Aries in the chart and our selfish tendencies
author note: my intercepted 12H pisces mercury is kicking all of my ass today and i cannot get my thoughts into words. i don't think the interpretations at the end are as detailed as i'd like but everyone is always free to ask me for elaboration or more detail on any post <3
obvious stereotype aside, one of the most essential themes of Aries is the self. Aries is exalted in the Sun, the controller of our ego which by definition is "our sense of self-importance."
the mythology behind the Aries constellation carries roots in self-importance. when King Athamas remarried, his new wife selfishly wanted him all to herself and despised his children to a previous marriage. she manipulated the King to sacrifice his own son, Phrixus. the boy's mother prayed to Zeus and her prayers were answered; Zeus sent a golden ram to save Phrixus and his sister Helle. Phrixus later sacrificed the ram to Zeus and left his golden fleece in the care of a protector dragon.
the next mention of the golden fleece is Jason and the Argonauts long adventure to it. the entire reason behind Jason capturing the fleece is so he can earn his rightful place as King from his corrupt uncle- who selfishly took the throne from Jason and his siblings.
Aries is comfortable and content not only focusing on the self, but embracing it. we can look to Aries in our charts to show us where we feel selfish tendencies. selfishness can be good to an extent! but it's important to be aware of it so it doesn't get out of control.
my chart example: i have Sun and Venus in Aries. i am sooo so selfish when it comes to beauty/self care products. if i am sharing a shower space with other people i will literally take my products out so they don't use them. or if someone asks to borrow a product i am screaming on the inside lmao. i'm also selfish with.. myself? i don't like sharing myself or thoughts, or giving my time away. Aries is intercepted in my 12H, and so as much as i have these selfish thoughts and tendencies, i have a lot of trouble asserting myself and end up giving the stuff away anyways; my energy, my time, my toiletries lmfao
Aries Sun: you can be selfish when it comes to your energy, time, effort, and attention. anything deemed unworthy just doesn't make the cut even if it's important to others.
Aries Moon: you can be selfish with your emotions; they come first over other people's. they're also your emotions and you don't like sharing them with others. you save all of your energy for yourself and your interests.
Aries Mercury: you can be selfish in your thoughts and intelligence. you like to keep the stuff you learn to yourself. even if speaking of something with good intention, it could sound to others like it's coming from a selfish place.
Aries Venus: you can be selfish in love. this could manifest as envy or control because you want what's yours and don't like sharing. you will go after the person you love or want no matter what the cost. in the relationship, you feel as though your needs come first and forget about theirs.
Aries Mars: you can be selfish in desire. you know what you want and will do anything you can to get it, including hurting or neglecting others. your main drive or motivation for something you want will always have a selfish reason behind it.
Aries Jupiter: you can be selfish in your generosity. you give purely for the good karma and good praise.
Aries Saturn: you can be selfish in your responsibilities. you like doing everything on your own and don't share your tasks with other people, or take on theirs.
Aries Uranus: you can be selfish in your innovations. you conform things to fit to your needs and wants and don't think of others.
Aries Neptune: you can be selfish in your dreams. your hopes for the future are backed with a selfish reason behind it.
Aries Pluto: you can be selfish with power. you feel the need to be on top, no matter the cost of getting there.
Aries 1H: you can be selfish with your appearance. you present yourself how you want no matter what others think or say about it.
Aries 2H: you can be selfish with materials. you are nottt the type to give out money, give people things, or buy people things.
Aries 3H: you can be selfish with your siblings or peers at a young age, whether that's not sharing with them or not sharing them.
Aries 4H: you can be selfish with family. again, whether that's not sharing with them or not sharing them.
Aries 5H: you can be selfish in expression and romance. you create for you and no one else.
Aries 6H: you can be selfish in your routines. your day to day life does not concern or think about others.
Aries 7H: you can be selfish with your partners (love, business, etc.). again, whether that's not sharing with them or not sharing them.
Aries 8H: you can be selfish with your own growth. you have become the person you are today because of you and no one else can take credit.
Aries 9H: you can be selfish with your wisdom. you don't like to teach what you know out of fear they will grow more knowledgeable than you.
Aries 10H: you can be selfish in your career and public image. you will do anything to make sure you are at the top and regarded the highest.
Aries 11H: you can be selfish with your friends. again, whether that's not sharing with them or not sharing them.
Aries 12H: you can be selfish in your healing. you want to heal yourself so you can take all the credit, with absolutely no one else's help.
