The astrological symbol for Aries is the Ram. Aries people are doers. They have what it takes to get things going. They set out to accomplish their goals and not unlike their symbol "ram" their way to success. They must, however, learn the difference between being confidently aggressive - a responsible "take-charge person" on whom others rely to get things moving - and being rudely aggressive - a "know-it-all" who is insensitive to the feelings as well as the wisdom of others.

Aries individuals react in a physical way to everything they experience in life. That is, before they assess the practicality or worth of what they are doing, before they sort out their true emotions, and, before they take time to reason things out intellectually, their tendency is to shoot first and ask questions later. Their passionate nature is inspiring and flattering to others, but unless impatience and rash behavior are curbed, their unbridled enthusiasm backfires when they lose interest just as quickly as they gained it. They quickly forget frustration and anger. Since theirs is essentially a generous nature, their selfishness is usually a result of carelessness rather than intentional unkindness. Aries are sometimes blindly naive, because they have no ulterior motives of their own and like to be "up front" about personal wants and needs.

Active, fiery Mars rules Aries and indeed, Aries people are high-spirited, energetic individuals ready to try anything at least once. Courageous, optimistic, and friendly, they are lively participants in the everyday hustle and bustle of life, keeping in step with a pace others find difficult to match. Busy, busy, busy. Aries never stops. Constant physical activity works off excess energy, and its vitalizing influence is important to their intellectual and creative endeavors. It is usually the energetic Aries who is willing to start projects others would be afraid to tackle. However, it is also Aries who often fails to finish things when too many details demand attention or they simply lose interest. Cut off from physical activity, they often become depressed and unproductive.

They are eager athletes and generous game players. They enjoy the challenge of a tough contest, but can be so stimulated that they become too aggressive. Combative by nature, Aries rules wars, guns and weapons, so it isn't surprising that many Aries individuals enjoy hunting. They are apt to be mechanically inclined and adept at arts and crafts, typing, working with machinery, playing musical instruments, or performing magic tricks. They have a tendency to allow their enthusiasm to exceed their actual ability. Before taking something apart, they don't stop to wonder if they can put it back together.

Aries colors are red and white. Vulnerable parts of the body ruled by Aries are the head and face. Many Aries individuals are born with a birth mark on their head or face. Headaches, black eyes, nose bleeds, and insect bites are common Aries complaints. The birthstone for Aries is the diamond. The tremendous heat and pressure that nature exerts in turning carbon into hard, brilliant diamonds represent the strength and physical force in the Aries-native. Flowers for Aries include the poppy (red), geraniums, honeysuckle, and hollyhocks.

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