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Friday, May 15, 2026

An Action-Packed Week Kicking off a Reset Starting with a New Moon in Taurus, Mercury, Mars, Venus and the Sun Changing Signs


 



The pace is really picking up this week.  We have a Super New Moon in 25 degrees of Taurus on May 16 that will serve as a perfect time to set intentions pertaining to financial stability and security.  Indulging in sensual pleasures is also a theme with this Taurus Moon that is ruled by Venus.  The Moon and the Sun are also conjunct Mercury in Taurus, which lends more groundedness to our thinking.  Another perk is that the Moon in Taurus is forming a supportive sextile to Jupiter in 21 degrees of Cancer, which can create opportunities for financial growth. Mars and Chiron are also conjunct in 28 degrees of Aries on the New Moon indicating that is okay to feel vulnerable and ask for help.  I am sure many of us have felt that we needed to be strong and self-sufficient but this is a time to acknowledge that we can't do everything alone.  Any way you slice it, this New Moon in Taurus is akin to hitting the reset button in our lives.

On May 17, Mercury enters Gemini until June 1.  Mercury rules both Gemini and Virgo, so it is definitely a happy camper here.  This will be a high-octane period for communication, learning and mental agility.  We are more witty, inclined to make decisions rapidly and might be taking more short trips.  Mercury will also be conjunct Uranus in Gemini on that day, which can bring some real mental breakthroughs.  

Mars moves into Taurus on May 18, which is a huge shift from the impulsive action of Mars in Aries.  We are motivated to be more practical, stable and grounded.  Financial planning could take center stage in our lives.  The shadow side of Mars in Taurus is tendency towards stubbornness, as Taurus is fixed earth.  The fixed signs of Aquarius, Taurus, Leo and Scorpio will feel this most acutely.

Venus is changing signs too on May 18.  It enters Cancer on that day until June 13.  Love becomes softer, more nurturing and healing. We crave deeper connections and might be prone to spending money on home improvements.  A desire for safety and security in relationships prevails now.  We can also find ourselves being more sentimental and nostalgic.

The Sun moves into Gemini on May 20 as our focus shifts to diversity, socializing, learning and curiosity.  Gathering information is important for us now and we are likely to have a finger in every pot so to speak.  We also might be a little fickle with the Sun in Gemini trying to sample as much variety as possible.  The Sun is moving toward its own conjunction with Uranus in Gemini, which will be exact on May 22.  But the theme of fresh starts and new chapters ring true with Mercury and then the Sun conjunct Uranus in Gemini.  The upsets of Uranus in Taurus over the last seven years are literally in our rear-view mirror now.

Uranus in Gemini will be trining Pluto in Aquarius from July 2026 through May 2028, which will be a welcome change from the turbulence we encountered with the Uranus in Aries squares to Pluto in Capricorn from 2012 through 2015. Trine are harmonious energy which facilitate implementing deep structural change. It won't be as chaotic as the squares and technology could be instrumental in delivering those changes.  Innovative thinking is also emphasized.  Bring it on, I say!  The days of feeling stuck are starting to fade as we create a new reality.

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: 

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. May 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

 

 

 

 

























































Friday, April 25, 2025

Mars Opposes Pluto for the Third Time, a New Moon in Taurus and Venus Returns to Aries


 


The month of April is quite literally going out with a bang.  On April 26, we have the third opposition between Mars and Pluto.  The first one occurred on November 3, 2024 with Mars in 29 degrees of Cancer and Pluto in 29 degrees of Capricorn.  The second one happened on January 2, 2025 with Mars in 1 degree of Leo and Pluto in 1 degree of Aquarius.  The one on April 26 occurs with Mars in 3 degrees of Leo and Pluto in 3 degrees of Aquarius.  When these two planets are facing off, the themes are tension, power struggles and control issues.  Mars in Leo does have the potential to give us the courage to break free of our fears and enter a new era that has a strong theme of transformation.  But we need to be mindful that anger could erupt and impulsive actions are possible.

The influence of Mars opposing Pluto is feeding into the New Moon in 7 degrees of Taurus on April 27.  Yes, folks, we have a T-square with the Sun and Moon in Taurus involving Mars in Leo and Pluto in Aquarius that is testing our personal power limits while providing plenty of anger and frustration.  Mars and Pluto squaring the New Moon in Taurus makes it a whole lot more stressful than the usual New Moon in Taurus, which is generally associated with planting the seeds for secure foundations in our lives to create some stability.

But unless you have been living under a rock, I am sure you are aware that we are not living in stable or secure times.  Far from it.  I don't think that I am off the mark when I say that this New Moon in Taurus will probably feel like a Full Moon to many people, courtesy of that fixed T-square.  T-squares provide tension, but they do have a motivating factor.  There is a strong theme of release with this New Moon.  If you have any planets or points (like the Ascendant, Midheaven, IC or Descendant) in 0-7 degrees of the fixed signs of Aquarius, Taurus, Leo or Scorpio, you will be feeling this energy quite acutely.  Fixed signs do not exactly embrace change with open arms, so it can be tough.  And with Pluto playing such a major factor, the rebirth process can be painful and difficult. What do you need to release in your life that is no longer serving your best interests?
 
New Moons are future-oriented and we can't overlook the fact that Venus and Saturn in Pisces have been conjunct the North Node in Pisces.  The North Node represents our collective destiny and our soul's mission.  Venus and Saturn were conjunct in 27 degrees of Pisces on April 24.  Venus will be in 28 degrees of Pisces on the New Moon and Saturn will be in 27 degrees of Pisces still conjunct the North Node in 27 degrees of Pisces on the New Moon.  The theme of Venus conjunct Saturn is a reality check but it can also entail acts of kindness and compassion that we need to carry forward.  Both Venus and Saturn will be departing the sign of Pisces soon to enter Aries, so try to embrace this concept.  Venus is exalted in the sign of Pisces because of its capacity for compassion, empathy and unconditional love. I know that I am grateful for the small acts of kindness that I have been the recipient of during this past week and I think that this can be a starting point of reflection for all of us if we are to fulfill the mission of that North Node in Pisces.

Speaking of Venus, it enters Aries on April 30 and remains in Aries until June 6.  But Venus was previously in Aries from February 4 through March 29.  Who can forget the Venus retrograde transit that occurred from March 1 until April 12?  Venus stationed retrograde in 10 degrees of Aries in March and stationed direct in 24 degrees of Pisces on April 12.

Venus is spending a lot of time in Aries in 2025.  When Venus is in Aries, we are more independent, impulsive, bold and adventurous.  We tend to be more proactive and inclined to take risks.  We are also more impatient, blunt and love the thrill of the chase.  Financially it can be a time to invest in yourself.  Yes, Venus is the planet associated with love, but it also rules finances.  In mid-May, Venus will hit the Solar Eclipse point of 9 degrees of Aries and will also return to 10 degrees of Aries, where it stationed retrograde on March 1.  So we could very well be dealing with some unfinished business in love and finances.  Indeed it can be a time when we are not afraid to pursue love and financial gain.  We could be revisiting themes from earlier in the year.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

https://thehoroscopejunkie.ca/monthly_horoscopes.html

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

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

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

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

www.reikiwithlindasimons.com


 

 

 


 

 

























Friday, May 3, 2024

Taurus Season is in Bloom with a Potentially Fertile New Moon in Taurus


 

Taurus season is about to get a lot more busy.  We still have the Sun, Jupiter and Uranus in Taurus and Venus entered Taurus on April 29.  On that day I posted:
And we have a Super New Moon in 18 degrees of Taurus coming up on May 7.  But before that, on May 3, we have Mars in Aries sextiling Pluto in 2 degrees of Aquarius.  Pluto just stationed retrograde on May 2.  How is Mars in Aries (its home sign, where it is strong, by the way) sextiling Pluto in Aquarius going to play out? Mars in Aries will provide us with the courage and energy to get rid of what isn't working in our lives so that we can move forward and transform.  Mars in Aries will also add a sense of urgency to the matter and set the stage for the New Moon in Taurus.

The New Moon in Taurus features five planets in Taurus: the Sun, Moon, Venus, Jupiter and Uranus.  New Moons are a perfect time to set new intentions and plant the seeds for a fresh start.  The themes associated with Taurus include safety, security, stability and values.  It is a very sensual sign to boot because it is ruled by Venus.  The New Moon in 18 degrees of Taurus will also activate the recent Jupiter-Uranus conjunction in 21 degrees of Taurus that occurred on April 20.  If you didn't experience any sudden changes or expansion on that day, rest assured that this New Moon will reactivate that energy. The Jupiter-Uranus conjunction kicked off a whole new cycle which will be in play for some time.  So the promise of freedom and growth in our lives is alive and well.  This New Moon is inviting us to plant the seeds for our intentions to take root and manifest.

The New Moon in 18 degrees of Taurus is making some promising aspects.  It is trining Ceres in 21 degrees of Capricorn.  Ceres is the dwarf planet associated with nurturing, motherhood, fertility and agriculture.  With both the Sun and Moon in an extremely favorable aspect to Ceres, we have an opportunity to make some real progress in these areas of life.  If you are trying to conceive or develop alternative food sources, this is a cosmic green light.

Saturn in 17 degrees of Pisces is also featured prominently in the astrological landscape of this New Moon.  The New Moon in 18 degrees of Taurus is forming a supportive sextile to Saturn, which bodes well for creating stable foundations in our lives.  I always appreciate it when Saturn is cooperating with lunar phases and the planets in general.

Mercury in Aries is conjunct Chiron in 21 degrees of Aries on the New Moon too. The aspect is exact on May 6, but we will still be feeling its influence on the New Moon. This represents an opportunity to dig deep into our wounds and listen to our feelings so that we can identify where we self-sabotage.  A conjunction in Aries gives us the courage to be vulnerable and heal those wounds.

I have no doubt that May will be a very active month astrologically that reinforces the theme of endings and beginnings but I also sense that there is more hope and less trauma involved than the months of March and April.

On a personal level, this New Moon is opposing my Sun in Scorpio in my 2nd house and my progressed Sun enters the sign of Aquarius on May 3.  I am quite relieved that it is finally leaving Capricorn, no offense to any of my Capricorn readers.  I am just looking forward to being able to embrace the freedom and originality of my personality.  It is very liberating to leave Saturn's influence behind and welcome Uranus into the next chapter of my life.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

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

 

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

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

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

https://thehoroscopejunkie.ca/monthly_horoscopes.html

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

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

 

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

 

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

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

 

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

 

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

 

www.reikiwithlindasimons.com

 

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

















Friday, May 19, 2023

Pluto is Calling the Shots with a Fixed T-Square as We Face a New Moon in Taurus, Mars Entering Leo and the Sun Moves into Gemini

 




Pluto in Aquarius is really flexing its muscles these days. Pluto is like the Roto-Rooter planet of the zodiac in that it forces us to dredge up what needs to be purged for rebirth. Jupiter just entered Taurus on May 16 and on May 17 it formed a challenging square to Pluto in Aquarius.  On that day I tweeted:

On May 19, we have New Moon in 28 degrees of Taurus.  A New Moon in Taurus has themes of shining light on our material possessions, comfort and sense of security.  We should definitely be setting new intentions in these areas of our life.  Saturn in Pisces is forming an exact sextile to Mercury in 6 degrees of Taurus, which is a boost for making plans for the future.  The New Moon is also forming a supportive sextile to Mars in 29 degrees of Cancer, helping us to find the courage to act on those intentions.  But the New Moon in 28 degrees of Taurus is also forming an out-of-sign trine to Pluto in 0 degrees of Aquarius.  This can have a very empowering vibe.  Overall, this New Moon can be quite favorable.  The shadow side of this New Moon is that we might have a tendency to overspend or overindulge in unhealthy habits.  Just be mindful of that...

The plot thickens on May 20 when Mars enters Leo, where it stays until July 10. Mars in the fixed fire sign of Leo will give us more confidence, creativity and foster our leadership skills.  But on that same day Mars in Leo opposes Pluto in Aquarius.  This can be very nasty and is definitely war-like energy.  We can find ourselves being very angry and reactive.  If anyone has natal Mars-Pluto aspects, they know how triggering it can be.

Mars in Leo also comprises a fixed T-square along with Jupiter in Taurus and Pluto in Aquarius.  A T-square occurs when two planets are opposing each other and they square a third planet, which is the focal or apex point.  So we have Mars in 0 degrees of Leo opposing Pluto in 0 degrees of Aquarius and they both square Jupiter in 0 degrees of Taurus.  The opposition creates a confrontational nature and a need to balance relationship patterns.  The square represents obstacles we must face in order to make progress.  This is a fixed T-square, so it feels like stuck energy.  Jupiter is the focal planet, and it represents growth and expansion, while Pluto is associated with power and transformation.  And Mars is all about taking action on our desires, but it can also bring conflict.  So this is a pretty heady mix.  

On May 23, Mars in Leo will be forming an exact square to Jupiter in 1 degree of Taurus.  This is a very explosive vibe but it does provide us with the energy to start new projects and take risks.  It's also very impulsive energy.  We need to be mindful not to attack others.  There can be a tendency to burn out and experience physical or emotional exhaustion.

If you factor in the Nodes of the Moon, we also have a Grand Fixed Cross.  The North Node of the Moon is currently in 3 degrees of Taurus and the South Node of the Moon is in 3 degrees of Scorpio.  This gives us four planets or points squaring each other and it creates major tension and turmoil.  My motto is to never overlook the Nodes.  They are extremely important in terms of where we are going (North Node) and where we have been (South Node). When I first started studying astrology, I thought that the most difficult aspect that I had in my chart was my Mars in Aquarius squaring Saturn in Scorpio.  Of course, back then, I was undergoing my first Saturn Return and I was not very happy with the planet Saturn.  

When I started studying the Nodes, I realized that the most difficult and challenging piece of my chart was my North Node in Capricorn.  The North Node represents what our soul is trying to achieve, and it can feel like an uphill journey because it goes against the grain of your South Node, which is second nature to us. My South Node is in Cancer, which can make me very emotional and wanting to take care of people.  Yet a North Node in Capricorn is about setting goals and achieving them.  The trick is to balance achieving your goals with your home life. I remember reading a book by Michael Lutin about the Nodes years ago when he described a scenario with the North Node in Capricorn individual: they are on stage getting an award for their achievements when they get a phone call about a family emergency.  Did that one ever resonate for me! If you have any fixed planets or points like your Ascendant or Midheaven in 0-3 degrees of Aquarius, Taurus, Leo or Scorpio, you will be feeling the effects of this T-square and Grand Cross big time.  I should know, because I have my natal Mercury in 0 degrees of Scorpio.  I am definitely feeling the effects of Pluto squaring my Mercury and Jupiter opposing it.  And now Mars in Leo will be squaring it, which should make me even more irritable. I also have a Yod in my chart involving my Moon in Gemini, Saturn in Scorpio and North Node in Capricorn.  A Yod has a way of making one feel "why does this always happen to me?"

On May 21, the Sun leaves Taurus and enters the mutable air sign of Gemini.  When the Sun is in Gemini, we tend to focus on socializing, networking and craving communication that is intellectually stimulating.  Gemini is also a sign associated with choices and variety, so its shadow side can involve making too many commitments and spreading ourselves too thin.   But the Sun in Gemini does form a delightful trine to Pluto in Aquarius on that day, so we have a sense of empowerment in our energy for transforming our future.

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. 

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

https://thehoroscopejunkie.ca/monthly_horoscopes.html

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

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

 

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

 

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

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

 

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

 

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

 

www.reikiwithlindasimons.com

 

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

 

https://twitter.com/danceofphoenix

 

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









 






























 
















































Friday, May 7, 2021

Venus Gets Flirty in Gemini, a New Moon in Taurus and Jupiter Dips into Pisces

 




The love vibe is about to experience a major change when Venus moves out of its happy place in Taurus on May 8 to join Mercury in Gemini.  Mercury entered its happy place in Gemini on May 3, inspiring me to tweet:

Venus will be in Gemini until June 2, and love will be flirty and light.  Curiosity will be a major motivating factor for romance as our attractions will begin with words and mental connections.  Fun, spontaneity and variety are all themes that characterize the transit of Venus in Gemini.  We might feel a bit fickle and find it hard to choose a partner.  Since Gemini is the sign of the twins and is a mutable air sign, it’s possible that some might be seeing two people at once.  Gemini is not known for its sense of commitment and steadfastness (that was prevalent when it was in Taurus), so don’t fret if you feel like playing the field.  By the time Venus moves into Cancer on June 2, we are more likely to feel like nesting with a loved one. 

On May 11, 2021, we have a powerful New Moon in 21 degrees of Taurus.  This is a perfect time to set new intentions and do some grounding work.  I won’t sugarcoat it, so I will tell you flat out that anyone with planets around 21 degrees of the fixed signs of Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius will feel the strongest effects of this New Moon.  It is opposing my Sun and Venus in Scorpio and squaring my Pluto in Leo, so I am on high alert.  Uranus in 11 degrees of Taurus is very active in this New Moon as well because it is receiving a sextile from Mars in Cancer.  Uranus in Taurus can manifest in sudden awakenings and enlightenment, but it can also play out in the form of earthquakes and volcanoes.  As I have said before, you just never know with Uranus…

The fixed energy drama of this New Moon drama continues with Jupiter in 29 degrees of Aquarius and Saturn in 13 degrees of Aquarius.  Jupiter is feeling very rebellious in the last degree of Aquarius and Saturn in Aquarius is a very restrictive influence.  Saturn in Aquarius is making the fixed sign group acknowledge their responsibilities and forcing them to use patience and hard work as coping tools.  Saturn is conjunct my natal Mars in Aquarius in my 4th house now and I can certainly attest to that fact.  Nothing is easy.

But the New Moon in Taurus also features Mercury in Gemini conjunct the north node in10 degrees of Gemini and trining Saturn in Aquarius.  This is a good time to talk.  And Mars in Cancer is squaring Chiron in 11 degrees of Aries, which can be painful but productive if we confront our deepest wounds and express our needs to someone else so that we can heal them once and for all.  One of the most positive aspects of the New Moon in Taurus is that it also trines Pluto in 26 degrees of Capricorn, which gives us an added boost in the transformative power of our revelations and rebellions. 

On May 13, 2021, Jupiter enters the mutable water sign of Pisces until July 28.  It’s a brief stay, with Jupiter stationing retrograde in 2 degrees of Pisces on June 20 and slipping back into Aquarius in late July.  But Jupiter will return to Pisces on December 28, 2021 for a nice long stay.  Jupiter in Pisces will help us be more intuitive and compassionate.  Spiritual movements could proliferate and we should see a deeper interest in mental health issues and alternative healing methods.  And the early Pisces gang are primed to experience some abundance, fulfillment and growth in their lives.  The shadow side of Jupiter in Pisces is a tendency for confusion to occur and possible flooding.  Let’s hope we don’t see too much of either of those conditions.

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.  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 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. If you prefer to send a donation through Venmo or pay for a reading through Venmo, my handle is Linda Simons @Linda-Simons-7.


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

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

http://patreon/com/danceofphoenix.

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

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

https://thehoroscopejunkie.ca/monthly_horoscopes.html

I also have a link to my monthly forecasts at Horoscopes4u under Dance of the Phoenix.

https://horoscopes4u.com/monthly_horoscopes.html

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

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

 

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

 

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

 

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. And get a vaccine when you are eligible. 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! 


Happy Mother’s Day!