The Forecast for Tuesday, 21 September 2021
Tuesday is governed by Mars. Below are its corresponding energies as well as the current transit chart for the witch’s perusal. et incipit magia
Magickal focus ~ Mars governs, passion, manifestation, creativity, self-assertion, reducing conflict
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 – Observe the Crone phase of the Full Moon and spend time in reflection or meditation. A more in-depth recommendation can be found here.
Magickal Correspondences
- Element – Fire
- Color – Red, rust
- 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)
Numerology~ 9/21/2021
- Life Path – 8 – this describes a life path or destiny involving leadership, achievement and material gain
- Day – 3 – mind/body/spirit balance, catalyst, triplicity, networking, generosity, optimism, creativity
- Challenges – balancing the extremes of passivity and aggression, emotional sensitivity to others and managing overreaction, and balancing responsibility with personal time
Rune Divination ~ Tiwaz, Mannaz, and Uruz comprise today’s rune divination where we rise to the occasion on behalf of others as we speak a higher truth. Uruz represents the soul-force behind our thoughts and decisions. Its manifestation energy is powerful and primal in its ability to heal and shape our perceptions. Tiwaz, as the spiritual warrior within, asks us to stand up for others and to sacrifice on behalf of faith and justice. Mannaz reflects the connection between mind, body, and Spirit the the effect of higher self awareness on how we integrate with others, whether it be with our immediate family, community, or within society itself. The divination asks that we transmute ego into Spirit awareness and allow that higher level of purpose to drive our intentions.
Lunar position – Aries; Crone phase of the Full Moon – With the Moon in Aries, you’re ready to face new challenges that arise. That said, if you’re feeling off-balance, work out frustrations with some physical exercise. It’s important that you have the strength to carry on and not become distracted by irrelevant issues. Refer to the current Esoteric Influences for more information regarding today’s influences.
Significant Aspects or patterns that may inspire or inform magickal workings.
T-Square
- Mercury/Pluto R/ Eris R – although you communicate in a way that is both powerful and transformative, sometimes you can come across as arrogant and judgmental. Instead, express yourself in a calm, reasoned manner that respects the input of others.
Yod
- Venus/Chiron R/Ceres – avoid a passive aggressive approach to nurturing others today and learn to accept support from others.
Additional Aspects (Goddess planets, Lilith, Nodes, and Ascendant aspects follow in their own categories)
- Sun (12th/Virgo) sesquisquare Uranus (8th/Taurus R) Orb 00°A31′ – indicates a risk-averse attitude to unconventional thinking whether it’s your own or that of others
- Mercury (1st/Libra) trine Jupiter (5th/Aquarius R) Orb 00°S25′ – your ideas have a positive impact on others
- Mercury (1st/Libra) square Pluto (4th/Capricorn R) Orb 00°A27′ – you may struggle with remaining calm and balanced today and you may become obsessive in your thinking and self-expression.
- Mercury (1st/Libra) conjunct Spica at 24°Li08′ indicates the potential for brilliance
- Venus (2nd/Scorpio) opposite Uranus (8th/Taurus R) Orb 02°A03′ – you may prefer personal freedom over committing yourself to a partner
- Saturn (4th/Aquarius R) semisquare Neptune (6th/Pisces R) Orb 00°A36′ – suggests manifesting a creative approach to daily tasks or a health-oriented situation
Goddess-oriented Planetary Interactions
- Mercury (1st/Libra) opposite Eris (7th/Aries R) Orb 00°A34′ – your intellectual expression seems to be at odds with self-assertion today which may result in some difficulty with understanding the bigger picture
- Uranus (8th/Taurus R) quincunx Juno (3rd/Sagittarius) Orb 00°A03′ – suggests that discernment is required particularly regarding new partners today with reassessment likely required
- Pluto (4th/Capricorn R) square Eris (7th/Aries R) Orb 00°A06′ – describing potential hidden agendas by others, or inner woundings that may impact self-mastery
- Chiron (7th/Aries R) sextile Ceres (9th/Gemini) Orb 00°S00′ – your own experiences surrounding childhood woundings provide support for others as they process their own issues
- Vesta (1st/Scorpio) sesquisquare Pallas (6th/Pisces R) Orb 00°A20′ – suggests a strong focus on healing others
- Pallas (6th/Pisces R) square Juno (3rd/Sagittarius) Orb 01°A30 – indicates understanding the overall picture when dealing with partners so that miscommunication is avoided
The Ascendant – Libra – a masculine, cardinal sign that suggests an individual who is concerned about others, initiates or takes action, and prefers harmony over conflict. At times, Libra individuals can rely too much on the reactions from others and can be indecisive, weighing out each side of a situation to the point of making no decision at all. A trine with Saturn suggests you’re motivated to succeed while the same with Lilith indicates instinct or intuition may be valuable. A opposition with Chiron suggests you may be highly sensitive to the moods of others, particularly with those individuals closest to you with feelings of rejection possible. And lastly, a trine with Ceres recommends that you be aware of how you both extend and accept support from others and the impact that has on interpersonal relationships.
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. Ideally, you need to accept the wild child within, respect your intuition and perception, while balancing discernment with engaging respectfully with others. This applies to work situations as well and the need to keep your competitive attitude under control. The way through such is to focus on compassion and nurturing relationships with both self and others.
- Saturn trine Lilith (Orb 00°S02′)
- Ceres conjunct Lilith(Orb 03°A58′)
- Lilith conjunct The North Node/opposite The South Node (Orb 02°S19′)
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. Advocacy on behalf of others may be in your future.
- Mars trine The North Node (Orb 00°A36′)
- Lilith conjunct The North Node/opposite The South Node (Orb 02°S19′)
Lunar Phase ~ Crone phase; Full on 20 Sep 2021 at 4:55 PM PDT at 28°Pi13; 3rd Qtr on 28 Sep 2021 at 6:58 PM PDT at 06°Cn08
Mansion of the Moon – 1st – Alnath – 0°Aries – Horns of Aries; causes conflict and promotes travel
Retrograde ~ Jupiter – inner reflection is warranted, centering 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 Pre Shadow (retrograde in 6 days – 25°Lib28); Ceres (17 days – 12°Gem08′). Planets leaving retrograde: Jupiter (26 days – 22°Aq19); Saturn (19 days – 06°Aq52); Pluto (15 days – 24°Cp18)
Polarity – The polarities are in relative balance today with the Masculine (projective, active) polarity slightly stronger.
Elemental Influence ~ Elemental Air (intellect, reason, justice, interaction) and Water (emotions, compassion, empathy) are in balance with each other and are having the strongest impact today, with Earth (material concerns, physical presence) next in strength. Fire (will, creativity, motivation) is having some presence but less than the others.
Ray Influences – Overall, the 7th Ray’s impact on balancing higher self with ego suggests that awareness of the greater picture is increasing which may resonate with or impact self-expression and decisions. That said, although the 1st Ray of will and power is increasing, it may have an undesirable impact on harmony fostered by the 4th Ray as well as rational thinking supported by 5th Ray energies.
Today’s effect of the 1st Ray on will expression continues to impact how we assert ourselves to others suggesting that creativity, inspiration, and motivation are still somewhat less with pride a concern. The continued low impact of the 4th Ray suggests that cooperative efforts may still be challenging to achieve, and the decreased effect of the 5th Ray influence on scientific knowledge and what we fundamentally know to be true suggests that scientific knowledge may have less of an impact on the mindset and decisions of many who are still entrenched in the ego’s lower vibratory energy.
However, the 3rd Ray of active intelligence also remains at the same strength as last week with both clarity and adaptability to new ideas still very strong. Unfortunately for some individuals, that may manifest as oppositional defiance or pride.
Lastly, looking at the shared, albeit decreasing, strength of the 2nd (love/wisdom) and 6th (devotion/idealism) Rays, the 2nd Ray’s decreasing effect on the expression wisdom and love places it in balance with ideology expressed by the 6th Ray, signaling that the inner struggle between wisdom and ideology will likely continue.
- 1st (will/power) – low/medium impact (increase) – creativity and inspiration are increasing in influence as are motivation and self-assertion
- 2nd (love/wisdom) – medium/strong impact (decreasing) – the impact on extending unconditional love, compassion, and understanding has decreased today
- 3rd (active intelligence) – very strong impact – adaptability to new ideas as well as overall understanding remains very strong today
- 4th (harmony through conflict) – low impact – signals that cooperative efforts and understanding cause and effect are still challenging today
- 5th (concrete knowledge and science) – low impact – suggests that the impact of scientific knowledge is having a decreased impact on our mindset and decisions with a narrow minded or prideful viewpoint likely
- 6th (devotion/idealism) – medium/strong impact (decreasing) – 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 and 6th Rays
- 7th (ceremonial order/magick) – medium impact (increasing) – balancing the lower ego expression with higher self awareness may become easier 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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