Aries Traits Revealed 

Aries is a fire sign and the first sign of the zodiac.  New beginnings are symbolized by this position, and indeed the Aries personality is usually regarded as an adventurer at heart.   

The affirmation that most applies to you is “I AM”.  Despite the egotism implied by this, Aries traits produce loyal, respected friends.  

The Aries glyph represents the horns and the long nose of the Ram.  Your ruling planet is Mars who is the god of warfare. The part of the body that Aries rules is the head, and traditionally Aries are prone to headaches – although this may be counteracted by other influences in your chart. 

You may well be known as reckless because you enjoy risk taking and are unlikely to be known for your patience. There is usually something of the gambler in Aries personalities. 

Due to your worthy ambitions, you retain high standards both for yourself and for others.  This can be both a positive and a negative trait, but your dominant trait of courage is always appreciated and respected. 

You are likely to enjoy an unyielding optimism which can become a self-fulfilling prophecy.  However, the Aries individual is often easily bored and takes offence quickly. These moods and grudges rarely last long though, as Aries is more about moving forward and less sulky than his watery counterparts within the zodiac. 

You probably don’t take well to periods of inactivity, and grow restless relatively quickly. Aries tends to dissipate energy in too many directions at once, and risks being seen as a dilettante who never completes what they start. 

In financial matters you are generally perceived as lucky, but may find it difficult to retain gains, and even end up spending much more than you had in the first place.

Independence is a watchword for you, and you would prefer to lead a small team than be a small cog in bigger machinery. 

Your self-assurance attracts others who are comforted that you can handle problems and situations with relative ease.  However, what may repel those around you is your tendency to become self-involved and take an imperious stance against them.

Let’s look at Aries within the career sphere… your features are well suited to leading and managing projects. As stated though, you may also be prone to overworking yourself instead of delegating to other team members.

You can utilize your intrepid Aries traits in areas like medicine and research, business, athletics, and even the military (of course you may make a poor subordinate).

A good number of Aries personalities find themselves starting up their own business at some point — you are prone to making new starts, and comfortable with this kind of controlled risk. However, Aries characteristics need to be moderated, as you may pay scant attention to the details and routines required for success in business. Traditionally, the Aries personality blossoms when overseeing the workings of big enterprises.

If you have your moon in Aries then you will have a quick and emphatic sense of judgment.  Your decisions will be based on this, and you are unlikely to take challenges to your views lightly. 

Such natives will be freedom loving and outspoken.  But you should guard against becoming overly possessive or controlling in relationships.

An Aries ascendant will emphasize your pioneering ways and flair for adventure.  It will also imbue you with domineering traits which could be used for good or ill.  These natives possess a youthful and magnetic enthusiasm that energizes others.  

Your strength will be in overcoming inertia to kick start projects with energy and verve.