Aries (astrology)
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| Duration (tropical, western) | March 20 – April 19 (2024, UT1)[1] |
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Aries is an astrological sign that is associated with the constellation Aries. Under the tropical zodiac, Aries is occupied by the Sun from about March 21 to April 19 (depending on the exact year) and is associated with the Spring Equinox. Under the sidereal zodiac, it is currently from April 15 to May 15. The opposite sign to Aries is Libra.
Aries is the first sign of the Zodiac and associated with fresh vigor and new beginnings. Individuals born under this sign are thought to have a confident, aggressive, energetic, active, adventurous, enthusiastic, fair, passionate, and pioneering character but one which is also prone to selfishness, boastfulness, intolerance, impulsiveness, and impatience. In terms of anatomy Aries is said to rule the cranium, jaw, facial bones, brain, upper teeth, carotid arteries, and nerve centers. Physically they are said to be tall in stature, and athletic in appearance. In terms of geography Aries is linked with England, Germany, France, Italy, Denmark, Switzerland, Syria, and Poland.
In mythology Aries is often associated with the Greek myth of the ram which carried Athamas's son Phrixus and daughter Helle to Colchis to escape their stepmother Ino, as well as the mythological figure of Theseus, from the Greek myth of the Minotaur. Aries is also associated with the Greco-Roman god Ares/Mars.
Origin
The symbol for the astrological sign of Aries originates from the cluster of stars which constitute the head of the Aries (constellation) according to the work of Doctor Acacandam dating from 1592. The head of Aries is given the name of Aluathay or Salhay and it consists of four stars.
External links
- Astrology of Aries Characteristics of Man, Woman, Child, Employee, Boss of Aries. Written both in Bangla and English
- Aries the Ram
- Complete Information on Aries