The Forecast for Wednesday, 25 August 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 ~ very bad – 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

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Numerology ~ 8/25/2021

• Life Path – 2 – this describes a life path or destiny involving reciprocity, loyalty, patience, and observation
• Day – 7 – harmony, shared purpose, shared direction, service-to-others
• Challenges – balancing ego expression and respecting the emotional needs of others

Rune Divination ~ Mannaz, Nauthiz, and Ansuz comprise today’s rune divination where we’re mindful of who we are to each other and how we express that truth. Mannaz is a complex rune that describes the individual within society. It incorporates Dagaz, with Kenaz in the center; Wunjo, forward and reversed; Laguz, forward and reversed; and Isa, terminating both ends and providing the inclusive structure of the rune. If we drew a single line through the center of Mannaz, we would witness the present moment intention of Isa along with the friction within to manifest the future with Nauthiz. So both Mannaz and Nauthiz then establish both our fundamental unity in Spirit along with our collective path forward. Ansuz, as Odin’s rune, represents eloquence invoked by Spirit, and the clarity with which we express that truth.

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Lunar position –  Aries – Your instincts are strong and if interactions aren’t going well with a partner today, you realize it’s best to let it go instead of taking the bait. It’s likely that one of both of you may be feeling some kind of emotional imbalance and there is no need to overreact. This may be a time of great healing so pay attention to your inner voice and respond with compassion to your partner. 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.

3 Point Stellium

• Mercury/Mars/The Ascendant – the energy is present for new opportunities involving self-expression. The key to a successful outcome will center on how you express yourself to others

Thor’s Hammer

• Vulcan/Juno/Eris R – a breakthrough may be experienced in how you assert yourself with close partners
• Pluto R/Eris R/Vulcan – here Vulcan provides the impetus for a weaker Pluto R to influence and transform the receptive side of self to one that speaks truth to power in a manner that is effective without becoming the aggressor

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

• Mercury (1st/Virgo) sesquisquare Saturn (5th/Aquarius R) Orb 00°A18′ – suggests the need to stay focused without becoming obsessive about it
• Mercury (1st/Virgo) opposite Neptune (7th/Pisces R) Orb 00°A40′ – deception is possible today either from self or others and the tendency is to believe without the facts to back that up
• Mercury (1st/Virgo) trine Pluto (5th/Capricorn R) Orb 01°A29′ – you’re direct and to the point today and able to quickly understand the current situation
• Venus (1st/Libra) sesquisquare Jupiter (6th/Aquarius R) Orb 00°A22′ – maintain your focus today so that you do not become distracted by other interests
• Venus (1st/Libra) opposite Chiron (7th/Aries) Orb 01°A07′ – suggests that taking care of your own needs is just as important as caring for the needs of others

Goddess-oriented Planetary Interactions

• The Sun (12th/Virgo) semisquare Vesta (2nd/Libra) Orb 00°S35′ – indicates that balance is needed between your well-being and your overall responsibilities. Consider incorporating daily rituals into your life such as meditation or daily walks.
• Mercury (1st/Virgo) opposite Pallas (7th/Pisces R) Orb 00°S32′ – indicates communication with others may be challenging today with a new strategy or greater understanding of the overall situation needed
• Saturn (5th/Aquarius R) trine Ceres (9th/Gemini) Orb 01°A52′ – indicates early nurturing in childhood may have been lacking and may impact how you nurture both self and others
• Neptune (7th/Pisces R) conjunct Pallas (7th/Pisces R) Orb 00°A21′ – imagination and visualization are strong today
• Pluto (5th/Capricorn R) semisquare Juno (3rd/Sagittarius) Orb 00°A01′ – interactions with close partners could be transformative today with power struggles the potential result
• Pluto (5th/Capricorn R) square Eris (8th/Aries R) Orb 00°A01′ – describing the reevaluation of a possible obsessive focus on the path to self-mastery (Seltzer)
• Juno (3rd/Sagittarius) sesquisquare Eris (8th/Aries R) Orb 00°S00′ – indicates a less than tactful approach 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.

• Neptune opposite The Ascendant indicates an unrealistic approach or view of relationships with a lack of discrimination or boundaries the likely issue (Orb 02°A34′)

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. Although a square with The Sun suggests the need to control excessive behavior, ideally, you need to accept the wild child within, the one who works off of instinct, while balancing it with respect for others. The way through such is to focus on compassion and nurturing relationships with both self and others.

• The Sun square Lilith (Orb 01°A36′)
• Ceres conjunct Lilith(Orb 02°S24′)
• Lilith conjunct The North Node/opposite The South Node (Orb 02°A05′)

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°A11′)
• 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 00°S19′)

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Lunar Phase ~ Full on 22 Aug 2021 at 5:03 AM PDT at 29°Aq37; 3rd Quarter on 30 Aug 2021 at 12:14 AM PDT at 07°Gem08

Mansion of the Moon – 1st – Alnath – 0°Aries; Horns of Aries; causes conflict and promotes 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; Uranus – stations retrograde today and indicates a focus on esoteric studies and original thought. Upcoming retrogrades to be aware of: Mercury (32 days – 25°Lib28); Ceres (44 days – 12°Gem08′)

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Polarity – the feminine or receptive side of self is strongest today

Elemental Influence ~ The Earth (material concerns, physical) element is strongest today with Air (intellect, reason, justice, interaction) next in strength. Water (emotions, compassion, empathy) and Fire (will, creativity, motivation) are both less and in relative balance with each other.

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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.

• 1st (will/power) – low/medium impact – creativity and inspiration have increased a bit in strength today as has motivation and self-assertion
• 2nd (love/wisdom) – very strong impact– extending unconditional love, compassion, and understanding happens easily today with the expression of wisdom stronger than ideology
• 3rd (active intelligence) – low impact – adaptability to new ideas and understanding continues to be less today
• 4th (harmony through conflict) – low impact – signals that cooperative efforts and understanding cause and effect may still be 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) – 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.