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Pagan Book of Days, The
Nigel Pennick

Number of quotes: 7


Book ID: 259 Page: 1

Section: 2D2

One of the most important elements of Paganism is its respect for the goddess and the feminine principle. The elder faith accepts it as self-evident that, for there to be balance, the female and the male must complement each other. Worship of the goddess as Isis, Shakti, Kuan-yin, Aphrodite, Freya, Selene, and in other forms takes place in Egyptian, Hindu,Taoist, Greek, Norse, Roman, and Native American religions, as well as in moon worship. It provides a balance with patriarchal forms of worship such as Druidism, which are essentially solar-based paths.

Quote ID: 6514

Time Periods: 01


Book ID: 259 Page: 3

Section: 2E4

All of the world’s religious traditions teach that sacred rites and observances should be performed not only on the correct day but also at the correct time.

Quote ID: 6515

Time Periods: 2


Book ID: 259 Page: 8

Section: 2E4

Traditionally, Sunday is the first day of the week. It is also known as the Lord’s Day from its original association with the Lord, that is, the sun god, personified as Helios, Apollo, Ogmios, Mithras, and St. Elias.

Quote ID: 6516

Time Periods: 1234


Book ID: 259 Page: 40

Section: 2B2

February 5- Nones of February/Tyche/Fortuna/Wyrd/St. Agatha

St. Agatha is an aspect of the goddess known to the Greeks as Tyche, to the Romans as Fortuna, and to the Anglo-Saxons as Wyrd. This day is especially potent for fortune telling and all forms of divination.

Quote ID: 6518

Time Periods: 3


Book ID: 259 Page: 48

Section: 2B2

March 3-Aegir/St. Winnal

St. Winnal is a Christian version of Aegir, a Teutonic god of the sea. As controller of the sea’s tides and weather, St. Winnal’s holy day is associated with storms. When a Winnal storm occurs, this is March “coming in like a lion.” It should presage a fine end to the month.

Quote ID: 6519

Time Periods: 4


Book ID: 259 Page: 60

Section: 2E4

April 11- Easter

Easter is named for the goddess of spring, Eostre or Ostara.

Quote ID: 6520

Time Periods: 7


Book ID: 259 Page: 63

Section: 2E4

April 25--Robigalia/St Mark/Cuckoo Day

St. Mark’s Day is the old Roman festival of the Robigalia, the observance of which was magically intended to avert the spirit of mildew, which threatens crops around this time. For many years, the Litania Major of the Catholic church for St. Mark’s Day at Rome followed the earlier festival. Its purpose, like the Robigalia, was to gain the blessing of heaven for the growing crops.

Quote ID: 6521

Time Periods: 67



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