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Year 2009
Calendar
By Tradition...
Jewish - Kabbalah
Holidays -
2009
Christian -
Ecumenical Mysticism/
Wisdom Tradition
Holidays
- 2009
Unitarian Universalist
Holidays -
2009
Muslim - Sufi
Holidays
- 2009
Baha'i Holidays - 2009
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Hindu Holidays - 2009
Jain, Sikh, Taoist & Shinto Holidays - 2009
Buddhist Holidays - 2009
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Middle-Eastern &
African Holidays: Zoroastrian,
Ancient Egyptian, Santeria - 2009
Native American
(Iroquois, Navajo & Pueblo)
& Meso American
(Inca, Mayan & Aztec)
Holidays - 2009
Pagan Holidays:
Old Religions of Europe (Greek, Roman, Slavic, Celtic, Anglo-Teutonic & Norse)
- 2009
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Deep Ecology /
Environmentalist
Dates - 2009
Social Justice /
Human Rights / Feminist
Dates - 2009
Peace /
Disarmament
Dates - 2009
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Solar & Lunar Cycles,
Eclipse & Helions - 2009
Meteor Showers - 2009
Visible Planets - 2009
Astrological Periods - 2009
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Experiential Meditations
(for lunar cycles throughout the year)
Empowering Meditations
Action Offerings
(to help the environment
& further social justice)
Art as Meditation
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Year 2008
Calendar
By Tradition...
Jewish - Kabbalah
Holidays -
2008
Christian -
Ecumenical Mysticism/
Wisdom Tradition
Holidays
- 2008
Unitarian Universalist
Holidays -
2008
Muslim - Sufi
Holidays
- 2008
Baha'i Holidays - 2008
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Hindu Holidays - 2008
Jain, Sikh, Taoist & Shinto Holidays - 2008
Buddhist Holidays - 2008
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Middle-Eastern &
African Holidays: Zoroastrian,
Ancient
Egyptian, Santeria
- 2008
Native American
(Iroquois, Navajo & Pueblo)
& Meso American
(Inca, Mayan & Aztec)
Holidays
- 2008
Pagan Holidays:
Old Religions of Europe (Greek,
Roman, Slavic, Celtic, Anglo-Teutonic & Norse) - 2008
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Deep Ecology /
Environmentalist
Dates
- 2008
Social Justice /
Human Rights / Feminist
Dates -
2008
Peace /
Disarmament
Dates -
2008
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Solar & Lunar Cycles,
Eclipse & Helions
- 2008
Meteor Showers - 2008
Visible Planets - 2008
Astrological Periods - 2008
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Experiential Meditations
(for lunar cycles throughout the year)
Empowering Meditations
Action Offerings
(to help the environment
& further social justice)
Art as Meditation
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Year 2007
Calendar
By Tradition...
Jewish - Kabbalah
Holidays -
2007
Christian -
Ecumenical Mysticism/
Wisdom Tradition
Holidays
- 2007
Unitarian Universalist
Holidays -
2007
Muslim - Sufi
Holidays
- 2007
Baha'i Holidays - 2007
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Hindu Holidays - 2007
Jain, Sikh, Taoist & Shinto Holidays - 2007
Buddhist Holidays - 2007
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Middle-Eastern &
African Holidays: Zoroastrian,
Ancient
Egyptian, Santeria
- 2007
Native American
(Iroquois, Navajo & Pueblo)
& Meso American
(Inca, Mayan & Aztec)
Holidays
- 2007
Pagan Holidays:
Old Religions of Europe (Greek,
Roman, Slavic, Celtic, Anglo-Teutonic & Norse) - 2007
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Deep Ecology /
Environmentalist
Dates
- 2007
Social Justice /
Human Rights / Feminist
Dates -
2007
Peace /
Disarmament
Dates -
2007
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Solar & Lunar Cycles,
Eclipses & Helions
- 2007
Meteor Showers - 2007
Visible Planets - 2007
Astrological Periods - 2007
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Experiential Meditations
(for lunar cycles throughout the year)
Empowering Meditations
Action Offerings
(to help the environment
& further social justice)
Art as Meditation
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Year 2006
Calendar
By Tradition...
Jewish - Kabbalah
Holidays -
2006
Christian -
Ecumenical Mysticism/
Wisdom Tradition
Holidays
- 2006
Unitarian Universalist
Holidays -
2006
Muslim - Sufi
Holidays
- 2006
Baha'i Holidays - 2006
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Hindu Holidays - 2006
Jain, Sikh, Taoist & Shinto Holidays - 2006
Buddhist Holidays - 2006
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Middle-Eastern &
African Holidays: Zoroastrian,
Ancient
Egyptian, Santeria
- 2006
Native American
(Iroquois, Navajo & Pueblo)
& Meso American
(Inca, Mayan & Aztec)
Holidays
- 2006
Pagan Holidays:
Old Religions of Europe (Greek,
Roman, Slavic, Celtic, Anglo-Teutonic & Norse) - 2006
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Deep Ecology /
Environmentalist
Dates
- 2006
Social Justice /
Human Rights / Feminist
Dates -
2006
Peace /
Disarmament
Dates -
2006
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Eclipses & Helions
- 2006
Meteor Showers - 2006
Visible Planets - 2006
Astrological Periods - 2006
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Experiential Meditations
(for lunar cycles throughout the year)
Empowering Meditations
Action Offerings
(to help the environment
& further social justice)
Art as Meditation
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Year 2005
Calendar
By Tradition...
Jewish - Kabbalah
Holidays -
2005
Christian -
Ecumenical Mysticism/
Wisdom Tradition
Holidays
- 2005
Unitarian Universalist
Holidays -
2005
Muslim - Sufi
Holidays
- 2005
Baha'i Holidays - 2005
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Hindu Holidays - 2005
Jain, Sikh, Taoist & Shinto Holidays - 2005
Buddhist Holidays - 2005
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Middle-Eastern &
African Holidays: Zoroastrian,
Ancient
Egyptian, Santeria
- 2005
Native American
(Iroquois, Navajo & Pueblo)
& Meso American
(Inca, Mayan & Aztec)
Holidays
- 2005
Pagan Holidays:
Old Religions of Europe (Greek,
Roman, Slavic, Celtic, Anglo-Teutonic & Norse) - 2005
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Deep Ecology /
Environmentalist
Dates
- 2005
Social Justice /
Human Rights / Feminist
Dates -
2005
Peace /
Disarmament
Dates -
2005
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Solar & Lunar Cycles,
Eclipses & Helions
- 2005
Meteor Showers - 2005
Visible Planets - 2005
Astrological Periods - 2005
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Experiential Meditations
(for lunar cycles throughout the year)
Empowering Meditations
Action Offerings
(to help the environment
& further social justice)
Art as Meditation
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Year 2004
Calendar
By Tradition...
Jewish - Kabbalah
Holidays -
2004
Christian -
Ecumenical Mysticism/
Wisdom Tradition
Holidays
- 2004
Unitarian Universalist
Holidays -
2004
Muslim - Sufi
Holidays
- 2004
Baha'i Holidays - 2004
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Hindu Holidays - 2004
Jain, Sikh, Taoist & Shinto Holidays - 2004
Buddhist Holidays - 2004
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Middle-Eastern &
African Holidays: Zoroastrian,
Ancient
Egyptian, Santeria
- 2004
Native American
(Iroquois, Navajo & Pueblo)
& Meso American
(Inca, Mayan & Aztec)
Holidays
- 2004
Pagan Holidays:
Old Religions of Europe (Greek,
Roman, Slavic, Celtic, Anglo-Teutonic & Norse) - 2004
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Deep Ecology /
Environmentalist
Dates
- 2004
Social Justice /
Human Rights / Feminist
Dates -
2004
Peace /
Disarmament
Dates -
2004
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Solar & Lunar Cycles,
Eclipses & Helions
- 2004
Meteor Showers - 2004
Visible Planets - 2004
Astrological Periods - 2004
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Experiential Meditations
(for lunar cycles throughout the year)
Empowering Meditations
Action Offerings
(to help the environment
& further social justice)
Art as Meditation
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Year 2003
Calendar
By Tradition...
Jewish - Kabbalah
Holidays -
2003
Christian -
Ecumenical Mysticism/
Wisdom Tradition
Holidays
- 2003
Unitarian Universalist
Holidays -
2003
Muslim - Sufi
Holidays
- 2003
Baha'i Holidays - 2003
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Hindu Holidays - 2003
Jain, Sikh, Taoist & Shinto Holidays - 2003
Buddhist Holidays - 2003
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Middle-Eastern &
African Holidays: Zoroastrian,
Ancient
Egyptian, Santeria
- 2003
Native American
(Iroquois, Navajo & Pueblo)
& Meso American
(Inca, Mayan & Aztec)
Holidays
- 2003
Pagan Holidays:
Old Religions of Europe (Greek,
Roman, Slavic, Celtic, Anglo-Teutonic & Norse) - 2003
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Deep Ecology /
Environmentalist
Dates
- 2003
Social Justice /
Human Rights / Feminist
Dates -
2003
Peace /
Disarmament
Dates -
2003
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Solar & Lunar Cycles,
Eclipses & Helions
- 2003
Meteor Showers - 2003
Visible Planets - 2003
Astrological Periods - 2003
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Experiential Meditations
(for lunar cycles throughout the year)
Empowering Meditations
Action Offerings
(to help the environment
& further social justice)
Art as Meditation
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Year 2002
Calendar
By Tradition...
Jewish - Kabbalah
Holidays -
2002
Christian -
Ecumenical Mysticism/
Wisdom Tradition
Holidays
- 2002
Unitarian Universalist
Holidays -
2002
Muslim - Sufi
Holidays
- 2002
Baha'i Holidays - 2002
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Hindu Holidays - 2002
Jain, Sikh, Taoist & Shinto Holidays - 2002
Buddhist Holidays - 2002
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Middle-Eastern &
African Holidays: Zoroastrian,
Ancient
Egyptian, Santeria
- 2002
Native American
(Iroquois, Navajo & Pueblo)
& Meso American
(Inca, Mayan & Aztec)
Holidays
- 2002
Pagan Holidays:
Old Religions of Europe (Greek,
Roman, Slavic, Celtic, Anglo-Teutonic & Norse) - 2002
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Deep Ecology /
Environmentalist
Dates
- 2002
Social Justice /
Human Rights / Feminist
Dates -
2002
Peace /
Disarmament
Dates -
2002
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Eclipse & Helions
- 2002
Meteor Showers - 2002
Visible Planets - 2002
Astrological Periods - 2002
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Experiential Meditations
(for lunar cycles throughout the year)
Empowering Meditations
Action Offerings
(to help the environment
& further social justice)
Art as Meditation
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Interfaith Links
February 2007...
* 1/31 eve to 2/2 eve: Imbolc/St. Brigid’s Day--Old Celtic/Irish feast of Goddess Brigid; merged with the Christian feast of St. Brigid. Fires were lit to welcome Her as She traveled about blessing fields, animals, and people. * 1/31 eve to 2/3 eve: Mid-Winter/Groundhog’s Day/Candlemas--Festival marking the transformation from death to life - the beginning of the agricultural year, awakening of hibernating animals, and return of migrating birds and fish. Observed with a candlelight procession to bless fields and seeds, recognition of newborns, and contemplation of life. * 2/1 to 2/9: Navajo Sing--Festival in preparation for the coming agricultural season; celebrated with prayer, chanting, dancing, and healing. Navajos believe Estsanatlehi/Changing Woman wields the power to constantly create and change the world. * 2/1 to 2/14: Old Greek festival of God Dionysos, in which vines were pruned and sprinkled with wine, accompanied by ritual singing and dancing. * 2/1 to 2/28: February dedicated to Old Roman God-Goddess Februus-Februa - purifier and protector of the home. Homes were cleaned and blessed, offerings of reparation were given, and peace was made. * 2/1 to 2/28: Ethnic Equality Month--Time to honor all peoples and their positive traditions; time to meditate on the equality of all peoples, on the respect due to them, and on God-Goddess manifesting as African, Asian, Oceanic, Middle Eastern, European, Hispanic, and Native American. * 2/2 (12:45 a.m. EST): Full Moon (Cold/Seed Moon). * 2/2: Yoruba/Santeria feast of Oya, Orisha of Death and Rebirth. Yorubas/Santeros believe the Orishas are emanations and messengers of the one Deity, Olodumare. * 2/2: Death day of Marija Gimbutas (1994), archeologist who studied Old European Goddess-God spirituality. * 2/2 eve to 2/3 eve: Tu B'Shevat--Jewish Festival of Trees, celebrated with tree plantings and orchard blessings. * 2/3: Setsuban-Sai--Shinto rite in which good fortune is invoked and evil exorcised. * 2/3: Mindfulness Day--Zen Buddhist day for being mindful that you, and all that is, are in the process of transformation. * 2/4: Vigil for peace, religious tolerance, and equal rights for all in Sri Lanka - now in the throes of civil war. * 2/6: Day to mourn all the women and children who have been subjected to female genital mutilation. * 2/7: Baha’i feast honoring the one Deity as Mulk - Sacred Dominion. Baha’is believe in the oneness of all humanity. * 2/7: Birthday of Frederick Douglass (1817), non-violent advocate for the rights of African Americans. * 2/11: First appearance of Our Lady of Lourdes, Lady of healing waters (France 1858). * 2/11: Day the first woman was consecrated an Episcopalian bishop in the U.S. (1989). * 2/12: Birthday of Charles Darwin (1809), biologist and evolutionary; day to meditate on the unity of science and spirituality. * 2/13 to 2/15: Lupercalia/St. Valentine’s Day--Old Roman festival of God-Goddess Faunus-Fauna; merged with the Christian feast of St. Valentine - celebrating love of all kinds. * 2/14 to 2/20 (OC 2/10 to 2/16): Carnival/Meat Fare--Christian time of feasting, dancing, and revelry. * 2/15: Nehan--Zen Buddhist celebration of the Buddha’s paranirvana (483 BCE). The Buddha taught an eight-fold path to enlightenment - right views, right aspiration, right speech, right conduct, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, and right contemplation. * 2/15: Birthday of Susan B. Anthony (1820), non-violent advocate for the rights of women and African Americans. * 2/15 to 2/16: Mahashivaratri--Hindu fast, night vigil, and feast for God-Goddess Shiva-Shakti (union of Will and Power), who dances to create, destroy, and re-create the Universe. Tantric Hindus believe Shiva is within all men and Shakti within all women. * 2/17 (11:14 a.m. EST): New Moon. * 2/17: Toshigoi--Shinto rite honoring the Kami and offering prayers for a bountiful rice harvest. Shinto try to live in harmony with the cosmic forces of the Kami. * 2/17: Sojong Day--Tibetan Buddhist day of fasting, confession, and reparation for harm done. * 2/17 to 2/18 (A 3/30 to 3/31): Old Egyptian festival of Neteret Bastet, Cat Goddess who fosters domestic harmony. * 2/18: Death day of Michelangelo (1564), painter of the Sistine Chapel (where Our Father is shown embracing Our Mother while reaching out to humanity). * 2/18: Birthday of Ramakrishna Paramahansa (1836), Hindu mystic who fervently loved Great Goddess Maha Devi - Mother of God, Mother of Nature, Elemental Matter, and Cosmic Power. He recognized Her immanence in all, and knew Her to be a manifestation of the one universal Deity. * 2/18 to 2/21: Hsih Nien/Suhl/Tet--Chinese and East Asian Lunar New Year (Year 4705: the Pig). * 2/18 to 3/3: Losar/Tibetan Buddhist New Year (Year 2134: the Fire Pig) & Monlam Chenmo/Great Prayer Festival--Commemorates miracles performed by the Buddha. Rituals, dances, and sculptures are offered to drive out evil spirits and to protect and benefit all sentient beings. * 2/19: Beginning of Pisces (the Fishes). * 2/19: Day the President ordered the internment of loyal Japanese Americans during World War II (1942); day to mourn Asian victims of internment and exclusion (past and present), make peace, and celebrate empowerment of Asian Americans. * 2/21 to 4/5 (OC 2/19 to 3/31): Ash Wednesday (fast day) and Lent--Christian time of purification by self-reflection, peace-making, reparation for harm done, and helping those in need. * 2/22: Caristia--Old Roman festival for renewing family ties and patching up quarrels. * 2/23 eve to 2/24 eve: Feast of Old Greek Goddess Artemis (Roman Diana/Slavic Diwitsa) - as creatrix, midwife of birthing creatures, protector of the young, and punisher of child abusers. * 2/24 eve: Vigil for lost children; night of mourning and healing. * 2/25: Children’s Day--Day to give love and thanks to all children; day for all children to celebrate their youth and contemplate their sacred duty to learn all they can, to aid their parents whenever needed, and to become responsible adults. * 2/26 to 3/1: Ayyam‑i‑Ha--Baha’is prepare for the Fast with festivities, gift-giving, and helping those in need. * 2/27 to 3/3: Holi--Hindu festival celebrating the courting of God Shiva by Goddess Parvati, and the efforts on Her behalf by Kama (God of Love) and Rati (Goddess of Passion). Shaivas are devoted to God Shiva in all His aspects. * 2/28: Old Slavic Velja Noc/Great Night/New Year's Eve--Spirits of the dead visit their living relatives, overseen by Veles (Lord of the Dead). Morana and Jarilo are born of Solntse (Goddess of the Sun) and Perun (God of the Sky). * 2/28 eve to 3/3 eve: Anthesteria--Old Greek festival honoring Dionysos as Plouton, God of the Dead, and welcoming the visiting dead from Elysium. * 2/28 eve to 3/4 eve: Jewish fast of Esther, Shabbat, and fest of Purim--Recalls a planned massacre of Persian Jews and their deliverance by Queen Esther; time for helping those in need.
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THE MYSTIC'S WHEEL OF THE YEAR 2007
A Multifaith Calendar Reflecting Eco-Egalitarian Spirituality
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All Gods and
Goddesses
are aspects of
the One Deity
The One
Deity
is reflected in
all Gods and Goddesses
The One
Deity
is Deity of all
Deity is
male and female,
yet genderless
Deity is
all forms,
yet formless
Deity is
within all;
Deity is
beyond all
Deity is
all-embracing
love
With all
that
is known by all
the world's sages,
with all that
is written in all
sacred books,
with all that
is experienced
in all
spiritual traditions,
we still cannot
know
the unknowable--
Deity is Mystery