Warm Weather
Di Luain, 30 An Dàmhair 2006
8 Blotmonth 1562
8 Blood/Eadràn
164.7.13.8
The warm weather is continuing. Apparently the maximum in Newcastle today will be 18 degrees Celsius. We had a lovely walk yesterday at Whitburn beach, near Sunderland, and it was like a summer’s day. The only difference being that the sun was lower and set very early due to the clocks going back to GMT.
Welcome to Eadrán/Blood Moon/Blotmonth
Di Luain, 23 An Dàmhair 2006
1 Blotmonth 1562
1 Blood/Eadràn
164.7.13.1
Once again, the lunar and solar months begin on the same date this month, with the month of blood and gore coming upon us. In the Saxon calendar, it is called Blotmonað, and was the time to sacrifice animals in order to please the gods and avert a bad winter, or possibly to store up the meat for the winter months. It is a leap year in this year’s Celtic calendar and the intercalary month of Eadràn begins today.
Blood Moon Calendar
Other Calendars
The new month in other lunar calendars will be as follows:
Hebrew: Heshvan (8) 5767
Islamic: …
Happy Diwali
Di Sathairne, 21 An Dàmhair 2006
29 Wintering 1562
29 Hunter’s/Cadal
164.7.12.29
Today it is Diwali, the Hindu lunar new year celebration. The name refers to the practice of displaying lights of many colours, and there are many traditions that Diwali is said to signify. It marks the coming of the dark days of the year and often coincides with the Celtic new year and the ancient lunar month of Samhain (pronounced “Sow-in”). These festivals, in my opinion, have links with Halloween and possibly even Christmas, being occasions to mark the dark times of the year with celebrations, feasting and the displaying of lights and colourful clothing and decorations.
Moonwise Calendar 2007
Di Luain, 9 An Dàmhair 2006
17 Wintering 1562
17 Hunter’s/Cadal, Year 7
I have ordered my Moonwise Calendar for 2007 today from Edge of Time. I am amazed that they can sell these beautiful calendars for just £12.50 with free postage within the UK. They are an attractive item to hang on the wall, with beautiful artwork, and help you keep track of the lunar cycles during the year, as well as important dates and festivals in cultures from around the world.