For a simple parapegma, the Druidcraft Calendar can be used to track and predict an impressive array of astronomical phenomena. In this article, I would like to introduce yet another use for the calendar; The prediction of meteor showers. As with all Druidcraft Calendar usage for predictions, the key is a little astronomical knowledge. Just [...]
Category: Calendar Events
In the era of fake news, misinformation and the dangers it can pose, it may seem a little trivial to try and clear up confusion around astronomical questions. Yet here we are seeing yet another misunderstanding spreading across social media and I can't resist. I am of course talking about the upcoming Blue Moon of [...]
Predicting the eclipses As the sun peg comes into alignment with the descending node peg, the Druidcraft Calendar indicated to us that an eclipse season is almost upon us. Whilst the sun peg is either in direct alignment with the descending node peg, or one hole either side, what we need to look for is [...]
On the Druidcraft calendar, the winter solstice marks the start of the new year after the period of death and gestation that began with the end of the year at Samhain. This year the calendar marks 6 days of festivities. The winter solstice astronomically is the moment that the sun is directly above the line [...]