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The Week Ahead: Astrology, Runes, & Energetic Insights for 31 May to 6 June 2026

The Week Ahead is a compendium of information that includes a weekly forecast, current astrological information, correspondences, and recommendations for working magick, as well as weekday rune and tarot readings that help you navigate the coming week. Love and Blessings to all!

Quick Reference

Garden Planting by Moon phase

• 5/31 – 1st Qtr to Full Moon: above-ground plants, grain crops, cruciferous plants (broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower), lettuce, spinach
• 6/1-6 – Full Moon to 3rd Qtr – with the light decreasing, energy is focused on planting/tending to bulbs, root crops, and perennials

Retrograde Planets: Pluto

Sun Sign: Gemini

Moon Sign/VOC/Phases

• 5/31/2025 – Sunday: Sagittarius; Void of Course: 6:20a-EOD; Phase: Waxing, Full at 1:44a; 09°Sg55
• 6/1/2025 – Monday: Sagittarius until Capricorn (detriment) at 6:19p; Void of Course: Until 6:19p; Phase: Waning, Full
• 6/2/2025 – Tuesday: Capricorn (detriment); Void of Course: Not today; Phase: Waning, Full
• 6/3/2025 – Wednesday: Capricorn (detriment); Void of Course: 8:04p-EOD; Phase: Waning, Full Moon/Disseminating
• 6/4/2026 – Thursday: Capricorn (detriment) until Aquarius at 6:45a); Void of Course: Until 6:45a; Phase: Waning, Disseminating
• 6/5/2026 – Friday: Aquarius; Void of Course: 12:50p-EOD; Phase: Waning, Disseminating
• 6/6/2026 – Saturday: Aquarius until Pisces at 5:42p; Void of Course: Until 5:42p; Phase: Waning, Disseminating

Additional Planets in Sign

• Mercury – Gemini (dignity); Cancer (6/1 4:56a)
• Mars – Taurus (detriment)
• Venus – Cancer
• Jupiter – Cancer (exalted)
• Saturn – Aries (fall)

Out of Bounds

• Moon (5/31-6/3)
• Mercury (all week)
• Venus (all week)
• BML (all week)

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General Astrological Insights

• Others may seek your advice during the week. They respect your insights and diligence, and your ability to pursue your goals. That said, your empathic awareness is heightened this week, and you may be uncomfortable in large groups. In addition, an interaction with a partner may devolve into conflict. Be careful that you understand your partner’s perspective before overreacting. Toward the end of the week, you may become worried about a situation that you set aside until you’re in a better frame of mind. 
• Stelliums
  • Vesta/Pallas/Neptune (5/31-6/2) – you may become completely involved in a cause or project where your devotion or commitment may overshadow a realistic or organized approach.
  • Vesta/Pallas/Saturn (all week) – discipline, pattern recognition, and logic will be involved in pursuing an overall sacred mission or higher cause.
  • Ascendant/Venus/Jupiter (6/1-6) – Your charm and luck increase with this stellium and enhance how you present yourself to others.
• T-square
  • 6/2 – Neptune at the apex of a t-square involving The Moon and Mercury suggests your emotions may be at odds with reason, and Neptune’s influence can help you dissolve the self-imposed boundaries between the two.
  • 6/4 – Chiron and Eris at the apex of a t-square involving the Moon and Jupiter indicate conflict between seeking emotional security and expanding your horizons that is resolved by standing in your own power while refusing to make others comfortable at the expense of your own identity.
  • 6/4-6 – Neptune at the apex of a t-square involving Black Moon Lilith and Mercury suggests an opposition between using logic and asserting yourself instinctually. Neptune helps dissolve that opposition in a spiritual way.
• Yod
  • 6/4: SN (apex), Moon/Neptune- suggest that former patterns (past life or immediate past) are influencing the present that involve seeing through deception that either surrounds or invokes your emotions and ideals. Reevaluation may be necessary.
  • 6/6: SN (apex), Mercury, Neptune – your past habits or beliefs are being refined by a blend of logic and higher awareness during this period, allowing you to let go of what is no longer useful. 

Daily Readings

Sunday, 31 May 2026

Your attitude may play a part in how much you achieve today, especially if you’re negotiating a contract or agreement with a prospective client. If you’re impatient or present what you offer with an egoic or negative attitude, you may be less likely to earn that person’s trust. There is as much skill in presenting what you can do as there is in the doing of it, and explaining what you can offer positively and enthusiastically can make all the difference.

For the magickally inclined: To break down barriers between you and someone else, carry the rune Hagalaz ᚺ to help create a more positive framework from which to secure trust. Hagalaz doesn’t ask you to let go of your values or principles. It only asks you to consider shifting your attitude to demonstrate a willingness to be flexible and to meet others on their terms. Wear it as a talisman or carry the rune in a pocket, or drawn somewhere that’s concealed for additional effect.

Influences: Universal numerology/Day: 1/4; Runes: Hagalaz, Fortuna Major; Tarot: 3 of Wands; Human Design Gate/Line 16.5 The grinch

Monday, 1 June 2026

A collaborative situation may reach a successful outcome today. That said, there may have been ego issues that needed to be resolved before that could happen. If that was the case, because of a shared effort you’ve all made in finding common ground and clarity of purpose, the awareness gained may prevent the same issues from arising in the future.

For the magickally inclined: Difficult interactions can often stem from the clash of egos. The rune, Ansuz ᚨ, can be helpful if interactions devolve into conflict. A commitment to Ansuz’s influence of eloquence, Higher awareness, and higher clarity can help keep everyone on track. As always, keeping the rune with you in some fashion can help direct its energetic influence.

Influences: Universal numerology/Day: 8/1; Runes: Ansuz, Conjunctio; Tarot: 3 of Cups; Human Design Gate/Line: 11.3 The Realist

Tuesday, 2 June 2026

If you’re feeling out of sorts today or your impulses or temper are getting the better of you, it might be best to step away from interacting with others until you regain your composure. You may also find that some solitary time leads to greater awareness, especially if you’re allowing a situation to impact your emotional balance.

For the magickally inclined: The rune, Thurisaz ᚦ, asks you to examine what opposes you, especially if that means going within and examining your own issues. It helps you understand your own impulsive behavior, how you define the need for defense and protection, and how to invoke new beginnings. Resembling Thor’s hammer, Mjölnir, Thurisaz, also known as the thorn, can be visualized in a meditation or journeying exercise to break up feelings or perceptions that have become counterproductive in general or to achieve a specific outcome. 

Influences: Universal numerology/Day: 9/2; Runes: Thurisaz, Rubeus; Tarot: 10 of Cups; Human Design Gate/Line: 24.4 The Hermit

Wednesday, 3 June 2026

If you believe that your responses are influenced by outmoded ideas or attitudes, you could be getting in the way of your own success. Instead of floundering in weakness or frustration, it may be time to reflect on what is holding you back and how you might take a more positive path. Plus, you can release any self-imposed restrictions that prevent your natural creativity from taking you in a new direction.

For the magically inclined: The rune, Fehu ᚠ, the first rune of the Elder Futhark, contains a similar energy to the Ace of Wands. Both express positive energy that can take you to new levels of creativity and inner strength that can lead you to new opportunities and success. Place both on a table in front of you and consider the interpretations of both, specifically the wealth and abundance of Fehu, and the explosive energy of the Ace of Wands. Does it seem like the Ace of Wands provides the impetus for the expression of Fehu? Or do you see it as the other way around? In my view, the Ace provides the energy to manifest wealth and abundance through Fehu. Meditate on the way to utilize both, in concert or alone, to create your own success and growth.

Influences: Universal numerology/Day: 1/3; Runes: Fehu, Carcer; Tarot: Ace of Wands; Human Design Gate/Line: 15.6 Self-defense

Influences: Universal numerology/Day: 6/9; Runes: Mannaz, Albus; Tarot: 5 of Wands; Human Design Gate/Line: 45.5 Leadership

Thursday, 4 June 2026

Becoming overconfident or wanting the limelight may not work in your favor today. Instead, accept challenges with both clarity and integrity to shape your experiences in a more positive light. Stay focused on the task at hand, and you may inspire others to do the same.

For the magickally inclined: When dealing with challenges, Uruz ᚢ, counsels you to be conscious of how you shape your actions or experiences. Representing the aurochs, a bison-like creature, it invokes primal endurance, healing, and inner strength. Instead of reacting with your ego, Uruz asks for a more higher self-based response that endures far longer than the ego will allow. 

Influences: Universal numerology/Day: 11/4; Runes: Uruz, Acquisitio; Tarot: Knight of Swords; Human Design Gate/Line 62.5 Metamorphosis (detriment)

Friday, 5 June 2026

If you’re experiencing sadness or loss that is affecting your ability to stay organized or on track, before taking any action, take time to visualize the outcome and the steps you can take to achieve it. Perhaps you’re holding on to items that you’re reluctant to let go of, or if this is perception-related, you might be unwilling to try something new. You may also need to take more time to process your feelings. If so, talking to a trusted advisor, friend, or counselor may help.

For the magickally inclined: Algiz ᛉ, the 15th rune from the Elder Futhark, resembles raising your hands in supplication to the goddess on the Full Moon. You can visualize that same shape within you, with the upper three lines representing Air, Fire, and Water, and the bottom point representing Earth as an eternal connection to higher consciousness. Position it any way that feels right within you and visualize/feel the emanations from Spirit flowing through your body, eventually settling into your Heart Chakra. Use this visualization whenever you want to feel that connection, when you need rebalancing or healing.

Influences: Universal numerology/Day: 3/5; Runes: Algiz, Tristitia; Tarot: 4 of Pentacles; Human Design Gate/Line: 62.1 Routine

Saturday, 6 June 2026

You may need more time and patience to assess a person or situation that opposes you today to fully understand what is happening. Balanced reason is more effective than overreaction and may offer more potential options. And, if this is a person that opposes you, maybe you have more common ground than each of you realizes.

For the magickly inclined: Gebo ᚷ is the seventh rune from the Elder Futhark and represents balanced energy exchange, partnership, and the gift of reciprocity. Its X pattern can either be seen as Isa ᛁ twice crossed, or as Kenaz ᚲ in all directions, suggesting alignment in Spirit or expressing the light outwards in all directions. Together, they imply the balance or interplay that exists between Spirit and physical reality, and help you stay in balance with others.

Influences: Universal numerology/Day: 4/6; Runes: Gebo, Rubeus; Tarot: 2 of Wands Human Design Gate/Line 21.4 Strategy

©2025-2026 Jan Erickson

Weekly Correspondences

Below are the corresponding astrological and other energies for working magick for the week. ~  et incipit magia

Sunday, 31 May 2026

Magickal focus: clarity, truth, healing, courage, removing barriers, leadership

• Universal Numerology: 1 –  Uniqueness, Freedom, Talent, Governance, Leadership, and Revolution/Day- 4 – grounding, foundation, practicality, reliability, patience, structure
• The Sun in Gemini
• The Moon in Sagittarius
• Moon Void of Course: 6:20a-EOD
• Lunar Phase: Waxing, Full at 1:44a; 09°Sg55
• Planetary governance: The Sun ☉
• Governing Planet Ray – 2nd (love/wisdom): Strongest Ray: 2nd /6th
• Favorability: Neutral
• Polarity: Masculine
• Elemental Balance: In order of strength: Water, Air, Fire, Earth
• Strongest Sign Mode: Mutable
• Mansion of the Moon: 20th – Nahaym (Al Na’am) 4°Sg17; a beam; tames wild animals, fortifies prisons, destroys the wealth of societies, compels someone to a specific place; at 4:19p,  21st – Elbeda (Al Baldah) 17°Sg8; which is a desert; increases gain, harvest, building strength, and successful travel, causes divorce  
• Retrograde planets: Pluto
• Planets Out of Bounds: Moon -27°14; Mercury +25°34; Venus +24°30; BML -27°43

General Correspondences

• Element: Fire
• Color: Gold, yellow
• Direction: South
• Energy: masculine/projective
• Power: To Will
• Deities: Sol, Apollo, Helios, Och (Olympic Spirit)
• Crystal: emerald, topaz, bloodstone, chrysolite
• Resin: mastic, frankincense, copal, saffron, red sandalwood, cinnamon, honey
• Herbs: Angelica, juniper, calendula, hyacinth, rosemary, mint, ivy, pepper, vine, sunflower, cedar, marjoram, bay, vervain, gentian, Dittany, ginger, peony, balm, marigold, heliotrope

Monday, 1 June 2026

Magickal focus:  The Moon governs; feminine magicks, healing, intuition, cycles, reincarnation, astral travel, balance, change

• Universal Numerology: 8 – Materialistic Approval, Achievement, Striving for Success, leadership, and Acknowledgment; Day- 1 –  Uniqueness, Freedom, Talent, Governance, Leadership, and Revolution
• The Sun in Gemini
• The Moon in Sagittarius until Capricorn (detriment) at 6:19p
• Moon Void of Course:  Until 6:19p
• Lunar Phase: Waning, Full
• Planetary governance: The Moon ☽
• Governing Planet Ray: 4th ray (harmony through conflict); Strongest Ray: 7th
• Favorability: Excellent
• Polarity: Feminine
• Elemental Balance: In order of strength: Water, Fire/Air, Earth
• Strongest Sign Mode: Cardinal/Mutable
• Mansion of the Moon: 21st – Elbeda (Al Baldah) 17°Sg8; which is a desert; increases gain, harvest, building strength, and successful travel, causes divorce; at 6:19p, 22nd – Caadaldeba (Sa’d al-Dhabih) 1°Capricorn; head of Capricorn; encourages prisoners and servants to flee, cures disease 
• Retrograde: Pluto
• Planets Out of Bounds: Moon -27°59; Mercury +25°36; Venus +24°23; BML -27°53

General Correspondences

• Element: Water
• Color: Silver, white
• Direction: West
• Energy: feminine/receptive
• Power: To Dare
• Deities: Diana, Luna, Selene, Artemis, Mani, Phul (Olympic Spirit)
• Crystal: Pearl, moonstone, selenite, beryl, marcasite
• Resin: mastic, frankincense, copal, saffron, red sandalwood, cinnamon, honey
• Herbs: almond, mugwort, moonwort, yellow ranunculus, palm, lily, willow, violet, poppy, fennel, iris

Tuesday, 2 June 2026

Magickal focus: Mars governs; passion, manifestation, creativity, self-assertion, reducing conflict

• Universal Numerology: 9 – idealistic, generous, and kind; Altruism, Humanitarianism, Generosity, Sympathy; endings/ Day-2 Collaboration, Closeness, Kindness, Harmony, and Assistance, balance, decisions
• The Sun in Gemini
• The Moon in Capricorn (detriment)
• Moon Void of Course: Not today
• Lunar Phase: Waning, Full
• Planetary governance: Mars ♂
• Governing planet in sign: Mars – Taurus (detriment)
• Governing Planet Ray: 6th ray (devotion and idealism), Strongest Ray: 7th 
• Favorability: Excellent
• Polarity: Feminine
• Elemental Balance: In order of strength: Water, Earth/Air, Fire
• Strongest Sign Mode: Cardinal
• Mansion of the Moon: 22nd – Caadaldeba (Sa’d al-Dhabih) 1°Capricorn; head of Capricorn; encourages prisoners and servants to flee, cures disease; at 8:17p, 23rd – Caadebolach (Sa’d Bula) 12°Cp51; swallowing; divorce, freeing of prisoners, healing 
• Retrograde Planets: Pluto
• Planets Out of Bounds: Moon -27°26; Mercury +25°35; Venus +24°15; BML -27°58

General Correspondences

• Element: Fire
• Color: Red, rust
• Direction: South
• Energy: masculine/projective
• Power: To Will
• Deities: Ares, Mars, Tyr, Phaleg (Olympic Spirit)
• Crystal: Amethyst, bloodstone, lodestone, diamond, jasper
• Resin: Juniper, dragon’s blood, red sandalwood
• Herbs: Absinthe, cayenne, basil, asafoetida, rue, garlic, black pepper, nettle, wormwood, onion, mustard, leeks, ginger, wolfsbane, thorny trees (Hawthorn)

Wednesday, 3 June 2026

Magickal focus: Mercury governs; communication, interactions, balance, justice, revelation

• Universal Numerology: 1 –  Uniqueness, Freedom, Talent, Governance, Leadership, and Revolution/Day- 3 – Self-Expression, Entertainment, Optimism, Imagination, and Friendliness; reason, mental acuity, detail-oriented
• The Sun in Gemini
• The Moon in Capricorn (detriment)
• Moon Void of Course: 8:04p-EOD
• Lunar Phase: Waning, Full Moon/Disseminating
• Planetary governance: Mercury ☿
• Governing planet in sign: Mercury in Cancer (6/1 4:56a)
• Governing Planet Ray: 4th (harmony through conflict); Strongest Ray: 7th
• Favorability: Excellent
• Polarity: Feminine
• Elemental Balance: In order of strength: Water, Earth/Air, Fire
• Strongest Sign Mode: Cardinal
• Mansion of the Moon: 23rd – Caadebolach (Sa’d Bula) 12°Cp51; swallowing; divorce, freeing of prisoners, healing; at 10:10p, 24th – Caadacohot (Sa’d al-Su’ud) 25°Cp42; star of fortune; increases compassion between married people, military victory, obstructs government 
• Retrograde Planets: Pluto 
• Planets Out of Bounds: Moon -25°37; Mercury +25°32; Venus +24°06; BML -27°59

General Correspondences

• Element: Air
• Color: yellow, purple
• Direction: East
• Energy: masculine/projective
• Power: To Know
• Deities: Hermes, Mercury, Thoth, Odin/Woden, Ophiel (Olympic Spirit)
• Crystal: Agate, emerald, fluorite, topaz, citrine, red marble
• Resin: benzoin, gum arabic,  frankincense
• Herbs: marjoram, horehound, bergamot, cinnamon, lavender, caraway, cloves, licorice, mullein, peppermint, star anise, hyssop

Thursday, 4 June 2026

Magickal focus: Jupiter governs; social justice, healing, abundance, income, growth, achieving goals

• Universal Numerology: 11 – Master number, awakening, enlightenment/Day – 4 – grounding, foundation, practicality, reliability, patience, structure
• The Sun in Gemini
• The Moon in Capricorn (detriment) until Aquarius at 6:45a
• Moon Void of Course: Until 6:45a
• Lunar Phase: Waning, Disseminating
• Planetary governance: Jupiter ♃
• Governing planet in sign: Jupiter in Cancer (exalted)
• Governing Planet Ray: 2nd Ray (love and wisdom): Strongest Ray: 7th
• Favorability: Excellent
• Polarity: Feminine
• Elemental Balance: In order of strength: Water, Air, Fire/Earth
• Strongest Sign Mode: Cardinal
• Mansion of the Moon: 24th – Caadacohot (Sa’d al-Su’ud) 25°Cp42; star of fortune; increases compassion between married people, military victory, obstructs government 
• Retrograde Planets: Pluto
• Planets Out of Bounds: Mercury +25°28; Venus +23°57; BML -27°57

General Correspondences

• Element: Fire, Water, Air
• Color: Blue
• Direction: South, West, East
• Energy: balanced
• Power: To Will, To Dare, To Know
• Deities: Zeus, Jupiter, Thor, Bethor (Olympic Spirit)
• Crystal: sapphire, jasper, emerald
• Resin: balm of Gilead, ambergris, saffron
• Herbs: basil, agrimony, mints, dandelion, borage, bugloss (alkanet), wood betony, hyssop, henbane, poplar, oak, plum, fig, meadowsweet

Friday, 5 June 2026

Magickal focus: Venus governs; compassion, love, harmony, attracting a partner, partnership issues, female sexuality, fertility, healing, friendship

• Universal Numerology: 3 – Self-Expression, Entertainment, Optimism, Imagination, and Friendliness; reason, mental acuity, detail-oriented; Day – 5 – protection, pentagram, travel, innovation, freedom versus restriction
• The Sun in Gemini
• The Moon in Aquarius
• Moon Void of Course: 12:50p-EOD
• Lunar Phase: Waning, Disseminating
• Planetary governance: Venus ♀
• Governing planet in sign: Venus in Cancer
• Governing Planet Ray: 5th Ray (concrete knowledge and science): Strongest Ray: 7th
• Favorability: Neutral
• Polarity: Feminine
• Elemental Balance: In order of strength: Water, Air, Fire/Earth
• Strongest Sign Mode: Cardinal
• Mansion of the Moon: 25th – Caadalhacbia (Sa’d al-Akhbiyah) 8°Aq34; butterfly spreading forth; revenge and attack, destroys enemies and fosters divorce, reinforces buildings and prisons, useful in spells that prevent sexual intercourse and fosters impotence in men   
• Retrograde Planets: Pluto
• Planets Out of Bounds: Mercury +25°21; Venus +23°47; BML -27°51

General Correspondences

• Element: Water
• Color: Green, rose
• Direction: West
• Energy: feminine/receptive
• Power: To Dare
• Deities: Venus, Aphrodite, Freyja, Hagith (Olympic Spirit)
• Crystal: Turquoise, lapis lazuli, beryl, rose quartz, coral
• Resin: sandalwood, ambergris, musk, orris root
• Herbs: apple, rose, myrtle, bugloss (alkanet), burdock, feverfew, lilac, marshmallow, vervain, valerian, thyme, coriander, pears, elder, pomegranate, passionflower, raspberry, strawberry, blackberry, vanilla, yarrow, violet, plantain

Saturday, 6 June 2026

Magickal focus: Saturn governs; restriction, bindings, summoning, harvest, purification, protection

• Universal Numerology: 4 – grounding, foundation, practicality, reliability, patience, structure/Day – 6 assistance, shared path, empathy, love, guidance
• The Sun in Gemini
• The Moon in Aquarius until Pisces at 5:42p
• Moon Void of Course: Until 5:42p
• Lunar Phase: Waning, Disseminating
• Planetary governance: Saturn ♄
• Governing planet in sign: Saturn in Aries (fall)
• Governing Planet Ray: 3rd Ray (active intelligence), Strongest Ray: 7th
• Favorability: Neutral
• Polarity: Feminine
• Elemental Balance: In order of strength: Water, Air, Fire/Earth
• Strongest Sign Mode: Cardinal
• Mansion of the Moon:  26th – Almiquedam – (Al Fargh al-Awwal) 21°Aq25; first drawing; promotes unity, health of prisoners, destroys buildings and prisons 
• Retrograde Planets: Pluto
• Planets Out of Bounds: Mercury +25°14; Venus +23°36; BML -27°46

General Correspondences

• Element: Earth
• Color: Brown, black
• Direction: North
• Energy: feminine/receptive
• Power: To Keep Silence
• Deities: Chronos, Aratron (Olympic Spirit)
• Crystal: Onyx, jet, jade, emerald, sapphire, smoky quartz, marcasite, lodestone, brown jasper
• Resin: alum, sulfur,  benzoin, balm of Gilead, myrrh
• Herbs: asafoetida, cypress, dragonwort, black hellebore, mandrake, opium, garlic, hemlock, ivy, mullein, nightshade, skullcap, St. John’s Wort, Solomon’s seal root, comfrey, boneset, pine

©2025-2026 Jan Erickson

Spellcasting Tips and Recommendations

Timing

• Dawn: healing, new beginnings, study, purification
• Noon: strength, opportunity, success, protection, wealth
• Sunset: letting go, release
• Night: spirituality, aligning with Spirit, healing, dreamwork, visions

Cosmic Rays

• 1st – will/power 
• 2nd – love/wisdom 
• 3rd – active intelligence
• 4th – harmony through conflict
• 5th – concrete science and knowledge
• 6th – devotion/idealism
• 7th – ceremonial magic and order

Polarity

• Feminine: compassion, empathy, and understanding 
• Masculine: motivation, initiation, and expressions of creativity
• Balanced: compassion, empathy, and understanding are balanced with motivation, initiation, and expressions of creativity.

Moon Phases

• Waxing (Magicks of Increase)
  • New (focused on opportunities with a tendency toward impulsiveness; time to look inward and make plans for the future)
  • Crescent (self-assertion is strong and you embrace challenges)
  • 1st Qtr (leadership skills are strong with high expectations of others)
  • Gibbous (seeking knowledge, working toward achieving goals, discovering one’s purpose)
• Waning (Magicks of Decrease)
  • Full (relationships are an important part of your life; a powerfully creative time for goals and projects)
  • Disseminating (motivated to share knowledge and wisdom with others)
  • 3rd Qtr (action from a place of strength with adaptability challenging at times)
  • Balsamic – (your destiny or future factors into life decisions, with leadership a potential role for you to play)

Recommendations

• Candles can be scribed, anointed in ritual oil, and then rolled in crushed herbs for additional effect
• Essential oils can be added to a carrier oil such as grape seed or almond to create a ritual oil
• When using planetary squares or seals, whenever possible, draw them out during the ritual itself
• If summoning anyone or anything to assist in the working, be sure to include the license to depart to thank and release the entity from your service
• Tarot cards and runes may be used to further enhance a working or to provide a focus
• Runes can be drawn in the air above workings for additional impact and to further define your intention

Areas of power

• Crossroads (the dirt can be used, also dirt from footprints)
• Graveyards (crushed mullein can be used in place of graveyard dirt)
• Outside altars/established sacred space
• Doorways, windows
• Boundaries of all kinds
• Sacred spots, especially ancient stone ruins

Times of power – Moon phases, planetary hours, eclipses, storms, equinoxes, solstices, charging water/crystals/mirrors/tools can be performed under a full moon

©2025-2026 Jan Erickson

References

• Erickson, Jan. Herbal Magicka. 2021
• Erickson, Jan. Witch Notes. Kindle. 2019.  
• Erickson, Jan. Shifting Perception. Draft2Digital. 2020.

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