Monday, December 31, 2012, 19 Anthesterion, no particular dedication, 3rd night of the Waning Moon, in Leo, the Moon going Void of Course from 4:52 P.M. through the rest of the day, in the 11th Mansion of the Moon, Al Zubrah/Azobra, which is good for reversing negative opinions and judgment for the whole of the day. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Moon at 7:20 A.M., and last 46.4 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Venus at 4:37 P.M., lasting 73.6 minutes. Sun in Capricorn, Mercury starts in Sagittarius, then moves into Capricorn 9:03 A.M., Venus in Sagittarius, Mars in Aquarius, Jupiter retrograde in Gemini, Saturn in Scorpio. Not a bad day for New Year’s Eve celebrations, with Venus being trine to the Moon just before it goes Void of Course for the day, a unforced pleasure in the company of one’s fellows is sure to follow…magically, a day for gaining prestige by doing for others.

Sunday, December 30, 2012, 18 Anthesterion, no particular dedicstion, 2nd night of the Waning Moon, starting Void of Course in Cancer, then entering Leo at 2:45 A.M, 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 into the 11th Mansion of the Moon, Al Zubrah/Azobra, which is good for reversing negative opinions and judgments, around 7:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Sun at 7:20 A.M., and last 46.3 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Jupiter at 4:36 P.M., lasting 73.7 minutes. Sun in Capricorn, Mercury in Sagittarius, Venus in Sagittarius, Mars in Aquarius, Jupiter retrograde in Gemini, Saturn in Scorpio. An easy day to finally let go of pipe dreams and unreasonable expectations, a state of mind aided in part by the Moon being square Saturn while the Sun is sextile to it. This is not so much about drawing up a set of New Year’s resolutions as it is speaking the truth, at least to oneself. Magically, a day to strengthen connections.

Saturday, December 29, 2012, 17 Anthesterion, no particular dedication, 1st night of the Waning Moon, Void of Course in Cancer, starting in the 9th Mansion of the Moon Al Tarf/ Atarf, an appropriate time 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 7:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Saturn at 7:19 A.M., and last 46.4 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mercury at 4:36 P.M., lasting 73.6 minutes. Sun in Capricorn, Mercury in Sagittarius, Venus in Sagittarius, Mars in Aquarius, Jupiter retrograde in Gemini, Saturn in Scorpio. Something of a free for all today, with a Waning Cancer Moon, Void of Course, with no exact aspects. Self-restraint tends to slip, and situational morals slide. Keep an eye out for underhanded dealings and those trying to pull a fast one. A perfect day for the Ayn Rand devotees among us. Magically, a day for keeping the forces of chaos at bay, or working with Chaos magic.

Friday, December 28, 2012, 16 Anthesterion, dedicated to Artemis and Hekate, Full Moon in Cancer, which goes Void of Course 9:43 A.M. through the rest of the day, starting in the 8th Mansion of the Moon, Al Nathra/Ahaathra, governing positive aspects of love and happiness, then entering the 9th Mansion of the Moon Al Tarf/ Atarf, an appropriate time for baneful and destructive forms of magic, around 3:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Venus at 7:19 A.M., and last 46.3 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mars at 4:35 P.M., lasting 73.7 minutes. Sun in Capricorn, Mercury in Sagittarius, Venus in Sagittarius, Mars in Aquarius, Jupiter retrograde in Gemini, Saturn in Scorpio. We all have a better than fair chance of getting up to all sorts of shenanigans today, and might well succeed at coming out ahead. A Void of Course Cancer Full Moon does tend to allow one to dig deep and come up with all sorts of novelties. Magically, a day for rolling the dice.

Thursday, December 27 2012, 15 Anthesterion, 15th night of the Waxing Moon, starting in Gemini, going Void of Course from 1:50 A.m. to 3:05 P.M., then entering Cancer, starting in the the7th 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, around Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Jupiter at 7:19 A.M., and last 46.25 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Moon at 4:34 P.M., lasting 73.75 minutes. Sun in Capricorn, Mercury in Sagittarius, Venus in Sagittarius, Mars in Aquarius, Jupiter retrograde in Gemini, Saturn in Scorpio. Today has us all just winging it, making it all up as we go along, just to fill all the empty moments; none of it counts for anything (thanks Mercury). Magically, a day fitted to devious acts.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012, 14 Anthesterion, no particular dedication, 14th night of the Waxing Moon, in Gemini, starting in the 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 1:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mercury at 7:19 A.M., and last 46.1 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Sun at 4:33 P.M., lasting 73.9 minutes. Sun in Capricorn, Mercury in Sagittarius, Venus in Sagittarius, Mars in Aquarius, Jupiter retrograde in Gemini, Saturn in Scorpio. If possible, maintain as small a profile as possible, and if you don’t have to answer any pertinent questions, all the better. Don’t you just love when Venus is in opposition the Moon? This tends to put the entitlement chip on many shoulders, and they will all be out seeking targets for their ire. Magically, the 2nd half of the day should allow you to send out hope, love comfort, even for those attempting to pick you over.

Tuesday, December 25 2012, 13 Anthesterion, dedicated to Dionysus and Hermes, 3rd and final day of the Anthestia, the ritual of the Chytroi, a vegetarian sacrifice offered to the spirits of the restless dead, and the birthday of Sol Invictus, the Unconquerable Sun, and so Christmas, 13th night of the Waxing Moon, starting in Taurus, being Void of Course from 12:58 A.M. to 2:12 A.M., then enterinf Taurus, 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 11:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mars at 7:18 A.M., and last 46.25 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Saturn at 4:33 P.M., lasting 73.75 minutes. Sun in Capricorn, Mercury in Sagittarius, Venus in Sagittarius, Mars starts in Capricorn, then entering Aquarius 7:49 P.M., Jupiter retrograde in Gemini, Saturn in Scorpio. A day of great energy, which needs to find its proper channel; better to underdo, lest we all become the proverbial bull in the china shop; this is amplified by Mars beginning to move from it’s exaltation in Capricorn (having it’s greatest influence). Magically, a day to underplay your hand, to take the subtle approach; the Moon being in the 6th Mansion can create delterious effects.