In Pure Spirit

Australian scientists have discovered a diamond the size of a planet. They found the crystalised carbon with the aid of the Parks Radio Telescope in New South Wales. This video explains how the astrophysicists were able to find the planet and how they could work out that it is composed from the same elements as [...]

Image by Getty Images via Daylife September means the seventh month. September is the month where many Christian denominations celebrate the Feasts of the Cross. The feast commemorates the cross used in the crucifixion of Jesus. The Anglo-Saxons called the month Haligmonað (holy month). Events in September Zhongqiu Jie (Moon Festival) Born in September? Birthstone: [...]

Image by euthman via Flickr August means Augustus Caesar’s month. Augustus Caesar completed the calendar reform started by Julius Caesar and also named a month after himself. Augustus became the first emperor of Rome after Julius was assassinated in 44 BC. Events in August The Feast of the Assumption Born in August? Birthstone: Peridot Flower: [...]

July means Julius Caesar’s month. July was added to the year in 46 BC when he altered the Roman calendar and named a month after himself. Gaius Julius Caesar was the Roman emperor who invaded Britain in 55BC. He was instrumental in changing Rome from a Republic to the militaristic Empire. It was Julius who [...]

Image via Wikipedia June means Juno’s month. Juno’s equivalent in Greek mythology is Hera. She was Jupiter’s wife and the mother to Mars, the god who gives his name to the month of March. Juno is the goddess of marriage and it is therefore considered good luck to be married in June. Events in June [...]

Image by Getty Images via @daylife May means Maia’s month.  Maia was an Italic goddess of spring and known as Maia Maiestas or Fauna by the Romans. She was seen as a good goddess and the 15th of May was dedicated to her. Events in May Beltane May Day Born in May? Birthstone: Emerald Flower: [...]

April means Aphrodite’s month. Aphrodite is a Greek goddess of love and beauty. Her Roman equivalent is Venus. The Saxons called the  month Eostur-monath after the goddess Eostur. It is the Goddess Eostur from who we derive the the the name Easter. Events in April Buddha’s birthday Chaul Chnam Thmey – the Cambodian New Year [...]

March means Mars’ month. Mars is the Roman god of War and is identified with the Greek god Ares.  Mars was the son of Juno and Jupiter and second only to his father in importance for Roman soldiers. Until ~700BC March was the start of the year and the beginning of the war season. The [...]

Image via Wikipedia February was added to the calendar by the Roman King Numa Pompilius in ~700BC. Charlemagne called the month ‘Hornung’, the Anglo-Saxons used the names ‘Solmoneth’ meaning mud month and ‘Kale-monath’ named after cabbage. Events in February Valentine’s Day Born in February? Birthstone: Amethyst Flower: Violet Tropical Zodiac: Aquarius (January 20 to February [...]

Independent and sometimes stubborn, Aquarians often have a real wish to help but may not always appear that way. Sometimes unreliable Aquarians can also be highly creative and inspiring. Aquarians are prone to being unconventional but generally remain positive.