Aries is the first of the 12 signs, the “head” of the zodiac. The Sun visits this sign each spring during Aries season—which falls around March 20-April 19. Whether or not you have Aries planetary placements in your chart, it’s important to understand the energy of this sign, as various planets travel (or “transit”) through Aries all year long, activating this sign’s fiery energy for everyone, regardless of your Sun sign. Ruled by the headstrong and determined Ram, Aries energy can be stubborn and willful. It causes us to dig in our heels, stand our ground and refuse to be pushed around. Under the influence of an Aries planetary transit, we may butt our own metaphorical Ram’s horns against the same obstacle until we break it down—often with the sheer force of will. Confident Aries energy helps us believe in ourselves and champion others. The essence of Aries energy shows up as encouraging, unstoppable, bold, devoted, heroic and caring. In its shadow form, Aries energy can make us prideful, self-centered, impulsive, bossy, stubborn, reckless and competitive. This sign likes a challenge, but be careful not to become selfish or domineering under Aries’ influence.
Symbol: The Ram
Element: Fire
Quality: Cardinal
Ruling Planet: Mars, the planet of war and energy
Body Part: Head, face
Good Day: Energetic, encouraging, unstoppable, bold, devoted, heroic, caring
Bad Day: Proud, self-centered, impulsive, bossy, stubborn, reckless, jealous
Favorite Things: Competitive games, new clothes, road trips (in fast red cars), debating, expressing themselves through stunning verbal and physical feats
What They Hate: Sharing their toys, being ignored, cramped spaces, losing, the word “no”
Secret Wish: To be number one (false)
How to Spot Them: High foreheads, focused or manic energy, aggressive stance
Keywords: Willpower, Initiative, Determination, Passion, Beginnings, Self-Belief, Innocence