ARIES March 21-April 20

Associations
Birthstones	Aquamarine (March)• Diamond (April)
Colours[4][5]	Red
Gemstones[5]	Bloodstone • Amethyst • Carnelian • Coral • Malachite • Rose quartz
Metal	Iron[5] • Copper[4]
Flowers [4][5]	Honeysuckle & Sweet pea
Aries people have a tendency to leap before looking and to take risks that shock more cautious types. This is a very physically courageous sign, so it is not surprising that many Aries people gravitate toward risky professions such as the military, the police force, stunt work, sports, rescue work and racecar driving. Aries people are also emotionally courageous to the point of recklessness and will change their entire lives on a whim in order to follow some dream or romantic inclination. Pioneering and Entrepreneurial Aries people are pioneering and entrepreneurial, willing to go to new places, try new things and start new projects. They often have trouble with authority and do better as their own bosses. They are good at self-promotion, which ensures that many succeed in their own businesses. Aries people are not particularly suited to detail work and prefer to implement big plans or start things and have others fill in the details. They are good at coming up with creative ideas on the spot but may have trouble sustaining the effort to follow through with their plans unless the ascendant or moon is in an Earth sign (Taurus, Virgo or Capricorn) or in the water sign of Cancer or Scorpio. Aries people have very low boredom thresholds and can lose interest in things quite easily. Thus, a career must provide lots of change, social interaction and excitement or the Aries will want to move on. High Energy and Athletic Ability Most Aries people have loads of energy, which they need to burn off continuously through physical activities and socializing. They are competitive by nature and usually have an aptitude for athletics, either team sports or solitary fitness activities. Most also enjoy watching sports and other physical displays such as dance, skating, skiing or other fitness activities that require movement and coordination. There is usually a particularly strong draw toward martial arts with this sign. Youthful and Idealistic Aries people tend to be fun, lively, playful and youthful. Many look younger than their chronological ages and most retain some childlike qualities throughout adulthood, both physically and psychologically. Despite the emotional courage of this sign, Aries people are surprisingly sensitive and eager to please. Though they can be pushy and domineering or controlling at times, they are also idealistic, trusting, and in great need of reassurance. Aries people can be quite naïve, and others may take advantage of this. Naturally Optimistic Aries people do nothing by half-measures. Anything they choose to do, they do fully and completely. They are stubborn and generally refuse to accept defeat, even long after a situation has become untenable. They rarely stay down for long though, as this is a naturally optimistic sign that bounces back quickly from misfortune and strife. Aries people have a way of coming out on top in most situations. Two of the most adventurous astrological signs, Aries and Aquarius have one of the strongest bonds and most exciting relationships in all of the zodiac. One of the greatest strengths of this pair is their ability to accomplish great things together. Both are courageous and ready to take on the world, and have plans and ideas on how to make the world a better place. They are two of the most creative and active signs in the zodiac, and together they can impact everyone around them with their enthusiasm and vision. With their courageousness and an eye on the future, these two signs will not only make each other happy, they could also inspire and uplift everyone around them.