Aries, the ram, is the first astrological sign of the zodiac and its origins are from the Aries constellation.

Aries

Zodiac Symbol	Ram
Birth Dates (Tropical)	March 21 - April 19
Birth Dates (Sidereal)	April 15 - May 15
Constellation	Aries
Zodiac Element	Fire
Zodiac Quality	Cardinal
Domicile	Mars
Detriment	Venus
Exaltation	Sun
Fall	Saturn
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Aries, the ram, is the first astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Aries. In western astrology, this sign is no longer aligned with the constellation as a result of the precession of the equinoxes. In astrology, Aries is considered a "masculine", positive (extrovert) sign. It is also considered a fire sign, and is one of four cardinal signs.^[1] Aries is ruled by the planet Mars. Being the first sign in the zodiac, Aries is associated with the astrological 1st house. Sheep redirects here. ... Astrological represent twelve equal segments or divisions of the zodiac. ... For other uses, see Zodiac (disambiguation). ... Aries (IPA: , Latin: , symbol , ) is one of the constellations of the zodiac. ... This article is about the star grouping. ... Image File history File links Aries. ... Look up RAM, Ram, ram in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... 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Individuals born when the Sun was in this sign are considered Aries individuals. Under the tropical zodiac, the Sun is in Aries roughly from March 21 to April 19, by definition beginning at vernal equinox. Under the sidereal zodiac, it is currently there roughly from April 19 to May 19. The Sun in astrology is considered to possess a number of qualities which influence events on Earth . ... The tropical zodiac is a zodiac based upon tropical time, or the apparent motion of the Sun across the sky over the course of a year. ... is the 80th day of the year (81st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 109th day of the year (110th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Illumination of Earth by Sun on the day of equinox The vernal equinox (or spring equinox) marks the beginning of astronomical spring. ... Sidereal astrology is the system of astrology used by some western and all Jyotish astrologers which bases their interpretation around the use of the sidereal zodiac. ... is the 109th day of the year (110th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 139th day of the year (140th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

Mythology

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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. Image File history File links Question_book-3. ... For other uses, see Mythology (disambiguation). ... The bust of Zeus found at Otricoli (Sala Rotonda, Museo Pio-Clementino, Vatican) Greek mythology is the body of stories belonging to the Ancient Greeks concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world and the origins and significance of their own cult and ritual practices. ... In Greek mythology, Phrixus figured prominently in the story of Jason and the Argonauts. ... In Greek mythology, Helle figured prominently in the story of Jason and the Argonauts. ... Ino was a mortal queen in Greek mythology. ... This article is about a system of myths. ... Theseus (Greek ) was a legendary king of Athens, son of Aethra, and fathered by Aegeus and Poseidon, with whom Aethra lay in one night (By some accounts, this was presented as a rape). ... This article is about the mythological monster. ...

The astrological symbol for Aries is said to represent the head and horns of the ram, and originates from the cluster of stars which constitute the head of the Aries (constellation), according to the work of Doctor Acacandam dating from 1592. The head of Aries is given the name of Aluathay or Salhay, and it consists of four stars. ... Aries (IPA: , Latin: , symbol , ) is one of the constellations of the zodiac. ...

Associated traits

The following traits are widely associated with this sign.

• Self-confidence ^[2][3][4]

• Courage ^[2][3][4]

• Impatience ^[2][3][4]

• Impulsivity ^[2][3][4]

• Enthusiasm ^[2][3][4]

• Initiative ^[2][3][4]

• Leadership ^[2][3][4]

• Opinionated ^[2][3][4]

• Forceful ^[2][3][4]

• Irritable ^[2][3][4]

• Straightforward ^[2][3][4]

Physical traits

Many astrologers believe that each sign of the zodiac has identifiable physical traits. Aries are believed to have a strong, well-proportioned body, above or below average height, and dark or sandy colored hair. They also can have an elongated face with a well-rounded and broad forehead. Many females will have definitive jaw lines and accentuated cheekbones. Males will possess a dominate Adam's apple. Both will have strong eyebrows as well as clear and penetrating eyes.[1]

Compatibilities

Aries is widely thought to be compatible with same element signs, Sagittarius^[5][6] and Leo.^[5][6] Sagittarius the archer Sagittarius is the ninth astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Sagittarius. ... Leo the lion Leo is the fifth astrological sign of the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Leo. ...

There are many variables that determine compatibility in astrology, such as birth dates, birth months, birth years, position of a sign within the Sun, the Moon, Stars, etc. The signs listed as compatible with Aries do not reflect an individual profile or individual reading as interpreted within astrology, but rather reflect a general guideline and reference to compatibility as dictated by variables such as Qualities and Elements within the Zodiac. ^[5] For other uses, see Zodiac (disambiguation). ...

Professional astrologers rarely boil compatibility down to just the sun-sign. The branch in astrology dealing with interpersonal compatibilities is called Synastry.^[7]

Equivalents in other zodiac systems

The Indian equivalent of Aries is Mesha.^{[citation needed]} A 9th Century B.C.E King of Moab, a strip of hilly land in present-day Jordan, which lay north of Edom, across the Dead Sea from Judah up to the Arnon river valley. ...

The corresponding month in the Babylonian calendar is Arax Nisânu, dedicated to Anu and Bel.^{[citation needed]} In the Babylonian calendar a year consisted of 12 lunar months, each beginning when a new crescent moon was first sighted low on the western horizon at sunset. ... In Sumerian mythology and later for Assyrians and Babylonians, Anu (also An; (from Sumerian *An = sky, heaven)) was a sky-god, the god of heaven, lord of constellations, king of gods, spirits and demons, and dwelt in the highest heavenly regions. ... Bel can mean: A unit of measurement for proportions and ratios; see Decibel and dB(A) The title of a Semitic god; see Bel (god) A Celtic deity; see Belenus Hindi name of the Bengal Quince tree or its fruit. ...

The Chinese equivalent is thought to be the energetic, confident Dragon, whose lunar month is from 5 April - 5 May.^[8] A Chinese dragon The Dragon ( 龍 ) is the only mythical creature in the Chinese zodiac. ...

References

External links

• Aries in Elore.com
• Aries In-Depth