Astrology Meets Paganism: The Seasonal Sabbats

We seem to be in full witchy season with the upcoming Halloween/Samhain — mirroring the astrological Scorpio energies — All Souls Day, Day of the Dead, etc.

While the neo-Pagan Sabbats and astrological zodiac aren't necessarily connected they offer beautiful synergy and often mirror the same energy cycles collectively and personally.

As an astrologer and someone who identifies as a witch--I find honoring the Sabbats a powerful way we can orient to the changing of seasons on Earth and cosmically.

But of course, you don’t need to be a witch to celebrate, as humans we are naturally connected to these rhythms. And you don’t need to believe in astrology to notice the themes of the zodiac signs.

As the Sun moves through the zodiac, its energy often subtly echoes themes celebrated in Pagan holidays that fall around the same time.

For instance, the Taurus season’s focus on pleasure and sensuality might subtly enhance the enjoyment of Beltane feasts. Or the

Also of note, it is only recently that the zodiac sign changes were called “seasons” (e.g. Gemini season, Virgo season, etc.) and I think this wasn’t accidental, but a way for our consciousness to connect these threads more intentionally.