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.