The Ram March 21 to April 20

Traditional Aries Traits

Adventurous and energetic Pioneering and courageous Enthusiastic and confident Dynamic and quick-witted

On the dark side...

Selfish and quick-tempered Impulsive and impatient Foolhardy and daredevil

Aries! About Your Sign...

Aries The spring equinox, March 21, is the beginning of the new zodiacal year and Aries, the first sign, is therefore that of new beginnings. The young ram is adventurous, ambitious, impulsive, enthusiastic and full of energy. The Arian is a pioneer both in thought and action, very open to new ideas and a lover of freedom. They welcome challenges and will not be diverted from their purpose except by their own impatience, which will surface if they don't get quick results. Aries subjects are courageous leaders with a genuine concern for those they command, being responsible people, it is rare that they will use their subordinates to obtain their own objectives as leaders, but occasionally it does happen. They do not make very good followers because they are too "take charge". They may be unwilling to obey or submit to directions for which they can see no reason, or with which they disagree. They are much concerned with self, both positively and negatively - self-reliant but also self centered (sometimes) and concerned with their own personal advancement and physical satisfaction. Their immense energy makes them aggressive and restless, argumentative occasionally, headstrong, quick tempered, easily offended and capable of holding grudges if they feel themselves affronted. As the first sign in the zodiac, you, as an Arian (as you are referred to), is to simply "get something started and lead the way". The Sun in this zodiac position gives your will free rein to express itself. You could be doing this in the form of some leadership role, or by forcing others to look at themselves in a new way. You can accomplish this by knowingly

carrying out a deliberate act in the name of some cause that moves you. A negative effect of this sun sign is that you could sometimes unknowingly make it hard for others to relate to you, as you really are. In your personal relationships Arians are frank, direct and candid, and make enthusiastic and generous friends. You are liable to have a high sex drive and make passionate but fastidious lovers. There is, however, a negative side to your associations with other people. You can easily be irritated by slowness or moderation in your companions and, though yourselves sensitive, ride roughshod over the sensitivities of others. The intensity of your sexual urges can drive you to promiscuity and a Don Juan-like counting of conquests of the opposite sex. It can also trick you into early unwise marriage which may end disastrously. Arians are highly devoted to their children, even to the point of laying down their own lives, so that they might live. You will not find a more defensive and loving parent in all the zodiac. It is preferable to be aware of your pioneering spirit and not disregard it. For in acknowledging it you not only enjoy life more, but you avoid being pushed around by others. Your nature is usually push or be pushed, with little middle ground. This can at times be objectionable to others, but you must have the freedom to act, rather then just thinking about it, getting pent-up in the process. At all costs you need to avoid negative emotions such as resentment, regret and self-pity, for they would deny you what is essential to your nature: straightforwardness. Mentally Arians are intellectual and objective, but can be in rare situations bigoted and extremist in religion and politics. They are good champions of lost causes and last-ditch resistance. They are quick-witted but sometimes foolhardy and over optimistic, lacking thoroughness and the ability to evaluate difficulties in the undertakings into which they often rush impulsively. The great need of Aries natives is to exercise an iron self-control, to discipline the qualities and tendencies of their character to the advantage, not the detriment, of the society in which they move. As an Arian, you like a challenge that will stir you to action. This challenge may just be frustration; or at a more controlled level, you may have clear direction and know what or whom you're fighting for. If your direction is not clear, then ask yourself and listen to your inner voice. You will come up with an answer. An Arian without a direction in which to go, or a without a cause to fight for, would be against your nature and make you more a "sheep" then a ram! Arian, do not be afraid to be forceful, for this is the very core of your nature. If you feel fear in your heart, then look for a history of negative events in you personal history, such as violence or abuse from others. Being fearful may also indicate a household in childhood that negated independence and personal initiative in you. This could have inhibited your natural urge to go forward into life as the leader and champion you were born to be. Conversely, such bad influences could also have led you to be overly forceful, or to be unsympathetic to your own need and sensitivity. You make good athletes and climbers, doctors, explorers (of new ideas as well as uncharted territory, the latter in these days including adventuring into outer space), soldiers, sailors and airmen, and leaders, though awkward subordinates, in industry and politics. Much as you are the Ram, there is still the little lamb in you, which means that at times you would attain your goals more easily by gently giving in without resistance to the demands of

a given social situation, rather than getting your horns entangled in something larger and more powerful than yourself. This is a talent akin to knowing the difference between what you can change, and what you cannot. This of course takes patience, the acquiring of which is definitely your greatest achievement, along with your sense of your own inner softness.

Possible Health Concerns...

Aries governs the head and brain, and Arians are said to be prone to headaches, particularly migraines, sunstroke, neuralgia and depression. Indigestion and nervous disorders are also threats to you, and your rashness, impetuosity and wholesale physical commitment make you liable to accidents and physical injuries. You like extremes. Physical, emotional and mental, and benefit profoundly by experiencing them; but if your extremism goes too far beyond social acceptability, then expect to be extremely lonely.

LIKES Action Coming in first Challenges

Championing Causes

Spontaneity

DISLIKES Waiting Around Admitting Failure No opposition

Tyranny

Other peoples advice ;)

PROBLEMS THAT MAY ARISE FOR YOU, AND THEIR SOLUTIONS As with all sun signs, we all have unique traits to our personalities. When these traits are suppressed, or unrealized, problems will arise. However, with astrology we can examine the problem and assess the proper solution based on the sun sign characteristics. As an Arian you may see things below that really strike home. Try the solution, you most likely will be

amazed at the results. If you find yourself on the receiving end of the negatives below, it is because you are failing to express the positive. PROBLEM: Projects that come to nothing. Partnerships full of conflict and argument. SOLUTION: See your role as the "person with ideas" then, work on inspiring others to carry them out. Develop a higher capacity to "listen" and not speak. PROBLEM: Lacking real coherence and direction. Failing to contemplate, only pretending to be decisive. SOLUTION: What springs from your actions is only a reflection of your heart. Soul search and resolve some personal issues you may have buried. PROBLEM: Being deserted by others because they cannot make you notice them and their feelings in any other way. SOLUTION: If you truly have a point, if you don't they won't. Examine your attitude and put yourself in their shoes. PROBLEM: Always tripping over yourself, inviting conflict and harsh treatment. Getting deflated. SOLUTION: Learn the art of looking before you leap. Which means first finding out what it is you wish to make happen first, then act.

Your ruling planet is MARS

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Mean distance from the Sun (AU) 1.524 Sidereal period of orbit (years) 1.88 Equatorial radius (km) 3,397 Polar radius (km) 3,380 Body rotation period (hours) 24.62 Tilt of equator to orbit (degrees) 23.98 Number of observed satellites 2 Mean Radius Distance from Planet Satellites: (km) (x 1,000 km) Phobos 11 9.38 Deimos 6 23.48

Some more interesting facts about your sign:

The animal associated with you sign is this noble looking ram. The Ram first appeared in Egypt, alternating with a goose's head as the symbol of Aries; its origin is a mystery.

The color of choice for Aries is

RED

Your starstone is the precious Diamond. The diamond is considered the greatest of stones, revered throughout the ages for its great beauty, and strength, and also for its powerful positive spiritual and physical influences. The diamond is said to enhance the wearer with charm and beauty. Physically it strengthens the kidneys and reproductive organs and gives protection in severe disease. The ancient Romans believed that the diamond, when worn on the left arm, next to the skin, would give the wearer bravery and daring. During the Middle Ages Queen Elizabeth I was given a diamond to ward off the plague. --------------------------------------------RE: STARSTONE CONTROVERSY There is, and always have been, a controversy over "starstones". Starstones are NOT birthstones. I give you here in these pages the stones that are called your starstones, (planet stones), which viberates the strongest to your planet or sign, NOT to the month that you were born. I would also like it if those who think they know precisely what their stone is to go to the library and reference some good Astrology books such as 'Parkers Astrology'. Sorry for the confusion, but confusion over this topic has raged for hundreds of year.

Overview & Personality Traits

As the Sun moves into Aries, its daily path crosses the equator and begins to move into the northern hemisphere. For most inhabited regions of the world this is the beginning of spring; the days become longer than the nights, and plants and animals burst into activity. Aries is the wake-up call of the zodiac. In ancient times the spring equinox marked the start of the New Year and festivities were held to honour the birth of new life and the new beginnings that lay in store. The Ram became celebrated in the associated stars as a sacred symbol of resurrection, since its fleece, when shorn, continues to grow and provides a constant, abundant supply. Its origin is Egyptian and derives from their practice of sacrificing the sacred ram to the Sun at the spring equinox, to ensure his return and secure a successful year ahead. Christian customs still reflect this New Year worship, for Easter - the rising of the Lord - is always held in the week after the full Moon that follows the Sun's entry into this sign; and eggs are given as a symbol of new life and new opportunities. Astrology is based on the belief that anything that emerges into physical being at any moment in time will share the spiritual qualities of that moment in time. Those born when the Sun is in Aries do so when the Sun is 'exalted' in astrological terms, since its return to the point of the zodiac where daylight begins to overcome the dark, is seen as the sun-god regaining his power and rising victorious to take control. Although ruled by the planet Mars, Aries has much to do with the solar qualities of creativity, energy, enthusiasm and courage. The Sun is the symbol of consciousness, individuality, clear direction and definition - the power of the will to rise above instinct and take control. Those born when the Sun is strong in the chart, as it is here in the sign of Aries, appreciate honesty and truth, hate deceit, and need things to be clearly expressed in an obvious, logical manner. Subtle undertones and delicate suggestions mean nothing to them; their greatness is to bring clarity and openness; their weakness is their limited capacity to 'feel' what you are talking about and their lack of sensitivity to those who expect them to read their minds. In addition to this solar quality, Aries resonates to the energy of its planetary ruler, Mars, recognised as the bringer of action and the impulse to attack or strike back. Mars is the defiant spirit; when dignified it will show courage, fearlessness, respected leadership, the propensity to take a risk and the lover of a challenge. In this form Mars is the moral champion, ready to take up arms on behalf of others less able or willing to put their necks on the line. When poorly placed and displaying its less noble traits, it represents needless aggression, violent eruptions, assertiveness to the point of selfishness, and the urge to take from others without due regard to their needs and well being. No astrologer can know from the sun-sign alone whether those born under this sign display the highest or lowest facets of its planetary ruler, but certainly they will be characterised by great energy and readiness for action, with impulsiveness and competitiveness marking their actions for good or bad. Arians are often referred to as ambitious and this can be true, but it is an ambition borne of the need to be in front, to let no man stand in their way. Just as often that disposition leads them into conflict with others who might otherwise have helped them if they'd taken a more carefully planned approach as witnessed through the true, long-sighted ambition of the Capricorn. But Aries tends to fight its way through life and if honour is deserved it is in the fact that they remain true to their instincts and impulses. Generally, what you see is what you get and what others might view as 'social niceties', they will be more inclined to view as unnecessary sycophantic hypocrisy. The reputed love of freedom is also worth considering. With the exaltation of the Sun in this sign, the striving towards independence of mind and spirit is strong, but that quest might often rely upon squashing the freedom or rights of others in order that the Aries urge to dominate is fulfilled. Even when it is a genuine challenge for a worthy cause, an Aries may get so wrapped up in the flush of the battle that they lose sight of the cause, failing to yield at appropriate points of negotiation that others would take as a fair-minded victory. Thus the Aries can suffer from a 'do or die' mentality. When they

manage to 'do' they can emerge stupendous in the eyes of others, but where they 'die' their depressed spirit will find it difficult to accept defeat with stoic grace. Fortunately, this is not a sign that harbours grudges, it seeks instant gratification, and the easy ability to express on the surface what is felt within means that it vents its frustrations with directness as they arise. Others may find that abrasive, but Aries equally scorns political correctness, false civility and those who raise remembered slights long after the moment has passed. Other keywords attributed to Aries are adventurous and pioneering. Both of these are fair descriptions for a sign that dares to tread the road less travelled and will seek out challenge, consciously or unconsciously, as a way of feeling enthused and stimulated. Where that challenge is unconsciously driven, however, it often fails to bring a feeling of worth and can take the form of someone who believes the whole world is out to get them. This type of Aries fights itself and anyone brought into close contact, readily moved to temper and just as quickly calming down and regretting the consequences that their passion aroused. Much of this is reinforced by Aries' association with the element of fire, which in every sense is expressed through it, both by its rulership with Mars and natural association with the Sun. Fire depicts the qualities of heat and vitality and, as its symbol suggests, conveys an outgoing, reckless personality, craving attention and adding a vivacious sparkle to any occasion. But again, as is particularly the case with Aries, what fire types gain in confidence and drive they lose in sensitivity, patience, caution and practicality. The gift of the fire signs is creative inspiration, evolving into an endless supply of bright ideas and contagious enthusiasm. When the fire is lit, ie., when they are motivated by a cause, they simply blaze with energy and ideas and become so consumed by their passions that everyone around them feels drawn into the flame. But fire consumes, and ultimately those energy levels will drop, particularly if the Aries proclivity for instant action is not matched by the reality of instant results. Unless other factors in the chart bestow the needed discipline and perseverance, Arians can struggle to keep a sense of balance and are prone to suffering from nervous, emotional or physical 'burn out', refusing to recognise their limits or respect their bodily needs. As lovers, Aries can be refreshing, challenging and stimulating, but they can also be frank, easily irritated, noisy and demanding. Their high energy level usually gives a strong sex drive, but as always they are marked by the need for instant gratification and may not fully appreciate the soft touch and gentle, patient stimulation that a tender partner may require. If you are born under the sign of Aries, remember, the sun-sign indicates your true spirit, the heart of your being where you should find immense strength in self-expression. You should never seek to curb your natural qualities, but merely shape them and direct them into powerful, worthwhile and constructive outlets. Hence Aries should accept that it is naturally driven to lead and rarely aim to compromise this gift by trying to 'fit into the team'. Instead, the leadership qualities should be forged through recognition of the needs of the team and the desire to take your rightful place with full respect to others. Neither should you aim to make yourself less impulsive or inclined to act, despite the negative undertones that this keyword can suggest. Impulsiveness, and the urge to take action is your gift and your strength, leaving the hesitating majority in shame. Self-development can only come from striving to use your personality patterns for positive change and through the mental discipline and sense of responsibility that causes you to question and reflect upon unconscious motivations. If you are enraged and feel the urge to fight, question: are you fighting the right person over a matter of significance? Or is there a larger, more relevant battle that you should be dedicating your time and energies to, the battle for truth, honesty and, above all, self-respect? Remember also, that your symbol is the self-regenerating ram, representing your ability to arise with greater strength and vitality after periods of loss. Being prepared to 'let go' of the unused and the outgrown is essential if you are to develop your full force and potential, and the ridding of weighty,

unnecessary baggage allows you keep re-evaluating your beliefs and needs in the context of the 'here and now'. As an Aries you've been given a significant gift of power, how that power is used is not determined by your astrological chart, but by the spirit through which you forge and express its energies.

Dignified Planets
Planets Dignifed in Aries: Mars Sun Mars by sign by exaltation and as day-time triplicity ruler in nocturnal charts as night-time triplicity ruler.

Planets Debilitated in Aries: Venus Saturn by detriment by fall

Typical Features
Often redness is apparent in the complexion or hair or the complexion is well tanned. Lean body, long neck, large bones, not overly tall but strong limbs. Male Arians often suffer from baldness or thinning of the hair.

Traditional Rulerships
Direction: Anatomy: Illnesses: East The head and face Arien illnesses are those affecting the head and face, including tooth-ache, headaches, migraines, hare-lips, boils generally and skin-eruptions, marks and pimples in the face. Through its rulership by Mars, Aries can often indicate burns or scars. Sandy and hilly ground, newly built land or where construction work is taking place. Land where sheep and small cattle feed or stables for small animals. Unfrequented places where criminals find refuge. In houses - the ceiling, plastering or covering of the house. Brick foundaries. As a fire sign Aries can indicate places near fire or sources of heat. Include England, Germany, France, Sweden, Poland, Denmark, Palestine, Syria;

Places:

Countries &

cities: Colours Stones & Metals:

Florence, Naples, Marseilles. Hot, fiery or burnt colours. Red in particular. Stones and metals fall under the rulership of planets, not signs, but through its association with Mars, Aries has affinity with bloodstone, jasper, and vermilion.

Traditional Definitions:
Bestial: Bestial signs are those traditionally symbolised by four-footed animals. Also called quadrupedian (four-footed), these signs can lack in social graces and are reputed to display an animalistic reaction to their emotions, sometimes indicating courseness and a poor appreciation of polite manners. They can also be a little inarticulate.