The Date of Aggression And The Natural Calendar

In this thought-provoking episode of Markets, Money & Meaning, hosted by Casey V. Fulp, CFP®, the discussion explores the forgotten significance of the Spring Equinox as the original new year, rooted in ancient agrarian cycles, and its connection to modern traditions like April Fools’ Day. Casey delves into how civilizations like the Babylonians and Romans aligned their calendars with nature, the disruptive shift to the Gregorian Calendar, and the curious origins of April Fools’ as a mockery of those who clung to the old ways.

The episode also examines a darker theme, “The Date of Aggression,” highlighting a chilling pattern of historical violence from April 16–22, including events like the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, the Oklahoma City Bombing, and the Columbine Massacre. Casey ties these themes to a call for reconnecting with natural rhythms and reflecting on time’s deeper meaning. Listeners are encouraged to rethink their relationship with nature’s cycles and how financial decisions should be thought about this time of year.