April's Pink Full Moon Occurs on April 13
#April #astronomy #fullmoon #lunarcalendar #moonphases
https://blazetrends.com/aprils-pink-full-moon-occurs-on-april-13/?fsp_sid=8678
#LunarCalendar
Support for non-Gregorian calendar systems is on our to-do list:
https://github.com/OpenHistoricalMap/issues/issues/890
But “rabbit hole” might be an understatement:
The new #hwotd #hawaiianWordOfTheDay is not available on the website yet… Luckily, I have something else to say about it today! Since I am posting HPR‘s daily content, I decided I need to become a supporter … and yesterday my thank-you gift arrived in the mail! It’s a notebook with a lovely design on the cover that’s a mashup of the Hawaiʻian moon calendar with an audio mixing board! #HawaiianPublicRadio #HPR #calendar #moonCalendar #lunarCalendar
Keeping up with the latest #astronomy news in the stargazing app #StarWalk. #moon #fullmoon #moonphases #lunarphases #lunarcalendar #mooncalendar #skytonight #starwalk2 https://starwalk.space/ay/en/fullmoon2025
Keeping up with the latest #astronomy news in the stargazing app #StarWalk. #moon #fullmoon #moonphases #lunarphases #lunarcalendar #mooncalendar #skytonight #starwalk2 https://starwalk.space/ay/en/fullmoon2025
Oh, almost forgot... happy lunar new year to all celebrating....
My sign is the "Snake" 😎😁🫣🙏 #newyear #lunarcalendar
Why 13 Months Might Make Sense: Aligning with Nature vs. Following a Strict Structure
For centuries, humans have measured time in various ways, from observing the cycles of the moon to creating intricate calendars. While the Gregorian calendar, with its 12 months and uneven days, has become the global standard, history tells us that this wasn’t the only option. Many ancient and alternative systems, like the 13-month calendar, challenge our strict adherence to this structure. But what if aligning with natural cycles—like the moon—offers benefits we’ve overlooked?
Let’s dive into the history of 13-month calendars and weigh the benefits of embracing nature’s rhythms against sticking to rigid structures.
A Brief History of the 13-Month Calendar
- Lunar Alignment: Ancient civilizations, such as the Babylonians and Mayans, followed lunisolar calendars with occasional 13th months to stay in sync with the moon’s phases. The moon’s cycle averages about 29.5 days, leading to 13 lunar months in a solar year.
- The Ethiopian Calendar: Even today, Ethiopia follows a calendar with 13 months, where the final month, Pagumē, has 5 or 6 days depending on the year.
- The International Fixed Calendar: A modern attempt at a 13-month system, proposed in the 20th century, divided the year into 13 months of exactly 28 days, with an extra “Year Day” to total 365 days.
Aligning with Nature: Benefits of a 13-Month Calendar
- Consistency and Harmony:
The moon’s cycles naturally divide the year into 13 months. By following this rhythm, humans could align with natural patterns, fostering a deeper connection to the Earth and its cycles. This alignment might reduce the stress caused by rigid, artificial time structures. - Cultural and Spiritual Resonance:
Many spiritual traditions, particularly Indigenous and pagan practices, revolve around the lunar cycle. A 13-month calendar could help modern societies reconnect with these practices, encouraging mindfulness and balance. - Equal Months, Equal Weeks:
A 13-month system like the International Fixed Calendar eliminates uneven months. Every month would have 28 days, creating a perfect 4-week structure. This uniformity could simplify payroll systems, scheduling, and even holidays. - Empowering Women’s Health:
With the average menstrual cycle aligning closely with the lunar cycle, adopting a 13-month calendar could normalize and honor the natural rhythms of the body, fostering better awareness and integration of women’s health.
The Drawbacks of Breaking Structure
- Disruption of Global Systems:
Our world operates on the Gregorian calendar. Moving to a 13-month system would disrupt centuries of tradition, economic systems, and global timekeeping. - Resistance to Change:
Humans are creatures of habit. A shift to a 13-month calendar would likely face widespread resistance, as it requires recalibrating how we think about years, birthdays, and history. - Loss of Standardization:
While a 13-month system might harmonize with nature, it could complicate global communication and coordination, especially in international business and diplomacy.
The Case for Staying Strict with 12 Months
- Historical Stability:
The Gregorian calendar was designed for precision and global consistency. Its adoption helped standardize trade and navigation, which were essential for global expansion. - Seasonal Alignment:
The 12-month system aligns reasonably well with the four seasons. While imperfect, it provides a predictable framework for agriculture, commerce, and education. - Psychological Comfort:
Our minds are accustomed to a 12-month cycle. Changing this rhythm could create a sense of disorientation, particularly for those heavily invested in traditions tied to specific months or seasons.
Finding Balance: A Thought Experiment
What if we didn’t have to choose between nature and structure? Some propose hybrid systems, such as using lunar months for personal or spiritual practices while maintaining the Gregorian calendar for global and professional needs. This dual approach could offer the best of both worlds: reconnecting with natural rhythms without disrupting modern life.
Conclusion: Nature or Structure—What Do You Value?
As we look at the possibility of a 13-month calendar, it’s clear that both nature’s rhythms and humanity’s structures have their merits. Perhaps the ultimate lesson lies in the flexibility to adapt, whether that means embracing lunar cycles to reconnect with nature or appreciating the practicality of the Gregorian system.
In a world increasingly aware of sustainability and mental health, maybe it’s time to rethink how we measure time. Do we need to move forward by looking back?
#13MonthCalendar #EthiopianCalendar #GregorianCalendar #historyOfTime #lunarCalendar #reconnectWithNature #timekeeping
The Antikythera Mechanism, initially dismissed as shipwreck debris, is now celebrated as an ancient analog computer. Recent studies challenge its function, suggesting it measured a lunar, not solar, year.
https://wildhunt.org/2024/08/recent-challenges-to-the-antikythera-mechanism.html
#archaeology #astronomy #astrology #lunaryear #hellenistic #lunarcalendar
There's This:
Gravitational Wave Research Reveals Missing Details on The Mysterious Antikythera Mechanism
https://www.sciencealert.com/gravitational-wave-research-reveals-missing-details-on-the-mysterious-antikythera-mechanism #antikythera #mechanism #gravitywaves #lunarcalendar #astrophysics
A friend sent me this. I'm not a watch person, but damn. It's got a perpetual Chinese lunar calendar (up to 2200, at least).
One of my favorite #pagan #HighHolidays is coming up: https://open.substack.com/pub/paninid/p/pagan-high-holidays?r=4hxgy&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=post
Lunar Calendar 2024
https://rebeccacelestestudio.etsy.com/de/listing/1603156073/minimalistischer-2024-mond-kalender-din
#LunarCalendar #MoonCalendar #Mondkalender #Calendar2024 #Kalender2024 #Art #Artist #MastoArt #FediGiftShop
A Year of Trees
This month is seeing me wrap up a year-long project, the idea for which was born back in December ‘22. My husband had just started a CUUPS (Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans) group at our UU church and was looking for activities for us all to do. He put out a call for suggestions, and I was inspired to create a series of New Moon rituals centered around the local Trees.
#trees #nature #environmentalism #ecology #moon #PNW #PNWtrees #spirituality #taoism #pagan #paganism #lunarcalendar
2024 moon calendar is up in my shop. Order a printable copy🌝 at this link https://lacybarry.com/Shop-2
Magically drawn, dreamily alchemised, this Moon Calendar will help you track moon cycles, each month along with a guide that deciphers which full moon is for what month.
Size A4 , and available in jpg, png, and pdf, the 2024 Moon Calendar can be printed from the comforts of your home and arranged lovingly amongst your favorite decor.
A download link will be sent after purchase.
size: A4
file types: jpg, png, pdf
Available in my shop at lacybarry.com , link in bio
#mooncalendar #2024calendar #2024mooncalendar #lunarcalendar #artnouveau #lunarcycles #fullmoon #fullmoonritual #lacybarry #2024lunarnewyear #2024lunarcalendar #lunarpunk
My new Lunar Calendar for 2024 is now up for sale in my Etsy shop!
It is a wall poster and indicates the outlook for each day’s fishing or gardening; what to plant, when to harvest, what kind of fish to catch, etc. #almanac #calendar #lunarCalendar #hawaii #pkhcc
The Hawaiʻian (lunar) new year is coming up, are you going to get an old style Hawaiian lunar calendar? Here is the farming/fishing calendar from the Prince Kūhiō Hawaiian Civic Club. I was using this one for this year that’s coming to an end, I enjoyed it! It’s sort of an old time Hawaiian farmer’s almanac (and fisher’s almanac!) #almanac #calendar #lunarCalendar #hawaii #pkhcc https://www.pkhcc.org/mooncalendar/
I was not aware of tonight’s cool moon (a super blue moon) until I stepped outside and looked up and said
Woah.
Cool moon.
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