The first sign of the zodiac is the pioneer, the risk taker, the one to get things started, and the one to try out what has never been tried before. (Captain James T. Kirk was an Aries). Aries people are spontaneous, impulsive and self-motivated. They don’t ask permission, and they tend to move on to something new before most people even realize what they’re doing (including themselves).
Aries people are leaders, but they don’t necessarily think of themselves that way. They do what interests them, and that frequently takes them to the top. An amazing number of executives and CEO’s are Aries people.
Aries is the infant of the zodiac, in spirit, and as such has a need to be amused and entertained, watched over and cared for. When Aries people have a “parental-type” figure in their lives, they feel safe and secure, and subsequently can amaze you with their creative spark, which is so substantial it often gets huge projects off the ground effortlessly.
Aries is the Warrior, and so can be belligerent and aggressive when crossed. It is unafraid to go for what it wants, and is extremely subjective (aware only of one Self) in its consciousness. As a result, Aries has a reputation for being headstrong, immature, and self-absorbed. And it is. But it is also guileless, uncomplicated and innocent in its motivations.
If this description doesn’t seem to fit you, you may be more strongly influenced by other planetary placements in your chart. Read your rising sign and your Moon sign for more information about yourself.
Symbol: The Ram
Key Phrase: I AM
Ruling Planet: Mars
Quality: Cardinal
Element: Fire (Creative Spark)
House: 1
Season: Beginning of Spring (Getting warmer, New life, buds)
Body part: Head and face
Most comfortable with: Leo, Sagittarius, Gemini, and Aquarius
Least comfortable with: Cancer, Capricorn, Taurus, and Scorpio
Most attracted to: Libra
Least attracted to: Pisces
Famous Aries People: Dave Letterman, Maya Angelou, Hugh Hefner, Marlon Brando, Elton John, Billie Holiday, MC Hammer, Diana Ross, Stephen Sondheim, Tennessee Williams