A 13-Month Calendar with Numerical, Astrological, Scientific Precision
The modern Gregorian calendar, with its familiar 12-month rhythm, holds a fascinating secret: its months are mislabeled. September, October, November, and December—whose names literally mean "seventh," "eighth," "ninth," and "tenth"—are actually the ninth, tenth, eleventh, and twelfth months. This numerical flaw is a direct consequence of historical shifts dating back to ancient Roman times , and used to this day for control. The Historical Disconnect: From Roman Beginnings to Gregorian Reform The earliest Roman calendar began in March , marking the start of spring and the traditional military campaigning season. Under this system, the numerical prefixes of September through December were accurate. The problem arose when January and February were later added to the beginning of the year. This action pushed every subsequent month back by two positions. Despite the shift, the original names were retained. Further complicating matters, the months of...