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Aries, the ramDomestic sheep

The domestic sheep , the most common species of the sheep genus , is a woolly ruminant quadruped which probably descen...
, is the first astrological signAstrological sign

Both Western and Vedic astrology employ a zodiac which divides the ecliptic into twelve astrological signs of equal length....
 in the ZodiacZodiac

The term zodiac denotes several places where a circle of twelve animals occurs....
, originating from the constellation of AriesAries (constellation)

Aries is one of the constellations of the zodiac....
. In western astrologyWestern astrology

Western astrology is the system of astrology most popular in Western countries....
, this sign is no longer aligned with the constellation as a result of the precession of the equinoxes. In astrologyAstrology

Astrology is a group of systems, traditions, and beliefs in which knowledge of the relative positions of celestial bodies an...
, Aries is considered a "masculine", positive (extrovert) signPositive sign

In astrology, a positive, diurnal or masculine sign refers to any of the six odd-numb ered signs of the zodiac: ...
. It is also considered a fire signFire sign

In astrology, a fire sign refers to any of the three signs Aries, Leo or Sagittarius....
, and is one of four cardinal signCardinal sign

In astrology, a cardinal sign is a sign of the zodiac that initiates a change of temperate zone season when the Sun makes it...
s. Aries is ruledDomicile (astrology) Overview

In astrology, a planet's domicile is the strongest essential dignity of a planet....
 by the planet MarsPlanets in astrology Summary

In astrology, planet differs from its modern usage....
. Being the first sign in the zodiac, Aries is associated with the astrological 1st houseHouse (astrology)

Most Western astrological systems divide the horoscope into a number of houses whose positions depend on time and location r...
.

Individuals born when the SunSun (astrology)

The sunis considered a very important part of astrology....
 was in this sign are considered Aries individuals. Under the tropical zodiac, the Sun is in Aries roughly from March 21 to April 19, by definition beginning at vernal equinox. Under the sidereal zodiacFacts About Sidereal astrology

Sidereal astrology is the system of astrology used by some western and all Jyotish astrologers which bases their interpretat...
, it is currently there roughly from April 19 to May 19.

Mythology

In mythologyMythology

The word mythology literally means the retelling of myths stories that a particular culture believes to be true and t...
, Aries is often associated with the Greek mythGreek mythology

Greek mythology consists in part of a large collection of narratives that explain the origins of the world and detail the l...
 of the ram which carried Athamus' son PhrixusPhrixus

In Greek mythology, Phrixus figured prominently in the story of Jason and the Argonauts....
 and daughter HelleHelle (mythology)

In Greek mythology, Helle figured prominently in the story of Jason and the Argonauts....
 to Colchis to escape their stepmother InoIno

*Ino was a mortal queen in Greek mythology....
, as well as the mythological figure of TheseusTheseus

Theseus was a legendary king of Athens, son of Aethra, and fathered by Aegeus and Poseidon, with whom Aethra lay in one nig...
, from the Greek myth of the MinotaurMinotaur

In Greek mythology, the Minotaur was a creature that was part man and part bull....
.

The astrological symbol for Aries is said to represent the head and horns of the ram, and originates from the cluster of stars which constitute the head of the Aries (constellation)Aries (constellation)

Aries is one of the constellations of the zodiac....
, according to the work of Doctor Acacandam dating from 1592. The head of Aries is given the name of Aluathay or Salhay, and it consists of four stars.

Associated traits

The following traits are widely associated with this sign.
  • Self-confidence


  • Courage


  • Impatience


  • Impulsivity


  • Enthusiasm


  • Initiative


  • Leadership


  • Opinionated


  • Forceful


  • Irritable


  • Straightforward

Physical traits

Many astrologers believe that each sign of the zodiac has identifiable physical traits. Aries are believed to have a strong, athletic, well-proportioned body. They also can have an elongated face with a well-rounded and broad forehead. The chin is also prominent. Many females will have definitive jaw lines and accentuated cheekbones. Males will possess a dominant Adam's apple. Both will have strong eyebrows that knit together as well as clear and penetrating eyes. There is a ruddy cast to the complexion and the noses of both sexes are high-bridged and straight.

Compatibilities

Aries is widely thought to be compatible with same element signs, SagittariusSagittarius (astrology)

Sagittarius is an astrological sign, which is associated with the constellation Sagittarius....
 and LeoLeo (astrology) Summary

Leo is an astrological sign, which is associated with the constellation Leo....
.

There are many variables that determine compatibility in astrology, such as birth dates, birth months, birth years, position of a sign within the Sun, the Moon, Stars, etc. The signs listed as compatible with Aries do not reflect an individual profile or individual reading as interpreted within astrology, but rather reflect a general guideline and reference to compatibility as dictated by variables such as Qualities and Elements within the ZodiacZodiac

The term zodiac denotes several places where a circle of twelve animals occurs....
.

Professional astrologers rarely boil compatibility down to just the sun-sign. The branch in astrology dealing with interpersonal compatibilities is called Synastry.

Correspondences

Associations
Birthstones AquamarineAquamarine

Aquamarine is a gemstone-quality transparent variety of beryl, having a delicate blue or blue-green color, suggestive of th...
 (March)• DiamondDiamond Overview

Diamond is the hardest known natural material and one of the two best known forms of carbon, whose hardness and high disper...
 (April)
Colours RedRed

Red is any of a number of similar colors at the lowest frequencies of light discernible by the human eye....
Gemstones BloodstoneHeliotrope (mineral)

Heliotrope is another term for bloodstone, a form of Chalcedony. The stone is predominantly green with flecks of red. ...
 • AmethystAmethyst

Amethyst is a violet or purple variety of quartz often used as an ornament....
 • CarnelianCarnelian Summary

Carnelian, sometimes spelled cornelian, is a red or reddish-brown variant of chalcedony....
 • CoralFacts About Coral

Corals are marine animals of the , which include sea anemones ....
 • MalachiteMalachite

Malachite is a carbonate mineral, copper carbonate hydroxide Cu2CO32....
 • Rose quartzRose quartz

Rose quartz is a type of quartz which exhibits a pale pink to rose red hue....
Metal IronIron

Iron is a chemical element with the symbol Fe and atomic number 26....
 • CopperCopper

Copper is a chemical element in the periodic table that has the symbol Cu and atomic number 29....
Flowers HoneysuckleHoneysuckle

Honeysuckles are arching shrubs or twining vines in the family Caprifoliaceae, native to the Northern Hemisphere....
 & Sweet peaSweet pea

Sweet Pea is a flowering plant in the genus Lathyrus in the family Fabaceae, native to the eastern Mediterranean region ...
Countries EnglandEngland

England is the largest and most populous constituent country of the United Kingdom....
 • FranceFrance

France, officially the French Republic, is a country whose metropolitan territory is located in Western Europe and whi...
 • GermanyGermany

Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a country in central Europe....
 • PolandPoland

Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country located in Central Europe....


  • The IndiaIndia

    India , officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia....
    n equivalent of Aries is MeshaMesha

    A 9th Century B.C.E King of Moab, a strip of hilly land in present-day Jordan, which lay north of Edom, across the Dead Sea from J...
    .


  • The corresponding month in the Babylonian calendarBabylonian calendar

    The Babylonian calendar was a lunisolar calendar with years consisting of 12 lunar months, each beginning when a new crescen...
     is Arax Nisβnu, dedicated to AnuAnu

    In Sumerian mythology and later for Assyrians and Babylonians, Anu was a sky-god, the god of heaven, lord of constellations,...
     and BelBel

    Bel can mean:* Bel or decibel; a unit of ratio...
    .


  • The ChineseChinese astrology

    Chinese astrology is the divination of the future from the Chinese calendar, particularly its 12-year cycle of animals, refe...
     equivalent is thought to be the energetic, confident DragonDragon (zodiac)

    The Dragon is the only mythical animal in the Chinese zodiac....
    , whose lunar month is from 5 April - 5 May.

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