Teamed up with the Spring Equinox we rush head first into the first sign of the horoscope. This is the time when humanity celebrates The Greek God of War by shoving your little one into the world between March 21st - April 20th. Its an exciting time of burning and unquenchable desire for conquest. Welcome to Aries.
In this time is is a good idea to be mindful of your little boys and the fires they will be starting.
The sign of Aries is the Ram: the thick headed, horned, aggressor of the sheep family.
As the rest of us are still waking up from a long period of hibernation, grooming ourselves and figuring out how to walk again, the hills are alive with the sound of (no not music) skulls pounding into the sides of rock walls.
The calendar marks the first day of spring, and you can bet Aries has been up for a week already, tiding his home, polishing his hooves, and building up his own excitement for the coming year. When he leaves the house he finds the whole community covered in a too-too-early-morning fog. Most other people are still rolling over under blankets to cover their heads for a few more minutes of winter. But instead screaming to wake the dead, Aries searches for someone who is up and moving around. They are a fairly gentle and compassionate sign. Any frustration or anger which cannot be directed into some form of competition is worked out by smashing their heads into things.
Arians are ingrained with a kind of super-hero mentality. They are more often than not the first to rush in and save the day. This is all a matter of being in the right place at the right time. They just happen to be walking the ledge roof of a building when some dastardly foe is hanging a distressed female out of a window. A few hops skips and jumps and he's in the apartment placing her down safely on a couch, igniting his fighting spirit to pound the masochist into submission. But this admirable trait can cause harm when Aries has no battle to fight or nothing to save. The drive can become tyrannical, volatile, and aggressive. When this happens he seeks out an opponent, and any who stand in his way or attempt to stop him will become just another statistic. Perhaps this is the reason that we all get out of the way when Aries is on the warpath.
Over time that Arian fire will die down and the poor ram will be reduced to trying to tackle mountains, however illogical it seems. Have you ever wondered how they got so hard-headed? its because they hardly ever have the chance to avoid rock slides they started in such a run-down state.
An Aries in action is beautiful. That is, if you find beauty in watching acts of destruction that last seemingly forever. They possess a Poetry of Motion which is difficult to look away from. Have you ever watched a car accident in a tunnel? The sounds of crashing and screeching plastic never ends, Aries is flying above all of the fray in his own mess of twisted metal and bent axles, hopping from one car to the next, gaining points and boost with each new impact (oh and buses have a plus modifier. Have you ever played the video-game Burnout? yeah its like "showtime"). Through the explosions and the crushing sounds of breaking glass his battle cry rings out. It is the sound of infectious maniacal laughter which can send anyone into their own fit of smiles.
No matter how old an Aries gets he always retains a little of his childhood charm by never letting go of his child-like mindset. So while the rest of us have put up our matchbox toys, he is playing the same old games with grown-up equipment. We watch in awe that he can get away with it and with total enjoyment because we want to be that guy. Its a badge of pride to announce that you caused a 92 car pile up and did over $300,000.00 dollars in damage. Now thats sexy.
Aries is not a "lover or a fighter." He is a Player and a Fighter. Everything is a game or a conquest. He was made to come in first place. To the Arian the rules are not made to be broken so he plays everything by the book. Before he knew the pleasure of punching anything, he was reading all the instructions. Once prepared to embark on the world he will have all the processes down to an art. So while the rest of us are busy breaking our wrists by keeping our elbows locked, he has mastered form and function, leaving the bystanders in awe as the opponents fall effortlessly to the floor. While we all scramble to get out of his way, he has just gotten warmed up. Without a second round of fight to be had, he ventures on to his next destination where he hopes to find something engaging as well as satisfying. Without something to satiate his ever growing need to win he will be prone to wandering and seeking until he finds anything which will let him assert his ability. When he finally finds it and does his thing, he will return home, exhausted yet full of pride.
To keep an Aries at home you must keep him both mentally and physically involved. So if you don't have enough expendable funds to go on a real adventure, try getting a group of people together to play Dungeons and Dragons. You might have to be prepared to engage in Live Action Role Playing. Just make sure your Aries doesn't fall completely into character and actually starts throwing punches or Molotov cocktails.
Emotionally, he is stable for the most part. He has no interest in hurting anyones feelings, sometimes to the point of keeping his mouth shut until his dissatisfaction throws him into a rage of fury. When Aries explodes it will be a community affair, if the neighbors haven't scurried off at the first signs of the impending danger. If he has a strong will, he will wait until he has the ferocity of a nuclear bomb to erupt. This can lead to a string of berserker trains of thought which cannot be halted until he uses up all that pent up energy. Often he wakes confused to see the steaming rubble in which he stands. Once he has surveyed the damage he will start putting any innocents into their beds, making casseroles for the community, handing out medications, dressing wounds, and rebuilding what he accidently broke. The attractive dichotomy of the Aries is his natural inclination to nurture which can be opposed to his vigor to protect and serve. Anyone who needs to be beaten into submission must also be taken care of. The hands of Aries do both of these things. "Of course you can't make an omelet without breaking some eggs."
Unfortunately for him, it can be frightening to wake at the bedside of the red-eyed raging beast who put you there. Luckily for him, his embrace is an engulfing blanket of the warmest comfort. His kisses can melt the iciest fortresses of stone. Aries has a jar of regularly refilling never ending adore. He falls in love all the time, and each time it's forever. But when his rampaging breaks your bones he will resign to move on, because its the most painful for him to see someone who is hurting on his account. And while he might never be prepared to forgive an indiscretion aimed at him, he will never be unfaithful to the ones he cares the most about.
Keywords for Aries:
vigor, determination, drive, power, passion.
For Aries
Life: must be fun, exciting, and competitive.
Work: must be fun, exciting, and competitive.
Love: must be fun, exciting, and competitive
(and the partner better be completely ready to come in second place)
Sex: must be varied, fresh, sturdy but flexible.
Friends: must be versatile, excitable, fun-loving, able to hold their own, and prepared to be taken to lots of amusement parks.
Family: will be properly taken care of, but possibly neglected on occasion (someone has to be the one jumping out of an airplane while the little ones aren't old enough to pull their own parachute cords).
Compatibility
As a fire sign if you team Aries up with other flames they will burn the place down. If he finds and air sign they are sure to fuel his fire. Earth signs will create stability for him to blaze. Water signs and fire signs aren't the best of bed fellows since water will always want to douse the flames while the fire wants nothing more than to help you on your way to photosynthesis or just evaporate you for the sheer fun of winning.
Aries and Aries
This pair will be a dynamite couple who captures all the attention. They are prone to embarking on plenty of exciting adventures. If not kept in some check they have the capabilities to take over the world: that is as long as they ever get out of bed or can keep themselves from jumping head first from skyscrapers assured that they are superman.
Aries and Taurus
While Taurus stomps its hooves and takes down a china shop, Aries is looking for large scale destruction, not just breaking plates. Both sides are very much in charge of their own domains, and rarely does the world on one affect the world of the other until he nukes the town where the strong ox is sleeping. Both are uncompromising when it comes to their own drives. But together they can orchestrate the most well thought out plans and can accomplish much, if he hasn't left the day before the zero hour to find something better for himself.
Aries and Gemini
What's the best way not to get bored? Have lots of friends! With Gemini, Aries gets the fun of having two partners. Gemini is light and free and always looking for something fun to do. Who better than Aries to take them out on an adventure? He burns, the twins provide oxygen. And when he dives into a fit of anger the pair can dart off in two different directions, leaving him utterly lost on where to chase. But while this can diffuse his temper toward you there is a chance he will waltz off to find something more solid he can sink his teeth into.
Aries and Cancer
Veracity vs. Moodiness. Where Aries is external and outgoing Cancer is internal and brooding. The crab has tiny pincers to bite the ankles of his enemies while the ram has a pair of horns to bring down buildings. If Cancer is ever head butted by Aries (for the sake of helping him out of his shell) he will fly far into the distance, plop back into his ocean, and most likely never come back out to play again. If the Aries is not too physically demanding on his counterpoint they can be relatively entertaining, in an absurd amusing kind of way. Aries will protect Cancer until he gets really fired up and careless. Then the little crab has two options: resign himself to being dinner or find a safe hideout until it's safe outside again.
Aries and Leo
This is a clash of the titans. The lion sits, yawning and stretching, waiting for the moment when he has to use his powerful body and quick wit to take down an opponent. Aries is on the other side of the savannah raging and chasing something to topple. When they get together you can have something as sweet as kittens sleeping with sheep or something as monstrous as a gut slashing, bone crushing power struggle. Before they begin the lion knows he's already won. When the fight is over both sides are mutually exhilarated and still assured of his own particular domain. As long as the fight is can be kept according to versatile guidelines the pairing can be a great match which feeds itself on constant competition.
Aries and Virgo
Here we have a set which makes a lively couple. The eternal virgin and the conquer. Aries has a built in need for chase and capture. Virgo is always slipping right out of the hands of anyone who might take her delicate flower. As she needs her time to sit by the lake bathing and priming herself, Aries can go off and shed a little of someone else's blood. Both signs need time to themselves to do their own thing. As long as Aries isn't trying to get in her bed while she needs her beauty sleep or dirtying up her boudoir with tracks of mud and decapitated heads of his enemies they will spend their time together playing tag.
Aries and Libra
The scales take most of their time measuring balance. While they spend hours deciding on anything and everything, they find everything has it's own value. Each sign has a desire for comfort and beauty. So their homes will be comfortable and attractive. While Libra is deciding between lipsticks Aries can swoop in to sweep them off their feet, embarking them on the adventure of lifetimes. Cut and Dry has no place with this couple, so if Aries becomes too strict or demanding Libra will weigh all the options until their best is to be able to breathe.
Aries and Scorpio
Hot, Hot, Hot, and Hot. Sometimes the best goals can be achieved in the comfort of a bed. Both signs burn red, accelerating one another's desires. But Scorpio has a tendency to get hurt and retract long enough to shove a spike right between the eyes of the aggressor. Both signs value their freedom and prowess, but scorpio will protect itself until the end. Even if that means kicking the Aries out, never answering their phone calls, or deciding to never go out again. If both sides are willing to set up and follow the guidelines the scorpion lays then there should be plenty of exhilarating meetings and of course: amazing sex.
Aries and Sagittarius
This is a team of epic proportions. The archer can pick off Aries enemies from far away, while the ram can break down anything standing in their way. Both long for adventure and stimulation, and both are drawn to the wilds of a journey. But as Aries has a destination, Sagittarius enjoys a comfortable trot through the landscapes. So while one is caught up in the excitement of chasing glory the other is sensitive enough to stop and smell the flowers. If the two can meet at a middle ground between blaze and spark they could be a delightful campfire to warm and light even the coldest of nights.
Aries and Capricorn
This pair can be a wonderful meeting of mind and body. Aries is the Brawn, Capricorn the Brain. While Aries is bounding around crashing into things headlong, Capricorn is watching from the beach and figuring out a plan of action to help the other actualize his needs. But as a goat, he is happy to bounce right up and down the cliffs and across crags to the amazement of the ram. Each party is attracted to the complete difference of the other's methods and abilities. This, however, does not lead them to come to a happy medium, since each is stuck to their own persistent idealism that they have it right. The saving grace of this paring? White Hot Passion which melts them together.
Aries and Aquarius
Aquarians move at their own pace following their own rules. Arians move at their own pace following their own passions. Both sides are prone to getting up and going when they aren't feeling happily fulfilled. While the water barer prefers to gather rain and transport it from place to place, fire moves itself as it wills. Containing the Aries would snuff out his natural ability as well as making the ceramic jar far too hot to carry. One wants to be the hero while the other prefers to help out with more simple means. If Aries can enjoy the refreshment that Aquarius provides and Aquarius can stay long enough to enjoy Aries Warmth, they can become a great pair driven for the good of others.
Aries and Pisces
Pisces stands tied to himself lamenting to himself about his own dual nature. Aries is also tired to himself, but he is far more entertained in his own nature. The fishes are tied together, individualized to the point of hermitism. Aries is the shooting star that people wish upon and crowd around. While the paring is not the best of couples, there is some hope, as long as Pisces stop trying to drown his partner because Aries is making a fuss about never getting to get out often enough. If either falls too deeply into the other, the ram will become nothing more than a wet sheep, or the fish will become far too dried out to continue on. The best thing for this couple would for Pisces to stay at home busying himself in his own perfect mind while Aries is out satisfying his natural instincts.
One final note about Aries: He has been ready to play for a while.
If you have interest in an Aries seek them out in places most people wouldn't dare tread. They will have their own personal haven in the remains of a burning down forest, condemned buildings, Rooftops, and right in the middle of the fray. To get an Aries attention you might just have to fall head first into them. If you fall a foot away from one of them you might never have the chance to catch up to one. If you find yourself in that kind of situation, camp out at the artsy-furniture corner of a department store or just about anywhere in a home improvement store. Sooner or later the Aries will have to do a heavy amount of "fixer-upping" or home redecorating.
Be sure to wear your best, Aries won't see you unless you do something to stand out from the crowd. Then use flattery as your weapon. You'll have a ram hooked by reinforcing his ego. If you get more than thirty seconds face time with a ram you will have an blood-pumping adventure. But be prepared, it might only last ten minutes.
He will have wandered off to greener pastures leaving you spinning, wondering how you got to where you are.