Esoteric & Magickal Influences for 3-9 October 2021
Hey everyone!
Below you’ll find the current esoteric influences for the coming week. They include the day’s numerology, runes, lunar transits, as well as influences from the I Ching found in each day’s current Human Design chart. Note that both charts for each day, astrological and Human Design, are cast for 8:00 am. I’ve also added a section concerning retrograde planets. And for the magickally inclined, you’ll find a few correspondences to assist in spell work as well.
Have a magickal week and Blessings to all!
Retrograde Planets:
- 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 (10 Oct – 12°Gem08′). Planets leaving retrograde: Jupiter (19 Oct – 22°Aq19); Saturn (12 Oct – 06°Aq52); Pluto (7 Oct – 24°Cp18); Pallas (9 Nov – 09°Pi03′); Mercury (19 Oct – 10°Li12)
Sunday, 3 October 2021
- Numerology – 3
- Rune – Ansuz
- Geomancy – Fortuna Minor
- The Sun in Libra; The Moon in Leo until Virgo at 1:38 AM PDT
- Magickal Focus – Sun, clarity, truth, healing, courage, removing barriers, leadership
- Favorability for working magick: excellent
Today’s three numerology indicates both an optimistic attitude and an attention to detail that will help you bring everything into perspective. If you feel the need to work a spell for clarity or to remove barriers, observe the counsel of Ansuz, Odin’s rune, which suggests you align in Higher Self awareness, and approach the working, as well as the day, in a creative and eloquent fashion.
The influence of the Moon in Virgo reinforces today’s three numerology by increasing the need for order and routine. That applies to your health as well which tends to be influenced by stressful situations. A semisquare between The Moon and The Ascendant (Libra) reminds you to consider if the path taken serves your interests in the long run.
Delegate to others in order that success is shared and be aware that indecision is common while changes are occurring. Resist forces that are designed to interfere with your progress and know that they are inferior and destructive to the harmony your share with partners. However, appreciate any assistance offered with grace and dignity.
Correspondences
- Element – Fire
- Color – Gold, yellow
- Crystal – emerald, topaz, bloodstone, chrysolite
- Resin – mastic, frankincense, copal, saffron, red sandalwood, cinnamon, honey
- Herbs – Angelica, juniper, calendula, hyacinth, rosemary, mint, ivy, pepper, vine, sunflower, cedar, marjoram, bay, vervain, gentian, Dittany, ginger, peony, balm, marigold, heliotrope
Monday, 4 October 2021
- Numerology – 4
- Rune – Hagalaz
- Geomancy – Carcer
- Moon – Virgo
- Magickal Focus – Moon, feminine magicks, healing, intuition, cycles, reincarnation, astral travel, balance, change
- Favorability of working magick: excellent
If you’re feeling off-balance today, perform a ritual that cleanses and heals your mind, body, and Spirit emphasizing that which keeps you grounded and focused. Intone Hagalaz to bring order to a chaotic mind and allow the energy of Carcer to help you let go of perceptions and emotions that interfere with moving forward.
Remain flexible should the unexpected arise especially if you’re feeling out of sync emotionally with a close partner. You may need a new strategy that allows you to see the bigger picture in an effort to improve communication. Your intuition is strong and should be relied on.
If someone in authority has difficulty with the truth, know that confrontation will likely be futile and it will be best to take a step back to achieve clarity. Exercise some restraint so that harmony is preserved and remain selfless in your contribution. This could be a time where limitation can help you in developing long-term goals.
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
Tuesday, 5 October 2021
- Numerology – 5
- Rune – Uruz
- Geomancy – Conjunctio
- The Sun in Libra; The Moon in Virgo until Libra at 5:41 AM PDT
- Magickal Focus – Mars influence, passion, manifestation, creativity, self-assertion, reducing conflict
- Favorability of working magick: neutral
On this Fiery Mars day, use the primal impetus of Uruz to manifest new thought patterns as your perceptions continue to shift toward a higher vibratory awareness. Mercury’s retrograde influence may be useful to reevaluate your expectations of both self and others so that self-assertion takes a more balanced and respectful tone.
Now that the Moon is in Libra, you seek harmony with others, reinforced by Conjunctio, today’s geomancy rune. With The Moon also in the 12th House, you have a chance to reflect and meditate on unresolved issues with a close partner. Allow your intuition to guide your path.
Analyze your current situation to understand the greater picture and to avoid the indiscriminate use of power. A reassessment of any opposition experienced as well as proper timing can lead to clarity and success. In the process, you’ll create a strong foundation that preserves and protects progress.
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)
Wednesday, 6 October 2021
- Numerology – 6
- Rune – Gebo
- Geomancy – Amissio
- The Sun in Libra; The Moon in Libra; New Moon at 4:05 AM PDT
- Magickal Focus – Mercury, communication, interactions, balance, justice, revelation
- Favorability of working magick: neutral
Although you might be hesitant to engage with others today, you may miss an opportunity to extend compassion to someone in need. Gebo, today’s rune from the Elder Futhark, offers the gift of reciprocity so be assured that what you give to others will come back to you.
With both The Sun and The Moon in Libra and the 12th House, today’s New Moon offers a time for reflection and to promote harmony and peace. You feel supported by others and your intuition is strong. Burn some frankincense, set your intention, and let it inspire you over the coming weeks.
If it appears that you reach a stopping point of some sort today, it may be that you can go no further without additional clarity. Although you may feel the need to act, a more dispassionate response will likely be the better choice. Let go of old paradigms so that a new direction can unfold.
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
Thursday, 7 October 2021
- Numerology – 7
- Rune – Sowilo
- Geomancy – Caput Draconis
- The Sun in Libra; The Moon in Libra until Scorpio at 7:22 AM PDT
- Magickal Focus – Jupiter, social justice, healing, abundance, income, growth, achieving goals and desires
- Favorability of working magick: excellent
Allow a situation to settle out before making any further decisions. Step back to gain any clarity that may be missing and when you’re ready move forward with self-confidence and determination.
As the Moon travels into intense Scorpio and the 1st House, your serious side emerges, and your focus shifts to what truly matters. If health concerns arise, consider beginning a new wellness routine. Take a walk in nature, get the garden space ready for winter, or begin a new project.
Although consistency can be positive, sometimes it prevents finding a real solution, and it appears that your experience in evaluating the overall picture could be valuable to others if a response to a problem proves ineffective. That said, if resistance is experienced, step back and let others find their own way.
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
Friday, 8 October 2021
- Numerology – 8
- Rune – Fehu
- Geomancy – Conjunctio
- The Sun in Libra; The Moon in Scorpio
- Magickal Focus – Venus, compassion, love, harmony, attracting a partner, partnership issues, female sexuality, fertility, healing, friendship
- Favorability of working magick: neutral
Fehu’s appearance in today’s influences reinforced by an eight numerology suggests that all your hard work may be paying off and you may be recognized for your achievements. Opportunities may come your way, opening the door to new experiences. If this involves a new job or a new position at your current job, given Mercury’s continuing retrograde influence, be clear in your expectations and look carefully at the details, especially if a contract is involved, to be sure that the new opportunity is beneficial.
Your patience might be tested by someone who is having difficulty with his or her own self-expression or emotional balance. Try to see the bigger picture and remain neutral in your reactions so that you don’t increase the energy of the situation. That individual will likely appreciate the compassion and grace you show which will strengthen your relationship.
Your values and principles define who you are and signal to others whether or not they can trust that your integrity will govern your choices. If, for example, you’re someone who uses power in an indiscriminate manner, then obviously that trust will be threatened. Instead, allow higher awareness to inform your interactions with others.
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
Saturday, 9 October 2021
- Numerology – 9
- Rune – Inguz
- Geomancy – Fortuna Major
- The Sun in Libra; The Moon in Scorpio until Sagittarius at 8:24 AM PST
- Magickal Focus – Saturn, restriction, bindings, summoning, harvest, purification, protection
- Favorability of working magick: excellent
Today you may want to slow down a bit and take stock of the past week, especially if you experienced some significant changes in your life. Saturn’s influence on the day forces you to reassess anything that affects the underlying foundation of your life so that you can move forward with confidence and resolve. One period may be coming to an end and something new may begin that increases your overall success.
If emotions are in flux or your patience is lacking, take time to shift your focus to something that eases both. Let go of issues that can wait for another day and refuse to take the bait from anyone who wants to draw you into their own drama. It could be the energy of the day that’s influencing, so avoid contributing to an escalating situation.
Retreat if necessary if feeling challenged by unrealistic expectations and focus on your own spiritual ideals and values. Again, the indiscriminate use of power by either you or someone else will not achieve anything positive in the long run.
Magickal Correspondences
- Element – Earth
- Color – Brown, black
- Crystal – Onyx, jet, jade, emerald, sapphire, smoky quartz, marcasite, loadstone, brown jasper
- Resin – alum, sulfur, benzoin, balm of Gilead, myrrh
- Herbs – asafoetida, cypress, dragonwort, black hellebore, mandrake, opium, garlic, hemlock, ivy, mullein, nightshade, skullcap, St. John’s Wort, Solomon’s seal root, comfrey, boneset, pine
References
- Erickson, Jan. Herbal Magicka. 2021
- Erickson, Jan. Witch Notes. Kindle. 2019.
- Erickson, Jan. Shifting Perception. Draft2Digital. 2020.
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