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	January January, the first month of the current Gregorian calendar and the second month of Winter's rule, derives its name from the ancient Roman god Janus. The traditional birthstone amulet of January is the Garnet; and the carnation and the snowdrop are the month's traditional flowers. January is shared by the astrological signs of Capricorn the Goat and Aquarius the Water-bearer, and is sacred to the following Pagan deities: Antu, Felicitas, Inanna, Irene, Janus, Pax amd Venus. Important Dates: 1st - New Years Day. 26th - Australian National Day. February Second month of the current Gregorian calendar and the third month of Winter's rule, derives its name from Februa, the name of a Roman purification festival held on the fifteenth day of February in ancient times. The traditional birthstone amulet of February is the amethyst; and the primrose and violet are the month's traditional flowers. Febraury is shared by the astrological signs of Aquarius the Water-bearer and Pisces the Two Fishes, and is sacred to the following Pagan deities: Aradia, Brigid, Juno Februa, and the Wiccan Goddess in Her aspect as the Maiden. During the month of February, the Great Solar Wheel of the Year is turned to Candlemas, one of the four Grand Sabbats celebrated each year by Wiccan's and modern Witches throughtout the world. Important Dates: 2nd - Imbolc/Candlemas. 6th - Waitangi Day, New Zealand National Day. 12th - Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day). 14th - Valentines Day. March The third month of the current Gregorian calendar and the first month of Spring, derives its name from the ancient Roman war-god Mars, who also presided over the fertility of the land. The traditional birthstone amulets of March are the aquamarine and the bloodstone; and the daffodil and the jonquil are the month's traditional flowers. March is shared by the astrological signs of Pisces the Two Fishes and Aries the Ram, and is sacred to the following Pagan deities: Eostre, the Green Goddess, the Lord of the Greenwood, Mars, and Ostara. During the month of March, the Great Solar Wheel of the year is turned to the Vernal Equinox, one of the four Lesser Sabbats celebrated each year by Wiccans and modern Witches throughout the world. Important Dates: 8th - International Women's Day. 10th - Mother's Day. 11th - Common Wealth Day. 20th - Spring Equinox. 28th - Passover Day (First Day of - Jewish). 29th - Good Friday. 31st - Easter & Clocks change (UK). April April, the fourth month of the current Gregorian calendar and the second month of Spring's rule, derives from Aprilis, the Latin name for the ancient Roman love-goddess Aphrodite. Other reference sources give aperire, the Latin word meaning "to open", as the origination of the month's name. The traditional birthstone amulet of April is the diamond, and the daisy and the sweet pea are the month's traditional flowers. April is shared by the astrological signs of Aries the Ram and Taurus the Bull, and is sacred to the following Pagan deities: Aphrodite, Artemis, Astarte, Erzulie, Terra, Venus, and Ying-Hua. Important Dates: 27th - Freedom Day, South Africa 30th - Independence Day, Israel. May May, the fifth month of the current Gregorian calendar and the third month of Spring's rule, derives its name from the Roman Springtime goddess Maia, whose divine powers encouraged the growth of crops. The traditional birthstone amulets of May are the emerald and the agate; and the hawthorne and the lily are the month's traditional flowers. May is shared by the astrological signs of Taurus the Bull and Gemini the Twins, and is sacred to the following Pagan deities: Artemis, Diana, Faunus, Flora, Pan and all gods and goddesses who preside over fertility. During the month of May, the Great Solar Wheel of the Year is turned to Beltane, one of the four Grand Sabbats celebrated each year by Wiccans and modern Witches throughout the world. Important Dates: 1st - Beltane. 1st - May Day. 1st - Obby Oss (Cornish Tradition - Padstow). 4th - National Japanese Day. 8th - Flora Day (Dances in Helston). 17th - Independence Day, Norway. June June, the sixth month of the cureent Gregorian calendar and the first month of Summer, derives its name from the ancient Roman goddess Juno. The traditonal birthstone amulets of June are alexandrite, moonstone, and pearl; and the rose is the month's traditional flower. June is shred by the astrological signs of Gemini the Twins and Cancer the Crab, and is sacred to the following Pagan deities: Juno, and all gods and goddesses who preside over love, passion, and beauty. During the month of June, the Great Solar Wheel of the Year is turned to the Summer Solstice, one of the four Lesser Sabbats celebrated each year by Wiccan's and moden Witches throughout the world. Important Dates: 1st - Pride Festival: 'Purple in The Park', Brockwell Park (London). 2nd & 3rd - Birmingham Pride Festival. 5th - World Environment Day. 21st - Midsummer (Summer Solstice - Longest Day). 22nd - Pride Festival - Leicester, Victoria Park. 28th to 30th - Glastonbury Music Festival. July July, the seventh month of the current Gregorian calendar and the second month of Summer's rule, derives its name from Julius (Julius Caesar). The traditional birthstone amulet of July is the ruby; and the larkspur and the water lily are the month's trsditional flowers. July is shared by the astrological signs of Cancer the Crab and Leo the Lion, and is sacred to the following Pagan deities: Apt (or Apet), Athena, Sothis, Spider Woman, and Rosea. Important Dates: 6th - Pride Festival: London 'Mardi Gras' - Hackey Marsh. 11th - World Population Day. August August, the eighth month of the current Gregorain calendar and the third month of Summer's rule, derives its name from Augustus (Augustus Caesar). The traditional birthstone amulets of August are the peridot and the sardonyx; and the gladiolus and the poppy are the month's traditional flowers. August is shared by the astrological signs of Leo the Lion and Virgo the Virgin, and is sacred to the following Pagan deities: Ceres, the corn Mother, Demeter, John Barleycorn, Lugh, and all goddesses who preside over agriculture. During the month of August, the Great Solar Wheel of the Year is turned to Lammas, one of the four Grand Sabbats celebrated each year by Wiccans and modern Witches throughout the world. Important Dates: 26th - Summer Bank Holiday. 10th - Pride Festival - Brighton Preston Park 24th-26th - Pride Festival - Manchester Gayfest 31st - Pride Festival - Cardiff Mardi Gras September September, the ninth month of the current Gregorian calendar and the first month of Autumn, derives its name from septem, the Latin word meaning "seven", as September was the seventh month of the old Roman calendar. The traditional birthstone amulet of September is the blue sapphire; the aster and the morning glory are the month's traditional flowers. September is shared by the astrological signs of Virgo the Virgin and Libra the scales (or balance), and is sacred to the following deities: Persephone, Thor, and the Wiccan Goddess in Her aspect of the Mother. During the month of September, the Great Solar Wheel of the Year is turned to the Autumnal Equinox, one of the four Lesser Sabbats celebrated each year by Wiccans and modern witches throughout the world. Important Dates: 7th - Jewish New Year. 23rd - Autumn Equinox - Autumn Begins. 28th - Grandparents Day. October October, the tenth month of the current Gregorian calendar and the second month of Autumn's rule, derives it's name from octo, the Latin word meaning "eight", as October was the eighth month of the old Roman calendar. The traditional birthstone amulets of October are opal, rose sapphire, and tourmaline; and the calendula is the month's traditional flower. October is shared by the astrological signs of Libra the Scales (or balance) and Scorpio the Scorpion, and is sacred to the following Pagan deities: Cernunnos, Hecate, the Morrigan, Osiris, and the Wiccan Goddess in Her dark aspect as the Crone. During the month of October, the Great Solar Wheel of the Year is turned into Halloween (Samhain Eve), one of the four Grand Sabbats celebrated each year by Wiccans and modern Witches throughout the world. Important Dates: 24th - United Nations Day. 31st - Halloween / Samhain. November November, the eleventh month of the current Gregorian calendar and the third month of Autumn's rule, derives its name from novem, the Latin word meaning "nine", as November was the ninth month of the old Roman calendar. The traditional birthstone amulet of November is the topaz; and the chrysanthemum is the month's traditional flower. November is shared by the astrological signs of Scorpio the Scorpion and Sagittarius the Centaur-Archer, and is sacred to the following Pagan deities: Astarte, Calleach, HAthor, Kali, Marman, and Sekhmet. Important Dates: 5th - Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes). 8th & 9th - Libertas Lesbian Pride Weekend (Including the Lesbian Book Festival & Celebration Concert). 10th - Remembrance Sunday. December December, the twelfth and final month of the current Gregorian calendar and the first month of Winter, derives its name from decem, the Latin word meaning "ten", as December was the tenth month of the old Roman calendar. The traditional birthstone amulets of December are the blue zircon and turquoise; and holly, mistletoe, and poinsetta are the month's traditional flowers. December is shared by the astrological signs of Sagittarius the Centaur-Archer and Capricorn the Goat, and is sacred to the following Pagan deities: Attis, Dionysus, Frey, Freya (or Freyja), Kriss Kringle (the Pagan God of Yule), Lucina, Woden, and the Wiccan Horned God (consort of the Wiccan Goddess). During the month of December, the Great Solar Wheel of the Year is turned to the Winter Solstice, one of the four Lesser Sabbats celebrated each year by Wiccans and modern Witches throughout the world. Important Dates: 1st - World AIDS Day. 10th - International Human Rights Day. 22nd - Yule (Winter Solstice/ Winter Begins). 24th - Xmas Eve. 25th - Xmas Day. 31st - New Years Eve.