Saturday, 10 July, 30 Hekatombaion, the Pananthenia would generally be finished by this day, offerings are left for Hekate at the crossroads, 2nd night of the Dark Moon, moving into Pisces and the 8th Mansion of the Moon, Al Nathra/Ahaathra, governing positive aspects of love and happiness, but not advantageous in legal matters.
Planetary Hours of the Day commence with Saturn, Night begins with Mercury. Mercury in Leo, Venus in Virgo, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter in Aries, Saturn in Virgo (Ruling Planet), all Direct. In general, not a great day for personal finances, but a good day for working with (or setting) the parameters in a relationship.
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Daily Magical Calender
Thursday, 8 July, 28 Hekatombaion, the main Day of the Pananthenaia, Waning Moon, 4th day after Last Quarter, in Gemini, moving into the 6th Mansion of the Moon, Al Han’ah/Athaya; strangely, a day for stirring things up, promoting cruel and destructive acts, agricultural disasters.
Planetary Hours of the Day commence with Jupiter, Night begins with the Moon. Mercury in Cancer, Venus in Leo, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter in Aries (Planetary Ruler of the Day), Saturn in Virgo, all Direct.
Planetary Hours of the Day commence with Jupiter, Night begins with the Moon. Mercury in Cancer, Venus in Leo, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter in Aries (Planetary Ruler of the Day), Saturn in Virgo, all Direct.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Today's Magical Calender
Wednesday, 7 July, 2010, 27 Hekatombaion, no special dedication, but the start of the Panathenia, Waning Moon, 3rd day after Last Quarter, in Taurus, 5th Mansion of the Moon Al Haq’a/Almices, good for healing, building, children, the return of lost things. Planetary Hours of the Day commence with Mercury, Night begins with Sun.
Mercury in Cancer (Ruler of the Day), Venus in Leo, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter in Aries, Saturn in Virgo, all Direct. With the Moon square Venus today, don’t be surprised if an ex finally returns your stuff.
Mercury in Cancer (Ruler of the Day), Venus in Leo, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter in Aries, Saturn in Virgo, all Direct. With the Moon square Venus today, don’t be surprised if an ex finally returns your stuff.
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Today's Magical Calender
Saturday, 3 July, 23 Hekatombaion, no special dedication, Waning Moon 6th day after Full, in Aries, moving from the 28th Mansion of the Moon Al Risha/Arrexhe into the 1st Al Sharatain/Alnath, which is good for dealing with complex systems, regulations, technical matters. Planetary Hours of the Day commence with Saturn, Night begins with Mercury. Mercury in Cancer, Venus in Leo, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter in Aries, Saturn in Virgo (Ruling Planet), all Direct.
Even though this is a holiday weekend, this is a good day to draft technical or legal materials, but not so great for dealing with others. While the Moon in Aries and the 1st Mansion work well with Jupiter, Saturn squaring the Moon today (ruled by Saturn, and in Virgo) tends to set a very strident tone to most conversations. Be prepared to navigate an abundance of “expert” opinions.
Magically, this is a good day to set self-serving plans into motion, to thwart other’s plans, and generally lay down the law.
Even though this is a holiday weekend, this is a good day to draft technical or legal materials, but not so great for dealing with others. While the Moon in Aries and the 1st Mansion work well with Jupiter, Saturn squaring the Moon today (ruled by Saturn, and in Virgo) tends to set a very strident tone to most conversations. Be prepared to navigate an abundance of “expert” opinions.
Magically, this is a good day to set self-serving plans into motion, to thwart other’s plans, and generally lay down the law.
Friday, July 2, 2010
Aradia:Gospel of the Witches a bibliographical musing
Most of you are, I'm sure, familiar with the basic story of Charles Geoffrey Leland and his compilation entitled "Aradia" (it being a vangelo, "gospel" of the Witches passed along to him by a Florentine informant, Maddelana). In truth, a study of the fair copy manuscript by Mario & Dina Pazzaglini 1998 showed that a potion of the material was culled from previous works on magic by the author (such as Etruscan Magic and Roman Remains). It had sat with his publisher, David Nutt, for several years before finally being published in 1899, then ignored until the mid-20th century.
This first printing is, in the words of the booktrade, scarce (and desirable). Even with the rise of Internet sales, I wasn't able to posses a copy until 2005 (and trust me, I had been searching long and hard). The standard bibliographies and bookseller listings repeat the same tidbits of information; the scarcity, and tales of the book being ignored or suppressed after publication. I've yet to find any concrete information on the size of the print run, but the comparables for this period would be in the 1000 copy range. However...
Quite a few copies are now on the market, at very fancy (though merited) prices. This allows one to easily compare various copies, which has led to an intersting observation; there is more than one first edition (or at least more than one state withinn the printing of this edition).Above are the two cover versions.
It would seem that there might have been two press runs, which would be an odd thing if the book was so unwanted in the marketplace (why throw good money after bad)? It does also lead to the unpleasant (to a collector) question of which first is the first first. Pehaps someone in the bindery just forgot to stamp the front title on this particular copy, in which case this would still be a different issue state.
I suspect, however, that, even though there is only one extant book review from the time of issue, that the book was a bit more popular than is generally credited, and it was necessary for David Nutt to go back to press to satisfy demand.
Today's Magical Calender
Friday, 2 July, 22 Hekatombaion, no particular dedication, Waning Moon, 5th day after Full, in Pisces, moving into the 28th Mansion of the Moon Al Risha (Batn/Arrexhe, good for increase, travel, love. Bad for cherished things.
Planetary Hours of Day commence with Venus, Night begins with Mars.
Mercury in Cancer, Venus in Leo (Ruling Planet), Mars in Virgo, Jupiter in Aries, Saturn in Virgo, all Direct. The effect of the Moon occupying Al Risha is affected by it being in opposition to Mars, making this the sort of day when you either; are asked to make a long term loan of a treasured object; or, you will be asked for something to be returned, old forgotten bills will rear their heads, that sort of thing.
Planetary Hours of Day commence with Venus, Night begins with Mars.
Mercury in Cancer, Venus in Leo (Ruling Planet), Mars in Virgo, Jupiter in Aries, Saturn in Virgo, all Direct. The effect of the Moon occupying Al Risha is affected by it being in opposition to Mars, making this the sort of day when you either; are asked to make a long term loan of a treasured object; or, you will be asked for something to be returned, old forgotten bills will rear their heads, that sort of thing.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Today's Magical Calender
Thursday, 1 July, 21 Hekatombaion, dedicated to Artemis, Waning Moon, 4th day after Full, in Pisces, in the 27th Mansion of the Moon Al Mu’hir/Algorf, good for for material gain, health, overcoming enemies, and aid to the desperate.
Planetary Hours of the Day commence with Jupiter, Night begins with the Moon. Mercury in Cancer, Venus in Leo, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter in Aries (Planetary Ruler of the Day), Saturn in Virgo, all Direct. With the Sun in Cancer, trine to the Moon in Pisces, this is a great day to bring things to an acceptable conclusion, and count your blessings.
The Sigil of the Archangel of today, Sachiel (Covering of God). This may be carried as a charm for all works of love and peace, when inscribed today on a clean piece of paper with bright blue ink, or scratched on a piece of Tin. It may be censed with any lighter Solar incense (Frankincense, Copal, Galbanum).
Planetary Hours of the Day commence with Jupiter, Night begins with the Moon. Mercury in Cancer, Venus in Leo, Mars in Virgo, Jupiter in Aries (Planetary Ruler of the Day), Saturn in Virgo, all Direct. With the Sun in Cancer, trine to the Moon in Pisces, this is a great day to bring things to an acceptable conclusion, and count your blessings.
The Sigil of the Archangel of today, Sachiel (Covering of God). This may be carried as a charm for all works of love and peace, when inscribed today on a clean piece of paper with bright blue ink, or scratched on a piece of Tin. It may be censed with any lighter Solar incense (Frankincense, Copal, Galbanum).
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