Aries (astrology)
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| Image:Aries.svg | |
| Zodiac Symbol: | Ram |
| Birth Dates (Tropical): | March 21 - April 20 |
| Birth Dates (Sidereal): | April 15 - May 15 |
| Birth Dates (Solar): | April 19 - May 13 |
| Constellation: | Aries |
| Zodiac Element: | Fire |
| Zodiac Quality: | Cardinal |
| Body Part: | Head and Face |
| Domicile: | Mars |
| Detriment: | Venus |
| Exaltation: | Sun |
| Fall: | Saturn |
| Birthstone: | Diamond |
| Colours: | Red and White |
| Numbers: | Seven and Six |
| Day: | Tuesday |
| Gemstones: | Ruby, Red Jasper, Carnelian, Coral, Diamond |
| Metal: | Gold, Bronze |
Aries is an astrological sign that is associated with the constellation Aries. Under the tropical zodiac, Aries is occupied by the Sun from about March 21 to April 20 (depending on the exact year) and is associated with the Spring Equinox. Under the sidereal zodiac, it is currently from April 15 to May 15. The opposite sign to Aries is Libra.
Aries is the first sign of the Zodiac and associated with fresh vigor and new beginnings. Individuals born under this sign are thought to have a confident, energetic, adventurous, enthusiastic, fair, passionate, and pioneering character but one which is also prone to selfishness, boastfulness, intolerance, impulsiveness, and impatience. In terms of anatomy Aries is said to rule the cranium, jaw, facial bones, brain, upper teeth, carotid arteries, and nerve centers. In terms of geography Aries is linked with England, France, Germany, Italy, Denmark, Switzerland, Syria, and Poland.
Physically, individuals born under the sign of Aries supposedly tend to have pointed but symmetrical feautures, penetrating gray or blue-green eyes, heavy and close-knit eyebrows, a bulbous or button-shaped nose, a prominent forehead, even teeth, and shiny hair. The females are said to often have a definitive jawline and accentuated cheekbones. They are thought to usually be of average height.
In mythology Aries is often associated with the Greek myth of the ram which carried Athamas's son Phrixus and daughter Helle to Colchis to escape their stepmother Ino, as well as the mythological figure of Theseus, from the Greek myth of the Minotaur. Aries is also associated with the Greco-Roman god Ares/Mars.
Aries are said to be compatible with Leo, Sagittarius, Gemini, Libra and Aquarius.
Famous Arians include Hugh Hefner, Russel Crowe, Vince Vaughn, Tommy Hilfiger, René Descartes, César Chávez, Liz Claiborne, Reese Witherspoon, Elton John, Marcia Cross, Carl Barks, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Fergie, Eric Clapton, Julian Lennon, Fabiola Gatti, Damon Albarn, Diana Ross, Johnny Borrell, Lucy Lawless and Vincent van Gogh.
[edit] External links
- Aries the Ram
- Complete Information on Aries
- Aries Profile
- Aries - lucky day, number, color, gemstone, talisman, positive and negative qualities, traits and famous personalities. Also daily horoscope, weekly horoscope, monthly horoscope and yearly horoscope.
| Western Zodiac | |
| Elements | Water · Earth · Fire · Air |
| Qualities | Cardinal · Fixed · Mutable |
| Signs | Aries · Taurus · Gemini · Cancer · Leo · Virgo · Libra · Scorpio · Sagittarius · Capricorn · Aquarius · Pisces |
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