Daily Magical Calendar

24 May 2012, 5 Hekatombaion, no particular dedication, 5th night of the Waxing Moon, in Cancer, starting in the 8th Mansion of the Moon, Al Nathra/Ahaathra, governing positive aspects of love and happiness, then entering the 9th Mansion of the Moon Al Tarf/ Atarf, an appropriate time for baneful and destructive forms of magic, around 7:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Jupiter at 5:31 A.M., and last 73.60 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Moon at 8:14 P.M., lasting 46.40 minutes. Sun in Gemini, Mercury moves into Gemini at 7:12 A.M., Venus retrograde in Gemini, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter in Taurus, Saturn retrograde in Libra. While this should be a day of easy conversation, most of it proves to be a lot of hot air, lacking content. It’s a perfect day for conning an easy mark, if such is your inclination. For the innocent (or guiltless) among you, avoid being fleeced. Magically, a good day for all sorts of amoral behavior.

Daily Magical Calendar

19 May 2012, 29/30 Skiophorion, dedicated to Zeus and Athena, last day of the Athenian calendar, 2nd night of the Dark of the Moon, in Taurus, 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 11:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Saturn at 5:35 A.M., and last 72.8 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mercury at 8:09 P.M., lasting 47.3 minutes. Sun in Taurus, Mercury in Taurus, Venus retrograde in Gemini, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter in Taurus, Saturn retrograde in Libra. This should be a high energy day for most of us, running hither and thither, getting things done; you might want to break out the “to-do” list, and see how much can be sucessfully crossed out. Magically, a day for banishings, eliminations.

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13 May 2012, 23 Skirophorion, no particular dedication, 8th night of the Waning Moon, starting Void of Course, then entering Pisces at 7:42 A.M., starting in the 26th Mansion Al Mukdim/ Almiquedam, good for love and health, liberation, then entering the 27th Mansion of the Moon Al Mu’hir/Algorf, good for material gain, health, overcoming enemies, and aid to the desperate, around 8:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Sun at 5:41 A.M., and last 71.90 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Jupiter at 8:04 P.M., lasting 48.10 minutes. Sun in Taurus, Mercury in Taurus, Venus in Gemini, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter in Taurus, Saturn retrograde in Libra. Despite modern educational theory, everyone is not special, and everyone is not a winner. Today holds great potential for the driven individual to achieve a great deal, but those around you who are not so well-motivated will assume you have an unfair advantage, and bitch about it. Of course, they’re right. Magically, a day for work conerned with personal growth and advancement.

Daily Magical Calendar

7 May 2012, 17 Skirophorion, no particular dedication, 2nd night of the Waning Moon, in Sagittarius, starting in the 19th Mansion, Al Shaulah/Exaula, good for all defensive and aggressive work, then entering the 20th Mansion, Al Nalaim/Nahaym, good for compulsion, underhanded dealings, good for travel, around 5:00 A.M., finally entering the 21st Mansion of the Moon, Al Bal’dah/ Elbelda, good for acquiring material possessions, around Midnight. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Moon at 5:47 A.M., and last 70.9 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Venus at 7:58 P.M., lasting 49.1 minutes. Sun in Taurus, Mercury in Aries, Venus in Gemini, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter in Taurus, Saturn retrograde in Libra. It’s very easy to think too highly of oneself today, while can only lead to bloviation. Everyone up on their soapboxes, please (and where does one find a soapbox, these days)? If you wish to avoid heated exchanges, it might be better to leave behind friends and family, and windowshop. Magically, a day for treasure-seeking, uncovering and concealing.

4 May 2012, 14 Skirophorion, day of the Dipoleia, a combinded festival for Poseidon, Zeus and Athena, 14th night of the Waxing Moon, starting in Libra, then Void of Course from 2:02 P.M. to 10:19 P.M., then entering Scorpio, starting in the 16th Mansion, Al Zubana/Azubene, good for dealing with hinderances and reversals, then entering the 17th Mansion of the Moon, Al Iklil/Alichil, good for positive work on plans and situations already in motion, and for establishing new, powerful connections, about 5:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Venus at 5:51 A.M., and last just over 70 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mars at 7:54 P.M., lasting just under 50 minutes. Sun in Taurus, Mercury in Aries, Venus in Gemini, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter in Taurus, Saturn retrograde in Libra. It’s easy today to be distracted by frippery and frivolity, but one supposes that even the most high-minded deserve time off from their usual pursuits. For the more serious, progress can be made by focusing on the prize, and ignoring the perils lurking on either side of your path. Magically, a day for love spells.