Aries in Love

Aries - Who's in charge? Who's making the rules, setting the direction, setting limits? Total anarchy can be exhilarating but doesn't have much of a shelf life.

Taurus - Like an annoying older sibling, when Taurus isn't telling you what to do they're pretending to ignore you so they can catch you doing something "wrong" again.

Gemini - A Gemini always knows where he/she is going, expects you to follow along but doesn't have a clue how to get there. Eventually you'll both be lost and it'll be your fault.

Cancer - This is nice, this is cosy, all your needs are provided for and you feel completely loved. You may never find time to leave the house ever again but who cares?

Leo - If this one's even speaking to you, you'd better count your fingers and toes because 'ulterior motive' doesn't even begin to cover it. You are a pawn in a much larger game.

Virgo - You're a bit of a fixer upper in a Virgo's eyes and they are just the sign to do the job. When all is said and done, you won't recognize yourself. Is that a good thing?

Libra - You can spend years trying to please while Libra makes up his or her mind. They don't like to be rushed. Then you wake up one day and they've chosen - you're not the one.

Scorpio - Mistrusting of your straightforward honest demeanour and clear motives, Scorpio's instinct will be to dissect you in order to see what you're hiding. Ouch.

Sagittarius - Nobody appreciates candle light when the house is on fire. It'll be just like being invisible except you still won't get away with naughty stuff. What's the point?

Capricorn - You can stay just as long as you don't do anything embarrassing - like sleep with the boss's spouse, fart in public or appear more successful than your darling Capricorn.

Aquarius - There are qualities here that you admire and might like to emulate, but beware! What looks quaintly challenging is actually the tightrope walk of true insanity.

Pisces - Kind of like being with a Cancer but without all the good stuff. If you're looking for the fastest path to becoming totally neurotic, look no further, you've found it.

Aries March 21 - April 20

Symbol: The Puppy
Yes I know that traditionally Aries is the sign of the Ram symbolized by the horns but honestly.....Aries has less in common with the hyperactive head-butters we all know from nature programs and more with a group of puppies bashing beans as they all rush after the same ball. Besides, the ram doesn't come close to conveying the idea of the unswerving loyalty that an Aries will demonstrate to loved ones.

Glyph: The Wagging Tail
Again, traditionally, the ram's horns are meant to symbolize Aries' headstrong, headlong, head first attitude. As the first sign of the Zodiac Aries are meant to lead the rest through the cycle of the year. The way a puppy on a leash "leads" on a walk. Which means that the rest of the world is more conversant with their hind ends.

Key Words: I Saw It First
While this is probably true, seeing isn't always understanding. Aries will exert a great deal of energy on something worthless, like a puppy chasing a car it can never drive. It's a kind of primitive value system that says if it's moving it's prey and therefore worth pursuing. This makes it difficult for them to sit still and appreciate what they actually have. And, in an environment with a lot of moving targets, an Aries will be too distracted to actually follow through on anything.

There is a reincarnation theory of Astrology that says this is an Aries' first physical manifestation on Earth. Which is probably why they have a puppy's enthusiasm for everything new, and are much more successful when presented with some firm guidelines. Everybody (except me) has at some point been completely exasperated by an Aries friend's vigor, determination and total naivete. But they're too darn cute to actually be mad at.

Not only does Aries need to learn what they want from life, but also, what's worth wanting, and what's an appropriate way of getting it. They do this by paying very close attention to other people to see what they want and how they get it. Arians are impressionable but also discriminating. They frequently gravitate to earth signs whose success is often more material and therefore visible than that of the other elements.

Aries itself is a fire sign and there is indeed a discernible warmth and a glow about them. They are often misrepresented as being hotheads with short fuses, but in reality are just passionate about absolutely everything they do.

Next week we'll talk about Aries in love. Whether you are an Aries or you're in like with an Aries, I'll tell you what matches are a good bet.