Wednesday, April 29, 2015, 12 Hekatombaion, dedicated to Kronos, for his support of growing crops, in Roman rites the 3rd day of the Floralia, dedicated to Flora, Joan d’Arc arrives at the Seige of Orleans 1429, Great Britain formed by the Union of England and Scotland 1701, traditional birthdate for Taliesin 534 AD, of Ed Fitch 1937, 12th night of the Waxing Moon, in Virgo, overseen by the 4th Decan, Suo, ruled by Venus, starting in the 13th Mansion of the Moon, Al Awwa /Alahue, good for aid, comfort, assistance, around 14th Mansion, Al Simak/ Azimech, good for promoting love, health; bad for land travel, good for other modes, around 1:00 A.M., Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mercury at 5:57 A.M., and last 69.33 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Sun at 7:49 P.M., lasting 50.66 minutes, Sun in Taurus, Mercury in Taurus, Venus in Gemini, Mars in Taurus, Jupiter in Leo, Saturn retrograde in Sagittarius. Well, we trade the Moon being square Saturn yesterday with it being square Venus late in the afternoon, so don’t expect many pats on the back, or gold stars. This makes this another day to just suck it up and proceed forward, aided by the strength provided by the Moon also being trine Mars. As a relief from the rigors of the day, you might tap into the creative channels opened by the Sun being sextile Neptune after 7:00 P.M. one’s magick can continue along the same track they have these last few days, most positive work being supported.

Thursday, April 23, 2015 6 Hekatombaion, dedicated to Artemis, in Roman rites dedicated to Jupiter and Venus, the Vinalia, dedicated to the previous year’s wine, Brtian Boru defeats the Danes at the Battle of Clontarf 1014 AD, Edward III forms the Order of the Garter 1350, Charles II crowned 1661, AIDS virus identified 1984, birth of William Shakespeare 1564, of Max Planck 1858, death of St. George 303 AD, of Brian Boru 1014, of William Shakespeare and Miguel Cervantes 1616, 6th night of the Waxing Moon, starting Void of Course in Gemini, then entering Pisces 12:25 A.M., by the 4th Decan, Suo, ruled by Venus, 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 11:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Jupiter at 6:06 A.M., and last 68 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Moon at 7:42 P.M., lasting 52 minutes, Sun in Taurus, Mercury in Taurus, Venus in Gemini, Mars in Taurus, Jupiter in Leo, Saturn retrograde in Sagittarius. Today continues off the pleasant romp yesterday provided, with the Moon being sextile the Sun and trine Neptune, providing us with a well-spring of new ideas and a light heart to implement them. Have a care to not run too far ahead of circumstances. In the late evening, the Moon’s passage into the 9th Mansion can make us all a bit too confident in our opinions (rather like the possession of the One Ring). The temptation in one’s magicks is towards commanding and compelling.

Thursday, April 09, 2015, 21 Hekatombaion, dedicated to Artemis, Septimus Severus becomes Emperor 193 AD, General Lee surrenders at Appomattox Court Hourse 1865, birthday of Tamerlane 1336, death of Francis Bacon 1626, 5th night of the Waning Moon, in Sagittarius, going Void of Course from 1:42 P.M. through the rest of the day, overseen by the 2nd Decan, Senacher, ruled by the Sun, 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 8:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Jupiter at 6:29 A.M., and last 64.75 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Moon at 7:26 P.M., lasting 55.25 minutes, Sun in Aries Mercury in Aries, Venus in Taurus, Mars in Taurus, Jupiter in Leo, Saturn retrograde in Sagittarius. Well, we may not know what to do with ourselves today, circumstances being so changed. Possibilities abound, impediments should fall, talents should manifest. We might even feel better about our circumstances. All this is thanks to a grand cavalcade formed by the Moon being trine, in order, Jupiter, Uranus, Mercury and finally the Sun. go forth and do your best. One’s magicks take a more mundane tack, allowing for assisting in one’s material concerns and creature comforts.

Friday, April 03, 2015, 15 Hekatombaion, no particular dedication, Good Friday, 1st night of Passover, death of Jesse James 1882, 15th night of the Waxing Moon, starting Void of Course in Virgo, then entering Libra 3:07 A.M., overseen by the 2nd Decan, Senacher, 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, 5:07 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Venus at 6:37 A.M., and last 63.66 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mars at 7:21 P.M., lasting 56.33 minutes, Sun in Aries Mercury in Aries, Venus in Taurus, Mars in Taurus, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn retrograde in Sagittarius. Duty still rules over us all, with the Moon going sextile to Saturn just before 1:00 P.M. it’s possible for quite a few tasks to pile up, without sufficient imput to accomplish them, as the Moon falls in opposition to Mercury just before 6:00 P.M. filling in the gaps with improvisation will not save the day; just find some satisfaction in what has been accomplished. If a person or institution is blocking your forward progress, one’s magicks may be employed today to return the favor, or cut them dowm to size.

Thursday, April 02, 2015, 14 Hekatombaion, no particular dedication, Maudy Thursday, United States coinage and a mint authorised 1792, birthday of Charlemagne 742 AD, of Casanova 1725, of Hans Christian Anderson 1805, 14th night of the Waxing Moon, in Virgo, going Void of Course from 5:01 A.M. through the rest of the day, overseen by the 2nd Decan, Senacher, ruled by the Sun, starting in the 13th Mansion of the Moon, Al Awwa /Alahue, good for aid, comfort, assistance, around 14th Mansion, Al Simak/ Azimech, good for promoting love, health; bad for land travel, good for other modes, around 1:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Jupiter at 6:38 A.M., and last 63.50 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Moon at 7:20 P.M., lasting 56.50 minutes, Sun in Aries Mercury in Aries, Venus in Taurus, Mars in Taurus, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn retrograde in Sagittarius. Today should provide a more positive focus than the last few. We start with the Moon being trine Venus just before it goes Void of Course, which should allowed for a more settled set of emotions to rule the day. This is combined with Mercury trine Saturn retrograde, which should allow for clear directions being given in one’s business life, while in the afternoon the Sun is trine Jupiter retrograde, which should bring a certain level of contentment and satisfaction. These improvements will likely be incremental, rather than dramatic, but on the whole ttoday belongs in the plus column. One’s magicks can be utilized to fan the embers of hope.

Thursday, April 02, 2015, 14 Hekatombaion, no particular dedication, Maudy Thursday, United States coinage and a mint authorised 1792, birthday of Charlemagne 742 AD, of Casanova 1725, of Hans Christian Anderson 1805, 14th night of the Waxing Moon, in Virgo, going Void of Course from 5:01 A.M. through the rest of the day, overseen by the 2nd Decan, Senacher, ruled by the Sun, starting in the 13th Mansion of the Moon, Al Awwa /Alahue, good for aid, comfort, assistance, around 14th Mansion, Al Simak/ Azimech, good for promoting love, health; bad for land travel, good for other modes, around 1:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Jupiter at 6:38 A.M., and last 63.50 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Moon at 7:20 P.M., lasting 56.50 minutes, Sun in Aries Mercury in Aries, Venus in Taurus, Mars in Taurus, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn retrograde in Sagittarius. Today should provide a more positive focus than the last few. We start with the Moon being trine Venus just before it goes Void of Course, which should allowed for a more settled set of emotions to rule the day. This is combined with Mercury trine Saturn retrograde, which should allow for clear directions being given in one’s business life, while in the afternoon the Sun is trine Jupiter retrograde, which should bring a certain level of contentment and satisfaction. These improvements will likely be incremental, rather than dramatic, but on the whole ttoday belongs in the plus column. One’s magicks can be utilized to fan the embers of hope.

Sunday, March 29, 2015, 10 Hekatombaion, no particular dedication, Palm Sunday, 10th night of the Waxing Moon, starting Void of Course in Cancer, then entering Leo at 1:48 A.M, overseen by the 1st Decan, Senator, ruled by Mars, starting in the 10th Mansion of the Moon, Al Jabhah/Algebhah during the day, good for love and friendship, thwarts 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, just before 5:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Sun at 6:47 A.M., and last 62.33 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Jupiter at 7:15 P.M., lasting 57.66 minutes, Sun in Aries Mercury in Pisces, Venus in Taurus, Mars in Aries, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn retrograde in Sagittarius. With the Leo Moon being trine Saturn retrograde in the morning, and trine the Sun in the evening, this should prove to be a straightforward, no nonsense day, with no fancy embellishments or rumination; here’s the task, engage the task, complete the task, then move on to the next.just keep your head down, and keep things simple. One’s magicks should be similarly directed; it’s a good day to trim away nonsense.

Friday, March 27, 2015, 8 Hekatombaion, dedicated to Poseidon, Ponce de Leon stumbles upon Florida 1513, Charles I ascends the throne 1625, 1st Morman Temple dedicated 1836, death of James I 1625, 8th night of the Waxing Moon, in Cancer, overseen by the 1st Decan, Senator, 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 2:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Venus at 6:48 A.M., and last 62.1 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mars at 7:14 P.M., lasting 57.9 minutes, Sun in Aries Mercury in Pisces, Venus in Taurus, Mars in Aries, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn retrograde in Sagittarius. The emotional highs generated by this being the 1st quarter, provided by the Moon being square the Sun, are augmented by the Moon being trine Neptune in the morning. This should allow one to bring their insights to bear on a situation. The early afternoon has the Moon sextile Venus, which should aid us to all be more effective collaborators. This warm, cooperative behavior can become quite intense in the evening, with the Moon being square Uranus while Venus is square Jupiter retrograde. This can make it easy to misread a situation, throwing money, gifts and promises about to buy affection or closer ties. The combination of desire and the 9th Lunar Mansion makes this a day for coercive work.

Thursday, March 26, 2015, 7 Hekatombaion, dedicated to Apollo Atropaios (Averter of Evil), Book of Mormon published in Palmyra NY 1830, founding of the Paris Commune 1871, birthday of Joseph Campbell 1904, 7th night of the Waxing Moon, starting in Gemini, then going Void of Course from 8:35 A.M. to 3:44 P.M., then entering Cancer, overseen by the overseen by the 1st Decan, Senator, 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, Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Jupiter at 6:50 A.M., and last 61.9 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Moon at 7:13 P.M., lasting 58.1 minutes, Sun in Aries Mercury in Pisces, Venus in Taurus, Mars in Aries, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn retrograde in Sagittarius. The Moon is sextile to Mars just as it goes Void of Course this morning. While this power boost won’t have us running arpound mad as March hares, it will allow us to get through the days and get done what needs doing, even though your’e running on fumes. One’s magicks are well placed to work on burnishing one’s reputation.

Wednesday, March 25, 2015, 6 Hekatombaion, dedicated to Artemis, Venice established 421 A.D., Pope Innocent II establishes the Inquisition 1199, Robert the Bruce becomes King of Scotland 1306, Titan, largest Moon of Saturn, discovered 1655, Triangle Shirtwaist fire 1911, 6th night of the Waxing Moon, in Gemini, overseen by the 1st Decan, Senator, ruled by Mars, 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 3:30 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mercury at 6:52 A.M., and last 61.66 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Sun at 7:12 P.M., lasting 58.33 minutes, Sun in Aries Mercury in Pisces, Venus in Taurus, Mars in Aries, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn retrograde in Sagittarius. This should prove to be a more workable day than yesterday, or at least it should feel like it. The morning starts out with greater optimism, thanks to the Moon being sextile Jupiter retrograde, and this combines in the early afternoon with it being sextile to Uranus. This combination can manifest as an almost manic burst of enthusiasm, as we are more eager to tackle the situations that come our way as the Sun goes trine Saturn retrograde 3:25 P.M. At least we can see ways to engage the workload coming our way. Of course, we may work ourselves too hard, and the Moon squaring Mercury after 11:00 P.M. can send our brains working overtime on the situations of the day. Try your best to disengage when day is done. One’s magicks can take a more positive tack after the Moon moves into the 7th Mansion. I would work on promoting calm and comfort in oneself and others.

Tuesday, March 24, 2015, 5 Hekatombaion, no particular dedication, James IV of Scotland becomes James I of England 1603, ground broken for the NYC subway system 1900, planet Pluto named 1930, death of Thomas Malory (author of “Le Mort d’Arthur”) 1471, Of Queen Elizabeth I 1603, 5th night of the Waxing Moon, starting Void of Course in Taurus, then entering Gemini 9:22 A.M., overseen by the 1st Decan, Senator, 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, just before 3:30 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mars at 6:53 A.M., and last 61.50 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Saturn at 7:11 P.M., lasting 58.25 minutes, Sun in Aries Mercury in Pisces, Venus in Taurus, Mars in Aries, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn retrograde in Sagittarius. Today is made for the hopeless romantic, with an emphasis on the hopeless part. While this is temporary (as most things are), it can lead to some angst; but then, what is a romantic without angst? Deep wells of emotion are opened up by Venus being sextile Neptune in the afternoon, powered by the Moon being sextile the Sun. as we move towards evening, however, desire is thwarted by the Moon being in opposition to Saturn retrograde while squaring Neptune around Midnight. It’s best to find some distraction to keep your mind from dwelling on what is not occurring in one’s life right now. The magickal tides of the day make it tempting to lash out at those who you perceive as a hinderance.

Monday, March 23, 2015, 4 Hekatombaion, in the Athenian calendar dedicated to Hermes, Aphrodite, Eros, in Roman rites dedicated to Mars, the ritual washing of the martial trumpets, the Tubilustrum, birthday of William Kydd 1645, of astronomer Pierre-Simon Laplace 1749, 4th night of the Waxing Moon, in Taurus, going Void of Course from 10:24 A.M. through the rest of the day, overseen by the 1st Decan, Senator, 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, just before 7:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Moon at 6:55 A.M., and last 61.25 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Venus at 7:10 P.M., lasting 58.75 minutes, Sun in Aries Mercury in Pisces, Venus in Taurus, Mars in Aries, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn retrograde in Sagittarius. You might want to consider dialing it back a bit today. The morning starts with the Moon being square Jupiter retrograde while trine Mercury. This can provoke a variety of irrational exuberance, which can lead to you talking your head off, promising to do things you don’t have the resources for, or the time to do. One’s magicks are best focused on bringing order and increase.

Sunday, March 22, 2015, 3 Hekatombaion, dedicated to Athena in the Athenian Calendar, release of the Gutenberg Bible 1457, massacre of settlers at Jamestown 1622, 3rd night of the Waxing Moon, starting Void of Course in Aries, then entering Taurus 6:40 A.M., overseen by the 1st Decan, Senator, ruled by Mars, 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, and to help or hinder judicial matters, just before 1:00 A.M., finally entering the 4th Mansion of the Moon, Al Deberan / Aldeberan, good for playing the margins, shaking things up, just before 11:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Sun at 6:57 A.M., and last 60.9 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Jupiter at 7:08 P.M., lasting 59.1 minutes, Sun in Aries Mercury in Pisces, Venus in Taurus, Mars in Aries, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn retrograde in Sagittarius. This should prove a great day to be social; to the lingering effects of yesterday are added the Moon being conjunct Venus in the late afternoon, as well as being sextile Neptune in the early evening. If it’s a “date night”, you should be able to provide it with some extra zing. One’s magicks continue on a transformative tack. Think about the big picture, and work towards creating more supportive circumstances.

Saturday, March 21, 2015, 2 Hekatombaion, dedicated to the Agathos Daimon, start date of the Baha’i calendar 1844, death of Pocahantas 1617, 2nd night of the Waxing Moon, in Aries, going Void of Course from 6:51 P.M. through the rest of the day, overseen by the 1st Decan, Senator, also ruled by Mars, starting in the 1st Mansion of the Moon, Al Sharatain/Alnath, which is good for dealing with complex systems, regulations, technical matters, then entering the 2nd Mansion of the Moon, Al Botein/Alboitan, good for finding treasure, capturing things, exciting situations, achieving things, just after midnight Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Saturn at 6:58 A.M., and last 60.75 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mars at 7:07 P.M., lasting 59.25 minutes, Sun in Aries Mercury in Pisces, Venus in Taurus, Mars in Aries, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn retrograde in Sagittarius. The Moon being trine Jupiter retrograde in the morning should give rise to an abundance of optimism, not necessarily well-founded, but it does help us to get through the day. What an active Aries Moon, transiting Uranus morning and Mars in the evening. These two occulations pull the best of those two planets (insight and energy) our way, while avoiding the negatives (revolutionary zeal and aggressiveness). Go forth and be engaging! With the Moon in the 2nd Mansion, it’s a good day to remove hinderances and blockages. Let the magick fly!

Friday, March 20, 2015, 1 Hekatombaion, start of the year in the Athenian Calender, dedicated to one’s personal Deities, the Astronomical Vernal Equinox/Ostara, Napoleon begins his 100 day rule after escaping Elba 1815, birthday of the Roman poet Ovid 43 BCE, day of the New Moon, starting in Pisces, going Void of Course 5:36 A.M. to 6:28 A.M., then entering Aries, first overseen by the 36th Decan, Uiu, ruled by Mars, rulership moving to the first Decan, Senator, also 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 6:28 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Venus at 7:00 A.M., and last 60.5 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mars at 7:06 P.M., lasting 59.5 minutes, Sun starts in Pisces, moves into Aries 6:45 P.M. Mercury in Pisces, Venus in Taurus, Mars in Aries, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn retrograde in Sagittarius. There’s quite a confluence of the positive aspects of Mars energy today; Aries being ruled by Mars,as well as the first Decan being under the sway of Mars, the Planetary ruler of the evening being likewise, you guessed it, Mars. Combine this with the Moon being trine Saturn retrograde and the Lunar/Solar conjunction (and Solar eclipse), and you have the ingredients for a perfect day to renw and transform your outlook. It’s not a day for navel-gazing. Despite the snow on the Eastern seaboard of the United States, it is a day to get things done, to implement plans to take charge of your future. One’s magicks may be employed to lay out a path tailored to your needs and to replace complacency. Magically, the action of the Sun entering Aries tends to stir things up, with a certain surprising exuberance and lack of restraint, which is reinforced by the first Lunar Mansion being occupied. This is the time to begin the new, or attempt the audacious or unexpected. Ritually, this season allows the promise of renewal and continued survival, which first manifested during Imbolc, to be revealed. Celebrations of the Vernal Equinox take on some of the colors of Imbolc and Beltane, being a latter addition wedged between the two. The proper symbols here are the Sun wheel and the egg, and the madness of Hares in pursuit of love. Senator may be imagined as a strong man of color, clothed in white, and embodies strength and fortitude.

Thursday, March 19, 2015, 29/30 Thargelion, dedicated to Hekate, in Roman rites a feast day for Minerva, the festival being the Quinquartus, Scottish Witchcraft Act enacted 1563, making all charged under it subject to the death penalty, Anne Stuart ascends the throne of the UK 1702, 2nd night of the Dark of the Moon, in Pisces, overseen by the 36th Decan, Uiu, ruled by Mars, 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 8:30 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Jupiter at 7:02 A.M., and last 60.25 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Moon at 7:05 P.M., lasting 59.75 minutes, Sun in Pisces Mercury in Pisces, Venus in Taurus, Mars in Aries, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn retrograde in Sagittarius. As we coast into spring, today the influences of yesterday carry through today, with slightly less energy. However, it’s nice to have two days in a row in which one is almost compelled to be creative. With the Moon being sextile Pluto in the morning, expect some angst to enter one’s work. As for one’s magicks, it might be best to utilize them them to add another layer of protection around those you care for.

Wednesday, March 18, 2015, 28 Thargelion, dedicated to Hekate, Caligula declared Emperor 37 AD, Jacques De Molay burned at the stake 1314, traditional date for the founding of Tenochtitlan 1325, 1st night of the Dark of the Moon, starting Void of Course in Aquarius, then entering Pisces, overseen by the 36th Decan, Uiu, ruled by Mars, starting in the 26th Mansion Al Mukdim/Almiquedam, good for love and health, liberation, entering the 27th Mansion of the Moon Al Mu’hir/Algorf, good for material gain, health, overcoming enemies, and aid to the desperate, just before 3:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mercury at 7:03 A.M., and last 60.1 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Sun at 7:04 P.M., lasting 59.9 minutes, Sun in Pisces Mercury in Pisces, Venus in Taurus, Mars in Aries, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn retrograde in Sagittarius. Within the tight strictures set up by the Pisces Moon being square Saturn retrograde, the small arena in which we play out our day can provide a snug den within which to work, rather than a restraint. Mercury, the Moon and Neptune are all conjunct each other, which makes this the perfect day to block out distractions and create. It doesn’t hurt that the Moon is also sextile Venus; it acts as a catalyst for one’s creative potential. As for one’s magicks, it’s best to employ them to keep things on an even keel.

Tuesday, March 17, 2015, 27 Thargelion, no particular dedication in the Athenian calendar; in Roman rites both the day of the Liberalia, honoring both Liber Pater, a Roman fertility deity and his consort Libera,; it was also the day when young Roman men took on the toga of adulthood, Julius Ceaser defeats the forces of Pompey at the Battle of Munda 45 BCE, Commodus becomes sole Emporer 180 AD, St Patrick is brought as a slave to Ireland 432, death of Marcus Aurelius 180 AD, of St. Patrick 461, 12th night of the Waning Moon, in Aquarius, going Void of Course from 2:18 P.M. through the rest of the day, overseen by the 36th Decan, Uiu, ruled by Mars, 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, around 6:30 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mars at 7:05 A.M., and last 59.8 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Saturn at 7:03 P.M., lasting 60.2 minutes, Sun in Pisces Mercury in Pisces, Venus starts in Aries, moves into Taurus 6:15 A.M., Mars in Aries, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn retrograde in Sagittarius. Today primes us to make a big splash (or at least provokes us into wanting to make a big one). The Aquarius Moon is first sextile Uranus and then Mars, which should enable one to get some competent action plans down on paper. The difficulty arises with the Moon being in opposition to Jupiter retrograde, which can quickly turn one’s plans into castles in the air. It also can lead to promising more than one can deliver, thus undercutting one’s position. As for one’s magicks, it’s a good day to clear the underbrush, removing obstacles.

Monday, March 16, 2015, 26 Thargelion, dedicated to Athena, celebrated in the Plynteria, the cleansing of her temples, in Roman rites the first celebration of the Argei, in which sacred and secular State officals went in procession to certain points in the city, from which they gathered small figures woven from plant materials, which were then disposed of in the Tiber, Babylonians capture Jerusalem 597 BCE, 11th night of the Waning Moon, starting in Capricorn, then going Void of Course from4:02 A.M. to 6:13 A.M., then entering Aquarius, overseen by the 36th Decan, Uiu, ruled by Mars, starting in the 24th Mansion of the Moon, Al Sulud/Caaddcohot, good for overcoming those against you, general success, then entering the 25th Mansion of the Moon, Al Alibiya/Caadulhachbia, good for hindering the activities of others, revenge, just after 10:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Moon at 7:07 A.M., and last 59.6 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Venus at 7:02 P.M., lasting 60.4 minutes, Sun in Pisces Mercury in Pisces, Venus in Aries, Mars in Aries, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn retrograde in Sagittarius. Today should prove to be a fairly tough as nails day. It’s not so much a matter of of active ill-will as it is cosmic indifference manifesting itself. Things should feel fairly safe within the parts of your life tightly circumscribed by the Moon being sextile Saturn. However, the indifference comes from the Moon being square Venus early in the Morning, as well as Mercury being square Saturn. Don’t expect excuses to cut you any slack, we all have to tough it out, like being on a Marine training course. While the planets might not support underhanded dealings, it’s certainly a day to use one’s magicks to show up the weak-willed among us.

Friday, March 13, 2015, 23 Thargelion, no particular dedication, Sir William Herschel first sees Uranus 1781, Clyde Tombaugh announces the discovery of Pluto 1930, 8th night of the Waning Moon (Last Quarter), in Sagittarius, going Void of Course 7:11 P.M. through the rest of the day, overseen by the 36th Decan, Uiu, ruled by Mars, 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 2:30 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Venus at 7:12 A.M., and last 58.9 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mars at 6:59 P.M., lasting 61.1 minutes, Sun in Pisces Mercury in Pisces, Venus in Aries, Mars in Aries, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn in Sagittarius. Today should bring quite a bit of calm pleasure, with the Moon being trine to Mars in the morning and Venus in the evening. It being the Last Quarter, quite a bit of nervous energy or expectation is floating around, looking for a grounding, and the positions of Mars and Venus allow for this to provide satisfaction. One’s magicks may be focused on practical shoirt term results.

Wednesday, March 11, 2015, 21 Thargelion, death of Pharoh Thutmose III 1425 BCE, Goths lay seige to Rome 537 AD, the Great Blizzard hits the Northeastearn U.S. 1888, death of Elagabalus 222 AD, 6th night of the Waning Moon, starting in Scorpio, then going Void of Course from 3:46 P.M. to 7:29 P.M., then entering Sagittarius, first overseen by the 35th Decan, Tepibui, ruled by Jupiter, the oversight moving to the 36th Decan, Uiu, ruled by Mars, around 6:30 A.M., 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, just before 9:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mercury at 7:15 A.M., and last 58.5 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Sun at 6:57 P.M., lasting 61.5 minutes, Sun in Pisces Mercury in Aquarius, Venus in Aries, Mars in Aries, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn in Sagittarius. The combination of the Moon being trine the Sun and conjunct Uranus make it easy to have new insights in how to deal with a vexing problem or personal situation, but the Moon also being square Mercury makes this a bad time to share or implement the solution. This doesn’t mean that you can’t get it down on paper, so you can hold onto it as tangible proof to yourself, and which you may use as a template to set things in motion when the time is right. One’s magicks tend toward protecting one’s own assets and positions.

Tuesday, March 10, 2015, 20 Thargelion, no particular dedication, end of the first Punic War with the sinking of the Carthaginian fleet 241 BCE, first meeting of John Dee and Edward Kelly 1582, death of EmperorTiberius 37 AD, of Botanist Rembert Dodoens 1585, 5th night of the Waning Moon, in Scorpio, overseen by the 35th Decan, Tepibui, ruled by Jupiter, the whole of the day in the 18th Mansion of the Moon, Al Kalb/Alkab, good for plots and revenge. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mars at 7:16 A.M., and last 57.9 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Saturn at 6:55 P.M., lasting 62.1 minutes, Sun in Pisces Mercury in Aquarius, Venus in Aries, Mars in Aries, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn in Sagittarius. While I’m not suggesting that we all need to be humble, the combination of the Scorpio Moon being trine Neptune while Jupiter retrograde square Jupiter and trine Mars should have a tendency to make us over-confident. Despite what goes on in some sports programs, everyone is not a winner, all equally deserving of a reward. With all this self-congratulation going around, it will be hard to sort out who actually is doing the work, and who is just padding the resume. Try to just do the work. Magickally, it’s a day which can allow one to plow right though the opposition.

Monday, March 09, 2015, 19 Thargelion, no particular dedication in the Athenian calendar, in Roman ritual a day in which the 12 Salii carried 12 shields, stored in the Temple of Mars (1 of which was said to have fallen from the heavens) through the streets to renew the defense of the city, first recorded observation by Nicholaus Copernicus 1497, 4th night of the Waning Moon, stating Void of Course in Libra, the entering Scorpio 9 :10 A.M., overseen by the 35th Decan, Tepibui, ruled by Jupiter, 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 7:20 A.M., and last 57.75 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Venus at 6:53 P.M., lasting 62.25 minutes, Sun in Pisces Mercury in Aquarius, Venus in Aries, Mars in Aries, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn in Sagittarius. No exact aspects today, so the sense of discontent engendered yesterday continues, but with less of a hold on our sensibilities. The move into Scorpio has us searching for the means to feel more in control once again, while the move into the 18th Mansion increases the desire to even the score. One’s magicks have a tendency to move towards “teaching a lesion”.

Sunday, March 08, 2015, 18 Thargelion, International Women’s Day (first celebrated 1945), IRS begins to collect taxes 1913, start of the Russian Revolution 1917, start of the Spanish Flu epidemic 1918, 3rd night of the Waning Moon, in Libra, going Void of Course 9:24 P.M. through the rest of the day, overseen by the 35th Decan, Tepibui, ruled by Jupiter, starting in the 16th Mansion of the Moon, Al Zubana/Azubene, good for dealing with hindrances and reversals, then entering 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, just before 10:30 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Sun at 7:20 A.M., and last 57.75 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Jupiter at 6:53 P.M., lasting 62.25 minutes, Sun in Pisces Mercury in Aquarius, Venus in Aries, Mars in Aries, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn in Sagittarius. Today is yet another day this month wherein ones discontents and thwarted desires burble towards the surface, they being stirred by the Moon being in opposition to Uranus and Venus, while square Pluto. It being a Libra Moon, you might think reason would answer your concerns (which impulse is enforced by the Moon being sextile Jupiter trine Mercury), but you would be wrong. It might be best to continue concealing the depths of your despair over your thwarted desire. On the bright side, the magical tides are in our favor to work on provoking a positive reaction in others.

Friday, March 06, 2015, 16 Thargelion, dedicated to Zeus Epikraios (the rain-giver), Edgar Allen Poe removed from West Point 1831, Battle of the Alamo 1836, first Periodic Table presented by Mendeleev 1869, 1st night of the Waning Moon, starting Void of Course in Virgo, then entering Libra 7:52 A.M., overseen by the 35th Decan, Tepibui, ruled by Jupiter, 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, just before 9:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Venus at 6:23 A.M., and last 57.33 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mars at 5:51 P.M., lasting 62.66 minutes, Sun in Pisces Mercury in Aquarius, Venus in Aries, Mars in Aries, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn in Sagittarius. Today is a day of no exact aspects. Sometimes this can be liberating, but such is not the case today. Entropy rules, and so, we will probably address most things with a disaffected shrug, lacking a firm direction. The move into the 15th Mansion makes it easier to disrupt things magickally rather than do anything constructive.

Thursday, March 05, 2015, 15 Thargelion, dedicated to Hekate, also Purim, Emperor Julian begins his attack on the Persian Empire 363 AD, the main astronomical text of Nicolas Copernicus is censored 1616, birthday of Geradus Mercator 1512, night of the Full Moon, in Virgo, the Moon going Void of Course at 1:36 P.M. through the rest of the day, overseen by the 35th Decan, Tepibui, ruled by Jupiter, starting in the 13th Mansion of the Moon, Al Awwa /Alahue, good for aid, comfort, assistance, around 14th Mansion, Al Simak/ Azimech, good for promoting love, health; bad for land travel, good for other modes, just before 5:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Jupiter at 6:24 A.M., and last 57.1 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Moon at 5:50 P.M., lasting 62.9 minutes, Sun in Pisces Mercury in Aquarius, Venus in Aries, Mars in Aries, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn in Sagittarius. Strong emotions comtinue to be stirred up, especially regarding aspects of one’s life which were less than successful. It’s easy to make a laundry list of the paths not taken and be distracted about them. We could all end up throwing a pity party for one. It might be best to tap into the tides of the 14th Mansion to plant new seeds of hope (or at least forward motion).

Wednesday, March 04, 2015, 14 Thargelion, no particular dedication, King Charles II grants charter to William Penn for Pennsylvania 1681, Church of All Worlds incorporates 1968, birthday of Prine Henry the Navigator 1394, of Casimir Pulaski 1747, 14th night of the Waxing Moon, starting Void of Course in Leo, then entering Virgo 6:58 A.M., overseen by the 35th Decan, Tepibui, ruled by Jupiter, 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, just before 3:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mercury at 6:28 A.M., and last 56.66 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Sun at 5:48 P.M., lasting 63.33 minutes, Sun in Pisces Mercury in Aquarius, Venus in Aries, Mars in Aries, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn in Sagittarius. Today fans the flames of one’s desire, without allowing them to find an outlet; this Virgo Moon is a tease. In the Morning, Venus is trine Jupiter retrograde and conjunct Uranus, stirring up the passions, and they are then boxed in later in the day by the Moon being square Saturn and in opposition to Neptune. Try to avoid acting on those obsessions; it’s unlikely you’ll receive the answers you want. Let the energies of the 12th and 13th Mansions assist you in directing that pent up desire to a more forward looking goal.

Tuesday, March 03, 2015, 13 Thargelion, no particular dedication, first tavern in Boston opens 1634, Tsar Alexander frees the Serfs 1861, the discovery of Insulin announced 1921, death of Saladin 1191, 13th night of the Waxing Moon, in Leo, going Void of Course from 3 :47 A.M. through the rest of the day, overseen overseen by the 35th Decan, Tepibui, ruled by Jupiter, 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 9:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mars at 6:28 A.M., and last 56.66 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Saturn at 5:48 P.M., lasting 63.33 minutes, Sun in Pisces Mercury in Aquarius, Venus in Aries, Mars in Aries, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn in Sagittarius. While the Moon being in opposition to Mercury early in the morning makes communication difficult (and what communication there is being on the annoying side), the more interesting confluence is that of Jupiter retrograde being trine Uranus. This can make for a wonderful day for the solitary artist. Ideas pour our easily, and a frenzy of creation is entirely possible. So, it might be nice to have outside lines of communication cut, as there will be fewer interuputions of the creative flow. There’s time enough to share your work, after it’s completed. As for one’s magicks, it’s another fine day for most all positive work, particularly when hoping to bind those in your orbit closer to you.

Monday, March 02, 2015, 12 Thargelion, no particular dedication, Congress bans the slave trade 1807, Puerto Rico becomes a U.S. territory 1917, birthday of Thomas Bodley English diplomat, his collection being the nucleus of the Bodleian Library in Oxford, 12th night of the Waxing Moon, in Leo, overseen by the 35th Decan, Tepibui, ruled by Jupiter, starting in the 10th Mansion of the Moon, Al Jabhah/Algebhah during the day, good for love and friendship, thwarts 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 10:45 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Moon at 6:29 A.M., and last 56.4 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Venus at 5:46 P.M., lasting 63.6 minutes, Sun in Pisces Mercury in Aquarius, Venus in Aries, Mars in Aries, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn in Sagittarius. Today holds the potential to be productive and successful. The Moon is trine Saturn and Mars in the morning, which should provide more than enough focus and drivewhile in the evening its trine Venus and Uranus while conjunct Jupiter retrograde. This can lead you to turn on the charm a bit too much regarding those you desire, so try to keep your composure. It’s a good day for most any positive magickal endeavor.

Saturday, February 28, 2015, 11 Thargelion, no particular dedication, start of the Han dynasty with the coronation of Emperor Gaozu 202 BCE, Valentian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire 364 AD, the first accusations are made which result in the Salem Witch trials 1692, first boatload of Gold Rush prospectors arrive in the sleepy town of San Francisco 1849, birthday of Montaigne 1533, of Nylon 1935, murder of Cuauhtemoc, last Aztec Emperor, by Hernando Cortes 1525, 11th night of the Waxing Moon, in Cancer, going Void of Course from 12 :53 P.M. through the rest of the Day, overseen by the 34th Decan, Acha, ruled by Saturn, 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 7:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Saturn at 6:32 A.M., and last 56 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mercury at 5:44 P.M., lasting 64 minutes, Sun in Pisces Mercury in Aquarius, Venus in Aries, Mars in Aries, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn in Sagittarius. Today has a certain icy elegance, and so, leaves little room for sentiment. Great drive is given by the Moon being trine the Sun, but there is a lack of empathy engendered by the Cancer Moon also being square Venus and Uranus. It’s not a good day to look for a shoulder to cry on. I suppose we all need to emulate Margaret Thatcher. The tendencies for one’s magicks are similarly hard-edged and brittle.

Friday, February 27, 2015, 10 Thargelion, no particular dedication in the Athenian calendar, in Roman rites dedicated to Mars, one of the days when an Equirria, a horse race, was held in his honor, first Mardi Gras celebration held in New Orleans 1827, anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s Cooper Union speech 1860, of the Reichstag fire 1933, end of 1st Gulf War 1991, birthday of Emperor Constantine 272 AD, 10th night of the Waxing Moon, starting Void of Course in Gemini, then entering Cancer 7:50 A.M., overseen by the the 34th Decan, Acha, ruled by Saturn, 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 before 8:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Venus at 6:34 A.M., and last 55.75 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mars at 5:43 P.M., lasting 64.25 minutes, Sun in Pisces Mercury in Aquarius, Venus in Aries, Mars in Aries, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn in Sagittarius. Mars is Square the Moon early in the morning, which can make us less than we can be; a certain lassitude sets in, turning us all into teenagers laying on their beds, tuned out and disinclinded to engage. At least acting like irritable sloths allows our capacity to daydream to find an effective lens after 10:00 P.M., when the Cancer Moon is trine Neptune. Should you find the energy to rouse yourself from your bed of lassitude, you might find the energy to do more than a half-assed pass at some love/affection work.

Thursday, February 26, 2015, 9 Thargelion, no particular dedication, Napoleon leaves Elba to re-conquer France 1815, the Taliban destroy the two Buddhas in Bamyam Afghanistan 2001, 9th night of the Waxing Moon, in Gemini, going Void of Course from 3 :43 A.M. through the rest of the day, overseen by the 34th Decan, Acha, ruled by Saturn, 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, just after 7:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Jupiter at 6:35 A.M., and last 55.4 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Moon at 5:42 P.M., lasting 64.4 minutes, Sun in Pisces Mercury in Aquarius, Venus in Aries, Mars in Aries, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn in Sagittarius. Today should feel quite liberated; any apparent barriers from yesterday will have seemingly been dissolved. With the Moon sextile both Uranus and Jupiter retrograde, a certain giddy charm should be the rule of the day. Just have a care to keep the inner child reined in a bit; we all have experienced a group of children going from giddy to cranky exhaustion in the blink of an eye, and we are all succeptable to having the same happen. The Lunar shift into the 7th Mansion supports most any positive magickal workings, particularly when righting injustices, making things more honest.

Wednesday, February 25, 2015, 8 Thargelion, dedicated to Poseidon, Emperor Hadrian adopts Antonius Pius 138 AD, Elizabeth I excommunicated by the Pope 1570, anniversary of Federal paper currency being introduced 1862, 8th night of the Waxing Moon (1st Quarter) in Gemini, overseen by the 34th Decan, Acha, ruled by Saturn, 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 5:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mercury at 6:37 A.M., and last 55.33 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Sun at 5:41 P.M., lasting 64.66 minutes, Sun in Pisces Mercury in Aquarius, Venus in Aries, Mars in Aries, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn in Sagittarius. While we may not have been complacent these last few days, we have been comfortably going about our lives without approaching the barriers to future progress. Today brings us up to those boundaries. The emotional highs engendered by a 1st quarter are supported in the morning by the Moon being sextile both Venus and Mars, but this is paired with the Moon also being in opposition to Saturn, this combination giving us a strong enough outlook to challenge limitations. The afternoon and evening give us additional support to challenge the perceived limitations in front of us, fueled by the Moon being trine Mercury while Mars is conjunct Saturn. The question is whether the results of making all this effort will bring an equal reward. The simple answer is not really. So, we find ourselves striving greatly for minimal rewards. It’s up to you to decide whether a slight advance that might exhaust one is worth the effort. One’s magicks, being under the 6th Mansion of the Moon, are better suited to setting up limitations for others (as though the heavens don’t throw up enough of those), rather than creating anything positive.

Tuesday, February 24, 2015 7 Thargelion, birth day of Apollo in the Athenian calendar, in Roman practice, in Roman rites the day of the Regifugium, when the high priest (Rex sacorum) lead a sacrifice for the people of Rome, birthday of Pico della Mirandola 1463, death of Johan Weyer, occultist (“Praestigiis Daemonum”) 1588, 7th night of the Waxing Moon, starting Void of Course in Taurus, then entering Gemini 11:54 P.M., overseen by the 34th Decan, Acha, ruled by Saturn, 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 8:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mars at 6:38 A.M., and last 55.1 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Saturn at 5:39 P.M., lasting 64.9 minutes, Sun in Pisces Mercury in Aquarius, Venus in Aries, Mars in Aries, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn in Sagittarius. With Venus trine Saturn early in the day, we should all feel the weight of our obligations to family, and those near and dear to us. While not being a chore, these obligations will occupy one’s mind; what can I do for them, what promises have not yet been met. Empathy runs strong, and the Moon’s position in the 5th Mansion makes this an ideal hand to utilize one’s magicks to lend aid and assistance.

Monday, February 23, 2015, 6 Thargelion, 6 Thargelion, dedicated to Artemis, birthday of Artemis, a ritual purification of the city occured, by driving a fig necklaced couple out of the city, also a day of sacrifice to Demeter Chloe (green shoots), Emperor Diocletian begins the last major supression of Christianity 303 AD, Johannes Gutenberg begins printing his Bible 1455, Baron Von Steuben joins the Continental Army in Valley Forge Pa. 1778, birthday of Samuel Pepys 1633, death of John Keats 1821, 6th night of the Waxing Moon, in Taurus, going Void of Course from 9:57 P.M. through the rest of the day, overseen by the 34th Decan, Acha, ruled by Saturn, 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 Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Moon at 6:40 A.M., and last 54.8 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Venus at 5:38 P.M., lasting 65.2 minutes, Sun in Pisces Mercury in Aquarius, Venus in Aries, Mars in Aries, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn in Sagittarius. Well, we had it easy these last few days. Today has some harder edges/ aspects; the early part of the day starts well, with the Moon sextile the Sun and Neptune, while allows for creativity and support of the same, However, we quickly move into hard aspects, starting with the Sun square Saturn and Mercury, then square Jupiter retrograde later in the day. This troika can do a fine job of undermining one’s confidence, and to make it seem easier to just throw up one’s hands and lay on the couch.Perhaps a strategic (and temporary) retreat is in order. It might be best to tap into these hinderances with one’s magicks, and deflect these obstructionist tendencies elsewhere.

Sunday, February 22, 2015, 5 Thargelion, no particular dedication in the Athenian calendar, in Roman practice the day of a private family dinner to encougage concord among its members, the Caristia, birthday of George Wasington 1732, of Sibyl Leek 1917, 5th night of the Waxing Moon, starting Void of Course in Aries, then entering Taurus 7:28 P.M., overseen by the 34th Decan, Acha, ruled by Saturn, 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, and to help or hinder judicial matters, around 12:30 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Sun at 6:41 A.M., and last 54.66 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Jupiter at 5:37 P.M., lasting 65.33 minutes, Sun in Pisces Mercury in Aquarius, Venus in Aries, Mars in Aries, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn in Sagittarius. The easy concord and general good will of yesterday should carry through the whole of today as well, and should perhaps be evening more rewarding, as the significant aspect during the Void of Course day is that of Venus and Mars being conjunct just after Midnight. Combine this with the Lunar move into the 3rd Mansion, and one’s magicks should be primed to add to one’s health, wealth and happiness.

Saturday, February 21, 2015, 4 Thargelion, dedicated to Hermes, Aphrodite and Eros in the Athenian calendar, in Roman rites the 9th and last day of the Parentalia, marked by the rite known as the Feralia, when Romans go to the graves of their ancestors with wreaths, bread and salt, as well as other offerings; during this time the Gods were not given worship, nor were cooking fires lit, trial of Joan d’Arc begins 1431, Watson and Crick work out the structure of DNA 1953, Stewart Farrar initiated into an Alexandrian coven 1970, 4th night of the Waxing Moon, in Aries, going Void of Course 7:36 P.M., overseen by the 34th Decan, Acha, ruled by Saturn, starting in the 1st Mansion of the Moon, Al Sharatain/Alnath, which is good for dealing with complex systems, regulations, technical matters, then entering the 2nd Mansion of the Moon, Al Botein/Alboitan, good for finding treasure, capturing things, exciting situations, achieving things, just after 3:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Saturn at 6:42 A.M., and last 54.5 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mercury at 5:36 P.M., lasting 65.5 minutes, Sun in Pisces Mercury in Aquarius, Venus in Aries, Mars in Aries, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn in Sagittarius. Another day full of bright prospects; we should all be out and about doing things and hanging with our friends. The Moon is trine Saturn, and Jupiter, sextile Mercury. This is is fine time to be an effective team. One’s magicks are similarly pointed to boosting the chances of success.

Friday, February 20, 2015, 3 Thargelion, dedicated to Athena in the Athenian calendar, in Roman rites the 8th day of the Parentalia, Metropolitan Museum of Art opens 1872, 3rd night of the Waxing Moon, starting Void of Course in Pisces, then entering Aries 6:13 P.M., overseen by the 34th Decan, Acha, ruled by Saturn, 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 6:13 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Venus at 6:44 A.M., and last 54.25 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mars at 5:35 P.M., lasting 65.75 minutes, Sun in Pisces Mercury in Aquarius, Venus starts in Pisces, moves into Aries 6:06 P.M. Mars in Aries, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn in Sagittarius. Today should appear to go fairly much as yesterday did, with an emphasis on being a focused, dedicated worker bee. This stance should prove to be its own reward, but we receive the additional benefit of the Aries Moon being conjunct both Venus and Mars right after the Moon moves into Aries this evening, which should make people and situations fall into line obediently and cheerfully. At the very least a general sense of contentment should be in place. One’s magicks may be employed to sort and order , to set things right.

Friday, February 20, 2015, 3 Thargelion, dedicated to Athena in the Athenian calendar, in Roman rites the 8th day of the Parentalia, Metropolitan Museum of Art opens 1872, 3rd night of the Waxing Moon, starting Void of Course in Pisces, then entering Aries 6:13 P.M., overseen by the 34th Decan, Acha, ruled by Saturn, 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 6:13 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Venus at 6:44 A.M., and last 54.25 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mars at 5:35 P.M., lasting 65.75 minutes, Sun in Pisces Mercury in Aquarius, Venus starts in Pisces, moves into Aries 6:06 P.M. Mars in Aries, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn in Sagittarius. Today should appear to go fairly much as yesterday did, with an emphasis on being a focused, dedicated worker bee. This stance should prove to be its own reward, but we receive the additional benefit of the Aries Moon being conjunct both Venus and Mars right after the Moon moves into Aries this evening, which should make people and situations fall into line obediently and cheerfully. At the very least a general sense of contentment should be in place. One’s magicks may be employed to sort and order , to set things right.

Thurday, February 19, 2015, 2 Thargelion, dedicated to the Agathos Daimon in the Athenian calendar, in Roman rites the 7th day of the Parentalia, start of the Chinese Lunar new Year (of the Goat), all temples are closed by the Emperor Constantius II 356 A.D., serfs are freed by Tsar Alexander II 1861, Edison patents the phonograph 1878, the detention of all Japanese-Americans implemented 1942, birthday of Nicolaus Copernicus 1473, 2nd night of the Waxing Moon, in Pisces, going Void of Course from 6:01 P.M. through the rest of the day, overseen by the 34th Decan, Acha, ruled by Saturn, the whole of the day in the 27th Mansion of the Moon Al Mu’hir/Algorf, good for material gain, health. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Jupiter at 6:45 A.M., and last 54.1 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Moon at 5:34 P.M., lasting 65.9 minutes, Sun in Pisces Mercury in Aquarius, Venus in Pisces, Mars starts in Pisces, moves into Aries 7:12 P.M., Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn in Sagittarius. This should be a day when it might actually seem pleasant to be tied to one’s responsibilities and duties. While the Moon is square Saturn (and thus being tightly bound to one’s circumstances), Mercury being sextile to it while the Moon is conjunct Neptune allows one to just knuckle down and be part of an effective team. While we’re stuck being in this situation, we might as well see how productive it’s possible to be. One’s magicks should be similarly no nonsense. Try working towards building a solid foundation for success, rather than quick fixes.

Thurday, February 19, 2015, 2 Thargelion, dedicated to the Agathos Daimon in the Athenian calendar, in Roman rites the 7th day of the Parentalia, start of the Chinese Lunar new Year (of the Goat), all temples are closed by the Emperor Constantius II 356 A.D., serfs are freed by Tsar Alexander II 1861, Edison patents the phonograph 1878, the detention of all Japanese-Americans implemented 1942, birthday of Nicolaus Copernicus 1473, 2nd night of the Waxing Moon, in Pisces, going Void of Course from 6:01 P.M. through the rest of the day, overseen by the 34th Decan, Acha, ruled by Saturn, the whole of the day in the 27th Mansion of the Moon Al Mu’hir/Algorf, good for material gain, health. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Jupiter at 6:45 A.M., and last 54.1 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Moon at 5:34 P.M., lasting 65.9 minutes, Sun in Pisces Mercury in Aquarius, Venus in Pisces, Mars starts in Pisces, moves into Aries 7:12 P.M., Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn in Sagittarius. This should be a day when it might actually seem pleasant to be tied to one’s responsibilities and duties. While the Moon is square Saturn (and thus being tightly bound to one’s circumstances), Mercury being sextile to it while the Moon is conjunct Neptune allows one to just knuckle down and be part of an effective team. While we’re stuck being in this situation, we might as well see how productive it’s possible to be. One’s magicks should be similarly no nonsense. Try working towards building a solid foundation for success, rather than quick fixes.

Wednesday, February 18, 2015, 1 Thargelion, dedicated to One’s personal deities in the Athenian calendar, in Roman rites the 6th day of the Parentalia, Ash Wednesday, Pluto discovered 1930, first Church of Scientology established in L.A. 1954, birthday of Leon Alberti 1404, of Mary Tudor (Bloody Mary) 1516, of Isaac Casaubon (who published the diaries of John Dee) 1559, death of Kubli Khan 1294, of Tamerlane 1405, of Cornelius Agrippa 1535, of Martin Luther 1546, the Moon starting in Aquarius, then going Void of Course from 6:47 P.M., entering Pisces 6:48 P.M., first overseen by the overseen by the 33rd Decan, Tepis, ruled by the Moon, oversight then moving to the 34th Decan, Acha, ruled by Saturn, around 9:00 A.M., 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, around 4:00 A.M., finally entering the 27th Mansion of the Moon Al Mu’hir/Algorf, good for material gain, health, overcoming enemies, and aid to the desperate, around midnight. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mercury at 6:47 A.M., and last 53.75 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Sun at 5:32 P.M., lasting 66.25 minutes, Sun starts in Aquarius, then enters Pisces 6:47 P.M., Mercury in Aquarius, Venus in Pisces, Mars in Pisces, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn in Sagittarius. Well, it’s all about Pisces today, with one’s interior landscape coming out to play, for good or ill. For some of us, this leads to a burst of creativity which may confuse others, but it’s best to just go with the flow and let it pour our. Others will just get stranded in a sort of dreamy self-indulgence, seeking pleasures in which to get lost (which is an interesting state to be in for those who observe Ash Wednesday; the world is full of humorous things). A quote from the Gnostic Gospel of Thomas comes to mind “If you bring forth what is within you, what you bring forth will save you. If you do not bring forth what is within you, whgat you do not bring forth will destroy you.” Magickally, you might find that it’s a good day to break the mold, and develop some new ritual work, employing one’s insights and intuitions to come up with some suprising new thing. The 34th Decan may be seen as a grown conjoined twin, pointing with their fingers, and embody movement, being hard at labor, striving.

Tuesday, February 17, 2015, 29/30 Mounichion, dedicated to Hekate, in Roman rites day 5 of the Parentalia, as well as the Fornacalia, honoring Fornax, who oversaw baking in the hearth, and the day of the Quirnialia, honoring Quirnius, as well as Mardi Gras, Giordano Bruno burned alive at Campo di Fiori in Rome 1600, Dark of the Moon in Aquarius, overseen by the 33rd Decan, Tepis, ruled by the Moon, starting in the 24th Mansion of the Moon, Al Sulud/Caaddcohot, good for overcoming those against you, general success, then entering the 25th Mansion of the Moon, Al Alibiya/Caadulhachbia, good for hindering the activities of others, revenge, around 8:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mars at 6:48 A.M., and last 53.4 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Saturn at 5:31 P.M., lasting 66.6 minutes, Sun in Aquarius, Mercury in Aquarius, Venus in Pisces, Mars in Pisces, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn in Sagittarius. Well, it’s quite a confluence of holiday influences today (I’m trying to remember the last time Hekate could be considered Queen of Mardi Gras, for example). During the day the Moon is sextile Saturn and Uranus, which makes for an easy track to doggedly pursue one’s goals, or rather your desires. This is transformed into quite an evening of self-indulgence, as the Moon is in Opposition to Jupiter retrograde, allowing the lid to come off the Id. Party hard indeed. As for one’s magicks, though not a “traditional” day for such activities, it is a perfect evening for nercromantic work. At the very least, it’s a day wherein it’s easy to utilize the dark.

Sunday, February 15, 2015, 27 Mounichion, no particular dedication in the Athenian calendar, in Roman rites the 3rd day of the Parentalia, as well as the Lupercalia, dedicated to Faunus, his goatskin clad priests struck women as a token to increase fertility;cakes were offered by the Vestal virgins. Socrates sentenced to death 399 BCE, birthday of Galileo 1564, Pope Leo X promulgates a Papal Bull forcing secular courts to carry out the execution of Witches convicted by the Inquisition 1521, 12th night of the Waning Moon, in Capricorn, overseen by the 33rd Decan, Tepis, ruled by the Moon, starting in the 22nd Mansion Sa’d da’bih/Caadaldepa, good for health, liberation, then entering the the 23rd Mansion of the Moon, Sa’d Bula/Caaddebolach, also good for health, freedom, around 3:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Sun at 6:51 A.M., and last 53.2 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Jupiter at 5:29 P.M., lasting 66.8 minutes, Sun in Aquarius, Mercury in Aquarius, Venus in Pisces, Mars in Pisces, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn in Sagittarius. It’s the second day this week where racing thoughts and reveries dominate the day, as the Capricorn Moon is sextile Neptune in the morning, while square Uranus and conjunct Pluto in the evening. It’s the sort of day where you might walk into a wall because your’e so taken by a train of thought (rather than because of texting). If you can balance mundane needs with accommodating the flood of thoughts and impression, you ought to be able to create something fantastic today, as one’s creativity should flow easily. One’s magicks may be employed to most any positive effects.

Tuesday, February 10, 2015, 22 Mounichion, no particular dedication, traditional date for St. Paul being shipwrecked on Malta 60 AD, anniversary of the St. Scolastica day riot in Oxford, the students killing 63 scholars 1355, wedding of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert 1840, 7th night of the Waning Moon, starting Void opf Course in Libra, then entering Scorpio 2:05 A.M., overseen by the 33rd Decan, Tepis, ruled by the Moon, 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 7:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mercury at 7:57 A.M., and last 52.1 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Sun at 5:23 P.M., lasting 67.9 minutes, Sun in Aquarius, Mercury retrograde in Aquarius, Venus in Pisces, Mars in Pisces, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn in Sagittarius. With the Scorpio Moon being square Mercury retrograde in the early morning while its trine Neptune in the afternoon, it may appear that we are all eager young pups straining against a training leash on our morning walk. The combination allows for great ideas and expectations to bubble up, but that dammed collar makes it difficult to run free and articulate them, even to ourselves. It might be better to feign compliance today, and not attempt to share one’s insights right now. One’s magicks may be employed today to create a protective space in which to nurture one’s plans for the future.

Monday, February 09, 2015, 21 Mounichion, no particular dedication, birthday of Constantine XI Dragases, last Byzantine Emperor 1404, 6th night of the Waning Moon, in Libra, going Void of Course 6:58 A.M. through the rest of the day, first overseen by 32nd Decan, Cratero, ruled by Mercury, then moving to the 33rd Decan, Tepis, ruled by the Moon, around 6:00 A.M., starting in the 16th Mansion of the Moon, Al Zubana/Azubene, good for dealing with hindrances and reversals, then entering 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 4:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Moon at 7:58 A.M., and last 51.9 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Venus at 5:21 P.M., lasting 68.1 minutes, Sun in Aquarius, Mercury retrograde in Aquarius, Venus in Pisces, Mars in Pisces, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn in Sagittarius. With most of the day being Void of Course in Libra, a certain latitude of action is available to us. While you shouldn’t allow it to devolve into an “anything goes” attitude, a certain fuzzy logic will carry through the day, fueled by the Moon being sextile Jupiter retrograde and trine the Sun. while everything might not go your way, it should still be a fun time getting there. Magickally, it’s a good day to renew one’s protections against melancholia and despair. The 33rd Decan can be represented as a man of a dark, melancholic appearance, or as a decapitated man obscured by an old woman. The Decan tends to have a malign influence.

Friday, February 06, 2015, 18 Mounichion, James II becomes King 1685, France becomes the first country to recognize the independence of the United States 1778, first day of sale of “Monopoly” 1935, birthday of Christopher Marlowe 1564, of Adam Weishaupt, founder of the Barvarian Illuminati 1748, death of Venetian printer Aldus Manutius 1515, 3rd night of the Waning Moon, in Virgo, going Void of Course from 5:09 P.M. through the rest of the day, overseen by the 32nd Decan, Cratero, ruled by Mercury, starting in the 13th Mansion of the Moon, Al Awwa /Alahue, good for aid, comfort, assistance, around 14th Mansion, Al Simak/ Azimech, good for promoting love, health; bad for land travel, good for other modes, just before 11:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Venus at 7:01 A.M., and last 51.4 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mars at 5:18 P.M., lasting 68.6 minutes, Sun in Aquarius, Mercury retrograde in Aquarius, Venus in Pisces, Mars in Pisces, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn in Sagittarius. Today is just rough, with barricades going up everywhere, making the stasis of yesterday look like a picnic. The Moon is in opposition to both Venus and Mars, while the Sun is in opposition to Jupiter retrograde. One might almost expect pettiness to be the ruling factor of the day. Small slights, real or imagined, can be easily magnified into operatic proportions. Just try and get through it unbloodied. One should be able to ameliorate some of the worst effects magickally, but it’s best to just keep things in a holding pattern.

Wednesday, February 04, 2015, 16 Mounichion, no particular dedication in the Athenian calendar, dedicated to Concordia/Concord in Roman ritual, Richard I ransomed 1194, astronomers Tycho Brahe and Johannes Kepler first meet 1600, birthday of Tadeusz Kosciusko, 1746, death of Emperor Sepimus Severus 211 AD, of Giovanni Battista della Porta, author of one of the most popular “Book of Secrets” 1615, 1st night of the Waning Moon, in Leo, going Void of Course from 12:31 A.M. through the rest of the day, overseen by the 32nd Decan, Cratero, ruled by Mercury, 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 3:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mercury at 7:03 A.M., and last 51 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Sun at 5:15 P.M., lasting 69 minutes, Sun in Aquarius, Mercury retrograde in Aquarius, Venus in Pisces, Mars in Pisces, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn in Sagittarius. Following on yesterday’s heels, today being Void of Course most of the day leaves one wondering what to do to move off base. With the Moon being conjunct Jupiter retrograde just before it goes Void of Course, there is a tendency to send money and or gifts off into the Void, hoping for them to have some effect. One’s magicks may be successfully employed to strengthen one’s ties to others.

Sunday, February 1 2015, 13 Mounichion, no particular dedication in the Athenian calendar, in Roman rites the original New Year’s day, the sacred fires were rededicated, dedicated to Mars, his priests doing a dance in full armor, also the Matronalia, dedicated to Juno, Queen Elizabeth signs death warrant of Mary Queen of Scots 1587, birthday of Johannes Trithemius 1462, 13th night of the Waxing Moon, in Cancer going Void of Course 9:37 A.M. through the end of the day, overseen by the 32nd Decan, Cratero, ruled by Mercury, 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 7:06 A.M., and last 50.4 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Jupiter at 5:11 P.M., lasting 69.6 minutes, Sun in Aquarius, Mercury retrograde in Aquarius, Venus in Pisces, Mars in Pisces, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn in Sagittarius. The Moon being conjunct Mars this morning provides a great engine to fuel one’s cogitations in regards to the state of one’s personal life. It being square Uranus early in the morning can tend to lead one to consider those near and dear to you from a different and less flattering angle, while Venus being conjunct Neptune just after Noon can lead one to feel that no one is living up to the prefect world you plan to create for them. In a nutshell, beware of a tendency towards being aggressive/compulsive about those you care for. The planets being situated as they are today, it’s no surprise that the Moon is in the 9th Mansion today, and one’s magicks are easily can’t towards commanding and compelling. It being such a volatile day, I would steer clear of most work, as the tendency to force one’s will onto others is so compelling.

Friday, January 30, 2015, 11 Mounichion, no particular dedication, Oliver Cromwell ritually executed 2 years after his natural death 1661, execution of King Charles I 1649, asassination of Mahatma Gandhi 1948, 11th night of the Waxing Moon, in Gemini, doing Void of Course 4:24 A.m. through the rest of the day, first overseen by the the 31st Decan, Ord, ruled by Venus, oversight moving to the 32nd Decan, Cratero, ruled by Mercury, 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, just after 1:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Venus at 7:08 A.M., and last 50.1 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mars at 5:09 P.M., lasting 69.9 minutes, Sun in Aquarius, Mercury retrograde in Aquarius, Venus in Pisces, Mars in Pisces, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn in Sagittarius. Venus being square Saturn early in the morning tends to make us a bit too serious in our personal affairs. Cheeky remarks from significant others can rub one the wrong way. This combines with the Sun being conjunct Mercury and the Moon being sextile Jupiter (both being retrograde). So, while a light/sarcastic approach towards one’s loved ones is the wrong way to communicate, sincere and heartfelt, serious mush is. Be as sappy as you like, and you won’t go too wrong. At least we’re out of the influence of the 6th Mansion, and so, if you wanted to do some love/attraction work today, it should have a fairly virorous effect. The Decan Cratero can be envisioned as a vigorous, competent ruler; consider Major Arcana IV in the Tarot, The Emperor, as well as the cards qualities, as embodying Cratero. It’s a good focal point for any work done over the next ten days.

Wednesday, January 28, 2015, 9 Mounichion, no particular dedication, universal religious tolerance enacted in Poland 1573, creation of Legos 1958, birthday of Thomas Aquinas 1225, Henry VII 1457, death of Charlemagne 814, Henry VIII 1547, Francis Drake 1595, 9th night of the Waxing Moon, starting Void of Course in Taurus, then entering Gemini 5:36 P.M., overseen by the 31st Decan, Ord, ruled by Venus, starting in the 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 Mercury at 7:10 A.M., and last 49.66 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Sun at 5:06 P.M., lasting 70.33 minutes, Sun in Aquarius, Mercury retrograde in Aquarius, Venus in Pisces, Mars in Pisces, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn in Sagittarius. This may not prove to be the warmest of days. Mercury is sextile Uranus early in the morning, which should allow us to give others the benefit of the doubt, or to see the best in others and in situations, but this tendency runs up against hard aspects in the evening, they being the Moon squaring Venus and being in opposition to Saturn. This may lead to regrests and a sense of disappointment which carry over into one’s dreams. Try to utilize one’s magicks to ameliorate hurts and upsets, to bring calm.

Tuesday, January 27, 2015, 8 Mounichion, dedicated to Poseidon in the Athenain calendar, in Roman rites dedicated to Castor and Pollux, Trajan becomes Emperor 98 A.D (and the death of Nerva), Dante exiled from Florence 1302, The 7 year trial of Giordano Bruno by Catholic authorities commences 1593, Thomas Edison patents his incandesent bulb 1880, birthday of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 1756, Lewis Carroll 1832, Dimitri Mendeleev 1834, 8th night of the Waxing Moon, in Taurus, going Void of Corse from 9:18 P.M. through the rest of the day, overseen by the 31st Decan, Ord, ruled by Venus, starting in the 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 Mars at 7:11 A.M., and last 49.6 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Saturn at 5:05 P.M., lasting 70.4 minutes, Sun in Aquarius, Mercury retrograde in Aquarius, Venus starts in Aquarius, then enters Pisces 10:00 A.M., Mars in Pisces, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn in Sagittarius. Best to take the day off and try to relax (and not just because of the snow in the Northeast). While a great bust of energy is engendered by the Moon being sextile Mars around 8:30 A.M., the rest of the day is dominated by the Moon being square Mercury retrograde and Jupiter retrograde respectively. Attempting to move things forward should in the main fall into the “not going to happen” category. One’s magicks might best be employed to goad others on to foolish action while you lay back and reap the seconday benefits.

Monday, January 26, 2015, 7 Mounichion, dedicated to Apollo in the Athenian calendar, in Roman rites the 3rd and final day of the Sementia dies, dedicated to Ceres and Tellus in Roman practice, Council of Trent solidifies the doctrinal differences between Catholicism and Protestantism 1564, segregation ended in U.S. Armed Forces 1948, 7th night of the Waxing Moon, First Quarter, starting in Aries, going Void of Course from 9:23 A.m. through 11:36 A.M., then entering Taurus, overseen by the overseen by the 31st Decan, Ord, ruled by Venus, 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, and to help or hinder judicial matters, around 2:45 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Moon at 7:12 A.M., and last 49.25 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Venus at 5:03 P.M., lasting 70.75 minutes, Sun in Aquarius, Mercury retrograde in Aquarius, Venus in Aquarius, Mars in Pisces, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn in Sagittarius. Today can be a bit emotional, with the morning bringing us the Moon being sextile Venus and Neptune. While this combination might not have you turning on the waterworks, it’s combination with the emotional highs and lows engendered by the Moon being Square the Sun in the evening can make us feel a bit put upon an underappreciated. Its easier to focus on what changes or progress haven’t occurred. You might want to consider working some magic to highlight one’s accomplishments, for clarity, for calm.

Sunday, January 25, 2015, 6 Mounichion, dedicated to Artemis in the Athenian calendar, the day of the Delphinia, a young women’s festival for Artemis Soteira (the Saviour), in which they carried olive branches wound with white wool in procession, in Roman rites the 2nd day of the Sementia dies, dedicated to Ceres and Tellus, cannons moved into place on Gunhill Rd. in the Bronx to cover troops evacuating New York 1775, birthday of Robert Boyle physicist 1627, of Joseph-Louis LaGrange, astronomer 1736, 6th night of the Waxing Moon, in Aries, overseen by the overseen by the 31st Decan, Ord, ruled by Venus, starting in the 1st Mansion of the Moon, Al Sharatain/Alnath, which is good for dealing with complex systems, regulations, technical matters, then entering the 2nd Mansion of the Moon, Al Botein/Alboitan, good for finding treasure, capturing things, exciting situations, achieving things, around 4:30 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Sun at 7:12 A.M., and last 49.25 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Jupiter at 5:03 P.M., lasting 70.75 minutes, Sun in Aquarius, Mercury retrograde in Aquarius, Venus in Aquarius, Mars in Pisces, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn in Sagittarius. The Moon is in a positive aspect to two retrograde planets later in the day, Mercury anf Jupiter are respectively sextile to the Moon and trine. While this can make any forward motion difficult in one’s business, it is an ideal time to assess the direction that things are going, to analyze what is working and what needs to be augmented or discarded. Consolidating redundant or overlapping sytems may be in the cards (but please don’t lay anyone off in the name of savings; find then additional duties). One;s magicks today, as yesterday, may be employed to increase order and clarity.

Thursday, January 22, 2015, 3 Mounichion, 3rd night of the Waxing Moon, dedicated to Athena, Turks conquer Cairo 1517, Egyptian Obelisk “Cleopatra’s Needle” erected in Central Park 1881, birthday of Ivan the Great 1440, starting Void of Course in Aquarius, then entering Pisces 7:46 A.M., the 31st Decan, Ord, ruled by Venus, 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 3:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Jupiter at 7:14 A.M., and last 48.75 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Moon at 4:59 P.M., lasting 71.25 minutes, Sun in Aquarius, Mercury retrograde in Aquarius, Venus in Aquarius, Mars in Pisces, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn in Sagittarius. Some might see today as oppressive, but the better way to approach it is to take it as an opportunity to get necessary but less pleasant tasks out of the way. The combination of Mercury being retrograde while the Pisces Moon squares Saturn shortly after noon has a way of focusing one on things that have been put aside to deal with at some later date. Today is that later date, so get cracking. It may take you some time to muster enough energy to get started, but the Moon being trine Neptune late afternoon can provide insights and paths to deal with seemingly intractable situations, while it being conjunct Mars after 9:00 P.M. gives one the energy to persevere. One’s magicks can be effective in clearing a path to allow you to get done what needs to be done.

Monday, January 19, 2015, 30 Elaphebolion, dedicated to Hekate, Theodosius installed as Co-Emperor 379 A.D, Louis XVI sentenced to death 1793, birthday of James Watt 1736, Robert E. Lee 1807, 2nd night of the Dark of the Moon, in Capricorn, going Void of Course from 5:51 A.M. through the rest of the day, overseen by the 30th Decan Omot, ruled by Jupiter, starting in the the 22nd Mansion Sa’d da’bih/Caadaldepa, good for health, liberation, then entering the the 23rd Mansion of the Moon, Sa’d Bula/Caaddebolach, also good for health, freedom, around 1:30 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Moon at 7:16 A.M., and last 48.33 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Venus at 4:56 P.M., lasting 71.66 minutes, Sun in Capricorn, Mercury in Aquarius, Venus in Aquarius, Mars in Pisces, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn in Sagittarius. Today is set up for one’s desires to far outstrip ones means or abilities. The Moon being Void of Course most of the day doesn’t allow for much in the way of concerted action, while the impetus is to throw money one doesn’t have in the direction of people or things that you wish to have included in your life. This is thanks to the Moon being square Uranus while Venus is in opposition to Jupiter in the early morning. Frustrations mount during the day, and Mars being conjunct Neptune in the evening can provide a great deal of nervous energy and activity, which won’t amount to much. The sort of psychology that is in play among people who spend too much of their money on lottery tickets is in play today. So by all means play, just don’t expect results. One’s magicks can be more effective today in holding things together than anything else one might employ.

Wednesday, January 14, 2015, 25 Elaphebolion, no particular dedication, Massachusetts declares a day of fasting for wrongly persecuting the Salem witches 1699, birth of Mark Anthony 83 BCE, of Nostradamus 1503, death of Edmund Halley 1742, overseen by the 30th Decan Omot, ruled by Jupiter, 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 10:30 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mercury at 7:18 A.M., and last 47.66 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Sun at 4:50 P.M., lasting 72.33 minutes, Sun in Capricorn, Mercury in Aquarius, Venus in Aquarius, Mars in Pisces, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn in Sagittarius. Of course we’re all wonderful, but sometimes it’s easy for the boundaries of our individual wonderfulness to rub up against each other, and cause some friction. Today is one of those days. Our aspirations are certainly coddled and supported this morning by the Moon being trine Neptune and Mercury being sextile Uranus. So far so good. In the evening however, the sparks fly as egos clash while the Moon is square Mercury as well as Venus, making it easy to feel that one’s perogatives are suffering infringement. The 18th Mansion easily colors one’s magicks with striking out defensively.

Tuesday, January 13, 2015, 24 Elaphebolion, no particular dedication, Elizabeth Tudor crowned queen 1559, National Geographic Society founded 1888, death of Roman general Gaius Marius 86 BCE, Edmund Spencer 1599, 9th night of the Waning Moon, starting in Libra, then going Void of Course from 4:46 A.M. to 6:43 P.M., then entering Scorpio, overseen by the 30th Decan Omot, ruled by Jupiter, starting in the 16th Mansion of the Moon, Al Zubana/Azubene, good for dealing with hindrances and reversals, then entering 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 9:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mars at 7:19 A.M., and last 47.5 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Saturn at 4:49 P.M., lasting 72.5 minutes, Sun in Capricorn, Mercury in Aquarius, Venus in Aquarius, Mars in Pisces, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn in Sagittarius. It’s a good day to pursue the not quite reasonable. The emotional highs and lows generated by the Moon being square the Sun are pushed towards the daring and the chance takers, fueled by the Moon being sextile Jupiter all day, while the Scorpio Moon being trine Mars after 9:15 P.M. gives strength to one’s whims and desires. While you might not succed in your quest for the impossible, it should be a fun journey. One’s magicks, are supported by the Moon being in the 16th and 17th Mansions today, particularly when attempting to remove obstacles to one’s happiness.

Saturday, January 10, 2015, 21 Elaphebolion, no particular dedication, Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon river, starting the Civil War in Rome 49 BCE, Thomas Paine publishes “Common Sense” 1776, discovery of oil in Texas 1901, death of herbalist Nicholas Culpeper 1654 6th night of the Waning Moon, in Virgo, going Void of Course from 9:45 A.M. through the rest of the day, first overseen by the 29th Decan, Epimu, ruled by Mars,dominion moving to the 30th Decan Omot, ruled by Jupiter, around 7:30 A.M., starting in the 13th Mansion of the Moon, Al Awwa /Alahue, good for aid, comfort, assistance, around 14th Mansion, Al Simak/ Azimech, good for promoting love, health; bad for land travel, good for other modes, just before 5:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Saturn at 7:20 A.M., and last 47.2 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mercury at 4:46 P.M., lasting 72.8 minutes, Sun in Capricorn, Mercury in Aquarius, Venus in Aquarius, Mars in Aquarius, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn in Sagittarius. This should be an easy day to align desire and action (which might make us look a bit avaricious, but so be it). It should be easy to go along and get along, with all being governed by the Moon being trine the Sun just before it goes Void of Course for the rest of the day. I see an orgy of spending today. One’s magicks may be employed to draw things towards you, like a spider in their web. Omot can be depicted as a demure, intelligent woman accompanied by a banker holding his money, and embody desire for acquisition and possession; think of Madame and Monsieur Thenardier.

Thursday, January 08, 2015, 19 Elaphebolion, no particular dedication, death of Galileo 1642, of Dion Fortune 1946, 4th night of the Waning Moon, starting in Leo, then going Void of Course from 12:04 P.M. through 5:53 P.M., then entering Virgo, overseen by the 29th Decan, Epimu, ruled by Mars, 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 8:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Jupiter at 7:20 A.M., and last 47 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Moon at 4:44 P.M., lasting 73 minutes, Sun in Capricorn, Mercury in Aquarius, Venus in Aquarius, Mars in Aquarius, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn in Sagittarius. Spending more and enjoying it less seems to be the rule for the day, thanks to the Moon being conjunct Jupiter and square Saturn during the course of the day, while one’s resistance is generally lower due to the Moon also being in opposition to Mars. It’s not a great situation to be in as the holiday bills come due, but there you have it. On the bright side, one’s magicks may be used to ameliorate these situations.

Wednesday, January 07, 2015, 18 Elaphebolion, no particular dedication, Galileo discovers three of Saturn’s Moons 1610, birthday of Zora Neal Hurston 1891, death of Nikola Tesla 1943, 3rd night of the Waning Moon, in Leo, overseen by the 29th Decan, Epimu, ruled by Mars, the whole of the day in the 11th Mansion of the Moon, Al Zubrah/Azobra, which is good for reversing negative opinions and judgments Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mercury at 7:20 A.M., and last 46.9 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Sun at 4:43 P.M., lasting 73.1 minutes, Sun in Capricorn, Mercury in Aquarius, Venus in Aquarius, Mars in Aquarius, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn in Sagittarius. A good day for change and breakthroughs, the strongest influence of the day being the Moon being trine Uranus. It’s easy to implement a transformation. One’s magicks may be employed to reinforce positive movement and solutions.

Monday, January 05, 2015, 16 Elaphebolion, dedicated to Dionysus and his mother Semele, in Roman rites the last day of the Compitalia, dedicated to the Lares of the crossroads, 1st night of the Waning Moon, the whole of the day Void of Course in Cancer, overseen by the 29th Decan, Epimu, 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, around 9:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Moon at 7:20 A.M., and last 46.75 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Venus at 4:41 P.M., lasting 73.25 minutes, Sun in Capricorn, Mercury in Aquarius, Venus in Aquarius, Mars in Aquarius, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn in Sagittarius. Today runs much like yesterday, with one’s competency strengthing during the course of the afternoon, as we move towards Mercury being sextile Saturn 5:21 P.M. it’s time to marshall one’s attention towards getting things done. Utilize one’s magicks to clear away distractions and impediments. Tomorrow, Tuesday, January 06, 2015, 17 Elaphebolion is dedicated to Zeus, in Roman rites dedicated to Vica Pota, a Victory goddess, is also 12th night/Three Kings, 2nd night of the Waning oon, starting Void of Course in Cancer, then entering Leo 6:03 A.M., overseen by the 29th Decan, Epimu, ruled by Mars, 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, around 10:30 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mars at 7:20 A.M., and last 46.8 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Saturn at 4:42 P.M., lasting 73.2 minutes, Sun in Capricorn, Mercury in Aquarius, Venus in Aquarius, Mars in Aquarius, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn in Sagittarius. The drive is still there to keep stripping away the superfluous, but can take a ruthless turn; while the Moon is trine Saturn, it being in opposition to Mercury and Venus can make one particularly unsentimental. Be careful of what (or who) you discard as you continue shaping the new space in which you lead your life. One’s magicks continue to work best on ordering and sorting.

Sunday, January 04, 2015, 15 Elaphebolion, dedicated to Hekate, also to Cronos, in Roman rites the 2nd day of the Comptalia, dedicated to the Lares of the crossroads, birthday of Jacob Grimm 1785, death of Erwin Schrodinger 1961, night of the Full Moon, the day in Cancer, the Moon going Void of Course after being Full at 11:53 P.M., overseen by the 29th Decan, Epimu, 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, just before 7:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Sun at 7:20 A.M., and last 46.66 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Jupiter at 4:40 P.M., lasting 73.33 minutes, Sun in Capricorn, Mercury starts in Capricorn, moves into Aquarius 8:08 P.M., Venus in Aquarius, Mars in Aquarius, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn in Sagittarius. Despite the petty annoyances which may pop up today (or any day), this Full; Moon ought to provide the feeling that one has allies and support, and that most things are possible. The emotional swings and euphoria which accompany today are supported by the the Moon being trine Neptune while Vemus is sextile Saturn. It’s a good day to sketch out an action plan to slip the bonds of inertia. One’s magicks, utilizing the cover of the Moon entering the 9th Mansion, may be employed to eliminate barriers and to clear away impediments.

Saturday, January 03, 2015, 14 Elaphebolion, no particular dedication in the Athenian calendar, in Roman rites the 1st day of the Compitalia, honoring the Lares of of the crossroads, protective deities, Martin Luther excommunicated from the Roman church 1521, construction begins on the Brooklyn Bridge 1870, Apple Computer incorporates 1977, birthday of Cicero 106 BCE, of JRR Tolkein 1892, 14th night of the Waxing Moon, starting in Gemini, then going Void of Course from 6:55 A.M. to 8:07 P.M., then entering Cancer, , overseen by the 29th Decan, Epimu, 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, at 8:08 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Saturn at 7:20 A.M., and last 46.6 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mercury at 4:39 P.M., lasting 73.4 minutes, Sun in Capricorn, Mercury in Capricorn, Venus starts in Capricorn, then enters Aquarius 9:48 A.M., Mars in Aquarius, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn in Sagittarius. It’s a good day to feel good about one’s unique qualities and abilities, thanks to the Sun squaring Uranus early in the morning. This might put you ahead of the pack, and it might feel a bit lonely as the outlier, but there you are. This pursuit of personal excellence is supported by the Moon also being sextile Jupiter retrograde and trine Mars. If you don’t care what others think, this is your day to shine. One’s magicks may be successfully employed to support one’s goals, and to add to your prestige.