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

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During the 12th century, Pisces was still considered within the month of March despite the drift toward February in the Julian calendar.

A 12th-century copy of the 11th-century You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view.) shows Pisces in March (from the Thorney Computus, Cambridgeshire, England; ca. 1102–10, Saint John’s College, Oxford, MS 17). Every zodiac sign is shown with a month and its duration, and also with the duration of a lunar month.

Notice the distinctive Benedictine diamond-shaped frame connecting the four elements and the You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view..