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Seasonal Astrology
Astrology isn’t just about planets and charts — it’s also about the rhythm of the seasons. Each season of the year carries the energy of the zodiac sign that begins it, weaving the cycle of Earth into the language of the stars. This is seasonal astrology: the practice of living in tune with nature’s changing flow.
The Turning of the Seasons
The Sun’s path through the zodiac also marks the seasons. Each new season begins when the Sun enters one of the four cardinal signs:
- Spring Equinox — Aries: New beginnings, action, fresh starts. Energy rises like sap in the trees.
- Summer Solstice — Cancer: Nurturing, growth, emotional connection. A time of flourishing and protecting what’s precious.
- Autumn Equinox — Libra: Balance, reflection, harvest. A season of weighing choices and giving thanks.
- Winter Solstice — Capricorn: Endurance, wisdom, building foundations. The darkest night turns toward light again.
These turning points are the four anchors of the year — the gateways through which the seasons shift.
Living Seasonally With Astrology
Each season brings an invitation. By paying attention, you align with nature’s rhythm instead of pushing against it:
- In Spring: Plant ideas, take risks, begin projects.
- In Summer: Nurture relationships, celebrate abundance, protect what’s growing.
- In Autumn: Reflect, release, and prepare for change.
- In Winter: Rest, plan, and strengthen your roots for the year to come.
Midpoints of the Year
Between the solstices and equinoxes are the “cross-quarter” markers — the halfway points of each season. These midpoints carry their own energy, adding depth to the seasonal cycle:
- Mid-Spring (around May / Taurus Season): Fertility, celebration, creativity coming into full bloom.
- Mid-Summer (around August / Leo Season): Harvest, vitality, honoring hard work and growth.
- Mid-Autumn (late October–early November / Scorpio Season): Ancestry, transformation, deep reflection.
- Mid-Winter (around February / Aquarius Season): Renewal, vision, seeds stirring beneath the snow.
These midpoints remind us that the year isn’t just divided into four quarters — it’s a living spiral, full of moments to honor change and growth.
Why Seasonal Astrology Matters
- It connects astrology back to the Earth beneath our feet.
- It reminds us to flow with cycles: planting, growing, harvesting, resting.
- It balances outer action with inner reflection, light with dark.
Seasonal astrology is the meeting place of sky and soil — a reminder that we are not separate from nature’s turning, but participants in it.