Symbol: The Ram Ruled by: The planet Mars Triplicity or Element: Fire Quadruplicity: Cardinal Colour: Red

Physiology

Head and eyes - scars on the head near the eyebrows; migraine headaches (usually of short duration). Kidney infections (reflex of Libra - Aries' opposite sign). Aries planets indicate a tendency to recklessness and injuries resulting through a lack of caution. They tend to be fast drivers whose impatience shows clearly in a traffic jam, they should therefore, be careful of all vehicular accidents.

Rising Sign

(Ascendent or First House Cusp): Energetic, egocentric, "me-first" type of attitude, impatient, love of action and challenge. Defiant, daring and reckless under stress. Enthusiastic and having leadership ability of the pioneering type.

Personality Traits of Aries

The sign of Aries represents the beginning of the Zodiac and the birth of new ideas. Being a Fire sign, it makes the individual energetic, impulsive, impatient, daring, aggressive, hasty (sometimes reckless), independent and egocentric.

With Aries there is always a strong need to explore, to originate, to pioneer, to invent and to initiate either in a physical or an intellectual way. Although there is a pronounced leadership ability, it is of a military or dictatorial type rather than the executive kind.

Aries seeks instant gratification and fast results and is therefore suitable for short term projects which require sudden outbursts of physical or mental energy and where there is a lot of challenge involved. It is essential for Aries to start seeing the results relatively soon to keep his interest going.

In speech, Aries is frank to the point of being blunt and tactless, original in thought, has a "know-it-all" attitude, tends to be argumentative, is never stuck for an answer and has a sharp wit (comedian type).

One of the best assets of the Arian mind is the ability to look at highly complex problems from a fresh perspective and then to find a solution which is brilliant and yet very simple. Einstein (Sun in Pisces) had a Mercury in Aries and always gave simple analogies for his complex theories (Saturn in close proximity to his Mercury gave him the concentration).

Arian anger is never long-lasting but can be extremely physical. It is usually due to lack of patience and "jumping the gun". With Aries emphasized in the chart, constant release of physical tension is imperative either through sports or dancing etc..

Their work or study schedules must have periods alternating between physical and mental/intellectual stimulation. They need special attention as children, and must be taught patience, tact, tolerance of others' mistakes and to finish whatever they start.

The sign of Aries is associated with engineering (electrical), car sales, graphic arts, modern architecture with the accent on metal engineering (rather than history and form), interior design, cartooning and caricature drawing, professional sports and any work that requires the use of metal objects.

Although quite often tone-deaf, there have been many composers who were Aries, Bach and Hayden are two examples. In art we have some outstanding examples in Goya, Van Gogh, Van Dyke and Raphael. In love, Aries seeks instant gratification and is usually impulsively affectionate.

Aries:  In Feb and Apr. 2007, Venus leaves you with charm and charisma that keeps your lifestyle socially active, far after the holiday season.  Use this month to enhance the strong aspects of your personality with a new hairstyle, designer outfit, or a beauty treatment.  Mars makes you more forceful and adventurous than you have been in a long time.  Take advantage of this exploratory phase in Jan. and Apr. 2007.  Do not worry about productivity, as you have until summer of 2007 to build on the gains and establish yourself for the next few years.  In the meantime, take advantage of new and exciting opportunities that are brought about by experiences with foreign countries and travelers.   

Your Major Seven Year Cycle!
Saturn is making very positive aspects to your Sun Sign. This is an excellent time for you to evaluate your longterm goals and establish a really good foundation. You will have lot of focus and concentration and will be very productive and be able to combine your enthusiasm and energy in very practical way. Jupiter is also making excellent transits till mid Dec. 2007 and you will have many opportunities from foreign countries and people. This is the time to expand all your goals and use the "luck" element which you feel during this transit.

Your Ability to Help the Masses
The Signs of Aries, Leo, Libra and Aquarius are getting some powerful aspects from the slow moving Pluto from 2004 till Nov. 2008. These transits are particularly helpful if you want to do something for the masses. You will have a strong sense of mission in your life now and will make powerful contacts who will help you realize your long-term goals. Just make sure that you do something which helps improve the life of the masses. Excellent time for getting involved with publishing, mass communication through the Internet and humanitarian goals.