Theory Behind Lion and Lamb for March in Minnesota

This weekend, Sunday, is March 1st.  It's hard to believe that it's already March, but it is absolutely true.  I always feel like January and March are the longest months of the year.  Obviously they aren't, but they feel like it because the holidays are over, you might have the winter doldrums. And you are just waiting for Spring to come along, and the next big holiday is Memorial Day - and the unofficial start to Summer.

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That brings in the old saying that we all probably learned in elementry school - "In like a lamb, out like a lion" and the reverse.  This year looks to be in like a lion, so we can hope for out like a lamb, right?  The in like a lion is better, in my opinion, as supposedly we go out like a lamb - nicer weather.

Is there really any scientific proof to this theory?

After doing some research on this, I found that it's based on a few different things.  From CNN:

The theory combines astronomical movements—the constellation Leo rising in early March and Aries (the ram/lamb) setting later—with the typical, volatile weather patterns of early spring, featuring storms that settle into milder days.

What does this actually mean?

Astronomy: The constellation Leo (the Lion) is visible in the eastern sky at the start of March, while the constellation Aries (the Ram/Lamb) sets in the west by month's end.

Biblical Theory: ...Jesus is described as both the powerful "Lion of Judah" and the sacrificial "Lamb," representing a shift in nature from fierce to gentle.

Folklore: Passed down through generations - focusing on balance, suggesting that if the month starts with extreme, "roaring" weather, it must conclude with calm, "docile" conditions.

So, all of these things are not exactly set in a scientific theory.  But even though, more often than not, it does seem to ring true.  Take it with a grain of salt, and just know that Spring really is around the proverbial corner.