Aries is the first Sign of the Zodiac. Member of the Cardinal Quality, Masculine, and Fire element. Symbolized by the ram's horns, it is managed by the aggressive planet Mars. The Sun enters the Sign Aries around the 21st of March, the date that marks the beginning of spring in the northern hemisphere, and leaves around the 20th of April. Aries marks the beginning of the Zodiac journey. The soul incarnates and assumes an ego. The "I" is born - self-consciousness. Influenced by the rebirth of the natural world of early spring, the nature and character of Aries are intimately linked to the effervescent energy of the new season.
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Characteristic of the Aries Zodiac Sign
- Date - March 21st to April 20th (+/-)
- Keyword - I AM
- Descriptors - Brave / Obstinate
- Attributes - Passionate, aggressive, self-centered, competitive, creative, courageous, angry, enthusiastic, innocent , independent, direct, dynamic, destructive, spontaneous, effective, enterprising, explosive, honest, impatient, irritable, individualistic, unfaithful, leader, pioneer, rash, resistant, reactive, stubborn, tenacious, visionary
- Impulse - Breakthrough
- Anatomy - Head, face, adrenals, blood
- Ruling Planet - Mars
- Symbol - Horns of the ram
- Duality - Male
- Polarity - Positive
- Element - Fire
- Quality - Cardinal
- House - First
- Color - Red
- Crystals - Heliotrope, aventurine, diamond
- Opposite Sign - Libra
Aries Zodiac Sign - The Pioneer
At its peak, Aries is the most dynamic and exciting of all the Signs. Aries energy depletes most people. Aries natives are always ready to open new paths and fight for the realization of their dreams and desires. They are the Pioneers of the Zodiac. Intense and committed, they fall in love with causes and put all their constructive energy at their service.
Finding inner peace is one of Aries' life lessons - just like Libra, their opposite sign. The impatience, the fast pace, and the desire to have everything immediately mean that you are not always able to channel all your energy into what really matters. This prevents you from living in harmony with yourself and knowing how to wait for the natural time to achieve your goals.
Aries in Mythology
In Greek mythology, the symbology most appropriate to the archetypal meaning of Aries is the story of the Golden Fleece and the Argonauts Expedition. The myth recounts the adventures of the fearless hero Frixo, which clearly defines the combative spirit and determination of the native Aries. Frixo and Hele, sons of King Atamas, were treated badly by their stepmother, who conspired to assassinate them.
To help the brothers, the gods sent a ram with special gifts and whose body was covered with golden wool (also called fleece). The brothers climbed onto its back, and the animal soared through the air. Hele, the sister, fell asleep and fell into the sea. Frixo continued the journey and reached the kingdom of Colchis.
The ram was sacrificed in honor of Zeus and its golden skin was offered to King Eethus. Mythology associates the ram with audacity and courage, as well as the protective powers of its legendary golden fleece.
Positive Energies of the Sign Aries
Aries Zodiac Sign, in a positive way, is passionate, dynamic, committed, motivating, and inspiring. When they are truly motivated by someone or something, there is no one who can dissuade them from going ahead. Dynamic and effective, they work quickly and for the big picture. They may have less patience for small tasks and for detail. But when they reach their full concentration and decide to pay attention to the details, things happen and the work is never left undone.
Usually, entrepreneurs, Aries natives take great pleasure in starting a project or being part of an innovative idea. Seeing an idea or project grow and reach stratospheric levels is one of the greatest rewards this native can experience. Their leadership skills make them able to bring together teams that are highly motivated and aligned with their vision.
Bold and aggressive, they defend all those who gravitate towards them. It doesn't matter if they are friends, colleagues, or co-workers. Nobody messes with their tribe and gets away with it. Because they are comfortable with risk and handle provocations well, they never let themselves be intimidated or give up on a battle. At times, this tenacity can prove less positive, when they have no means to emerge victoriously and are just wearing out and losing vital energy.
Harmonic Potential
Passionate, adventurous, courageous, creative, dynamic, committed, spontaneous, exciting, faithful, fiery, generous, honest, inspiring, intense, loyal, leader, pioneer, tough, romantic, tenacious.
Negative Energies of the Sign Aries
On the downside, Aries has a reputation for being angry and destructive. When they fail to realize their potential, the native of this sign becomes hasty, reactive, and argumentative. When it feels helpless or frustrated, it attacks. In these cases, it can be useful to make a holding measure. Move away from the person, or the difficult situation, and get back to the subject when you're calmer. Learn to take a deep breath before speaking and wait for the fury to dissipate. It requires training, but it is possible.
Its individualistic nature (Aries Zodiac Sign thinks it doesn't need anyone) and strong leadership skills make it difficult for them to manage relationships (in the romantic field or at work) in which they feel in a position of inferiority. When this happens, its most unfavorable personality traits can reveal themselves in episodes of pure fury. It may not be frontally, but deep inside, it creates a war that has long been nurtured.
Disharmonic Potential
Aggressive, self-centered, choleric, desire for conquest, destructive, explosive, impatient, individualistic, unfaithful, irritable, fear of routine, easily loses interest, rash, reactive.
How to Improve?
If you are a Native of the Sign Aries
- Learn to recognize what triggers your anger. Keep a record and take action when you feel you are about to lose control of your emotions.
- Think before you speak and act.
- Don't be hasty. Learn to listen to your inner voice.
- Count to 100 or take a deep breath before reacting to a provocative situation.
- In a confrontational situation, step back. Save time. Recompose.
- Get regular exercise to relieve stress.
- Create a relaxation routine (meditation, yoga) and be patient to wait for results…
- Avoid futile battles. We cannot always win the wars we are involved in. Persisting in a lost cause only fuels your fury.
- Strive to listen and pay attention to other people's problems.
- Concentrate on finishing tasks. You will feel more fulfilled and with a sense of purpose.
- Find your passion and devote your entrepreneurial energy to it.
- Slow down and learn to enjoy life's little pleasures.
- Learn to move forward in life to live fully with your inner self.
Living with a Native of the Sign Aries
- Stay confident in your opinions, but don't engage in direct confrontation.
- Try to appeal to Aries' rational side by clearly stating your motivations.
- Use humor to call them to reason.
- Do not resort to recrimination strategies. They can aggravate the conflict.
- Tell them how you feel when they don't consider your feelings and opinions.
- Be assertive. If you love the Aries in front of you, help them improve.
The Sign Aries in Love
Aries in love is wonderful. Exciting, romantic, and devoted to its passion, they give themselves body and soul to the adventure of love. They are generous and loves to fill their soul mate with affection and gifts. Aries loves the feeling of achievement. The smell of new. As long as they are in love, they remain faithful and dedicated.
In a negative way, Aries can quickly tire of his new love and not bother to try to change things. In order for this not to happen, it requires constant demonstrations of interest. The relationship has to remain ardent and not fall into a routine. The initial attraction goes for this type of Aries. They can quickly become disinterested when the flame of passion fades and sets off in search of a new romance.
The Child of the Aries Zodiac Sign
The Aries child demands to be the center of all attention and makes itself heard vigorously as soon as it comes into the world. Girls will be as direct in their actions as boys, despite their sweet and sensitive appearance. The Aries child is an inexhaustible source of energy that is difficult to control. All this physical activity makes them susceptible to accidents. Tough and strong as iron, your baby Aries will go through the various stages of development gracefully.
Aries children are affectionate, imaginative, idealistic, sentimental, and enthusiastic. They make friends with some ease despite having to command all the games. Anyone who doesn't want to follow their rules, be patient. You can play alone.
You may also notice that your little treasure doesn't like to be contradicted and explodes in moments of pure anger. It is more likely to pass quickly. Aries doesn't have time to sulk and gets stuck in the same emotion for a long time. Chances are, while you're still thinking about how to handle the situation, your child has forgotten and is involved in another war.
Astrology Zodiac Signs - Dates, Meanings and Compatibility
- Aries - March 21st to April 20th
- Taurus - April 21st to May 21st
- Gemini - May 22nd to June 21st
- Cancer - June 22nd to July 22nd
- Leo - July 23rd to August 23rd
- Virgo - August 24th to September 23rd
- Libra - September 24th to October 23rd
- Scorpio - October 24th to November 22nd
- Sagittarius - November 23rd to December 21st
- Capricorn - December 22nd to January 20th
- Aquarius - January 21st to February 19th
- Pisces - February 20th to March 20th
Your Sun sign is the sign of the Zodiac (Aries, Taurus, etc.) in which the Sun was at the time you were born. The start and end dates for the 12 signs are approximate, as the day of the month when the Sun enters the various signs can change from year to year. On the other hand, it is impossible to pretend that everyone who is born on the same date has the same personality, thinks alike, or has similar relationships and experiences. The star sign is a clue to unveil the nature and the most relevant traits of the personality, while being generic and partial. Only your birth chart will allow you to obtain individualized information about your way of being and potential for development.