The Forecast for Wednesday, 29 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: very bad – Given today’s very bad favorability, some trance work is in order. Referring to today’s 11 Master Numerology along with the rune Perthro, go within and meditate on how the perception of fate seems to control or at least impact the perceptions that drive our collective experience.
With Jupiter entering Pisces, it suggests that over the next few months, perceptions could change, further understanding may be achieved, and compassion, healing, and a balanced perspective may return. Today’s rune divination below may also help you understand the higher forces at work on healing humanity as a whole.
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 – 1 – this describes a life path or destiny involving leadership, independence, and motivation
- Day – 11 – Master Number for illumination and awakening
- Challenges – balancing ego, creativity, and managing healthy boundaries
Rune Divination ~ Hagalaz (ᚺ), Mannaz (ᛗ), Sowilo (ᛋ)
Mannaz describes humanity and each individual’s integration into his/her family, community, or society at large. Kenaz (ᚲ) is visible throughout the rune invoking Spirit presence into our awareness. Visually, there is also Gebo (ᚷ) signaling balanced energy exchange and reciprocity with others, Dagaz (ᛞ) representing the end of one phase and the beginning of another, Wunjo (ᚹ) or fellowship with others, Laguz (ᛚ) suggesting flow, purification, and balance, and Isa (ᛁ) the Norn rune of the present moment indicating alignment in Spirit.
Both Hagalaz and Sowilo involve invoking both higher awareness and the will in order that we manifest a new experience, and their inclusion in today’s divination suggests that humanity may be undergoing a spiritual transformation involving how we integrate or interact with each other.
Hagalaz, the Norn rune of the past, transforms our perceptions while Sowilo invokes the will to draw down the light of Spirit into our awareness, giving us the self-confidence and determination to view our experiences from a higher perspective. Coupled with Jupiter entering Pisces, this rune divination may be signaling a profound change is beginning that may heal the divisions that have been impacting our relationships for the last several years.
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Energetic Influences
Polarity: The feminine (receptive) side of self is having the greatest influence suggesting compassion, empathy, and understanding are having the strongest impact today.
Elemental Influence: Earth (material concerns, physical presence) and Water (emotions, compassion, empathy) provide the strongest elemental influence today with Air (intellect, reason, justice, interaction) and Fire (will, creativity, motivation) with the less next in strength 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 1st (will/power), 3rd (active intelligence), 4th (harmony through conflict), and 7th (ceremonial order and magic) Rays continue their strong today indicating that intellectual response is impacted by expressions of will and the ability to keep ego expression at bay. The 2nd Ray of love and wisdom is still considerably reduced in strength, as is the 5th Ray of concrete knowledge and science. And with the 6th Ray also exerting a decreased influence, expressions of ideology may or may not be a factor today.
With the 4th Ray of harmony through conflict increasing its influence you may be more willing to collaborate with others. Aligned with the lesser 2nd Ray’s position, however, feeling supportive of others may be less. Finally, the 7th Ray’s impact on balancing higher self with ego suggests that ego awareness may have a greater impact on your overall perspective today with ideology influencing your reactions and perceptions.
Lunar Phase: Waning; 3rd Qtr on 26 Dec 2021 at 6:24 PM PST at 05°Li32; New on 2 Jan 2022 at 10:34 AM PST at 12°Cp20
Mansion of the Moon: 18th – Alchab (The Heart) – 8°Sc34′; heart of Scorpio; creates discord, conspiracy; revenge against authority and from enemies, releases prisoners, helps structures
Significant aspects or patterns that may inspire or inform magickal workings
General Patterns – With Jupiter moving into Pisces, a more compassionate phase is beginning. Renewal is possible and relationship issues may begin to resolve over the next few months. Your clarity is strong and your insights are welcomed by others as they reach out to you for guidance. If boundaries become an issue, however, a gentle and compassionate response will be most helpful.
Sun/Lunar position: The Sun in Capricorn; The Moon in Scorpio; Yule continues – 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. The weekly esoteric influences are available here.
The Ascendant: Capricorn – a feminine sign, Capricorn individuals are naturally risk-averse until all factors are known made more interesting given its initiating Cardinal energy. With Capricorn, there’s a delicate balance between ambition and cautious persistence. A Capricorn individual prefers to carefully plan and then work diligently in a process-oriented manner. A conjunct with The Sun suggests that you have a positive influence on others and you may be recognized for your achievements. That said, a square with Chiron suggests that opportunities for healing old wounds may arise, and achieving a greater understanding may be possible.
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/Juno/Ascendant – you engage with partners with diplomacy and integrity
- Mercury/Venus/Pluto – you prefer to converse with partners in a meaningful and transformative manner
General Aspects
- The Sun (12th/Capricorn) square Chiron (3rd/Aries) – inner woundings may have let you feeling isolated; however, examining them also gives you the opportunity to heal and move on
- Mercury (1st/Capricorn) conjunct Venus (1st/Capricorn R) – because of your patience and compassions, others may seek you out to discuss their problems today
- Mercury (1st/Capricorn) conjunct Pluto (1st/Capricorn) – your clarity and focus are strong and your insights are welcomed by others
- Venus (1st/Capricorn R) conjunct Pluto (1st/Capricorn) – you value passion in your relationships however you have a tendency toward drama
- Mars (11th/Sagittarius) sextile Saturn (1st/Aquarius) – a disciplined and methodical approach will serve you well today
- Mars (11th/Sagittarius) quincunx Uranus (4th/Taurus) – avoid responding with anger today if unexpected changes arise
- Saturn (1st/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/Capricorn) square Eris (3rd/Aries R) – plan carefully before speaking your truth or asserting yourself today
- Venus (1st/Capricorn R) square Eris (3rd/Aries R) – assert yourself with compassion and with a respect for boundaries
- Mars (11th/Sagittarius) conjunct Antares at 10°Sg03 – cautions against an obsessive focus on success
- Jupiter (2nd/Pisces) square Ceres (4th/Taurus R) – you may feel a bit smothered by others today due to unrealistic or unhealthy boundaries; expressing yourself with compassion may be helpful
- Pallas (2nd/Pisces) sextile Juno (1st/Capricorn) – suggests you’re likely to collaborate well with a partner concerning challenges that arise
- Juno (1st/Capricorn) conjunct Vega at 22°Sg44 – indicates charisma and magick
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Black Moon Lilith: 5th 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 5th House of creativity, play, and children this may challenge your inner Lilith to observe how you approach responsibility 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 a square with Jupiter (now in Pisces) advises not to over-commit yourself.
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- Venus – reflection and reassessment of relationships, finances, values, and where you express beauty in your life (Begins on 20 Dec 2021 at 26°Cp29)
- Uranus – indicates a focus on esoteric studies and original thought (Ends on 19 Jan 2022/10°Ta49)
- 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: 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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