Saturday, June 28, 2014, 2 Boedromion, dedicated to the Agathos Daimon, start of Ramadan, Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838, Archduke Ferdinand assasinated in Sarajevo 1914signing of the Treaty of Versailles 1919, birthday of Henry VIII 1491, of John Wesley 1703, of Jean Jacques Rousseau 1712, death of the Emperess Theodora 548 AD, 2nd night of the Waxing Moon, in Cancer, going Void of Course from 9:30 P.M. through the rest of the day, starting in the 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 Saturn at 5:26 A.M., and last 75.4 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mercury at 8:31 P.M., lasting 44.6 minutes, Sun in Cancer, Mercury retrograde in Gemini, Venus in Gemini, Mars in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. You may find us all a bit accident prone today, or at least engaging in risky behavior, thanks to the cancer Moon being square both Uranus and Mars, making us jumpy, restless and exciteable. Should we survive the day unscathed, the Moon being conjunct Jupiter, should give us some laurels to rest upon. It’s another day, magickaly, to influence the more succeptible into following your will.

Friday, June 27, 2014, 1 Boedromion, dedicated to one’s personal Deities in the Athenian calendar, in Roman rites a day devoted to the Lares, the household or local deities, birthday of Scott Cunningham 1956, death of Giorgio Vasi 1574, of Joseph Smith 1844, New 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 Venus at 5:26 A.M., and last 75.4 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mars at 8:31 P.M., lasting 44.6 minutes, Sun in Cancer, Mercury retrograde in Gemini, Venus in Gemini, Mars in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. Today’s energies lead one down the path of dreams and reveries, providing new and unexpected narratives. If you’re going to live dangerously, better to rehearse it in one’s mind first, n’est pas? The Cancer Moon exerts it’s power through the lens of the Sun being conjunct this Moon, while the Moon is trine Neptune retrograde. One’s magicks can be utilized by the focused mind to engage in sendings, to place one’s desires in the minds of others, and to exert other subtle influences.

Friday, June 27, 2014, 1 Boedromion, dedicated to one’s personal Deities in the Athenian calendar, in Roman rites a day devoted to the Lares, the household or local deities, birthday of Scott Cunningham 1956, death of Giorgio Vasi 1574, of Joseph Smith 1844, New 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 Venus at 5:26 A.M., and last 75.4 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mars at 8:31 P.M., lasting 44.6 minutes, Sun in Cancer, Mercury retrograde in Gemini, Venus in Gemini, Mars in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. Today’s energies lead one down the path of dreams and reveries, providing new and unexpected narratives. If you’re going to live dangerously, better to rehearse it in one’s mind first, n’est pas? The Cancer Moon exerts it’s power through the lens of the Sun being conjunct this Moon, while the Moon is trine Neptune retrograde. One’s magicks can be utilized by the focused mind to engage in sendings, to place one’s desires in the minds of others, and to exert other subtle influences.

Thursday, June 26, 2014, 30 Metageitnion, dedicated to Hekate, Pied Piper lures away children in Hamelin 1284 AD,birthday of astonomer Charles Messier, developer of catalog of visible galactic objects (such as Nebulae, and Galaxies) 1730, death of the Emperor Julian 363 AD, of Francisco Pizzaro 1541, death of one of the developers of the hot air balloon Joseph Montgolfier 1810, 2nd night of the Dark of the Moon, starting in Gemini, going Void of Course from 7:56 A.M. to 5:05 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 5:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mercury at 5:25 A.M., and last 75.5 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Sun at 8:31 P.M., lasting 44.5 minutes, Sun in Cancer, Mercury retrograde in Gemini, Venus in Gemini, Mars in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. There are subtle currents running through the day, in part provoked by the Moon occulding Mercury just as it goes Void of Course this morning, thus short-circuting the effects of Mercury being retrograde. This allows for the developing of secrets, and the keeping of them. Plot away! Concentrate one’s magicks on subtle effects as well, just changing the probabilities a bit rather than attempting some dramatic change.

Wednesday, June 25, 2014, 29 Metageitnion, dedicated to Hekate, birthday of Antoni Gaudi 1852, of George Orwell 1903, 1st night Dark of the 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 Mercury at 5:25 A.M., and last 75.5 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Sun at 8:31 P.M., lasting 44.5 minutes, Sun in Cancer, Mercury retrograde in Gemini, Venus in Gemini, Mars in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. It’s easy to sense the metaphorical blood in the water, and to make your move, though that blood may be illusory. At the very least, one should be ready to seize any opportunities that present themselves today, taking the plunge rather than taking the time to examine a situation. This is all fueled by the Moon being sextile Uranus and trine Mars, while Mars is in opposition to Uranus. Even though Saturn is still retrograde, this is a day which encourages great leaps rather than cautious steps. One’s magicks should be utilized to create openings and advantages, keeping in mind that sometimes, to be a winner, others need be losers.

Tuesday, June 24, 2014, 28 Metageitnion, no particular dedication in the Athenian calendar, in Roman rites dedicated to Fortuna, battle of Bannockburn, freeing Scotland from English domination 1314, Henry VIII becomes King 1509, 1st Freemason’s Grand Lodge convened in London 1717, the Witchcraft act of James I is replaced by a law against pretending to tell fortunes or witchcraft 1763, birthday of Ambrose Bierce 1842, of Janet Farrar 1950, death of Lucrezia Borgia 1519, 11th night of the Waning Moon, starting Void of Course in Taurus, then entering Gemini 7:06 A.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 3:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mars at 5:25 A.M., and last 75.5 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Saturn at 8:31 P.M., lasting 44.5 minutes, Sun in Cancer, Mercury retrograde in Gemini, Venus starts in Taurus, then enters Gemini 8 :34 A.M., Mars in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. It’s hard to say which approach to the day might be the more perilous, overconfidence in one’s perceptions as to how things are going, or being led on by the confidence others seem to have in one’s abilities. Today is a day that makes things seem better than they are, which is pleasant, but not necessarily helpful. This papering over of difficulties is all courtesy of the Moon being conjunct Venus while square Neptune retrograde. As we move into the 6th Mansion, one’s magicks work best by taking the example of the Iron fist in the Velvet glove.

Saturday, June 21, 2014, 25 Metageitnion, dedicated to Zeus Epopetes (who oversees), Galileo forced to recant his heliocentric “theories” of the Solar System’s structure 1633, death of Machiavelli 1527, the Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere as of 6:51 A.M., 8th night of the Waning Moon, starting in Aries, then going Void of Course from 6:24 P.M. to 11:02 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 3:00 P.M., finally moving the 4th Mansion of the Moon, Al Deberan / Aldeberan, good for playing the margins, shaking things up, around 11:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Saturn at 5:24 A.M., and last 75.5 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mercury at 8:30 P.M., lasting 44.5 minutes, Sun starts in Gemini, then enters Cancer 6 :51 A.M. Mercury retrograde in Gemini, Venus in Taurus, Mars in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. A sunny outlook can easily turn to irrational exuberance today, as the Solstice is accompanied by the Moon being square Jupiter, which can lead one to drain the bank accounts in pursuit of one’s pleasures. Additionally, the Moon being sextile retrograde Mercury can make one susseptible to the blandishments of con men and sales persons (not to mention croupiers). If you can keep this all in mind, however, you might use your magicks to bend others to your will.

Saturday, June 21, 2014, 25 Metageitnion, dedicated to Zeus Epopetes (who oversees), Galileo forced to recant his heliocentric “theories” of the Solar System’s structure 1633, death of Machiavelli 1527, the Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere as of 6:51 A.M., 8th night of the Waning Moon, starting in Aries, then going Void of Course from 6:24 P.M. to 11:02 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 3:00 P.M., finally moving the 4th Mansion of the Moon, Al Deberan / Aldeberan, good for playing the margins, shaking things up, around 11:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Saturn at 5:24 A.M., and last 75.5 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mercury at 8:30 P.M., lasting 44.5 minutes, Sun starts in Gemini, then enters Cancer 6 :51 A.M. Mercury retrograde in Gemini, Venus in Taurus, Mars in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. A sunny outlook can easily turn to irrational exuberance today, as the Solstice is accompanied by the Moon being square Jupiter, which can lead one to drain the bank accounts in pursuit of one’s pleasures. Additionally, the Moon being sextile retrograde Mercury can make one susseptible to the blandishments of con men and sales persons (not to mention croupiers). If you can keep this all in mind, however, you might use your magicks to bend others to your will.

Friday, June 20, 2014, 24 Metageitnion, no particular dedication in the Athenian Calendar, in Roman rites dedicated to Summanus, a deity who oversaw nocturnal thunder, honored with round cakes made from flour, milk and honey, Oxford University is chartered 1214, birthday of Scipio Africanus 236 BCE, 7th 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 3:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Venus at 5:24 A.M., and last 75.5 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mars at 8:30 P.M., lasting 44.5 minutes, Sun in Gemini, Mercury retrograde in Gemini, Venus in Taurus, Mars in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. With the Aries Moon in opposition to Mars and conjunct Uranus, this should prove to be a day full of over-reactions and petty squabbles erupting all over the place ; what a lovely prelude to the Summer Solstice tomorrow.But seriously, it’s easy to allow oneself to become just a bit too overwound during the course of the day. Try to dial it back. At the same time, this dynamic can be utilized in one’s magicks to catalyse one’s opponents or rivals to go astray.

Thursday, June 19, 2014, 23 Metageitnion, no particular dedication in the Athenian Calendar, in Roman rites dedicated to Minerva, birthday Of James 1st Scotland/James IV England 1566, of Blaise Pascal 1613, 6th night of the Waning Moon (last quarter), starting in Pisces, then going Void of Course from 3:06 P.M. to 5:26 P.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 5:30 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Jupiter at 5:24 A.M., and last 75.5 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Moon at 8:30 P.M., lasting 44.5 minutes, Sun in Gemini, Mercury retrograde in Gemini, Venus in Taurus, Mars in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. Another day to work out the details of one’s plots and schemes, to pull a plan together. This organizational burst is supported by the Moon being trine Jupiter and sextile Venus in the morning, making this a particularly good time to engage in one’s artistic endeavors. The gears slip in the afternoon, the Moon being square the Sun and Mercury, so be careful to not tip your hand as to what you are up to (as in discussing a project on paper as though it has already been completed). The desire to prematurely reveal is intensified in the evening, when the Sun is conjunct Mercury. Keep things under wraps. One’s magickal works are best employed on creating order and structure.

Wednesday, June 18, 2014, 22 Metageitnion, no particular dedication, Church of All Worlds receives IRS tax exemption as a recognized church 1970, 5th 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 9:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mercury at 5:23 A.M., and last 75.6 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Sun at 8:30 P.M., lasting 44.4 minutes, Sun in Gemini, Mercury retrograde in Gemini, Venus in Taurus, Mars in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. The discontents and frustrations of yesterday should fade away today; friends (and more importantly, family) should be getting their financial houses in order, thanks to Venus being sextile Jupiter; Saturn doesn’t stand in the way, being trine in the evening (though still retrograde, so one’s successes come from things already in the works). The early morning conjunction of the Pisces Moon and Neptune ought to bring some interesting insights. One's magickal work is best directed towards holding things together.

Tuesday, June 17, 2014, 21 Megageition, no particular dedication, Sir Francis Drake lands on the coast of California 1579, birthday of Starhawk 1951, 4th night of the Waning Moon, starting in Aquarius, going Void of Course from 2:07 P.M. to 2:26 P.M., then entering Pisces, 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 10:30 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mars at 5:23 A.M., and last 75.5 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Saturn at 8:29 P.M., lasting 44.5 minutes, Sun in Gemini, Mercury retrograde in Gemini, Venus in Taurus, Mars in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. You know you desire something, but it’s hard to identify what that might be, as the options to hand provide no satisfaction. The Moon being square Venus early in the day make it impossible to be sated, while the Moon being trine the Sun and Mercury provide the drive to search for the unfindable (and Mercury still being retrograde, it’s impossible to articulate what your desires might be). As for one’s magicks, it’s better towork on confusing others, rather than trying to bring some clarity to work for yourself (the chances of things going awry being fairly high).

Tuesday, June 17, 2014, 21 Megageition, no particular dedication, Sir Francis Drake lands on the coast of California 1579, birthday of Starhawk 1951, 4th night of the Waning Moon, starting in Aquarius, going Void of Course from 2:07 P.M. to 2:26 P.M., then entering Pisces, 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 10:30 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mars at 5:23 A.M., and last 75.5 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Saturn at 8:29 P.M., lasting 44.5 minutes, Sun in Gemini, Mercury retrograde in Gemini, Venus in Taurus, Mars in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. You know you desire something, but it’s hard to identify what that might be, as the options to hand provide no satisfaction. The Moon being square Venus early in the day make it impossible to be sated, while the Moon being trine the Sun and Mercury provide the drive to search for the unfindable (and Mercury still being retrograde, it’s impossible to articulate what your desires might be). As for one’s magicks, it’s better towork on confusing others, rather than trying to bring some clarity to work for yourself (the chances of things going awry being fairly high).

Sunday, June 15, 2014, 19 Metageitnion, no particular dedication in the Athenian calendar, in Roman rites the last day of the Vestalia, dedicated to Vesta, as well as the last day of the Quinquartus miniusculae, dedicated to Minerva, involving processions of the sacred flute players, King John signs the Magna Carta 1215, the first hanging of someone accused of Witchcraft in Massachusetts, Margaret Jones, 1648, birth of Edward, the Black Prince 1330, 2nd night of the Waning Moon, starting in Capricorn, then going Void of Course from 2:35 A.M. to 1:26 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 5:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Sun at 5:23 A.M., and last 75.4 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Jupiter at 8:28 P.M., lasting 44.6 minutes, Sun in Gemini, Mercury retrograde in Gemini, Venus in Taurus, Mars in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. It’s a very easy day to think that everything’s coming up roses (which is not to imply the reverse). However, as the dominant planetary movement today is the Moon being in opposition to Jupiter (and Jupiter being the ruler of the evening hours this day), it’s all too easy to overextend oneself, making broad promises and building castles in the air, which will be difficult to sustain afterwards. Try to keep bragging about what you will do to a minimum. As for one’s magicks, you may nudge situations into a more propitious direction. May the odds be ever in ypour favor!

Saturday, June 14, 2014, 18 Metageitnion, no particular dedication in the Athenian calendar, in Roman rites dedicated to Vesta, as well as Minerva, the Qunquartus Minores, in which the ritual flute players went in procession to her temple, Stars and Stripes adopted as national flag 1777, Charles Babbage’s paper on a “difference engine” (our first computer) published1822, 1st night of the Waning Moon, in Capricorn, starting in 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 9:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Saturn at 5:23 A.M., and last 75.4 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mercury at 8:28 P.M., lasting 44.6 minutes, Sun in Gemini, Mercury retrograde in Gemini, Venus in Taurus, Mars in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. After the last few days of confidence building, there comes an opposite reaction to it today. While you we probably not delusional about the prospects in front of you, today does not allow for any great advances. Today we gather to assess and take a hard look behind the curtain, as it were. Keen perception is brought to the fore by the Moon being sextile Neptune retrograde, conjunct Pluto retrograde, and square Uranus, while the need to step back and merely observe is provided by the Moon being square Mars. Fortunately, the evening allows for acceptance of the veracity of one’s analysis, being under the Moon being trine Venus. One’s magickal works are best concentrated on limiting or defusing uncomfortable or irritating aspects in one’s life.

Thursday, June 13, 2014, 17 Metageitnion, dedicated to Hekate in the Athenian calendar, in Roman rites dedicated to Vesta and Jove, earliest publication on Sunspots by John Fabricus 1611, Marquis de Lafayette arrives in the United States 1777, birthday of Gerald Gardner 1884, night of the Full Moon, the day starting in Sagittarius, going Void of Course 12:11 A.M. to 1:03 P.M., then entering Capricorn, starting in the 21st Mansion of the Moon, Al Bal’dah/ Elbelda, good for acquiring material possessions, then entering the 22nd Mansion Sa’d da’bih/Caadaldepa, good for health, liberation, around 3:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Venus at 5:23 A.M., and last 75.4 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mars at 8:28 P.M., lasting 44.6 minutes, Sun in Gemini, Mercury retrograde in Gemini, Venus in Taurus, Mars in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. It’s difficult to not want to assay something new today ; all one’s old ways of getting through the day seem to have lost their energy, and so, one may remain in a state of inertia and anhedonia, or go in a whole new direction. Being a Full Moon, the Moon is in opposition to the Sun, but is also accompanied by it also being in opposition to Mercury retrograde, and just to make you completely crazed, Venus is in opposition to retrograde Saturn. Rather than these aspects binding you to the present, they make it all so easy to jettision friends, lovers, old hairstyles, what have you. This is a day your magicks may be utilized for transformative work.

Thursday, June 12, 2014, 16 Metageitnion, in the Athenian calendar dedicated to Atremis Hekate, she who shoots at will, in Roman rites another day of the Vestalia, dedicated to Vesta, birthday of Cosimo de Medici 1519, 15th night of the Waxing Moon, in Sagittarius, 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 5:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Jupiter at 5:23 A.M., and last 75.33 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Moon at 8:27 P.M., lasting 44.66 minutes, Sun in Gemini, Mercury retrograde in Gemini, Venus in Taurus, Mars in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. Today should prove to be a grounded, realistic day, in which the reality of a given situation should be able to be faced squarely in the face. The dynamism of the day comes from the Moon being sextile Mars, while one’s mental faculties are kept attentive by the Moon being square a retrograde Neptune while trine Uranus, making it difficult to hold onto an illusion. Yes, it is what it is, with no sugar-coating. As for one’s magicks, it’s a day to draw things in towards you, and to firm up social ties.

Wednesday, June 11, 2014, 15 Metageitnion, no particular dedication in the Athenian Calendar, in Roman rites dedicated to Vesta, a continuation of the Vestialia, as well as a day honoring Mater Matuta, the Matralia, as well as Fortuna, traditional date for the Fall of Troy, circa 1184 BCE, the more severe Witchcraft Act of James I comes into effect 1604, birthday of Ben Johnson 1572,14th night of the Waxing Moon, starting Void of Course in Scorpio, then entering Sagittarius 11 :23 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 7:30 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mercury at 5:23 A.M., and last 75.33 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Sun at 8:27 P.M., lasting 44.66 minutes, Sun in Gemini, Mercury retrograde in Gemini, Venus in Taurus, Mars in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. This being a day of no exact aspects, the spirit of self-indulgence engendered yesterday continues to have free reign today, with the Moon’s passage into the 20th Mansion lending weight to the feeling that there are few obstacles in one’s path. This “me” centered feeling continues to extend into one’s magickal workings as well.

Tuesday, June 10, 2014, 14 Metageitnion, no particular dedication in the Athenian calendar, in Roman rites dedicated to Vesta, 3rd day of the Vestialia, first Dutch settlers, arriving from New Jersey settle in Manhattan 1610, the first of the Salem “Witches” hanged, Bridget Bishop, 1692, death of Alexander the Great 323 BCE, 13th night of the Waxing Moon, in Scorpiogoing Void of Course 10 :12 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 9:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mars at 5:24 A.M., and last 75.16 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Saturn at 8:26 P.M., lasting 44.84 minutes, Sun in Gemini, Mercury retrograde in Gemini, Venus in Taurus, Mars in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. For many of us, today is a day where we will at least attempt to do whatever we want to, with less consideration of what others might think (or wish us to do). The indifference to the imput from the social group comes from the Moon being in opposition to Venus, and the personal indulgence from the confluence of the Moon occluding Saturn, while later going trine Jupiter. One’s magicks will tend towards being directed to the individual, rather than the needs of the larger social group.

Monday, June 09, 2014, 13 Metageitnion, 12th night of the Waxing Moon, no particular dedication in the Athenian calendar, in Roman rites the principal day of the Vestalia, dedicated to Vesta, naturally, Emperor Nero commits suicide 68 AD, Book of Common Prayer adopted by the Churh of England 1549, birthday of Peter the Great 1672, death of Astrologer William Lilly 1681, starting Void of Course in Libra, then entering Scorpio 6:38 A.M., 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 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Moon at 5:24 A.M., and last 75.1 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Venus at 8:25 P.M., lasting 44.9 minutes, Sun in Gemini, Mercury retrograde in Gemini, Venus in Taurus, Mars in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. So, Neptune has now gone retrograde until mid December, making us more intuitive, more capable of picking up the more subtle clues being dropped around us, which can become rather complicated today, as the Moon will be trine retrograde Mercury and Neptune today, as we will be provided with these insights but not be provided with an effective way to deal with them. This plays into the Moon’s passage into the 18th mansion tonight however, and can help to fuel some fairly dark work in one’s magicks, if you dare.

Friday, June 06, 2014, 10 Metageitnion, no particular dedication, New Amsterdam renamed New York 1664, launch of the D-Day invasion 1944, birthday of the Astronomer Regiomantus 1436, of Botanist Andrea Cesalpino 1519, 9th night of the Waxing Moon, starting in Virgo, going Void of Course from 5:13 A.M. to 10:00 P.M., then entering Libra, 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 11:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Venus at 5:24 A.M., and last 75 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mars at 8:24 P.M., lasting 45 minutes, Sun in Gemini, Mercury in Gemini, Venus in Taurus, Mars in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. A good day for one’s creative endeavors, and to achieve a level of recognition for one’s talents, thanks to the pleasing combination of the Sun being sextile Uranus while the Moon is sextile Jupiter. It’s also a fine day for social gatherings, so spruce yourself up and leave the cavern. A great day for most all of one’s magickal workings.

Thursday, June 05, 2014, 9 Metageitnion, no particular dedication in the Athenian Calender, in Roman rites dedicated to Dius Fidius, one of the Deities who oversaw oaths, Titus, continuing the Seige of Jerusalem, breaches the middle defensive wall 70 AD, Isaac Newton begins studies at Trinity College 1661, birthday of Adam Smith 1723, 8th night of the Waxing Moon (1st Quarter), in Virgo, 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 9 :00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Jupiter at 5:25 A.M., and last 74.8 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Moon at 8:23 P.M., lasting 45.2 minutes, Sun in Gemini, Mercury in Gemini, Venus in Taurus, Mars in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. A day that encourages one to be content in place, to be happy with one’s lot. On the continuum between indolence and manic activity, try to aim somewhere in the middle, it will cause you the least stress. The desire to get on with it, induced by the Moon being square the Sun, is blunted by the Moon also being in opposition to Neptune and sextile retrograde Saturn. Fortunately, the Moon also being trine Venus allows one to sit back and enjoy the view. One’s magickal work is best devoted to improving the small aids and comforts which can be extended to others.

Wednesday, June 04, 2014, 8 Metageitnion, dedicated to Apollo, in Roman rites a celebration of the temple of Hercules Custos, the Jewish celebration of Shavuot, the festival of weeks, both a harvest festival and a commemoration of the receiving of the Torah (6 Sivan), Charles 1st taking prisoner 1647, death of Giacomo Casanova 1798 7th night of the Waxing Moon, starting Void of Course in Leo, then entering Virgo 10:20 A.M., 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 1:00 A.M., finally entering the 13th Mansion of the Moon, Al Awwa/Alahue, good for aid, comfort, assistance, around 7 :00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mercury at 5:25 A.M., and last 74.75 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Sun at 8:22 P.M., lasting 45.25 minutes, Sun in Gemini, Mercury in Gemini, Venus in Taurus, Mars in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. An easier day to express one’s feelings and concerns without putting anyone off (unless you have no self-control and just start gushing). The Moon’s progress through the 12th and 13th mansions today is mirrored by Venus being sextile Neptune, while the Moon is sextile Mercury. If you need to receive a fair hearing today is the day. Most any postively intended magickal workings will benefit from the spirit of the day.

Sunday, June 01, 2014, 5 Metageitnion, dedicated to Juno, Mars, the Tempestates (Goddesses of the storms), as well as Cardea, who watched over the entrance to the home (the hinges of the door actually), Elizabethan Witchcraft Laws enacted 1563, 4th night of the Waxing Moon, starting in Cancer, then going Void of Course from 2:32 A.M. to 9:42 A.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 11:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Sun at 5:26 A.M., and last 74.33 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Jupiter at 8:10 P.M., lasting 45.66 minutes, Sun in Gemini, Mercury in Gemini, Venus in Taurus, Mars in Libra, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn retrograde Scorpio. A lovely, forward looking day, which is bound to bring more esteem to all and sundry, as the Moon is conjunct Jupiter as it goes Void of Course. Of course, some may lean a little too heavily on their own horn which they are tooting, but there you go. One’s magickal activities should be equally as outward looking, and should aim to improve the circumstances of all.