Aries

Aries is linked to the myth of the Golden Ram, whose fleece became the object of Jason's quest. The ram itself was a divine creature sent to rescue Phrixus and Helle from sacrifice; after carrying them to safety, it was placed among the stars. In ancient Mesopotamia the spring equinox, once located in Aries, marked the start of the new year -- making the Ram the eternal symbol of renewal and the first impulse of creation.

Aries opens the zodiac with raw energy and the urge to act. It is a fire sign ruled by Mars, and its essence is the capacity to begin: to throw oneself into new experience without hesitation. Planets in Aries operate with directness and urgency, preferring action over deliberation. The shadow side is impatience and a tendency to abandon what has been started once the initial excitement fades.