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The Week Ahead: Astrology, Runes, & Energetic Insights for 21-27 June 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

• 6/21-27 – 1st Qtr to Full –  With the light of the Moon increasing to it’s strongest energy, this is a good time for above-ground plants, grain crops, cruciferous plants (broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower), lettuce, spinach

Retrograde Planets: Pluto, Juno

Sun Sign: Gemini

Moon Sign/VOC/Phases

• 6/21/2025 – Sunday: Virgo until Libra at 1:54p; Void of Course: 10:32a-1:54p; Phase: Waxing, Crescent; 1st Qtr 2:55p
• 6/22/2025 – Monday: Libra; Void of Course: Not today; Phase: Waxing, 1st Qtr
• 6/23/2025 – Tuesday: Libra until Scorpio (fall) at 11:43p; Void of Course: 9:10p-11:43p; Phase: Waxing, 1st Qtr
• 6/24/2025 – Wednesday: Scorpio (fall); Void of Course: Not today; Phase: Waxing, 1st Qtr
• 6/25/2026 – Thursday: Scorpio (fall); Void of Course: Not today; Phase: Waxing, 1st Qtr
• 6/26/2026 – Friday: Scorpio (fall) until Sagittarius at 11:40a; Void of Course: 10:09a-11:40a; Phase: Waxing, Gibbous
• 6/27/2026 – Saturday: Sagittarius; Void of Course: 10:04p-EOD; Phase: Waxing, Gibbousing

Additional Planets in Sign

• Mercury – Cancer
• Mars – Taurus (detriment)
• Venus – Leo
• Jupiter – Cancer (exalted)
• Saturn – Aries (fall)

Out of Bounds

• BML (all week)

© 2025-2026 Jan Erickson

General Astrological Insights

This is a week to reevaluate your life from a higher perspective and what will increase your overall growth, particularly if your mind and heart are ready to begin this process. However, at the beginning of the week, partnership issues could arise, and you need to trust your instincts and empathic awareness. Be careful with your expectations, and do not become overly critical. As the week continues, if a lack of clarity becomes a problem, taking time away to understand the situation more fully may be beneficial before interacting any further. Otherwise, you may become caught between expressing yourself in a reserved manner and speaking an unverified truth. At the end of the week, your confidence increases, and you’re ready to pursue new opportunities.

Daily Readings

Sunday, 21 June 2026

Inflating one’s ego through false modesty is typically intended to control others’ perceptions or behavior. This type of manipulation generally doesn’t sit well with people who understand the game. If this applies to a situation you’re now experiencing, check in with others who might be feeling the same as you to see if you can come up with a shared response. Pay attention to consistencies and inconsistencies to discover that person’s intention. Personal agenda drives behavior like this, and a collaborative effort can provide the strength needed to stand firm.

For the magickally inclined: Tarot cards as well as runes can be used as a focus for various reasons, including meditation and divination. If using a Tarot card as a focus, it can describe what the reader is trying to understand by drawing more cards. Another word for focus is significator. The 4 of Swords, for example, as a focus or significator, could be held singly or placed above the actual reading. If held singly, it might give the reader the message or advice that taking time away from what troubles you to let your thoughts settle, etc. Or, if the card is used to describe the problem itself, it could be telling you that analysis paralysis has set in. You’ve thought about things long enough, and at some point you need to take action. If the card is placed at the top of a reading, you can read the cards from the perspective of the focus or significator.

Influences: Universal numerology/Day: 3/5; Runes: Wunjo, Populus Tarot: 4 of Swords; Human Design Gate/Line 15.3 Ego inflation 

Monday, 22 June 2026

With an overall numerology of 11 and a day numerology of 22, Master number energy is guiding you forward today to awaken to higher truth and manifest whatever you desire. You consider your effectiveness within the group, whether in your career or personal life, and the inspiration you offer them. You intuitively understand what deserves your attention and what you can delegate to others. And, you’re unafraid to ask for assistance from someone with more experience when necessary. But today, you are the magician in your own life, and your success is yours alone.

For the magickally inclined: Card 1 from Tarot’s Major Arcana, The Magician, after taking your leap into physical reality from the unity consciousness expressed by The Fool, is the first step in manifesting your soul’s journey in form. The Magician’s tools that sit on the table before him represent the alchemical and elemental balance he will strike in creating what he desires. In doing so, The Magician becomes the conduit that draws down higher consciousness into each tool he uses to create the world the incarnated soul will experience. Reflect on The Magician, especially on a Master 11 or 22 day when the energy is even greater, when considering your own manifesting.

Influences: Universal numerology/Day: 11/22; Runes: Mannaz, Fortuna Minor Tarot: The Magician; Human Design Gate/Line: 48.1 Insignificance

Tuesday, 23 June 2026

Embracing the values of service to and fellowship with others enhances your life and brings both inner growth and feelings of abundance. It gives rise to family and new beginnings, and promotes a positive life and legacy for yourself and those you love. Service to others sets your ego aside and invokes blessings that naturally flow between you and others. Something new may be on the horizon today, and approaching it with these values ensures you’re on the right track.

For the magickally inclined: Pairing the rune, Berkano ᛒ, with the 9 of Pentacles in a magickal working or ritual reinforces healing, growth, and abundance. It invokes a settled life, protection, and new beginnings. Berkano, itself, may also suggest a pregnancy or birth, and paired with the 9 of Pentacles, portends good luck for the family.

Influences: Universal numerology/Day: 3/5; Runes: Berkano, Caput Draconis; Tarot: 9 of Pentacles; Human Design Gate/Line: 8.2 Serviceersal numerology/Day: 5/7; Runes: Tiwaz, Puer; Tarot: Page of Swords; Human Design Gate/Line: 23.3 Individuality

Wednesday, 24 June 2026

You may be worried about an important matter today, and that worry could cause you to act impulsively and miss the overall picture. The better option may be to clear your thoughts by taking a walk or meditating to give yourself time to regroup. In any event, it’s best to stay grounded and have patience. And, if possible, talk to someone who may be able to give you a different perspective on the matter.

For the magickally inclined: The rune, Ansuz ᚨ, known as Odin’s rune, describes a divine message, Spirit communication, eloquence, and higher clarity. The rune can be carried with you or drawn symbolically over the 3rd eye area on the forehead to help access higher clarity when a situation seems unclear or confusing, or over the throat chakra area when verbal clarity is needed. 

Influences: Universal numerology/Day: 4/6; Runes: Ansuz, Cauda Draconis; Tarot: Knight of Swords; Human Design Gate/Line: 62.5 Metamorphosis (detriment)

Thursday, 25 June 2026

You may feel opposed by others, or by someone significant in your life today, and your first impulse may be to back away from the situation to protect yourself. Although your hesitance to engage further is easy to understand, the relationships you’ve established mean more than an egoic response. Before fleeing the scene, hear that person (or group) out. You may find that your defensiveness was for nothing, or that other ideas may provide an answer you hadn’t yet considered.

For the magickally inclined: A meditation that uses Ehwaz ᛖ as a focus can help resolve any concerns you might have when you feel challenged by others. Ehwaz describes the intuitive bond we all share with others. Comprised by Laguz ᛚ forward and reversed, with Kenaz ᚲ turned upward also visible, Ehwaz also describes how our energy flows into each other while drawing higher consciousness into our physical reality. Ehwaz represents the Merkaba, or soul vehicle, that we use in astral travel. But most importantly, Ehwaz binds us to a mutual end and illustrates the fundamental unity we share with all. 

Sit quietly, and begin your meditation by visualizing Ehwaz as a doorway in front of you. Move your consciousness through the doorway and feel the energy of the collective consciousness merge with your own. Stay present in that energy for as long as you like, and then when you feel you understand the truth of who you are in relation to others, end the meditation as you like.

Influences: Universal numerology/Day: 5/7; Runes: Ehwaz, Amissio; Tarot: Knight of Pentacles; Human Design Gate/Line 56.3 Alienation

Friday, 26 June 2026

While others around you may choose change for change’s sake, you would rather make changes when meaningful. If a new direction or opportunity arises, you pursue it only if it makes sense to do so. The restlessness others seem to feel doesn’t resonate in the same way as it does for them. Instead, you would rather balance your emotional needs with reason and practicality. This way, any success you achieve is based on a measured approach instead of one that essentially responds to discomfort.

For the magickally inclined: It’s easy to respond to a situation without considering why you’re actually doing so. Reacting immediately to what you see or experience may not manifest the outcome you desire. When casting your intention, do you ever consider not casting at all? To step back and observe only without responding at all? If so, how did you feel in the long run? Did your choice not to get involved cause things to become worse, or did it have no effect at all? The rune, Fehu ᚠ, can provide sending energy for magickal workings, but maybe it should be used only when no other option is available.

Influences: Universal numerology/Day: 6/8; Runes: Fehu, Caput Draconis; Tarot: 6 of Swords; Human Design Gate/Line: 7.3 The anarchist 

Saturday, 27 June 2026

Objectivity is easier when you observe without reacting. Allowing for give-and-take within a situation creates a different balance than one imposed on you or someone else.    Although it might appear passive, observing allows you time to not commit to any particular perspective until more information is known. If you experience a situation today that you would typically respond to, try observing instead and see how that impacts your perceptions.

For the magickally inclined: Working with individual runes should also include understanding the runes that comprise them. Other than Isa ᛁ, which is a single vertical line, all other runes in the Elder Futhark are composed of more than one rune. Jera ᛃ, for example, is comprised of Kenaz twice, forward and reversed. Kenaz itself is comprised of Isa twice, slanted. Kenaz is defined as the torch, or light of Spirit, that offers illumination and higher clarity. It expresses revelation, healing, wellbeing, and love, intuition, transformation, creativity, and awakening. Now, with that interpretation, apply it to Jera’s forward and reversed energy. It implies that all of Kenaz is drawn inward and expressed outward in a give-and-take manner. It describes unfolding awareness from Spirit and creates an energetic alignment between you and others. Although Jera’s keyword is year, it expresses the unfolding of such in the light of higher consciousness.

Influences: Universal numerology/Day: 7/9; Runes: Jera, Populus Tarot: Ace of Pentacles; Human Design Gate/Line 21.5 Objectivity

©2025-2026 Jan Erickson

Weekly Correspondences

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

Sunday, 21 June 2026

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

• Universal Numerology: 1 –  Uniqueness, Freedom, Talent, Governance, Leadership, and Revolution/Day-3 – Self-Expression, Entertainment, Optimism, Imagination, and Friendliness; reason, mental acuity
• The Sun in Cancer 1:24a
• The Moon in Virgo until Libra at 1:54p
• Moon Void of Course: 10:32a-1:54p
• Lunar Phase: Waxing, Crescent; 1st Qtr 2:55p
• Planetary governance: The Sun ☉
• Governing Planet Ray – 2nd (love/wisdom): Strongest Ray: 7th
• Favorability: Neutral
• Polarity: Masculine
• Elemental Balance: In order of strength: Fire, Water, Earth, Air
• Strongest Sign Mode: Cardinal
• 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 1:54p, 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: Pluto, Juno, BML
• Planets Out of Bounds: BML -26°40

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, 22 June 2026

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

• Universal Numerology: 11 – Master number, awakening, enlightenment/Day – 22 – Master number, Cosmic builder
• The Sun in Cancer
• The Moon in Libra
• Moon Void of Course: Not today
• Lunar Phase: Waxing, 1st Qtr
• Planetary governance: The Moon ☽
• Governing Planet Ray: 4th ray (harmony through conflict); Strongest Ray: 7th
• Favorability: Very good
• Polarity: Masculine
• Elemental Balance: In order of strength: Fire, Water, Air, Earth
• Strongest Sign Mode: Cardinal
• 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; at 2:19p, 16th – Azubene (Al Jubana) 12°Li51; horns of Scorpio; obstructs travel and weddings along with harvest and redeems captives 
• Retrograde: Pluto, Juno
• Planets Out of Bounds: BML -26°38

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, 23 June 2026

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

• Universal Numerology: 3 – Self-Expression, Entertainment, Optimism, Imagination, and Friendliness; reason, mental acuity, detail-oriented; Day – 5 – protection, pentagram, travel, innovation, freedom versus restriction
• The Sun in Cancer
• The Moon in Libra until Scorpio (fall) at 11:43p
• Moon Void of Course: 9:10p-11:43p
• Lunar Phase: Waxing, 1st Qtr
• Planetary governance: Mars ♂
• Governing planet in sign: Mars – Taurus (detriment)
• Governing Planet Ray: 6th ray (devotion and idealism), Strongest Ray: 7th 
• Favorability: Very good
• Polarity: Masculine
• Elemental Balance: In order of strength: Fire, Water, Air, Earth
• Strongest Sign Mode: Cardinal
• Mansion of the Moon: 16th – Azubene (Al Jubana) 12°Li51; horns of Scorpio; obstructs travel and weddings along with harvest and redeems captives; at 3:17p, 17th – Alchil (Al-Iklil) 25°Li42; crown of Scorpio; reverses destitution, strengthens love and buildings and assists sailors 
• Retrograde Planets: Pluto, Juno
• Planets Out of Bounds: BML -26°45

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, 24 June 2026

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

• Universal Numerology: 4 – grounding, foundation, practicality, reliability, patience, structure/Day – 6 – assistance, shared path, empathy, love, guidance
• The Sun in Cancer
• The Moon in Scorpio (fall)Not today
• Moon Void of Course: Not today
• Lunar Phase: Waxing, 1st Qtr
• Planetary governance: Mercury ☿
• Governing planet in sign: Mercury in Cancer
• Governing Planet Ray: 4th (harmony through conflict); Strongest Ray: 7th
• Favorability: Very bad
• Polarity: Masculine
• Elemental Balance: In order of strength: Fire, Water, Earth/Air
• Strongest Sign Mode: Cardinal/Fixed
• Mansion of the Moon: 17th – Alchil (Al-Iklil) 25°Li42; crown of Scorpio; reverses destitution, strengthens love and buildings and assists sailors; at 4:42p, 18th – Alchab (Al Qalb) 8°Sc34; heart of Scorpio; creates discord, conspiracy; revenge against authority and from enemies, releases prisoners, helps structures 
• Retrograde Planets: Pluto, Juno
• Planets Out of Bounds: BML -26°56

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, 25 June 2026

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

• Universal Numerology: 5 – protection, pentagram, travel, innovation, freedom versus restriction/ Day – 7 – observation, balance, justice, the scales, magick, spirituality
• The Sun in Cancer
• The Moon in Scorpio (fall)
• Moon Void of Course: Not today
• Lunar Phase: Waxing, 1st Qtr
• Planetary governance: Jupiter ♃
• Governing planet in sign: Jupiter in Cancer (exalted)
• Governing Planet Ray: 2nd Ray (love and wisdom): Strongest Ray: 7th
• Favorability: Very bad
• Polarity: Masculine
• Elemental Balance: In order of strength: Fire, Water, Earth/Air
• Strongest Sign Mode: Cardinal/Fixed
• Mansion of the Moon: 18th – Alchab (Al Qalb) 8°Sc34; heart of Scorpio; creates discord, conspiracy; revenge against authority and from enemies, releases prisoners, helps structures; at 6:25p,  19th  Exaula (Al Shaulah) 21°Sc25; tail of Scorpio; fosters attacking cities and towns, forces people to leave their homes, destroys sailors and prisoners 
• Retrograde Planets: Pluto, Juno
• Planets Out of Bounds: BML -27°10

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, 26 June 2026

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

• Universal Numerology: 6 – assistance, shared path, empathy, love, guidance/ Day – 8 – Materialistic Approval, Achievement, Striving for Success, leadership, and Acknowledgment
• The Sun in Cancer
• The Moon in Scorpio (fall) until Sagittarius at 11:40a
• Moon Void of Course: 10:09a-11:40a
• Lunar Phase: Waxing, Gibbous
• Planetary governance: Venus ♀
• Governing planet in sign: Venus in Leo
• Governing Planet Ray: 5th Ray (concrete knowledge and science): Strongest Ray: 7th
• Favorability: Very good
• Polarity: Masculine
• Elemental Balance: In order of strength: Fire, Water, Earth/Air
• Strongest Sign Mode: Cardinal/Fixed
• Mansion of the Moon:  19th  Exaula (Al Shaulah) 21°Sc25; tail of Scorpio; fosters attacking cities and towns, forces people to leave their homes, destroys sailors and prisoners; at 8:19p, 20th – Nahaym (Al Na’am) 4°Sg17; a beam; tames wild animals, fortifies prisons, destroys the wealth of societies, compels someone to a specific place 
• Retrograde Planets: Pluto, Juno
• Planets Out of Bounds: BML -27°25

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, 27 June 2026

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

• Universal Numerology: 7 – observation, balance, justice, the scales, magick, spirituality/ Day- 9 – idealistic, generous, and kind; Altruism, Humanitarianism, Generosity, Sympathy
• The Sun in Cancer
• The Moon in Sagittarius
• Moon Void of Course: 10:04p-EOD
• Lunar Phase: Waxing, Gibbous
• Planetary governance: Saturn ♄
• Governing planet in sign: Saturn in Aries (fall)
• Governing Planet Ray: 3rd Ray (active intelligence), Strongest Ray: 7th
• Favorability: Very good
• Polarity: Masculine
• Elemental Balance: In order of strength: Fire, Water, Earth/Air
• Strongest Sign Mode: Cardinal
• Mansion of the Moon: 20th – Nahaym (Al Na’am) 4°Sg17; a beam; tames wild animals, fortifies prisons, destroys the wealth of societies, compels someone to a specific place; at 10:19p, 21st – Elbeda (Al Baldah) 17°Sg8; which is a desert; increases gain, harvest, building strength, and successful travel, causes divorce 
• Retrograde Planets: Pluto, Juno
• Planets Out of Bounds: BML -27°37

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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