March & April Theory: Do Change Of Seasons Signal Transformation?

Life and seasons often are expected to repeat themselves in cycles. Whether routine is monotonously the same or unpredictable and hoped-for or dreaded, our menstrual cycles return, their cyclicity in every nurture. Each year we can expect the same climatic and political cycles: elections, winter, spring, summer, and fall. A cycle begins and finishes along a route that is frequently recognizable to us. This is evident in more than just fashion trends. But with other cycles, such as those of love and astrology. TikTokers have even developed theories about these cycles, linking them to the connection between the weather and our past relationship history.

Online communities have been speculating why and how the environmental changes impact us within, from the April hypothesis to the March theory. The arrival of sunnier and brighter days is closer and I am thankful for it. Beyond the online speculations, our bodies crave more sunlight and longer days. When that comes around, I feel so much lighter, happier, and more refreshed. It is very common for many to feel like their most energetic and authentic self due to external factors. March and April Theory integrates the connection between the externality of seasons and how our sense of self and intrinsic self-improvement journey turn out for the better as the spring months arrive 

March Theory: Death invites rebirth

It is asserted in the March Theory, a social media theory that was put out, that relationships are likely to end in March. Change and introspection about how to go in the year and our lives are sparked by these outward actions, which confirm that spring is on the horizon. Seasons come to an end, chapters close, and a symphony of goodbyes reverberates throughout the digital ether in March. Numerous TikTokers attest to it, claiming that it has shown up in their own lives in unexpected and significant ways.

In one video, for example, TikTok Haley Hoffman Smith stated, "The general premise is that this March brought my share of challenges and chapters closing." As I thought about this, I thought, "This is strange." Around this time of year, I usually experience a major relationship ending or undergo a major life transition. The spirit of change and transition, from friendships eroding to partnerships ending and even the devastating death of loved ones, seems to be captured by March Theory. 

According to research, the changing of the seasons can have a big impact on our moods and behaviour. Specifically, the transition from winter to spring has been linked to higher levels of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that regulates mood, appetite, and sleep. The website of Psychology Today states that numerous individuals suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a form of depression that most often occurs in the winter months and is told to have a relationship with the lack of imbibing sunlight. 

April Theory: A Change Is Needed

As per the April Theory that was popular among TikTok users, our bodies also experience mental, spiritual, and physical rejuvenation just like the rest of our environment. Both physically and figuratively, a change of season fosters hope and an openness to what has happened, what is and what lies ahead. Some claim it's astrological, while others link it to the weather, citing the expectation of warmer temperatures in the future. According to one TikToker, life "springs anew" in April and presents us with brimming opportunities to grow.  According to this theory, springtime also brings opportunities for exciting new ventures and reunions with people from our past. 

The National Health Center describes the symptoms of SAD as a miserable bout of the "can't-evens," including low energy, irritability, sleeping more, and trouble concentrating. And it finds its cure in April affiled sunbeam, a whiff of fresh air, and a whole lot of hope all wrapped up. New life and vitality are entering us through more light and warmer temperatures; it is like coming out of darkness into light. March 21st is the day when Holland opens its arms to the coming of spring officially. It makes a great deal of sense as well if one looks at it from an astrological point of view. Since the changeover from the Pisces to the Aries season is so much bigger, astrologically.

Since January marks the start of the Capricorn season, everybody thinks that Capricorn is the first sign of the zodiac. But the astrological year ends with the end of the Pisces season and starts with the beginning of the Aries season, frequently referred to as April. Known as the infant of the zodiac, Aries is the first sign and symbolizes this amazing and passionate childish energy. Thus we feel that change in a similar fashion to the way that the Pisces period comes to a close late in March and the Aries period takes over.

Whether they are theories or hold some dearth to them,  they introduce the idea that each one of us has seasons of overexertion and rest and this is key to helping us recharge. As March has passed through its onset and April is planning its arrival, you can sense the energy becoming golden, concrete, and hopeful as the moment comes when you can take charge of your life. So if you have lately been so bored, depressed, and hopeless, I hope you embrace the March and April theories to their brevity. The season of spring calls for you to embrace your life in a new light and lay the firm foundations of your bright and beautiful life to come.