The Forecast for Wednesday, 8 December 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: neutral – For additional information, this post may be helpful.
Correspondences
- Element – Air
- Color – yellow, purple
- Direction – East
- Energy – masculine/projective
- Power – To Know
- Deities – Hermes, Mercury, Thoth, Odin/Woden, Ophiel (Olympic Spirit)
- 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
- Life Path – 7 – this describes a life path or destiny involving study, spiritual pursuits, and developing a specialty
- Day – 8 – material recognition and achievement, leadership, harmony
- Challenges – tolerance, expressing creativity, managing healthy boundaries
Uruz (ᚢ), Laguz (ᛚ), Tiwaz (ᛏ) comprise today’s rune divination where you sacrifice for the needs of others (ᛏ) in order that you manifest the potential for healing and protection (ᚢ), (ᛚ). As others struggle with this notion, it’s up to you to set a higher standard for others to follow.
Uruz provides a higher level of awareness while Laguz purifies your intention. From there, the spiritual warrior within invoked by Tiwaz enables you to understand the greater picture and stand up for others irrespective of their own behavior.
As this likely applies to the continuing pandemic, you set a positive example by following all safety protocols such as the proper wearing of a mask when around others. You understand the cause and effect of not doing so and the spiritual warrior within stands ready to protect others.
Energetic Influences
Polarity: The masculine (projective) side of self is having the greatest influence suggesting motivation, creativity, and expressions of will are having the strongest impact today.
Elemental Influence: Air (intellect, reason, justice, interaction) provides the strongest elemental influence today with Fire (will, creativity, motivation) next in strength. Earth (material concerns, physical presence) and Water (emotions, compassion, empathy) follow providing the lesser influence and in relative balance with each other.
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 decreasing influence of the 1st Ray on the expression of will and power continues today suggesting that self-confidence is less; therefore, you may be less motivated to pursue new experiences. However, the continued lesser impact of the 2nd Ray influence of love and wisdom indicates that empathy and understanding are less today, and in conjunction with the strong impact of the 4th Ray energy of harmony through conflict, it suggests that without a strong 2nd Ray influence, you may be less inclined to collaborate with others or be sensitive to their needs.
The decreased strength of the 3rd Ray of active intelligence indicates that the ability to process information intellectually may be less today, and with the strong influence of the 5th Ray, you may be more inclined to rely on scientific knowledge to inform your perspective. However, with the 6th Ray’s strong impact, coupled with the lower 2nd Ray influence, a devotion or fixation on ideology may continue to overshadow intellectual expression and a shared acceptance of science-based truth.
Finally, the 7th Ray’s impact on balancing higher self with ego reinforced by the strong 6th Ray energy suggests that ego awareness may ultimately inform your overall perspective today with ideology still influencing your reactions.
Lunar Phase: New on 3 Dec 2021 at 11:44 PM PST at 12°Sg22; 1st Qtr on 10 Dec 2021 at 5:36 PM PST at 19°Pi13
Mansion of the Moon: 25th – Caadalhacbia (The Star of the Dungeons) – 8°Aq34′; butterfly spreading forth; revenge and attack, destroys enemies and fosters divorce, reinforces buildings and prisons, useful in spells that prevent sexual intercourse and fosters impotence in men
Significant aspects or patterns that may inspire or inform magickal workings
General Patterns – Motivation is still strong today and you’re passionate when pursuing new directions with others. The challenge may lie in how much drama you cause in the process. You assert yourself well, but if you don’t allow for input from others, collaborative efforts may suffer. Your words clearly have an impact, so choose them with sensitivity and discernment.
Lunar position: The Moon in Aquarius – In truth, you have plenty of support to help you on your path, and you are ready to explore new experiences and take in new information. But again, if you’re feeling scattered at all, don’t allow it to impact your confidence. This is likely a cyclical experience and a quick check of your biorhythm chart may prove that out. 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 seeking 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. A conjunct with Mercury signals you may either receive some news or make an important decision today which, due to a square with Neptune, may surround or impact a close relationship.
Hemisphere Emphasis – With a majority of the planets on the left side of the chart (10th – 3rd Houses), it describes energy that initiates your experiences and motivates others. In addition, most planets are below the horizon suggesting more of an inner focus today.
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Specific Aspect patterns
Stellium – Sun/Mercury/Ascendant – your optimistic attitude inspires others today
General Aspects
- The Sun (12th/Sagittarius) sextile The Midheaven (16°Li13) – you may be recognized for your career achievements today along with the potential for new opportunities
- Mercury (1st/Sagittarius) square Neptune (3rd/Pisces) – you may have difficulty focusing today and self-confidence may suffer without some inner work such as meditation to regain your balance
- Venus (1st/Capricorn) conjunct Pluto (1st/Capricorn) – you value passion in your relationships however you have a tendency toward drama
- Mars (11th/Scorpio) square Jupiter (2nd/Aquarius) – you’re focused and confident; however, you can also benefit from self-discipline
- Saturn (2nd/Aquarius) square Uranus (4th/Taurus R) – you may rebel against established routine, and compromise may be challenging
Goddess-oriented Planetary/Fixed Star Aspects
- Mercury (1st/Sagittarius) trine Eris (4th/Aries R) – you find that self-assertion comes easily today and has a powerful impact on others
- Venus (1st/Capricorn) square Eris (4th/Aries R) – choosing your words carefully may be in order so that relationships with others aren’t negatively impacted
- Uranus (4th/Taurus R) quincunx Vesta (12th/Sagittarius) – you may find it difficult to stay on track if something unexpected occurs today
- Uranus (4th/Taurus R) sextile Pallas (3rd/Pisces) – original ideas are favored when solving problems today
- Pluto (1st/Capricorn) square Eris (4th/Aries R) – describes potential hidden agendas by others, or inner woundings that may impact self-mastery
- Chiron (3rd/Aries R) square Juno (1st/Capricorn) – indicates inner struggles are impacting partnerships today
- Vesta (12th/Sagittarius) square Pallas (3rd/Pisces) – suggests that although you’re focused on a spiritual path, understanding the overall picture may be challenging today
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Black Moon Lilith: 6th 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 6th House of work and health this may challenge your inner Lilith to accept responsibility for how you organize your own routine and not blame others for any self-imposed difficulties that might arise. Although you need to accept the wild child within and the positive effect that has on your creativity, you still need to engage 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. N Node conjunct Ceres retrograde suggests you might reflect on how supportive you are to the needs of others.
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- Uranus – indicates a focus on esoteric studies and original thought (Ends on 19 Jan 2022/10°Ta49)
- Chiron – reflect on inner woundings, apply their message, and then move on (Retrograde ends on 20 Dec 2021/08°Ar26)
- 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 (Ends on 11 Jan 2022/23°Ar41)
- 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. (Ends on 15 Jan 2022/27°Ta58)
Upcoming retrogrades to be aware of: Venus (Begins 20 Dec – 26°Cp29/Ends 29 Jan 2022 – 11°Cp04); Mercury (Begins 14 Jan 2022 – 10°Aq20/Ends 4 Feb 2022 – 24°Cp23)
References
- Erickson, Jan. Herbal Magicka. 2021
- Erickson, Jan. Witch Notes. Kindle. 2019.
- Erickson, Jan. Shifting Perception. Draft2Digital. 2020.
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