Hi, Ximena! I found you through Mason Currey and it's so nice to be here. I'm not on social media, so I wasn't aware of "October Theory." However, there's something to it. For the Celts, Samhain (a holiday that aligns with Halloween) was the most important festivity, marking the beginning of the new year. It was the last harvest before the long winter, so animal sacrifices were made to thank the divinity for the bounty. The term "bonfire" actually means "a fire of bones," meaning that the bones of said animals were thrown into a big village fire as part of the celebrations. As an astrologer, though, I understand why January is the new year for you. I don't mean that in the sense of the beginning of the calendar year, but because that's your birthday, and your birthday marks the beginning of YOUR personal year. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, and congrats on your book publication!
Ok so my book rec is an out of left field boomer dad book- Frederick Forsyth - day of the jackal. These are great geopolitics thriller type books. Upcoming TV series with Eddie redmayne to sweeten the deal
Adding to my library holds list! Not my usual genre but am intrigued. Also find that when a TV/movie adaptation is coming it's very motivating to finish the book in time - and Eddie!
Hi, Ximena! I found you through Mason Currey and it's so nice to be here. I'm not on social media, so I wasn't aware of "October Theory." However, there's something to it. For the Celts, Samhain (a holiday that aligns with Halloween) was the most important festivity, marking the beginning of the new year. It was the last harvest before the long winter, so animal sacrifices were made to thank the divinity for the bounty. The term "bonfire" actually means "a fire of bones," meaning that the bones of said animals were thrown into a big village fire as part of the celebrations. As an astrologer, though, I understand why January is the new year for you. I don't mean that in the sense of the beginning of the calendar year, but because that's your birthday, and your birthday marks the beginning of YOUR personal year. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, and congrats on your book publication!
Love that! Thanks for sharing, I wasn’t familiar with Samhain
Thank you for reading my comment! It’s a Celtic/Wiccan celebration. You may want to check the Wheel of the Year that includes all the festivities. :)
Ok so my book rec is an out of left field boomer dad book- Frederick Forsyth - day of the jackal. These are great geopolitics thriller type books. Upcoming TV series with Eddie redmayne to sweeten the deal
Adding to my library holds list! Not my usual genre but am intrigued. Also find that when a TV/movie adaptation is coming it's very motivating to finish the book in time - and Eddie!