Aries is the Cardinal Fire sign, with the symbol of the Ram. Aries is the beginning of the zodiac. They are the spark, the inspiration, the fire starter, and the big bang of newness. Independence and excitement are natural for Aries people. Doing it before it was cool, striking out on an adventure, being a trailblazer, these are hallmarks of an Aries disposition. Aries people know how to live for the moment.

Aries people are artistic, and even better, they are muses. Aries people inspire others to try something new, to look at the world with fresh eyes. They find the excitement in the mundane just as easily as the truly fantastical. Aries is a great cheerleader; they know how to make people feel important, and what to say to cheer someone up. As a result, they generally have many friends. Sometimes too many to handle!

If there ever was a multi-tasker, it’s you, Aries. Your attention can switch seamlessly from one thing to the next. This makes you a great person to be in the centre of diverse groups, the hub for projects and groups you’re involved in. Aries people are also very honest; they give credit where credit is due and share information without prejudice.  Aries has an excellent memory for faces and names.

Unfortunately, there are some downsides to being an Aries. One of them is that so many ideas excite you at once! You say yes to all of them, only to find later that they conflict in time, place or ideology. Some people call you flaky, but you’re just easily excitable. Another Aries downside is that you’re easily bored. When situations become stagnant, your attention will stray to the most interesting thing in the room, which is not always what you need to focus on. Aries is also not the most linear creature. You prefer to act in many directions at once, rather than a one after another stream.