By Zorian Cross
Aries is the first sign of the zodiac. People born under this sign are leaders with a natural, positive and enthusiastic energy that allows their auras to shimmer in a dazzling ruby shine. Lovers of life in the fast lane, Ariens possess a high physical energy level, which they need to express without any bounds. However, it’s important for them to realize that there is a world of a difference between aggression and assertion, the later being a more constructive way of releasing excessive energy. Their high ambitions and ideals often allow them to become pioneers in their respective fields, forever willing to take on every challenge head-on, for Aries knows no fear, and never shies away from achieving their biggest and wildest dreams.
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To understand more about the sign of Aries, we must take a look at the myth of the Golden Ram of Ancient Greek legends. Phrixus and his sister Helle, the children of the Boeotian King Athamas, were quietly walking in the woods one day when they met their mother, Nephele, leading a majestic golden ram by the horns. She revealed that the ram was really the child of the beautiful maiden Theophane, who was the daughter of Bisaltes and Poseidon, the god of the sea. Nephele ordered Phrixus and Helle to ride the ram to the kingdom of Colchis, by the Black Sea , and sacrifice it to Ares, the god of war. The children did so, and the ram’s golden fleece was hung in Ares’ temple at Colchis, where it was guarded by a dragon that never slept. Many years later, Jason, the rightful king of Iolcus in Thessaly, could only claim his throne if he recovered the famed golden fleece. He led the Argonauts, a group of heroes, to Colchis, where, after performing a number of seemingly impossible tasks, took the Fleece. Jason also won the heart of Medea, the daughter of the king of Colchis. From Jason’s story we find many of the qualities that are associated with Aries such as courage, adventurousness, energy, and the need and ability to triumph over adversity.
The
soul's birth in Aries is symbolic of dawn, sunrise, spring, and in some
ways, resurrection. Like a new-born infant, those born under the sign of
Aries always seem to have an air of innocence about them. No matter how
strong, bold, or defiant they act, deep within they are innocent babies
who truly feel they can do no wrong. Observe how an infant delights itself
by looking at it's fingers and toes and all that is around it, just like
an Aries absolutely loves everything about themselves in an unabashed manner.
Whenever an infant requires any need to be fulfilled, all it needs to do
is let out a loud scream, summoning all the elders around them to tend to
them ASAP. Those with Aries siblings and friends might recognize this trait
in more ways than one.
Here's what Aries looks like in the sky.
In general, Aries people are known for doubting and fearing nothing. Like infants, they truly are fearless because they never face denial. They are born with the important spiritual lesson many of us seem to forget: "ask and you shall receive." You'll often see an Aries person questing away for "unattainable" goals, only to surprise everyone by achieving them. Aries is often the pioneer who is the first in their circle to do a whole lot of things. They dare to live life to the fullest, without fearing the consequences. No matter how old they are, they always seem to retain a heart tugging innocence and purity about them. This is an endearing quality--and also a reason why all their wishes seem to be magically granted.
The
Motto of Aries is What you see is what you get. They truly are
who they say they are, and have such a strong sense of self-love that they
feel there is no need to pretend to be someone they are not. After all,
isn't the first step towards being 'cool' and 'popular' is being yourself?
Remember, we are human beings, not human doings.
Like infants, Aries people also have an undying belief in the goodness of others. Even though they anger quickly, they are always (well, most of the time) the first to try to make up. When someone seeks their forgiveness, they readily do so, rapidly forgetting about why they fought in the first place. And like infants blindly trust the "grown ups" around them, so does Aries tend to trust in an open and earnest manner. It is truly heartbreaking to see an Aries who has had their trust betrayed; it's almost like seeing an infant being deserted by those it believed would take care of it. And like an infant that is shocked beyond comprehension when its abandoned, all the Aries can really do is scream even louder for attention.
An
Aries will keep on moving ahead, because they refuse to accept defeat of
any sort. Their ego and their innocence don't understand the meaning of
defeat. No matter what pain or what amount of heartache they endure, this
Ram of Mars manages to fight its way through, winning no matter what the
cost. You might notice it's always the Aries student or colleague who shows
up despite having a harsh cold and fever, and persists on with their work
without any complaints (and probably forgetting to take their medication!).
They expect the "adults"
around them to remember such mundane details that they can't be bothered
with.
Are they selfish? Well, you can't really blame infants for being that way. However, when it comes to their loved ones, Aries can be the most generous, often getting gifts and goodies, without expecting anything other than love and loyalty in return.
The
Karmic Lesson for Aries is to learn to balance themselves
and channel their "aggression" into positive "assertion."
They need to handle their fiery tempers that really fly off the handle at
a moments notice, and learn how to initiate and be spontaneous without trampling
on too many people in the process. Their goal is to become aware of the
Self without ignoring the needs of others. The destiny of this sign in many
a ways is "TRUTH."
| Ruling Planet | Mars |
| Color | Red |
| Dates | 21 March - 20 April |
| Polarity | Positive |
| Duality | Masculine |
| Element | Fire |
| Quality | Cardinal |
| Body Area | Head |
| Direction | East |
| Countries | Denmark , England , France , Germany , Japan , Poland , Syria |
| Cities | Birmingham ( UK ), Brunswick , Florence , Krakow, Leicester, Marseilles , Naples , Utrecht , Verona |
| Trees | Holly, fir, thorn-bearing trees or bushes |
| Flowers and Herbs | Arnica, bayberry, broom, bryony, furze, honeysuckle, hops, geranium, juniper, leeks, milk, thistle, mustard, nettle, onions, peppermint, rhubarb, tobacco, witch hazel
|
| Foods | Beer, leeks, onions, tomatoes, most strong-tasting foods. |
| Positive Traits | Innocence and wonder, faith, enthusiasm, and raw courage |
| Negative Traits | Selfish, egotistic, thoughtless, and impulsive. |
Until next time, blessed Solstice!
:) Zorian
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