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.

Source: Stariq.com

Aries is a Cardinal Fire sign, ruled by Mars.  As the first sign in the zodiac, and corresponding with the first day of spring, the Aries individual is a mover and shaker, fearlessly forging ahead or “springing forth”  into new territory.  Indeed, some very influential historical characters are found under this sign  including Thomas Jefferson (April 13) and Leonardo Da Vinci (April 15).  The raw power of the Aries/Taurus cusp personality gone bad is epitomized by none other than Adolph Hitler (April 20).

The Aries personality is always a force to be reckoned with.  These are curious and energetic individuals, always delving into new areas, but often quickly becoming bored and moving on, leaving unfinished projects in their wake.  Arians are forthcoming and direct.  They don’t generally have hidden agendas or ulterior motives.  If they find an area in which they are interested for a long period, they can become quite accomplished, well-known, and wealthy.

For those with an Aries child, you have a child with confidence and the innate resources to deal with new ideas and situations.  This child is likely quite opinionated and is often territorial about possessions.  This kid will tell you like it is according to their own inner truths, and will not feel bad about it later.  These are the free birds of childhood, and they feel that they have the right to explore new territories unhindered, both physical and mental.  Getting a child like this to follow the rules may be a challenge, but if they understand that the rule is for safety or other logical reasons, they are likely to agree and comply.  Even when young, all Arians are very competitive and cannot stand it if they do not come out on top.  This “me first” attitude will be evident throughout life, and they often get what they want simply because of this unshakable attitude.  The Arian child is very active, jumping into action whenever something interests him, but when asked to do uninteresting mundane tasks like cleaning their room they will resort to procrastination and even lies to get out of doing this unappealing job.  The Aries child will have problems in school occasionally, but their competitive nature will usually pull them through.  They want  more than anything to be Number One!

Adult Arians in the workplace do well if they find jobs in which they can work on their own terms.  Many Arians are self-employed for this reason, and many others are managers and foremen.  An Arian can function well under other people, however, as long as he has some authority over someone else too.  The Army structure with its many levels seems well-suited to Arians, and politics are a natural for this sign.  Occupations that involve driving and the open road are appealing to Aries, as are outside sales type occupations. Arians are intellectual more than spiritual, so you won’t find too many in prominent religious or holistic capacities.  Arians will not be happy at the bottom of the heap unless they feel that they are in charge of something or someone.  An Arian will do well in a job situation with a big picture, with supporting cast to do the finishing work.

If you have found a romantic partner in an Aries, be prepared to take second seat.  Although you will not lead the parade, your partner will go to any length to make sure your needs and desires are well taken care of.  This is a double-edged sword that anyone contemplating a relationship with Aries should be aware of.  If you are one that is content to be taken care of, this is your perfect match.  Your partner will make it his or her mission to keep you happy.  However, if you are not content to follow, explosive arguments will erupt and an unwinnable power struggle will ensue, leaving you both drained and unhappy.

The best matches for Aries for sure are Leo and Sagittarius, but Taurus, Gemini, Aquarius, and Pisces may work for some too, depending on the individuals.  Aries may find themselves drawn to their polar opposite, Libra, but this is probably not the best match for them.

Aries in any relationship is magnetic and intense, and others are drawn to these qualities.  The Aries individual prefers a strong partner and strong friends, but only those who are capable of giving the impression that Aries is in the lead.  Aries will be a loyal friend as long as the relationship keeps evolving and they feel that it is of benefit, but if they become bored or the relationship becomes stale, they will assuredly get out.  One who is in any relationship with an Aries should know when to push and when to back off and give the Aries some space.  Aries likes a challenge but pushing too hard will drive him off.  A sure-fire strategy with an Aries in any relationship capacity is to verbalize often that you find them smart and worthwhile, and that they are number one with you!  Remember, with Aries, the by-words are “me first!”

Souce: mysticalblaze.com

I like this one.  Very Straight and to the point.  A little harsh at some points but pretty much dead on.  What’s your take?