Aries Rule!!!

From March 20 until April 19, the Sun journeys throughAries, the sign of the zodiac assigned to the emperor trump of the tarot. The sign Aries belongs to the element fire and is ruled by the fiery planet Mars (the Greek war god Ares), which is associated with the tower trump of the tarot. The tarot’s fire suit of rods or wands, symbolic of new birth at springtime, illustrates typical scenes of daily life related to enterprise, ambition, enthusiasm, challenge and competition.

Aries Begins the Zodiac

Aries (Latin for “ram”) is the first sign of the zodiac because zero degrees of Aries marks the Vernal Equinox, the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and the start of a new cycle of birth, growth, death and regeneration. The Vernal Equinox occurs when the Suncrosses directly over the Earth’s equator in its apparent motion from the Southern to the Northern Celestial Hemisphere. On the day of the Equinox there are equal hours of day and night.

Aries and the Egyptian God Amon

In ancient Egypt, the god Amon was associated with the wind, hidden things, invisibility, impartiality and protection of the oppressed. Amon was identified with the Sun god Re and, as Amon-Re, he became a universal deity, revered as the king of the gods who intervened through oracles in human affairs. Amon-Re was often depicted as a Ram, associated with the constellation of the Ram (Aries) in the heavens. When the Greeks invaded Egypt, they associated Amon-Re with their own god Zeus (Jupiter). The connection of Aries with the planets Mars and Jupiter and with the Sungod Amon-Re led astrologers to regard the Sun as beingexalted, or especially powerful, in the sign of Aries.

Aries and the Golden Fleece

In Greek mythology, Jason could only obtain his rightful inheritance by retrieving the golden fleece, which belonged to the ram that helped Jason’s cousin Phrixus escape from being murdered by his wicked stepmother. After his escape, Phrixus sacrificed the ram in gratitude to Zeus (Jupiter) and hung its golden fleece in the grove of the war god Ares, where a vicious dragon that never slept protected it. The tale of Jason and the Argonauts reveals the traits of courage, daring and enterprise that are associated with the fire sign Aries and the tarot’s suit of wands.

Aries, the Rite of Easter and the Goddess Eostre

Easter, the spiritual high point of the Christian calendar, is celebrated on the first Sunday following the first Full Moonafter the Vernal Equinox, the entry of the Sun into the sign Aries. Easter is not only the Christian festival of spiritual rebirth, but it also refers to the feast of the Teutoniclunar goddess Eostre whose feast occurred as the Sun entered the sign Aries at the Vernal Equinox. The chief symbols of Eostre were the fertile rabbit and the cosmic egg of creation, with its golden yolk symbolizing the Sun god. The traditions of Easter bunnies, Easter eggs and “spring cleaning” derive from the celebration of the arrival of spring with its renewal of life.

The Emperor and the Tower Cards of the Tarot

The Rider-Waite-Smith emperor card, numbered four, depicts a mature ruler holding his scepter and sitting on his throne, which is decorated with figures of rams. The emperor card contains references to the Sun god Amon-Re; the Greek Zeus (Jupiter), king of the gods; Jason, having regained his throne by capturing the golden fleece; and Jesus having risen from the dead on Easter Sunday to rule a spiritual empire.

The tower trump, numbered sixteen, is often called the lightning-struck tower. Lightning bolts were a favorite weapon of Zeus (Jupiter) for punishing the transgressions of his enemies. The tower card also refers to the Tower of Babel, a symbol of human arrogance that was punished by the deity of the Bible. The phallic nature of the tower and the destruction depicted on the card are linked to the planet Mars, the Greek war god Ares.

Tarot Meditations While the Sun Is in Aries

The period when the Sun transits through Aries is an excellent time to meditate on the tarot’s emperor and tower cards, as well as the suit of wands of the minor arcana. Consider your spiritual journey and where you might need courage and renewal in your life. Have you used your enterprise and daring to become a mature ruler of your own life? Have you acted in too arrogant a manner and called down the wrath of the gods upon yourself? What aspectsof your life require “spring cleaning” at this time?

To prepare for mediation, sit or lie in a comfortable place and allow your body to be free of tension and distractions. Pay attention to your breathing. Feel your breath go in and out as you inhale and exhale. If distracting thoughts enter your mind, simply observe them and allow them to float by as you gently return your attention to your breathing. When you have established a steady, comfortable rhythm of breathing rhythmically in and out, turn your focus to the tarot card you have selected for meditation.

Observe the card and contemplate its images. Imagine yourself as a character or element in the card. In your mind’s eye, enter the card and become part of its scene. What are you thinking and feeling? What questions are you asking of the other characters in the card? What do they expect of you? What is the story that underlines the scene on the card? How does that story relate to your own life? Take your time playing out the story as if you were in a dream. When you have completed your meditation, you may wish to record your observations in a tarot notebook for review later on.

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An Aries man is full of surprises and excitement and hates monotony and dullness in life. Romance with him will be like a roller coaster ride, where you don’t get even a single moment to think and brood. However, it’s better not to expect him to understand that you need some security every now and then. Consistency is something that does not gel well with his characteristics profile. The love of an Aries male will warm you with passion one minute and the very next minute, you may feel as if you are sitting in the North Pole.

Don’t ever be rude to him, he will be very hurt and will turn into the coldest person on this earth. You will have to start from the scratch again, to get back the comfort level you once shared. He is highly energetic and always full of creative ideas. You will have to keep up with his energy levels and are bound to get tired in the process, atleast mentally. An Aries guy will always remain young at heart, even when he gets 90 years old. Slow moves make him impatient. He is one of those who always move ahead of others, boldly and confidently.

He is generous in the matters of time and money, is full of compassion and always tries to cheer the people around him. However, just like a baby, he can get very irritated, inconsiderate and difficult when his needs are not met or get delayed for too long. Negativity annoys him. When an Aries male falls in love, he becomes extremely dedicated towards it. If the commitment fails to develop into a successful relationship, he will try his best to salvage it and make it work again. Still, if it breaks up, he will brood over it for sometime.

Then, the sun will again shine for him and he will fall in love again, with the same fierce devotion and loyalty. An Aries man believes in true love and will constantly be in search of it, though it may require mending his heart numerous times in the process. He will be very passionate in love and you will never get the chance to complain about the lack of romance. Right from poetry to candlelight dinners, you will be treated to anything and everything. He is not the one to hold back anything, especially in love.

It is advisable that you don’t hold back your emotions too. An Aries guy is very expressive and will expect the same from you. Remember to show that you love him and care for him. You must also learn to behave like the heroine in novels and storybooks. When in love, he is very faithful and way too honest and idealistic to fool you. He was not born to indulge in things like promiscuity or even harmless flirtations. However, if you are not able to cope up with his constant need for enthusiasm and romance, he may try to look somewhere else.

An Aries man will never start another affair behind your back. He is one of those who first end old relationships and then move on to the next one. Even before something like this happens, he will let you know that things are not going as smooth as they were. He will try to make things work. Still, if situation doesn’t improve or you do not do anything to improve it, he will decide to move on. The key to lasting love is always in your hands. Keep the romance alive and he will never even look at the hottest babe in the block.

If you are trying to get an Aries male interested in you, play hard to get. He loves challenges and will soon be running after you. Don’t make the first move or you will lose him forever. He likes to lead in case of love also. However, do not try the jealousy invoking tricks shown in the movies. Forget actual flirting, even a teasing look at another man will make him go thousand miles away from you. He is extremely possessive and exceedingly jealous. An Aries man will want to be your first consideration and cannot tolerate being sidelined for anyone else. He wants you to trust him blindly, but he won’t do the same for you.

He wants his freedom and doesn’t like being tied down. That’s the way he is, take it or leave it. However, you know it’s impossible to leave him. He is so loyal, caring, loving, kind and affectionate. There are some Aries men who appear very quiet, but inside, they are as lively and full of life as any other male of this zodiac. Just give them some time and they will soon be their usual Aries self. Aries man is rebellious at heart and loves to go against the conventions. He needs to learn virtues like humility and modesty.

The learning process may hurt him and then, he will rush to you to be reassured. Remember to build his bruised ego once again or he will be very hurt. If you want to be with him forever, learn to manage his damaged confidence and show total belief in him. Never ever take the side of someone who is against him, even when he is wrong. You have to love what he loves and hate what he hates. For an Aries man, this is what true love and devotion means. He will give all this to you and expect the same in return.

If he is angry with you, there is no reason to worry for any damage to your relationship. It is his passivity you need to be afraid of. His anger may result in some very harsh and rude words, but it won’t last long. He will usually be the first one to say sorry after a fight and will expect you to forgive and forget. You should know that he never meant what he said in anger. An Aries man will always be there for you, to take care of you. However, he will never curb your freedom. He always dominates the house and won’t tolerate constant nagging. But then, he is that guy who will romance with you even on your 75th anniversary!

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My Take as an Aries Male:  Wow!!!  This is pretty dead on.  I really can’t argue much over this one.  One of the best descriptions I have ever seen!  :)