Galvic calendar

The Galvic calendar (: Galvijas saraksts; : Гальвиякий летоисчисление) or Majanist calendar is a and one of two primary calendar systems used in Galvia, along with the. It was first created by Varic mathematician and astronomer Gvido Cīrulis during the 2nd century, mixing astronomical and cultural elements in accordance with Majanist mythology and Varic astrology. It was the sole primary calendar of all historically Galvic nations until the formation of the Kingdom of Galvia in 1731 when the central government's focus started to shift to a more international view.

The calendar covers a total of 365 days (and 366 days during, which occur ever 4 regular years) and is divided into 18 months, and one week in the middle of the year that isn't part of any month. The start and the end of every month is determined by the amount of days the Sun spends in their respective constellation from Galvia's geographic point of view. The constellations taken into account for the creation of the calendar are part of Varic astrology, which are in turn based off of Majanist beliefs. The amount of days the Sun spends in each constellation averages to 18.5 days, this resulted in each of the 18 months getting a total of 20 days to create an even distribution, making for a total of 360 days. The remaining 5 days are part of the Week of Remembrance which occurs in the middle of the year. This placement was chosen as it's the transitional period from the 'warm months' (Spring and Summer) to the 'cold months' (Autumn and Winter), as well as a period of time where the Sun isn't passing over any of the major constellations in Varic astrology.

Name
Though currently named Galvic calendar (Galvijas saraksts) to reflect its origins as part of Galvic culture, the calendar's original name was Majasaraksts, translated to "Majanist list", to symbolize its deep connection to the country's native religion. The name was changed per request of Queen Antonija I with the formation of the United Kingdoms of Galvia in the 14th century. It was eventually translated to as the language became further integrated in the country's politics and society.

Structure
The Galvic year starts with the in the northern hemisphere, indicated by the Sun's entrance into the constellation of Kunige. Because the date of the equinox varies slightly each year, the creation of the calendar allowed for its standardization in Galvic society, setting the start of the year on the firs day of the month of Dienais, equivalent to March 21st in the. Each month in the calendar is grouped into one of the four seasons of the year: Pavasaris, Sija, Rudens, and Ziema (Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter, respectively), with Spring and Ziema having 100 days each, and Summer and Autumn having 80 days each. This is done in representation of the four main deities of Majanism: Šanas (Goddess of Birth and Spring), Jaunis (God of Youth and Summer), Pagrim (God of Growth and Autumn), and Nāve (Goddess of Death and Winter), where Šanas and Nāve are regarded as the major deities and therefore get the largest amount of days in the calendar.

Between the last day of Summer and the first day of Autumn takes place the Week of Remembrance. Originally named the Week of Worship, the five days that make up this brief period of time in the calendar are the most important religious holidays observed in Galvia, and are meant to celebrate the Majanist religion, as well as Galvic and Varic cultural heritage and traditions. The name of the Week was changed from Worship to Remembrance after the large-scale conversion of the Galvic population to Stroomism during the 10th and 11th centuries. Prior to the 18th century, the Week of Remembrance was regarded as an "empty astrological period", as the Sun was observed to not pass over any significant constellations in Varic astrology. However, in 1732, the constellation of Bridžas, found between Māte and Tēvs, was added to the list.

Months
The Galvic calendar has a total of 18 months, comprising 20 days each, and a 5-day week in the middle of the year that doesn't belong to any month or season. All months are grouped into a seasonal period (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter), whose months composition follows a 5-4-4-5 sequence.

Spring months
The Spring seasonal cycle of the Galvic calendar (: Pavasaris; : Весна, vesna) is a 100 day period taking place during the first half of the year. It encompasses the months of Dienais, Debesis, Pulkstenis, Mūziķis, and Pavadonis, and its duration is equivalent to the period between March 21st and June 28th in the.

Dienais
Dienais is the first month of the Galvic calendar. Etymologically, the name Dienais stems from the Galvian word diena meaning 'day', and is representative of the Majanist religious figure, the Day. The month is determined by the constellation of Kunige in, also known as 'the Priestess', another religious character related to the Day. In the international calendar, Dienais lasts between March 21st and April 9th.

Dienais marks the start of Spring, and its astrological impersonation, Kunige (the Priestess) represents the midwives of the time period, who helped pregnant women deliver their children and then bless them under the Majanist faith. This analogy is then applied to the calendar, in that the month of Dienais, under the guidance of the Priestess, will bless the "birth" (beginning) of every new year.

Debesis
Dienais is the second month of the Galvic calendar. Etymologically, the name Debesis comes from the Galvian word meaning 'sky', and is representative of the Majanist religious figure, the Sky. The month is determined by the constellation of Pūce in Varic astrology, also known as 'the Owl', a religious character related to the Sky. In the international calendar, Debesis lasts between April 10th and April 29th.

Pulkstenis
Pulkstenis is the third month of the Galvic calendar. Etymologically, the name Pulkstenis comes from the Galvian word meaning 'clock', and is representative of the Majanist religious figure, Time. The month is determined by the constellation of Ceļotājs in Varic astrology, also known as 'the Traveller', a religious character related to the passage of Time and its ramifications in the world around him. In the international calendar, Pulkstenis lasts between April 30th and May 19th.

Pulkstenis is the middle month of Spring, and one of two 'exalted months' (paaugstināts) in the year, the other one being Augsnis in the middle of Winter.

Mūziķis
Mūziķis is the fourth month of the Galvic calendar. Etymologically, the name Mūziķis comes from the Galvian word meaning 'musician', and is representative of the Majanist religious figure, the Music. The month is determined by the constellation of Dalībnieks in Varic astrology, also known as 'the Piper', a religious character related not only to the Music but all sounds that exist in the universe. In the international calendar, Mūziķis lasts between May 20th and June 8th.

Pavadonis
Pavadonis is the fifth month of the Galvic calendar. Etymologically, the name Pavadonis comes from the Galvian word meaning 'companion', and is representative of the Majanist religious figure, the Teacher. The month is determined by the constellation of Zirgs in Varic astrology, also known as 'the Horse', a religious character that oftentimes assumes the role of the Teacher/Companion in Majanist scriptures in relation to humans and their life cycle. In the international calendar, Pavadonis lasts between June 9th and June 28th.

Pavadonis is the final month of Spring

Summer months
The Summer seasonal cycle of the Galvic calendar (Galvian: Sija; Zemaki: Лето, leto) is an 80-day period taking place during the first half of the year. It encompasses the months of Matrozis, Mīļākais, Reganis, and Dziednekis, and its duration is equivalent to the period between June 29th and September 18th in the.