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Correspondences for 12-18 May 2024

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Below are a few spellcasting tips and recommendations followed by the corresponding astrological and other energies for working magick as well as the current transit charts for the week. ~  et incipit magia

Spellcasting Tips and Recommendations

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

Recommendations

  • Candles can be scribed, anointed in ritual oil, and then rolled in crushed herbs for additional effect
  • Essential oils can be added to a carrier oil such as grape seed or almond to create a ritual oil
  • When using planetary squares or seals, whenever possible, draw them out during the ritual itself
  • If summoning anyone or anything to assist in the working, be sure to include the license to depart to thank and release the entity from your service
  • Tarot cards and runes may be used to further enhance a working or to provide a focus
  • Runes can be drawn in the air above workings for additional impact and to further define your intention

Areas of power include

  • Crossroads (the dirt can be used, also dirt from footprints)
  • Graveyards (crushed mullein can be used in place of graveyard dirt)
  • Outside altars/established sacred space
  • Doorways, windows
  • Boundaries of all kinds
  • Sacred spots especially old stone ruins

Times of power – Moon phases, planetary hours, eclipses, equinoxes, solstices, charging water/crystals/mirrors/tools can be performed under a full moon

Sunday, 12 May 2013

Magickal focus: clarity, truth, healing, courage, removing barriers, leadership

  • Numerology: 3 – Self-expression, Entertainment, Optimism, Imagination, and Friendliness; reason, mental acuity, detail-oriented
  • The Sun in Taurus
  • The Moon in Cancer (dignity/ruler)
  • Moon Void of Course: Not on this day
  • Planetary governance: The Sun ☉
  • Governing Planet Ray – 2nd (love/wisdom): Strongest Ray: 4th
  • 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: Water, Earth, Fire/Air
  • Lunar Phase: Waxing (magicks of increase); Crescent (self-assertion is strong and you embrace challenges)
  • Strongest Sign Mode: Fixed
  • Mansion of the Moon: 9th – Atarf (Al Tarf) 12° Cn51; eye of lion; hinders trail, causes discord, and harms harvest. 
  • Retrograde planets: Pallas, Pluto
  • Planets Out of Bounds: Moon +27°06; Vesta +24°35; Pallas +25°13; Ceres -24°51

General Correspondences

Monday, 13 May 2024

Magickal focus:  The Moon governs; feminine magicks, healing, intuition, cycles, reincarnation, astral travel, balance, change

  • Numerology: 4 – Order and Coordination, Assistance, Hard Work, Pragmatism; materialism, physicality, patience, overly absorbed, may reflect imbalance (emotional, physical, spiritual)
  • The Sun in Taurus
  • The Moon in Cancer until Leo at 3:35a
  • Moon Void of Course: 2:12a-3:35a
  • Planetary governance: The Moon ☽
  • Governing Planet Ray: 4th ray (harmony through conflict); Strongest Ray: 4th
  • Favorability: Excellent
  • 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, Fire/Earth, Air
  • Lunar Phase: Waxing (magicks of increase); Crescent (self-assertion is strong and you embrace challenges)
  • Strongest Sign Mode: Fixed
  • 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 
  • Retrograde Planets: Pallas, Pluto
  • Planets Out of Bounds: Moon +27°27; Vesta +24°34; Pallas +25°21; Ceres -24°55

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, 14 May 2024

Magickal focus: Mars governs; passion, manifestation, creativity, self-assertion, reducing conflict

  • Numerology: 5 – protection, pentagram, travel, innovation, freedom versus restriction
  • The Sun in Taurus
  • The Moon in Leo
  • Moon Void of Course: Not on this day
  • Planetary governance: Mars ♂
  • Governing planet in sign: Mars in Aries (Dignity/ruler)
  • Governing Planet Ray: 6th ray (devotion and idealism), Strongest Ray: 4th
  • Favorability: Excellent
  • 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, Fire/Earth, Air
  • Lunar Phase: Waxing (magicks of increase); Crescent (self-assertion is strong and you embrace challenges)
  • Strongest Sign Mode: Fixed
  • Mansion of the Moon: 11th  Azobra (Al Zubrah) 8°Le34; hair of the lion’s head, increases profits, positive for travel, taking captives 
  • Retrograde Planets:Pallas, Pluto
  • Planets Out of Bounds: Vesta +24°32; Pallas +25°28; Ceres -24°59

General Correspondences

Wednesday, 15 May 2024

Magickal focus: Mercury governs; communication, interactions, balance, justice, revelation

  • Numerology: 6 – assistance, shared path, empathy, love, guidance
  • The Sun in Taurus
  • The Moon in Leo until Virgo at 2:32p
  • Moon Void of Course: 9:40a-2:32p
  • Planetary governance: Mercury ☿
  • Governing planet in sign: Mercury in Aries; Taurus at 10:05a 5/15
  • Governing Planet Ray: 4th (harmony through conflict); Strongest Ray: 4th
  • 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: Water, Fire/Earth, Air
  • Lunar Phase:Waxing (magicks of increase); 1st Qtr – 25°Le08 at 4:49a (leadership skills are strong with high expectations of others)
  • Strongest Sign Mode: Fixed
  • Mansion of the Moon: 12th  Alsarfah (Al Sarfah) 21°Le25; tail of Leo; increases harvest, obstructs sailors, promotes care for employees and captives 
  • Retrograde Planets: Pallas, Pluto, Ceres
  • Planets Out of Bounds: Vesta +24°31; Pallas +25°35; Ceres -25°02

General Correspondences

Thursday, 16 May 2024

Magickal focus: Jupiter governs; social justice, healing, abundance, income, growth, achieving goals

  • Numerology: 7 – observation, balance, justice, the scales, magick, spirituality
  • The Sun in Taurus
  • The Moon in Virgo
  • Moon Void of Course: Not on this day
  • 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: Earth, Water, Fire, Air
  • 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: 13th  Alhaire (Al Awwa) 4°Vi17; dog stars/wings of Virgo; fosters compassion, travel, harvest, gain, freedom of captives 
  • Retrograde Planets: Pallas, Pluto, Ceres
  • Planets Out of Bounds: Vesta +24°29; Pallas +25°42; Ceres -25°06 

General Correspondences

Friday, 17 May 2024

Magickal focus: Venus governs; compassion, love, harmony, attracting a partner, partnership issues, female sexuality, fertility, healing, friendship

  • Numerology: 8 – Materialistic Approval, Achievement, Striving for Success, leadership, and Acknowledgment
  • The Sun in Taurus
  • The Moon in Virgo
  • Moon Void of Course: Not on this day
  • Planetary governance: Venus ♀
  • Governing planet in sign: Venus in Taurus
  • 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); 1st Qtr (leadership skills are strong with high expectations of others)
  • Strongest Sign Mode: Fixed
  • 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: Pallas, Pluto, Ceres
  • Planets Out of Bounds: Vesta +24°27; Pallas +25°48; Ceres -25°10

General Correspondences

Saturday, 18 May 2024

Magickal focus: Saturn governs; restriction, bindings, summoning, harvest, purification, protection

  • Numerology: 9 – idealistic, generous, and kind; Altruism, Humanitarianism, Generosity, Sympathy; endings
  • The Sun in Taurus
  • The Moon in Virgo until Libra at 3:22a
  • Moon Void of Course: 2:08a-3:22a
  • Planetary governance: Saturn ♄
  • Governing planet in sign: Saturn in Pisces
  • Governing Planet Ray: 3rd Ray (active intelligence), Strongest Ray: 4th
  • 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: Water, Earth, Air, Fire
  • 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: 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: Pallas, Pluto, Ceres
  • Planets Out of Bounds: Vesta +24°25; Pallas +25°54;  Ceres -25°10

General Correspondences

References

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