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.