Moon in Aries

FIND YOUR MOON SIGN

Aries is the first sign of the zodiac and is associated with the rejuvenation of spring and the joy of new life. In essence, Aries is a celebration of life, because it represents not only new life, but more
importantly the first view of life through the eyes of the newborn. This view imbues everything with a sense of wonder, dis­covery, revelry and excitement. Aries is urge itself - a strong desire for new experience, spontaneity and the thrill of adventure.
In the court of the cosmic zodiac, the Aries Moon represents the young prince or knight champion. It is the archetype of vigor, bravery, adventure and youthful dignity. Aries is ruled by the planet Mars and is symbolized in the Tarot as the Knight of Wands - eager, charging, impassioned by a sense of mission and emboldened by a rush of adrenaline.

The Passionate Pioneer

Passion, vitality and enthusiasm are the hallmarks of those whose Moon is in Aries. A sportive, playful spirit drives an Aries Moon to embrace the unexpected and to venture into unknown territory, often with no regard for the consequences. Close calls with danger only bring a sense of living life to the fullest, and the spirit of Aries brings a belief that intrinsic innocence - which more staid impartial observers call na"ivete - will serve as protection from pitfalls and damage.

The will to go on, despite the pain of experience, is one of the great survival traits of an Aries Moon. Invariably after a disappoint­ment they will pick themselves up, dust themselves off and strike out again. To Aries, what does not destroy them makes them stronger, and the journey is definitely more important than the des­tination. If they are not sure exactly what their destination is, they ore certain they will know it once they find it. The downside of this is that they can be so quick to move on from a fall that they sometimes fail to learn important lessons and set themselves up for another cycle of learning the hard way. They easily forget the painful past because they are so forward-looking, so absorbed in the future - what's next, what new thing will unfold in their life to give them the thrill of living that affirms their sense of being, the cosmic approval that echoes 'yes' everywhere they turn.

The vivacious nature of an Aries Moon is not always immedi­ately evident to others, as the Moon represents our inner feelings and desires, which are often hidden. However, even the con­cealed Aries Moon will feel an abundance of emotional energy which will be revealed in due course to others, especially those with whom they are in close or intimate relationships. In general, an Aries Moon is abundantly expressive, its spirit coloring most areas of a person's life in one way or another. Aries has its own joie de vivre and the Moon offers a special field of play, one that gives the heart great latitude for emotional exchange. Meryl Streep, Ingrid Bergman and Lauren Bacall are good examples of actresses whose range of expression is powered by their passion­ ate, sometimes tempestuous Aries Moons.

The Aries Moon is born with a deep sense of purpose, but usu­ ally needs time to find the mature expression of that purpose. For them, having purpose is itself satisfying enough, but their real strength develops as life deepens their mission through wisdom, a little patience and acceptance of life's inevitable limits.

'Being yourself' is very important to the Aries Moon and most often comes easily to them. Their sense of being drives them on and gives their emotional bearing importance, singularity and not infrequently a touch of drama. In relating to an Aries Moon it is important to enjoy this and, where possible, be fed by it. This is not easy for everyone and at times people will think the Aries Moon too forceful or driven. An Aries Mo:m likes to press through the crowd to take a position of prominence. They have something to say, and in relationships something to feel. Their feelings are urgent, central and important - not just for them, but for us - and we should know it. Often their disappointments come from others not recognizing this or the good intentions they have in imposing their needs. This is not usually too much of a problem, as their emotional resilience moves them on to find others who are ready to play and validate the importance of their feeling. A relationship that fails to affirm them is sure to bore them, creating a desire to look elsewhere. No one likes being taken for granted, but they find it especially irksome.

The Chivalrous Romantic

Aries Moons have strong desires, especially when it comes to finding happiness in relationships. They bring a kind of youthful exuberance to relationships that can be quite captivating and intoxicating. There is an excitement to an Aries courtship and the early part of a relationship can be quite moving, almost disorient­ing. Being swept away by an Aries Moon is not uncommon, due to their chivalrous nature that likes grand entrances, theatrical gestures and the delivery of surprises - mixed with the right amount of humor and frivolity. An intoxicating mix!

Aries Moons are in fact great romantics and enjoy their deal­ings with the opposite sex. They love the idea of being with a soul-mate (playmate) who understands and accepts them, while at the same time challenging them. Despite this, they tend to dis­ like limits and feel claustrophobic when faced with them. Getting them to commit is not always that easy. In time they usually real­ize that discipline creates the best freedom, but if confronted suddenly by limits they will run the other way. Probably the best way to attract them is through excitement and recognition of their good traits. Letting them take the lead is also not a bad idea. It will help you establish a rapport.

Once in a relationship, Aries Moons can be tender, affectionate lovers and enjoy sharing their love of life and fun with their partners. Yet the challenge for them is to reach a level of emotional maturity where they value their partner's experience as much as their own - and let them know it. To do this they consciously need to reach beyond their sense of 'youthful self-importance'. All astrological qualities have a plus and a minus, and the quality that gives Aries Moons a lust for life can power them forward, leaving others behind in their wake. If they are not careful, this can cause their partners to feel neglected. It is not difficult for them to balance this out - it only requires a little conscious effort to stop and consider the needs of their partner.

They also love the excitement of a new romance, and in some cases this can create the urge to wander in search of the perfect mate. Although they are loyal and reliable, they can, in their romantic idealism, be perpetually in pursuit of ever-fresh love. This means that they can be demanding and expect that their lover will help them realize the perfect and elusive love. This search for the ever-fresh is part of their emotional evolution, espe­cially in coming to terms with the limits of human love and the reconciliation and compromise needed to make it work - for real.

An Aries Moon may be inclined to keep things lively, moving to newer and newer experiences in which they ploy a central role, accompanied by an inspired playmate who shares the experience and adds spice to the exchange. However, the realization of an Aries Moon's deeper emotional nature comes by meeting the needs of their partner as much as their own, playing a game of tag where both take turns playing the leading role. The trick here is to acknowledge when they have moved aside to play a support­ing role. This will help deepen the relationship and inspire them to think in terms of the partnership as a whole. It will also demon­strate your appreciation of the giving, caring side of their nature. A heart has two halves, and happy monologues are rare in the theater of life. The trick for an Aries Moon is to realize that there is plenty of room at center stage.

People are important to Aries Moons, however, and they tend to be socially adaptable. They have a special ability to understand others and what is needed to make then; grow and thrive. They can be outgoing when it comes to sharing their good ideas about your life, and have a knack of sensing when you are down or low in energy. Their energy will lift your spirits. They love to spark life into another, stimulate and get things moving.

An Aries Moon likes to feel that a relationship is 'going some­ where' and the worst thing that can happen for them is that things feel stagnant. Movement is definitely more important than direction, and thus some partners will think that their tendency to deal with problems by doing things seems like avoidance - but for them activity is a way of getting things moving again. If you have a problem to work out with them, then take a ride in the country or on a Ferris wheel, a walk in the pork or a turn on the dance floor.

In emotional matters, it is a good idea to remember that the Aries Moon can be strong yet sensitive, chivalrous yet slightly self-centred - and at times competitive. The picture is one of the young prince entering the court with a sense of robust self-importance. It is this sense of 'I am here' that colors the emotional fabric of the Aries Moon, and to be in partnership with them means being will­ing to celebrate their presence and involvement. If you are their partner, you can encourage their finer qualities by subtly appeal­ing to their sense of strength, purpose, dignity and chivalry. In matters of conflict, a direct challenge demands their direct response, as they rarely shrink from an emotional dare.

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