I think that many of us are still reeling from
the recent United States Presidential election in which Donald Trump was
elected president. What happened and who
saw it coming? Certainly not the
political pollsters!
Astrologically, I am attributing it to Mars
entering Aquarius and Black Moon Lilith in Scorpio. In my last blog post on November 4, 2016, I
predicted that Mars entering Aquarius could indicate a cliffhanger election
with delayed results. That certainly panned
out. I went to bed shortly after midnight, and while Trump had not yet been
officially declared the winner, it was not looking good for Hillary
Clinton. I awoke at 7:30 a.m. to the news that Donald
Trump had been elected President of the United States. On November 9, 2016 I
tweeted:
“Mars is in Aquarius now officially giving us the green light to
initiate sweeping change & move in new directions.”
“Mars in Aquarius conjunct Hillary Clinton’s Black Moon Lilith in
Aquarius may have contributed to her loss, manifesting fear of powerlessness.”
It is common astrological knowledge that when a
planet is in 29 degrees of a sign, it is referred to as the critical or
anaretic degree. There is a sense of
urgency to complete the lesson of that sign. I related to what astrologer
Kristin Fontana commented on Mars this week:
“Mars leaving the sign of Capricorn suggests we are pulling away
from a patriarchal mindset and model, opening ourselves up to a more
alternative way through. Mars in
Aquarius energizes transformation and in some cases a revolution.”
The asteroid Black Moon Lilith in 23 degrees of
Scorpio was a mere two degrees away from Hillary Clinton’s natal retrograde
Mercury in 21 degrees of Scorpio. It is
clearly an understatement to say that it did not bring good news for her.
If you are curious as to how the Black Moon
Lilith is impacting your life, I strongly encourage you to purchase a Black
Moon Lilith reading from me!
Obviously, Donald Trump’s election represented
a major rejection of the old way of conducting business in Washington and will
no doubt be referred to historically as a cogent indicator of a revolution in the government of the United
States of America. It’s also important
to remember that the United States of America was literally born during Pluto
in Capricorn and will be facing its first Pluto Return in 2022. Time will tell what direction that revolution
takes us towards.
Meanwhile, back at the astrological ranch, back
to pressing business. Venus moves into
Capricorn on November 11, 2016 and this will place more of an emphasis on
making relationships work well. We will
feel more responsible and committed in our relationships and financial
endeavors. After all of the recent turmoil with the election, Venus in earthy
Capricorn may be the ticket to healing that this country needs. It’s not a bad idea to focus on smoothing out
hurt feelings during this highly transitional period. And it also Veteran’s Day in the United
States, so let’s not forget our veterans as we honor them on this holiday for their service and sacrifices.
On November 12, 2016, Mercury leaves Scorpio
and enters Sagittarius. No one can deny
the intensity of Mercury in Scorpio the past few weeks, so Mercury’s entrance
into the sign of Sagittarius should signify a welcome relief as we feel lighter
and are able to laugh at ourselves and see the humor in life. Of course, we need to be mindful of the tendency
to be more scattered, judgmental and blunt.
Sagittarius is prone to speaking before thinking, earning the moniker “foot
in mouth disease.”
And, ta-da, we have a Super Full Moon in 23
degrees of Taurus on November 14, 2016.
The Taurus Full Moon hasn’t been this close to the earth since 1948, so
this is truly a big deal. The moon in
Taurus is traditionally considered to be exalted. Full moons also are a time of completion and
this also ties in with our current political climate. Situations can shift at a deep level, as
evidenced by recent events, and we can also find that we access our soul’s
wisdom to deal with everyday issues in our lives. But the placement of this full moon in earth
is key indicator that practical magic can occur as we week to increase our
contentment, abundance and pleasure in life.
Pluto in Capricorn also features prominently in this full moon, as it
trines that Taurus moon, increasing the potential to release toxic situations
and people from our lives. Taurus loves
the earthy sensual pleasures of life, so this is the perfect time to engage in
fine dining, massage, and other forms of self-care such as bodywork or
complementary healing like acupuncture or Reiki.
The full moon in Taurus falls in my 8th
house directly opposing my Venus in Scorpio in my 2nd house. I sense that this will bring a deep inner
change around my self- worth and values.
This is truly a time for me to live my values and form bonds from a
place of strength, not weakness, so that real stability can emerge. I don’t know about you, but I am craving a
sense of stability in my life with the Uranus in Aries transit.
Recently I undertook an intensive life purpose
coaching training program and became certified as a Life Purpose Coach. It was an intense, eye-opening experience
that changed my life as it caused me to reflect on the story of my life. But I left it with feelings of hope and light
for the future that I want to share with others. To that end, I am now offering Life Purpose
Coaching to my menu of services. You can
read more about it at:
As an astrologer, I have decided to include an
interpretation of the north node by sign and house placement as part of my
coaching program. After all, the north
node does represent the soul’s purpose in life, so why not use it as a tool? If you are feeling stuck and need some help
in getting from Point A to Point B in your quest for making positive changes in
your life, please email me at lindasim54@gmail.com to schedule a complementary telephone consultation to discover if
you are a good fit for this program. I
look forward to hearing from you.
If you are seeking more spiritual insight into your life, please
consider getting an astrological reading. An astrological reading can provide
valuable insight and tools. If you are
not quite ready for a full blown natal interpretation or a solar return
forecast, I also offer one question astrological readings and composite couple
readings that offer insight into the purpose of a relationship. And I offer
shorter transit readings for three and six months which might help you navigate
the rest of 2016 a little easier. If you purchase a three or six month transit
reading, I will even look at how September’s eclipses affected you! You can
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The north node in Virgo has an underlying theme
of service to others. In that spirit of
pursuing my path as a healer, I am still channeling that Virgo north node
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 and can also be described as a spa for the soul to boot! 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:
I have recently joined the
International Center for Reiki Training Membership Association.
Please feel free to learn more
about this wonderful organization at:
For my clients who can’t fit Friday into their schedule
for a treatment or have difficulty traveling, I have also recently begun doing
distance Reiki sessions for them. I have
a conversation with them about what they hope to achieve from a session, we set
up a time for the session to take place when they will be in a state to receive
healing energy and I follow up with a telephone conversation to discuss their
experience and my perception of their blockages. I have also incorporated a new technique with
my distance Reiki treatments since I don’t always have a photo of my
client. I use a teddy bear so that I can
scan and focus the healing energy where it is needed. If this appeals to you,
please feel free to contact me by email at lindasim54@gmail.com or call me at 617-304-2205. Additionally, I see clients
at my home in Newton, Massachusetts and am generally available on weekends and
evenings for your convenience.
If you are interested in learning more about how Reiki can
help you, please check out this page on my site:
Mars stationing direct this summer inspired me to launch a new
endeavor that will deliver my services to you at an affordable cost in the form
of package deals. I am offering four
options: Silver, Gold, Platinum and a Tarot special for my tarot clients.
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