This is the “manual” I’ve assembled to help all of you that were not born as an Aries to understand and live with those of us that were. My comments are added as well. I figure this will continue to come in handy in the future so I’m adding as a “page” rather than a usual blog. Enjoy!
Personality.
Aries, The Ram, is the first sign of the zodiac, considered to be the infant representing birth. Just like an infant, he is also aware only of himself and his needs. However, he is not selfish. It’s just that he is totally ignorant of the fact that his needs may be causing you some inconvenience.
The innocence of Aries people is enough to cover their, sometimes, aggressive behavior. This naiveté brings fearlessness, while at the same time making them highly vulnerable. They trust people easily, get hurt in the process, forgive and forget, and then, trust again. An Aries person is beyond shrewdness and fallacy and can never lie, not even to save his life. He is what he seems to be. Qualities like subtlety, diplomacy or modesty just don’t gel with Aries symbol. An Aries can be calm, wise and serious, but not before he has gone past youth.
Jen’s Thoughts: I agree with those statements. I do feel many of my qualities are similar to that of a child, but in a positive way. A child’s mind is simple, passionate, basic, and therefore honest and pure. Things are relatively black and white; I generally have no use for fluff, exaggerations, lies, or bullshit because they are just a waste of time. But then doesn’t that seem farther from innocence and more like maturity??
I must be true to my nature and, consequently, life is easier. I am impulsive with decisions, seeing very clearly the rational, passionate answer up front and simply moving on. The more time I spend “looking for the right answer”, the more confused and unsure I become. Therefore, I try not to dwell on most of my decisions.
One trait is being very competitive, the drive to win being key. I don’t agree with this though, for reasons that I feel are more in line with the typical Aries. I love the competition, the chase, the adrenaline, the energy of the “game” but whether I win or lose never matters much because ultimately it indicates the end of the game, and Arians don’t exactly aim for finality. It’s not even an afterthought; as far as we’re concerned, we’re okay with nothing having an official “ending.”
Relationships.
There are no half-measures with Aries; they either jump right into a relationship or are completely uninterested.
Jen’s Thoughts: Never been interested in dating much. If I am attracted to someone AND we get along well, it’s a done deal. (Note: This happens seldom, so you can see why it’s all or nothing!)
Arians need a lover who won’t drive them crazy because, when under emotional pressure, Aries can let the rest of their lives fall apart.
Jen’s Thoughts: I just don’t do well with drama, and there is no reason for there to be drama in an adult relationship.
The Arian can be impatient and somewhat selfish. They are the number one priority. They like their space and can be instantly turned off by an over-possessive lover, quickly turning their attention to another.
Jen’s Thoughts: I wouldn’t consider myself selfish, but I do believe people should be cognizant of whether they are getting what they need in a relationship.
Aries erogenous areas centre on the head and face so light finger attention to lips, cheeks and hair is a sure way to generate an amorous reaction from an Aries partner.
Jen’s Thoughts: Hmm, I’d never thought about it before but this seems right. Love it when people play with my hair and who DOESN’T like a head massage?
Caveat to this is the fact that I’m very aware of my personal bubble when around people I don’t know really well.
One trait of an Arian is a lack of, or fear of, commitment. We love our freedom so much and the ability to fly by the seat of our pants; it makes no sense to involve someone else in our lives. Similarly, we’re so self-involved and focused on entertainment and activity that the thought of rejection or inadequacy isn’t something we want to risk either. However, if an Arian’s partner fulfills her needs, she’ll be totally satisfied and committed for a lifetime. We want to be with someone who is competitive and zealous as well; we’ll lose interest if our partner is of weaker character.
Parenting.
As a mother, the Aries woman is stern but loving. She never allows a tantrum to go unpunished, but will readily forgive and forget. It is in her nature to take an interest in her children’s education and be ambitious for them, but she must curb her tendency to dominate. The female ruled by this Sign will always keep a home for her offspring as long as she lives and they will have no doubt that she is certain to be in their corner during times of trouble. Arians are the most loving, devoted parents in the Zodiac.
Jen’s Thoughts: Time will tell but I totally identify with this.
Career.
With an ultimate belief in themselves they prefer to start new projects and blaze the trail ahead for others to follow up on. By nature they want everything to happen now and may very well rush off onto the next great idea or project once they start getting bored, leaving the completion up to others. They are only diverted from their purpose by their own impatience.
Their tendency is to concentrate on the present and future rather than on the past, which they can easily dismiss and forget where convenient.
Jen’s Thoughts: True in relationships too, unfortunately!
Arians can be incredibly industrious and pour their heart and soul into those things they strongly believe in.
People Skills.
While Aries are not the best diplomats, they are considerate towards others and will not tolerate injustice, fighting against it and standing up for the weak.
He may be easily angered, but it rarely lasts long, and Aries do not nurse grudges.
Arians are masters of conversation and can talk about anything and everything.
“He lives in the present and is a realist, yet believes in miracles”
Most Aries will not admit their mistakes, but are able to apologize.
Jen’s Thoughts: Things being black and white, I can easily identify and admit when I am wrong. However, if the person I am admitting to can not accept apologies, or will rub the error in my face, this will eliminate any future chance that I’ll admit mistakes to that person again. Simply put, that person is not mature enough to handle the apology. Likewise, I expect others to be mature enough to admit when they are wrong and I am always mature in my acceptance. “I told you so” isn’t a phrase I use or like to hear.
Impulsive, impatient, passionate, straightforward, freedom-loving, energetic, quick-witted, courageous, dynamic, driven, random, spontaneous. You know you love us!!!
I don’t want any issues with plagiarism accusations, so I’d like everone to know that the info above, excluding my comments, was obtained and compiled from a few different websites including:
http://www.astrology-online.com/aries.htm
http://www.novareinna.com/constellation/aries.html
http://www.iloveindia.com/astrology/sun-signs/aries/index.html
