Sunday, August 31, 2014, 7 Maimakterion, dedicated to Apollo, first “Ripper” Murder 1888, birthday of Caligula 12 AD, of Commodus 161, of Raymond Buckland 1934, 7th night of the Waxing Moon, in Scorpio, overseen by the 16th Decan, Thurmis, ruled by the Sun, starting in the 18th Mansion of the Moon, Al Kalb/Alkab, good for plots and revenge, then entering the 19th Mansion, Al Shaulah/ Exaula, good for all defensive and aggressive work, around 9:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Sun at 6:21 A.M., and last 65.8 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Jupiter at 7:31 P.M., lasting 54.2 minutes, Sun in Virgo, Mercury in Virgo, Venus in Leo, Mars in Scorpio, Jupiter in Leo, Saturn in Scorpio. It’s difficult to tamp down one’s aggressive impulses today. The emotional swing is set in motion just after midnight, when the Moon squares Jupiter, which with a Scorpio Moon can make one build on perceived grudges and slights, and this is intensified by the Moon occluding Saturn in the afternoon, magnifying the limitations of a circumstance or situation, while after 9:00 P.M., the Moon is conjunct Mars. All that energy and frustration will seek to ground itself, so try to be cautious and separate how you might be feeling, and what the actual circumstances are, as there will be quite a few people running around on a hair trigger. One’s magicakal endeavors will just slide into aggressive work, even when your intentions are otherwise.

Saturday, August 30, 2014, 6 Maimakterion, dedicated to Artemis, birthday of Mohammed 580 AD, death of Anton van Leeuwenhoek (microscope creator) 1723, 6th night of the Waxing Moon, starting Void of Course in Libra, then entering Scorpio 4:53 A.M., overseen by the 16th Decan, Thurmis, ruled by the Sun, 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 9:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Saturn at 6:20 A.M., and last 66.1 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mercury at 7:33 P.M., lasting 53.9 minutes, Sun in Virgo, Mercury in Virgo, Venus in Leo, Mars in Scorpio, Jupiter in Leo, Saturn in Scorpio. Today allows one to take one’s talents and intuitions and to run with them (as well as the desire to to just that), thanks to the Moon being trine Neptune retrograde and sextile to the Sun. rather than just perfoming day to day tasks by rote, it should be easy to be mindful. You might find it better to ustile the magickal currents of the day to perceive the underlying patterns and connections between thingsavoiding the darker aspects of the evenings move into the 18th Mansion.

Friday, August 29, 2014, 5 Maimakterion, no particular dedication, birthday of John Locke 1632, death of John the Baptist 29 AD, muder of Incan ruler Atahualpa 1533,death of Brigham Young 1877, 5th night of the Waxing Moon, in Libra, going Void of Course 12:00 P.M. through the rest of the day, overseen by the 16th Decan, Thurmis, ruled by the Sun, starting in the 16th Mansion of the Moon, Al Zubana/Azubene, good for dealing with hindrances and reversals, moving in the evening into 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 7:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Venus at 6:19 A.M., and last 66.25 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mars at 7:34 P.M., lasting 53.75 minutes, Sun in Virgo, Mercury in Virgo, Venus in Leo, Mars in Scorpio, Jupiter in Leo, Saturn in Scorpio. It’s lovely that the Moon is sextile Venus, really; all those warm fuzzy feelings about one’s fellows and all. However, the Moon being in opposition to Uranus and the Sun being in opposion to Neptune (both of them being retrograde) can easily turn us into needy, grasping yearners, all drawn out sighs and cow eyes. Really, did we all need to be reduced to bumbling teens pining for the phone to ring? It’s all very “Midsummer’s Nights Dream”. So show some dignity people, and try to avoid drunk texting. While there will be a temptation to do love magick today, you know it will provoke obsessive behavior.oh, I know you won’t pay attention to a word I’m saying.

Thursday, August 28, 2014, 4 Maimakterion, dedicated to Hermes, Aphrodite and Eros, the Western half of the Roman Empire ends 476, death of St. Augustine 430 AD AD, 4th night of the Waxing Moon, in Libra, overseen by the 16th Decan, Thurmis, ruled by the Sun, starting in the 15th Mansion (Al Ghafar/Algafra); a good day for treasure hunting and sleuthing, causing friction between people, dealing a blow, entering the 16th Mansion, Al Zubana/Azubene, good for dealing with hindrances and reversals, around 5:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Jupiter at 6:18 A.M., and last 66.5 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Moon at 7:36 P.M., lasting 53.5 minutes, Sun in Virgo, Mercury in Virgo, Venus in Leo, Mars in Scorpio, Jupiter in Leo, Saturn in Scorpio. The hinderances of the last few days should fade, and one’s self-confidence should rise today, thanks to the main astrological component of the day being the Sun sextile Jupiter. Take the advantage to shine! Use one’s magicks for protective work during the day, then you may shift to improving situations after cocktasil hour.

Wednesday, August 27, 2014, 3 Maimakterion, dedicated to Athena in the Athenian Calendar, in Roman rites dedicated to Volturnus, overseeing rivers and fountains, the “Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen” published by the French National Assembly 1789, 3rd night of the Waxing Moon, starting Void of Course in Virgo, then entering Libra 5:54 P.M., overseen by the 16th Decan, Thurmis, 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, around 8:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mercury at 6:17 A.M., and last 66.66 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Sun at 7:37 P.M., lasting 53.33 minutes, Sun in Virgo, Mercury in Virgo, Venus in Leo, Mars in Scorpio, Jupiter in Leo, Saturn in Scorpio. Well, the passions will certainly be stirred up just before Noon, when Venus and Mars square each other, which can lead to heightened emotional responses, both for good and ill. A passionate feeling of attachment can come over one, or, equally as easily, profound loathing. This is tempered during the day, but when the Moon moves into the 15th Mansion, it’s going to be more difficult to keep one’s emotions and responses in check. I really hate it when the day seems to be derived from an Italian opera libretto, particularly when the stars are closely studying Verdi’s Macbeth. And with the day being what it is, one’s magicks can easily turn to mischief.

Tuesday, August 26, 2014, 2 Maimakterion, dedicated to the Agathos Daimon in the Athenian Calendar, Ottoman Emipre takes over Hungary 1541, birthday of chemist Antoine-Laurent Lavoiser 1743, 2nd night of the Waxing Moon, in Virgo, going Void of Course from 10:29 P.M. through the rest of the evening, overseen by the 16th Decan, Thurmis, ruled by the Sun, starting in the 13th Mansion of the Moon, Al Awwa/Alahue, good for aid, comfort, assistance, 14th Mansion, Al Simak/ Azimech, good for promoting love, health; bad for land travel, good for other modes, around 9:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mars at 6:16 A.M., and last 66.9 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Saturn at 7:39 P.M., lasting 53.1 minutes, Sun in Virgo, Mercury in Virgo, Venus in Leo, Mars in Scorpio, Jupiter in Leo, Saturn in Scorpio. This is a difficult day for personal relationships, the tone being set by Venus squaring Saturn, which tends to make one yearn for an impossible response from loved ones, and their response being quite not what one hopes for. So, this is not the day to pop the question, or to have an in-depth conversation where things are going. Should you wish to just go about your professional day, this is the second one in a row where it’s best to lose yourself in it, as the Moon is now sextile Saturn, Mars and Mercury, making us all effective worker bees. It’s nice to have the distraction. Magickally, it’s a better day to keep things from falling apart than to work towards new goals.

Saturday, August 23, 2014, 29 Pyanopsion, no particular dedication in the Athenian calendar, in Roman rites, dedicated to Vulcan, Maia, the Nymphs, Ops opifera, Mt Vesuvius wakens (which will culminate in the massive eruption that destroys Pomepei and Herculaneum) 79 AD, birthday of Louis XVI 1754, death of William Wallace 1305, 12th night of the Waning Moon, in Leo, overseen by the 16th Decan, Thurmis, ruled by the Sun, 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, just after 7:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Saturn at 6:13 A.M., and last 67.5 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Mercury at 7:43 P.M., lasting 52.5 minutes, Sun starts in Leo, then enters Virgo 12:46 A.M., Mercury in Virgo, Venus in Leo, Mars in Scorpio, Jupiter in Leo, Saturn in Scorpio. A day when one’s concerns can easil;y shift to defending and promoting one’s dignities and perogatives, the Sun’s progress into Virgo being bracketed by the Moon being conjunct both Jupiter and Mars. While striving to maintain or expand the esteem you are held in by others, remember that others are striving for the same deference to be extended to them. It works best for all if you don’t push to be top dog, but rather one of several with admirable traits. Use one’s magicks to add a bit of glamour and grace.