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The Week Ahead: Astrology, Runes, & Energetic Insights 5-11 July 2026

The Week Ahead is a compendium of information that includes a weekly forecast, current astrological information, correspondences, and recommendations for working magick, as well as weekday rune and tarot readings that help you navigate the coming week. Love and Blessings to all!

Quick Reference

Garden Planting by Moon phase

• 7/5-6 – Full Moon to 3rd Quarter – as the Moon’s light begins to decrease, plant below-ground crops such as bulbs, root crops (potatoes, onions, beets), and perennials.
• 7/7-11 – 3rd Quarter to New Moon – with the light continuing to decrease until the dark phase of the Moon, energy is focused on pruning, harvesting, managing the compost pile, weeding, and pest control

Retrograde Planets: Pluto, Juno, Mercury (6/29-7/23), Neptune (7/7, 3:55a)

Sun Sign: Cancer

Moon Sign/VOC/Phases

• 7/52025 – Sunday: Pisces; Void of Course: 10:20p-EOD; Phase: Waning, Disseminating
• 7/6/2025 – Monday: Pisces until Aries at 8:06a; Void of Course: Until 8:06a; Phase: Waning, Disseminating
• 7/7/2025 – Tuesday: Aries; Void of Course: Not today; Phase: Waning, 3rd Qtr, 12:28p,15°Ar41
• 7/8/2025 – Wednesday: Aries until Taurus  (exalted) at 1:30p; Void of Course: 11:41a-1:30p; Phase: Waning, 3rd Qtr
• 7/9/2026 – Thursday: Taurus (exalted) Void of Course: Not today; Phase: Waning, 3rd Qtr
• 7/10/2026 – Friday: Taurus (exalted) until Gemini at 3:41p; Void of Course: 3:13a-3:41p; Phase: Waning, 3rd Qtr
• 7/11/2026 – Saturday: Gemini; Void of Course: 3:11p-EOD; Phase: Waning, 3rd Qtr; Balsamic

Additional Planets in Sign

• Mercury Rx – Cancer
• Mars – Gemini
• Venus – Leo; Virgo (7/9; 10:22a)
• Jupiter – Leo
• Saturn – Aries (fall)

Out of Bounds

• The Moon (7/10-11)
• BML (all week)

© 2025-2026 Jan Erickson

General Astrological Insights

Ego control may be challenging for much of the week, warranting a moderate approach. There could be tension between wanting security and surrendering to inner needs or a philosophical focus, or you may feel your ideas or solutions are unsupported by others. You may also be caught between the need to express yourself in a reserved way and the need to speak truth to power. Self-restraint may be necessary.

Although appearances matter this week, becoming self-critical may impact your interactions with a close partner. If financial issues arise as well, you’ll want to proceed carefully so the relationship doesn’t become unnecessarily strained. Career ambitions may be important as well this week, with networking possible.

Daily Readings

Sunday, 5 July 2026

Staying focused on details today may help you work through challenges or obstacles that could ultimately thwart your progress. Collaborating with others can help you assess risk in a more realistic way, as well as prevent any impulsive decisions. And it should be conveyed to anyone who seeks to undermine you that their behavior is unwelcome.

For the magickally inclined: A small clear quartz grid next to where you’re working can help keep your attention focused and on track. You could begin with a crystal point in the center, with smaller quartz chips creating three circles moving outward from the center. Add crystal shards to connect the circles, creating a spiderweb shape. If you want to add a layer of protection, you can also alternate quartz chip circles with a circle made from black tourmaline chips and/or labradorite chips. Throughout the day, periodically hold your hands over the grid to draw in its energy. 

Influences: Universal numerology/Day: 4/5; Runes: Mannaz, Puer; Tarot: 7 of Swords; Human Design Gate/Line 39.5 Single-mindedness

Monday, 6 July 2026

Living in the present moment without judgment or assumed meaning increases your inner strength and resolve. Expressing yourself with neutrality may prevent you from micromanaging others or setting expectations that are too high to meet. This is a day for clarity instead of an egoic response controlling the narrative.

For the magickally inclined: Tarot and runes can be used to define personal goals. This can be done with intention by selecting specific cards or runes or by drawing a random card(s) and rune(s). In this example, place the 9 of Wands on the table before you. Next, place Dagaz ᛞ above the card. The 9 of Wands describes support, resolve, order, strength, and an inner battle. Dagaz, with its keyword, day, describes a new day, dawn, endings/beginnings, awakening, all doors open, and all options available. This type of reading can make you consider, for example, what it takes to turn a page, or the inner strength it takes to survive an inner battle. Allowing your thoughts to control where you place your focus can keep you from experiencing the value of the present moment. Draw Dagaz mentally or with a stick on the ground or floor large enough that you can stand in its center. View the center of Dagaz as the center point where there is no influence either from the past or future. Cast the intention for you to control the moment in full clarity instead of allowing memories, perceptions, or fear about the future to influence. 

Influences: Universal numerology/Day: 5/6; Runes: Dagaz, Fortuna Major; Tarot: 9 of Wands; Human Design Gate/Line: 25.2 The existentialist 

Tuesday, 7 July 2026

It may feel as if everyone is shouting their ideas into a void today. No one is listening to anyone else, and nothing is being accomplished. Whereas some may be focused on ideas that will never materialize, your own contribution needs to be eloquent and clear so that you can help them awaken either to a higher truth or at least to one that can be pursued collaboratively. But at some point, the people involved need to settle down and agree to allow each person to have their moment to express their views.

For the magickally inclined: If you find yourself in a chaotic situation where no one is listening or all speaking at once, chanting the rune, Ansuz ᚫ, to yourself may help keep you in balance until the situation itself regains a calm footing. Or, you could chant it out loud until everyone turns their attention to you, hopefully ending the free-for-all. Or, you could visualize Ansuz in the center of each person’s forehead and cast the intention to raise each person’s vibration to a higher frequency. Ansuz is considered Odin’s rune that suggests a divine message, eloquence, the Higher Self, divinity, and higher clarity. It can be used internally to calm you down, or externally to do the same for others.

Influences: Universal numerology/Day: 6/7; Runes: Ansuz, Caput Draconis; Tarot: 5 of Wands; Human Design Gate/Line: 16.1 Delusion

Wednesday, 8 July 2026

Through practicing your craft or skillset, you discover and apply information that is both innovative and valuable. However, someone could come into your life today who tries to undermine your ideas or success. If so, you may become angry and overreact before understanding the person’s real motives. Sometimes people act out to get attention or because they feel insecure around those with real talent. Before responding impulsively or becoming defensive, turn the tables and put the focus on that person. You’ll either find out more about that person’s intention, or may find that he or she backs off with no further response necessary.

For the magickally inclined: Wearing a rune as an amulet or carrying a mojo or charm bag can sometimes help protect you or reveal truth of some kind. Thurisaz ᚦ, or Thor’s rune, can help defend and protect you from outside forces that are trying to harm or undermine you. You can also carry a charm or mojo bag with you that has Thurisaz drawn on the outside or contained within. Since the keyword for Thurisaz is thorn, you can include one or more thorns in the bag as well. A piece of pietersite can help shield you from manipulation or attempted control by others, while black tourmaline can help absorb negative energies around you. Rosemary can accomplish the same. Adding a pinch of salt can be helpful as well.

Influences: Universal numerology/Day: 7/8; Runes: Thurisaz, Rubeus; Tarot: 3 of Pentacles; Human Design Gate/Line: 62.3 Discovery

Thursday, 9 July 2026

Your leadership and practical approach inspire others to stay on track to achieve their goals today. You express yourself with clarity, and you don’t tolerate any deception or manipulation. Although you may be subtle about it, your expectations are clear, and you don’t allow anyone to cut corners or take half-measures. As a result, they learn the value of perseverance without becoming overconfident.

For the magickally inclined: The Queen of Swords is a wonderful card to study when establishing leadership skills. She doesn’t suffer fools, as the saying goes, by cutting through illusion with her sword of truth. This Queen is keenly observant and perceptive, confident and quick-thinking. She asserts herself powerfully, and her expectations of others are clear and concise. The Queen perseveres in difficult moments and willingly takes responsibility for her own mistakes. She is the perfect role model when charting your own leadership potential and course.

Influences: Universal numerology/Day: 8/9; Runes: Ansuz, Acquisitio; Tarot: Queen of Swords; Human Design Gate/Line 31.1 Manifestation

Friday, 10 July 2026

You should make every attempt to eliminate challenges or obstacles today before they become too big to manage. An innovative idea or approach may be the best option rather than your typical response. If necessary, consult with a mentor or another experienced individual for additional input. Otherwise, stay focused and take your cues from the obstacle itself when devising a plan or response.

For the magickally inclined: The Hierophant from the Major Arcana promotes higher vision, mastery, and hidden knowledge. It suggests that there are answers that aren’t superficial that can guide you forward. So whether you draw those answers from your own memory, or you’re guided by The Hierophant to seek out additional advice, considering the card’s message when dealing with challenges is a valuable option.

Influences: Universal numerology/Day: 9/1; Runes: Othala, Puella; Tarot: 3 of Swords; Human Design Gate/Line: 4.5 Seduction

Saturday, 11 July 2026

A prior response to a difficult situation may have been ineffective, and now that same situation may be resurfacing. A restructuring may be necessary; however, you want to approach that without overconfidence or overreaction. Although it’s disappointing to revisit a problem, it could be that an entirely new problem has arisen, but if not, you may need advice from an outside source to determine your next move.

For the magickally inclined: The Norn rune, Hagalaz ᚺ, from the Elder Futhark, among other things, describes restructuring within fixed boundaries whenever possible. Although sometimes going back to the drawing board is necessary, oftentimes all you need is to tweak a response to get your desired outcome. Wearing Hagalaz as a talisman may help you achieve your objective. Hagalaz can also be used in a bindrune that might include Fehu ᚠ to invoke success, Thurisaz ᚦ for increased protection and understanding what opposes you, or Sowilo ⵢ to enhance self-confidence. 

Influences: Universal numerology/Day: 1/11; Runes: Dagaz, Via; Tarot: Strength; Human Design Gate/Line 21.6 Chaos

©2025-2026 Jan Erickson

Weekly Correspondences

Below are the corresponding astrological and other energies for working magick for the week. ~  et incipit magia

Sunday, 5 July 2026

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

• Universal Numerology: 4 – grounding, foundation, practicality, reliability, patience, structure/Day – 5 protection, pentagram, travel, innovation, freedom versus restriction
• The Sun in Cancer 
• The Moon in Pisces
• Moon Void of Course: 10:20p-EOD
• Lunar Phase: Waning, Disseminating
• Planetary governance: The Sun ☉
• Governing Planet Ray – 2nd (love/wisdom): Strongest Ray: 1st
• Favorability: Neutral
• Polarity: Masculine
• Elemental Balance: In order of strength: Fire, Water, Air, Earth(0)
• Strongest Sign Mode: Cardinal
• 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; at 8:12a, 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: Mercury, Pluto, Juno
• Planets Out of Bounds: BML -26°45

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, 6 July 2026

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

• Universal Numerology: 5 – protection, pentagram, travel, innovation, freedom versus restriction/ Day – 6 – assistance, shared path, empathy, love, guidance/
• The Sun in Cancer
• The Moon in Pisces until Aries at 8:06a
• Moon Void of Course: Until 8:06a
• Lunar Phase: Waning, Disseminating
• Planetary governance: The Moon ☽
• Governing Planet Ray: 4th ray (harmony through conflict); Strongest Ray: 1st
• Favorability: Neutral
• Polarity: Masculine
• Elemental Balance: In order of strength: Fire, Water, Air, Earth(0)
• Strongest Sign Mode: Cardinal
• 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 8:06a, 1st – Alnath (Al Sharatain) 0°Aries; Horns of Aries; causes conflict and promotes travel 
• Retrograde: Mercury, Pluto, Juno
• Planets Out of Bounds: BML -26°25

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, 7 July 2026

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

• Universal Numerology: 6 – assistance, shared path, empathy, love, guidance/ Day – 7 – observation, balance, justice, the scales, magick, spirituality
• The Sun in Cancer
• The Moon in Aries
• Moon Void of Course: Not today
• Lunar Phase: Waning, 3rd Qtr, 12:28p,15°Ar41
• Planetary governance: Mars ♂
• Governing planet in sign: Mars – Gemini
• Governing Planet Ray: 6th ray (devotion and idealism), Strongest Ray: 1st
• Favorability: Excellent
• Polarity: Masculine
• Elemental Balance: In order of strength: Fire, Water, Air, Earth
• Strongest Sign Mode: Cardinal/Fixed
• Mansion of the Moon: 1st – Alnath (Al Sharatain) 0°Aries; Horns of Aries; causes conflict and promotes travel; at 7:25a, 2nd – Albochan (Al Butain) 12°Ar51; Belly of Aries; finds treasures and retains prisoners 
• Retrograde Planets: Mercury, Pluto, Juno, Neptune 3:55a
• Planets Out of Bounds: BML -26°16

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, 8 July 2026

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

• Universal Numerology: 7 – observation, balance, justice, the scales, magick, spirituality/Day: 8 / Materialistic Approval, Achievement, Striving for Success, leadership, and Acknowledgment
• The Sun in Cancer
• The Moon in Aries until Taurus  (exalted) at 1:30p
• Moon Void of Course: 11:41a-1:30p
• Lunar Phase: Waning, 3rd Qtr
• Planetary governance: Mercury ☿
• Governing planet in sign: Mercury Rx in Cancer
• Governing Planet Ray: 4th (harmony through conflict); Strongest Ray: 1st
• Favorability: Neutral
• Polarity: Masculine
• Elemental Balance: In order of strength: Fire, Water, Air, Earth
• Strongest Sign Mode: Cardinal/Fixed
• Mansion of the Moon: 2nd – Albochan (Al Butain) 12°Ar51; Belly of Aries; finds treasures and retains prisoners; at 6:05a, 3rd – Azoraya (Al Thurayya) – 25°Ar42’; Showering, Pleiades, profitable for hunters, sailors, and alchemists 
• Retrograde Planets: Mercury, Pluto, Juno, Neptune
• Planets Out of Bounds: BML -26°20

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, 9 July 2026

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

• Universal Numerology: 8 – Materialistic Approval, Achievement, Striving for Success, leadership, and Acknowledgment; Day-9 idealistic, generous, and kind; Altruism, Humanitarianism, Generosity, Sympathy; endings
• The Sun in Cancer
• The Moon in Taurus (exalted)
• Moon Void of Course: Not today
• Lunar Phase: Waning, 3rd Qtr
• Planetary governance: Jupiter ♃
• Governing planet in sign: Jupiter – Leo 
• Governing Planet Ray: 2nd Ray (love and wisdom): Strongest Ray: 1st
• Favorability: Excellent
• Polarity: Masculine
• Elemental Balance: In order of strength: Fire, Earth, Water, Air
• Strongest Sign Mode: Fixed
• Mansion of the Moon: 3rd – Azoraya (Al Thurayya) – 25°Ar42’; Showering, Pleiades, profitable for hunters, sailors, and alchemists; at 4:08a, 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, Pluto, Juno; Neptune 
• Planets Out of Bounds: BML -26°34

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, 10 July 2026

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

• Universal Numerology: 9 – idealistic, generous, and kind; Altruism, Humanitarianism, Generosity, Sympathy; endings/ Day-1 –  Uniqueness, Freedom, Talent, Governance, Leadership, and Revolution
• The Sun in Cancer
• The Moon in Taurus (exalted) until Gemini at 3:41p
• Moon Void of Course: 3:13a-3:41p
• Lunar Phase: Waning, 3rd Qtr
• Planetary governance: Venus ♀
• Governing planet in sign: Venus in Virgo (fall) 7/9, 10:22a
• Governing Planet Ray: 5th Ray (concrete knowledge and science): Strongest Ray: 7th
• Favorability: Very good
• Polarity: Feminine
• Elemental Balance: In order of strength: Air, Earth, Fire, Water
• Strongest Sign Mode: Fixed
• Mansion of the Moon:  5th – Almices (Al Haqa) 21°Ta25; fosters return from travel; increases scholarship; reinforces structures; promotes good health and goodwill  
• Retrograde Planets: Mercury, Pluto, Juno, Neptune
• Planets Out of Bounds: Moon +24°03; BML -26°52

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, 11 July 2026

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

• Universal Numerology: 1 –  Uniqueness, Freedom, Talent, Governance, Leadership, and Revolution/Day- 11 – Master number, awakening, enlightenment
• The Sun in Cancer
• The Moon in Gemini
• Moon Void of Course: 3:11p-EOD
• Lunar Phase: Waning, 3rd Qtr; Balsamic
• Planetary governance: Saturn ♄
• Governing planet in sign: Saturn in Aries (fall)
• Governing Planet Ray: 3rd Ray (active intelligence), Strongest Ray: 7th
• Favorability: Excellent
• Polarity: Masculine
• Elemental Balance: In order of strength: Air, Fire, Earth/Water
• Strongest Sign Mode: Fixed/Mutable
• Mansion of the Moon: 6th – Athaya (Al Hana) 4°Ge17; little star of great light; good for hunting, attacking cities, revenge of authority, destroys harvest, prevents doctors from healing; at 7:18p, 7th – Aldirah (Al Dhira) 17°Ge8; arm of Gemini; promotes friendship and love, gain, destroys courts
• Retrograde Planets: Mercury, Pluto, Juno, Neptune
• Planets Out of Bounds: Moon +26°59; BML -27°10

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

©2025-2026 Jan Erickson

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

Polarity

• Feminine: compassion, empathy, and understanding 
• Masculine: motivation, initiation, and expressions of creativity
• Balanced: compassion, empathy, and understanding are balanced with motivation, initiation, and expressions of creativity.

Moon Phases

• Waxing (Magicks of Increase)
  • New (focused on opportunities with a tendency toward impulsiveness; time to look inward and make plans for the future)
  • Crescent (self-assertion is strong and you embrace challenges)
  • 1st Qtr (leadership skills are strong with high expectations of others)
  • Gibbous (seeking knowledge, working toward achieving goals, discovering one’s purpose)
• Waning (Magicks of Decrease)
  • Full (relationships are an important part of your life; a powerfully creative time for goals and projects)
  • Disseminating (motivated to share knowledge and wisdom with others)
  • 3rd Qtr (action from a place of strength with adaptability challenging at times)
  • Balsamic – (your destiny or future factors into life decisions, with leadership a potential role for you to play)

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 ancient stone ruins

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

©2025-2026 Jan Erickson

References

• Erickson, Jan. Herbal Magicka. 2021
• Erickson, Jan. Witch Notes. Kindle. 2019.  
• Erickson, Jan. Shifting Perception. Draft2Digital. 2020.

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Special Note: Unapproved Use of My Work

So, once again, another website is posting my work from Stepping Aside. This is upsetting, and although I understand that there are people out there who do this because it’s been done to me before, it’s completely unacceptable. My website has been up since 2012, and I’ve worked incredibly hard to publish work that I believe others might be interested in. I tried to contact the website in question, but the email address doesn’t appear to be valid. So, I’m doing what I can to deal with it. ~ Jan Erickson

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