The Ascendant, Rays, Nodes, and Aspects Influencing 9-15 October 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, along with their average strength this week, are as follows:
- 1st Ray – will and power; average strength: 8
- 2nd Ray – love and wisdom; average strength: 5
- 3rd Ray – active intelligence; average strength: 11
- 4th Ray – harmony through conflict; average strength: 2
- 5th Ray – concrete science and knowledge; average strength: 3
- 6th Ray – devotion and idealism; average strength: 2
- 7th Ray – ceremonial order and magick; average strength: 7
Over the course of the week, the strongest Ray influence is the 3rd Ray of active intelligence indicating that both instinct and adaptability are having a strong impact on our interactions with others. In addition, it also suggests that our ability to solve problems is also present. Next, the 1st ray of will and power followed by the 7th Ray of ceremonial order and magick suggests that we’ll be motivated to remain organized this week.
The higher strength of the 2nd Ray of love and wisdom along with the lower impact of the 6th Ray of devotion and idealism indicates that love and wisdom may continue to overshadow any ideological impulses that could be experienced over the course of the week.
Lastly, the 4th and 5th Rays are having a lesser impact this week suggesting that cooperation with others and general knowledge are significantly reduced.
The Ascendant
Libra – A masculine sign that functions on the 3rd Ray of active intelligence, a Libra individual takes initiative to pursue opportunities that come his/her way. Relationships are important and although you are assertive, thoughtful, polite, well-mannered, you may also be indecisive. You insist on fairness and justice and are concerned with taking care of others. Diplomacy or mediation are also a focus.
Aspects:
- Moon opp Ascendant – You have a strong need for loving relationships with others to help you derive feelings of emotional security. (10/10)
- Neptune quincunx The Ascendant – A creative approach to change may be required during this period. (10/9-10)
- Mars trine The Ascendant – The time is right to pursue new ideas and opportunities. (10/9-12)
- Pluto square the Ascendant – Issues with a partner can either give you the opportunity for resolution, or it could make you seek alternative solutions. (10/11-15)
- Moon trine The Ascendant – Others are drawn to your intuitive nature. (10/15)
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:
- Mercury semisquare S Node (10/10) Emotional issues from the past provide insight into how you express yourself now in current experiences.
- Venus quincunx N Node (10/10) – You may struggle to assess an overall picture in a thoughtful manner and use that understanding to benefit yourself and others.
- Moon semisquare N Node – Reflect on your past experience as well as your fundamental values to influence your current decisions (10/15)
- 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 so that you can move forward. (10/9-15)
Planetary Aspects/Patterns with a Strong Impact
The Sun ~ Your strong self-discipline and organizational skills provide the ability to succeed. However, sometimes your self-confidence wanes due to childhood experiences where you felt unsupported by an authority figure. This may also impact expressions of idealism and flexibility when the unexpected arises. It’s important to maintain a daily wellness routine such as yoga or meditation to help keep your energy balanced and your spirit high.
The Moon ~ You may seek approval from others by over-nurturing them at the expense of your own needs which can result in unnecessary resentment on your part. It may also be that you feel your own solutions are ignored with insecurity as the result. Although partnerships and family are important, you need to avoid being drawn into family dramas that can impact your own feelings of stability and security. You should also avoid any self-indulgence that impacts harmony and balance.
Mercury ~ You tend to overreact to challenges and become fixated on your own beliefs at the expense of others, and you need to be careful to avoid a critical attitude or an overemphasis on details that others might miss. Instead, take steps to build on your intuitive ability to collaborate with others, including acting as a mediator when challenges or a difference of opinion arises.
Venus ~ You create a beautiful environment for yourself and those you love; however, resentment can result if you don’t balance taking care of the needs of others with your own. Without that inner balance, manipulation of close partners/family is possible if your need for control arises. Instead, focus on your strength as the family organizer or support system to create positive experiences, and explore any unrealistic expectations you might have in the pages of your journal.
Mars ~ Although you’re focused new experiences that include traveling to new places or study that embraces higher awareness, your creativity can be undermined by a lack of healthy choices. Given that you collaborate well with others when you can express your ideas, focus your energy and intention on issues that provide inspiration to others.
Jupiter ~ (Retro) You’re a leader whose unique ideas inspire others to seek truth. You derive your own inspiration from the freedom to express yourself creatively. That said, you may be so focused on your own beliefs that you’re given to overreaction.
Saturn ~ (Retro) A compromise with someone in authority may continue to be necessary this week, even if you don’t particularly want to do so. It could also indicate that you’re ready for a change so that you can pursue new opportunities that increase the material security that your current situation no longer provides.
Uranus ~ (Retro) Your intuition and need for a new direction during this period continue to motivate you to let go of situations that feel limiting. This is a time when your need for self-discovery outweighs any commitment you might have felt to the past. A new person or group may enter your life with whom you feel more aligned.
Neptune ~ (Retro) Reconnecting to the earth continues to be important during this period as does your need to become more spiritually grounded to the energies the earth provides. And as that happens, you may have more of an opportunity to express yourself creatively in your career or, upon reflection, further define your boundaries and where see your career going.
Pluto ~ Interactions with partners or family members could become fairly intense with power struggles during this period. Consider how you express your own need for personal power to others and stand firm if your boundaries or opinions are not respected.
Chiron ~ (Retro) Personal wellness continues to be favored during this period and you may seek out alternative healing modalities as a new strategy to regain your health and emotional balance.
Retrograde Planets – Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Chiron, Eris, Juno,
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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