A Full Moon in Aquarius, Mercury Enters Leo and Mars Moves into Virgo

The planets are on the move this week and on top of that, we have the first of two Full Moons in Aquarius on July 23, 2021.  The Sun moved into Leo on July 22 and Venus moved into Virgo on July 21, inspiring me to tweet:

Love takes on a more practical and service oriented tone today when Venus enters Virgo. We show our love by doing things for others instead of grand gestures and extravagant gifts. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) July 21, 2021

This will be a particularly intense Full Moon for several reasons.  For starters, the Moon doesn’t enter the sign of Aquarius until 8:12 p.m. on the 23^rd, so it will form an out-of-sign conjunction with Pluto in Capricorn.  When the Moon and Pluto are involved, power issues are a strong theme. And abuse of power is definitely part of this theme. Mars in Leo was inconjunct Pluto in Capricorn on July 22, so we are still dealing with the aftermath of this dynamic vibe that had a theme of might makes right. An Aquarian Full Moon wants full disclosure and freedom for the people and is open to using technology to achieve it.  But Mercury in Cancer is opposing Pluto in Capricorn so don’t be surprised if you hear about more cyberattacks.  The Sun in Leo is also inconjunct Jupiter in Pisces on the Full Moon, which adds to the tension and requires that adjustments be made pertaining to excessiveness.

Another theme of this Full Moon pertains to pulling away from the past and towards the future.  The Full Moon in Aquarius is also echoing the Jupiter-Saturn in 0 degrees of Aquarius on December 21, 2020.  We just might find ourselves revisiting some difficult issues from that period.

The fixed signs of Aquarius, Taurus, Leo and Scorpio will bear the brunt of this Full Moon. Aquarians and Leos will feel it in relationships while Taurus could see some endings in the home life and Scorpio might have some endings in a job.  If you have any planets around 1 degree of the fixed signs, that planet could see some closure on an important issue.  This Full Moon falls in my 4^th house and squares my Mercury in 0 degrees of Scorpio, so I know that I will be feeling it.

Mercury is very busy these days.  Mercury in Cancer is in a flowing trine to Neptune in 22 degrees of Pisces on July 24, which will stimulate our creativity, imagination, sensitivity and spirituality.  Don’t be surprised if you feel more psychic on this day. But on July 25 Mercury in Cancer forms an exact opposition with Pluto in 25 degrees of Capricorn, so the theme of contentious communication is still present. Mercury enters Leo on July 27 until August 11.  Thinking and communication will be on a grand scale and much more expressive and dramatic.  We will be more persuasive and self-confident.

Retrograde Jupiter leaves Pisces on July 28 and moves back into Aquarius until December 28, 2021.  This will be a period of cleaning up unfinished business from March and April of this year.  Personally, I am a bit apprehensive about having Jupiter in Aquarius amidst the rise in cases of COVID-19, especially the breakthrough cases of people who are fully vaccinated.

Mars moves into Virgo on July 29 and stays there until September 14.  Mars in Virgo is a real workhorse and has a passion for details. It’s a lot less showy and dramatic than Mars in Leo. We will be acting in a more precise manner and motivated by performance. The desire to improve things and make them perfect is strong.  It’s a great opportunity to embrace a healthier lifestyle but the shadow side of Mars in Virgo is a tendency to overanalyze our actions and the results.

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 combination reading which offers the option of a 30 minute astrology consultation with a one question tarot reading for only $50. There is something for everyone and my menu of services can accommodate any budget.

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

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

 

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

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

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

http://patreon/com/danceofphoenix.

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

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

https://thehoroscopejunkie.ca/monthly_horoscopes.html

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

https://horoscopes4u.com/monthly_horoscopes.html

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

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

 

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

 

The coronavirus outbreak is causing me to increase the number of distant Reiki sessions I do because people are concerned about the spread of the infection. I have decided to suspend my in-person Reiki sessions until further notice in order to practice social distancing. I no longer have my Brookline office, so all of my Reiki sessions will be distant Reiki sessions for the foreseeable future. At some point, probably in 2022, I will find a new space to practice. In the meantime, a distant Reiki session is the perfect opportunity to safely build up your immune system and if you have contracted coronavirus, you can be treated safely from the comfort of your home. My procedure is to have a conversation with a client about what they hope to achieve from a session, we set up a time for the session to take place when they will be in a state to receive healing energy and I follow up with a telephone conversation to discuss their experience and my perception of their blockages. I do miss seeing my clients, so I am now offering Zoom consultations/intakes before the session so that we can see each other. I have also incorporated a new technique with my distance Reiki treatments since I don’t always have a photo of my client.  I use a teddy bear so that I can scan and focus the healing energy where it is needed. If this appeals to you, please feel free to contact me by email at lindasim54@gmail.com or call me at 617-304-2205. The cost for distance Reiki sessions is based on a sliding scale of $30 -$50. For your convenience, I accept Venmo and Zelle for payment. Zelle payments can be sent using my telephone number

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

 

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

 

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

 

www.reikiwithlindasimons.com

 

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

 

https://twitter.com/danceofphoenix

 

I urge everyone to engage in massive amounts of self-care and follow the protective measures of washing your hands frequently, maintaining social distancing, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth, wearing a face mask when necessary and staying home if you are sick. And get a vaccine. 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 New Moon in Cancer and Mercury Enters Cancer

 

Just in case you haven’t noticed, we are deep in the season of Cancer.  Not only is the Sun in Cancer, but we have a glorious New Moon in 18 degrees of Cancer on July 9.  Cancer is all about home, nurturing and care.  With a New Moon in Cancer, we are more attuned to our feelings and instincts. It’s time to set some new intentions in these areas of our life.  I say, bring it on!

Of course, the cardinal signs of Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn are going to feel this energy the most acutely.  Aries might be experiencing an addition to their family, a new home or cycle in their family life.  Cancer is entering a new personal cycle focusing on relationships.  Libra will feel this influence in their careers and social life, while Capricorn can also be entering a new cycle for partnerships and relationships.

What does the astrological weather look like for the New Moon?  Well, the Cancer Moon is forming a supportive sextile to Uranus in 14 degrees of Taurus, so we have an added boost to manifesting our wishes and they can do so in unexpected but pleasant ways. Yes, the Moon is also inconjunct Saturn in 11 degrees of Aquarius, which can be a bit of a drag, but it passes quickly.  My take on it is that it means we will have to adjust our expectations and take care of responsibilities.  The New Moon is also widely opposing Pluto in 25 degrees of Capricorn, which is a clear indicator that transformation is on the agenda.  It might be a good time to bury whatever emotional hatchets we have been holding onto.  We could be feeling that power is coming at us from all angles, but it is important to remember that the Pluto factor can represent our inner authority and power, so don’t be quick to give it away.  Emotional security is a top priority with a New Moon in Cancer.  Perhaps we should consider building a family that is not necessarily biological but shares our beliefs and values.  I like to call it a “framily”, which basically means that you have found your tribe.  Sometimes a framily can consist of friends that you choose to be your support system if you feel that your own family is too toxic to be around or no longer present.  It’s food for thought…

Mercury moves into Cancer on July 11 and stays there until July 27.  It seems like Mercury has been in Gemini forever, due to the recent Mercury retrograde.  Mercury has been in Gemini since May 3, which is indeed a long time.  But Mercury retrograde cleared it retrograde shadow on July 7, when I tweeted:

#MercuryRetrograde finally clears its shadow today and we should feel that we have a clearer picture mentally in terms of proceeding for the future. All of the mental cobwebs have been removed. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) July 7, 2021

When Mercury is in Cancer, we are thinking on a deeper level as the mind and heart grow closer.  We are also communicating in a softer and more intimate manner.  We find it easier to let others know how much we care as we strive to nurture and protect them.  Our intuition is also more available and accurate when Mercury is sailing through the cardinal water sign of Cancer, so I encourage you to make the most of this transit.  On July 12, Mercury in Cancer will be trining Jupiter in 1 degree of Pisces, which is a very beneficial aspect for our intuition as it magically blesses our communication.  If you have any planets in the early degrees of the water signs Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces, prepare for a nice little spiritual blast of good fortune.

On July 13, we have another juicy aspect. Venus and Mars are conjunct in 20 degrees of Leo, which can bring in new relationships and more social activity.  But it is widely opposing Saturn in 11 degrees of Aquarius and squaring Uranus in 14 degrees of Taurus.  Of course, once again the Saturn-Uranus square is being set off, so the themes here are financial volatility and taking responsibility for our actions.

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 combination reading which offers the option of a 30 minute astrology consultation with a one question tarot reading for only $50. There is something for everyone and my menu of services can accommodate any budget.

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

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

 

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

 

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

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

http://patreon/com/danceofphoenix.

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

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

https://thehoroscopejunkie.ca/monthly_horoscopes.html

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

https://horoscopes4u.com/monthly_horoscopes.html

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

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

 

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

 

The coronavirus outbreak is causing me to increase the number of distant Reiki sessions I do because people are concerned about the spread of the infection. I have decided to suspend my in-person Reiki sessions until further notice in order to practice social distancing. I no longer have my Brookline office, so all of my Reiki sessions will be distant Reiki sessions for the foreseeable future. At some point, probably in 2022, I will find a new space to practice. In the meantime, a distant Reiki session is the perfect opportunity to safely build up your immune system and if you have contracted coronavirus, you can be treated safely from the comfort of your home. My procedure is to have a conversation with a client about what they hope to achieve from a session, we set up a time for the session to take place when they will be in a state to receive healing energy and I follow up with a telephone conversation to discuss their experience and my perception of their blockages. I do miss seeing my clients, so I am now offering Zoom consultations/intakes before the session so that we can see each other. I have also incorporated a new technique with my distance Reiki treatments since I don’t always have a photo of my client.  I use a teddy bear so that I can scan and focus the healing energy where it is needed. If this appeals to you, please feel free to contact me by email at lindasim54@gmail.com or call me at 617-304-2205. The cost for distance Reiki sessions is based on a sliding scale of $30 -$50. For your convenience, I accept Venmo and Zelle for payment. Zelle payments can be sent using my telephone number 617-304-2205.  I have also written an article about distance Reiki, which is available at:

 

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

 

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

 

www.reikiwithlindasimons.com

 

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

 

https://twitter.com/danceofphoenix

 

I urge everyone to engage in massive amounts of self-care and follow the protective measures of washing your hands frequently, maintaining social distancing, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth, wearing a face mask when necessary and staying home if you are sick. And get a vaccine. 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! 

 

 

 

Mars in Leo Sets off Fireworks to Begin the Month of July and Mercury Squares Neptune Take Three

I’m sure that it comes as no big surprise that Mars in Leo is very busy this month triggering the Saturn-Uranus square, the defining astrological theme of 2021.  The month of July kicked off with Mars in Leo forming an exact opposition to Saturn in 12 degrees of Aquarius.  On that day I tweeted:

The Aries Moon squaring the Sun in Cancer today exacerbates the Mars-Saturn opposition by making us even more impatient and focused on getting our needs met fast. Try to scale down expectations if possible. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) July 1, 2021

It would be an understatement to say that it was a frustrating day.  As usual, I was right in the middle of the action. Mars and Saturn were exactly squaring my natal Saturn in Scorpio in my 1^st house and Mars was opposing my natal Mars in Aquarius in my 4^th house while Saturn was conjunct it.  And did I mention that Mars in Leo is currently transiting my 10^th house?  I wasn’t the happiest of campers on that day, to say the least.

On July 3, Mars in Leo is exactly squaring Uranus in 13 degrees of Taurus.  If you are still recovering from yesterday’s Mars hit, be prepared for some highly volatile energy on that day which will feature sudden outbursts, nervous energy and, I hate to say it, but it does exist: the potential for violence.  It is very unsettling energy and is further complicated by the fact the Moon is in Aries until 8:28 a.m. on the 3^rd, compounding the impulsive, me-first vibe.  But the Taurus Moon does having a saving grace aspect on the 3^rd: it forms a supportive sextile to Jupiter in Pisces which should help restore our faith somewhat. 

But on July 4, the United States’ birthday, the Taurus Moon conjuncts Uranus in Taurus and squares Mars in 14 degrees of Leo.  These aspects will only serve to ramp up the unpredictablity scale and it’s highly likely that tempers will flare.  Try to avoid traveling if possible and attending large gatherings.

We get another day to breathe on July 5, but July 6 features the third exact square of Mercury in Gemini to Neptune in 23 degrees of Pisces.  The first one occurred on May 22 a few days before the Lunar Eclipse in Sagittarius on May 26 and the second one happened on June 5 when Mercury was retrograde and right before the Solar Eclipse in Gemini on June 10.  Both planets will be direct on this third hit, but I encourage everyone to reflect on what was happening in your lives back then.  Mercury in Gemini was very active in eclipse season and now that is in direct motion (clearing its retrograde shadow on July 7), we just might get some mental clarity on whatever issues were troubling us during the past six weeks.  It’s the third pass of this aspect, and I personally ascribe to the theory that it takes most of us until the third time an aspect is exact to fully absorb the lesson of it and move on.  Food for thought…

Venus in Leo is forming an exact opposition to Saturn in 12 degrees of Aquarius as well on the 6^th of July.  This is a red flag to warn us that we will probably be feeling overly sensitive on that day and our feelings could get hurt quite easily.  Venus-Saturn contacts are not exactly known for a warm and fuzzy vibe.

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 combination reading which offers the option of a 30 minute astrology consultation with a one question tarot reading for only $50. There is something for everyone and my menu of services can accommodate any budget.

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

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

 

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

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

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

http://patreon/com/danceofphoenix.

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

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

https://thehoroscopejunkie.ca/monthly_horoscopes.html

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

https://horoscopes4u.com/monthly_horoscopes.html

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

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

 

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

 

The coronavirus outbreak is causing me to increase the number of distant Reiki sessions I do because people are concerned about the spread of the infection. I have decided to suspend my in-person Reiki sessions until further notice in order to practice social distancing. I no longer have my Brookline office, so all of my Reiki sessions will be distant Reiki sessions for the foreseeable future. At some point, probably in 2022, I will find a new space to practice. In the meantime, a distant Reiki session is the perfect opportunity to safely build up your immune system and if you have contracted coronavirus, you can be treated safely from the comfort of your home. My procedure is to have a conversation with a client about what they hope to achieve from a session, we set up a time for the session to take place when they will be in a state to receive healing energy and I follow up with a telephone conversation to discuss their experience and my perception of their blockages. I do miss seeing my clients, so I am now offering Zoom consultations/intakes before the session so that we can see each other. I have also incorporated a new technique with my distance Reiki treatments since I don’t always have a photo of my client.  I use a teddy bear so that I can scan and focus the healing energy where it is needed. If this appeals to you, please feel free to contact me by email at lindasim54@gmail.com or call me at 617-304-2205. The cost for distance Reiki sessions is based on a sliding scale of $30 -$50. For your convenience, I accept Venmo and Zelle for payment. Zelle payments can be sent using my telephone number 617-304-2205.  I have also written an article about distance Reiki, which is available at:

 

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

 

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

 

www.reikiwithlindasimons.com

 

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

 

https://twitter.com/danceofphoenix

 

I urge everyone to engage in massive amounts of self-care and follow the protective measures of washing your hands frequently, maintaining social distancing, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth, wearing a face mask when necessary and staying home if you are sick. And get a vaccine. 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 4^th of July to my readers in the United States of America!

 

Neptune Stations Retrograde, Venus Enters Leo and Mars and Saturn Face Off

 

The month of June is proving to be quite momentous with all of the planetary activity and it ain’t over yet.  Jupiter stationed retrograde on the day the Sun also entered Cancer, inspiring me to tweet:

Jupiter stations retrograde in Pisces today before moving back into Aquarius at the end of July. It’s a time for soul searching and expanding our consciousness. It’s much easier than Mercury retrograde! #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) June 20, 2021

And of course, Mercury stationed direct (FINALLY) on June 22, although it doesn’t clear its retrograde shadow until July 7. But relief is in sight…

Next up is Neptune stationing retrograde in 23 degrees of Pisces on June 25.  Neptune is retrograde until December 1, 2021 when it stations direct in 20 degrees of Pisces.  Like Jupiter retrograde, this transit is not such a bad thing.  Neptune is associated with disillusionment, escapism, deception and dreams.  When Neptune is retrograde, our illusions can be stripped away and we can be taking off the rose-colored glasses.  As someone with a strong natal Neptune (in my first house conjunct my Mercury) I prefer to think of it as the Reality Bites transit. It offers us the opportunity to re-evaluate what’s important to us, what is real and do instead of dream.  Neptune retrograde can also reveal the pain that we have been trying to escape.  Like the Jupiter retrograde transit, it can be a very spiritual time that expands our consciousness by exposing our doubts and confusion.  The veil is lifted so to speak.

Venus is getting ready for a major attitude adjustment in the area of love.  On June 27 it leaves the cardinal water sign of Cancer for the fixed fire sign of Leo.  Venus remains in Leo until July 21.  Venus in Leo is all about fun, excitement, romance and drama.  Pride and passion rule and we can be quite generous with money. Don’t forget that Venus also governs money.  Be prepared to see lots of PDA’s because shows of public affection are part and parcel of Venus in Leo.  Just be mindful of the shadow side of Venus in Leo: it craves attention and adoration and is prone to arrogance.  But it can definitely bring some joy into our lives and we can all use that.

On July 1, Mars in Leo is in exact opposition to Saturn in 12 degrees of Aquarius.  Many of us have been feeling the effects already.  There is no sugar-coating this aspect; it brings frustration, disappointment and anger.  There can be difficulty in expressing anger, especially if you feel personally attacked.  And with Mars in Leo, it’s definitely personal. Watch out for bullying too. It can also indicate that you just might be your own worst enemy at this time.

Try to engage in some physical activity or exercise to release the frustration that Mars opposing Saturn creates.  Self-discipline, patience and determination are the tools we need to cope with this aspect.  The bottom line with Mars-Saturn aspects is that they have a way of making us work hard.  I know this from personal experience because I have my natal Mars in Aquarius squaring my natal Saturn in Scorpio.  Nothing comes easy for me and I have had to utilize every shred of self-discipline and determination that I have while developing patience (still a work in progress) to make any kind of progress in terms of achieving my goals.   And my Mars-Saturn square is being activated by this aspect.  Mars in Leo is in my 10^th house opposing my Mars in my 4^th house and squaring my Saturn in the 1^st house while Saturn in Aquarius is right on my Mars. 

Mars opposing Saturn requires us to find some balance between aggression and apathy because we will probably feel thwarted by authority figures. Saturn has a tendency towards depression which can lead to lethargy.  It’s also important to acknowledge the stabilizing effect that Saturn has, despite its bad rep for limiting and constraining us.  Saturn is the Great Teacher, but it also rewards us when we work hard.

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

https://horoscopes4u.com/monthly_horoscopes.html

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

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

 

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

 

The coronavirus outbreak is causing me to increase the number of distant Reiki sessions I do because people are concerned about the spread of the infection. I have decided to suspend my in-person Reiki sessions until further notice in order to practice social distancing. I no longer have my Brookline office, so all of my Reiki sessions will be distant Reiki sessions for the foreseeable future. At some point, probably in 2022, I will find a new space to practice. In the meantime, a distant Reiki session is the perfect opportunity to safely build up your immune system and if you have contracted coronavirus, you can be treated safely from the comfort of your home. My procedure is to have a conversation with a client about what they hope to achieve from a session, we set up a time for the session to take place when they will be in a state to receive healing energy and I follow up with a telephone conversation to discuss their experience and my perception of their blockages. I do miss seeing my clients, so I am now offering Zoom consultations/intakes before the session so that we can see each other. I have also incorporated a new technique with my distance Reiki treatments since I don’t always have a photo of my client.  I use a teddy bear so that I can scan and focus the healing energy where it is needed. If this appeals to you, please feel free to contact me by email at lindasim54@gmail.com or call me at 617-304-2205. The cost for distance Reiki sessions is based on a sliding scale of $30 -$50. For your convenience, I accept Venmo 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 necessary and staying home if you are sick. And get a vaccine. 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! 

 

Mars Roars into Leo and the Second Saturn-Uranus Square of 2021

 

The motivational energy is about to take a radical shift on June 11 when Mars enters the fire sign of Leo where it reigns until July 29, 2021.  Mars has been in Cancer since April 23^rd and it was not a happy camper in Cancer.  Mars is uncomfortable in Cancer, and was more content to stay on the sidelines and fight for or with home life issues.  It is also associated with passive-aggressive behavior and feeling unable to fight for itself.  Mark my words, we are going from a time of taking care of others that Mars in Cancer symbolized to taking care of me, which is what Leo represents.  And it’s not a moment too soon for this to happen after all of the recent emotional drama.  We just had a Solar Eclipse in Gemini on June 10, inspiring me to tweet:

Today’s #SolarEclipse in Gemini packs quite the emotional punch with its conjunction to retrograde Mercury and square to Neptune in Pisces. More could be revealed but we won’t have total clarity until after Mercury goes direct. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) June 10, 2021

The positive side of that Gemini Moon was that it had us talking as a means of healing.  My tweet on June 9 reflected that concept:

Talking is favored as a form of healing today with the Gemini Moon forming a supportive sextile to Chiron in Aries. Therapy sessions should be very productive. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) June 9, 2021

But now that Mars in Leo we are literally driven by a desire to enjoy life to the fullest and express ourselves.  Mars in Leo is characterized by high enthusiasm, craving attention, romantic gestures and full-blown assertiveness.  We are more passionate and dramatic but the shadow side is that we can become more egotistical and self-centered.  But it is still a welcome change from Mars in Cancer when we experienced bouts of indecisiveness.  Mars in Leo is all about Me, which is something we all need to embrace these days.  Ask yourself what makes you feel good and act on it through the end of July. Just try to be mindful of how your actions affect others.  It really is a perfect vibe for enjoying the summer.

And ta-da, on June 14, we have the second square of Saturn in Aquarius to Uranus in Taurus, exact in 13 degrees.  The first one occurred on February 17^th in 7 degrees when both planets were direct, the upcoming square features Saturn retrograde and the third one happens on December 24, 2021 in 11 degrees when Uranus is retrograde. There is no doubt that this is the astrological elephant in the room, the defining aspect of 2021 just like the Saturn-Pluto conjunction in Capricorn was in 2020. 

The Saturn-Uranus square is making us painfully aware of the cracks in the foundation in our society and the challenges we face in terms of making the big changes that Uranus wants but Saturn is controlling us by making us work hard to get those changes.  We can’t just snap our fingers and expect everything to change overnight.  The bottom line is that we need to make some very big decisions.  I loved what astrologer Anne Ortelee said about the cardinal signs of Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn starting to make the changes in February while the mutable signs of Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces are getting their shot now.  And the fixed signs of Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius will probably wait until December to make their changes because fixed signs are the most resistant to change.

The best way to deal with this energy is to let go of the past and go with the flow, which is far easier said than done, especially with the square occurring in fixed signs.  The Saturn-Uranus square can also have health implications, including accidents involving the bones and teeth (which are ruled by Saturn) and nervous energy. Uranus is very high-strung.  If either Saturn or Uranus makes contact with your Sun, Moon, Mars or Saturn you need to be super-vigilant about taking care of your health.

As an astrologer, I am seeing quite clearly how the Saturn-Uranus square is impacting me.  Transiting Saturn in Aquarius has been squaring my natal Saturn in Scorpio since late March 2021 and will continue through late July 2021.  I am questioning decisions that I made seven years ago trying to ascertain if they are still serving my best interests, and if not, how I can tweak them to be more productive and useful.  This is compounded by the fact that Saturn is also conjunct my natal Mars in Aquarius, which screams frustration at lack of progress.  This transit continues until late January 2022, so I am being forced to learn patience and take baby steps towards my progress.  And I have Uranus in Taurus opposing my Saturn in Scorpio, which is creating lots of internal pressure about the existing structure of my life and the limitations they impose upon me.  There is no quick fix for this one and I will need to learn what to keep and what to discard.  Uranus in Taurus is also forming a square to my Mars in Aquarius, which ramps up the frustration level and creates a very restless vibe.  I literally have my work cut out for me these days, just like my clients.

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 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. 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 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. 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!