April: The Real New Year

What if the new year didn’t begin in January, but in April?

In this episode of Fairyqueen Talks, we explore April as the original start of the new year according to ancient calendar systems, including the Julian Calendar, which was introduced in 46 BC and aligned human timekeeping with the natural rhythms of the Earth.

April takes its name from the Latin word aperire, meaning “to open” — a perfect reflection of the season of blooming flowers, clearer skies, and renewed life all around us. Long before January 1st became the official reset, April 1st marked new beginnings in the Janus and Julian calendars, until the Gregorian calendar reshaped how society understands time.

Drawing inspiration from Ramin Sultanov’s article “April 1st: The Real New Year They Hid From Us,” this episode invites listeners to reflect on how calendars, culture, and external systems have programmed the way we think, and how reconnecting with nature can help us realign with our true rhythms.

As the world blossoms, so should you. Step outside, create new traditions, embrace growth, and bring your light into the world. This is your reminder to open, expand, and bloom unapologetically.