Happy Spring! I’m back with more pagan astrology. These horoscopes are for the eighth of the year centered around the Sabbat of Spring Equinox. Sol slips into Aries right on time, March 20, 3:37:29 AM MDT this year. The days are lengthening and warming, buds are popping up in flower beds, birds are singing and happy; all in all, it is a joyous time!
After our winter of chaos, which still reverberates, it is refreshing to see some good normalcy returning to the world. There is even a hint of good luck in the stars; Jupiter and Uranus are roughly equidistant from the Sun which suggests good fortune. Good time for working a bit of magick.
It feels great to get out in my garden after this especially cooped-up winter. Music says it best! Kellianna’s chant The Return of the Sun runs through my head as I reawaken the garden, and my soul. Try out the simple musical magic of turning your face to the sun and singing this song of praise to spring.
The chant is also perfect for a group’s Spring Equinox ritual; for a procession, or for raising energy. The words are easy to pick up, and anyone can at least sing the response “the return of the sun, the return of the sun”. Hail Sol!
See your garden grow…the return of the sun, the return of the sun
The Return of the Sun by Kellianna, from the album Lady Moon
Feel the warm wind on your face…the return of the sun, the return of the sun
The rivers have all swelled…the return of the sun, the return of the sun
Blessed is spring…the return of the sun, the return of the sun
As usual, the pagan astrology in this post is for the weeks before and after Ostara, unless otherwise noted. So, the following readings are good starting now and through until halfway from Spring Equinox to Beltane.
Astrology for Ostara, 2021: readings
Aries
Aries! Happy birthday! Luck is with you today and this whole period in fact. No, really! Buy a lottery ticket! But then, you’re more the type to make your own luck. The Universe is with you now. Keep that energy rolling and see where you can end up, at least the next place. It’s just a long road into the future.
Taurus
There is some big stuff brewing with you. Pluto is starting to turn your future into something much different than you might have expected. That’s OK. Since Uranus is still turning your façade into some amazing creature it all seems right and as it should be. It’s good to be creative and individualistic! Fun too!
Gemini
Mars is starting to energize the North Node as it continues through our sign. That’s telling me your destiny awaits you! Something or someone will turn you on like you have not seen in many years, giving you a glimpse of a future, you could strive for. Consider it strongly. These times do not come along often.
Cancer
Not all crabs are stuck and stay at home. I’ve known a few who are world changers, world travelers, movers and shakers. They still may like their home life kind of quiet and peaceful. That’s fine. What I am seeing for you right now is being a very worldly creature, in and of the world, wise and discerning.
Leo
The Jupiter/Saturn conjunction we experienced a while ago is spreading now but they are both still in your house of relationships and intimates. What do you have developing there? I would think it would be something rather profound and meaningful. A new relationship or a deeper level of connection with an existing one.
Virgo
You are that interesting earth sign that’s ruled by Mercury, an “air” planet. You do tend to be the intellectual of the earth bunch or at least “in your head” a lot. I say that with affection. Mercury is just starting up in your opposite sign now so it may seem like all that sound is coming from outside you. Nope. Tune it in.
Libra
I see a lot going on with you right now! Between the personal creativity, a deep change in home matters (moving? Serious rearranging?) Changes in work AND in relationships, where do you find the time? Outer resources are still evolving. Your passion is going strong with your hopes and a direction in life.
Scorpio
Pluto, your ruler, is squaring you. Tough questions being asked? Siblings giving you grief? Mars, your other ruler, is not in an easy aspect either but more a pushing to do something, saying quietly yet insistently, “Stretch and grow.” Hmm, well, not bad advice really. Mars is pointing towards a future for you now.
Sagittarius
Your ruler Jupiter is staying in Aquarius for the rest of the year and giving you a great boost with refining your goals and very probably getting you on the road, if not across the world, at least around town, so to speak. Financials continue to go through changes, home is busy and fun, love is always delightful!
Capricorn
Pluto is still rumbling around in Capricorn. The main part of the excitement is over, but the final bill is still coming due. Home is getting exciting though; energy is flowing easily. Keep the communication lines open to and from your heart. Could be some real change in financials coming your way.
Aquarius
Your co-rulers of Saturn and Uranus are at odds right now for this period. A tug of war between duty and freedom. This has been going on for a while and will continue through most of the year but by now you should be finding that middle path and handling it fine! There is energy on your side.
Pisces
Possibly moody now, you may feel confused and not in tune with your deep and dreamy emotional inner life. The world around you may just be out of tune with your inner muse. Which seems odd since I see your voice right at the surface, straining to release itself. It’s OK, let it out! Your voice needs to be heard.
photos by Jon Deer