Aries (astrology)
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| Zodiac Symbol | Ram |
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| Duration (Tropical, Western) | 20 March
– 19 April (2009, UTC) |
| Duration (Sidereal, Hindu)[1] | 14 April – 14 May (2009, UTC) |
| Constellation | Aries |
| Zodiac Element | Fire |
| Zodiac Quality | Cardinal |
| Domicile | Mars |
| Detriment | Venus |
| Exaltation | Sun |
| Fall | Saturn |
Aries (♈) is the first astrological sign in the Zodiac, named for the constellation of Aries, called "The Ram" in the Greek tradition, after the golden ram that rescued Phrixos, taking him to the land of Colchis.
In tropical astrology, this sign is no longer aligned with the constellation as a result of the precession of the equinoxes. Under the tropical zodiac, the Sun is in Aries roughly from March 21 to April 20, by definition beginning at vernal equinox. Under the sidereal zodiac, it is currently there roughly from April 15 to May 15.
Individuals born when the Sun was in this sign are considered "Aries individuals". In Western astrology, Aries is considered a "masculine", positive (extrovert) sign. It is also considered a fire sign, and is one of four cardinal signs.[2] Aries is ruled by the planet Mars. Being the first sign in the zodiac, Aries is associated with the astrological first house. The Sanskrit name of Aries in Hindu astrology is Mesha.
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[edit] Mythology
See Aries (constellation) Mythology
[edit] Compatibilities
Generally, Aries is considered compatible with same element signs, Sagittarius[3], and Leo.[3] These signs share a fiery demeanor and are believed to relate with each other on that merit.
[edit] References
- ^ assuming an ayanamsa of 23.86° as of 2000 according to N. C. Lahiri. The precise value used may vary, but is mostly set close to 24°.
- ^ Jeff Mayo, Teach Yourself Astrology, pp 38-41, Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1979
- ^ a b The Diagram Group, The Little Giant Encyclopedia of The Zodiac, p 171, Sterling Publishing Company, New York, 1997
[edit] External links
- Aries according to Elore.com (semi-reliable site)
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