Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 28 Anthesterion, dedicated to Hekate, 2nd night of the Dark of the Moon, starting Void of Course in Sagittarius, then entering Capricorn 1:01 P.M., Julian calendar introduced 45 B.C.E., Muhammed sets out toMecca with an army 630 A.D., United Kingdom formed by the union of Ireland and Great Britian 1801, Emancipation Proclimation issued 1863, birthday of Lorenzo de Medici 1449, 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 3:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mars at 7:20 A.M., and last 46.4 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Saturn at 4:37 P.M., lasting 73.6 minutes. Sun in Capricorn, Mercury in Capricorn, Venus retrograde in Capricorn, Mars in Libra, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. What a surprise, 2013 goes out with a mental muddle. While Mercury is conjunct Pluto, which dredges up one’s deep hopes and fears, in combination with the Moon being sextile Mercury, these reveries are impacted by Mars being square Mercury, which tends to provoke one into expending a great deal of effort in achieving no definitive resolution. It’s best to not expect one to present itself today. Magically, a day for banishings rather than attempting toto anything proactive.

Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 28 Anthesterion, dedicated to Hekate, 2nd night of the Dark of the Moon, starting Void of Course in Sagittarius, then entering Capricorn 1:01 P.M., Julian calendar introduced 45 B.C.E., Muhammed sets out toMecca with an army 630 A.D., United Kingdom formed by the union of Ireland and Great Britian 1801, Emancipation Proclimation issued 1863, birthday of Lorenzo de Medici 1449, 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 3:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mars at 7:20 A.M., and last 46.4 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Saturn at 4:37 P.M., lasting 73.6 minutes. Sun in Capricorn, Mercury in Capricorn, Venus retrograde in Capricorn, Mars in Libra, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. What a surprise, 2013 goes out with a mental muddle. While Mercury is conjunct Pluto, which dredges up one’s deep hopes and fears, in combination with the Moon being sextile Mercury, these reveries are impacted by Mars being square Mercury, which tends to provoke one into expending a great deal of effort in achieving no definitive resolution. It’s best to not expect one to present itself today. Magically, a day for banishings rather than attempting toto anything proactive.

Monday, December 30, 2013, 27 Anthesterion, 13th night of the Waning Moon 1st night of the dark of the Moon, thus dedicated to Hekate,, in Sagittarius, going Void of Course from 6:36 A.M. through the rest of the day, Battle of Wakefield 1460 (War of the Roses), leading to the death of Richard Plantagenet 1460, Edwin Hubble announces the existence of other galaxies 1924, birthday of Emperor Titus 39 A.D., of Simon Forman 1552, death of Robert Boyle 1691, 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 7:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of Wednesday begin with the Moon at 7:20 A.M., and last 46.33 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Venus at 4:36 P.M., lasting 73.66 minutes. Sun in Capricorn, Mercury in Capricorn, Venus retrograde in Capricorn, Mars in Libra, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. Best to not dwell about things too much, just go about your business; it will all sort out somehow. Our burst of activity is fueled by the Moon being sextile Mars; it being better not to live in one’s head today is due to Uranus being square the Sun, and Pluto being square Mars. Or, perhaps, you have nothing better to do today, and wish on reflection, to shred all the underlying assumptions by which you guide your daily habits. It’s a good day for the conspiracy nut in all of us. Magically, a good day for elimination or preservation of the status quo.

Monday, December 30, 2013, 27 Anthesterion, 13th night of the Waning Moon 1st night of the dark of the Moon, thus dedicated to Hekate,, in Sagittarius, going Void of Course from 6:36 A.M. through the rest of the day, Battle of Wakefield 1460 (War of the Roses), leading to the death of Richard Plantagenet 1460, Edwin Hubble announces the existence of other galaxies 1924, birthday of Emperor Titus 39 A.D., of Simon Forman 1552, death of Robert Boyle 1691, 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 7:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of Wednesday begin with the Moon at 7:20 A.M., and last 46.33 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Venus at 4:36 P.M., lasting 73.66 minutes. Sun in Capricorn, Mercury in Capricorn, Venus retrograde in Capricorn, Mars in Libra, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. Best to not dwell about things too much, just go about your business; it will all sort out somehow. Our burst of activity is fueled by the Moon being sextile Mars; it being better not to live in one’s head today is due to Uranus being square the Sun, and Pluto being square Mars. Or, perhaps, you have nothing better to do today, and wish on reflection, to shred all the underlying assumptions by which you guide your daily habits. It’s a good day for the conspiracy nut in all of us. Magically, a good day for elimination or preservation of the status quo.

Sunday, December 29, 2013. 26 Anthesterion, no particular dedication, 12th night of the Waning Moon, starting in Scorpio, then going Void of Course from 8:54 A.M. to 12:36 P.M., then entering Sagittarius, assisintation of Thomas beckett 1170 A.D., 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 9:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of Wednesday begin with the Sun at 7:19 A.M., and last 46.33 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Jupiter at 4:35 P.M., lasting 73.66 minutes. Sun in Capricorn, Mercury in Capricorn, Venus retrograde in Capricorn, Mars in Libra, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. Generally a good day for most social activities and interactions, as long as you concentrate on the needs of others rather than your own. The Sun being conjunct Mercury and sextile Venus makes this a fine day for being out and about with others, while the Moon being square Neptune, and Mercury being square Uranus tend to send one’s mind racing about considering one’s situation in life, when shunning the company of others. Magically, a day best suited for taking on social inequalities.

Saturday, December 28, 2013, 27 Anthesterion, no particular dedication, 11th night of the Waning Moon, in Scorpio, Westminster Abbey dedicated 1065 A.D., chewing gum patented 1869, starting in the 18th Mansion of the Moon, Al Kalb/Alkab, good for plots and revenge, then entering the 19th Mansion, Al Shaulah/ Exaula, good for all defensive and aggressive work, around 9:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of Wednesday begin with Saturn at 7:19 A.M., and last 46.33 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mercury at 4:35 P.M., lasting 73.66 minutes. Sun in Capricorn, Mercury in Capricorn, Venus retrograde in Capricorn, Mars in Libra, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. A great day to show off your particular capabilities, as this is a day which supports our talents, thanks to the Moon being trine Jupiter in the afternoon, and being conjunct (actually transiting) Saturn, which allows for the more Father Christmas aspect of Saturn to come through. Magically, a good day for righting wrongs, re-establishing equilibrium in unequal situations.

Saturday, December 28, 2013, 27 Anthesterion, no particular dedication, 11th night of the Waning Moon, in Scorpio, Westminster Abbey dedicated 1065 A.D., chewing gum patented 1869, starting in the 18th Mansion of the Moon, Al Kalb/Alkab, good for plots and revenge, then entering the 19th Mansion, Al Shaulah/ Exaula, good for all defensive and aggressive work, around 9:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of Wednesday begin with Saturn at 7:19 A.M., and last 46.33 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mercury at 4:35 P.M., lasting 73.66 minutes. Sun in Capricorn, Mercury in Capricorn, Venus retrograde in Capricorn, Mars in Libra, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. A great day to show off your particular capabilities, as this is a day which supports our talents, thanks to the Moon being trine Jupiter in the afternoon, and being conjunct (actually transiting) Saturn, which allows for the more Father Christmas aspect of Saturn to come through. Magically, a good day for righting wrongs, re-establishing equilibrium in unequal situations.

Friday, December 27, 2013, 26 Anthesterion, 10th night of the Waning Moon, starting in Libra, then going Void of Course from 6:00 A.M. to 8:57 A.M., then entering Scorpio, Hagia Sophia is dedicated by Emperor Justinian 537 A.D., Carrie Nation’s first destruction of a bar 1900, birthday of astronomer Johannes Kepler 1571, 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 1:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of Wednesday begin with Venus at 7:19 A.M., and last 46.25 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Venus at 4:34 P.M., lasting 73.75 minutes. Sun in Capricorn, Mercury in Capricorn, Venus retrograde in Capricorn, Mars in Libra, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. There’s a certain steely resolve to the day, brought on by the Moon being square Venus this morning, which can lead one to going it alone, when working in conjunction with others might be the better course. Otherwise, this is a dynamic, forward looking day, with the Moon sextile the Sun and Mercury. Magically, it’s a good day for most any positive work, particularly in the evening, when one may successfully work at drawing people and things together.

Thursday, December 26, 2013, 25 Anthesterion, no particular dedication, 9th night of the Waning Moon, in Libra, 1st Spanish settlement in the New World founded by Columbus 1492, Pilgrims arrive at Plymouth 1620, George Washington defeats the Hessians at Trenton 1776, 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 1:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of Wednesday begin with Jupiter at 7:18 A.M., and last 46.75 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Moon at 4:33 P.M., lasting 73.25 minutes. Sun in Capricorn, Mercury in Capricorn, Venus retrograde in Capricorn, Mars in Libra, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. Whatever rush you may have gotten on Christmas day continues through part of today (or possibly the whole of it), depending on how you parcel out your inner resources. Thanks to the Libra Moon being square Jupiter while Mercury is sextile Mercury, we have the chance to at least appear confident and competent. However, the tendency is also there to burn through one’s reserves of energy too quickly, crashing and burning before the day is over. Magically, a day for lending aid, burnishing one’s reputation.

Today’s posting covers the next two days. We begin with Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 23 Anthesterion, dedicated to Zeus Melichios, a Chthonic snake manifestation of his, 7th night of the Waning Moon, starting in Virgo, then going Void of Course from 10: 54 P.M. through the rest of the day, the whole of the day in the 14th Mansion (Al Simak); Good for promoting love, health. Bad for land travel, good for other modes. Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 24 Anthesterion, dedicated in Roman practice to the birthday of the Unconquerable Sun, and so adopted as the birthday of Jesus, 8th night of the Waning Moon, starting Void of Course in Virgo, then entering Libra 1:17 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 5:30 A.M. Planetary Hours of Tuesday begin with Mars at 7:18 A.M., and last 46.50 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Saturn at 4:32 P.M., lasting 73.50 minutes. Sun in Capricorn, Mercury starts in Sagittarius, and then enters Capricorn 5:12 A.M., Venus retrograde in Capricorn, Mars in Libra, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. Planetary Hours of Wednesday begin with Mercury at 7:18 A.M., and last 46.75 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Sun at 4:33 P.M., lasting 73.25 minutes. Sun in Capricorn, Mercury in Capricorn, Venus retrograde in Capricorn, Mars in Libra, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. If only Christmas was today, as the positive influences of the Moon being sextile Jupiter and Saturn, added to the Sun being sextile Neptune, makes this an ideal day for social concourse in all its forms. Even Venus, although retrograde, is well aspected. The 25th is not so well-aspected, however. Being the Last Quarter, the Moon is square both the Sun and Mercury, which tends to bring frustrations to the fore. To this dynamic is added a badly aspected Uranus, which is in opposition to both the Moon and Mars, which can provoke some fairly aggressive acting out. Finally, any tendency towards acting out is exacerbated by the Moon being conjunct Mars in the early evening. Fasten your seatbelts; it’s going to be a bumpy night. Tuesday’s a good day for prepping your arsenal in the service of calm and peace, all of whose ammunition will be needed on Wednesday.

Today’s posting covers the next two days. We begin with Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 23 Anthesterion, dedicated to Zeus Melichios, a Chthonic snake manifestation of his, 7th night of the Waning Moon, starting in Virgo, then going Void of Course from 10: 54 P.M. through the rest of the day, the whole of the day in the 14th Mansion (Al Simak); Good for promoting love, health. Bad for land travel, good for other modes. Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 24 Anthesterion, dedicated in Roman practice to the birthday of the Unconquerable Sun, and so adopted as the birthday of Jesus, 8th night of the Waning Moon, starting Void of Course in Virgo, then entering Libra 1:17 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 5:30 A.M. Planetary Hours of Tuesday begin with Mars at 7:18 A.M., and last 46.50 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Saturn at 4:32 P.M., lasting 73.50 minutes. Sun in Capricorn, Mercury starts in Sagittarius, and then enters Capricorn 5:12 A.M., Venus retrograde in Capricorn, Mars in Libra, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. Planetary Hours of Wednesday begin with Mercury at 7:18 A.M., and last 46.75 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Sun at 4:33 P.M., lasting 73.25 minutes. Sun in Capricorn, Mercury in Capricorn, Venus retrograde in Capricorn, Mars in Libra, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. If only Christmas was today, as the positive influences of the Moon being sextile Jupiter and Saturn, added to the Sun being sextile Neptune, makes this an ideal day for social concourse in all its forms. Even Venus, although retrograde, is well aspected. The 25th is not so well-aspected, however. Being the Last Quarter, the Moon is square both the Sun and Mercury, which tends to bring frustrations to the fore. To this dynamic is added a badly aspected Uranus, which is in opposition to both the Moon and Mars, which can provoke some fairly aggressive acting out. Finally, any tendency towards acting out is exacerbated by the Moon being conjunct Mars in the early evening. Fasten your seatbelts; it’s going to be a bumpy night. Tuesday’s a good day for prepping your arsenal in the service of calm and peace, all of whose ammunition will be needed on Wednesday.

Monday, December 23, 2013, 22 Anthesterion, no particular dedication in the Athenian calendar, in Roman practice the last day of the Saturnalia (which was marked by present giving), 6th night of the Waning Moon, in Virgo, Benedict Arnold court-martialed 1779, a “Visit from St. Nicholas” published 1823, birthday of the Federal Reserve 1913, of the Transistor 1947, 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 7 :00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Moon at 7:17 A.M., and last 46.25 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Venus at 4:32 P.M., lasting 73.75 minutes. Sun in Capricorn, Mercury in Sagittarius, Venus retrograde in Capricorn, Mars in Libra, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. Today is much like yesterday, with the supportive elements of the Moon in Virgo remaining in the fore. The lingering effects of the Moon Neptune opposition are augmented by the Moon being trine Pluto in the afternoon; the combination of the two can lead to brooding over past errors and failures. Best to keep things light. Magically, another day to support comfort and joy.

Monday, December 23, 2013, 22 Anthesterion, no particular dedication in the Athenian calendar, in Roman practice the last day of the Saturnalia (which was marked by present giving), 6th night of the Waning Moon, in Virgo, Benedict Arnold court-martialed 1779, a “Visit from St. Nicholas” published 1823, birthday of the Federal Reserve 1913, of the Transistor 1947, 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 7 :00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Moon at 7:17 A.M., and last 46.25 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Venus at 4:32 P.M., lasting 73.75 minutes. Sun in Capricorn, Mercury in Sagittarius, Venus retrograde in Capricorn, Mars in Libra, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. Today is much like yesterday, with the supportive elements of the Moon in Virgo remaining in the fore. The lingering effects of the Moon Neptune opposition are augmented by the Moon being trine Pluto in the afternoon; the combination of the two can lead to brooding over past errors and failures. Best to keep things light. Magically, another day to support comfort and joy.

Sunday, December 22, 2013, 21 Anthesterion, no particular dedication in the Athenian calendar, 6th night of the Saturnalia in Roman practice, dedicated as well to the Lares, Founding of the U.S. Continental Navy 1775, Janet and Stewart Farrar start their first coven 1970, death of Emperor Vitellius 69 A.D., of Bluebeard 1440, 5th night of the Waning Moon, starting in Leo, then going Void of Course from 8:25 A.M. to 2:14 P.M., then entering Virgo, 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 9:00 A.M, then entering the 13th Mansion of the Moon, Al Awwa/Alahue, good for aid, comfort, assistance, around 11 :00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Sun at 7:16 A.M., and last 46.25 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Jupiter at 4:31 P.M., lasting 73.75 minutes. Sun in Capricorn, Mercury in Sagittarius, Venus retrograde in Capricorn, Mars in Libra, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. A perfect day to be out and about (or at least accessible), with the Moon being trine Mercury and the Sun. This allows for one’s gregariousness to shine through, and for one to be engaged in the hub-bub of the holiday season. One note of caution occurs in the evening, when the Moon also falls in opposition to Neptune, which can lead one to slide from conversation into pontificating. Magically, a day for all positive work, especially dealing with improved health and calm.

Friday, December 20, 2013, 19 Anthesterion, no particular dedication in the Athenian calendar, 4th day of the Saturnalia in the Roman practice, Virginia Company members leave England to settle Jamestown 1606, Louisiana Purchase completed 1803, South Carolina secedes from the Union, 1860, Edison demonstrates the incandescent light bulb 1879, 3rd night of the Waning Moon, the day starting Void of Course in Cancer, then entering Leo 1:48 P.M., 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 7:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Venus at 7:16 A.M., and last 46.2 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Mars at 4:30 P.M., lasting 73.8 minutes. Sun in Sagittarius, Mercury in Sagittarius, Venus in Capricorn, Mars in Libra, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. It’s a dynamic, exuberant day, due to the combination of the Moon being sextile Mars and trine Uranus. Creativity flows, and everyone’s a go-getter. Go forth, and be fabulous ! Magically, a good day for healing work, bringing concord.

Friday, December 20, 2013, 19 Anthesterion, no particular dedication in the Athenian calendar, 4th day of the Saturnalia in the Roman practice, Virginia Company members leave England to settle Jamestown 1606, Louisiana Purchase completed 1803, South Carolina secedes from the Union, 1860, Edison demonstrates the incandescent light bulb 1879, 3rd night of the Waning Moon, the day starting Void of Course in Cancer, then entering Leo 1:48 P.M., 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 7:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Venus at 7:16 A.M., and last 46.2 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Mars at 4:30 P.M., lasting 73.8 minutes. Sun in Sagittarius, Mercury in Sagittarius, Venus in Capricorn, Mars in Libra, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. It’s a dynamic, exuberant day, due to the combination of the Moon being sextile Mars and trine Uranus. Creativity flows, and everyone’s a go-getter. Go forth, and be fabulous ! Magically, a good day for healing work, bringing concord.

Friday, December 20, 2013, 19 Anthesterion, no particular dedication in the Athenian calendar, 4th day of the Saturnalia in the Roman practice, Virginia Company members leave England to settle Jamestown 1606, Louisiana Purchase completed 1803, South Carolina secedes from the Union, 1860, Edison demonstrates the incandescent light bulb 1879, 3rd night of the Waning Moon, the day starting Void of Course in Cancer, then entering Leo 1:48 P.M., 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 7:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Venus at 7:16 A.M., and last 46.2 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Mars at 4:30 P.M., lasting 73.8 minutes. Sun in Sagittarius, Mercury in Sagittarius, Venus in Capricorn, Mars in Libra, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. It’s a dynamic, exuberant day, due to the combination of the Moon being sextile Mars and trine Uranus. Creativity flows, and everyone’s a go-getter. Go forth, and be fabulous ! Magically, a good day for healing work, bringing concord.

Thursday, December 19, 2013, 18 Anthesterion, no particular dedication in the Athenian calendar, 3rd day of the Saturnalia in Roman practice, Benjamin Franklin begins publication of “Poor Richard’s Almanac” 1732, George Washington encamps at Valley Forge 1777, Dickens publishes “A Christmas Carol” 1843, 2nd night of the Waning Moon, starting in Cancer, then going Void of Course 11:37 P.M. through the rest of the night, 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 5:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Jupiter at 7:15 A.M., and last 46.25 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Moon at 4:30 P.M., lasting 73.75 minutes. Sun in Sagittarius, Mercury in Sagittarius, Venus in Capricorn, Mars in Libra, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. One’s drive and ambition may well come to the fore today, but don’t expect your diligence to be met with admiration, as there’s quite a bit sniping possible by the sideliners. The combination of the Moon being conjunct Jupiter and trine Saturn allows for one’s personal goals to be supported, while the Moon also being in opposition to Venus almost guarantees that any action will be met with opposition and disapproval. Magically, a good evening for lending assistance to others (while the morning is still under the sway of Al Tarf, and so useful only for baneful work).

Thursday, December 19, 2013, 18 Anthesterion, no particular dedication in the Athenian calendar, 3rd day of the Saturnalia in Roman practice, Benjamin Franklin begins publication of “Poor Richard’s Almanac” 1732, George Washington encamps at Valley Forge 1777, Dickens publishes “A Christmas Carol” 1843, 2nd night of the Waning Moon, starting in Cancer, then going Void of Course 11:37 P.M. through the rest of the night, 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 5:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Jupiter at 7:15 A.M., and last 46.25 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Moon at 4:30 P.M., lasting 73.75 minutes. Sun in Sagittarius, Mercury in Sagittarius, Venus in Capricorn, Mars in Libra, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. One’s drive and ambition may well come to the fore today, but don’t expect your diligence to be met with admiration, as there’s quite a bit sniping possible by the sideliners. The combination of the Moon being conjunct Jupiter and trine Saturn allows for one’s personal goals to be supported, while the Moon also being in opposition to Venus almost guarantees that any action will be met with opposition and disapproval. Magically, a good evening for lending assistance to others (while the morning is still under the sway of Al Tarf, and so useful only for baneful work).

Monday, December 16, 2013, 15 Anthesterion, no particular dedication, Oliver Cromwell appointed Lord Protector 1653, Boston Tea Party 1773, start of the Battle of the Bulge 1944, birthday of Catherine of Aragorn 1485, Lugwig Van Beethoven 1770, Jane Austen 1777, death of Rasputin 1916, 15th night of the Waxing Moon, in Gemini, 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, around1:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Moon at 7:13 A.M., and last 46.3 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Venus at 4:29 P.M., lasting 73.7 minutes. Sun in Sagittarius, Mercury in Sagittarius, Venus in Capricorn, Mars in Libra, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. Lovely, the Moon is in opposition to Mercury early this afternoon, making communications difficult, as everyone cannot get their point of view across simultaneously. I wouldn’t initiate any new magical work today, do to the potential for an Aunt Clara effect.

Sunday, December 15, 2013, 14 Anthesterion, 15th night of the Waxing Moon, no particular dedication in the Athenian calender, in Roman practice the day of the Consualia, dedicated to Consus, Guardian of the grain (in the storehourse house), Belisarius defeats the Vandals at the battle of Ticameron 533 A.D., Thomas Edison patents the phonograph 1877, birthday of the Emperor Nero 37 A.D., death of Izaak Walton 1683, Sitting Bull killed 1890, starting Void of Course in Taurus, then entering Gemini 1:41 A.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 11:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Sun at 7:13 A.M., and last 46.1 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Jupiter at 4:27 P.M., lasting 73.9 minutes. Sun in Sagittarius, Mercury in Sagittarius, Venus in Capricorn, Mars in Libra, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. A day of great energy, lacking a defined focus. While the Moon being trine Mars provides the drive, while it being square Neptune retrograde and sextile Uranus prodivdes the disordered thought processes which pull one in multiple directions, making any progress difficult. Best to make a concise list and stick to it, avoiding distractions. Magically, a good day to pare away the extraneous.

Saturday, December 14, 2013, 13 Anthesterion, dedicated to Dionysus and Hermes, 3rd day of the Anthesia, the day of the Chyroi, an offering of cooked grains made to Hermes of the Underworld. This was a day that the spirits of the departed were thought to roam the earth. Mary Stuart becomes Queen Mary of Scotland at age 6, 1542, Max Planck presents paper on Quantum Theory 1900, Roald Amundsen reaches the South Pole 1911, birthday of Nostradamus 1503, Tycho Brae 1546, death of Vlad the Impaler 1476, death of George Washington 1799, 13th night of the Waxing Moon, in Taurus, then going Void of Course from 9:48 P.m. through the rest of the night, 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 9:00 A.M. EST. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Saturn at 7:12 A.M., and last 46.25 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mercury at 4:27 P.M., lasting 73.75 minutes. Sun in Sagittarius, Mercury in Sagittarius, Venus in Capricorn, Mars in Libra, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. Emotions are intensified by the progression of, respectively, the Moon trine Jupiter early in the morning, bringing an almost manic level of activity, attempting to get it all done, followed in the afternoon by the Moon being in Opposition to Saturn, when the weight of it all just collapses one, followed by the Moon being Trine Venus in the evening, making a pocket for you to recuperate. It’s a good time to stack up “It’s a Wonderful Life”, “Christmas Story” and Mr. Magoo’s “A Christmas Carol”, and weep into your Scotch. Magically, it’s a good day for drawing things to you, Necromancy.

Friday, December 13, 2013, 12 Anthesterion, in the Athenian calender dedicated to Dionysus, the day of the Choes, when the first of the new vintage was consumed in family groupings, in silence, in Roman ritual dedicated to Consus, the guardian of the seed grain, Council of Trent opens 1545, Sir Francis Drake sails from England to circumnavigate the globe 1577, New Zealand discovered 1642, death of Johannes Trithemius (“Steanographia”) 1516, 12th night of the Waxing Moon, in Taurus, 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 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Venus at 7:11 A.M., and last 46.4 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mars at 4:27 P.M., lasting 73.6 minutes. Sun in Sagittarius, Mercury in Sagittarius, Venus in Capricorn, Mars in Libra, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. In general, today is a day for bringing things to light, making unexpected discoveries and recollections, the chief stimulus being the Taurean Moon trine Pluto. A good day for divination, it is also a good day magically to discover secrets and hidden connections. Its all about what lies beneth the surface.

Thursday, December 12, 2013, 11 Anthesterion, in the Anthenian calender dedicated to Dionysus, the start of the Anthesia, the day of the Pithoisia, the opening of the winejars holding the “blood” of Dionysus, in Roman practice dedicated to Consus, guardian of the grain storehouse, Isabella crowns herself Queen of Castile and Aragon 1474, Washington established as the Capital 1800, death of Maimonides 1204, 11th night of the Waxing Moon, starting in Aries, then going Void of Course from 10:37 A.M. to 3:39 A.M., then entering Taurus, 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 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Jupiter at 7:10 A.M., and last 46.4 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Moon at 4:27 P.M., lasting 73.6 minutes. Sun in Sagittarius, Mercury in Sagittarius, Venus in Capricorn, Mars in Libra, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. A run up to the Saturnalia, today has an interesting combination of events. The morning starts off with the Moon being Square Venus, which tends towards depressing one. However, in the evening, Jupiter retrograde is Trine Saturn in combination with the Moon being Sextile Neptune. This can lead to a certain loosening of inhibitions, allowing the child within to come out and play. Of course, that same child can also end up before a judge because their hijinks evolved into criminal offenses, so have a care. Magically, a day to burnish one’s reputation, to engage in glamor and attraction work.

Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 10 Anthesterion, no particular dedication, in the Athenian Calender, in Roman ritual, a ram sacrifice to the Gods of the State called the Agonia, and the Septimontium, a festival involving the tribes who originally occupied the 7 hills of Rome, Mayflower pilgrims land at Plymouth Rock, King Louis XVI goes on trial for treason 1792, 10th 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 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mercury at 7:10 A.M., and last 46.4 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Sun at 4:27 P.M., lasting 73.6 minutes. Sun in Sagittarius, Mercury in Sagittarius, Venus in Capricorn, Mars in Libra, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. One should be able to achieve actual forward motion today, rather than the apparent motion of yesterday, with the Moon being Trine Mercury and the Sun today. The path being clearer, you might attempt a bit too much, goaded on by the Moon also being Square Jupiter, so try to pace yourself for the race in which you are engaged. Magically, it’s a day for attracting thing.

Monday, December 09, 2013, 8 Anthesterion, dedicated to Poseidon, Belisarius enters Rome, taking control from the occupying Ostrogoth army 535 A.D., Hugh Bewitt banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony for declaring himself free from Original Sin 1840, birthday of John Milton 1608, 8th night of the Waxing Moon, in Pisces, 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 7:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Moon at 7:08 A.M., and last 46.6 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Venus at 4:27 P.M., lasting 73.4 minutes. Sun in Sagittarius, Mercury in Sagittarius, Venus in Capricorn, Mars in Libra, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. A more outward looking and active day than we have had these last few (and about time too).The first quarter Moon generally, impels one to start using some of the potential which has been building up since the new Moon, and this is combined with the Moon being trine both Saturn and the retrograde Jupiter. This can lead to excessive, over-compensating behavior, but hey, it’s better than not doing anything. Just have a care to not overextend yourself financially, despite the tempting offers coming your way. Magically, a good day for establishing empathy, giving others a bit of a push.

Monday, December 09, 2013, 8 Anthesterion, dedicated to Poseidon, Belisarius enters Rome, taking control from the occupying Ostrogoth army 535 A.D., Hugh Bewitt banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony for declaring himself free from Original Sin 1840, birthday of John Milton 1608, 8th night of the Waxing Moon, in Pisces, 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 7:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Moon at 7:08 A.M., and last 46.6 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Venus at 4:27 P.M., lasting 73.4 minutes. Sun in Sagittarius, Mercury in Sagittarius, Venus in Capricorn, Mars in Libra, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. A more outward looking and active day than we have had these last few (and about time too).The first quarter Moon generally, impels one to start using some of the potential which has been building up since the new Moon, and this is combined with the Moon being trine both Saturn and the retrograde Jupiter. This can lead to excessive, over-compensating behavior, but hey, it’s better than not doing anything. Just have a care to not overextend yourself financially, despite the tempting offers coming your way. Magically, a good day for establishing empathy, giving others a bit of a push.

Sunday, December 08, 2013, 7 Anthesterion, dedicated to Apollo in the Athenian Calendar, dedicated to Gaia and Tibernus Pater in Roman ritual, George Washington retreats across the Delaware river 1776,he U.S enters WW II 1941, Pope Pius IX proclaims the Immmaculate Conception as doctrine 1854, birthdays of Roman poet Horace 65 BCE, Mary Stuart (Mary Queen of Scots) 1542, 7th night of the Waxing Moon, starting Void of Course in Aquarius, then entering Pisces 3:34 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 11:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Sun at 7:07 A.M., and last 46.66 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Jupiter at 4:27 P.M., lasting 73.33 minutes. Sun in Sagittarius, Mercury in Sagittarius, Venus in Capricorn, Mars in Libra, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. Best to sit at home and distract yourself with simple tasks, as the Moon squaring Mercury will, as usual, play havoc with communications. Expect delays, missed connections, and a certain inarticulate quality to one’s dealings. I myself prefer to be missed rather than misunderstood. A good day to confound others, to trip up those who seem to be up to mischief.

Saturday, December 07, 2013, 6 Anthesterion, dedicated to Artemis, Marcus Tullius Cicero assinated by the agents of Mark Anthony 43 BCE, Royal Opera House opened in Covent Garden 1732, Edison demonstrates the Gramaphone 1877, 6th night of the Waxing Moon, starting in Aquarius, going Void of Course from 7:11 A.M. through the rest of the day, 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 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Saturn at 7:06 A.M., and last 46.8 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mercury at 4:28 P.M., lasting 73.2 minutes. Sun in Sagittarius, Mercury in Sagittarius, Venus in Capricorn, Mars starts in Virgo then enters Libra 3:41 P.M., Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. With the Moon sextile the Sun but square Saturn, your day may be employed in eliminating clutter, mental as well as physical. This can result in a radical pruning of one’s wardrobe (or Christmas card list), as well as casting a hyper-critical eye on one’s friends, families and acquaintances. Have a care when assessing the true worth of a thing to you. Magically, it’s a day for settling things.

Friday, December 06, 2013, 5 Anthesterion, no particular dedication, 1st predicted Transit of Venus observed by Kepler 1631, 1st edition of the “Encyclopedia Britannica” published 1768, 13th amendment ratified 1865, 1st sound recording by Thomas Edison 1877, Anglo-Irish treaty leading to a free Ireland signed 1921, followed by the first Irish constitution this day 1922, birthday of Dion Fortune 1890 5th night of the Waxing Moon, starting in Capricorn, then going Void of Course from 12:31 A.M. to 1:52 A.M., then entering 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 5:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Venus at 7:04 A.M., and last 47 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mars at 4:28 P.M., lasting 73 minutes. Sun in Sagittarius, Mercury in Sagittarius, Venus in Capricorn, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. A great day to act upon what you do know, rather than what you think you know. For some this is a subtle difference, unfortunately, but isn’t that usually the way? The Moon being trine Mars and sextile Mercury lends great energy to one’s words and actions, while Mercury being square Neptune and sextile Uranus retrograde can lead one to strike at phantoms, conjured up by assuming one’s musings are in fact reality. Magically, this is a good day for the subtle application of will, changing one small thing to achieve large results.

Thursday, December 05, 2013, 4 Anthesterion, in the Athenian calendar dedicated to Hermes, Aphrodite and Eros, in Roman practice a day dedicated to Faunus, Colombus discovers Hispaniola 1492, President Polk announces the discovery of gold in California 1848, Prohibition ends in the United States 1933, death of Wolfgang Mozart 1791, of Aleister Crowley 1947, 4th night of the Waxing Moon, in Capricorn, 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 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Jupiter at 7:04 A.M., and last 47 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Moon at 4:28 P.M., lasting 73 minutes. Sun in Sagittarius, Mercury starts in Scorpio, then enters Sagittarius 9:42 P.M., Venus in Capricorn, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. Splendid, here we are in the midst of the holiday shopping season, and the stars conspire to open the purse-strings a bit too liberally. Today has the Moon sextile Saturn, in opposition to Jupiter, and conjunct Venus. Taken together, it’s a perfect storm in favor of the retailers, as our wills are weakened by the need to do for others, and to show how much we care for them. Magically, it’s a day for instigating most any positive work.

Thursday, December 05, 2013, 4 Anthesterion, in the Athenian calendar dedicated to Hermes, Aphrodite and Eros, in Roman practice a day dedicated to Faunus, Colombus discovers Hispaniola 1492, President Polk announces the discovery of gold in California 1848, Prohibition ends in the United States 1933, death of Wolfgang Mozart 1791, of Aleister Crowley 1947, 4th night of the Waxing Moon, in Capricorn, 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 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Jupiter at 7:04 A.M., and last 47 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Moon at 4:28 P.M., lasting 73 minutes. Sun in Sagittarius, Mercury starts in Scorpio, then enters Sagittarius 9:42 P.M., Venus in Capricorn, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. Splendid, here we are in the midst of the holiday shopping season, and the stars conspire to open the purse-strings a bit too liberally. Today has the Moon sextile Saturn, in opposition to Jupiter, and conjunct Venus. Taken together, it’s a perfect storm in favor of the retailers, as our wills are weakened by the need to do for others, and to show how much we care for them. Magically, it’s a day for instigating most any positive work.

Wednesday, December 04, 2013, 3 Anthesterion, dedicated in the Athenian calendar to Athena, in Roman practice to the Bona Dea, whose nocturnal rites are exclusive to the women of the hoursehold, Charlemagne becomes sole ruler of the Franks 711 A.D., Washington gives his farewell address to his troops at Faunces Tavern 1783, Duke Ellington’s Big Band premieres at the Cotton Club 1927, death of Omar Khayyam 1123, 4th night of the Waxing Moon, starting Void of Course in Sagittarius, then entering Capricorn 1:49 A.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 4:00 A.M., finally entering the 23rd Mansion of the Moon, Sa’d Bula/Caaddebolach, also good for health, freedom, around 7:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mercury at 7:03 A.M., and last 47 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Sun at 4:28 P.M., lasting 73 minutes. Sun in Sagittarius, Mercury starts in Scorpio, then enters Sagittarius 9:42 P.M., Venus in Capricorn, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. A day best suited to lotus eating and generally recharging one’s mental batteries by just drifting along within one’s thoughts, the major action being focused on the outer planets, with the Moon being sextile Neptune, square Uranus retrograde, and conjunct Pluto. Mercury’s move into Sagittarius makes it difficult to focus on a single train of thought. Magically, it’s a day to exert subtle influence at a distance.

Tuesday, December 03, 2013, 2 Anthesterion, dedicated to the Agathos Daimon and Dionysus, Galileo introduces the telescope 1621, first human heart transplant 1967, death of mary Baker Eddy 1910, 2nd night of the Waxing Moon, starting in Sagittarius, then going Void of Course from 10:48 P.M. through the rest of the evening, 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 5:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mars at 7:02 A.M., and last 47.1 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Saturn at 4:28 P.M., lasting 72.9 minutes. Sun in Sagittarius, Mercury in Scorpio, Venus in Capricorn, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. Well, everyone should have no problem shouting out what is wrong with this and that today; think of it as petty criticism Tuesday. This is all due to the Moon being Square Mars, while Mercury is sextile to it. Bitch, bitch,bitch…Magically, it’s a good day for just plowing ahead with your work (while working strictly solo).

Monday, December 02, 2013, 1 Anthesterion in the Athenian Calendar, dedicated to one’s Personal Deities (and the month in general to Dionysus); in the Roman calendar, a day dedicated to Juno, as well as to Neptune and Pietas.” Napoleon crowns himself Emperor 1804, President Monroe promulgates the “Monroe Doctrine” 1823, introduction of the Model “A” by ford 1927, Night of the New Moon, the day starting Void of Course in Scorpio, the entering Sagittarius 1:31 A.M., 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 9:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Moon at 7:01 A.M., and last 47.25 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Venus at 4:28 P.M., lasting 72.75 minutes. Sun in Sagittarius, Mercury in Scorpio, Venus in Capricorn, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. A perfect day to tip your hand , or at least to allow a glimpse of what’s on your mind, not so much as it will allow you to advance your agenda, however. You may find, however, that allowing others in on your plans might improve them. With Neptune square the Moon today, it’s better to get some outside input, as alone we tend towards self-deception; best to re-set everything under the beneficent aspects of a New Moon conjunct the Sun. Magically, you might want to stick to the moral high road in any new workings you might begin today; there is a tendency to go for the easy fix, rather than the proper one.