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The Week Ahead: Astrology, Runes, & Energetic Insights 12-18 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

• 7/12-13 – 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
• 7/14-18 – with the light increasing, energy is focused on the growth of above-ground plants such as grain crops, cruciferous plants (broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower), lettuce, spinach

Retrograde Planets: Pluto, Juno, Mercury, Neptune

Sun Sign: Cancer

Moon Sign/VOC/Phases

• 7/12/2025 – Sunday: Gemini until Cancer (dignity) at 3:46a; Void of Course: Until 3:46p; Phase: Waning, Balsamic 
• 7/13/2025 – Monday: Cancer (dignity); Void of Course: Not today; Phase: Waning, Balsamic 
• 7/14/2025 – Tuesday: Cancer (dignity) until Leo at 3:34p; Void of Course: 2:43a-3:34p; Phase: New at 2:44a, 21°Cn59
• 7/15/2025 – Wednesday: Leo; Void of Course: 3:26p-EOD; Phase: Waxing, New
• 7/16/2026 – Thursday: Leo until Virgo at 5:06p; Void of Course: Until 5:06p; Phase: Waxing, New
• 7/17/2026 – Friday: Virgo; Void of Course: Not today; Phase: Waxing, New
• 7/18/2026 – Saturday: Virgo until Libra at 9:56p; Void of Course: 3:12p-9:56p; Phase: Waning, Waxing, Crescent 

Additional Planets in Sign

• Mercury Rx – Cancer
• Mars – Gemini
• Venus – Virgo
• Jupiter – Leo
• Saturn – Aries (fall)

Out of Bounds

• The Moon (7/10-11)
• BML (all week)

© 2025-2026 Jan Erickson

General Astrological Insights

At the beginning of the week, with Mercury in retrograde, ideas may not flow as well as you’d like, and others may be reluctant to support the solutions you offer. And, as the week progresses, you may assert yourself without knowing all the facts. It may be best to wait until Mercury ends its retrograde on July 23rd to have important conversations or make important decisions. Focus instead on working behind the scenes, gathering facts, or spending time with close friends and family.

If you’re pursuing a career that also meets your emotional needs, again, Mercury retrograde may influence clear self-expression between you and others, and you’ll need to be careful that misunderstandings don’t occur. At the beginning of the week, your expectations may need reevaluation, especially if any inner woundings surface.

Daily Readings

Sunday, 12 July 2026

Your past successes inform your future direction today. All doors are open, and all options are on the table, which is why it’s necessary to let go of perceptions that are emotion-based. Any obstacles or challenges you will face will require optimism and a focus on details so nothing is missed. With today’s Master 11 numerology, it suggests you’ve awakened to a new day.

For the magickally inclined: If you turn Dagaz ᛞ vertically, you can visualize leaving attitudes or perceptions behind as you move forward into a new place in life. Draw it on the floor, physically or mentally, and stand in the lower triangle. Bring to mind the attitudes or perceptions that no longer work. Move into the center point of Dagaz and feel yourself existing in a neutral place without any judgments or perceptions informing your belief about yourself or something or someone else. When ready, step into the upper part of Dagaz, realizing that you choose the meaning of everything you have in your life.

Influences: Universal numerology/Day: 11/3; Runes: Dagaz, Via; Tarot: Knight of Swords; Human Design Gate/Line 53.6 Phasing

Monday, 13 July 2026

You may need to temporarily withdraw from a challenging situation to allow your thoughts and emotions to settle. The last thing you want to do is make things more difficult before you’ve had a chance to reevaluate the situation. You should only return when you can look at the situation in a practical way, and when you can shape the situation to your advantage.

For the magickally inclined: Carry Uruz ᚢ with you in some fashion when you need the inner strength to shape your response to a difficult situation. Wear it as a talisman to draw in the energy necessary to achieve your goal or objective. Hold it in your hands just before wearing it to focus your intention to manifest a positive outcome. 

Influences: Universal numerology/Day: 3/4; Runes: Uruz, Puer; Tarot: 4 of Swords; Human Design Gate/Line: 39.1 Disengagement

Tuesday, 14 July 2026

Avoid taking your eye off the ball today because someone could be deceiving you or attempting to undermine your efforts in some way. Although that person may think you’re gullible enough to fall for his or her lies, when the time is right, he or she might be in for a surprise when you demonstrate that you’re the one who actually knows what you’re doing, and that you’re willing to protect yourself from lies and propaganda. 

For the magickally inclined: A study of the 7 of Swords can help you understand deception and the value of keeping your plans, etc., to yourself until the time is right to reveal them. The 7 of Swords can also represent how to use deception to your advantage when it’s clear that someone seeks to harm you.

Influences: Universal numerology/Day: 4/5; Runes: Algiz, Via; Tarot: 7 of Swords; Human Design Gate/Line: 16.6 Gullibility

Wednesday, 15 July 2026

You’re motivated today to continue with your plans regardless of the challenges that lie ahead. Your focus is on creating a life that is peaceful and secure for yourself and for your family. Collaborating with others who can support you on your path may be necessary, so don’t hesitate to reach out to those you trust to help protect your objectives.

For the magickally inclined: Cast your circle or sacred space around you and a table in front of you. Place the Ace of Pentacles on the table with the rune, Othala ᛟ, in the center of the card. Othala represents the sacred space of our physical life, while both the rune and the Ace of Pentacles represent prosperity, loyalty, and tradition. Visualize drawing in the energy of higher consciousness into the upper half of Othala and then expressing it outward into the space around you. Invoke the blessings and protection of Earth energies and focus your intention on maintaining material stability and contentment.

Influences: Universal numerology/Day: 5/6; Runes: Othala, Conjunctio; Tarot: Ace of Pentacles; Human Design Gate/Line: 53.5 Assertion

Thursday, 16 July 2026

A path toward abundance may open today, or has already opened for you, where you can focus on achieving some long-term goals. However, you don’t want to become so caught up in this that you ignore or overlook the needs or opinions of others. Remember that your choices may be impacting others (family, co-workers, etc.), and you don’t want to stay stuck in perceptions that serve only you.

For the magickally inclined: The rune, Nauthiz ᚾ, invokes the need within to create positive change in your life, overcome restriction or challenges, and to meet your goals. Considered one of three Norn runes in the Elder Futhark, in my opinion, Nauthiz carries additional weight, as do the other two Norn runes. Set your intention for meeting your goals by creating an altar with a representation of Nauthiz in the center. Use Tarot cards if you like that represent meeting your goals (Major Arcana cards along with cards from Pentacles or Wands can be useful). Place crystals such as clear quartz that amplify your intention and increase your mental focus, and green aventurine, which reportedly brings luck. Add bay leaves for meeting your goals, and write down each goal on an individual leaf. Add a sunflower if you have one. Visit the altar daily to reaffirm your intentions.

Influences: Universal numerology/Day: 6/7; Runes: Nauthiz, Via; Tarot: 9 of Pentacles; Human Design Gate/Line 31.2 Arrogance

Friday, 17 July 2026

You may be asked to do something today that doesn’t necessarily align with your values or skillset, or seems impulsive and risky. If it’s clear that a discussion isn’t going to get you anywhere, instead of arguing about it, the better option may be to ask questions so you understand exactly what is expected and privately document everything. That way, if the situation devolves in some manner later, you can show that you followed the instructions you were given to the letter.

For the magickally inclined: The rune Nauthiz ᚾ, from the Elder Futhark, can be compared and contrasted to the geomancy rune, Puer, when examining how to use the inner will expressed by Nauthiz to overcome impulsiveness or risk-driven behavior expressed by Puer. Puer is essentially youthful male energy, so it’s still behavior that can be modified or curtailed, typically by a parent’s guidance or expectations. But when it applies to an adult, in this case, you, you may need the influence of Nauthiz to, in effect, become the parent in your own story. Viewing the energy of Nauthiz from the standpoint of Higher self or consciousness, you can then use the inner will to overcome impulsivity or risk-oriented behavior. Essentially, invoking the higher will becomes an exercise in controlling the lower vibrational ego.

Influences: Universal numerology/Day: 7/8; Runes: Nauthiz, Puer; Tarot: 9 of Swords; Human Design Gate/Line: 40.4 Organization

Saturday, 11 July 2026

An impulsive act may cause unintended disruption today. You or someone else may have jumped to conclusions without the facts, and acted in an unhelpful way. Whether it was you or someone else, it may still take your direction to solve the problem and regain the stability that was lost.

For the magickally inclined: The rune, Thurisaz ᚦ, also known as the thorn and Thor’s rune, represents breaking through impulsivity, new beginnings, protection, discovering what opposes you, and, of course, giants and the chaos they cause. The interesting part about what opposes you is the truth that it’s not always from external forces, but instead, it comes from within you. An example might be when working around roses or hawthorn trees; it’s best to wear gloves because each one has thorns. Even wearing gloves may not be enough to keep you from becoming scratched or injured. So, if you approach harvesting or pruning without paying attention and wearing protection, you could be your own worst enemy. The thorns are a given. Inattention is a choice. Meditating on Thurisaz and the idea of who or what is your real opposition can be a valuable exercise.

Influences: Universal numerology/Day: 8/9; Runes: Thurisaz, Cauda Draconis; Tarot: Ace of Pentacles; 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, 12 July 2026

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

• Universal Numerology: Gemini until Cancer (dignity) at 3:46a
• The Sun in Cancer 
• The Moon in Pisces
• Moon Void of Course: Until 3:46p
• Lunar Phase: Waning, Balsamic 
• Planetary governance: The Sun ☉
• Governing Planet Ray – 2nd (love/wisdom): Strongest Ray: 7th
• Favorability: Neutral
• Polarity: Masculine
• Elemental Balance: In order of strength: Air, Fire, Earth/Water
• Strongest Sign Mode: Fixed/Mutable
• Mansion of the Moon: 7th – Aldirah (Al Dhira) 17°Ge8; arm of Gemini; promotes friendship and love, gain, destroys courts; at 3:46p, 8th – Annathra (Al Nathra) 1°Cancer; misty/cloudy; promotes love and friendship particularly with fellow travelers, rids area of mice, reinforces imprisonment  
• Retrograde planets: Mercury, Pluto, Juno; Neptune 
• Planets Out of Bounds: Moon +28°02; BML -27°23

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, 13 July 2026

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

• Universal Numerology: 3 – Self-Expression, Entertainment, Optimism, Imagination, and Friendliness; reason, mental acuity, detail-oriented; Day – 4 – grounding, foundation, practicality, reliability, patience, structure
• The Sun in Cancer
• The Moon in Cancer (dignity)
• Moon Void of Course: Not today
• Lunar Phase: Waning, Balsamic 
• Planetary governance: The Moon ☽
• Governing Planet Ray: 4th ray (harmony through conflict); Strongest Ray: 7th
• Favorability: Excellent
• Polarity: Feminine
• Elemental Balance: In order of strength: Water, Fiire, Air, Earth
• Strongest Sign Mode: Cardinal
• Mansion of the Moon: 8th – Annathra (Al Nathra) 1°Cancer; misty/cloudy; promotes love and friendship particularly with fellow travelers, rids area of mice, reinforces imprisonment; at 12:10p, 9th – Atarf (Al Tarf) 12° Cn51; eye of lion; hinders trail, causes discord, and harms harvest. 
• Retrograde: Mercury, Pluto, Juno, Neptune
• Planets Out of Bounds: Moon +26°59; BML -27°33

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 July 2026

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

• 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 Cancer (dignity) until Leo at 3:34p
• Moon Void of Course: 2:43a-3:34p
• Lunar Phase: New at 2:44a, 21°Cn59
• Planetary governance: Mars ♂
• Governing planet in sign: Mars – Gemini
• Governing Planet Ray: 6th ray (devotion and idealism), Strongest Ray: 7th
• Favorability: Excellent
• Polarity: Feminine
• Elemental Balance: In order of strength: Water, Fire, Earth, Air
• Strongest Sign Mode: Cardinal
• Mansion of the Moon: 9th – Atarf (Al Tarf) 12° Cn51; eye of lion; hinders trail, causes discord, and harms harvest; at 8:41a, 10th  Algebha (Al Jabhah) 25°Cn42; neck/forehead of Leo; fosters love and compassion, assists in defeating enemies, and strengthens structures 
• Retrograde Planets: Mercury, Pluto, Juno, Neptune
• Planets Out of Bounds: Moon +24°00; BML -27°42

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, 15 July 2026

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

• 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 Leo
• Moon Void of Course: 3:26p-EOD
• Lunar Phase: Waxing, New
• 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, Earth/Water, Air
• 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; at 5:28a, 11th – Azobra (Al Zubrah) 8°Le34; hair of the lion’s head, increases profits, positive for travel, taking captives 
• Retrograde Planets: Mercury, Pluto, Juno, Neptune
• Planets Out of Bounds: BML -27°51

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, 16 July 2026

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

• 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 Leo until Virgo at 5:06p
• Moon Void of Course: Until 5:06p
• Lunar Phase: Waxing, New
• Planetary governance: Jupiter ♃
• Governing planet in sign: Jupiter – Leo 
• Governing Planet Ray: 2nd Ray (love and wisdom): Strongest Ray: 1st
• Favorability: Very good
• Polarity: Masculine
• Elemental Balance: In order of strength: Fire, Earth/Water, Air
• 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: Mercury, Pluto, Juno; Neptune 
• Planets Out of Bounds: BML -27°58

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, 17 July 2026

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

• 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 Virgo
• Moon Void of Course: Not today
• Lunar Phase: Waxing, New
• Planetary governance: Venus ♀
• Governing planet in sign: Venus in Virgo (fall) 
• Governing Planet Ray: 5th Ray (concrete knowledge and science): Strongest Ray: 7th
• Favorability: Very good
• Polarity: Feminine
• Elemental Balance: In order of strength: Earth, Water, Fire, Air
• Strongest Sign Mode: Fixed/Mutable
• 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: Mercury, Pluto, Juno, Neptune
• Planets Out of Bounds: BML -28°03

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, 18 July 2026

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

• 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 Virgo until Libra at 9:56p
• Moon Void of Course: 3:12p-9:56p
• Lunar Phase: Waxing, Crescent 
• Planetary governance: Saturn ♄
• Governing planet in sign: Saturn in Aries (fall)
• Governing Planet Ray: 3rd Ray (active intelligence), Strongest Ray: 7th
• Favorability: Neutral
• Polarity: Feminine
• Elemental Balance: In order of strength: Earth, Fire, Water, Air
• Strongest Sign Mode: Fixed/Mutable
• 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; at 9:56p, 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: Mercury, Pluto, Juno, Neptune
• Planets Out of Bounds: BML -28°03

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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