Correspondences for 18-24 August 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

• 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

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Sunday, 18 August 2024

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

• Numerology: 9 – idealistic, generous, and kind; Altruism, Humanitarianism, Generosity, Sympathy; endings
• The Sun in Leo (ruler)
• The Moon in Aquarius
• Moon Void of Course: Not on this day
• Planetary governance: The Sun ☉
• Governing Planet Ray – 2nd (love/wisdom): Strongest Ray: 2nd
• Favorability: Neutral
• Polarity: The masculine (projective) side of self has the most significant influence suggesting motivation, initiation, and expressions of creativity have the most decisive impact today.
• Elemental Balance: In order of strength: Air, Earth, Fire, Water
• Lunar Phase: Waxing (magicks of increase); Gibbous (seeking knowledge, working toward achieving goals, discovering one’s purpose); Maiden
• Strongest Sign Mode: Fixed/Mutable
• 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  
• Retrograde planets: Mercury, Saturn, Pluto, Chiron, Ceres, Neptune, Eris
• Planets Out of Bounds: Ceres -30°54

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, 19 August 2024

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

• Numerology: 1 –  Uniqueness, Freedom, Talent, Governance, Leadership, and Revolution
• The Sun in Leo (ruler)
• The Moon in Aquarius until Pisces at 3:51p
• Moon Void of Course: 11:25a-3:51p
• Planetary governance: The Moon ☽
• Governing Planet Ray: 4th ray (harmony through conflict); Strongest Ray: 2nd
• Favorability: Very good
• Polarity: The masculine (projective) side of self has the most significant influence suggesting motivation, initiation, and expressions of creativity have the most decisive impact today.
• Elemental Balance: In order of strength: Air, Earth, Fire, Water
• Lunar Phase: Waxing (magicks of increase); Full at 11:26a 27°Aq15 (relationships are an important part of your life; a powerfully creative time for goals and projects)
• Strongest Sign Mode: Fixed/Mutable
• Mansion of the Moon: 26th – Almiquedam – (Al Fargh al-Awwal) 21°Aq25; first drawing; promotes unity, health of prisoners, destroys buildings and prisons 
• Retrograde Planets: Mercury, Saturn, Pluto, Chiron, Ceres, Neptune, Eris
• Planets Out of Bounds: Ceres -30°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, 20 August 2024

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

• Numerology: 2 – Collaboration, Closeness, Kindness, Harmony, and Assistance
• The Sun in Leo (ruler)
• The Moon in Pisces
• Moon Void of Course: Not on this day
• Planetary governance: Mars ♂
• Governing planet in sign: Mars in Gemini
• Governing Planet Ray: 6th ray (devotion and idealism), Strongest Ray: 2nd
• Favorability: Very good
• Polarity: The masculine (projective) side of self has the most significant influence suggesting motivation, initiation, and expressions of creativity have the most decisive impact today.
• Elemental Balance: In order of strength: Air, Earth, Fire/Water
• Lunar Phase: Waning (magicks of decrease); Full (relationships are an important part of your life; a powerfully creative time for goals and projects)
• Strongest Sign Mode: Mutable
• Mansion of the Moon: 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:Mercury, Saturn, Pluto, Chiron, Ceres, Neptune, Eris
• Planets Out of Bounds: Ceres -30°55

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, 21 August 2024

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

• Numerology: 3 – Self-expression, Entertainment, Optimism, Imagination, and Friendliness; reason, mental acuity, detail-oriented
• The Sun in Leo (ruler)
• The Moon in Pisces until Aries at 4:01p
• Moon Void of Course: 2:53p-4:01p
• Planetary governance: Mercury ☿
• Governing planet in sign: Mercury Rx in Leo
• Governing Planet Ray: 4th (harmony through conflict); Strongest Ray: 2nd
• Favorability: Neutral
• Polarity: The masculine (projective) side of self has the most significant influence suggesting motivation, initiation, and expressions of creativity have the most decisive impact today.
• Elemental Balance: In order of strength: Air, Earth, Fire/Water
• Lunar Phase:Waning (magicks of decrease); Full (relationships are an important part of your life; a powerfully creative time for goals and projects)
• Strongest Sign Mode: Mutable
• 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; at 4:01p, 1st – Alnath (Al Sharatain) 0°Aries; Horns of Aries; causes conflict and promotes travel
• Retrograde Planets: Mercury, Saturn, Pluto, Chiron, Ceres, Neptune, Eris
• Planets Out of Bounds: Ceres -30°55

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, 22 August 2024

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

• Numerology: 22 – Cosmic Builder; profound manifestation, change, alignment with others
• The Sun in Leo until Virgo 7:55a
• The Moon in Aries
• Moon Void of Course: Not on this day
• Planetary governance: Jupiter ♃
• Governing planet in sign: Jupiter in Gemini (Detriment)
• Governing Planet Ray: 2nd Ray (love and wisdom): Strongest Ray: 2nd
• Favorability: Neutral
• Polarity: The masculine (projective) side of self has the most significant influence suggesting motivation, initiation, and expressions of creativity have the most decisive impact today.
• Elemental Balance: In order of strength: Earth, Air, Fire/Water
• Lunar Phase: Waning (magicks of decrease); Full (relationships are an important part of your life; a powerfully creative time for goals and projects)
• Strongest Sign Mode: Mutable
• Mansion of the Moon: 1st – Alnath (Al Sharatain) 0°Aries; Horns of Aries; causes conflict and promotes travel; at 12:49p, 2nd – Albochan (Al Butain) 12°Ar51; Belly of Aries; finds treasures and retains prisoners 
• Retrograde Planets: Mercury, Saturn, Pluto, Chiron, Ceres, Neptune, Eris
• Planets Out of Bounds: Ceres -30°55

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, 23 August 2024

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

• Numerology: 5 – protection, pentagram, travel, innovation, freedom versus restriction
• The Sun in Virgo
• The Moon in Aries until Taurus (exalted) at 5:00p
• Moon Void of Course: 5:44a-5:00p
• Planetary governance: Venus ♀
• Governing planet in sign: Venus in Virgo
• Governing Planet Ray: 5th Ray (concrete knowledge and science): Strongest Ray: 2nd
• Favorability: Very good
• Polarity: The masculine (projective) side of self has the most significant influence suggesting motivation, initiation, and expressions of creativity have the most decisive impact today.
• Elemental Balance: In order of strength: Earth, Air, Fire/Water
• Lunar Phase: Waning (magicks of decrease); Disseminating (motivated to share knowledge and wisdom with others)
• Strongest Sign Mode: Mutable
• Mansion of the Moon: 2nd – Albochan (Al Butain) 12°Ar51; Belly of Aries; finds treasures and retains prisoners; at 9:54a, 3rd – Azoraya (Al Thurayya) – 25°Ar42’; Showering, Pleiades, profitable for hunters, sailors, and alchemists  
• Retrograde Planets: Mercury, Saturn, Pluto, Chiron, Ceres, Neptune, Eris
• Planets Out of Bounds: Ceres -30°55

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, 24 August 2024

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

• Numerology: 6 – assistance, shared path, empathy, love, guidance
• The Sun in Virgo
• The Moon in Taurus (exalted)
• Moon Void of Course: Not on this day
• Planetary governance: Saturn ♄
• Governing planet in sign: Saturn in Pisces, Rx
• Governing Planet Ray: 3rd Ray (active intelligence), Strongest Ray: 2nd
• 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: Earth, Air, Fire/Water
• Lunar Phase: Waning (magicks of decrease); Disseminating (motivated to share knowledge and wisdom with others)
• Strongest Sign Mode: Mutable
• Mansion of the Moon: 4th – Aldebaran (Al Dabaran) 8°Ta34; eye/head of Taurus; destroys buildings, water sources, gold mines, prevents winged insects from escaping, fosters conflict 
• Retrograde Planets: Mercury, Saturn, Pluto, Chiron, Ceres, Neptune, Eris
• Planets Out of Bounds: Ceres -30°55

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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