Cairo Calendar (as published by Bob Brier: Ancient Egyptian Magic [1980])
Second Month of Akhet [Inundation]
August 31
Day 1
Very favorable
The Ennead is in festivity on this day. The heir is established.
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September 1
Day 2
It is the day of the procession of Horus the Elder of Sais to his mother Neith.
Make offerings to all gods. This is important.
September 2
Day 3
Very favorable
Toth [Thoth, God of Writing] is in the presence of Re in the inaccessible shrine. He gives the order for the healing of Horus’ injured eye.
If you see anything on this day, it will be good.
September 3
Day 4
Mostly adverse
Anubis goes forth to inspect the embalming place for the protection of the god.
Anyone born on this day will die of a skin rash.
September 4
Day 5
Very adverse
It is the day of offering in the presence of Hedj-Hotep [goddess of weaving] and Montu [god of war].
Anyone born on this day will die of copulation. Do not go out of your house on any road today.
September 5
Day 6
Very favorable
It is a happy day for Re in heaven. The gods are pacified in his presence. The Ennead is making glorification in front of the Lord of the Universe.
Anyone born this day will die in a state of drunkenness.
September 6
Day 7
Very adverse
On this day Re goes forth to countries which he created to kill the children of the rebellion. He returns and kills them in front of the Ennead.
Anyone born on this day will die in foreign lands. Do not do anything on this day.
September 7
Day 8
Very favorable
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If you see anything on this day, it will be good.
September 8
Day 9
Very favorable
It is the day of jubilation in the heart of Re. His Ennead is in festivity. All enemies are killed.
Anyone born on this die will die at a good old age.
September 9
Day 10
Very favorable
It is the day of the procession of Bastet [Bast, the cat-headed goddess], goddess of Ahkh-Towe, and the informing of Re in Heliopolis about her paying tribute to the August Tree [which has the names of kings inscribed on its leaves].
September 10
Day 11
Very favorable
It is the day of fixing the front piece of the prow on the sacred boat. Life and property are before the august one.
Everything is good on this day.
September 11
Day 12
Very adverse
It is the day on which he who rebelled against his lord reared his head. His utterance has annihilated the speech of Seth, son of Nut. The separation of his head is inflicted on him who conspired against his lord.
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September 12
Day 13
Very favorable
It is the day of satisfying the hearts of the great gods with a feast, and of saluting their lord who overthrew the enemies, who exist no more.
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September 13
Day 14
Very favorable
It is the day of the receiving of the white crown of the majesty of Horus. His Ennead is in great festivity.
Make offerings to your local gods and pacify the spirits.
September 14
Day 15
Mostly adverse
It is the day of going forth of Re at night with his followers. If anyone sees them, he will die immediately.
Do not leave your house at night.
September 15
Day 16
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It is the day of the feast of Osiris-Onnophris. The gods who are in his retinue are in great festivity. The Ennead is pleased.
If you see anything on this day, it will be good.
September 16
Day 17
Very favorable
The Great and Little Ennead come forth from the chaotic waters of Nun.
Make offerings of bread and beer. Burn incense. It is important.
September 17
Day 18
Very adverse
It is the day Anubis inspects the funerary tent while he performs a transformation into lizards in the sight of all men…Then he weeps…The male and female gods place their hands on their heads.
Do not do anything on this day.
September 18
Day 19
Very favorable
It is the day of the going forth of Nun to set up the djed-pillar in its place to compensate the gods in its presence.
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September 19
Day 20
Very adverse
It is the day of reckoning in the presence of Re, overseen by Toth [Thoth]. It makes an example of the rebels, carrying them below.
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September 20
Day 21
Mostly adverse
It is the day of the going forth of the Upper Egyptian goddess, Neith, in the presence of His Majesty Atum--Re-Horakhty---may he live and be prosperous. It is the goddess’ eyes which guide Toth in appeasing and praising her.
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September 21
Day 22
Very adverse
It is the day of the cutting of the tongue of Sobek, son of Neith.
Do not bathe today.
September 22
Day 23
Mostly adverse
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Anyone born on this day will die of a crocodile.
September 23
Day 24
Very adverse
It is the day of going forth of the executioners from Sais in the Delta to look for the children of the rebellion.
Do not go out of your house in any wind until Re sets.
September 24
Day 25
Very adverse
It is the day fo the finding of the children of the rebellion wrapped in a burial mat.
Do not go out on any road on this day.
September 25
Day 26
Very adverse
It is the day of the opening and sealing of the windows of the palace of Busiris.
Do not lay the foundation of a house. Do not put a ship in a shipyard. Do not do any work on this day.
September 26
Day 27
Very adverse
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Do not go out. Do not do any labor until the sun sets. Anyone born on this day will die of a snake.
September 27
Day 28
Very favorable
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If you see anything on this day, it will be good.
September 28
Day 29
Very favorable
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Anyone born on this day will die an honored man among his people.
September 29
Day 30
Last Day of the Month
Very favorable
The land is in festivity on this day. House of Re, House of Osiris, House of Horus.
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