Esoteric & Magickal Influences for 26 December 2021 through 1 January 2022
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:
- Chiron – reflect on inner woundings, apply their message, and then move on. (Ends on 20 Dec 2021 at 08°Ar26)
- Venus – reflection and reassessment of relationships, finances, values, and where you express beauty in your life (Begins on 20 Dec 2021 at 26°Cp29)
- 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 19 Jan 2022 at 10°Ta49)
- 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: Mercury (Begins 14 Jan 2022 – 10°Aq20/Ends 4 Feb 2022 – 24°Cp23)
Sunday, 26 December 2021
- Numerology – 8 – acknowledgment, recognition, achievement, leadership, harmony, strength
- Rune – Isa (ᛁ) – Norn rune of the present moment, ice, stillness, will development, focus, consciousness, freezing unwanted behavior
- Geomancy – Acquisitio – gain, success, goal-directed, inspiring, excessive behavior, overconfidence
- The Sun in Capricorn; The Moon in Virgo until Libra at 8:24 AM PST; 3rd Qtr Moon at 6:23 PM PST; Yule continues
- Human Design Channels – Charisma, Awareness, Openness
Your success is driven by self-discipline and practical attention to detail, and others are drawn to your inspiring presence. Continue to focus on the present moment and reject any fear of the unknown. It will only distract you from your intended goal.
For the best outcome, exercise some restraint so that you don’t overextend yourself. And understand as well that you have a strong impact on the behavior and expectations of others. So, pay attention to your emotional balance and allow your intuition to guide your path.
This is not the time to make any unrealistic demands of others. Indulgence of any kind will only harm the process and the respect you’ve earned along the way. Align with individuals who share your vision and make necessary adjustments if needed.
Correspondences
- Magickal Focus – Sun, clarity, truth, healing, courage, removing barriers, leadership
- Favorability for working magick: very good
- 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, 27 December 2021
- Numerology – 9 – endings, completion, generosity
- Rune – Thurisaz (ᚦ) – Thor’s Hammer, defense, new beginnings, impulsive behavior, giants, chaos, weather magick
- Geomancy – Populus – follower, people, group behavior, passive
- The Sun in Capricorn; The Moon in Libra; Yule continues
- Human Design Channels – Charisma, Awareness, Exploration, Awakening
Following along with the crowd has never been to your liking and today is no different. You’re ready to move on and it doesn’t matter if you end up going it alone. But if anyone thinks that you’re reacting on impulse, they would be wrong because you’ve been planning this for some time, and now is the time for change.
You engage with a close partner or spouse who is eager to support your new direction. Both of you have considered the options and you’re ready to face any challenges that lie ahead together.
Take time away to define your strategy and long-term goals. Trust the process and make corrections as needed. In the end, you are at your best when, without any agenda, you express an inspired vision to others.
Correspondences
- Magickal Focus – Moon, feminine magicks, healing, intuition, cycles, reincarnation, astral travel, balance, change
- Favorability of working magick: very good
- 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, 28 December 2021
- Numerology – 1 – new beginnings, wholeness, unity, leadership
- Rune – Algiz (ᛉ) – the elk, protection, bridge between realms, higher consciousness, divinity
- Geomancy – Fortuna Minor – progressive success, lesser fortune, outer assistance
- The Sun in Capricorn; The Moon in Libra until Scorpio at 1:17 PM PST; Yule continues
- Human Design Channels – Charisma, Awareness, Exploration, Awakening
While others focus on the details, you tend to see the overall picture. Because of that, your leadership skills are valued by others and you may be called on today to consult on an existing project that would benefit from a more progressive approach, instead of expecting everything will be completed at once.
Choose your words carefully if tensions are high and remember that you’re there to offer advice, not become part of the problem. As others feel pressure to accomplish something, it will be your own self-disciplined example that will guide them to a better outcome.
Focus on what is realistic and what has the most value. Restraint is likely required now so that they act in service to a higher goal. Encourage the group to self-correct when necessary and to maintain a higher vision.
Correspondences
- Magickal Focus – Mars influence, passion, manifestation, creativity, self-assertion, reducing conflict
- Favorability of working magick: very bad
- 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, 29 December 2021
- Numerology – 11 – Master number, awakening, illumination, spirituality
- Rune – Perthro (ᛈ) – fate, Well of Mimir/Wyrd/Urdh, cause and effect, synchronicity, divination, birth, womb
- Geomancy – Populus – follower, people, group behavior, passive
- The Sun in Capricorn; The Moon in Scorpio; Yule continues
- Human Design Channels – Charisma, Awareness, Exploration, Awakening
On this master number 11 day, you awaken to a new truth. Fate determined by others no longer influences your path, and you’re eager to let go of a passive response and assume responsibility for your beliefs and decisions.
If tension arises, it may be that others are having a difficult time, and it’s affecting your inner balance. With Venus now in retrograde, reflection and reassessment of your relationships may be in order given that you desire interactions that provide additional depth and meaning.
A higher level of awareness moves you in a new direction as you leave the hypocrisy of others behind. If asked to explain your new direction to others, it’s because your influence on their own perceptions is dynamic and profound as you persevere through challenges in service to a higher path.
Correspondences
- Magickal Focus – Mercury, communication, interactions, balance, justice, revelation
- Favorability of working magick: very bad
- 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, 30 December 2021
- Numerology – 3 – self-expression, optimism, imagination, reason, detail-oriented
- Rune – Kenaz (ᚲ) – the torch, clarity, revelation, awakening, transformation, healing, well-being
- Geomancy – Puer – boy, impulsive, risky, unstable force
- The Sun in Capricorn; The Moon in Scorpio until Sagittarius at 3:08 PM PST; Yule continues
- Human Design Channels – Charisma, Awareness, Exploration, Awakening
It may take a creative solution to deal with the impulsivity of others today, especially if others become aggressive or hostile. Not everyone will respond to the transformative influence that Kenaz offers, nor do they comprehend the truth of the moment.
Although you are compassionate and clear and speak from the heart, you may find that others aren’t as receptive to your message as you would like. This may be a time where you let go of those individuals who are causing more grief than anything else in your life and move on to new relationships that make a more positive contribution.
The clarity you offer comes from an inspired vision that many are unable to hear let alone accept, and you may be inclined to take some time away from others should the situation become too chaotic. Perseverance can take you only so far and cooperative efforts may ultimately be in vain.
Correspondences
- Magickal Focus – Jupiter, social justice, healing, abundance, income, growth, achieving goals and desires
- Favorability of working magick: very good
- 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, 31 December 2021
- Numerology – 4 – structure, foundation, reliability, patience, hard work
- Rune – Dagaz (ᛞ) – new day, endings and beginnings, awakening, all doors open, all options available
- Geomancy – Cauda Draconis – endings, The Dragon’s tail, the South Node of the Moon, disaster, lower kingdom
- The Sun in Capricorn; The Moon in Sagittarius; Yule 12th Night (ends)
- Human Design Channels – Charisma, Awareness, Exploration, Awakening
On this final day of 2021, you stand on the precipice of something new. You’re establishing a new framework or foundation, and this is a day to reflect on all that you’ve learned and experienced so that you step into the new year with all options available.
Your typically direct approach may not lead to anything positive, especially if you offend or hurt someone’s feelings in the process. In other words, not every thought needs to be expressed to others. If your emotions get the best of you, again, it may be best to note them for the insight they bring and discuss them at a later time when you’re able to do so from a compassionate perspective.
An overall feeling of moodiness may be affecting not only you but others as well. And right now, it’s best to allow your intuition to guide your reactions. If necessary, enjoy some time on your own so that when you return you can remain calm and refuse to take the bait from anyone.
Correspondences
- Magickal Focus – Venus, compassion, love, harmony, attracting a partner, partnership issues, female sexuality, fertility, healing, friendship
- Favorability of working magick: neutral
- 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, 1 January 2022
- Numerology – 1 – new beginnings, wholeness, unity, leadership
- Rune – Hagalaz (ᚺ) – Norn rune of the past, witch rune, hail, protection, such, destruction within established boundaries
- Geomancy: Acquisitio – gain, success, goal-directed, inspiring, excessive behavior, overconfidence
- The Sun in Capricorn; The Moon in Sagittarius until Capricorn at 3:03 PM PST
- Human Design Channels: Charisma, Awareness
A new year is upon us and it’s time to let go of past perceptions that no longer serve your new path. It’s time to create a future that manifests what you truly desire, so cast your intention and move forward.
If you encounter someone who triggers your emotions, stay calm and reserved. State your feelings if you can, but above all, walk away if the situation becomes volatile. The experience may offer insight regarding old patterns that would be better left in the past.
Use discretion as well as compassion if you ultimately need to confront the individual in question and don’t allow your ego to guide your reaction. You need to nurture relationships that preserve integrity and truth instead of enabling helplessness that drives behavior that is compulsive.
Magickal Correspondences
- Magickal Focus – Saturn governs; restriction, bindings, summoning, harvest, purification, protection
- Favorability of working magick: excellent
- 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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