- fixed holy days (same date every year)
- Kemetic calendar
- Zoroastrian calendar
- Celtic Ogham tree calendar
- Roman calendar
- numerology
- tarot
- 2010 holy days
- 2010 lunar days
- 2010 astrological
- 2009 lunar days
- 2009 astrological
- 2008 lunar days
- 2008 astrological
- 2007 lunar days
fixed holy days
These holy days are on the same day every year on the solar calendar.
Festival of Floralia:
First Day of the Festival of Floralia: Roman holy day. The Festival of Floralia was a three day festival from April 28 to April 30.
Kemetic tradition:
Kemetic (ancient Egyptian) tradition. If you see anything on this day, it will be good. (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 Payni or Paoni (Heru [Horus])
Day 14
Zoroastrian information
(Fasli calendar)
Month of Ardwahisht (second 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
Saille (S)
Willow Moon
Day 14
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: Feminine
Planet: Moon
Archetype: Morgan le Fay
Symbol: serpent
Folk Names:
The Witch’s Moon
Moon of Balance
Asatru (ancient Norse) information
Month: Ostara
Roman information
a.d. IV Kal. Mai.
4 days before the Kalends of May
Month: Aprilis
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 Aprilis is named for Aphrilis, a corruption of name of the Greek Goddess Aphrodite. The Greek Goddess Aphrodite was considered to be the same as the Roman Goddess Venus. Ovid said “I have come to the fourth month, full of honor for you; Venus, you know both the poet and the month are yours.” April was sacred to Venus, Roman Goddess of love.
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, April (the second month) had 30 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, April had 29 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), April had 30 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 1 in modern Western numerology. See the article on one for more information.
tarot
Today’s tarot card is The Wheel of Fortune.
| date: | Wednesday | April 28, 2010 | |
Moon: | Full Moon | in Scorpio | |
Mercury: | Retrograde until May 11  | ||
Saturn: | Retrograde until May 30 | ||
Pluto: | Retrograde until September 14 | ||
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: Egg Moon
Algonquin (Native American) name: Pink Moon
Hindu name: Hanuman Jayanti
Sinhala (Buddhist) name: Bak Poya
Other names: Sprouting Grass Moon, Fish Moon, Seed Moon, Waking 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 | in Scorpio | |
 Next Full Moon May 27 |  Next Waning Quarter May 6 |  Next New Moon May 13 |  Next Waxing Quarter May 20 |
Second Quarter in Scorpio:
Second Quarter: The moon is in the second (2nd) quarter (waxing gibbous) in Scorpio.
Full Moon:
Full Moon: Lunar. Occurs at 8:19 a.m. Eastern Time (EST) or 5:19 a.m. Pacific Time (PST) in 2010. This is a Wiccan Esbat. Also known as the Pink Moon, Egg Moon, Sprouting Grass Moon, Fish Moon, Seed Moon, Waking Moon, Hanuman Jayanti, and Bak Poya. See also Isis Full Moon love spell.
Third Quarter in Scorpio:
Third Quarter: The moon is in the third (3rd) quarter (waning gibbous) in Scorpio.
Planting: The Moon makes this day excellent for planting.
Fishing: The Moon makes this day excellent for fishing.
Scorpio Rewarding: This day in 2010 is rewarding for those who are Sun sign Scorpio because the Moon is in your Sun sign.
Taurus Challenging: This day in 2010 is challenging for those who are Sun sign Taurus because the Moon is in the sign opposite your Sun sign.
astrological information 2010
Moon Quincunx Venus: The Moon is quincunx Venus at 12:38 a.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT) today or 9:38 p.m. Pacific Daylight Savings Time (PDT) yesterday (Apr 27). Time to be discerning and careful in romance. Spells regarding discernment about love and romance (especially picking romantic partners).
Moon Sextile Pluto: The Moon is sextile Pluto at 3:30 a.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT) or 12:30 a.m. Pacific Daylight Savings Time (PDT). Enlightening discussions. Time of strong or intense feelings. Ritual to Seshat.
Sun Opposite Moon: The Sun is in opposition with the Moon at 8:19 a.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT) or 5:19 a.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.
Moon Opposite Mercury: The Moon is in opposition with Mercury at 8:48 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST or 5:48 a.m. Pacific Daylight Savings Time (PDT). Time for routine work and attention to details.
Sun Conjunct Mercury: The Sun is in conjunction with Mercury at 12:44 p.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT) or 9:44 a.m. Pacific Daylight Savings Time (PDT). Pay attention to details. Time for short journeys.
Moon Square Mars: The Moon is square Mars at 2:20 p.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT) or 11:20 a.m. Pacific Daylight Savings Time (PDT). Impulsive time. Very emotional thinking. Ritual to Sekhmet.
Magick Color:
Yellow: The magick color for this day, based on planetary influences and the day of the week, is yellow. You may want to burn a yellow candle or wear some yellow this day.
Magick Incense:
Honeysuckle: The magick incense for this day, based on planetary influences and the day of the week, is honeysuckle. You may want to burn honeysuckle incense this day. You may substitute a similar incense if you don’t have or don’t like honeysuckle.
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: | Tuesday | April 28, 2009 | |
| Moon: | waxing crescent | 1st Quarter | enters Cancer |
| Mercury: | Direct until May 7 | ||
| Saturn: | Retrograde until May 16 | ||
Pluto: | Retrograde until September 11 | ||
lunar information 2009
| Moon: | waxing crescent | 1st Quarter | enters Cancer |
Next Waxing Quarter May 1 | Next Full Moon May 9 | Next Waning Quarter May 17 | Next New Moon May 24 |
First Quarter in Gemini:
First Quarter: The moon is in the first (1st) quarter (waxing crescent) in Gemini.
Void of Course:
Moon Void of Course: The moon is Void of Course (V/C) starting at 12:22 p.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT).
Moon enters Cancer:
Moon Enters Cancer: Lunar Ingress. The Moon enters the sign Cancer at 6:38 p.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT).
First Quarter in Cancer:
First Quarter: The moon is in the first (1st) quarter (waxing crescent) in Cancer.
Gemini Rewarding: This day in 2009 is rewarding for those who are Sun sign Gemini because the Moon is in your Sun sign.
Sagittarius Challenging: This day in 2009 is challenging for those who are Sun sign Sagittarius because the Moon is in the sign opposite your Sun sign.
astrological information 2009
Moon Trine Jupiter: The Moon is trine Jupiter at 8:01 a.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT).
Moon Square Uranus: The Moon is square Uranus at 10:28 a.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT).
Moon Trine Neptune: The Moon is trine Neptune at 12:22 p.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT). Moon Void of Course (V/C).
Moon Square Venus: The Moon is square Venus at 9:07 p.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT).
Moon Opposite Pluto: The Moon is in opposition with Pluto at TIME p.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT).
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:
Cedar, Nutmeg, Rue: The magick incense for this day, based on planetary influences, is cedar. The magick incense for this day, based on the day of the week, is nutmeg or rue. You may want to burn cedar, nutmeg, or rue incense this day. You may substitute a similar incense if you don’t have or don’t like cedar, nutmeg, or rue.
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 Aquarius:
Third Quarter: The moon is in the third (3rd) quarter (waning gibbous) in Aquarius.
Moon Enters Fourth Quarter:
Fourth Quarter: The moon enters the fourth (4th) quarter (waning crescent) in Aquarius at 10:12 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
Fourth Quarter in Aquarius:
Fourth (Last) Quarter: The moon is in the fourth (4th) quarter (waning crescent) in Aquarius.
astrological information 2008
Mars Quincunx Neptune: Mars is quincunx Neptune at 8:14 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
Mercury Trine Jupiter: Mercury is trine Jupiter at 9:41 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
Sun Square Moon: The Sun is square the Moon at 10:12 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Fourth Quarter.
lunar information 2007
Moon enters Libra:
Moon Enters Libra: Lunar Ingress. The Moon enters the sign Libra at 9:44 pm GMT.
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