Aries is a fire sign, a masculine sign, and it's ruler is the planet Mars. The symbol for Aries is the ram, and it is the first sign of the Zodiac. Deeply passionate, they are usually most at home with Libra's.

If you were born between March 21st and April 20th, then your Sun sign is Aries! It is often regarded as a sign of rebirth, because the spring is when many animals bring forth their young. It is symbolic of spring and the New Year, its arrival is looked forward too with excitement and anticipation. In some cultures it was a time for sacrifice, in the hope of winning favour with various deities. It was also believed to be a time when the gods of summer and the sun had vanquished death and the bleak winter.

The good traits

People born under this sign have a tendency to have a lot of mental energy, and be quick witted with it! You are likely to be quite ambitious, with more than enough leadership qualities to get people to really around you. Enthusiastic by nature, your boundless energy for the projects that interest you is the envy of many. With your quick wits and leadership qualities, Aries are also often quite charismatic, and their enthusiasm makes them inspirational leaders. Aries folk are often courageous and are pioneers. They get things done, some would call them 'movers and shakers'.

Despite these energetic and leadership influences, Aries are usually kind, considerate and thoughtful, with a philosophical outlook on life. Aries people make great friends, and superb employees, with a great deal of integrity, and a tendency to being hard working. A natural sense of justice is also an integral part of their makeup. Aries people often rise high in life, even if it is only presidency of local clubs or societies.

Got a challenge? This Aries persons up for it!

The bad traits

Sometime Aries find it difficult not to be the boss, and ambitious Aries can also be a bit of an extremist. Sometimes they tend to be poor at delegating important tasks to others, and think no one can do the job as good as they can. Patience is a word that has never been associated with someone with this sun sign. Aries leaders can often be short tempered with those under them who lack the same motivation.

With quick wits comes a quick temper, and Aries too often regrets what has been said in the heat of the moment. Usually headstrong, sometimes these people are described as aggressive. The tendency to jump headlong before analysing a situation has been the downfall of many Aries, as they tend to lack the intuition of water type signs.

Aries can lose interest in a project after an initial surge of enthusiasm, or when tasks become routine.

 Look out for Taurus next month!