Magickal Forecast for Wednesday, 14 April 2021
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 – magickal workings take a communication focus today. Use yellow or purple candles on the altar or workspace to draw down Mercurial influences into your working. Citrine and fluorite can be helpful for improved communication and focus. Place sprigs of lavender on the altar or include some in a smudge.
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 ~ 4/14/2021
- Life Path – 5 – describes a life path or destiny focused on remaining adaptable and flexible through challenges
- Day – 5 – protection, freedom versus restriction, change
- Challenges – self-determinism; balancing ego expression
Rune Divination ~ Inguz, Mannaz, Algiz – a sudden change may be experienced (Inguz) where it becomes clear who we are to each other (Mannaz). Algiz protects that process by transmuting ego and drawing down Spirit into our experiences. Inguz, as the seed, describes our undeveloped potential, both as an individual and within the collective. In fact, Inguz could be viewed as the beginning of all experience. Mannaz describes integration with others, or in other words, the expression of the other side of self. It represents our collective thoughts and memories of who we are to each other. Visually, Dagaz (new day) and Gebo (balanced energy exchange) are both immediately present in the center of Mannaz; however, if you draw your attention to the entire rune, Wunjo (joy, fellowship) forward and reversed is visible. In effect, Mannaz demonstrates that when we understand who we are to each others, we naturally meet one and other in the middle for a more balanced experience. Finally, as we understand and embrace this ancient truth, we raise our hands in supplication to the goddess with Algiz, as we draw down her blessings of harmony and peace.
Lunar position – Taurus until Gemini at 11:35 PM PDT; VOC from 4:59 PM PDT to 11:34 PM PDT – A strong conjunction between the Moon and Lilith may leave you feeling less emotionally grounded and given to mood swings. Balance self-discipline with a spiritual approach to motivate others along a shared path. Strike another balance between caring for your own needs and those of others. Refer to the current Esoteric Influences for more information regarding today’s influences.
Sign strength – Both Aries and Taurus provide the strongest sign strength today signaling motivation, independence, courage, decisiveness, assertive/impulsive, lacking tact (Aries); and, stability, values-focused/ stubborn, self-indulgent (Taurus).
Significant Aspects or patterns that may inspire or inform magickal workings. The Ascendant, North/South Nodes, as well as Lilith aspects are in their own categories below:
Stelliums (power interactions) – note that the Sun and Eris are both conjunct at 24°Aries suggesting the dynamic power of the feminine warrior within
- Sun/Venus/Eris – signals an independent, driven nature as well as a need for beauty, comfort, and ethics that impact your relationships with others
- Sun/Mercury/Ceres/Eris – signals balancing how you express compassion for others with self-assertion along with the ability to speak truth to power in a manner that preserves integrity.
- Sun/Vulcan/Venus/Eris – lots of power here also seen in the two 3 point stelliums above, and with the addition of Vulcan, we’re breaking up old paradigms and patterns to achieve perhaps a more dynamic, nurturing, and committed relationship with others.
Additional Aspects
- The Sun (12th/Aries) Mars (2nd/Gemini) – signals strong self-assertion today
- The Sun (12th/Aries) square Pluto (9th/Capricorn) – suggests strong self-expression due to past trauma or crisis leading to overreaction
- The Sun (12th/Aries) trine Juno (8th/Sagittarius) – describes the ability to advise and protect others
- Venus (12th/Aries) square Pluto (9th/Capricorn) – counsels you to avoid manipulation in your relationships with others to get what you want
- Mars (2nd/Gemini) semisquare Uranus (12th/Taurus) – suggests remaining open to new ideas and experiences and incorporating others into the process
- Mars (2nd/Gemini) opposite Juno (8th/Sagittarius) – signals conflict with others over expressions of independence
- Mars (2nd/Gemini) sextile Eris (12th/Aries) – suggests a strong focus on success and competitiveness with others (see Seltzer reference below for more information on Eris)
- Uranus (12th/Taurus) trine Vesta (5th/Virgo) – suggests balancing a spiritual concern for the greater good and a motivation to help others with taking care of oneself as well
- Uranus (12th/Taurus) sesquisquare Juno (8th/Sagittarius) – suggests the need for a partner who is independent and unique in their thinking
- Neptune (11th/Pisces) square Juno (8th/Sagittarius) – describes the need to see others realistically, especially when providing assistance or selecting a partner
- Pluto (9th/Capricorn) semisquare Pallas (11th/Pisces) – suggests an obsessive level of focus or concentration
The Ascendant – Taurus – a Fixed sign that suggests stability, purposeful action, self-reliance, and structure are favored. Aspects are below:
- Jupiter square the Ascendant – indicates benevolence and enthusiasm with the need to demonstrate self-discipline at times (weak influence)
- Pluto trine The Ascendant – suggests control over your personal power and the effect your have over others
Black Moon Lilith ~ 12th House/Taurus — You may resist change while in Taurus and it may be difficult to move out of your comfort zone. In the 12th House of endings, things that are hidden (fears, enemies), the collective unconscious, karma, and service to others, Lilith’s darker side may impact relationships with others, with fear at the heart of a more solitary existence.
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.
- A trine between the North Node and Saturn (sextile the South Node) suggests an enthusiastic attitude that can direct you into achievement in many areas
- Chiron trine the South Node indicates that profound growth from a difficult situation or illness in your life may benefit others
Lunar Phase ~ New Moon in Aries on 11 April 2021 at 7:31 PM PDT at 22°Ar24; 1st Qtr on 20 Apr 2021 at 0:00 AM PDT at 00°Le25
Mansion of the Moon – 5th – Almices – 21°Tau25′; fosters return from travel; increases scholarship; reinforces structures; promotes good health and good will
Retrograde ~ Vesta – now in Virgo, look inward to better define your expectations of others so that you respect their boundaries, input or expertise; Juno – suggests a look inward in how you select, commit to, and interact with partners in your life
Polarity – Masculine (14), Feminine (9) – masculine or projective polarity is strongest suggesting an independent, motivated approach to your experiences
Elemental Influence ~ Air, Fire, and Earth elements are having the strongest impact and are in relative balance with each other today suggesting intellect, will, and physical/material concerns are in focus. Water is much less of an influence indicating emotions could be in flux or you may experience a lack of flexibility today.
Energetic Sign Quality/Mode ~ Fixed sign qualities are strongest today suggesting stability and routine are favored.
Rays ~ The Rays continue today with the 1st and 7th Rays again providing the strongest collective influence. From there, the 3rd Ray of active intelligence along with both the 4th Ray of harmony through conflict and 5th Ray of concrete knowledge and science have increased their strength and are impacting the expression of truth today indicating that there will be plenty of will and power (1st) to manifest (7th) a collective understanding or agreement. The strength of the 2nd Ray of love and wisdom over the 6th Ray’s expression of devotion and idealism suggests that wisdom may contain any fundamentalism or expression of conspiracy thinking.
References
- Erickson, Jan. Witch Notes. Kindle. 2019.
- Erickson, Jan. Shifting Perception. Draft2Digital. 2020.
- Your Daily Magickal Correspondences
- Seltzer, Henry. The Tenth Planet: Revelations from the Astrological Eris
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