October

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Kalends of October, fetival of Fides

Fides was the Roman goddess of faithfulness.

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The goddess month of Mala ends.

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Festival of Dionysus, goddess month of Hathor begins

The festival of Dionysus, and of the Roman god Bacchus, is a time of wine and license after the harvest. Hathor is the Egyptian goddess of love and happiness. She is also the goddess of the sky.

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Mania

Today is a time for the remembrance of departed ancestors. On the second day of this festival, spirits may return from the netherworld.

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Nones of October, Festival of Pallas Athena and Victoria

Pallas Athena, or the Roman goddess Victoria, are the deities of triumph.

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Felicitas

Today is the festival of the Roman goddess of good luck.

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Vinalia

Today is the Roman festival of Vinalia, whereupon the new wine is to be tested. Today is sacred to Bachhus.

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Fortuna Redux

Today is the Roman festival of the goddess for successful journeys and safe returns.

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Fontinalia, the runic half-month of Wyn begins

The Roman festival for wells and springs is celebrated today. The half-month of Wyn is a time for harmony within a chaotic world.

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Winter's day, Vinternatsblot

This is the first day of winter in the old northern calendar.

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Ides of October

Today is the end of the season of combat for Romans, when weapons are put away until next spring.

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Hengest

Today is the Asatru festival of Hengest, commemoration the fifth-century Anglo-Saxon settlement of eastern Britain.

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Panrosos

Today is the festival of the Greek goddess Pandrosos, who refreshes.

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Winter Saturday

Today is the first day of the Asatru festival for the commencement of winter.

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Winter Saturday

Today is the second day of the Asatru festival for the commencement of winter.

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Dioscuri

Today is the festival of the Dioscuri, sacred to Castor and Pollux, the sons of Zeus. Castor and Pollux are said to be the protectors of sailors.

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The celtic tree month of Gort ends today.

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Fyribod, the runic half month of Hagal and the celtic tree month of Ngetal begin

The festival of Fyribod, of forebodance, marks the beginning of winter. The month of Ngetal symbolizes measurement and record. It is a time of seeking after and finding order.

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The goddess month of Hathor ends today.

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Samhain eve, all hallow's eve, the goddess month of Samhain begins

The feast of Samhain marks the beginning of the dark time of year, when the barriers to the netherworld are at their most insubstantial.