Neptune Direct and Farewell Scorpio Season

Neptune stationed direct in 7 degrees of Pisces on November 18^th at 11:31 a.m.and we are still feeling the repercussions of that station.   In addition to being a Scorpio, I am also very much a Neptunian with Neptune in the first house conjunct my ascendant.  I tried to inject a positive spin on this astrological event when I tweeted the following on November 18^th:

“There is more potential for dreams to become a reality today as Neptune in Pisces stations direct after 5 month retrograde.”

I also loved the way fellow astrologer Kristin Fontana described Neptune going direct:

“The emotional fog will dissipate and you can see the truth for what it is no matter how bitter the taste at times.”

Neptune’s station has the unnerving quality of making you wonder if you’re blessed with divine insight or losing your mind.  Self-deception can prevail when Neptune is about to make a station as we question reality.  It’s a common theme that I have heard from my clients recently—why is this happening to me and is it real?  But Neptune can also generate compassion, and I am trying to rely on that to get me through the adjustment period of Neptune stationing direct.  We all know that when a planet stations direct or retrograde, the energy of that planet will be intensified for a few days until it settles into its new direction.  Neptune has been retrograde since June 12, 2015 and I know that it has been an intense time for a lot of people.

On November 19^th the moon moved into Pisces, inspiring me to tweet a sentiment that seemed to resonate for many of my followers:

“Moon enters Pisces today and conjuncts Neptune tonight.  Expect to feel either inspired or delusional.  Still adjusting to #NeptuneStation.” 

The theme of a reality check emerges big-time on November 26^th when Saturn in Sagittarius forms an exact square Neptune in Pisces in 7 degrees of both signs.  This is Thanksgiving Day in the United States and it is also a full moon.  It should be an interesting day and time will tell if that 7 degrees is lucky or not.

In the meantime, the Sun is preparing to exit the sign of Scorpio.  It will enter the sign of Sagittarius on November 22^nd.  The Scorpio Sun conjuncted Mercury in Scorpio in 24 degrees on November 17^th, inspiring me to tweet:

“Sun conjunct Mercury in Scorpio bodes well for in-depth communication.  Last call to get to the root of the matter.”

That aspect conjuncted my natal Venus in Scorpio in the second house.  I did find myself engaged in conversations about my values and had an interesting telephone consultation with a new astrology client which proved to be very illuminating for both of us. It was definitely a day when mental adjustment about our reality was in order.  But Mercury will leave Scorpio on November 20^th at 2:43 p.m. and enter the more open, free-wheeling sign of Sagittarius.  I sense that the Scorpionic energy will still dominate that day because we also have Venus in Libra squaring Pluto in Capricorn in 12 degrees at 9:02 p.m.  Relationships may very well experience a lot of obsessive energy, which is Scorpio at its core.

Scorpio is an extremely complicated sign and experiencing it at its fullest can be exhausting because of the depth and intensity that it entails.  It is the only sign in the zodiac that has three animal symbols: the Scorpion, the Eagle and the Phoenix.  The Scorpion dwells in the darkness and holds onto negativity and resentments.  It is renowned (or reviled) for its venomous verbal sting.  Yet the Eagle soars higher in the sky and closer to the light by trying to attain a higher perspective.  It is a balancing act between the light and the shadow, which is not always comfortable or easy.

And then there is the Phoenix, which is all about embracing the process of transformation, which is an integral part of the Scorpio persona.  The Phoenix sets it nest on fire and is consumed by the flames in order to be reborn.

Personally, I can attest to the fact that I have had the full blown Scorpio experience in the past few weeks.  I have been forced to confront my own negativity and feelings of resentment recently while trying to heal and make peace with these shadow sides of myself.  It doesn’t help matters that I also have Mercury in Scorpio, so I am definitely not immune to the tendency towards lashing out verbally.  So I have been down and dirty with the Scorpion, attempted to soar like an eagle to rise above the fray, and am also embracing the concept of transformation and rebirth embodied by the Phoenix because deep down I know that rebirth is necessary. But as I have often said, rebirth ain’t pretty.  Letting go is hard work.  I am very grateful that my astrology, Reiki and psychic work is a constructive outlet for me because I tend to attract clients with similar issues who help heal me as much I help heal them.  It never ceases to amaze me what I can learn about myself from my clients. Like most people, I struggle with the ego trying to rule my life, when the bottom line is that sometimes you have to let go of that ego and face your shadow side

I think that facing our shadow side so that we can transform our lives into something more positive and healthy is the mission of the Sun in Scorpio.  But it is an intense ride, so most of us tend to welcome its departure.  Sagittarius has a much lighter, open vibe and is just what we need to usher us into the holiday season.  Happy Thanksgiving to all of my readers in the United States!

The nodes of the moon changed signs last week with the north node entering Virgo and the south node entering Pisces.  I am channeling that north node and Jupiter in Virgo energy by offering my Reiki services. If you are in the Boston area, please consider getting a Reiki treatment at Acupuncture for Everyone in Copley Square to destress, revitalize and remove blockages to healing.  It’s a perfect way to start your weekend off.  Reiki is the most profound treatment for stress relief because it concentrates on CALMING your body. 

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

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

I am also offering my holiday Reiki special again this year of three Reiki treatments for $50.  It will run through December 2015 and makes a great gift for your loved ones.  Who couldn’t use a little calm, relaxation and sense of peacefulness?  If you are in the Boston area and interested in purchasing a package, please feel free to contact me at lindasim54@gmail.com or call me at 617-304-2205.

If you are contemplating an astrological reading to obtain more insight in your life after the recent cosmic roller coaster of planetary activity, you can learn more about my menu of astrological services at:

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

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

https://twitter.com/danceofphoenix

 

Scorpio New Moon

The major astrological event of the week was the powerhouse New Moon in 19 degrees of Scorpio on November 11, 2015.  My tweets on November 11^th reflected on the energy of that new moon:

“Extremely powerful #NewMoon in Scorpio today that conjuncts Mercury & trines Chiron in Pisces.  Time to transform & heal old wounds.”

“#NewMoon in Scorpio today sextiles Pluto in Capricorn.  Let go of stagnant patterns and make a fresh start.  Feel the #Phoenix energy!”

We all know that new moons are about making fresh starts and implementing new plans, but when that new moon is in the sign of Scorpio, the intensity and incentive are ramped up a few more notches.  Scorpio likes to get to the bottom of things and doesn’t do anything half-heartedly.  The themes of a Scorpio new moon involve deep soul searching, reclaiming personal power by engaging in our passions, purging toxins and surrendering to the darker shadow feelings of rage, jealousy and obsession.  It is truly a time of letting go and transforming our inner stagnation and letting that inner phoenix rise from the ashes.

There were a lot of heavy hitting planets interacting with this new moon.  For starters, Mercury in Scorpio conjuncted it, affording us the opportunity to purge our old patterns of thinking and communicating that were based on fear or the need to control.  And Pluto, the ruler of Scorpio, sextiled that new moon, which was like a double whammy and adrenaline shot of energy to assist us in our path of transformation. Chiron in Pisces trined the new moon and opened the floodgates to facing our inner wounding. This may have caused many people to lash out in fear or anger.  This was an enlightening new moon, but it may have felt like a full moon with its emotional intensity.

We are not free of the effects of the Pluto Uranus squares of the past three years, and Uranus managed to chime in on this new moon as well to make its presence known.  Uranus in 17 degree of Aries formed a semi-sextile aspect to Chiron in 17 degrees of Pisces.  Most people are not that aware of semi-sextile aspects, considering them minor, but that is really not the case.  I was reminded this week of how a semi-sextile aspect functions on a very similar vibration to that of an inconjunct, which is 150 degrees.  Uranus in Aries is a very clear indicator that unexpected events are quickly becoming the norm. I am extremely familiar with the inconjunct or quincunx aspect because I have a natal moon in Gemini/Saturn in Scorpio inconjunct.  While the main theme of the inconjunct is adjustment, other themes of the inconjunct include the ideal vs. the real, the balance between wish fulfillment and responsibility, trade-offs, compromise, review, frustration, lack of moderation, an inability to say no and a compulsive need to prove oneself.  Uranus was a key player in this new moon by forcing us to trust our intuition and bear witness to our forms of reactive behaviors and transform them into more constructive responses to situations that triggered our old wounds with its semi-sextile aspect to Chiron in Pisces.

If you would like to learn more about the inconjunct and semi-sextile aspects, I highly recommend the book Understanding Aspects The Inconjunct by Alan Epstein.  It will blow you away with its revelations of our inner strengths and weaknesses.

The north node of the moon is moving into Virgo on November 13^th and this will place more of an emphasis on providing service to others and releasing our feelings of inadequacy and inclinations to withdraw or play the victim.  We will also get one final blast from Mercury in Scorpio conjunct the Scorpio Sun in 24 degrees on November 17^th.  This aspect is conjunct my Venus in the 2^nd house, so I am anticipating something big that day. 

I am channeling that north node and Jupiter in Virgo energy by offering my Reiki services. If you are in the Boston area, please consider getting a Reiki treatment at Acupuncture for Everyone in Copley Square to destress, revitalize and remove blockages to healing.  It’s a perfect way to start your weekend off.  Reiki is the most profound treatment for stress relief because it concentrates on CALMING your body. 

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

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

I am also offering my holiday Reiki special again this year of three Reiki treatments for $50.  It will run through December 2015 and makes a great gift for your loved ones.  Who couldn’t use a little calm, relaxation and sense of peacefulness?  If you are in the Boston area and interested in purchasing a package, please feel free to contact me at lindasim54@gmail.com or call me at 617-304-2205.

If you are contemplating an astrological reading to obtain more insight in your life after the recent cosmic roller coaster of planetary activity, you can learn more about my menu of astrological services at:

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

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

https://twitter.com/danceofphoenix

Venus Comes Home to Libra

Venus enters its home sign of Libra on November 8^th and will stay there until December 4^th when it moves into the deep, penetrating sign of Scorpio.  Venus rules Libra and Taurus, so it will be very comfortable in Libra as it focuses on balance and harmony in relationships.  Charm is the name of the game with Venus in Libra and we are going to feel in major people pleasing mode with this transit.  Idealism about love will be prevalent as we seek balance in our personal affairs.  It will also be a boon for artistic and creative endeavors.

When Venus enters Libra on November 8^th it will also conjunct the north node in Libra.  This aspect will help guide us towards the future in relationships as we find it easier to engage in tactful communication and a sense of cooperation versus competiveness in relationships.  Venus conjunct the north node is automatically opposing the south node of the moon, which in turn helps us to release the past.

We are wrapping up the lessons of the north node in Libra and the south node in Aries before the north and south nodes move into the Virgo/Pisces axis on Friday, November 13^th.  The themes for the north node in Libra and south node in Aries pertain to learning to get along and releasing the combative, fighting tendencies that tend to crop up and destroy relationships.  We are literally in the home stretch of this transit that began when the north node entered the sign of Libra on February 19, 2014.  Think back to what was going on in your relationships back then and if things have changed in terms of reaching more balance and compromise.

When the north node moves into Virgo and the south node into Pisces on November 13^th, we will have new lessons to learn.  This transit will last until May 9, 2017, so we have plenty of time to work on those lessons.  The north node in Virgo guides us into the future by requiring us to get grounded, pay attention to details and come up with practical solutions while releasing the victim/martyr role and urge to escape.  The south node always seems to have a stronger pull on us because it is literally the path of least resistance and what we are inherently comfortable with.  Jupiter will be in Virgo until September 9, 2016 and Neptune will be in Pisces until 2025, so don’t count out the influence of these planets.

We have been the recipient of a lot of Virgo energy the past month with Mars, Venus and Jupiter in Virgo, but that particular Virgo party is ending. We do have the north node in Virgo jumping into the mix on November 13^th, which will have a very different feel.  Jupiter will remain in Virgo, but Venus enters Libra on November 8^th and Mars follows suit on November 12^th, the day after the new moon in Scorpio.  Mars will be in Libra until January 3, 2016. And then Mars will feel right at home in the sign of Scorpio. Despite the fact that Mars and Venus will be together in Libra for a few weeks, Mars is not a happy camper in the sign of Libra.  Mars is the planet of action that thrives on competition and conflict, and Libra is a sign that tends to be conflict averse and somewhat indecisive.   This can literally paralyze our ability to act if we overthink issues.  So forewarned is forearmed…

I am also looking forward to next week’s new moon in Scorpio on November 11^th in 19 degrees of Scorpio, which is exactly conjunct my Scorpio sun.  I am hoping it will be an important year ahead for me and energize me to seize the qualities of bravery, courage and boldness that a Scorpio new moon symbolizes.

I am channeling that Jupiter in Virgo energy by offering my Reiki services. If you are in the Boston area, please consider getting a Reiki treatment at Acupuncture for Everyone in Copley Square to destress, revitalize and remove blockages to healing.  It’s a perfect way to start your weekend off.  Reiki is the most profound treatment for stress relief because it concentrates on CALMING your body. 

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

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

If you are contemplating an astrological reading to obtain more insight in your life after the recent cosmic roller coaster of planetary activity, you can learn more about my menu of astrological services at:

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

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

https://twitter.com/danceofphoenix

Full Moon in Taurus Delivers a Punch of Healing Energy with Grand Earth Trine

The last supermoon of 2015, the Hunters Moon on October 27^th in 4 degrees of Taurus, delivered a potent punch of healing energy that received a boost from a grand earth trine and a heavy emphasis on Virgo energy.  The major themes of this powerful full moon were healing and completion.  I loved what Jessica Adams tweeted on that day:

“Horoscope update.  For so many people, one door is closing and another one is opening.  This door is marked 2017-2018 and it’s huge.”

I know that I have long felt that 2017 would be a lighter, brighter more promising year and I strongly concur with Jessica Adams.  By 2017 I believe that we will all be through processing the changes and, for many, accompanying turmoil, of the Uranus in Aries Pluto in Capricorn squares that ruled the astrological landscape from 2012 through 2015. 

Venus is the ruler of Taurus and on October 27^th it was in Virgo conjunct Jupiter and Mars in Virgo while simultaneously opposing Chiron in Pisces and inconjunct Uranus in Aries.  Is it any wonder that many of us experienced sudden opportunities to heal old wounds as a result of this full moon?  My tweets on October 27^th reflected these aspects and themes:

“Venus in Virgo opposing Chiron in Pisces and inconjunct Uranus in Aries on #fullmoon can suddenly bring up old emotional wounds for healing.”

“This is going to be one intense full moon, but it may be ultimately be very cathartic.”

The healing energy that went down was probably more spiritual than physical due to Chiron’s presence in Pisces.  Chiron in Pisces has a way of bringing up old issues regarding trust in a rather direct contrast to the Virgo energy of practical effort to resolve problems.  The wounds that Chiron brought to light were undoubtedly deep-rooted in childhood traumas that were still unresolved.  On October 28^th that Taurus moon sextiled Chiron in Pisces, which continued the theme of deep emotional healing.  When Chiron in Pisces is involved, you really can‘t escape deep emotional healing.

The Taurus full moon also activated a grand earth trine with Pluto in Capricorn on the 27^th and then with Mars, Jupiter and Venus in Virgo in the wee hours of October 28^th.  All of this earth energy supports setting plans in motion and focusing on the big picture.  It gave a stamp of approval for getting to work on something that was deeply meaningful.  Jupiter in Virgo was a huge player in this configuration.  I know, Jupiter is not exactly a barrel of laughs in the sign of Virgo the way it was in Leo, but I concurred with a reading client this past week that the true measure of the benefits derived from Jupiter in Virgo come from helping others.

Obviously this full moon was very intense for the signs of Taurus and Scorpio.  If money issues arose during this full moon, chalk it up to the Taurus/Scorpio axis of personal finances versus joint finances.  Taurus may have literally felt obsessed with income and scrutinized their investments due to the emphasis on belongings and values.  Since Venus was so heavily involved in this full moon courtesy of that grand earth trine, Scorpio experienced it regarding the issues of the ability to love and be loved.  A major lesson for Scorpio was to figure out how to assert oneself while affording a loved one the same opportunity.  It literally felt like walking a tightrope in terms of trying to balance personal needs with relationship needs.  Scorpios may also have felt compelled to transform a deeply complicated situation and examine their need for stability.

I have my moon in Gemini in the 8^th house, which is Scorpio’s domain.  I dealt with issues of stability and security thanks to the Venus in Virgo Chiron in Pisces opposition squaring that moon.  It triggered some painful wounds that I thought had healed when transiting Chiron in Pisces was squaring that natal moon in early 2015.  It felt like a sucker punch coming out of left field, but obviously these issues weren’t completely resolved or I wouldn’t have been so blown away or felt so vulnerable.  Sometimes even astrologers don’t see it coming, but we have to roll with the punches and adjust, just like everyone else.  As a bona fide recipient of an inconjunct to my moon from Saturn, I have experienced that lesson many times in my life.

The plot thickens and the Scorpio intensity ramps it up a notch on November 2^nd when Mercury enters the sign of Scorpio.  Mercury was retrograde this fall, so it has taken a little longer to cruise into Scorpio.  Be prepared for a very different style of communicating than when Mercury was in the air sign of Libra that loves to socialize in a light, breezy manner.   Mercury in Scorpio likes to observe from a distance, take its time processing information and communicate later.  Deeper conversations that are intensely focused are favored.  The time is ripe to probe the hidden and uncover it.  Investigation rules and it’s an optimal time to play detective.

I am channeling that Jupiter, Mars and Venus in Virgo energy by offering my Reiki services. If you are in the Boston area, please consider getting a Reiki treatment at Acupuncture for Everyone in Copley Square to destress, revitalize and remove blockages to healing.  It’s a perfect way to start your weekend off.  Reiki is the most profound treatment for stress relief because it concentrates on CALMING your body. 

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

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

If you are contemplating an astrological reading to obtain more insight in your life after the recent cosmic roller coaster of planetary activity, you can learn more about my menu of astrological services at:

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

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

https://twitter.com/danceofphoenix

I am also offering a special Twitter Halloween offer of a 20% discount on astrology readings at:

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Happy Halloween, everyone and don’t forget to turn your clocks back one hour on Halloween night before you go to bed!

Scorpio Season and a Venus Jupiter Party with Pluto

  

It is officially Scorpio season as of 1:47 p.m. on October 23^rd and it kicks off with a quite a punch.  The moon enters Pisces at 1:18 a.m., adding more emotional intensity and sensitivity to the mix.  But more importantly, Scorpio’s ruling planet, Pluto, currently in the sign of Capricorn, forms a delightful trine with Venus in Virgo at 3:43 a.m.  Venus trining Pluto favors creative and artistic endeavors and focuses heavily on relationships.  The only potential drawback with this aspect is a tendency to get caught up in obsession.  Venus Pluto aspects tend to have a rather obsessive quality to them, but the trine, especially in earth signs, can help mitigate any damage that would be more likely to occur with the square or opposition.  Trust me, I have a Venus Pluto square in fixed signs, and it literally breathes tenacity and obsessiveness in relationships.

If any of you have planets or points (like your midheaven, nodes of the moon or ascendant) in 10-16 degrees of the water (Pisces, Cancer, and Scorpio) or earth (Capricorn, Taurus and Virgo) signs, you will feel this Venus Pluto transit big-time.  The Venus Pluto trine in earth signs can provide assistance in transforming relationships by fixing them.  Venus is in Virgo, which likes to fix and heal, while Pluto in Capricorn is a real go getter in terms of achieving goals.  As for me, my Saturn in 12 degrees of Scorpio is smack in the middle of this aspect courtesy of having both Venus and Pluto sextiling it.  This should be very interesting with all that action in my 11^th, 1^st and 3^rd houses…

It’s no secret that I have a vested interest in Scorpio season because it is my sign and it’s my time to shine.  But the concept of shining is a rather intriguing one for Scorpios, because Scorpio is all about secretiveness and getting to the bottom of things.  Other themes associated with Scorpio include intensity, passion, strong will, complexity, resourcefulness, tenacity, loyalty, regeneration and revenge if feeling betrayed.  Scorpio can be your best friend but your worst enemy in the world if you cross them.  Scorpio is the fixed water sign and it carries a lot of emotional baggage.  Out of all the water signs, Scorpio is probably the least likely to reveal its emotions, because its mantra is “Still waters run deep.”  The Scorpio season is a powerhouse time, not for lightweights and will deliver much intensity in the coming weeks. If the intensity starts to overwhelm you, just breathe and rest assured that the vibe will lighten when the Sun enters Sagittarius on November 22^nd.

It’s no secret that Scorpios have experienced a rather challenging couple of years with Saturn in Scorpio from 2012 to 2015, but now that Saturn is finally out of Scorpio after a brief return from June to September 2015, Scorpios are free to reclaim their title of the comeback kids of the zodiac.  I love the fact that Michael Lutin once commented that if any sign could survive a nuclear holocaust, it would be Scorpio!

On October 25^th, Venus and Jupiter will be conjunct in Virgo, which is definitely conducive energy for partying, finances and relationships in general.  While neither Venus nor Jupiter is exactly comfortable in Virgo (Venus is considered to be in fall in Virgo), we should still be able to enjoy this aspect if we don’t get too caught up in micromanaging the details that Virgo loves to obsess over.  Jupiter in Virgo requires us to have faith that all will work out in the end if we have done our due diligence. Venus and Jupiter will also be conjunct Mars in Virgo, providing us with the energy to move forward.  And we are still under the influence of that Venus Pluto trine, which is now involving Mars and Jupiter.  Scorpio energy will be quite intense and vibrant on October 25^th thanks to Pluto’s influence.

We have one other aspect on October 25^th that holds the potential for some unexpected communication to erupt.  Mercury in Libra will be opposing Uranus in Aries, so don’t rule out the possibility of some heated discussions or problems with computers, electronics, or transportation difficulties.  It may briefly feel like a Mercury retrograde, but I assure you that Mercury is safely out of the shadow of its most recent challenging Mercury retrograde.  But if you have any planets or points in 15- 21 degrees of the cardinal signs of Capricorn, Cancer, Libra or Aries, you may experience some of this disruptive energy.  Don’t shoot the messenger, I am just trying to give you fair warning…

I am channeling that Jupiter, Mars and Venus in Virgo energy by offering my Reiki services. If you are in the Boston area, please consider getting a Reiki treatment at Acupuncture for Everyone in Copley Square to destress, revitalize and remove blockages to healing.  It’s a perfect way to start your weekend off.  Reiki is the most profound treatment for stress relief because it concentrates on CALMING your body. 

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

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

If you are contemplating an astrological reading to obtain more insight in your life after the recent cosmic roller coaster of planetary activity, you can learn more about my menu of astrological services at:

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

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

https://twitter.com/danceofphoenix

Happy Scorpio Season, everyone!

MIghty Mars Heats Up the Action

Mars in Virgo has really been heating things up this week to pave the way for constructive change by trining Pluto in Capricorn on October 15^th in preparation for its conjunction to Jupiter in Virgo on October 17^th.  On October 15^th, I tweeted:

“Mars in Virgo trining Pluto in Capricorn today can fuel the passion to find solutions for healing & practical improvements.”

Mars and Pluto are deemed to be the rulers of Scorpio (Mars claimed the title before Pluto was discovered in 1930), so it is huge to have them favorably interacting, smoothing the waters for deep change and transformation.  Scorpios are heavily impacted by this aspect and I am convinced that it was no cosmic accident that we also had the moon in Scorpio from the evening of October 13^th through the wee hours of the morning of October 16^th.  On October 13^th, I posted the following tweet that resonated big time for many people with over 6700 views:

“Moon enters watery Scorpio tonight bringing on more emotional intensity and opportunities for transformation.”

That Scorpio moon also sextiled Mars, Venus and Jupiter in Virgo on October 14^th while also sextiling Pluto in Capricorn.  This was a boon for improving relationships. Mars trining Pluto is definitely a positive force for leading us on the road to change and Scorpio especially will reap the benefits of these two power house planets working together. It literally is like having your home team rooting for you.

On October 17^th, Mars conjuncts Jupiter in Virgo.  This is a very big deal because we only experience this aspect once every two years.  It is a potent combination of action and enthusiasm for growth.  Mars conjunct Jupiter in the sign of Virgo can trigger a desire to be of service to others and promote healing.

Mars and Jupiter are currently transiting my 11^th house.  Mars will enter my 12^th house on October 22^nd and Jupiter will begin its transit of my 12^th house on November 1^st.  Mars and Jupiter transiting my 11^th house has been providing me with the energy to pursue my goals and interact with new groups.  Jupiter in Virgo asks us to trust our instincts, and I have trusted my instincts to the point where I actually sought out a volunteer position in my community.  This is something I never dreamed I would do.  Talk about the power of Jupiter in Virgo!  I also attended a QPR Suicide Prevention Training on October 15^th, the day of the Mars Pluto trine.  Once again, I have every confidence that this was no accident.

When Mars transits my 12^th house I expect that I will be doing even more reflecting and researching on my goals.  My dreams are always on the intense side, but I anticipate that I will derive even more insight from them during this period.  And on December 12^th Mars in Libra will enter my 1^st house, which will clear the decks for action.

Jupiter transiting my 12^th house will be a much longer transit, lasting until December 2016.  Jupiter in the 12^th house is reputed to offer spiritual protection and renewal, and who can’t use a little of that?  It also generates compassion, empathy and sensitivity while providing access to our subconscious mind.  I am relying on it to guide me on my spiritual path in the coming year.

Neptune in Pisces also featured prominently in this action.  On October 14^th it trined that Scorpio moon, adding an even deeper spiritual dimension to the mix.  Neptune will also be opposing Venus in Virgo on October 16^th, which can create that notorious Neptunian fog regarding idealized affection in relationships and a proclivity towards the victim role.   Neptune continues to engage in more subterfuge when it inconjuncts Mercury in Libra on October 18^th.  So beware of some truths being obscured at this time.  Not everything you hear could be true and there may be some important facts omitted.  Never rule out the power of Neptune.

The bottom line is that change is definitely in the air and there is support for positive change and growth, courtesy of Mars and Jupiter in Virgo making nice with Pluto in Capricorn.  Pluto is all about deep transformation and it’s pretty sweet to catch a break in moving forward after the recent eclipses and retrogrades of Mercury and Venus.

I am channeling that Jupiter, Mars and Venus in Virgo energy by offering my Reiki services. If you are in the Boston area, please consider getting a Reiki treatment at Acupuncture for Everyone in Copley Square to destress, revitalize and remove blockages to healing.  It’s a perfect way to start your weekend off.  Reiki is the most profound treatment for stress relief because it concentrates on CALMING your body. 

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

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

If you are contemplating an astrological reading to obtain more insight in your life after the recent cosmic roller coaster of planetary activity, you can learn more about my menu of astrological services at:

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

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

https://twitter.com/danceofphoenix

Back on Track – Mercury Stations Direct in Libra and New Moon in Libra

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YIPPEE, HALLELUJAH!  After what seems like an eternity in Mercury retrograde land, Mercury is FINALLY STATIONING DIRECT in 0 degrees of Libra at 10:57 a.m. on October 9, 2015.  A collective sigh of relief is being heard round the world.  While it may not instaneously restore order to all of the communication, computer and transportation snafus we have been experiencing since it stationed retrograde on September 17^th, relief is definitely in sight. The energy of a planet is always particularly intense when it stations direct or retrograde, so it may take a couple of days for things to return to some semblance of normality. As an added perk, when Mercury stations direct, it conjuncts the north node in Libra.  This aspect gives a boost to achieving more balance in our relationships and steering us back on track to move forward with our soul’s destiny.

We have multiple astrological opportunities to get our relationships back on track in addition to Mercury direct in Libra.  There is a new moon in 19 degrees of Libra on October 12, 2015 which will be very powerful.  And on October 8^th, Venus entered the sign of Virgo after a four month stay in Leo due to this summer’s Venus retrograde.  Venus in Virgo is described as being in fall because it is not strong in the sign of Virgo and is directly opposite the sign of Pisces, which is Venus exalted.  Venus in Virgo expresses love through actions, not grand romantic gestures. 

The flip side of Venus in Virgo is that it also tends to be perfectionist and hypercritical.  It can take wanting to fix people to a level of codependency if we’re not careful.  Relationships can literally become projects for some people during this transit or if they have it natally.  Character and integrity are very important with Venus is in Virgo.  Both Eleanor Roosevelt and Martha Stewart have Venus in Virgo; in different ways, both women strived for perfection in areas of life that were important to them.

Venus will be in Virgo until November 8, 2015 and it will make some challenging aspects that will test our mettle in relationships.  On October 10^th it will square Saturn in Sagittarius and this aspect heralds the call for a reality check in relationships.  Saturn has a way of forcing us to deal with the realities of life.  On October 16^th, Venus in Virgo will be opposing Neptune in Pisces.  This aspect has the potential for projection of our victim, savior or martyr issues to spill out into relationships, as well being a breeding ground for deception.

But let’s take a look at how this powerful Libra New Moon will play out for us on October 12^th, which is actually observed as Columbus Day in the United States.  Both the sun and moon will be opposing Uranus in Aries, so don’t rule out sudden, extreme changes that can rock our world but ultimately set us on the proper course.  And any deception that may have been obscured by the recent eclipses may come to light.  Libra seeks balance and equality, and Uranus may very well deliver the means to that end in a rather shocking way.  

The new moon will be conjunct my Libra Ascendant and forming a wide conjunction to my natal Neptune, so I don’t think it will be a boring new moon for me.  I am eagerly anticipating a restoration of order and balance in my life, especially since the sun entered my 1^st house on October 10^th.  I never really enjoy the sun’s annual transit to my 12^th house, but I realize its importance and necessity.  This year it coincided with Mercury retrograde, which kind of reinforced the whole theme of reviewing the past year.  I think that my biggest issue with the sun’s 12^th house transit is that I tend to feel invisible and that my physical vitality is lowered so that I am more susceptible to illness.  So having a New Moon on my ascendant is literally bringing me out of the shadows, restoring my physical energy and offering me an opportunity to shine.  Bring it on!

Jupiter in Virgo is also playing a featured role in this new moon.  Jupiter in Virgo is all about opportunity coming through service to others, and it is a stickler for details.  I was speaking with a friend this week who has a natal Jupiter in Virgo and she confessed that while it is a blessing for doing detail oriented work, it also causes her to get bogged down in details.  On the evening of October 11^th, approximately 24 hours before the New Moon, Jupiter in Virgo trines Pluto in Capricorn.  And this is a good thing because Pluto in Capricorn affords us the opportunity to feel empowered in transforming our material life if we pay attention to the details and engage in due diligence.  Jupiter, like Venus, is not all that comfortable in Virgo.  After all, they are affectionately known as the Benefics, and they like to have a good time.  Virgo is not exactly the good time girl; she is more of a “good girl” who does what needs to be done and serves others.  Think back a few months when both Jupiter and Venus were in Leo—it was a very different type of energy which was perfect for the summer season.  Leo likes to shine and party.  Virgo is more reserved and modest. 

I am channeling that Jupiter and Venus in Virgo energy by offering my Reiki services. If you are in the Boston area, please consider getting a Reiki treatment at Acupuncture for Everyone in Copley Square to destress, revitalize and remove blockages to healing.  It’s a perfect way to start your weekend off.  Reiki is the most profound treatment for stress relief because it concentrates on CALMING your body. 

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