May 23

fixed holy days

These holy days are on the same day every year on the solar calendar.

Day of Peace:

    Day of Peace: Kemetic (ancient Egyptian) holy day. It is the day the neteru (deities) are content and they are happy because Re (Ra) is at peace with the Akhet-eye. Every neteru (deity) is in festivity. (from the Cairo Calendar)

Rosalia:

    Rosalia: Roman holy day. Rosalia is the Roman Festival of Flora.



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 9

Zoroastrian information
(Fasli calendar)

Month of Hordad (third month)
Day of Shahrewar
Day 4

    The day of Shahrewar celebrates the Av. Khshathra Vairya, the Desirable Dominion, who presides over metals. 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: “(122) On the day of Shahrewar rejoice.” 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 11

    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. X Kal. Ivn.
10 days before the Kalends of June
Month: Maius

    The a.d. X Kal. designation means ante diem or ten “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 5 in modern Western numerology. See the article on five for more information.


tarot

    Today’s tarot card is The Hierophant.


date:SundayMay 23, 2010
Moon:
waxing gibbous2nd Quarterin Libra
Mercury:
Direct until August 20
Saturn:
Retrograde until May 30
Pluto:
Retrograde until September 14

lunar information 2010

Moon:waxing gibbous2nd Quarterin Libra

Next Full Moon
May 27

Next Waning Quarter
June 4

Next New Moon
June 12

Next Waxing Quarter
June 19

Second Quarter in Libra:

    Second Quarter: The moon is in the second (2nd) quarter (waxing gibbous) in Libra.

    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

         Jupiter Opposite Saturn: Jupiter is in opposition with Saturn at 1:36 a.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT) today or 10:36 p.m. Pacific Daylight Savings Time (PDT) yesterday (May 22). 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) today or 11:17 p.m. Pacific Daylight Savings Time (PDT) yesterday (May 22). Man and woman well aspected. Easy time with the opposite sex.

         Moon Square Venus: The Moon is square Venus at 5:40 a.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT) or 2:40 a.m. Pacific Daylight Savings Time (PDT). Time to relax with friends. Ritual to Het Heret (Hathor).

         Moon Square Pluto: The Moon is square Pluto at 7:11 a.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT) or 4:11 a.m. Pacific Daylight Savings Time (PDT). Avoid demands on self or others.

         Moon Quincunx Mercury: The Moon is quincunx Mercury at 11:56 a.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT) or 8:56 a.m. Pacific Daylight Savings Time (PDT). Time to balance your rational thought and your emotional feelings. This is the classic Kemetic (ancient Egyptian) balance between Ma’at (right order, truth, justice) and Sekhmet (raw power, creative energy).

         Venus Opposite Pluto: Venus is in opposition with Pluto at 11:15 p.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT) or 8:15 p.m. Pacific Daylight Savings Time (PDT). Time to start an exciting romance. Ritual to Het Heret (Hathor) or Bast or Bes.

Magick Color:

    Orange: The magick color for this day, based on planetary influences and the day of the week, is orange. You may want to burn an orange candle or wear some orange this day.

Magick Incense:

    Frankincense: The magick incense for this day, based on planetary influences and the day of the week, is frankincense. You may want to burn frankincense incense this day. You may substitute a similar incense if you don’t have or don’t like frankincense.

    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:SaturdayMay 23, 2009
Moon:
waning crescent4th Quarterin Taurus
Mercury:
Retrograde until May 30
Pluto:
Retrograde until September 11

lunar information 2009

Moon:waning crescent4th Quarterin Taurus

Next New Moon
May 24

Next Waxing Quarter
May 30

Next Full Moon
June 7

Next Waning Quarter
June 15

Fourth Quarter in Taurus:

    Fourth (Last) Quarter: The moon is in the fourth (4th) quarter (waning crescent) in Taurus.

Hecate Moon:

    Hecate Moon: Lunar Greek holy day. On the last day of the lunar month (the day before the New Moon), the Greeks honored Hecate, the Goddess of Witches, by leaving a small meal on altars at crossroads. These meals were eaten by the poor or animals (note use a paper plate, because any plate must be permanently donated to Hecate). Occurs today in 2009. Many modern Witches and Wiccans volunteer to help distribute food the poor on this day. Other modern Witches and Wiccans organize food drives or donate food for the poor on this day. See also Hecate black candle love spell.

Void of Course:

    Moon Void of Course: The moon is Void of Course (V/C) starting at 8:48 p.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT).

    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 Saturn: The Moon is trine Saturn at 1:50 a.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT).

         Sun Quincunx Pluto: The Sun is quincunx Pluto at 1:55 p.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT).

         Moon Conjunct Mercury: The Moon is in conjunction with Mercury at 5:47 p.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT).

         Moon Sextile Uranus: The Moon is sextile Uranus at 8:06 p.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT).

         Moon Square Jupiter: The Moon is square Jupiter at 8:25 p.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT).

         Moon Square Neptune: The Moon is square Neptune at 8:48 p.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT). Moon Void of Course (V/C).

Magick Color:

    Black: The magick color for this day, based on planetary influences and the day of the week, is black. You may want to burn a black candle or wear some black this day.

Magick Incense:

    Magnolia, Parsley, Thyme: The magick incense for this day, based on planetary influences, is magnolia. The magick incense for this day, based on the day of the week, is parsley or thyme. You may want to burn magnolia, parsley, or thyme incense this day. You may substitute a similar incense if you don’t have or don’t like magnolia, parsley, or thyme.

    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.

    Planting: The Moon makes this day excellent for planting.


astrological information 2008

         Moon Quincunx Mars: The Moon is quincunx Mars at 2:39 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).


holy days 2007

These holy days are on different day each year on the solar calendar.

Birthday of Guru Amar Das:

    Birthday of Guru Amar Das: Sikh holy day. The birthday of Guru Amar Das (1479-1574). He was the third of the ten Sikh Gurus. This is the date for 2007 in the modern Nanakshahi calendar.


lunar information 2007

Waxing Quarter Moon:

    Waxing Quarter Moon: Lunar. Occurs on this day in 2007.

Moon enters Virgo:

     Moon Enters Virgo: Lunar Ingress. The Moon enters the sign Virgo at 4:25 pm GMT.


next day
May

 

This website gets more traffic than your website.
I am available.

Google

Alphabetical Index
Guide to Witcchraft
Goddess Diet Plan
Astrology
Calendar
Pagan, Witch, and Astrology
Divination
Foods
Goddesses & Gods
Herbs
Magick
May
Minerals
Myths
Numerology
Nutrients
Religious Freedom
Tools
Trees
Witchcraft
Table of Contents

witch stores

 

organic herbs


Enchantwear
 
Pagan Shopping
United States
 
Pagan Magic
United Kingdom
 
Mountain Rose Herbs

books

Reach for the moon with Llewellyn
Llewellyn

free Witchcraft lessons

    Free lessons on Witchcraft, ancient Goddesses, astrology, and nutrition. I will answer short questions on-line through TeenWitchdotcom at Twitter and in person in the Costa Mesa/Newport Beach area. I will teach you what you need to know to be a successful priest, priestess, or witch, including the ability to perform weddings and readings. For more information read Witchcraft lessons.


private and small group lessons

    Contact Milo for information on private and small group lessons in Costa Mesa and Newport Beach, California. Tutoring in Witchcraft, chess, guitar, English grammar and writing, history, or computer programming. Low cost or free for the poor. Recommended donation of $25 an hour (or $15 for half an hour). Minors need written permission from parent or guardian. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Milo, PO Box 1361, Tustin, California, USA, 92781.

    A few recommended local services: guitar repair, Macintosh repair, raw food, recording studio, search engine optimization, and sign painting.

Contact Teen Witch at Milo, PO Box 1361, Tustin, California, USA, 92781 (please include a self-addressed stamped envelope for any reply). My computer is broken, so I can’t send or receive e-mail.

    These web pages are about witchcraft. Attempting to be an amateur doctor is potentially dangerous to your health. These web pages are not professional medical and/or legal advice. Nothing on this website should be considered as a substitute or replacement for professional legal and/or medical advice. Persons should seek the advice of qualified health and/or legal providers.

    Recommended professional health providers in southern California: ayurveda, chiropractic, and yoga.

    Get a Pr Ntr Kmt certificate as proof that your religion is real and you are a real witch, shaman, priest, priestess, etc.


Become involved in
Witch’s Rights

Donations needed:

Please send donations to:
Milo
P.O. Box 1361
Tustin, Calif.
92781
USA

MichaelM offers TeenWitch t-shirts.

songs


Enigma
techno rock

Amazing
heavy metal

casting
circle

Time Heals
love song

This Side
of Sanity

Made with Macintosh

This web site handcrafted on Macintosh computers using Tom Bender’s Tex-Edit Plus .

Viewable With Any Browser



Teen Witch themed clothing

    If you spot an error in fact, grammar, syntax, or spelling, or a broken link, or have additional information, commentary, or constructive criticism, please contact Milo, PO Box 1361, Tustin, California, USA, 92781.

Copyright © 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 Milo the Witch.

Last Updated: May 23, 2010


May the Goddess grant YOU love, peace, joy, bounty, and wisdom.

May
alphabetical index
Introduction to Goddess Plan
Introduction to Witchcraft

previous page next page
previous page next page

TeenWitch.com
TeenWitch.com home page