13 Icegrip — 24 Coldrule

The first sign to start completely in the new year, it arrives during the second half of winter, carrying into the beginning of spring. These are children destined to innovate, to take nothing and turn it into something wondrous for the world.

23 Coldrule — 7 Rainsend

A mark of fresh innocence and of purity as the world is born anew for the year, those born under this renewing sign are expected to have a charmed life with no hardships.

The Unicorn was chosen as an addition to the back cover of the first book of the series, A Thread of Waking Light. Can you see the stars on your copy?

6 Rainsend — 17 Bloomglory

The sign of double-edged illusion, beautiful but potentially harmful. Spring carries toward summer. These children are expected to fall into two categories: difficult to befriend, but may surprise and become a valued ally when most needed, or easily befriended, only to betray you with their thorns unexpectedly.

16 Bloomglory — 18 Grassrise

The blessings of the Allfather Himself are said to follow those born during the month of Sunfest over the summer solstice as well as the surrounding weeks when this auspicious sign rules the night sky. No specific traits are ascribed to this sign, as conventional wisdom holds that the Allfather sends all types as needed to aid and enrich the world during this time.

17 Grassrise — 1 Lightwane

The majesty of rule and charisma of leadership are said to grace those born under this summer sign. Many a Lord has based command post decisions merely by exclusively considering those born under this sign.

27 Heatreign — 11 Harvestreap

A respected sign said to govern the wise and just, as well as the keeper of mysteries as summer turns to autumn. A superstition that this is the crown of Ascadel herself is sometimes heard.

10 Harvestreap — 21 Treeturn

A favored autumn sign of festivity and plenty, it is said that any born under this sign shall either be the life of the party or the host, for they shall always have a warm fire and full table.

20 Treeturn — 4 Frostbring

A symbol of arcane power overseeing the transition from autumn to winter that is said to imbue these children with an aptitude in the magical arts. No temperament is ascribed to those born of this sign; those who wield magic come in all types of personality.

3 Frostbring — 14 Icegrip

The final sign of the year as winter takes full hold, and the one that leads into the next, these children are born into winter’s darkness and said to be fated to handle hardship all their life.