Monday, April 23, 2012
Daily Magical Calendar
24 April 2012, 4 Skirphorion, dedicated to Hermes, Aprhrodite, Eros, 4th night of the Waxing Moon, in Gemini, starting in the 6th Mansion of the Moon, Al Han’ah/Athaya good for stirring things up, promoting cruel and destructive acts, agricultural disasters, then entering the 7th Mansion of the Moon, Al Dhira/Aldirah, good for success when contending against authority figures, good for acts promoting gain, love, comfort, around 11:00 P.M.
Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mars at 6:03 A.M., and last 68.4 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Saturn at 7:44 P.M., lasting 51.6 minutes. Sun in Taurus, Mercury in Aries, Venus in Gemini, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter in Taurus, Saturn retrograde in Libra.
It’s a good thing Saturn remains retrograde in Libra today, to help ground us. With Uranus, Mercury and Venus all well-aspected, one needs some ballast, otherwise the potential of the day might simply levitate you off the planet. So much energy floating around today, no Van der Graaf generator is necessary to stand your hair on end. Magically, a day for big gestures, invocations, conjurations.
Daily Magical Calendar
23 April 2012, 3 Skirophorion, dedicated to Athena, 3rd night of the Waxing Moon, starting Void of Course, then entering Gemini at 1:05 P.M., starting in the the 5th Mansion of the Moon Al Haq’a/Almices, good for healing, building, children, the return of lost things, then entering the 6th Mansion of the Moon, Al Han’ah/Athaya good for stirring things up, promoting cruel and destructive acts, agricultural disasters, around 9:00 P.M.
Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Moon at 6:05 A.M., and last 68.1 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Venus at 7:43 P.M., lasting 51.9 minutes. Sun in Taurus, Mercury in Aries, Venus in Gemini, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter in Taurus, Saturn retrograde in Libra.
A day of paying attention to (or trying to ignore) your moral compass. Mars compels action, but Venus squaring the Moon dampens empathy, which might lead some to see what they can get away with, rather than what is decent. Magically, a day for altering the dynamic of a sitation, transmutation.
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Daily Magical Calendar
22 April 2012, 2 Skirophorion, dedicated to the Agathos Daimon, 2nd night of the Waxing Moon, starting in Taurus, then Void of Course from 1:10 P.M. through the rest of the day, starting in the 4th Mansion of the Moon, Al Deberan/Aldeberan, good for playing the margins, shaking things up, then entering the 5th Mansion of the Moon Al Haq’a/Almices, good for healing, building, children, the return of lost things, around 7:00 P.M.
Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Sun at 6:06 A.M., and last 68 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Jupiter at 7:42 P.M., lasting 52 minutes. Sun in Taurus, Mercury in Aries, Venus in Gemini, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter in Taurus, Saturn retrograde in Libra.
While today will not not everyone on the planet kinder and more attractive, the odds are certainly in favor sucessful social interactions. Despite the impending weather event on the east Coast, you should be out and about with others, if possible. This love-fest is due, in part, to Jupiter being well-aspected for a second day. Magically, a day for all positive work.
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Daily magical Calendar
21 April 2012, 1 Skiroporion, dedicated to one’s personal Deities, new Moon in Taurus (the Moon entering Taurus at 12:05 A.M.), starting in the the 3rd Mansion of the Moon, Al Thurayya/Alzoraya, good for career support, general good luck, to help or hinder judicial matters, then entering the 4th Mansion of the Moon, Al Deberan/Aldeberan, good for playing the margins, shaking things up, around 5:00 P.M.
Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Saturn at 6:08 A.M., and last 67.75 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Mercury at 7:41 P.M., lasting 52.25 minutes. Sun in Taurus, Mercury in Aries, Venus in Gemini, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter in Taurus, Saturn retrograde in Libra.
It’s a great day to be alive; everything should just seem to click. Whether your’e more concerned with business or friends, it should all be smooth sailing; expect to make new connections, or strengthen old ones. Magically, a good day to turn your hand to most anything you might wish to attempt. Dream big!
Friday, April 20, 2012
Daily Magical Calendar
20 April 2012, 30 Thargelion, dedicated to Hekate, 2nd night of the Dark of the Moon, starting in Aries, then Void of Course from 3:35 P.m. throught the rest of the day, starting in the 2nd Mansion of the Moon, Al Botein/Alboitan, good for finding treasure, capturing things, exciting situations, achieving things, then entering the 3rd Mansion of the Moon, Al Thurayya/Alzoraya, good for career support, general good luck, to help or hinder judicial matters, around 1:00 P.M.
Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Venus at 6:09 A.M., and last 67.58 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Mars at 7:40 P.M., lasting 52.42 minutes. Sun in Taurus, Mercury in Aries, Venus in Gemini, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter in Taurus, Saturn retrograde in Libra.
A day that runs most smoothly if your operate from your true nature, rather than trying to make others believe you are something you are not; it’s not a day for putting on airs, or play-acting; just the facts, ma’am. Magically, a day for clean up operations, banishings and removals.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Daily Magical Calendar
19 April 2012, 29 Thargelion, first night of the Dark of the Moon, dedicated to Hekate, in Aries, starting in the 1st Mansion of the Moon, Al Sharatain/Alnath, which is good for dealing with complex systems, regulations, technical matters, then entering the 2nd Mansion of the Moon, Al Botein/Alboitan, good for finding treasure, capturing things, exciting situations, achieving things, around 11:00 A.M.
Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Jupiter at 6:10 A.M., and last 67.4 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Moon at 7:39 P.M., lasting 52.6 minutes. Sun enters Taurus 12:12 P.M., Mercury in Aries, Venus in Gemini, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter in Taurus, Saturn retrograde in Libra.
A fairly ideal Taurean day, with Venus (Taurus’s ruling Planet) being well aspected. This should prove a less contentious day than otherwise, and if possible, it’s a good day to indulge those around you with a bit of luxury. Magically, a day for seeking, , investigating, drawing things to you.
Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Jupiter at 6:10 A.M., and last 67.4 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Moon at 7:39 P.M., lasting 52.6 minutes. Sun enters Taurus 12:12 P.M., Mercury in Aries, Venus in Gemini, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter in Taurus, Saturn retrograde in Libra.
A fairly ideal Taurean day, with Venus (Taurus’s ruling Planet) being well aspected. This should prove a less contentious day than otherwise, and if possible, it’s a good day to indulge those around you with a bit of luxury. Magically, a day for seeking, , investigating, drawing things to you.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Daily Magical Calendar
18 April 2012, 28 Thargelion, 11th night of the Waning Moon, starting Void of Course, then entering Aries at 11:59 A.M., starting in the 28th Mansion of the Moon Al Risha Batn/Arrexhe, good for increase, travel, love, bad for cherished things, then entering the 1st Mansion of the Moon, Al Sharatain/Alnath, which is good for dealing with complex systems, regulations, technical matters, around Noon.
Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mercury at 6:12 A.M., and last 67.2 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Sun at 7:38 P.M., lasting 52.8 minutes. Sun in Aries, Mercury in Aries, Venus in Gemini, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter in Taurus, Saturn retrograde in Libra.
This is a day which holds the potential for effective, clear communication; one may practice one’s persuasive arts to virtually any effect you desire (potential seducers take note, you might learn some new pickup lines). Magically, a day for seperating the wheat from the chaff.
Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mercury at 6:12 A.M., and last 67.2 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Sun at 7:38 P.M., lasting 52.8 minutes. Sun in Aries, Mercury in Aries, Venus in Gemini, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter in Taurus, Saturn retrograde in Libra.
This is a day which holds the potential for effective, clear communication; one may practice one’s persuasive arts to virtually any effect you desire (potential seducers take note, you might learn some new pickup lines). Magically, a day for seperating the wheat from the chaff.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Daily Magical Calendar
17 April 2012, 27 Thargelion, no particular dedication, 10th night of the Waning Moon, starting in Pisces, then Void of Course from 10:34 A.M. through the rest of the day, starting in the 27th Mansion of the Moon Al Mu’hir/Algorf, good for material gain, health, overcoming enemies, and aid to the desperate, then entering the 28th Mansion of the Moon Al Risha Batn/Arrexhe, good for increase, travel, love, bad for cherished things, around 9:00 A.M.
Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Moon at 6:13 A.M., and last 67 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Venus at 7:37 P.M., lasting 53 minutes. Sun in Aries, Mercury in Aries, Venus in Gemini, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter in Taurus, Saturn retrograde in Libra.
A good day to project an image of wealth and prosperity, even if it doen’t precisely mirror current circumstances, as like attracts like. Of course, this also makes it a perfect day for con men; don’t fall into the trap of thinking that your’e the only one putting on a little show. Magically, a good day to attempt shifting the balance in your favor.
Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Moon at 6:13 A.M., and last 67 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Venus at 7:37 P.M., lasting 53 minutes. Sun in Aries, Mercury in Aries, Venus in Gemini, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter in Taurus, Saturn retrograde in Libra.
A good day to project an image of wealth and prosperity, even if it doen’t precisely mirror current circumstances, as like attracts like. Of course, this also makes it a perfect day for con men; don’t fall into the trap of thinking that your’e the only one putting on a little show. Magically, a good day to attempt shifting the balance in your favor.
Sunday, April 15, 2012
From OIJ
Despite the marvels which confront us daily (smartphones, Kindles, Nooks and such), there is still nothing which quite compares to curling up with a good book, whether on the bus or the privacy of one’s home. For those of a magical bent, this delight will, as is so often the case with delight, lead to one’s living space being overrun with volumes of volumes. One solution to the clutter would be for you to condense and organize those things which are important to you into a copybook of one’s own. Carrying around something on which you have jotted down things of importance or interest has existed as long as writing. But you, gentle reader, are perhaps hoping to create something a bit more substantial. But what?
When working within one of the traditions which has developed out of the Western Wicca tradition, (or have paid attention to any of popular culture over the last several decades), you will have, or heard tell, of a Book of Shadows. When I was a kid, I liked the evocative quality of this name for one’s personal volume of spells and rituals. To be more precise, a Book of Shadows would be a compilation of a coven’s rituals, from which a copy would be made by an initiate.
Since Doreen Valiente did the lion’s share of the rewrites and additions to the original book Gerald Gardner flashed around (which was called “Ye Book of Ye Art Magical”, by the by), it would be more apt to claim that a B.O.S. is any handwritten copy of her ritual work, but that won’t happen. Nor does Book of Shadows, redolent of mystery as it is, have any particular age attached to it.
Ms. Valiente recalled that the nomenclature was taken from an article in “The Occult Observer”, May 1949, which discussed an Indian divination manual based on interpreting shadows, nothing to do with witchcraft survival in Europe at all. So, if not Wiccan the name isn’t applicable.
Another name you might consider is Grimoire, meaning nothing more than a grammar or a book of instructions. This is generally applied to various magical texts which began circulating in Europe beginning in the 13th century C.E, all of which have a strong Judeo-Christian content. Unless you are, in fact, working within this system, you should probably reject this also.
I suppose we are stuck with something along the lines of “My Book of Spells”, which will serve in most conversations; i.e, “What’s wrong Brad, you look down”. “Oh, this job search hasn’t gone so well”. “Don’t worry; I’ll just look through my… Book of Spells, and put together a charm to attract a new position”. “Thanks”.
First, you need a blank book. So many attractive ones are available, choosing one shouldn’t be much of a problem. Keep in mind the purpose you will be putting it to; the pages should be large enough to accommodate an easy to read letter size (and if you are going to be reading out of it by fire or candlelight, go for an even larger page size). Unless this book is intended to be, in and of itself, a magical object, you don’t need a specially prepared ink. Waterproof would be best, and, if you have the inclination, a dip pen with indelible India ink would hold up best.
Content is entirely up to you. I would suggest you sit down and brush off those atrophied note-taking skills you honed in school, and decide what sort of information you want to always have close at hand. No sense in filling pages with astrological minutiae when you’re only going to work by Moon phases, after all. You might want to gather up scraps of paper, jot down pieces of information, and then shuffle them around on the table, so you can get a sense of how they fit together.
At some point, you will just have to jump in, and start writing. Don’t feel compelled to write straight through, and fill the page from edge to edge; leave margins and spaces between blocks of text. In time, you will fill them up with notes, observations, references, and there they’ll be, all in one place. Now, get to work! I’d love to hear about your progress.
When working within one of the traditions which has developed out of the Western Wicca tradition, (or have paid attention to any of popular culture over the last several decades), you will have, or heard tell, of a Book of Shadows. When I was a kid, I liked the evocative quality of this name for one’s personal volume of spells and rituals. To be more precise, a Book of Shadows would be a compilation of a coven’s rituals, from which a copy would be made by an initiate.
Since Doreen Valiente did the lion’s share of the rewrites and additions to the original book Gerald Gardner flashed around (which was called “Ye Book of Ye Art Magical”, by the by), it would be more apt to claim that a B.O.S. is any handwritten copy of her ritual work, but that won’t happen. Nor does Book of Shadows, redolent of mystery as it is, have any particular age attached to it.
Ms. Valiente recalled that the nomenclature was taken from an article in “The Occult Observer”, May 1949, which discussed an Indian divination manual based on interpreting shadows, nothing to do with witchcraft survival in Europe at all. So, if not Wiccan the name isn’t applicable.
Another name you might consider is Grimoire, meaning nothing more than a grammar or a book of instructions. This is generally applied to various magical texts which began circulating in Europe beginning in the 13th century C.E, all of which have a strong Judeo-Christian content. Unless you are, in fact, working within this system, you should probably reject this also.
I suppose we are stuck with something along the lines of “My Book of Spells”, which will serve in most conversations; i.e, “What’s wrong Brad, you look down”. “Oh, this job search hasn’t gone so well”. “Don’t worry; I’ll just look through my… Book of Spells, and put together a charm to attract a new position”. “Thanks”.
First, you need a blank book. So many attractive ones are available, choosing one shouldn’t be much of a problem. Keep in mind the purpose you will be putting it to; the pages should be large enough to accommodate an easy to read letter size (and if you are going to be reading out of it by fire or candlelight, go for an even larger page size). Unless this book is intended to be, in and of itself, a magical object, you don’t need a specially prepared ink. Waterproof would be best, and, if you have the inclination, a dip pen with indelible India ink would hold up best.
Content is entirely up to you. I would suggest you sit down and brush off those atrophied note-taking skills you honed in school, and decide what sort of information you want to always have close at hand. No sense in filling pages with astrological minutiae when you’re only going to work by Moon phases, after all. You might want to gather up scraps of paper, jot down pieces of information, and then shuffle them around on the table, so you can get a sense of how they fit together.
At some point, you will just have to jump in, and start writing. Don’t feel compelled to write straight through, and fill the page from edge to edge; leave margins and spaces between blocks of text. In time, you will fill them up with notes, observations, references, and there they’ll be, all in one place. Now, get to work! I’d love to hear about your progress.
Daily Magical Calendar
15 April 15, 2012, 25 Thargelion, dedicated to Athenia, a day for cleaning her cult statue, the Plynteria, 8th night of the Waning Moon, starting in Aquarius, then Void of Course from 6:42 P.M. through the rest of the day, starting in the 25th Mansion of the Moon, Al Alibiya/Caadulhachbia, good for hindering the activities of others, revenge, then entering the 26th Mansion Al Mukdim/Almiquedam, good for love and health, liberation, around 9:00 A.M.
Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Sun at 6:17 A.M., and last 66.50 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Jupiter at 7:35 P.M., lasting 53.50 minutes. Sun in Aries, Mercury in Pisces, Venus in Gemini, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter in Taurus, Saturn retrograde in Libra.
It’s all about the quality of your work (in whatever way you define it). This is a good day to refine, explain, or go back to the drawing board. If you have to butt heads with others, base your agruement on the facts, just the facts, if you wish to prevail. It’s also not a bad day to resolve lingering, ambigious situations, so you may move on. Magically, a day to exert your will over a situation.
Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Sun at 6:17 A.M., and last 66.50 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Jupiter at 7:35 P.M., lasting 53.50 minutes. Sun in Aries, Mercury in Pisces, Venus in Gemini, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter in Taurus, Saturn retrograde in Libra.
It’s all about the quality of your work (in whatever way you define it). This is a good day to refine, explain, or go back to the drawing board. If you have to butt heads with others, base your agruement on the facts, just the facts, if you wish to prevail. It’s also not a bad day to resolve lingering, ambigious situations, so you may move on. Magically, a day to exert your will over a situation.
Friday, April 13, 2012
Daily Magical Calendar
13 April 2012, 23 Thargelion, no particular dedication, 6th night of the Waning Moon, starting in Capricorn, then going Void of Course from 1:05 P.M. to 5:47 P.M., then entering Aquarius, starting in the 23rd Mansion of the Moon, Sa’d Bula/ Caaddebolach, also good for health, freedom, then entering 24th Mansion of the Moon, Al Sulud/Caaddcohot, good for overcoming those against you, general success, around 9:00 A.M.
Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Venus at 6:20 A.M., and last 66 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mars at 7:32 P.M., lasting 54 minutes. Sun in Aries, Mercury goes direct in Pisces, Venus in Gemini, Mars goes direct in Virgo, Jupiter in Taurus, Saturn retrograde in Libra.
All in all, a much better day to get things done with a minimum of inner conflict; while you might not be able to talk your way out of a situation where you know you are in the wrong, you now have an impressive arsenal to prove you’re right (when you are). If the opportunity to make a play arises, do so. Magically, a day for mediating relationships, bringing then into focus and harmony.
Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Venus at 6:20 A.M., and last 66 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mars at 7:32 P.M., lasting 54 minutes. Sun in Aries, Mercury goes direct in Pisces, Venus in Gemini, Mars goes direct in Virgo, Jupiter in Taurus, Saturn retrograde in Libra.
All in all, a much better day to get things done with a minimum of inner conflict; while you might not be able to talk your way out of a situation where you know you are in the wrong, you now have an impressive arsenal to prove you’re right (when you are). If the opportunity to make a play arises, do so. Magically, a day for mediating relationships, bringing then into focus and harmony.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Daily Magical Calendar
3 April 2, 2012, 13 Thargelion, no particular dedication, 13th night of the Waxing Moon, starting in Lro, then goingh Void of Course from 9:47 A.M. to 9:52 A.M., finally entering Virgo, starting in the 11th Mansion of the Moon, Al Zubrah/Azobra, which is good for reversing negative opinions and judgments, then entering the 12th Mansion of the Moon, Al Sarfah/Acarfal, good for friendship and charitable acts, around 1:00 P.M.
Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mars at 6:36 A.M., and last 63.80 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Saturn at 7:22 P.M., lasting 56.20 minutes. Sun in Aries, Mercury retrograde in Pisces, Venus moves into Gemini, Mars stationary retrograde in Virgo, Jupiter in Taurus, Saturn retrograde in Libra.
The success of the day will be measured by how much crap you can put up with, without letting the strain show. Dissemble, act, absebt yourself for a moment until you gain your composure. This will pass, and you will seem the better person. Magically, a good day to assist in the granting of a boon for others.
Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mars at 6:36 A.M., and last 63.80 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Saturn at 7:22 P.M., lasting 56.20 minutes. Sun in Aries, Mercury retrograde in Pisces, Venus moves into Gemini, Mars stationary retrograde in Virgo, Jupiter in Taurus, Saturn retrograde in Libra.
The success of the day will be measured by how much crap you can put up with, without letting the strain show. Dissemble, act, absebt yourself for a moment until you gain your composure. This will pass, and you will seem the better person. Magically, a good day to assist in the granting of a boon for others.
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