Sunday, August 31, 2014, 7 Maimakterion, dedicated to Apollo, first “Ripper” Murder 1888, birthday of Caligula 12 AD, of Commodus 161, of Raymond Buckland 1934, 7th night of the Waxing Moon, in Scorpio, overseen by the 16th Decan, Thurmis, ruled by the Sun, 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 the Sun at 6:21 A.M., and last 65.8 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Jupiter at 7:31 P.M., lasting 54.2 minutes, Sun in Virgo, Mercury in Virgo, Venus in Leo, Mars in Scorpio, Jupiter in Leo, Saturn in Scorpio. It’s difficult to tamp down one’s aggressive impulses today. The emotional swing is set in motion just after midnight, when the Moon squares Jupiter, which with a Scorpio Moon can make one build on perceived grudges and slights, and this is intensified by the Moon occluding Saturn in the afternoon, magnifying the limitations of a circumstance or situation, while after 9:00 P.M., the Moon is conjunct Mars. All that energy and frustration will seek to ground itself, so try to be cautious and separate how you might be feeling, and what the actual circumstances are, as there will be quite a few people running around on a hair trigger. One’s magicakal endeavors will just slide into aggressive work, even when your intentions are otherwise.

Saturday, August 30, 2014, 6 Maimakterion, dedicated to Artemis, birthday of Mohammed 580 AD, death of Anton van Leeuwenhoek (microscope creator) 1723, 6th night of the Waxing Moon, starting Void of Course in Libra, then entering Scorpio 4:53 A.M., overseen by the 16th Decan, Thurmis, ruled by the Sun, starting in the 17th Mansion of the Moon, Al Iklil/Alichil, good for positive work on plans and situations already in motion, and for establishing new, powerful connections, then moving into the 18th Mansion of the Moon, Al Kalb/Alkab, good for plots and revenge, around 9:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Saturn at 6:20 A.M., and last 66.1 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mercury at 7:33 P.M., lasting 53.9 minutes, Sun in Virgo, Mercury in Virgo, Venus in Leo, Mars in Scorpio, Jupiter in Leo, Saturn in Scorpio. Today allows one to take one’s talents and intuitions and to run with them (as well as the desire to to just that), thanks to the Moon being trine Neptune retrograde and sextile to the Sun. rather than just perfoming day to day tasks by rote, it should be easy to be mindful. You might find it better to ustile the magickal currents of the day to perceive the underlying patterns and connections between thingsavoiding the darker aspects of the evenings move into the 18th Mansion.

Friday, August 29, 2014, 5 Maimakterion, no particular dedication, birthday of John Locke 1632, death of John the Baptist 29 AD, muder of Incan ruler Atahualpa 1533,death of Brigham Young 1877, 5th night of the Waxing Moon, in Libra, going Void of Course 12:00 P.M. through the rest of the day, overseen by the 16th Decan, Thurmis, ruled by the Sun, starting in the 16th Mansion of the Moon, Al Zubana/Azubene, good for dealing with hindrances and reversals, moving in the evening into 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 7:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Venus at 6:19 A.M., and last 66.25 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mars at 7:34 P.M., lasting 53.75 minutes, Sun in Virgo, Mercury in Virgo, Venus in Leo, Mars in Scorpio, Jupiter in Leo, Saturn in Scorpio. It’s lovely that the Moon is sextile Venus, really; all those warm fuzzy feelings about one’s fellows and all. However, the Moon being in opposition to Uranus and the Sun being in opposion to Neptune (both of them being retrograde) can easily turn us into needy, grasping yearners, all drawn out sighs and cow eyes. Really, did we all need to be reduced to bumbling teens pining for the phone to ring? It’s all very “Midsummer’s Nights Dream”. So show some dignity people, and try to avoid drunk texting. While there will be a temptation to do love magick today, you know it will provoke obsessive behavior.oh, I know you won’t pay attention to a word I’m saying.

Thursday, August 28, 2014, 4 Maimakterion, dedicated to Hermes, Aphrodite and Eros, the Western half of the Roman Empire ends 476, death of St. Augustine 430 AD AD, 4th night of the Waxing Moon, in Libra, overseen by the 16th Decan, Thurmis, ruled by the Sun, 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 5:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Jupiter at 6:18 A.M., and last 66.5 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Moon at 7:36 P.M., lasting 53.5 minutes, Sun in Virgo, Mercury in Virgo, Venus in Leo, Mars in Scorpio, Jupiter in Leo, Saturn in Scorpio. The hinderances of the last few days should fade, and one’s self-confidence should rise today, thanks to the main astrological component of the day being the Sun sextile Jupiter. Take the advantage to shine! Use one’s magicks for protective work during the day, then you may shift to improving situations after cocktasil hour.

Wednesday, August 27, 2014, 3 Maimakterion, dedicated to Athena in the Athenian Calendar, in Roman rites dedicated to Volturnus, overseeing rivers and fountains, the “Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen” published by the French National Assembly 1789, 3rd night of the Waxing Moon, starting Void of Course in Virgo, then entering Libra 5:54 P.M., overseen by the 16th Decan, Thurmis, ruled by the Sun, 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 8:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mercury at 6:17 A.M., and last 66.66 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Sun at 7:37 P.M., lasting 53.33 minutes, Sun in Virgo, Mercury in Virgo, Venus in Leo, Mars in Scorpio, Jupiter in Leo, Saturn in Scorpio. Well, the passions will certainly be stirred up just before Noon, when Venus and Mars square each other, which can lead to heightened emotional responses, both for good and ill. A passionate feeling of attachment can come over one, or, equally as easily, profound loathing. This is tempered during the day, but when the Moon moves into the 15th Mansion, it’s going to be more difficult to keep one’s emotions and responses in check. I really hate it when the day seems to be derived from an Italian opera libretto, particularly when the stars are closely studying Verdi’s Macbeth. And with the day being what it is, one’s magicks can easily turn to mischief.

Tuesday, August 26, 2014, 2 Maimakterion, dedicated to the Agathos Daimon in the Athenian Calendar, Ottoman Emipre takes over Hungary 1541, birthday of chemist Antoine-Laurent Lavoiser 1743, 2nd night of the Waxing Moon, in Virgo, going Void of Course from 10:29 P.M. through the rest of the evening, overseen by the 16th Decan, Thurmis, ruled by the Sun, 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 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mars at 6:16 A.M., and last 66.9 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Saturn at 7:39 P.M., lasting 53.1 minutes, Sun in Virgo, Mercury in Virgo, Venus in Leo, Mars in Scorpio, Jupiter in Leo, Saturn in Scorpio. This is a difficult day for personal relationships, the tone being set by Venus squaring Saturn, which tends to make one yearn for an impossible response from loved ones, and their response being quite not what one hopes for. So, this is not the day to pop the question, or to have an in-depth conversation where things are going. Should you wish to just go about your professional day, this is the second one in a row where it’s best to lose yourself in it, as the Moon is now sextile Saturn, Mars and Mercury, making us all effective worker bees. It’s nice to have the distraction. Magickally, it’s a better day to keep things from falling apart than to work towards new goals.

Saturday, August 23, 2014, 29 Pyanopsion, no particular dedication in the Athenian calendar, in Roman rites, dedicated to Vulcan, Maia, the Nymphs, Ops opifera, Mt Vesuvius wakens (which will culminate in the massive eruption that destroys Pomepei and Herculaneum) 79 AD, birthday of Louis XVI 1754, death of William Wallace 1305, 12th night of the Waning Moon, in Leo, overseen by the 16th Decan, Thurmis, ruled by the Sun, starting in the 10th Mansion of the Moon, Al Jabhah/Algebhah good for love and friendship, thwarting criminal activities and evil intentions, then entering the 11th Mansion of the Moon, Al Zubrah/Azobra, which is good for reversing negative opinions and judgments, just after 7:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Saturn at 6:13 A.M., and last 67.5 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Mercury at 7:43 P.M., lasting 52.5 minutes, Sun starts in Leo, then enters Virgo 12:46 A.M., Mercury in Virgo, Venus in Leo, Mars in Scorpio, Jupiter in Leo, Saturn in Scorpio. A day when one’s concerns can easil;y shift to defending and promoting one’s dignities and perogatives, the Sun’s progress into Virgo being bracketed by the Moon being conjunct both Jupiter and Mars. While striving to maintain or expand the esteem you are held in by others, remember that others are striving for the same deference to be extended to them. It works best for all if you don’t push to be top dog, but rather one of several with admirable traits. Use one’s magicks to add a bit of glamour and grace.

Friday, August 22, 2014, 28 Pyanopsion, no particular dedication, Battle of Bosworth Field, last of the War of the Roses 1485, Order of the Rosy Cross established 1623, George II declares the colonies in open rebellion 1775, 11th night of the Waning Moon, starting Void of Course in Cancer, then entering Leo 4:49 P.M., overseen by the 15th Decan, Futile, ruled by Mars, 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, just before 7:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Venus at 6:12 A.M., and last 67.75 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Mars at 7:45 P.M., lasting 52.25 minutes, Sun in Leo, Mercury in Virgo, Venus in Leo, Mars in Scorpio, Jupiter in Leo, Saturn in Scorpio. Today should go much like yesterday, with slightly less drive, though not achieving the level of ennui. However, just taking care of business does lack a certain excitement. The Moon’s transit into Leo keeps the energy level up, but there are no exact planeray aspects to report today. Despite us being in a Waning phase of the Moon, there are no impediments to using one’s magicks for comfort, aid and assistance.

Thursday, August 21, 2014, 27 Pyanopsion, no particular dedication in the Athenian calendar, in Roman rites dedicated to Consus, guardian of the harvest and stored grain, as well as Mars and the Lares10th night of the Waning Moon, in Cancer, going Void of Course 3:34 P.M., overseen by the 15th Decan, Futile, ruled by Mars, 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 Jupiter at 6:11 A.M., and last 67.9 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Moon at 7:46 P.M., lasting 52.1 minutes, Sun in Leo, Mercury in Virgo, Venus in Leo, Mars in Scorpio, Jupiter in Leo, Saturn in Scorpio. Well, on the downside this is a workday. On the plus side, the stars conspire to make it an efficient one.Trying to play hookey won’t work; one’s responsibilities keep drawing you back in. Best to just get with the program, and deal with all the things on your to-do list. With the Moon being sextile Mercury, trine Mars and Saturn, while square Uranus retrograde, we are aided by the great focus this combination provides. Considering the Cancer Moon in Al Tarf today, one’s magicks may be used to remove obstacles in one’s path (excepting Congress; they’re on vacation, and even if it weren’t, no force in the universe would move this lot).

Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 26 Pyanopsion, 9th night of the Waning Moon, the Moon starting Void of Course in Gemini, then entering Cancer 4:45 A.M., no particular dedication, birthday of H.P. Lovecraft 1890, Execution of the Lancashire Witches 1612, overseen by the 15th Decan, Futile, ruled by Mars, 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, starting at 0 degrees Cancer, 4:45 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mercury at 6:10 A.M., and last 68.1 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Sun at 7:48 P.M., lasting 51.9 minutes, Sun in Leo, Mercury in Virgo, Venus in Leo, Mars in Scorpio, Jupiter in Leo, Saturn in Scorpio. Today’s main influence is that of Neptune retrograde being trine the Cancer Moon. While the generally beneficent influences experienced yesterday still hold sway, they become more deeply rooted today; then they are ovserved through the lens of an awakened “6th sense”. If you focus on what has been going on around you, it should be possible to develop some new intuitive insights regarding the course of one’s life going forward. Needless to say, utilize one’s magicks for divination today.

Tuesday, August 19, 2014, 25 Pyanopsion, Moon in Gemini, going Void of Course from 10:45 P.M. through the rest of the day, no particular dedication in the Athenian Calendar, in Roman rites the Vinalia Rustica, celebrating the grape harvest, dedicated to Jupiter and Venus, overseen by the 15th Decan, Futile, ruled by Mars,Richard II surrenders to his brother Henry 1399,Mary Queen of Scots assumes the throne of Scotland 1561, death of Augustus Ceaser 14 AD, of Blaise Pascal 1662, John Willard and Reverend George Burroughs put to death in the Salem Witch trials 1692, 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 2:30 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mars at 6:09 A.M., and last 68.33 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Saturn at 7:49 P.M., lasting 51.66 minutes, Sun in Leo, Mercury in Virgo, Venus in Leo, Mars in Scorpio, Jupiter in Leo, Saturn in Scorpio. A simple, easy, positive looking day, with the Gemini Moon being sextile Uranus retrograde in the morning, and sextile the Sun in the evening. Your better instincts carry the day, and there’s moxie enough to see them through. Ones magicks may be used for most any positive work.

Monday, August 18, 2014, 24 Pyanopsion, no particular dedication, death of Genghis Khan 1227, Urbain Grandier burned for Socery in Loundon France 1634, 7th night of the Waning Moon, in Gemini, overseen by the 15th Decan, Futile, ruled by Mars, 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 1:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Moon at 6:08 A.M., and last 68.6 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Venus at 7:51 P.M., lasting 51.4 minutes, Sun in Leo, Mercury in Virgo, Venus in Leo, Mars in Scorpio, Jupiter in Leo, Saturn in Scorpio. Despite the day being in the 6th Mansion of the Moon, this could be a fairly fun day, it’s tendency being more transformation than destruction. Mercury and Neptune retrograde are square the Moon today, and in opposition to each other. This confluence can lead to some fairly nimble thinking and baroque conversational flourishes erupting. As the Moon is sextile Jupiter and Venus, andconjunct each other, this should prove more endearing than annoying. Underneath the awkwardness there is sincerity. One’s magicks are best employed to hold the more negative aspects of the day at bay, or to neutralize them.

Sunday, August 17, 2014, 23 Pyanopsion, no particular dedication in the Athenian Calender, in Roman rites dedicated to Portunes, who oversaw doors and locks, as well as to Janus, John White, returning to Roanoke discovers all the colonists had vanished 1590, Robert Fulton’s fist steamboat trip up the Hudson 1807, Phobos, one of the Moon’s of Mars discovered 1877, birth of Davey Crockett 1786, 6th night of the Waning Moon, the Last Quarter, starting in Taurus, then going Void of Course from 8:26 A.M. to 6:40 P.M., then entering Gemini, overseen by the 15th Decan, Futile, ruled by Mars, 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 1:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Sun at 6:07 A.M., and last 68.75 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Jupiter at 7:52 P.M., lasting 51.25 minutes, Sun in Leo, Mercury in Virgo, Venus in Leo, Mars in Scorpio, Jupiter in Leo, Saturn in Scorpio. A day of potential emotional highs (or lows), as is generally the case during the Last Quarter, the Moon naturally being square the Sun. As there are no conflicting astrological aspects, any disappointments should be minor. At least there are no impediments to one’s strivings. Utilize one’s magicks to clarify situations and relations.

Saturday, August 16, 2014, 22 Pyanopsion, no particular dedication, death of Robert Johnson 1938, 6th night of the Waning Moon, in Taurus, overseen by the 15th Decan, Futile, ruled by Mars, starting in the 3rd Mansion of the Moon, Al Thurayya/Alzoraya, good for career support, general good luck, and to help or hinder judicial matters, moving the 4th Mansion of the Moon, Al Deberan / Aldeberan, good for playing the margins, shaking things up, around 1:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Saturn at 6:06 A.M., and last 69 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mercury at 7:54 P.M., lasting 51 minutes, Sun in Leo, Mercury in Virgo, Venus in Leo, Mars in Scorpio, Jupiter in Leo, Saturn in Scorpio. Well, we have had better day; this probably won’t be one of them. The day starts with the Moon being square Jupiter, and in opposition to Mars later in the morning, which leads to poor impulse control, and a vague sense of being aggravated, while the evening graces us with a Moon/Saturn opposition, which increases our difficulties in finding a ray of Sunshine (or Moonshine, as the case may be) in the events occurring. Oh well, perhaps these small miseries will afflict others, but not us. Keep your chin up, and carry on, while trying to remain on an even keel. These are minor irritations, and transient. One’s magicks may be employed to change the course, to deflect these potential annoyances. Oh yes, I neglected to mention yesterday that is was the birthday of Charles Geoffrey Leland, born in Philadelphia in 1824, and whose books should need no introduction (“Aradia” anyone?)

Friday, August 15, 2014, 21 Pyanopsion, no particular dedication, King Duncan is killed in battle by his cousin Macbeth 1040, Mayflower sets sail 1620, opening of Woodstock Festival 1969, birthday of Napoleon Bonaparte 1769, death of Emperor Galba 69 AD, Macbeth murder by a son of King Duncan 1057, 5th night of the Waning Moon, starting in Aries, then going Void of Course from 11:50 A.M. to 11:57 A.M., then entering Taurus, overseen by the 15th Decan, Futile, ruled by Mars, starting in the 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 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Venus at 6:05 A.M., and last 69.1 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mars at 7:55 P.M., lasting 50.9 minutes, Sun in Leo, Mercury starts in Leo, then enters Virgo 12:44 P.M., Venus in Leo, Mars in Scorpio, Jupiter in Leo, Saturn in Scorpio. Today holds the potential to create a few cat fights as you pass through the day, thanks to the Moon being square Venus in the evening. Perhaps things going smoothly the last two days have lowered our tolerance for disappointments. The early morning configuration of the Moon being trine Mercury continues with the Moon moving into Taurus, and Mercury being in Virgo makes one a bit more critical in one’s comments. Magickally, we’re still in a fine position for most any positive work.

Thursday, August 14, 2014, 20 Pyanopsion, no particular dedication, a Typhoon destroys the fleet of Kula Khan’s Japanese invasion force 1281, first book printed with an exact publication date 1457, birthday of Merc Casaubon, editor of John Dee’s Magical Diaries “A True and Faithful Relation…” 1599, of printer Daniel Elsevier 1626, 4th night of the Waning Moon in Aries, overseen by the 15th Decan, Futile, starting in the 1st Mansion of the Moon, Al Sharatain/Alnath, which is good for dealing with complex systems, regulations, technical matters, around 12:07 A.M., finally entering the 2nd Mansion of the Moon, Al Botein/Alboitan, good for finding treasure, capturing things, exciting situations, achieving things, around 5:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Jupiter at 6:04 A.M., and last 69.33 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Moon at 7:56 P.M., lasting 50.66 minutes, Sun in Leo, Mercury in Leo, Venus in Leo, Mars in Scorpio, Jupiter in Leo, Saturn in Scorpio. A easy, leisurely day, yesterday’s aspects carrying over into today, and being augmented in the evening by the Moon being trine the Sun. Hope and exuberance should abound. Go off with your bad self and do what you do. Even though we are in the Waning period of the Moon, one’s magicks can be employed for mosr any positive work, especially drawing things to you. A little money drawing spell wouldn’t be amiss.

Wednesday, August 13, 2014, 19 Pyanopsion, no particular dedication in the Athenian Calender; however this Ides of August is full of Deities in Roman rites; the Nemoralia of Diana, including torch-lit processions in the forests around Lake Nemi. Floral wreaths were worn, small ststues were left as offerings to the Goddess, and requests for her favor were written on ribbons and tied to trees. Hekate was also honored on this evening. As well, Vortumnus, the God of seasons, change, gardens; growth in general was honored, as well as Fortuna, Flora, and the four Camenae, Deities of flowing waters who also assisted in childbirth, they being Carmenta, Egeria, Antevorta and Postverta. Traditional date for the birth of Aradia de Toscano 1326, Martian Southern Polar Icecap discovered 1642; Marie Antionette imprisioned 1792, Bayreuth opens with 1st complete performance of the Ring Cycle 1876. Today is the 3rd night of the Waning Moon, starting Void of Course in Pisces, then entering Aries 9:00 A.M., ruled over by the 15th Decan, Futile, ruled by Mars, 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 9:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mercury at 6:03 A.M., and last 69.5 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Sun at 7:58 P.M., lasting 50.5 minutes, Sun in Leo, Mercury in Leo, Venus in Leo, Mars in Scorpio, Jupiter in Leo, Saturn in Scorpio. The Aries Moon is trine Venus during the day and Jupiter in the evening. This should allow us all to be warm, expansive and pretty (or handsome, if you like). Do let’s all try to add to the charm of the day, and accrue the benefits which should flow from this. This should prove a good day to employ one’s magicks to order things a bit more to one’s liking, to clear hinderances.

Tuesday, August 12, 2014, 18 Pyanopsion, no particular dedication in the Athenian Calender, in Roman rites dedicated to Hercules, birthday of Physicist Erwin Schrodinger 1887, death of Cleopatra VII 30 BCE, 2nd night of the Waning Moon, starting in Pisces, then going Void of Course 12:01 P.M., first overseen by the 14th Decan, Sic, ruled by Jupiter, dominion then passing to the 15th Decan, Futile, ruled by Mars, taking dominion around Noon, 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 1:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mars at 6:02 A.M., and last 69.75 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Saturn at 7:59 P.M., lasting 50.25 minutes, Sun in Leo, Mercury in Leo, Venus starts in Cancer, moves into Leo 3:24 A.M., Mars in Scorpio, Jupiter in Leo, Saturn in Scorpio. It’s all about attending to business today. To the best of your ability, whether overtly or behind the scence, take command. The predominant influence today is the Lunar conjunction with Saturn. Additional support comes from all the inner planets being in eithr Leo or Scorpio. One’s magicks are best employed today in setting circunstances to one’s liking. The 15th Decan, Futile, the 3rd Face of Leo, is generally depicted in the Picatrix as a swarthy man eating fruits and meat, carrying a cauldron. Despite this appearance, this is a benevolent aspect, under Mars, dynamic and active. You might consider the attributes of Heracles or Chango as being sympathetic to this Decan.

Monday, August 11, 2014, 17 Pyanopsion, no particular dedication, start of the Mesoamerican Long Count calendar 3114 BCE, death of Spartan king Leonidas 480 BCE, 1st night of the Waning Moon, starting Void of Course in Aquarius, then entering Pisces 8:55 A.M., overseen by the 14th Decan, Sic, ruled by Jupiter, 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 5:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Moon at 6:01 A.M., and last 69.9 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Venus at 8:00 P.M., lasting 50.1 minutes, Sun in Leo, Mercury in Leo, Venus in Cancer, Mars in Scorpio, Jupiter in Leo, Saturn in Scorpio. A new work week begins, and the astrological hinderances of the weekend have gone away.this is a day best spent gathering intelligence and assessing one’s stance, aided by the insights triggered by the Moon being conjunct Neptune retrograde. Expect restless, vivtd dreams in the evening, thanks to the Moon being trine Mars. If you can rest during the day, and then pull an all-nighter to utilize the conclusions that over-active mind came up with, all the better. As one’s intentions meet less resistance today, you might find that your magicks will be more effective today than recently; but stick to small things, a little push here, a bit of assistance there.

Sunday, August 10, 2014, 16 Pyanopsion, dedicated to Hekate, destruction of Nineveh 612 BCE, Magellen launches his fleet to circumnavigate the globe 1519, foundations laid for ther Greenwich Observatory 1675, the Louvre opens as a museum 1793, night of the Full Moon, the day starting with the Moon in Aquarius, then going Void of Course from 6:12 P.M. through the rest of the evening, overseen by the 14th Decan, Sic, ruled by Jupiter, 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, just before Midnight. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Sun at 6:00 A.M., and last 70.1 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Jupiter at 8:02 P.M., lasting 49.9 minutes, Sun in Leo, Mercury in Leo, Venus in Cancer, Mars in Scorpio, Jupiter in Leo, Saturn in Scorpio. What a lovely Full Moon is in store for us tonight; it will shine down upon all of us being in a state of hight anxiety, however. The Opposition of the Sun and Moon always brings highs or lows, and this one tends towards the lows, as it is also in opposition to Mercury and square Saturn. All this makes this another day to just go with the flow, and to be thankful for anything positive happening, as if by accident. It’s hard to go with the flow, as the Moon being sextile Uranus retrograde teases us to do something, anything, but I fear most efforts will be a waste. However, do as you like; I’m sitting this one out. You may feel the urge to use your magicks to push something through. I fear that the results won’t be very satisfying.

Saturday, August 09, 2014, 15 Pyanopsion, dedicated to Hekate in the Athenian Calender, in Roman rites dedicated to the Sun, Jonas Bronck settles on property in a Borough latter named after him 1638, birth of John Dryden 1631, death of Emporer Trajan 117 AD, 15th night of the Waxing Moon, the day starting in Capricorn, then going Void of Course from 4:09 A.M. to 9:51 A.M., then entering Aquarius, overseen by the 14th Decan, Sic, ruled by Jupiter, 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 1:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Saturn at 5:59 A.M., and last 70.33 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mercury at 8:03 P.M., lasting 49.66 minutes, Sun in Leo, Mercury in Leo, Venus in Cancer, Mars in Scorpio, Jupiter in Leo, Saturn in Scorpio. Well pumpkins, it was a good run this week, but today we hit the wall. Things don’t go quite as planned, or don’t go at all. It may be best to let ambition fall by the wayside, and just float in an innertube. With the day starting with the Moon in Opposition Venus, one’s mood is dampened. Then, the Sun squares Saturn, making everthing just too much bother. In the evening, the Moon is in opposition to Jupiter and square Mars, making it difficult to focus and everyone more irritable. This is just not a good day for those driven to get anything accomplished. You can use your magicks to re-direct the general malaise towards others, but it won’t make you feel any better, so it’s probably better to work on diminishing the trash in your own life rather than tossing it over someone else’s fence. So, it’s better to calm and center.

Friday, August 08, 2014, 14 Pyanopsion, no particular dedication, work begins on building Tycho Brahe’s observatory 1579, death of Shirley Jackson 1965, 14th night of the Waxing Moon, in Capricorn, overseen by the 14th Decan, Sic, ruled by Jupiter, starting in the 22nd Mansion Sa’d da’bih/Caadaldepa, good for health, liberation, around 1:30 A.M, finally entering the 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 Venus at 5:58 A.M., and last 70.5 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mars at 8:04 P.M., lasting 49.5 minutes, Sun in Leo, Mercury in Leo, Venus in Cancer, Mars in Scorpio, Jupiter in Leo, Saturn in Scorpio. It’s a Uranian sort of day, with the Moon being square it, Mercury and the Sun being trine it (and it is, as all the outer planets are, retrograde). This combination provides a framework for the day, allowing one to tap into the deep currents of one’s personal belief system. While this leads to wanting to leave one’s personal imprint on what is going on around one (and the Sun Being sextile Mercury while the Moon is sextile Saturn midday lends a great deal of determination to see this through), you may not feel quite confident enough to be quite as expressive about your positions as would be effective. Try to go through your triangulations quickly, and set out your plans and concerns. Don’t be too brash, but don’t be too tentative either. Use your magicks to win friends and influence people.

Thursday, August 07, 2014, 13 Pyanopsion, dedicated to Persephone and Demeter, last day of the Thesmophoria, Johannes Kepler’s mother arrested for witchcraft 1620, birthday of Elizabeth Bathory 1560, 13th night of the Waxing Moon, starting Void of Course in Sagittarius, then entering Capricorn 9:39 A.M., overseen by the 14th Decan, Sic, ruled by Jupiter, 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 11:30 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Jupiter at 5:57 A.M., and last 70.66 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Moon at 8:05 P.M., lasting 49.33 minutes, Sun in Leo, Mercury in Leo, Venus in Cancer, Mars in Scorpio, Jupiter in Leo, Saturn in Scorpio. If bullshit there is, today should be a good day to cut through it, or at least to come up with a plan to evade it. Mars being trine Neptune early in the day lends one the mental agility to make correct snap observations, while the evening gives us a Capricorn Moon being sextile both Neptune and Mars. This doesn’t make you too smart for your own good, just wicked smart. Let your magicks flow towards supporting most all positive work.

Wednesday, August 06, 2014, 12 Pyanopsion, in the Athenian Calender dedicated to Persephone and Demeter, 2nd day of the Thesmophoria, a fast day, and (seemingly) mirrors the state of Demeter during her search for Persephone, sitting on the ground, sharing grievances, hurling invective, Constitutional Convention first meets 1787, Judge Crater disappears in NYC 1930, death of Ben Johnson 1637, 12th night of the Waxing Moon, in Sagittarius, going Void of Course from 10:52 A.M. through the rest of the day, overseen by the 14th Decan, Sic, ruled by Jupiter, 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 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mercury at 5:56 A.M., and last 70.9 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Sun at 8:07 P.M., lasting 49.1 minutes, Sun in Leo, Mercury in Leo, Venus in Cancer, Mars in Scorpio, Jupiter in Leo, Saturn in Scorpio. In these troubled times, today should be one of calm, perfect harmony (or we should be able to move towards that state). This rosy state of affairs is thanks to the Moon being trine the Sun and Mercury early this morning, with no conflicting aspects later occurring. It’s a great day to interact with others. One’s magicks are best applied to drawing things towards you, to expand your influence.

Wednesday, August 06, 2014, 12 Pyanopsion, in the Athenian Calender dedicated to Persephone and Demeter, 2nd day of the Thesmophoria, a fast day, and (seemingly) mirrors the state of Demeter during her search for Persephone, sitting on the ground, sharing grievances, hurling invective, Constitutional Convention first meets 1787, Judge Crater disappears in NYC 1930, death of Ben Johnson 1637, 12th night of the Waxing Moon, in Sagittarius, going Void of Course from 10:52 A.M. through the rest of the day, overseen by the 14th Decan, Sic, ruled by Jupiter, 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 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mercury at 5:56 A.M., and last 70.9 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Sun at 8:07 P.M., lasting 49.1 minutes, Sun in Leo, Mercury in Leo, Venus in Cancer, Mars in Scorpio, Jupiter in Leo, Saturn in Scorpio. In these troubled times, today should be one of calm, perfect harmony (or we should be able to move towards that state). This rosy state of affairs is thanks to the Moon being trine the Sun and Mercury early this morning, with no conflicting aspects later occurring. It’s a great day to interact with others. One’s magicks are best applied to drawing things towards you, to expand your influence.

Tuesday, August 05, 2014, 11 Pyanopsion, dedicated to Demeter and Persephone, 1st day of the Thesmophoria. This festival of Demeter, from which all men were banned, involved bringing up from a gully or chasm pig and other sacrifices which had been allowed to rot there for months. This compost was thought to have been endowed with special properties by its contact with subterranean powers, and as such was mixed with seed corn before sown in the fields. The First day involved the women leaving home in procession, and setting up camp. In Roman rites an offering made to Salus (Health). 11th night of the Waxing Moon, starting Void of Course in Scorpio, then entering Sagittarius 6:19 A.M., overseen by the 14th Decan, Sic, ruled by Jupiter, 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 1:00 P.M. William Wallace, Scottish rebel, capured 1305, cornerstone of the Statue of Liberty laid, 1884. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mars at 5:55 A.M., and last 71 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Saturn at 8:08 P.M., lasting 49 minutes, Sun in Leo, Mercury in Leo, Venus in Cancer, Mars in Scorpio, Jupiter in Leo, Saturn in Scorpio. Today should allow for a continuation of leaping from triumph to triumph (or at leastone should be able to manage being admired more than despised), aided by the Sagittarius Moon being trine Jupiter. With the Moon also being square Neptune retrograde, this boosterism may contain an element of fraud (or let’s say exaggeration), but still, it’s nice to experience a few days in a row which are outward looking, expansive, and generous. One’s magicks may continute to be profitably employed to solidify one’s position, to add to one’s credit.

Saturday, August 02, 2014, 8 Pyanopsion, dedicated to Poseidon, Philip II’s Macedonian army finishes the conquest of the rest of Greece 338 BCE, birthday of Pierre L’Enfant, who laid out Washington D.C., 1754, overseen by the 14th Decan, Sic, ruled by Jupiter. 8th night of the Waxing Moon, starting Void of Course in Libra, then entering Scorpio 10:57 P.M., starting in the 16th Mansion of the Moon, Al Zubana/Azubene, good for dealing with hindrances and reversals, moving in the evening into 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 1:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Saturn at 5:52 A.M., and last 71.66 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mercury at 8:11 P.M., lasting 48.33 minutes, Sun in Leo, Mercury in Leo, Venus in Cancer, Mars in Scorpio, Jupiter in Leo, Saturn in Scorpio. Hopefully you had a chance to rest up yesterday. Today, conversation flows quite freely, perhaps too much so. The Sun’s move into the 14th Decan, ruled by Jupiter, is augmented by Mecury being conjunct Jupiter in the afternoon, provoking torrents of chit-chat. And the conversation keeps on flowing, thanks to Mercury being square Mars in the evening. This aspect cautions us to keep track of what’s being said, and to not steamroll your conversation over everyone elses. Just consider the day a very gabby cocktail party; try to enjoy yourself by listening as well as talking, we all might learn something. One’s magicks can assist in advancing one’s business plans, and as a catalyst to one’s creative endeavors.

Friday, August 01, 2014, 7 Pyanopsion, dedicated to Apollo, honored here in a special festival, the Pyanopsia, where a porridge of beans, grains and vegetables was shared, and the Eiresione was created, carried, and displayed. This was a wool bound Laurel branch, decorated with cups, lyres, decorative pastries and fruits.This was carried from house to house by boys (with living parents), who begged for treats in song. Those who gave would have the luck and prosperity conveyed by the Eiresione transfer to them. These would often be hung by the door (near to one’s Herm and/or Hekate for the ensuing year. In Roman rites, dedicated to Juno, also to Spes (Fortune). Today is also the first harvest, Lughnassah/Lammas. Today is the birthday of the Emporer Claudius 10 BCE, of John Dee,1555AD, the death of Mark Anthony 30 BCE. Today is the 7th night of the Waxing Moon, in Libra, going Void of Course from10:58 P.M. through the rest of the day, overseen by the 13th Decan, Craumonis, ruled by the Sun, 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 11:15 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Venus at 5:51 A.M., and last 71.75 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mars at 8:12 P.M., lasting 48.25 minutes, Sun in Leo, Mercury in Leo, Venus in Cancer, Mars in Scorpio, Jupiter in Leo, Saturn in Scorpio. Today provides one with a great deal of energy to do exactly the wrong thing. The Moon and Venus are badly aspected to the outer planets, which can lead to some fairly bizzare thought processes being given a chance to come to light. The desire to focus on those near and dear to you is fueled by Venus being trine Saturn. A move to action, rather than planning, is supported by the Moon being sextile the Sun. The danger in coming up with these new visions of how you should interact with those close to you, and acting on them, comes from Mars square Jupiter. This has a tendency to make one think that whatever plan they come up with must be right (because you thought of it, naturally), and that it must be implemented (because you’re right). The Moon squaring Mars late in the evening assures us that these manipulations will not be well received). So, in short, the state of your relations with others will be on your mind. If you come up with new and creative ways to move these relations along, they will not work, and you will make things worse. Avoid serious relationship conversations today. That’s all. While your magicks can’t sort out the tangled state of your relationships, it’s a great day to use them to order things to your liking, to take the upper hand in business situations.