The Forecast for Friday, 16 July 2021

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

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

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 – today’s rune divination may be a starting point for a love working, or one that improves relationships with others perhaps. Green or rose candles on the altar along with lapis lazuli and rose quartz with sandalwood burning in the cauldron or in cone/stick form can provide supportive energies in the working. Add some apple seeds and some fresh roses, lilac, or vervain if you have them, and for a really special working some fresh passionflowers are a beautiful addition. Carve Wunjo into the candle(s) you’re using, light the wick, and you’re ready to begin the working in whatever manner you choose whether it be a knot spell, a mojo or charm bag, or some other manner of magickal influence.

Magickal Correspondences

• Element – Water
• Color – Green, rose
• 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

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Numerology ~ 7/16/2021

• Life Path – 1 – this describes a life path or destiny involving leadership, self-determination, independence, and achievement
• Day – 7 – observation, balance, justice, spirituality, the occult
• Challenges – taking a self-determined path, and controlling sensitivity and overreaction while still respecting the feelings of others

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Rune Divination ~ Laguz, Mannaz, and Wunjo continue the flow of Spirit into our relationships with others in today’s rune divination. Laguz, the quintessential flow rune, draws our energies back to us as well as fosters intuition, purification, and emotional balance. It is evident in both Mannaz and Wunjo as is Kenaz, the light of Spirit. Mannaz describes the individual within society, always on the precipice of something new (Dagaz also appears in this rune). And Wunjo, our rune of joy and fellowship points us in the right direction while the light of Spirit (Kenaz) points inward.

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Lunar position –  Libra – Remain self-disciplined and persevere through challenges today. Be aware of new opportunities but avoid taking the bait from anyone who wants to derail your progress. If inner woundings arise, view them as an opportunity for healing. Then, let them go, keeping only that which will enhance your life. 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.

Stellium – Venus/Mars/Ascendant – your interpersonal power is enhanced by your friendships and self-assertion needs to honor those relationships by extending compassion and love.

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

• The Sun (12th/Cancer) opposite Pluto (6th/Capricorn R) indicates that the expression of inner power is challenging today with explosive outbursts possible when opposition arises
• Venus (1st/Leo) conjunct Mars (1st/Leo) – suggests expectations of others may be too high and a less risk-averse approach may be necessary

Goddess-oriented Planetary Interactions

• The Sun (12th/Cancer) sesquisquare Juno (4th/Sagittarius R) – counsels you to balance the masculine/feminine polarity within
• The Sun (12th/Cancer) sextile Ceres (10th/Taurus) – relating to the above sesquisquare with Juno, you nurture both the masculine and feminine side of both self and others today
• The Sun (12th/Cancer) square Eris (9th/Aries) – challenges you to set your own course in life and to think outside the box
• Venus (1st/Leo) square Ceres (10th/Taurus) – signals issues of nurturing within partnerships and you may feel as if you’re not able to get what you need
• Venus (1st/Leo) trine Eris (9th/Aries) – describes the egalitarian and diplomatic self-expression
• Uranus (10th/Taurus) sesquisquare Vesta (2nd/Virgo) – indicates a lack of focus on routine tasks or concerns
• Pluto (6th/Capricorn R) trine Ceres (10th/Taurus) – indicates strong nurturing of others
• Pluto (6th/Capricorn R) square Eris (9th/Aries) – describing the reevaluation of a possible obsessive focus on the path to self-mastery (Seltzer)
• Vesta (2nd/Virgo) opposite Pallas (8th/Pisces R) – indicates that organization may be challenging
• Juno (4th/Sagittarius R) sesquisquare Eris (9th/Aries) – defines the masculine/feminine power structure within partnerships with the challenge to speak truth while still respecting boundaries

The Ascendant – Leo – a masculine, Fixed sign that suggests that behavior is purposeful, self-disciplined, and reliable. Although typically generous and sincere, Leo individuals can be arrogant and prideful and need to learn to balance power with compassion.

• A conjunct with Mars signals the willingness to take risks.

Black Moon Lilith ~ 10th House/Taurus — You may resist change while in Taurus and it may be difficult to move out of your comfort zone. In the 10th House of career, standing, and authority, interactions may be challenging with Lilith’s darker side potentially manipulating others to achieve power and control. A square with retrograding Jupiter asks you to step outside your comfort zone and not allow inner woundings to guide your experiences while a trine with Vesta reinforces this by cautioning against a hypercritical approach.

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.

• Juno R 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

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Lunar Phase ~ Waxing; 1st Quarter on 17 July 2021 at 3:11 AM PDT at 25°Lib03

Mansion of the Moon – Azubene – 12°Lib51′; horns of Scorpio; obstructs travel and weddings along with harvest and redeems captives

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; Juno – suggests a look inward in how you select, commit to, and interact with partners in your life; 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 (Stationing) – reflect on inner woundings, apply their message, and then move on; Upcoming retrogrades to be aware of: Eris (4 days)

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Polarity – polarities are in relative balance with the feminine polarity slightly stronger in its effect

Elemental Influence ~ The Fire (creativity, initiation, motivation) and Water (compassion, emotions, empathy, change) elements are having the greatest impact today. Air (intellect, reason, balance) provides much less of an influence.

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Ray Influences – significant changes are in bold

• 1st (will/power) – strong impact – creativity or inspiration are strong today as is self-assertion
• 2nd (love/wisdom) – low impact – extending unconditional love, compassion, and understanding is significantly less today
• 3rd (active intelligence) – strong impact – adaptability to new ideas and understanding is strong today
• 4th (harmony through conflict) – low/medium impact – signals that cooperative efforts and understanding cause and effect may be very challenging today
• 5th (concrete knowledge and science) –medium/strong impact– suggests that scientific knowledge is having an good impact on our mindset and decisions
• 6th (devotion/idealism) – low impact  – The 6th Ray of devotion and idealism is a tricky influence in that if the 2nd Ray is less, we typically see an increase in gullibility and a single-minded approach. In other words, too much ideology or too much devotion affects our ability to view our experiences or beliefs in a realistic manner. With the 6th Ray’s increased effect, perception/ideology theoretically may be more difficult to manage but with the 2nd Ray at the same strength, wisdom may overshadow gullibility or at least keep it in check.
• 7th (ceremonial order/magick) – medium impact – organization and general order are easily managed today

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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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