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.