Aries:
March 21-April 20: The Ram
Archetype: Males
are typically the warrior; whereas females are more like the
Joan of Arc types of the world. Either way both sexes feel the
need to be the hero and save people from their woes in life.
Stone: Diamond: The diamond is considered the greatest of stones, revered throughout
history for its great beauty, and strength, and also 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.
Ruling
Planet: Mars:
In mythology, Aries/Mars is the god of all battles, as well
as the god of spring. Thus his symbols are the spear and
plough. Of these two, the former is strongly kept alive in
human memory. A blind dare-devil, he risks any fight. In
case of defeat, he is helpless and requires further divine
help. Aries/Mars is a fighter like no other, but the reason
for the fight must be explained to him by others like Zeus/Jupiter
or Aphrodite/Venus. These represent the two rational poles
of Aries/Mars. He has to be redeemed from his aggressiveness,
but this can only be achieved by Aphrodite/Venus.
Mars is the life force that allows things to exist within the
physical world. Within human beings, this energy can be quite
individualistic. It is the energy that enables people to fight
for survival, hence its association with aggression. Mars is
referred to as the action and desire principle and can indicate
the level of assertion and defense of an individual.
Mars represents your ambitions, drives, desires and aspirations
for emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual things, which
stimulate activity. With desire, we reach out to obtain the object
or thing in question. Mars represents the karma we have concerning
our overall life energy force and health of the body-which is
the temple of the soul. Mars can also represent the male factor,
or karma we have with ourselves concerning men.
Defining Animal: The
Ram: The animal associated
with this sign is the 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.
Health Problems: Aries
governs the head and brain, thus you may have problems with
severe headaches, migraines, and nervous disorders. On the
other hand, it might be just the opposite, you may never know
what a headache really is. Your physical carelessness make
you liable to accidents and physical injuries, most of the
time occurring to your head.
About Aries: The Arian is a pioneer both in thought and action, very open
to new ideas and a love of freedom. You welcome challenges and
will not be sidetracked from your purpose except by your own
impatience, which will come to the forefront if you don't get
quick results.
You are a courageous leader
with a genuine concern for those you are in charge of, being
responsible, it is rare that you will use subordinates to meet
your own objectives as a leader, but occasionally it might
happen. You don't make very good followers because you are
too "take charge". You may not be able to obey
or follow directions for ideas which you can see no reason, or
that you don't agree with. You are concerned about yourself,
your personal advancement, and physical satisfaction. Your overwhelming
energy makes you easily aggressive and restless, headstrong,
quick-tempered, easily offended and capable of holding grudges
if you are insulted.
Mentally, you are intellectual and objective. Aries are god
champions of lost causes and last-ditch resistance. You are quick-witted,
but sometimes overly optimistic. Your impulsive nature may cause
you to choose to go in and save the day without making proper
plans of how to get there. You need to exercise self-control
and discipline.
You like a challenge that will stir others into action. This
challenge may just be a frustration that you have; or at a more
controlled level, you may have a clear direction and know what
or whom you're fighting for. If the direction is not clear then
you need to ask yourself and listen to your inner voice for an
answer. You should not be afraid to be forceful because this
is the very heart of your nature. If you feel fear in your heart,
then look for a history of negative events such as abuse or violence
from others that have yet to be dealt with. It is important for
Arians to know the difference between what you can change and
what you cannot. This, of course, takes patience, which is their
greatest challenge along with finding their sense of inner softness.
You like extremes. Physical, emotional, and mental, and benefit
by experiencing them; but if your extremism goes too far beyond
social acceptance, then expect to be extremely lonely. Sports
are likely important, particularly any sport that includes a
sense of competition. You may benefit by getting involved in
boxing, wrestling, aerobics, or weight lifting. Another positive
way to use your energy is through martial arts. It is a very
physical, yet disciplined activity which combines physical strength,
mental patience, and a positive emotional release.
Love and Friendship: In your personal relationships, you are
frank, direct, and candid, and make enthusiastic and generous
friends. You have a high sex drive and make passionate but finicky
lovers. You can easily be irritated by slowness or moderation
in your companions and, though you are sensitive, you ride over
the sensitivities of others. The intensity of your sexual urges
can drive you to promiscuity and counting of conquests of the
opposite sex. It can also trick you into early unwise marriage
which may end disastrously. You are likely very devoted to your
children, maybe to the point of running their lives. You will
not find a more defensive and loving parent in the entire zodiac.
Career: You
need to work in an open environment with an exciting and ever
changing atmosphere. The work you do needs to use all your
physical or mental energy in order for you to enjoy it because
you love to push yourself. You may find it difficult to deal
with a job that requires a great deal of patience.
Aries Cosmic Strengths
• Innocent
• Courageous
• Original
• Spontaneous
• Adventurous
• Confident
• Dynamic
• Quick-witted
• Willful
• Fights against what they believe is wrong
• What you see is what you get
• Cheerful
• Rarely holds a grudge
Aries Cosmic Weaknesses:
• Intolerant
• Impulsive
• Aggressive
• Tactless
• Selfish
• Quick-tempered
• Daredevil
• Chauvinistic
• Forceful
• Greedy
• Argumentative
• Restless energy
Arian Careers:
• Professional athletes
• Doctors
• Dentists
• Psychiatrists
• Explorers (of new ideas as well as uncharted territory)
• Soldiers, sailors and airmen
• Fire fighters
• Car mechanics
• Hair dressers
• Painter, but will work more with bold themes rather than watercolors
• Musician, but will prefer trombone or saxophone rather than the violin.
