The Ascendant, Rays, Nodes, and Strong Aspects Influencing 20 through 26 March 2022

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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 Ray of will and power increases this week with a slightly stronger influence on the ability to assert oneself this week in a trustworthy manner and with integrity.

The 2nd Ray of love and wisdom lessens significantly beginning on Tuesday with one’s ability to act with love, empathy, and wisdom, low throughout the remainder of the week. And in relative balance with the 6th Ray of devotion and idealism, it suggests that wisdom and love along with expressions of ideology and fundamentalist devotion over the week should be less of an influence.

As with last week, the 3rd Ray of active intelligence’s moderate impact suggests that instinct and adaptability to change remain relatively stable until they increase slightly at the end of the week.

Although increasing slightly from last week, the still reduced impact of the 4th Ray of harmony through conflict suggests that the willingness to cooperate with others to find solutions will likely be challenging throughout the week. Even with the disciplined or logical approach to seeking truth of the 5th Ray exerting a stronger impact, achieving a shared agreement with others may still be difficult.

Overall, the increasing 7th Ray influence on ceremonial order throughout the week suggests that depending upon whether higher awareness or ego awareness governs this Ray’s expression, a narrow-minded attitude may be overshadowed by one that is more practical in nature.

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The Ascendant

Aries – a masculine sign, Aries individuals are motivated and self-reliant. They take initiative and love a challenge. Aries individuals act with purpose and prefer to chart their own course. Impulse control can be a factor and it may affect self-discipline with risky behavior possible.

Taurus (3/26) – a feminine sign, Taurus individuals need a strong foundation to feel secure in their lives. A practical approach is favored over one that embraces risk. They have the self-discipline to stay the course and can be relied on by others. 

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Node Influences

N Node: Taurus; S Node: Scorpio – a transformative combination that describes strong emotions that can lead to expressions of victimhood, and the need for a focus on a spiritual perspective that views the behavior of others as a window into one’s own issues. The challenge involves forgiving the self for judging others. With this placement, we also know what we value or desire, however, how difficult that is to achieve depends upon the balance we strike.

Aspects: 

• Moon conjunct the South Node – you prefer to gain life lessons from experience rather than from study (3/22)
• Moon trine the North Node – drop resistance and allow opportunities to come to you (3/26)
• Mercury trine the South Node – your may pursue endeavors that focus on communication (3/23-25)
• Neptune trine the South Node ~ you tend to rely on intuition more than established facts (3/19-26)

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Planetary Aspects with a Strong Impact

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The Moon

• 7th House/Libra (3/20); enters Scorpio at 8:45 AM
  • Moon inconjunct The Sun – integration between your emotions and the expression of ego is needed in your relationships with others (3/20)
  • Moon square Pluto – drama seems to find you today and a more creative focus may be helpful (3/20)

• 7th House/Scorpio (3/21-22)
  • Moon trine Mercury – you find expressing yourself with close partners to be challenging (3/21)
  • Moon opposite Uranus – you have difficulty trusting emotions whether from others or your own (3/21)
  • Moon inconjunct Pallas – you may benefit from a new emotional strategy (3/21)

• 8th House/Sagittarius (3/23)
  • Moon inconjunct Uranus – your prone to excitability and your emotions may be scattered today (3/23)
  • Moon trine Chiron – compassion for others is strong and they may benefit from your insights gained from your own emotional healing (3/23)
  • Moon trine Pallas – step back to understand the overall picture so that you avoid overreaction (3/23)
  • Moon opposite Ceres – a difficulty understanding your own emotions may impact relationships with the women in your life (3/23)

• 9th House/Sagittarius (3/24)
  • Moon square Mercury – you may have difficulty coming to a decision today (3/24)

• 9th House Capricorn (3/25)
  • Moon trine Uranus – you express yourself in a unique manner and love a variety of experiences (3/25)
  • Moon square Chiron – you may see your experiences through the lens of childhood trauma, and you seek solutions from that unique perspective (3/25)

• 10th House/Capricorn (3/26) – none

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Mercury ~ 12th House/Pisces (3/13-26) Self-expression increases and you freely share your ideas with others. Imagination and creativity begin to increase on Tuesday. Mercury conjunct Jupiter (3/19-22); Mercury conjunct Neptune (3/22-24)

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Venus ~ 11th House/Aquarius (3/13-26) Although you respect individual differences and enjoy a lively give and take with others, sometimes your expectations can be too great, not only of others but also yourself and drama can be the result. Your home and family provide a strong sense of well-being and as a result, you express compassion and understanding to others. In addition, you may experience the need to set your own course independent of your partner, possibly due to some feelings of inadequacy that arise beginning on Friday. Venus conjunct Mars (2/13-28; 3/1-22); Venus conjunct Saturn (3/25-26); Venus square Uranus (3/17-22); Venus trine Ceres (3/11-20); Venus conjunct Juno (3/25-26)

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Mars ~ 11th House/Aquarius (3/13-26) You feel a strong motivation to nurture others; however, intense self-expression may have a negative impact. Mars square Uranus (3/20-24); Mars trine Ceres (3/13-23)

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Saturn ~ 11th House/Aquarius  (3/13-26) You seek a partner that provides you with security and respect (Saturn conjunct Juno 3/19-26)

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Uranus ~ 1st House/Taurus (3/20-26) You need a career that allows you to express your own unique brand of ideas Uranus trine The Midheaven (3/22-25)

Chiron ~ 12th House/Aries (3/16-26) Childhood wounds may hold you back from reaching your potential and a new strategy may be needed. Chiron conjunct Pallas (3/8-19-22); Chiron square The Midheaven (3/21-24)

Pallas ~ 12th House/Aries (3/20-26) A new strategy may be necessary on the career front; step back to understand the overall picture. Pallas square The Midheaven (3/23-26)

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Retrograde Planets – none

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References

• Erickson, Jan. Witch Notes. Kindle. 2019.  
• Erickson, Jan. Shifting Perception. Draft2Digital. 2020.
• Erickson. Jan. Magick and the Aligned Witch. Kindle.