very common with this aspect.  If you are single and meet someone new they could feel like a soulmate.  Compassion levels are high when Venus and Neptune merge. But there is also risk of disappointment if you have been in denial about the harsh realities of a toxic relationship.

The Sun and retrograde Mercury are conjunct in 17 degrees of Pisces on March 7 too.  Don't be surprised if you hear from some ghosts on that day.  It could be a friend, foe or ex-lover that reaches out to you on that day and there is the potential for something to be clarified now.  Mercury retrograde is notorious for stirring up people from our past and in the mutable water sign of sentimental Pisces, feelings can be intensified.

On March 8, Venus and Saturn are conjunct in 2 degrees of Aries.  This is a testing aspect and poses a harsh reality check.  Distance, separation and an inability to connect on a meaningful level are all possible manifestations.  Relationships as well as finances could be affected.  But if you do meet someone now it could be someone much older or the relationships could have a very karmic undertone.

Jupiter is finally going direct in 15 degrees of Cancer on March 10.  Jupiter has been retrograde since November 11, 2025 when it backtracked in 25 degrees of Cancer.  I have my natal Jupiter in Cancer, as well as my South Node, Midheaven and Uranus, so I have been feeling particularly frustrated in the luck and expansion department.  But this is definitely a day to rejoice because we can feel freer to act on our emotional intelligence.  Jupiter is exalted in the sign of Cancer but when it was retrograde it wasn't operating at full strength.  We could have felt held back emotionally or in matters pertaining to our home lives.  Now we have a cosmic green light to act on projects that nurture our soul.  The planet of luck, faith and optimism is back on track and will continue its transit in Cancer until June 30.  

Both Venus and Jupiter are in cardinal signs now, so we are definitely up for initiating some action.  Hopefully we all will feel a boost of energy to get moving in a positive direction.

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. March 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