Daily Correspondences for 8-14 October 2023
Below are the corresponding astrological energies for working magick as well as the current transit charts for the week. ~ et incipit magia
Timing
Dawn: healing, new beginnings, study, purification
Noon: strength, opportunity, success, protection, wealth
Sunset: letting go, release
Night: spirituality, aligning with Spirit, healing, dreamwork, visions
Cosmic Rays
1st – will/power
2nd – love/wisdom
3rd – active intelligence
4th – harmony through conflict
5th – concrete science and knowledge
6th – devotion/idealism
7th – ceremonial magic and order
Sunday 8 October 2023
Magickal focus: clarity, truth, healing, courage, removing barriers, leadership
Numerology: 8 – Materialistic Approval, Achievement, Striving for Success, leadership, and Acknowledgment
The Sun in Libra
The Moon in Leo
Moon Void of Course: none
Planetary governance: The Sun ☉
Governing Planet Ray – 2nd (love/wisdom): Strongest Ray: 3rd
Favorability: Neutral
Polarity: The masculine (projective) side of self has the most significant influence suggesting motivation, initiation, and expressions of creativity are having the most decisive impact today.
Elemental Balance: In order of strength: Air, Fire, Water, Earth
Lunar Phase: Waning (Magicks of decrease); 3rd Qtr (action from a place of strength with adaptability challenging at times)
Strongest Sign Mode: Cardinal
Mansion of the Moon: 10th Algebha (Al Jabhah) 25°Cn42; neck/forehead of Leo; fosters love and compassion, assists in defeating enemies, and strengthens structures; at 9:39a – 11th Azobra (Al Zubrah) 8°Le34; hair of the lion’s head, increases profits, positive for travel, taking captives
Retrograde Planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, Chiron
Planets Out of Bounds: none
General Correspondences
Element: Fire
Color: Gold, yellow
Direction: South
Energy: masculine/projective
Power: To Will
Deities: Sol, Apollo, Helios, Och (Olympic Spirit)
Crystal: emerald, topaz, bloodstone, chrysolite
Resin: mastic, frankincense, copal, saffron, red sandalwood, cinnamon, honey
Herbs: Angelica, juniper, calendula, hyacinth, rosemary, mint, ivy, pepper, vine, sunflower, cedar, marjoram, bay, vervain, gentian, Dittany, ginger, peony, balm, marigold, heliotrope
Monday, 9 October 2023
Magickal focus: The Moon governs; feminine magicks, healing, intuition, cycles, reincarnation, astral travel, balance, change
Numerology: 9 – idealistic, generous, and kind; Altruism, Humanitarianism, Generosity, Sympathy; endings
The Sun in Libra
The Moon in Leo
Moon Void of Course: none
Planetary governance: The Moon ☽
Governing Planet Ray: 4th ray (harmony through conflict); Strongest Ray: 3rd
Favorability: Excellent
Polarity: The masculine (projective) side of self has the most significant influence suggesting motivation, initiation, and expressions of creativity are having the most decisive impact today.
Elemental Balance: In order of strength: Air, Fire, Earth/Water
Lunar Phase: Waning (Magicks of decrease); 3rd Qtr (action from a place of strength with adaptability challenging at times)
Strongest Sign Mode: Cardinal
Mansion of the Moon: 11th Azobra (Al Zubrah) 8°Le34; hair of the lion’s head, increases profits, positive for travel, taking captives; at 11:40a – 12th Alsarfah (Al Sarfah) 21°Le25; tail of Leo; increases harvest, obstructs sailors, promotes care for employees and captives
Retrograde Planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, Chiron
General Correspondences
Element: Water
Color: Silver, white
Direction: West
Energy: feminine/receptive
Power: To Dare
Deities: Diana, Luna, Selene, Artemis, Mani, Phul (Olympic Spirit)
Crystal: Pearl, moonstone, selenite, beryl, marcasite
Resin: mastic, frankincense, copal, saffron, red sandalwood, cinnamon, honey
Herbs: almond, mugwort, moonwort, yellow ranunculus, palm, lily, willow, violet, poppy, fennel, iris
Tuesday, 10 October 2023
Magickal focus: Mars governs; passion, manifestation, creativity, self-assertion, reducing conflict
Numerology: 1 – Uniqueness, Freedom, Talent, Governance, Leadership, and Revolution
The Sun in Libra
The Moon in Leo until Virgo at 5:02a
Moon Void of Course: 2:36a-5:01a
Planetary governance: Mars ♂
Governing planet in sign: Mars in Libra
Governing Planet Ray: 6th ray (devotion and idealism), Strongest Ray: 3rd
Favorability: Very Good
Polarity: The feminine (receptive) side of self has the greatest influence suggesting compassion, empathy, and understanding are having the strongest impact today
Elemental Balance: In order of strength: Air, Earth, Water, Fire
Lunar Phase: Waning (Magicks of decrease); 3rd Qtr (action from a place of strength with adaptability challenging at times)
Strongest Sign Mode: Cardinal
Mansion of the Moon: 12th Alsarfah (Al Sarfah) 21°Le25; tail of Leo; increases harvest, obstructs sailors, promotes care for employees and captives; at 1:43p – 13th Alhaire (Al Awwa) 4°Vi17; dog stars/wings of Virgo; fosters compassion, travel, harvest, gain, freedom of captives
Retrograde Planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Chiron
General Correspondences
Element: Fire
Color: Red, rust
Direction: South
Energy: masculine/projective
Power: To Will
Deities: Ares, Mars, Tyr, Phaleg (Olympic Spirit)
Crystal: Amethyst, bloodstone, lodestone, diamond, jasper
Resin: Juniper, dragon’s blood, red sandalwood
Herbs: Absinthe, cayenne, basil, asafoetida, rue, garlic, black pepper, nettle, wormwood, onion, mustard, leeks, ginger, wolfsbane, thorny trees (Hawthorn)
Wednesday, 11 October 2023
Magickal focus: Mercury governs; communication, interactions, balance, justice, revelation
Numerology: 11 – awakening, enlightenment, spirituality, Master Number
The Sun in Libra
The Moon in Virgo
Moon Void of Course: none
Planetary governance: Mercury ☿
Governing planet in sign: Mercury in Libra
Governing Planet Ray: 4th (harmony through conflict); Strongest Ray: 3rd
Favorability: Excellent
Polarity: The masculine (projective) side of self has the most significant influence suggesting motivation, initiation, and expressions of creativity are having the most decisive impact today.
Elemental Balance: In order of strength: Air, Earth, Fire, Water
Lunar Phase: Waning (Magicks of decrease); Balsamic – (your destiny or future factors into life decisions with leadership a potential role for you to play)
Strongest Sign Mode: Cardinal
Mansion of the Moon: 13th Alhaire (Al Awwa) 4°Vi17; dog stars/wings of Virgo; fosters compassion, travel, harvest, gain, freedom of captives
Retrograde Planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Chiron
General Correspondences
Element: Air
Color: yellow, purple
Direction: East
Energy: masculine/projective
Power: To Know
Deities: Hermes, Mercury, Thoth, Odin/Woden, Ophiel (Olympic Spirit)
Crystal: Agate, emerald, fluorite, topaz, citrine, red marble
Resin: benzoin, gum arabic, frankincense
Herbs: marjoram, horehound, bergamot, cinnamon, lavender, caraway, cloves, licorice, mullein, peppermint, star anise, hyssop
Thursday, 12 October 2023
Magickal focus: Jupiter governs; social justice, healing, abundance, income, growth, achieving goals
Numerology: 3 – Self-expression, Entertainment, Optimism, Imagination, and Friendliness; reason, mental acuity, detail-oriented
The Sun in Virgo until Libra at 5:22p
Moon Void of Course: 1:10p-5:21p
Planetary governance: Jupiter ♃
Governing planet in sign: Jupiter in Taurus
Governing Planet Ray: 2nd Ray (love and wisdom): Strongest Ray: 1st, 3rd
Favorability: Neutral
Polarity: The feminine (receptive) side of self has the greatest influence suggesting compassion, empathy, and understanding are having the strongest impact today
Elemental Balance: In order of strength: Earth/Air, Fire, Water
Lunar Phase: Waning (Magicks of decrease); Balsamic – (your destiny or future factors into life decisions with leadership a potential role for you to play)
Strongest Sign Mode: Cardinal
Mansion of the Moon: 14th Azimeth (Al Simak) 17°Vi8; the spike of Virgo; fosters marital love, heals the sick, increases sailor’s profits; prevents overland travel
Retrograde Planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Chiron
General Correspondences
Element: Fire, Water, Air
Color: Blue
Direction: South, West, East
Energy: balanced
Power: To Will, To Dare, To Know
Deities: Zeus, Jupiter, Thor, Bethor (Olympic Spirit)
Crystal: sapphire, jasper, emerald
Resin: balm of Gilead, ambergris, saffron
Herbs: basil, agrimony, mints, dandelion, borage, bugloss (alkanet), wood betony, hyssop, henbane, poplar, oak, plum, fig, meadowsweet
Friday, 13 October 2023
Magickal focus: Venus governs; compassion, love, harmony, attracting a partner, partnership issues, female sexuality, fertility, healing, friendship
Numerology: 4 – Order and Coordination, Assistance, Hard Work, Pragmatism; materialism, physicality, patience, overly absorbed, may reflect imbalance (emotional, physical, spiritual)
The Sun in Libra
The Moon in Libra
Moon Void of Course: none
Planetary governance: Venus ♀
Governing planet in sign: Venus in Virgo
Governing Planet Ray: 5th Ray (concrete knowledge and science): Strongest Ray: 3rd
Favorability: Excellent
Polarity: The masculine (projective) side of self has the most significant influence suggesting motivation, initiation, and expressions of creativity are having the most decisive impact today.
Elemental Balance: In order of strength: Air, Fire, Earth, Water
Lunar Phase: Waning (Magicks of decrease); Balsamic – (your destiny or future factors into life decisions with leadership a potential role for you to play)
Strongest Sign Mode: Cardinal
Mansion of the Moon: 15th Algafra (Al Ghafr) 1°Libra; covered flying; finding treasure, digging holes or pits, creates tension and discord as well as divorce, destroys homes and enemies, and interrupts travel
Retrograde Planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Chiron
General Correspondences
Element: Water
Color: Green, rose
Direction: West
Energy: feminine/receptive
Power: To Dare
Deities: Venus, Aphrodite, Freyja, Hagith (Olympic Spirit)
Crystal: Turquoise, lapis lazuli, beryl, rose quartz, coral
Resin: sandalwood, ambergris, musk, orris root
Herbs: apple, rose, myrtle, bugloss (alkanet), burdock, feverfew, lilac, marshmallow, vervain, valerian, thyme, coriander, pears, elder, pomegranate, passionflower, raspberry, strawberry, blackberry, vanilla, yarrow, violet, plantain
Saturday, 14 October 2023
Magickal focus: Saturn governs; restriction, bindings, summoning, harvest, purification, protection
Numerology: 5 – protection, pentagram, travel, innovation, freedom versus restriction
The Sun in Libra
The Moon in Libra
Moon Void of Course: none
Planetary governance: Saturn ♄
Governing planet in sign: Saturn in Pisces
Governing Planet Ray: 3rd Ray (active intelligence), Strongest Ray: 3rd
Favorability: Excellent
Polarity: The masculine (projective) side of self has the most significant influence suggesting motivation, initiation, and expressions of creativity are having the most decisive impact today.
Elemental Balance: In order of strength: Air, Fire, Earth, Water
Lunar Phase: Waning (Magicks of decrease); New 10:56a at 21°Li07; Partial Solar Eclipse 9:13a-10:03a
Strongest Sign Mode: Cardinal
Mansion of the Moon: 16th Azubene (Al Jubana) 12°Li51; horns of Scorpio; obstructs travel and weddings along with harvest and redeems captives
Retrograde Planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Chiron
General Correspondences
Element: Earth
Color: Brown, black
Direction: North
Energy: feminine/receptive
Power: To Keep Silence
Deities: Chronos, Aratron (Olympic Spirit)
Crystal: Onyx, jet, jade, emerald, sapphire, smoky quartz, marcasite, lodestone, brown jasper
Resin: alum, sulfur, benzoin, balm of Gilead, myrrh
Herbs: asafoetida, cypress, dragonwort, black hellebore, mandrake, opium, garlic, hemlock, ivy, mullein, nightshade, skullcap, St. John’s Wort, Solomon’s seal root, comfrey, boneset, pine
References
Erickson, Jan. Herbal Magicka. 2021
Erickson, Jan. Witch Notes. Kindle. 2019.
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