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Posted on February 13, 2010 - by Andrew
Alignment: Valentine’s Day is also the Chinese New Year
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When is the Chinese New Year this year? It’s February the 14th. That’s right; the Chinese New Year will happen on the same date as Valentine’s Day.
This alignment is pretty rare; it will happen again in 38 years time.
This year is the year of the Tiger.
Here’s wishing you all a happy tiger style Valentine’s Day
In Pure Spirit
Do you think this alignment has any special meaning at all? Or is it just two different calendars overlapping as they’re bound to do now and then.
Posted on October 1, 2009 - by Andrew
The meaning of October
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October means the eighth month. October was the eighth month in the year according to the old Roman calendar until January and February were added to the start of the year.
The Old English name for October is Winterfylleth which is said to refer to the Winter full moon.
Events in October
- Samhain (or Halloween)
Born in October?
Birthstone: Opal
Flower: Calendula
Tropical Zodiac: Libra (September 23 to October 22) and Scorpio (October 23 to November 21)
Sidereal Zodiac: Virgo (September 17 to October 17) and Libra (October 18 to November 16)
In Pure Spirit
What does the month of October mean to you?
Posted on September 1, 2009 - by Andrew
The meaning of September
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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: Sapphire
Flower: Morning Glory (or Aster)
Tropical Zodiac: Virgo (August 23 to September 22) and Libra (September 23 to October 22)
Sidereal Zodiac: Leo (August 17 to September 16) and Virgo (September 17 to October 17)
In Pure Spirit
What does the month of September mean to you?
Posted on August 1, 2009 - by Andrew
The meaning of August
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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: Gladiolus
Tropical Zodiac: Leo (July 23 to August 22 and Virgo (August 23 to September 22)
Sidereal Zodiac: Cancer (July 17 to August 16) and Leo (August 17 to September 16)
In Pure Spirit
What does the month of August mean to you?
Posted on July 1, 2009 - by Andrew
The meaning of July
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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 was assassinated on the Ides of March by Brutus.
Events in July
- Tanabata
- Bon festival
Born in July?
Birthstone: Ruby
Flower: Larkspur
Tropical Zodiac: Cancer (June 21 to July 22) and Leo (July 23 to August 22
Sidereal Zodiac: Gemini (June 15 to July 16) and Cancer (July 17 to August 16)
In Pure Spirit
What does the month of July mean to you?
Posted on June 1, 2009 - by Andrew
The meaning of June
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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
- Litha
- Meitheamh
Born in June?
Birthstone: Pearl
Flower: Rose
Tropical Zodiac: Gemini (May 21 to June 20) and Cancer (June 21 to July 22)
Sidereal Zodiac: Taurus (May 15 to June 14) and Gemini (June 15 to July 16)
In Pure Spirit
What does the month of June mean to you?
Posted on May 1, 2009 - by Andrew
The meaning of May
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: Lily of the Valley
Tropical Zodiac: Taurus (April 20 to May 20) and Gemini (May 21 to June 20)
Sidereal Zodiac: Aries (April 14 to May 14) and Taurus (May 15 to June 14)
In Pure Spirit
What does the month of May mean to you?
Posted on April 1, 2009 - by Andrew
The meaning of April
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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
- Earth Day
Born in April?
Birthstone: Diamond
Flower: Daisy
Tropical Zodiac: Aries (March 21 to April 19) and Taurus (April 20 to May 20)
Sidereal Zodiac: Pisces (March 15 to April 13) and Aries (April 14 to May 14)
In Pure Spirit
What does the month of April mean to you?
Posted on March 1, 2009 - by Andrew
The meaning of March
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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 Saxons called the month Hreth-monath after their goddess Hreth.
Events in March
- Ash Wednesday
- Good Friday
- Hanami
Born in March?
Birthstone: Aquamarine
Flower: Daffodil
Tropical Zodiac: Pisces (February 19 to March 20) and Aries (March 21 to April 19)
Sidereal Zodiac: Aquarius (February 13 to March 14) and Pisces (March 15 to April 13)
In Pure Spirit
What does the month of March mean to you?
Posted on February 4, 2009 - by Andrew
The Lo Shu Square realignment for 2009 brings changes to your feng shui
The feng shui nine ki system uses the solar calendar. As a result the Lo Shu Square (or magic square) realigns itself on either the 3rd, 4th or 5th of February every year to map the new flow of chi.
The new Lo Shu square, this year, starts on Feburary the 4th.
We see a dramatic change with Water (North, number 1) being replaced in the centre of the square by Fire (South, number 9).
In Pure Spirit
Are you ready and prepared to make the necessary adjustments to your home and place of work? The change in the Lo Shu square means that changes to the elemental layout of your furniture and belongs may be necessary.
