The Norse pagan calendar for the year 2023 follows the ancient system of timekeeping that was used by the Norse people during the Viking Age. This calendar is based on the lunar cycle and divides the year into twelve months, with each month corresponding to a specific lunar phase. The first month of the year in the Norse pagan calendar is called Þorri, which roughly corresponds to the month of January in the Gregorian calendar. Þorri is a time of seasonal festivities and feasting in honor of the Norse god Þórr. It is considered a time of renewal and preparation for the coming year. Next is Góa, which usually falls in February.
Next is Góa, which usually falls in February. This month is named after a goddess associated with the shifting weather and the approach of spring. It is a time of anticipation and preparation for the coming growing season.
2023 Pagan / Wiccan Calendar
Named after Janus, the god of doors, gates, and transitions; January is the perfect time for door-opening rituals, setting intentions and new beginnings.
- Jan. 6: Full Moon in Cancer – Wolf Moon
- Jan. 14: Thorrablot – Norse/Heathen celebration honoring Thor
- Jan. 21: Celtic Tree Month of Rowan begins
- Jan. 21: New Moon in Capricorn
- Jan. 24: Sementivae – a grain-oriented Roman festival
- Jan. 30 – Feb 2: Roman celebration of Februalia
- Jan. 31: Up Helly Aa – Scottish celebration in the Shetland Islands
- Jan. 31: Disablot – Norse celebration of new beginnings
February 2023 Holidays
Februalia was the ancient spring festival of washing and purification. The land had to be prepared for the planting of seeds in the coming season, so all sorts of cleansing rituals were encouraged.
- Feb. 1:Imbolc – Celebration of the Goddess Brighid.
- (Southern Hemisphere: Lammas or Lughnasadh – The grain harvest at the end of summer.)
- Feb. 5: Full Moon in Leo – Snow Moon
- Feb. 13-21: Roman Festival of Parentalia – honor the ancestors
- Feb. 14: Valentine’s Day celebration
- Feb. 15: Lupercalia – Fertility celebration
- Feb. 18: Celtic Tree Month of Ash begins
- Feb. 20: New Moon in Pisces
March 2023 Holidays
As the spring equinox brings balance to the planet, this month is also a time to bring balance into our lives. Celebrate the spring!
- Mar. 1: Matronalia – ancient festival of Juno, the birth goddess
- Mar. 7: Full Moon in Virgo – Worm Moon
- Mar. 21: Ostara – Spring Equinox and celebration of Goddess Eostre
- (Southern Hemisphere: Mabon – The Autumn Equinox)
- Mar. 17: St Patrick’s Day – a time to celebrate the patron saint of Ireland.
- Mar. 18: Celtic Tree Month of Alder begins
- Mar. 21: New Moon in Pisces.
- Mar. 27: Mothers’ Day
April 2023 Holidays
Rebirth abounds in April as the Earth is ready to sprout forth new life from the dormant winter. Get outside and feel the crisp air as it begins to take on a new warmth. Enjoy the change of the season by planting seeds either figurative or literal!
- Apr. 6: Full Moon in Libra – Pink Moon
- Apr. 15: Sigrblot/Sumarsdag – Norse celebration of the first day of summer in Scandinavian countries
- Apr. 15: Celtic Tree Month of Willow begins
- Apr. 20: New Moon in Taurus
- Apr. 22: Earth Day – Honoring Gaia
- Apr. 28 – May 3: Floralia – Honors the goddess of spring flowers & vegetation. See Persephone
- Apr. 30: May Eve or Rhiannon’s Day
May 2023 Holidays
This month is an excellent time to expand your horizons. If you have been wanting to try something new, now is the time to jump in full force.
- May 1: Beltane – Celebration of fire and fertility
- (Southern Hemisphere: Samhain – the Witches’ New Year)
- May 1: Roman Festival of Bona Dea – Fertility goddess
- May 5: Full Moon in Scorpio – Flower Moon Lunar Eclipse.
- May 13: Celtic Tree Month of Hawthorn begins
- May 19: New Moon in Taurus
June 2023 Holidays
The light has returned, and summer is officially here. Use this month to soak up the rays of light from the sun. Honor the solar deities as its heat and light shine down upon you. Allow the nourishing rays to enhance a project or idea that you have been growing since spring.
- Jun. 4: Full Moon in Sagittarius – Strawberry Moon
- Jun. 7-15: Roman Festival of Vestalia – honors the priestesses of Vesta, goddess of the hearth.
- Jun. 10: Celtic Tree Month of Oak begins
- Jun. 18: New Moon in Cancer
- Jun. 19: Father’s day celebration
- Jun. 21: Litha – The Summer Solstice
- (Southern Hemisphere: Yule – The Winter Solstice)
July 2023 Holidays
During the peak of the sun, it is a great time to get into the water. Let the cool refreshing water wash away any old baggage that is hanging around. Welcome the revitalization of water by bringing in the beauty of all the colorful flowers around you.
- Jul. 3: Full Moon in Capricorn – Buck Moon.
- Jul. 8: Celtic Tree Month of Holly begins
- Jul. 17: New Moon in Cancer
August 2023 Holidays
The harvest time is a time to reap the benefits of what has been sown. This month collect what you have grown either spiritually, physically, emotionally, or creatively. Don’t forget to save some of the bounties up for the coming cold of winter.
- August 1: Lammas or Lughnasdah – The grain harvest
- (Southern Hemisphere: Imbolc – honoring the goddess Brighid and return of the light after the long winter)
- Aug. 1: Full Moon in Aquarius – Sturgeon Moon
- Aug. 5: Celtic Tree Month of Hazel begins
- Aug. 13: Roman Festival of Pomona, goddess of apples and orchards
- Aug. 16: New Moon in Leo
- Aug. 23: Vulcanalia – Roman Festival
- Aug. 31: Full Moon in Pisces – Blue Moon
September 2023 Holidays
As the leaves shift their colors to store food for the coming winter, we too must store our own energy for the darkness ahead. Take time to enjoy the changing of the season by spending time in nature
- Sep. 2: Celtic Tree Month of Vine begins
- Sep. 15: New Moon Virgo
- Sep. 21: International Day of Peace
- Sep. 22: Mabon – Autumn Equinox
- (Southern Hemisphere: Ostara – the Spring Equinox)
- Sep. 29: Full Moon in Aries – Harvest Moon.
- Sep. 30: Celtic Tree Month of Ivy begins
October 2023 Holidays
The light is fading, and the dark is setting in. This month is a great time to reflect on your own roots and where you came from. Take time to honor your ancestor as the veil between the worlds thins. Be open to receiving psychic messages, meditation and journaling.
- Oct. 3: Roman Festival of Bacchus – God of vegetation and wine
- Oct. 14: New Moon in Libra – Solar Eclipse
- Oct. 28: Celtic Tree Month of Reed beings
- Oct. 28: Full Moon in Taurus – Hunter’s Moon – Lunar Eclipse
- Oct. 31: Samhain – The Witches’ New Year
- (Southern Hemisphere: Beltane – a feast of fire and fertility)
- Oct. 31: Winter Nights/Vetrablot – Norse celebration of the arrival of winter
November 2023 Holidays
The end of the harvest brings with it the cold of winter. As the chill sets in the air, begin to strengthen your relationship with the divine during the coming darkness. Reach out to friends and family and reconnect. Focus on gratitude and let go of the things in your life that no longer serve you.
- Nov. 13: New Moon in Scorpio
- Nov. 16: Hecate’s Night
- Nov. 25: Celtic Tree Month of Elder begins
- Nov. 27: Full Moon in Gemini – Beaver Moon
- Nov 30: Festival of Hecate Trivia – to honor the Triple Goddess
December 2023 Holidays
The perfect month for gathering with friends and family to feel their warmth during the cold of winter. Take this month to spend time reflecting on the previous year. But don’t forget to look ahead as the new year can be full of changes. Focus your energy on the upcoming spring and how you want to prepare for the start of new projects or adventures.
- Dec. 12: New Moon in Sagittarius
- Dec. 17: Saturnalia, a Roman celebration of the god Saturn, begins
- Dec 21: Yule – the Winter Solstice
- (Southern Hemisphere: Litha – The Summer Solstice)
- Dec. 23: Celtic Tree Month of Birch begins
- Dec. 25: Feast of Frau Holle, the Germanic goddess
- Dec. 27: Full Moon in Cancer – Cold Moon
- Dec. 31: Festival of Hogmanay – Scottish holiday that celebrates the new year
The month of Einmánuðr follows, usually occurring in March, which is associated with the arrival of spring and the beginning of the growing season. It is a time of planting and sowing, as well as celebrating the return of life and fertility to the land. Hárpa, which falls in April, is a month associated with awakening and the arrival of springtime melodies. It is a time of joy and celebration, with music and festivities filling the air. The month of Skerpla follows in May, which is associated with the flourishing of nature and the growth of crops. It is a time of abundance and the start of the summer season. The sixth month of the Norse pagan calendar is Sólmánuðr, usually occurring in June. This month is named after the sun and is a time of long daylight hours and warmth. It is a time of outdoor activities and enjoying the bounties of nature. Harvest season arrives in July with the month of Heyannir. This month is associated with the gathering of crops and the preparation for the coming winter months. It is a time of hard work and gratitude for the harvest. Next is Tvímánuður, which usually falls in August. This month is traditionally associated with the beginning of autumn and the changing of the leaves. It is a time of reflection and preparation for the darker half of the year. The month of Haustmánuðr follows in September, which is associated with the autumn equinox and the gradual transition into the colder months. It is a time of balance and introspection. Gormánuður, which typically occurs in October, is a month associated with the fading light of autumn and the approach of winter. It is a time of honoring the spirits and preparing for the darker times ahead. The month of Ýlir follows in November, which is associated with darkness and the coming of the winter solstice. It is a time of reflection and spiritual connection with the ancestors. Finally, the year ends with the month of Mörsugur in December. This month is associated with the depth of winter and the longest nights of the year. It is a time of rest and reflection, as well as celebrating the rebirth of the sun. The Norse pagan calendar offers a unique perspective on time and the changing seasons. It reflects the deep connection between the Norse people and the natural world, as well as their reverence for the cycles of life and death. By following this calendar, one can experience a deeper connection to nature and the ancient Norse traditions..
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