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
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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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.
Aries Sun Sign Compatability Matches
Matches With Aries
The following are sun sign comparisons for Aries the Ram--how people born under an Aries Sun get along with other signs of the zodiac. These interpretations are written with romantic relationships in mind.
SUN ARIES-ARIES
Both of you are independent individuals and you don't like feeling "owned" by anyone. Neither of you can tolerate being dominated or bossed by anyone else, so you probably make your own decisions, and direct your own lives. You respect one another's autonomy, and a relationship that is based on constant togetherness and dependency wouldn't suit either of you. Sometimes, however, there is too much emphasis on individualism rather than on being close and nurturing the relationship. You both have proud egos, and are sensitive to criticism. Almost inevitably you will compete with each other, and in small doses this can be invigorating. But it easily becomes nasty, and one of you is likely to get hurt. If you've ever seen two rams locking horns, you know what I mean! You either respect one another immensely or detest one another - rarely anything in between.
SUN ARIES-TAURUS
ARIES periodically becomes gripped with an idea and feels that the time to act on this idea is NOW. TAURUS prefers to fully digest the whole idea and responds to situations with a more practical and cautious attitude. If ARIES stumbles or fails, then TAURUS may react with an "I told you so" attitude. This can be infuriating to ARIES and very detrimental to the relationship. If you can appreciate your different approaches, TAURUS can help supply the reliability and consistent dedication needed to help bring ARIES's ideas and impulses to a fruitful completion. Both of you should try to adapt to each other's style in daily events: for example, TAURUS may resist a sudden impulse of ARIES to go somewhere, when joining in the fun would be much more satisfying for both of you. You have very different rhythms. ARIES is quicker but less persistent and steady than TAURUS.
SUN ARIES-GEMINI
You both enjoy and need to be active and on the go, and are more interested in the present than in the past. Once something has outlived its usefulness, you are both ready to part with it and you go on to something new. You both have a low tolerance for boredom! You also share a weakness in common: the inability to stick with things (projects and relationships) when they become dull or problematic. Neither of you wants a very clingy, dependent type of partner, and with one another you have a certain amount of independence that you both enjoy.
Sometimes GEMINI wants to discuss an idea, while ARIES becomes impatient with the conversation, feeling that they are beating around the bush, and not really getting to the heart of the matter. ARIES becomes abrupt, impatient, and tactless at such times. GEMINI must realize that ARIES simply does not have a taste for conversation at such times, and must not rely too much on ARIES for daily conversation. Handled positively, GEMINI can provide lots of different perspectives on ARIES's impulsive ideas.
SUN ARIES-CANCER
ARIES often feels smothered by demands of family and even friends. CANCER, on the other hand, is very devoted to family needs and the inner, emotional needs of others. ARIES may, without realizing it, selfishly accept CANCER's nurturing and giving, while contributing relatively little to the relationship on an emotional level. ARIES's need for autonomy and independence often conflicts with CANCER's needs for closeness, intimacy, and mutual dependency. ARIES seems selfish, impersonal, and indifferent to CANCER at times, and CANCER may feel too needy and emotionally sensitive compared to ARIES. ARIES can learn compassion from CANCER, and CANCER can learn to be more independent, but it's likely to be a rough road at times with much adjustment needed on both sides.
SUN ARIES-LEO
Both of you are independent, self-motivated individuals, very much concerned with your own creative work and interests, and you prefer not to feel like you "own" each other. ARIES, however, often acts in a manner that is socially inappropriate while LEO is more aware of appearances and is more concerned with the response of others. ARIES is somewhat indifferent to other people's opinions, while LEO craves approval and affirmation from others.
You are both immensely proud and neither of you wants to take the back seat in this relationship. There is a great deal of harmony between you, but being two spirited and somewhat volatile people, when you clash your fights are likely to be dramatic and boisterous.
SUN ARIES-VIRGO
Honesty and a desire for the unadorned truth are virtues you both possess and value, though VIRGO takes ARIES's honest criticism better than ARIES takes VIRGO's.
Some very basic differences in your makeup can make you uncomfortable with each other at times: ARIES tends to throw caution to the wind, while VIRGO worries a great deal if all details are not taken care of first. ARIES acts NOW, on impulse and intuition, while VIRGO wants to think carefully and study the fine print first.
VIRGO is the more self-analytical of the two of you and ARIES is likely to be impatient with this at times. VIRGO also tends to be more giving, and may get into the role of assistant or "servant" to ARIES. Both of you need to make a lot of adjustments in order to accommodate the differences between you. However, you can certainly learn from each other, and the differences in your personalities can be very attractive to you both.
SUN ARIES-LIBRA
A basic difference in your personalities is that LIBRA likes to look at both sides of an issue and consider any situation from every angle. LIBRA likes to discuss ideas with others, get their opinion, and sometimes has difficulty coming to a definitive decision. ARIES is prone to be just the opposite, taking a strong, more one-sided view of a situation and frequently is uninterested in hearing others' point of view. In order for your relationship to work, you will have to reconcile this basic difference in your personalities. Over time, LIBRA may feel that ARIES is a selfish egotist and ARIES may feel that LIBRA is a weak-willed wimp. Obviously, you will need to have greater appreciation and respect for each other than this! LIBRA makes many more compromises and accommodations for the relationship than ARIES does.
SUN ARIES-SCORPIO
You are both willful and passionate people, with a strong desire to live intensely and directly, and you love this about each other. There is a lot of fire in your relationship and you are likely to fight ferociously sometimes. ARIES, however, can release anger and emotions and then forget about it, while SCORPIO nurses grudges and resentments, and may hold on to the wounds that ARIES unthinkingly inflicts.
Also, SCORPIO needs to feel intensely bonded emotionally, and ARIES may not have the same overwhelming need for closeness.
SUN ARIES-SAGITTARIUS
Enthusiasm, a sense of adventure, and high spirited play infuse your relationship. You both feel you can be yourselves fully with one another: you don't have to tone down any of your exuberance and energy, the way you might with someone else. In fact, you inspire and vitalize one another's strength. ARIES sometimes clashes or competes with other strong individuals, but SAGITTARIUS is tolerant, not threatened, and doesn't take the bait. Also, you both need personal freedom and space, and even if you spend all of your time together, you are unlikely to feel smothered in this relationship. A happy twosome!
SUN ARIES-CAPRICORN
Both of you are active, motivated individuals, but ARIES's focus is more on being self-reliant, independent and personally creative, while CAPRICORN likes to follow a well-planned, stable path to success. ARIES feels very constrained and inhibited by social norms, schedules and employers, while CAPRICORN works well where there is a clear hierarchy and social order, such as in a large business, college curriculum, or military pecking order. ARIES's impulsiveness and indifference to social customs clashes with CAPRICORN's conservatism sometimes. But ARIES can also give CAPRICORN sober encouragement, hope, and enthusiasm, and CAPRICORN can help ARIES organize and direct abundant energy.
SUN ARIES-AQUARIUS
Both of you are independent, active individuals who appreciate progressive, dynamic approaches to any situation or problem, and your relationship has a lively, spirited quality. You both can be iconoclasts as well, taking pride in your freedom from many traditional values and beliefs. ARIES is more concerned with personal creativity and, in some ways, less integrated into social groups and the community than AQUARIUS. You do appreciate and respect one another's uniqueness and individuality.
SUN ARIES-PISCES
ARIES is more decisive and direct, but also somewhat more naive and simple (psychologically speaking) than PISCES is. You two can balance one another nicely. ARIES depends on PISCES's sensitivity and gentleness to soothe, heal, and provide a sanctuary from the world of competing and achieving. PISCES, on the other hand, admires and probably needs ARIES's forthrightness, honesty, and willingness to act boldly.
PISCES is more of a giver, and can be very self-denying, while ARIES is self-absorbed, and can unintentionally take advantage of PISCES's generosity. ARIES also lacks tact and subtlety sometimes, and inadvertently wounds PISCES's tender feelings.
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