Wednesday, December 31, 2014, 11 Elaphebolion, dedicated to Dionysus, first day of the City Dionysia, notable for the plays being presented, Ellis Island opens 1890, first New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square 1904, death of Emperor Commodus 192 AD, 11th night of the Waxing Moon, in Taurus, overseen by the 28th Decan, Themeso, ruled by Jupiter, 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, around 9:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mercury at 7:20 A.M., and last 46.4 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Sun at 4:37 P.M., lasting 73.6 minutes, Sun in Capricorn, Mercury in Capricorn, Venus in Capricorn, Mars in Aquarius, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn in Sagittarius. And so, we slink into the New Year. With the Moon being square Mars and Jupiter in the evening, there’s not much energy and exuberance to spare as Midnight approaches. Try to not over-compensate, keep things small, and look forward rather than dwelling on past disaapointments. One’s magic should be focused on creating new opportunities.

Saturday, December 27, 2014, 7 Elaphebolion, dedicated to Apollo, birthday of Johannes Kepler 1571, of Louis Pasteur 1822, of Marlene Dietrich 1901, death of Steven Austin 1836, of Gustave Eiffel 1923, 7th night of the Waxing Moon, in Pisces, going Void of Course 10:44 A.M. through the rest of the day, overseen by the 28th Decan, Themeso, ruled by Jupiter, 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 3:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Saturn at 7:18 A.M., and last 46.25 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mercury at 4:33 P.M., lasting 73.75 minutes, Sun in Capricorn, Mercury in Capricorn, Venus in Capricorn, Mars in Aquarius, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn in Sagittarius. This should be another day of clear sailing, the Moon being sextile Mercury and Venus. With this combination, it would be reasonable to expect friendly and open communication, and to provide the same to others. It does seem we can all get along, at least today. It’s a good day to use one’s magicks to increase the bonds of affection.

Friday, December 19, 2014, 28 Anthesterion, dedicated to Hekate in the Athenian calendar, in Roman rites dedicated to Saturn, also dedicated to Ops, Plenty, consort of Saturn, 3rd night of the Saturnalia, Benjamin Franklin begins publication of “Poor Richard’s Almanac” 1732, Charles Dickens publishes “A Christmas Carol” 1843, Dalai Lama flees Tibet 1950, 13th night of the Waning Moon, 1st night of the Dark of the Moon, starting in Scorpio, then going Void of Course from 4:11 P.M. to 4:54 P.M., then entering Sagittarius, overseen by the 27th Decan, Chenene, ruled by Saturn, 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, just before 1:30 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Venus at 7:15 A.M., and last 46.25 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Mars at 4:30 P.M., lasting 73.75 minutes, Sun in Sagittarius, Mercury in Capricorn, Venus in Capricorn, Mars in Aquarius, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn in Scorpio. All signs point towards a day for excess. It should be a swell party, but the hangover might be murder. What else do you expect when the Moon is square Jupiter (which always promotes exuberant excess) and trine Saturn, while under the sway of the 27th Decan, during the Saturnalia? No matter your nature, its time to party. One’s magicks can be invested with a certain careless or cruel streak, so be cautious.

Thursday, December 18, 2014, 27 Anthesterion, no particular dedication in the Athenian calendar, in Roman rites dedicated to Saturn, 2nd day of the Saturnalia, first collection of Mother Goose rhymes published 1719, birthday of writer Hector Munro (Saki) 1870, of Joseph Stalin 1878, of Keith Richards 1943, 12th night of the Waning Moon, in Scorpio, overseen by the 27th Decan, Chenene, ruled by Saturn, 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 1:00 A.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Jupiter at 7:14 A.M., and last 46.2 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Moon at 4:29 P.M., lasting 73.8 minutes, Sun in Sagittarius, Mercury in Capricorn, Venus in Capricorn, Mars in Aquarius, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn in Scorpio. This can be a somewhat emotional day; the Moon is sextile Venus and square Mars before sunrise. For some, this can lead to greater empathy for the situations that others find themselves in, while for others it will be a day of sniping over slights, real or imagined. Don’t you love the holidays. In general, expect one’s emotions to be closer to the surface today. The Moon being in the 18th Mansion all day can lead one’s magickal activities towards evening the score, thwarting rivals.

Wednesday, December 17, 2014, 26 Anthesterion, no particular dedication in the Athenian calendar, in Roman rites dedicated to Saturn, start of the Saturnalia; the feet of Saturn were unbound, a special feast then held in his honor, which was then followed by general merry-making, a relaxing of restrictions on the mingling of different social classes, candle lighting and gift giving. Pope Clement VII establishes the Inquisition, 1526, first sustained flight by Orvile Wright 1903, nuclear fission first demonstrated 1938, Today is the 11th night of the Waning Moon, starting in Libra, then going Voif of Course from 12:40 A.M. to 9:52 A.M., then entering Scorpio, overseen by the 27th Decan, Chenene, ruled by Saturn, the whole of the day 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 Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mercury at 7:14 A.M., and last 46.2 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with the Sun at 4:29 P.M., lasting 73.8 minutes, Sun in Sagittarius, Mercury in Capricorn, Venus in Capricorn, Mars in Aquarius, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn in Scorpio. We should have a nice change from the last few days today, with the flow of events moving in a more positive direction. With the Moon sextile the Sun and Mercury during the morning, and trine Neptune in the evening, it should be the perfect day to be out and about, in the company of others. Feel free to utilize one’s magicks to dissipate the miasma still lingering around us from the last few days.

Tuesday, December 16, 2014, 25 Anthesterion, no particular dedication, Oliver Cromwell made Lord Protector 1653, Boston Tea Party 1773, birthday of Ludwig Van Beethoven 1770, of Jane Austen 1775, of Arthur C. Clarke 1917, 10th night of the Waning Moon, in Libra, overseen by the 27th Decan, Chenene, ruled by Saturn, starting in the 16th Mansion of the Moon, Al Zubana/Azubene, good for dealing with hindrances and reversals, entering tomorrow at 1:00 A.M. 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 Planetary Hours of the Day begin with Mars at 7:13 A.M., and last 46.2 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Saturn at 4:29 P.M., lasting 73.8 minutes, Sun in Sagittarius, Mercury starts in Sagittarius, moves into Capricorn 10:53 P.M., Venus in Capricorn, Mars in Aquarius, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn in Scorpio. Mental and emotional disruptions seem to be the norm this holiday season. The Moon is square Pluto and in opposition to Uranus just after midnight, which is almost certain to continue pushing one’s doubts and concerns front and center.the lyrics to the song “Is That All There Is?” certainly come to mind as we move towards sunrise. In the evening, the Moon is sextile Jupiter retrograde, which only increases our need to sift through past events and to scramble for ways to alleviate what seem to be impossible relationships. Sorry, no tidings of comfort and joy are coming to us today.All we can do is push on through, this will pass. Do use one’s magicks to fan the glimmers of calm and contentment as you find them.

Monday, December 15, 2014, 24 Anthesterion, no particular dedication in the Athenian calendar, in Roman rites dedicated to Consus, who oversees the harvest and it’s storage places, Andromeda galaxy first seen, through a telescope 1612, Bill of Rights ratified 1791, birthday of Nero 37 AD, 9th night of the Waning Moon, in Libra, overseen by the 27th Decan, Chenene, ruled by Saturn, 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 1:00 A.M., finally entering the 16th Mansion of the Moon, Al Zubana/Azubene, good for dealing with hindrances and reversals around 11:00 P.M. Planetary Hours of the Day begin with the Moon at 7:12 A.M., and last 46.33 minutes. Planetary Hours of the Night commence with Venus at 4:28 P.M., lasting 73.66 minutes, Sun in Sagittarius, Mercury in Sagittarius, Venus in Capricorn, Mars in Aquarius, Jupiter retrograde in Leo, Saturn in Scorpio. The frustrations of the last two days may very well have pent up to a breaking point, and the combination of Mars being trine the Moon while Venus is square it allows for ample opportunity for them to be vented. Even if you’re feeling stable, it doesn’t mean that all those around you are equally well balanced. If you’re feeling rage, try to direct it towards appropriate targets. Don’t you just love the holiday season? One’s magick can easily take a similarly aggressive attack.