Aries (March 20-April 19) — Why fix something when it works? It’s a question we don’t ask enough, along with, “What does ‘works’ mean?” Aries contains the concept of ‘self’ and that may be in tune with who you are, and the time you’re living in. Or, you may feel like who you are is suited to some other time, though now you’re here, in our strange moment when it comes to self-knowledge. Either way, being an Aries means you’re likely to assert your idea of who you are whenever you’re alive.
Aries has a rare distinction, It’s the sign of self and the sign of I Am. It’s true that all of astrology serves this purpose. Yet Aries is a focal point of the matter of one’s personal sense of existence. And it’s subject to all kinds of ideas and conditions being imposed upon it.
So the definition of Aries is better suited as a question rather than a statement: Who am I becoming?
All of our prior concepts of self (and therefore, most definitions of Aries) were formed in other eras with other dominant technologies. Astrology as we know it is a compilation of about 400 years of ideation with an extra 2,000 years of backstory available in case you need some extra.
In reality, Aries tends to represent the idea of ‘self’ based on the dominant philosophy of an era; which in turn is influenced by the dominant technology of any era. So two things have happened. One is, you were born into a certain time when certain things were believed to be true about a person; and the other is that you have lived through environmental changes that have compelled to you to change and adapt.
So we might ask: what does it mean for you to say “I Am” today, as opposed to any other time in your life? Try to map this out. We are all being overwhelmed with both ideas and environments that inherently change our relationship to existence. It’s just that nobody tells you it’s happening.
How do you feel differently about yourself than you did 10 years ago, 20 years ago, 30 years ago? If you’re younger this may be a different question, and the spans of years will be much shorter, though you can still ask. You may have noticed real movement in your ideas about yourself.
Classical Ideas About Aries
Self-assertive, sometimes bold, sometimes cloaking deep insecurity with that boldness, Aries is always up for an adventure. Your sign is the key that starts the engine of the universe, and that means you have extra motivation, even in the face of intimidating situations. Something in you just rises to the occasion and you make your presence known. Your friends count on you for this, though you often need their support and do a lot better as an initiator when you have a posse around you.
There’s something truly childlike about Aries, and its natives can accomplish great things because they don’t stop to think about how whatever they’re attempting is supposedly impossible. You are constantly discovering new depths of your inner nature, surprised time and again that your interior world is such a dominant part of your personality.
Aries is associated with the planet Mars. Learn about the placement of your Mars sign and you will learn more about your personality. Mars represents raw, unrefined energy, which can be expressed many ways. Your job is to do the refining, and to learn some political skills so that you can get along with people even as you push them to do what you believe needs to be done. That said, you want relationship situations that are balanced and authentic, even though it can be hard to find people who aren’t intimidated by you.
You have desire, you have determination, you benefit the most from discipline and learning to be happy with gradual progress, and this includes getting to know potential friends and lovers. Remember, you don’t always have to be first and best, and intimate situations are the place to turn off your competitive nature. You can simply be you. Aries is a fire sign, and because it’s one of the signs that starts a season, it’s also considered a cardinal sign. It’s represented by the Ram, which is a very cool kind of full-strength sheep.
Speaking of full-strength, that’s what your astrology is these days. Of all the signs, Aries is the one right now that’s getting energized, electrified and spontaneously transformed. To do this well, you have to stay grounded and take care of yourself. We’re counting on you to lead the way into the future. That’s the true nature of Aries — and it’s blazing out right now.
Aries is Under Major Transits
The current transits through Aries of Saturn, Chiron, Neptune and Eris are changing you and also changing the concept of Aries. This is not happening in a vacuum; the changes are the result of events in the world around you, including the technology environment we all live in. Any one of these planets would be transformative, but let’s consider Neptune. It just entered Aries and will be with you until 2039.