Cairo Calendar (as published by Bob Brier: Ancient Egyptian Magic [1980])
Fourth Month of Proyet [Emergence]
February 27
Day 1
Very favorable
It is the day of smiting the enemies who rebelled against their mistress. There is a great feast in heaven.
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February 28
Day 2
Very favorable
It is the day His Majesty Geb proceeds to the throne of Busiris to see Anubis, who commands the council, to learn the day’s requirements.
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March 1
Day 3
Very adverse
It is the day the great ones and the uraeus fought, appointing her to regenerate the eye of Horus the elder.
Any lion who pronounces the name of the constellation Orion will die at once. Do not do anything on this day.
March 2
Day 4
Very favorable
It is the day the gods and goddesses are satisfied when they see the children of Geb sitting in their places.
If you see anything this day, it will be good.
March 3
Day 5
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It is the day His Majesty Horus is well when the red one sees his form.
For anyone who approaches on this day. Anger will come of it.
March 4
Day 6
Very adverse
It is the day the stars go forth bitterly and openly.
If anyone sees small cattle on this day, he will die at once.
March 5
Day 7
Very favorable
It is the day of the going forth of Min into the tent in festivity. The gods are jubilating.
Pay attention to incense on the fire. Smell sweet myrrh.
March 6
Day 8
Very favorable
It is the day the Ennead is in adoration when they see the eye of Horus the elder in its place. All its parts----1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64----are accounted for by its master.
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March 7
Day 9
Very adverse
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Do not go out in darkness when Re goes.
March 8
Day 10
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It is the day of introducing the great ones to the whole eye of Horus (the Udjat).
If you see anything on this day, it will be good.
March 9
Day 11
Very adverse
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March 10
Day 12
Very adverse
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March 11
Day 13
Very adverse
It is the day of conducting Osiris in his ship to Abydos.
Avoid any wind.
March 12
Day 14
Very adverse
It is the day the crew goes with the gods to look for the confederates of Seth.
Do not be courageous on this day.
March 13
Day 15
Very favorable
It is a happy day in the eastern horizon of heaven. Instructions are given to the followers of the gods in their temples in the presence of the great ones in the two horizons.
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March 14
Day 16
Very favorable
It is the day of the going forth of Khepri [the scarab], who hears the words of his followers.
Every town is in joy.
March 15
Day 17
Very adverse
It is the day of the going forth of Seth, son of Nut, to disturb the great ones who check him in his town of Sew. These gods recognize him and repel his followers until none remain.
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March 16
Day 18
Very adverse
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Do not approach in the morning. Do not wash yourself with water on this day.
March 17
Day 19
Very favorable
It is the day his majesty Re goes forth in his barque across heaven. There is feasting in Heliopolis.
If you see anything on this day, it will be good.
March 18
Day 20
Very adverse
It is the day Re repels those who rebel against their master.
The soul of anyone who passes rebels will suffer for eternity. Do not do any work on this day.
March 19
Day 21
Very adverse
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Do not go out on any road on this day.
March 20
Day 22
Very adverse
It is the day of the killing of the children of Bedesh.
Anyone born on this day will not live.
March 21
Day 23
Mostly adverse
It is the day of making offerings at Abydos to the spirits.
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March 22
Day 24
Very adverse
It is the day of the rebellion Seth made against Onnophris [a form of Osiris].
Do not mention the name of Seth loudly today. Anyone who mentions his name will have strife in his house forever.
March 23
Day 25
Very adverse
It is the day of cutting out the tongue of Sobek.
Do not eat anything which is on the water.
March 24
Day 26
(Papyrus damaged)
March 25
Day 27
Very adverse
It is the day the majesty of the goddess Sekhmet is angry in the land of Temhu. Behold she goes about walking and standing.
Do not go out until Re sets.
March 26
Day 28
Very favorable
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If you see anything on this day, it will be good.
March 27
Day 29
Very favorable
It is the day the gods are satisfied when they give adoration to Onnophris, incense being on the fire, and your local gods [offer] myrrh.
It is pleasant on this day.
March 28
Day 30
Last Day of the Month
Very favorable
House of Re, House of Osiris, House of Horus.
Make offerings to Ptah-Sokar-Osiris-Atum, lord of the two lands of Heliopolis. Offer to all gods on this day.