Aries

Aries (Mesha—Ram)

Aries is the first sign of the zodiac, reflecting courage, confidence and initiative to begin something new. Like the ram, which symbolizes this sign, the energy of Aries is dynamic and spontaneous, and reflects a drive to jump headfirst into the new and unknown. This sign represents a pioneering spirit. Mars, the planet of energy and action, rules this sign. Its keyword is “I am”. The cardinal energy of Aries mobilizes us to get things moving. The composite energy of mode (cardinal) and planet (Mars) describes the forceful initiating energy of the sign Aries. This masculine, yang sign is extroverted and self-assured. Additionally, as it is a fire sign, Aries reflects that there is plenty of energy to burn.

The sign Aries relates to the lesson of consistency—the need to maintain a stable, constant energy level that doesn’t have too many highs and lows. We need to look before we leap, and learn to control our impulses. Otherwise, energy reserves will be exhausted preventing the completion of ongoing projects.

Aries is associated with the head, which reflects the ideal at birth of being born headfirst. The head, associated as it is with the perception of all five senses, represents consciousness. The head experiences the first breath, the first sound, the first sight, the first touch, the first smell and first taste.

Nikola Tesla has an Aries ascendant, Shirley Maclaine has the Sun in Aries, and Céline Dion has the Moon in Aries.