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Aries

Element: Fire
Planet: Mars
Symbol: The Ram
Motto: I Am
Colors: All shades of red
Mode: Intuition
Attracted to: Gemini, Leo, Libra, Scorpio

Good Traits
Adventurous and energetic
Pioneering and courageous
Enthusiastic and confident
Dynamic and quick-witted

Bad Traits
Selfish and quick-tempered
Impulsive and impatient
Foolhardy and daredevil

    The spring equinox, March 21, is the beginning of the new zodiacal year and Aries, the first sign, is therefore that of new beginnings. The young ram is adventurous, ambitious, impulsive, enthusiastic and full of energy. The Arien is a pioneer both in thought and action, very open to new ideas and a lover of freedom. They welcome challenges and will not be diverted from their purpose except by their own impatience, which will surface if they don't get quick results.

    Aries subjects are courageous leaders with a genuine concern for those they command, but they will not hesitate to use their subordinates to obtain their own objectives as leaders. As followers they can be troublesome, for they are apt to be immoderate in act and expression. They may be unwilling to obey or submit to directions for which they can see no reason, or with which they disagree. They are much concerned with self, both positively and negatively - self-reliant but also self-centered - and concerned with their own personal advancement and physical satisfaction to the point of greed. Their immense energy makes them aggressive and restless, argumentative, headstrong, quick tempered, easily offended and capable of holding grudges if they feel themselves affronted. Thus, if at work superiors cooperate well with their Aries employees, approving of their good qualities, they will receive from them complete loyalty; but if Ariens consider themselves unappreciated or exploited, they are likely to give notice impulsively, to nurse resentment and even, in extreme cases, to revenge themselves by slandering their former firm, or by acts of sabotage.

    In their personal relationships Ariens are frank, direct and candid, and make enthusiastic and generous friends. They are liable to have a high sex drive and make passionate but fastidious lovers. There is, however, a negative side to their associations with other people. They can easily be irritated by slowness or moderation in their companions and, though themselves sensitive, ride roughshod over the sensitivities of others. It can also trick them into early unwise marriage which may end disastrously. Their love of change more than counters the little loyalty they have, and their tenacity, though sufficient to achieve short-term objects, is unlikely to stand up to the challenge of a lifetime's faithfulness. They can be brusque, rude, bullying, even brutal and immature, and were summed up by an early astronomer as "bestial, luxurious, intemperate and violent."

    Mentally Ariens are intellectual and objective, but can be bigoted and extremist in religion and politics. They are good champions of lost causes and last-ditch resistance. They are quick-witted but foolhardy and overoptimistic, lacking thoroughness and the ability to evaluate difficulties in the undertakings into which they often rush impulsively. The great need of Aries natives is to exercise an iron self-control, to discipline the qualities and tendencies of their character to the advantage, not the detriment, of the society in which they move.

    They can make good athletes and climbers, doctors, explorers (of new ideas as well as uncharted territory, the latter in these days including adventuring into outer space), soldiers, sailors and airmen, and leaders - though awkward subordinates - in industry and politics. Aries governs the head and brain, and Ariens are said to be prone to headaches, particularly migraines, sunstroke, neuralgia and depression. Indigestion and nervous disorders are also threats to them, and their rashness, impetuosity and wholesale physical commitment make them liable to accidents and physical injuries.

Source: Astrology Guide.com and others.

April 2nd

Period: Aries I
Day: The Day of the Idealist
Tarot: The Priestess
Ruling Number: Two
Planet Influence: Moon-Mars
Strengths: Honest, Sincere, Hard-Working
Weaknesses: Naive, Repressed, Unaware
Also Born on April 2nd: Hans Christian Andersen, Dana Carvey

    Those born on April 2 are extremely idealistic in their approach to life. Largely because of this characteristic, they may have problems getting to where they want to go in their careers. The sometimes naive view of the world embraced by their childlike natures does not always complement a hard-driving urge to succeed. Only after finding their purpose in life and accepting the limitations of their capabilities, perhaps even reconciling themselves to a lower station, are they able to utilize their considerable energy to the fullest. Until they reach this point, however, they may well flounder.

    April 2 people are forever talking about their ideals, their dreams, their visions. It often takes tremendous patience on the part of those around them to handle their idealism, particularly colleagues who are much more pragmatic and regard such thinking as being of the fairytale variety. Because April 2 people can exist mentally in another world, their honesty and single-mindedness often cause others to misunderstand them and their motives. Due to their purity of vision, those born on this day often find it difficult to compromise and regard a lack of understanding or agreement from a fellow worker as betrayal.

    Often well-loved by others, April 2 people must be careful not to drive friends to distraction with their ideas; they must learn to compromise, something mostly foreign to them. They too often see the world in black and white terms, an alienating stance. But because they are so human, so uncalculating, open and giving, they will be quickly forgiven their anger and minor day-to-day emotional difficulties. In addition, they often espouse the cause of the underdog, or the downtrodden, which can earn them the animosity of the powerful but also friends and admirers.

    The emotions of others often bewilder April 2 people, who sometimes need to run up against crises, difficulties and even disasters to be able to recognize similar emotions in themselves. Those born on this day can be oblivious to what others think of them. Consequently, it may be a long time before they come to realize that not everyone appreciates their extreme, albeit pure, viewpoints. If branded as troublemakers, they may take the resulting decisions made against them rather hard.

Source: The Secret Language of Birthdays

The Ox

    Although steadfast and solid, the Ox is no mere pasture cow. This powerful creature is a born leader, dependable and with an innate ability to achieve great things. Even so, Oxen tend to be plodding and methodical -- they approach projects in a step-by-step manner and never lose sight of their goal. They are also tireless workers, sticklers for detail and they believe in either doing things right or not at all. The world may perceive Oxen as far too serious and incapable of relaxing. This is because they are less than social by nature and tend to become introverted in a group. To make things worse, they can't be bothered with what other people think; they prefer to do what makes them feel best. Behind that calm facade, though, lives an Ox who can feel hurt, lonely and unable to connect with others. Friends and family are a great source of comfort to this beast, even if they don't always understand what makes the Ox tick.

    Stubborn and dogmatic, Oxen tend to be quite headstrong people who have no concept of when to back down. Suffice it to say that Oxen don't appreciate being pushed, especially since they think they're the good guys of the Chinese Zodiac. There is some truth to that theory, since the Ox is smart, trustworthy, caring and honorable. If you need honest, steady and unbiased advice, call the Ox. A good lesson for the mighty Oxen would be to try to overcome a judgmental nature that keeps them from getting close to others. If they can learn to value their own positive qualities, they'll have more room in their hearts for others. The most compatible match for an Ox is the Snake or Rooster.

Source: Astrology.com