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Arqba
Arqba ( myz, ࡀࡓࡒࡁࡀ) is the tenth month of the Mandaean calendar The Mandaean calendar is a 365-day solar calendar used by the Mandaean people.Drower, Ethel Stefana. ''The Mandaeans of Iraq and Iran''. Oxford At The Clarendon Press, 1937. It consists of twelve 30-day months, with five extra days at the end of .... It is the Mandaic name for the constellation Scorpio. It currently corresponds to Apr / May in the Gregorian calendar due to a lack of a leap year in the Mandaean calendar. References Months of the Mandaean calendar Scorpio in astrology Scorpions in culture {{Mandaeism-stub ...
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Mandaean Calendar
The Mandaean calendar is a 365-day solar calendar used by the Mandaean people.Drower, Ethel Stefana. ''The Mandaeans of Iraq and Iran''. Oxford At The Clarendon Press, 1937. It consists of twelve 30-day months, with five extra days at the end of Šumbulta (the 8th month). The Parwanaya (or Panja) festival takes place during those five days. There is no leap year therefore every four years all Mandaean dates (like beginnings of the months or festivals) move one day back with respect to the Gregorian calendar. Months Each month is named after a constellation (''manzalta''). The Mandaic names of the 12 constellations of the Zodiac are derived from Aramaic common roots. As with the seven planets, overall the 12 constellations, frequently known as the ''trisar'' ( myz, ࡕࡓࡉࡎࡀࡓ, "The Twelve") or ''trisar malwašia'' ("Twelve Constellations") in Mandaean scriptures, are generally not viewed favorably in Mandaeism, since they constitute part of the entourage of Ruha, the Queen ...
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Qaina
Qaina ( myz, ࡒࡀࡉࡍࡀ) is the ninth month of the Mandaean calendar. Mandaeans practice light fasting on the first day of Qaina. Qaina, which literally means 'reed', is the Mandaic name for the constellation Libra Libra generally refers to: * Libra (constellation), a constellation * Libra (astrology), an astrological sign based on the star constellation Libra may also refer to: Arts and entertainment * ''Libra'' (novel), a 1988 novel by Don DeLillo Musi .... It currently corresponds to Mar / Apr in the Gregorian calendar due to a lack of a leap year in the Mandaean calendar. References Months of the Mandaean calendar Libra in astrology {{Mandaeism-stub ...
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Hitia
Hiṭia ( myz, ࡄࡉࡈࡉࡀ) is the eleventh month of the Mandaean calendar. The first day of the month is Dehwa Daimana, the birthday of John the Baptist The Nativity of John the Baptist (or Birth of John the Baptist, or Nativity of the Forerunner, or colloquially Johnmas or St. John's Day (in German) Johannistag) is a Christian feast day celebrating the birth of John the Baptist. It is observed .... It is the Mandaic name for the constellation Sagittarius. It currently corresponds to May / Jun in the Gregorian calendar due to a lack of a leap year in the Mandaean calendar. References Months of the Mandaean calendar Sagittarius in astrology {{Mandaeism-stub ...
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Scorpio (astrology)
Scorpio () is the eighth astrological sign in the zodiac, originating from the constellation of Scorpius. It spans 210°–240° ecliptic longitude. Under the tropical zodiac (most commonly used in Western astrology), the Sun transits this sign on average from October 23 to November 21. Depending on which zodiac system one uses, someone born under the influence of Scorpio may be called a ''Scorpio'' or a ''Scorpionic''. Associations Scorpio is one of the water signs, the others being Cancer and Pisces. It is a fixed, negative sign. Scorpio is associated with three different animals: the scorpion, the snake, and the eagle. According to ''The Astrology Bible'', Scorpio's colors are deep red, maroon, black, and brown. Gallery File:Mosaic in Maltezana at Analipsi, Astypalaia, 5th c AD, Scorpio Astm30a.jpg, Mosaic in Maltezana near Analipsi, Astypalaia, 5th century CE. File:Bogenstraße 34 (Hamburg-Harvestehude).Eingang.Detail.3.19907.ajb.jpg, Scorpio adorning a building in Ha ...
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Scorpio In Astrology
Scorpio is the Latin word for scorpion. The name may refer to: Astronomy and astrology * Scorpio (astrology), a sign of the Zodiac * Scorpius, a constellation often called Scorpio People with the name * Eddie Morris, a member of the hip-hop group Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five * D.C. Scorpio, a hip-hop recording artist * 2 Cold Scorpio, a professional wrestler * Scorpio Sky, a professional wrestler Arts, entertainment, and media Fictional characters * Scorpio (Marvel Comics), a Marvel Comics supervillain * Scorpio (DC Comics), DC Comics terrorist organization * ''Scorpio'', the heroes' fictional spacecraft in the final season of the TV series ''Blake's 7'' * The Scorpio Killer, the antagonist in the 1971 Clint Eastwood film ''Dirty Harry'' * Hank Scorpio (voiced by Albert Brooks), a character in the episode "You Only Move Twice" of ''The Simpsons'' * Scorpios rex, a hybrid dinosaur introduced in the 3rd season of the Netflix show Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous Music * ...
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