I am ARIES: Follow Me - Ruled by Mars

Aries is the intrepid leader, the explorer and the ground breaker. Whatever it is, wherever you go, it is always the Ram who wants to climb it, conquer it, or get to it first. Being first is preferable to this person, in fact, if they discover that they aren’t in fact the first, best, fastest, etc, they may just lose all interest. ‘If I can’t be the best, well, then I don’t want to be at all,’ is how the logic goes.

The Arian spirit was alive and well in the pioneers who trekked across America and got to the other side, crossing canyons, rivers and mountain ranges. ‘I will get there, by God, or die trying,’ is the Aries battle cry. But don’t expect to hear them state that mission out loud. They don’t have time for that, they’re too busy taking action and heading out on that new exploration, mission or idea. Often, even before the Ram has articulated the thought the action is taken. Sometimes, even before the danger is assessed, they’re already in too deep to get out.

Everything is to be explored and understood through action to the Aries native. Straightforward and without guile, the Ram is sometimes called naïve. Because he has no time to think up labyrinthine schemes and manipulations he cannot even conceive of the idea that others would. He has no time for such complications, and is shocked – shocked I tell you! And horribly disappointed – when others do.

Aries can, at times, unintentionally run roughshod over others in her haste. Because they are not complicated, and because they know what they want, our Mars friend has no trouble going right out and getting it. This is all well and good when operating within the rules of social grace and diplomacy, but well, those aren’t qualities that land naturally in the Ram’s consciousness. And sometimes he or she can forget to pay attention to the needs of those around them. Perhaps this is why he has earned a reputation for selfishness. While it is true that some can be self-involved, when an Aries has a cause in mind he will work tirelessly for himself and those he cherishes in order to accomplish it. When you find a diplomatic Arian you can be sure this is one Ram who has consciously made an effort to develop these traits – just ask him, he will be more than happy to tell you all about it. Sharing their exploits with others is one of their favorite things – even the exploits of self-development.

All the signs learn through their opposite polarity, and the opposite of Aries is Libra. Therefore the Arian native learns most about him or herself through partnership and partners (ruled by Libra). This is that delicate balance of I-You-We that ultimately slows down the impulsiveness of this conqueror, knocks the rough edges off the diamond and lends enjoyment to the process of accomplishment that is relentlessly active within the Ram’s consciousness.

If you love an Aries don’t be afraid to cheer for them, the more the better, they’d like and entire squad in the front yard, if they could have it. And don’t be afraid to toot your own horn either, they want you to be as cool, flashy, dramatic and enthusiastic as they feel about you. All this need for conquest can lead to promiscuity, but not very often I find. Most Ram’s are surprisingly committed, unless they get bored.

Subtlety can be lost on them, so if you want him to know you are attracted to him – show some cleavage. If you want to turn her head, promise her the Moon and Stars, make a fuss. All Ram’s like to turn heads and get gasps – so don’t be shy. But if you are shy, that’s ok, she’ll like you anyway, as long as she can coo over you until you turn beet red. The Aries loves romance and knows how to do it right. So wrap yourself in a romantic adventure and remain a mystery constantly requiring a new adventure and he or she will want to conquer you over and over again.