The Ascendant, Rays, Nodes, and Aspects Influencing 28 August through 3 September 2022
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.
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 decreases its influence all week suggesting that the ability to assert oneself or to express one’s will in a positive manner may be less effective.
The 2nd Ray of love and wisdom continues its strong influence suggesting that it will have a greater impact on the 6th Ray’s lesser expression of ideology and fundamentalist devotion.
Although the influence of the 3rd Ray of active intelligence increases a bit between Monday and Wednesday, the remainder of the week’s reduced impact suggests that instinct and adaptability to change are having a lesser influence on our interactions with others and the ability to solve problems.
The 4th Ray of harmony through conflict’s generally reduced impact this week indicates an unwillingness to cooperate with others to find solutions. And with the disciplined or logical approach to seeking truth from the 5th Ray having only a slightly greater impact, it may be that achieving a shared agreement with others may still be challenging.
Overall, the reduced influence of the 7th Ray on ceremonial order throughout most of the week suggests that practicality won’t have much of an influence on perceptions and decisions, and organization may also be impacted.
The Ascendant
Virgo – A feminine sign, a Virgo individual is somewhat risk-averse and needs to know the overall picture before pursuing new opportunities. Although individuals with a Virgo Ascendant may he hesitant to initiate new endeavors, they are typically flexible and adaptable. However, a Virgo Ascendant can also be anxious, sensitive, reserved, and health-conscious.
- The Moon conjunct the Ascendant – Your self-esteem impacts others who are drawn to your emotional, sensitive, and intuitive nature during this period (8/28)
- The Moon sextile The Ascendant – Your well-being, emotional, physical, and spiritual impacts your self-worth today (9/2)
- Neptune opposite The Ascendant – You may want to read the room so to speak before interacting with others and employ your intuition before making any sort of commitments or coming to any decisions. (8/29-9/3)
- Pluto trine The Ascendant – This is a great time to transform your life in a way that allows you to move forward into new experiences (9/1-3)
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, you also know what you value or desire, however, how difficult that is to achieve depends upon the balance you strike.
Aspects:
- Uranus conjunct N Node/opposite S Node – Something unexpected could arise that aligns you with your true nature or destiny (8/28-9/3)
Planetary Aspects/Patterns with a Strong Impact
The Sun ~ Although you approach life in an optimistic way, during this period you may vacillate between taking risks and staying in the background so that you can more effectively analyze the world around you. Because of those extremes, you may also have issues with self-assertion versus aggression when interacting with others. And it may negatively impact how you achieve your objectives.
The Moon ~ If you experience stress this week it may impact your well-being and you may need to take additional steps to protect your health. If it’s your thoughts that are taking you there, meditation may be valuable to gain inner awareness and help you to respond to others with empathy and compassion. Realize that your emotions impact both your mood and your body and this could be a time where healing past wounds can bring real transformation especially if you’re feeling triggered by others.
Mercury ~ You are viewed as someone who is diplomatic and can help calm a volatile situation. New information is welcome and you value a collaborative experience with others. That said, your need to express your opinions or what you’ve learned may overshadow that same need in others. So, it may be wise during this period to let others speak before you add your own perspective to the conversation.
Venus ~ Trust may be an issue this week that impacts your self-worth. You may resent the needs of a partner and feel as if that person is controlling your independence. However, this may be more about past woundings instead of what’s currently happening and you will benefit from a conversation with your partner where you share your inner most feelings. The goal is not only to see your partner in a more realistic manner but to let go of perceptions that do not reflect reality.
Mars ~ Insight or self-awareness may be required for you to understand the effect you have on others. It may be that those in your orbit feel they cannot express their own views because of the enthusiasm or self-confidence you have for your own. You are someone who thinks quickly with ideas seeming to pour out of you. You must realize that not everyone moves at the same pace as you, and it’s best to give them additional room and respect to express their own perspective.
Jupiter ~ (Retro) Your relationships offer a means of spiritual engagement and shared truth. And sometimes you feel restricted by the more mundane issues in life because you prefer a more esoteric focus. However, there’s work to be done and you need to find a balance between what you need spiritually with taking care of routine tasks. In fact, if you can see those tasks as a spiritual expression, you may find that your struggle resolves.
Saturn ~ (Retro) Although you’re fairly risk-averse, it may be what you need to step outside your comfort zone. And as you continue to explore your own wellness, you may need to challenge yourself to seek out new experiences that ask you to reevaluate your existing patterns or process.
Uranus ~ (Retro) Although you express yourself in a unique way, you may also feel hesitant at times to do so, believing that what you have to offer may not be accepted by others. And if this involves a close partner, it can negatively impact your relationship if you’re unable to share your concerns with that person. It may be that you’re concerned for nothing, but you won’t know that unless you not only share your feelings but are also ready to hear your partner’s as well.
Neptune ~ (Retro) Sometimes you feel challenged by life itself and you can’t seem to find an inner balance. You may seek out relationships that are theoretically on the fringe and may adopt perspectives that ultimately don’t satisfy your needs, especially if you see those individuals in an unrealistic manner. The other side of the coin, however, involves how you see yourself and whether or not you derive self-esteem from your own inner awareness or depend on others for that strength.
Pluto ~ (Retro) Your need for creative self-expression may cause you to seek out attention from others instead of deriving self-esteem from the process itself. But if so, then you risk giving away your own power to the whims of others who may desire to manipulate or control the outcome. Instead of placing your faith in others, learn to have faith in yourself especially if this involves your career.
Chiron ~ (Retro) Relationships with others tend to be challenging; however, in time, you may find a partner that can help you heal wounds that are holding you back. You need to learn to honor your own experiences and see them as something that can give you insight instead of feeling controlled by them.
Retrograde Planets – Pluto; Saturn; Uranus, Neptune, Vesta, Chiron, Eris, Juno, Jupiter. Upcoming retrogrades include Mercury on 9 Sep 2022
References
- Erickson, Jan. Witch Notes. Kindle. 2019.
- Erickson, Jan. Shifting Perception. Draft2Digital. 2020.
- Erickson. Jan. Magick and the Aligned Witch. Kindle.
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