Daily Archives: February 1, 2021
There is a lot to celebrate in February. This is a list of pretty much everything that goes on during the second month of the year. Many of these dates change from year to year. The days that change are marked with this » symbol.
February Lore and General Info:
Astronomical Events
- 11 » New Moon
- 27 » Full Moon –Full Snow Moon or Quickening Moon
Astrological Events
Depending on which astrological system you adhere to, these are the signs that show up in February of 2021. Be aware that some of these dates will vary from year to year. Unlike the Sun signs which might just shift by 1 or 2 days, the dates of the various Moon signs will vary widely from year to year. The same holds true for the Chinese Zodiac. The Celtic Tree Signs are based on an arbitrary system and stay the same from year to year.
Western Astrology
The February Sun begins in Aquarius and finishes up in Pisces:
- Aquarius: Jan 19 thru Feb 18 » Sun in Aquarius
- Pisces: Feb 18 thru Mar 20 » Sun in Pisces
The February 2021 Moon cycles through the signs as follows. You will notice that the Moon might begin the day in one sign and by the end of the day may have moved into another sign, so timing matters if you are wanting to be precise:
The moon cycles through the signs are as follows:
- Libra » Feb 1 – Feb 3: Moon in Libra
- Scorpio » Feb 3 – Feb 5: Moon in Scorpio
- Sagittarius» Feb 5 – Feb 7: Moon in Sagittarius
- Capricorn» Feb 7 – Feb 10: Moon in Capricorn
- Aquarius » Feb 10 – Feb 12: Moon in Aquarius
- Pisces » Feb 12 – Feb 14: Moon in Pisces
- Aries » Feb 14 – Feb 17: Moon in Aries
- Taurus » Feb 17 – Feb 19: Moon in Taurus
- Gemini» Feb 19 – Feb 22:Moon in Gemini
- Cancer » Feb 22 – Feb 24: Moon in Cancer
- Leo » Feb 24 – Feb 26: Moon in Leo
- Virgo » Feb 26 – Feb 28: Moon in Virgo
- Libra » Feb 28 – Mar 2: Moon in Libra
The Celtic Tree Signs in February:
- Rowan: Jan 21 thru Feb 17 – Rowan Tree Month
- Ash: Feb 18 to Mar 17 – Ash Tree Month
The Alternative Celtic Zodiac is as follows:
- Poplar: Feb 1 – Feb 10
- Larch: Feb 11 – Feb 20
- Pine: Feb 21 – Mar 2
The Chinese Calendar and Zodiac
The month of February begins in the Chinese Year of the Rat. The year of the Ox (sometimes referred to as the Cow) kicks in on February 12th (Chinese lunar New Year Day) and lasts until January 31st, 2022. This will be a White Metal Ox year. Each Month is also assigned a specific animal. Here’s what shows up in February 2021.
- Cow: Jan 5 – Feb 2 (Chinese Zodiac)
- Cow: Jan 13 – Feb 12 (Lunar Calendar – 12th Lunar Month)
- Tiger: Feb 3 – Mar 4 (Chinese Zodiac)
- Tiger: Feb 12 – Mar 12 (Lunar Calendar – 1st Lunar Month)
Note: The traditional Chinese Astrology birth chart is built by the Chinese Stem Branch Calendar, not the Chinese Lunar Calendar, which I think is really confusing. Because of a difference in time zones, the lunar months will have different pattern between China and the USA.
Lucky and Unlucky Days
You might want to plan moving, traveling, major purchases, court dates, and weddings around these dates, avoiding the unlucky days and utilizing the lucky ones.
- These are the lucky days in February:
11, 21, 25, and 26. - These are the unlucky days in February:
1, 3, 7, 9, 12, 16, 17, 18 and 23.
Fatal Days
The fourth day bringeth down to death,
The third will stop a strong man’s breath.
Holidays and Holy Days
Many of the holidays begin on the eve of the night before and end on the eve of the day of. It’s also important to remember that the dates of archaic festivals and feast days may vary widely depending on the source.
February 1
- 1: Vasant Panchami
- 1: Là Fhèill Brìghde
- 1: Imbolc Eve
- 1 thru 14: Old Greek Festival of Dionysus.
- 1 thru 7 » Sami Week and Reindeer Race (Norway)
February 2
- 2: Groundhog Day
- 2: The Bear Wakes Up
- 2: Saint Brighid’s Day
- 2: Disting – The Charming of the Plow – dates vary
- 2: Candlemas
- 2: Imbolc
- 2: Lammas or Lughnasadh (Southern Hemisphere)
- 2: Yoruba/Santeria feast of Oya, Orisha of Death and Rebirth.
February 3
- 3 » Pagerwesi (Bali) celebrates Sang Hyang Pramesti Guru, god of teachers and creator of the universe. Offerings are made to stave off evil forces, and also for the uncremated dead.
- 3 » Bean Throwing Ceremony (Shinto)
- 3: Setsubun
February 4
- 4: King Frost Day
- 4: Li Chun (Chinese) – Auspicious day
February 5
- 5: Tibetan New Year
- 5 » Kitchen God Festival (Xiao Nian Festival)
- 5: St Agatha’s Day
- 5: Primrose Day
- 5: Fornacalia – The Day of the Ovens – anytime between Feb 5 and Feb 17
February 6
- 6 » Dakini Day (Tibetan)
- 6: The Feast of Aphrodite
- 6 » Burning the Hom Strom
February 7
- 7: Day of Selene
- 7 » Day of Ekadashi (Hindu)
February 8
- 8: Festival for the Broken Needles
- 8: Nirvana Day – celebrated on Feb 15 in some areas
- 8: Hari Kuyo, Japan
- 8: Kite Flying Day
February 9
- 9: Feast of Apollo
February 11
- 11: Pattern Day
- 11 thru 12 » Mauni Amavasya
- 11 thru 13: The Anthesteria
February 12
- 12 » Chinese New Year – Year of the Ox (sometimes referred to as the Year of the Cow)
- 12 » The Noumenia
- 12 » Night of Hekate Suppers
- 12: Festival of Artemis – the Greek goddess of the hunt
- 12 thru 14: Borrowed Days (see also March 29-31)
February 13
- 13 » Celebrating The Agathos Daimon
- 13 » Tumpek Landep (Bali) – Celebration of all tools and appliances made of iron.
- 13 thru 21: The Parentalis – festival to honor the spirits of the ancestors
February 14
- 14: St. Valentine’s Day
- 14: Feast of Vali
- 14 » Meatfare Sunday
- 14 » Transfiguration Sunday
- 14 » Cheese Fare Sunday
February 15
- 15: Sigfrid’s Day
- 15: Lupercalia – the festival of Lupercus, the Roman god of flocks and fertility.
- 15: Kamakura Day
February 16
- 16 » Sarasvati Puja – Vasant Panchami
- 16 » Shrove Tuesday
- 16 » Mardi Gras
- 16 » Pancake Day
February 17
- 17 : Feast of Shesmu
- 17 » Ash Wednesday
- 17 » The 40 days of Lent begin
- 17: Toshigoi – Shinto rite honoring the Kami and offering prayers for a bountiful rice harvest.
- 17: Festival of Quirinus – god of war, storms and thunder
February 18
- 18: Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes
- 18 and 19: Spenta Armaiti (Zoroastrian)
- 18: Rain Water begins (Chinese Farmer’s Calendar)
February 19
- 19 » Everyman’s Birthday
February 20
- 20: Day of Tacita
February 21
- 21: Feralia – an ancient Roman Day of the Dead
- 21: Toshi-goi-no-Matsuri known (also as the Yakuyoke festival) – Shinto rite honoring the Kami and offering prayers for a bountiful rice harvest.
February 22
- 22: Caristia – Roman holiday of family reunions
February 23
- 23: Festival of Terminus
- 23 » Day of Ekadashi (Hindu)
February 24
- 24: Flight of the King – Regifugium
February 25
- 25: Day of Mut
February 26
- 26: Day of Nuit
- 26 » Lantern Festival (China)
- 26 » The Great Fifteenth
- 26: Hygeia’s Day
February 28
- 28: Saxon Cake Day – cakes offered to the God and the Goddess.
- 28: Kalevala Day – the epic poem, Kalevala is celebrated by the Finns.
- 28: Old Slavic Velja Noc – Spirits of the dead visit their living relatives, overseen by Veles, Lord of the Dead.
Saint Days
There is a surprising amount of magick associated with Saint days This is a very short list of the Saint days in February, there are many many more. As time goes by I may end up listing them all, but for now, this is what I have.
- 3: St. Blaze Day
- 3: St. Anskar’s Day
- 3 thru 5: Festival of Saint Agatha
- 4: Feast of St. John de Brito
- 9: St. Apollonia’s Day
- 11: St. Caedmon’s Day
- 14: St. Valentine’s Day
Recipes For February
- Breasts of St Agatha – St Agatha’s Day
Many more seasonal recipes, including recipes for new and full moon ceremonies, ancient Greek and Roman holidays, Asian festivals and etc can be found here: Seasonal Recipes.
Notes:
Any February lore, almanac, astrological, and celebration dates that have been shared after this post was published can be found by searching the February posts to see what’s new.
A lot of work went into this post. It was compiled from various sources by Shirley Twofeathers for The Pagan Calendar, you may repost and share without karmic repercussions, but only if you give me credit and a link back to this website. Blessed be.