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Energetic Aries
by Vanessa Wright
The vernal equinox has come and gone. Winter feels
like it's a million miles away (at least, for those of us who reside
south of Minnesota). With the influx of spring, our energies are high,
and everyone is ready for warm weather. The energy of Aries is all
around us.
When we think of characteristics of the sign of
Aries, words like 'adventurous,' 'independent,' 'enthusiastic,' and
'courageous' come to mind. All of these words can be associated with
the lively spirit of spring. We can't wait to get on our bikes, set off
on a road trip, join a sports team, or start a new project.
As much as there are positive qualities to Aries'
initiative and passion, there must be a negative yin to its positive
yang. If we aren't careful with this fiery energy, we can express the
negative qualities of impatience, irritability, unnecessary
stubbornness, and aggression.
Aries rules the first house in the natural chart, and
is a Cardinal sign. The Cardinal signs of Aries, Libra, Capricorn, and
Cancer are all great initiators. They are enthusiastic about new ideas
and dive right into their projects. The first house is an angular house
position, meaning 'initiative,' 'reality,' and 'action.' The first
house signifies your personality and the initial impression you make on
others. The sign on your first house cusp usually signifies what your
Ascendant sign is.
Even if you don't have any planets in your 1st, 4th,
7th, or 10th houses, we all have Cardinal signs on house cusps. Just
locate the sign and house position of a Cardinal sign to see where in
your life you should take action. For instance, I have Aries on my
first house cusp, with no planets present. Since Mars is the planet
ruling Aries, I have a strong Mars energy that predominates my entire
chart. Others might initially view me as outgoing, straightforward,
opinionated, or stubborn. I also have Capricorn on my 10th house cusp,
providing a home for Mercury. The action I should take in my life would
be career-oriented with a focus on communications.
During this time of year, you might feel like your
focus is more on yourself, your individuality, and your purpose. These
are all very much Arian traits. If we don't use the energy of Aries in
moderation, we run the risk of trampling on other's feelings with the
direct and frank Arian style of communication. We might also alienate
those we love with so much emphasis on our own needs. This is where
Libra, the opposite sign of Aries, can help. Libra is the sign of
diplomacy, relationships, and charm. Librans exude style, elegance, and
grace. They are naturals when it comes to skilled and measured
communication, and are usually very even-tempered. If you have Libra as
your Rising Sign, the world probably views you in these ways. We can
emulate characteristics of Libra to help soften the upbeat and
sometimes abrasive energy of Aries that is pervading the current
astrological climate.
The energy of Aries can help us start our spring
projects, or infuse us with enough passion to follow-through in our
hobbies or careers. We can see a strong Aries influence in the charts
of many actors, musicians, artists, and politicians who have used their
passions to fuel their careers. Johann Sebastian Bach's Sun and
Ascendant were in Aries; Maya Angelou has her Sun and Jupiter in Aries.
Ashley Judd has her Sun, Mercury, Venus, and Saturn in Aries; Al Gore
has his Sun and Midheaven in Aries; and Italian Renaissance painter
Raphael Sanzio had his Sun, Moon, and Venus in Aries.
Utilize the powerful energy of Aries to drive your
passions, whether in the arts or in business. Make the most of the
current energy climate to initiate a project or to follow through in an
ongoing one. Look to your natal chart and locate the signs and houses
that correspond to the areas in your life where you should take action.
Look to the qualities of the sign of Libra to balance your energy if
your fiery desires and ambitions are too strong for your companions to
handle. All in all, it is an exciting time of year where our plans and
dreams can become reality.
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