The Zodiac Sign, Aries: Sun, Moon, and Rising

Who Is Aries?

Aries is a pioneer and a leader who will seldom be stopped once he’s started. When he makes his mind up, he could fight to the death for his beliefs, with unmatched grit and fearlessness. He’s extremely passionate and energetic, but if he’s not considerate to those around him, but driven by his ego, his assertiveness may turn into aggressiveness.

When other signs fall short or are weak-willed, Aries is may come charging in to prove himself worthy. In fact, he will always persevere. He’ll be sure that he’s not defeated, considering he’s not a quitter!

Aries, God of War, is bold in personality. He’s encouraging, impulsive, and has a strength of both mind and body. However, he’s also devoted to his commitments and relationships with others, and he keeps his promises.

If he said it, Aries meant it. He enjoys driving fast, playing high-intensity sports, and debating difficult topics that others won’t usually dare to discuss. Determined, he is often a self-made go-getter, through sheer force of willpower and confidence. He’ll not only win, but he will be the best!

If your Sun sign is in Aries, you may be very competitive and hate losing. Headstrong, you won’t be pushed around by anyone. With such high energy and stamina, you easily tackle large projects that prove difficult for others. You should be cautious that your zest for life doesn’t cause you to leap before you look, as this is typically a blind spot for Aries.

You get confused when someone takes offense to your honesty because you didn’t mean to insult them, while you simply call it as you see it. Although you prefer direct communication, you only bite your tongue by announcing that you’re doing so. Pretty, flowery language just won’t do, which means that you can become abrasive, especially if you’re being ignored.

A can-do attitude means that you fearlessly put yourself out there time after time, daring anyone to prove themselves worthier than you. You can easily be a hero and are often motivated by this. You’re easily a villain too, however, if you let your ego precede your heart.

Aries, you may appear a bit self-centered at times when you feel challenged to make a point. Perhaps you may go to great lengths to display that no one and nothing controls you, and this has likely gotten you into some trouble before. Certainly not a mere sheep, but you are the ram!

You’re not afraid to take huge leaps into the unknown while headbutting anyone who tries to give you their unwarranted advice. Chances are, you didn’t ask for it, and to you, that means that they’re standing in your way. You can be wildly reckless and impulsive, but others look up to your bravery and strength when they lack the audacity to go for it the way you do.

If your Moon sign is in Aries, the more hidden and internal part of you is incredibly passionate. You likely have needs and desires, which are important, but unmet. This happens because they may not even be verbally expressed, as you may not fully understand this side of yourself. It’s possible that you feel a piece of you is trapped or that your emotions are somehow blocked, deep within an unfamiliar part of you.

You don’t like criticism because it makes you feel weak. So, you often act passive-aggressively as a response. In turn, you could make yourself suffer, simply because you prefer to learn independently as you go, while keeping the truth inside.

Aries Moon, your dynamism is your leading personality trait, but you may be easily frustrated with so much internal energy lying dormant. As an unexpected consequence, it’s possible that you suddenly explode. Those close to you may perceive this as you acting out of character since you so frequently play it cool.

Feeling chained down to any one thing or place will cause you to have knee-jerk reactions. This could lead you to running away from any cramped spaces that seem to stifle your need for freedom. You may do this without a word, justifying the behavior by telling yourself you don’t owe anyone an explanation regarding where you go or what you do.

Like Aries Sun, you have high energy, which is often expressed physically for the Sun. For the Moon, it may be more beneficial for you to express energy through art or other creative outlets. This allows you to connect to your deeper, more authentic self and discern your emotional needs. Breathing exercises and remembering to release bodily tension is something else that could help you balance any energy that may be pent-up inside.

Aries Rising people are very similar to those who have an Aries Sun, except that you were incredibly an energetic child, and probably found yourself in a lot of trouble with family members and/or teachers. Perhaps you were believed to be “unruly,” but truthfully, you tend to experience the world by following your feet before questioning the urge. Oftentimes this means you learn by making mistakes.

There is nothing inherently wrong with you. You just don’t care as much about how it could be perceived. If you’re enjoying yourself, you’re more fulfilled. Plus, you don’t always agree with the limiting rules of societal standards anyway.

You dominate most situations, but you’re fun to be around. People are, no doubt, attracted to your fiery essence, which means you have the ability to rally a crowd. You’re successful at almost everything you do and this intimidates those who feel challenged by your presence.

Your day-to-day life is led by your creation of ideas. Lively and bold, you assert yourself through direct communication, hardly pausing to ever look before you leap. You’re strong, but often restless and always searching for something new, in which you can draw inspiration. You have tons of stamina and strength, but you’re also clumsy and will doubtfully enjoy admitting it.

Aries Rising Appearance

You probably have a large and bright smile with rather big teeth. You may have sharp, usually darker-colored eyes. No matter the pigment of your skin, this placement generally possesses an undertone of redness, and will sometimes have reddish or auburn in their natural hair, especially in the sun.

It’s likely that you have a scar on or around your face, maybe around your mouth or chin. On the other hand, it could be on your head, neck, or the upper part of your chest. If so, chances are you acquired it from either a fire or some type of accident in which you were rough-housing.

You may appear thick and muscular, especially in your upper body. Your shoulders are probably wider than your hips. Lastly, you may struggle with headaches, migraines, high blood pressure, or sinus problems.