When Does Each Zodiac Season Start and End? Full Year Calendar

In astrology , each zodiac sign season energetically influences us for about a month at a time and occurs annually. For example, during Aries season , we celebrate the traits associated with the Ram and notice them highlighted in the collective: individuality, impulsivity, passion, and unfiltered expression, among others. Those who have Aries as their Sun sign will also celebrate their birthdays during this time.

When the Sun enters a new zodiac sign , a new season begins. While the exact dates may shift by a day or so depending on the year and your geographical location, the general calendar for each zodiac sign season and their corresponding dates remains consistent. Here's a complete guide to the start and end dates of each zodiac sign's season, according to expert astrologers.

The Dates for Each Zodiac Sign's Season, According to Astrologers

Your zodiac sign season guide, backed by experts.

Aries Season: March 21 – April 19

Aries season is the start of the astrological new year , aligned with the Spring Equinox. Beginnings, fresh starts, renewal, rebirth, and fertility soar. In some years, the Aries season begins on March 20, while in others, it begins on March 21.

Taurus Season: April 20 – May 20

Taurus season grounds us, bringing comfort, reliability, sensuality, and alignment with our innermost values. Some years, it's marked on April 19, while it arrives on April 20 during other years.

Gemini Season: May 21 – June 20

Gemini season brings communication, self-expression, social connection, and a desire to see things from multiple, first-hand perspectives. It begins on May 20 or May 21, depending on the year.

Cancer Season: June 21 – July 22

Cancer season is about home, roots, family, ancestry, traditions, domestic matters, and emotional intelligence. Intuition is king. It begins on June 20 or June 21, depending on the year.

Leo Season: July 23 – August 22

Leo season is theatrical, expressive, creative, confident, and brings us closer to our playful, inner child and hopeful romantic . Leo season typically begins on July 22 or 23, depending on the year.

Virgo Season: August 23 – September 22

Virgo season ushers in a season of refinement, detail-oriented thinking, organization, and service. Virgo season begins on August 22 or August 23, depending on the year.

Libra Season: September 23 – October 22

Libra season is all about peacekeeping, harmony, balance, interpersonal connections, and taking on a relationship-centered approach. Libra season starts on September 22 or September 23, depending on the year.

Scorpio Season: October 23 – November 21

Scorpio season brings depth, intensity, passion, transformation, and thinning of the veil between the material and spiritual realms. Scorpio season begins on October 22 or October 23, depending on the year.

Sagittarius Season: November 22 – December 21

Sagittarius season brings expansive hope, philosophical curiosity, aimless adventure, and sage wisdom. Our playful, fiery side comes alive. Sagittarius season starts on November 21 or November 22, depending on the year.

Capricorn Season: December 22 – January 19

Capricorn season allows us to think with the end in mind, strategizing long-term goals, creating foundational structure, and reawakening our sense of purpose. Capricorn season begins on December 21 or December 22, depending on the year.

Aquarius Season: January 20 – February 18

Aquarius season features humanitarian thinking, innovation, and unique quirkiness, allowing us to focus on collective, forward-thinking endeavors. Aquarius season begins on January 19 or January 20, depending on the year.

Pisces Season: February 19 – March 20

Pisces season is the end of the astrological year, blending the lessons of all previous star signs. It practices compassion, healing, intuition, and free-spirited imagination. Pisces season typically begins on February 18 or 19, depending on the year.

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This story was originally published by Parade on May 31, 2026, where it first appeared in the Astrology section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.