In my novel, The Resurrection Murders, I described a magickal order called "AMOCT." For years I was a member of a similar organization. They were set up to give home lessons, and the lessons were set up into three basic sets. First came the introductory set of lessons that lasted about a year. Then came the basic instructions that lasted about four years. Finally, after you had studied the basic texts, you would move on to the advanced lessons which would continue, theoretically, for life. When I was in the introductory lessons, I was told that the "real" secrets were in the basic lessons. When I reached those basic instructions, I was told the "real" secrets were in the advanced lessons.

This New Moon in Aries occurs on Wednesday, April 14th at 8:29 AM Eastern (12:30 UTC). This New Moon highlights the fiery qualities of Aries (independence and confidence) and those of the self (the astrological first house). Things begun during this time of the Aries New Moon will come to fruition with the Full Moon in Scorpio on April 28. The bold energy of Aries easily lends itself to spring energy and to rebirth. Now is a great time to tackle those spring cleaning tasks you've yet to get around to: clean your closets, donate old items to charity, and wipe the dust that has collected during the long winter months. Spring is also the time of rebirth, as plants and animals that have lain