March arrives just as winter starts to wind down. The air grows slightly warmer, the light gets stronger, and colors start to break the gray heaviness.
March, known as martius, was the first month of the early Roman calendar, named after the god Mars, protector of farmlands and mythological ancestor of the Roman people. The month ushers in the first taste of spring, teasing us with glimpses of the season’s radiance to come.
The delightful jonquil is March’s flower. Its radiant gold petals are said to emit high-vibrating energies that draw all kinds of blessings to those who appreciate the flower’s beauty. Aquamarine, the most powerful meditation stone, is the birthstone of the month, empowering both courage and health.
March’s astrological signs are Pisces and Aries. Belonging to people born up to the 20th, Pisces is the ultimate water sign, the intuitive fish representing creativity and compassion. The supreme fire sign, Aries belongs to people born during the remainder of the month, the passionate ram an emblem of exuberance, leadership, and adventure.