Friday, May 30, 2014, 3 Metageition, dedicated to Athena, Joan of Arc burned at the stake 1431, Colombus leaves on 3rd trip to the New World 1493, Florida discovered by Fernando de Soto 1539, death of Christopher Marlowe 1593, of Voltaire 1778, 3rd night of the Waxing Moon, starting Void of Course in Gemini, then entering Cancer 10:13 A.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 10:15 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Venus at 5:27 A.M., and last 74.33 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mars at 8:19 P.M., lasting 45.66 minutes, Sun in Gemini, Mercury in Gemini, Venus in Taurus, Mars in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. Fantastic, two forward looking days in a row! Today’s impetus is provided by the Moon being conjunct Mercury and sextile Venus. This should lead to an increase in desireability, both in oneself and in others. Work on love/lust spells, or merely attraction, if you wish to avoid foreign entanglements.

Saturday, May 31, 2014, 4 Metageitnion, Ramses II becomes Pharaoh 1279 BCE, dedicated to Hermes, Aphrodite, Eros, 4th 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 9:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Saturn at 5:27 A.M., and last 74.33 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mercury at 8:19 P.M., lasting 45.66 minutes, Sun in Gemini, Mercury in Gemini, Venus in Taurus, Mars in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. It’s easier to see the limits bounding one’s circumstances today than to see the possible solutions. While it can be quite lovely here, it still seems to be some form of confinment. The major contributors to this sense of being hemmed in are provided by the Moon being square Mars and Uranus while trine retrograde Saturn, while one’s aspirations to move beyond these limits are fueled by the Sun being trine Neptune and Mars. Not the best day for one’s magickal endeavors, as today’s influences, combinded with the Moon’s passage into the 9th Mansion, can lead one down some fairly dark paths.

Wednesday, May 28, 2014, 1 Metageitnion, dedicated to one’s personal Deities, Joan of Arc accused of relapsing into heresy 1431, Spanish Armada sets sail for England 1588, Sierra Club founded 1892, marriage of Henry VII and Anne Boelyn voided 1533, night of the New Moon, starting Void of Course, then entering Gemini 12.48 P.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 9:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mercury at 5:28 A.M., and last 74.1 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Sun at 8:17 P.M., lasting 45.9 minutes, Sun in Gemini, Mercury in Gemini, Venus starts in Aries, then moves into Taurus 9:46 P.M., Mars in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. Have a bit of caution in permitting new acquaintances into your circle, as both the Sun and the Moon being square Neptune tends to quell one’s bullshirt artist detector, while Mercury being sextile Venus makes you want to give others the benefit of the doubt; otherwise, it’s a New Moon full of possibilities. The dynamic of the Moon being conjunct the Sun is augmented by it also being trine Mars, making it a day to go out and do. Regrettably, all this energy, when utilized in one’s magickal workings can have a harsh judgemental edge to it, thanks to the Moon residing in the 6th Mansion most of the day.

Saturday, May 24, 2014, 26 Hekatombaion, no particular dedication, death of Nicholas Copernicus 1543, 10th night of the Waning 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 9:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Saturn at 5:31 A.M., and last 73.6 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mercury at 8:14 P.M., lasting 46.4 minutes, Sun in Gemini, Mercury in Gemini, Venus in Aries, Mars in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. It seems that there might be a lack of impulse control today. A sense of entitlement is supported by Jupiter being trine the retrograde Saturn, and it is augmented by the Moon being in opposition to Mars in the early morning. The Moon being square Jupiter in the evening seals the deal. Even if you can control your unreasonable requests, never fear, someone near and dear won’t be able to.The lunar passage into the 2nd mansion has little effect on the tone of succesful magickal workings today; one should consider executing one’s ritual as precisely as possible, to achieve small, precise results.

Friday, May 23, 2014, 25 Hekatombaion, no particular dedication in the Athenian calendar, in Roman rites a day for cleansing of the sacred trumpets, a Tubilustrum, as well as being dedicated to Volcanus, capture of Joan of Arc 1430, Tycho Brahe begins work on his observatory 1576, Captain Kidd hanged in London 1701, birthday of Elias Ashmole 1616, Carl Linnaeus 1707, marriage of Henry VII and Catherine of Aragorn annuled 1533, death of Savonarola 1498, 9th night of the Waning Moon, starting in Pisces, then going Void of Course from 2:26 A.M. to 12:09 P.M., then entering Aries, 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 12:10 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Venus at 5:32 A.M., and last 73.4 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mars at 8:13 P.M., lasting 46.6 minutes, Sun in Gemini, Mercury in Gemini, Venus in Aries, Mars in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. Today should see us all distracted by minutae, thanks to the Moon being square Mercury while trine the Sun. try to keep in mind that it’s the journey, not whether the tips of your shoe laces (aglets) are exactly aligned. Yes , we will be afflicted by attending to that level of detail, which can distract one from the bigger picture. Magically, this impulse may be channeled to ordering things to our liking. It’s not a bad day for taking control of a situation.

Friday, May 23, 2014, 25 Hekatombaion, no particular dedication in the Athenian calendar, in Roman rites a day for cleansing of the sacred trumpets, a Tubilustrum, as well as being dedicated to Volcanus, capture of Joan of Arc 1430, Tycho Brahe begins work on his observatory 1576, Captain Kidd hanged in London 1701, birthday of Elias Ashmole 1616, Carl Linnaeus 1707, marriage of Henry VII and Catherine of Aragorn annuled 1533, death of Savonarola 1498, 9th night of the Waning Moon, starting in Pisces, then going Void of Course from 2:26 A.M. to 12:09 P.M., then entering Aries, 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 12:10 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Venus at 5:32 A.M., and last 73.4 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mars at 8:13 P.M., lasting 46.6 minutes, Sun in Gemini, Mercury in Gemini, Venus in Aries, Mars in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. Today should see us all distracted by minutae, thanks to the Moon being square Mercury while trine the Sun. try to keep in mind that it’s the journey, not whether the tips of your shoe laces (aglets) are exactly aligned. Yes , we will be afflicted by attending to that level of detail, which can distract one from the bigger picture. Magically, this impulse may be channeled to ordering things to our liking. It’s not a bad day for taking control of a situation.

Thursday, May 22, 2014, 24 Hekatombaion, no particular dedication, Alexander the Great defeats Darius III 334 BCE, start of the “War of the Roses” 1455, death of Emperor Constantine 337 AD, 8th night of the Waning 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, then entering the 28th Mansion of the Moon Al Risha Batn/Arrexhe, good for increase, travel, love, bad for cherished things, around 3:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Jupiter at 5:32 A.M., and last 73.33 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Moon at 8:12 P.M., lasting 46.66 minutes, Sun in Gemini, Mercury in Gemini, Venus in Aries, Mars in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. A good day to trade on your talents and reputation, as the combination of the Moon being trine both Jupiter and Saturn retrograde combine to support one’s competencies. It’s a good time to look at one’s employment options, or to update one’s business contacts. Magically, a day for locking in or stablizing situations.

Wednesday, May 21, 2014, 23 Hekatombaion, 7th night of the Waning Moon, no particular dedication, birthday of Albrecht Durer 1471, of Alexander Pepe 1688, of Gyydion Pendderwen 1946, starting Void of Course in Aquarius, then entering Pisces 8:18 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 4:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mercury at 5:33 A.M., and last 73.1 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Sun at 8:11 P.M., lasting 46.9 minutes, Sun starts in Taurus, then enters Gemini10:59 P.M., Mercury in Gemini, Venus in Aries, Mars in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. Desires come to the fore, due to the combination of the Moon being square the Sun and conjunct Neptune. Not only quiet reveries, but deep images from the unconscious are churned up for our consideration. The consitution of the day makes it ideal for scrying and other forms of divination.

Tuesday, May 20, 2014, 22 Hekatombaion, no particular dedication in the Athenian calendar, in Roman rites a day for an Agonalia, a sacrifice of a ram to the Gods of the State, start of the Council of Nicea 325 AD, publication of Shakespeare’s Sonnets 1609, Levi Strauss and partner patent riveted blue jeans 1873, death of Christopher Colombus 1506, 6th night of the Waning Moon (Last Quarter) starting in Aquarius, then going Void of Course from 6:21 P.M. through the rest of the day, starting in the 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 7:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mars at 5:34 A.M., and last 73 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence withSaturn at 8:10 P.M., lasting 47 minutes, Sun starts in Taurus, then enters Gemini10:59 P.M., Mercury in Gemini, Venus in Aries, Mars in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. Time too face things in the past squarely, and put them to rest, thus preparing the ground for new things. This is thanks to the combination of the Moon being square Saturn retrograde while the Sun moves into Gemini. The potential to effect this housecleaning is aided by the Moon being sextile Uranus and Venus, while also trine Mercury. Magickally, a good time to bring some order out of chaos, placing situations into their proper alignment with each other.

Saturday, May 17, 2014, 19 Hekatombaion, no particular dedication, New York Stock Exchange started 1792, Lewis and Clark bgin their trip west 1804, 3rd night of the Waning Moon, starting Void of Course in Sagittarius, then entering Capricorn 4:12 A.M., starting in 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 5:00 A.M., finally entering the 24th Mansion of the Moon, Al Sulud/Caaddcohot, good for overcoming those against you, general success, around 11:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Saturn at 5:37 A.M., and last 72.5 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mercury at 8:07 P.M., lasting 47.5 minutes, Sun in Taurus, Mercury in Gemini, Venus in Aries, Mars retrograde in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. Today is a good day to burn bridges, if that is what you wish to do (I prefer to simply allow them to fall apart from neglect, but do what you like). The impetus to make these clean breaks is provided thanks to the Capricorn Moon being sextile Neptune and square Mars retrograde. As Mars goes direct in two days, the more measured reactivity it has today will soon vanish. All this activity will make it easier to look towards the future, rather than being stuck in the present as we all have been so far this year. Utilize your magicks to effect a solid base from which to act.

Friday, May 16, 2014, 18 Hekatombaion, no particular dedication, Mary Queen of Scots flees to England 1568, death of St. Brendan 583 AD, of Charles Perrault, fairy tale writer 1703, 2nd night of the Waning Moon, starting in Sagittarius, going Void of Course 3:43 A.M. through the rest of the day, 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 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Venus at 5:38 A.M., and last 72.33 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mars at 8:06 P.M., lasting 47.66 minutes, Sun in Taurus, Mercury in Gemini, Venus in Aries, Mars retrograde in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. Thanks to the Moon being in opposition to Mercury, it will be hard to articulate what’s going on in your noggin today, which is a pity, as the combination of the Moon being trine Uranus and Venus gives one subtle insights and flashes of brillance, particularly in regards to one’s emotional life, as well as one’s love life. Condisder it the Cyrano de Bergerac effect. All that emotion and empathy will find an outlet, but perhaps not today. Make some notes to recall this when your verbal dexterity returns. One’s magicks are best devoted to the tangible today, particularly in drawing things to you, and preserving one’s home.

Thursday, May 15, 2014, 17 Hekatombaion, no particular dedication in the Athenian Calendar, in Roman rites dedicated to Mercury and Jove, torture of heritics authorized by Innocent IV in the Papal Bull “Ad Exstirpanda” 1252, discovery of Cape Cod by Batholomew Gosnold 1602, 1st night of the Waning Moon, starting Void of Course in Scorpio, then entering Sagittarius 1:44 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 Jupiter at 5:38 A.M., and last 72.25 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Moon at 8:05 P.M., lasting 47.75 minutes, Sun in Taurus, Mercury in Gemini, Venus in Aries, Mars retrograde in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. An easy, measured day, bounded by the Moon being sexttile Mars while Mercury is sextile Venus. While your sang-froid may seem delusional to some, thanks to the Moon being square Neptune early in the day, this is outweighed by Mercury being sextile Uranus later in the day, which supports one’s impressions and intuitions. It is possible to make a breakthrough today. These configurations support magickal persuasiveness rather than coercion.

Wednesday, May 14, 2014, 16 Hekatombaion, a big day in the Athenian calendar, dedicated to Artemis, Hekate, Zeus Phratrios (of the tribal clans), Athena, Eirene/Peace, in Roman rites a day dedicated to Mars Invictus, as well as a rite held by the Pontiffs, Vestals and Praetors, who made a circuit of Rome collecting straw scapegoat figures from specific locations (both know as Argei), which were then tossed into the Tiber, Jamestown Virginia founded 1607, assisination of Henri IV of France 1610, Full Moon, in Scorpio, going Void of Course 3:16 P.M. through the rest of the day, 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 11:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mercury at 5:39 A.M., and last 72.1 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Sun at 8:04 P.M., lasting 47.9 minutes, Sun in Taurus, Mercury in Gemini, Venus in Aries, Mars retrograde in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. A day to assert one’s perogatives, and/or reclaim one’s position or status. The highs or lows engendered by the Moon/Sun opposition are supported by the Moon also being trine Jupiter, while occluding Saturn. Act large, and be in charge. These currents, as often the case during a Full Moon, will lend a major power boost to one’s magickal workings.

Tuesday, May 13, 2014, 15 Hekatombaion, no particular dedication in the Athenian calendar, in Roman rites 3rd day in which the Lemuria, dedicated to calming the restless dead, the Pantheon in Rome is turned in a church 609 AD, colonists led by John Smith land near the James River 1607, 15th night of the Waxing 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 11:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mars at 5:40 A.M., and last 71.9 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Saturn at 8:03 P.M., lasting 48.1 minutes, Sun in Taurus, Mercury in Gemini, Venus in Aries, Mars retrograde in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. The hidden recesses of the mind are stimulated today by the Scorpio Moon being trine Neptune. Depending on your inclination, this facility can degeneragte into a series of Walter Mittyesque reverieves, of you may experience a burst of creativity. As for one’s magicks, it’s a good day for ritual work and sendings, perhaps with a touch of Necromancy thrown in.

Saturday, May 10, 2014, 12 Hekatombaion, dedicated to Kronos as patron of agriculture, Americo Vespucci leaves on 1st voyage to the New World 1497, Colombus discovers the Cayman Islands 1503, Massachusetts Bay Colony bans Christmas as “too pagan” 1659, Benjamin Franklin tests lightning rod 1752, death of Botanist Leonard Fuchs 1566, 12th night of the Waxing Moon, starting void of course in Virgo, then entering Libra 1:19 P.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 3:30 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Saturn at 5:44 A.M., and last 71.33 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mercury at 8:00 P.M., lasting 48.66 minutes, Sun in Taurus, Mercury in Gemini, Venus in Aries, Mars retrograde in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. An interesting day, bounded by the Sun being in opposition to Saturn retrograde in the afternoon. You might consider this a good time to hit the reset button. While not a good day to implement any new plans or strategies, it is a good day to carve out the time to compare life goals with what is actually happening, and to lay out a concrete plan for change. Magically, it’s a powerful day to uncover what is concealed or hidden.

Saturday, May 10, 2014, 12 Hekatombaion, dedicated to Kronos as patron of agriculture, Americo Vespucci leaves on 1st voyage to the New World 1497, Colombus discovers the Cayman Islands 1503, Massachusetts Bay Colony bans Christmas as “too pagan” 1659, Benjamin Franklin tests lightning rod 1752, death of Botanist Leonard Fuchs 1566, 12th night of the Waxing Moon, starting void of course in Virgo, then entering Libra 1:19 P.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 3:30 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Saturn at 5:44 A.M., and last 71.33 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mercury at 8:00 P.M., lasting 48.66 minutes, Sun in Taurus, Mercury in Gemini, Venus in Aries, Mars retrograde in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. An interesting day, bounded by the Sun being in opposition to Saturn retrograde in the afternoon. You might consider this a good time to hit the reset button. While not a good day to implement any new plans or strategies, it is a good day to carve out the time to compare life goals with what is actually happening, and to lay out a concrete plan for change. Magically, it’s a powerful day to uncover what is concealed or hidden.

Friday, May 09, 2014, 11 Hekatombaion, no particular dedication in the Athenian Calendar, in Roman rites the 1st day of the Lemuria, dedicated to the appeasement of one’s dead, Battle of Meggido led by Pharaoh Thutmose III 1457 BCE, birthday od Dante Alighieri 1265, 11th night of the Waxing Moon, in Virgo, going Void of Course from 6:08 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 1 :00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Venus at 5:45 A.M., and last 71.1 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mars at 7:59 P.M., lasting 48.9 minutes, Sun in Taurus, Mercury in Gemini, Venus in Aries, Mars retrograde in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. Back to our more forward looking progress, interrupted by yesterday’s blip. With the 2nd half of the Virgo move, things should seem more sorted out, thanks to the Moon being trine the Sun and sextile Jupiter and Saturn. It should be possible to put forward one’s best face in public situations. Most all positive work is supported today, allow one’s magicks to have an outward focus.

Thursday, May 08, 2014, 10 Hekatombion, no particular dedication, hernando De Soto discovers the Mississippi 1541, Charles II declared King of England, 1660, 10th night of the Waxing Moon, starting Void of Course in Leo, then entering Virgo 2:24 A.M., 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 11 :00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Jupiter at 5:46 A.M., and last 71 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Moon at 7:58 P.M., lasting 49 minutes, Sun in Taurus, Mercury in Gemini, Venus in Aries, Mars retrograde in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. Head for the hills, shut off your phones. Otherwise, be prepared to field redundant, akward, or cringe-inducing conversations, thanks to the combination of the Moon being square Mercury and in opposition to Neptune. Don’t you love when there are no right answers? This combination occuring during a Virgo Moon just makes it all even more uncomfortable. Let us use the capabilies of the 13th Mansion to smooth this over as much as possible.

Wednesday, May 07, 2014, 9 Hekatombaion, no particular dedication, seige of Orleans broken by Joan d’Arc 1429, founding of New Orleans 1718, independence of Greece from Turkey 1832, death of Otto I, Holy Roman Emperor 685 AD, 9th night of the Waxing Moon, starting in Leo, then going Void of Course from 6:51 A.M. through the rest of the day, 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 5:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mercury at 5:47 A.M., and last 70.8 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Sun at 7:57 P.M., lasting 49.2 minutes, Sun in Taurus, Mercury starts in Taurus, then moves into Gemini 10:57 A.M., Venus in Aries, Mars retrograde in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. Saturn keeps our focus close to home today, being square to the Moon and retrograde, just as the Moon goes Void of Course. Expect to have to cope with the issues being presented by friends and family, as everyone’s focus will be within the social group. Fortunately, the movement of the Moon through the 11th to 12th Mansions molds the day into supporting magicks which will provide aid and assistance.

Tuesday, May 06, 2014, 8 Hekatombaion, dedicated to Poseidon, 8th night of the Waxing Moon, in Leo, Peter Minuit “purchases Manhattan 1626, the French court moves to Versailles 1682, 1st Prince Hall Lodge forms in Boston 1787, 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 7:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mars at 5:48 A.M., and last 70.66 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Saturn at 7:56 P.M., lasting 49.33 minutes, Sun in Taurus, Mercury in Taurus, Venus in Aries, Mars retrograde in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. Ambition surges and one’s outlook probes the horizon as it is apt to due during a first quarter Moon, aided by it being sextile Jupiter and trine Uranus. This is tempered by the Moon also being sextile the retrograde Mars, which keeps one’s responses a bit more measured. Most all positive magickal work is within our scope today.

Monday, May 05, 2014, 7th Hekatombaion dedicated to Apollo Atropaios (Averter of Evil), Kubla Khan becomes ruler 1260, 7th night of the Waxing Moon, starting in Cancer, then going Void of Course from 4:46 A.M. to 1:55 P.M., then entering Leo, 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 3:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Moon at 5:49 A.M., and last 70.50 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Venus at 7:55 P.M., lasting 49.50 minutes, Sun in Taurus, Mercury in Taurus, Venus in Aries, Mars retrograde in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. Back to what we like to think of as normal my friends. This is just a temperate, easy-going day, bounded by the Moon being sextile Mercury and trine Venus. The Moon’s movement into Leo brings an open, expansive nature. As for one’s magicks, anything to do with increase and healing wouldn’t be amiss.

Sunday, May 04, 2014, 6 Hekatombaion, dedicated to Artemis, John Wycliffe and Jan Hus declared heretics 1415, 6th 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 1:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Sun at 5:51 A.M., and last 70.25 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Jupiter at 7:54 P.M., lasting 49.75 minutes, Sun in Taurus, Mercury in Taurus, Venus in Aries, Mars retrograde in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. A good day to get up and get stuff done, with the main fuel being provided by the Moon being sextile the Sun, and trine Jupiter. As we are still bounded by Saturn retrograde, the Moon being trine it confines our new endeavors to old business, and the Moon being square Uranus can lead one to overly possesive attatchments (i.e. stalking behavior). Don’t be a stalker. The influence of the Moon sitting in the 9th mansion can goad one into fairly controlling magickal behavior.

Saturday, May 03, 2014, 5 Hekatombaion, no particular dedication, last day of the Floralia, dedicated to Flora, Jamacia discovered by Colombus 1494, birth of Niccolo Machiavelli 1469, 5th night of the Waxing Moon, starting Void of Course in Gemini, then entering Pisces 2:13 A.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 7:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Saturn at 5:52 A.M., and last 70 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mercury at 7:53 P.M., lasting 50 minutes, Sun in Taurus, Mercury in Taurus, Venus in Aries, Mars retrograde in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. After the last few days of our focus being out ward at others, most of us will turn our focus back to our own needs and not find a great deal of satisfaction. This is not because we are incapable of satisfaction, nosiree. The Moon is square Venus and Mars, while trine Neptune. This sets up a situation wherein one’s hopes and desires take focus, but cannot find a satisfactory outlet. This will pass. Magickally, a day to clear the way so one’s desires can manifest.

Friday, May 02, 2014, 4 Hekatombaion, in the Athenian calendar dedicated to Hermes, Aphrodite, Eros, in Roman rites the 6th day of the Floralia, dedicated to Flora, birthday of Athanasius Kircher 1601, of Catherine the Great 1729, death of Leonardo di Vinci 1519, 4th night of the Waxing Moon, the whole day void of Course in Gemini, starting in the 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 1:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Venus at 5:53 A.M., and last 69.75 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mars at 7:52 P.M., lasting 50.25 minutes, Sun in Taurus, Mercury in Taurus, Venus starts in Pisces, moves into Aries 9:12 P.M., Mars retrograde in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. During the day, there should be a certain ease (rather than laziness), brought on by the Moon being Void of Course, which should allow the full effects of it’s move into the 7th Mansion to be dominant. The Mercury/Saturn opposition in the evening lends itself to inducing some soul searching. While not a comfortable project, this is a time to objectively examine your assumptions and the underlying structure on which you hang your actions, with an eye to change. Magickally, we should be able to turn our focus outwards towards the needs of others.

Thursday, May 01, 2014, 3 Hekatombaion, dedicated to Athena in the Athenian Calender, to Juno in Roman rites, as well as Maia, the Bona Dea and the Lares Praestites, the protective Deities of the Roman State, also the 5th day of the Floralia, dedicated to Flora, as well as Beltane (yes, it’s a party), the start of Scotland’s independence from England 1328, Order of the Illuminati formed by Adam Weishaupt 1776, 3rd night of the Waxing Moon, in Gemini, going Void of Course 7:32 P.M. through the rest of the day, the whole of the day in the 6th Mansion of the Moon Al Han’ah/Athaya, good for stirring things up, promoting cruel and destructive acts, agricultural disasters. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Jupiter at 5:54 A.M., and last 69.75 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Moon at 7:51 P.M., lasting 50.25 minutes, Sun in Taurus, Mercury in Taurus, Venus in Pisces, Mars retrograde in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. A perfect May Day for mischief, if you like inhabiting a comedy of errors. With The Moon square Neptune, trine Mars retrograde and sextile Uranus, the lid is off the Id. The consequences of one’s actions don’t seem to mean much. Tomorrow should provide quite a hangover. As for one’s magicks, it’s all a matter of what you think you can get away with.