- fixed holy days (same date every year)
- Kemetic calendar
- Zoroastrian calendar
- Celtic Ogham tree calendar
- Roman calendar
- numerology
- tarot
- 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.
Day of the Massacre:
Day of the Massacre: Kemetic (ancient Egyptian) holy day. It is the day of the massacre of the followers of the majesty of the goddess. (from the Cairo Calendar)
Kemetic tradition:
Kemetic (ancient Egyptian) tradition. Do not beat anybody. (from the Cairo Calendar)
calendar
This day on different world calendars.
Kemetic (ancient Egyptian) information
Season of Semut or Shemu (Harvest or Summer)
Month of Epipi or Epep-abet (Wadjet)
Day 8
Zoroastrian information
(Fasli calendar)
Month of Hordad (third month)
Day of Ardwahisht
Day 3
The day of Ardwahisht celebrates the Av. Asha Vahishta, the Highest Asha, who presides over 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: “(121) On the day of Ardwahisht go to the Fire Temple.” Adarbad Mahraspandan was a famous saint, high priest, and prime minister of Shapur II (309-379 C.E.).
The first seven days (first week) of each Zoroastrian month celebrate Ahura Mazda and the Amesha Spentas (literally translated Beneficent Immortals). They are the highest spiritual beings created by Ahura Mazda.
The Fasli, or seasonal, calendar is one of three Zoroastrian calendars still in use.
Celtic (ancient Druid) information
Ogham tree calendar
Huath (H)
Hawthorn Moon
Day 10
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: Vulcan
Archetype: Govennan (Celtic God of Smiths)
Symbol: chalice
Folk Names:
Moon of Restraint
Moon of Hinderance
Summer Moon
Asatru (ancient Norse) information
Month: Merrymoon
Roman information
a.d. XI Kal. Ivn.
11 days before the Kalends of June
Month: Maius
The a.d. XI Kal. designation means ante diem or eleven “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 Maius is named for Maia. Maia was a daughter of Atlas. May was sacred to Maia, Roman Goddess of spring.
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, May (the third 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, May 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), May 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 4 in modern Western numerology. See the article on four for more information.
tarot
Today’s tarot card is The Emperor.
| date: | Saturday | May 22, 2010 | |
Moon: | waxing gibbous | 2nd Quarter | enters Libra |
Mercury: | Direct until August 20 | ||
Saturn: | Retrograde until May 30  | ||
Pluto: | Retrograde until September 14 | ||
lunar information 2010
| Moon: | waxing gibbous | 2nd Quarter | enters Libra |
 Next Full Moon May 27 |  Next Waning Quarter June 4 |  Next New Moon June 12 |  Next Waxing Quarter June 19 |
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 10:34 p.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT) or 7:34 p.m. Pacific Daylight Savings Time (PDT). 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 10:50 p.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT) or 7:50 p.m. Pacific Daylight Savings Time (PDT).
Second Quarter in Libra:
Second Quarter: The moon is in the second (2nd) quarter (waxing gibbous) in Libra.
Virgo Rewarding: This day in 2010 is rewarding for those who are Sun sign Virgo because the Moon is in your Sun sign.
Pisces Challenging: This day in 2010 is challenging for those who are Sun sign Pisces because the Moon is in the sign opposite your Sun sign.
astrological information 2010
Moon Opposite Jupiter: The Moon is in opposition with Jupiter at 7:09 p.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT) or 4:09 p.m. Pacific Daylight Savings Time (PDT). Time for extravagance and luxury. Thoroughly enjoy yourself. Seek enjoyment. Be extravagant.
Moon Conjunct Saturn: The Moon is in conjunction with Saturn at 7:14 p.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT) or 4:14 p.m. Pacific Daylight Savings Time (PDT). Magick about responsibility. Time of responsibility. Ritual to Amon-Ra or Mwt.
Moon Quincunx Neptune: The Moon is quincunx Neptune at 8:35 p.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT) or 5:35 p.m. Pacific Daylight Savings Time (PDT). Postpone decisions. Relax but avoid apathy.
Moon Opposite Uranus: The Moon is in opposition with Uranus at 10:34 p.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT) or 7:34 p.m. Pacific Daylight Savings Time (PDT). Moon Void of Course (V/C). Be aware of distractions. Time for unconventional thoughts and deeds. Perform magick and ritual before the Moon is void of course.
Jupiter Opposite Saturn: Jupiter is in opposition with Saturn at 1:36 a.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT) tomorrow (May 23) or 10:36 p.m. Pacific Daylight Savings Time (PDT) today. Time of indecision and uncertainty. Ambitions and goals are in doubt. Ritual to Amon-Ra.
Sun Trine Moon: The Sun is trine the Moon at 2:17 a.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT) tomorrow (May 23) or 11:17 p.m. Pacific Daylight Savings Time (PDT) today. Man and woman well aspected. Easy time with the opposite sex.
Magick Color:
Blue: The magick color for this day, based on planetary influences and the day of the week, is blue. You may want to burn a blue candle or wear some blue this day.
Magick Incense:
Sage: The magick incense for this day, based on planetary influences and the day of the week, is sage. You may want to burn sage incense this day. You may substitute a similar incense if you don’t have or don’t like sage.
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: | Friday | May 22, 2009 | |
| Moon: | waning crescent | 4th Quarter | enters Taurus |
| Mercury: | Retrograde until May 30 | ||
Pluto: | Retrograde until September 11 | ||
lunar information 2009
| Moon: | waning crescent | 4th Quarter | enters Taurus |
Next New Moon May 24 | Next Waxing Quarter May 30 | Next Full Moon June 7 | Next Waning Quarter June 15 |
Fourth Quarter in Aries:
Fourth (Last) Quarter: The moon is in the fourth (4th) quarter (waning crescent) in Aries.
Moon enters Taurus:
Moon Enters Taurus: Lunar Ingress. The Moon enters the sign Taurus at 12:40 a.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT).
Fourth Quarter in Taurus:
Fourth (Last) Quarter: The moon is in the fourth (4th) quarter (waning 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 Trine Pluto: The Moon is trine Pluto at 5:22 a.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT).
Magick Color:
Pink: The magick color for this day, based on planetary influences and the day of the week, is pink. You may want to burn a pink candle or wear some pink this day.
Magick Incense:
Alder, Cloves: The magick incense for this day, based on planetary influences, is alder. The magick incense for this day, based on the day of the week, is cloves. You may want to burn alder or cloves incense this day. You may substitute a similar incense if you don’t have or don’t like alder or cloves.
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 Sagittarius:
Third Quarter: The moon is in the third (3rd) quarter (waning gibbous) in Sagittarius.
Void of Course:
Moon Void of Course: The moon is Void of Course (V/C) starting at 12:19 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
Moon enters Capricorn:
Moon Enters Capricorn: Lunar Ingress. The Moon enters the sign Capricorn at 11:55 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
Third Quarter in Capricorn:
Third Quarter: The moon is in the third (3rd) quarter (waning gibbous) in Capricorn.
Planting: The Moon makes this day excellent for planting.
astrological information 2008
Moon Sextile Neptune: The Moon is sextile Neptune at 12:19 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Moon Void of Course (V/C).
Moon Quincunx Venus: The Moon is quincunx Venus at 5:35 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
Moon Conjunct Pluto: The Moon is in conjunction with Pluto at 1:01 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
Sun Square Saturn: The Sun is square Saturn at 2:25 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
Moon Trine Saturn: The Moon is trine Saturn at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
Sun Quincunx Moon: The Sun is quincunx the Moon at 4:08 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
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