For them, it was a purification ritual held on February 15, in which a goat was sacrificed and a scourge made of its hide. Thong-clad men ran through the city, whacking people with bits of goat hide. Those who were struck considered themselves fortunate indeed. This is one of the few Roman celebrations that is not associated with a particular temple or deity. Instead, it focuses on the founding of the city of Rome, by twins Romulus and Remus, who were suckled by a she-wolf -- in a cave known as the "Lupercale". The ancient Egyptians celebrated this time of year as the Feast of Nut, whose birthday falls on February 2 (Gregorian calendar). According to the Book of the Dead, Nut was seen as a mother-figure to the sun god Ra, who at sunrise was known as Khepera and took the form of a scarab …show more content…
The Roman goddess Fortuna holds her debut in February around the 5th,which is my birthday. She is the goddess of luck, fortune, marriage, fertility and fate. Deities of February: Goddesses: Aphrodite, Atargatis, Brigid, Demeter, Diana, Juno, Februa, Kore, Persephone, Prosperine, Aradia, Gods : Dis Pater, Februus, Pluto, Quirinus. Magical works to concentrate on in February: clearing obstacles, fertility, forgiveness, healing, banishing winter, banishing negative energy, spiritual purification, finishing projects. work on purification, growth, healing. Loving the self, Accepting responsibility for past errors, forgiving yourself, and making future plans. February's birthstone is the amethyst,which symbolizes piety, humility, spiritual wisdom and sincerity and is also my birthstone. stones to work with this amethyst: Transmuting negative to positive, increasing spiritual awareness, calming, soothing, repelling negative vibrations, overcoming addiction, peace, love; aquamarine:Clearing and cleansing,Refreshing and uplifting, Courage, Compassion,Love ,Promotes tolerance, Calms, Cooling,Communication,Self-expression; jade:Concentration, unconditional love, concentration, fidelity, harmony; jasper:Stability, healing, balancing emotions & stress; pear or clear quartz crystal. February's animals: duck, eagle, otter, raccoon,