The Zodiac Signs and the Wheel of the Year

The Wheel of the Year marks the sun’s journey through the seasons, while the zodiac signs reflect the sun's progression through different constellations over the solar year. Both systems are cyclic and deeply symbolic of life's natural rhythms. Each zodiac sign represents a different energetic flavor aligned with the mood of the Earth at that time. Here is how they connect across the eight sabbats and the seasonal changes: Aries (March 21 – April 19) Wheel of the Year Connection: Ostara (Spring Equinox) occurs just as the sun enters Aries. Aries energy matches the spirit of rebirth, beginnings, and fresh growth . Ostara's themes of balance and renewal resonate with Aries' bold initiation energy, mirroring nature's burst into visible life. Taurus (April 20 – May 20) Wheel of the Year Connection: Taurus reigns during the fertile weeks after Ostara leading into Beltane . Beltane celebrates passion, fertility, and the sensual pleasures of lif...