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.

Friday, January 02, 2015, 13 Elaphebolion, dedicated to Dionysus, Vitellius becomes Emperor 69 AD, death of Ovid 17 AD, last day of the City Dionysia, 13th night of the Waxing Moon, in Gemini, overseen by the 29th Decan, Epimu, 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 9:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Venus at 7:20 A.M., and last 46.5 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mars at 4:38 P.M., lasting 73.5 minutes, Sun in Capricorn, Mercury in Capricorn, Venus in Capricorn, Mars in Aquarius, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn in Sagittarius. A good day for shaking things up, the Gemini Moon being sextile Uranus counteracts the constraints set up by Saturn, making this a good afternoon to crawl under the fence and run free for a time. These escapades are more self-serving than not. One’s magicks tend towards self-satisfaction as well, the 6th and 7th Mansions tending to shut out the needs of others.

Thursday, January 01, 2015, 12 Elaphebolion, dedicated to Dionysus in the Athenian calendar, 2nd day of the City Dionysia, in Roman rites dedicated to Aesculapius and Vedovis, healing deities, Julian calendar introduced 45 BCE, Muhammad starts towards Mecca with an army 630 AD, Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” published 1818, Emancipation Proclaimation issued 1863, Eniac, the first computer, completed 1946, birthday of Edmund Burke 1729, of Paul Revere 1735, of James Frazer 1854. 12th night of the Waxing Moon, starting Void of Course in Taurus, then entering Gemini 12:09 P.M. oversight of the next ten days passing to the 29th Decan, Epimu, ruled by Mars, starting in the 5th Mansion of the Moon Al Haq’a/Almices, good for healing, building, children, the return of lost things, then entering the 6th Mansion of the Moon, Al Han’ah/Athaya, a day for stirring things up, promoting cruel and destructive acts, agricultural disasters, around 6:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Jupiter at 7:20 A.M., and last 46.4 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Moon at 4:37 P.M., lasting 73.6 minutes, Sun in Capricorn, Mercury in Capricorn, Venus in Capricorn, Mars in Aquarius, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn in Sagittarius. I suppose today is as good a day as any to be wrestling with one’s desires and one’s place in the world, and the planets certainly encourage it. The Morning gives us a Gemini Moon trine Mercury and Venus which encourages and active, facile mind. Things can get murky in the afternoon and evening, when the Moon is in opposition to Saturn, while Mars is in opposition to Jupiter retrograde, while late in the evening the Moon is square Neptune. These planetary movements later in the day can make us believe that we can achieve easily… the impossible. Draw your own conclusions on that one. I’m just saying that we all can’t be the first person to colonize Mars, in a rocket, built in one’s backyard. As for one’s magicks, the move into the 6th Mansion can persuade one to do work that pleases oneself, and dam the consequences. Epimu is depicted as a man holding a monkey, and spurs on the need to know the unknowable.