The constellation Aries in the zodiac represents the great ram whose golden fleece was sought during a long and torturous voyage by Jason and the Argonauts. Earlier, in Babylonian astronomy, the constellation Aries held affiliation with Dumuzi the Shepherd, famous in Sumerian literature. Dumuzi’s correlation dates back to a more agrarian society. The powerful god Amon Ra was associated with Aries in ancient Egyptian astronomy, down to his ram head and attributes of fertility and creativity. After all, the ascendance of Aries occurs at the spring equinox, a time of rebirth where new life surges forth to manifestation.
In astrology Aries is ruled by the planet Mars, named after the Roman god of war. In ancient Greece the god’s name was Ares. Fans of Xena the Warrior Princess and Hercules the Legendary Journeys will recall that actor Kevin Smith offered a brilliant portrayal of Ares, god of war. My favorite episodes showed a rather buffoonish aspect to Ares. This is an interpretation akin to the way the Greeks viewed him. Yes, he was dark, dangerous, and totally unpredictable, but he could also be bested by Aphrodite, the sensuous and disarming goddess of love.
One of the clearest and most simplistic astrological glyphs, the Aries symbol is depicted by a ram’s horns.
Aries personalities tend to be assertive, headstrong, and feisty. They like to be first and detest the role of follower. Their element is fire, their color is red, and their power stones include ruby and garnet. Although volatile and possessing the ability to scorch and burn, they have no guile and are the opposite of devious and manipulative. There is something pure about an Aries. They make me think of John Fogerty’s song, Centerfield.
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Great, interesting post 🙂
Thanks a bunch! 🙂
Ah, the Aries! My hubby is an Aries but he doesn’t really fit the description. He’s much too laid back . . . although he does fit the latter part of the description in that he’s the least manipulative person I know, and says what he means. Zodiac posts are fun!
Mae, what is his rising sign and moon sign? Saying what he means is a great attribute.