Cairo Calendar (as published by Bob Brier: Ancient Egyptian Magic [1980])
First Month of Akhet [Inundation]
August 1
Day 1
First day of the year
Very favorable
It is the day of the birth of Re-Horakhty. The Nile begins to rise. All the gods and people celebrate.
August 2
Day 2
Very favorable
It is the day the Ennead go before Re.
If you see anything on this day, it will be good.
August 3
Day 3
Mostly favorable
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Anyone born on this day will die by a crocodile.
August 4
Day4
Mostly favorable
The gods go in a contrary wind.
Do not navigate a boat today. Do not do anything on this day.
August 5
Day 5
Very favorable
The gods are peaceful in heaven, navigating the great barque.
If you see anything, it will be good.
August 6
Day 6
Mostly adverse
Anyone born on this day will die trampled by a bull.
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August 7
Day 7
Very favorable
It is the day of welcoming the rising of the river and of offering to the gods.
If you see anything, it will be good.
August 8
Day 8
Mostly favorable
It is the day that Re goes forth…
Do not go out at night on this day.
August 9
Day 9
Very favorable
It is the day of pacifying the hearts of those in the horizon in front of His Majesty, Re.
If you see anything, it will be good.
August 10
Day 10
Very favorable
It is the day of the going forth of Hedj-Hotep [goddess of weaving]. All is festivity.
Anyone born in this day will die honored in old age.
August 11
Day 11
Very adverse
It is the day of the going forth of the Great Flame [the fire-spitting cobra goddess].
Kindle the fire today. Do not look at a bull. Do not copulate today.
August 12
Day 12
Very adverse
It is the day anyone disobeying Re in his house will fall down at once.
Do not go out today. Wait until Re sets in his horizon.
August 13
Day 13
Mostly adverse
It is the day of the killing of Meret Shemat [goddess of music],
Anyone born on this day will die of blindness.
August 14
Day 14
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Make offerings to the gods of your city.
August 15
Day 15
Mostly adverse
It is the day of the rage of Seth battling Horus.
Do not go in a boat on this day.
August 16
Day 16
Very adverse
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Anyone born on this day will die of a crocodile.
August 17
Day 17
Very adverse
It is the day the offering to Sobek was taken away.
Do not eat any mehyet-fish today.
August 18
Day 18
Very favorable
It is the day Horus was judged greater than his brother Seth.
If you see anything on this day, it will be good.
August 19
Day 19
Very favorable
The Ennead is in festivity in front of Re, a happy day in heaven.
Burn incense.
August 20
Day 20
Very adverse
It is the day the great ones---the followers of Seth and Horus---are in conflict.
Do not do any work on this day.
August 21
Day 21
Very favorable
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Make offerings to the followers of Re. Do not kill a bull or even let it cross your path. It is a day to be cautious of bulls.
August 22
Day 22
Very adverse
It is the day Re swallows all the gods. When they move about he kills them and vomits them out into the water. Their bodies turn to fish and their souls to birds.
Do not eat fish today. Do not warm oil. Do not eat birds.
August 23
Day 23
Very adverse
It is the day of causing the heart of the enemy of Re to suffer.
Anyone born on this day will not live. Do not listen to singing or watch dancing on this day.
August 24
Day 24
Very favorable
The God [Re] sails peacefully with a favorable wind.
Anyone born on this day will die honored in old age.
August 25
Day 25
Mostly favorable
It is the day of the going forth of Sekhmet to the Eastern district and of the repelling of the confederates of Seth.
Do not go out of your home or on any road at night.
August 26
Day 26
Very adverse
It is the day of Horus fighting with Seth.
Do not do anything today.
August 27
Day 27
Very favorable
It is the day of peace between Horus and Seth.
Make a holiday today. Do not kill any ankhy-reptile.
August 28
Day 28
Very favorable
The gods are happy when they see the children of Nut [Horus and Seth].
If you see anything it will be good.
August 29
Day 29
Mostly favorable
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Do not kindle fire in the house today. Do not burn incense. Do not go out at night.
August 30
Day 30
Last Day of the Month
Very favorable
House of Re, House of Osiris, House of Horus.
If you see anything on this day, it will be good.