Thursday, September 18, 2014, 25 Maimakterion, no particular dedication, assassination of Emperor Domitian, he being succeded by Nerva 96 AD, cornerstone of Capitol laid by Brother George Washington 1793, birthday of Emperor Trajan 53 AD, 9th night of the Waning Moon, starting in Cancer, then going Void of Course from 2:38 P.M. through 11:10 P.M., then entering Leo, overseen by the 18th Decan, Afut, ruled by Mercury, 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 1:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Jupiter at 6:39 A.M., and last 61.8 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Moon at 7:01 P.M., lasting 58.2 minutes, Sun in Virgo, Mercury in Libra, Venus in Virgo, Mars in Scorpio, Jupiter in Leo, Saturn in Scorpio. It is possible to take things a bit too seriously today, but at least this allows for some constructive forward movement. The tone for the day is set by the Moon being trine Saturn early in the morning, which sets order and a clear path. This is not all that conforting, but rather more confining, and the Moon squaring Mercury just makes things more tense. Fortunately, the mental tumult of the morning can be smoothed out in the afternoon, with the Moon being sextile the Sun, allowing the rest of the day to fall into it’s proper perspective, so, whatever your endeavors, just try to get through the bumpy start of the day, and enjoy your successes after lunchtime. This holds true for one’s magickal endeavors as well, the tend lines of what you wish to engage in should be clearer starting with the Moon’s move into the 10th Mansion.