|  Celebrations
We honor the Changing Seasons by celebrating the Quarters and Cross-Quarters.
Numinism is about attuning with our environment. In honor of Our Divine Father, Vertumnus, Lord of the Change Seasons, the Numinist community celebrates the signs and times of seasonal changes witnessed locally. We maintain the general framework outlined in the CORE Statement by celebrating the Solstices, Equinoxes, and points in between. Below are listings of suggested names and themes for these celebrations.
If you live in the northern hemisphere, you might want to follow the following guide for celebrating the year.
| Date | Name | Theme | | December Solstice | Brumalia | Remember paradise lost. | | February Cross | Februa | Purification and innocence. | | March Equinox | Liberalia | Rebirth through Proserpina and Bacchus. | | May Cross | Floralia | Fertility of the land. | | June Solstice | Vestalia | Rededication of self and home to the family and the gods. | | August Cross | Vertumnalia | Thanksgiving for first harvest. | | September Equinox | Bacchanalia | Decline of life and good-bye to Proserpina and Bacchus. | | November Cross | Pomonalia | Remembering the Ancestors and honoring the descended gods Proserpina, Bacchus and Hecate/ Nox. |
If you live in the southern hemisphere, you might want to follow the following guide for celebrating the year.
| Date | Name | Theme | | December Solstice | Brumalia | Celebrate the Golden Age. | | February Cross | Februa | Purification. | | March Equinox | Liberalia | Thanksgiving/harvest feast. | | May Cross | Floralia | Farwell to Bacchus and Proserpina/Flora. | | June Solstice | Vestalia | Rededication of self and home to the family and the gods and celebration of the rebirth of the sun with a fire festival. | | August Cross | Vertumnalia | Celebration of the changing seasons of life. A time for honoring the past and planning for the future. | | September Equinox | Bacchanalia | Celebrating rebirth with the return of Proserpina and Bacchus. | | November Cross | Pomonalia | Celebrating fertility of the land and the Tree of Life with a fruit tree festival. |
Beyond the 8 holidays, Numinist communities and solitaries may choose to further their connection with the yearly cycle by celebrating the full moons. This list reflects the decorations that might be used in the northern hemisphere.
You may of course adapt it to your own environment. The important facet is celebrating the appropriate quality with the appropriate month.
| Month | Topic | | Jan | Wisdom | | Feb | Purity | | Mar | Peace | | Apr | Guidance | | May | Love | | Jun | Power | | Jul | Courage | | Aug | Life | | Sep | Bounty | | Oct | Trials | | Nov | Death | | Dec | Change | | Blue | Unity of Life |
WHEEL OF THE YEAR DECORATIONS
Festive Decorations for each month.
1. For January, one decorates with images of CRYSTALS, WINTER LANDSCAPES, SNOW AND FROSTS with BLUES, WHITE, AND SILVER. This cylce is for CELEBRATING WISDOM with solitude and home crafts.
2. For February, one decorates with images of HEARTS and LOVE, with REDS, WHITES, AND PINKS. This cycle is for CELEBRATING PURITY by remembering the innocence of young love. This month contains Februa.
3. For March, one decorates with images of YOUNG PLANTS, SPRING FLOWERS, ROBINS, and GREEN GRASSES, with PASTEL colors. This month is for CELEBRATING PEACE by attuning with springtime and rebirth. Liberalia is in March.
4. For April, one decorates with images of YOUNG ANIMALS, COLORED EGGS, ROBINS, and SPRING FLOWERS with PASTEL colors. This cycle is for CELEBRATING GUIDANCE by exploring the meaning in the natrual world.
5. For May, one decorates with images of FLOWERS, BLOSSOMS, WREATHS, and MAY POLES with PASTEL colors. This month is for HONORING LOVE and FERTILITY . This cycle contains Floralia.
6. For June, one decorates with images of HOMELIFE and MARRIAGE with BRIGHT AND FRESH colors. This cylce is for CELEBRATING POWER by rededicating the self and home to the deities. This month contains Vestalia.
7. For July, one decorates with images of FIRE, SUN, and SUNFACES with YELLOWS and BRIGHT colors. This month is for CELEBRATING COURAGE through the demonstration of strength in sports and outdoor activities.
8. For August, one decorates with images of CORNUCOPIAS,GRAINS and BREADS with GOLDS, YELLOWS, and BROWNS. This month is for CELEBRATING LIFE by having a THANKSGIVING MEAL for the First Harvest.. This month contains Vertumnalia.
9. For September, one decorates with images of SUNFLOWERS and APPLES with GOLDS, YELLOWS, BROWNS, REDS, and GREENS. This month is for CELEBRATING BOUNTY with harvest festivals and contains Bacchanalia.
10. For October, one decorates with images of CATS, RAVENS, and OWLS with ORANGES, BROWNS, and BLACK. This month is for CELEBRATING TRIALS by remembering PAST LIVES, PAST SUCCESSES, and SETTING
GOALS FOR FUTURE. This cycle contains Pomonalia.
11. For November, one decorates with images of OWLS, TURKEYS, FAMILY, HISTORY with DARK and DULL colors. This month is for HONORING DEATH by remembering national, family, and personal history.
12. For December, one decorates with images of HOLLY and PINE with REDS, WHITES, AND GREENS. This cylce is for HONORING CHANGE by remembering LOST PARADISE AND BIRTHS OF GODS. This cycle contains Brumalia.
13. Any second full moon within a month is a BLUE moon. For the week of this full moon, one decorates
with images of CRESCENTS, MOONS, AND STARS in BLUES, WHITES,BLACKS, and SILVERS. This cylce is for HONORING THE UNITY OF LIFE.
THE GODS IN THE DAYS OF THE WEEK
| Sunday | Sol/Apollo | Healing/ Attuning | | Monday | Luna/Diana | Magic/ Emotions/ Protection | | Tuesday | Mars | Conquering/ Courage | | Wednesday | Mercury | Guidance/ Wealth | | Thursday | Jupiter | Growth/ Expansion | | Friday | Venus | Love/ Pleasure | | Saturday | Saturn | Obstacles/ Endings |
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