Most people know that a leap year happens every 4 years and adds an extra day to February. That’s wrong. The leap year is a little more complex than that. It’s not a leap year if it’s also a century year. That is, well, there’s a complication to that as well… This video explains what […]
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Poster: Mondays – The Universal Constant
The baboon featured in this picture was surfaced by a Russian LiveJournal blog without a photo credit. Despite that, here at In Pure Spirit we felt Mr Grumpalot deserved to live on in the form of a poster. Since today is a Monday and since Mr Grumpalot, the baboon, was clearly photographed on a Monday, […]
Alignment: Valentine’s Day is also the Chinese New Year
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.
The meaning of October
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) […]
The meaning of September
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) […]
The meaning of August
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 […]
The meaning of July
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 […]
The meaning of June
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 […]
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: […]
The meaning of April
April means Aphrodite’s month. Aphrodite is the Greek goddess of love and beauty. Her Roman equivalent is Venus.
