Adoption Levels

Adoption Levels

The Light Calendar can be used in three independent stages.

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Level 1 — Use only the Light Seasons

Keep the Gregorian Calendar fully unchanged, but add natural Light Seasons:

• Waxing Light: ca. 4 Feb – 5 May
• Light: ca. 6 May – 6 Aug
• Waning Light: ca. 7 Aug – 6 Nov
• Darkness: ca. 7 Nov – 3 Feb

These dates may not be 100% exact, because the astronomical solstice and equinox positions shift slightly each year. However, they are a very good approximation — the real dates vary only by ±1 day depending on the precise astronomical timing.

Optional:

• Moon Counter (M1–M13, sometimes M0), independent of month structure (can be used with the gregorian year period or the light year period).

Purpose: Gain natural orientation through daylight-based seasons without altering the Gregorian date system.

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Level 2 — Light Months

Keep the Gregorian year start (Jan 1), but replace the irregular or random Gregorian months with:

• New February, New March, …, New January
• Balanced month lengths (29–31 days) and starts
• Integrated Moon Counter

Purpose: A clearer, symmetrical month structure while remaining fully compatible with Gregorian yearly numbering.

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Level 3 — Full Light Calendar

Adopt the complete structure:

• Four Light Seasons
• New month system
• Moon Counter
• Year begins on 1. New February (astronomical mid-point between Winter Solstice and March Equinox)

Purpose: A fully astronomical civil calendar with coherent yearly symmetry and natural rhythm.