Aries
is the first Sign of the Zodiac, and that's pretty much how those
born under this Sign see themselves: first. Aries are the leaders
of the pack, first in line to get things going. Whether or not everything
gets done is another question altogether, for an Aries prefers to
initiate rather than to complete. Do you have a project needing
a kick-start? Call an Aries, by all means. The leadership displayed
by Aries is most impressive, so don't be surprised if they can rally
the troops against seemingly insurmountable odds -- they have that
kind of personal magnetism. An Aries won't shy away from new ground,
either. Those born under this Sign are often called the pioneers
of the Zodiac, and it's their fearless trek into the unknown that
often wins the day. Aries is a bundle of energy and dynamism, kind
of like a Pied Piper, leading people along with its charm and charisma.
The dawning of a new day -- and all of its possibilities -- is pure
bliss to an Aries.
The symbol of Aries is the Ram, and that's both good and bad news.
Impulsive Aries might be tempted to ram their ideas down everyone's
throats without even bothering to ask if they want to know. It's
these times when you may wish Aries's Sign's symbol were a more
subdued creature, more lamb than ram perhaps. You're not likely
to convince the Ram to soften up; these folks are blunt and to the
point. Along with those qualities comes the sheer force of the Aries
nature, a force that can actually accomplish a great deal. Much
of Aries's drive to compete and to win comes from its Cardinal Quality.
Cardinal Signs love to get things going, and Aries exemplifies this
even better than Cancer, Libra or Capricorn.
Aries
are ruled by the Planet Mars. Taking a peek at Roman mythology,
we find that Mars was the God of War. Our man Mars was unafraid
to do battle, and much the same can be said for Aries. These folks
are bold, aggressive and courageous. They can summon up the inner
strength required to take on most anyone, and they'll probably win.
Aries do not lack energy or vitality, and they can stay in the game
longer than most anyone else. Now that's a winning edge. Rams are
also, for the most part, independent and well aware of their own
interests in a given situation. This sometimes myopic view may not
be for everyone, but it does help Aries get things going. Further,
their competitive natures ensure that they will play the game with
zeal and vigor. At times, their approach may be construed as arrogant
and domineering, but it takes a lot of focus to be a leader (or
so an Aries would say). Sadly, the Aries won't usually be around
for the final victory (defeat? never). These folks will more than
likely have bolted to the next project before the first one is done.