The Forecast for Monday, 16 August 2021

Monday is governed by the Moon. Below are its corresponding energies as well as the current transit chart for the witch’s perusal. ~ et incipit magia

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

Time

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

Favorable/Unfavorable for Magick ~ very good – Use today’s rune divination to create a protection bindrune to carry with you while out and about or with others. Now that the destructive effects of the variant is becoming all too clear, and mask mandates are returning to states around the country, remaining focused on healing and rejecting the stupidity of others is critical. A bindrune can help you maintain that focus. Or, you could craft a ritual or spell to invoke change in both the hearts and mindsets of those who cannot seem to understand reality. Either way, utilize the effect of The Moon on the emotions of others to influence them toward the truth.

Magickal Correspondences

• Element – Water
• Color – Silver, white
• Crystal – Pearl, moonstone, selenite, beryl, marcasite
• Resin – White sandalwood, camphor, aloe, myrrh
• Herbs – almond, mugwort, moonwort, yellow ranunculus, palm, lily, willow, violet, poppy, fennel, iris

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Numerology ~ 8/16/2021

• Life Path – 2 – this describes a life path or destiny involving compromise, patience, and harmony with others
• Day – 7 – observation, magick, balance
• Challenges – balancing ego expression; controlling oversensitivity and respecting the feelings of others

Rune Divination ~ Raidho, Nauthiz, and Kenaz comprise today’s rune divination where we use Higher Self awareness to invoke the will to form a shared, integrated path with others. Kenaz lights the way by bringing clarity and truth to the experience, while Nauthiz, the Norn rune of the future invokes the will to manifest a new path. Raidho offers the integrated motion to proceed upon a shared path with others.

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Lunar position –  Sagittarius – Now that the Moon is in Sagittarius, you may want to set off on an adventure or discover a new path. A square between the Moon and Mercury, however, warns that miscommunication may occur, so make every attempt to express yourself with clarity. Drop resistance and let go of any need to control the outcome. Refer to the current Esoteric Influences for more information regarding today’s influences.

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Significant Aspects or patterns that may inspire or inform magickal workings.

Thor’s Hammer – Pluto R/Eris R/Mercury/Mars – a self-centered focus could develop today that impacts self-assertion, power, and interactions with others. Some patience may be helpful.

Yod – Sun/Pluto R/Neptune R/Pallas – you may experience a strong desire for a new creative or artistic direction

3 Point Stellium – Mercury/Mars/The Ascendant – the energy is present for new opportunities involving self-expression. The key to a successful outcome will center on how you express yourself to others

Additional Aspects (Goddess planets, Lilith, Nodes, and Ascendant aspects follow in their own categories)

• The Sun (12th/Leo) quincunx Pluto (5th/Capricorn R) – your inner sense of power could use some direction today
• Mercury (12th/Virgo) conjunct Mars (12th/Virgo) – signals a lack of impulse control and impatience with others
• Mercury (12th/Virgo) quincunx Saturn (5th/Aquarius R) – requires a self-disciplined focus that doesn’t need approval from others
• Jupiter (6th/Aquarius R) semisquare Chiron (8th/Aries R) – although confronting inner woundings may be challenging, the time is now to do just that

Goddess-oriented Planetary Interactions

• The Sun (12th/Leo) quincunx Pallas (7th/Pisces R) – indicates that either you or an authority figure are at odds with the overall picture of a situation that’s unfolding and it’s affecting collaborative efforts with others
• The Sun (12th/Leo) trine Eris (8th/Aries R) – indicates self-assertion and/or expression is strong and you feel motivated toward new experiences
• Mercury (12th/Virgo) square Juno (3rd/Sagittarius) – consider how your tone impacts others today and strive for one that is compassionate and supportive
• Jupiter (6th/Aquarius R) sesquisquare Vesta (2nd/Libra) – suggests reevaluation of how you express values in your life
• Saturn (5th/Aquarius R) semisquare Pallas (7th/Pisces R) – describes the need to reevaluate your ability to see the bigger picture or to problem-solve within partnerships
• Saturn (5th/Aquarius R) sextile Juno (3rd/Sagittarius) – describes partnerships that are steady and predictable
• Neptune (7th/Pisces R) conjunct Pallas (7th/Pisces R) – imagination and visualization are strong today
• Pluto (5th/Capricorn R) sextile Pallas (7th/Pisces R) – indicates the ability to inspire others, fostering a service-to-others focus
• Pluto (5th/Capricorn R) square Eris (8th/Aries R) – describing the reevaluation of a possible obsessive focus on the path to self-mastery (Seltzer)
• Chiron (8th/Aries R) opposite Vesta (2nd/Libra) – suggests that reflection is required surrounding collaboration with others to avoid the influence of past inner woundings negatively impacting an outcome

The Ascendant – Virgo – a feminine, mutable sign that suggests an individual who is somewhat risk-averse and hesitant to engage with others until fully aware and comfortable. This individual has high expectations of self an others and prefers order to chaos

• A conjunct with Mars promises the energy to pursue new goals and opportunities
• A trine with The Ascendant (Virgo) suggests possible activism in the area of individual and collective rights and the need to speak truth to (and ultimately redefine) power.

Black Moon Lilith ~ 9th House/Gemini — Interactions will flow smoothly while Lilith is in Gemini as long as you listen to the input from others. That said, in the 9th House of higher education, journeys, religion, and values, this may be challenging with Lilith’s darker side potentially vulnerable to the judgment of others. A conjunct with Ceres suggests the way through is to express yourself in a compassionate manner.

Node influences ~ N Node – Gemini; S Node – Sagittarius describes the need for self-control and a focus on a spiritual perspective. The challenge involves understanding the viewpoints of others as well as expressing your own in a helpful and respectful manner.

• Saturn trine the North Node indicates the energy and enthusiasm for achievement in a variety of areas
• Juno opposite The North Node/conjunct The South Node reinforces the need to hear the viewpoints of partners and be sensitive to their needs and feelings
• Ceres conjunct The North Node/opposite The South Node suggests that partnerships or shared experiences with women factor into your plans for the future

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Lunar Phase ~ Waxing; Full on 22 Aug 2021 at 5:03 AM PDT at 29°Aq37

Mansion of the Moon – 20th – Nahaym – 4°Sag17′; a beam; tames wild animals, fortifies prisons, destroys the wealth of societies, compels someone to a specific place

Retrograde ~  Jupiter – inner reflection is warranted and in Pisces, it centers on discovering inner truth; Neptune – discernment is a factor in this retrograde where you look within to determine truth from fiction and arrive at a more realistic understanding of the truths that surround you; Saturn – reassess boundaries and how your structure your life; Pluto – inner transformation is favored; Pallas – reassess your overall understanding of situations and observe patterns as they unfold; Chiron – reflect on inner woundings, apply their message, and then move on; Eris – time to explore and reevaluate your expression of feminine power to maximize your potential; Upcoming retrogrades to be aware of: Uranus (3 days – 14°Tau47); Mercury (41 days – 25°Lib28)

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Polarity – the masculine polarity is strongest today

Elemental Influence ~ The Earth (material concerns, physical) and Air (intellect, reason, justice, interaction) are strongest and with Air the strongest of the two today. Fire is less, and Water is having a minimal impact.

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Ray Influences – significant changes are in bold. One note today involves the 2nd, 5th, and 6th Rays indicating that they’re all at the same level of strong impact as the 2nd Ray attempts to keep the fanaticism of the 6th Ray in balance, likely having to do with information surrounding the pandemic.

• 1st (will/power) – low/medium impact – creativity and inspiration are average strength today as is self-assertion
• 2nd (love/wisdom) – strong impact – extending unconditional love, compassion, and understanding happens easily today
• 3rd (active intelligence) – low/medium impact – adaptability to new ideas and understanding may be difficult today
• 4th (harmony through conflict) – low/medium impact – signals that cooperative efforts and understanding cause and effect may still be somewhat challenging today
• 5th (concrete knowledge and science) – strong impact – suggests that knowledge, in other words, what we now know, is having a significant impact on our mindset and decisions (see above note)
• 6th (devotion/idealism) – strong impact – The 6th Ray of devotion and idealism is typically kept in check by a strong 2nd Ray influence. Too much ideology or too much devotion affects our ability to view our experiences or beliefs in a realistic manner. Refer to the note above to show the relationship between the shared strength of the 2nd, 5th, and 6th Rays
• 7th (ceremonial order/magick) – low impact – organization and general order may be less challenging to achieve today

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References

• Erickson, Jan. Witch Notes. Kindle. 2019. 
• Erickson, Jan. Herbal Magicka. 2021
• Erickson, Jan. Shifting Perception. Draft2Digital. 2020.
• Your Daily Magickal Correspondences
• Seltzer, Henry. The Tenth Planet: Revelations from the Astrological Eris
• Erickson. Jan. Magick and the Aligned Witch. Kindle.