- 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
- 2007 lunar days
fixed holy days
These holy days are on the same day every year on the solar calendar.
Martyr’s Day:
Martyr’s Day: Nepalese holy day.
Concordia:
Concordia: Roman holy day. The Concordia, Peace Festival, birthday of the Goddesses Pax and Irene.
Day of Rebellion:
Day of Rebellion: Kemetic (ancient Egyptian) holy day. Day of rebellion in the shrine. Don’t work.
calendar
This day on different world calendars.
Kemetic (ancient Egyptian) information
Season of Proyet (Sowing)
Month of Pamenot or Phamenoth (Amenhotep)
Day 15
Zoroastrian information
(Fasli calendar)
Month of Vohuman (eleventh month)
Day of Day-pa-Mihr
Day 15
The day of Day-pa-Mihr celebrates the Av. Dadvah, The day of the Creator before Mithra. 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: “(133) On the day of Day-pa-Mihr wash your head and trim your hair and nails, and (pick) your grapes from the vine and throw them into the wine-press so that they may become good.” Adarbad Mahraspandan was a famous saint, high priest, and prime minister of Shapur II (309-379 C.E.).
The third week (eight days) of each Zoroastrian month celebrates moral qualities.
The Fasli, or seasonal, calendar is one of three Zoroastrian calendars still in use.
Celtic (ancient Druid) information
Ogham tree calendar
Luis (L)
Rowan Moon
Day 9
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: Uranus
Archetype: Brigantia
Symbol: green dragon
Folk Names:
Moon of Vision
Spirit Moon
Astral travel Moon
Asatru (ancient Norse) information
Month: Snowmoon
Roman information
a.d. IV Kal. Feb.
4 days before the Kalends of February
Month: Ianvarivs or Ianuarius or Januarius or Janus
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 January is named for Janus (Ianvs). January was sacred to Janus, the Roman God of gates, doors, and entrances. Janus was an early Italic sky god that long predated Rome. Ovid claimed that Janus said “The ancient called me chaos, for a being from of old am I.” Ovid also claimed that after the world’s creation, Janus said, “It was then that I, till that time a mere ball, a shapeless lump, assumed the face and members of a god.” Joannes of Lydia said, “Our own Philadelphia still preserves a trace of the ancient belief. On the first day of the month there goes in procession no less a personage than Janus himself, dressed up in a two-faced mask, and people call him Saturnus, identifying him with Kronos.” The beginning of each day, month, and year were sacred to Janus. The Romans believed that Janus opened the gates of heaven each day at dawn , letting out the monring, and closed the gates of heaven each day at dusk.
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, January did not exist. Numa Pompilius, the second of the seven traditional kings of Rome, added two more months, for a 12 month year. In Numa’s calendar, January was added to the beginning of the year (following February) and 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), January had 31 days and February was moved to after January. 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. The Romans avoided giving January 30 days (skipping from 29 to 31) because of a superstitious dread of even numbers.
numerology
Today totals 11 in modern Western numerology. See the article on two for more information.
tarot
Today’s tarot card is Justice.
| date: | Friday | January 29, 2010 | |
Moon: | waxing gibbous | 2nd Quarter | enters Leo |
Mercury: | Direct until April 18 | ||
Mars: | Retrograde until March 10  | ||
Saturn: | Retrograde until May 30 | ||
lunar information 2010
| Moon: | waxing gibbous | 2nd Quarter | enters Leo |
 Next Full Moon January 30 |  Next Waning Quarter February 5 |  Next New Moon February 13 |  Next Waxing Quarter February 21 |
Second Quarter in Cancer:
Second Quarter: The moon is in the second (2nd) quarter (waxing gibbous) in Cancer.
Moon enters Leo:
Moon Enters Leo: Lunar Ingress. The Moon enters the sign Leo at 9:10 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) or 6:10 a.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST).
Second Quarter in Leo:
Second Quarter: The moon is in the second (2nd) quarter (waxing gibbous) in Leo.
Full Moon:
Full Moon: Lunar. Occurs at 1:18 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) tomorrow (Jan 30) or 10:18 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST) today in 2010. This is a Wiccan Esbat. Also known as the Cold Moon, Quiet Moon, Snow Moon, or Wolf Moon. See also Isis Full Moon love spell.
Fishing: The Moon makes this day excellent for fishing.
Leo Rewarding: This day in 2010 is rewarding for those who are Sun sign Leo because the Moon is in your Sun sign.
Aquarius Challenging: This day in 2010 is challenging for those who are Sun sign Aquarius because the Moon is in the sign opposite your Sun sign.
astrological information 2010
Moon Quincunx Neptune: The Moon is quincunx Neptune at 2:06 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) or 11:06 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST) yesterday (Jan 28). Postpone decisions. Relax but avoid apathy.
Moon Quincunx Jupiter: The Moon is quincunx Jupiter at 1:21 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) or 10:21 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST). Question your philosophical viewpoint. Examine basic philosophical questions.
Sun Opposite Mars: The Sun is in opposition with Mars at 2:43 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) or 11:43 a.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST). Time of arguments and quarrels. Be careful how you direct your energy.
Moon Quincunx Pluto: The Moon is quincunx Pluto at 3:56 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) or 12:56 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST). Time of emtional upheaveal. Inner peace shattered.
Moon Sextile Saturn: The Moon is sextile Saturn at 4:08 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) or 1:08 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST). Help those in need.
Moon Conjunct Mars: The Moon is in conjunction with Mars at 12:20 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) tomorrow (Jan 30) or 9:20 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST) today. Time to finish tasks. Stay active.
Sun Opposite Moon: The Sun is in opposition with the Moon at 1:18 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) tomorrow (Jan 30) or 10:18 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST) today. You may find yourself working very hard for very little gain. Spells and rituals for positive and fullness. Full Moon.
Magick Color:
Purple: The magick color for this day, based on planetary influences and the day of the week, is purple. You may want to burn a purple candle or wear some purple this day.
Magick Incense:
Orchid: The magick incense for this day, based on planetary influences and the day of the week, is orchid. You may want to burn orchid incense this day. You may substitute a similar incense if you don’t have or don’t like orchid.
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: | Thursday | January 29, 2009 | |
| Moon: | waxing crescent | 1st Quarter | in Pisces |
| Mercury: | Retrograde until February 1 | ||
| Saturn: | Retrograde until May 16 | ||
lunar information 2009
| Moon: | waxing crescent | 1st Quarter | in Pisces |
Next Waxing Quarter February 2 | Next Full Moon February 9 | Next Waning Quarter February 16 | Next New Moon February 24 |
First Quarter in Pisces:
First Quarter: The moon is in the first (1st) quarter (waxing crescent) in Pisces.
Planting: The Moon makes this day excellent for planting.
Fishing: The Moon makes this day excellent for fishing.
Pisces Rewarding: This day in 2009 is rewarding for those who are Sun sign Pisces because the Moon is in your Sun sign.
Virgo Challenging: This day in 2009 is challenging for those who are Sun sign Virgo because the Moon is in the sign opposite your Sun sign.
astrological information 2009
Moon Conjunct Uranus: The Moon is in conjunction with Uranus at 4:15 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST).
Moon Opposite Saturn: The Moon is in opposition with Saturn at 5:31 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST).
Moon Sextile Mercury: The Moon is sextile Mercury at 7:33 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST).
Magick Color:
Green: The magick color for this day, based on planetary influences and the day of the week, is green. You may want to burn a green candle or wear some green this day.
Magick Incense:
Bay Leaf, Carnation: The magick incense for this day, based on planetary influences, is carnation. The magick incense for this day, based on the day of the week, is bay leaf. You may want to burn bay leaf or carnation incense this day. You may substitute a similar incense if you don’t have or don’t like bay leaf or carnation.
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 Libra:
Third Quarter: The moon is in the third (3rd) quarter (waning gibbous) in Libra.
Moon enters Scorpio:
Moon Enters Scorpio: Lunar Ingress. The Moon enters the sign Scorpio at 4:35 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST).
Planting: The Moon makes this day excellent for planting.
Fishing: The Moon makes this day excellent for fishing.
astrological information 2008
Moon Sextile Pluto: The Moon is sextile Pluto at 4:47 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST).
Moon Sextile Venus: The Moon is sextile Venus at 6:32 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST).
Moon Sextile Saturn: The Moon is sextile Saturn at 6:50 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST).
Venus Trine Saturn: Venus is trine Saturn at 9:19 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST).
Moon Sextile Jupiter: The Moon is sextile Jupiter at 11:45 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST).
Scorpio Rewarding: This day in 2008 is rewarding for those who are Sun sign Scorpio because the Moon is in your Sun sign.
Taurus Challenging: This day in 2008 is challenging for those who are Sun sign Taurus because the Moon is in the sign opposite your Sun sign.
lunar information 2007
Moon enters Cancer:
Moon Enters Cancer: Lunar ingress. The Moon enters the sign Cancer at 10:16 pm GMT.
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