February comes after January, which month is the 'gate' (ianua) between the years:

(Wikipedia)

When the 'door' has been opened, the 'stork' may introduce a sun baby, and then arrives spring equinox, when the reincarnated sun comes out into our world.

January the 'door' is opened Hatinga Te Kohe
February annunciation Roto Iri Are
March birth Tama

'The Annunciation' according to Leonardo da Vinci. (Wikipedia)