Aries Season, Ruling Planet, Polarity, Zodiac Quality

Aries Feature and Profile

Detailed Aries Profile

Aries Season

Aries is the First Sign of the Zodiac, the point where it begins its cycle on the Vernal Equinox. Thus, it is the herald of the Astrological New Year. Aries is related to dawn, the Season of Spring, and the beginning of life.

Influence of Spring on Aries

Much like the Spirit of Spring, those born under Aries are forever looking forward, never backward. In essence, Aries governs leadership and initiative, as well as using energy to make things happen.

Aries Ruling Planet

Aries is dominated by the planet Mars. Mars represents the ability to act, with or without forethought, and is the protective reaction to threat, coupled with a reflexive reaction toward promise and opportunity. Mars is strength, vitality and the will to conquer.

Influence of Mars on Aries

Physical drive, energy and aggression are basic in the planetary influence of Mars and there is no stopping those with a Mars nature...which can be brave to the point of becoming foolhardy, unless tempered by other influences. Fortunately, this can be diverted. Attainment of a goal is often so important that other purposes can be shelved. Here, there is a fighting instinct that knocks down all obstacles, whether they be small or large.

Aries Ruling House

Aries is the natural ruler of the First House of the Zodiac, commonly referred to as the "House of Self" and known in Vedic Astrology as the "Horoskopos" or "Helm." This is the field of experience in which an individual is challenged to develop his or her own unique personality and present it to the world.

Influence of the First House of the Zodiac on Aries

Traditionally, the First House is associated with self and personal appearance...how an individual wishes to appear outwardly (with regard to both physical appearance and personal style, which may or may not be consistent with the inner self). It is associated with look, moves, gestures, body language and how a person appears to others on a superficial or "first impression" level. Essentially, it is the projection of an individual's "image."

Aries Zodiac Quality

Aries is a Cardinal Quality Sign.

Influence of Cardinal Quality on Aries

Those who fall under the jurisdiction of a Cardinal Quality are intensely active and enthusiastic in their pursuit of life's experiences. Indeed, such natives are inclined to live life at a rather rapid, action-packed pace.

Aries Zodiac Polarity

Aries is Positive in polarity (as are Gemini, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius and Aquarius).

Influence of Positive Polarity on Aries

The general characteristics of Positive Signs broadly match those for the extrovert personality and such individuals are naturally more impulsive, buoyant, communicative and sociable than are the Zodiac Signs of Negative polarity (Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn and Pisces).

Aries Lucky number

The lucky number for Aries is nine (also known as the Novena). It is a number which Aries shares with those individuals born under the Sign of Scorpio. Nine is one of the three mystical numbers (the others being three and five), representing society and completion as well as symbolizing mankind, philanthropy, charity, social issues and government.

Aries Lucky Flower

The lucky flower for Aries is the geranium, the common name for some members of the Geraniaceae, a family of herbs and small shrubs native to temperate and subtropical regions. Wild geraniums are often referred to as crane's-bill or heron's-bill, due to the shape of their fruit. Indoor geraniums and those found in florist shops are varieties of another group usually called stork's-bill. 

Geraniums are cultivated not only as an ornamental flower but alos for the aromatic oils extracted from their foliage and blossoms which are put to use in flavorings and perfumes. Its fragrance is similar to the scent of a rose, but less subtle. The name of this flower is derived from the Greek geranos, which means "crane."

Aries Lucky Color

The lucky color for Aries is crimson or deep red. It has a stimulating effect, but should be used with caution, otherwise it is irritating to the eye. If a person ever feels "off color," then he or she will find that they cannot bear to wear red. It also should not be worn when trying to patch up a quarrel or at any time when tact or compromise is required.

Other Favorable Colors: Pink - Orange - White - Yellow - Royal Blue - Navy Blue - Bright Brown - Variegated Colors

Unfavorable Colors: Green - Grey - Faded Colors

Aries Lucky Gem

The lucky gemstone of an individual is truly associated with the month of birth rather than the Zodiac Sign under which a person was born.

The lucky gem for Aries individuals born in March is the bloodstone. 

The bloodstone, an opaque green jewel with flecks of red (resulting from iron oxides), has been called the Stone of Courage, Vitality and Iron-Clad Strength, aiding an individual to focus on the energy of the heart.

The lucky gem for Aries individuals born in April is the diamond. 

Traditionally, this jewel is the symbol of purity and innocence, considered to be most lucky when worn on the left side of the body. It represents strength, virtue, bravery, fearlessness, invincibility and insight, bestowing these fine attributes upon its wearers.

Aries Lucky Day

The lucky day for those who fall under the jurisdiction of Aries is Tuesday. The origin of this day derives from Norse Mythology and Tiw or Tyr, God of War.

Aries Flowers/Herbs: 

Allspice, Cactus, Dragon's Blood, Pepper, Betony, Blackberry, Bramble, Cowslip, Garlic, Gorse,Hops, Lichen, Lupine, Mustard, Nasturium, Nettles, Onion, Radish,Rosemary, Thistle, Thyme, Wake-Robin, Wild Rose and Woodbine

Other features of Aries

• OILS: Black Pepper, Cloves, Frankincense, Ginger, Pennyroyal, Pine, Basil and Cinnamon
• GEMSTONES: Ruby, Garnet, Amethyst and Topaz
• ANIMALS: Ram, Tiger, Leopard and Stallion
• TREES: Holly, Thorn and Chestnut
• BIRDS: Magpie, Robin and Vulture
• METAL: Iron