ymbolism of the twelve signs is a very ancient tradition passed alongfrom Manilius and Ptolemy of Alexandria. It ascribes well-defined properties toeach sign, influences transmitted to the child at birth that determine hischaracter, health, and destiny. Passing through twelve signs, the planets, playdifferent parts. Being born at the moment when one of the signs is occupied byseveral planets confers the properties of this sign on the individual. The mostimportant celestial figure is that of the sun. This what determines what signthe child was born under. In this way an ancient tradition has divided human beings into twelvepsychological types whose descriptions are intuitive of human nature. This interpretation of the twelve signs is a blend of several differentworks but generally agree on the signification of the signs of the zodiac.ARIES (March 21-April 20) Ruled by Mars, the Aries is the incarnation of violent will, impatience,impulsiveness, and rapid, often precipitated, decisions. The principalqualities are enthusiasm, courage, independence, and pride. But Aries is tooaggressive and impulsive. Like the animal that it symbolizes, he has a greattendency to thrust ahead with his horns without having reflected beforehand. Tosucceed in life the aries must keep his enthusiasm but moderate his ardor. The Aries essence is the principal of acceleration personified. "Fast" isthe word that governs all activities from falling in love to saving a hopelesssituation. Ariens talk fast, think fast, move fast and have no patience forpeople who don't. Ariens thrive on challenge and are born leaders, eager to break through oldbarriers to watch their ideas take hold. Their nature is dynamic, fiery andfiercely determined to have its own way, regardless. And because they can besuch an audacious, impassioned, overwhelming force to handle, they get their ownway more often than not. A displeased Aries can be like a tornado...
