Thursday, November 28, 2013, 26 Gamelion, no particular dedication, Thanksgiving in the U.S. 1st night of Hanukkah, Ferdinand Magellan begins his vopyage across the Pacific 1520, William Shakespease marries Anne Hathaway 1582, 11th night of the Waning Moon, in Libra, 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 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Jupiter at 6:57 A.M., and last 47.75 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with The Moon at 4:30 P.M., lasting 72.25 minutes. Sun in Sagittarius, Mercury in Scorpio, Venus in Capricorn, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. What a surprise, on Thanksgiving, the stars align to remind us that we cannot be all things to all people, much as we want to. The combination of the desire to be generous in all we do, as influenced by Mercury being trine Jupiter and the Moon being sextile the Sun, both open and expansive are complicated by Venus being in opposition to Jupiter later in the morning. It’s best, if possible, to be happy with less than perfection in your actions today. Magically, let’s try to promote clam and peace.

Wednesday, November 27, 2013, 25 Gamelion, no particular dedication, death of the poet Horace 8 A.D., death of Clovis 511 A.D., 10th night of the Waning Moon, starting in Virgo, then going Void of Course 6:44 A.M. to 4:59 A.M., then entering Libra, 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 7:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mercury at 6:56 A.M., and last 47.8 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Sun at 4:30 P.M., lasting 72.2 minutes. Sun in Sagittarius, Mercury in Scorpio, Venus in Capricorn, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. Today starts with a burst of energy, thanks to the Moon being conjunct Mars in the morning. This might tend towards the full speed ahead, damm the torpedos (or the opinions of others). Mercury being sextile to Venus in the evening ought to allow us to smoothe over the feathers which we might have ruffled during the day, or to put others in their place. Magically it’s a day that encourages one to lay traps and engage in intrigues.

Tuesday, November 26, 2013, 24 Gamelion, no particular dedication, the second triumvirate of Octavian, Marcus Lepidus and Mark Anthony is formed 43 BCE, Lord Carnarvon and Howard Carter enter the tomb of Tutankamen 1922, 9th night of the Waning Moon, in Virgo, 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 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mars at 6:55 A.M., and last 47.9 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Saturn at 4:30 P.M., lasting 72.1 minutes. Sun in Sagittarius, Mercury in Scorpio, Venus in Capricorn, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. No matter the weather where you reside, or the tensions that approaching holidays may cause you, today should be a good day. With the Moon sextile Saturn, Mercury and Jupiter, and trine Venus, it should be smooth sailing. I don’t forsee peace breaking out all over the planet however. As for one’s magical endeavors, it’s a good day for any active, positive work.

Monday, November 25, 2013, 23 Gamelion, no particular dedication, seige of Granada, last Moorish-held city in Spain, begins, 1491, death of King Malcolm 1034, 8th night of the Waning Moon (Last Quarter), starting Void of Course in Leo, then entering Virgo 7:11 A.M., starting in the 12th Mansion of the Moon, Al Sarfah/Acarfal, good for friendship and charitable acts, then moving into the 13th Mansion of the Moon, Al Awwa/Alahue, good for aid, comfort, assistance, around 3:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Moon at 6:54 A.M., and last 48 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Venus at 4:31 P.M., lasting 72 minutes. Sun starts in Sagittarius, Mercury in Scorpio, Venus in Capricorn, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. The fight or flight response in regards to difficulties in personal relationships is high today, what with it being the Last Quarter, combinded with the Moon being in Opposition to Neptune while Mercury is conjunct Saturn. As a result, there’s a fair chance for heated words or, conversely, just walking away entirely from the situation, and having a few too many drinks. With forewarning, you might be able to lay out a middle course. Magically speaking, its another day when its easier to do for others than for oneself.

Sunday, November 24, 2013, 22 Gamelion, no particular dedication, 7th night of the Waning Moon, Tasmania discovered 1642, starting in Leo, going Void of Course from3:59 A.M. through the rest of the day, 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 11:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Sun at 6:53 A.M., and last 48.1 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Jupiter at 4:31 P.M., lasting 71.9 minutes. Sun starts in Sagittarius, Mercury in Scorpio, Venus in Capricorn, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. There’s not much room for flights of fancy today (and just when we can all use one; the flight’s not overbooked, its canceled) thanks to the Moon being square Saturn and the Sun being square Neptune. Everything will seem a bit of a let down. The emphasis is on “seem” as this state of mind is not really based on the facts, just feelings, which will pass. Magically, a day to lend assistance to others, if possible.

Saturday, November 23, 2013, 21 Gamelion, Seville captured in the “Reconquista” by King Ferdinand II of Castile 1248, Jesuits expelled from England 1548, birthday of King Alfonso X (who commissioned the translation of the “Picatrix” in 1221, of Botanist Prospero Alpini 1553, 6th night of the Waning Moon, in Leo, starting in the 10th Mansion of the Moon, Al Jabhah/Algebhah during the day, good for love and friendship, thwarts criminal activities and evil intentions into the 11th Mansion of the Moon, Al Zubrah/Azobra, which is good for reversing negative opinions and judgments, around 1:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Saturn at 6:52 A.M., and last 48.33 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mercury at 4:32 P.M., lasting 71.66 minutes. Sun starts in Sagittarius, Mercury in Scorpio, Venus in Capricorn, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. This should be a day where on may discern the difference between knowing what you want and sticking with it, and simply being pig-headed. One’s determination is fueled by Venus being sextile Saturn in the early afternoon, while the Moon squaring Mercury around 11:00 P.M. can dredge up old slights and grudges just as you may be ready to retire for the evening, or you may become hyper- defensive. As for one’s magical intentions, why not exert your will in a persuasive manner? Seduction trumps brute force.

Friday, November 22, 2013, 20 Gamelion, 5th night of the Waning Moon, starting in Cancer, then going Void of Course from 2:11 A.M. to 6:55 P.M., then entering Leo, Pope Clement IV issues a papal Bull calling for the arrest of all Templars, Blackbead killed off the Carolina coast 1718, assassination of President Kennedy 1963, birthday of Erasmus 1511, 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 9:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Venus at 6:50 A.M., and last 48.5 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mars at 4:33 P.M., lasting 71.5 minutes. Sun starts in Sagittarius, Mercury in Scorpio, Venus in Capricorn, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. A calm, even-handed day, what with the Moon being sextile Mars just as it goes Void of Course, then becoming a Leo Moon trine the Sagittarian Sun in the evening. One should be able to mend fences, make new connections, and such. It’s a good day to be out and about, engaged in social intercourse. Magically, it’s a good day for balancing the scales of justice.

Thursday, November 21, 2013, 19 Gamelion, the temple in Jerusalem restored by Judas Maccabaeus 164 BCE, Mayflower Compact signed 1620, Voltaire’s birthday 1694, dedicated to Dionysus, a day to wreath Ivy on his statues4th night of the Waning Moon, 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 7:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Jupiter at 6:49 A.M., and last 48.33 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Moon at 4:33 P.M., lasting 71.2 minutes. Sun starts in Scorpio, then enters Sagittarius 10:48 P.M., Mercury in Scorpio, Venus in Capricorn, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. It would seem that the first part of the day is embodied by the more grumpy aspects of a Scorpio Moon, with the Moon being square Uranus, in opposition to Pluto and Mercury. You may wish to add another layer of body armor, as the possible incidence of cutting remarks and small unfortunate events is high, all of this being fueled by the moon also being trine Mercury. Have a care over your words and action, and try to not contribute to the general tension. This all passes in the course of the afternoon, however, after the Moon trines Saturn 2:44 P.M., and the grownups begin to break up the fights, and pass out treats. The Sun’s move into Sagittarius 10:48 P.M. is a welcome relief, and is coupled with its ruling planet, Jupiter, going trine the Moon, setting the stage for a more beneficial Friday. Magically, it’s a good day for provoking outrageous behavior in others, to bring an unwelcome spotlight to shine on their bad behavior.

Wednesday, November 20, 2013, 18 Gamelion, no particular dedication, Diocletian proclaimed Emperor 284 A.D., New Jersey is the first state to ratify the Bill of Rights 1789, start of the Mexican Revolution 1910, 3rd night of the Waning Moon, starting Void of Course in Gemini, then entering Cancer 6:23 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 6:30 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mercury at 6:48 A.M., and last 48.8 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Sun at 4:34 P.M., lasting 71.2 minutes. Sun in Scorpio, Mercury in Scorpio, Venus in Capricorn, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. This should prove to be one of the better days to flesh out one’s master plan for the ensuing year. Rather than merely sketching out one’s hopes or desires, the combination of the Moon being trine Neptune while Mercury is sextile Pluto allows for one to uncover the persons and resources to set a timetable for action. Magically, this is a day for lending aid to others.

Tuesday, November 19, 2013, 17 Gamelkion, no particular dedication, Columbus discovers Puerto Rico 1493, Mayflower reaches Cape Cod 1620, Lewis and Clark reach the Pacific Ocean 1805, Gettysburg address delivered 1863, 2nd night of the Waning Moon, in Gemini, going Void of Course from 10:59 A.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 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mars at 6:47 A.M., and last 49 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Saturn at 4:35 P.M., lasting 71 minutes. Sun in Scorpio, Mercury in Scorpio, Venus in Capricorn, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. Well, it seems that we all will be, to one degree or another, working hard to burnish our reputation, to accrue honors, and to toot our own horns. It may not be the best way to get ahead, but sometimes image is as important as action. Today encourages one to take this to extremes, as Mars is sextile Jupiter while the Moon is sqaure Mars, which makes this pursuit something of a free-for-all. Magically, a day for protecting and auqmenting personal affairs.

Monday, November 18 2013, 16 Gamelion, no particular dedication, 1st 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. First book printed in England 1477, Vasco de Gama reaches the Cape of Good Hope 1497, St. Peter’s Basilica dedicated 1626, Antartica discovered 1820, Aleister Crowley initiated into the Golden Dawn 1898. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Moon at 6:46 A.M., and last 49.1 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Venus at 4:35 P.M., lasting 70.9 minutes. Sun in Scorpio, Mercury in Scorpio, Venus in Capricorn, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. A good day for promulgating conspiracy theories and indulging in other acts involving mental conundrums. It will, of course, all be sound and fury, signifying nothing more than the interplay of the Gemini Moon being Square Neptune and sextile a retrograde Uranus. Indulge in this if you must, but don’t think there’s any reality behind your paranoia (at least today). Magically, a day for bindings and blastings.

Sunday, November 17, 2013, 15 Gamelion, dedicated to Hekate, Elizabeth ascends to the British throne 1558, birthday of the Emperors Vespasian 9 A.D. and Julian, who attempting to re-introduce the worship of Classical deities 331 A.D, birthday of Israel Regardie 1907, death of Pico della Mirandola 1494, night of the Full Moon, starting in Taurus, then going Void of Course from 10:16 A.M. to 7:16 P.M., then entering Gemini, 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 11:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Sun at 6:45 A.M., and last 49.25 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Jupiter at 4:36 P.M., lasting 70.75 minutes. Sun in Scorpio, Mercury in Scorpio, Venus in Capricorn, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. What does a Full Moon plus it being sextile to a retrograde Jupiter add up to? Well, it’s merely a perfect time to sit down with a pad and paper, on which you may work out what steps are necessary to extricate yourself from the present, and to prepare for the future. Magically, a good day to draw things to you.

Friday, November 15 2013, 13 Gamelion, Francisco Pizarro enters Cuzco 1533, Articles of Confederation adopted by the Continental Congress 1777, death of Albertus Magnus 1280, 15th night of the Waxing Moon, staring Void of Course in Aries, then entering Taurus 9:49 A.M., 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 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Venus at 6:42 A.M., and last 49.66 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mars at 4:38 P.M., lasting 70.33 minutes. Sun in Scorpio, Mercury in Scorpio, Venus in Capricorn, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. For the brave, it’s a good day to dive deep into the unconscious, and to be your own Carl Jung. The combination of the Moon being sextile Neptune while Venus is conjunct Pluto promotes some very deep thinking, allowing one (if you dare) to dredge up deep or repressed memories. Best to keep them to yourself, as the Moon is also in opposition to Mercury, which sets up an ideal situation to be irate with others about things that never happened. I’m sure you’ve all experienced those conversations about hypothetical situations where your responses are considered a personal attack, right? Magically, a day for achieving unexpected results.

Thursday, November 14, 2013, 12 Gamelion, dedicated to Dionysus of the Winepress, Francisco Pizzaro lands near Colombia 1524, reporter Nellie Bly begins her arouind the world trip in emulation of Phineas Fogg’s trip 1889, death of the Emperor Justinian 563 C.E, 12th night of the Waxing Moon, in Aries, going Void of Course from 3:57 P.M. through the rest of the day, 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 1:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Jupiter at 6:41 A.M., and last 59.8 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Moon at 4:39 P.M., lasting 70.2 minutes. Sun in Scorpio, Mercury in Scorpio, Venus in Capricorn, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. There is a tendency to giddy excess today, or at least an inability to make the soundest of financial decisions, thanks to the Moon squaring Jupiter just as it goes Void of Course this afternoon. It will all be great fun, but the fiscal hangover in the morning won’t be. Magically, a day for enhancing one’s reputation.

Wednesday, November 13th, 2013, 11 Gamelion, no particular dedication, birthday of St. Augustine 354 A.D., King Edward III 1312, 11th night of the Waxing Moon, starting Void of Course in Pisces, then entering Aries 2:39 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 2:40 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mercury at 6:40 A.M., and last 59.9 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Sun at 4:39 P.M., lasting 70.1 minutes. Sun in Scorpio, Mercury in Scorpio, Venus in Capricorn, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. Welcome to the “Big Chill” today. With Venus square the Moon, there is a tendency towards steely resolve, coupled with an atrophied sense of humor. So, penut gallery sitting in the back of class, your levity will get you detention. On the plus side, Neptune goes direct, so one’s inner aspirations should start being a bit easier to sort out. As for one’s magical endeavors, specificity is the only way to get results today; cover all your bases, no slipshod work.

Tuesday, November 12, 2013, 10 Gamelion, no particular dedication, first photo of the “Loch Ness Monster” taken 1933, birthday of Elizabeth Cady Staton 1815, August Rodin 1840, death of King Cnute 1035 A.D., 10th night of the Waxing Moon, in Pisces, going Void of Course 9:34 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, the entering the 28th Mansion of the Moon Al Risha Batn/Arrexhe, good for increase, travel, love, around 9:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mars at 6:39 A.M., and last 50.1 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Saturn at 4:40 P.M., lasting 69.9 minutes. Sun in Scorpio, Mercury in Scorpio, Venus in Capricorn, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. You might want to fight the wind against your back, forcing you ahead faster than you should really go (or at least find some shelter to sort out what direction ton take, and how quickly to do so). The Moon being in opposition to Mars early in the morning is fed by the Sun and Moon being Trine each other, as well as our retrograde Jupiter. This combination brings the illusion of great opportunities, but holds them out of reach. As they are so close, however, it’s difficult to keep small frustrations from blowing out of proportion. As for one’s magical endeavors, working on increase is best, as long as you’re willing to be happy with how far the results go, rather than being upset by an 80 percent result.

Monday, November 11, 2013, 9 Gamelion, dedicated to Athena, Buggery made illegal in Ireland 1634, a highway laid out in the Bronx (now East 233 St.) 1714, birthday of Paracelsus 1493, death of Clovis 511 A.D., 9th night of the Waxing Moon, in Pisces, 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 5:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Moon at 6:38 A.M., and last 50.25 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Venus at 4:41 P.M., lasting 69.75 minutes. Sun in Scorpio, Mercury in Scorpio, Venus in Capricorn, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. Yet another day full of expansive possibilities, at least when working with, or re-thinking situations, alliances and projects already in position, the Moon being trine Mercury and Saturn, and sextile Venus. Magically, a day for acquisitions and attraction.

Sunday, November 10, 2013, 8 Gamelion, dedicated to Apollo Apotropaios (Averter of evil) and Apollo Nymphegetes (Lover of Nymphs), New Netherlands (New York) ceded to the English 1674, France ends forced worship of Deity 1793, 1st motorcycle (Dailmer) introduced 1885, birthday of Martin Luther 1483, death of Arthur Rimbaud 1891, 8th night of the Waxing Moon (1st Quarter) starting in Aqusarius, then going Void of Course 12:57 A.M. to 9:35 P.M., then entering Pisces, 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 7:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Sun at 6:36 A.M., and last 50.5 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Jupiter at 4:42 P.M., lasting 69.5 minutes. Sun in Scorpio, Mercury starts retrograde in Scorpio, then goes direct 4:12 P.M., Venus in Capricorn, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. An aspirational day, as the first quarter generally is, with no negative aspects. Mercury goes direct this afternoon, which should allow contacts and communications to return to normal over the next three days. Magically, a day for most any positive work, especially when dealing with beginnings and starts.

Saturday, November 09, 2013, 7 Gamelion, dedicated to Apollo of the Wolves, the de’Medici family become rulers of Florence 1494, Napoleon becomes 1st consul of France 1799, the Beer-Hall Putsch fails 1923, Kristallnacht 1938, 7th night of the Waxing Moon, in Aquarius, starting in the 24th Mansion of the Moon, Al Sulud/Caaddcohot, good for overcoming those against you, general success, then entering the 25th Mansion of the Moon, Al Alibiya/Caadulhachbia, good for hindering the activities of others, revenge, around 7:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Saturn at 6:35 A.M., and last 50.66 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mercury at 4:43 P.M., lasting 69.33 minutes. Sun in Scorpio, Mercury retrograde in Scorpio, Venus in Capricorn, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. It’s a beautiful day, if your desire is to gird your loins and go into battle over what is yours (or what you percieve is such). Petty squabbles over who has the larger half will proliferate. All this agression over matters of no import is generated by Saturn being sextile Mars while Square the Aquarius Moon, which generates the misplaced aggression, while the false sense of entitlement is aided by the retrograde Mercury is Trine the retrograde Neptune. As for magic, it’s a perfect day for blasting, binding, and general left-hand work (or protecting oneself from the same).

Friday, November 8th 2013, 6 Gamelion, dedicated to Artemis, Roman Emperor Theodosius declares Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire 392 A.D., Hernen Cortes meets Montezuma 1519, conviction of the Basque Witches of Zugarramundi 1610, the Bodleian Library is opened 1612, Bourbon first distilled in Kentucky 1789, birth of Emperor Nerva 35 A.D. of William of Norwich 1342, , of Bram Stoker 1847, death of John Milton 1674, 6th night of the Waxing Moon, starting in Capricorn, then going Void of Course from 2:39 A.M. to 6:29 P.M., then entering Aquarius, 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 9:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Venus at 6:34 A.M., and last 50.80 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mars at 4:44 P.M., lasting 69.20 minutes. Sun in Scorpio, Mercury retrograde in Scorpio, Venus in Capricorn, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. This is another day for digging deep only to receive partial or incorrect answers to the pressing questions of life. This Moon is in opposition to the retrograde Jupiter and square to the retrograde Mercury (while Mercury is sextile Venus). All of this leads to more questions than answers, and leads us down deceptive paths. As for one’s magical endeavors, it’s a good day to practice concealment by throwing others off your track, creating distractions.

Thursday, November 7th 3013, 5 Gamelion, no particular dedication, Sahmain OS by virtue of the Sun hitting 15 degrees Scorpio, Ann Hutchinson banished from the Massachuttets Bay Colony as a Heretic 1637, 5th night of the Waxing Moon, in Capricorn, 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 3:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Jupiter at 6:33 A.M., and last 51 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Moon at 4:45 P.M., lasting 69 minutes. Sun in Scorpio, Mercury retrograde in Scorpio, Venus in Capricorn, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. Weee! Jupiter goes retrograde just after Midnight, and as the day progresses, the Moon goes trine Mars, sextile Saturn and the Sun, while Venus is sextile our retrograde Neptune. All of this sets the stage for some deep soul searching. Time to sort through the baggage you’re carrying around, and to jettision things that are holding you back. Magically, most positive work stands a chance today, particularly when it involves sorting out the true from the false.

Wednesday, November 6th 2013, 4 Gamelion, dedicated to Hermes, Aphrodite, Eros, Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca, shipwrecked, comes ashore in Texas 1528, Supernova appears in Cassiopeia 1572, birthday of Suleiman the Magnificent 1494, 4th night of the Waxing Moon, starting Void of Course in Sagittarius, then entering Capricorn 4:44 P.M., 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 6:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mercury at 6:32 A.M., and last 51.25 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Sun at 4:47 P.M., lasting 68.75 minutes. Sun in Scorpio, Mercury retrograde in Scorpio, Venus in Capricorn, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. Despite confusion and crossed signals, today should go fairly well. The Sun starts things off by being sextile Saturn in the morning, which is joined by the Moon being conjunct Venus in the evening, joined to being sextile to the retrograde Mercury. If you ever wanted to live though a screwball comedy (think “Bringing Up Baby”), today is the day. Keep it light, keep it fun, and you’ll go far. Magically, it’s finally a day to be calm, even-handed, and generous in assisting others.

Tuesday, November 5th 2013, 3 Gamelion, dedicated to Athena, Columbus is introduced to Maize on Cuba 1492, Guy Fawkes and the conspirators attempt to blow up Parliament 1605, 3rd night of the Waxing Moon, in Sagittarius, going Void of Course from 11:48 A.M. through the rest of the day, 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 Mars at 6:29 A.M., and last 51.5 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Saturn at 4:49 P.M., lasting 68.5 minutes. Sun in Scorpio, Mercury retrograde in Scorpio, Venus starts in Sagittarius, then moves into Capricorn 3:43 A.M., Mars in Virgo, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. A cold hearted day, my friends, brought on by the combination of the shift of Venus into Capricorn (which Saturn rules) combined with the Moon squaring Mars early in the morning. Best to maintain an almost clinical detachment, and don’t let your guard down; others are in wait to take advantage of your apparent weakness. So, of course, it’s a perfect day for elections to be held. Magically, this is a day for aggressive work, naturally.

Monday, November 04, 2013, 2 Gamelion, dedicated to the Agathos Daimon, Massachusetts law passed declaring the Bible the Word of God, denial of which rated the death penalty 1646, 2nd night of the Waxing Moon, starting Void of Course in Scorpio, then entering Sagittarius 7:13 P.M., all day in the 19th Mansion of the Moon Al Shaulah/Exaula, good for all defensive and aggressive work. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Sun at 6:29 A.M., and last 51.6 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Jupiter at 4:49 P.M., lasting 68.4 minutes. Sun in Scorpio, Mercury retrograde in Scorpio, Venus in Sagittarius, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. A day best suited to finding things to keep one busy, distracted, and not living in one’s head, as the Moon squaring the retrograde Neptune as it moves into Sagittarius tends to make us dwell on would ofs, should ofs, could ofs. Magically, it’s best to use the strengths of the day to clarify positions, situations.

Sunday, November 03, 2013, 1 Gamelion, dedicated to the Agathos Daimon, Poland re-emerges as an independent country 1918, the first burning of a witch in Ireland, 1324, the servent of Lady Alice Kyteler, Pertronella de Meath, New Moon (and Solar Eclipse) in Scorpio, going Void of Course 11:23 P.M. through the rest of the evening, 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 moving into the 18th Mansion of the Moon, Al Kalb/Alkab, good for plots and revenge, around 3:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Sun at 7:28 A.M., and last 51.8 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Jupiter at 5:50 P.M., lasting 68.2 minutes. Sun in Scorpio, Mercury retrograde in Scorpio, Venus in Sagittarius, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. Today the Moon eclipses Mercury around 1:00 A.M., and the Sun around 7:30 A.M. Additionally, the Sun and Moon are sextile Mars; the Moon is also conjunct Saturn and trine Jupiter. Should you have the wherewithal, this is the perfect day to make a clean break with the past, establish a new business, or relationship. It’s also possible to make a 180 degree shift in outlook (which may shock friends and loved ones). You’ll feel antsy until you act on this (even if only do so on paper). Magically, a day for a dramatic movement between Malkuth and Yesod, to overthrow and establish.

Saturday, November 02, 2013, 30 Poseidon, 2nd night of the Dark of the Moon, starting in Libra, going Void of Course from 8:47 A.M. to 1:34 P.M., then entering Scorpio, dedicated to Hekate, All Soul’s Day, King Edward invades France at Calais 1355, 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 5:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Saturn at 7:27 A.M., and last 52 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mercury at 5:51 P.M., lasting 68 minutes. Sun in Scorpio, Mercury retrograde in Scorpio, Venus in Sagittarius, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. It should be possible to feel a bit more centered, and to have a breathing space today, with the predominant influence being the last of the Libra Moon being sextile Venus this morning. So, we should all be able to pad around in our metaphorical fuzzy slippers. Magically, it’s a day for banishings, cleansings, and working with the ancestors.