March 21 – April 19th

Psychological Type: Intuitive

Positive Sign: Masculine

Element: Fire

Quality: Cardinal, Aries is active, energetic, excitable and impulsive, optimistic open to change and new experiences.

Ruling Planet: Mars – Ancient god of war, aggression, conflict. In astrology, Mars’s influence fosters tension and accidents; it rules over fire and danger.

Symbol: The Ram, assertive, sexual, able to climb to gain heights

Glyph: The pictograph represents the horns and long nose of the Ram. It also pictures the eyebrows and nose of man ( the head is the part of the human anatomy that Aries rules). In symbolic terms, the glyph is two half moons joined by a straight line, which indicates idealism tied to authority and leadership.

Dominant Keyword: I AM

Polarity: Libra – Aries is a "me-first" sign people with Aries tendencies strongly project their own personalities and can be quite selfish. Libra, which is Aries’ opposite sign, is the sign of partnership. Natives of Libra feel incomplete without a partner or lover, and strive for happiness as a pair.

Part of the body ruled by Aries: The Head – Aries people are prone toward headaches, and subject to minor injuries around the head and face.

Lucky Day: Tuesday

Lucky Numbers: 1 and 9

Magical Birthstone: Diamond: Attracts love, financial success, and brings luck in new ventures. The diamond is particularly lucky for Aries people when worn on the left side of the body.

Special Color: Red – The color of fire
Metal: Iron

Animals ruled by Aries: Sheep and especially rams

Caution: Aries people are susceptible to harm from fire and sharp instruments. They are also prone to accidents involving high speeds and tend to get into violent and dangerous situations.


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