Learn more about Maria through her star sign – Aries. What does her future hold? What’s her personality like? All the details are in the stars!
Birthdate: April 18th 1967
Star sign: Aries
Chinese sign: Sheep
Sun Sign: Aries
Aries is the first Sign of the Zodiac, and that’s pretty much how those born under this Sign see themselves: first. Aries are the leaders of the pack, first in line to get things going. Whether or not everything gets done is another question altogether, for an Aries prefers to initiate rather than to complete. Do you have a project needing a kick-start? Call an Aries, by all means. The leadership displayed by Aries is most impressive, so don’t be surprised if they can rally the troops against seemingly insurmountable odds — they have that kind of personal magnetism. An Aries won’t shy away from new ground, either. Those born under this Sign are often called the pioneers of the Zodiac, and it’s their fearless trek into the unknown that often wins the day. Aries is a bundle of energy and dynamism, kind of like a Pied Piper, leading people along with its charm and charisma. The dawning of a new day — and all of its possibilities — is pure bliss to an Aries.
The symbol of Aries is the Ram, and that’s both good and bad news. Impulsive Aries might be tempted to ram their ideas down everyone’s throats without even bothering to ask if they want to know. It’s these times when you may wish Aries’s Sign’s symbol were a more subdued creature, more lamb than ram perhaps. You’re not likely to convince the Ram to soften up; these folks are blunt and to the point. Along with those qualities comes the sheer force of the Aries nature, a force that can actually accomplish a great deal. Much of Aries’s drive to compete and to win comes from its Cardinal Quality. Cardinal Signs love to get things going, and Aries exemplifies this even better than Cancer, Libra or Capricorn.
Aries are ruled by the Planet Mars. Taking a peek at Roman mythology, we find that Mars was the God of War. Our man Mars was unafraid to do battle, and much the same can be said for Aries. These folks are bold, aggressive and courageous. They can summon up the inner strength required to take on most anyone, and they’ll probably win. Aries do not lack energy or vitality, and they can stay in the game longer than most anyone else. Now that’s a winning edge. Rams are also, for the most part, independent and well aware of their own interests in a given situation. This sometimes myopic view may not be for everyone, but it does help Aries get things going. Further, their competitive natures ensure that they will play the game with zeal and vigor. At times, their approach may be construed as arrogant and domineering, but it takes a lot of focus to be a leader (or so an Aries would say). Sadly, the Aries won’t usually be around for the final victory (defeat? never). These folks will more than likely have bolted to the next project before the first one is done.
The Element associated with Aries is Fire. Think action, enthusiasm and a burning desire to play the game. Aries love physicality, so they won’t sit on the sidelines for long, if at all. They’ll jump into the fray full force and will contribute much in the process. Talk about eager beavers! Sure, some of their decisions may later prove to have been hasty, but you’ll never find an Aries who regretted taking a shot.
Making things happen is what it’s all about to these folks. Aries are also unafraid of stepping onto new terrain. The challenge inherent in taking on the unknown is heaven on Earth for Rams. Sure, they may appear arrogant when they take on the world, but they’ll be quick to tell you it’s the only way to go. While a common Aries refrain might well be ‘me first,’ there’s no point in arguing with them since, in their minds, they are first. Is this unbridled ego? Maybe, but that might be what it takes to blaze a new trail. Oh, and on the subject of arguing, it’s the Ram who will have the last word, so save your breath.
Aries seem to play as hard as they work. These folks are happiest in a spirited soccer match or engaging in the martial arts. In the game of love, the Ram’s ardor is unquestioned, although Aries can also be playful and romantic with their mate. With Aries ruling the head, face and brain, those born under this Sign need to be on the lookout for headaches and are well-served to take the occasional deep breath. The Ram’s color is bright red, a sure sign of the fire that breathes within.
The great strength of the Aries-born is in their initiative, courage and determination. These folks love to get things going and are fearless along the way. Their dynamism and competitive spirit add considerably any of their endeavors.
Quick Guide to Aries
Symbol: the Ram
Ruling Planet: Mars
Ruling House: First House
Element: Fire
Quality: Cardinal
Body Parts: head, face
Keyword: SELF
Date with destiny: Leo, Sagittarius
Run for the hills: Cancer, Capricorn
Where you glow: pulling the strings
What makes you tick: excitement
Fitness forecast: tae kwon do
Play date: rock climbing
Perfect jobs: firefighter, aerobics instructor
Best accessory: hats
A sure thing: wearing red
Destination: Carneval in Rio
Pleasure: action, new beginnings, assertion
Pain: follow-up, sharing, losing
What’s my line? Get out of my way!
Chinese sign – The Sheep/Ram
Daydreaming all afternoon sounds heavenly to the Sheep. This creative, esoteric Sign needs plenty of time alone in which to feed its Muse. Sheep are generally most comfortable in their own minds (which other, more linear-thinking Signs may have trouble deciphering). This Sign makes a great craftsperson or artisan, or perhaps a teacher of New Age studies — any occupation that allows its mind the full range of freedom. Sheep tend not to be very well-organized, precluding many more dry business endeavors. In fact, Sheep tend not to be very materialistic in general, finding plenty of riches in their own imagination. However, especially when in love, the Sheep can be quite a lavish gift-giver.
Perhaps it’s that artistic temperament that so often causes Sheep to feel insecure, but the result is that these high-strung creatures need to feel loved and admired lest they start worrying incessantly. For this reason, Sheep tend to have a hard time with romance; anyone who couples up with a Sheep must know, this Sign has a sensitive streak a mile wide and can be subject to bouts of anxiety over seemingly inconsequential things. Sheep need plenty of love, support and open reassurance from their lovers. If a relationship is marked by conflict, the Sheep will often pull away — either physically or simply by retreating into the safe haven of its imagination.
If the romance is going well, however, Sheep won’t hesitate to tell their partner what they need — and they can be quite insistent about it! This Sign will definitely return the favor, however; the Sheep has a luxurious side that delights in indulging a lover’s every wish. Appearances are also important to the Sheep, which may explain why these folks can spend hours primping and posing.
Sheep would be well-served by learning to relax and let others run the show from time to time. Once they can be certain that their friends and lovers won’t be gone when the Sheep returns from its daydreams, life will be a field of daisies.
Chinese Element – Fire
The Element of Fire is associated with the Signs Aries, Leo and Sagittarius, and it also rules the First, Fifth and Ninth Houses. As one would expect, those graced by Fire are fiery, indeed. They are enthusiastic and sometimes larger than life. Just like a fire that is left untended, however, Fire Signs can burn out of control. Ouch! It’s best to tend those embers.
A Fire Sign is also an indicator of creativity. This Element manifests itself in creative and unique ways, and those in its glow are also wonderfully courageous, lively spirits. Those influenced by a Fire Sign are self-sufficient, spontaneous and possess a tremendous zest for life.
It also stands to reason that a combustible Fire Signer would be ardent in the game of love. Yes, these are the sexiest Signs of the Zodiac, knowing they are the cat’s meow and climbing ever higher in the name of love. To their credit, those touched by Fire are often an inspiration to others, certainly for their adherence to solid moral and religious ideals.
If there’s a flip side to the Element of Fire, it can be that those who bear its will can be overly strident in getting their way. Call it bossy, even. These folks can come across rather forcefully. Selfishness and an overdeveloped ego can also be seen as part of a fiery individual’s shadowy side.
Fire Signs are strong, self-assured, creative and fun. When they get too hot to touch, though, it may be a good idea to stand back!
Chinese Quality – Cardinal
A Cardinal Quality is attached to the Signs Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn. The Cardinal Houses are the First, Fourth, Seventh and Tenth; if an astrological chart shows a preponderance of Planets in these Houses, its energy is weighted toward cardinality.
Cardinal Signs are the initiators of the Zodiac. They are also found at key jumping-off points on the chart wheel, specifically the Ascendant, Medium Coeli (M.C. or Midheaven), Descendant and Imum Coeli (I.C.). Individuals possessing a Cardinal Quality like to get things going. They are active, quick and ambitious. Many projects get started, thanks to Cardinal initiative, although a good deal of them are never finished. That’s because Cardinal folks are much fonder of starting things than finishing them.
You won’t find a Cardinal person slacking off. These people are full of vim and vigor and possess a drive and ambition that is unmistakable. Enthusiasm and a zest for life fill the Cardinal individual. Some might perceive this rampant energy as domineering, and, at times, it can be. Cardinal people can easily forget about the rest of the pack when they are busily focusing on their own endeavors. Even so, their energetic spirit often wins the day.
Cardinal folks are clever and want to win. They love to start things, and whether they finish them or not, there’s always a lot going on. Nay sayers who find them to be too self-centered will simply have to watch (and marvel) as they speed by!
Aries Career Profile
Do you want an Aries on your team? You bet. Those born under this Sign are competitive and love the game, whether it’s business or life. They hate to lose, which means they’ll probably win. And when the “contest” is in full swing, the only speed they know is full steam ahead — think battering Ram, if you will, and clear out the lanes!
Aries like being the leader and aren’t as comfortable in a subordinate role. This isn’t usually a problem, since — thanks to their cocksure belief in themselves — they like to start projects and blaze the trail for colleagues. True to a Fire Sign, Aries can be combustible at times. At least they’re always ready to rumble! Even if they aren’t always diplomatic, Aries are considerate of their colleagues and display great energy and courage in the field of battle — umm, make that the workplace. As long as Rams can stay within themselves, they are likely to be successful.
One thing the Ram craves is adventure. Preachy staff meetings are a snore, since Aries would much rather be out in the field closing a key client. New challenges need to come at a fast and furious pace for those born under this sign or else it’s “NEXT!” as in next job. A safety net for the hard-charging Ram? Not! Retirement is for everyone else — the Ram will stay in the game forever, changing the rules along the way so as to keep it interesting (but still legit).
The Aries office is likely to be spare, with only a few token trophies and emblems of success as reminders of past victories. Rams will likely cruise the streets in the flashiest sports car going (leased, of course), and they would trade in a three-martini lunch for a few beers and a game of liar’s dice.
Aries is well-suited to become a firefighter, surgeon, mechanic, dentist (watch that drill!), professional athlete and, most of all, entrepreneurs.
Aries Fashion Profile
The Ram wants to be first in everything. This means you probably know, up to the minute, all about the current trends in fashion. One step ahead of the game, you’re a trendsetter. Not afraid to try new things, as long as they appeal to your sense of fun and adventure, you’ll wear the most daring of styles. As soon as you see a new item on the rack, you know it’ll be the latest trend, and you’re not afraid to spend your hard-earned cash to be the first to have ‘the look.’ In the eighties, you might have been the first to wear shoulder pads (and the first to rip them out toward the end of the decade), and in the nineties you were first in line for that eyebrow piercing. More conservative Aries turned on the television in the mid-nineties and went right out to get their ‘Friends’ haircut.
True to its fiery nature, the Ram prefers black and red clothing. Not one to go for the tailored look, your closet resembles Noah’s Ark, full of all shapes, sizes, colors and fabrics. Rest assured, though, it all looks really good once it goes on your body. You know that flowers are out and solids are in. As far as makeup goes, dramatic eyes do you best, with bright red lipstick to match your fiery hair. Your Sign rules the head, so your best accessory is a hat and sparkling diamonds to adorn your neck and fingers.
Fave Label: Gucci
Aries Beauty Profile
Aries, as the first and fieriest sign of the Zodiac, prefers to set the trends, not follow them. If you’re an Aries, depending on your generation, you were probably the first to iron your hair straight or wear glitter on your cheeks or even get that crazy Brazilian bikini wax. You like perfumes with florid, heady undertones, and you should call attention to your piercing eyes with bold shadow choices and well-groomed brows.
Though you’ll try anything once — bold shades on your eyes, ultra-short pixie hair cuts or the latest skin-hydrating therapy on the market — the one thing in your life you’re most loyal to is your sleek, sexy tube of red lipstick. You probably have a dozen varieties of red, but they’re all vibrant and dangerous, never coy or subtle.
As a Cardinal Fire Sign, you like to get things started, but you’re not so keen on finishing. This short attention span holds true for you when it comes to your beauty routine. You buy every new product that comes out, then quickly grow bored of it. Last season’s discarded colors and half-used lotions pile up beneath your sink and clutter up your vanity.
Although the lotions and potions you love certainly help you shine, your true beauty comes from your spontaneity and willingness to experiment. You glow with a radiant and confident energy that is its own, natural blush.
Aries – Your Preferences
Books:
The rushing Ram will want a quick and entertaining read that will give them a rush of adrenaline. Short stories and thrillers suit the turbo-charged Aries. Favorite books could include Edgar Allen Poe’s stories, and some of Stephen King’s shorter works.
Career:
Ambulance driver, Barber, Bell-hop, Butcher, Coach, Computer or video game designer, Courier, Dentist, Director, EMT, Entertainer, Entrepreneur, Fire fighter, Hairdresser, Jockey, Landlord, Lawyer, Make-up artist, Metal worker, Military officer, Neurologist, Optometrist, Producer, Police officer, Public relations executive, Sales person, Sportsperson, Stagehand, Stock broker, Stunt person, Valet
Chocolates:
Eats all of the chocolates in one sitting.
Food:
Aries likes variety — so serve a bunch of appetizers. Fire Signs want their food to be hot and spicy. The Ram hates bland things and likes to spice up their meals with basil, cinnamon and curry. When cooking for an Aries, remember: The redder, the better.
Movies:
The fiery Ram likes to be scared, perhaps so they can claim they weren’t, but that everyone around them was. Favorite films might include The Sixth Sense or adrenaline-pumping Arnold Schwarzenegger bicep blockbusters like The Terminator, or maybe the physical comedy of Jackie Chan.
Music:
First in everything, the Ram listens to the cutting edge. You listened to Metallica back when their hair was long and Nirvana when they were just some garage band from Seattle. Sleater-Kinney or Rage Against the Machine have found their way to your CD changer. Your type of music causes your parents to cover their ears
Restaurants:
Always on the go and ready to rush off to the next big thing, the Ram will most likely grab some fast food en route. When dining in a restaurant, try a variety of appetizers, which will suit your investigative nature.
Sports:
The robust Ram puts their athletic and energetic energy to use in activities like sprinting, high impact aerobics or Tae-Bo.
Travel:
Argentina, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Ireland, Luxembourg, San Francisco, Spain
Television:
Aries may find that watching extreme sports competitions are right up their alley. You can’t miss with the hardcore aspects of Monday Night Football, the powerful action of the hockey rink and the intense jabs of boxing when trapped for an evening of television.
Aries profile from horoscopes.aol.com
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.
Element: Fire
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.
First House: Self
The First House symbolizes our physical body and our personality — how we appear to the outer world. It’s not necessarily who we are; it’s what we bring to a situation and how others see us. It represents our childhood, the beginning of any activity or even the start of a new relationship. It’s not, however, about the other person; it’s about how others see us. No doubt, everything starts with the First House.
Key Planet: Mars
Mars is called the “Angry Red Planet.” In Greek mythology, Mars was the God of War. But Mars isn’t only about fighting; it’s about going somewhere, going anywhere. If someone is in our path, then, perhaps we must fight with them in order to keep going. Mars is like the gas pedal of our bodies. It’s represents how we move forward in life. In any chart, Mars offers clues as to how we express our basic energy. As the key planet of Aries, it reminds us to “just do it.”
Aries Greatest Strength:
Your courage to overcome fear
Aries Possible Weakness:
Not finishing things you start
– All information from astrology.com unless credited otherwise.