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Spring equinox originally kicked off the astrological new year with Aries before the Gregorian calendar ruined it

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Ever wonder why the zodiac suspiciously starts in late March with Aries instead of January 1st? Because historically, humanity measured the new year by the start of Spring, when things actually began to grow. The Roman Catholic Church eventually pushed the Gregorian calendar on us, permanently displacing the cosmic calendar for tax purposes.

Spring equinox originally kicked off the astrological new year with Aries before the Gregorian calendar ruined it
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