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.