The Ascendant, Rays, Nodes, and Aspects Influencing 11-17 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 specific Rays are as follows:
- 1st Ray – will and power
- 2nd Ray – love and wisdom
- 3rd Ray – active intelligence
- 4th Ray – harmony through conflict
- 5th Ray – concrete science and knowledge
- 6th Ray – devotion and idealism
- 7th Ray – ceremonial order and magick
Over the course of the week, the strongest Ray influence is the 2nd Ray of love and wisdom followed by the 6th Ray of devotion and idealism suggesting that love and wisdom may have a strong impact on ideology. However, expressions of ideology may still have an influence on those individuals given to extremist behavior.
From there, the moderate impact of the 3rd Ray of active intelligence suggests that instinct and adaptability to change are having a lesser influence on our interactions with others as well as on the ability to solve problems.
Rays 1, 4, 5, and 7 are having the least influence indicating that willpower, cooperation with others, general knowledge, and organizational skills are reduced or average over the week.
The Ascendant
Libra – A masculine sign, a Libra individual takes initiative to pursue opportunities that come his/her way. Relationships are important and although you are assertive, thoughtful, polite, and well-mannered, you may also be indecisive. You insist on fairness and justice and are concerned with taking care of others. Diplomacy and mediation are also a focus.
- The Moon opposite The Ascendant – Partnership issues may arise and a decision one way or the other may need to be made (9/11)
- Mercury R conjunct The Ascendant – Reflection may be warranted during Mercury’s retrograde period surrounding decisions, interactions, and perceptions. (9/15)
- Jupiter R opposite The Ascendant – Growth is possible within relationships during this period if you keep an open mind and heart (9/12-17)
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:
- The Moon conjunct N Node/opposite S Node – You have strong empathic and intuitive awareness but you may not always feel comfortable expressing that side of yourself. (9/14)
- Venus trine N Node – A woman may come into your life who helps you to make a necessary change that may also bring long-term financial benefit (9/16-17)
- Chiron R quincunx The S Node – You have the ability during this time to reevaluate a situation that you may need to let go of in order that you can move forward. (9/11-18)
Planetary Aspects/Patterns with a Strong Impact
The Sun ~ Others appreciate your talented and innovative approach to life. You’re unafraid to think outside the box and you embrace solutions that are unconventional. However, you also need to incorporate some realism as well as self-discipline to avoid heading off in a direction that’s untenable. A new wellness routine might be helpful.
The Moon ~ You may need to exercise some patience with a partner who may not be as willing as you to take risks. Although you’re drawn to exploring new opportunities, your partner may have a more realistic opinion that might serve you better. Perhaps a focus on routine or a heart-to-heart talk will help you find a better solution.
Mercury (Retro) ~ Over Mercury’s retrograde period, careful consideration involving self-expression is necessary, with diplomacy a given especially when expressing your own opinions. Overreaction is possible and could simply arise from miscommunication. Remember that a little kindness and compassion go a long way as does some reassessment of your priorities.
Venus ~ With Venus in the 12th House of unconscious awareness and secrets, if issues of partnership arise, they could involve deception either within your own awareness or from your partner, and some self-restraint could be important. Given that you value integrity from your partner, as well as from yourself, it could be that a lack thereof is creating some stress between you. But with Mercury in retrograde, all of this could stem from some miscommunication and a frank conversation could clear things up. Just be certain that you avoid any unnecessary blow-ups that will get you nowhere. In that regard, some inner reflection may be warranted.
Mars ~ Patience continues to be necessary this week, especially given Mercury’s current retrograde influence, otherwise, you may cause unnecessary issues or arguments with others around you. Although situations may arise that seem challenging or frustrating, it’s best to see the broader picture and listen to the concerns of others before asserting your own perspective. Expressing compassion and empathy may change the dynamic.
Jupiter ~ (Retro) You may engage with a new partner during this period, either personal or work-related. If agreements need to be signed or otherwise entered into, be certain that you’re clear in your expectations and those of your new partner. If the relationship is taking you in a new direction, particularly if this involves your career, you may need to reevaluate the impact that has on how you balance your responsibilities and resources.
Saturn ~ (Retro) You find it too easy to stay in a strict routine at the expense of having some fun in your life with resentment possible. This is likely due to a square between Saturn and Uranus, both in retrograde. Since this alignment won’t end until 24 December 2022, some inner reflection is warranted since you’ll be dealing with this for a while longer. Be alert to new people in your life during this time who could provide a new perspective.
Uranus ~ (Retro) Challenges may arise if you assert yourself in an unexpected manner during this period. Expectations from others could be the source of the challenge or it could simply be finding your own balance. Or if this involves your career, it could be that a situation is changing that is causing you to reassess your own goals, and a new strategy that involves thinking outside the box is required. That said, be certain to focus your energy in a way that achieves your objective.
Neptune ~ (Retro) As you seek a balance between mind, body, and spirit, you may feel drawn to modalities that involve healing on an energetic level. How you nurture and support your energy field matters as much or more than how you support your physical health. Given that we’re all energetic beings, without a conscious connection to your auric or energy field within and without your physical body, you’re only attending to the physical side of life and ignoring the very life force that truly sustains you.
Pluto ~ (Retro) Home may continue to be a place of conflict and drama this week and some reflection may be necessary to understand the greater dynamic in play. Increased intensity within your relationships may dominate and it may feel like no solutions are possible. It may be that everyone concerned needs to evaluate why they prefer drama to peace.
Chiron ~ (Retro) As Chiron continues its placement in the 7th House of partnership, you’re given an opportunity to heal issues that are impacting close relationships with others. You may feel like your trust has been violated, or that you have little control over your circumstances. And order to regain that control, it may become necessary to make decisions that are not the most comfortable.
Retrograde Planets – Mercury, Pluto, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Vesta, Chiron, Eris, Juno, Jupiter.
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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