Eclogue XVI. — Which Constellation the Sun passes through in each Month

The tropic star of Capricorn prescribes the opening of Janus' s reign. In the midst of Numa's month stands the sign of stout Aquarius. The Fishes twain come forth in days of March. Thou, Ram of Phrixus, lookest back on April's calends. May marvels at the horns of Agenor's Bull. June sees the Spartan twins march in the heavens. July brings the star of the Crab which blazes at the solstice. The raging lion scorches the month of August with his fires. Beneath thy star, O Virgin, September loads the vines. October's seed-time balances the Scales. The wintry Scorpion bids November go headlong. The Archer ends his shining in mid-December.