The Forecast for 15-21 October 2023
The Forecast is a comprehensive look at both the weekly planetary information as well as the daily forecast. The planetary information presented is from daily astrological charts over the course of the week that align with the planetary governor for each day, while the daily information is gleaned from each day’s I Ching-based Human Design chart, runes from both the Elder Futhark, geomancy, and numerology. The astrological and Human Design charts are cast for 8:00 am Pacific time.
Retrograde Planets – Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Chiron
The Sun
12th House/Libra
Sunday influences: 6, Isa, Conjunctio, Human Design Gate/Line 32.2 Restraint; Moon Phase: Waxing, New
The Sun’s influence impacts an individual’s identity, vitality, and ego expression. Remain open to learning from an unexpected situation that arises this week so that you can apply what you learn to future endeavors. If this involves collaboration with others, welcome any input they have to offer, especially if you’re feeling off or not at your best. Your intuition is strong during this time, however, you may feel self-conscious about sharing what you know. At the end of the week, interactions with others begin to intensify and become unpredictable, potentially revealing truth that has so far been hidden.
Sunday, 15 October 2023
Exercise some restraint today to give others room to offer their own solutions. It’s not always easy to ask for assistance, but when you do, it naturally increases harmony between you and others. Chanting Isa, the Norn rune of the present moment, can help you stay aligned in higher awareness so that you avoid an ego response.
The Moon
Various signs and houses (1st/Scorpio 10/15-16, 2nd/Scorpio 10/17, 2nd/Sagittarius 10/18-19, 3rd/Capricorn 10/20-21)
Monday Influences: 7, Perthro, Populus, Human Design Gate/Line 1.2 Love is Light; Moon Phase: Waxing, New
The Moon’s interaction with the various signs throughout the week impacts an individual’s emotions, moods, and vulnerabilities. Changes in your life (career, home, etc.) at the beginning of the week can also bring changes in your finances. Although you’re ambitious, responsible, and flexible, you are also given to drama, insensitivity, or self-indulgence, all at the expense of your financial security. Stay focused on your work, and if tense moments arise between you and others, observe what’s behind the tension before responding.
Monday, 16 October 2023
Your values and principles define the manner in which you express yourself today. You take responsibility for your own decisions and you’re focused on a just outcome. If a situation arises that seems daunting, drop resistance until you understand the situation more fully. A divination using either runes or Tarot cards may provide clarity.
Mars
1st/Scorpio
Tuesday’s Influences: 8, Dagaz, Conjunctio, Human Design Gate/Line 28.2 Shaking hands with the Devil; Moon Phase: Waxing, New
Mars invokes action, courage, passion, and strength in an individual. At the beginning of the week, you may feel compelled to react to a situation or individual with insensitivity, especially if you believe control is a factor. Instead, move around the situation and stay focused on your objective. You’re both ambitious and competitive, and you’re motivated by strong instincts; however, you will accomplish more by focusing your energy on interactions that provide inspiration.
Tuesday, 17 October 2023
Avoid an alliance with someone who is untrustworthy so that you’re not led in a direction that compromises your success. Your leadership depends upon your ability to remain positive and to set an example for others to follow, and taking the easy way out will not achieve that. A protection spell may help you feel empowered to see through deception and set realistic boundaries.
Mercury
12th/Libra
Wednesday’s Influences: 9; Isa, Caput Draconis; Human Design Gate/Line 32.4 Right is Might; Moon Phase: Waxing, Crescent
Mercury influences an individual’s communication style, thought processes, and how one negotiates or transacts with others. Your internal conversation needs to rely more on instinct and intuition to guide your decisions as well as your interactions with others, especially if diplomacy is required. Otherwise, progressing forward on a commitment may prove challenging and you could become stuck in the idea phase instead of implementing what you want. At the end of the week, an interaction with someone could become hostile.
Wednesday, 18 October 2023
If unexpected changes occur this week, stay strong and let your values and ideals guide your response. You could be on the threshold of a new path or opportunity and it may take an extraordinary amount of will to stay the course. Include a piece of citrine and/or a crystal representation of the throat chakra along with the rune Isa ᛁ in a charm or mojo bag to carry with you this week to help stay determined and in control.
Jupiter
7th/Taurus; Retrograde
Thursday’s Influences: 1, Tiwaz, Amissio, Human Design Gate/Line 24.6 The Gift Horse; Moon Phase: Waxing, Crescent
Jupiter is the planet of expansion and influences an individual’s growth, luck, abundance, and self-confidence. Although you’re motivated to break free and express your individuality, you would do well to control any self-indulgence this week, especially if others are looking to you for leadership. Your enthusiasm typically makes others feel comfortable; however, you should avoid overreaction. At the end of the week, you need to find a more realistic balance between home and work.
Thursday, 19 October 2023
You assert yourself well today and you face challenges with strength and integrity. That said, don’t ignore opportunities because you may not have all the facts. Instead, do your own due diligence, seek outside assistance if necessary, and then make the best decision possible. Today’s rune, Tiwaz ᛏ can be carried with you as a talisman to invoke the god Tyr and the spiritual warrior within.
Venus
10th/Virgo
Friday’s Influences: 2, Nauthiz, Puer; Human Design Gate/Line 40.6 Decapitation; Moon Phase: Waxing, Crescent
Venus, the planet of attraction, happiness, harmony, and beauty, reflects the feminine aspect within and how an individual loves and expresses intimacy as well as self-worth. Your instincts are a valuable tool when assessing a prospective partnership this week. And they may be telling you that a commitment you’re considering may be more challenging than you had expected. That said, if it’s unrealistic expectations on your part that are preventing clarity, it may be time to reevaluate your own issues before judging anyone else.
Friday, 20 October 2023
Let go of behavior or perceptions today that prevent harmony with others so that how you see a situation doesn’t prevent a new partnership from forming. If you’re still uncomfortable with the person, perhaps there’s something that’s triggering a difficult memory from the past that’s influencing your concerns. Either way, it’s best to avoid a response that is impulsive or aggressive. It could simply be that the individual is not a good fit and assuming something more nefarious isn’t appropriate. If in a meeting area such as a conference room, perfume the area with fresh roses, or add essential oils such as rose, neroli, lavender, or orange to a diffuser to increase positive relationships. If in a smaller area, a lighted pink candle can be used with some scattered fresh rose petals surrounding it.
Saturn
4th House/Pisces; Retrograde
Saturday’s Influences: 3; Inguz, Via; Human Design Gate/Line 55.1 Cooperation; Moon Phase: Waxing, 1st Quarter at 8:30p – 28°Cp28
The planet Saturn slows things down, invoking realism, boundaries, restraint, and the impact of time on an individual. As you move forward with a new opportunity or project, self-discipline will be necessary should challenges arise. A collaborative effort may have become stagnant and new ideas have become difficult to express. If so, patience will be required to get everyone on the same page. At the end of the week, your careful planning and organizational skills will be what enables the group to succeed.
Saturday, 21 October 2023
Regarding the new opportunity or project you’ve been working on throughout the week, the issue at hand could be that some aspect of the situation or problem was overlooked, or it could be that the group is having a hard time arriving at a shared perspective. Today’s rune, Inguz ᛜ can be carved into a candle, and then placed in the center of a table to be used as a focus. Bring everyone together around the table, gaze into the candle’s flame, and focus the group’s collective intention on achieving a shared perspective. For additional impact, consider performing the ritual when the 1st Quarter Moon takes effect at 8:30 pm PDT, or in a planetary hour of Saturn (7:39a, 1:47p, 8:25p).
References
Erickson, Jan. Witch Notes. Kindle. 2019.
Erickson, Jan. Shifting Perception. Draft2Digital. 2020.
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