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ARIES (21 March-20 April)
Aries is the first sign of the Twelve Zodiacs. This is a masculine, cardinal sign and is one of the three Fire signs of the Zodiac. It starts on the day of the Spring Equinox, at the precise moment when the sun enters the sign to stay for the whole period lasting from 20 or 21 March until 20 or 21 April, according to the year. The Myths and the sign of Aries The Ram is mythically associated with the sign of Aries, as in the greek myth of the Golden Fleece. To gain Peleus' Kingdom, Jason (the son of Poseidon) accepted the kings' challenge to find the golden fleece belonging to the sacred ram. After many trials and tribulations, Jason found the fleece and enjoyed much happiness and prosperity. You can interpret from this myth a lively and eventful life for those born under the astrological sign of Aries! Character Study Active, instinctive, aggresive, Careless enthusiasm, energetic, will to suceed and satisfy one's desires imediately. Emotional, Irritable, anxious and extrovert temperament featuring a constant need for action, lack of patience, anticipation, always planning ahead and persue their plans with great determination. Aries is the sign for leaders and warriors. Correspondances of Aries. SEASON: The beginning of Spring. In nature, the sign of Aries corresponds to the appearance and blossoming of Plants and trees. It is the time of year when the days are getting longer and the sun begins to warm the earth once again. ELEMENT: Fire RULING PLANET: Mars COLOUR: Red and Amber METAL: Iron GEMSTONES: Amethyst and Diamond OPPOSING AND COMPLIMENTARY SIGN: Libra |
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