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 18) and Pisces […]
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The eleventh sign: Aquarius
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.
The meaning of January
January means ‘Janus’s month’ and became the first month of the year in circa 700BC when Numa Pompilius, a Roman King, added it and February to the calendar. Numa also moved the start of the year from March to January. Janus is the Roman god of beginnings and endings, he is also the god of […]
The meaning of December
December means ‘the tenth month’ although after the Roman King Numa Pompilius in ~700BC. Pompilius moved the beginning of the year from March and added January and February. The Anglo-Saxons called both December and January ‘Giuli’ (or Yules). Events in December Sinterklaas Egil Skallagrimsson’s Day Litha Kwanzaa Hanukkah Yule Born in December? Birthstone: Turquoise Flower: […]
Birthstones: Why your mother’s gem keeps changing
Walk past any high street jeweller today, and you will notice a distinct shift in how consumers buy gems. Buyers are increasingly rejecting mass-produced pieces in favour of jewellery with genuine provenance and personal meaning. Birthstones, gems intrinsically tied to a birth month, are naturally driving this trend, offering a perfect blend of aesthetic appeal […]
The meaning of November
November means ‘the ninth month’ so why is actually the 11th month in the year? The calendar used in the Western world today is the Gregorian calendar. It came into being in 1582 when Pope Gregory XIII accepted the system proposed by Aloysius Lilius. The original Roman year (from which both the Julian and Gregorian […]
