March 21 - April 19
Duality: Masculine
Triplicity (Element): Fire
Quadruplicity (Quality): Cardinal
Aries is active, energetic, excitable and impulsive, optimistic, open to change and new experiences.
Ruling Planet: Mars: Ancient god of war, aggression, and conflict. In astrology, Mars’s influence denotes courage, passion, and competition. It can foster tension and accidents, and rules over fire and danger.
Symbol: The Ram: Assertive, sexual, able to climb to great heights.
Dominant Keyword: I AM.
Polarity: Libra: Aries is a “me-first” sign. People with Aries tendencies strongly project their own personalities and can be very self-oriented. Libra, which is Aries’s opposite sign, is the sign of partnership. Natives of Libra feel incomplete without a partner or lover, and strive for happiness as a pair.
Part of the Body Rules By Aries: The head: Aries people are prone to headaches, and subject to minor injuries around the head and face.
Lucky Day: Tuesday Lucky Numbers: 1 and 9
Magical Birthstone: Diamond: Attracts love, financial success, and brings luck in new ventures. The diamond is particularly for Aries people when worn on the left side of the body.
Special Color: Red: The color of fire and excitement.
Cities: Florence, Naples, Verona, Merseilles Countries: England, Germany, Poland
Flowers: Geranium, Honeysuckle, Sweet Pea Trees: All thorn-bearing trees
Metal: Iron
Animals Ruled By Aries: Sheep and, especially, rams
Danger: Aries people are susceptible to harm from fire and sharp instruments. They are also prone to accidents involving high speed, and tend to get into violent and dangerous situations.
