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.