Aries ( March 21- April 19)

Polar or opposite sign: Libra
Fixed star: Hamal
Colour: Red and Scarlet, the hotter the shade, the more Aries loves it.
Anatomy: Head and face - The Aries symbol looks a lot like eyebrows and the nose.
Celebrity Aries: Adi Godrej, Ali Akbar Khan, F N Souza, Hugh Hefner, Jagadguru Shri Bharathi Teerth Mahaswamiji Shankaracharya, Jaya Bachchan, Kishori Amonkar, Marlon Brando, Ravi Shankar 

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 Aries far prefer to initiate 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. Aries don'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 which often wins the day. Aries are a bundle of energy and dynamism and the Pied Piper of their people. The dawning of a new day, and all its possibilities, is pure bliss to an Aries. 

It's the Ram which symbolizes Aries, and that's both good and bad news. Impulsive Aries (and there are more than a few) might be tempted to ram their ideas down someone else's throat. If things get done for the greater good, that might even be okay. It's those times when an idea is force-fed by an Aries for no apparent reason that we wish this Sign's symbol were a more subdued creature. No go, since these folks are blunt and to the point. Along with those qualities comes the sheer force of Aries being that can accomplish a great deal. Much of this drive to the finish line has to do with the Cardinal Quality assigned to Aries. Cardinal Signs love to get things going, and Aries exemplify this better than the rest. 

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.