Aemiran Calendar
The primary calendar used by the lands of Aemir
The calendar used in the nation of Aemir is based on the phases of the moon. It consists of twelve 28-day months and four intercalary weeks, for a total of 365 days per year. The calendar starts in the spring and ends in winter.
The months and intercalary periods are:
- The Waxing (intercalary)
- Thess
- Raness
- Irthe
- Summer Solstice (intercalary)
- Aiira
- Aydar
- Aiokar
- Harvest Celebration (intercalary)
- Fa'ar
- Darkar
- Harvesse
- Winter Solstice (intercalary)
- Yular
- Hrivar
- Essai
- The Fading (intercalary)
- Lormay Day (intercalary)
The Days of the Week
The days of the week are:
Due to the regularity of the months, with each weekday occurring exactly 4 times in each month, each weekday is numbered for its placement within the month. For example, the second Daray of the month or the third Ariay. The full moon, quarter moons, and new moon fall on Spiritsays.
The Months and Intercalary Weeks
There are 12 months. Each month has 4 weeks that are 7 days long and is associated with a mystical sign.
The Waxing
The Waxing, which refers to the waxing of a new year, consists of 3 intercalary days that are considered the beginning of the new year. It is a time of solemn celebration and welcome. The Waxing is holy to Rai'lo, Estahm, and Daurn. It is commonly believed that any ill done during The Waxing will return upon its perpetrator four-fold in the new year. Omens occurring during this period are felt to auger some of the nature of the coming year. This is a time of beginnings. The sign associated with the waxing is Lunaris.
Holy Days
The final (third) day of The Waxing is the Festival of the New Year Eve.
Lunar Phase
The moon is waning gibbous during The Waxing.
Thess
Thess is the first month of spring and is thus the month of thaw and of beginnings. The sign associated with Thess is The Healer.
Holy Days
The first Spiritsay of Thess is the Festival of the New Year.
Lunar Phases
- Spiritsay 1 – third quarter
- Spiritsay 2 – new moon
- Spiritsay 3 – first quarter
- Spiritsay 4 – full moon
Raness
Raness is the second month in spring and is associated with growth. The sign associated with Raness is The Traveler.
Holy Days
The third Daray in Raness is Healer's Day
Lunar Phases
- Spiritsay 1 – third quarter
- Spiritsay 2 – new moon
- Spiritsay 3 – first quarter
- Spiritsay 4 – full moon
Irthe
Irthe is the third month of spring and is a time of flowering and birth. The sign associated with Irthe is The Grandmother.
Lunar Phases
- Spiritsay 1 – third quarter
- Spiritsay 2 – new moon
- Spiritsay 3 – first quarter
- Spiritsay 4 – full moon
Summer Solstice
This is an intercalary week devoted to bidding farewell to the spring and welcoming in the summer. The sign associated with the Summer Solstice is Lunaris. This week is also a celebration of fertility and a popular time for weddings and naming ceremonies.
Holy Days
- Ahmak 1 – Festival of the Flowers
- Ahmak 2 – Festival of the Arts
- Ahmak 3 – Festival of the Twelve Dances
- Summer Solstice Day
- Adai 1 – Festival of the Sun
- Adai 2 – Festival of the Sky
- Adai 3 – Festival of the Bonfire
Lunar Phases
- Ahmak 1 – third quarter
Aiira
Aiira is the first month of summer and is also a time of flowering and birth. The sign associated with Aiira is The Brothers.
Holy Days
The third Alaur of Aiira is Banishing Day.
Lunar Phases
- Spiritsay 1 – new moon
- Spiritsay 2 – first quarter
- Spiritsay 3 – full moon
- Spiritsay 4 – third quarter
Aydar
Aydar is the second month of summer. The sign associated with Aydar is The Healer.
Holy Days
The 2nd Ahmay in Aydar is Sweetheart's Day
Lunar Phases
- Spiritsay 1 – new moon
- Spiritsay 2 – first quarter
- Spiritsay 3 – full moon
- Spiritsay 4 – third quarter
Aiokar
Aiokar is the last month of summer and the sign associated with it is The Dragon.
Holy Days
The third Alaur in Aiokar is Dissension Day.
Lunar Phases
- Spiritsay 1 – new moon
- Spiritsay 2 – first quarter
- Spiritsay 3 – full moon
- Spiritsay 4 – third quarter
Harvest Celebration
This intercalary week-long harvest celebration is a time to bid farewell to the summer and welcome in the autumn. It is a time for balance and for shifting gears from the plentiful spring and summer to the harsher autumn and winter ahead. The sign associated with the Harvest Celebration is Lunaris.
Holy Days
- Adak 1 – Festival of the Coins
- Adak 2 – Festival of the Vine
- Adak 3 – Harvest Festival
- Sshidar Day (equinox)
- Arai 1 – Festival of the Hunt
- Arai 2 – Festival of the Leaves
- Arai 3 – Mirmass
Lunar Phases
- Adak 1 – new moon
Fa'ar
Fa'ar is the first month of autumn and the sign associated with it is The Unicorn.
Holy Days
The third Daray in Fa'ar is the Day of Broken Bonds.
Lunar Phases
- Spiritsay 1 – first quarter
- Spiritsay 2 – full moon
- Spiritsay 3 – third quarter
- Spiritsay 4 – new moon
Darkar
Darkar is the second month of autumn and the sign associated with it is The Cat.
Holy Days
The last (fourth) Ra'ay in Darker is Lo'aur Day.
Lunar Phases
- Spiritsay 1 – first quarter
- Spiritsay 2 – full moon
- Spiritsay 3 – third quarter
- Spiritsay 4 – new moon
Harvesse
Harvesse is associated with the sign The Firebrand. It is a time of gathering before winter begins.
Holy Days
The first Spiritsay in Harvesse is Sshi'ay Day.
Lunar Phases
- Spiritsay 1 – first quarter
- Spiritsay 2 – full moon
- Spiritsay 3 – third quarter
- Spiritsay 4 – new moon
Winter Solstice
This entire intercalary week is spent celebrating gift-giving and forgiving of grudges before winter settles in. The sign associated with the Winter Solstice is Lunaris.
Holy Days
- Arak 1 – Festival of the Moon
- Arak 2 – Festival of the Winds
- Arak 3 – Festival of Fortunes
- Winter Solstice Day
- Yule 1 – Festival of Benefaction
- Yule 2 – Festival of the Snowflakes
- Yule 3 – Festival of the Candles
Lunar Phases
- Arak 1 – first quarter
Yular
The first month of winter, Yular, is associated with the sign The Hawk. Yular is the month when winter settles in, but Yule is still fresh in the mind.
Lunar Phases
- Spiritsay 1 – full moon
- Spiritsay 2 – third quarter
- Spiritsay 3 – new moon
- Spiritsay 4 – first quarter
Hrivar
Hrivar is associated with the sign The Tree. The second month of winter, Hrivar is the month of cold.
Lunar Phases
- Spiritsay 1 – full moon
- Spiritsay 2 – third quarter
- Spiritsay 3 – new moon
- Spiritsay 4 – first quarter
Essai
Associated with the sign The Veil, Essai is the last month of winter and the last month of the year.
Holy Days
Lunar Phases
- Spiritsay 1 – full moon
- Spiritsay 2 – third quarter
- Spiritsay 3 – new moon
- Spiritsay 4 – first quarter
The Fading
The Fading consists of the first three days of the final intercalary week. The Fading is holy to Rai'lo and Mern'tsat. The Fading is a solemn time for bidding farewell to the year and awaiting the return of spring. The sign associated with The Fading is Lunaris.
Lunar Phases
- Fading 1 – full moon
Lormay Day
Lormay Day is the day between years. It is not considered part of either of the years it falls between and is thus an intercalary day. Lormay Day is an equinox, and is holy to Suta, F'rion'ri, and Rinenir. This is a very solemn day, reserved for reflection and meditation on the past year and the year ahead. This is also a day for forgiveness of grudges and mending of relationships, so that the new year may begin with a clean slate. This is also a popular day for the pardoning of criminals. It is a time when all things are in balance. The sign associated with Lormay Day is Lunaris. The moon is waning gibbous on Lormay Day.
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