April is the fourth (4th) month of the Gregorian calendar. The derivation of the Latin name “Aprilis” for April
is uncertain. Conventionally, the etymology is from the Latin word “Aperire” meaning “to open” in relation
to it being the season when trees, greenery and flowers begin to “bud” or waken. In the northern
hemisphere vegetation begins to bud (open out) and blossom, new life springs forth. It is the time for
restoration of life after the cold, harsh, just-ended winter months. It is also the time of release of the latter
rain that culminates in establishment, preservation and progress signifying fruitfulness and hope as new life
begins. In the southern hemisphere it is rather the gates of the autumn season when creation begins to
prepare for the coming winter season.

The final month of the Biblical Sacred calendar ended on 13th March 2021 at sundown. From sundown on
the 13th March 2021, we ushered in the Biblical Sacred New Year Nissan 5781. We are in the first (1st) month
of the Sacred Year and the eighth (8th) month of the Biblical Civil year.