Aries live life head first; after all, those horns on your head are not just for fighting. Your headstrong nature can make you a "battering ram" and woe is the person who stands in your way. Aries are noted for courage and leadership qualities, primarily because you are nearly always ready for action. The need for excitement pushes you into new territory -- and as long as you are ahead of others while demonstrating confidence, chances are that they will follow you. As self-ordained leader of the pack, Aries fight for what you believe to be important.

But it's not that Aries are fearless. Your courage is more of a commitment to face your fears and overcome them. Aries motto is "Ready, fire, aim!" It may be backwards for others, but you'd rather figure out what to do while you are doing it. Impulsive actions, however, can bring you your share of trouble.

While others are gathering information to make informed decisions, you are already on your way. As such, you could suffer from false starts. In fact, you Aries are so good at starting things that you can be off onto your next project before completing the previous one. As you Aries mature, you learn to slow down your reaction time in order to think about the consequences of your actions

It is the Ram that symbolises Aries, and that's both good and bad news. Impulsive Arians (and there are more than a few) might be tempted to ram their ideas down someone else's throat. This method can achieve important goals for everyone. But, it's those times when an Arian force-feeds an idea for no apparent reason, that we wish this Sign's symbol were a more subdued creature. Regardless, the sheer force of Aries can accomplish a great deal

Aries Ascendant often gives a rather swift walk, with the head leaning forward slightly. This walk is surprisingly distinctive. Headaches, and sinus and eye problems are the usual physical complaints of this position. Rashes and acne on the face and shoulders sometimes occur. Broad shoulders and slim hips are common. Often, Aries rising people are quick to smile, and they possess a youthful charm throughout life.

Probably early on in life, Aries rising people got typecast as the independent child. As adults, people with Aries Ascendants often stick to that role in life. People don't run to help them out—they appear quite fine doing things on their own. These people have learned to be self-reliant, and this generally stems from their early experiences. Despite a rather brusque and independent manner, these natives are usually very willing to compromise in their relationships, and are very attached to the people they hold dear.

Fire signs are naturally warm. A fire gives light and heat, but it doesn't get depleted as others feed on its warmth. One candle can bring light to a room and it won't burn any faster if ten people read from its light than if there was only one. Fire doesn't plan it next move; it isn't logical. It simply is in the moment and will burn what fuel is available without judgment or forethought. For this reason fire signs can successfully rely on their intuition and survival instincts. The fire of Aries is spontaneous and hot. It's like a pile of dry kindling that burns fast but cannot sustain itself for the long haul.

You strut your stuff with more moxie than many can abide. But your apparent self-satisfaction has its allure. You're a natural match for those who are patient enough to solve the mystery of whether you're really sky high on yourself — or just hiding in a cockpit of cockiness amid clouds of insecurity. People may find you stimulating or enervating, but never boring. Your brash style may intimidate the shy, retiring, sensitive or fragile. Some may scrutinize you while seeking to dissect the elements of your bombastic, charismatic style for conversion to their own use.

But you'll shun curiosity seekers because you need to be challenged. Your charms will prevail for those who look beyond your facade to seek and solicit your innate goodness and generosity. Still, you may alienate potential love matches with your penchant for gamesmanship

Because you thrive on adventure, you're inclined to push buttons, turn up tension and test your brinkmanship. You can overcome these relationship-dooming tendencies if you reach deep inside and bring out the best of your astrological encryption. You repel mismatches as summarily as you attract likely friends and lovers. Whether you keep them for posterity or kick them in the posterior depends largely on whether you're seeking the fast food of superficial sex or the soul food of true love.