Aries is Latin for 'Ram', which is the symbol for Aries. This sign is ruled by the planet Mars, named after the Roman’s God of war, and is also identified with Ares, the Greek God of spring. In the body, Aries rules the head.

Courage and determination are two of the most outstanding characteristics of Aries people. Born under this sign of springtime and new beginnings, your style and conduct is usually to the point and you are rather direct in expressing yourself.

At heart you are a warrior, a pioneer and initiator. Therefore, action is often taken for action's sake and since you are highly competitive, you aim to come first in whatever you do. Full of zeal and creative energies, you have an aversion to regularity or any form of routine. Your impulsiveness could prompt you to take on a challenge just because someone dares you not to, and if they happen to mention that it's impossible – it will make you only more determined.

Starting a new project is one of your favourite pastimes and it is easy for you to madly fall love with an idea, a person or anything that promises a thrill or excitement. However, perseverance is not one of Aries strong points and an interest that you were all fired up about a moment ago may be completely burned out the next.

You tackle any task boldly and are known to rush in where angels fear to tread. Since meeting a challenge ‘head-on’ is your normal modus operandi, you gain most of your insight and understanding about a situation only after you have 'run into a brick wall'. Your head has probably suffered more than it’s fair share of  bruises and bumps, and it is likely that you are prone to headaches.

You are lead by your spontaneity and enthusiasm rather than by calm and controlled responses. Waiting for help to arrive is not your first option in a crisis situation, you rather get on with the job and do it yourself. Nor are you sold on the belief that patience is a virtue, in fact the need for self-control and an unwillingness to tolerate delays are the greatest stumbling blocks on your road to success, but you will freely admit that they are also your greatest teachers when it comes to conquering your restless self.

You seem to be always fired up and ready to be doing something unusual, participate in some happening, embrace an opportunity or organise an event - and it should be noted that you can easily get exhausted by your own pace of living. Your high energy level will sometimes express itself through anxiety and the inability to stop and smell the roses. When it comes to taking time out, you are your own worst enemy - always finding a reason to keep going,  having something else to do that can’t wait. Since the world around you never seems to warrant you a rest, it is often your body’s innate sense of self preservation that forces you to take a break. The challenge lies in giving yourself permission to relax, rewind and recharge your batteries before illness or sheer exhaustion forces you to do so.

The good news is, that you seem to have an abundant supply of energy available with an ability to recover readily from setbacks and misfortune. Where others would give up in the face of defeat and lack of hope, you seem to be able to regenerate and reinvent yourself against all odds. Your  motto is 'survival of the fittest' and your ability to adapt to almost any condition will lead you to succeed in the long run.

Your passionate nature and intensity of feeling make it easy for you to fall in love, but staying in love is another matter. More often than not it turns out that you were smitten with an ideal rather than the actual person. Your tendency to see in people their highest potential, to believe their words and ignore their actions, can cloud your perception. At times your visions for the future could turn out to be  unrealistic, resulting in a feeling of dissatisfaction and disappointment when your hopes are not realised. Even so, thanks to your undying optimism you will never stop trying just because reality falls short of your expectations.

You don't believe in holding grudges and therefore you easily forgive and forget. As quickly as you can get upset and sometimes react with disproportionate force and emotional fireworks, as quickly comes your willingness to settle the argument and rekindle friendship and love.  Cultivating the art of give-and-take, of cooperation, accepting help when it is offered and learning to combine individual effort with team work are your assignments – should you accept the mission.

You seek companionship, a fellow adventurer who is willing to join you on the road less travelled. The one who successfully captures your heart will not just find a person who shares interests and activities, a best friend and companion, but also a partner who knows how to stimulate, inspire and enliven the journey - leading the way boldly through the uncharted territories of earthly existence as well as into those unexplored regions of the inner self.