Lunar Mansion Report, September 22nd, 2025 to September 28th, 2025

    This is an entry in a continuing series of posts looking at the Moon's position and condition in the week ahead with an eye to the Mansions of the Moon. This is an exercise to help me track the speed of the Moon, organize my thoughts on the Mansions, and think about the practical applications. 

All times are for me locally, United States Pacific Time. I will be making note of the Moon's phase, speed, and Mansion position in my assessment. Currently, I'm not considering aspects with other planets.

Lunar Mansion Report, September 22, 2025 to September 28, 2025.

Monday, September 22, 2025. The Moon is in Algafra, the Covering, when September 22nd begins. At 3:52pm the Moon moves into the next Mansion, Azubene, the Horns of the Scorpion. The phase is Waxing Crescent but the Moon is within 8˚ of the Sun and so combust and wrathful. At 5:55am the Moon moves past the combust state and becomes beneficial. 

It will take the Moon 25 hours and 12 minutes to get through Algafra. This is slow and it is 19 minutes longer than the previous Mansion so the Moon is slowing down. A slow Moon can make magic last longer but may also make magic take longer to show effects. 

 The wrathful powers of Algafra are obstructing a traveler from making his trip, creating discord between spouses, spoiling friendships and partnerships (Gayat al Hakim), destruction of the house of your enemy (Latin Picatrix), helpeth forward divorce, discord, and the destruction of houses and enemies, hindereth travelers (Agrippa), project a curse and inflict discord, hinderance, and rupture on enemies (Celestial Magic).

The beneficial powers of Algafra include digging wells, retrieving buried treasure (Ghayat al Hakim), ending of enmity and hatred (Ibn Hatim), acquisition of friendship and goodwill, the joining of friends and lovers (Latin Picatrix), helpful for all activities in this world or the next, antidote to poison (Shams al Marif).

The image for Algafra in the Latin Picatrix is a man writing a letter. The specialty of this Mansion is agreements, pacts, and contracts.

The beneficial powers of Azubene include releasing captives (Ghayat al Hakim), making money [through commerce] (Latin Picatrix), to gain much merchandise (Agrippa), liberate bound energies (Celestial Magic). 

The image for Azubene in the Latin Picatrix is a man holding scales and weighing. The Horns of the Scorpion became the claws of the scorpion which became the cups of a scale. Discernment, judgement, and valuation are the keywords for Azubene. In its wrathful forms, it can obscure the value of things like relationships and ruin business deals. In Nigel Jackson's Celestial Magic this Mansion is given the power of enhancing sciomancy and necromantic operations to communicate with the shades of the dead. 

Azubene is the first half of the Via Combusta, the Fiery Way, which is detrimental to the Moon and tempers the beneficial aspects.

The Moon is in Azubene when September 22nd ends.

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025. The Moon is in Azubene, the Lion's Mane, at the beginning of September 23rd. At 5:23pm the Moon moves into the next Mansion, Alichlil, the Crown of the Scorpion. The phase is Waxing Crescent which supports works of revelation and renewal. 

The Moon will travel through Azubene for 25 hours and 31 minutes. This is slow and it is 19 minutes longer than the previous Mansion so she is slowing down. A slow Moon may delay the effects of magic but may also prolong those effects.

The beneficial powers of Azubene include releasing captives (Ghayat al Hakim), making money [through commerce] (Latin Picatrix), to gain much merchandise (Agrippa), liberate bound energies (Celestial Magic). 

The image for Azubene in the Latin Picatrix is a man holding scales and weighing. The Horns of the Scorpion became the claws of the scorpion which became the cups of a scale. Discernment, judgement, and valuation are the keywords for Azubene. In its wrathful forms, it can obscure the value of things like relationships and ruin business deals. In Nigel Jackson's Celestial Magic this Mansion is given the power of enhancing sciomancy and necromantic operations to communicate with the shades of the dead. 

Azubene is the first half of the Via Combusta, the Fiery Way, which is detrimental to the Moon and tempers the beneficial aspects.

The beneficial powers of Alichlil include expelling thieves (Ibn Hatim), improvement and increased of livestock, the safety of a traveler at sea, to make unbreakable friendships (GHayat al Hakim), to improve deception, to make buildings more firm and stable, for lasting love, so that thieves may not enter a house (Latin Picatirx), for the improvement of unjust fortune, useful for sailing (Agrippa), to help those laboring under delusions and aid those who have been deceived (Celestial Magic). 

The image of Aliklil in the Latin Picatrix is a monkey holding its hands up above its shoulders. I imagine this gesture to resemble a criminal putting their hands up at being apprehended. The monkey and its ability to imitate is a symbol for deception. 

Aliklil is the second half of the Via Combustua which is difficult for the Moon and tempers the beneficial powers of this Mansion. 

The Moon ends September 23rd in Alichlil.

Wednesday, September 24th, 2025. The Moon is in Alichlil, the Crown of the Scorpion, when September 24th begins. At 7:41pm the Moon moves into the next Mansion, Alcalb, the Heart of the Scorpion. The phase is Waxing Crescent which is best for works of empowerment and enlightenment. 

The Moon will travel throug Alichlil for 25 hours and 51 minutes. This is slow and it is 20 minutes slower than the last Mansion  so she is slowing down. A slow Moon can make magic last longer but may also delay the effects. 

The beneficial powers of Alichlil include expelling thieves (Ibn Hatim), improvement and increased of livestock, the safety of a traveler at sea, to make unbreakable friendships (GHayat al Hakim), to improve deception, to make buildings more firm and stable, for lasting love, so that thieves may not enter a house (Latin Picatirx), for the improvement of unjust fortune, useful for sailing (Agrippa), to help those laboring under delusions and aid those who have been deceived (Celestial Magic). 

The image of Aliklil in the Latin Picatrix is a monkey holding its hands up above its shoulders. I imagine this gesture to resemble a criminal putting their hands up at being apprehended. The monkey and its ability to imitate is a symbol for deception. 

Aliklil is the second half of the Via Combustua which is difficult for the Moon and tempers the beneficial powers of this Mansion. 

The beneficial powers of Alcalb include for pledging loyalty to kings to help them overcome their enemies, for stabilizing buildings, for marrying a widow, for the growth of newly planted trees, for the safety of a voyager (Ghayat al Hakim), taking away fevers and infirmities of the belly, and that no serpent or hurtful beast may enter a house (Latin Picatrix).

The image for Alcalb in the Latin Picatrix is an adder with its tail above its head. A venomous snake is dangerous enough but with its tail above its head it takes on the defensive qualities of a scorpion and so cannot be attacked from in front or in the rear.

The Moon is in Alcalb at the end of September 24th.

Thursday, September 25th, 2025. The Moon is in Alcalb, the Heart of the Scorpion, when September 25th begins. At 9:13pm the Moon moves into the next Mansion, Axaula, the Sting of the Scorpion. The phase is Waxing Crescent which supports works of embarkation and taking vows.

The Moon will travel through Alcalb for 25 hours and 59 minutes, which is quite slow. It is also 8 minutes slower than the previous Mansion so the Moon continues to slow down. A slow Moon can delay the effects off magic but may also prolong those effects. 

The beneficial powers of Alcalb include for pledging loyalty to kings to help them overcome their enemies, for stabilizing buildings, for marrying a widow, for the growth of newly planted trees, for the safety of a voyager (Ghayat al Hakim), taking away fevers and infirmities of the belly, and that no serpent or hurtful beast may enter a house (Latin Picatrix).

The image for Alcalb in the Latin Picatrix is an adder with its tail above its head. A venomous snake is dangerous enough but with its tail above its head it takes on the defensive qualities of a scorpion and so cannot be attacked from in front or in the rear.

The beneficial powers of Axaula are fullfilling wishes, for the welfare of a traveler, for the growth of crops, for releasing a slave and enabling him to escape his master (Ghayat al Hakim), and to improve the lot of men traveling by wagon through the countryside (Latin Picatrix).The image in the Latin Picatrix for Axaula is a woman with her hands covering her face. The special power of Axaula is as a purgative, especially to bring on menstrual bleeding. Repulsion, expulsion, and forceful pushing are all under the influence of Axaula. 

The image in the Latin Picatrix for Axaula is a woman with her hands covering her face. The special power of Axaula is as a purgative, especially to bring on menstrual bleeding. Repulsion, expulsion, and forceful pushing are all under the influence of Axaula. 

The Moon is in Axaula at the end of September 25th.

Friday, September 26th, 2025. The Moon is in Axaula, the Sting of the Scorpion, at the beginning of September 26th. At 11:17pm the Moon moves into the next Mansion, Alnaym, the Beam. The phase is Waxing Crescent which supports works of laying foundation and clearing a path.

The Moon will travel through Axaula for 26 hours and 4 minutes, very slow and the extent of her slowness this cycle. This is 5 minutes slower than the previous Mansion so she is slowing down. A slow Moon may make magic take longer to become realized but may also make that magic longer lasting. 

The beneficial powers of Axaula are fullfilling wishes, for the welfare of a traveler, for the growth of crops, for releasing a slave and enabling him to escape his master (Ghayat al Hakim), and to improve the lot of men traveling by wagon through the countryside (Latin Picatrix).

The image in the Latin Picatrix for Axaula is a woman with her hands covering her face. The special power of Axaula is as a purgative, especially to bring on menstrual bleeding. Repulsion, expulsion, and forceful pushing are all under the influence of Axaula. 

The beneficial powers of Alnaym include the discipline of riding animals that are hard to tame, speedy travel and making the distance shorter, bring a concerned person home, promoting friendship (Ghayat al Hakim), to tame wild and disobedient beasts, to bring those traveling in wagons swiftly back again, for men to come wherever you wish, for good people to be joined together, fortune in hunting (Latin Picatrix), and the arousal of peace, love, and friendship (Liber Lunae).

The image of Alnaym in the Latin Picatrix is a centaur shooting a bow. The power ascribed to it is for finding and taking whatever you hunt. It is also for taming wild beasts.

The Moon is in Alnaym at the end of September 26th.

Saturday, September 27th, 2025. The Moon is in Alnaym, the Beam, when September 27th begins. The Moon will remain in Alnaym for the extent of September 27th. The phase is Waxing Crescent which supports works of opening and initiating.

The Moon will travel through Alnaym for 25 hours and 56 minutes. This is very slow but it is 8 minutes less than the previous Mansion so the Moon is now beginning to speed up again. A slow Moon can make magic last longer but may also make it take longer to have effects. 

The beneficial powers of Alnaym include the discipline of riding animals that are hard to tame, speedy travel and making the distance shorter, bring a concerned person home, promoting friendship (Ghayat al Hakim), to tame wild and disobedient beasts, to bring those traveling in wagons swiftly back again, for men to come wherever you wish, for good people to be joined together, fortune in hunting (Latin Picatrix), and the arousal of peace, love, and friendship (Liber Lunae).

The image of Alnaym in the Latin Picatrix is a centaur shooting a bow. The power ascribed to it is for finding and taking whatever you hunt. It is also for taming wild beasts. 

The Moon is still in Alnaym when September 27th ends.

Sunday, September 28th, 2025. The Moon is in Alnaym, the Beam, when September 28th begins. At 1:13am the Moon moves into the next Mansion, Albelda, the Wasteland. The phase is Waxing Crescent, which supports works of germination and pollination. 

The Moon will travel through Albelda for 25 hours and 41 minutes. This is slow but it is 15 minutes less than the previous Mansion so the Moon is speeding up. A slow Moon can make magic take longer to happen but may make its effects last longer. 

 The beneficial powers of Alnaym include the discipline of riding animals that are hard to tame, speedy travel and making the distance shorter, bring a concerned person home, promoting friendship (Ghayat al Hakim), to tame wild and disobedient beasts, to bring those traveling in wagons swiftly back again, for men to come wherever you wish, for good people to be joined together, fortune in hunting (Latin Picatrix), and the arousal of peace, love, and friendship (Liber Lunae).

The image of Alnaym in the Latin Picatrix is a centaur shooting a bow. The power ascribed to it is for finding and taking whatever you hunt. It is also for taming wild beasts. 

The beneficial powers of Albelda are stabilizing buildings, increasing crops, retaining assets and live stock, ensuring the safety of travelers (Ghayat al Hakim), to increase harvests, make a profit and firmly keep money, to go safely through the countryside (Latin Picatrix), safeguard travelers, and house-protection (Celestial Magic), and works of cooperation and silence (Liber Lunae). 

The image for Albelda in the Latin Picatrix is a man with a head like Janus, with one face on the front and another face on the back of the head. Janus was the Roman god of the threshold, the place in between, and marked passages. In my experience Albelda is a Mansion of waiting, holding, and immobility.

The Moon is in Albelda when September 28th comes to an end. 

Lunar Mansion Report, September 15, 2025 to September 21, 2025

   This is an entry in a continuing series of posts looking at the Moon's position and condition in the week ahead with an eye to the Mansions of the Moon. This is an exercise to help me track the speed of the Moon, organize my thoughts on the Mansions, and think about the practical applications. 

All times are for me locally, United States Pacific Time. I will be making note of the Moon's phase, speed, and Mansion position in my assessment. Currently, I'm not considering aspects with other planets.

Lunar Mansion Report, September 15, 2025 to September 21, 2025.

Monday, September 15th, 2025. The Moon is in Annathra, the Gap, when September 15th begins. At 3:52pm the Moon moves into the next Mansion, Atarfa, the Glance of the Lion. The phased is Waning Crescent which is wrathful and best for works of abrupt endings and cutting off. 

It will take the Moon 22 hours and 22 minutes to get through Annathra. This is fast but it is 20 m minutes longer than the last Mansion so the Moon is slowing down. A fast Moon can make magic happen more quickly but may also make it dissipate more quickly. 

The wrathful powers of Annathra include lengthening the imprisionment of captives and prisoners, the deterioration of kingdoms, to repel mice and bedbugs (Ghayat al Hakim), the destruction and affliction of captives (Latin Picatrix), war-magic, drive away infestations, and powerfully restrain negative forces (Celestial Magic).

The image for Annathra in the Latin Picatrix is an eagle with a man's face. The eagle is a frequent military image signifying fierceness, speed, and power. Annathra’s title, The Gap, was imagined to be the gap between the lion constellation’s jaws, or maybe under his chin. The essence of Annathra’s power to grant victory in battle is in being able to escape danger.

The wrathful powers of Atarfa are to destroy crops, to make unfortunate those who travel, to do evil to all men,  to cause division and hatred between allies, to cause infirmity (Latin Picatrix), and to inflict failure and weakness (Celestial Magic).

The image in the Latin Picatrix for Atarfa is a eunuch covering his eyes with his hands. The wrathful Atarfa promotes jealousy and works similar to the Evil Eye. 

The Moon is in Atarfa when September 15th ends. 

Tuesday, September 16th, 2025. The Moon is in Atarfa, the Glance of the Lion, when September 16th begins. At 2:37pm the Moon moves into the next Mansion, Algebha, the Brow of the Lion. The phase is Waning Crescent, which supports works of destruction and death. 

The Moon will travel through Atarfa for 22 hours and 45 minutes. This is fast but it is 23 minutes longer than the previous Mansion so the Moon is slowing down. A fast Moon can make magic happen quickly but may also make it pass quickly. 

The wrathful powers of Atarfa are to destroy crops, to make unfortunate those who travel, to do evil to all men,  to cause division and hatred between allies, to cause infirmity (Latin Picatrix), and to inflict failure and weakness (Celestial Magic).

The image in the Latin Picatrix for Atarfa is a eunuch covering his eyes with his hands. The wrathful Atarfa promotes jealousy and works similar to the Evil Eye. 

The Moon is in Atarfa at the end of August 19th.

The wrathful qualities enhanced in Algebha include harming an enemy or traveler, to matters worse for captives (Gayat al Hakim), extracting a fetus (Ibn Hatim), and the destruction of enemies (Latin Picatrix).

The image in the Latin Picatrix for Algebha is a lion's head. The Mansion embodies the symbolic qualities of a lion; strength, power, and nobility. The traditional indicator star for this Mansion is Regulus, Cor Leonis, the Heart of the Lion, also called the King Star. Regulus is one of the 15 Behenian Stars. Agrippa writes, "Under Cor Leonis they made an image of a lion, cat, or the figure of a respected man sitting in a chair: these make a man temperate, keep anger away, and give grace."

The Moon is in Algebha at the end of September 16th.

Wednesday, September 17th, 2025. The Moon is in Algebha, the Brow of the Lion, when September 17th begins. The Moon moves into the next Mansion, Azobra, the Mane of the Lion, at 1:49pm. The phase is Waning Crescent and so good for works of obstruction and obfuscation.

The Moon will transit Algebha for 23 hours and 12 minutes. This is on the fast side of average but it is 13 minutes longer than the previous Mansion so the Moon is slowing down. A fast Moon can make magic happen quickly but may also make it pass quickly. 

The wrathful qualities enhanced in Algebra include harming an enemy or traveler, to make matters worse for captives (Gayat al Hakim), extracting a fetus (Ibn Hatim), and the destruction of enemies (Latin Picatrix).

The image in the Latin Picatrix for Algebha is a lion's head. The Mansion embodies the symbolic qualities of a lion; strength, power, and nobility. The traditional indicator star for this Mansion is Regulus, Cor Leonis, the Heart of the Lion, also called the King Star. Regulus is one of the 15 Behenian Stars. Agrippa writes, "Under Cor Leonis they made an image of a lion, cat, or the figure of a respected man sitting in a chair: these make a man temperate, keep anger away, and give grace."

The wrathful powers of Azobra are to besiege cities, to be feared (Latin Picatrix), loss, destruction, binding, fornication, and separation (Liber Lunae).

The image for this Mansion in the Latin Picatrix is a man riding the back of a lion holding its ear in his hand. In its most beneficial aspect the lion is fully controlled by the figure on its back and adds its ferocity and strength to the figure’s bearing (despite the figure’s somewhat precarious position). This concept of being next to danger but safe from it is a big theme of Azobra.

The Moon is in Azobra a the end of September 17th.

Thursday, September 18th, 2025. The Moon is in Azobra, the Mane of the Lion, at the beginning of September 18th. At 1:24pm the Moon moves into the next Mansion, Azarfa, the Tail of the Lion. The phase is Waning Crescent which supports works of withering and ruination. 

The Moon will travel across Azobra for 23 hours and 35 minutes. This is on the edge of the average speed and, since the Moon has been slowing down we are going to consider the as slow. Additionally, this is 13 minutes longer than the previous Mansion so she is slowing down. A slow Moon may make magic last longer but may also make magical effects delayed in their manifestation. 

The wrathful powers of Azobra are to besiege cities, to be feared (Latin Picatrix), loss, destruction, binding, fornication, and separation (Liber Lunae).

The image for this Mansion in the Latin Picatrix is a man riding the back of a lion holding its ear in his hand. In its most beneficial aspect the lion is fully controlled by the figure on its back and adds its ferocity and strength to the figure’s bearing (despite the figure’s somewhat precarious position). This concept of being next to danger but safe from it is a big theme of Azobra.

The beneficial powers of Asarfa are increasing farms and newly planted trees, promoting the welfare of partners as well as for reconciling differences between them for improved work conditions and product, improving conditions for successful hunting (Gayat al Hakim), increase harvests, the improvement of allies, officials, captives, and servants that they will be steadfast and honest (Latin Picatrix), and brings help and benevolence (Celestial Magic).

The wrathful powers of Azarfa are to inflict harm on a person by causing them to lose their assets, breaking ships (Gayat al Hakim), to cause separation, enmity, and hatred between kinsfolk, destroy a place (Ibn Hatim), destruction of riches and ships, separation of lovers (Latin Picatrix), and hindereth seamen (Agrippa). 

In the Latin Picatrix the image for this Mansion is a dragon fighting a man made in black lead. It is described as an image of breaking and separating. In its beneficial form this image could be used to break from addiction or unhealthy situations or relationships.

The Moon is in Azarfa when September 18th comes to a close. 

Friday, September 19th, 2025. When September 19th begins at midnight the Moon is in Azarfa, the Lion's Tail. At 1:25pm the Moon moves into the next Mansion, Alawway, the Barker. The phase is Waning Crescent which is best for works of oppression and suffering.

The Moon will travel across Azarfa for 24 hours and 1 minute. This is slow and it is 26 minutes longer than the previous Mansion so the Moon continues to slow down. A slow Moon can delay the effects of magic but may also make those effects longer lasting. 

The wrathful powers of Azarfa are to inflict harm on a person by causing them to lose their assets, breaking ships (Gayat al Hakim), to cause separation, enmity, and hatred between kinsfolk, destroy a place (Ibn Hatim), destruction of riches and ships, separation of lovers (Latin Picatrix), and hindereth seamen (Agrippa). 

In the Latin Picatrix the image for this Mansion is a dragon fighting a man made in black lead. It is described as an image of breaking and separating. In its beneficial form this image could be used to break from addiction or unhealthy situations or relationships. 

A wrathful Alawway can be called upon to bind nobles (Latin Picatrix), destroy ligature spells, and to dissolve charmed against copulation (Celestial Magic).

The image in the Latin Picatrix for Alawway is a red man embracing a white woman. This is an image of oppisites joining into a harmonious whole. The sexual overtones of this image suggest that each of the opposites desires unity with the other and the power dynamic is more or less equitable.

The Moon is in Alawway when September 19th comes to an end.

Saturday, September 20th, 2025. The Moon is in Alawway, the Barker, when September 20th begins. At 1:50pm the Moon moves into the next Mansion, Azimech, the Spike. The phase is Waning Crescent which is best for works of severance and abandonment. At 8:06pm the Moon moves to within 8˚ of the Sun and is considered combust which increases the power of the Moon's wrathful powers. 

The Moon will take 24 hours and 25 minutes to get through Alawway. This is slow and it is 24 minutes longer than the previous Mansion so the Moon is slowing down. A slow Moon may make magic take longer to materialize but may also prolong the effects of magic.

A wrathful Alawway can be called upon to bind nobles (Latin Picatrix), destroy ligature spells, and to dissolve charmed against copulation (Celestial Magic).

The image in the Latin Picatrix for Alawway is a red man embracing a white woman. This is an image of oppisites joining into a harmonious whole. The sexual overtones of this image suggest that each of the opposites desires unity with the other and the power dynamic is more or less equitable.

The wrathful powers of Azimech are ruining farms and newly planted trees, damaging trusts, harming travelers (Gayat al Hakim), cutting off and enmity (Ibn Hatim), destroy harvests, destroy lust, the destruction of those who go by roads, separating men from women (Latin Picatrix), hindereth journeys by land (Agrippa), disperse inappropriate sexual desire, and cause separation (Celestial Magic). 

The image of Azimech in the Latin Picatrix is a dog biting its own tail. This may be a symbol of futility but it may also be some kind of ouroboros. Nigel Jackson's Celestial Magic includes an ear of wheat in the image of this Mansion. Its connotations of fertility, growth, and bounty cannot be overstated. The dog turns in its cycle, ever striving to its goal.

The Moon is in Azimech at the end of September 20th.

Sunday, September 21, 2025. The Moon is in Azimech, the Spike, at the beginning of September 21st. At 2:40pm the Moon moves into the next Mansion, Algafra, the Covering. The phase at the beginning of the day is Waning Crescent and combust. This is best for very wrathful works of destruction and suffering. At 12:53pm the Moon makes an exact conjunction with the Sun and for about a minute and a half is Cazimi and extremely beneficial. When this beneficial moment passes the Moon is still combust and so wrathful again. The Moon is combust for the remainder of September 21st. 

The Moon will move through Azimech for 24 hours and 50 minutes. This is slow and it is 25 minutes longer than the previous Mansion so she is slowing down. A slow Moon can delay the effects of magic but may also make those effects longer lasting. 

The wrathful powers of Azimech are ruining farms and newly planted trees, damaging trusts, harming travelers (Gayat al Hakim), cutting off and enmity (Ibn Hatim), destroy harvests, destroy lust, the destruction of those who go by roads, separating men from women (Latin Picatrix), hindereth journeys by land (Agrippa), disperse inappropriate sexual desire, and cause separation (Celestial Magic). 

The beneficial powers of Azimech include reconciling differences between spouses, recovery from illness (Gayat al Hakim), for the love of man and wife, heal the sick, for the benefit of kings thatchy might ascend to their reign, the safety of sailors, the friendship of allies (Latin Picatrix), attract friendship, improve personal fortune, empowers bowl divination and scrying operations (Celestial Magic). 

The image of Azimech in the Latin Picatrix is a dog biting its own tail. This may be a symbol of futility but it may also be some kind of ouroboros. Nigel Jackson's Celestial Magic includes an ear of wheat in the image of this Mansion. Its connotations of fertility, growth, and bounty cannot be overstated. The dog turns in its cycle, ever striving to its goal.

The wrathful powers of Algafra are obstructing a traveler from making his trip, creating discord between spouses, spoiling friendships and partnerships (Gayat al Hakim), destruction of the house of your enemy (Latin Picatrix), helpeth forward divorce, discord, and the destruction of houses and enemies, hindereth travelers (Agrippa), project a curse and inflict discord, hinderance, and rupture on enemies (Celestial Magic).

The image for this Mansion in the Latin Picatrix is a man writing a letter. The specialty of this Mansion is agreements, pacts, and contracts.

The Moon is in Algafra at the end of September 21st.

Lunar Mansion Report, September 8, 2025 to September 14, 2025

  This is an entry in a continuing series of posts looking at the Moon's position and condition in the week ahead with an eye to the Mansions of the Moon. This is an exercise to help me track the speed of the Moon, organize my thoughts on the Mansions, and think about the practical applications. 

All times are for me locally, United States Pacific Time. I will be making note of the Moon's phase, speed, and Mansion position in my assessment. Currently, I'm not considering aspects with other planets.

Lunar Mansion Report, September 8, 2025 to September 14, 2025.

Monday, September 8th, 2025. The Moon is in Arrexhe, the Belly of the Fish, when September 8th begins. At 11:37am the Moon moves into the next Mansion, Alnath, the Butting One. The phase is Waning Gibbous which is wrathful and best for works of erosion and loss. 

The Moon will travel through Arrexhe for 21 hours and 31 minutes. This is fast and it is 29 minutes faster than the previous Mansions so the Moon is speeding up. A fast Moon may make magic happen more quickly but may also make it pass more quickly.

The wrathful powers of Arrexhe are destroying trusts, restraining and harming prisoners, hurting someone riding on a ship (Gayat al Hakim), besiege cities, get rid of things, destroy an area, make treasures be lost, to make the incarceration of captives firm, and inflict evil on sailors at sea (Latin Picatrix)

The image in the Latin Picatrix for Arrexhe is a fish with a colored spine, a bit of sympathetic magic for attracting more fish to a particular spot. In my own mind there is a connection to the stories of a person being eaten by a fish or a whale and later being expelled. 

The wrathful powers of Alnath include to kill enemies, guards for demolition and crushing (Ibn Hatim), create discord and enmity between spouses or friends, to sabotage a partnership with fiery evil (Ghayat al Hakim), for destruction and depopulation, and to kill (Latin Picatrix).

The image in the Latin Picatrix for Alnath is a a black man with his hair wrapped and encircled, standing on his feet, having a spear in his right hand in the manner of a warrior. Alnath is a rather grim Mansion in which works of destruction are empowered.

The Moon is in Alnath at the end of September 8th. 

Tuesday, September 9th, 2025. The Moon is in Alnath, the Butting One, at the opening of September 9th, and moves into the next Mansion, Albotayn, the Little Belly, at 8:52am. The phase is Waning Gibbous, which supports works of diminishment and decay.

The Moon will move through Alnath for 21 hours and 15 minutes. This is fast and it is 16 minutes faster than the previous Mansion so she is speeding up. A fast Moon may make magical effects happen quickly but may also make those effects pass more quickly. 

The wrathful powers of Alnath include to kill enemies, guards for demolition and crushing (Ibn Hatim), create discord and enmity between spouses or friends, to sabotage a partnership with fiery evil (Ghayat al Hakim), for destruction and depopulation, and to kill (Latin Picatrix).

The image in the Latin Picatrix for Alnath is a a black man with his hair wrapped and encircled, standing on his feet, having a spear in his right hand in the manner of a warrior. Alnath is a rather grim Mansion in which works of destruction are empowered.

The wrathful powers of Albotayn include to sabotage a marriage before it can be consummated, to worsen the conditions of a captive to harm them (Ghayat al Hakim), destruction of buildings before they can be completed, and to enrage one man against another (Latin Picatrix). 

 The image in the Latin Picatrix for Albotayn is a king on a throne. The approximate Chinese Seiu that corresponds to Albotayn is The Storeroom. Combined with the talismanic purposes of digging wells and finding hidden treasure, in my mind, the king is an underworld figure, a king in his sepulcher, surrounded by his riches. 

The Moon is in Albotayn at the end of September 9th.

Wednesday, September 10th, 2025. The Moon is in Albotayn, the Little Belly, at the beginning of September 10th. At 5:58am the Moon moves into the next Mansion, Azoraye, the Many Little Ones. The phase is Waning Gibbous which is best for works of subtraction and division. 

It will take the Moon 21 hours and 6 minutes to get through Albotayn. This is very fast and marks the fastest passage through a Mansion during this cycle. A fast Moon can make magic come about quickly but may also may also make magic dissipate quickly. 

The wrathful powers of Albotayn include to sabotage a marriage before it can be consummated, to worsen the conditions of a captive to harm them (Ghayat al Hakim), destruction of buildings before they can be completed, and to enrage one man against another (Latin Picatrix). 

 The image in the Latin Picatrix for Albotayn is a king on a throne. The approximate Chinese Seiu that corresponds to Albotayn is The Storeroom. Combined with the talismanic purposes of digging wells and finding hidden treasure, in my mind, the king is an underworld figure, a king in his sepulcher, surrounded by his riches. 

The wrathful powers of Azoraye include sabotaging a partnership, torturing a prisoner, destroying sheep, goats, and cows (Ghayat al Hakim), to firmly incarcerate captives (Latin Picatrix). Overall, Azoraye is considered very beneficial so wrathful qualities are very few. One could use the wrathful time to interrupt or take away the good things and luck that this Mansion usually represents. 

The image in the Latin Picatrix for Azoraye is a seated woman with her right hand above her head. Given the overwhelming positivity associated with this Mansion this is most likely a gesture of blessing. The traditional indicator stars for this Mansion are the Pleiades, the Seven Sisters, a grouping of stars with a long and legendary past. The Pleiades are one of the 15 Behenian stars whose powers include, according to Agrippa, "brings an increase to light of the eyes, collects daemons, promotes winds, and reveals secrets and hidden things." And the image is "a virgin girl or the figure of a torch".

The Moon ends September 10th in Azoraye.

Thursday, September 11th, 2025. The Moon is in Azoraye, the Many Little Ones, at the beginning of September 11th. At 3:08am the Moon makes ingress into the next Mansion, Aldebaran, the Bull's Eye. The phase is Waning Gibbous which strengthens works of damage and obstruction. 

The Moon will travel through Azoraye for 21 hours and 10 minutes. This is quite fast but it is 4 minutes longer than the previous Mansion, so the Moon is slowing down. A fast Moon may make magic happen quickly but it may also make magic pass quickly. 

The wrathful powers of Azoraye include sabotaging a partnership, torturing a prisoner, destroying sheep, goats, and cows (Ghayat al Hakim), to firmly incarcerate captives (Latin Picatrix). Overall, Azoraye is considered very beneficial so wrathful qualities are very few. One could use the wrathful time to interrupt or take away the good things and luck that this Mansion usually represents. 

The image in the Latin Picatrix for Azoraye is a seated woman with her right hand above her head. Given the overwhelming positivity associated with this Mansion this is most likely a gesture of blessing. The traditional indicator stars for this Mansion are the Pleiades, the Seven Sisters, a grouping of stars with a long and legendary past. The Pleiades are one of the 15 Behenian stars whose powers include, according to Agrippa, "brings an increase to light of the eyes, collects daemons, promotes winds, and reveals secrets and hidden things." And the image is "a virgin girl or the figure of a torch".

The wrathful powers of Aldebaran include to corrupt a city, to build a building not expected to last or stay in good condition, destroying crops, ruining a relationship between spouses, to bring bad luck to one digging buried goods, attract scorpions and snakes (Ghayat al Hakim), for enmity and hatred (Ibn Hatim), to make a lord despise his servant, destroy fountains and streams (Latin Picatrix), and to cause fear, submission, and uncertainty (Celestial Magic).

The image of Aldebaran in the Latin Picatrix is a knight on horseback holding a viper in his hand. This image is very similar to more than a few goetic spirits from the Lemegeton. A wrathful Aldebaran is the king killer. 

The Moon is in Aldebaran at the end of September 11th. 

Friday, September 12th, 2025. The Moon is in Aldebaran, the Bull's Eye, when September 12th begins, but only briefly, as she steps into the next Mansion, Almices, the Brilliant One, at 12:21am. The Moon continues through Almices until 9:48pm and then enters the third Mansion of the day, Alhana, the Mark. The phase is Waning Gibbous, which supports works of confusion and deception. 

The Moon will be in Aldebaran for 21 hours and 13 minutes which is fast but 3 minutes longer than the previous Mansion. It will then take the Moon 21 hours and 27 minutes to travel through Almices. This is still fast and a further slowing by another 14 minutes. A fast Moon can make magic happen quickly but may also make magic dissipate quickly. 

The wrathful powers of Aldebaran include to corrupt a city, to build a building not expected to last or stay in good condition, destroying crops, ruining a relationship between spouses, to bring bad luck to one digging buried goods, attract scorpions and snakes (Ghayat al Hakim), for enmity and hatred (Ibn Hatim), to make a lord despise his servant, destroy fountains and streams (Latin Picatrix), and to cause fear, submission, and uncertainty (Celestial Magic).

The image of Aldebaran in the Latin Picatrix is a knight on horseback holding a viper in his hand. This image is very similar to more than a few goetic spirits from the Lemegeton. A wrathful Aldebaran is the king killer. 

Almices is such a favorable Mansion that the only wrathful power listed in the Ghayat al Hakim, the Latin Picatrix, Agrippa's Three Books of Occult Philosophy, and Nigel Jackson's Celestial Magic is the sabotage and ruining of partnerships or relationships. Alternately, the beneficial powers of increased intellect and favor can be turned on their heads. 

The image in the Latin Picatrix for this Mansion is a disembodied head, the seat of sight, hearing, and understanding. 

The wrathful powers of Alhana include corrupting cities and confining them, retaliating from kings, inflicting harm and damage on enemies, ruining crops and trusts, causing adverse effects of medication (Ghayat al Hakim), to break resistance (Celestial Magic), and to impede the work of physicians (Agrippa). 

The image for Alhana in the Latin Picatrix is a white man embracing a white woman. The title The Mark refers to a mark signifying ownership, like a brand on livestock. This is a Mansion of declaring commitments. Another symbol for it might be a wedding ring. The white man and the white woman are twin halves of a whole and Alhana weds them together.

The Moon is in Alhana at the end of September 12th. 

Saturday, September 13th, 2025. The Moon is in Alhana, the Mark, when September 13th begins. At 7:28pm the Moon moves into the next Mansion, Aldira, the Forearm. The phase is Waning Gibbous which is best for works of breaking and vulnerability. 

The Moon will travel through Alhana for 21 hours and 39 minutes. This is fast but it is 12 minutes longer than the previous Mansion, so she is slowing down. A fast Moon may make magic manifest quickly but may also make those effects to pass quickly. 

The wrathful powers of Alhana include corrupting cities and confining them, retaliating from kings, inflicting harm and damage on enemies, ruining crops and trusts causing adverse effects of medication (Ghayat al Hakim), to break resistance (Celestial Magic), and to impede the work of physicians (Agrippa). 

The image for Alhana in the Latin Picatrix is a white man embracing a white woman. The title The Mark refers to a mark signifying ownership, like a brand on livestock. This is a Mansion of declaring commitments. Another symbol for it might be a wedding ring. The white man and the white woman are twin halves of a whole and Alhana weds them together. 

The wrathful powers of Aldira include disposing of property, a house or money or similar assets from a person (Ghayat al Hakim), to expel flies so that they will not enter where you wish, to destroy officials (Latin Picatrix), to rid oneself of annoying or distracting influences and destroy tyrannous power structures (Celestial Magic).

The image for this Mansion is a man raising his arms as if supplicating to heaven. The traditional indicator stars for this Mansion are Castor and Pollox, the twins from Greek myth. These stars have been equated with twins for a long, long time. One was a celestial twin the other was an underworld twin. The man with his hands raised is one twin calling to the other in the other world. This is a Mansion suited to creating spiritual alliances.  

The Moon is in Aldira at the end of September 13th. 

Sunday, September 14th, 2025. The Moon is in Aldira, the Forearm, when September 14th begins. The Moon makes ingress into the next Mansion, Annathra, the Gap, at 5:30pm. The phase at the beginning of the day is Waning Gibbous, which supports works of delay and misfortune. At 3:32am the Moon makes a square aspect with the Sun and the phase switches to Waning Crescent, which supports works of abrupt endings and death.

The Moon will travel through Aldira for 22 hours and 2 minutes. This is fast but it is 23 minutes longer than the previous Mansion so the Moon is slowing down. A fast Moon can make magic happen quickly but can also make it pass quickly. 

The wrathful powers of Aldira include disposing of property, a house or money or similar assets from a person (Ghayat al Hakim), to expel flies so that they will not enter where you wish, to destroy officials (Latin Picatrix), to rid oneself of annoying or distracting influences and destroy tyrannous power structures (Celestial Magic).

The image for this Mansion is a man raising his arms as if supplicating to heaven. The traditional indicator stars for this Mansion are Castor and Pollox, the twins from Greek myth. These stars have been equated with twins for a long, long time. One was a celestial twin the other was an underworld twin. The man with his hands raised is one twin calling to the other in the other world. This is a Mansion suited to creating spiritual alliances.  

The wrathful powers of Annathra include lengthening the imprisionment of captives and prisoners, the deterioration of kingdoms, to repel mice and bedbugs (Ghayat al Hakim), the destruction and affliction of captives (Latin Picatrix), war-magic, drive away infestations, and powerfully restrain negative forces (Celestial Magic).

The image for Annathra in the Latin Picatrix is an eagle with a man's face. The eagle is a frequent military image signifying fierceness, speed, and power. Annathra’s title, The Gap, was imagined to be the gap between the lion constellation’s jaws, or maybe under his chin. The essence of Annathra’s power to grant victory in battle is in being able to escape danger.

The Moon is in Annathra at the end of September 14th.