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When is International Astrology Day?

 

AS more and more of us take an interest in astrology it's only right it gets its own special day on which we celebrate everything it can teach us.

Let's take a look at when and how we can pay homage (drink cocktails) to the magical world of horoscopes.

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Astrology and everything it teaches us is celebrated on International Astrology day in March
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Astrology and everything it teaches us is celebrated on International Astrology day in MarchCredit: Getty

When is International Astrology Day?

International Astrology Day is celebrated annually on the spring equinox, which is the first day of spring.

It falls on the day the Sun enters the sign of fire sign Aries.

The precise date for International Astrology Day takes place between March 19 and 22, though the most common dates are March 20 and 21.

This year International Astrology Day was celebrated on March 20.

Why is the date important to astrologers?

Astrologers consider the day to be the beginning of the new astrological year, which is why the horoscope page always start with Aries.

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The spring equinox is also one of the most important days in our calendar.

It’s the day when day and night are equal and when the sun rays fall vertically on the equator.

You know that feeling when the days are getting lighter? That's the start of the spring equinox.

How is the day celebrated?

The day is celebrated by a whole host of astrologists and enthusiasts who attend seminars and, as is now the norm, webinars, to satisfy their zodiac craving.

Social media is also buzzing with with self-confessed horoscope junkies looking to connect. Guilty as charged!

Horoscope junkies across the world connect on International Astrology Day
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Horoscope junkies across the world connect on International Astrology DayCredit: Getty

We of course like to celebrate in style here by getting a group of our best girlfriends together (rules permitting) reading our horoscopes, drinking cocktails and generally being starry eyed.

With a global pandemic, Megxit and don’t get us started on KimYe, this age of uncertainty has seen a a growing number of people, particularly millennial women turn to astrology to help them size up partner potential, choose a career and even where to get a tattoo.

That's why it needs its own special day and even if you missed it this year, don't worry.

With a whole heap of horoscope related content on our new live blog we'll keep you in the loop so you don't miss a thing.

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