October draws its name from the Latin octo, meaning 'eight' - this is a lingering detail from the time when October was the eighth month of the ancient Roman calendar. It is the sixth of seven Gregorian months, with 31 days. October's birthstone is the opal and its traditional flowers are the calendula and the cosmos. October always begins on the same day of the week as October in common years. In the Southern Hemisphere, October is the second month of spring.
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October 2 Guiding Spirits Day. On this day, light a white candle on you altar and give thanks to your spirit guide (or guides) for guarding you and guiding you through your spiritual development.
October 4 On this date in ancient Rome, a day of feasting known as the Jejunium Cereris was observed in honour of Ceres (Mother Earth), the corn-goddess and protectress of agriculture and all fruits of the Earth.
October 9 Day of Felicitas. A festival celebrating the ancient Roman goddess of luck and good fortune was held annually on this date in many parts of Italy. For many Wiccans, it is a time for casting spells and making amulets to attract good luck or to end a streak of bad luck.
October 12 On this date in 1875, famous occultist and ceremonial magician Aleister Crowley was born in Warwickshire, England.
October 18 In England, the Great Horned Fair takes place annually on this day to celebrate the wonders of nature and fertility. Many Pagans and Wiccans (especially of the Gardnerian tradition) perform a special ceremony on this day in honour of Cernunnos, the Horned God of hunting, fertility, and wild animals.
October 20 On this date in 1949, Wiccan priestess and spiritual healer Selena Fox was born in Arlington, Virginia.
October 24 On this day, many Wiccans celebrate the annual Feast of the Spirits of Air. Incense is offered up to the Sylphs, and rituals involving dreams and/or the powers of the mind are performed. This day is sacred to Arianrhod, Cardea, Dione, Diti, Gula, Lilith, Maat, Minerva, and Sophia.
October 31 Halloween. :) |
