The Forecast for Thursday, 12 August 2021
Thursday is governed by Jupiter. Below are its corresponding energies as well as the current transit chart for the witch’s perusal. ~ et incipit magia
Magickal focus ~ Jupiter governs, social justice, healing, abundance, income, growth, achieving goals and desires.
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 ~ neutral – given the seriousness of the Delta variant and the continued reluctance of some in our country to wear masks and/or get the vaccination, work a spell to heal perceptions so that we achieve the goal of eradicating this virus. I realize this is a huge task, but collectively or individually, this must happen. Because now, the lives of our children are at stake, and hospitals are once again overwhelmed and unable to deal with the onslaught and stupidity of some of the governors who are making treatment impossible. Use the seal of Mars to stop arrogance, irresponsibility, and the craven disregard for life followed by the squares of both Venus and Mercury to re-instill love, unity, and clarity to all. Add the square of Jupiter in to achieve a collective or shared response and result. If you’d rather use another modality, a knot spell can have the same effect. While chanting the spell as you tie each knot, see the issue progressively becoming resolved. Perform the spell either during the hour of Jupiter for the best effect. This link takes you to the website where you can determine that.
Magickal Correspondences
- Element – Air
- Color – Blue
- Crystal – sapphire, jasper, emerald
- Resin – balm of Gilead, ambergris, saffron
- Herbs – basil, agrimony, mints, dandelion, borage, bugloss, wood betony, hyssop, henbane, poplar, oak, plum, fig, meadowsweet
Numerology ~ 8/12/2021
- Life Path – 7 – this describes a life path or destiny involving study, spiritual pursuits, and developing a specialty
- Day – 3 – creativity, mind/body/Spirit balance, triplicities, optimism, communication, generosity
- Challenges – freedom versus restriction; oversensitivity; balancing working hard and sociability with others
Rune Divination ~ Mannaz, Laguz, and Sowilo comprise today’s rune divination where the challenge or focus appears to be on how well we integrate with others. Mannaz as the rune of both unity consciousness and the individual within society includes several runes within its structure. Dagaz is visible as is Gebo. Laguz and Wunjo are also visible, and Kenaz flows through the entire rune. Clearly, we align together in joy and reciprocity with Mannaz. Laguz provides the flow of Spirit into our interactions and relationships, while Sowilo heals and strengthens the link between Spirit presence and physical form.
Lunar position – Libra – This isn’t the time for self-indulgence but one that requires steadfastness and self-discipline in order that you continue to make progress. If triggered by past issues, this is an opportunity to explore the message behind your feelings. Refer to the current Esoteric Influences for more information regarding today’s influences.
Significant Aspects or patterns that may inspire or inform magickal workings.
Thor’s Hammer – Pluto R/Eris R/Mars/Ascendant (Virgo) – you have plenty of motivation today, but pay attention so that you don’t getting in the way of your own progress.
Yod – Venus/Jupiter R/Eris R – reflect on how much approval you need from others and how you set your own boundaries vis a vis your own aspirations
Additional Aspects (Goddess planets, Lilith, Nodes, and Ascendant aspects follow in their own categories)
- Venus (1st/Virgo) trine Pluto (5th/Capricorn R) – your relationships are important and you commit to facing change and challenges together
- Mars (12th/Virgo) quincunx Saturn (5th/Aquarius R) – consider setting more realistic boundaries with others today
- 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
- Venus (1st/Virgo) opposite Pallas (7th/Pisces R) – understanding the greater picture is important today regarding close partnerships
- Venus (1st/Virgo) quincunx Eris (8th/Aries R) – suggests that understanding or relating to a close partner could be challenging, possibly surrounding shared values
- Mars (12th/Virgo) square Juno (4th/Sagittarius) – you require a partner who is as independent as you are so be cautious with whom you spend your time.
- Saturn (5th/Aquarius R) trine Vesta (2nd/Libra) – suggests leadership and management skills that preserve and enhance collaborative efforts
- Saturn (5th/Aquarius R) sextile Juno (4th/Sagittarius) – describes partnerships that are steady and predictable
- Neptune (7th/Pisces R) conjunct Pallas (7th/Pisces R) – imagination and visualization is 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 quincunx with Saturn R suggests that a lack of impulse control could lead to heightened frustration; self control is required
- A sesquisquare with Pluto R indicates transformation in some area is likely and balanced expression will be required
- A square with Juno indicates equality is necessary to satisfying relationships with others
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 strong square with Mercury indicates that interactions could be strained while 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.
- Mars square The North Node/South Node describes tension or confusion surrounding how you approach new experiences
- 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
Lunar Phase ~ Waxing; New; 1st Quarter on 15 Aug 2021 at 8:20 AM PDT at 23°Sco00
Mansion of the Moon – 15th – Algafra – 1°Libra; covered flying; finding treasure, digging holes or pits, creates tension and discord as well as divorce, destroys homes and enemies, and interrupts travel
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 (7 days – 14°Tau47); Mercury (45 days – 25°Lib28)
Polarity – the polarities are in relative balance with the feminine polarity slightly stronger
Elemental Influence ~ The Earth (material concerns, physical) element is still having the strongest effect today followed next by Air (intellect, reason, justice, interaction)
Ray Influences – significant changes are in bold
- 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 impact – signals that cooperative efforts and understanding cause and effect may be challenging today
- 5th (concrete knowledge and science) – medium/strong impact – suggests that knowledge, in other words, what we now know, is having a significant impact on our mindset and decisions (possibly pandemic-related and/or 1/6 Commission-related)
- 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. With the 6th Ray’s current effect, perception/ideology theoretically may have more of an impact on ideology today, but with the 2nd Ray having a stronger impact, maintaining control over idealism or gullibility may be possible.
- 7th (ceremonial order/magick) – low impact – organization and general order may be less challenging to achieve today
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.
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