- fixed holy days (same date every year)
- Kemetic calendar
- Zoroastrian calendar
- Celtic Ogham tree calendar
- Roman calendar
- 2010 holy days
- 2010 lunar days
- 2010 astrological
- 2009 lunar days
- 2009 astrological
- 2008 lunar days
- 2008 astrological
fixed holy days
These holy days are on the same day every year on the solar calendar.
Festival of Ishtar:
Festival of Ishtar: Babylonian holy day. A planting and fertility festival. Dedicated to Ishtar.
Cutting Sobek’s Tongue:
Day of Cutting Sobek’s Tongue: Kemetic (ancient Egyptian) holy day. It is the day of the cutting out of the tongue of Sobek. (from the Cairo Calendar)
Birthday of Artemis:
Birthday of the Goddess Artemis Soteria: Greek holy day.
calendar
This day on different world calendars.
Kemetic (ancient Egyptian) information
Season of Semut or Shemu (Harvest or Summer)
Month of Pachons or Pakhon (Khonsu)
Day 14
Zoroastrian information
(Fasli calendar)
Month of Frawardin (first month)
Day of Adar
Day 9
The day of Adar celebrates the Av. Atar, Fire. Special prayers from the Khorda Avesta are recited in honor of the day’s spiritual being.
Activity for the day from the Counsels of Adhurbadh, Son of Mahraspand: “(127) On the day of Adar (Fire) go for a walk and do not bake bread for it is a grievous sin.” Adarbad Mahraspandan was a famous saint, high priest, and prime minister of Shapur II (309-379 C.E.).
The second seven days (second week) of each Zoroastrian month celebrates light and nature.
The Fasli, or seasonal, calendar is one of three Zoroastrian calendars still in use.
Celtic (ancient Druid) information
Ogham tree calendar
Faern (F)
Alder Moon
Day 12
The Celtic calendar started out as a moon calendar, but was aligned with the solar year during antiquity. Robert Graves proposed the Celtic tree calendar described here. While widely used by Neo-Pagans, many critics dispute the authenticity. The Beth-Luis-Nion calendar (the one used here) starts with New Year on the Winter Solstice. The Beth-Luis-Faern calendar starts with New Year on Samhain.
Each Celtic tree month (or moon) is named for a Celtic Ogham letter (first line above) and a tree (second line above). All of the Celtic months also had additional folk names (folk names for this month listed below).
Polarity: Masculine
Planet: Mars
Archetype: Bran or Arthur
Symbol: pentacle
Folk Names:
Moon of Utility
Moon of Efficacy
Moon of Self-Guidance
Asatru (ancient Norse) information
Month: Lenting
Roman information
a.d. IV Kal. Apr.
4 days before the Kalends of April
Month: Martius
The a.d. IV Kal. designation means ante diem or four “days before” the Kalends (first day or New Moon) of the next month. When counting days, the Romans included both the start and end day (in modern Western culture, we skip the start day). When the Romans switched to a solar calendar, they continued to use the lunar day names.
The Roman month of Martius is named for Mars. March was sacred to Mars, Roman God of war.
The earliest Roman months were lunar. According to Roman mythology, the ten month solar calendar aligned to the vernal equinox was introduced by Romulus, the founder of Rome, around 753 BCE. In Romulus’ calendar, Mars (the first month) had 31 days. Numa Pompilius, the second of the seven traditional kings of Rome, added two more months, for a 12 month year. In Numa’s calendar, Mars had 31 days. Gaius Julius Caesar, as Pontifex Maximus (supreme bridge-builder, a religious title), reorganized the calendar on the first day of 45 BCE. In Caesar’s calendar (the Julian Calendar), Mars had 31 days. Caesar’s calendar was calculated by Sosigenes, an Egyptian astrologer/astronomer. In 8 BCE, Augustus Caesar fixed errors by pontiffs after Julius’ death and made other minor modifications, resulting in the modern Western calendar. The modern Gregorian Calendar, named for Roman Catholic Pope Gregory the Thirteenth, was a realignment in 1582.
numerology
Today totals 2 in modern Western numerology. See the article on two for more information.
| date: | Monday | March 29, 2010 | |
Moon: | Full Moon | enters Libra | |
Mercury: | Direct until April 18 | ||
Saturn: | Retrograde until May 30  | ||
holy days 2010
These holy days are on different day each year on the solar calendar.
Full Moon:
Full Moon: Wiccan holy day. Wiccan Esbat for the Full Moon.
English name: Lenten Moon
Algonquin (Native American) name: Worm Moon
Hindu name: basanta (spring) purnima, dol purnima (holi)
Sinhala (Buddhist) name: Medin Poya
Other names: Crow Moon, Crust Moon, Sugar Moon, Sap Moon, Chaste Moon, Death Moon
Day of Isis:
Day of Isis: Greco-Roman holy day. Full Moon worship of Isis (Aset in the original ancient Egyptian language). Worship of Isis spread throughout the Hellenic Empire and the later Roman Empire and beyond into Germanic, Norse, and Celtic lands, across the Middle East and Asia, and south through Africa.
The city of Paris is named for a great ancient temple to Isis (Per-Isis) and the Notre Dame Cathedral, built on the site, still has the original Isis altar with the myth of Isis and Osiris depicted. Until the 1700s the Notre Dame Cathedral still featured a prominent ancient statue of Isis (under the claim that it was the Black Madonna). Unfortunately a French Witch stormed into Notre Dame and demanded the return of the entire site and artwork, pointing out that the statue was actually of Isis rather than Mary. Horrified Roman Catholic priests smashed the statue into rubble. The fate of the French WItch is not recorded, but probably was death by torture.
The Day of Isis (each Full Moon) was celebrated with feasting, dancing, and singing. Along the Nile and in other locations near a river, lake, or other body of water, the celebrants would float small wooden or paper boats with lit candles in honor of Isis. In some places thousands of little boats would light up the water. Sometimes colored paper would be put around the candles to create dazzling colored light displays. Isis worshipers would put their hopes and dreams on scraps of paper on the boats, in the belief that Isis would grant these in the coming lunar month.
Poornima:
Poornima: Hindu holy day. The Full Moon Day that defines the Hindu lunar month’s unique qualities.
lunar information 2010
| Moon: | Full Moon | enters Libra | |
 Next Full Moon April 28 |  Next Waning Quarter April 6 |  Next New Moon April 14 |  Next Waxing Quarter April 21 |
Second Quarter in Virgo:
Second Quarter: The moon is in the second (2nd) quarter (waxing gibbous) in Virgo.
Void of Course:
Moon Void of Course: The moon is Void of Course (V/C) starting at 2:55 a.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT) today or 11:55 p.m. Pacific Daylight Savings Time (PDT) yesterday (Mar 28). The Moon is void of course from the last traditional aspect in a sign to the ingress into the next sign. Moon void of course is a time of distractions and miscommunications. Things started during Moon void of course tend to sputter and fail.
Moon enters Libra:
Moon Enters Libra: Lunar Ingress. The Moon enters the sign Libra at 7:21 a.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT) or 4:21 a.m. Pacific Daylight Savings Time (PDT).
Second Quarter in Libra:
Second Quarter: The moon is in the second (2nd) quarter (waxing gibbous) in Libra.
Full Moon:
Full Moon: Lunar. Occurs at 10:25 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) or7:25 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST) in 2010. This is a Wiccan Esbat. Also known as the Crow Moon, Crust Moon, Sugar Moon, Chaste Moon, Sap Moon, Death Moon, or Worm Moon. See also Isis Full Moon love spell.
Third Quarter in Libra:
Third Quarter: The moon is in the third (3rd) quarter (waning gibbous) in Libra.
Fishing: The Moon makes this day excellent for fishing.
Libra Rewarding: This day in 2010 is rewarding for those who are Sun sign Libra because the Moon is in your Sun sign.
Aries Challenging: This day in 2010 is challenging for those who are Sun sign Aries because the Moon is in the sign opposite your Sun sign.
astrological information 2010
Moon Quincunx Venus: The Moon is quincunx Venus at 2:26 a.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT) today or 11:26 p.m. Pacific Daylight Savings Time (PDT) yesterday (Mar 28). Time to be discerning and careful in romance. Spells regarding discernment about love and romance (especially picking romantic partners).
Moon Opposite Uranus: The Moon is in opposition with Uranus at 2:55 a.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT) today or 11:55 p.m. Pacific Daylight Savings Time (PDT) yesterday (Mar 28). Moon Void of Course (V/C). Be aware of distractions. Time for unconventional thoughts and deeds.
Moon Quincunx Neptune: The Moon is quincunx Neptune at 3:34 a.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT) or 12:34 a.m. Pacific Daylight Savings Time (PDT). Postpone decisions. Relax but avoid apathy.
Moon Conjunct Saturn: The Moon is in conjunction with Saturn at 8:29 a.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT) or 5:29 a.m. Pacific Daylight Savings Time (PDT). Magick about responsibility. Time of responsibility. Ritual to Amon-Ra or Mwt.
Moon Sextile Mars: The Moon is sextile Mars at 11:05 a.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT) or 8:05 a.m. Pacific Daylight Savings Time (PDT). Exciting time. Emotions positvely in action. Ritual to Bes.
Moon Square Pluto: The Moon is square Pluto at 4:06 p.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT) or 1:06 p.m. Pacific Daylight Savings Time (PDT). Avoid demands on self or others.
Venus Sextile Neptune: Venus is sextile Neptune at 4:25 p.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT) or 1:25 p.m. Pacific Daylight Savings Time (PDT). A long cherished hope, dream, or wish can come true. Ritual to the divine.
Sun Opposite Moon: The Sun is in opposition with the Moon at 10:25 p.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT) or 7:25 p.m. Pacific Daylight Savings Time (PDT). You may find yourself working very hard for very little gain. Spells and rituals for positive and fullness. Full Moon.
Magick Color:
Gray: The magick color for this day, based on planetary influences and the day of the week, is gray. You may want to burn a gray candle or wear some gray this day.
Magick Incense:
Hyssop: The magick incense for this day, based on planetary influences and the day of the week, is hyssop. You may want to burn hyssop incense this day. You may substitute a similar incense if you don’t have or don’t like hyssop.
See also the article on incense. An American source for high quality incense is Mountain Rose Herbs. A British source for incense is Pagan Magic.
| date: | Sunday | March 29, 2009 | |
| Moon: | waxing crescent | 1st Quarter | in Taurus |
| Mercury: | Direct until May 7 | ||
Venus: | Retrograde until April 17 | ||
| Saturn: | Retrograde until May 16 | ||
lunar information 2009
| Moon: | waxing crescent | 1st Quarter | in Taurus |
Next Waxing Quarter April 2 | Next Full Moon April 9 | Next Waning Quarter April 17 | Next New Moon April 24 |
First Quarter in Taurus:
First Quarter: The moon is in the first (1st) quarter (waxing crescent) in Taurus.
Planting: The Moon makes this day excellent for planting.
Taurus Rewarding: This day in 2009 is rewarding for those who are Sun sign Taurus because the Moon is in your Sun sign.
Scorpio Challenging: This day in 2009 is challenging for those who are Sun sign Scorpio because the Moon is in the sign opposite your Sun sign.
astrological information 2009
Moon Sextile Mars: The Moon is sextile Mars at 1:10 a.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT).
Moon Trine Saturn: The Moon is trine Saturn at 11:03 a.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT).
Moon Square Jupiter: The Moon is square Jupiter at 2:18 p.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT).
Moon Sextile Uranus: The Moon is sextile Uranus at 10:39 p.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT).
Magick Color:
Gold: The magick color for this day, based on planetary influences and the day of the week, is gold. You may want to burn a gold candle or wear some gold this day.
Magick Incense:
Catnip, Eucalyptus, Marjoram: The magick incense for this day, based on planetary influences, is eucalyptus. The magick incense for this day, based on the day of the week, is marjoram or catnip. You may want to burn catnip, eucalyptus, or marjoram incense this day. You may substitute a similar incense if you don’t have or don’t like catnip, eucalyptus, or marjoram.
See also the article on incense. An American source for high quality incense is Mountain Rose Herbs. A British source for incense is Pagan Magic. Another American source for incense is Pagan Shopping.
lunar information 2008
Third Quarter in Capricorn:
Third Quarter: The moon is in the third (3rd) quarter (waning gibbous) in Capricorn.
Moon Enters Fourth Quarter:
Fourth Quarter: The moon enters the fourth (4th) quarter (waning crescent) in Capricorn at 5:47 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
Fourth Quarter in Capricorn:
Fourth (Last) Quarter: The moon is in the fourth (4th) quarter (waning crescent) in Capricorn.
Planting: The Moon makes this day excellent for planting.
astrological information 2008
Moon Conjunct Pluto: The Moon is in conjunction with Pluto at 1:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
Moon Trine Saturn: The Moon is trine Saturn at 4:08 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
Sun Square Moon: The Sun is square the Moon at 5:47 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Fourth Quarter.
Moon Opposite Mars: The Moon is in opposition with Mars at 6:14 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
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