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.