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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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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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Solar & Lunar Cycles,
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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Eclipses & Helions
- 2003
Meteor Showers - 2003
Visible Planets - 2003
Astrological Periods - 2003
±±±±±±±±±±
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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Solar & Lunar Cycles,
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
March 2008...
* 2/26 eve to 3/4 eve: Lesser Eleusinian Mysteries. * 2/6 to 3/20 (OC 3/10 to 4/19): Lent. * 3/1: Day the production and use of landmines was outlawed world-wide (1999); day to mourn their victims. * 3/1 to 3/31: Gender Equality Month–Time to honor both genders; time to meditate on the equality of women and men, on the respect due to both women and men, and on Goddess-God manifesting as woman and man. * 3/1: Mindfulness Day– Zen Buddhist day for being mindful that you are connected to each and every sentient being that has ever existed. * 3/2: Christian feast of Blessed Mary, partner of St. Joseph and mother of Blessed Jesus--honors her as nurturer, teacher, protector, and guide of all mothers. * 3/2 to 3/20: Baha’i feast honoring the one Deity as ‘Ala’--Loftiness, followed by the Fast--time of purification by fasting from sunrise to sunset. * 3/5: Day commemorating the birth of Taoist Lao-Tzu (570? BCE). Taoists seek enlightenment and live in harmony with Nature. * 3/5: Great American Weigh In–Day to commit to a healthy diet and daily exercise. * 3/5 to 3/6: 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. * 3/7 (12:14 p.m. EST): New Moon. * 3/8: International Women’s Day–Day to mourn victims of gender-based oppression and misogyny (past and present), make peace, and celebrate women’s empowerment. * 3/8 eve to 3/9 eve: Remembrance day for Rabi'a al-bint Isma'il 'Adawiya (717-801), Sufi saint and preacher; she loved Deity passionately. Sufis seek Truth through love, wisdom, and action. * 3/9 (2:00 a.m.): Daylight Savings Time begins--set clocks ahead 1 hour. * 3/9: Day slavery was outlawed world-wide (1927); day to mourn its continued existence. * 3/10: Death day of Harriet Tubman (1913), who risked her life to guide slaves to freedom. * 3/13: Birthday of Joseph Priestley (1733), Unitarian who found Biblical basis for belief in a unitary Deity, and recognized Jesus to be Deity’s Great Prophet. * 3/13 eve to 3/14 eve: Feast of Old Greek Goddess Artemis (Roman Diana/Slavic Diwitsa)--as protector of wild animals and vegetation. * 3/15 to 3/21: Old Anglo-Teutonic festival of Goddess Ostara, celebrating the annual rebirth. Her Hare gave gifts of eggs--signifying rebirth. * 3/16 (OC 4/20): Palm Sunday–Christian feast marking Savior Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem to teach love and justice for all humanity and to sacrifice Himself for the liberation and redemption of all. * 3/16 to 3/20: Zoroastrian celebration of Divine Spirit Spenta Mainyu, creator and protector of humans. * 3/17: St. Patrick’s Day–Old European festival marking rebirth of Viridios/the Green Man/Green George (God as deciduous vegetation); merged with the Christian feast of St. Patrick. * 3/18: Day the first bat mitzvah occurred - in Reconstructionist Judaism (1922). * 3/18: Day the first woman served as imam, leading a public, mixed‑gender, Muslim congregation in Jum'ah prayer, and delivering the sermon (2005). * 3/18 to 3/22: 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. * 3/19: Yoruba/Santeria feast of Osanyin, Orisha of Deciduous Vegetation. * 3/19 (some transfer to 3/31): Christian feast of St. Joseph, partner of Blessed Mary and foster-father of Blessed Jesus--honors him as nurturer, teacher, protector, and guide of all fathers. * 3/19 eve to 3/20 eve: Mawlid al-Nabi–Day commemorating the birth of Muslim Prophet Muhammad (570). He conceived Deity to be a compassionate, genderless unity. * 3/19 eve to 3/21 eve: Jewish fast of Esther and fest of Purim– Recalls a planned massacre of Persian Jews and their deliverance by Queen Esther; time for helping those in need. * 3/19 to 3/23: Quinquatrus of Minerva–Old Roman festival of Goddess Minerva (Greek Athena)--as font of artistic inspiration. * 3/20 (1:48 a.m. EDT): Spring Equinox–Marks the beginning of Spring and point of equal daylight and darkness; celebrates first, annual, and perpetual Creation with egg hunts and exchanges. * 3/20 (OC 4/24): Maundy Thursday/Last Supper of Savior Jesus--He washed the feet of His male and female disciples, gave them bread and wine as His body and blood, told them to love one another, and told of the Paraclete who would come after Him. * 3/20: Old Slavic Jare--God Jarilo/Lado returns from Virey (the realm of the dead across the sea) to reunite with Goddess Morana/Lada. Their love and happiness bring the world light, warmth, and fertility. * 3/20 to 3/21: Old Sumerian festival celebrating the return of Dumuzi (God of Life and Death) from the Underworld to be with Inanna (Goddess of Life) for the verdant part of the year. * 3/21 (2:40 p.m. EDT): Full Moon (White/Virgin Moon). * 3/21: Taoist festival honoring the Shen (Deities) of Water, East, and Spring; prayers are made for growth. Taoists believe the unity of Yin (Eternal Feminine) and Yang (Eternal Masculine) make up the psyche-matter-energy of the eternal all-encompassing Ch’i. * 3/21: Haru-no-Higan–Day Japanese Buddhists mark the time of change by meditating on the impermanence of death. * 3/21: Naw Ruz– Baha’i New Year (Year 164) and feast honoring the one Deity as Baha--Splendor. * 3/21: Beginning of Aries (the Ram/Ewe/Lamb). * 3/21 (OC 4/25): Passion Friday–Fast day to mourn the torture and killing of Savior Jesus by civil and religious authorities, and to contemplate the sacrifice made for the liberation and redemption of all. * 3/22 (OC 4/26): Holy Saturday–Vigil remembering Savior Jesus in His cave tomb. * 3/23 (OC 4/27): Easter/Pascha–Christian celebration of Lord Jesus’ resurrection by the power of the Holy Spirit. * 3/25 (some transfer to 4/1) (OC 4/7): Annunciation Day–Christian feast commemorating Blessed Mary’s fiat--choosing to conceive Child Jesus by the power of the Holy Spirit and to become catalyst of liberation and redemption. * 3/25: Yoruba/Santeria feast of Oshun, Orisha of Passion and Fertility. * 3/26: Mahayana Buddhist festival of Bodhisattva Tara/Kuan Yin/Kannon; celebrates Her “birth.” She declared women the spiritual equals of men. * 3/26: Birthday of Joseph Campbell (1904), who found Deity within all religions and myths. * 3/26: Day production and use of biological weapons was outlawed world-wide (1975); day to mourn their victims. * 3/28: Death day of Scott Cunningham (1993), who taught a reverent, ethical, egalitarian, and ecological form of Wicca. * 3/29: Birthday of Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise (1819), who founded Reform Judaism in 1873. * 3/30: Day the Constitution’s 15th Amendment went into effect, recognizing the right of all ethnic peoples to vote (1870). * 3/31: Birthday of Cesar Chavez (1927), who won recognition of migrant workers’ rights through organization and non-violent protest. * 3/31: Vigil to mourn China’s annexation of Tibet (1959) and the killings, torture, and religious persecution of Tibetan Buddhists.
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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