Welcome, Fringers! Your destiny is in the stars.  

Aries 

March 21 – April 19 

Fringe Drink: Sea Change Death Wave

Fringe Show Type: Storytelling

August brings healing energy into your world, dear Aries. What matters is how you use it. Fringe lands right in the middle of Chiron Retrograde in Aries. Use the energy of Fringe to reconnect and mend relationships with people you’ve been missing. Consider inviting someone you’ve been meaning to connect with to see a show or enjoy the summer weather. Joy comes from within during this astrological period. Share that inner joy with those who may need a little extra sunshine. The Jester wants to remind you that connecting with your heart matters, and the more you enjoy yourself right now, the better. Have some fun! 

Taurus  

April 20 – May 20  

Fringe Drink: Shiddy’s Nibby Boy  

Fringe Show Type: Cabaret

Energy during Fringe this year is going to attempt to pull you out of your comfort zone, dear Taurus. The question is, will you answer the call? Combined fiery ‘get out there’ Leo energy with the continued placement of Uranus in Taurus will have you leaving creature comforts behind to try new things. The benefit? You will find some new favourites that will not only expand your mind but your taste buds too. Try a new treat, stay out a little bit later, and embrace the age-old improv rule of “yes and.” The Jester encourages you to leave hesitation at home and venture out. Fill your cup and rest in September.

Gemini  

May 21 – June 20  

Fringe Drink: Village Tropical Cider

Fringe Show Type: Comedy

Oh Gemini, Fringe is the catalyst for your next big idea. Not only is this an opportunity to see your loved ones and connect with new people with similar interests, Fringe falls until the Leo sun, super charging you. Let that inspiration guide! The pre-shadow of the upcoming Full Moon in Pisces encourages you to take a break from serious matters and explore what your dreams, fantasies, and interests are. A last-minute booking for a new show? A chat with an Artist in the park? Writing your next script in a beer tent? Let the wind guide you. The Jester recommends that Geminis also take time to rest during this time, as dreams cannot be followed with no spoons to play with.

Cancer  

June 21 – July 22  

Fringe Drink: Sea Change Classic Blonde Ale

Fringe Show Type: Magic

Though your season has just passed, the warmth of your sign and the summery Leo sun guarantees that you will reach greater heights. High energy and exciting opportunities await, allowing you to create boldly and embrace your inner Artist. Venus is in Cancer during Fringe this year, inviting intimacy and close friendships to blossom. Gather your friends, because when Cancer Venus Square Aries Jupiter on August 21, fortune and creativity are on your side. The Jester warns against keeping feelings bottled up during this time, express yourself, dear Cancer, as compressed energy can turn harsh in the excitement of it all.

Leo  

July 23 – Aug 22  

Fringe Drink: Eau Claire Prickly Pink Pear Lemonade

Fringe Show Type : Sketch Comedy

It’s been your season for around a month and the transition to Virgo Season on the 23rd will offer a time of rest and reorganization. Early 2023 was filled with lots of hard work and compromise for Leos, and while this year’s Fringe teeters on the edge of your season, you are still able to reap the benefits of this time in the spotlight. A new moon in Leo on the 16th doubles down the idea of refresh and renewal. Take this time for self-exploration and take that into the next half of the year. The Jester encourages you to look at Fringe like a holiday. Remember, Leo, you are the heat of the night, embrace your never-ending Fringe-y spark.

Virgo 

Aug 23 – Sept 22  

Fringe Drink: White Wine

Fringe Show Type: Musical  

Fringe begins on the 17th, which also happens to be amid a Virgo Moon. Your season also starts halfway through the Festival, telling us one thing: It’s time for your turn in the spotlight. You are often behind the scenes in life and love, but this is your time to take center stage. Leave your to-do list behind and have your leading role moment at Fringe. What does this mean? High energy and exciting opportunities await, allowing you to create boldly. The Jester warns against letting things get under your skin, energy can turn harsh in the excitement of it all.

Libra  

Sept 23 – Oct 22  

Fringe Drink: Borsao Rosé Wine

Fringe Show Type: Drama

No time to rest, the stars are telling you to keep moving. The Leo sun will influence you to look for the beauty in the world, and when you cannot find it, create it yourself. Embrace opportunity and altruism in any way you can, with a slight dip in urgency on August 19th when the Moon is in Libra. Buy someone tickets to a show, pick up trash you see on the ground, find ways to make big impacts with small intentional actions. The Jester wants to remind you that everything starts as a spark, and they look forward to the change you create in the world and Fringe itself.

Scorpio  

Oct 23 – Nov 21  

You may have been feeling a shift in energy since your ruling planet Pluto went Retrograde on May 1st. While this energy will not be reversed until October 10th, your perception of the world will be altered forever. This Retrograde alignment brings the dark and odd to the surface. Fringe in Leo season offers the opportunity for reaching greater heights and a reinvigorated sense of ambition. So, Scorpios can use what they’ve learned recently to rebuild and find true joy in the summer air. You may feel the desire to go home, but the best way to beat the slump of retrograde is to put on some sunscreen and bask in the glow of community around you. The Jester says to push through, while the waves have been high recently, you’re about to enter a new empowered headspace.

Fringe Drink: Village Apple Cider

Fringe Show Type: Burlesque  

Sagittarius  

Nov 22 – Dec 21  

Fringe Drink: Eau Claire Dill Pickle Caesar

Fringe Show Type: Classic story retelling

Sagittarius, Fringe is a time of adventure for you. While Spontaneity is often your middle name, incoming energies encourage you to think through your decisions and plan ahead to avoid conflict. The Leo Sun is cranking up the intensity of your artistic impulses and appetite for playfulness in the first half, and Virgo energy from the Moon and Sun brings in self-discipline in the second half. This will shift your focus from creating to actualizing the big projects you dreamt up, meaning that leaving things to the last minute will derail your opportunity to embrace this growth. The upcoming Virgo season is challenging you to take control of your schedule to have the best Fringe ever. Give yourself one day of freedom to avoid rejecting rigidity, perhaps August 24th when the First Quarter Moon is in Sagittarius. The Jester recommends you put things in your digital or physical calendar to avoid double- booking and missing out on incredible opportunities.

Capricorn  

Dec 22 – Jan 19  

Fringe Drink: Eau Claire Parlour Gin & Tonic
Fringe Show Type: Improv Comedy

Hey Capricorn, you’ve felt overwhelmed lately, but Leo/Virgo season and Pluto Retrograde will bring transformation and stability back into your life. Things are settling back into the regular ebb and flow after a tumultuous Aquarius Pluto retrograde, when Pluto retrograde transitioned to Capricorn in June, allowing you to wrap things up and get things done. An additional influx of earth sign energy will help August feel like home. Use this time to embrace creature comforts and cater to your needs. Plan out your Fringe schedule and invite others to come for the ride. This time is all about you, Capricorn. The Jester encourages you to see something that will make you laugh. Perhaps ask a Volunteer for recommendations or look up reviews.

Aquarius  

Jan 20 – Feb 18  

Leo season helps bring more attention to the people in your life, Aquarius, in both wonderful and interesting ways. You will find yourself energized to share and connect with your loved ones, perhaps even taking a chance on romance this Fringe. But, be wary of those who appear to only gain from you, with Venus Retrograde in Leo there is a hint of someone overloading their finances and struggles on you. Looking to the future instead
of solitary moments, you are strengthened by the Leo sun to say ‘no’ and mean it. The Jester recommends that you open your mind and watch your wallet. Generosity, love, and frugality can go hand in hand in hand.

Drink: Sea Change Prairie Fairie

Genre: Space themed performances

Pisces  

Feb 19 – March 20  

Emotional energy is high and a full moon in your sign is approaching. Take this time to reflect and consider your direction. Choose how you feel most comfortable and take hold of the creativity of this time, whether it’s fringing alone or with your closest confidant. With Leo Mars opposition Pisces Neptune, you may feel discouraged, but do not forget that within your watery essence, you have a fire shining bright during Leo season. So, persevere, rest, and trust in yourself, Pisces. The Jester wants you to consider: you don’t always have to give more than you get, especially when it comes to love. Self-love is important in growth and joy as well.  

Drink: Borsao Red Wine
Genre: One person show