What is Aries (astrology)?
[[File:Aries2.jpg|thumb|250px|right|{{center|Aries the [[sheep|ram]]}}]] '''Aries''' is the [[Astrology|astrological]] [[Zodiac]] [[sign]] that [[Wikt:represent|represent]]s the constellation [[Aries (constellation)|Aries]]. In the [[tropical zodiac]], Aries is from March 21 to April 20 beginning at the [[equinox|vernal equinox]]. Under the [[Sidereal astrology|sidereal zodiac]], it is now from April 15 to May 15. The opposite sign to Aries is [[Libra (astrology)|Libra]]. The [[wikt:correspond|corresponding]] month in the [[Babylonian calendar]] is ''Arax Nisânu'', which is made for [[Anu]]. == The symbol == [[File:Aries.svg|thumb|right|The Zodiac Sign of Aries]] This sign for Aries was made from many stars which made up the head of the [[Aries (constellation)|Aries constellation]]. The head of Aries is called ''Aluathay'' or ''Salhay'' and it is made up of four stars. == Mythology == In [[mythology]] Aries is related to [[Greek mythology|Greek myth]] of the [[sheep|ram]] which carried Athamas's son [[Phrixus]] and daughter [[Helle (mythology)|Helle]] to Colchis away from their evil [[stepmother]] [[Ino]]. This ram is also related to [[Theseus]], from the Greek [[myth]] of the [[Minotaur]]. == Astrology == In astrology Aries is ruled by the planet [[Mars (planet)|Mars]]. The Indian equivalent of Aries is '''Mesha''', the Chinese equivalent is the [[Dragon]]. == Traditional relationships with Aries == {{commonscat|Aries (astrology)}} * [[Birthstone]] = [[Diamond]], [[Aquamarine]] * [[Starstone]] = [[Amethyst]] * [[Colour]]s = [[Red]], [[White]], [[Pink]] * [[Metal]] = [[Gold]], [[Bronze]] ==References== {{reflist}} {{Zodiac}} {{Authority control}} [[Category:Western astrological signs]]