The Spring Equinox is the beginning of the year for Western Astrology.  Why?  Because the sun enters the sign of Aries, the first sign of the zodiac.  So the Western Astrological Year begins in Spring.  Cool huh?

In honor of the solar ingress in to Aries,  I put together this Spring Equinox spread.

The Equinox this year (2013) is March 20.

And before I forget, you can download the PDF of the spread here.

March, Easter and the Spring Equinox

March is an interesting month.  It’s spring in the Northern Hemisphere.  “In like a lion and out like a lamb” is the phrase that comes to mind for March.  Supposedly it refers to the weather.  The last bit of winter gives way to the softness of spring.

It conjures up Easter imagery which is a spring holiday.  Easter falls on the first full moon after the Equinox.  And this year, it even takes place in March.

This lion and lamb image of Easter time speaks to the Pisces/Aries relationship.  Pisces is the last sign of the zodiac and refers to our relationship with the great eternal forces of the Universe.

The lamb is a symbol of sacrifice.  What can be given up for the greater good?

The lamb is a baby sheep, which grows into perhaps, a ram, Aries.  This is pointing us toward new beginnings.

How have our sacrifices during the winter fed the new growth of spring?  What do we want to create?

The lion, reminiscent of Leo, a fellow fire sign, (Aries is a fire sign) points us toward a passion driven life, one with purpose and meaning.

The equinox is the time in which the day and night are of equal length.  It’s a time to reflect on projects already started maybe around the winter solstice (Dec 21).  You may be at your first quarter of progress (I put 1/2 way on the spread).  Either way, significant effort has been put forth and it’s time to evaluate.

Lastly, Easter and Spring are a time of celebration and new beginnings.  Bright colors, fun clothes, picnics and festivities abound.

So happy Spring!