Daily Correspondences for 22-28 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 22 October 2023
Magickal focus: clarity, truth, healing, courage, removing barriers, leadership
Numerology: 22 – Cosmic Builder; profound manifestation, change, alignment with others
The Sun in Libra
The Moon in Aquarius
Moon Void of Course: none
Planetary governance: The Sun ☉
Governing Planet Ray – 2nd (love/wisdom): Strongest Ray: 4th
Favorability: Very good
Polarity: The feminine (receptive) side of self is having the greatest influence suggesting compassion, empathy, and understanding are having the strongest impact today.
Elemental Balance: In order of strength: Water, Fire/Air, Earth
Lunar Phase: Waxing (Magicks of increase); 1st Qtr (leadership skills are strong with high expectations of others)
Strongest Sign Mode: Fixed
Mansion of the Moon: 24th Caadacohot (Sa’d al-Su’ud) 25°Cp42; star of fortune; increases compassion between married people, military victory, obstructs government; at 1:39p – 25th Caadalhacbia (Sa’d al-Akhbiyah) 8°Aq34; butterfly spreading forth; revenge and attack, destroys enemies and fosters divorce, reinforces buildings and prisons, useful in spells that prevent sexual intercourse and fosters impotence in men
Retrograde Planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Chiron
Planets Out of Bounds: Moon -23°59
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, 23 October 2023
Magickal focus: The Moon governs; feminine magicks, healing, intuition, cycles, reincarnation, astral travel, balance, change
Numerology: 5 – protection, pentagram, travel, innovation, freedom versus restriction
The Sun in Libra until Scorpio at 9:21a
The Moon in Aquarius
Moon Void of Course: 12:04p-EOD
Planetary governance: The Moon ☽
Governing Planet Ray: 4th ray (harmony through conflict); Strongest Ray: 4th
Favorability: Very good
Polarity: The feminine (receptive) side of self is having the greatest influence suggesting compassion, empathy, and understanding are having the strongest impact today.
Elemental Balance: In order of strength: Water, Fire/Air, Earth
Lunar Phase: Waxing (Magicks of increase); 1st Qtr (leadership skills are strong with high expectations of others)
Strongest Sign Mode: Fixed
Mansion of the Moon: 25th Caadalhacbia (Sa’d al-Akhbiyah) 8°Aq34; butterfly spreading forth; revenge and attack, destroys enemies and fosters divorce, reinforces buildings and prisons, useful in spells that prevent sexual intercourse and fosters impotence in men; at 11:16a – 26th Almiquedam – (Al Fargh al-Awwal) 21°Aq25; first drawing; promotes unity, health of prisoners, destroys buildings and prisons
Retrograde Planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Chiron
Planets Out of Bounds: none
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, 24 October 2023
Magickal focus: Mars governs; passion, manifestation, creativity, self-assertion, reducing conflict
Numerology: 6 – assistance, shared path, empathy, love, guidance
The Sun in Scorpio
The Moon in Aquarius until Pisces at 1:32a
Moon Void of Course: Until 1:32a
Planetary governance: Mars ♂
Governing planet in sign: Mars in Scorpio
Governing Planet Ray: 6th ray (devotion and idealism), Strongest Ray: 4th
Favorability: Very bad
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: Water, Earth, Fire A(0)
Lunar Phase: Waxing (Magicks of increase); Gibbous – (seeking knowledge, working toward achieving goals, discovering one’s purpose)
Strongest Sign Mode: Fixed
Mansion of the Moon: 26th Almiquedam – (Al Fargh al-Awwal) 21°Aq25; first drawing; promotes unity, health of prisoners, destroys buildings and prisons; at 8:38a – 27th Algarf almuehar (Al Fargh al-Thani) 4°Pi17; second drawing; increases harvest, income, healing; obstructs buildings, causes danger at sea, creates annoyance and mischief
Retrograde Planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Chiron
Planets Out of Bounds: none
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, 25 October 2023
Magickal focus: Mercury governs; communication, interactions, balance, justice, revelation
Numerology: 7 – observation, balance, justice, the scales, magick, spirituality
The Sun in Scorpio
The Moon in Pisces
Moon Void of Course: 11:38p-EOD
Planetary governance: Mercury ☿
Governing planet in sign: Mercury in Scorpio
Governing Planet Ray: 4th (harmony through conflict); Strongest Ray: 4th
Favorability: Very bad
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: Water, Earth, Fire A(0)
Lunar Phase: Waxing (Magicks of increase); Gibbous – (seeking knowledge, working toward achieving goals, discovering one’s purpose)
Strongest Sign Mode: Fixed
Mansion of the Moon: 28th Arrexhe (Batn al-Hut) 17°Pi8; Pisces; increases harvest, protects travelers on a dangerous journey, increases joy between married couples, reinforces prisons and loss of possessions
Retrograde Planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Chiron
Planets Out of Bounds: none
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, 26 October 2023
Magickal focus: Jupiter governs; social justice, healing, abundance, income, growth, achieving goals
Numerology: 8 – Materialistic Approval, Achievement, Striving for Success, leadership, and Acknowledgment
The Sun in Scorpio
The Moon in Pisces until Aries at 3:01a
Moon Void of Course: Until 3:01a
Planetary governance: Jupiter ♃
Governing planet in sign: Jupiter in Taurus
Governing Planet Ray: 2nd Ray (love and wisdom): Strongest Ray: 4th
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: Water, Earth, Fire, A(0)
Lunar Phase: Waxing (Magicks of increase); Gibbous – (seeking knowledge, working toward achieving goals, discovering one’s purpose)
Strongest Sign Mode: Fixed
Mansion of the Moon: 1st – Alnath (Al Sharatain) 0°Aries; Horns of Aries; causes conflict and promotes travel
Retrograde Planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Chiron
Planets Out of Bounds: none
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, 27 October 2023
Magickal focus: Venus governs; compassion, love, harmony, attracting a partner, partnership issues, female sexuality, fertility, healing, friendship
Numerology: 9 – idealistic, generous, and kind; Altruism, Humanitarianism, Generosity, Sympathy; endings
The Sun in Scorpio
The Moon in Aries
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: 4th
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: Earth, Water, Fire, Air
Lunar Phase: Waxing (Magicks of increase); Gibbous – (seeking knowledge, working toward achieving goals, discovering one’s purpose); Maiden
Strongest Sign Mode: Fixed
Mansion of the Moon: 2nd – Albochan (Al Butain) 12°Ar51; Belly of Aries; finds treasures and retains prisoners
Retrograde Planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Chiron
Planets Out of Bounds: none
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, 28 October 2023
Magickal focus: Saturn governs; restriction, bindings, summoning, harvest, purification, protection
Numerology: 1 – Uniqueness, Freedom, Talent, Governance, Leadership, and Revolution
The Sun in Scorpio
The Moon in Aries until Taurus at 4:44a
Moon Void of Course: 1:19a-4:44a
Planetary governance: Saturn ♄
Governing planet in sign: Saturn in Pisces
Governing Planet Ray: 3rd Ray (active intelligence), Strongest Ray: 4th
Favorability: Very bad
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: Water, Earth, Fire, A(0)
Lunar Phase: Waxing (Magicks of increase); Full at 1:25p – 05°Ta09 (relationships are an important part of your life; a powerfully creative time for goals and projects); Partial Lunar Eclipse at 11:01a-3/26p
Strongest Sign Mode: Fixed
Mansion of the Moon: 3rd – Azoraya (Al Thurayya) – 25°Ar42’; Showering, Pleiades, profitable for hunters, sailors, and alchemists
Retrograde Planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Chiron
Planets Out of Bounds: none
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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