Friday, November 1, 2013, 29 Poseidon, 1st night of the Dark of the Moon, dedicated to Hekate, Halloween ends at Sundown, as we move into All Saints, 1st performance of Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” 1611, Tsar Nicholas II ascends the throne 1894, birth of Benvenuto Cellini 1500, starting in the 15th Mansion (Al Ghafar/Algafra); a good day for treasure hunting and sleuthing, causing friction between people, dealing a blow, entering the 16th Mansion, Al Zubana/Azubene, good for dealing with hindrances and reversals, around 5:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Venus at 7:26 A.M., and last 52.1 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mars at 5:52 P.M., lasting 67.9 minutes. Sun in Scorpio, Mercury retrograde in Scorpio, Venus in Sagittarius, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. Oh boy, the gates of chaos are open today, with Mars and Pluto sextile to and the Sun conjunct to the retrograde Mercury, the Sun is sextile Pluto, while the Libra Moon is square Jupiter and in opposition to a retrograde Uranus. So much for balance, this is a free for all, fueled by repressed desires and thwarted ambitions. Venting won’t be profitable, but it sure will be satisfying. You might want to dig a hole in a secluded place, and primal scream to your heart’s content. If you ever wanted to have a Dark of the Moon tailor made to utilize for removal and elimination, this is it.

Thursday, October 31, 2013, 28 Poseidon, no particular Greek or Roman associations, but Samhain/All Hallows/Halloween by the calendar (However, the Sun doesn’t hit 15 degrees Scorpio until November 6, which is the correct astronomical point; no matter). Martin Luther posts his 95 Theses in Wittenberg, 1517, Michelangelo completes the “Last Judgment “in the Sistine Chapel 1541, Donner party starts winter camp, unable to cross the Sierras 1846, New Reformed Order of the Golden Dawn formed, 1976, death of Harry Houdini 1926, 13th night of the Waning Moon, starting Void of Course in Virgo, then entering Libra 8:22 A.M., starting in the 14th Mansion (Al Simak); Good for promoting love, health. Bad for land travel, good for other modes, then passing into the 15th Mansion (Al Ghafar/Algafra); a good time for treasure hunting and sleuthing, causing friction between people, dealing a blow, around 10:30 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Jupiter at 7:25 A.M., and last 52.4 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Moon at 5:54 P.M., lasting 67.6 minutes. Sun in Scorpio, Mercury retrograde in Scorpio, Venus in Sagittarius, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. This being the start of the Celtic New Year, the barriers between the worlds are thin. The Moon’s move into Libra has a tempering effect on the forces in play yesterday, but expect those instabilities to remain. This is the perfect day for divination, naturally, with Mars being trine Pluto, you should be able to dig deeply and see far.

Wednesday, October 30, 2013, 27 Poseidon, no particular dedication, King Henry VIII becomes head of the Curch of England 1534, Lidell MacGregor Mathers proclaims himself Supreme Leader of the Golden Dawn 1896, Orson Well’s Mercury Theater broadcasts “War of the Worlds” 1938, 12th night of the Waning Moon, in Virgo, going Void of Course 10:48 P.M. through the rest of the evening, 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 5 :00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mercury at 7:23 A.M., and last 52.66 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Sun at 5:55 P.M., lasting 67.33 minutes. Sun in Scorpio, Mercury retrograde in Scorpio, Venus in Sagittarius, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. As Samhain approaches, there’s a lot of power, but not much caution flying around the universe today. It’s always difficult to manifest empathy when a Virgo Moon is square Venus, and such is the case this evening. The fuel for the day comes from the same Moon being sextile Saturn, Jupiter and our retrograde Mercury. All this adds up to great power with no sense of responsibility. It’s a wonderful day for magic, if you want to see what you can get away with. Victory goes to the trickster

Saturday, October 26, 2013, 23 Poseidon, no particular dedication, Jacques De Molay and thirty odd Templars forced to confess to heresy 1306, 1st use of a “lead” pencil 1492, death of King Alfred the great 899 A.D., death of Sibyl Leek, 1982 8th night of the Waning Moon, starting Void of Course in Cancer, then entering Leo 12:12 P.M., 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 Saturn at 7:19 A.M., and last 53.4 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mercury at 6:00 P.M., lasting 65.6 minutes. Sun in Scorpio, Mercury retrograde in Scorpio, Venus in Sagittarius, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. As it is the Last Quarter, the Moon is square the Sun, and so, those old tensions between desire and accomplishment come closer to the surface. If you made it through yesterday coming out on top, today should be just as fulfilling, with less push-back. If not, try to keep in mind that this too shall pass, and wait for the barrier to weaken before running into it head-on. Magically, a good day to clean up any messes you may have created, or to weave situations back together.

Friday, October 25, 2013, 22 Poseidon, no particular dedication, Battle of Agincourt 1415, death of Geoffrey Chaucer 1400, 7th night of the Waning Moon, in Cancer, going Void of Course 4:31 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, a time for baneful and destructive forms of magic, around 1:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Venus at 7:18 A.M., and last 53.66 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mars at 6:02 P.M., lasting 65.33 minutes. Sun in Scorpio, Mercury retrograde in Scorpio, Venus in Sagittarius, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. Victory goes to the self-possessed and driven. God help the rest of us who aren’t nimble enough to get out of the way of the steamrollers running amok among us. This demolition derby is brought to us thanks the Cancerian Moon being trine Saturn and the retrograde Mercury, (both in Scorpio), teamed with the Moon sitting conjunct Jupiter (in Cancer). As you might imagine this is the sort of day when a magical vendetta should be launched (not that I am personally advising this).

Thursday, October 24, 2013, 21 Poseidon, no particular dedication, Chartres Cathedral dedicated 1260, first NYC subway opens 1904, last performance of Harry Houdini 1926, start of the stock market crash 1929, birthdays of Emperor Domitian 51 A.D., Anton Von Leeuwenhoek 1632, Tycho Brahe dies 1601, 6th night of the Waning Moon, in Cancer, the whole of the day in the 8th Mansion of the Moon, Al Nathra/Ahaathra, governing positive aspects of love and happiness, but not advantageous in legal matters. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Jupiter at 7:17 A.M., and last 53.8 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Moon at 6:03 P.M., lasting 65.2 minutes. Sun in Scorpio, Mercury retrograde in Scorpio, Venus in Sagittarius, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. Well, the aspects have improved somewhat today, with the Moon being trine the Sun and sextile Mars. Mars still being in Virgo does ameliorate the most aggressive octave of this aspect, but in the main, the day favors the more cruelly efficient and brisk, rather than the contemplative. Being nice won’t provide the same gains as being decisive. Magically, a day for improvisation, throwing a Hail Mary pass.

Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 20 Poseidon, no particular dedication, date for the creation of the World in 4004 BCE according to Bishop James Ussher, 42 BCE the 2nd Battle of Philippi, Brutus defeated and commits suicide, starting Void of Course in Gemini, then entering Cancer 11:36 P.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, just before midnight. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mercury at 7:15 A.M., and last 54 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Sun at 6:04 P.M., lasting 66 minutes. Sun starts in Libra, and then enters Scorpio 2:10 A.M., Mercury retrograde in Scorpio, Venus in Sagittarius, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. Today is a day lacking in direction. All this Scorpio energy, and no place to put it…yet. It’s best to coast through today, and engage your gears when the time is right. Magically, there’s not much air to provide lift to any new work today, just concentrate on keeping work already in progress aloft.

Tuesday, October 22, 2013, 19 Poseidon, dedicated to Dionysus, last day of the Rural Dionysia, 4th night of the Waning Moon, in Gemini, going Void of Course 8:35 P.M. through the rest of the evening, 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 the Mars at 7:16 A.M., and last 54.1 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Saturn at 6:06 P.M., lasting 65.9 minutes. Sun in Libra, Mercury retrograde in Scorpio, Venus in Sagittarius, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. What joy, the Moon is in opposition to Venus today, so, if you need a shoulder to cry on or a helping hand, forget it. Expect to run into the self-absorbed today (or rather run away from, or around them to keep yourself on track). Magically things will work best when being done for number 1.

Tuesday, October 22, 2013, 19 Poseidon, dedicated to Dionysus, last day of the Rural Dionysia, 4th night of the Waning Moon, in Gemini, going Void of Course 8:35 P.M. through the rest of the evening, 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 the Mars at 7:16 A.M., and last 54.1 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Saturn at 6:06 P.M., lasting 65.9 minutes. Sun in Libra, Mercury retrograde in Scorpio, Venus in Sagittarius, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. What joy, the Moon is in opposition to Venus today, so, if you need a shoulder to cry on or a helping hand, forget it. Expect to run into the self-absorbed today (or rather run away from, or around them to keep yourself on track). Magically things will work best when being done for number 1.

Monday, October 21, 2013, 18 Poseidon, dedicated to Dionysus, a continuation of the Rural Dionysia, 3rd night of the Waning Moon, starting Void of Course in Taurus, then entering Gemini, 12:14 P.M., 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 5:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Moon at 7:13 A.M., and last 54.5 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Venus at 6:07 P.M., lasting 65.50 minutes. Sun in Libra, Mercury in Scorpio, goes retrograde 6:29 A.M., Venus in Sagittarius, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. This is an afflicted day, with the Moon squaring Mars in the evening and Mercury going retrograde in Scorpio in the morning. Tiny squabbles can erupt into declarations of war, as frustrations mount. As you might imagine, the only successful magical work today would be that pursued on more unsavory paths.

Sunday, October 20, 2013, 17 Poseidon, dedicated to Dionysus, the Rural Dionysia fell sometime around this time, not having a fixed start, and was a time to enjoy oneself, Apollo having headed North for the cold months, leaving Dionysus in charge, Crusdaers arrive in Antioch 1097, birth of Christopher Wren 1632, 2nd night of the Waning Moon, in Taurus, going Void of Course 5:02 P.M. through the rest of the evening, starting in the 4th Mansion of the Moon, Al Deberan/Aldeberan, good for playing the margins, shaking things up, then moving into 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 7:12 A.M., and last 54.75 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Jupiter at 6:09 P.M., lasting 65.25 minutes. Sun in Libra, Mercury in Scorpio, Venus in Sagittarius, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. Today contains a difficult combination of the Moon being in opposition to Saturn and Mercury, while going sextile Jupiter later in the afternoon. Expect the first part of the day to have more than its fair share of frustations. The harder you push, the less likely you will advance on any course. It’s best to hold in place, and let these difficulties wash over you, and pass into the distance, rather than engaging them. The evening should show a marked improvement. This is a good day magically tom work on preservation and return.

Saturday, October 19, 2013, 16 Poseidon, dedicated to Zeus of the Boundaries, who oversees treaties and contracts, end of the American Revolution with the surrender of General Cornwallis 1781, bith of Marsilio Ficino 1433, 1st night of the Waning Moon, starting Void of Course in Aries, then entering Taurus 3:27 A.M., starting in the 3rd Mansion of the Moon, Al Thurayya/Alzoraya, good for career support, general good luck, and to help or hinder judicial matters, moving the 4th Mansion of the Moon, Al Deberan/Aldeberan, good for playing the margins, shaking things up, around 7:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Saturn at 7:11 A.M., and last 54.9 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mercury at 6:10 P.M., lasting 65.1 minutes. Sun in Libra, Mercury in Scorpio, Venus in Sagittarius, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. With the Moon being trine Mars and Mercury, while they are in opposition to each other, you may find yourself living mostly in your head, spinning out scenarios, sifting and re-sifting through the facts of a situation, trying to make sense of them. Be careful not to walk into oncoming traffic, this is more distracting than texting. Magically, a good day to confound others, throw a monkey wrench into plans you oppose.

Friday, October 18, 2013, 15 Poseidon, dedicated to Hekate, first cock-tail ordered in new York City 1776, first transistor radio released by Texas Instruments 1954, Full Moon (Hunter’s Moon) in Aries, the Moon then going Void of Course 7:38 P.M. through the rest of the evening, a partial Lunar eclipse may be visible on parts of the East Coast, 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 7:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Venus at 7:10 A.M., and last 55.1 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mars at 6:12 P.M., lasting 64.9 minutes. Sun in Libra, Mercury in Scorpio, Venus in Sagittarius, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. Well, this should prove to be one of those frustrating days. With the Moon squaring Jupiter during this eclipsed Full Moon, no one gets what they want, dissatisfactions rule the day (and the night). Magically, a good day to thwart the plans of others, slow down or reverse legal proceedings.

Thursday, October 17th, 2013, 14 Poseidon, no particular dedication, King Cyrus frees the Jews from Babylonian captivity 539 B.C.E, Torquemada named head of the Spanish Inquisition 1483, 14th night of the Waxing Moon, in Aries, starting in the 1st Mansion of the Moon, Al Sharatain/Alnath, which is good for dealing with complex systems, regulations, technical matters, moving into the 2nd Mansion of the Moon, Al Botein/Alboitan, good finding treasure, capturing things, to excite situations, achievement, around 7:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Jupiter at 7:09 A.M., and last 55.33 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Moon at 6:13 P.M., lasting 64.66 minutes. Sun in Libra, Mercury in Scorpio, Venus in Sagittarius, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. This could be a fairly enjoyable day, as its primary aspect is the Moon being trine to Venus, which is now comfortably ensconced in Sagittarius. We should be able to let down our guard (a bit), and find some enjoyment. Too relaxed, and the Moon being conjunct the retrograde Uranus in Aries kicks in which can lead to extremes of behavior. This is a day, magically, to catalyze transformations.

Wednesday, October 16th, 2013, 13th night of the Waxing Moon, no particular dedications, Washington takes Yorktown 1781, John Brown’s raid at Harper’s Ferry 1859, birthday of James II of Scotland 1430, Oscar Wilde 1854, the death of Marie Antoinette 1793, starting in Pisces, then going Void of Course from 3:15 A.M. to 9:17 P.M., then entering Aries, 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 9:18 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mercury at 7:08 A.M., and last 55.6 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Sun at 6:15 P.M., lasting 64.4 minutes. Sun in Libra, Mercury in Scorpio, Venus in Sagittarius, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. The Moon is trine Jupiter today, which certainly opens up channels of opportunity, whether searching for fame, or simply lucre. As Mars has now settled in Virgo, while both Mercury and Saturn still reside in Scorpio, any attempts to add luster to your career, or a feather in your cap. Requires a laser focus, and little consideration for whose toes are stepped on. This is not a genteel day. One’s magical endeavors would be better devoted to selfish, rather than selfless workings.

Tuesday, October 15th 2013, 12 Poseidon, 12th night of the Waxing Moon, in Pisces, no particular dedication in the Athenian calendar, a horse sacrifice was offered to Mars today in the Roman calendar, also sacred to Jupiter, birthday of Vergil 70 BCE, 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 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mars at 7:07 A.M., and last 55.75 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Saturn at 6:16 P.M., lasting 64.25 minutes. Sun in Libra, Mercury in Scorpio, Venus in Sagittarius, Mars starts in Leo, and then moves into Virgo 7:05 A.M., Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. This is a day in which aggressive chances can win the day, except when such a stance is not required, or might even be counter-productive. There’s a lot of Mars influencing the way that the Moon being trine to Saturn and Mercury sorts itself out. Add to that the Moon being square Venus in Sagittarius, and there’s not much time to indulge one’s more sensitive nature. Magically, this is a day for winning (at any cost?)

Saturday, October 12, 2013, 9 Poseidon, no particular dedication in the Athenian calendar, Aleister Crowley’s birthday, in the Roman calendar a sacrifice made to Fortuna Redux and the Augustalia was held, dedicated to the divinized Augustus, Colombus lands on “San Salvador” 1492, Witch trials are finally ended in Salem, 1692,and the birthday of the U.S. Navy, 9th night of the Waxing Moon, starting Void of Course in Capricorn, then entering Aquarius 2:00 P.M., starting in the 23rd Mansion of the Moon, Sa’d Bula/Caaddebolach, good for health, freedom, then entering the 24th Mansion of the Moon, Al Sulud/Caaddcohot, good for overcoming those against you, general success, around 5:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Saturn at 7:03 A.M., and last 56.5 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mercury at 6:21 P.M., lasting 63.5 minutes. Sun in Libra, Mercury in Scorpio, Venus in Sagittarius, Mars in Leo, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. Best to placate Fortuna today, asking her for some balance, as the Sun is Square Jupiter today, which can easily lead to excessive behavior, overspending, and overconfidence. Magically, you might consider meditating on Major Arcana X, the Wheel of Fortune first, and then proceed to bend probabilities.

Friday, October 11, 2013, 8 Poseidon, dedicated to Poseidon in the Athenian calendar, in the Roman calendar the Meditrinalia, libations poured to all the Gods in honor of the new wine, 8th night of the Waxing Moon (1st quarter), in Capricorn, going Void of Course 8:40 P.M. through the rest of the night, starting in the 22nd Mansion Sa’d a-da’bih/Caadaldepa, good for health, liberation, then entering the 23rd Mansion of the Moon, Sa’d Bula/Caaddebolach, also good for health, freedom, around 7:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Venus at 7:02 A.M., and last 56.66 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mars at 6:22 P.M., lasting 63.33 minutes. Sun in Libra, Mercury in Scorpio, Venus in Sagittarius, Mars in Leo, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. There is a tendency today to run ahead of one’s successes. These can collapse, due to a lack of support, or of one’s focused attention. Just because you have had some good fortune, it does not mean that they will be continued. This is fueled by the Moon being Sextile both Mercury and Saturn today, which allows for the accomplishments to be generated, while a certain delirious over-confidence can be engendered by it being the 1st quarter, and the Moon being in opposition to Jupiter, which can bring overconfidence and distraction. Keep it all in due bounds. Magically, this is a day for most any positive work, particularly for lending aid and comfort to others.

Thursday, October 10, 2013, 7 Poseidon, dedicated to Apollo in the Athenian calendar, dedicated to Juno Moneta (Juno as guardian of the Money), 7th night of the Waxing Moon, starting in Sagittarius, then going Void of Course from 6:11 A.M. to 11:17 A.M., then entering Capricorn, starting in the 21st Mansion of the Moon, Al Bal’dah/ Elbelda, good for acquiring material possessions, good for breakups, then moving into the 22nd Mansion Sa’d a-da’bih/Caadaldepa, good for health, liberation, around 11:30 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Jupiter at 7:01 A.M., and last 56.9 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Moon at 6:24 P.M., lasting 63.1 minutes. Sun in Libra, Mercury in Scorpio, Venus in Sagittarius, Mars in Leo, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. A bit of instability creeps into the work week, as well as into one’s personal affairs, due to catalyst of a retrograde neptune being Square Venus whilst sextile the Moon. There is a tendency to overreach, as things have been going well these last few days, and the general tendency is to believe the trend will continue. Such is not the case. The Moon being trine Mars pushes one to overstep boundaries, invade other’s personal space, so it’s best to throttle it back a notch. Magically, this is a day to set boundaries, to divine for clarity of ambiguous situations.

Wednesday, October 09, 2013, 6 Poseidon, dedicated to Artemis in the Athenian calendar, dedicated to the Genius Publicus (Divine spirit of the Roman people), Fausta Felicitas (Good Fortune), and Venus Victrix (Venus who grants Victory) in the Roman calendar. Leif Ericson discovers “Vineland” 1000 C.E, 6th night of the Waxing Moon, in Sagittarius, 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 3:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mercury at 7:00 A.M., and last 57.1minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Sun at 6:26 P.M., lasting 62.9 minutes. Sun in Libra, Mercury in Scorpio, Venus in Sagittarius, Mars in Leo, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. The Moon, being sextile the Sun starting 12:30 P.M., brings us another fine day which is full of the promise of accomplishment (yes, I know, we seem to be in a fairly good patch; make the most of it). This holds more true for groups than individuals, but all may strive to add to the advancement of the general welfare. Magically, a fine day for communication, sendings, most any positive work.

Tuesday, October 08, 2013, 5 Poseidon, no particular dedication in the Athenian calendar, 5th night of the Waxing Moon, starting in Scorpio, then going Void of Course from 12:54 A.M. to 8:21 A.M., then entering 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 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mars at 6:59 A.M., and last 57.33 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Saturn at 6:27 P.M., lasting 62.66 minutes. Sun in Libra, Mercury in Scorpio, Venus in Sagittarius, Mars in Leo, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. This should prove to be another fairly productive day, though not as dynamic as the previous two, as it comes with a small raise in anxiety levels. While the Moon is square Mars (Ruler of the Day), which can bring unease, this is outweighed by the Moon being conjunct Venus, newly ensconced in Sagittarius. The Ruler of the Evening, Saturn, is also conjunct the Moon. Taken together, exhibiting a certain seriousness of purpose and some empathy (real or feigned) should get us all through today sanely. Magically, a day to get ahead by providing distractions and illusions to one’s competitors.

Monday, October 07, 2013, 4 Poseidon, dedicated to Hermes, Aphrodite, Eros, in the Athenian calendar, dedicated to Jupiter Fulgar (in his aspect of giving divinitory signs by daytime lightning) and Juno Curitus in the Roman calendar, birthday of Arnold Crowther, 4th night of the Waxing Moon, in Scorpio, starting in the the 18th Mansion of the Moon, Al Kalb/Alkab, good for plots and revenge, moving into the 19th Mansion of the Moon Al Shaulah/Exaula, good for all defensive and aggressive work, around 7:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Moon at 6:58 A.M., and last 57.6 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Venus at 6:29 P.M., lasting 62.4 minutes. Sun in Libra, Mercury in Scorpio, Venus starts in Scorpio, then enters Sagittarius 1:54 P.M., Mars in Leo, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. The Moon is trine Jupiter today, making this another day when all systems are go, and great achievements are possible. Magically, it’s a good day to implement most any positive work.

Sunday, October 06, 2013, 3 Poseidon, dedicated to Athena, 3rd night of the Waxing Moon, starting Void of Course in Libra, then entering Scorpio 4:33 A.M., starting in the 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 9:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Sun at 6:57 A.M., and last 57.75 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Jupiter at 6:30 P.M., lasting 62.25 minutes. Sun in Libra, Mercury in Scorpio, Venus in Scorpio, Mars in Leo, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. Go forth and do stuff. The Moon is conjunct both Mercury and Saturn in Scorpio, so it’s time to take charge, and take the lead. Magically, an ideal day for commanding and compelling, for ceremonial work.

Saturday, October 05, 2013, 2 Poseidon, dedicated to the Agathos Daimon, 2nd night of the Waxing Moon, in Libra, going Void of Course 6:28 P.M. through the rest of the evening, starting in the 16th Mansion, Al Zubana/Azubene, good for dealing with hindrances and reversals, 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, around 9:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Saturn at 6:56 A.M., and last 58 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mercury at 6:32 P.M., lasting 62 minutes. Sun in Libra, Mercury in Scorpio, Venus in Scorpio, Mars in Leo, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. A fine Jupiter/Mars inbalance, with the Moon being square Jupiter in the morning, and going sextile Mars in the evening. In all, a perfect storm of of self-gratification or self-indulgence may wash over us all. At the least, expect a loosening of self-control. Magically, a day for establishing or strengthing connections and linkages.

Friday, October 04, 2013, 1 Poseidon, dedicated to one’s personal Deities, in the Roman calendar a day of fasting in honor of Ceres, New Moon in Libra, starting in the 15th Mansion of the Moon Al Ghafar/Algafra, good for uncovering/getting to the bottom of things, then entering the 16th Mansion, Al Zubana/Azubene, good for dealing with hindrances and reversals, around 11:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Venus at 6:55 A.M., and last 58.25 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mars at 6:34 P.M., lasting 61.75 minutes. Sun in Libra, Mercury in Scorpio, Venus in Scorpio, Mars in Leo, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. While a few dark shadows might pass across your consciousness in the afternoon, thanks to the Moon being square to Pluto and in opposition to Uranus, this should be, all in all, a fairly positive day, what with it being a New Moon in Libra. You should be able to overcome and enjoy. Magically, a good day to begin most any work, particularly influencing the outcomes of situations.

Thursday, October 3, 2013, 29 Maimakterion, dedicated to Hekate, bithday of Allan Kardec, 2nd night of the Dark of the Moon, starting in Virgo, going Void of Course from 2:57 P.M. to 10:58 P.M., then entering Libra, starting in the 14th Mansion, Al Simak/ Azimech, good for promoting love, health; bad for land travel, good for other modes, around Midnight, then entering the 15th Mansion of the Moon Al Ghafar/Algafra, good for uncovering/getting to the bottom of things, around Midnight. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Jupiter at 6:54 A.M., and last 58.4 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Moon at 6:35 P.M., lasting 61.6 minutes. Sun in Libra, Mercury in Scorpio, Venus in Scorpio, Mars in Leo, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. Hurrah, the Moon is sextile Jupiter and Venus today, so it should be fairly smooth sailing, with respect and cooperative behavior coming to the fore. Magically, a day for setting things to rights, improving situations.

Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 28 Maimakterion, dedicated to Hekate, 1st night of the Dark of the Moon, first sustained nuclear reaction managed by Enrico Fermi 1942, Jerusalem falls to Saladin 1187, 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, just after midnight, Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mercury at 6:53 A.M., and last 58.66 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Sun at 6:37 P.M., lasting 61.33 minutes. Sun in Libra, Mercury in Scorpio, Venus in Scorpio, Mars in Leo, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. Today is a day best navigated by being serious and purposeful (but not dour), the hallmark of the day being the Moon gong sextile Saturn after 10:15 A.M. Congress could take this example and get something done (but won’t). This doesn’t preclude the rest of us from going about our business, and achieving something. Magically, this is a day for aiding oneself or others to engage in a bit of magical housecleaning, clearing hinderances.