Aries

Aries (astrology)
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Aries • Taurus • Gemini • Cancer 
• Leo • Virgo • Libra
Scorpio • Sagittarius • Capricorn • 
Aquarius • Pisces

Zodiac Symbol Ram

Duration 20 March – 19 April
(Tropical,Western) (2012, 
Constellation Aries
Zodiac Element Fire
Zodiac Quality Cardinal
Sign ruler Mars
Detriment Venus
Exaltation Sun
Fall Saturn
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Aries, 'the Ram' is the first sign of thezodiac because celestial longitudecommences
from where the ecliptic crosses the equator in March. This is known as theAries
point which begins measurement of the zodiac as well as this sign.

Aries (♈) /ˈɛəriːz/ (meaning "ram") is the first astrological sign in the Zodiac, which

spans the zodiac between the zero degree and the 29th degree of celestial longitude.
According to the Tropical system of astrology, the Sun enters the sign of Aries when it
reaches the northern vernal equinox, which falls on March 21 each year, and remains in
this sign until around April 20. In Sidereal astrology, the sun currently transits the
constellation of Aries from April 15 to May 15 (approximately). Individuals born during
these dates, depending on which system of astrology they subscribe to, may be
called Arians or Ariens.[1]

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1 Key characteristics and

definitions
o 1.1 As a sun sign
2 Mythology
3 Compatibilities
4 References
[edit]Key characteristics and definitions

As the first sign of the tropical zodiac, Aries is seasonally associated with spring and
according to astrologers represents a strong, sometimes creative thrust and powerful
expression of energy. The sign is governed by Mars, the planet of activity and
assertiveness, which astrologers believe adds the traits of competitiveness,
impulsiveness, and the instinct to act spontaneously. The Sun is also strongly
associated with this sign, which it governs by exaltation. The solar-association is seen
as adding expression of the ego, and the desire to make a mark as an individual.
Joanna Watters defined a keyphrase for this sign as "I am". [2] Martin Seymour-Smith
suggested "Initiative is expressed aggressively, impulsively and probably very
emotively". As a suggestion for keywords he offers: [3]

 competitiveness
 aggressiveness
 impulsiveness
 rashness
 impatience
 courage
 spontaneous
 assertiveness
 self-reliance

Glyph meaning:
The long face and two horns of a ram.
(♈)

Quality Positive: outwardly expressive, extrovert.[4]

Element(triplicity)[5] Fire: energy, warmth, vision.[6]

Mode Cardinal (moveable): the element in its most concentrated or

(quadruplicity)[5] active form - associated with push, energy and enterprise. [6]

Body part Head and face.[7]

Direction South[8]

Traditional Bestial - the signs symbolised by four-footed animals (also

definitions called quadrupedian 'four-footed'). These can lack in social
graces and sometimes indicate coarseness and a poor
appreciation for 'niceties' and polite manners. They can also be a
 little inarticulate, although very intelligent, caring more about
making their point, than the elegance of the style in which it is
made. Some even think that their way is best and want other
people to think highly of them.[9]

[edit]As a sun sign

According to Alan Leo, generally considered to be the founder of modern psychological
astrology and sun sign astrology,[10] people born with the sun in Aries are "always
looking forward, they are leaders in ideals and pioneers of advanced thought. They
have great mental energy but are inclined to be very headstrong and impulsive. They
are always prophetic, and love to predict things that will happen. They can look ahead
into the future and foresee things with remarkable clearness of vision. When freed from
other influences and not slaves to their personality, they become truly clairvoyant, and
are remarkably gifted in this direction. This sign gives extreme ideality, and those born
under it are more ideal than practical. They are always full of new schemes and plans,
ever exploring and originating. They are fond of constant change, loving novelty,
romance and speculation and nearly always live in a world of theory. They are very
highly strung, sometimes hyper-sensitive and are remarkable for their perception. They
seem to live more in the perceptive region of their brain than the reflective, and they are
rarely deceived where perception is concerned." [11]

[edit]Mythology

In Hellenistic astrology, the sign of the ram was mythologically associated with the
golden winged ram that rescued Phrixos and his sister Helle from the altar where they
were to be offered as a sacrifice to Zeus. The golden ram carried them to the land
of Colchis but on the way Helle fell into the sea and drowned. When Phrixos arrived at
Colchis he sacrificed the ram to Zeus and presented the golden fleece to his father-in-
law, the King of Colchis. The fleece was then hung upon a sacred oak and guarded by a
dragon until rescued by Jason and the Argonauts. The myth recounts that Zeus was so
moved by the ram's fate that he gave it the greatest honour of being moved to the
heavens.[12]

[edit]Compatibilities

Generally, the qualities of Aries are considered to be compatible with those of the other
fire signs: Leo and Sagittarius and to a lesser extent with the air sign: Libra, and the
water sign: Scorpio. Compatibility also exists with the extrovert air sign Gemini, but this
compatibility can be slow at first to nourish. However, compatibility based on sun-sign
alone is considered to be only a very general guideline. The branch in astrology dealing
with interpersonal relationships is called Synastry. In this, astrologers analyse the
horoscopes of both parties being considered with particular reference to the positions of
the Sun and Moon and Mars and Venus.[13] Some astrologers find the planet Uranus to
act as a peregrine to Aries.[citation needed]