The Forecast for Monday, 27 September 2021
Monday is governed by the Moon. Below are its corresponding energies as well as the current transit chart for the witch’s perusal. ~ et incipit magia
Magickal focus: The Moon governs; feminine magicks, healing, intuition, cycles, reincarnation, astral travel, balance, change
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 – Meditation is an excellent way to begin the week. Further recommendations and a look at the rest of the week are both available here.
Magickal Correspondences
- Element – Water
- Color – Silver, white
- Crystal – Pearl, moonstone, selenite, beryl, marcasite
- Resin – White sandalwood, camphor, aloe, myrrh
- Herbs – almond, mugwort, moonwort, yellow ranunculus, palm, lily, willow, violet, poppy, fennel, iris
- Life Path – 5 – this describes a life path or destiny involving adaptability, responsibility, and change
- Day – 9 – endings, completion, spirituality, generosity
- Challenges – taking a self-determined path as well as balancing responsibility with personal time
Rune Divination: Raidho, Algiz, Uruz comprise today’s rune divination where we manifest a new direction or path in protection of the unity we share with others drawn from Higher self awareness. Raidho expresses integrated motion while Uruz manifests that expression from a higher state of awareness. Algiz provides protection as well as the directionality for soul to express itself in our physical awareness. Together it sets our focus on the collective aspect of Self as we invoke that truth in our interactions and agreements with others.
Lunar position: Gemini; Mercury in Retrograde begins – Although tensions may exist with a close partner today, it’s best to stay calm and allow the moment or situation to pass without taking the bait. With Mercury entering Retrograde today, it’s best to stay focused on what matters, keep your vibration high, and avoid thoughts that impact your peace of mind. 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 R/Pluto R/Eris R – with Mercury in retrograde you’ll need to avoid overreaction so that you express yourself in a calm, reasoned manner that respects the input of others.
- Juno/Pallas R/The Moon/Ceres – there may be more going on than you realize as issues arise that surround your response to the emotional needs of others, and it may become necessary to reevaluate your overall understanding of the situation so that you respond with compassion instead of judgment.
3 Point Stellium
- The Sun/Vulcan/Mars suggests the inner strength is there to set your own course from Higher self awareness
Additional Aspects (Goddess planets, Lilith, Nodes, and Ascendant aspects follow in their own categories)
- The Sun (12th/Libra) semisquare Venus (2nd/Scorpio) Orb 00°A38′ – you may find relating to others impacted today with self-confidence less than usual
- The Sun (12th/Libra) trine Saturn (4th/Aquarius R) Orb 02°A18′ – self-confidence is generally good today as is a practical approach to your responsibilities
- Mercury (1st/Libra R) square Pluto (4th/Capricorn R) Orb 01°A07′ – you may struggle with remaining calm and balanced today and you may become obsessive in your thinking and self-expression.
- Mercury (1st/Libra R) conjunct Arcturus at 24°Li31 suggests you take a different approach today
- Mars (12th/Libra) sesquisquare Jupiter (5th/Aquarius R) Orb 01°S09′ – suggests the need for patience as perceptions begin to shift
- Mars (12th/Libra) trine Saturn (4th/Aquarius R) Orb 00°A52′ – signals focus and self-discipline
Goddess-oriented Planetary Interactions
- Mercury (1st/Libra R) opposite Eris (7th/Aries R) Orb 01°A02′ – 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) sextile Pallas (5th/Pisces R) Orb 00°A08′ – indicates an unconventional approach may be valuable today
- Pluto (4th/Capricorn R) square Eris (7th/Aries R) Orb 00°A05′ – describing potential hidden agendas by others, or inner woundings that may impact self-mastery
- Chiron (6th/Aries R) sextile Ceres (8th/Gemini) Orb 00°S48′ – your own experiences surrounding childhood woundings provide support for others as they process their own issues
- Pallas (5th/Pisces R) square Juno (3rd/Sagittarius) Orb 01°S20′ – 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 quincunx with Uranus in retrograde challenges you to think outside the box while an opposition with Chiron (also in retrograde) 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: 8th 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 8th House of transformation, death/rebirth, intimacy/sexuality this may be challenging with Lilith’s darker side potentially resistant to new experiences with 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. Aspects include Mars, Saturn, Ceres, North/South Nodes
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. The Sun in aspect with both Nodes suggests that you live up to your true potential while as aspect with Mars defines that as advocacy on behalf of others. Aspects include The Sun, Mars
Lunar Phase: Waning; Disseminating (signals the desire to share information with others); 3rd Qtr on 28 Sep 2021 at 6:58 PM PDT at 06°Cn08
Mansion of the Moon: 7th – Aldirah (The Seed or Branch) – 17°Ge8′; arm of Gemini; promotes friendship and love, gain, destroys courts
Retrograde: Mercury – this is a time for observation in lieu of reaction as well as issues involving communication in all forms including electronics. Avoid signing contracts during this time; 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: Ceres (11 days – 12°Gem08′). Planets leaving retrograde: Jupiter (20 days – 22°Aq19); Saturn (13 days – 06°Aq52); Pluto (9 days – 24°Cp18)
Polarity: The masculine polarity (projective, active) provides the strongest influence today and with Mercury in Retrograde, self-assertion may be a factor.
Elemental Influence: Elemental Air (intellect, reason, justice, interaction) provides the strongest influence with Water (emotions, compassion, empathy) next in strength. Earth (material concerns, physical presence) and Fire (will, creativity, motivation) are having the least impact and are in relative balance with each other.
Ray Influences: The 2nd and 4th Rays have shifted their impact from last week where there is an increase in love and wisdom from the 2nd Ray affecting the continued low impact of the 6th Ray’s effect on devotion to idealism or ideology. Perhaps we’ll see some higher influence over the ego today.
With the goal of the 2nd Ray to manifest love and to live in service to others, in other words, expressing Christ Consciousness, as it increases in strength it becomes easier to avoid judgment toward others. The 6th Ray’s present strength suggests a lack of impulse control with the risk still there for fanaticism and manipulation from the agendas of others.
The 5th Ray of concrete knowledge and science is still having a decreased impact on our mindset and decisions, but with the 4th Ray of harmony through conflict decreasing as well in strength, perhaps truth is difficult to manage. The strength 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 an ongoing concern. And given the increased impact of the 3rd Ray of active intelligence, the concern that a self-driven agenda instead of an outcome that is based on harmony and the preservation of a shared values may be increasing.
Overall, the 7th Ray’s impact on balancing higher self with ego suggests that awareness of the greater picture is strong which may resonate with or impact self-expression and decisions. But how that manifests will continue to be an individual decision.
- 1st (will/power) – low/medium impact – creativity and inspiration continue to be less of an influence as are motivation and self-assertion
- 2nd (love/wisdom) – low/medium impact (increasing) – the impact on extending unconditional love, compassion, and understanding has increased somewhat today with understanding and awareness increasing
- 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 (decreasing) – signals that cooperative efforts and understanding cause and effect are still challenging today and mediation may still be difficult to achieve
- 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) – very low 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. Today’s significantly low impact suggests that devotion to personal ideology may be less or may be changing
- 7th (ceremonial order/magick) – medium impact – balancing the lower ego expression with higher self awareness may become easier today
References
- Erickson, Jan. Herbal Magicka. 2021
- Erickson, Jan. Witch Notes. Kindle. 2019.
- Erickson, Jan. Shifting Perception. Draft2Digital. 2020.
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