How to Harness the Magick of the Cosmos: A Wiccan Guide for the Astrological Zodiacs
“As above, so below; as below, so above.” This axiom is regarded as an accepted truth in many New Age, occultist, and hermetic traditions, as well as in Wicca and Witchcraft. The paraphrase accredited to the Hellenistic figure, Hermes Trismegistus and his Emerald Tablet; was understood to be a reference regarding the effects of celestial mechanics on terrestrial events. This concept is identical to the Wiccan’s Wheel of the Year. This universal law is a concept that Wiccans, mystics, and occultists referred to as the Principle of Correspondence.
As Wiccans, we utilize the Principle of Correspondence in all of our magickal workings. Everything placed within our altars is chosen by its energy correspondence. The timing of our spells corresponds with the energies of the Moon. And by applying the axiom of “As above, so below,” and the Principle of Correspondence we can even further fuel our magickal workings by timing our spells with the energies of zodiac harnessing the magik of the cosmos.
Astrology is an ancient form of divination that uses the position of the planets, stars, and constellations to predict the future. It is believed these energies not only influence the Earth’s events but humans, their personalities, and even their destinies. Astrology was also used by our ancestors as the foundation for both magik and alchemy.
The most common form of astrology seen today was developed by the ancient Greeks in approximately 323 BCE. For the Greeks, each planet was a representation of deity and its corresponding energy and personality. The twelve major constellations (or zodiacs), represented the “House” of the deity and the energy the “House” contained. Each zodiac, the planet positions, and the aspects they created had a vibrational and magickal influence on the earth and all humanity.
The twelve zodiac signs correspond to one of the four elements: air, fire, water, or earth. The energy of the four elements can further be defined as: Cardinal (zodiacs that mark the beginning of a season and contain the spark of creation); Fixed (zodiacs that fall in the middle of the seasons and contain grounding, stabilizing energy) and Mutable (zodiacs that mark the end of a season and contain transitional energies).
The first zodiac sign on the astrological wheel is Aries. Calendar days are approximately March 20 through April 19. The ruling planet for this zodiac sign is Mars and its energy corresponds to the element of Cardinal Fire. Aries is represented by the Ram, and is about: the self, initiation, action, passion, and courage. Aries is an auspicious time to launch any new beginning.
Taurus is the second sign of the zodiac and its calendar dates are April 20 through May 20. The ruling planet for this zodiac sign is Venus and its energy corresponds to Fixed Earth. Taurus’s symbol is the Bull, and its energy influences: finances and value systems, the material world, our homes and possessions, our jobs, our wealth, and our security. Taurus is a steadfast, stable, grounded energy and is the most auspicious time to cast spells concerning the material realm.
Gemini is the third sign of the zodiac and its calendar dates are from May 21 through June 20. The ruling planet for this zodiac sign is Mercury and its energy corresponds to Mutable Air. Gemini’s symbol is the Twins and it influences: all forms of communication, learning, new ideas, creativity, cleverness, travel and swift movement. Gemini is an inquisitive energy that can be channeled for any of the above issues but because the Twins have a dual nature, it also rules arguments, trickery, and theft.
Cancer is the fourth sign of the zodiac and its calendar dates are from June 21 through July 22. Cancer’s ruling planet is The Moon and it corresponds to the element of Cardinal Water. The Crab is this zodiac’s symbol and its energy influences: beauty, healing, women, motherhood, family, the home, and nurturing.
Leo is the fifth sign of the zodiac and its dates range from July 23 through August 22. Leo’s ruling planet is The Sun and it corresponds to the element of Fixed Fire. The Lion is this zodiac’s symbol and it rules: pleasure, creativity, power, strength, leadership, success, passion, good health, men and children.
Virgo is the sixth sign of the zodiac and its dates are from August 23 through September 22. The ruling planet for this zodiac sign is Mercury and it corresponds to the element of Mutable Earth. The Maiden is Virgo’s symbol and this zodiac rules: discernment, service, organization, health, and medicine.
Libra is the seventh sign of the zodiac and its dates range from September 23 through October 22. The ruling planet for this zodiac sign is Venus and it corresponds to the element of Cardinal Air. This zodiac’s symbol is the Scales and it rules: partnerships, decisions, diplomacy, peace, harmony, balance, legal issues, and the justice system.
Scorpio is the eighth sign of the zodiac and its dates are from October 23 through November 21. The ruling planet(s) for this zodiac sign is Pluto and Mars and it corresponds to the element of Fixed Water. The Scorpion is this zodiac’s symbol and its energy rules: sex, death, endings, transformation, regeneration, taxes, inheritances, joint resources, magick and the occult.
Sagittarius is the ninth zodiac sign is and its dates are from November 22 through December 21. The ruling planet for this zodiac sign is Jupiter and it corresponds to the element of Mutable Fire. The Archer is Sagittarius’ symbol and it rules over: adventure, travels, belief systems, religion, higher learning, philosophy, and spiritual knowledge.
Capricorn is the tenth zodiac sign and its dates are from December 22 through January 19. The ruling planet for this zodiac sign is Saturn and it corresponds to the element of Cardinal Earth. Capricorn’s symbol is the Goat and it rules: public image, professional life, reputation, authority, respect, responsibility, discipline, self-control, management, and careers.
Aquarius is the eleventh sign of the zodiac and its dates are from January 20 through February 18. The ruling planet(s) for this zodiac sign are Uranus and Saturn and its element correspondence is Fixed Air. Aquarius’ symbol is the Water Bearer and it rules: humanitarianism, progressive thinking, independence, friendship, teamwork, community, and social justice.
Pisces is the twelfth sign of the zodiac and its dates range from February 19 through March 20. The ruling planet(s) for this zodiac sign are Neptune and Jupiter and its element corresponds to Mutable Water. The Fish is this sign’s symbol and it rules: the subconscious, intuition, secrets, dreams, karma, sacrifice, past lives, the shadow, hidden wounds, imprisonment, and the paranormal.
As Wiccans, we believe that everything in the universe has a single originating source – The Goddess. It stands to reason that if everything is created by the same source, then everything created by The Goddess is governed by the same universal laws. Within today’s modern science we can substantiate this to be true. The same laws of physics that keep planets in orbit circulating a star are the same laws of physics that keep electrons orbiting the nucleus of an atom – “As above, so below.” And by combining the laws governing the Moon’s energy and its phases, and the laws governing the astrological zodiac with the Principle of Correspondence; any magickal workings we seed into the universe cannot fail. Within our beliefs, we can truly tap into and harness the power of the cosmos to work miracles beyond our wildest dreams.
– The Goddess Kingdom©2022
