Friday, January 31, 2014, 1 Mounichion, dedicated to one’s Personal Deities, start of the Chinese Lunar New Year (Year of the Horse), Scotch tape introduced 1928, execution of Guy Fawkes 1606, 2nd night of the Waxing Moon, starting in Aquarius, then going Void of Course from 11:45 A.M. to 10:45 P.M., then entering Pisces, starting in the 25th Mansion of the Moon, Al Alibiya/Caadulhachbia, good for hindering the activities of others, revenge, around 1:00 A.M., finally entering the 26th Mansion Al Mukdim/Almiquedam, good for love and health, liberation, around 7:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Venus at 7:07 A.M., and last 50.25 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mars at 5:10 P.M., lasting 69.75 minutes. Sun in Aquarius, Mercury starts in Aquarius, then moves into Pisces, Venus starts retrograde in Capricorn, then goes direct 3:49 P.M., Mars in Libra, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. Things ought to engage your attention more today, and new strength of interests should reveal themselves, thanks to the Moon being trine Mars and conjunct Mercury. Of course, one of the reasons you’re so focused is probably money worries, whether your or another’s. These concerns may just be about the cash, or be more generally involved with the state of one’s career or living accommodations, thanks to the Moon being square Saturn, which is generally a drag on one’s good mood, and is combined with Jupiter being in opposition to Pluto, which can really cause a major cash drain. Someone may hit you up with a funding plan that requires you to ante up. One’s magical activities a best utilized in dealing with family, whether drawing them closer of carving out some private space for yourself.

Thursday, January 30, 2014, 30 Elaphebolion, no particular dedication, New Moon in Aquarius, Oliver Cromwell ritually executed 2 years after his natural death 1661, execution of King Charles I 1649, assassination of Mahatma Gandhi 1948, 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 3:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Jupiter at 7:08 A.M., and last 50.1 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Moon at 5:09 P.M., lasting 69.9 minutes. Sun in Aquarius, Mercury in Aquarius, Venus retrograde in Capricorn, Mars in Libra, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. It’s a good New Moon; of course the Sun and Moon are conjunct (duh), but this is combined today with the Moon also being sextile Uranus, all of which encourages fresh starts and the facility to pull together plans, schedules, and courses of action. Magically, a good day to prepare the ground for dynamic changes in one’s life.

Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 29 Elaphebolion, dedicated to Hekate, Galileo observes Neptune but doesn’t recognize it as a planet 1613, birthday of Thomas Paine 1737, 2nd night of the Dark of the Moon, starting in Capricorn, then going Void of Course from 11:47 A.M. to 11:32 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 7:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mercury at 7:09 A.M., and last 49.9 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Sun at 5:08 P.M., lasting 70.1 minutes. Sun in Aquarius, Mercury in Aquarius, Venus retrograde in Capricorn, Mars in Libra, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. If you enjoy verbal combat, today is the day for you. These will come from a strong sense of being put upon from every quarter, this being fueled by early morning lunar aspects, they being sextile Saturn and square Mars. Not sure if all the head-butting will change anyone’s position, but the frankness of the exchanges should have some long-term benefits, as they are occurring under the driving force of the Sun being sextile Uranus, which promotes an exchange of ideas. For those of us who prefer to avoid conflict, it’s not such a lovely day. The magical advantage of the day tends towards revealing things or bringing insight, but remember that sometimes there’s such a thing as too much truth.

Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 28 Elaphebolion, dedicated to Hekate, universal religious tolerance enacted in Poland 1573, creation of Legos 1958, birthday of Thomas Aquinas 1225, Henry VII 1457, death of Charlemagne 814, Henry VIII 1547, Francis Drake 1595, 1st night of the Dark of the Moon, starting Void of Course in Sagittarius, then entering Capricorn 12:04 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 2:00 A.M., then entering the 23rd Mansion of the Moon, Sa’d Bula/Caaddebolach, also good for health, freedom, around 5:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mars at 7:10 A.M., and last 49.75 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Saturn at 5:07 P.M., lasting 70.25 minutes. Sun in Aquarius, Mercury in Aquarius, Venus retrograde in Capricorn, Mars in Libra, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. And the trolley can go off the track, and into the weeds today. Unlike yesterday, which provided a clear track of activity, today is all loopbacks and road closures. Where to begin? In the morning, the Moon being sextile Neptune and square Uranus stirs up all the sludge at the bottom of our mental tank, letting odd thoughts to come to the surface. Then, in the evening, these harebrained notions are fueled by the Moon being in opposition to Jupiter, which generally leads to (minimally) overconfidence not supported by the facts, all topped by it being conjunct to a retrograde Venus, which makes one fairly indifferent to any voice of reason. I would not come to an agreement about anything tonight folks, just wait a day. This is a good day, magically speaking, to get others to reveal their plans and secrets, so perfect for espionage, or to trip up those who annoy you.

Monday, January 27, 2014, 24 Elapebolion, no particular dedication in the Athenian Calendar, birthday of the Divine Twins Castor and Pollux in Roman ritual, Trajan becomes Emperor 98 A.D (and the death of Nerva)., Dante exiled from Florence 1302, The 7 year trial of Giordano Bruno by Catholic authorities commences 1593, Thomas Edison patents his incandesent bulb 1880, birthday of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 1756, Lewis Carroll 1832, Dimitri Mendeleev 1834, 12th night of the Waning Moon, starting in Sagittarius, going Void of Course from 5:02 P.M., 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 the Moon at 7:11 A.M., and last 49.6 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Venus at 5:06 P.M., lasting 70.4 minutes. Sun in Aquarius, Mercury in Aquarius, Venus retrograde in Capricorn, Mars in Libra, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. Just a perky, confident day; no cautions need to be invoked. The effects of the Moon being sextile both Mars and Mercury during the day make this a prime day to be out and about, and do. Social interactions should go fairly smoothly as well. As for one’s magical endeavors, just go for it, pursue your desires.

Sunday, January 26, 2014, 26 Elaphebolion, 3rd and final day of the Sementia dies, dedicated to Ceres and Tellus in Roman practice, Council of Trent solidifies the doctrinal differences between Catholicism and Protestantism 1564, segregation ended in U.S. Armed Forces 1948, 11th night of the Waning Moon, in 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 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Sun at 7:11 A.M., and last 49.4 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Jupiter at 5:04 P.M., lasting 70.6 minutes. Sun in Aquarius, Mercury in Aquarius, Venus retrograde in Capricorn, Mars in Libra, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. Today is a day of doing, rather than thinking. Opinions can go astray, the keynote of the day being the Moon being sextile the Sun which makes for a fairly easy passage through the day. The overthinking which can lead you into the weeds is provided by the Moon being square Neptune earlier in the morning, which can easily lead to self deception, and this is augmented by the Moon being trine Uranus, which leads one to follow what’s on one’s mind rather than what’s right in front of you. Magically, a day for burnishing one’s reputation.

Saturday, January 25, 2014, 25 Elaphebolion, no particular dedication in the Athenian calendar, 2nd day of the Sementia dies, dedicated to Ceres and Tellus, cannons moved into place on Gunhill Rd. in the Bronx to cover troops evacuating New York 1775, birthday of Robert Boyle physicist 1627, of Joseph-Louis LaGrange, astronomer 1736, 10th night of the Waning Moon, starting in Scorpio, then going Void of Course from 8:55 A.M. to 10:12 P.M., then entering Sagittarius, 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 7:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Saturn at 7:12 A.M., and last 49 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mercury at 5:03 P.M., lasting 71 minutes. Sun in Aquarius, Mercury in Aquarius, Venus retrograde in Capricorn, Mars in Libra, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. This is one of those days where even though there might be something needed to be said, it is almost impossible to get it out. Not that it’s difficult to gather one’s thoughts into a meaningful pattern, merely that their expression will fall short. All of this is due to Mercury being square to both the Moon and Saturn, these alignments all occurring before the Moon going Void of Course. Best to put off any serious discussions. On the bright side, it’s a great day to bind any enemies or rivals, or to block rampant development.

Friday, January 24, 2014, 24 Elaphebolion, no particular dedication in the Athenian calender, in Roman practice the start of the Sementina dies, dedicated to Ceres and Tellus (similar to our Imbolc), in the countryside celebrated as the Paganalia, Claudius becomes Emperor 41 AD, John Marshall finds gold at Sutter’s Mill Ca. 1848, founding of the Boy Scouts 1908, birthday of Hadrian 76 AD, death of Caliglula 41 AD, 9th night of the Waning Moon, in Scorpio, 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 9:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Venus at 7:13 A.M., and last 48.9 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mars at 5:02 P.M., lasting 71.1 minutes. Sun in Aquarius, Mercury in Aquarius, Venus retrograde in Capricorn, Mars in Libra, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. A day for us to each burnish our reputation, and to increase our esteem in the eyes of others. Please bring your “A” game. While many days this week have been better suited to aiding others, today can be about you, you, you. This last quarter day features Mercury being trine Mars, so your words can have an impact, and this is supported by the Moon also being trine Jupiter, wonderful for one’s reputation, and sextile Venus. Though Venus is retrograde, this still allows one to charm the pants off others, though your triumph might be detrimental to the plans of others. Magically, a good day to boost your plans for world domination, or at least moving events in a more favorable direction for oneself.

Thursday, January 23, 2014, 23 Elaphebolion, no particular dedication, start of the Islamic calendar 638 AD, Elva Zona Heaster murdered in West Virginia, her husband convicted by ghostly testimony 1897, birthday of John Hancock 1737, 8th night of the Waning Moon, starting Void of Course in Libra, then entering Scorpio 4:43 P.M., 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 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Jupiter at 7:14 A.M., and last 48.9 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Moon at 5:01 P.M., lasting 71.1 minutes. Sun in Aquarius, Mercury in Aquarius, Venus retrograde in Capricorn, Mars in Libra, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. A good day to sit at home and let your mind wander, and to start on new creative projects, as the effect of the Moon being trine Neptune is particularly strong the whole of the day, Noon through the rest of the day. Magically, a good day for balancing things a bit more in one’s own favor.

Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 22 Elaphebolion, no particular dedication, Turks conquer Cairo 1517, Egyptian Obelisk “Cleopatra’s Needle” erected in Central Park 1881, birthday of Ivan the Great 1440, 7th night of the Waning Moon, in Libra, going Void of Course from 10:50 P.M. through the end of the day, 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 7:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mercury at 7:14 A.M., and last 48.8 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Sun at 5:00 P.M., lasting 71.2 minutes. Sun in Aquarius, Mercury in Aquarius, Venus retrograde in Capricorn, Mars in Libra, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. A little more care and a little less tunnel vision will carry one far today. The tunnel vision is due to the Moon being square Jupiter and Venus the first part of the day, which makes it difficult to see (or care much) about whose hands you step on while climbing the ladder of success. Ambition is torbocharged later in the day, with the Moon then being trine Mercury, then conjunct Mars. Try to keep in mind that one’s triumphs can be achieved without denigrating those of others. Also while what you might be doing may be unique to you, it is not unique in the history of the world (discounting coming up with a sucessful mode of time travel). Magically, this is a day best suited to attracting honor, adding glamor.

Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 21 Elaphebolion, no particular dedication, start of the 3rd Crusade 1189, execution of Louis Xvi 1793, death of Lenin 1924, 6th night of the Waning Moon, starting Void of Course in Virgo, then entering Libra 7:43 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 10:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mars at 7:15 A.M., and last 48.58 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Saturn at 4:58 P.M., lasting 71.42 minutes. Sun in Aquarius, Mercury in Aquarius, Venus retrograde in Capricorn, Mars in Libra, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. A simple, easy day (and as a result, none of us may know what to do with ourselves). While it’s never a sure thing, the major influence on the day being a Moon/Sun trine ought to allow the pieces to fall into their correct order without much individual strain. Don’t think this allows (or encourages) one to be a Pollyanna, however. The Moon’s move from Virgo to Libra does bring its share of contentious behavior and jostling, but this can be successfully navigated. Magically, a day to catalyze others into action.

Monday, January 20, 2014, 20 Elaphebolion, no particular dedication, 1st English Parliament called by the Earl of Leicester 1265, end of hostilities in the Revolutionary War 1783, 5th night of the Waning Moon, starting in Virgo, then going Void of Course from 3:55 P.M. through the end of the day, 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 7 :00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Moon at 7:16 A.M., and last 48.4 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Venus at 4:57 P.M., lasting 71.6 minutes. Sun in Aquarius, Mercury in Aquarius, Venus retrograde in Capricorn, Mars in Libra, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. Today’s a much more engaging day than yesterday, with the Moon trine a retrograde Venus, which allows for a somewhat detached interest in others, and sextile Saturn just before it goes Void of Course, which will focus one on getting real work done. Magically, a day to be persuasive to large groups and organizations.

Sunday, January 19, 2014, 19 Elaphebolion, 4th night of the Waning Moon, in Virgo, Theodosius installed as co-emperor 379 A.D, Louis XVI sentenced to death 1793, birthday of James Watt 1736, Robert E. Lee 1807, 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, around 5:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Sun at 7:16 A.M., and last 48.33 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Jupiter at 4:56 P.M., lasting 71.66 minutes. Sun starts in Capricorn, then moves into Aquarius 10:51 P.M., Mercury in Aquarius, Venus retrograde in Capricorn, Mars in Libra, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. And now we all get to drift off on the currents of our dreams and reveries. Whether this is utilized to recoup and reinvigorate, or merely to escape one’s current reality, is entirely up to you, of course. Keeping in mind that both Venus and Jupiter are still retrograde, it’s an uphill battle to maintain a clear perspective in regards to what one is doing, and how it is perceived by others. This tendency is augmented by our Virgo Moon being in opposition to Neptune, which can lead to people acting out their fantasies of superiority, aided by the Moon also being sextile Jupiter. It’s one of those days where everyone can feel a bit too special, a bit too entitles. Magically, it might be best to turn this self-absorption outward, in aid to others.

Saturday, January 18, 2014, 18 Elaphebolion, 3rd night of the Waning Moon, starting in Leo, then going Void of Course from 3:51 A.M. to 8:22 P.M., then entering Virgo, Citizen of Boston see an unidentified flying object 1644, Captain Morgan captures Panama City 1671, Captain Cook stumbles on the Hawaiian Islands 1778, 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 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Saturn at 7:17 A.M., and last 48.1 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mercury at 4:55 P.M., lasting 71.9 minutes. Sun in Capricorn, Mercury in Aquarius, Venus retrograde in Capricorn, Mars in Libra, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. Sorry folks, it’s another one of those days where all the energy just seems to ebb away. The Moon goes square Saturn just as it goes Void of Course today, and so, we are in the doldrums. Everything vaguely aches, efforts fall short of satisfaction. It’s a good day to unplug and stay burrowed under the covers, if possible. This last day of the Sun in Capricorn goes out with a whimper (if it can muster the energy to do so). The most effective magic possible today is to slow others down and binding work.

Friday, January 17, 2014, 17 Elaphebolion, dedicated to Zeus and a daughter, Pandia, 2nd night of the Waning Moon, in Leo, birthday of Leonard Fuchs (German botanist and illustrator) 1501, Benjamin Franklin 1706, Al Capone 1899, death of Emperor Theodosius 395 AD, the whole of the day in the 11th Mansion of the Moon, Al Zubrah/Azobra, which is good for reversing negative opinions and judgments. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Venus at 7:18 A.M., and last 48 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mars at 4:54 P.M., lasting 72 minutes. Sun in Capricorn, Mercury in Aquarius, Venus retrograde in Capricorn, Mars in Libra, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. Mars sextile the Moon today, and the Moon trine Uranus, check. This should allow for a good day to be out and about, meeting and glad handing. So far, so good. Mercury is sextile Uranus, which should allow you to be quite articulate about your opinions; so far, so good. Unfortunately, Mercury is in opposition to the Moon taoday, which can lead to one being a bit too forceful in expressing one’s opinions (as in any SNL “Drunk Uncle” sketch). Try to keep this in mind, and remember that some folks are incapable of recognizing irony or hypotheticals being offered in conversation. Magically, a day suited to acts of preservation.

Thursday, January 16, 2014, 16 Elaphebolion, dedicated to Dionysus and Semele, his mother, Goths overrun Rome 550 AD, Columbus begins his return to Spain 1493, Ivan the Terrible crowns himself Czar 1547, Prohibition ratified (boo!) 1919, goes into effect same day 1920, 1st night of the Waning Moon, starting Void of Course in Cancer, then entering 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 11:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Jupiter at 7:18 A.M., and last 47.9 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Moon at 4:53 P.M., lasting 72.1 minutes. Sun in Capricorn, Mercury in Aquarius, Venus retrograde in Capricorn, Mars in Libra, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. Well, it just seems difficult to catch a break. How nice for us that the Moon is moving into Leo, but the inertia that has built up under the Sun’s passage through Capricorn is still with us (and you just thought it was the bills coming in from the holidays was the reason for your January despond, but no, it’s in part the melancholic aspect of Saturn, Capricorn’s ruling planet, coming to the fore). Today’s petty malfeasances are augmented by Venus being square Mars just after noon, making this just another day to get through, by and large. I’d stick to enforcing one’s protective work for oneself and others, and leave other magical workings for another day.

Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 15 Elaphebolion, dedicated to Hekate and Kronos in the Athenian calendar, dedicated to Carmentia in Roman practice, Babylonian forces begin the seige of Jerusalem 588 BCE, Otho proclaimed Emperor 69 AD, Henry VII becomes head of the Church of England 1535, death of Emeror Galba 69 AD, night of the Full Moon, starting in Cancer, then going Void of Course 11:52 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 11:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mercury at 7:18 A.M., and last 47.75 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Sun at 4:51 P.M., lasting 72.25 minutes. Sun in Capricorn, Mercury starts in Capricorn, then moves into Aquarius 4:35 P.M., Venus retrograde in Capricorn, Mars in Libra, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. It’s a nervous, antsy Full Moon for us. There’s always a conflict between desire and accomplishment this time of month, and these lunar aspects make one feel that not much has been accomplished. Of course, it doesn’t help that the Moon is square Mars and in opposition to Venus, which tends to sap one’s gumption. One bright spot is the Moon being conjunct Jupiter, so at least one’s woes will get a sympathetic hearing. Magically, a day for unwinding things, hitting the re-start button.

Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 14 Elaphebolion, 14th night of the Waxing Moon, inn Cancer, Massachusetts declares a day of fasting for wrongly persecuting the Salem witches 1699, birth of Mark Anthony 83 BCE, of Nostradamus 1503, death of Edmund Halley 1742, 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 9:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mars at 7:18 A.M., and last 47.66 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Saturn at 4:50 P.M., lasting 72.44 minutes. Sun in Capricorn, Mercury starts in Capricorn, then moves into Aquarius 4:35 P.M., Venus retrograde in Capricorn, Mars in Libra, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. Today’s a day guaranteed to overheat your brain. While it starts off well, with the Moon being trine Neptune early in the morning, which is great for coming up with intuitive solutions and pleasant reveries, things sour ;later in the day as the Moon squares Uranus and is opposition to Pluto, which can stir up explosive reactions to slights real or imagined. Great care is needed to avoid all out cat-fights, augmented by the Moon’s move into Al Tarf. If you’re out and about, leave the weapons home. Magically, a day better suited to tearing down the dreams of others, rather than building anything positive. Patch up your defenses before you leave the house.

Monday, January 13, 2014, 13 Elaphebolion, no particular dedication, Elizabeth Tudor crowned queen 1559, National Geographic Society founded 1888, death of Roman general Gaius Marius 86 BCE, Edmund Spencer 1599, 13th night of the Waxing Moon, starting Void of Course in Gemini, then entering Cancer 7:35 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, around 7:30 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Moon at 7:19 A.M., and last 47.4 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Venus at 4:48 P.M., lasting 72.6 minutes. Sun in Capricorn, Mercury starts in Capricorn, then moves into Aquarius 4:35 P.M., Venus retrograde in Capricorn, Mars in Libra, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. As this is a day of no exact aspects, its best to continue on as you did yesterday, as the trajectory will carry us through to the Moon entering Cancer. However you may also be able to get away with a bit more than yesterday, if some of your plans require a touch of subtrefuge. Magically, it’s another day to engage in most any positive work.

Sunday, January 12, 2014, Elaphebolion, dedicated to Dionysus, 3rd day of the City Dionysia, 12th night of the Waxing Moon, in Gemini, going Void of Course from 4:33 P.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 7:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Sun at 7:19 A.M., and last 47.4 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Jupiter at 4:48 P.M., lasting 72.6 minutes. Sun in Capricorn, Mercury starts in Capricorn, then moves into Aquarius 4:35 P.M., Venus retrograde in Capricorn, Mars in Libra, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. To day is a good day to shake off the winter doldrums, and get things done. The strength and vigor imparted to the day by the Moon being conjunct Mars is made more crisp by it also being sextile Uranus, which gives one the backbone to be pleased with your results when going it alone. Magically, a good day to commence most any positive work.

Saturday, January 11, 2014, Elaphebolion, dedicated to Dionysus, 2nd day of the City Dionysia, in Roman practice dedicated to Carmenta, a power who looks into the past and future, and to Juturna, a Goddess of springs and fountains, birth of Emperor Theodosius I 347 A.D., the Moons of Uranus discovered 1787, death of Ambrose Bierce 1914, 11th night of the Waxing Moon, starting in Taurus, then going Void of Course from 5:58 A.M. to 7:25 A.M., then entering 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 3:30 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Saturn at 7:19 A.M., and last 47.33 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mercury at 4:47 P.M., lasting 72.66 minutes. Sun in Capricorn, Mercury starts in Capricorn, then moves into Aquarius 4:35 P.M., Venus retrograde in Capricorn, Mars in Libra, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. Well, this would seem to be a day to spur on increased libido, and unfettered acting out. Remember the feeling of being six or seven years of age, and running amok in the park? Hpoefully, you will be able to keep your joy in due bounds, as to avoid the crying jag that usually accomanied this sort of lack of restraint. Both the Sun and the retrograde Venus are sextile Saturn, with the Sun being conjunct Venus, and the Moon is trine Mercury. All this combines to lift the lid off the id. It’s a powerful day for magicks, but the forces invoked can quickly overwhelm any attempts at control. The train can go off the tracks.

Saturday, January 11, 2014, Elaphebolion, dedicated to Dionysus, 2nd day of the City Dionysia, in Roman practice dedicated to Carmenta, a power who looks into the past and future, and to Juturna, a Goddess of springs and fountains, birth of Emperor Theodosius I 347 A.D., the Moons of Uranus discovered 1787, death of Ambrose Bierce 1914, 11th night of the Waxing Moon, starting in Taurus, then going Void of Course from 5:58 A.M. to 7:25 A.M., then entering 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 3:30 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Saturn at 7:19 A.M., and last 47.33 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mercury at 4:47 P.M., lasting 72.66 minutes. Sun in Capricorn, Mercury starts in Capricorn, then moves into Aquarius 4:35 P.M., Venus retrograde in Capricorn, Mars in Libra, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. Well, this would seem to be a day to spur on increased libido, and unfettered acting out. Remember the feeling of being six or seven years of age, and running amok in the park? Hpoefully, you will be able to keep your joy in due bounds, as to avoid the crying jag that usually accomanied this sort of lack of restraint. Both the Sun and the retrograde Venus are sextile Saturn, with the Sun being conjunct Venus, and the Moon is trine Mercury. All this combines to lift the lid off the id. It’s a powerful day for magicks, but the forces invoked can quickly overwhelm any attempts at control. The train can go off the tracks.

Thursday, January 09, 2014, 9 Elaphebolion, no particular dedication in the Athenian calendar, dedicated to Janus in Roman practice, Ft Sumter fired on, 1861, General MacArthur returns to the Philippines 1945, 9th 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 1:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Jupiter at 7:20 A.M., and last 47.1 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Moon at 4:45 P.M., lasting 72.9 minutes. Sun in Capricorn, Mercury in Capricorn, Venus retrograde in Capricorn, Mars in Libra, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. With today bracketed by the Moon being sextile Neptune and trine Pluto, it’s possible to, if not think more clearly, at least to bring more form and focus to one’s musings. Magically, a day to work on one’s reputation, and money drawing (small sums only, no winning lottery numbers will come to you).

Wednesday, January 08, 2014, 8 Elaphebolion, dedicated to Poseidon and Asklepios, 8th night of the Waxing Moon, Vikings attack Lindisfarne 794 A.D., first telegrapgh message sent 1838, death of Galileo 1642, starting in Aries, then going Void of Course from 11:22 A.M. to 9:23 P.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 1:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mercury at 7:20 A.M., and last 47 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Sun at 4:44 P.M., lasting 73 minutes. Sun in Capricorn, Mercury in Capricorn, Venus retrograde in Capricorn, Mars in Libra, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. A day of thwarted ambition, so it’s best to just expect to be disappointed, and if the Moon’s shift into the 3rd Mansion brings any benefits or rewards, be plesantly surprised. In the course of the day, the Moon is first square Venus, and later Mercury, making for unsettling social interactions, followed by Mars squaring Jupiter, which can lead to a self-defeating state of mind. Forewarned is forearmed, however, and so, if you don’t expect much from the day, any positive notes will be a pleasure. Magically, this is a day best spent tangling other people up in their own nonsense.

Tuesday, January 07, 2014, 7 Elaphebolion, dedicated to Apollo, 7th night of the Waxing Moon, in Aries, Galileo observes three of the Moons around Jupiter, Io, Europa and Ganymede 1610, Transatlantic telephone service between New York and London begins 1927, death of Catherine of Aragon 1536, 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 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mars at 7:20 A.M., and last 46.9 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Saturn at 4:43 P.M., lasting 73.1 minutes. Sun in Capricorn, Mercury in Capricorn, Venus retrograde in Capricorn, Mars in Libra, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. A perfect day for your frustrations to come out and play, what joy. This is generally true during a first quarter Moon, but one’s enery levels are drained by the Moon being in opposition to Mars, which is followed by Mercury being conjunct a retrograde Venus telling you what you should have done, or why can’t you be more like (fill in a name here). Later in the day, the Moon is square first Jupiter, and then the Sun, which first goads you on to attempt the impossible, only to fall back. These tendencies are somewhat blunted by the Moon’s move into the 2nd Mansion, but in the main, chalk this up to be a wasted day. Not a good time to start any new magical workings.

Monday, January 06, 2014, 6 Elaphebolion, dedicated to Artemis, 12th Night, 6th night of the Waxing Moon, birthday of Jean d’Arc 1412, starting in Pisces, then going Void of Course from 4:44 A.M. to 2:44 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 2:44 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Moon at 7:20 A.M., and last 46.8 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Venus at 4:42 P.M., lasting 73.2 minutes. Sun in Capricorn, Mercury in Capricorn, Venus retrograde in Capricorn, Mars in Libra, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. Mercury is trine Saturn while the Moon is sextile a retrograde Venus at the same time. This can intensify cravings for things that were once lost to you, or cause one to ruminate on the path not taken. Even when looking forward, there is the affliction of “would have, should have, could have” coloring one’s actions. This nostalgia can make it a good time to connect with those you haven’t seen for a while. Magically, a day best suited for protective work for others.

Monday, January 06, 2014, 6 Elaphebolion, dedicated to Artemis, 12th Night, 6th night of the Waxing Moon, birthday of Jean d’Arc 1412, starting in Pisces, then going Void of Course from 4:44 A.M. to 2:44 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 2:44 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Moon at 7:20 A.M., and last 46.8 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Venus at 4:42 P.M., lasting 73.2 minutes. Sun in Capricorn, Mercury in Capricorn, Venus retrograde in Capricorn, Mars in Libra, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. Mercury is trine Saturn while the Moon is sextile a retrograde Venus at the same time. This can intensify cravings for things that were once lost to you, or cause one to ruminate on the path not taken. Even when looking forward, there is the affliction of “would have, should have, could have” coloring one’s actions. This nostalgia can make it a good time to connect with those you haven’t seen for a while. Magically, a day best suited for protective work for others.

Sunday, January 05, 2014, 5 Elaphebolion,no particular dedication in the Athenian calendar, a day for celebrating Vica Pota, a goddess of victory, in Roman rites, 5th night of the Waxing Moon, in Pisces, birthday of Shah Jahan, builder of the Taj Mahal 1592, death of Catherine de’Medici 1589, death of Aleister Crowley 1947, starting in the 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 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Sun at 7:20 A.M., and last 46.75 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Jupiter at 4:41 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. With the Moon sextile Mercury and the Sun, while trine Saturn, this is a fairly dynamic day for getting things off the ground. The Sun being in opposition to Jupiter might make your million dollar ideas feel like billion dollar ones, at least in your own mind, but it’s still nice to have the wind at your back, even if it’s self-generated. Magically, today is the first day this year to really initiate new magical workings, as the New Year has finally gained some traction.

Saturday, January 04, 2014, 4 Elaphebolion, dedicated to Hermes, Aphrodite, Eros, 3rd night of the Waxing Moon, starting Void of Course in Aquarius, then entering Pisces 11:58 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 8:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Saturn at 7:20 A.M., and last 46.66 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mercury at 4:40 P.M., lasting 73.33 minutes. Sun in Capricorn, Mercury in Capricorn, Venus retrograde in Capricorn, Mars in Libra, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. Today’s main astrological influence is the Pisces Moon being conjunct Neptune. Combinded with the weather in the Northern half of the U.S., this makes this the perfect day to let your mind drift into an unguided series of daydreams, reveries. Rather than tackling a situation head-on, let it lie, and a solution will present itself. Magically, a good day for divination.

Saturday, January 04, 2014, 4 Elaphebolion, dedicated to Hermes, Aphrodite, Eros, 3rd night of the Waxing Moon, starting Void of Course in Aquarius, then entering Pisces 11:58 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 8:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Saturn at 7:20 A.M., and last 46.66 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mercury at 4:40 P.M., lasting 73.33 minutes. Sun in Capricorn, Mercury in Capricorn, Venus retrograde in Capricorn, Mars in Libra, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. Today’s main astrological influence is the Pisces Moon being conjunct Neptune. Combinded with the weather in the Northern half of the U.S., this makes this the perfect day to let your mind drift into an unguided series of daydreams, reveries. Rather than tackling a situation head-on, let it lie, and a solution will present itself. Magically, a good day for divination.

Friday, January 03, 2014, 3 Elaphebolion, dedicated to Athena in the Athenian calendar, in Roman rites the celebration of the Compitalia, dedicated to the Lares, one’s household deities, consisting of sacrifices made at the crossroads. Today is the 3rd night of the Waxing Moon, starting in Aquarius, then going Void of Course from 8:47 P.M. through the rest of the night, Martin Luther excommunicated 1521, birthday of Cicero 106 BCE, 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 1:00 A.M., finally entering the 26th Mansion Al Mukdim/Almiquedam, good for love and health, liberation, around 9:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Venus at 7:20 A.M., and last 46.6 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mars at 4:39 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. A bad day for making any financial outlays or investments; today is bounded by Mercury being in opposition to Jupiter, and the Moon squaring Saturn. This combination leads to the appearance of insurmountable hindrances to one’s progress, while the Moon also being trine Mars provides quite a bit of energy to keep running against those barriers. It’s better to do nothing, and conserve your energy for more productive purposes in days to come. Magically, a day for enforcing negative work.

Friday, January 03, 2014, 3 Elaphebolion, dedicated to Athena in the Athenian calendar, in Roman rites the celebration of the Compitalia, dedicated to the Lares, one’s household deities, consisting of sacrifices made at the crossroads. Today is the 3rd night of the Waxing Moon, starting in Aquarius, then going Void of Course from 8:47 P.M. through the rest of the night, Martin Luther excommunicated 1521, birthday of Cicero 106 BCE, 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 1:00 A.M., finally entering the 26th Mansion Al Mukdim/Almiquedam, good for love and health, liberation, around 9:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Venus at 7:20 A.M., and last 46.6 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mars at 4:39 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. A bad day for making any financial outlays or investments; today is bounded by Mercury being in opposition to Jupiter, and the Moon squaring Saturn. This combination leads to the appearance of insurmountable hindrances to one’s progress, while the Moon also being trine Mars provides quite a bit of energy to keep running against those barriers. It’s better to do nothing, and conserve your energy for more productive purposes in days to come. Magically, a day for enforcing negative work.

Thursday, January 02, 2014, 2 Elaphebolion, dedicated to the Agathos Daimon, 2nd night of the Waxing Moon, starting in Capricorn, then going Void of Course from 6:12 A.M. to 12:02 P.M., then entering Aquarius, Vitellius proclaimed Emperor 69 A.D., death of Ovid 17 A.D. 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 6:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Jupiter at 7:20 A.M., and last 46.6 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Moon at 4:39 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. Greater harmony is possible at home as well as out in the world, thanks to the Moon being conjunct Venus. Calm also prevails due to the Sun being square Mars which reduces the energy to be expended on mischief. Magically, a day for beginning new, positive work.

Wednesday, January 01, 2014, 1 Elaphebolion, dedicated to one’s personal deities in the Athenian calendar, in Roman rites dedicated to Aesculapius, New Moon in Capricorn, starting in 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 Noon. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mercury at 7:20 A.M., and last 46.5 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Moon at 4:38 P.M., lasting 73.5 minutes. Sun in Capricorn, Mercury in Capricorn, Venus retrograde in Capricorn, Mars in Libra, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio. The start of the year finds us in something of a mental quandary. A general stalemate makes it hard to move forward, much as one might like. The impetus towards change and action, generated by the New Moon being conjunct the Sun and Mercury should make it easy to get on with things, and express one’s dissatisfactions, but the Moon being sextile Saturn and in opposition to Jupiter act as a drag, allowing one to simply let things happen, rather than to take an active hand. As for the outer planets, the Moon being square Uranus while the Sun is conjunct Pluto just dredges up those subconscious fears and concerns which are generally distractions rather than a plan for action. Taken together, it is probably just better to nurse your hangover, and not implement any sweeping changes. Your resolution should be not to act on yours, as it’s difficult to make a correct choice. Magically, a day to look backward and finish up old work, rather than engaging in new endeavors.