THE FIRST SIGN OF THE ZODIAC

The Sign of the Pioneer, the Warrior

Symbol: The Ram

Ruler: Mars

Exaltation: Sun

Debilitation: Saturn

Baadhaka: Aquarius

Alphabets: Chu,Che,Cho,La,Lee,Lu,Le,Lo,A

Parts of the Body: The Head & Face, Brain, Eyes, Jaws

Glyph/Picture: represents the horns and long nose of the ram. It also pictures the eyebrows and nose of man two half moons joined by a straight line indicates idealism tied to authority and leadership.

Classification: Cardinal, Fire, Positive, Masculine, Of Short Ascension, Equinoctial, Rising by the head.

Principal: Self Assertiveness - “I AM”

Opposite Sign: Libra - Sign of partnership.

Qualities: Barren, bitter, cardinal, choleric, commanding, diurnal, dry, eastern, equinoctial, fiery, fortunate, four-footed, hoarse, hot, hurtful, inflammatory, luxuriant, masculine, mental, moveable, violent, burning, noise, inflammatory; fire is accentuated by the go-ahead activity of cardinality and self-expressiveness. Positive, active, energetic, excitable, & impulsive optimistic, open to changes and new experience.

ARIES (Mesha) (0000-30°00')

Aries (Mesha) is the first sign of the zodiac, symbolizing the initiation of sentient existence. Represented by the ram's head and horns, it signifies the divine resolve to reawaken life. In predictive astrology, Arians are filled with inner vitality, awaiting external stimuli to burst forth into action. The Sanskrit name Mesha implies the beginning of a new life-impulse, the emergence of a wave of manifestation from the Shoreless Ocean of Immutability.

Aries is associated with Brahma's meditative state, symbolizing intense absorption and the latent fire awaiting ignition. Considered a quadruped, Aries signifies an undeveloped mind-principle. Its power is prominent during the night, reflecting a focus on non-physical aspects of life. Aries individuals are described as wanderers in forests, suggesting a readiness for initiatory rites in secluded places.

Astrologically, Mars rules Aries, aiming to externalize the latent divinity within. The Sun's exaltation in Aries reflects the Solar Logos imprinting its vision of self-realization. Varuna, the Vedic deity, presides over Aries, representing the regent of the sea and sky, offering support for the expansive journey of emerging egos.

In essence, Aries embodies the divine impulse to rekindle life, with immense growth potential and a thirst for sentient existence sustained by various stellar influences throughout its evolutionary pilgrimage.