It’s that time of year again … The Sun moving into the first fire sign in the zodiac, as well as being the first sign. Welcome to our Solar New Year! Aries is ruled by Mars, our ego as well as the God of War. This time it is called the Vernal Equinox. The Ram is the symbol for this very energetic and life-loving sign. These wondrous souls have a need to be individualistic as well as a maverick and a warrior. Aries is the Eternal Adolescent.

The Sun is exalted in this sign. These people are the pioneers of the zodiac. They have keen minds and pick up information quickly. Alert and active they often tire easily and should take a time out often to keep their stamina at a peak. Aries symbolizes beginnings.

Aries is the sign of raw unharnessed energy with a sense of no direction. It is a strong yang or masculine energy that manifests strength in a concrete manner. It is one of the leadership signs and as such needs someone to lead. This is difficult as they often have difficulty dealing with others. They are quite fun to be around if you don’t upset them. They love a good fight. They like power but not necessarily over others, but the power to do what they want without others making demands. They need to know who they are. They really don’t need others approval for who they are and what they become. They can be a loner and do not need reinforcement from another. They act with little concern for another as long as this allows them their own self expression.

Aries does not have to be practical and as such can work at a high level of intensity as long as its need for personal satisfaction is met. They love a fight and often fight with themselves if they can’t find another with whom to fight. They are honest, not necessarily for honesty’s sake but they cannot be compromised. They are not an emotional sign but are very passionate about whatever they happen to be thinking about. They can be a stable romantic partner with traditional values.

Some famous people born in Aries are:

Patricia Arquette, Maria Carey, Martin Short, Marlon Brando, Star Jones, David Letterman, James Woods, David Cassidy, Dana Carvey, Conan O’Brian, Andrew Lloyd Weber, William Shatner, Jennifer Garner, Ashley Judd, Bette Davis.

Some famous places ruled by Aries are:

Birmingham England, Blackburn England, France, Capua Italy, Cracow Poland, Denmark, England, Germany, Florence Italy, Israel, Iceland, Lithuania, Marseille France, Naples Italy, Padua Italy, Oldham England, Palestine, Poland, Saragosa Spain, Syria, and Verona Italy.

What the Planets are Doing...

The Sun entering Aries begins the solar year on March 20th. Aries being the wonderful fire sign that he is, can bring us back into the fold.  Mars is the ruler of this sign and they are known for their ambitious disposition. It will be a fun ride. Jupiter begins its retrograde cycle on April 5th. Maybe do a little refining on what you began then.

April 6th Mars enters Pisces. This energy allows us all to take a more passive role in our daily activities. Mars isn’t necessarily happy in this very deep water sign, so it relaxes a bit and doesn’t assert itself too much.

April 10th Mercury enters Aries. Our super sales person can get started and we will all have fun.

April 11th Venus begins her travel through Gemini. Everyone’s little flirty side can come out and play.

The New Moon is on April 17th. Don’t forget to write your goals. April 19th, Saturn does its station direct cycle. It will pick up speed after April and finish off Leo by September.

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