This is a set of dates for the Lunar months and Sabbats. The Druids had no formal calendars, they did everything based on the Lunar Cycle, which you can find a date book of here. The beginning of the Celtic year is the only odd calculation to make. Samhain, the end of the year, falls on the last full moon of October. However, after Samhain there is a period of five days that are not a part of the calendar year. This is an inbetween time, a time of Chaos and change, where the old year settles before the new begins. When these five days of "no-time" are done, the new year begins.
Samhain, the end of the year, occurs on Fri Nov 8 04:20:50 EDT 2003 (the full moon). Uenicar, the No-Time between years, lasts from November 9th to November 13th, 2003. This is a time between, a time of change and settling. Magheiden and the new year begin on Nov 14, 2003.
Maghieden is the beginning month in the Celtic lunar calendar. It begins five days after Samhain and lasts until the next full moon (thus, it is also the shortest month of the year). Maghieden is also known as the Birthing Moon, a time of beginnings. This month is considered an auspicious time for journeys. (We are aware that this is a rather cold time for a journey, but believe that this is based on old legends of migrations to new lands undertaken at this time.) The patron deity for the month of Maghieden is Akurime. Maghieden is from November 6, 2003 to November 14, 2003.
Oveanh is the second month in the Celtic calendar. It is also known as the Sleeping Moon, and is a time for thought and contemplation. The patron deity for this month is Machiea. Oveanh is from November 14th, 2003 to December 7th, 2003
Hunlidh is the third month of the year. It is also known as the Dreaming Moon. It is a good time for resting. The first day of Hunlidh (full moon) is when we celebrate Yule. The patron deity for this month is Kreaheg. Hunlidh is from December 8th, 2003 to January 6th, 2004. (The Solstice is on December 21st).
A note about the pronounciation of this word; the double "l" is pronounced as it would be in Welsh. One places the tongue against the back of the front teeth and blows air from around the sides of the tongue. Alternately, the easy way is to pronounce it like a soft "th" (like the "th" in "thanks"). Thus the word would be pronounced (th ee' ahnth). Llianth is the fourth month of the year. It is also known as the Poet's Moon. It is a time for peace, creativity, and inspiration. The patron deity of Llianth is Brighid. Llianth is from January 7th, 2004 (Deep Winter/Yule) to February 5th, 2004.
Carmoil is the fifth month of the year. It is also called the Waking Moon. It is a good time for dancing and challenges. The first day of Carmoil (full moon) is when we celebrate Imbolc. This month's patron deity is Goibhnu. Carmoil is from February 6th, 2004 (Imbolc) to March 5th, 2004.
Haemgild is the sixth month of the year. It can also be called the Planting Moon. It is a time for growth and emergence. The patron deity for Haemgild is Kairn. Haemgild is from March 6th, 2004 to April 4th, 2004. (The Vernal Equinox is on the 20th of March).
Gidhet is the seventh month of the year, and also known as the Flower Moon. It is a good time for carving and craftsmanship. The first day of Gidhet (full moon) is when we usually celebrate Beltane. The patron detiy for this month is Oghami. Gidhet is from April 5th, 2004 to May 3rd, 2004.
Duharkat is the eighth month of the year. It is also called the Cattle Moon. It is a good time for celebrations, parties, and raids. Duharkat's patron deity is Eposia. Duharkat is from May 4th, 2004 (Beltane) to June 2nd, 2004.
Rodlima is the ninth month of the year. It is also known as the Bird Moon. It is a time for births. The first day of this month (full moon) is when Midsummer is celebrated. The patron deity for Rodlima is Tasimea. Rodlima is from June 3, 2004 (Midsummer) to July 1st, 2004. (The Solstice is on June 21st).
This is the tenth month of the year. It can also be called the Battle Moon, and is considered a time for war. this month's patron deity is Rusidheumidd. Bemgusith is from July 2nd, 2004 to July 30th, 2004.
This is the eleventh month of the year, also called the Harvest Moon. It is a time of reaping and fruition. The first day of Culendom (full moon) is when Harvest/Lughnasadh is celebrated. The patron deity for the month of culendom is Haskiti. Culendom is from July 31st, 2004 to August28th, 2004. (Lughnasadh is on August 7th).
This is the twelfth month of the year. It can also be called the Artist Moon or Raining Moon. It is a time of winds and rain. The patron deity for this month is Basihea. Alverci is from August 29th, 2004 to September 27th, 2004.
This is the thirteenth and last month of the Celtic Year. It is also called the Dying Moon. It is a time of sleep, endings, and death. Laknois is the patron deity for this month. Shar'tanog is from September 28th, 2004 to October 26, 2004.
Samhain, the end of the year, occurs on October 27th, 2004. Uenicar, the No-Time between years, lasts from ___ - ___ (data incomplete). This is a time between, a time of change and settling. Magheiden and the new year begin again ___.