Wednesday, April 30, 2014, 2 Hekatombaion, 2nd night of the Waxing Moon, starting in Taurus, then going Void Of Course from 11:53 A.M. to 4:56 P.M., then entering Gemini, in the Athenian calender dedicated to the Agathos Daimon, in Roman rites the 4th day of the Floralia, dedicated to Flora, Beltane/Walpurgisnacht, Emperor Galerus recognizes Christianity in the Roman Empire 311 AD, Moors begin the conquest of Iberia 711, Colombus given warrant to equip his ships 1492, birthday of Astrologer William Lilly 1602, death of Lucan 65 AD, of Alex Sanders 1988, 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 Midnight. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mercury at 5:56 A.M., and last 69.5 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Sun at 7:50 P.M., lasting 50.5 minutes, Sun in Taurus, Mercury in Taurus, Venus in Pisces, Mars retrograde in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. This should be a good day to be out and about in the world, as we all should all show off to our best advantage. Mercury being sextile Jupiter turns us all into better teachers, and the Moon being sextile Venus just before noon should add a more gracious note to our doings. The Moon’s move into the 6th Mansion makes handling the Beltane energies released tonight somewhat problematical, as the gate is flung open, and so, the night can be used for some fairly dark work this year.

Tuesday, April 29, 2014, 1 Hekatombaion, start of the year in the Athenian Calender, dedicated to one’s personal Deities, in Roman rites the 3rd day of the Floralia, dedicated to Flora, Joan d’Arc arrives at the Seige of Orleans 1429, Great Britian formed by the Union of England and Scotland 1701, traditional birthdate for Taliesin 534 AD, of Ed Fitch 1937, New Moon in Taurus, 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 Midnight. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mars at 5:57 A.M., and last 69.33 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Saturn at 7:49 P.M., lasting 50.66 minutes, Sun in Taurus, Mercury in Taurus, Venus in Pisces, Mars retrograde in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. As a start of a lunar cycle, this should be a fairly good day to move forward from the sure footing that ought to have appeared before you yesterday. As the Moon is not only conjunct the Sun but Mercury as well, communication with the wider world should be uncluttered and easy. Add to this the Moon also being sextile Jupiter, and you ought to be able to make strides in promoting yourself, or changing jobs. As the Moon is also in opposition to a retrograde Saturn, these sucesses will come more easily if you stick to what you already due well, rather than attempting to branch out into new directions. Yous should be able to nurture most any positive magickal workings day (fanning the embers as it were).

Saturday, April 26, 2014, 28 Skirophorion, no particular dedication, birthday of Marcus Aurelius 121 AD, baptism of William Shakespeare 1564, 9th night of the Waning Moon, starting Void of Course in Pisces, then entering Aries 6:01 A.M., starting in the 28th Mansion of the Moon Al Risha Batn/Arrexhe, good for increase, travel, love, then entering the 1st Mansion of the Moon, Al Sharatain/Alnath, which is good for dealing with complex systems, regulations, technical matters, around 6:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Saturn at 6:01 A.M., and last 68.75 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mercury at 7:46 P.M., lasting 51.25 minutes, Sun in Taurus, Mercury in Taurus, Venus in Pisces, Mars retrograde in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. Expect an outbreak of wit and talent, as the dominant astrological event today is that of Mercury being sextile Neptune. In one’s social interactions, the danger is that one might go for the perfect bon mot without considering how it might be received. It’s a good day magically to set one’s defenses in order, enforce one’s boundaries.

Friday, April 25, 2014, 27 Skirophorion, no particular dedication in the Athenian Calendar, in Roman rites the day of the Robigalia, dedicated to Robigus, the spirit of plant diseases, whose effects were warded off by the sacrifice of a puppy, 1st use of the Guillotine in France 1792, birthday of the Emporer Otho 32 AD, of Edward II 1284, of Oliver Cromwell 1599, death of St. Mark 68 AD, 8th night of the Waning Moon, in Pisces, going Void of Course from 4:03 P.M. through the end of the day, starting in the 27th Mansion of the Moon Al Mu’hir/Algorf, good for material gain, health, overcoming enemies, and aid to the desperate, then entering the 28th Mansion of the Moon Al Risha Batn/Arrexhe, good for increase, travel, love, bad for cherished things, around 7:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Venus at 6:03 A.M., and last 68.5 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mars at 7:45 P.M., lasting 51.5 minutes, Sun in Taurus, Mercury in Taurus, Venus in Pisces, Mars retrograde in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. It should be fairly easy to explain oneself today, and to get a fair hearing for one’s ideas and opinions. This outbreak of even-handedness is thanks to the lovely ballet between the Moon and Jupiter and Saturn (each trine), while the Moon is conjunct Venus, while Venus itself is trine Saturn. Add to this the Sun being conjunct Mercury, and the path before you should be clear. Magically, another good day for most any positive work, especially for increasing concord in one’s own life.

Thursday, April 24, 2014, 26 Skirophorion, no particular dedication, ascension of Thutmose III as Pharoh (with Hapshepsut as regent) 1479 BCE, traditional date for the Greeks entering Troy 1184 BCE, Library of Congress founded 1800, start of the Spanish-American War 1898, 7th night of the Waning Moon, starting Void of Course in Aquarius, then entering Pisces 2:55 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 Jupiter at 6:03 A.M., and last 68.5 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Moon at 7:45 P.M., lasting 51.5 minutes, Sun in Taurus, Mercury in Taurus, Venus in Pisces, Mars retrograde in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. Just an all around good day for the forward looking. With the Moon sextile the Sun and Mercury, there’s an abundance of forward motion to harness, and with the Moon also being conjunct Neptune, it might be possible to utilize some of those reveries you indulged in yesterday. Magically, it’s a day for most any positive work.

Wednesday, April 23, 2014, 25 Skirophorion, no particular dedication in the Athenian Calendar, in Roman rites dedicated to Jupiter and Venus, the Vinalia, dedicated to the previous year’s wine, Brtian Boru defeats the Danes at the Battle of Clontarf 1014 AD, Edward III forms the Order of the Garter 1350, Charles II crowned 1661, AIDS virus identified 1984, birth of William Shakespeare 1564, of Max Planck 1858, death of St. George 303 AD, of Brian Boru 1014, of William Shakespeare and Miguel Cervantes 1616, 6th night of the Waning Moon, starting in Aquarius, going Void of Course from 12:10 P.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 1:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mercury at 6:05 A.M., and last 68.1 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Sun at 7:42 P.M., lasting 51.9 minutes, Sun in Taurus, Mercury starts in Aries, then enters Taurus 5:16 A.M., Venus in Pisces, Mars retrograde in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. The stars inform us that while we’re not going where we want to go just now, we might as well lay back and live in our own fantasy world. Whether the Lotus Eaters of the “Oddessey” or the reveries in prision of “Kiss of the Spider-Woman” are one’s template is entirely up to you. This is all provided by the Moon being square Saturn while Mars is in opposition to Uranus and square a retrograde Pluto. This retreat into fantasy land will not provide any solutions, it’s a defensive posture. Magically, it’s a day to do what one can for others.

Tuesday, April 22, 2014, 24 Skirophorion, no particular dedication, Predro Cabral discovers Brazil 1500, Oliver Cromwell disbands Parliament 1659, 1st Earth Day 1970, birthday of Vladimir Lenin 1870, 5th night of the Waning Moon (Last Quarter), starting Void of Course in Capricorn, then entering Aquarius 12:18 A.M., starting in the 24th Mansion of the Moon, Al Sulud/Caaddcohot, good for overcoming those against you, general success, around 1:00 A.M., finally 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 Mars at 6:07 A.M., and last 67.8 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Saturn at 7:41 P.M., lasting 52.2 minutes, Sun in Taurus, Mercury in Aries, Venus in Pisces, Mars retrograde in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. A good day to just enjoy the weather, as this is another Last Quarter that will just frustrate all of us if we’re planning on advancing any agenda. These tensions always appear this time of month, and they are exacerbated by the Retrograde Mars being square Jupiter while trine the Moon. These give the illusion of the possibility of progress without providing an avenue for their implementation. You may either use the energies of the day to hinder your competitors, or set up your defenses to keep them from hindering you further.

Saturday, April 19, 2014, 21 Skirophorion, no particular dedication in the Athenian Calendar, in Roman rites the 8th and final day of the Cerealia, dedicated to Ceres, Captain Cook sights Australia 1770, American Revolution begins with the battle at Lexington Mass. 1775, 4th night of the Waning Moon, starting in Sagittarius, then going Void of Course from 9:17 P.M. to 9:27 P.M., then entering Capricorn, 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 1:00 A.M, finally entering the 22nd Mansion Sa’d da’bih/Caadaldepa, Good for health, liberation, around 10:30 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Saturn at 6:11 A.M., and last 67.25 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mercury at 7:38 P.M., lasting 52.75 minutes, Sun starts in Aries, then moves into Taurus 11:56 P.M., Mercury in Aries, Venus in Pisces, Mars retrograde in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. A nice, easy, positive day, bounded by the Moon being trine both Mercury and the Sun. Optimism should reign (sorry curmugeons), and things, at least today, should work out fine. Magically, a day for most any positive work, and you should be able to share the wealth with others.

Friday, April 18, 2014, 20 Skirophorion, no particular dedication in the Athenian Calendar, in Roman rites the 7th day of the Cerealia, dedicated to Ceres, Good Friday, the second group of convictions of the Chelmsford Witches 1579, day of Paul Revere’s ride 1775, end of fighting in the American Revolutionary War 1783, 3rd night of the Waning Moon, in Sagittarius, the whole of the day in the 20th Mansion, Al Nalaim/Nahaym, good for compulsion, underhanded dealings, good for travel. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Venus at 6:13 A.M., and last 67 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mars at 7:37 P.M., lasting 53 minutes, Sun in Aries, Mercury in Aries, Venus in Pisces, Mars retrograde in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. Not much choice here folks, it’s a moody day, thanks to the Moon being square Neptune and Venus. I wish there were some palliative for this condition, but we just have to ride it out. It’s rather exacerbated by the Moon also being sextile a retrograde Mars, so there’s quite a bit of fuel laying around to fuel one’s indignation. Magically, it’s a good day to throw up the barricades and take a defensive posture.

Thursday, April 17, 2014, 19 Skirophorion, no particular dedication in the Athenian Calendar, in Roman rites the 6th day of the Cerealia, dedicated to Ceres, Maundy Thursday, first telling of the “Canterbury Tales” by Geoffrey Chaucer 1397 (also the date of the start of the pilgrimage in the book), Giovanni Verrazano discovers New York harbor 1524, death of Proclus 485 AD, of Benjamin Franklin 1790, 2nd night of the Waning Moon, starting in Scorpio, then going Void of Course 3:09 A.M. to 5:43 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 1:00 A.M., finally entering the 20th Mansion, Al Nalaim/Nahaym, good for compulsion, underhanded dealings, good for travel, around 11:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Jupiter at 6:14 A.M., and last 66.8 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Moon at 7:36 P.M., lasting 53.2 minutes, Sun in Aries, Mercury in Aries, Venus in Pisces, Mars retrograde in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. Any burdens placed on one’s shoulders by Saturn should be lightened today, thanks to the Moon occulding Saturn just as it goes Void of Course this morning, with a general calm approaching as night falls, culminating with Venus being trine Jupiter, which should give us all a sucessful evening for soirees and confabulations. This moderates the aggressive edge supplied by the Moon’s movement through the Mansions today. Self-intest does hold sway over one’s magickal efforts today.

Wednesday, April 16, 2014, 18 Skirophorion, no particular dedication in the Athenian Calendar, in Roman rites the 5th day of the Cerealia, dedicated to Ceres, fall of Masada 73 AD, birthday of Margot Adler 1946, death of Emperor Otho 69 AD, 1st 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 3:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mercury at 6:16 A.M., and last 66.58 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Sun at 7:35 P.M., lasting 53.42 minutes, Sun in Aries, Mercury in Aries, Venus in Pisces, Mars retrograde in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. A great day for coming up with the perfect bon mot, or zinger; thanks to the Mercury/Mars opposition, wit can flow easily, and cause damage, so it might be more prudent to write down one’s wry observations rather than letting loose. Otherwise, the day should not be too disappointing, as the Moon is trine Neptune, Venus and Jupiter, which should allow for one to come up with some prudent and useful business or life strategies. One’s magicks might be better employed to create opportunities for oneself, rather than placing obstacles in front of others.

Tuesday, April 15, 2014, 17 Skirophorion, dedicated to Hekate in the Athenian Calendar, in Roman rites 4th day of the Cerealia, dedicated to Ceres,also the day of the Fordicidia, the offering of a pregnant cow to Tellus (the Earth), also Passover, birthday of Leonardo da Vinci 1452, of Elizabeth Montgomery 1933, death of Leon Alberti 1472, Full Moon, starting in Libra, then going Void of Course from 3:42 A.M. to 11:59 A.M., then entering Scorpio, 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 3:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mars at 6:17 A.M., and last 66.33 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Saturn at 7:34 P.M., lasting 53.66 minutes, Sun in Aries, Mercury in Aries, Venus in Pisces, Mars retrograde in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. The highs are higher and the lows are lower, as is generally the case during a Full Moon. In general, this has been a Lunar cycle wherein the pleasures one could take are small ones. Magically, a day for maintaining the boundaries and protections around you and yours.

Monday, April 14, 2014, 16 Skirophorion, no particular dedication in the Athenian calendar, in Roman rites the 3rd day of the Cerealia, dedicated to Ceres, Septimus Severus becomes Emperor 193 AD, birthday of astronomer Christian Huygens 1629 (discovered Saturn’s rings), 16th night of the Waxing Moon, in Libra, starting in the 15th Mansion (Al Ghafar/Algafra); a good day for treasure hunting and sleuthing, causing friction between people, dealing a blow, entering the 16th Mansion, Al Zubana/Azubene, good for dealing with hindrances and reversals, around 3:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Moon at 6:19 A.M., and last 66.1 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Venus at 7:33 P.M., lasting 53.9 minutes, Sun in Aries, Mercury in Aries, Venus in Pisces, Mars retrograde in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. Most of today’s energy will probably be spent looking for distractions, whether you wish to or not. With the Moon, Mercury and Jupiter all being square or in opposition to each other, nothing will go quite as desired; extraneous matters will intrude into one’s plans. It’s best to call out, and wander the streets. Magickally, it’s best to roll the dice and attempt to bring something beautiful out of this conflicted day.

Sunday, April 13, 2014, 15 Skirophorion, no particular dedication in the Athenian Calendar, in Roman rites the 2nd day of the Cerialia for Ceres, also dedicated to Jupiter Victor, Palm Sunday, first confession of Witchcraft by Isobel Godie 1662, birthday of Guy Fawkes 1570, 15th night of the Waxing Moon, starting Void of Course in Virgo, then entering Libra 4:33 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 6:30 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Sun at 6:20 A.M., and last 66 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Jupiter at 7:32 P.M., lasting 54 minutes, Sun in Aries, Mercury in Aries, Venus in Pisces, Mars retrograde in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. This being a day with no exact aspects, it should be easy enough to just go with the flow, and continue on the trajectory laid out by circumstances which were put into motion yesterday. One’s magicks are best devoted to pressing one’s advantage, nudging the odds in one’s favor.

Saturday, April 12, 2014, 14 Skirophorion, in the Athenian calendar dedicated to Athena Polias, Zeus Polieus,(of the community) in a combined festival, the Dipoleia, dedicated as well as Poseidon, in Roman rites the start of the Cerealia, an eight day festival in honor of Ceres, participants in the 4th Crusade sack Constantinople 1204, handfasting of Oberon and Morning Glory Zell 1974, death of Seneca the Younger 65 AD, of the joint Emperors Gordian I & II 238 AD, 14th night of the Waxing Moon, starting in Virgo, then going Void of Course from 1:12 P.M. through the rest of the day, starting in the 13th Mansion of the Moon, Al Awwa/Alahue, good for aid, comfort, assistance, 14th Mansion, Al Simak/ Azimech, good for promoting love, health; bad for land travel, good for other modes, around 3 :00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Saturn at 6:22 A.M., and last 65.75 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mercury at 7:31 P.M., lasting 54.25 minutes, Sun in Aries, Mercury in Aries, Venus in Pisces, Mars retrograde in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. With the main event today being the Moon being sextile Saturn just as it goes Void of Course, contentment is possible, as long as that can be achieved within your current situation. It’s best to take stock of what you have, rather than what you don’t. It’s also another day for most any positive magical work.

Friday, April 11, 2014, 13 Skirophorion, burning of Major Weir in Scotland, for socery 1670, William and Mary crowned as joint rulers of Britian 1713, last execution for Witchcraft in Germany 1775, birthday of Septimus Severus 146 AD, 13th night of the Waxing Moon, in Virgo, 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 1:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Venus at 6:24 A.M., and last 65.75 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mars at 7:30 P.M., lasting 54.25 minutes, Sun in Aries, Mercury in Aries, Venus in Pisces, Mars retrograde in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. Today’s cautionary note is a warning to not think too highly, or too exclusively about just oneself in your interactions with the world. It is generally a day for forward positve motion, thanks to the Moon being sextile Jupiter; however, the early morning brings the Moon in opposition to both Venus and Neptune, which makes it difficult to see beyond one’s own concerns. The transit of the Moon between the 12th and 13th mansions should encourage most any positive magical work, as long as it is not solely for one’s own benefit.

Thursday, April 10, 2014, 12 Skirophorion, dedicated to Athena and Poseidon, their priests holding a procession called the Skira, in Roman rites the last day of the Ludi Megalenses, dedicated to Magna Mater or Cybele, birthday of Montague Summers 1880, 12th night of the Waxing Moon, starting in Leo, then going Void of Course from 2:26 A.M. to 6:07 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. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Jupiter at 6:25 A.M., and last 65.33 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Moon at 7:29 P.M., lasting 54.66 minutes, Sun in Aries, Mercury in Aries, Venus in Pisces, Mars retrograde in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. Today’s primary planetary influence is the Moon being square our retrograde Saturn, which might sound dire, but it’s not. Well, it actually depends on whether you believe in the adage about the dangers of awakening a sleepwalker or not. Today’s hard aspect allows for the scales to fall from one’s eyes. While it might be a shock to suddenly have some clarity about where you are right now, I would argue it’s best to base one’s plans on reality rather than desire (at least today). Magically, a day to work on one’s own needs.

Wednesday, April 09, 2014, 11 Skiophorion, no particular dedication, Septimus Severus becomes Emperor 193 AD, General Lee surrenders at Appomattox Court House 1865, birthday of Tamerlane 1336, death of Francis Bacon 1626, 11th night of the Waxing Moon, in Leo, 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 Mercury at 6:27 A.M., and last 65.1 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Sun at 7:28 P.M., lasting 54.9 minutes, Sun in Aries, Mercury in Aries, Venus in Pisces, Mars retrograde in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. Let’s just all move forward in an orderly fashion, and step lively while sorting out your to do list. The tone for the morning is set by the Moon being trine Uranus, which can allow one to formulate useful strategies. This evening’s combination of of the Moon being sextile Mars retrograde and trine the Sun ought to clear the way for things to get done. A good day for most any positive magical work, especially when dealing with getting one’s point across, or selling one’s proposals.

Wednesday, April 09, 2014, 11 Skiophorion, no particular dedication, Septimus Severus becomes Emperor 193 AD, General Lee surrenders at Appomattox Court House 1865, birthday of Tamerlane 1336, death of Francis Bacon 1626, 11th night of the Waxing Moon, in Leo, 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 Mercury at 6:27 A.M., and last 65.1 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Sun at 7:28 P.M., lasting 54.9 minutes, Sun in Aries, Mercury in Aries, Venus in Pisces, Mars retrograde in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. Let’s just all move forward in an orderly fashion, and step lively while sorting out your to do list. The tone for the morning is set by the Moon being trine Uranus, which can allow one to formulate useful strategies. This evening’s combination of of the Moon being sextile Mars retrograde and trine the Sun ought to clear the way for things to get done. A good day for most any positive magical work, especially when dealing with getting one’s point across, or selling one’s proposals.

Tuesday, April 08, 2014, 10 Skirophorion, assasination of Emperor Caracalla 217 AD, Venus de Milo unearthed 1820, initiation of William Aynton into the Isis-Urania Temple of the Golden Dawn 1896, first chapter of the “Book of the Law” transcribed by Aleister Crowley 1904, birthday of Ponce de Leon 1460, 10th night of the Waxing Moon, starting Void of Course in Cancer, then entering Leo 5:50 A.M., starting in the 10th Mansion of the Moon, Al Jabhah/Algebhah, good for love and friendship, thwarting criminal activities and evil intentions, moving into the 11th Mansion of the Moon, Al Zubrah/Azobra, which is good for reversing negative opinions and judgments, around 9:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mars at 6:28 A.M., and last 64.9 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Saturn at 7:27 P.M., lasting 55.1 minutes, Sun in Aries, Mercury in Aries, Venus in Pisces, Mars retrograde in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. This should prove to be a more energetic day than the last few, all things considered, and the pot should get stirred. The Sun’s move into Leo generally brings a surge of forward motion. This is aided by the Moon then being trine Mercury, so communication should be more effective (no breakthoughs, but forward movement). You might want to wear some protective gear later in the afternoon, however, as the Sun falls into opposition to retrograde Mars after 5:00 P.M., turning us all into the sharp-elbowed New Yorkers of myth, jostling for position with sharp elbows akimbo. One should be able to employ one’s magickal talents to support one’s status and position in life.

Monday, April 07, 2014, 9 Skirophorion, birthday of St Francis Xavier 1506, 9th night of the Waxing Moon (1st Quarter), starting in Pisces, then going Void of Course from 2:14 P.M. through the rest of the day, 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 7:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Moon at 6:30 A.M., and last 64.66 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Venus at 7:26 P.M., lasting 55.33 minutes, Sun in Aries, Mercury starts in Pisces, then enters Aries 11:35 A.M., Venus in Pisces, Mars retrograde in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. As usual the pesky 1st quarter Moon is peering over our shoulders, suggesting that we haven’t applied ourselves, that we seem to be treading water. Well, what else do you expect when the Moon is also square Mars? Many times we look for scapegoats to explain away current circumstances, or dawdle by setting up and knocking down paper tigers. It’s best to ride the current set up by the Moon also being trine Saturn retrograde, and sift through things you enjoyed in the past, and to use those as guideposts to emerge out of present circumstances. Magically, a day to confound rivals, to hinder competition.

Sunday, April 06, 2014, 8 Skirophorion, dedicated to Poseidon, the night of the descent of the Koran to Earth 610 AD, death of Richard I (Lionhearted) 1199, of King Michael Corvinas of Hungary 1490, of Albrecht Durer 1528, 8th night of the Waxing Moon, in Cancer, 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 5:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Sun at 6:32 A.M., and last 64.75 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Jupiter at 7:25 P.M., lasting 55.25 minutes, Sun in Aries, Mercury in Pisces, Venus in Pisces, Mars retrograde in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. All signs point towards this being a day that encourages a bit of self-indulgence. The lure of one’s passions call one out of the house in search of that elusive something, particularly if your passions may be satisified at flea markets, auctions and the like. The combination of the Moon being trine Neptune (and square Uranus) with the Lunar /Jupiter conjunction make this a day for acquisition. One’s magicks are best utililized to thwart rivals and competitors.

Saturday, April 05, 2014, 7 Skirophorion, dedicated to Apollo, Patrick comes to Ireland as a Bishop 456 AD, Easter Island discovered by Europeans 1722, birthday of Thomas Hobbes 1588, Church of All Worlds founded 1962, 7th night of the Waxing Moon, starting in Gemini, then going Void of Course from 10:55 A.M. to 5:39 P.M., then entering Cancer, 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, just after 5:30 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Saturn at 6:33 A.M., and last 64.25 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mercury at 7:24 P.M., lasting 55.75 minutes, Sun in Aries, Mercury in Pisces, Venus starts in Aquarius, then enters Pisces 4:31 P.M., Mars retrograde in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. Wonderful, it’s Spring, and Venus is moving into Pisces, which tends to provoke the roving eye; even the happily coupled find thenselves attracted to what they see in other fields today. This is intensified by the Moon being square Mercury today, which tends to lead toadditional overexertion of one’s desire. I guess we all get to be walking boners today (or some equivalent). One’s magical activities are best directed towards attraction, drawing others in.

Friday, April 04, 2014, 6 Skirophorion, dedicated to Artemis, birthday of Emperor Caracalla 188 AD, 6th 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, around 5:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Venus at 6:35 A.M., and last 63.9 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mars at 7:22 P.M., lasting 56.1 minutes, Sun in Aries, Mercury in Pisces, Venus in Aquarius, Mars retrograde in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. Tdoay should prove to be more dynamic and positive looking than yesterday; the positive nature of the Moon being sextile the Sun is augmented by the Moon also being sextile Uranus, which brings one’s deeper thoughts to the fore, as well as being trine our retrograde Mars, which adds energy without edge. Magically, a day for most all positive work.

Thursday, April 03, 2014, 5 Skirophorion, no particular dedication, death of Jesse James 1882, 5th night of the Waxing Moon, starting in Taurus, then going Void of Course from 2:43 A.M. to 7:47 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 3:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Jupiter at 6:36 A.M., and last 63.75 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Moon at 7:21 P.M., lasting 56.25 minutes, Sun in Aries, Mercury in Pisces, Venus in Aquarius, Mars retrograde in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. And we go back to another tough, conflicted day, with the Moon square Venus and Neptune, with the Sun Square Pluto. All I can say is be happy with however you make it through the day, and try to not fly off the handle. Unhappiness and dsicontent can so easily break through the surface, without any resolution. Magically, a perfect day for dark work.

Wednesday, April 02, 2014, 4 Skirophorion, dedicated to Hermes, Aphrodite, Eros, United States coinage and a mint authorized 1792, birthday of Charlemagne 742 AD, of Casanova 1725, of Hans Christian Anderson 1805, 4th night of the Waxing Moon, in Taurus, 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 3:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mercury at 6:38 A.M., and last 63.5 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Sun at 7:20 P.M., lasting 56.5 minutes, Sun in Aries, Mercury in Pisces, Venus in Aquarius, Mars retrograde in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. The stars conspire to have us talk to each other, particularly about one’s fears and concerns. Some unpleasant “truths” may slip loose (truths being in the mind of the speaker, not necessarily fact based). This occurs in the evening, thanks to the configuration of the Gemini Moon being in opposition to Saturn retrograde,, which is augmented by the Moon being sextile Mercury, and Mercury, in turn, being trine Saturn. The fuel for these conversations is provided by the storm of thought brought on in the morning by the Moon being trine Pluto and the Sun being conjunct Uranus. Magically, small efforts bring unexpected results.

Tuesday, April 01, 2014, 3 Skirophorion, dedicated to Athena in the Athenian Calendar, in Roman rites dedicated to Venus Verticordia (The Changer of Hearts) and Fortuna Virilis, Justinian is named co-ruler with his Uncle, Emperor Justin 527 AD, ruins of Pompeii discovered 1748, birth of William Harvey 1578, 3rd night of the Waxing Moon, starting Void of Course in Aries, then entering Taurus 1:20 A.M., 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 5:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mars at 6:40 A.M., and last 63.25 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Saturn at 7:19 P.M., lasting 57.75 minutes, Sun in Aries, Mercury in Pisces, Venus in Aquarius, Mars retrograde in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. We can look forward to a bit of chest thumping and tooting one’s own horn today, with a chance of ostentatious magnanimity. On the bright side, the interesting combination of the Sun being square Jupiter in the morning, and the Moon being sextile the same in the evening ought to encourage a bout of liberality and generosity. Add to this mix the Moon being sextile Neptune in the middle of the day, and it’s the ideal combination for a raucous party (a la Gatsby). A swell time will be had by all (except for those paying for all the fun). Magically, a day for buffing one’s reputation, advancing one’s social status.