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Pisces (Folio 70v) and the New Year on the 1st of March in the Republic of Venice

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Pisces (Folio 70v) and the New Year on the 1st of March in the Republic of Venice
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05-01-2025, 02:19 PM (This post was last modified: 05-01-2025, 02:31 PM by bi3mw.)
(05-01-2025, 12:58 PM)Dobri wrote: You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view.Assuming that the manuscript originates from the Republic of Venice, one couldn't help but notice that the New Year in Venice in medieval times was on the 1st of March.

That would at least explain why the zodiac signs in the VMS begin with Pisces.

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Quote:In spite of most of western Europe gradually opting for January 1st or December 25th for the celebration of the new year, in Venice the state obstinately stuck with March 1st.

The tradition never changed until the fall of the Republic in April 1797.
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RE: Pisces (Folio 70v) and the New Year on the 1st of March in the Republic of Venice - by bi3mw - 05-01-2025, 02:19 PM

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