Begin 5:
A twelve month planner
The seasons of the year,
brought to life with poems and artwork
£85
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About Begin 5:
A 12 month planner: or a love letter to the seasons, and love, and seasons of love, and love of seasons.
Inspired by the solar terms, or 節氣 (jié qì) : twenty-four ‘seasons’ in the traditional Chinese lunisolar calendar. Each solar term spans 15° of the ecliptic, lasting roughly 2 weeks. Some are characterised by meterological or astronomical events (winter solstice, autumnal equinox), some by weather patterns (cold dew, major heat), others by natural phenomena or agricultural seasons (awakening of the insects, grain in ear).
Each month comes with a selection of artwork and poetry inspired by the seasons, as well as a short description of each solar term.
Every month also comes with a to-do list card with a different love poem on the front. When taken all together, Begin 5 is an ode to the wonder of the seasons, and the quiet magic in watching them pass each year.
Every book is lovingly handmade to order, with five covers inspired by the major seasons. Customisable colours and start dates can also be requested :)
Features:
- Extended year view
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Books/films/music tracking lists
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Month view
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Budget Tracker
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Gantt chart/habit tracker
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Week view (vertical)
- Journalling space and prompts
- Monthly envelopes, housing poetry/to-do list cards
- Moon phases, solar terms, micro-seasons, and UK holidays
A5 hardcover, printed on 130gsm paper and handbound, with monthly curations of poetry and artwork.
Please note: planners are all handmade to order. Currently, please allow 3-4 weeks before dispatch.
If you need a planner before a specific date, please leave it in the notes at checkout and I will do my best to accomodate!