Astrology

In Anna Riva's words:

It is crucial that you be properly prepared to engage in the ritual.

Choosing the proper time is important to the right spell. Refer to YOUR sign on the ASTRAL CHARTS to select the best day of the week to perform your spell. You must be in harmony with the stars to perform the most effective spell.

ASTRAL CHART FACTS

Aquarius

January 20 - February 18

Aries

March 21 - April 19

Gemini

May 21 - June 21

Leo

July 23 - August 23

Libra

September 24 - October 23

Sagittarius

November 23 - December 21

Pisces

February 19 - March 20

Taurus

April 21 - May 20

Cancer

June 22 - July 22

Virgo

August 24 - September 23

Scorpio

October 24 - November 22

Capricorn

December 22 - January 19

Astral Charts

Note: Strongest color is printed in CAPITALS

AQUARIUS

PISCES

ARIES

TAURUS

GEMINI

CANCER

LEO

VIRGO

LIBRA

SCORPIO

SAGITTARIUS

CAPRICORN

PLANETARY DAY GUIDE

Since certain days are considered more favorable to certain people than to others, it is most appropriate to begin a ritual on the day sympathetic to your particular astral sign.

MONDAY

Capricorn and Leo

TUESDAY

Cancer and Taurus

WEDNESDAY

Pisces and Virgo

THURSDAY

Libra and Aries

FRIDAY

Sagittarius and Aquarius

SATURDAY

Scorpio and Gemini

SUNDAY

Equally beneficial for all signs

Lunar Timing

The Waxing Moon

The period of time between the new moon and the full.

Best spells during this time: Attracting, uplifting, drawing, improving, increasing, reuniting, or restoring

The Waning Moon

The period from full moon to dark.

Best spells during this time: Banishing, driving away, destroying, rejecting, dispelling, defeating, reversing, or punishing

The Full Moon

The period of time when the entire moon is illuminated

Best spells during this time: Health or Power

The Dark of the Moon

The three day period just before the new moon appears

Best spells during this time: No spells of any kind should be instigated

Days of the Week

Each of the days of the week are ruled by a particular planet, and each planet affects certain matters. Therefore, to begin your ritual on the day of the week which is governed by the planet which influences those matters involved in the spell can be of benefit.

For instance, almost everyone is familiar with the belief that the planet Venus affects love and other matters of the heart-and Venus rules Fridays, so rituals relating to love, sex, and marriage could commence on a Friday so that Venus' vibrations are added to the elements already in the spell.

Here are the days, their ruling planet, and some matters which are best suited for that day.

And do keep in mind that, as in all things, each planet has both positive and negative qualities.

SUNDAY

Ruling Planet: Sun

For acquiring renown and riches

To free oneself from prison

For dealing with government or authority

To repress others

For spiritual enlightenment

To dissolve hostile feelings

To make friends

For gaining hope

MONDAY

Ruling Planet: Moon

For safety in travel

To bring rain

To acquire merchandise

To receive answers in dreams

In matters where children are involved

For reconciliations

TUESDAY

Ruling Planet: Mars

To acquire courage

To overthrow enemies

For self preservation and insure survival

Obtain military honors

Cause hostility among others

To wound others

WEDNESDAY

Ruling Planet: Mercury

For seeing into the future

All matters concerning the intellect

To influence the written word

Open closed doors

Acquire knowledge and understanding

Pass examinations

Settle quarrels

Concerning reason and sensibility

Communication

Eloquence

Divination

THURSDAY

Ruling Planet: Jupiter

Gain peace of mind

Expansion of interests or holdings

Buy or sell real estate

Acquire money

Humanity

Honor

Health

Friendships

Tranquility

Generosity

FRIDAY

Ruling Planet: Venus

Form friendships

Beauty

Love

Creativity

Sex

Kindness

Joy

Travel

SATURDAY

Ruling Planet: Saturn

Success in business

Impose your will on others

Concerns with food or agriculture

Make others to be possessed by demons

Restrictions

Commune with the dead

Sow seeds of discontent

PLANETARY HOURS GUIDE

Just as each of the seven days of the week is governed by a particular planet, so is each hour of each day ruled by a particular planet.

The astrological day begins at the moment of sunrise, and the first hour is ruled by the planet which governs that day. Each succeeding hour is ruled by the planets in a definite order:

Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Sun, Venus, Mercury, the Moon

then back to Saturn, Jupiter, and so forth.

Thus, the first hour from sunrise on Monday is ruled by the Moon, the second hour by Saturn, the third by Jupiter, fourth by Mars, fifth by the Sun, sixth by Venus, seventh by Mercury, and the eighth hour again by the Moon.

The sequence continues throughout the twenty-four hours from sunrise on Monday until the first hour of sunrise on Tuesday which is ruled by Mars.

This chart gives the planetary hours for each day.

Since sunrise varies according to geographical location and the time of the year, it is not possible to give an accurate chart which relates to the clock 7:00 AM, 2:00 PM, or Midnight.

Consider a spell aimed toward gaining the love of another person.

Since love matters are ruled by Venus, your Personal Candle could be lighted at the beginning of the Venus hours which, for instance, on Wednesdays, would be the 7th, 14th, and 21st hour after sunrise. So, if sunrise in your city is 6:30 AM, you could begin the ritual at 12:30 PM (thirty minutes after noon), at 7:30 PM, or a t 2:30 AM on Thursday morning. On Thursday, the Venus hours would be the 4th, 11th, and 18th-or 9:30 AM, 4:30 PM, and 11 :30 PM.

While many will find it inconvenient or even impossible to adjust their usual daily routine to coincide with the planetary influences, the information is given for those who feel that the influence of the planets is sufficient to justify the extra effort involved.

After considering all the astrological factors which may have bearing on the ritual you have in mind-the moon's position and its effect on certain kinds of situations, which day of the week is best suited for the type of spell you plan, the day of the week which is most sympathetic to your own birthdate, and the planetary hours most likely to assist the purpose of the rites-one can then make a decision as to which influences should be brought to bear upon the situation one is trying to change.

Bear in mind when making the decision that one's own mind powers are the most important influence of all-and if that energy can best be channeled at a specified convenient hour each day, whether it be 7:00 AM in the morning before one goes to work, 2:00 PM in the afternoon when there is quiet in the house before the children come home from school, or 11 :00 PM when one is relaxed and ready for bed-THAT is the time best suited for your efforts.

Chinese Horoscope (Wheel of Life)

According to ancient history, Buddha once asked all the world's animals to come to visit him. At the appointed time, only twelve responded so, in their honor, he created the Chinese Horoscope or Wheel of Life.