+ The Fires of Aries +

Day 17: Write about your zodiac sign and whether you think it fits you.

I'm an Aries with an Aquarius moon.

Aries is the first house of the zodiac and a fire sign.

With keywords: impulsive, assertive, energetic, positive, enterprising, courageous, masculine, independent.

Aries personalities are independent. Being the first of the zodiac signs, they venture out and are go-getters, often leading the way. Their upbeat and magnetic personality often entices others to follow their lead because Aries personalities bring excitement into others lives.

Underneath the strong, independent surface may lie insecurity. This is due to the intense drive to succeed and Aries put too much pressure on themselves, thus resulting in self-doubt however, the natural optimism and enthusiasm overtakes this and the underlying insecurity may never be known to others.

Aries is the first of the zodiac signs. Aries is the sign of the self, people born under this sign strongly project their personalities onto others and can be very self-oriented. Aries tend to venture out into the world and leave impressions on others that they are exciting, vibrant and talkative.

Aries tend to live adventurous lives and like to be the center of attention, but rightly so since they are natural, confident leaders. Aries are enthusiastic about their goals and enjoy the thrill of the hunt, "wanting is always better then getting" is a good way to sum it up. Aries are very impulsive and usually do not think before they act - or speak. Too often Aries will say whatever pops into their head and usually end up regretting it later!

Dating an Aries never lacks excitement. She is hot-blooded, and forceful, so you had better be able to handle the heat! The Aries woman is for the person who likes an independent self-driven woman who can fend for herself and is not clingy and needy. An Aries woman requires freedom. For the Aries woman, the best part of the relationship is the beginning, then the spark is there and she is trying to catch you to be hers.

She will find happiness in a long-term relationship because she enjoys sharing everything with her partner. She will not only have a romantic partner but a best friend too. She has a great need for love and passion but she will never let a man become the master, she considers her partner to be equal. Aries women are not for domineering men. She will be faithful but she expects the same in return.

She can be jealous because she wants a man to give her all of his attention, "all or nothing", so her jealously is rooted in her possessiveness, she has to be number one in his eyes. She will always encourage and give strength to her partner so an Aries woman is great to have in times of despair or need, she will always be there for you. In order to have this happy ending, she needs to feel appreciated and loved.

Let Aries know that you admire them, they thrive of admiration and followers. Let them know that you love their zest for life and that you find them intriguing, they love compliments more then most other astrology signs of the zodiac.

Compliment them physically and mentally, they like conversation about intellectual topics and engage them in a lively discussion, or a friendly debate. They love the challenge and the stimulation of good, intelligent conversation. Ask them for advice, let them know that you look up to them.

Remember, Aries is the first sign of the zodiac and the most forward and independent, they love followers. Do not be a push over, do not keep your opinions to yourself because Aries will quickly get bored if you agree with everything they say. Do not attempt to control them however, they do not like taking orders. Aries are very capable people so if you go with their plans, you are sure to have a good time! If they have a suggestion for something to do, go with the flow, they like to be in control of what goes on.

Aries tends to fit me quite well. I strive to be independent and strong. I at times have a very quick temper. I rise to challenges and fights. I work hard in order to try to succeed. I get along with most people and have little trouble talking to all kinds of people.

Aries sun, Aquarius moon.
The Innovator

Management of your life is easy because of your sense of what will happen. Essentially, you have a fairly clear vision of tomorrow before you at all times. This gives you a feeling of confidence. Being human, however, there are certain issues you must deal with. In your case, they are an inflexibility and self- importance. Your personal relationships tend to suffer because you are uncompromising and believe
you are right. You are speedy in everything and go all out all the time. Unfortunately, you are always wondering why others cannot keep up with this superhuman pace. You are independent, moody and anxious a lot of the time. The Aries combined with Aquarius reveals an individual who is a pathfinder and in search of adventure. The new, the novel and the interesting are what you seek. You are very decisive and filled with tremendous energy. On the Aquarius side, there is an imaginative person trained on the future. Your main feature is a tuned intuition. On the intellectual front, you are fine because you are a tolerant humanitarian. Sometimes you are unaware of other people’s feelings because you are assertive in your individuality. This blindness may cause you to appear arrogant. The thoughts, feelings and ideas of others need to be heard. You may be excited about some idea you have, but patience regarding the
pace of others should be taken into account. There is unpredictability in you under
your charming façade. Your individual autonomy is something you guard carefully and this means you do not like to get involved with individuals or groups. You can allow this to be almost a phobia if you let it go unchecked; from romance to the job you need to allow some freedom of movement for things to work. In order to be happy in your job and be successful, you must have as much liberty as possible. The unexamined, the new and the radical appeal to the inventive side of you. You are fun to be with, but you are also subject to temper tantrums and emotional explosions. A shotgun blast of anger does burn itself out quickly but you must learn to manage these flare-ups. Some of this needs to find a constructive means of release. Your Moon in Aquarius means you can be grumpy. To avoid some of these stumbling blocks, you would be wise to make an effort to avoid stressful and tense situations.

Aquarius Moon

Aquarius Moon guys and gals give their friends a lot of breathing room.  They also expect a lot of space, as they are emotional free agents in the galaxy. 

Many are very compassionate, but it's displayed toward the group or humanity.  They are nurtured around bright minds, and especially those with wild or unusual ideas. 

The Aquarius Moons I know are avid readers, and I wonder if it's their way of finding space. They need lots of space. 

Air Moons, which is true of Aquarians in general, "There is a vital need for emptiness in the form of pauses and periods of emotional silence. Also, it is a very fast Moon; it reflects and 'earts' the energy that comes along in almost no time. The empty space is necessary for the digestion process."

Aqua Moons need time alone to freshen the air, and find their clarity in deep solitude. Moon Aquarius people are in essence, eccentric loners, but this might not be obvious until you know them better.

Having the soul (Moon) of Aquarius means being receptive to fast, "out there" frequencies.  Aqua Moon signs like to be alone, to decipher what they're picking up, and to find a way to "translate" it into earthly life.

Those with the Moon in Aquarius seem to have access to the mysteries of the universe through their inner lives. It’s as if they know something the rest of us don’t. There’s an emotionally detached quality to them that gives them a cool head in times of crisis, but can also make them seem as remote as a distant galaxy.

The Moon in Aquarius can nurture the group, support the cause, and give of itself in abstract ways; but for the first 20 of Aquarius the Moon in Aquarius is pregrine and must go in search of the true meaning of compassion -- that which comes as much from the heart as it comes from the head."

A Friend to Many

Aquarius is a sign known to soothe the mentally taxed, and that makes their presence soothing in an anxious time like ours.  Aqua Moon people instinctively accept all kinds of responses, behaviors, lifestyles. They have a live and let live philosophy that earns the trust of a wide spectrum of people.

They’re notable humanitarians, always trying to reach out to the masses through art, science or a cause. This makes them more oriented toward groups in general, and less comfortable with the intimate one on one. Their orientation toward the collective “all of us” makes it hard for them to isolate their own unique emotional reality. To put it more simply, many Aquarius Moons don’t know how they feel much of the time.

The Moon in Aquarius comes up with the grand ideas, but can have a hard time with the nuts and bolts. Some may find the mundane challenges of daily life, such as paying bills or doing the dishes, to be a herculean struggle. When feeling insecure, they may hide behind a veil of aloofness and try to blend in with the multitudes. Some find connection by simply sitting alone in a public place, such as a coffee shop.

You’ll likely find that no matter what you say, you’re not likely to find disapproval from an Aquarius Moon. This is why they’re sought out by people living on the fringes of society, and are known for being able to soothe the mentally unstable. They’re great and interesting friends, with a wholly unique wit and set of opinions.

In romance, it may be hard for the self-contained Aquarius Moon to ever completely merge. They’re happy to stick with a romantic friendship, and many of them find partnership later in life. A need for personal freedom keeps them from making ties that feel controlling or limiting in any way. They’ll thrive with a mate that is also taking the road less traveled, and simply wants to include them in the curious experiment of life along the way.

Keywords: Idealistic, witty, imaginative, accepting, rational, compassionate.

The Shadow Side: Detached, unpredictable, stubborn, remote.

Quality and Element: Fixed and Air

Frankly, my Aries sun and aquarius moon are pretty spot on as far as my personality goes. It's not 100%. Though, no one really expects that.

The italicized words are copy and pasted from websites to explain the signs. As in not my own words.