As the first sign, Aries represents the commencement of the zodiac cycle, initiating new beginnings. Your character is somewhat frank, forthright, energetic, and impulsive. This aggressive potential allows you to be straightforward in your approach to life. Arians sizzle with creativity and are always ready for action. They often have strong recuperative powers from any illness or accident.

Aries is a quite active cardinal fire sign and is ruled by Mars--the planet of desire, action, and survival instincts. Combining such energies usually results in your being adventurous, self-sufficient, impetuous, action-oriented, and not always sensitive to the feelings of others. This may lead to an erratic and impatient behaviour, since you want to initiate new projects but leave the completion up to someone else. Your hard-headed approach suggests you dislike taking advice from others; this may cause you some difficulties.

Try to take care that you do not overwhelm others with your high energy. If you can apply a little prudence and common sense, you can avoid rash behaviour. To a large degree your strength lies in the fact that you never give up. Setbacks never discourage you, and you constantly look for new means of expression.

The cardinal quality of this sign confers an enterprising spirit, in which any current assignment is often supplanted by new ones. Swayed by personal desires, you generally have an overwhelming urge to prove yourself in life. As a result, you like to make fast decisions and dislike lengthy discussions, preferring action to inaction. You are very ambitious: wanting the best, being first, and taking charge in life without obligation to others. Any strong leadership qualities will advance you when you learn to adapt yourself to the needs of those around you. By being more caring, considerate, and sensitive toward others, you can achieve a great deal here. Try to obtain a balance between the task, the team, and the individual.

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