Saturday, August 31, 2013, 26 Pyanopsion, no particular dedication, 10th night of the Waning Moon, starting in Cancer, going Void of Course 8:06 P.M. through the rest of the day, starting in the 8th Mansion of the Moon, Al Nathra/Ahaathra, governing positive aspects of love and happiness, but not advantageous in legal matters, then entering the 9th Mansion of the Moon Al Tarf/ Atarf, which makes this an appropriate day for baneful and destructive forms of magic, around 7:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Saturn at 6:21 A.M., and last 65.8 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mercury at 7:31 P.M., lasting 54.2 minutes. Sun in Virgo, Mercury in Virgo, Venus in Libra, Mars in Leo, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. This is a much more self-centered day than we’ve experienced recently; while the Moon being conjunct Jupiter and sextile mercury lends a cool confidence to all, it being square to Venus just as it goes Void of Course makes this a day for selfish behavior to rear it’s head. Magically, it’s a day for hindering others, perfect for military manuvers, outflanking one’s competitors.

Friday, August 30, 2013, 25 Pyanopsion, no particular dedication, 9th night of the Waning Moon, starting Void of Course in Gemini, then entering Cancer 7:33 A.M., starting in the 7th Mansion of the Moon, Al Dhira/Aldirah, good for success when contending against authority figures, good for acts promoting gain, love, comfort, then entering the 8th Mansion of the Moon, Al Nathra/Ahaathra, governing positive aspects of love and happiness, around 7:30 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 53 minutes. Sun in Virgo, Mercury in Virgo, Venus in Libra, Mars in Leo, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. Two in a row! This is another day when things should feel (and be) dynamic and forward looking, with lots of positive energy abounding. Both the Sun and Moon are well aspected to Saturn (sextile and trine respectively), the Sun and Moon are sextile to each other as well, all of which brings focus and clarity to one’s business interests. Finally, Mercury is sextile Jupiter, so our better qualities have a chance to shine. It could be a good day to discuss your compensation and/or position at work. It’s certainly a nice start to the Labor Day weekend. Magically, it’s a day for resolving or untangling issues, increasing the peace.

Thursday, August 29, 2013, 24 Pyanopsion, no particular dedication, 8th night of the Waning Moon, Void of Course in Gemini from 12:44 A.M. through the rest of the day, 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, and for acts promoting gain, love, comfort, around 9:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Jupiter at 6:19 A.M., and last 66.25 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Moon at 7:34 P.M., lasting 53.75 minutes. Sun in Virgo, Mercury in Virgo, Venus in Libra, Mars in Leo, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. We should be entering a nice, calm day, as the Moon went trine Venus just as it went Void of Course today. This, in combination with the Moon’s move into the 7th Lunar Mansion, should bring an increase in pleasant interactions with others and cooperative behaviors. Magically, a day for healing work.

Wednesday, August 28, 2013, 23 Pyanopsion, no particular dedication, 7th night of the Waning Moon, in Gemini, starting in 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, a day for stirring things up, promoting cruel and destructive acts, agricultural disasters, around 3:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mercury at 6:18 A.M., and last 66.4 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Sun at 7:35 P.M., lasting 53.6 minutes. Sun in Virgo, Mercury in Virgo, Venus in Libra, Mars in Leo, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. Well, at least the Moon’s in Gemini, which has a dampening effect on the poor aspects otherwise presented today, it being Square Mercury and the Sun, as well as the retrograde Neptune. It’s all just a big weight we all get to labor ubnder today. Try to find what little bits of relief where you can from abounding disapointments. Magically, a perfect day for creating hinderances, and otherwise being a nuisance, if you go in for that sort of thing.

Saturday, August 24, 2013, 19 Pyanopsion, no particular dedication, 3rd night of the Waning Moon, in Aries, the whole of the day in the 2nd Mansion of the Moon, Al Botein/Alboitan, good finding treasure, capturing things, to excite situations, achievement. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Saturn at 6:14 A.M., and last 67.33 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mercury at 7:42 P.M., lasting 52.66 minutes. Sun in Virgo 7:02 P.M., Mercury in Virgo, Venus in Libra, Mars in Cancer, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. After the disruptions of the last few days, it’s difficult to forge a whole out out the various aspects of one’s personal and professional life. Polarities have changed, and right now, the poles are repelling each other. We’ll all make it through the day if we don’t try to force a seemless integration of all the elements into a seamless whole. This ability to deal with this discrete fragments is aided by the Sun being conjunct Mercury. Magically, a day to carve out some personal space.

Friday, August 23, 2013, 18 Pyanopsion, no particular dedication, 2nd night of the Waning Moon, starting Void of Course in Pisces, then entering Aries 3:13 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, Al Sharatain/Alnath, which is good for dealing with complex systems, regulations, technical matters, around 3:13 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Venus at 6:13 A.M., and last 67.50 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mars at 7:43 P.M., lasting 52.50 minutes. Sun in Virgo 7:02 P.M., Mercury starts in Leo, then enters Virgo 6:37 P.M., Venus in Libra, Mars in Cancer, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. Today brings out the prissy schoolmarm, and the inhabitants of the day might divide into those who generate the arbitrary, fussy rules, and those who labor under them, this tendency unfortunately brought about be the confluence of the Solar/Mercurial move into Virgo while the Moon id in opposition to Venus. Of course, some of us will still endeavor to break the hold of these harridans, but almost everything will have the feel of the forbidden today. Magically, a day for marshalling forces to your side (supplication should be considered).

Thursday, August 22, 2013, 17 Pyanopsion, no particular dedication, 1st night of the Waning Moon, in Pisces, going Void of Course 9:38 P.M., 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 5:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Jupiter at 6:12 A.M., and last 67.75 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Moon at 7:45 P.M., lasting 52.25 minutes. Sun starts in Leo, then enters Virgo 7:02 P.M., Mercury in Leo, Venus in Libra, Mars in Cancer, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. Programs roll out, the agendas of various cliques strain to be given expression, as the Sun moves into Virgo, aided by the Moon being trine Mars. I’m not saying that this is a good or beneficial thing, mind you; it’s more a matter of those in power thinking that the time has come for things to really go their own way. For those of us who are not instigating these changes, it’s best to bide one’s time. Magically, a day for bolstering one’s inner reserves.

Wednesday, August 21, 2013, 16 Pyanopsion, dedicated to Hekate, the Consualia in the Roman calender, dedicated to Consus, the Deity of secret deliberations, 2nd night of the Full Moon, starting Void of Course in Aquarius, then entering Pisces 12:43 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 7:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mercury at 6:11 A.M., and last 67.9 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Sun at 7:46 P.M., lasting 52.1 minutes. Sun in Leo, Mercury in Leo, Venus in Libra, Mars in Cancer, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. It’s all about the professional image you project today; the Pisces Moon is trine Saturn and Jupiter, so it’s all about your place in the pecking order, and focus and quiet competency allows you to proceed forward. Magically, a day for making yourself stand out in your endeavors.

Tuesday, August 20, 2013, 15 Pyanopsion, dedicated to Hekate, Full Moon in Aquarius, going Void of Course 9:45 P.M. through the rest of the evening, 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 3:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mars at 6:10 A.M., and last 68.1 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Saturn at 7:48 P.M., lasting 51.9 minutes. Sun in Leo, Mercury in Leo, Venus in Libra, Mars in Cancer, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. A nervous, distracted day, which makes it difficult to focus on a goal, thanks to the Moon being in opposition to both the Moon and Mercury, rather like Warren Zevon’s “Excitable Boy” (hopefully with less grave robbing). Magically, a day for releasing, unbinding; the forces being so untamed, do so from a position of safety.

Saturday, August 17, 2013, 12 Pyanopsion, dedicated to Demeter and Persephone, the second day of the Thesmophoria, which was a fast day, and (seemingly) mirrored the state of Demeter during her search for Persephone, sitting on the ground, sharing grievances, hurling invective, 12th night of the Waxing Moon, in Capricorn, starting in the 21st Mansion of the Moon, Al Bal’dah/ Elbelda, good for acquiring material possessions, then entering the 22nd Mansion Sa’d a-da’bih/Caadaldepa, good for health, liberation, around 1:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Saturn at 6:07 A.M., and last 68.75 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mercury at 7:52 P.M., lasting 51.25 minutes. Sun in Leo, Mercury in Leo, Venus in Libra, Mars in Cancer, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. A moody, melancholy day under the rule of Saturn today; with the Moon square Venus and a retrograde Uranus while sextile a retrograde Neptune and in opposition to Jupiter, it all boils down to what’s in it for number one, what slights had occurred in the past, how to prepare for present and future disappointments. Not everyone will fall into this miasma. Try to let it pass through you and away, as it’s a temporary state of mind, nothing more. Magically, a day best suited to doing positive work for others, without thinking about it too much.

Friday, August 16, 2013, 11 Pyanopsion, 11, first day of the Thesmophoria. This festival of Demeter, from which all men were banned, involves bringing up from a gully or chasm pig and other sacrifices which had been allowed to rot there for months. This compost was thought to have been endowed with special properties by its contact with subterranean powers, and as such was mixed with seed corn before being sown in the fields. This first day involved the women leaving home in procession, and setting up camp. 11th night of the Waxing Moon, starting in Sagittarius, going Void of Course 1:32 A.M. to 11:24 P.M., then entering Capricorn, starting in the 20th Mansion, Al Nalaim/Nahaym, good for compulsion, underhanded dealings, good for travel, then entering the 21st Mansion of the Moon, Al Bal’dah/ Elbelda, good for acquiring material possessions, around 1:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Venus at 6:06 A.M., and last 68.9 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mars at 7:53 P.M., lasting 51.1 minutes. Sun in Leo, Mercury in Leo, Venus starts in Virgo then enters Libra 11:37 A.M., Mars in Cancer, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. The dominating aspect of today is, thankfully, the Moon being trine the Sun, which should lubricate and of the contentious behaviors which have plagued these last few days, aided by the move of Venus into Libra. Magically, a day for most any positive work, especially dealing with relationships.

Thursday, August 15, 2013, birthday of folklorist Charles Leland (Aradia, Gypy Magic and Fortune-telling, and many, many other books) 10 Pyanopsion, dedicated to Demeter and Persephone, offerings are made to them before plowing the fields, 10th night of the Waxing 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 3:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Jupiter at 6:05 A.M., and last 69.1 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Moon at 7:55 P.M., lasting 50.9 minutes. Sun in Leo, Mercury in Leo, Venus in Virgo, Mars in Cancer, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. A day that almost compels one to air petty grievances, and to deal with elaborate discussions all out of proportion to the reward of being proven right. For those who do not wish to participate in such a talkshow atmosphere, it’s going to be difficult to keep your thoughts to yourself, but make the effort. This is all thanks to the Moon being Trine Mercury and the retrograde Uranus, while squaring the retrograde Neptune. If you wish to go with the flow, magics involving hindering others would be rather sucessful (personally, I’d just work on bolstering my defenses).

Wednesday, August 14, 2013, 9 Pyanopsion, dedicated to Demeter and Persephone, 9th night of the Waxing Moon, starting in Scorpio, then going Void of Course from 5:30 P.M. to 9:03 P.M., then entering Sagittarius, starting in the 18th Mansion of the Moon, Al Kalb/Alkab, good for plots revenge, travel, then entering the the 19th Mansion, Al Shaulah/ Exaula, good for all defensive and aggressive work, around 5:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mercury at 6:04 A.M., and last 69.3 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Sun at 7:56 P.M., lasting 50.7 minutes. Sun in Leo, Mercury in Leo, Venus in Virgo, Mars in Cancer, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. While the Moon always Squares the Sun on the First Quarter, allowing for friction between one’s aspirations and reality, we have the Moon also being trine Mars and sextile Venus during the course of the day, which can allow one to sort out what habits to discard, and what to nurture in your desires in a measured fashion. It’s a good day for magical housekeeping, cleansings, bindings.

Tuesday, August 13, 2013, 8 Pyanopsion, dedicated to Poseidon, 8th night of the Waxing Moon, in Scorpio, starting in 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, then entering the 18th Mansion of the Moon, Al Kalb/Alkab, good for plots and revenge, around 7:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mars at 6:03 A.M., and last 69.5 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Saturn at 7:57 P.M., lasting 50.5 minutes. Sun in Leo, Mercury in Leo, Venus in Virgo, Mars in Cancer, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. A go-it-alone, lone wolf sort of day;the Moon is trine Jupiter and Conjunct Scorpio, which allows for a great deal of personal achievement, but it being Square Mercury makes group cooperation impossible. Magically, a day for exerting one’s will over all and sundry.

Saturday, August 10, 2013, 5 Pyanopsion, no particular dedication, starting Void of Course in Virgo, then entering Libra 9:08 A.M., starting in the 14th Mansion, Al Simak/Azimech; good for promoting love, health; bad for land travel, good for other modes, then entering the 15th Mansion of the Moon Al Ghafar/Algafra, good for uncovering/getting to the bottom of things, around 7:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Saturn at 5:60 A.M., and last 70.1 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mercury at 8:01 P.M., lasting 49.9 minutes. Sun in Leo, Mercury in Leo, Venus in Virgo, Mars in Cancer, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. Today belongs to the nimble and quick-witted, qualities that will be lent to those not already in possession of them in abundance, thanks to the Libra Moon being sextile to Mercury in the afternoon. Magically, it’s a day for playing with probabilities and divination.

Friday, August 09, 2013, 4 Pyanopsion, dedicated to Hermes, Aphrodite and Eros, 4th night of the Waxing Moon, in Virgo, going Void of Course 6:05 P.M., starting in the 13th Mansion of the Moon, Al Awwa/Alahue, good for aid, comfort, assistance, then entering the 14th Mansion, Al Simak/ Azimech, good for promoting love, health; bad for land travel, good for other modes, around 9 :00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Venus at 5:59 A.M., and last 70.33 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mars at 8:03 P.M., lasting 49.66 minutes. Sun in Leo, Mercury in Leo, Venus in Virgo, Mars in Cancer, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. This should prove to be a well-regulated day, all of it’s parts fitting together and working well. With the Virgo Moon conjunct Venus and sextile Mars, it’s a good day to be out and about socially, and you may even be able to relax your guard and act (or be) more your real self. Another day where, magically, most any positive work will be rewarded.

Thursday, August 08, 2013, 3 Pyanopsion, dedicated to Athena, 3rd night of the Waxing Moon, in Virgo, starting in the 12th Mansion of the Moon, Al Sarfah/Acarfal, good for friendship and charitable acts, then entering the 13th Mansion of the Moon, Al Awwa/Alahue, good for aid, comfort, assistance, around 7 :00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Jupiter at 5:58 A.M., and last 70.5 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Moon at 8:04 P.M., lasting 49.5 minutes. Sun in Leo, Mercury starts in Cancer, then enters Leo 8:15 A.M. Venus in Virgo, Mars in Cancer, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. Think of today as being under the watchful, benevolent but somewhat stern gaze of a lioness. With the Moon being sextile Saturn and Jupiter today, we are all somewhat constrained by our duties, but staying within these demarcations allows for one to shine, to add to one’s reputation. Magically, a day for all positive work.

Wednesday, August 07, 2013, 2 Pyanopsion, dedicated to the Agathos Daimon, 2nd night of the Waxing Moon, starting Void of Course in Leo, entering Virgo 11:57 P.M., 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 3:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mercury at 5:57 A.M., and last 70.66 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Sun at 8:05 P.M., lasting 49.33 minutes. Sun in Leo, Mercury in Cancer, Venus in Virgo, Mars in Cancer, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. It’s difficult to determine whether it would be better to obsess about one’s social standing and finances, or to actively work on these two aspects of one’s life. Attracting too much attention to oneself can backfire, while maintaining a humble profile reduces one’s significance. The driver for this preoccupation is Jupiter in opposition to a retrograde Pluto, which stirs up these complex situations without offering solutions. It will be a great evening to fixate on the Powerball drawing, at least. Magically, a day for aiding others.

Monday, August 05, 2013, 29 Boedromion, dedicated to Hekate, in the Roman calender the Nones of the month, dedicated to Salus (health/the welfare of the State) 2nd night of the Dark of the Moon, starting in Cancer, then going Void of Course from 2:49 A.M. to 12:57 P.M., then entering Leo, starting in the 9th Mansion of the Moon Al Tarf/ Atarf, good for baneful and destructive forms of magic, then entering the 10th Mansion of the Moon, Al Jabhah/Algebhah good for love and friendship, thwarting criminal activities and evil intentions, around 3:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Moon at 5:55 A.M., and last 71 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Venus at 8:08 P.M., lasting 49 minutes. Sun in Leo, Mercury in Cancer, Venus in Virgo, Mars in Cancer, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. Not a day to break any new ground, much as you may like, working under the combination of the Dark of the Moon, with it being Void of Course the first part of the day, and ending with the Moon squaring Saturn 11:54 P.M. This tends to make this a day best suited to defend in place. Fortunately, the move into Leo tends to assure that one has, in fact, a good defensible position. As the Moon is conjunct Mercury most of the day, you should be able to achieve what you wish while in this position. Magically, another good day for eliminating/banishing.

Monday, August 05, 2013, 29 Boedromion, dedicated to Hekate, in the Roman calender the Nones of the month, dedicated to Salus (health/the welfare of the State) 2nd night of the Dark of the Moon, starting in Cancer, then going Void of Course from 2:49 A.M. to 12:57 P.M., then entering Leo, starting in the 9th Mansion of the Moon Al Tarf/ Atarf, good for baneful and destructive forms of magic, then entering the 10th Mansion of the Moon, Al Jabhah/Algebhah good for love and friendship, thwarting criminal activities and evil intentions, around 3:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Moon at 5:55 A.M., and last 71 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Venus at 8:08 P.M., lasting 49 minutes. Sun in Leo, Mercury in Cancer, Venus in Virgo, Mars in Cancer, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. Not a day to break any new ground, much as you may like, working under the combination of the Dark of the Moon, with it being Void of Course the first part of the day, and ending with the Moon squaring Saturn 11:54 P.M. This tends to make this a day best suited to defend in place. Fortunately, the move into Leo tends to assure that one has, in fact, a good defensible position. As the Moon is conjunct Mercury most of the day, you should be able to achieve what you wish while in this position. Magically, another good day for eliminating/banishing.

Sunday, August 04, 2013, 28 Boedromion, dedicated to Hekate, 1st night of the Dark of the Moon, in Cancer, starting in the 8th Mansion of the Moon, Al Nathra/Ahaathra, governing positive aspects of love and happiness, but not advantageous in legal matters, then entering the 9th Mansion of the Moon Al Tarf/ Atarf, which makes this an appropriate day for baneful and destructive forms of magic, around 1:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Sun at 5:55 A.M., and last 71.1 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Jupiter at 8:09 P.M., lasting 48.9 minutes. Sun in Leo, Mercury in Cancer, Venus in Virgo, Mars in Cancer, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. This should be a pretty sweet day, despite the Moon residing in Al Tarf; with the Moon being sextile Venus and conjunct Mars, there shouldn’t be much to worry about, except for innocent situations turning toxic without much warning. So, enjoy yourself, but don’t be lulled into complacency. Magically, a day for banishing/constraining behaviors and individuals.

Saturday, August 03, 2013, 27 Boedromion, dedicated to Hermes, Gaia and Athena, 12th night of the Waning Moon, starting Void of Course in Gemini, then entering Cancer 12:30 A.M., the whole of the day in the 8th Mansion of the Moon, Al Nathra/Ahaathra, governing positive aspects of love and happiness. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Saturn at 5:54 A.M., and last 71.3 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mercury at 8:10 P.M., lasting 48.6 minutes. Sun in Leo, Mercury in Cancer, Venus in Virgo, Mars in Cancer, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. A fairly good day, if you have the opportunity and/or desire to keep your nose to the grindstone, as the Cancer Moon is trine Saturn and conjunct Jupiter. It’s all about the process and focus. Magically, a day to bring back order.

Friday, August 02, 2013, 26 Boedromion, no particular dedication, 11th night of the Waning Moon, Void of Course in Gemini the whole of the day, starting in the 7th Mansion of the Moon, Al Dhira/Aldirah, good for success when contending against authority figures, good for acts promoting gain, love, comfort, then entering the 8th Mansion of the Moon, Al Nathra/Ahaathra, governing positive aspects of love and happiness, around Midnight. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Venus at 5:53 A.M., and last 71.5 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mars at 8:11 P.M., lasting 48.5 minutes. Sun in Leo, Mercury in Cancer, Venus in Virgo, Mars in Cancer, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. One’s actions today should have a good chance of attracting the attention of a patron, or at least an appreciative audience for your skills, thanks to Venus being sextile Mars today, the rulers of the day and night respectively. Magically, a day to recover from reversals.

Thursday, August 01, 2013, 25 Boedromion, no particular dedication, 10th night of the Waning Moon, in Gemini, going Void of Course 12:48 P.M. through the rest of the day, 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, and for acts promoting gain, love, comfort, around 9:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Jupiter at 5:52 A.M., and last 71.6 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Moon at 8:12 P.M., lasting 48.4 minutes. Sun in Leo, Mercury in Cancer, Venus in Virgo, Mars in Cancer, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. One should be able to manage (or at least tolerate) the petty annoyances which continue to crop up today, thanks to the Moon being sextile the Leo Sun. Unfortunately, moving forward will not be likely until the evening, when the Moon passes into the 7th mansion; nor is there a promise that any of this will be fun, thanks to the Moon squaring Venus in the afternoon. Be haapy if you can just maintain in place. Magically, a day best devoted to damage control, as it’s too easy for a working to go awry and create more problems than it solves.