Solstice, Equinox and Cross-Quarter Dates

The years 2012 through 2020

Year	Dec Solstice	GMT	March Equinox	GMT	June Solstice	GMT	Sept Equinox	GMT
2012	21st	11:11	20th	05:14	20th	23:09	22nd	14:49
2013	21st	17:11	20th	11:02	21st	05:04	22nd	20:44
2014	21st	23:03	20th	16:57	21st	10:51	23rd	02:29
2015	22nd	04:48	20th	22:45	21st	16:38	23rd	08:20
2016	21st	10:44	20th	04:30	20th	22:34	22nd	14:21
2017	21st	16:28	20th	10:28	21st	04:24	22nd	20:02
2018	21st	22:22	20th	16:15	21st	10:07	23rd	01:54
2019	22nd	04:19	20th	21:58	21st	15:54	23rd	07:50
2020	21st	10:02	20th	03:49	20th	21:43	22nd	13:30

Cross Quarter Dates
A cross quarter date falls exactly between the Solstice and the Equinox. They are calculated by counting the number of days and hours between a Solstice and Equinox, then dividing that number in half.

Seasons
Vernal equinox:  March 20, 05:14
Summer solstice:  June 20, 23:09
Autumnal equinox:  September 22, 14:49
Winter solstice:  December 21, 11:11

Cross Quarter Dates
February 4, 17:22
May 5, 14:11
August 6, 18:59
November 6, 13:00


Moon Phases
New:  November 13, 22:08
First quarter:  November 20, 14:31
Full:  November 28, 14:46
Third quarter:  December 6, 15:31
New:  December 13, 08:42

See http://www.russellcottrell.com/celticDate/ for the original information. It's an extremely useful reference tool.

Reading List

This is a list of the many books I recommend in the human search for knowledge, inspiration and insight. If you'd like to add something to my list, please send a note with a short explanation or review of why you believe it should be included. I will also include your review if it is determined your choice is appropriate to this venue.


Reading List

1. Find Your Fortune in Your Hand Hiteshew, Frank Divination Out-of-Print-1952
2. How to Read Hands Justice, L.A. Divination 70989068773
3. Runes in 10 Minutes Kaser, R.T. Divination 0-380-77605-7
4. Astrology for Dummies Orion, Rae Divination 0-7645-5217-1
5. The Runes Svensson, Horik Divination 1-56619-964-6
6. Northern Mysteries and Magic Aswynn, Freya Divination/Feminist 1-56718-047-7
7. Lady of the Northern Light Gitlin-Emmer, Susan Divination/Feminist 0-89594-629-7
8. The Golden Bough Frazer, Sir James History
9. Witchcraft in the Middle Ages Russell, Jeffrey Burton History 0-8065-0504-4
10. Dictionary of World Myth Willis, Roy Reference 0-7607-3877-7
11. Introduction to the Medieval Mystics of Europe Szarmach, Paul Religion 0-87395-835-7
12. Roles of the Northern Goddess Davidson, Hilda Ellis Religion-North Europe 0-415-13611-3
13. Goddess of the North Welch, Lynda C. Religion-North Europe 1-57863-170-x
14. Dreamtime and Inner Space Kalweit, Holger Shamanism 0-87773-406-2
15. Singing the Soul Back Home Matthews, Caitlin Shamanism 1-85230-616-5
16. Finnish Magic Nelson, Robert Shamanism 1-56718-489-8
17. Thorson's Principles of Shamanism Rutherford, Leo Shamanism 0-7225-3321-7
18. Shamanism for Everyone Scott, Gini Graham Shamanism 0-914918-86-9
19. Shaman in a 9 to 5 World Telesco, Patricia Shamanism 1-89594-982-2
20. Northern Magic Thorsson, Edred Shamanism 1-56718-709-9
21. Golden Precepts of Esoterism de Purucker, G. Spirituality 0-911500-86-3
22. Flying Without a Broom Conway, D.J. Wicca 1-56718-164-3
23. Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs Cunningham, Scott Wicca 0-87542-122-9
24. Magical Herbalism Cunningham, Scott Wicca 0-87542-120-2
25. A Witch Alone Green, Marian Wicca 1-85538-112-5
26. Twelve Wild Swans, The Starhawk Wicca 0-06-251684-1
27. Holy Book of Women's Mysteries, The Budapest, Zsuzanna Wicca/Feminist 0-914728-67-9