Moon Tracks Astrology Calendars

Mars in Virgo Retrograde 2012

2012-01-16T20:54:00.000-08:00

With the advent of the Mars in Retrograde transit for the next few months starting on January 24, there is a new article dedicated to this event on the JAstrology Blogspot. It's a big article with lots of other recommendations for great retrograde information online. This link will take you there. Virgo Mars in Retrograde 2012

Power Days

2012-01-07T22:49:00.000-08:00

I used the first week of January to power through a much needed update of several pages at Moon Tracks Astrology. When I first started Moon Tracks about 18 months ago, I thought that I would quickly update the pages that I moved from Lunar Living a lot sooner than now. But alas, I got busy with so many other things that I lost track of time. So, my Resolution was to get this done. Hey, it's done! I needed to redesign a few features in order to get these pages to fit with the format. So I hope the changes don't throw anyone off by too much. Thanks, everyone for your patience!

2012 - Moon Tracks Astrology Calendars

2012-01-03T01:03:00.000-08:00

The Moon Tracks calendars have been updated for 2012. The newest pages are for declinations. For those of you who are new to astrology or are simply curious, declinations are the measurements used to indicate where on the latitude of the earth the planets are overhead in relation to the earth. These are used for parallels and contra-parallels, and I also use the information to determine when planets are hidek and exdek (out of bounds) in relation to the path of the Sun. Thanks for visiting Moon Tracks and I hope you enjoy the calendars that I create for the site.

Moon Phase Widget

2011-07-31T20:04:00.000-07:00

Photo of MoonPhaseWidget

Gawd! I must really LOVE the moon! The highlight of last week for me was putting together a moon phase widget for Moon Tracks. I added in the void of course information - when the moon is VoC, it will show up under the moon phase plus I added in the degree and sign of the moon. This is information that doesn't show up on most Moon Phase widgets PLUS it is not a javascript or java applet so it won't Hide from people when they visit the site when they have "scripts" turned off in their browser. I'm pretty proud of myself right now. But, now, it's back to work on things that bring me income. Thank you New Moon. You were Wonderful :)

Site Update - Void of Course Moon Dates

2011-07-20T16:22:00.000-07:00

Oy is me in the updates department. Sometimes, I fall behind faster than I can catch up. But, just to let you all know, there is a new Void of Course Dates Table that is time adjustable for different time zones around the world. The table shows the current and the next month of Lunar Void of Course information. The Moon's transit, being fairly quick through all the signs, tends to have approximately 13 Void of Course periods each month. Some are mere minutes long, while others can last a day or two. Go to the Moon Tracks website to read all about the Void of Course Moon.

2011 starts with the Solar Eclipse

2011-01-02T16:29:00.000-08:00

Important Astrological Dates - 2011

Solar Eclipse (Partial Saros 151) - January 4
Jupiter into Aries - January 22
Chiron into Pisces - February 8
North Node in Sagittarius - March 3
Mercury Rx Aries - March 30/April 23
Uranus into Aries - March 11
Neptune into Pisces - April 4
Solar Eclipse (Partial Saros 118) - June 1
Jupiter into Taurus - June 6
Lunar Eclipse (Total Saros 130) - June 15
Solar Eclipse (Partial Saros 156) - July 1
Mercury Rx Virgo - August 2/August 26
Neptune (Rx) into Aquarius - August 4
Mercury Rx Sagittarius - November 24/December 13
Solar Eclipse (Partial Saros 123) - November 25
Lunar Eclipse (Total Saros 135) - December 10

Keep track of all the events with Moon Track's calendars - updated monthly - for all your Moon Phase to Planetary Ingress information.

Mars and Mercury Extreme Declinations 2010

2010-11-05T12:28:00.000-07:00

The Sun's transit sets the standard for North and South outlaying declination paths with the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. The Summer and Winter Solstices are the apexes of the declinations. While the Sun's transit has its limits, most of the other planets do not, and they routinely move past the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn while transiting (from the Earth's perspective). When planets move past these lines, the terms extreme declination or out of bounds will frequently be attached to the placement.

Starting in November, 2010, the planets of Mercury and Mars will transit beyond the Tropic of Capricorn in the Southern Hemisphere for approximately a month, and a month and a half, respectively. These energies are typically associated with added stress on our lives. We feel like we are being overwhelmed with too much of something, but not really able to put our finger on what it is that is overwhelming us. Those of us who have planetary placements past the 13th degree of Sagittarius and before the 13th degree of Capricorn are also more inclined to feel the confusing energies take hold with this particular November/December transit. There tends to be a feeling of vulnerability and hopelessness. Try to stay away from medications or drugs that can add to the confusion.

You can find more information at Moon Tracks' Declinations page under the Ephemerides section.

Alert - Cardinal Grand Cross -

2010-08-01T15:25:00.000-07:00

In August, 2010, there will be a powerful planetary configuration known as the Grand Cross (aka Grand Square) that is likely to impact almost every person in one way or another. Read more about the possibilities and keys to avoiding some of the fall out. http://www.jastrology.com/

August Calendars Available

2010-07-31T17:27:00.000-07:00

The calendars for August have just updated for the month. Zip on in to see what August has in store for everyone.

Be well,

Server Issues this week

2010-07-13T14:03:00.000-07:00

The webhosting server is having a panic attack at the moment. Access to the website this week may be spotty, at best. My apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

The Moon's Rule Over the Home

2010-06-26T20:29:00.000-07:00

Now that the Sun is in Cancer, I think it's an excellent time to discuss Mooning around the House activities. Finding the best dates for activities around the home just got easier with this guide. You can use this guide along with the Daily Activities chart at Moon Tracks Calendars.

If building a house, leveling the ground for the foundation should be started when the Moon transits Taurus, Leo, Scorpio or Aquarius the first week after the New Moon. Positive aspects from the Moon to Saturn add to the stability of the foundation.

The best days to start framing a building is when the Moon transits Aquarius and is enhanced when there are positive aspects to Jupiter.

For electrical and gas installations (or installing appliances) the Moon should be transiting Aries, Leo or Sagittarius and there should be no harsh aspects (or conjunctions) to Mars, Saturn, Uranus or Neptune.

Plumbing is best initiated while the Moon transits Cancer, Scorpio or Pisces and there should be no difficult aspects to the Moon, Neptune or Pluto.

Installing interior doors, cupboards and closets are best when initiated while the Moon transits Libra.

Roofing or reroofing a home is best when initiated after the Full Moon, particularly when the Moon is in Aries or Aquarius. Try to avoid any roofing activity within 24 hours of and during the New Moon.

Painting of the house is best avoided during the New Moon period. During cold temperatures, try to paint when the Moon is transiting in Leo. If painting during the hot temperatures, try to initiate the activity when the Moon is transiting in Taurus. The waxing moon periods are better than waning for paint applications.

The best dates to initiate home renovations or repairs around the home are after the New Moon and before the Full Moon when the Moon is in the sign of Gemini, Libra or Aquarius. Try to avoid dates when the Moon is forming difficult aspects to Mars or Saturn. Also avoid any planetary harsh aspects or conjunctions to the ruling planet of a particular area of the home, i.e. dining room, living room, hallways, front porch, front door and foyer are ruled by the Sun (Leo). The basement, cellar, plumbing, bathrooms and laundry rooms are ruled by the Moon (Cancer). Library, study room, family room, art gallery, rooms for servants or employees, barns and sheds for hand tools are ruled by Mercury (Gemini & Virgo). Bedrooms, social rooms and rooms mostly occupied by women are ruled by Venus (Taurus). The kitchen, fireplaces, furnaces and wood stoves are ruled by Mars (Aries). Mars & Pluto (Scorpio) rules over toilets and waste products. Jupiter (Sagittarius) rules over mostly storage areas, i.e. garage, wood sheds, cupboards, pantries, etc. Rarely used and confined areas of the home, crawl spaces, and attics are ruled over by Saturn (Capricorn). Improvements to rooms dedicated to electronics should be initiated while Uranus (Aquarius) is well aspected. Venus (Libra) also rules over back doors, back yards, decks and enclosed areas on the outside of the main structure such as solariums, green houses or enclosed patios.

Changing a room's furniture or decorating is best when the Moon is in the air signs and while the Moon is making positive aspects to Mars or Saturn. When purchasing new furniture, buy the items on a Saturday whenever possible while there are positive aspects to Saturn.

If planning to fence in the yard, set the posts while the Moon is waning after the Full Moon in the fixed signs of Taurus or Leo.

For selling your home (your primary residence) find a day when your solar sign is well aspected by Jupiter to list it on the market. When purchasing a home as your primary residence, initiate the papers when the Moon is new or in the first quarter and in the sign of Taurus or Leo.

Moving into your new home? Try to schedule the moving date when your solar sign is receiving a conjunction, sextile or trine from the Moon and when the Moon is not making any aspect to Mars.

If terms or phrases in this article do not make sense, click on the glossary of terms link in the right column under "Pages."

Solar Eclipse July 11, 2010

2010-05-30T15:30:00.000-07:00

The total solar eclipse of this summer is set to occur on July 11, 2010 at 7:34 p.m. (UT) but will actually occur around 8:30 a.m./2:30 p.m. over the Pacific Ocean (varies by time zone). You would want to consult the local region for the actual time frame. The path of the total solar eclipse will not make it easy for viewing.

In essence, in order to see this total solar eclipse, one would need to be out on a small island (on or near Cook Islands, Mangaia, Easter Island, etc) at approximately 1:34 pm in the southern Pacific Ocean or on a ship approximately 3000 miles southeast of the Hawaiian Islands. Portions of South America in the southern regions will also get to see some of the solar eclipse. This might be a great reason to book a cruise by one or more of these wonderful tropical islands.

This total solar eclipse belongs to the Solar Saros Series 146 that originated from the South Lunar Node in the 12th family on September 19, 1541. The zodiac sign will be Cancer at 19-degrees, 24-minutes.

New Moons and Full Moons

2010-05-16T15:09:00.000-07:00

The calendar pages for the New Moon dates and the Full Moon Names has just been updated to allow you to change the time zone for most regions around the world. The default is Universal Time (UT) but you can add or subtract up to 11 hours for the various time zones.

Plus, if you don't know your specific time zone hour, you can use the link near the bottom of the page to take you to a site that can help you figure it out. Remember, some parts of the world use daylight saving time, so that would also need to be considered with checking on the times.

New Moon Calendar Full Moon Names Calendar The linked pages will open in new windows.

Lunar Eclipse June 26, 2010

2010-05-15T02:58:00.000-07:00

In a little more than a month, the Lunar Eclipse in Capricorn will occur. The partial eclipse will probably not be all that noticable unless the transit is watched closely. The Lunar Eclipse will be viewable from most of the Americas, over the Pacific Ocean regions and into parts of Asia. The peak time of the Lunar Eclipse will be June 26, 2010 at 11:39 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time would be approximately 4:39 a.m. The overall event will last almost three hours, so "watching" time could easily start an hour earlier and last an hour past the "exact" point.

This partial lunar eclipse belongs to the Lunar Saros Series 120 that originated from the North Lunar Node in the 12th family on October 16, 1000. The zodiac sign will be Capricorn at 4-degrees, 46-minutes.

Cooking under the Moon

2010-05-07T01:58:00.000-07:00

Most people don't understand why they can whip up the exact same recipe, to have it turn out great sometimes, but flop on others. Some of this problem could be due to the stage of the moon as well as the sign that the moon is transiting through. There actually are moon phases that are more conducive to certain cooking activities.

The best time to make fresh sauerkraut is within a few days after the Full Moon in the signs of Cancer, Scorpio or Pisces.

The best times to brew wine or root beer (not beer) is when the moon is in Taurus or Pisces. If the moon is sextile or trine to Venus (direct motion), the batch is likely to be fuller bodied. Best to avoid the dates when the moon is forming any aspects to Mars or Saturn.

Brewing other drinks is best when started during the 3rd or 4th quarters and the moon is in Cancer, Scorpio or Pisces.

Baked goods are usually best when the moon is in the signs of Gemini, Libra or Aquarius, and when the moon is forming positive aspects to Mercury or Venus while not in retrograde motion. Creating works of arts from food, i.e. decorating cakes, sculpting with ice or food, etc., is likely to be enhanced while the moon is transiting through the sign of Taurus or Libra and in favorable aspect to Venus direct.

Canning one's own food is a large project that can be enhanced by knowing the best dates to begin. Canning and/or freezing fruits or vegetables when the moon is waxing in the signs of Cancer or Pisces tends to improve the outcome and quality. Making jams, jellies and preserves is best during the waxing moon while the moon is transiting through Taurus, Cancer, Scorpio or Pisces.

Drying herbs is best during the 3rd quarter of the moon while the moon is transiting Aries, Gemini, Leo, Sagittarius or Aquarius.

Cooking in a crock pot or cooking on the stove over low heat is best when done while the moon is transiting Cancer, Pisces or Scorpio.

Roasting foods in the oven tend to turn out best when the moon transits Taurus, Virgo or Capricorn and in a favorable aspect to Mars.

Drying or smoking of meats or produce is best when initiated during the waxing 3rd quarters while the moon is in the signs of Aries, Gemini, Leo or Sagittarius. The process is enhanced if the moon was moving into a favorable aspect to Mars when the process was started.

You can find some other best days at Moontracks' Daily Activities chart.

If terms or phrases in this article do not make sense, click on the glossary of terms link in the right column under "Pages."

Gardening by the Moon

2010-05-04T12:23:00.000-07:00

The best days to dig up the dirt for planting is when the moon is waning (best when the moon is in the 4th quarter) and when the moon is transiting through the signs of Aries, Gemini, Leo, Virgo, Sagittarius or Aquarius.

The best time to harvest crops will depend on the type of crop:

Grains for drying/storage should be harvested within days after the Full Moon, but avoid days when the moon is in a water sign (Cancer, Scorpio or Pisces). The best signs would be Aries, Gemini, Leo, Sagittarius, Capricorn or Aquarius.
Plants used for drying or canning should be picked when the Moon is waning in the signs of Aries, Leo or Sagittarius.
Plants and fruits that need to mature into moist and flavorful products should be picked shortly after the Full Moon in the signs of Cancer, Libra, Scorpio or Pisces.
Root crops should be dug up after the Full Moon but before the New Moon while the moon is in the signs of Aries, Gemini, Leo, Sagittarius or Aquarius.

The list for planting during the moon signs is extensive. A general list is as follows:

Seed plants that fruit, such as tomatoes, peppers, peas, beans, cucumbers, etc., should be planted after the New Moon until several days before the Full Moon while the moon is in the signs of Cancer, Libra, Scorpio or Pisces.
Plants that leaf, such as lettuce, spinach, cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, etc., should be planted a few days after the New Moon while the moon is in a water sign; Cancer, Scorpio or Pisces. Taurus and Libra can also be considered alternate productive moon signs for these crops.
Root bound plants such as carrots, potatoes, radishes and onions are most likely to bear well when planted in the 3rd quarter of the waxing moon in the signs of Taurus, Libra or Capricorn.

Pruning or budding to cut back leafy growth and promote healthy fruit is best done when the moon is in the waxing 3rd or 4th quarters of a Scorpio Moon.

Treating for pests or weeds is best when the moon is in the 4th quarter, however, it can be initiated during the 3rd quarter as well. The best signs to initiate the activity is Aries, Gemini, Leo, Virgo, Sagittarius or Aquarius.

Mowing grass for specific qualities of the lawn are quite simple. Mowing during the waxing phases of the 1st and 2nd quarters will promote thicker growth while mowing during the waning 3rd and 4th quarters will restrict growth.

Fertilizing when the moon is in a water sign is best; Cancer, Scorpio or Pisces. Engineered fertilizers, also known as chemical fertilizers, should be applied when the moon is waxing (1st & 2nd quarters). Organic (animal) fertilizers should be applied when the moon is waning (3rd & 4th quarters). If you are thinking about starting your own organic compost pile, the best time to proceed with that is when the moon is in the 4th quarter (before the New Moon) and in the sign of Cancer, Scorpio or Pisces.

Moontracks.com has more Daily Activities by the moon updated monthly. If you want to start marking these dates onto your calendars, it is best to know your timezone and find a astrology calendar that corresponds with your timezone. MoonTracks' Astrology Calendar is established for the Pacific Standard Time.

If terms or phrases in this article do not make sense, click on the glossary of terms link in the righthand column under "Pages."

Ingress & Retrograde Tables

2010-05-03T15:41:00.000-07:00

A brand new feature (tool) available at MoonTracks is the series of charts listing ingress dates as well as retrograde and direct station dates, for most of the planets. The Moon's ingress dates are not included since the moon moves from sign to sign virtually every other day, making the list gynormous for any given year. The tables mostly encompass two or three years per planet. The "personal" planets (Sun, Mercury, Venus & Mars), as well as the outer planets (Jupiter, Saturn & Chiron) and the transpersonal planets (Uranus, Neptune a& Pluto) are all featured on these tables. The tables will work well with the already existing ingress and retrograde calendars on the site. Here is a direct link to the main page of ingress/retrograde dates.

Business and Transactions by the Moon

2010-05-01T16:55:00.000-07:00

Long distance travel should be initiated when the Moon is making a sextile or trine aspect to the Sun, preferably when the Moon is in Gemini or Sagittarius. Avoid dates where the Moon is square or opposing Mars or Uranus.

The best time to purchase stock or bonds is when the Moon is in Taurus or Capricorn. A sextile or trine to Jupiter or Saturn could enhance the profit.

When hiring people for long-term positions, look for Moon transits in the signs of Gemini or Virgo while the Moon is waxing after the New Moon. The Moon's conjunction, sextile or trine to Mercury or Jupiter can also assist the hiring process.

Hiring a consultant holds more promise while the Moon is forming positive aspects to Mercury or Jupiter.

To minimize stressful firings of staff, wait until the Moon is waning after the Full Moon. Try to avoid dates when the Moon is in a square aspect to any planet.

Signing contracts or finalizing negotiations should be avoided when the Moon is forming harsh aspects to Mercury. Mars or Saturn. The best dates are when the Moon is waxing, in the signs of Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces. Favorable aspects to Mercury (while in direct motion) can also enhance the circumstances. Bidding on a contract is favored when the Moon is in Gemini or Capricorn, or while forming a positive aspect to Jupiter.

Promoting or selling your ideas/products are especially favored when the Moon is transiting in your Sun sign. These activities are also enhanced while the Moon is forming favorable aspects to Mercury, Mars or Jupiter. Harsh aspects by the Moon to Saturn can interfere in productive business transactions.

Asking for a promotion is enhanced when the Moon is in your Sun sign. Favorable aspects to Mercury also improve your chances. However, if the Moon is forming any aspects to Mars or Saturn, choose a different day.

When registering for training of a new business skill, choose a day when the Moon is forming a favorable aspect to the planet that rules over that occupation.

The best time to start a new job is when the Moon is forming a positive aspect to Jupiter and/or Venus. If the Moon is transiting in your Sun sign, you may also benefit.

Request loans when the Moon is waning after the Full Moon, and forming positive aspects to Jupiter and/or Venus. Loans are also favored while the Moon is in the signs of Taurus or Leo.

The best time to obtain a patent or copyright is while the Moon is conjunct, sextile or trine to Jupiter or Mercury.

The best time to promote your business via electronic media is while the Moon transits Gemini, Capricorn or Aquarius. The best time to promote your business in newspapers, magazines and in print is while the Moon is in your business' solar sign and receiving positive aspects from Mercury or Venus.

Start a new business venture while the Moon is in Taurus, Virgo or Capricorn, and waxing but before the Full Moon. The planet that rules over the business/industry should be well aspected. Also, favorable aspects from the moon to Jupiter or Saturn can help boost the startup.

Basic Moon Activity Chart available at Moon Tracks Daily Activities

If terms or phrases in this article do not make sense, click on the glossary of terms link in the right column under "Pages."

Beauty Tips by the Moon

2010-04-27T18:47:00.000-07:00

There are a lot of beauty tips on the Internet, but when we add in the Moon's influence, we often find a bit of an edge in our trips to the spa, gym or beauty salon.

Want to Lose Weight? Then initiate the activities while the Moon is in the 3rd or 4th quarters (aka waning phases) and the Moon is in the zodiac sign of Virgo for the best results.

Needing Cosmetic Surgery? Try to avoid dates when the Moon is in a harsh aspect to Mars, Saturn or the Sun. You are likely to notice the best results when the Moon is in the 1st or 2nd quarters between the New Moon and Full Moon (not on a New or Full Moon). Additionally, avoid any dates when the Moon is in your individual Sun (Solar) sign.

Perhaps one of the most often asked question, when is the best time to get Hair Treatments? Hair dyes and chemical treatments of hair typically have the best results when the Moon is in Taurus or Leo while making a favorable aspect to Venus or your personal Sun Sign. Skip appointments on dates when Moon is making a difficult aspect to Mars. Cutting hair for the sake of "appearance" is promoted when the Moon is in Gemini, Taurus, Sagittarius, Capricorn or Pisces. If the Moon is making a favorable aspect to Venus, the outcome is likely to be even better. For faster growth, cutting hair when the Moon is in the 1st or 2nd quarter and in the signs of Cancer or Pisces is suggested. The promise of thicker hair growth suggests that hair be cut when the Moon is Full and in the signs of Taurus, Cancer or Leo. For those of you who want your hair to grow more slowly after a cut, then try cutting your hair while the Moon is in the 3rd or 4th quarters and in the signs or Aries, Gemini or Virgo. Additionally, hair cut while the Moon is square or opposing Saturn (direct motion, not retrograde) is supposed to "restrict" growth.

Buy beauty products while the Moon is in the 3rd quarter and in the signs of Taurus, Virgo, Sagittarius or Pisces. Trips to the spa or for a massage is recommended on dates that the Moon is in Taurus, Cancer, Leo, Libra or Aquarius. Again, as with almost all beautification events, positive aspects to Venus from the Moon enhances the outcome.

Try these dates out, while keeping of journal of the results to see for yourself whether the suggestions work.

For more information, check out this Daily Activities Table.

If terms or phrases in this article do not make sense, click on the glossary of terms link in the righthand column under "Pages."

Personal Power Dates

2010-04-24T13:27:00.001-07:00

One of the features/calendars that Moon Tracks provides is the Personal Power Days updated each month. These charts show the best days for each solar sign to act in relation to the Moon's transits. This chart also reveals the days that a particular solar sign is less likely have be "on target" giving clues as to which dates are best for pushing forward on a project and which days to hold back a bit.

As always, these are general charts since the actual natal chart for an individual will give us the best clues for dates of acting. A great way to find out more about your personal power days is to check out the DayWatch Calendars at lunarliving.org on the orders/store page.

The transition to Moon Tracks is complete :)

2010-04-24T13:06:00.000-07:00

We have finalized the calendar shift to Moon Tracks and the site is completely functional. If you will occasionally click on the vote button on the bottom of the front page, this will help with my site ranking. Feel free to share the new site's URL on forums and message boards as this will also help with our ranking and quickly bring our calendar information to the top of the search engines.

Thank you all for your patience and dedication in helping us to be the best Astrological Calendar Site online :)

The Moon Tracks Move is almost done

2010-04-17T12:14:00.000-07:00

The only section of the site that is not complete is the list of old (expired) calendars to be transferred over from Lunar Living. All the other calendars and pages are completed and updated. If you something missing or not functioning correctly, please use the contact page on the site to let us know about the problem. Thanks!

More Updates to Report

2010-04-04T13:26:00.000-07:00

The Moon Tracks website is almost complete! The website includes the following calendars:

Zodiac Moon Phase Calendar (Monthly for 2010)
Void of Course Astrology Calendar (Monthly for 2010 and 2011)
Monthly Moon Phase {without zodiac} (2000-2015)
Daily Activities by the Moon (Current Month Only)
Solar Power Days (Current Month Only)
Retrograde Planets Calendar (2010)
Ingress Transits Calendar (2009-2010)
Daily Transits (by weekly (2007-2010)
Ephemeris (Current Month & Last Month only) *Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune & Pluto
Declinations **Out of Bounds Charts (Current Month & Last Month only)
Basic Astrology Calendars in PDF (1980 - 2012)

I don't know of any other Moon Astrology Calendar site that offers this many calendars for free!
Check out the site for the latest updates and additions. Moon Tracks Astrology Calendars

Calendar Move is On

2010-03-30T21:00:00.000-07:00

The site it developing and transitioning. There are about 5 functional calendars/charts on the site now. Thanks for your patience.

Calendars for the Moon and More

2010-03-28T11:38:00.000-07:00

This blog will be updated erratically regarding calendars for moontracks.com. The new domain has been created to take the strain and confusion of the calendars off of Lunar Living Calendars.