A Congeries of Witchery

A folk grimoire of destagnation.

Those of us with European parents are undoubtedly familiar with the feeling of coming home from some trip, where your parents urge you to run through the house and open all the windows: "air out the house!" You speed around, kicking up dust, moving the air, slowly washing away the strange feeling of stillness that has contaminated your home. Air out the house. "Don't catch the draft," your parent yells up the stairs at you. The draft, of course, is never explicitly acknowledged to contain some ill-wishing spirit that will give you the flu, but everybody knows it does. And the same can be said for that stagnant air in the house, the silence permeating the walls.

Behold! A compilation of virtually everything in my shadow work tag to date: 

Original Content

Disclaimer

Shadow Work Masterpost 

Beginning Shadow Work Masterpost

Shadow Work Exercises Masterpost 

Internalizing Shadow Work

The Shadow and the Inner Child: Part I and Part II

14-Day Shadow Work Challenge

Stones for Shadow Work

Core Beliefs

Resolving and Eliminating Core Beliefs

Thoughts on Shadow Work (# 1)

Thoughts on Shadow Work (# 2)

Thoughts on Shadow Work (# 3)

A Warning Regarding Shadow Work

Let’s Talk About “Positive” Shadow Aspects

Dissecting Positive Traits

Let Me Make Something Clear…

Guidelines* for Successful Shadow Work (*)

Cooperative Shadow Work

Overcoming Fear

Shadow Work Related Asks

How do I begin shadow work?

Is a dedication ritual necessary?

Advice on distinguishing between shadow and depression?

When starting shadow work… ?

Could I have stumbled upon my shadow [in a dream]?

I’m going to start shadow work– but I’m scared. Any advice?

Do you know how to deal with embarrassment with shadow work?

Shadow Work Related Videos/Discourses

Facing Your Own Shadow - Alan Watts

Shadow Work Related Videos - Teal Swan

What is Shadow Work?

Shadow Work Related Quotes/Excerpts

From ‘The Temple of Shamanic Witchcraft’ by Christopher Penczak

► Facing the Shadow 

► The shadow is not evil

► Facing the dark

► Partnering with shadow energy

► Closet analogy

► You might want to pull away

► Energy is neutral

► The shadow is a constant ally

From ‘Tarot Shadow Work’ by Christine Jette

► The Shadow Knows

► To catch a glimpse of your shadow

► The only requirement for shadow work

► Working slowly is essential

Shadow Work Related Content by Other Tumblr Users

Shadow Work I: A Series of Little Deaths by @duskenpath

Shadow Work II: Types and Terms by @duskenpath

Shadow Work III: Timing by @duskenpath

A Shadow Work Technique by @buterfligurl

Mastering Your Inner Shadows by @starlightsilver

Shadow Work Related Divination

Dragon Rune Spread from spiritedenterprise.com

Shadow Self Conversation Tarot Spread by @arcanemysteries

Introduction to stelliums

1st house stellium

2nd house stellium

3rd house stellium

4th house stellium

5th house stellium

6th house stellium

7th house stellium

8th house stellium

9th house stellium

10th house stellium

11th house stellium

12th house stellium

🎠The Planetary Aspects🎠

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The Personal/Inner Planets ~

Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus and Mars🌟

The personal planets are also the inner planets as their orbit cycle is closest to earth causing the most effect in our behavior & personality.

The Social/Barrier Planets ~

Jupiter and Saturn💫

The social/barrier planets are the middle in between the inner & generations planets. They're outer planets too as they're outside the asteroid belt, however they represent the transition from personal feelings and experience into transcendence and outside knowledge. This is why I also view these two planets as our teachers. Because, they give us challenges and benefits helping us grow from our first phases onto the next.

The Collective/Generational Planets ~

Uranus, Neptune and Pluto✨

The Generational Planets effect an entire generation and take around 7 - 30 years depending on which generational planet and their motion. Uranus is around 7 years, Neptune is around 14 years & Pluto can be from 14 - 30 years. Because their influence is on an entire generation most people will have Pluto in scorpio and sagittarius right now. However their influence is still very important as they can make aspects to our personal/inner planets that impact us heavily.

The Outer Planets ~

Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus and Pluto🌠

The Outer Planets are the Gas Giants and Pluto because they lie outside the asteroid belt. The social/barrier planets (Jupiter/Saturn) can be considered outer planets however are NOT generational planets.

Types of Aspects ~

Aspects are from 0 - 9° because that's when they can "activate" each other and make an actual aspect. Any degree further and the planets won't be touching or activating each other🪐

When an aspect is referred to as tight it's 0-4° & when an aspect is exact it's 0-1°🎠

Harmonious Aspects : Conjunctions, Trines & Sextiles🥀

Harmonious Aspects are two planets who work well together blending their abilities & energies together for beneficial results. They tend to have similar energies and often enhance each others qualities.

Conjunction : This is the most concentrated harmonious aspect as the two planets are joined together and merging their energies. However, this aspect isn't always pleasant if harsher planets make conjunctions to themselves or other planets, "(Mars,Saturn,Uranus,Pluto)". And, as a result could cause more tension in the house it's placed in. However, you will be aware of the energies these planets form in your chart as it's the strongest harmonious aspect you can have. However, depending on the degree between the planets a trine could have a stronger effect in your chart❤

Trines : These are considered the luckiest aspects as they bring the positive qualities from the two planets involved and we are aware of how to use them. However, because the talents and gifts of this aspect comes so easily it can cause laziness and ignorance to further develop the talents gifted from this aspect. It is characterized by the two planets being in the same element forming a 120° triangular aspect. Think of it as Taurus-Virgo-Capricorn trine each other. Although, it's two planets aspecting withing the degrees 0 - 9° and could be in different elements/signs depending on the planets degrees💖

Sextiles : This is the most gentle aspect. Often we are unaware/unconscious of the planets effects through this aspect into our behavior and talents. The sextile is a very nice aspect as it is characterized by a 60° aspect between similar elements (Fire & Air/Water & Earth). Again this may not always be the case as degrees play an important part and if a planet is at 29° in an earth sign it could sextile a planet at 2° in an Air sign. Because of this aspects influence on us that goes unaware, I have noticed we tend to have certain things we're just good at or talented in that feels like daily life to us without giving it a second thought. Where as a Trine we are gifted with a positive quality yet we're aware of it and use it. A sextiles qualities will naturally flow through and translate into small things within our daily life🔮

Hard Aspects : Oppositions & Squares⛓

Hard Aspects are what drive us to improve ourselves through the challenges imposed on us by the two planets involved. These aspects tend to cause the most amount of tension in our chart and motivate us to develop ourselves and the planetary traits. However a common misconception is that Hard aspects are scary and seen as awful in chart, this is extremely wrong!!! Hard aspects are what push us to achieve our dreams and become better people! We are forced to face these challenges through these aspects🖤

Oppositions : Although this is the most concentrated hard aspect I personally don't believe hard aspects can be prioritized the same as Harmonious aspects due to the intense tension within hard aspects and the degrees. But this aspect is known as the strongest hard aspect because it's characterized by two planets at a 180° opposition from each other where two planets and their energies are heavily clashing against each other. This creates unbalance as the planets energies are working against each other and creating a push & pull effect where you may internally feel at odds not knowing which direction to choose when it comes to expressing the planets energy. This is why balancing and developing these qualities is very important for an opposition💜

Square : The reason why I think personally squares and oppositions can't be compared in terms of being stronger and worse, is because the squares effect is much more immediate & tense creating a very decisive and immediate decision to go one way or another expressing the planets energies. The square is characterized by a 90° angle between two planets which results in problems feeling never ending and blockages when it comes to expressing the energy🌵

Prioritizing The Aspects ~

First of all I don't believe we should necessarily prioritize the aspects in our chart as each can play a significant role. However, there are some aspects that show up stronger than others and you will notice to have a bigger impact in your life🪐

The tightness of the degrees matter so so much!! A square could easily be felt stronger than a conjunction if the square is at a 0° orb and the conjunction is at a 7° orb. Therefore, before I show the list, the degrees definitely have a huge impact! However, I wouldn't say the same applies to minor aspects & asteroids such as Lilith and Quintiles🐅

The tight degrees often enhance the effects of the planets and create more concentrated energy into our lives. Therefore, the strongest degree would be 0° as the alignment between the two planets are exact! The next strongest degrees would be 1 - 4° this is where the planets energy is still tightly aligned aspecting one another, however they aren't isn't exact like 0°. I have noticed 4° to be of significant importance however. This is an observation and not a fact but I personally have found super noticeable/strong aspects usually being 0 or 4° and I believe it's because 4° orb is a tight orb yet in the middle causing tension almost like a 90° angle if that makes sense. I'm still trying to dig into this LOL so I will update yall on that but for know I've listed the universal facts above🍧

Finally the type of aspects!! The strongest aspects are 1. Conjunctions & Oppositions, 2. Squares & Trines, 3. Sextiles. This is ordered due to how directly the planets energies are affecting one another and how concentrated the energies are🧚‍♀️

Movements of the Planets ~

🌟Sun : Moves through each zodiac sign around 30 days each.

🌙Moon : Moves through each zodiac sign around two and a half days each.

🧚‍♀️Mercury : Moves through each zodiac sign around 14 - 30 days each depending on if its direct or retrograde.

💖Venus : Moves through each zodiac sign around 28 days - 2 months each.

🔥Mars : Moves through each zodiac sign around 1 and a half months each.

🎉Jupiter : Moves through each zodiac sign around 1 year each.

🪐Saturn : Moves through each zodiac sign around 2 and a half years each.

🌩Uranus : Moves through each zodiac sign around 7 years each.

🔮Neptune : Moves through each zodiac sign around 14 years each.

🌑Pluto : Moves through each zodiac sign around 14 - 30 years each.

Soft & Harsh Planets ~

Soft planets : Moon, Venus & Jupiter

These planets tend to bring out the soft, nurturing & caring side in us💖

Harsh planets : Mars, Saturn & Pluto

These planets tend to bring out the harsh, challenging & stressful side in us☄

Neutral planets : Sun, Mercury, Uranus & Neptune

These planets can swing between being soft or harsh as they can embody both qualities. Although, I will note Uranus leans more on the Harsh side. And Neptune leans more on the Soft side⚖

Aspects that don't exist ~

Sun opposite/square/trine/sextile Mercury : This is because Mercury can't be more than 28° away from the sun sign. Therefore, the only big aspect it can make is conjuncting the sun.

Sun opposite/square/trine/sextile Venus : The Venus sign is within 48° of the Sun sign therefore the only big aspect it can make is a conjunction.

Mercury opposite/square/trine Venus : Because Venus has to be within 48° of the sun sign & Mercury has to be within 28° the only possible aspects to form with one another are the conjuction and trine.

🌟Main Masterlist

Y’all asked for it so y’all gonna get it! I’mma start off with the barebones essentials and work my way to basic definitions. Sit down on something comfy and get yourself your warm beverage of choice and maybe grab a notebook because here goes.

What are runes?

Runic alphabets have been around since about 150 AD and used as a writing system by a lot of Germanic languages. These systems were eventually phased out, slowly but surely, with the progressive Christianisation that started around 700-1100 AD. The three most commonly known (and used?) Are the Elder Futhark, the Younger Futhark and Futhorc.

Runes aren’t, themselves, broadly meant for divination, thought there are a few passages in the Eddas that mention Odin “finding” and using them.

Alright, so which alphabet should I use?

Whichever one you want! I prefer using the Elder Futhark, because it’s the first alphabet I learned and got familiar with, but that doesn’t at all stop you from using the Younger Futhark or Futhorc. I’d heavily suggest making sure you read up on the differences in each alphabet though; Ansuz, for example, won’t look the same, mean the same or even be called the same from one alphabet to another. 

Familiarize yourself with each of them if you want/can, and choose based on your own preferences and criteria. Always work with what feels best for you!

But I’m not really familiar with Germanic traditions / I’m a baby witch, should or can I use runes for divination?

This is the concept that got my goat real good the first time. You do not, in any way, shape or form, need to be experienced to cast runes. This is a notion that is outdated and perpetuated by gatekeepers and exclusionists. No one gives a flying flip how long you’ve been practicing witchcraft, or if you even practice at all!

Divination should be seen as a tool to further yourself and/or your craft. It can be used by itself or in conjunction with other activities, practices or beliefs. I was 15 when I started learning about runes (dear god that was literally over ten years ago) and I had no idea what I was doing back then. I read up as much as I could about the system I was wanting to use and, once I was comfortable with it, I started doing small readings.

It shouldn’t matter how new or familiar you are to divination, rune casting or Germanic traditions. If rune casting feels right to you, you are more than free to use whatever divination method feels right to you.

What should I do before I start a reading?

As a Norse Pagan, I usually invoke my patron deities (Baldr and Loki, in this case), as well as Odin and Freyja, sometimes Gullveig/Heiðr because reasons. I have no idea whether or not this has any actual bearing on the reading itself, as mine were as accurate before I converted as they are now.

Making sure you’re in a quiet and/or comfortable space is also a good idea, even if that just means popping in some earphones and listening to something that makes you focus and feel calm.

This is also a good time to mention that cleansing your runes (stone, bone, wood or otherwise) is a very good idea. I typically do this with candles, incense, a bowl of water and a point of quartz for each element. I don’t do this nearly as often as I probably should, since most people suggest cleansing them after each reading… but, whatever, being lax with that hasn’t bitten me in the ass so far. So if you’re a spoonie, don’t worry: cleanse your runes when you feel they need to be cleansed, and that’s it.

Alright, I think I’m ready; how do I start reading?

Let me start by saying that the bullshit about never reading yourself? It’s just that. Bullshit. Do readings on yourself if you want to. Who the hell is going to stop you. Do whatever you want.

On that note, there are a few ways to cast runes, though these probably aren’t close to being the only ones: 

Intuitively choosing the stones Lay the runes down on a flat surface and let your hand hover over them and pick out the ones that feel right. You can either pick them in order of the spread you’re using, or place the runes where you feel they belong on the spread.

Throwing the stones Make sure you have a large flat surface to work with (preferably the floor honestly) where you won’t drop, scatter or lose a rune. You can use a mat underneath, and read the stones that fall on the corresponding positions in the spread or circle. (You can find many of these with a quick google search, or make your own mat!) Otherwise, you can take the first stones you see facing up and lay those out according to your spread.

Picking them blindly Either you or the person you’re reading pull stones blinding out of a pouch, bag or other container, and lay them out according to the spread you’re using. Pretty straightforward.

If you can think of another method, literally nothing is stopping you from using that instead. The runes are acting as a universal translator for whatever it is you’re tapping into. They’re just a tool to receive a message. How you choose to receive that message is completely up to you!

So I’ve got my runes laid out, now what?

Now comes the fun part. I can only really give you a good run-down of the Elder Futhark, and though it’s a good starting point, I would highly advise you do your own research on whatever alphabet you want to use. Wikipedia is a great place to start, but don’t stop there: look at several different websites and lists and compare. Combine and condense the information for yourself, and get to learn the definitions and meanings for yourself!

ᚠ Fehu • catle wealth, money, hard work paying off, can represent spiritual wealth reversed: effort gone to waste, natural and/or financial loss, greed

ᚢ Uruz • ox physical strength and speed, great energy, courage, masculine reversed: physical weakness, illness, violence, misdirected aggression

ᚦ Thurisaz • thor reactive, destructive and/or defensive force, tendency towards change reversed: dangerous compulsions, betrayal and malice, lies, spite

ᚨ Ansuz • of the Æsir  revelations, intuition, signs and signals, wisdom, power of words/names reversed: misunderstandings, delusions and vanity

ᚱ Raido • chariot physical/spiritual journeys, transition, seeing the bigger picture reversed: crisis, maybe due to stagnation, unwanted disruption

ᚲ Kaunan • torch creativity and inspiration, power of transformation, power of life reversed: instability, lack of creativity, false hope revealed, disillusionment

ᚷ Gebo • gift gifts in the form of sacrifice or generosity, contracts, partnerships reversed/opposed: greed, isolation and dependence, over-sacrifice

ᚹ Wunjo • joy comfort, pleasure, companionship, possibility of going over the top reversed: sorrow and alienation, growing distance, raging frenzy

ᚺ Hagalaz • hail wrath of nature, destruction for the sake of creation, natural order reversed: natural disasters, powerlessness, suffering

ᚾ Naudiz • need strength/growth from hardships, survival, determination reversed: deprivation and emotional starvation, constraints/restraints

ᛁ Isaz • ice challenges and frustration, psychological block, anticipation reversed/opposed: can oppose other runes with malice and treachery 

ᛃ Jera • good year hard work is fruitful, peace, happiness and relief, breaking the cycle reversed: sudden setbacks and bad timing

ᛈ Pertho • vagina secrets, mysteries, undiscovered abilities, choosing your own path reversed: stagnation, isolation and loneliness

ᛇ E/ihwaz • yew tree strength, stability, endurance, trustworthiness, your goal is realistic reversed: confusion, dissatisfaction and weakness of the mind

ᛉ Algiz • elk shield, the instinct to protect yourself/others, connection to the gods reversed: hidden dangers, loss of link to the divine, turning away

ᛊ Suwilo • the sun success and goals achieved, you have the power you need to succeed reversed/opposed: deception, false goals, gullibility, divine wrath

ᛏ Tiwaz • tyr honour and leadership, authority, success in competitions reversed: artistic block, over-analysis and sacrifice, imbalance/conflict

ᛒ Berkana • birch tree fertility in a broad sense, personal/physical growth, new beginnings reversed: family/relationship issues, anxiety over loved ones, abandon

ᛖ Ehwaz • horse steady and gradual progress, teamwork/loyalty, relationships reversed: reckless haste and its consequences, restlessness

ᛗ Mannaz • mankind the self, the human race, your attitude toward others and vice-versa, social awareness, altruism reversed: mortality, self-deception, cunning and manipulation

ᛚ Laguz • water literal/metaphorical flow, imagination, the unknown, chance of loss reversed: confusion/uncertainty, may be making the wrong choice

ᛝ Ingwaz • probably freyr warmth and love in general, tying loose ends, relief, freedom to move reversed: moving without change, fruitless effort, helpelessness

ᛞ Dagaz • dawn breakthroughs and clarity, security, power to change and grow, the ideal reversed/opposed: endings and coming round full circle

ᛟ Othila • inheritance ancestral property, what is most important, spiritual heritage and safety reversed: slavery, homelessness, bad karma, what one is unwillingly bound to

Phew! What a list. These are just brief descriptions and meanings that I’ve been able to compile and condense over the years.

But, what does “opposed” mean?

I see where you’re coming from. As a baby diviner, I, also, was confused by this. But let me explain how I’ve come to understand it! 

Sometimes, if you’re doing a set spread, you’ll have a spot for things like, “what will oppose you”, or “what you need to avoid”. Things like that. If, say, a rune like Suwilo was found in something like that, you’d want to try and keep a sharp mind to avoid deceptions or letting yourself be too gullible.

When runes don’t have a reversed form, their position in your spread will usually determine what they mean. (Though really this is true for literally any rune.)

Anything else I should know?

The best advice I can ever give anyone is to always do what you feel is right. If you find yourself wondering, “Should I do this? Is this right?” If you question yourself at all, you should probably not to the thing and go with something else.

It’s also important to mention that the names I have for the runes may not be the ones that you’ve learned to know them by; a lot of runes can go by different names depending on who you ask and where you look. Do your research, and know the runes by the names you feel are best! (And preferably historically accurate.)

As always, if you have any questions regarding runes and how to read them, please ask me! My ask box is literally always open and almost always empty.

The Midheaven (MC) also plays a big role in discovering what we want to do in the long-term, what and/or who inspires us, but it also plays a big role in how we project ourselves into the world, public eye, our ‘vibe’ and who we grow into mostly regarding to our career and public image. It portrays our image even more strongly than the Ascendant/Rising sign. Also the MC is very noticeable on social media, on the internet generally. I believe and have learned that our Ascendant sign comes to play when we already start having conversations with people and that mixture of the MC and Asc. Are coming together.

The Aries MC are people who intimidate you and inspire you at the same time. Their force is to be reckoned with, their strength, their courage and their approach when they enter a room is as head-on, scary, beautiful as a fire burning highly and brightly. But their free-spirited soul is also noticeable with sprinkles of naivety, innocence which all soften them. This lovely mixture of courage and a breath of fresh air inspires you to chase your dreams but also catch them and achieve them. They always look like they are at the right time, at the right place doing what they are destined to do. Unique, trend-setters and taking up a challenge. They re-invent themselves by taking on those challenges, very authentic as well.

The Taurus MC is a bit more grounded, a bit more realistic, like you are able to touch them and ground yourself as well. Their pace is slow but very secure and re-assuring. I feel like they are a flower with deep roots into the beautiful ground of mother Earth. They are really watering themselves allowing to dig even deeper roots and make their spot known and un-moving, they are here to stay. Natural beauties, stable, they really make you think about all the materials you have and you can work with, about the material world and how secure you can become and stable just like they are. Gifted with a sharp eye of artistry and beauty. When you spot them you also get this sense that they are super sensitive, because they are so in touch with Earth’s gifts, because they are so present, you feel like they will feel your finger tips just by touching them with every nerve and fiber of their bodies.

Gemini MC are these free-spirited beings who you feel like can fly quickly and come back with tons of books, that is a result of them being so experimental and so eager to learn and study new things. Their knowledgeable nature allows them to be and appear influential, they can really use their intellect to influence a lot of things by putting out the facts, with a little clever, witty twist of course. They are interesting and they draw you in. They feel like the pixies of knowledge making a speech while looking so youthful and hopeful. They are heard.

The Cancer MC is someone you can rely on, someone you want a hug from, someone who can give you re-assurance and someone who can definitely play a part in your growth and participate in your healing. Very ethereal beautiful though, emotional, sensitive, a maternal figure who is a strong pillar with strong opinions and passionate about those opinions. They might be introverted which gives off a mysterious vibe that actually interests you in those passionate opinions of theirs. Gentle goddesses.

The Leo MC are loud in their expression, in their vision, in being. Very capable of leading people and very capable of putting their creativity into their work, into helping people, into building themselves up. The source of their creative strength and capability is definitely matched with their heart of gold which draws us in and makes us trust them, because it is authentic and big. They strike like a fiery Phoenix and we are definitely watching their doing but them as well, bright, noticeable, loud (in the greatest way possible), commanding and getting. Their confidence and charisma is un-matching. Of course they are destined for great success, with that success and their big personality comes pride and arrogant ways. But people understand their big-hearted and more gentle nature which can make them see through that arrogance and pride and get out something from their amazing work. The chosen one.

The Virgo MC are people who are definitely very talented, gifted, skillful. They grab their jaws onto something they love and have passion for strongly, master it – which is also something that is both practical and creative. Virgo is a sign ruled by Mercury – nerves, anxiety, over-thinking is also a big part of this MC’s projection. They are hard-workers and the best at what they do, so keeping all that is a nervous and anxious task to do so. But that can teach us that even at the top people are still human and afraid to lose it all and keep it all at the same time. They are quietly confident and private, which can keep you guessing and wanting to grab your piece of the tea. Very intelligent and have discipline which is also a huge part of being successful. Helpful and sacrificial as well. Very special and innocent.

The Libra MC are very, very charming for sure. They are people who appear beautiful, relatable, are popular but also are gifted with diplomacy and skills to educate themselves and educate others, very strong personalities with a gift of communication and communicating about opinions and issues, which makes people fall in love with them. They are the Enchantress, enchanting people with their mind, inner and outer beauty. Because the MC is a very public image placement, people may be interested more about their outer beauty, elegance and style they definitely portray and have. Cultured, educated but also flirty and knows how to have fun.

The Scorpio MC are people who draw you in immediately. They remain mysterious and interesting always, but powerful and dangerous drawing you in with their mesmerizing nature and commanding aura which makes you aware of how powerful and dangerous they are. You can look but do not touch. They can also portray this kind of wisdom which makes you aware of how much life experience lies under their belt. Very passionate and goal-oriented, hard-working, ambitious and hungry for whatever it is they want – the intensity of all these emotions is strong and very noticeable. They are an angel of the dark that tempts you, radiating sexual magic.

The Sagittarius MC the sister sign dynamic is interesting, because Gemini MCs are also influential just like Sag MCs. The Sag MCs are influential just by speaking, they are very authentic and straight-forward when ‘teaching’ with a lot of culture and knowledge gathered from different worlds and cultures over the world, very educated and confident. Their confidence is light, I mean that as not too demanding just about the right amount which lets you pay attention to their philosophical nature when they are portraying and teaching all about that. Very interesting and they invite people in, instead of making them come. Extremely adventurous though, the party does not stop here, there are a lot more things to learn.

The Capricorn MC are powerful figures and people listen to them. They carry this enormous amount of wisdom and experience. Very skillful and hard-working, stable and confident leading to them being very successful and capable in whatever they decide on doing. Extremely grounded and understanding, talented but someone you can rely on definitely, they give off a very protective aura – if the Cancer MC was motherly, they give off that fatherly protective nature. They have a strong moral compass and are very noble. Can seem a bit distracted and in outer-space. The Wise Teacher.

The Aquarius MC are very complex people, with sparkles of strange in the best way possible. Capricorn MCs are in outer space but Aqua MCs are from outer space, they appear as aliens. Their complexity lies in them being scattered but being rich with different ideas which work and can be made possible, ideas they come up with first. Very unique minds, intelligent most definitely and original. Very revolutionary, they are the change that happens to this world. The Alien sent to help the Earth. Special people who are an enigma.

owning our conscious mind and creative life force. recognizing the essence we bring out

the sun represents our life, influence, and strength, and it will symbolize energy, will, and our self identity

the sun in the 1st house

The 1st house represents character, manners, style and temperament

Since the sun is illuminating this house, people with sun in their 1st house, are lucky enough to make a change the second their interaction connects with other people. this house may take some characteristics from Aries, so that means that you are someone that grabs each opportunity with faith hoping that you made the right decision at this giving moment. You are the type of friend to have the capacity to cheer anyone up, making people connect to you by your mindset. You have a big sense of identity and that will take you far in life, giving you so many amazing experiences, but only when you truly find yourself, and this could be later in life. You don't care about other people's opinions except for those you have interest in. You might be the one to up with this “mask” for other people but not in a bad way, you may present yourself as this positive, confident and assertive person but inside you could be self conscious. You might be competitive with other people, you kind of have this "I need to be where you are." mindset,so look out for that! You also have such an amazing energy to you, that you feel the need to entertain everyone around you at all times.You are also really fixed with your views, morals, beliefs and anyone that will try to change them will NOT succeed.

They influence, they lead and they make a change in each person they interact with. You are the happiest once you find comfort in yourself.

sun in the 2nd house

The 2nd house represents personal finances, material possessions, and the concept of value.

Since the sun is illuminating this house, you crave the day you find security in your personal resources. Your self-esteem might be dependent on your material and physical world, like these are my friends and family and this is who I am. Pretty much everything you feel connect with and find security in, in the material and physical work represent you as a person. You could be really into arts, music, concerts.. since the sun represents the father, yours could have a really important presence and job in this society or in your family. You might have been the person to have an authoritative father who always demands respect and admiration above all. Your family could have a lot of weight on your ego and how you present yourself to the world. Lets say you have a list of bad events that happened to your family, you could easily take that with you wherever you go, so be careful with that. Because of what I just described, your speech and presence could be really demanding and authoritative to others, so you might come off as intimidating. You could attach some really bad habits to you if you don’t look in more depth to analyze them so always keep that in mind. Once you have a goal in your mind, you will work hard until you get it done or achieve it. You appreciate everything life has to other and maybe be careful with those questionable ways to feel better when you feel down lmao. You might struggle a lot with anxiety when it comes to your self-esteem depending on this material world . You are the happiest once you find security with family and material manners.

They will take you far in life, they will provide you with everything you never had.

By now, you probably know your Midheaven Sign in your birth chart, also called the “MC”.

This is the part of you most on display to the world, and the sign of your Midheaven has the strongest influence on crafting your public persona.

Here’s how your reputation is perceived by the public based on your Midheaven sign:

ARIES MIDHEAVEN: you lead, people follow. Pioneer, trendsetter, leader. People see you as someone who is bold and brave . You often find career success at a young age, which other people can envy. Speaking of envy, you can cause a love/hate affect on people with your reputation. Either way your maverick energy is what people really respect, whether they like you or not.

TAURUS MIDHEAVEN: a real class act. People see you as someone with a sense of taste, style and class. Many people can know you to be very beautiful. You’re like that person who is called “goals”. People can see you as a muse. By default you can be seen as talented, artistic and charismatic. You’re seen as someone who is seen as wealthy even if you’re not.

GEMINI MIDHEAVEN: the talk of the town. Your someone people have a lot of conversations about. You can be perceived as witty, funny, Intelligent and versatile. Even a little bookish too. People may see you as someone who is a bit mixy, unpredictable or playful. You’re known for your words, ideas or art.

CANCER MIDHEAVEN: the sweethearts. Let’s be honest people just have a soft spot for you. You’re that person where if someone brings up your name everyone’s like “aww I love them”. People see you as someone who is relatable and kind. You effortlessly leave a lasting impression on the public and people you meet. Genuinely unforgettable.

LEO MIDHEAVEN: the it girl. You’re seen as someone with high status. People naturally respect you. They find you entertaining or magnetic. Can often be known as being the “best” at something in your career. A natural authority figure. You’re the fan favorite. Popular without trying.

VIRGO MIDHEAVEN: ms/mr perfect. You’re seen as someone who is righteous, moral and just. You can do no wrong in the public’s eyes. People see you as someone who is inspirational or noteworthy. People learn a lot from you, just by you existing. You have a healing effect on people. Seen as intelligent, skillful, and studious.

LIBRA MIDHEAVEN: baddie alert. People see you as someone who is elegant, refined and poised. You can be known for your fashion. You’re that person everyone thinks is pretty. You have a harmonious reputation and people see you as pleasant and likable. You’re the person most likely to be on someone’s mood board or Pinterest inspo.

SCORPIO MIDHEAVEN: the public’s obsession. You’re seen as someone powerful and mysterious. You’re that person people can hate on or spread rumors about, but they still watch your every move. “Keep hating, but still watching.” You’re very influential and set many trends even unknowingly. People see you as their “guilty pleasure”.

SAGITTARIUS MIDHEAVEN: the guru. People might not know what to make of you at first. You have this effect on people where they automatically see you as someone important. People can see you as reckless, funny, bold, or daring. The things you say or do have a lasting impact on people. You can be misunderstood at first, but achieve legendary status for something in your lifetime.

CAPRICORN MIDHEAVEN: not bossy, the boss. You’re someone people hold in high esteem. They automatically view you as an authority figure. You’re seen as someone with status and importance. You’re known as the pioneer, leader and CEO. You break barriers and receive respect due to your boldness.

AQUARIUS MIDHEAVEN: doing what hasn’t been done. You’re seen as someone radical and unpredictable. The game changer. Oftentimes you shock people with what you accomplish or do publicly. You have this compelling effect on people. Effortlessly influential.

PISCES MIDHEAVEN: the double take, You’re someone people see as an anomaly. People might be confused about you at first but they are enticed anyway. You have a way of leaving an enchanting effect on people. People can see you as otherworldly and magical. You’re known to be talented and persuasive.

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💌🕊 Mars in Leo individuals have this really cute lion side to them but they mask it with this little egoish side that could come across as if they don't need anybody.. because they don't! But they just want someone to get through that mask and then they'll shower them with so much love and lowkey clings on to their loved ones a bit..

💌🕊 Moon in Aries are very aggressive in love! If they want someone they'll try to get them even if other aspects / placements make them more slower towards so, once they set their heart on someone they don't look back

💌🕊 Venus in Leo individuals are simply one of the most caring people in relationships and friendships, they're also very good at gift giving! They remember the little things and what you like they're the type to remember something small about you and make it big and they usually don't care how much it costs as long as they love you! They aree soooo loyal too, don't loose them.

💌🕊 Mars in Water signs can give too much in relationships to the point they become emotionally exhausted if that situation isn't good and usually emotionally check themselves out the relationship / friendship before actually leaving because something makes them stay for a little longer.

💌🕊 Water Venuses / Water houses Venuses can actually be a little closed off at first when it comes to connections because when they give themselves in.. they give themselves in! They tend to guard their hearts before giving themselves / fully letting the person trust them.

💌🕊 Venus in Virgo / Venus in 6th individuals are the type to be like "hell no" when it comes to that clingy love stuff on the media but secretly wouldn't mind want to be admired / cherished that way...

💌🕊 Virgo placements will make a list of red flags in love and still fall for the people they told themselves they wouldn't fall for.

💌🕊 Venus in 7th individuals actually have a higher chances of marrying someone rich. It's the planet of love and money. I don't see a lot of people pointing this out.

💌🕊 Saturn in 7th individuals secretly wanna be protected really badly! They just want someone who will give them this big safe place where they can finally opening themselves up.

💌🕊 Air moons are the type to be like "I just don't see myself ever falling in love.." then boom they fall in love one day and then can't let go because of that stimulation they once got.

💌🕊 Sagittarius placements LOVE so hard! They're so idealistic and at times lie to themselves about people when they are truly in love.

💌🕊 Aries Venuses / Venus in 1st are very loyal people lmao from what I've seen anyway.. they have high standards for partners too! People also tend to assume they may be dating someone too?

💌🕊 Not serious at all, but I've noticed Aries placement men tend to be more playerish especially if they have Gemini placements. ( I promise this isn't from personal experiences, it's just something I've noticed)

💌🕊 Gemini placement women tend to be seen as "teases" "players" from men. They attract both genders as well. They get bored easily! Be more interesting then.

💌🕊 Venus in Taurus / Venus in 2nd individuals culture is thinking of a gift for someone's birthday months ago till their actual birthday! So caring and analytical people!

💌🕊 Air moons / Air venuses tend to cringe at the thought of relationships often.

💌🕊 Libra placements tend to get taken advantage of for how much they give in relationships & connections.

💌🕊 Earth placements like the little things in connections. Going on a walk with you.

💌🕊 Cancer placement women attract men who have never gotten loved the right way before and have abandonment issues. (Observation)

💌🕊 Pisces Venuses rather fall in love with a fictional character rather than someone real.

💌🕊 Earth placements get super pissed if someone they love talks something bad about themselves even if it's in a joking way, especially Virgo placements.

💌🕊 Capricorn placements / 10th house placements can't handle people who have no future ahead like it's okay to be stuck but don't be lazy around these individuals.

💌🕊 Capricorn placements are softies literally I don't care what anyone says they opposite Cancer, they wanna be pampered even if they're not sure how to give that same type of love back since they have completely different languages, I know you wanna be pampered from the tough shell you put up.

💌🕊 Aquarius placements will leave you on the first date if you say the wrong thing, they opposite Leo they know exactly what they want and won't settle for less.

💌🕊 Scorpio placements think someone is their soulmate because they treated them right once.

💌🕊Scorpio placements can be loyal yes I think they're one of the most loyal, when underdeveloped they can betray you and be very sneaky.

💌🕊 Pisces placements have high standards for love, like very high standards with Virgo opposite. They still fall in love with the wrong people though. (Especially Pisces risings)

💌🕊 Aquarius risings attract people with big egos (Leo in 7th house).

💌🕊 Juno- Lilith in chart can indicate jealousy around your marriage and it may be forbidden.

💌🕊 Moon in 4th individuals get very nostalgic around with partners and may have a hard time letting go of people cause they tend to create a lot of emotional attachments to things.

💌🕊 Scorpio in 4th individuals may seek comfort in love for people who aren't good for them.

💌🕊 Lilith in 7th individuals tend to be in relationships / connections where they betrayed and love circles. (Like cheating and etc but it's not promised of course it is a manifestation though)

💌🕊 Capricorn Venuses tend to have parental figure issues so they may seek someone who is like a parental figure to them.

💌🕊 Mars in Libra individuals tend to attract people who think they can control them.

💌🕊 Scorpio placements attract people who have unhealthy attachments to them in connections.. like let them go... but they can also be like this, they never really forget connections they tend to keep little things like memories in their hearts completely.

💌🕊 Mars in Cancer women attract men who are more dominant and that tries to make them more submissive.

💌🕊 Mars in Leo women attract men who are very confident and dominant and somewhat cocky. ( They are also though attracted to confident & well off men)

💌🕊 Mars in Virgo give off "top vibes" they are very well put together and give off more dominant vibes.

💌🕊 Mars in Capricorn individuals tend to want rich partners.

💌🕊 Mars in Taurus individuals tend to be the most blind to red flags in connections once they're in love and really suffer when there is bad stages in connections.

💌🕊 Fire moons get bored of relationships just as much as Air moons, they need someone who will keep up with them and is consistent.

💌🕊 Sagittarius moons tend to like / love someone who their parents may not approve or they are a different background from their family.

💌🕊 Leo placement women have very big standards in connections and are VERY confrontational if they see something off they won't hold a grudge, yea why do you have Tinder installed still Brandon?

💌🕊 I don't know why a lot of Virgo placement women tend to date seriously later on or get heartbroken by one connection and rethink all connections until later on.

💌🕊 Virgo placements can be just as blind to red flags as Pisces placements they'll try to find a way to rationalize their situation until they realize they're screwed.

💌🕊 Venus- Lilith placements attract people who aren't good for them but they may like this too.. especially forbidden sex (like hooking up with exes and stuff)

💌🕊 Mars- Lilith individuals tend to have a lot of kinks and usually aren't vanilla.

💌🕊 Air placements tend to jokingly flirt with a lot of people online.

💌🕊 Aries placements will not put up with your bullshit.. they love hard but they see the red flags even more.

💌🕊 Venus in 12th / Pisces Venus individuals may fear they'll never find someone on the same emotional and spiritual level as them.

💌🕊 Mars in 12th individuals have a lot of fantasizes.... dreamers..

💌🕊 Lilith in 8th individuals tend to have a lot of "sneaky links" or at least secretive tabboo sex.

💌🕊 Aquarius placements need to see long term in a relationship before getting into one because since they have the core values of the 11th house.. they want their dream fulfilled so they need to see a future with you or it won't work.

💌🕊 Mars in Scorpio women tend to get sexualized a lot by more masculine figures.

💌🕊 Scorpio Mercuries / 8th house mercuries are the type to stalk someone they want to date's media to see if they are really worth it.. y'all are lurkers don't lie.

💌🕊 Mars in 11th individuals may hook up with friends with no feelings attached or/and friend desire them often.

💌🕊 Fire risings care about looks yes but they care a lot about personality more than given credit for.. they're not all "superficial" they need someone interesting with Air in 7th or they're out. That's why some are seen as "players" as an assumption. People also try to figure them out.. you can't.

💌🕊 Taurus placement culture is fantasizing about having a very comfy home with your partner filled with plants and very comforting home design.

💌🕊 Cancer Venuses are taken for granted a lot in relationships.

💌🕊 Venus in 4th individuals may confide in material stuff to make them happy.they also may want a rich partner but they don't judge.

💌🕊 Venus in 3rd individuals are very charismatic people and a lot of people tend to think they flirt with them even if they aren't. (May apply to Gemini Venus)

💌🕊 Libra placements tend to be shy when it comes to crushes and stuff, they blush a lot too it's really cute lmao. They are softies in love.

💌🕊 Libra risings will not pull up with your bullshit with that Aries in 7th.

💌🕊 I've met a lot of Leo risings who fall in love with the most random people they never though they'd fall in love with. (Aquarius in 7th and Uranus in 7th could apply to this)

💌🕊 Uranus dominants / Uranus in 1st (Aquarius risings) / Uranus prominence attract a lot of weird people who crush on them. (Venus in Aquarius too), well they seem them as weird. "Why do they like me?!"

💌🕊 12th house placements are more prone to having a lot of lesson like relationships this lifetime, especially Venus in 12th individuals. (Karmic, not bad just lesson learning)

💌🕊 Gemini venuses / placements are more likely to meet their "twinflame" or believe they've met them.

💌🕊 Venus in 8th individuals are very secretive in relationships they are the type to not have much about themselves on socials.

💌🕊 Pluto in 7th individuals attract people who have unsteady lives.

The thing is, we change. We are not the same person we were five years ago. Hel, a lot of us are not even the same people we were last week. We change, and our beliefs, favourites, thoughts and the way we see ourselves changes with it. 

The same is true for our witchraft, religion and spiritual beliefs. This is why I have a list of question that I like to answer for myself every couple of years. I first started this when I came across a list of questions by Juniper from Walking the Hedge (site no longer in use) in 2008, yes, over ten years ago. Every few years I filled in the questions and looked back at the answers I gave before. Some never changed, some changed quite a lot. 

When our coven started a new lesson plan, I gave out the list of questions as well. We sealed our answers in envelopes and plan to fill them in again, once we finish our lessons. Then open the envelopes and look at the answers side by side. To see how we have changed. 

I looked at the list last week and found it actually lacking a bit. The questions were very deity- and spiritual based, so I was missing some more questions about my personality and witchcraft. So I decided to make my own list of questions! 

Since I wanted to make this more a weekly journaling/grimoire prompt for myself I put together 52 questions. These can be answered weekly (maybe every year) or you can work through the list in one go and repeat that every few years or so. 

Some notes on the wording: I consider myself both a witch and a pagan, but to keep it easier to read I only used wording like “witch” and “witchcraft”, they can however be substituted for “pagan”, “paganism” or even “my path”, should that fit you better. When I talk about “sacred space” this can both mean a ritual space like a temple or casting of a circle, but also just your home or outdoors witchy environment.

I’d love it if you would tag anything you feel comfortable with posting online with the tag #writeyourwitchcraft!

What draws me to witchcraft?

How do I see the divine?

What in witchcraft makes me happy?

Do I want to follow a path that has to do with a little nature, or a lot of nature?

What areas of witchcraft would I like to learn more about?

Where do my witchy talents lie?

What kind of deities, if any, do I want to honor?

How do I believe magic works?

Simple or elaborate spells/rituals? Why?

What are my views on cursing/hexing?

Do I want to practice something similar to my ancestors?

What are the basic morals and ethics I feel I should live by?

What in nature am I drawn to; the ocean, animals, the trees, etc?

Which (witchy) holidays, if any, would I like to celebrate and how?

How do I believe divination works?

Would I like to work with a group some of the time, all of the time or not at all?

Which aspects of witchcraft appeal to me most, which the least?

What do I believe happens to us when we die?

How do I see mythological creatures?

When do I feel most magical?

How much is witchcraft woven into my daily life; is this too much, too little or just enough?

What kind of witch do I feel I am?

Which texts/quotes best describe my current path?

Do I like research and gathering info, or do I like things handed to me?

Which things about witchcraft worry or scare me?

What is my favourite element?

How do I see gender (roles) in witchcraft?

Am I interested more in magic, or spirituality?

Do I like to be told how to do things, or would I rather figure it out on my own?

What rules, if any, do I live by when it comes to witchcraft and magic?

What do I gain from witchcraft and magic?

Formal or informal rituals/spells? Why?

What subject do I love to study?

What is my favourite type of magic; candle, sympathetic, sigils, etc?

What would my perfect witchy day be like?

Would I want to be dedicated/initiated?

Who do I honor (ex: deities, ancestors, myself, etc), and how do I, or would I like to, honor them?

How do I create a sacred/witchy space?

What do I believe is needed for a succesful spell/ritual?

Which cultures do I draw from in my witchcraft?

What is my learning style; books, websites, videos, more hands-on?

What, if anything, in my mundane life influences my witchcraft?

What are my hobbys, how do I (or can I) incorporate them in my witchcraft?

Where do my non-witchy talents lie, how do I (or can I) incorporate them in my witchcraft?

What would my dream witchy life look like? What steps can I take to work towards it?

What would my dream sacred space/witchy home look like? What steps can I take to work towards it?

What symbols correspond with me; runes, animals, flowers, gemstones, etc?

Am I an open and proud witch, or do I (need to) hide my craft?

What are my favourite witchy items/tools; divination tool, ritual tool, décor, clothing, etc?

What is holding me back in my craft?

What is my pre-spell/ritual routine?

So you live in a place that limits your uses of things typically associated with spell casting. Maybe you’re in a dorm, an apartment with indoor sprinklers or are simply not in a place where you can practice openly. Don’t worry, we got your back.

Cleansing Alternatives to Smoke & Open Flames:

Moon Water/Blessed Water/Storm Water Cleansing

Moonlight/Sunlight Cleansing

Salt Cleansing

Burial/Earth Cleansing

Salt Jar Cleansing

Cleansing Mist

Heatless Ritual Fragrance Alternatives:

Potpourri Sachets

No burn Reed Diffuser incense

Essential Oil Sprays

Alternative Representations of Fire:

Fire Salts

Fire Sigil

Fire Oil

Fire Associations

Cheap & Easy Herbal Magic:

Kitchen Cursing

Grocery Store Alternatives

Household cooking herbs & spices and their correspondences

Discreet Altar Options:

Pocket Altars

Travel Altars

Bath Altars

E-Shrines

Hidden Altars

Discreet Practices:

Bath Magic 

Technopaganism

Secret Witchcraft

Sigil Magic

Textile Magic

Kitchen Witchcraft 

Tea Magic

Beauty Magic

No-Cost Divination Methods:

Free Online Tarot Deck

Free Tarot Goddess Online Tarot Deck

Free Llewellyn Online Tarot Deck

Free digital Ouija Board

Fire or Water Scrying

Free Apps:

Witchy Apps for Android

Witchy Apps for Apple

Material Substitution Lists:

In a pinch substitutions list

Bonus Substitutions

Herbal Substitutes List

Budgeted Witchcraft:

Tips & Tricks for Frugal Witches

Moonstone Beginning’s Frugal Pagan Resource

A Witch in a Pinch (Blog)

Budget Witch (Blog)

Witchcraft on a Budget

Being a Witch on a Budget

Budget Witchcraft (Site)

Accumulating Witch Stuff on a Budget

GRIMTALK - Week 9

GRIMTALK is a weekly snapshot of my personal Grimoire as it progresses each week and this week on GRIMTALK is a Vehicle Protection Spell Bag and a Vehicle Protection sigil.

Placed in the glove compartment of your car or vehicle, this spell bag is designed to prevent your car from breaking down, getting stuck in traffic or getting in a car accident.

Find a small leather pouch with a tie or drawstring and either paint or stitch the sigil below onto the bag:

This sigil was inspired by @thesigilworkshop ‘s “My friends and loved ones are protected and secure” sigil however I adapted it so that it means “My friends and loved ones are protected and secure while traveling in this vehicle”

Then fill the leather pouch with protective stones, herbs and other items from the lists below:

Stones/Crystals: Chalcedony (prevents accidents while traveling); Garnet (protects against theft); Red Jasper (protection); Yellow Jasper (clears the mind); Brown Jasper (aids in concentration).

Herbs: Acorns/Oak (general protection and prevention from getting lost); Comfrey Roots (protection while traveling and protection against theft); Wormwood (protection against accidents); Feverfew (protection against accidents and protection while traveling); Nutmeg (good luck while traveling).

Other Elements: Cat Hair (watchfulness, intuitiveness and safe travel at night); Bells (alertness); Rock Salt (general protection); Iron (strength and protection against mal-intent); Safe Travels Coin Charm (see page 8); Crossroad Dirt; Asphalt Chips; Dirt from the side of a Highway or Freeway.

What a lot of beginning astrologers don't know, is that the aspects to your 5th house ruler will tell you a heck of a lot more about your sexuality and pleasure personality than your Mars sign (or Eros or Pluto or Lillith or whatever.)

For instance, if your 5th house cusp is in Aquarius, your sexuality is ruled by Saturn and Uranus-- and more so, Saturn (ancient rulership) than Uranus (modern rulership). Having a Saturn-ruled 5th house will supercede even a lusty Mars sign, making you much more reserved or even frigid (look at the aspects to the 5th house ruler.)

(If this is all too complicated, don't worry about it; you can skip this whole idea. But, this is literally how I am able to make fast and freakishly accurate predictions even from only glancing at a circle chart.)

You can also look at the ruler, or dispositor, of your Mars. For instance, Mars in Capricorn, the dispositor is Saturn. Mars in Leo, dispositor is the Sun. To find the primary dispositor, you just keep going.

If Mars is in Capricorn, he is ruled by Saturn. If Saturn is in Sagittarius, he is ruled by Jupiter. If Jupiter is in Capricorn, he is ruled by Saturn. This is mutual disposition. So in this case, the Mars is ruled by Saturn and Jupiter. Any aspect or transits to your natal Saturn or Jupiter would affect your Mars (affecting your passion, drive, motivation, goals, activity level, and physical health.)

If the Mars is in Leo, he is ruled by the Sun. If the Sun is in Cancer, he is ruled by the moon. If the moon is also in Cancer, she is in domicile and rules herself. She is the primary dispositor of both the Sun and Mars in this hypothetical chart, and possibly other planets, too.

In this case you would know that aspects or transits to either the sun or the moon would also affect Mars in this person's chart.

Let's try this for the second house. If the second house cusp is in Virgo, the 2nd house is ruled by Mercury. Then we'd look at the Mercury sign. What planet is ruling Mercury? What planet rules that planet in the natal chart? Watching Mercury and Mercury's dispositors in that natal chart would tell you about that person's relationship with income and material possessions.

You can definitely make a dispositor flow chart to map these hierarchies in your natal chart. Do not forget traditional rulers: Saturn for Aquarius, Jupiter for Pisces, Mars for Scorpio. In my experience they are somewhat more important and more accurate for predictions than modern rulership.

In my natal chart, Jupiter in Sagittarius is my primary dispositor of most of my chart, except for: my Mars in Aries in domicile, who rules himself and my Saturn in Scorpio; and my Venus in Taurus in domicile, who rules my Pluto in Libra, and therefore partially my Saturn in Scorpio. So in my chart I have three dispositors: Jupiter, Mars and Venus; and these three planets rule my chart along with my chart ruler, the moon.

Now, the chart ruler is simply the 1st house ruler, the 1st house cusp being the Ascendant, so rulership is based on the rising sign. But even though my moon in Gemini is the chart ruler of my Cancer Rising natal chart, she is still ruled by my Mercury in Pisces, who is in turn ruled by my Neptune in Sagittarius and Jupiter in Sagittarius, and my Neptune in Sagittarius is ruled by my Jupiter in Sagittarius.

How to use a sigil wheel.

A tutorial.