The Forecast for Wednesday, 15 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 – 5 – this describes a life path or destiny involving adaptability, responsibility, and change
- Day – 6 – harmony, compassion, benevolence, comfort
- Challenges – creativity, balancing ego expression, and managing healthy boundaries
Gebo (ᚷ), Raidho (ᚱ), and Isa (ᛁ) comprise today’s rune divination where you engage in a balanced and harmonious manner with others. Isa, as the Norn rune of the static realm, concentrates your focus into aligning higher awareness with the present moment.
In this case, it involves the energy of Raidho and Gebo, where you align with others in shared purpose. Raidho brings to mind a rider and her horse and the rhythmic and integrated way in which the two intrinsically understands the needs of each other. Gebo expresses the gift of reciprocity or balanced energetic exchange invoked through higher awareness.
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: 4th – Aldebaran (The Eye of God) – 8°Ta34′; eye/head of Taurus; destroys buildings, water sources, gold mines, prevents winged insects from escaping, fosters conflict
Significant aspects or patterns that may inspire or inform magickal workings
General Patterns – You may be recognized for your strong leadership skills and new opportunities may come your way today. Your self-worth empowers you to explore new and unique methods which may not always be understood by others. That said, it also indicates a level of brilliance that those in authority trust and depend on. And it may be exactly what’s needed at this time.
Lunar position: The Moon in Taurus – Remain flexible and open to taking back control over your values and principles, particularly if you’ve allowed others to define you. Realize that there may be a period of adjustment as you return to a more positive and realistic path. 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. Lastly, a sesquisquare with Uranus in retrograde suggests you’re ready for a new approach that may not be readily accepted by others.
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/Ascendant – your strong self-worth impacts others and influences whether or not you take advantage of new opportunities that come your way today.
General Aspects
- The Sun (12th/Sagittarius) sextile The Midheaven (23°Li36) – 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
- Pluto (1st/Capricorn) square The Midheaven (23°Li36) – your leadership has a powerful influence on others and may take you in new directions career-wise.
Goddess-oriented Planetary/Fixed Star Aspects
- The Sun (12th/Sagittarius) trine Eris (4th/Aries R) – indicates strong and direct self-assertion
- 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
- Ceres (5th/Gemini R) conjunct Alcyone at 00°Ge18 – indicates both a mystical/spiritual and judgmental attitude regarding support of others
- Midheaven (23°Li36) conjunct Arcturus at 24°Li31 – suggests a different approach regarding career or profession may be necessary
- Midheaven conjunct Spica at 24°Li08 – indicates the potential for brilliance within your career or profession
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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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