I am way behind on getting this post together, but it is technically still Libra season, which runs from Sept 21/23 through Oct 21/22/23 depending on the resource. As I mentioned in my Autumn Equinox post, Libra heralds the Autumn season encouraging us to reflect on balance. The symbol of scales represents Libra, which some say harkens back to when Egyptians weighed the harvest or the Babylonian belief that after death we weigh our vices and virtues. Libra’s mantra is “I ba

From August 23rd through September 22nd, we are in Virgo season. Virgo is the mutable Earth sign that is versatile and grounded in practicality. Virgo’s symbol is the Virgin, sometimes considered the maiden or priestess. She is holding a sheaf of wheat and is often depicted with wings. In ancient times, virgins were known as “those who belonged to themselves.” (Nicholas). They often served in temples and were known for their devotion and dedication to their deities, but also

Lammas, which I reflected on in a recent post, can be considered the height of Leo season. Leo reigns from July 22-August 22nd and is the fixed sign in the trio of Fire signs. The fierce lion is the symbol of Leo, which was chosen due to the shape of its constellation. Leo energy is very much aligned with the mantra "I will" and can be considered the "Fire of the Heart" (Hickey). In terms of the physical body, Leo governs over the heart, spine, and back. The 5th house of th

The summer solstice welcomes in the season of Cancer from June 21/22 through July 22. Cancer is the first water sign in the wheel of the year and since it aligns with the start of a season, Summer, it is a cardinal sign as described in my Aries post. I love how Chani Nicholas describes Cancer’s role “to initiate emotional ties, bonds, and feelings.” While not as assertive as Aries, Cancer can be assertive within the emotional level of things since it is a water sign like Pisc

Now we are in the midst of Gemini season, which is from May 21-June 20. Gemini is a mutable sign signaling the end of the spring season....

We are in the thick of Taurus season, which started on April 21st and continues until May 21st. Taurus is a fixed sign, meaning it is the...

We have arrived! The Spring Equinox brings in Aries season from March 21 to April 20th. Aries is considered the first sign of the zodiac...

Throughout this year, I will be diving into each of the twelve zodiac signs. There is so much to understand about astrology and I am...