A lot of people have been clamoring over the fact that today is a “magickal day”. I agree merely for the fact that the date mirrors the title of one of my favorite books by Aleister Crowley — Liber 777. Other than that, today’s date only comes around once every new century, so yeah … I can agree on those points.

Chinese Astrology & 777: According to Chinese Astrology, the current Year of the Golden Pig is considered an especially fortuitous time to have children, just as 2006 (the Year of the Rooster) was considered a lucky time to get married.

Astrological Aspects for 7-7-07: Despite all the hoopla surrounding various celebrities (such as Eva Longoria) taking the marital plunge today, I sincerely believe today is NOT a good day to get married, nor take any major risks of any kind. Here are a few Astrological reasons that will explain why I feel this way.

Marrying During Mercury Retrograde: Trust me — don’t do it! There is not a celebrity marriage still around that was begun during this nasty aspect. Many marriages that took place during this aspect are long-gone. The only one that’s still managing to keep going is the marriage of Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale (which I doubt will last in the long-run.)

In fact, even announcing your engagement is a bad idea during this aspect (hear that Nelly Furtado?) Anyway, it’s not my wish to disparage anyone’s happiness, far from it. I just wish people would pay more attention to the flow of celestial energies. It would make life so much better for everyone concerned.

Astrological Aspects of 7-7-07: Read the whole article of Astrological Aspects of 7-7-07, and their influences on today’s date, at the Voxx Magickal Forum: Astrology Section.

Numerological Aspects of 7-7-07: Read the whole article of Numerological Aspects of 7-7-07, and their influences on today’s date, at the Voxx Magickal Forum: Numerology Section.

Before it’s too late … I wanted to wish a Happy Astral Birthday to William Butler Yeats, the great mystical poet.

There are a great number of people who are unaware that Yeats was not only a long-time member of The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, but he was also the Head of the Order for a time.

For a time, during my teenage years, I was a huge fan of Yeats — even before I knew he was a ritual Magician. Of course, those familiar with the life of Aleister Crowley no doubt are aware that Yeats and Crowley were not on the best of terms. Crowley joined the same G.’.D.’. Lodge as Yeats in 1898, much to the chagrin of many of the members of the Isis-Urania Temple in London.

All mysticism aside, Yeats was a gifted and very spiritually-oriented poet, who at one time was the Poet Laureate of Ireland, won the Nobel Prize Laureate in Literature in 1923. Yeats is known as the greatest Irish lyric poet of all time, and is regarded by many as the greatest poet of the 20th Century (although my personal vote goes to the late, great Ted Hughes, former husband of the ever more late Sylvia Plath, but i digress).

There are quite a few books written about the magickal poetry and symbolism of Yeats, which are worth checking out (I’ll have to go through my library and post some of the better titles).

On this day, I urge all my magickal friends to take a moment to read through some of the poems left behind by the hermetic Mage. I’m sure you will find much to enjoy in the inspired words and visions he so carefully left behind. Happy birthday Mr. Yeats.

Dr. Jack Kevorkian (a notorious agent for The Sephirothic Department of Chesed), was released from Lakeland Correctional Facility today at 10:00 a.m., EDT. He served 8 years of a 10 to 25-year sentence upon his conviction of second degree murder of Thomas Youk by means of assisted suicide.

Kevorkian administered poison to Youk in 1998, after his request for assistance in ending his life voluntarily, due to the pain and suffering he experienced as a result of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. This illness is untreatable, and eventually leads to a horrible, prolonged and painful death, which Youk was desperate to avoid.

Kevorkian usually assisted others in their deaths by using hand-made machines which he named Thanatron (death machine), and the Mercitron (mercy machine). These machines administered lethal doses of poisons to patients who voluntarily switched on the machine which would begin the process of their own suicides. However, due to Youk’s paralysis, he was unable to move, thus Kevorkian personally injected him, legally turning the operation into a homicide, in the eyes of the law.

To make matters worse, Kevorkian videotaped Youk’s death, and had it broadcast on the program, 60 Minutes, in a badly calculated move to draw attention to his cause for voluntarily euthanasia — Mercy Killing of the sufferer by their own hand.

In the end, Kevorkian paid a heavy price for his beliefs and actions, and although I understand why he was convicted, it’s my opinion that he only acted in accordance with the requests of people who were dying, and reached out for peace in the only way they felt they could.

Even my own mother, a very loving and spiritual person, sought out his services when she was terminally ill. She told me that she believed in Kevorkian’s work, and sensed he was a good man with a difficult mission. Hearing those words from someone who understood the consequences had a huge impact on me regarding this dark grey area of medical practice.

In light of that, I welcome Dr. Kevorkian back into the “free” world, and wish him health, happiness and peace of mind. My mom says, hi.

(View Kevorkian’s Artwork).

Today marks the 10 year Anniversary of the untimely death of Jeff Buckley. On May 29th, 1997, Buckley dove into the Wolf River, a tributary of the Mississippi River, only to surface as a beautiful ghost.

At the time of his passing, I had only heard tales of his music and live performances from friends and clients. Oddly enough, time and again I went to record stores and wound up holding his CD in my hands, studying the covers — staring into his face. Still, each time I left the store without purchasing his music.

Once, after giving a Psychic Reading to Maynard James Keenan (the vocalist for the magickal music group Tool), he told me he was going to see Jeff play at the Troubador. I wanted to go, but for some reason, didn’t — much to my lasting regret.

Buckley Virgin: On June 4, 1997 I was at a KROQ concert with Nancy Berry (the former Vice-Chairman of Virgin Records) and several of her friends. A friend of Nancy’s, a singer named Christopher Shinn, offered to give me a ride to an after party at the Chateau Marmont, which I accepted.

On the drive back, Chris told me his favorite singer was Jeff Buckley. I felt at that point the Universe was definitely conspiring to get me to buy Buckley’s CD, and made a mental note to get it immediately, after Chris continued raving about it. In the car, Chris put on Jeff’s debut album, Grace, and played the track So Real. By the end of the song I was in tears, completely blown away by the sheer beauty of not only the music, but the power and sincerity of Jeff’s mighty, angelic voice. After the song was over, Chris said, “Yeah, it’s a real shame he’s gone.”

I couldn’t believe my ears. When I asked Chris what he meant, he explained that Jeff had mysteriously “disappeared”, and no one had seen him since he went swimming on the night of May 29th, (1997). I was devastated twice that night.

The next day I went out and bought a copy of Grace, and played nothing else (except for a little Satchel and Pigeonhed) for months. His music is that good.

Getting back to my story, 6 days after I first heard Jeff’s music, his lifeless body was found, floating on the banks of the Mississippi River, near Beale Street. The music world went into a period of mourning. Anybody who was familiar with his music was absolutely devastated by the news. The legend of Jeff Buckley was born.

There is much left to my story, but I’ll post the amazing details on my Magickal Forum as soon as I can.

For those of you who don’t know Jeff’s music, please visit Official Jeff Buckley Site for more about his life, and his music.

All I can say now is, Jeff — wherever you are, thank you for the music, the beauty that you shared with all of us, stuck down here without you.

“Now cracks a noble heart. Good night, sweet prince, And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest!” (Shakespeare)

(- Horatio, Hamlet (V.ii.370-371).

It was only a matter of time before Karma caught up with the ubiquitous Paris Hilton. Several celebrities are currently facing or serving time behind bars where they will no doubt have time to dwell on the foolish actions that brought down the hammer of Justice down on their heads.

Paris’ Astrological Chart shows a stellium of planets in Libra, the Sign of Justice and Balance. Paris may feel bad for herself, but she needs to remember that to many young people she’s a role model (as unfortunate as that may be for everyone concerned!) In this case, with Saturn in Libra, Paris should have realized that the Karmic element of Saturn would have to reign her in sooner or later.

Quite frankly, with her Jupiter conjuncting her Saturn in Libra at the exact degree, I’m convinced that she’s done a lot worse things that she hasn’t gotten prosecuted for! Also, Paris has Pluto in Libra as well, which shows when Karma comes a-calling, there’s going to be Hell to pay. With Saturn and Pluto in her 10th House of Fame, Paris facing jail time will be one of the most important chapters of her life.

Hopefully, Kathy will contact me sometime so I can help straighten out Paris before it’s too late; however, a part of me feels the inmates at the jail she’s going to will teach her a more frightening lesson than I ever could. Good luck Paris, you’re going to need it! Read more about what lies in wait for Paris!