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Aries
March 21 – April 19
Fire Sign•Cardinal•Ruled by Mars
InitiatingDirectCourageousIndependent
Aries marks the beginning of the zodiac and the start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. This cardinal fire sign embodies the energy of new beginnings, initiative, and bold action. There is a directness to Aries energy—a willingness to go first, to pioneer, to start what others might hesitate to begin.
Seasonal Context
Aries season arrives with the spring equinox, when daylight begins to outpace darkness. It is a time of emergence after winter's rest—seeds pushing through soil, energy returning after dormancy.
Strengths
- ○The capacity to initiate and take action
- ○Natural courage when facing the unknown
- ○Honest and direct communication
- ○The energy to champion causes and people
Growth Areas
- ○Impatience with slower processes
- ○Tendency to start more than can be finished
- ○Learning when to yield versus push forward
- ○Balancing independence with collaboration
Fire Element
Fire signs share qualities of warmth, enthusiasm, and the drive to act. They bring energy and initiative, sometimes impulsively.