Change on the Horizon as Uranus in Gemini Squares the Moon's Nodes, Venus Enters Leo and a New Moon in Gemini

 

The pace is once again picking up after a brief lull and a delightful conjunction between Venus and Jupiter on June 9. Uranus in Gemini is forming an exact square to the North Node of the Moon in 2 degrees of Pisces and the South Node in 2 degrees of Virgo on June 12. Uranus is all about revolution, the quest for freedom and sudden upheavals.

How will this square from Uranus to the Nodes of the Moon play out?  It signals a time to break free of the past and embrace the future. We are truly at a crossroads, so events could occur quite suddenly that rock our world.  It's literally a breakthrough before a breakdown.  Crises are common and we will probably need to adjust our plans in order to survive.  Uranus in Gemini squaring the South Node in Virgo will challenge old habits and patterns, while its square to the North Node is asking us to tap into our creativity and spirituality. Remember that the South Node of  the Moon represents our past and the path of least resistance while the North Node represents what our soul is trying to achieve by stretching out of our comfort zone.

When Uranus is squaring the Nodes of the Moon, karma is calling with themes of revolution and change.  Uranus is not a quiet planet.  Our intuition could be much stronger now and we need to heed it.  When a planet squares the Nodes, it is described as a skipped step because there is unresolved developmental material from the past that needs to be addressed.   An event can occur that forces us to confront our issues head on by creating major disruption of our situation. The bottom line is that it is futile to resist change at this time.  While this aspect is exact on June 12, we have been feeling its effects already and it will continue throughout the month.

Venus moves into the fixed fire sign of Leo on June 13 and remains there until July 9.  Love is about to get bigger and more dramatic as pride and passion take center stage.  We will be prone to generosity and grand gestures.  We are also craving attention and have a strong need to be admired.  It is a real feel good, fun-loving time that also spurs creativity.

There is a slight blip with Venus in Leo that happens on June 17 when Venus in Leo opposes Pluto in 5 degrees of Aquarius. This aspect has the potential to create power struggles, manipulation and jealousy to erupt.  It could be a bumpy ride...

On June 14 we have New Moon in 24 degrees of Gemini. Gemini is the sign associated with curiosity and information.  We could be facing an overwhelming amount of information on this day which could have us reeling with confusion, wondering what is real. Deception and confusion are possible, especially since Mercury entered its retrograde shadow on June 12. Mercury officially goes retrograde on June 29, the day of a Full Moon in Capricorn. But a New Moon in Gemini also offers us the opportunity to experience a mental awakening.  This is a relatively quiet New Moon in terms of aspects but it is very supportive for growth, learning and releasing old mental patterns.

Mercury in Cancer, the ruling planet of Gemini, is forming a supportive sextile to Mars in Taurus on the New Moon.  This can provide us with more motivation and clarity coupled with a strong desire to act on what we are learning.  Mercury is also squaring Saturn in Aries (this aspect was on June 10) which can actually help us to be more responsible and commit to what matters. The Moon in Gemini is also sextiling Saturn in Aries in the early morning of the 14th, bringing us more stability and a sense of security in our personal lives.  It's easier to be organized and persistent.  So set those intentions on this New Moon in Gemini.

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. June 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 Gemini, Jupiter Trines Pluto and a New Moon in Gemini

 

Gemini season is officially here and it's about to get bigger! The Sun, Venus and Jupiter are in Gemini and Mercury is on its way to its home sign on June 3. But before Mercury zips into Gemini, it has a major aspect on May 31 as it conjuncts Uranus in 24 degrees of Taurus.  Mercury conjunct Uranus has a nervous energy vibe which can make focusing a little difficult, but it does stimulate our thinking and adds excitement to the mix.  We tend to be more open-minded and insightful.  Unexpected news is possible and our speech could be on the abrupt side. Be careful driving on this day and don't be surprised if electronics start malfunctioning because they could be in overload mode that will feel like Mercury retrograde. But there is no doubt that May 31 could be a day to remember!

On June 2, Jupiter in Gemini will trine Pluto in 1 degree of Aquarius.  This is a really positive aspect that helps to expose truth and has a non-conformist energy.  Both Gemini and Aquarius are air signs that are concerned with the welfare of the people, so it is a very humanitarian vibe.  It can also be beneficial for the economy.  Jupiter trining Pluto can bring empowerment, intellectual curiosity and usher in a period of social change and progress. But it's important to remember that since Jupiter loves to expand whatever it touches, we could be inclined to become somewhat compulsive in our expansion activities.  And these actions might involve removing whatever isn't working for us since Pluto likes to do the big purge.   

Mercury in Taurus has one last aspect on June 2.  It forms a supportive sextile to Neptune in 29 degrees of Taurus.  This is another delightful aspect that fosters creativity, communication and spiritual pursuits.  Our intuition will be heightened on this day, so make the most of it and pay attention to your dreams.  Meditation, socializing and enjoying the arts are also favored on this day.

Mercury enters Gemini, one of its home signs that it rules (the other one is Virgo) for a quick trip on June 3.  It leaves Gemini on June 17, so it's only there for two weeks.  Mercury is definitely in its happy place in Gemini, though.  We are going to be more communicative, social and curious while Mercury is flitting through Gemini.  We will probably take immense pleasure in superficial knowledge by wanting to know a little about more subjects than having in-depth focus on one area.  We can be easily distracted and scattered too because nervous energy is rampant while Mercury is in Gemini.  Mercury in Gemini will trine Pluto in Aquarius on June 4, which will enhance our powers of persuasion. If you have been considering therapy, this day is a cosmic green light to get started because Pluto loves to dig deep and Mercury will be very cooperative on this day.  It seems like so many planets are interacting with Pluto when they change signs, but this, like the aspect with Jupiter, is incredibly positive.

On June 6, we have a New Moon in 16 degrees of Gemini.  There will be five planets in Gemini on this day: the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus and Jupiter.  The New Moon will actually be conjunct Venus, so relationships and finances can be emphasized.  It's always a good idea to set an intention on a New Moon, but a Gemini Moon has a theme of choices and we might see so many possibilities that it can be hard to decide.  Gemini rules the lungs and hands, so if you are feeling ruffled or scattered, exercise or do something with your hands that helps to focus your mind.  The New Moon in Gemini is also squaring Saturn in 19 degrees of Pisces, and here lies the rub.  The Moon squaring Saturn can bring reality to new ideas, but it can also deliver some obstacles in our path.  We need to be aware that things might not turn out as we had planned.  We need to be flexible, as we will probably be changing our minds a lot.  Patience will be required.  Astrologer Anne Ortelee has often said that with Gemini you sometimes need to do it twice (or more) and I also heard astrologer Rose Marcus say on a podcast that Saturn knows best, a pun on the old Father Knows Best television show.  We are going to be faced with a lot of choices and flexibility is best tool we have at our disposal.  Fortunately Gemini is a mutable air sign, so we have that in our favor.  Don't be surprised if you hear people changing their minds a lot and saying one thing one minute and something completely different the next.  Remember to breathe...

I have written another article for PowerFortunes.com on the upcoming Saturn retrograde.  You can read it at: 

https://www.powerfortunes.com/topics-opinions/saturnretrograde-june2024.php

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

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

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

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

Please consider purchasing a tarot reading for $15. This is perfect if you want some insight into yourself right now regarding a specific situation and how you can transform the challenges into opportunities. Check it out on: https://t.co/CvAZB7Fyvr pic.twitter.com/EKYmrZCn6l

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) November 20, 2022

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

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

 

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

 

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

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

In 2020, I added a Monthly Horoscopes section to my website. June horoscopes are up now and I now have a link to my monthly forecasts at Horoscope Junkie.  Check it out at:

https://thehoroscopejunkie.ca/monthly_horoscopes.html

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

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

 

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

 

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

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

 

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

 

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

 

www.reikiwithlindasimons.com

 

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

 

https://twitter.com/danceofphoenix

If you don't follow me on Twitter and want to catch my daily astrological insights, please check out my Linktree profile at: 

https://link.tr.ee/danceofphoenix

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

Astrology is a powerful tool that helps you navigate challenging times and alerts you to opportunity periods. Get a reading with me and experience the healing process. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) June 10, 2022

Saturn Stations Retrograde in Pisces, a New Moon in Gemini and the Sun Enters Cancer

 

We have another highly active week coming up astrologically.  On June 17, Saturn stations retrograde in 7 degrees of Pisces.  It remains retrograde until November 4, when it stations direct in 0 degrees of Pisces.  Saturn is the planet renowned for its affiliation with responsibility, delays, lessons and frustrations, but as Christopher Renstrom so eloquently stated in his Astrology Hub podcast this week, we don't get a break in these areas of life just because Saturn will be retrograde.

As a matter of fact, Saturn retrograde will make things even slower and probably cause more delays as we become more reflective.  Saturn entered Pisces on March 7, 2023 (on a Full Moon in Virgo to boot) and we could definitely find ourselves dealing with issues that were prevalent in early March. Saturn retrograde is a time of karmic reckoning.  We will need to take responsibility for past actions and own any mistakes that we have made.  It is indeed a time to look to the wisdom of the past for guidance.  We are probably going to be reassessing our boundaries and learning to accept the restrictions in our lives.  Don't be surprised if you wind up feeling sad, tired and stuck.  Our mental health and spiritual beliefs are coming under intense scrutiny. Restructuring is a key theme of Saturn retrograde.  It really depends on where transiting Saturn in Pisces is falling in your chart and the aspects that it makes to your natal and progressed planets.  Saturn in Pisces is currently in my 5th house, which is kind of stifling my inner child.  By the time it stations direct in November 2023, it will be trining my natal Mercury in Scorpio, so hopefully I will have gleaned some insights and figured a few things out to restructure my life and experience more joy and creativity.

On June 18, 2023 we have a New Moon in 26 degrees of Gemini.  New Moons are associated with setting new intentions and a New Moon in Gemini can provide lots of information, as well as requiring us to make some important choices. But this New Moon is squaring Neptune in 27 degrees of Pisces, which can add some delusion, fog and a stressful vibe. A lot of information will be circulating and it could be very confusing.  Pay attention to details during this New Moon, do your research and apply your common sense.  The New Moon in Gemini can also be very creative and romantic because both Mars and Venus are in the sign of Leo. The best possible outcome of this New Moon in Gemini is that we will connect to our spiritual side, open up our psychic sensitivity and obtain a different perspective on all of this information that is being presented to us.

Jupiter in Taurus will be forming a supportive sextile to Saturn in 7 degrees of Pisces on June 19.  This is a very positive aspect that has a theme of cautious expansion.  Jupiter loves to expand while Saturn tends to restrict, so when these two planets are in a favorable aspect, it really is a good thing.  If we are patient, persevere and act responsibly while using our common sense, we can definitely see long-lasting benefits in the future.

The Sun enters the cardinal water sign of Cancer on June 21, 2023 and marks the official start of summer.  When the Sun is in Cancer, we are more emotional, sensitive and inclined to be more protective towards loved ones.  Our nesting urge takes hold and we might be prone to making some home improvements.  We are more nurturing and instinctive.  Just be mindful that the shadow side of the Sun in Cancer is a tendency to be more manipulative.  Mercury and Uranus are moving very quickly in the sign of Taurus now, so we can look at facts with a new perspective.  Uranus is in 21 degrees of Taurus and it has not been here since May 1940 due to its 84-year cycle.  Once again, the theme of looking to the past for guidance resurfaces.  I am a firm believer that history can repeat itself unless we pay attention.

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

Recently I did a chart reading for an infant born in March.  So if you know someone who has recently given birth and would like some insight into their child, please consider purchasing a reading.  I haven't added it to my regular menu yet, but if you are interested, I charge $50.  Please feel free to contact me by email at lindasim54@gmail.com.

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

https://thehoroscopejunkie.ca/monthly_horoscopes.html

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

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

 

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

 

The coronavirus outbreak caused me to increase the number of distant Reiki sessions I do because people were concerned about the spread of the infection. I have decided to suspend my in-person Reiki sessions until further notice, 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, 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

Happy Father's Day to all of the dads out there on June 18! 

 

 

Venus Moves into Taurus, Mars and Jupiter Meet up in Aries and a New Moon in Gemini

 

The month of May is definitely going out on a high note with Venus moving into its happy place in Taurus on May 28, Mars and Jupiter hooking up in Aries on the 29th and a New Moon in Gemini on the 30th.

Venus rules both Taurus and Libra, so when it is transiting either of these signs it tends to be a happy camper.  Venus enters Taurus on the 28th and stays there until June 22.  When Venus is in Taurus, it is sensual and  has a more grounded, nurturing and kinder presence than its predecessor, Venus in Aries.  It is a bit more deliberate and focused on security and possessions.  Managing money becomes very important now but the shadow side of Venus in Taurus is that we can find ourselves becoming excessively possessive.  But we should be able to enjoy ourselves more and include others in our orbit.

On the following day, May 29, Mars and Jupiter are conjunct in 3 degrees of Aries.  Mars and Jupiter are only conjunct every two years and the last time this aspect occurred it was on 23 degrees of Capricorn on March 20, 2020.  Of course, this linked up with the Saturn-Pluto conjunction in 22 degrees of Capricorn on January 12, 2020 which set off the current pandemic.  Dare we hope that we are coming to a time when there is light at the end of this long dark tunnel we have been traveling through since then?  Aries is the first sign of the zodiac and loves to initiate new beginnings.  Jupiter entered Aries on May 10 and Mars burst into Aries on May 24.  On that day I tweeted:

We start to feel more powerful and optimistic today when Mars enters its home sign of Aries. We find the courage to take action on pursuing our passions. It’s a major energy shift. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) May 24, 2022

Unfortunately, I don't think that any of us anticipated that Mars entering Aries would play out in the Robb Elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas that took 21 lives on May 24. This is definitely the worst possible manifestation of Mars in Aries energy.  I am fervently hoping that the upcoming Mars and Jupiter conjunction in Aries leads to some positive and constructive gun control legislation. As President Biden said, it's time to turn this pain into action.  Thoughts, prayers and condolences just aren't cutting it anymore.

When Mars and Jupiter are hooking up in Aries, we have an extremely lucky and fortunate combination.  It's a time to think big and take even bigger action by channeling our drive and focus on what we want.  I am sure that many of us have been feeling impatient and chomping at the bit to move forward.  Just remember that Mars is about our desires and Jupiter expands whatever it touches, so be sure to utilize this potent aspect.

And, ta-da, on May 30, we have a really juicy New Moon in 9 degrees of Gemini.  This one has a strong mental focus because Gemini is ruled by Mercury, which is still retrograde, but in Taurus right now.  Mercury re-entered Taurus on May 22 and it will be in 26 degrees of Taurus on June 3 when it stations direct.  Mercury in 26 degrees of Taurus will be squaring Saturn in 25 degrees of Aquarius on the New Moon, which can deliver a major reality check to us.  It's quite possible that we could be hearing about difficult issues that make us uncomfortable.  And with Saturn in the mix, there could be issues of control surrounding all of this communication that is circulating.  Saturn in Aquarius is also squaring the North Node in Taurus and the South Node in Scorpio, so we are really feeling the pull to break free of the past and move forward. Social media will be abuzz and there is also the potential for cyberattacks.  

This New Moon in Gemini is a perfect opportunity to set some new intentions and become more conscious of our thinking process.  Uranus in 16 degrees of Taurus is conjunct the North Node in 21 degrees of Taurus and both are conjunct Mercury in 26 degrees of Taurus.  This pile-up in Taurus provides the opportunity for new ideas, insights and thinking for our collective destiny in the areas of food, agriculture and finances. Uranus and Mercury in Taurus opposing the South Node in Scorpio is also urging us to let go of whatever is no longer serving us so that we can embrace our future.  It is also a very creative day because Neptune in 25 degrees of Pisces is forming a supportive sextile to Mercury in Taurus.  Don't forget that the sign of Gemini loves gossip and can be very chameleon-like and mentally agile.  It is the sign of duality and don't be surprised if you find yourself needing to make some choices on this New Moon.  I was watching Penny Thornton's video this week on the New Moon and was inspired by what she said about the similarities between Gemini and Scorpio: they are both signs that you either love or hate and can travel into the darkness without being harmed.  This resonated for me because I am a Scorpio with a Gemini Moon in my 8th house.  You can't get much darker than the 8th house, but I am really excited about the potential for this New Moon in Gemini because it is conjunct my natal Moon and I am really looking forward to a fresh start.  I sense that this New Moon can bring chances for emotional healing as well because it is forming a supportive sextile to Chiron in Aries.  And whatever we embark on during this New Moon in Gemini will come up for review on December 8 with the Full Moon in 16 degrees of Gemini.  That is certainly food for thought...

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 also happy to announce that I recently joined Snipfeed.  It is a new platform for my astrological readings and it also allows you to make donations for my content in the form of tips.  Please check it out at: 

Check out my new Snipfeed page at: https://t.co/kOdrPKXPRL. This is an additional site to purchase my astrology readings and make donations if you are inspired by my content. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) March 2, 2022

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

http://patreon/com/danceofphoenix.

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

In 2020, I added a Monthly Horoscopes section to my website. June horoscopes are up now and I now have a link to my monthly forecasts at Horoscope Junkie.  Check it out at:

https://thehoroscopejunkie.ca/monthly_horoscopes.html

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

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

 

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

 

The coronavirus outbreak caused me to increase the number of distant Reiki sessions I do because people were concerned about the spread of the infection. I have decided to suspend my in-person Reiki sessions until further notice in order to practice social distancing. I no longer have my Brookline office, so all of my Reiki sessions will be distant Reiki sessions for the foreseeable future. But a distant Reiki session is the perfect opportunity to safely build up your immune system and if you have contracted coronavirus, you can be treated safely from the comfort of your home. My procedure is to have a conversation with a client about what they hope to achieve from a session, we set up a time for the session to take place when they will be in a state to receive healing energy and I follow up with a telephone conversation to discuss their experience and my perception of their blockages. I do miss seeing my clients, so I am now offering Zoom consultations/intakes before the session so that we can see each other. I have also incorporated a new technique with my distance Reiki treatments since I don’t always have a photo of my client.  I use a teddy bear so that I can scan and focus the healing energy where it is needed. If this appeals to you, please feel free to contact me by email at lindasim54@gmail.com or call me at 617-304-2205. The cost for distance Reiki sessions is based on a sliding scale of $30 -$50. For your convenience, I accept Venmo and Zelle for payment. Zelle payments can be sent using my telephone number

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

 

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

 

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

 

www.reikiwithlindasimons.com

 

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

 

https://twitter.com/danceofphoenix

 

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

 

A Busy New Moon in Gemini That Can Make Us Feel Pulled in Two Directions

We have a busy new moon in 2 degrees of Gemini on May 22, 2020 that can literally make us feel like we are being pulled in two directions between our heart and our mind.  Don’t forget that Gemini is the sign of the twins.

New moons are traditionally renowned as a time of setting new intentions and this one is no exception.  We also have a lot of planets in mutable signs during this new moon: the sun and moon in Gemini, in addition to Mercury and Venus conjunct in 19 degrees of Gemini, as well as Mars in 6 degrees of Pisces and Neptune in 20 degrees of Pisces.  A preponderance of planets in mutable signs can manifest in high energy, versatility, adaptability and chameleon like behavior. This planetary alignment can contribute to a lack of focus and a sense of not being terribly grounded. 

A new moon in Gemini is bound to be craving new information and will imbue us with a strong desire to explore an option of choices. The sun and moon in Gemini are also squaring Mars in Pisces, which can make us very assertive in the area of communications.  Mercury and are retrograde Venus are conjunct in 19 degrees of Gemini, which can definitely have us reflecting on relationships and finances.  But Mercury and Venus are squaring Neptune in Pisces, which can manifest in a fog of uncertainty, leading to a clash between the head and the heart.

Neptune has been a heavy astrological hitter in recent days.  On May 20, 2020 Venus in 20 degrees of Gemini was exactly square Neptune in 20 degrees of Pisces, inspiring me to tweet:

Venus in Gemini squaring Neptune in Pisces represents an opportunity to surrender and let go of situations or relationships that aren’t working for us. It also has an unconditional love vibe. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) May 20, 2020

This aspect played out for me personally in a very unusual manner that resonates with the vibe of Venus and Neptune squaring each other. Venus was widely conjunct my moon in my 8^th house by 6 degrees and on that day I decided to give up practicing Reiki at the Acupuncture for Everyone clinic in Boston.  It was an extremely difficult decision for me to make, as I had been working there for six years and derived enormous satisfaction from my practice. But life post-COVID and the logistics of practicing Reiki in the clinic which is being newly designed would not afford me the opportunity to practice Reiki in a safe manner.  The more I thought about how I could make accommodations to keep everyone safe, the more stressed out I became.  And there is the added fact that I am recovering from COVID-19 myself and awaiting the results of a test which I hope comes back negative because I have been symptom free for two weeks.  I decided to continue practicing distance Reiki and will hold on to my Brookline office, but I probably won’t be back there until July if I can figure out a way to make accommodations for safety in that space.

There is one very positive aspect present on the new moon in Gemini.  It trines Saturn in 1 degree of Aquarius, which can provide a very emotionally stabilizing influence.  It will inspire us to get real for the long haul and may indicate that people can come together for the long-term.  Saturn in Aquarius is all about making plans for the group.

On Memorial Day in the United States, May 25, 2020, Mars in 8 degrees of Pisces will be forming a supportive sextile to Uranus in 8 degrees of Taurus.  This will definitely not be an ordinary Memorial Day holiday thanks to COVID-19, but with this aspect present we can expect something to change suddenly in our favor.  Hold that thought and try to enjoy the holiday.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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