Aug 18,2025
Named after Janus, the Roman god of beginnings and transitions, who had two faces looking forward and backward. It marks the start of the year.
From the Latin Februa, a Roman festival of purification. It was a month of cleansing and preparing for spring.
Named after Mars, the Roman god of war. In ancient Rome, it was the first month of the year when the military campaigning season began.
Likely from Latin aperire meaning “to open,” symbolizing the opening of buds and flowers in spring. Some also link it to Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love.
Named after Maia, a Roman goddess of growth and fertility, fitting as this month is tied to flourishing nature.
Named after Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and queen of the gods. Considered an auspicious month for weddings.
Originally called Quintilis (the fifth month in the old Roman calendar). Renamed in honor of Julius Caesar after his death in 44 BCE.
Originally Sextilis (the sixth month). Renamed after Augustus Caesar, the first Roman emperor, to honor his victories.
From Latin septem, meaning “seven.” It was the seventh month in the old Roman calendar.
From Latin octo, meaning “eight.” It was the eighth month in the old Roman calendar.
From Latin novem, meaning “nine.” It was the ninth month in the old calendar.
From Latin decem, meaning “ten.” It was the tenth month before January and February were added.