The first sun sign in the zodiac, Aries is the baby as far as astrology is concerned. They approach life with an energy and vigor not often found in the other "older" signs. The young ram is adventurous, enthusiastic, impulsive and ambitious. Their energy is often contagious and being huge fans of new beginnings, they are not too prone to saying "no"--to anything. They are typically courageous, assertive, self-confident with a touch of arrogance, generous and opionated and always taking the initiative. They are not afraid to be brutally honesty and say what's on their mind, even if the truth hurts. On the negative side, Aries extreme energy can often lead to restlessness and causes them to be quick to temper and highly irritable.

Aries is a fire sign, and if you've ever been intimately acquainted with one, you'll know how true this correlation is. Aries have an inner flame that ignites everything they do. They are courageous leaders, straightforward and candid in their remarks and interactions with others, and they make great friends and excellent lovers. Because of the fire in their sign, they are very hot-blooded. This is a great thing because Aries tend to have high sex drive and are passionate about indulging physically and emotionally in their romantic relationships. They don't just talk the talk--they truly walk the walk. Without regular sex and affection, their impressive energy is prone to going a bit haywire as they search high and low for an outlet that will satisfy their thirst. The downside is that oftentimes, this erratic energy can lead to less desirable activities like drinking, partying and drugs. It can also lead to promiscuity. Because Aries are fiery and usually physically attractive and direct with their approach, it is pretty easy for them to attract lovers. A good roll in the hay is one thing, but after a number of years the Aries will find herself wanting to settle down and wanting to find a real love. Their quick temper can cause heated arguments and ultimatums, but in the end Aries rarely holds a grudge.

These rams are forceful, charging headfirst and headstrong at any challenge that presents itself. They have the potential to be forceful and make excellent athletes. They especially like to win and can be quite competetive. Don't be fooled, however--within each ram there is a little bit of baby lamb that craves and requires love, honesty, reciprocity, tenderness and trust. If you can break through the ram exterior, you'll find a loving, gentle and generous little lamb. Aries may be strong, but they are sensitive at their core. They have big hearts and are always willing to do whatever they can to help a friend or family member in need. It would not be unusual for an Aries to jump out of bed at 4:00am on a weeknight to drive a friend home from a bar when she's had too much to drink, or to offer to accompany a close friend when she meets her biological father for the first time. In return, all they expect is the same loyalty should a similar situation ever arise.

Aries governs the head and the brain which can often lead to ongoing headaches, migraines and even depression. Many Aries have problems with indigestion and anxiety. Their rash attitude and impulsivity can sometimes result in accidents that cause injury. They are extremists in every way, preferring to push the boundaries of physicality whenever possible. Their best matches are

This star sign originates from the constellation of Aries. It is a masculine, positive sign. Positive signs are generally extroverts, whereas negative signs tend to be more introverted. It is ruled by the planet Mars and it's symbol, the ram, is rendered to look like two upside down J's to represent the ram's characteristic head and horns.