22-03-2023, 11:06 AM
Most likely the diagrams with the signs of zodiac show a phenological calendar. Such a calendar deals with the recurring appearances in nature.
It is not the same as an astronomical calendar.
When, for example, snowbells appear, the season is called 'early spring' and trees have to be cut or planted. When lilac and apple trees are blooming, it is 'full spring' and works like seeding and planting will start. The phenological calender (phenological clock) starts - depending on region and weather influences - around middle of march. (sign of zodiac pisces!) What has to be done in garden and in fields if certain plants appear, the so called "indicator plants". The appearances are noted and show also wheather phenomena or a change of climate.
Such a phenological calendar is divided into ten (!) seasons only. This is probably the reason why signs of zodiac Capricorn and Aquarius are missing, because these signs belong to the winter time and in winter no works in garden or fields are done. Growth rest in nature. Works are done in the house.
Thats why I am of the opionion that these pages did not get lost but where omitted deliberately.
Of course I agree, the VM also deals with topics such as herbal medicine, influence of stellar constellations. One topic also touches the other.
It is not the same as an astronomical calendar.
When, for example, snowbells appear, the season is called 'early spring' and trees have to be cut or planted. When lilac and apple trees are blooming, it is 'full spring' and works like seeding and planting will start. The phenological calender (phenological clock) starts - depending on region and weather influences - around middle of march. (sign of zodiac pisces!) What has to be done in garden and in fields if certain plants appear, the so called "indicator plants". The appearances are noted and show also wheather phenomena or a change of climate.
Such a phenological calendar is divided into ten (!) seasons only. This is probably the reason why signs of zodiac Capricorn and Aquarius are missing, because these signs belong to the winter time and in winter no works in garden or fields are done. Growth rest in nature. Works are done in the house.
Thats why I am of the opionion that these pages did not get lost but where omitted deliberately.
Of course I agree, the VM also deals with topics such as herbal medicine, influence of stellar constellations. One topic also touches the other.