Aries (March 21-April 19)
By: JaniceJ

Aries is ruled by action packed Mars, and symbolized by the ram.

Anyone who has ever seen two rams cracking heads in a battle for
territorial rights has a fairly accurate picture of arian methods of
operation. The self directed assertiveness of the  ram almost
guarantees that being intimidated into submission will never  be a
problem they'll face.

A rather excitable impulsiveness, which leads to an unhappy tendency
to leap before looking, is a more obvious arian difficulty.

Aries can accomplish much once their dynamic energies are controlled.
Their martian courage urges them to take risks and attempt new
undertakings no one else has thought of. Aries' life goal is to make
these new beginnings and in doing so to open new pathways for us
all.

Arians, along with those whose natal charts contain a prominent Mars,
can at times be extremely long on exciting new beginnings, but sadly
short on patient follow through.  A new and arousing project can
divert their attention and they'll be off like a whirlwind to build
new castles, leaving the old one half completed.

Aries is a fire sign, the first of three in the zodiac (Aries, Leo,
Sagittarius). Once a fire is burning, and Aries burns red hot, it is
not so easy to put out or to direct. Rams were born believing that
no one could possibly direct their course half as well as they and,
as a result, they tend to respond poorly (if at all) to discipline,
authority or direction from outside themselves.

The glyph for Mars, which resembles an arrow or spear, (a little like
this: o-> ) is confirmation of the inner beliefs all aries vibrate to.
If you saw that driving towards you, you would probably get out of
the way in a hurry, which is exactly what Aries wants.

Rams always seem to be in a hurry. They burn off physical energy at
an alarming rate, but it is necessary for them. All that pent up fire
needs an outlet and consequently Aries are renown as athletes and
fierce competitors. They bring enthusiasm and dash to everything they
touch and can be inspiring leaders.

Rams have a reputation for living on the brink. They have courage as
a natural quality, and they need it!  Aries may seem, at times, to
thrive on crisis and last minute deadlines. It motivates them the way
nothing else can.

Relationships, which are ruled by Aries' opposing sign Libra, can be an
insecure area for our rams. the GOD of war, their ruling planet, does
not believe in compromise. "This is my space, and I will never
surrender it!", Aries says,  forgetting that in relationships
compromise and sharing is essential. Insecure rams may even attempt
to dominate partners with the formidable force of their will, a
behavior with a  potential for tragic consequences.

Rams who are self confident enough to have learned the lessons of
balance and equality can make marvelous partners.  They are candid
and open, great fun to be with and exciting and passionate lovers.
Complex and daring, the sign ruled by the force of Mars is one of the
zodiac's prime motivators.