Aromatic Astrology Aries

Runs from March 21^st – April 20^th

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Aromatic Astrology - Aries

As we review our Aromatic Astrology, we see that Aries is the first sign of the Zodiac, and has the archetypes of the Warrior, the Pioneer, the Daredevil and the Survivor. 

Although Aries is the sign of daring and adventures at a deeper level it is about selfishness and the right for the individual to survive.  To be able to say “this is my life and I will do whatever it is I need to or want to”. The endpoint for Aries is the perfect combination of desires and actions – freedom.

Aries requires courage.  They need courage to go forward and survive on their terms.  And they need courage to face the inevitable stress and crises that are drawn to them like a magnet.  By nature, they are armed with belligerence, vitality and an instinct for survival.  Their spirit is intense and direct, and their resources include honesty, feistiness, enthusiasm, independence and a dislike of external authorities.

Aries will always be ready for a fight, and they are unlikely to back down no matter what the confrontation.  Sometimes the battles are worthy ones but on the shadow side if they are not, Aries can get caught up in arguments where the emotions are out of touch with reality.  This can cause Aries to drive away friends, or lose their marriage, or destroy their career.  When Aries is operating from the shadow side they will be left wounded, feeling full of hunger and frustration and wondering why everyone else is on the defensive.  He may also be self-righteous or self-pitying.

Aries loves to start new ventures and try out new ideas.  When they become excited about a project they just can’t wait to get started on it but it has to be done immediately, or they lose interest.   Aries are good and happy leaders who can inspire interest and enthusiasm in others, however if they have to be a follower they can become discontented and down in the dumps. Aries is quick and decisive in their actions and thinking.  If prolonged hindrances cross their path, they can become impatient or even aggressive. 

Correspondences:

Plant: Mars

Element: Fire

Quality: Cardinal

Symbol: The ram

Polarity: Masculine

Keywords: Assertively, urgently, action.

Physical correspondence: Head and brain

Crystals: Amethyst, ruby, diamond, bloodstone

Flowers: Carnation, geranium hollyhock, poppy, thistle

Trees: All thorn bearing trees and shrubs.

Colors: White, red

Herbs: Basil, catmint, chervil, garlic, horseradish, marjoram, nettle, watercress

Bach Flower Remedy: Impatiens

Essential Oils: Rosemary is the signature oil for Aries.  Rosemary can be quite restorative when Arians push themselves to the limit and beyond. The herbalist Culpeper describes rosemary as being 'ruled by the Sun in Aries'. Cedarwood, cinnamon, clove, frankincense, juniper, peppermint, pine.

Positive Traits: A pioneering and adventurous spirit; enterprising, courageous, direct in his approach; highly energetic, hating restrictions, loving freedom.

Negative Traits: Selfish, always putting himself first; unsubtle, impulsive, pugnacious; a satirist, quick-tempered, impatient – wanting everything now.

Quotes reflecting the qualities of Aries:

"Move and the way will open." - Zen Proverb 

"And the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time." - T.S. Eliot

 "Nothing is more real than nothing." Samuel Beckett 

"And if there is not any such thing as a long time, nor the rest of your lives, nor from now on, but there is only now, why then now is the thing to praise and I am very happy with it." Ernest Hemingway