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.