March 2023 Wheel of the Year


March 31, 2023

2/22 to 4/8 (OC 2/27 to 4/7): Lent–Christian time of purification by self-reflection, peace-making, reparation for harm done, and helping those in need. Lenten Truce (through Easter).

3/1 to 3/31: Gender Equality Month–Time to honor both genders; time to meditate on the equality of women and men, on the respect due to both women and men, and on Goddess-God manifesting as woman and man. 

* 3/22 eve to 4/20 eve: Ramadan–Muslim month of purification by self-reflection, fasting from sunrise to sunset, peace-making, and helping those in need. Ramadan Truce (through Eid al-Fitr).  

3/28 to 4/6: Navapad Oli–Jain period of fasting, recitation of holy scripture, and meditation on the principles of right knowledge, right faith, right conduct, and right penance. 

3/31: Transgender Visibility Day–Day to mourn the discrimination, harassment, and persecution that transgender people are subjected to.

3/31: Birthday of Cesar Chavez (1927), who won recognition of migrant workers’ rights through organization and non-violent protest.

3/31: Vigil to mourn China’s annexation of Tibet (1959) and the killings, torture, and religious persecution of Tibetan Buddhists.

3/31 eve to 4/1 eve: Remembrance day for Khadijah bint Khuwaylid (d. 619 or 623), Mother of Islam – first convert to Islam, partner of Prophet Muhammad in monogamous marriage, mother of Fatimah, and liberated businesswoman.

Wheel of the Year


March 30, 2023

2/22 to 4/8 (OC 2/27 to 4/7): Lent–Christian time of purification by self-reflection, peace-making, reparation for harm done, and helping those in need. Lenten Truce (through Easter).

3/1 to 3/31: Gender Equality Month–Time to honor both genders; time to meditate on the equality of women and men, on the respect due to both women and men, and on Goddess-God manifesting as woman and man. 

3/22 to 3/30: Navaratri–Hindu festival honoring Great Goddess Maha Devi as Gauri – life, growth, and fruition. Tantric Hindus recognize gender equality and reject caste.

* 3/22 eve to 4/20 eve: Ramadan–Muslim month of purification by self-reflection, fasting from sunrise to sunset, peace-making, and helping those in need. Ramadan Truce (through Eid al-Fitr).  

3/28 to 4/6: Navapad Oli–Jain period of fasting, recitation of holy scripture, and meditation on the principles of right knowledge, right faith, right conduct, and right penance. 

3/29 to 3/30: Ramanavami–Birthday of Hindu God Rama (avatar of Vishnu), beloved of Goddess Sita (avatar of Lakshmi). 

 * 3/30: Day the U.S. Constitution’s 15th Amendment went into effect, recognizing the right of all ethnic peoples to vote (1870). 

Wheel of the Year


March 29, 2023

2/22 to 4/8 (OC 2/27 to 4/7): Lent–Christian time of purification by self-reflection, peace-making, reparation for harm done, and helping those in need. Lenten Truce (through Easter).

3/1 to 3/31: Gender Equality Month–Time to honor both genders; time to meditate on the equality of women and men, on the respect due to both women and men, and on Goddess-God manifesting as woman and man. 

3/22 to 3/30: Navaratri–Hindu festival honoring Great Goddess Maha Devi as Gauri – life, growth, and fruition. Tantric Hindus recognize gender equality and reject caste.

* 3/22 eve to 4/20 eve: Ramadan–Muslim month of purification by self-reflection, fasting from sunrise to sunset, peace-making, and helping those in need. Ramadan Truce (through Eid al-Fitr).  

3/28 to 4/6: Navapad Oli–Jain period of fasting, recitation of holy scripture, and meditation on the principles of right knowledge, right faith, right conduct, and right penance. 

3/29: Day Tibetan Buddhists meditate on and emulate Bodhisattva Goddess Green Tara’s loving-kindness to self and others.

3/29: Birthday of Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise (1819), who founded Reform Judaism.

3/29 to 3/30: Ramanavami–Birthday of Hindu God Rama (avatar of Vishnu), beloved of Goddess Sita (avatar of Lakshmi). 

Wheel of the Year


March 28, 2023

2/22 to 4/8 (OC 2/27 to 4/7): Lent–Christian time of purification by self-reflection, peace-making, reparation for harm done, and helping those in need. Lenten Truce (through Easter).

3/1 to 3/31: Gender Equality Month–Time to honor both genders; time to meditate on the equality of women and men, on the respect due to both women and men, and on Goddess-God manifesting as woman and man. 

3/22 to 3/30: Navaratri–Hindu festival honoring Great Goddess Maha Devi as Gauri – life, growth, and fruition. Tantric Hindus recognize gender equality and reject caste.

* 3/22 eve to 4/20 eve: Ramadan–Muslim month of purification by self-reflection, fasting from sunrise to sunset, peace-making, and helping those in need. Ramadan Truce (through Eid al-Fitr).  

3/27 eve to 3/28 eve: Feast of Old Greek Goddess Artemis – as protector of wild animals, vegetation, and places. 

3/28: Death day of Scott Cunningham (1993), who taught a reverent, ethical, egalitarian, and ecological form of Wicca.

3/28 to 4/6: Navapad Oli–Jain period of fasting, recitation of holy scripture, and meditation on the principles of right knowledge, right faith, right conduct, and right penance. 

Wheel of the Year


March 27, 2023

2/22 to 4/8 (OC 2/27 to 4/7): Lent–Christian time of purification by self-reflection, peace-making, reparation for harm done, and helping those in need. Lenten Truce (through Easter).

3/1 to 3/31: Gender Equality Month–Time to honor both genders; time to meditate on the equality of women and men, on the respect due to both women and men, and on Goddess-God manifesting as woman and man. 

3/22 to 3/30: Navaratri–Hindu festival honoring Great Goddess Maha Devi as Gauri – life, growth, and fruition. Tantric Hindus recognize gender equality and reject caste.

* 3/22 eve to 4/20 eve: Ramadan–Muslim month of purification by self-reflection, fasting from sunrise to sunset, peace-making, and helping those in need. Ramadan Truce (through Eid al-Fitr).  

3/27 eve to 3/28 eve: Feast of Old Greek Goddess Artemis – as protector of wild animals, vegetation, and places. 

Wheel of the Year


March 26, 2023

2/22 to 4/8 (OC 2/27 to 4/7): Lent–Christian time of purification by self-reflection, peace-making, reparation for harm done, and helping those in need. Lenten Truce (through Easter).

3/1 to 3/31: Gender Equality Month–Time to honor both genders; time to meditate on the equality of women and men, on the respect due to both women and men, and on Goddess-God manifesting as woman and man. 

3/20 to 3/26: National Wildlife Week–Time to watch for wildlife in the wild. 

3/22 to 3/30: Navaratri–Hindu festival honoring Great Goddess Maha Devi as Gauri – life, growth, and fruition. Tantric Hindus recognize gender equality and reject caste.

* 3/22 eve to 4/20 eve: Ramadan–Muslim month of purification by self-reflection, fasting from sunrise to sunset, peace-making, and helping those in need. Ramadan Truce (through Eid al-Fitr). 

3/26: Birthday of Joseph Campbell (1904), who found Deity within all religions and myths.

3/26: Day production and use of biological weapons was outlawed world-wide (1975); day to mourn their victims. 

Wheel of the Year


March 25, 2023

2/22 to 4/8 (OC 2/27 to 4/7): Lent–Christian time of purification by self-reflection, peace-making, reparation for harm done, and helping those in need. Lenten Truce (through Easter).

3/1 to 3/31: Gender Equality Month–Time to honor both genders; time to meditate on the equality of women and men, on the respect due to both women and men, and on Goddess-God manifesting as woman and man. 

3/20 to 3/26: National Wildlife Week–Time to watch for wildlife in the wild. 

3/22 to 3/30: Navaratri–Hindu festival honoring Great Goddess Maha Devi as Gauri – life, growth, and fruition. Tantric Hindus recognize gender equality and reject caste.

* 3/22 eve to 4/20 eve: Ramadan–Muslim month of purification by self-reflection, fasting from sunrise to sunset, peace-making, and helping those in need. Ramadan Truce (through Eid al-Fitr). 

3/25: Kushmanda Mata Puja‑‑Hindu Goddess Kushmanda created the Universe, the Tri‑Deva (BrahmaVishnu, and Shiva), and the Tri‑Devi (SarasvatiLakshmi, and Kali).

3/25: Yoruba/Santeria feast of Oshun, Orisha of Passion and Fertility.

3/25 (OC 4/7): Annunciation Day–Christian feast commemorating Blessed Mary’s fiat – choosing to conceive Child Jesus by the power of the Holy Spirit

Wheel of the Year


March 24, 2023

2/22 to 4/8 (OC 2/27 to 4/7): Lent–Christian time of purification by self-reflection, peace-making, reparation for harm done, and helping those in need. Lenten Truce (through Easter).

3/1 to 3/31: Gender Equality Month–Time to honor both genders; time to meditate on the equality of women and men, on the respect due to both women and men, and on Goddess-God manifesting as woman and man. 

3/20 to 3/26: National Wildlife Week–Time to watch for wildlife in the wild. 

3/21 to 3/24: Iroquois Thunder Ceremony–in thanksgiving for the rains. Iroquois believe Awenhai/Sky Woman descended from the Sky and created Earth.

3/22 to 3/30: Navaratri–Hindu festival honoring Great Goddess Maha Devi as Gauri – life, growth, and fruition. Tantric Hindus recognize gender equality and reject caste.

* 3/22 eve to 4/20 eve: Ramadan–Muslim month of purification by self-reflection, fasting from sunrise to sunset, peace-making, and helping those in need. Ramadan Truce (through Eid al-Fitr). 

Wheel of the Year


March 23, 2023

2/22 to 4/8 (OC 2/27 to 4/7): Lent–Christian time of purification by self-reflection, peace-making, reparation for harm done, and helping those in need. Lenten Truce (through Easter).

3/1 to 3/31: Gender Equality Month–Time to honor both genders; time to meditate on the equality of women and men, on the respect due to both women and men, and on Goddess-God manifesting as woman and man. 

3/20 to 3/26: National Wildlife Week–Time to watch for wildlife in the wild. 

3/21 to 3/24: Iroquois Thunder Ceremony–in thanksgiving for the rains. Iroquois believe Awenhai/Sky Woman descended from the Sky and created Earth.

3/22 to 3/30: Navaratri–Hindu festival honoring Great Goddess Maha Devi as Gauri – life, growth, and fruition. Tantric Hindus recognize gender equality and reject caste.

* 3/22 eve to 4/20 eve: Ramadan–Muslim month of purification by self-reflection, fasting from sunrise to sunset, peace-making, and helping those in need. Ramadan Truce (through Eid al-Fitr). 

3/23: Vigil for the protection of women in Pakistan from “honor killings”, dowry killings, female infanticide, domestic violence, rape, acid attacks, and other gender-based violence. 

Wheel of the Year


March 22, 2023

2/22 to 4/8 (OC 2/27 to 4/7): Lent–Christian time of purification by self-reflection, peace-making, reparation for harm done, and helping those in need. Lenten Truce (through Easter).

3/1 to 3/31: Gender Equality Month–Time to honor both genders; time to meditate on the equality of women and men, on the respect due to both women and men, and on Goddess-God manifesting as woman and man. 

3/19 to 3/23: Old Roman festival of Goddess Minerva – as font of artistic inspiration. 

3/20 to 3/26: National Wildlife Week–Time to watch for wildlife in the wild. 

3/21 to 3/24: Iroquois Thunder Ceremony–in thanksgiving for the rains. Iroquois believe Awenhai/Sky Woman descended from the Sky and created Earth.

3/22: World Water Day–Day to recognize the world’s dependence on clean fresh water.

3/22 to 3/30: Navaratri–Hindu festival honoring Great Goddess Maha Devi as Gauri – life, growth, and fruition. Tantric Hindus recognize gender equality and reject caste.

* 3/22 eve to 4/20 eve: Ramadan–Muslim month of purification by self-reflection, fasting from sunrise to sunset, peace-making, and helping those in need. Ramadan Truce (through Eid al-Fitr). 

Wheel of the Year


March 21, 2023

2/22 to 4/8 (OC 2/27 to 4/7): Lent–Christian time of purification by self-reflection, peace-making, reparation for harm done, and helping those in need. Lenten Truce (through Easter).

3/1 to 3/31: Gender Equality Month–Time to honor both genders; time to meditate on the equality of women and men, on the respect due to both women and men, and on Goddess-God manifesting as woman and man. 

3/15 to 3/21: Old Anglo-Teutonic festival of Goddess Ostara, celebrating the annual rebirth. Her Hare gave gifts of eggs – signifying rebirth. 

3/19 to 3/23: Old Roman festival of Goddess Minerva – as font of artistic inspiration. 

3/20 to 3/26: National Wildlife Week–Time to watch for wildlife in the wild. 

3/21 (1:23 p.m. EDT): New Moon.

3/21: Zoroastrian New Year and celebration of Divine Spirit Asha Vahishta, creator and protector of fire.

3/21: Nowruz–Persian New Year.

3/21: Naw Ruz–Baha’i New Year (Year 179) and feast honoring the one Deity as Baha – Splendor.

3/21: Beginning of Aries (the Ram/Ewe/Lamb).

3/21: Taoist festival honoring the Shen (Deities) of Water, East, and Spring; prayers are made for growth. Taoists seek enlightenment and live in harmony with Nature.

3/21: Haru-no-Higan–Day Japanese Buddhists mark the time of change by meditating on the impermanence of death.

3/21: World Forest Day–Day to celebrate the complex living community of trees, plants, birds, and mammals that live in forests world-wide.

3/21 to 3/24: Iroquois Thunder Ceremony–in thanksgiving for the rains. Iroquois believe Awenhai/Sky Woman descended from the Sky and created Earth.

Wheel of the Year


March 20, 2023

2/22 to 4/8 (OC 2/27 to 4/7): Lent–Christian time of purification by self-reflection, peace-making, reparation for harm done, and helping those in need. Lenten Truce (through Easter).

3/1 to 3/31: Gender Equality Month–Time to honor both genders; time to meditate on the equality of women and men, on the respect due to both women and men, and on Goddess-God manifesting as woman and man. 

3/2 to 3/20: Baha’i feast honoring the one Deity as ‘Ala’ – Loftiness. Followed by the Fast – time of purification by fasting from sunrise to sunset. ‘Ala’ Truce (through Naw Ruz).

3/15 to 3/21: Old Anglo-Teutonic festival of Goddess Ostara, celebrating the annual rebirth. Her Hare gave gifts of eggs – signifying rebirth. 

3/19 to 3/23: Old Roman festival of Goddess Minerva – as font of artistic inspiration. 

3/20 (5:24 p.m. EDT): Spring Equinox–Marks the beginning of Spring and point of equal daylight and darkness; celebrates first, annual, and perpetual Creation with egg hunts and exchanges.

3/20: Old Slavic Jare–God Jarilo reunites with Goddess Morana. Their love and happiness bring the world light, warmth, and fertility.

3/20: Day Pope Francis urged members of all religions and those who have no religion to unite to defend peace, justice, and the environment (2013).

3/20 to 3/26: National Wildlife Week–Time to watch for wildlife in the wild. 

Wheel of the Year


March 19, 2023

2/22 to 4/8 (OC 2/27 to 4/7): Lent–Christian time of purification by self-reflection, peace-making, reparation for harm done, and helping those in need. Lenten Truce (through Easter).

3/1 to 3/31: Gender Equality Month–Time to honor both genders; time to meditate on the equality of women and men, on the respect due to both women and men, and on Goddess-God manifesting as woman and man. 

3/2 to 3/20: Baha’i feast honoring the one Deity as ‘Ala’ – Loftiness. Followed by the Fast – time of purification by fasting from sunrise to sunset. ‘Ala’ Truce (through Naw Ruz).

3/15 to 3/21: Old Anglo-Teutonic festival of Goddess Ostara, celebrating the annual rebirth. Her Hare gave gifts of eggs – signifying rebirth. 

3/19: Yoruba/Santeria feast of Osanyin, Orisha of Deciduous Vegetation.

3/19: Christian feast of Blessed Mary, partner of St. Joseph and mother of Blessed Jesus – honors her as nurturer, teacher, protector, and guide of all mothers.

3/19: Christian feast of St. Joseph, partner of Blessed Mary and foster-father of Blessed Jesus – honors him as nurturer, teacher, protector, and guide of all fathers.

3/19 to 3/23: Old Roman festival of Goddess Minerva – as font of artistic inspiration. 

Wheel of the Year


March 18, 2023

2/22 to 4/8 (OC 2/27 to 4/7): Lent–Christian time of purification by self-reflection, peace-making, reparation for harm done, and helping those in need. Lenten Truce (through Easter).

3/1 to 3/31: Gender Equality Month–Time to honor both genders; time to meditate on the equality of women and men, on the respect due to both women and men, and on Goddess-God manifesting as woman and man. 

3/2 to 3/20: Baha’i feast honoring the one Deity as ‘Ala’ – Loftiness. Followed by the Fast – time of purification by fasting from sunrise to sunset. ‘Ala’ Truce (through Naw Ruz).

3/11 eve to 3/18 eve: Lesser Eleusinian Mysteries–Old Greek festival celebrating the marriage of Goddess Kore-Persephone and God Dionysos-Plouton, following their return from Elysium. 

3/15 to 3/21: Old Anglo-Teutonic festival of Goddess Ostara, celebrating the annual rebirth. Her Hare gave gifts of eggs – signifying rebirth. 

3/18: Day the first bat mitzvah occurred – in Reconstructionist Judaism (1922).

3/18: Day the first woman served as imam, leading a public, mixed-gender, Muslim congregation in Jum’ah prayer, and delivering the sermon (2005). 

Wheel of the Year


March 17, 2023

2/22 to 4/8 (OC 2/27 to 4/7): Lent–Christian time of purification by self-reflection, peace-making, reparation for harm done, and helping those in need. Lenten Truce (through Easter).

3/1 to 3/31: Gender Equality Month–Time to honor both genders; time to meditate on the equality of women and men, on the respect due to both women and men, and on Goddess-God manifesting as woman and man. 

3/2 to 3/20: Baha’i feast honoring the one Deity as ‘Ala’ – Loftiness. Followed by the Fast – time of purification by fasting from sunrise to sunset. ‘Ala’ Truce (through Naw Ruz).

3/11 eve to 3/18 eve: Lesser Eleusinian Mysteries–Old Greek festival celebrating the marriage of Goddess Kore-Persephone and God Dionysos-Plouton, following their return from Elysium. 

3/15 to 3/21: Old Anglo-Teutonic festival of Goddess Ostara, celebrating the annual rebirth. Her Hare gave gifts of eggs – signifying rebirth. 

3/17: St. Patrick’s Day–Old European festival marking rebirth of the Green Man (God as deciduous vegetation); merged with the Christian feast of St. Patrick. 

Wheel of the Year


March 16, 2023

2/22 to 4/8 (OC 2/27 to 4/7): Lent–Christian time of purification by self-reflection, peace-making, reparation for harm done, and helping those in need. Lenten Truce (through Easter).

3/1 to 3/31: Gender Equality Month–Time to honor both genders; time to meditate on the equality of women and men, on the respect due to both women and men, and on Goddess-God manifesting as woman and man. 

3/2 to 3/20: Baha’i feast honoring the one Deity as ‘Ala’ – Loftiness. Followed by the Fast – time of purification by fasting from sunrise to sunset. ‘Ala’ Truce (through Naw Ruz).

3/11 eve to 3/18 eve: Lesser Eleusinian Mysteries–Old Greek festival celebrating the marriage of Goddess Kore-Persephone and God Dionysos-Plouton, following their return from Elysium. 

3/15 to 3/21: Old Anglo-Teutonic festival of Goddess Ostara, celebrating the annual rebirth. Her Hare gave gifts of eggs – signifying rebirth. 

3/16 to 3/20: Zoroastrian celebration of Divine Spirit Spenta Mainyu, creator and protector of humans. 

Wheel of the Year


March 15, 2023

2/22 to 4/8 (OC 2/27 to 4/7): Lent–Christian time of purification by self-reflection, peace-making, reparation for harm done, and helping those in need. Lenten Truce (through Easter).

3/1 to 3/31: Gender Equality Month–Time to honor both genders; time to meditate on the equality of women and men, on the respect due to both women and men, and on Goddess-God manifesting as woman and man. 

3/2 to 3/20: Baha’i feast honoring the one Deity as ‘Ala’ – Loftiness. Followed by the Fast – time of purification by fasting from sunrise to sunset. ‘Ala’ Truce (through Naw Ruz).

3/7 to 3/15: Navajo Sing–Festival in which fields are blessed in preparation for planting. Navajos believe Estsanatlehi/Changing Woman wields the power to constantly create and change the world.

3/11 eve to 3/18 eve: Lesser Eleusinian Mysteries–Old Greek festival celebrating the marriage of Goddess Kore-Persephone and God Dionysos-Plouton, following their return from Elysium. 

3/15: Corporate Tax Day–Day to give back to the community for the benefits of community. Corporations should adopt a triple bottom line (people, planet, and profit) to support the consumers, environment, and countries that support them.

3/15 to 3/21: Old Anglo-Teutonic festival of Goddess Ostara, celebrating the annual rebirth. Her Hare gave gifts of eggs – signifying rebirth. 

Wheel of the Year


March 14, 2023

2/22 to 4/8 (OC 2/27 to 4/7): Lent–Christian time of purification by self-reflection, peace-making, reparation for harm done, and helping those in need. Lenten Truce (through Easter).

3/1 to 3/31: Gender Equality Month–Time to honor both genders; time to meditate on the equality of women and men, on the respect due to both women and men, and on Goddess-God manifesting as woman and man. 

3/2 to 3/20: Baha’i feast honoring the one Deity as ‘Ala’ – Loftiness. Followed by the Fast – time of purification by fasting from sunrise to sunset. ‘Ala’ Truce (through Naw Ruz).

3/7 to 3/15: Navajo Sing–Festival in which fields are blessed in preparation for planting. Navajos believe Estsanatlehi/Changing Woman wields the power to constantly create and change the world.

3/11 eve to 3/18 eve: Lesser Eleusinian Mysteries–Old Greek festival celebrating the marriage of Goddess Kore-Persephone and God Dionysos-Plouton, following their return from Elysium. 

3/14: Sikh New Year (Nanakshahi Era 555 begins). 

Wheel of the Year


March 13, 2023

2/22 to 4/8 (OC 2/27 to 4/7): Lent–Christian time of purification by self-reflection, peace-making, reparation for harm done, and helping those in need. Lenten Truce (through Easter).

3/1 to 3/31: Gender Equality Month–Time to honor both genders; time to meditate on the equality of women and men, on the respect due to both women and men, and on Goddess-God manifesting as woman and man. 

3/2 to 3/20: Baha’i feast honoring the one Deity as ‘Ala’ – Loftiness. Followed by the Fast – time of purification by fasting from sunrise to sunset. ‘Ala’ Truce (through Naw Ruz).

3/7 to 3/15: Navajo Sing–Festival in which fields are blessed in preparation for planting. Navajos believe Estsanatlehi/Changing Woman wields the power to constantly create and change the world.

3/11 eve to 3/18 eve: Lesser Eleusinian Mysteries–Old Greek festival celebrating the marriage of Goddess Kore-Persephone and God Dionysos-Plouton, following their return from Elysium. 

3/13: Birthday of Joseph Priestley (1733), Unitarian who found Biblical basis for belief in a unitary Deity, and believed Jesus to be Deity’s Great Prophet. 

Wheel of the Year


March 12, 2023

2/22 to 4/8 (OC 2/27 to 4/7): Lent–Christian time of purification by self-reflection, peace-making, reparation for harm done, and helping those in need. Lenten Truce (through Easter).

3/1 to 3/31: Gender Equality Month–Time to honor both genders; time to meditate on the equality of women and men, on the respect due to both women and men, and on Goddess-God manifesting as woman and man. 

3/2 to 3/20: Baha’i feast honoring the one Deity as ‘Ala’ – Loftiness. Followed by the Fast – time of purification by fasting from sunrise to sunset. ‘Ala’ Truce (through Naw Ruz).

3/7 to 3/15: Navajo Sing–Festival in which fields are blessed in preparation for planting. Navajos believe Estsanatlehi/Changing Woman wields the power to constantly create and change the world.

3/11 eve to 3/18 eve: Lesser Eleusinian Mysteries–Old Greek festival celebrating the marriage of Goddess Kore-Persephone and God Dionysos-Plouton, following their return from Elysium. 

3/12 (2:00 a.m.): Daylight Savings Time begins – set clocks ahead 1 hour. 

Wheel of the Year


March 11, 2023

2/22 to 4/8 (OC 2/27 to 4/7): Lent–Christian time of purification by self-reflection, peace-making, reparation for harm done, and helping those in need. Lenten Truce (through Easter).

3/1 to 3/31: Gender Equality Month–Time to honor both genders; time to meditate on the equality of women and men, on the respect due to both women and men, and on Goddess-God manifesting as woman and man. 

3/2 to 3/20: Baha’i feast honoring the one Deity as ‘Ala’ – Loftiness. Followed by the Fast – time of purification by fasting from sunrise to sunset. ‘Ala’ Truce (through Naw Ruz).

3/7 to 3/15: Navajo Sing–Festival in which fields are blessed in preparation for planting. Navajos believe Estsanatlehi/Changing Woman wields the power to constantly create and change the world.

3/11 eve to 3/18 eve: Lesser Eleusinian Mysteries–Old Greek festival celebrating the marriage of Goddess Kore-Persephone and God Dionysos-Plouton, following their return from Elysium. 

Wheel of the Year


March 10, 2023

2/22 to 4/8 (OC 2/27 to 4/7): Lent–Christian time of purification by self-reflection, peace-making, reparation for harm done, and helping those in need. Lenten Truce (through Easter).

3/1 to 3/31: Gender Equality Month–Time to honor both genders; time to meditate on the equality of women and men, on the respect due to both women and men, and on Goddess-God manifesting as woman and man. 

3/2 to 3/20: Baha’i feast honoring the one Deity as ‘Ala’ – Loftiness. Followed by the Fast – time of purification by fasting from sunrise to sunset. ‘Ala’ Truce (through Naw Ruz).

3/7 to 3/15: Navajo Sing–Festival in which fields are blessed in preparation for planting. Navajos believe Estsanatlehi/Changing Woman wields the power to constantly create and change the world.

3/10: Chinese Buddhist festival of Bodhisattva Kuan Yin; celebrates Her “birth.” She declared women the spiritual equals of men.

3/10: Death day of Harriet Tubman (1913), who risked her life to guide slaves to freedom. 

Wheel of the Year


March 9, 2023

2/22 to 4/8 (OC 2/27 to 4/7): Lent–Christian time of purification by self-reflection, peace-making, reparation for harm done, and helping those in need. Lenten Truce (through Easter).

3/1 to 3/31: Gender Equality Month–Time to honor both genders; time to meditate on the equality of women and men, on the respect due to both women and men, and on Goddess-God manifesting as woman and man. 

3/2 to 3/20: Baha’i feast honoring the one Deity as ‘Ala’ – Loftiness. Followed by the Fast – time of purification by fasting from sunrise to sunset. ‘Ala’ Truce (through Naw Ruz).

3/7 to 3/15: Navajo Sing–Festival in which fields are blessed in preparation for planting. Navajos believe Estsanatlehi/Changing Woman wields the power to constantly create and change the world.

3/9: Day slavery was outlawed world-wide (1927); day to mourn its continued existence. 

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March 8, 2023

2/22 to 4/8 (OC 2/27 to 4/7): Lent–Christian time of purification by self-reflection, peace-making, reparation for harm done, and helping those in need. Lenten Truce (through Easter).

3/1 to 3/31: Gender Equality Month–Time to honor both genders; time to meditate on the equality of women and men, on the respect due to both women and men, and on Goddess-God manifesting as woman and man. 

3/2 to 3/8: Holi–Hindu festival celebrating the courting of God Shiva by Goddess Parvati, and the efforts on Her behalf by Kama (God of Love) and Rati (Goddess of Passion).

3/2 to 3/20: Baha’i feast honoring the one Deity as ‘Ala’ – Loftiness. Followed by the Fast – time of purification by fasting from sunrise to sunset. ‘Ala’ Truce (through Naw Ruz).

3/7 to 3/15: Navajo Sing–Festival in which fields are blessed in preparation for planting. Navajos believe Estsanatlehi/Changing Woman wields the power to constantly create and change the world.

3/8: International Women’s Day–Day to mourn victims of gender-based oppression and misogyny (past and present), make peace, and celebrate women’s empowerment.

3/8: Vigil for respect for the human rights of all in Syria. 

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March 7, 2023

2/22 to 4/8 (OC 2/27 to 4/7): Lent–Christian time of purification by self-reflection, peace-making, reparation for harm done, and helping those in need. Lenten Truce (through Easter).

3/1 to 3/31: Gender Equality Month–Time to honor both genders; time to meditate on the equality of women and men, on the respect due to both women and men, and on Goddess-God manifesting as woman and man. 

3/2 to 3/8: Holi–Hindu festival celebrating the courting of God Shiva by Goddess Parvati, and the efforts on Her behalf by Kama (God of Love) and Rati (Goddess of Passion).

3/2 to 3/20: Baha’i feast honoring the one Deity as ‘Ala’ – Loftiness. Followed by the Fast – time of purification by fasting from sunrise to sunset. ‘Ala’ Truce (through Naw Ruz).

3/5 eve to 3/7 eve: Jewish fast of Esther and fest of Purim–Recalls a planned massacre of Persian Jews and their deliverance by Queen Esther; time for helping those in need. 

3/7 (7:40 a.m. EST): Full Moon (Leaf/Seedling Moon) (Pisces Full Moon).

3/7 to 3/15: Navajo Sing–Festival in which fields are blessed in preparation for planting. Navajos believe Estsanatlehi/Changing Woman wields the power to constantly create and change the world.

3/7 eve: Nisfu Sha’ban–Muslim night of repentance for all harm done. 

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March 6, 2023

2/22 to 4/8 (OC 2/27 to 4/7): Lent–Christian time of purification by self-reflection, peace-making, reparation for harm done, and helping those in need. Lenten Truce (through Easter).

3/1 to 3/31: Gender Equality Month–Time to honor both genders; time to meditate on the equality of women and men, on the respect due to both women and men, and on Goddess-God manifesting as woman and man. 

3/2 to 3/8: Holi–Hindu festival celebrating the courting of God Shiva by Goddess Parvati, and the efforts on Her behalf by Kama (God of Love) and Rati (Goddess of Passion).

3/2 to 3/20: Baha’i feast honoring the one Deity as ‘Ala’ – Loftiness. Followed by the Fast – time of purification by fasting from sunrise to sunset. ‘Ala’ Truce (through Naw Ruz).

3/5 eve to 3/7 eve: Jewish fast of Esther and fest of Purim–Recalls a planned massacre of Persian Jews and their deliverance by Queen Esther; time for helping those in need. 

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March 5, 2023

2/22 to 4/8 (OC 2/27 to 4/7): Lent–Christian time of purification by self-reflection, peace-making, reparation for harm done, and helping those in need. Lenten Truce (through Easter).

3/1 to 3/31: Gender Equality Month–Time to honor both genders; time to meditate on the equality of women and men, on the respect due to both women and men, and on Goddess-God manifesting as woman and man. 

3/2 to 3/8: Holi–Hindu festival celebrating the courting of God Shiva by Goddess Parvati, and the efforts on Her behalf by Kama (God of Love) and Rati (Goddess of Passion).

3/2 to 3/20: Baha’i feast honoring the one Deity as ‘Ala’ – Loftiness. Followed by the Fast – time of purification by fasting from sunrise to sunset. ‘Ala’ Truce (through Naw Ruz).

3/2 eve to 3/5 eve: Anthesteria–Old Greek festival honoring Dionysos-Plouton and Kore-Persephone as Deities of the Dead, and welcoming the visiting dead from Elysium. 

 * 3/5: Day commemorating the birth of Taoist Lao-Tzu (570? BCE). Taoists live simply and tranquilly, respect life, and recognize the equality of all.

3/5: Old Romano-Egyptian festival honoring Goddess Isis as Lady of the Moon and Ruler of the Sea.

3/5 eve to 3/7 eve: Jewish fast of Esther and fest of Purim–Recalls a planned massacre of Persian Jews and their deliverance by Queen Esther; time for helping those in need. 

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March 4, 2023

2/22 to 4/8 (OC 2/27 to 4/7): Lent–Christian time of purification by self-reflection, peace-making, reparation for harm done, and helping those in need. Lenten Truce (through Easter).

3/1 to 3/31: Gender Equality Month–Time to honor both genders; time to meditate on the equality of women and men, on the respect due to both women and men, and on Goddess-God manifesting as woman and man. 

3/2 to 3/8: Holi–Hindu festival celebrating the courting of God Shiva by Goddess Parvati, and the efforts on Her behalf by Kama (God of Love) and Rati (Goddess of Passion).

3/2 to 3/20: Baha’i feast honoring the one Deity as ‘Ala’ – Loftiness. Followed by the Fast – time of purification by fasting from sunrise to sunset. ‘Ala’ Truce (through Naw Ruz).

3/2 eve to 3/5 eve: Anthesteria–Old Greek festival honoring Dionysos-Plouton and Kore-Persephone as Deities of the Dead, and welcoming the visiting dead from Elysium. 

3/4: Mindfulness Day–Zen Buddhist day for being mindful that you are connected to each and every sentient being that has ever existed.

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March 3, 2023

2/22 to 4/8 (OC 2/27 to 4/7): Lent–Christian time of purification by self-reflection, peace-making, reparation for harm done, and helping those in need. Lenten Truce (through Easter).

3/1 to 3/31: Gender Equality Month–Time to honor both genders; time to meditate on the equality of women and men, on the respect due to both women and men, and on Goddess-God manifesting as woman and man. 

3/2 to 3/8: Holi–Hindu festival celebrating the courting of God Shiva by Goddess Parvati, and the efforts on Her behalf by Kama (God of Love) and Rati (Goddess of Passion).

3/2 to 3/20: Baha’i feast honoring the one Deity as ‘Ala’ – Loftiness. Followed by the Fast – time of purification by fasting from sunrise to sunset. ‘Ala’ Truce (through Naw Ruz).

3/2 eve to 3/5 eve: Anthesteria–Old Greek festival honoring Dionysos-Plouton and Kore-Persephone as Deities of the Dead, and welcoming the visiting dead from Elysium. 

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March 2, 2023

2/22 to 4/8 (OC 2/27 to 4/7): Lent–Christian time of purification by self-reflection, peace-making, reparation for harm done, and helping those in need. Lenten Truce (through Easter).

3/1 to 3/31: Gender Equality Month–Time to honor both genders; time to meditate on the equality of women and men, on the respect due to both women and men, and on Goddess-God manifesting as woman and man. 

3/2: Beginning of the Prudhoe Bay oil spill (2006), which showed why oil pipelines are a threat to the environment.

3/2 to 3/8: Holi–Hindu festival celebrating the courting of God Shiva by Goddess Parvati, and the efforts on Her behalf by Kama (God of Love) and Rati (Goddess of Passion).

3/2 to 3/20: Baha’i feast honoring the one Deity as ‘Ala’ – Loftiness. Followed by the Fast – time of purification by fasting from sunrise to sunset. ‘Ala’ Truce (through Naw Ruz).

3/2 eve to 3/5 eve: Anthesteria–Old Greek festival honoring Dionysos-Plouton and Kore-Persephone as Deities of the Dead, and welcoming the visiting dead from Elysium. 

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March 1, 2023

2/22 to 4/8 (OC 2/27 to 4/7): Lent–Christian time of purification by self-reflection, peace-making, reparation for harm done, and helping those in need. Lenten Truce (through Easter).

2/26 to 3/1: Ayyam-i-Ha–Baha’is prepare for the Fast with festivities, gift-giving, and helping those in need.

3/1: Day the production and use of landmines was outlawed world-wide (1999); day to mourn their victims.

3/1: Great American Weigh In–Day to commit to a healthy diet and daily exercise.

3/1 to 3/31: Gender Equality Month–Time to honor both genders; time to meditate on the equality of women and men, on the respect due to both women and men, and on Goddess-God manifesting as woman and man. 

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