Aries is an astrological sign that is associated with the constellation Aries. Under the tropical zodiac, Aries is occupied by the Sun from about
March 21 to April 19 (depending on the exact year) and is associated with the Spring Equinox. Under the sidereal zodiac, it is currently from April 15 to May 15. The opposite sign to Aries is Libra.
Aries is the first sign of the Zodiac and associated with
fresh vigor and new beginnings. Individuals born under this sign are thought to have a confident, energetic, adventurous, enthusiastic, fair, passionate, and pioneering character but one which is also prone to selfishness, boastfulness, intolerance, impulsiveness, and impatience. In terms of anatomy Aries is said to rule the cranium, jaw, facial bones, brain, upper teeth, carotid arteries, and nerve centers. In terms of geography Aries is linked with
England, Germany,
Italy, Denmark,
Switzerland, Syria, and Poland.
Physically, individuals born under the sign of Aries supposedly tend to have pointed but symmetrical features,
heavy and close-knit eyebrows, a bulbous or
button-shaped nose, a prominent forehead, even teeth, and shiny hair. The females are said to often have a definitive jawline and accentuated cheekbones. They are thought to usually be of average height.
In mythology Aries is often associated with the Greek myth of the
ram which carried Athamas's son Phrixus and daughter Helle to Colchis to escape their stepmother Ino, as well as the mythological figure of Theseus, from the Greek myth of the Minotaur. Aries is also associated with the Greco-Roman god
Ares/
Mars.
