The Month of Adar II
March–April (leap years only)
About Adar II
Adar II only exists in a Hebrew leap year (7 out of every 19 years). When a leap year occurs, an extra month of Adar is added, and Purim is celebrated in Adar II rather than Adar I. This ensures that Purim falls close to Passover, maintaining the connection between the two redemptions. Those born in Adar II in a leap year have a unique birthday — their Hebrew birthday only comes around in leap years, though they typically celebrate in regular Adar during non-leap years.
Mazal of Adar II: Pisces (Dagim)
The Fish (Dagim) represent blessing and hiddenness. Adar II amplifies this quality — appearing only in leap years, it carries an extra dimension of hidden blessing. Those born under this doubled Dagim possess a rare spiritual sensitivity and an extraordinary capacity for joy.
Born in Adar II
Adar II carries the full joy of Adar amplified. Those born in this month are said to be doubly blessed with joy and possess a rare, special quality.
Holidays in Adar II
- Purim (14 Adar II)
- Shushan Purim (15 Adar II)