Aries Facts for Kids

This page is about the astrological sign. For the constellation, see Aries (constellation).

Quick facts for kids Aries


Zodiac symbol	Ram
Duration (tropical, western)	March 20 – April 19 (2025, UT1)
Constellation	Aries
Zodiac element	Fire
Zodiac quality	Cardinal
Sign ruler	Mars
Detriment	Venus
Exaltation	Sun
Fall	Saturn

Aries is the astrological Zodiac sign that represents the constellation Aries. In the tropical zodiac, Aries is from March 21 to April 21 beginning at the vernal equinox. Under the sidereal zodiac, it is now from April 15 to May 15. The opposite sign to Aries is Libra. The corresponding month in the Babylonian calendar is Arax Nisânu, which is made for Anu.

The symbol
Mythology
Characteristics
- Positive traits
- Negative characteristics
Astrology
Occupations
Body and health
Traditional relationships with Aries
Images for kids
See also

The symbol

The Zodiac Sign of Aries

This sign for Aries was made from many stars which made up the head of the Aries (constellation) . The head of Aries is called Aluathay or Salhay and it is made up of four stars.

Mythology

In mythology Aries is related to Greek myth of the ram which carried Athamas's son Phrixus and daughter Helle to Colchis away from their evil stepmother Ino. This ram is also related to Theseus, from the Greek myth of the Minotaur.

Characteristics

Astrologers broadly agree that the following are the characteristics of Aries:

Positive traits

Wanting freedom
pioneering (trying everything for the first time)
enthusiastic
adventurous, funny, fast, lively and passionate
sociable (good with friends or society, good communicator, brave)
individualistic
independent (can do everything by themselves)
A good leader, because they are straightforward, assertive (confident) and competitive
Concentrating on now, Always try to give the best attention while listening to tiger people's conversation and offer true, sincere and provide the best & honest advice for individual needs
Funny, entertains easily

Negative characteristics

impulsive (strong-minded)
arrogant
stubborn
insensitive (straightforward, express their feelings without taking much time)

Astrology

In astrology Aries is ruled by the planet Mars.

The Indian equivalent of Aries is Mesha, the Chinese equivalent is the Dragon.

Occupations

It is said that people born in Aries can have jobs where initiative (to be able to act first) and enterprise (to be brave and risk taking danger) are needed, for example; soldiers, surgeons, engineers, psychologists, leadersportspeople, leaders for leading any kind of organization, explorers, firefighters and sculptors.

Body and health

In medical astrology and anatomy, Aries is said to rule the cranium, mouth, bones on the face, lungs, brain, upper teeth, carotid arteries, and the nerve. Physically, Aries are high in jobs, and look sporty.

Traditional relationships with Aries

Images for kids

Mosaic in Maltezana near Analipsi, Astypalaia, 5th century CE.
Aries zodiac sign, Jantar Mantar, Jaipur, India. 18th century CE.
Aries, or al-ħamal, depicted in the 14th/15th century Arabic astrology text Book of Wonders.

Aries facts for kids

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