The Forecast for Tuesday, 16 November 2021

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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: very good – Further recommendations and a look at the rest of the week are both available here.

Correspondences

• Element – Fire
• Color – Red, rust
• Direction – South
• Energy – masculine/projective
• Power – To Will
• Deities – Ares, Mars, Tyr, Phaleg (Olympic Spirit)
• 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

• Life Path – 5 – this describes a life path or destiny involving adaptability, responsibility, and change
• Day – 7 – observation, balance, magick, and spirituality
• Challenges – balancing freedom versus restriction, oversensitivity/respecting the feelings of others, and sociability

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Rune Divination: Hagalaz (ᚺ), Dagaz (ᛞ), Uruz (ᚢ) comprise today’s rune divination where perceptions that no longer seem relevant are abandoned so that new thought patterns can develop and manifest. It’s not perception itself that Uruz manifests, but the primal impetus, or soul-based thought patterns, behind the perceptions themselves. Hagalaz then uses that energy to transform and then invoke a new set of beliefs. Dagaz reinforces that process by suggesting one phase is ending and a new one is beginning, suggesting that old paradigms or perceptions have run their course and it’s time for a new perspective to unfold. Creating a bindrune of the three runes may be helpful.

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Energetic Influences

Polarity: The feminine (receptive) polarity is strongest today suggesting that compassion and empathy for others provide the strongest influence.

Elemental Influence: Water (emotions, compassion, empathy) and Earth (material concerns, physical presence) provide the strongest elemental influence today. Fire (will, creativity, motivation) follows with Air (intellect, reason, justice, interaction) having the least influence.

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Ray Influences:  The effect of the seven cosmic Rays essentially impacts the soul/ego balance at any given moment. As the Rays move through the universe and ultimately reach each individual, they color (or influence) our perceptions and behavior. If we perceive our experiences from a soul perspective, then our overall perspective resonates from a higher vibration; whereas, if we react from the standpoint of ego, our resonance becomes lower and more reactive.

The 1st Ray influence on expressions of will and power continues to suggest that self-confidence is increasing and you’re motivated to pursue new experiences. However, the 2nd Ray influence of love and wisdom is having a lesser impact and indifference to others could still be experienced. This is again reinforced by the strong presence of the 4th Ray energy of harmony through conflict suggesting that you may be inclined to assert your own views over those of others.

The continued decreased strength of the 3rd Ray of active intelligence indicates that the ability to process information intellectually is less as is the reliance on scientific knowledge (5th Ray). And with the 6th Ray’s impact on devotion and idealism, the acceptance of shared truth may be compromised or discounted in some manner today.

However, taken together, the 7th Ray’s present impact on balancing higher self with ego suggests that a shared understanding of the overall picture may also be less challenging today so that achieving some insight is still possible.

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Lunar Phase: Waxing; 1st Qtr on 11 Nov 2021 at 5:47 PM PST at 19°Aq20; Full on 19 November 2021 at 12:58 AM PST at 27°TA14; Partial Lunar Eclipse at 10:01PM PST on 18 November 2021

Mansion of the Moon: 2nd – Albochan (The Belly) – 12°Ar51′; Belly of Aries; finds treasures and retains prisoners

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Significant aspects or patterns that may inspire or inform magickal workings

General Patterns – Emotions may be unsettled today and it may impact self-assertion and/or your focus. However, what you’re experiencing may provide insight into how you relate to others so take time to go within to understand the broader message. Perhaps your expectations need to be adjusted, not only of others but also of yourself, so that boundaries are respected. Impulse control seems to be an ongoing factor in self-expression these days, so pay attention to how you come across to others so that you make your point while still respecting the input of others.

Lunar position: The Moon in Aries until Taurus at 6:18 PM PST – If partners seem reluctant to support your efforts, your spiritual approach may help you let go of emotions that increase your frustration and interfere with achieving clarity. Some time on your own may be necessary to come to terms with what is actually possible. Irrespective of what others think or how they react, the choice of how to proceed belongs to you. The weekly esoteric influences are available here.

The Ascendant: Sagittarius – a masculine sign, Sagittarius acts with intention and purpose. In other words, you’re motivated and you take initiative. Also a sign that’s considered Mutable or flexible, a Sagittarius individual may love taking off on an adventure or seek new experiences. You’re honest and forthright and your enthusiasm for life generally has a positive or inspirational effect on others. That said, a Sagittarius individual can also be impulsive and tactless. An opposition with the North Node/conjunct the South Node suggests that you drop your expectations when encountering new experiences and flow in harmony with others.

Specific Aspect patterns

T-Square – Mars/Saturn/Uranus R – your direct nature may prompt the urge to express yourself in a manner that could be off-putting to others; impulse-control is likely required

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General Aspects

• The Moon (5th/Aries) quincunx The Sun (12th/Scorpio) – indicates that unstable emotions are impacting or challenging self-assertion
• The Moon (5th/Aries) square Pluto (2nd/Capricorn) – emotions arise that provide a window into healing and it’s best avoid reaction and to observe them to gain insight
• The Sun (12th/Scorpio) semisquare Venus (2nd/Capricorn) – support from others may be perceived as less today giving you the time to reassess your approach or plans
• The Sun (12th/Scorpio) square Jupiter (3rd/Aquarius) – although you can reach your goals, you may need to reevaluate your expectations of both self and others
• The Sun (12th/Scorpio) sextile Pluto (2nd/Capricorn) – you express yourself with strength and clarity and achieving goals are likely today
• The Sun (12th/Scorpio) sesquisquare Chiron (4th/Aries R) – be gentle on yourself if emotions arise that prevent self-assertion and take time to heal perceptions that may be holding you back
• Venus (2nd/Capricorn) trine Uranus (5th/Taurus) – freedom of expression flows well today between you and others reinforcing each one’s individuality and uniqueness
• Venus (2nd/Capricorn) square Chiron (4th/Aries R) – painful memories or issues from the past may be impacting current relationships with others making interactions challenging; insight is needed to gain a better perspective
• Mars (11th/Scorpio) opposite Uranus (5th/Taurus R) – suggests a lack of impulse control is possible today, particularly surrounding something unexpected that may occur
• Jupiter (3rd/Aquarius) semisquare Chiron (4th/Aries R) – inner woundings may inhibit self-expression or your ability to achieve goals
• Saturn (2nd/Aquarius) sextile Chiron (4thAries R) – you’re ready to embrace your inner feelings for the insights they provide an apply them to new experiences
• Neptune (4th/Pisces R) opposite The Midheaven (22°Vi40) – describes the need for a more realistic view of the past and how that impacts your present life and expectations of others
• Pluto (2nd/Capricorn) trine The Midheaven. (22°Vi40) – suggests a change is possible either with a completely new job opportunity becoming available or with a shift of responsibilities at your current job, perhaps supervisory in nature

Goddess-oriented Planetary/Fixed Star Aspects

• The Moon (5th/Aries) semisquare Pallas (3rd/Pisces) – indicates that unstable emotions may impact your ability to understand the overall picture
• Venus (2nd/Capricorn) sextile Pallas (3rd/Pisces) – you easily recognize overall patterns in your relationships with others today
• Jupiter (3rd/Aquarius) sextile Eris (5th/Aries R) – social issues are in focus today and you express yourself with strength and resolve
• Saturn (2nd/Aquarius) trine Ceres (7th/Gemini R) – you easily support and feel supported by others today
• Pluto (2nd/Capricorn) semisquare Pallas (3rd/Pisces) – avoid an obsessive focus when facing challenges
• Pluto (2nd/Capricorn) square Eris (5th/Aries R) – describes potential hidden agendas by others, or inner woundings that may impact self-mastery
• Pallas (3rd/Pisces) semisquare Eris (5th/Aries R) – describes the need for a new strategy that reflects the overall picture before asserting your own opinion
• Ceres (7th/Gemini R) parallel Aldebaran at +16°33′ – describes success in your relationships by expressing integrity

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Black Moon Lilith: 7th 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 7th House of partnerships this may be challenging with Lilith’s darker side affecting expectations and 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. You need to stay focused to avoid miscommunication as well as to keep your competitive attitude under control. The way through such transformation is to trust your instincts, embrace the shadow side of self, and focus on compassion and nurturing relationships with both self and others.

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. Aspects with Vesta (opposition N Node/conjunct S Node) indicate that well-being factors in when considering future endeavors and establishing routines for self-care are important.

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Retrograde: 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; 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 – indicates a focus on esoteric studies and original thought; Ceres – reflect on the manner in which you extend/receive nurturing and consider whether or not your approach is balanced and respectful of boundaries, both your own and those of others.

Upcoming retrogrades to be aware of: Beginning retrograde – Venus (20 Dec – 26°Cp29); Leaving retrograde – Neptune (2 Dec – 20°Pi24); Chiron (20 Dec – 08°Ar26)

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References

• Erickson, Jan. Herbal Magicka. 2021
• Erickson, Jan. Witch Notes. Kindle. 2019.  
• Erickson, Jan. Shifting Perception. Draft2Digital. 2020.