The Forecast for Tuesday, 14 December 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: excellent – For additional information, this post may be helpful.
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)
- Life Path – 4 – this describes a life path or destiny involving self-discipline, patience, and diligence
- Day – 5 – freedom, protection, creativity, change
- Challenges – maintaining a self-determined path, and managing healthy boundaries
Hagalaz (ᚺ), Isa (ᛁ), and Kenaz (ᚲ) comprise today’s rune divination where transmuting ego into Spirit is possible. Both Hagalaz and Isa are Norn runes that involve the past (Hagalaz) and the present (Isa). Given that it was the Norns who gave Odin the runes to help achieve enlightenment, in my opinion, the three Norn runes (Hagalaz, Nauthiz, and Isa) have more power or influence over our perceptions and behavior than do the other runes in the Elder Futhark.
Hagalaz breaks down and restructures both our thoughts and behavior, while Isa provides the concentrated focus or will to achieve a more spiritual balance with a higher level of awareness the ultimate goal. In this manner ego is transmuted into Spirit and we begin to perceive our experiences from a higher truth.
Kenaz, as the torch or light of Spirit, brings further clarity and revelation, and awakens us to our own Source presence. It also helps us express that higher awareness in our interactions with 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: Earth (material concerns, physical presence), Fire (will, creativity, motivation), and Air (intellect, reason, justice, interaction) provide the strongest elemental influence today and are in relative balance with each other. next in strength. Water (emotions, compassion, empathy) has a significantly lesser elemental influence today.
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 moderate influence of the 1st Ray on the expression of will and power continues today suggesting that self-confidence is average; therefore, you may be less motivated to pursue new experiences. In addition, the impact of the 2nd Ray influence of love and wisdom indicates that empathy and understanding are also less today, and in conjunction with the strong impact of the 4th Ray energy of harmony through conflict, it suggests that you may be less inclined to collaborate with others or be sensitive to their needs.
The increasing strength of the 3rd Ray of active intelligence indicates that the ability to process information intellectually may be greater today. However, irrespective of the strong influence of the 5th Ray on scientific knowledge, the present strength of the 6th Ray suggests that a devotion to or fixation on ideology may have a negative impact on intellectual expression and a shared acceptance of science-based truth.
Finally, the 7th Ray’s impact on balancing higher self with ego will likely be influenced by the imbalance between the 2nd Ray of love and wisdom and the 6th Ray’s unhealthy focus on devotion and idealism, suggesting that ego awareness may inform your overall perspective today with ideology having a greater influence on your reactions.
Lunar Phase: 1st Qtr on 10 Dec 2021 at 5:36 PM PST at 19°Pi13; Full on 18 Dec 2021 at 8:36 PM PST at 27°Ge28
Mansion of the Moon: 3rd – Azoraya (The Swarm) – 25°Ar42′; Showering, Pleiades, profitable for hunters, sailors, and alchemists
Significant aspects or patterns that may inspire or inform magickal workings
General Patterns – Your rebellious nature may affect compromise today impacting any new opportunities that might come your way. Although you express yourself in a clear and direct manner, it may be too direct for some to hear without feeling defensive or otherwise unsupported by you. In any event, try to ascertain the reason for your rebellion. Is it because you feel unsupported by others? And are your own inner woundings rising to surface and impacting your own inner balance? This could be a moment where you get to the heart of something that’s been plaguing you for some time with lasting inner growth possible.
Lunar position: The Moon in Aries until Taurus at 12:11 AM PST; Geminids Meteor Shower continues – You express yourself well and you view your collaborative efforts with others in a clear and realistic manner. You’ve learned to nurture the relationships you’ve built along the way and you’re ready to learn from your experiences. 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 The Sun suggests you have a powerful impact on others and you are happiest when others notice your accomplishment, while a semisquare with Saturn indicates issues with self-expression surrounding a partnership.
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/Vulcan/Vesta – your well-being is important and takes a spiritual focus with meditation or yoga recommended to help restore balance
General Aspects
- The Sun (12th/Sagittarius) sextile The Midheaven (22°Li33) – you may be recognized for your career achievements today along with the potential for new opportunities
- Venus (1st/Capricorn) conjunct Pluto (1st/Capricorn) – you value passion in your relationships however you have a tendency toward drama
- 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
- The Sun (12th/Sagittarius) trine Eris (4th/Aries R) – indicates strong and direct self-assertion
- Mercury (1st/Capricorn) quincunx Ceres (5th/Gemini R) – describes difficulty with supporting others
- Mars (11th/Sagittarius) opposite Ceres (5th/Gemini R) – suggests a lack of support for others with resentment possible
- Uranus (4th/Taurus R) trine Juno (1st/Capricorn) – suggests a unique approach to partnership
- Pluto (1st/Capricorn) square Eris (4th/Aries R) – describes potential hidden agendas by others, or inner woundings that may impact self-mastery
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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, while an opposition between Mars and the North Node/conjunct S Node indicates the need to let go of compulsive habits that prevent you from moving forward.
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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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