The Forecast for Wednesday, 1 September 2021

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

Magickal focus ~ Mercury governs, communication, interactions, balance, justice, revelation

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 ~ excellent – refer to today’s rune divination and aspect patterns (particularly Thor’s Hammer) for the underlying energies at work and craft a working surrounding protection for women and their allies, while demanding justice. Think of it as expressing a loud NO MORE to all those who wish to denigrate, harm, and control women. A more in-depth recommendation can be found here.

Magickal Correspondences

• Element – Air
• Color – yellow, purple
• 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

Numerology~ 9/1/2021

• Life Path – 6 – this describes a solitary life path or destiny involving leadership, responsibility, service to others, and harmony
• Day – 1 – unity, wholeness, independence, freedom, revolution
• Challenges – the proper use of money or resources, and remaining motivated

Rune Divination ~ Thurisaz, Uruz, and Inguz comprise today’s rune divination where we stand up for fundamental rights and speak truth to power. Thurisaz, as Thor’s rune, aligns with the manifesting power of Uruz and Inguz to reset our course. It’s an energetic convergence of sorts that also aligns with three Thor’s Hammer aspects in today’s astrological chart where the battle lines are clear. Uruz provides the energy of Source as the impetus behind our actions today, while Inguz provides the sudden release of that inspirational force into our perceptions and behavior. It’s time to stand tall and speak out for our fundamental rights, whether it surrounds the draconian attack on a woman’s right to choose a safe abortion in Texas, or the same sort of attack on the safety of our children.

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Lunar position – Cancer – Now that The Moon is in Cancer, you may feel like staying home and taking care of the needs of family. In fact, this is likely one of your greatest strengths. Leave any decisions for another day until you feel more ready to deal with the outcome. Rely on past experience to assist you on the way. 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

• The Sun/Juno/Eris R – describes the need to stand up for both self and others while speaking truth to power/authority
• Pluto R/Eris R/The Sun – indicates moving past early trauma and stepping outside your comfort zone to assert yourself in a powerful manner
• Ceres/The Sun/Pluto R – asks you to remain positive and nurturing to both self and others, particularly women and their allies, while dealing with disappointment

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

• The Sun (12th/Virgo) sesquisquare Pluto (4th/Capricorn R) Orb 00°A12′ – there may be a struggle in how you present your transformative nature, likely fear-based stemming from a past trauma
• Mars (12th/Virgo) opposite Neptune (6th/Pisces R) Orb 00°A44′ – indicate the need to balance self-assertion with creativity

Goddess-oriented Planetary Interactions

• The Sun (12th/Virgo) square Juno (3rd/Sagittarius) Orb 01°A13′ – suggests parental authority may have influenced your current relationships with others. Balance is needed in self-expression.
• The Sun (12th/Virgo) square Ceres (9th/Gemini) Orb 01°S15′ – be mindful of how loss can impact your own ability to nurture both self and others.
• The Sun (12th/Virgo) sesquisquare Eris (8th/Aries R) Orb 00°A15′ – indicates the need/ability/drive to step outside your comfort zone, take an unconventional approach, or speak truth to power
• Venus (1st/Libra) conjunct Vesta (2nd/Libra) Orb 01°A08′ – suggests that home is a place of refuge for both you and family
• Mars (12th/Virgo) opposite Pallas (6th/Pisces R) Orb 00°S23′ – describes the need to see the overall picture before judging a situation
• Jupiter (5th/Aquarius R) sextile Eris (8th/Aries R) Orb 00°A57′ – involves expression of social justice; reevaluation may be needed to avoid fanaticism
• Saturn (5th/Aquarius R) trine Ceres (9th/Gemini) Orb 00°S02′ – indicates early nurturing in childhood may have been lacking and may impact how you nurture both self and others
• Neptune (6th/Pisces R) conjunct Pallas (6th/Pisces R) Orb 01°S07′ – imagination and visualization are strong today
• Pluto (4th/Capricorn R) square Eris (8th/Aries R) Orb 00°S02′ – describing potential hidden agendas by others, or inner woundings that may impact self-mastery
• Chiron (7th/Aries R) trine Juno (3rd/Sagittarius) Orb 01°A23′ – suggests that healing may take place within partnerships today
• Vesta (2nd/Libra) quincunx Pallas (6th/Pisces R) – signals a new strategy may be needed where the use of resources is concerned
• Juno (3rd/Sagittarius) opposite Ceres (9th/Gemini) Orb 02°A28′ – describes tension over maintaining realistic expectations with partners
• Juno (3rd/Sagittarius) sesquisquare Eris (8th/Aries R) Orb 00°S58′ – indicates a less than tactful approach is possible with partners today

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 and others and prefers order to chaos.

• Jupiter R quincunx The Ascendant suggests reevaluation of how to achieve inner balance may be needed
• Neptune R opposite The Ascendant indicates an unrealistic approach or view of relationships with a lack of discrimination or boundaries the likely issue (Orb 02°S48′)
• Pluto (4th/Capricorn R) trine The Ascendant suggests self-assertion is strong but does not negatively impact interactions with others (Orb 00°A21′)

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. Ideally, you need to accept the wild child within, the one who works from instinct especially when determining the character or ethics of a prospective partner, all while engaging respectfully with others. This applies to work situations as well and the need to keep your competitive streak under control. The way through such is to focus on compassion and nurturing relationships with both self and others.

• Mercury trine Lilith (Orb 01°A39′)
• Venus sesquisquare Lilith (Orb 00°S25′)
• Vesta sesquisquare Lilith (Orb 00°S02′)
• Ceres conjunct Lilith(Orb 03°S07′)
• Lilith conjunct The North Node/opposite The South Node (Orb 00°A56′)

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 (Orb 02°A08′)
• Vesta sesquisquare The North Node/semisquare The South Node describes allowing past experience to influence present and future choices surrounding the use of resources (Orb 00°A31′)
• Ceres conjunct The North Node/opposite The South Node suggests that partnerships or shared experiences with women factor into your plans for the future (Orb 02°S10′)

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Lunar Phase ~ Waning; New on 6 Sep 2021 at 5:52 PM PDT at 14°Vi38

Mansion of the Moon –8th – Annathra – 1°Cancer – misty/cloudy; promotes love and friendship particularly with fellow travelers, rids area of mice, reinforces imprisonment

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; Uranus – stations retrograde today and indicates a focus on esoteric studies and original thought. Upcoming retrogrades to be aware of: Mercury (25 days – 25°Lib28); Ceres (37 days – 12°Gem08′)

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Polarity – the feminine or receptive polarity is strongest today; however, it’s unwise to dismiss its impact as weak or incapable of speaking truth in a powerful manner.

Elemental Influence ~ Elemental Earth (material concerns, physical)is strongest today with Air (intellect, reason, justice, interaction) next in strength. Water (emotions, compassion, empathy) is having a lesser impact with Fire (will, creativity, motivation) having no impact.

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Ray Influences – significant changes are in bold. One note today involves the 2nd, 5th, and 6th Rays suggesting that facts are still having less of an impact for some as the struggle between wisdom and ideology continues. Although the 2nd Ray is stronger than the 6th, both are vying for position. This likely pertains to the response over the Delta variant with our children potentially suffering the greatest harm. Or it could involve a more general preference of some for conspiracy theory over facts including SCOTUS allowing the most significant ban on abortion to go into effect today in Texas.

• 1st (will/power) – low impact – creativity and inspiration is significantly less as is motivation and self-assertion
• 2nd (love/wisdom) – strong impact– extending unconditional love, compassion, and understanding happens easily today with the expression of wisdom stronger than ideology
• 3rd (active intelligence) – medium impact – adaptability to new ideas and understanding increases today
• 4th (harmony through conflict) – low impact – signals that cooperative efforts and understanding cause and effect are still challenging today
• 5th (concrete knowledge and science) – very low impact – suggests that knowledge, in other words, what we now know, is having significantly less of an impact on our mindset and decisions (see above note)
• 6th (devotion/idealism) – medium/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 impact of the 2nd, 5th, and 6th Rays
• 7th (ceremonial order/magick) – low/medium impact– organization and general order may still be 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.