The Ascendant, Rays, Nodes, and Additional Aspects Influencing 24-30 April 2022

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Below are the Ray, Ascendant, and Node influences as well as strong planetary aspects over the coming week. Each daily chart is cast for 8:00 AM.

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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 is significantly reduced this week suggesting that the ability to assert oneself in a trustworthy manner and with integrity becomes more challenging.

The 2nd Ray of love and wisdom increases and provides a moderate to strong influence this week suggesting that one’s ability to act with love, empathy, and wisdom may have a greater impact than it did last week. And with the 6th Ray of devotion and idealism still somewhat less of an influence, it suggests that wisdom and love may have a stronger impact on expressions of ideology and fundamentalist devotion over the week.

As with last week, the 3rd Ray of active intelligence’s significantly low impact suggests that instinct and adaptability to change are having a minimal impact throughout the week.

The moderate to strong impact of the 4th Ray of harmony through conflict suggests that the willingness to cooperate with others to find solutions will likely be better this week. And with the disciplined or logical approach to seeking truth from the 5th Ray exerting a reduced effect, achieving a shared agreement with others may continue to be difficult.

Overall, the significantly reduced 7th Ray influence on ceremonial order throughout the week suggests that a narrow-minded attitude may be stronger than one that is more practical in nature.

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The Ascendant

Gemini – a masculine sign, Gemini individuals are purposeful, and take initiative. Chatty and personal, a Gemini individual loves a good conversation with others, are flexible, and consider all options before making a decision, with a lack of commitment possible. (4/15-30)

• Moon square The Ascendant – partners will respond better to you if you keep your emotions in check while expressing your views or ideas (4/26)

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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 square N Node – keeping your emotional responses in balance will help you better lean from your overall experiences (4/24)
• Mercury conjunct The N Node – your future may involve a position as a teach or instructor given your strong communication skills (4/22-27)
• Venus trine the S Node – relationships may lack a feeling of balance and dignity during this period (4/25-27)
• Saturn square N/S Nodes – you lack discipline which may compromise success (4/17-30)
• Neptune trine the South Node ~ you tend to rely on intuition more than established facts (4/17-30)

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Planetary Aspects Impacting The Week

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The Sun 12th House/Taurus (4/20-30) ~  Take time to reflect on issues that affect your life. Be sure that as you nurture others, you leave time for your own self-care. On Thursday, something positive an unexpected may occur and your innovative perspective will serve you well. However, beginning Friday you may need to step back and take time for yourself or to achieve a better awareness. Sun semisquare Ceres (4/27-28); Sun Conjunct Uranus (4/28-30); Sun semisquare Neptune (4/29-30)

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The Moon

10th House/Aquarius (4/24) – you’re willing to put in the time to build your career that also involves collaboration with others

• Moon conjunct Vesta – you derive emotional well-being from daily tasks as well as from a focus on healthy activities (4/24)

10th House/Pisces (4/25) – although you have strong career ambitions, your emotional intensity leaves you needing alone time to regain your composure

• Moon conjunct Mars – your leadership skills are strong but you benefit from considering how your emotional expression impacts others (4/25)
• Moon conjunct Juno – you derive emotional sustenance through expressions of empathy from and to others (4/25)
• Moon trine Lilith – you may be moody today which could intensify if around others experiencing the same (4/25)

11th House/Pisces (4/26-27) – boundaries may be lacking today with others

• Moon sextile Uranus – Your original and innovative ideas flow well today (4/26)
• Moon conjunct Jupiter – you’re generous with others and you approach new opportunities with excitement and positivity (4/27)
• Moon semisquare Uranus – this suggests that you may experience some challenges today and with an  attitude of openness solutions may come more easily (4/27)
• Moon square Lilith – your moodiness may increase your tendency to push your views onto others (4/27)

11th House/Aries (4/28-29) – you’re driven to explore new experiences; however, you may also feel the need to do that on your own

• Moon conjunct Chiron – balance the need to take care of others with taking care of yourself today (4/28)
• Moon semisquare Mars – you may be given to overreaction today (4/29)
• Moon square Pluto – focusing on a creative project may help curtail any emotional drama today (4/29)
• Moon conjunct Eris – self-assertion may be compromised by emotional outbursts today (4/29)

12th House/Taurus (4/30) – reflect today on how you process change in your routine 

• Moon conjunct The Sun – you have plenty of support from partners today especially if you’re experiencing challenges you feel unable to process (4/30)

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Mercury ~ 12th House/Taurus (4/17-29); 12th House/Gemini (4/30) your focus may become obsessive and interactions may be challenging as a result. Beginning Tuesday, a trine with Pluto influences a direct approach with others and the tendency to loathe anything superficial. Mercury square Saturn (4/23-26); Mercury trine Pluto (4/26-29)

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Venus ~ 11th House/Pisces (4/17-30) You typically enjoy unity and harmony with others, and you often feel strongly aligned with a partner or spouse. However a square with Ceres suggests that feeling nurtured by a partner may be challenging. It may be that it’s your own expectations that are unrealistic in this regard. Beginning Thursday, you may want to explore new activities. Venus square Ceres (4/24-27); Venus conjunct Neptune (4/25-30); Venus conjunct Jupiter (4/28-30)

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Mars ~ 10th House/Pisces (4/17-30) You search for spiritual meaning in your life and your intuition is strong. Emotions remain just below the surface, however, and you may struggle with self-sabotage and expressions of victimhood. On the career front, you’re independent and driven. On Wednesday, women may experience difficulty with self-expression or assertion. Mars conjunct Juno (4/17-20); Mars square Lilith (4/21-23); Mars semisquare Eris (4/27)

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Jupiter ~ 11th House/Pisces (4/17-30) You engage well with groups and you provide an inspiring perspective. Your intuition is strong during this period and you may be drawn to metaphysical pursuits. Jupiter conjunct Neptune (4/10-30)

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Saturn ~ 10th House/Aquarius (4/17-30) – Although you enjoy working well with others, you may feel hesitant to express yourself in the workplace. In addition, beginning on Thursday, your focus may be in flux.  Saturn trine Ceres (4/24-30); Saturn conjunct Vesta (4/28-30)

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Uranus ~ 12th House/Taurus (4/17-30) Something unexpected may arise that invokes inspiration during this period, and you may express some innovative ideas to others. Uranus square The Midheaven (4/22-29)

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Neptune ~ 11th House/Pisces (4/24-30) Your relationships take on a spiritual dimension. That said, you may need healthier boundaries so that you aren’t drained by emotionally needy people. Neptune square Ceres (4/26-30)

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Pluto ~ 9th House/Capricorn (4/10-16) you may obsess over challenges or problems that arise to the point that you cannot understand the overall picture Pluto square Pallas (4/24-30)

Retrograde Planets – Pluto begins its retrograde on 29 April 2022. Upcoming retrogrades include Mercury (10 May)

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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.