First impressions
How Aries rising comes across
With Aries rising, people notice your drive before your opinions.
You walk fast, you speak first, and you are often the one who volunteers. Strangers see you as confident, sporty and a little daring.
Your reactions are faster than your manners. You react honestly, and everyone can see it: a raised eyebrow, a laugh that is too loud. With Aries rising, life brings many new starts. Your task is learning to stay after the start, when things become routine.
Your chart ruler
Mars, your chart ruler
Your chart ruler, the planet that rules your rising sign, is Mars. The sign of your Mars shows how you go after what you want. Mars in Cancer fights for family. Mars in Capricorn works towards goals patiently. The house of your Mars shows where you put most of your effort. Look it up first. It explains why two people with Aries rising can act so differently.
With your Sun sign
With different Sun signs
With a Sun in a fire sign, such as Leo or Sagittarius, Aries rising makes you twice as bold. With a Sun in an earth sign, such as Taurus or Capricorn, the quick first impression hides a patient builder. With a Sun in a water sign, such as Cancer or Pisces, people are surprised by the tenderness behind your brave face. With a Sun in an air sign (Gemini, Libra or Aquarius), you think fast, talk fast and like to start things.
Love
You make the first move, and you like it when the other person responds with the same enthusiasm. Your first attraction is physical and immediate. You need a partner who enjoys your directness and gives you independence. Learn to stay curious after the first excitement. Your best relationships keep doing new things together.
Work
People see you as someone who starts things and leads in a crisis, and you are. You do best with independence, clear goals and some competition. Long meetings test your patience. Choose roles that reward initiative, and work with someone who likes to finish tasks.
Strengths
- Strong first impression
- Courage
- Honest reactions
Watch for
- Acting too fast
- A temper that others can see
- Impatience with slow starts