Aries ♈︎

A traditional archetype

Aries is the zodiac’s image of the first step: direct, lively and willing to try. In traditional astrology, its fire element points towards action, while its cardinal quality gives it an initiating role. Read it as an invitation to notice how you begin things, rather than a fixed description of who you are.

The Aries archetype is quick to start; its growing edge is patience with what takes longer than expected.

Fire and cardinal

Fire signs are traditionally linked with enthusiasm, initiative and warmth. In reflection, fire can stand for what energises you and what you want to move towards. Aries shares its element with Leo and Sagittarius.

Cardinal signs begin each season in the Northern Hemisphere calendar, so astrology associates them with starting and initiating. The other cardinal signs are Cancer, Libra and Capricorn.

Across the zodiac wheel sits Libra. Opposite signs are often read as two sides of one theme, each holding something the other is learning.

Bring it into your day

Courage becomes useful when it has a clear direction. Give one small task your full attention before starting the next.

A practice to pair with this reflection

Steady standing practice

If fire is about energy, a grounded standing practice can give it a calm, steady direction.

Open the practice

Questions to sit with

• What am I eager to begin, and what is the smallest honest first step?
• Where has impatience cost me something I value?
• Who could I ask for help instead of going it alone?

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