Aries Star Sign Meaning
The Warrior – fights for the right to have a separate and unique identity. Daring to pioneer as a truly innocent and achieve the extraordinary, the Warrior is original.
Strong and independent and seeks to proudly go where no one has gone before. This action-initiating focus becomes an inspiration to others as well as the self.
Aries Related Symbolism
The word Zodiac originates from the Ancient Greek term (zōdiakòs kýklos) meaning “Circle of Animals”. Under the Australian animal Zodiac, Aries falls under the totem of the Kangaroo. The Celtic Tree Zodiac associates the sign of Aries with the Alder Tree. The Celtic Animal Zodiac aligns with the Fox. Under the Native American Zodiac, Aries is related to the Crow.
22nd March – 21st April
Glyph: Ram’s Horns
Planet: Mars
Element: Fire
Colour: Red
Motto: I Am
Affirmation: I seize the moment
Body: The Head and Eyes
Stone: Bloodstone, Lava stone, Garnet, Fire Agate
Yoga: Headstand, Warrior pose
Sacred animals: Ram, Falcon and Fox
Rune Stone: Fehu
Flower: Peonies, poppy, red rose.
Aries Shadow Self
The subconscious fear of entrapment… that individual freedom could be blocked or thwarted by another. Can become selfish, bullying, insensitive and angry.
Aries Mythology
In ancient Egypt, Aries was associated with the god Amon-Ra. He was depicted as a man with a ram’s head and represented fertility and creativity. In Greek mythology.
Aries is associated with the golden-haired, winged ram sacrificed to the gods and placed in a sacred grove called Ares. The fleece was guarded by a serpent that never slept, and it was Jason and his band of Argonauts who set out on a quest for the fleece.
Aries Constellation
Aries the Ram is a medium-sized constellation (ranks 39th in size amongst the 88 constellations). It is not very luminous and only 3 of its stars are considered “bright”.
Aries Brightest Star
Hamal (Head of the Ram) is a giant orange star situated 66 light-years from Earth and has at least one orbiting planet the size of Jupiter. It has a ‘bad boy’, a violent and cruel reputation.