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The Week Ahead: Astrology, Runes, & Energetic Insights for 10-16 May 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

• 5/10-15: 3rd Qtr to New Moon (Waning/Crescent): no planting, instead prune, weed, and harvest, and continue to maintain compost pile if you have one…and you should have one
• 5/16 – New Moon to 1st Qtr: above-ground plants, grain crops, cruciferous plants (broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower), lettuce, spinach

Retrograde Planets: Pluto

Sun Sign: Taurus

Moon Sign/VOC/Phases

• 5/10/2025 – Sunday – Aquarius until Pisces at 10:39a; Void of Course: Until 10:39a; Phase: Waning, 3rd Qtr
• 5/11/2025 – Monday – Pisces; Void of Course: Not today Phase: Waning, 3rd Qtr
• 5/12/2025 – Tuesday – Pisces until Aries at 5:03p; Void of Course – 3:04a-5:03p; Phase: Waning, 3rd Qtr
• 5/13/2025 – Wednesday – Aries; Void of Course – Not today; Phase: Waning, Balsamic
• 5/14/2026 – Thursday – Aries until Taurus (exalted) at 7:30p; Void of Course – Aries until Taurus (exalted) at 7:30p; Phase: Waning, Balsamic
• 5/15/2026 – Friday – Taurus (exalted); Void of Course – Not today; Phase: Waning, Balsamic
• 5/16/2026 – Saturday – Taurus (exalted) until Gemini at 7:22p; Void of Course – 6:01p-7:22p; Phase: Waning, Balsamic; New at 1:02p, 25°Ta57

Additional Planets in Sign

• Mercury – Taurus
• Mars – Aries (dignity)
• Venus – Gemini
• Jupiter – Cancer (exalted)
• Saturn – Aries (fall)

Out of Bounds

• Venus (all week)
• BML (all week)

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General Astrological Insights

• Throughout the week, ideas flow, your self-confidence is strong, and decisions come easily. Past experiences influence your ability to relate to, nurture, and offer empathy and support to others. That said, patterns may emerge that are unclear or challenging to solve. It’s important not to get ahead of yourself, even if it means stepping back to observe before offering your input. 
• Stelliums
  • Pallas/Neptune/Saturn (all week) – this stellium helps you implement your vision realistically and strategically.
  • Mars/Eris/Chiron (5/4-8) – you may be prone to delivering uncomfortable truths to others based upon your own issues and experiences.
  • Vesta/Pallas/Neptune (all week) – you may become completely involved in a cause or project where your devotion or commitment may overshadow a realistic or organized approach.
  • Mercury/Sun/Ceres (5/9) – you may become involved in a collaborative experience where your ideas both motivate the group and ground the effort in value and worthiness. However, there may also be a moment when you need to take time away from the group to tend to your own needs.
  • Moon/Vesta/Neptune: your intuition provides emotional security and reinforces your sacred space
  • Sun/Ceres/Uranus: your approach to personal growth involves a balance between self-nurturing and dealing with unexpected change.
• T-Squares
  • 5/13-5/16: Uranus at the apex of a T-square involving the Midheaven and the South Node suggests disruption, sudden change, and extreme independence may occur
• Yod
  • 5/11: Black Moon Lilith (Apex) quincunx Midheaven and South Node (sextile each other) suggests finding a career that allows you to express your fundamental truth

Daily Readings

Sunday, 10 May 2026

You’ve put in your time, and a goal you’ve been working toward could become a reality today. However, someone could be undermining your efforts, and letting it go isn’t in your best interest. Before confronting the person, observe the situation to be certain that your concerns are valid. If you’re correct, let go of any ambivalence and consider standing up for yourself. The person may not be expecting it, which may give you the ultimate advantage.

For the magickally inclined: If a confrontation is necessary, carrying hematite to help ground you and bloodstone for warrior energy to help you stand up for yourself can be beneficial. 

Influences: Universal numerology/Day: 7/1; Runes: Fehu, Puella; Tarot: The Star; Human Design Gate/Line 23.2 Self-defense

Monday, 11 May 2026

A new direction or opportunity may open today, increasing your material security and success. However, although you’ve typically done well, you may be hesitant to move forward because of insecurity over whether or not you can be as successful as you’ve been in the past. Given the Master 11 numerology indicating awakening, and the overall numerology of 8 that indicates mastery and achievement, along with the unfolding awareness and transformation indicated by today’s rune, Jera, you may be underestimating yourself if you don’t at least investigate the situation further. 

For the magickally inclined: Consider the energies that surround you that support a positive outcome. The rune, Jera ᛃ, is composed of Kenaz forward and reversed. In its forward position, ᚲ, Kenaz, represents the torch, or light of spirit, expressed outward to others. Reversed, >, that same light is drawn into your physical reality. By extension, Jera represents a balance between receiving that light of higher truth and expressing it. When you need to confront someone about lower vibrational behavior, maintaining that higher vibrational awareness is preferable to getting into an ego-based interaction. 

Influences: Universal numerology/Day: 8/11; Runes: Jera, Fortuna Major; Tarot: 8 of Cups; Human Design Gate/Line: 63.1 Composure

Tuesday, 12 May 2026

You’re firing on all cylinders today. Your ideals are evident, and your personal growth reflects a healthy sense of self. You’re ready to protect your sacred space and the traditions that reinforce your inner peace. That said, a difficult time may be ending that has challenged your resolve. At this point, it may be best to retreat and listen to your inner voice. That silent counsel will serve you well. 

 For the magickally inclined: Spending time with each card from the Major Arcana can be beneficial regarding your inner growth. Understanding the progressive relationship between the cards can also be important. However, there are a few cards within that group that seem to resonate deeply for many Tarot card readers. Strength, The Hanged Man, and the High Priestess are among those cards. The Hermit is another that involves alignment in higher consciousness. It asks you to retreat or withdraw from the chaos around or within you, and hear the silent counsel of your higher self. It also helps you “get higher” regarding your perceptions to know when to take action or when to drop resistance and simply observe.

Influences: Universal numerology/Day: 9/3; Runes: Othala, Cauda Draconis; Tarot: The Hermit; Human Design Gate/Line: 42.5 Self-actualization

Wednesday, 13 May 2026

You attract attention today by speaking truth to power. Your integrity and passion for honesty convey to others that you’re unwilling to look past issues that compromise those values. That said, you may decide to keep some of what you know to yourself until more is known. In doing so, you protect the desired outcome from becoming distorted or undermined. 

For the magickally inclined: Consider how the Knight of Wands courageously accepts challenges and moves swiftly to take action. However, when he does so, there is a possibility that the Knight may be answering to an authority figure’s expectations. Ask yourself, when you act, are you doing so due to a higher authority, or to one that is more transient? Do you stand up for a higher principle, or on behalf of someone with a personal agenda, and how far are you willing to go when asserting a higher principle?

Influences: Universal numerology/Day: 1/4; Runes: Gebo, Tristitia; Tarot: Knight of Wands; Human Design Gate/Line: 23.3 Individuality

Thursday, 14 May 2026

Self-doubt can impact your ability to achieve your goals. Understanding cause and effect can help curb impulsive decisions, but it may only be temporary until you address internal issues. At minimum, you need to decide which part of you controls your fate: is it a balanced version of you or one that is controlled by ego? Today’s overall numerology is the Master number 11, which invokes awakening and enlightenment. Use that energy to understand the nature of fear-based self-doubt and move forward into the light.

For the magickally inclined: Meditate on The Hanged Man from the Major Arcana to discover more about transformation from surrendering to Higher Consciousness, and the value of sacrifice to a higher cause.

Influences: Universal numerology/Day: 11/5; Runes: Perthro, Albus; Tarot: The Hanged Man; Human Design Gate/Line 63.1 Composure

Friday, 15 May 2026

Your inner wisdom and awareness may help others understand a situation in a way that they could not on their own. You inspire them to see the broader picture as well as the details that they may be missing, and support them in choosing a new direction. In doing so, a better level of harmony and success may be achieved.

For the magickally inclined: Keep the rune, Wunjo ᚹ, with you when bringing others together or supporting existing harmony between them. Wear it as a necklace or talisman to foster or attract positive change. Set a representation of Wunjo in the center of a circle or table where a conversation is occurring to support and inspire positivity, happiness, and fellowship. 

Influences: Universal numerology/Day: 3/6; Runes: Wunjo, Fortuna Major; Tarot: High Priestess; Human Design Gate/Line: 12.4 The prophet 

Saturday, 16 May 2026

You may react strongly to someone who interferes with or undermines you today. While confrontation is realistic, your lack of composure or scattered focus may interfere with a positive outcome. Clearly, taking a step back so you can better stand your ground is in order. From there, gather your will to deal with the situation in the most effective way possible.

For the magickally inclined: Nauthiz ᚾ, a Norn rune from the Elder Futhark, can help stabilize your reactions and overcome restriction by centering and gathering your will in alignment with higher consciousness. It represents the friction within to manifest what you need, and can be invoked in rune magick to bind someone to the effects of his or her behavior. Carry the rune with you or wear it as a talisman if you have difficulty with overreaction or to protect you during difficult moments with someone who might be aggressive.

Influences: Universal numerology/Day: 4/7; Runes: Nauthiz, Puella; Tarot: 7 of Wands; Human Design Gate/Line 21.2 Might is right 

©2025-2026 Jan Erickson

Weekly Correspondences

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

Sunday, 10 May 2026

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

• 7 – observation, balance, justice, the scales, magick, spirituality/ Day- 1 – Uniqueness, Freedom, Talent, Governance, Leadership, and Revolution
• The Sun in Taurus
• The Moon in Aquarius until Pisces at 10:39a
• Moon Void of Course: Until 10:39a
• Lunar Phase: Waning, 3rd Qtr
• Planetary governance: The Sun ☉
• Governing Planet Ray – 2nd (love/wisdom): Strongest Ray: 4th  
• Favorability: Very good
• Polarity: Masculine
• Elemental Balance: In order of strength: Air, Earth, Fire/Water
• Strongest Sign Mode: Fixed
• Mansion of the Moon: 6th – Almiquedam – (Al Fargh al-Awwal) 21°Aq25; first drawing; promotes unity, health of prisoners, destroys buildings and prisons; at 6:40p, 27th – Algarf almuehar (Al Fargh al-Thani)  4°Pi17; second drawing; increases harvest, income, healing; obstructs buildings, causes danger at sea, creates annoyance and mischief 
• Retrograde planets: Pluto
• Planets Out of Bounds: Venus 24°20; BML -28°04

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, 11 May 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-11 – Master number, awakening, enlightenment
• The Sun in Taurus
• The Moon in Pisces
• Moon Void of Course:  Not today
• Lunar Phase: Waning, 3rd Qtr
• Planetary governance: The Moon ☽
• Governing Planet Ray: 4th ray (harmony through conflict); Strongest Ray: 2nd
• Favorability: Excellent
• Polarity: Masculine
• Elemental Balance: In order of strength: Air, Water, Earth, Fire
• Strongest Sign Mode: Fixed
• Mansion of the Moon: 27th – Algarf almuehar (Al Fargh al-Thani)  4°Pi17; second drawing; increases harvest, income, healing; obstructs buildings, causes danger at sea, creates annoyance and mischief; at 6:15p, 28th – Arrexhe (Batn al-Hut) 17°Pi8; Pisces; increases harvest, protects travelers on a dangerous journey, increases joy between married couples, reinforces prisons and loss of possessions  
• Retrograde: Pluto
• Planets Out of Bounds: Venus 24°28; BML -28°00

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, 12 May 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-3 Self-Expression, Entertainment, Optimism, Imagination, and Friendliness; reason, mental acuity, detail-oriented
• The Sun in Taurus
• The Moon in Pisces until Aries at 5:03p
• Moon Void of Course: 3:04a-5:03p
• Lunar Phase: Waning, 3rd Qtr
• Planetary governance: Mars ♂
• Governing planet in sign: Mars in Aries (dignity)
• Governing Planet Ray: 6th ray (devotion and idealism), Strongest Ray: 2nd  
• Favorability: Neutral
• Polarity: Feminine
• Elemental Balance: In order of strength: Water, Air, Earth, Fire
• Strongest Sign Mode: Mutable
• Mansion of the Moon: 28th – Arrexhe (Batn al-Hut) 17°Pi8;Pisces; increases harvest, protects travelers on a dangerous journey, increases joy between married couples, reinforces prisons and loss of possessions; at 5:03p, 1st – Alnath (Al Sharatain) 0°Aries; Horns of Aries; causes conflict and promotes travel 
• Retrograde Planets: Pluto
• Planets Out of Bounds: Venus 24°35; BML -27°51

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, 13 May 2026

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

• Universal Numerology: 1 –  Uniqueness, Freedom, Talent, Governance, Leadership, and Revolution/Day-4 grounding, foundation, practicality, reliability, patience, structure
• The Sun in Taurus
• The Moon in Aries
• Moon Void of Course: Not today
• Lunar Phase: Waning, Balsamic
• Planetary governance: Mercury ☿
• Governing planet in sign: Mercury in Taurus
• Governing Planet Ray: 4th (harmony through conflict); Strongest Ray: 2nd
• Favorability: Excellent
• Polarity: Masculine
• Elemental Balance: In order of strength: Fire/Air/Water Earth
• Strongest Sign Mode: Fixed/Mutable
• Mansion of the Moon: 1st – Alnath (Al Sharatain) 0°Aries; Horns of Aries; causes conflict and promotes travel; at 3:06p, 2nd – Albochan (Al Butain) 12°Ar51; Belly of Aries; finds treasures and retains prisoners  
• Retrograde Planets: Pluto 
• Planets Out of Bounds: Venus 24°41; BML -27°37

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, 14 May 2026

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

• Universal Numerology: 11 – Master number, awakening, enlightenment/Day – 5 protection, pentagram, travel, innovation, freedom versus restriction
• The Sun in Taurus
• The Moon in Aries until Taurus (exalted) at 7:30p
• Moon Void of Course: 2:32p-7:30p
• Lunar Phase: Waning, Balsamic
• 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, Fire, Earth, Air
• Strongest Sign Mode: Cardinal
• Mansion of the Moon: 2nd – Albochan (Al Butain) 12°Ar51; Belly of Aries; finds treasures and retains prisoners; at 12:30p, 3rd – Azoraya (Al Thurayya) – 25°Ar42’; Showering, Pleiades, profitable for hunters, sailors, and alchemists 
• Retrograde Planets: Pluto
• Planets Out of Bounds: Venus 24°46; BML -27°19

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, 15 May 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 – 6 assistance, shared path, empathy, love, guidance
• The Sun in Taurus
• The Moon in Taurus (exalted)
• Moon Void of Course: Not today
• Lunar Phase: Waning, Balsamic
• Planetary governance: Venus ♀
• Governing planet in sign: Venus in Gemini
• Governing Planet Ray: 5th Ray (concrete knowledge and science): Strongest Ray: 4th 
• Favorability: Neutral
• Polarity: Feminine
• Elemental Balance: In order of strength: Water, Earth, Fire/Air
• Strongest Sign Mode: Fixed
• Mansion of the Moon: 3rd – Azoraya (Al Thurayya) – 25°Ar42’; Showering, Pleiades, profitable for hunters, sailors, and alchemists; at 9:22a, 4th – Aldebaran (Al Dabaran) 8°Ta34; eye/head of Taurus; destroys buildings, water sources, gold mines, prevents winged insects from escaping, fosters conflict 
• Retrograde Planets: Pluto
• Planets Out of Bounds: Venus 24°51;  BML -27°00

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, 16 May 2026

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

• Universal Numerology: 4 – grounding, foundation, practicality, reliability, patience, structure/Day – 7 observation, balance, justice, the scales, magick, spirituality/
• The Sun in Taurus
• The Moon in Taurus (exalted) until Gemini at 7:22p
• Moon Void of Course: 6:01p-7:22p
• Lunar Phase: Waning, Balsamic; New at 1:02p, 25°Ta57
• Planetary governance: Saturn ♄
• Governing planet in sign: Saturn in Aries (fall)
• Governing Planet Ray: 3rd Ray (active intelligence), Strongest Ray: 4th 
• Favorability: Very good
• Polarity: Feminine
• Elemental Balance: In order of strength: Water, Earth, Fire/Air
• Strongest Sign Mode: Fixed
• Mansion of the Moon: 4th – Aldebaran (Al Dabaran) 8°Ta34; eye/head of Taurus; destroys buildings, water sources, gold mines, prevents winged insects from escaping, fosters conflict; at 5:51a, 5th  Almices (Al Haqa) 21°Ta25; fosters return from travel; increases scholarship; reinforces structures; promotes good health and goodwill 
• Retrograde Planets: Pluto
• Planets Out of Bounds: Venus 24°55;  BML -26°42

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 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 Jan Erickson

References

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

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Special Note: Unapproved Use of My Work

So, once again, another website is posting my work from Stepping Aside. This is upsetting, and although I understand that there are people out there who do this because it’s been done to me before, it’s completely unacceptable. My website has been up since 2012, and I’ve worked incredibly hard to publish work that I believe others might be interested in. I tried to contact the website in question, but the email address doesn’t appear to be valid. So, I’m doing what I can to deal with it. ~ Jan Erickson

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