If there were two words to describe the driving force of Aries, they would be 'me first'. Far more than anything else, Aries gets a kick out of starting new ventures or trying new ideas on for size. When Aries people become excited about a project they just cannot wait to get cracking; it has to be done immediately or they lose interest. Aries are good and happy leaders because they can inspire interest and enthusiasm in others. However, if they have to be a follower for long periods, they can become annoyed, discontented and down in the dumps. Leadership is important to them and they can't wait to get to the top of any endeavour that inspires them. Basically, they are quick and decisive in their actions and thinking. If prolonged hindrances cross their path they can become impatient, even aggressive. They cannot stand people who procrastinate, can't make up their minds or fiddle and diddle or dither when action or decisions are to be made. In most cases they can and do get things done quickly and efficiently. Unsolicited advice is not appreciated because they are independent, with a fiery, untameable spirit. Although they can organise others, they dislike other people organising them. They are frank, loyal and straightforward. Their keyword is action. Give them a challenge and a bit of combat, verbal, commercial or emotional, and they will sparkle, as long as there is something or someone to conquer. There is never a dull moment when they are around.

Aries approaches love and sex like everything else in life, directly and impulsively, with no holds barred. Aries people need a total commitment from their partner. They will give all they have with gusto and take what they can in return. They are open to anything and not afraid to experiment with different methods of physical lovemaking with a partner they trust. They are exceptionally passionate people, very sensual and at times erotic and vain. They prefer a partner who can turn on their fantasies and give them total pleasure. When establishing a romance, they can intrigue and attract almost any member of the opposite sex with their exciting charm and magnetism. They are extremely perceptive, honest and disdainful of deception in their relationship.

The sign of Aries usually falls in love easily and is often more in love with the idea of movement and excitement than with a partner. At times, due to their independence, their partner may be incidental to their emotional needs. Aries may be satisfied with just a temporary partner, in order to experiment in a sexual adventure. Aries may find it difficult at times to discriminate between long lasting love and infatuation; yet when they do find a compatible partner they will be set and true for life. Their love is compelling, and they throw themselves totally into the experience. Aries people, in many instances, love to chat while making love; this way they will be reassured of their partner's emotions and sexuality. When they really let go, they are not at all worried about the screams, thumping, sobs and scratches; this is total ecstasy for them.

Aries governs the head, brain and face. Though their general health is usually good and the constitution sound, Aries people are always highly strung, and their natural inclination to go to extremes often results in severe headaches, toothache, neuralgia, dizziness and congestion. Baldness can plague some Aries men. Prolonged worry, physical and mental stress, and excesses of all kinds should be avoided as much as possible; otherwise this will result in poor eating habits, constipation, blood disorders and skin problems. Exercise is recommended to completely relax their minds.

Aries women are rarely shy. They can even be extremely bossy and dictatorial, with a natural ability to get things done. They are ambitious and tend to lose their patience with people who take a long time to complete something. The Aries woman usually demands challenge. With her dynamic, energetic and competitive personality, she is constantly impelled to make an impact or create change in her daily life. She will sometimes show a very headstrong and rebellious attitude, especially if others try to restrict her independence. The Aries woman dresses to please herself alone – no one else. Aries women are not afraid of hard work. With their highly motivated, pioneering leadership abilities, they can be strong contenders in the workforce. They are seldom lazy and often feel compelled to do things on the spur of the moment. They love to take the lead, to accomplish things and be productive. If an Aries woman feels unproductive, restlessness and frustration takes over then she may begin to brood.

She usually likes to attract attention, to be noticed in a crowd. Her personal magnetism and vibrant energy appeal to people. With her inborn optimism and achieving nature, she never really believes she will fail at anything if she puts her mind to it. She has a constant need for stimulation; her zest and intelligence make her highly motivated to rush headfirst into new ventures. Her greatest danger is impatience to get things done yesterday. She is quite apt to have two projects on the boil at the same time. The Aries woman cannot be told she is wrong; her stubborn nature resents the fact that at times she could indeed have erred. This woman is exciting to be around. She has a great sense of humour, likes to laugh a lot and enjoys social activities with family and friends. Her detached view of life can be a decided asset; friends are drawn to her and pour out their emotional problems to her. She has a passionate appetite for love and for an exciting sexual relationship that goes along with a total commitment. She makes a wonderful partner and mother, but she cannot love someone she does not respect. You will never tame an Aries woman.

The Aries man resembles a dynamo of continuous action. He will always make a considerable impact on others with his get-up-and-go attitude. He has an insatiable thirst for know-ledge, is ambitious, has a flair for getting his own way and can at times be quite selfish. He is an opportunist with a great deal of initiative and, in most cases, is apt to have his fingers in many pies. Due to his dynamic and forceful drive, he tends to be impatient, impulsive, argumentative and moody. When you rub him up the wrong way, be prepared for that sudden explosive temper. He can be very hurtful. The Aries man can also be quite self-opinionated, ruthless, sharply critical, outspoken and tactless. His desire to be first into everything makes him a good entrepreneur, salesman, organiser or trouble-shooter. He loves to be busy; with his action-orientated personality, he is always on the go. He must have a challenge at all times; otherwise he becomes bored and can easily lose interest in a project or plan. The more complicated and difficult the job, the more competitive he will be.

This man stays young at heart. His youthful appearance can also make him quite attractive in his later years. He will retain an astute, perceptive and investigative mind and, in most cases, will be one jump ahead of his opposition. The Aries man is a passionate lover – assertive, energetic, impulsive and playful. Due to his ethical and moral standards, his love of home and family is very important to him. He will do everything in his power to make his home safe and secure. Aries men usually make good husbands and fathers. An Aries can be a good friend and colleague; his loyalty is beyond reproach. He values male camaraderie and friendship. He loves hobbies, outdoor sports, fishing, sailing, hiking and competition, making him an all- round active person. He will always endeavour to keep himself physically fit. Recognition and appreciation are important to him. He likes his efforts and talents to be noticed by important people who can assist him with his future goals. Action, variety and change are certainly a natural part of the Aries man's life.

During the first ten days of January, the Sun, a new Moon, Mercury and Jupiter all join forces in your sector of your worldly goals and activities, public image, ambitions, achievements, recognition and new opportunities, triggering off a magnificent and positive start for you throughout 2008. From the 18th lucky Jupiter will also form a compatible combination with stable Saturn and you will have a strong urge to make something of yourself and gain the recognition you feel you so deserve throughout this dynamic year. This is definitely a twelve months cycle you can expect important and constructive changes to take place in your destiny as you set your sights on those personal goals and initiate important decisions regarding your future objectives. There is nothing preventing you from reaching the top of any endeavour you find attractive, as long as you contain your impatience and dynamic drive. Your confidence will be running on an all time high and you may have to watch you don’t bite off more than you can chew, especially in the months of January, February, July, August, November and December. However, your capacity to work more slowly and patiently to build your overall security to a high level of accomplishment will be easier for you now, with the reassurance of little or no opposition from others. Setbacks are really not an issue for you throughout 2008 and are not likely to affect you in any way. Your philosophical view on life will be more balanced now and this will assist you with your overall decision making. Following your chosen goals will be your main purpose this year and you will not be dissuaded under any circumstances by others from your objectives. If you were ever to achieve honour, fame and glory in your destiny, then this is the year you will attain it.

Real estate matters may also interest you throughout the year and you may feel the need to change your residence, make a few alterations or improvements to your present dwelling or purchase an investment property. Your personal life, your appearance and personality may also encounter change as you become more positive and optimistic. Particular events, people, circumstances and external conditions that influence your destiny will certainly make 2008 a year to remember. Your ruling planet Mars will transit the communication sign of Gemini throughout January to early March and you will certainly be busy with meetings and contacts you make during this time and it will sharply increase the pressures and tempo of events in your life.

Mars will certainly stir up your levels of energy, physical stamina and vitality, during this year when it connects with Pluto in March, August and October, Uranus in April, August and December and Jupiter in July, September and October. Mars will also transit your sectors of medium to long distance travel, important meetings, interviews, contracts, legal matters, study, training, errands and contact with people far away and family reunions during the months of January, February, November and December. During these cycles you can expect a very hectic time attending to a variety of matters connected with these areas and there may be an invitation to a big social event and you could be in the spot-light for some reason. Fortunately gentle Venus will help eliminate a certain amount of stress in the last three months of this year as it moves into the compatible sign of Sagittarius, crosses the apex of your horoscope and settles in Aquarius throughout December. This transit will certainly assist you successfully with meeting urgent, strenuous day-to-day activities.

Impatience and impulsiveness may need controlling throughout this year as you will be more eager than ever to get to the top of whatever it is that interests you. You may travel to a new destination or be offered an opportunity away from your usual place of residence. Hard work on the career scene brings big rewards such as a promotion or raise, things that once interested you will not seem quite so important now. You may decide to leave behind the colleagues who have not grown with you, there are a few clear- cut issues that need to be resolved this year and you will do everything you can to achieve success. Uranus will continue its slow transit the zodiac signs of Pisces throughout 2008 influencing important changes with personal and private money matters and your general material security. Important behind the scene matters may come to the fore and unusual or important confidential issues may have to be dealt with quite unexpectedly.

It is during 2008 you will be able to eliminate certain debt around your family circle and you can look forward to a new life-style, much to your satisfaction. This is an excellent year for pleasure and taking a holiday of your lifetime to a place somewhere very different where you can relax without the thought of having to budget too severely whilst you are there. This year you may wish to travel to an environment that is very relaxing, away from telephones, emails and the hum drum of everyday routines. You may decide to take a holiday to Greece, Caribbean, South Pacific or South East Asia and spend time on a secluded island resort where you can relax and enjoy. The best months for travel will be at the following times, February, March, April, June, July, October and November. Hide-a-ways or special holiday places may appeal to you in 2008, where you do not have to lift a finger once you arrive. You are inclined to want first class service in an environment where you are the important person for a change, rather than running around after others. Travel throughout this year appears to be safe and extremely enjoyable for you and you will return feeling relaxed and revived with that feeling something worthwhile has been achieved in your life.

 January, April, May, June, August and September will be months that bring you greater responsibility and you may wish to move away from your present location, build your dream home, move to a bigger and better dwelling, expand or improve your present residence, or purchase an investment property. Luck and good fortune will attract to you in many unexpected ways throughout 2008 and your partner could play a major role in some of your destiny changes. Saturn will transit your sector of work, service rolls and activities and after mid-July you may wish to spend more time in seclusion doing your own thing, or spending more time with close family and selective friends. Communication through higher learning in colleges, universities or training establishments may also keep you occupied with added responsibilities this year.

Throughout 2008 you may be forced to make some very important decisions concerning your life’s direction and you will take on a more positive attitude concerning these matters. If you wish to start or complete a diploma, apprenticeship, and training courses, join the military, security agencies, or service type fields, you could not pick a better year. Cautious Saturn will influence stability to handle long hours of study or give you greater control over added responsibilities that come your way. During 2008 you and your partner may be attracted too or make contact with some very unusual or eccentric people and you may find yourself renewing old or lost acquaintance and what a surprise that will be. Your year will be filled with a lucky emphasis on new beginnings and some of your cherished ambitions can now be achieved. The family scene will be the setting for a number of exciting and unusual developments throughout this year, especially with children. Projects that have been shelved, postponed or delayed for some reason will now be completed to your satisfaction.

There may be a lot of footslogging in your daily routine throughout 2008, but it will be worth it. You may have an intense desire to do something different, outrageous or daring from September to December when Jupiter and Saturn bring a few happy surprises your way. Progressive and controlled decisions or agreements can be reached, even with controversial issues. You may find yourself on the campaign trail for some personal reason and many changes can be expected with family interests and with your worldly possessions. This year will be full of exciting activities and ventures. You are well advised to be strong-willed in your views and opinions and be critical in your conclusions like you usually are. Whatever you do in 2008, aim for the top of any endeavour you find attractive, you will succeed.

Wonderful, loving Venus will transit Aquarius, Aires, Leo and Libra in the months of February, March, April, July, August and September, influencing your sectors of emotional experiences, romance and love affairs, social affairs and get-togethers with those you love. During this year your relationship or marriage will encounter a period of happiness and good fortune. Singles will attract to a partner of their dreams, who is balanced, gentle, calm and sensitive, with the view of making a permanent commitment or marriage. Lucky Jupiter will also link with Saturn, planet of stability and this will cement your relationships in a very positive way throughout 2008. Serious thought will be given about travel to distant places with your partner and a big decision regarding your personal and family life will be thought about as you venture into a delightful part of your emotional destiny. Increased romantic communication can be expected throughout this year, try to co-operate with others throughout 2008, to attain common goals and to advance your joint dreams and ideals. Venus will connect positively with Mars and Jupiter during the month of March, May, June, July, August, September and October, during which you may find children may feature in your destiny, and some will decide to start a family or plan an addition, or alternatively decide to form a permanent long term relationship.

With Venus clashing with serious Saturn and illusional Neptune in March, May, August October, November and December, be extra careful with arguments in relationships, an elusive emotional problem may be hard to pin down or a romantic promise may fall through. Relationships may also go through a period of slight re-adjustment, especially in your family circle, so watch for the sudden or unexpected throughout this year as Uranus will shake your heart when you least expect it. This could be the year to rid yourself of non-essentials, question and re-evaluate your life and tie up loose emotional ends. An interesting piece of gossip may have your ears in a flap, don't jump to incorrect conclusions over emotional trivialities, you may find yourself barking up the wrong tree.

Throughout 2008, keep your emotions under control and avoid unnecessary worry. A new love relationship that begins this year will be intense and exciting and will have a greater impact, for better or worse, on your life than other relationships in your past. Keep in mind that you must compromise for any relationship to continue.  Throughout 2008, you may feel restless, possibly a little rash, impatient with the ordinary and ache to do something wild, different and experimental with your love life. If someone tries to prevent you from doing your own thing you may explode, creating an emotional dispute. Personal relationships this year may have a touch of mystery about them, a new love interest that begins this year, is likely to be very pleasant, though probably not enduring if you show too much independence. Between the months of January, April, June, July and September, there will be moments of happiness and good fortune in your romantic sphere. These are also good months to talk and work out any misunderstandings you may have in your relationship.  Because you feel good about yourself and are warmly affectionate toward others, people react to you in the same way this year. As always, you will get back what you give out especially in a marriage or permanent partnership if you compromise, act in moderation and be patient.

Overall in 2008, emotional relationships are favoured and you will be popular and well liked amongst your close friends and acquaintances. A talented or intellectual person of the opposite sex may enter your life quite unexpectedly, be prepared for a wonderful get-together and you both may encounter many artistic or musical performances together or you may decide to go dancing or do something wild. A wonderful feeling of inner happiness can be expected and romance and good fortune go hand in hand this year. Your emotional partner, prospective mate or the person you wish to share your love with may decide on doing something very exciting and different with you. Watch for the unexpected with old friendships your nostalgia may run away with you. Love will blow your socks off in 2008, especially when travelling to unusual places and meeting different people.

From early March to mid May expect to be full on with business activity on the career and job scene as Mars transits Cancer and mirrors your work and service sector of Capricorn. Expect extra pressures during this work period, when you really have your nose to the grindstone and attending to every little detail. You may decide to quit your career or job and start your own business this year, otherwise, you will advance to a position of greater responsibility and happiness either in your present job or you may engage a new challenging career. You may encounter a few minor difficulties and obstacles throughout 2008, especially in the first six months of this year nevertheless, this helps to stimulate your great tenacity and persistence that aids in your success. You will excel by your own merits throughout 2008 and your sacrificial spirit will cause you to study, work, and finally triumph over any employment issue that may arise.

The year overall will be beneficial and exciting on the work scene, you will be much wiser and experienced by the end of 2008. There may be sudden achievements or strokes of luck in your profession or job and you will slowly conquer everything you set out to do. You may be interested in the study of science and technology in general, possibly excelling in mathematics or physics. Or you may demonstrate a great love of nature and you will benefit from contact with the air and the outdoors and will consider a career on the land, establish a business in the building industry or associated trades, or become a professional sports person. You will possess a great vitality and you take on every obstacle as a personal challenge. You will have noble and firm principles, and you prove to be comfortable under applied discipline and authority. It is important that your family relationships and personal life does not become a burden through sacrifice and prevent you from achieving your career goals, as this is you year for change and success. Travel may play an important role in your year and you may be offered a sales, marketing position, management or consultancy, where travel plays an important part of your daily routine.

If you are considering a specified profession, your vocational choice points toward one of the following: Military, nursing, hospitality, fashion, beauty, systems analysis, accounting, law, politics, business administration, physics, chemistry, medicine, or any other science or profession where you can demonstrate your authority and tenacity. The best months to push for promotions, career or business changes are April, May, June, September and October. This year will bring many new initiatives and projects, you will feel the desire to undertake bold new enterprises and venture along a new path. You will be energized this year; it is up to you to intelligently and carefully utilize this heightened zeal and drive in the best possible way. Take care you do not become too aggressive, explosive or argument with bosses, superiors and co-workers. This is a capable year for completing and achieving your objectives successfully, if you compromise. If you are contemplating a new business project in 2008, you could not pick a better time to start. Others will see you as a person who can get things done efficiently with the minimum of fuss. You may have various career or business dealings this year with a Gemini, Leo, Libran, Aquarian, Sagittarian or Aquarian to your advantage. It will be very important to remember not to take career matter home with you and don’t take home matters to work; otherwise you may encounter many headaches with both as you endeavour to sort out your indifferences.

For the first time in 12 years, Lucky and expansive Jupiter will influence your worldly goals of your horoscope. Expect to receive some benefits through your own efforts as well as joint earning with your partner. This is a year money could attract to you quite unexpectedly, in extreme cases you could have a substantial win through lotteries, stock market, or other forms of investment and gambling. You may also have your share of luck through, investments, real estate and horse racing. Lots of travel both short and long distances will keep you busy, you may be involved with major career changes or reshuffles and you will certainly benefit in some way through these. Home maintenance will be a profitable exercise this year, you and your partner may decide to renovate, re-construct, demolish and re-build a dwelling, thereby increasing its value. Some may decide to purchase a rural property and decide to start a new business life through a cottage industry.

During this year, expect to see a flurry of activity on the home front with a few disagreements concerning your future plans and activities with your partner. Some very interesting social contacts will be made that assist you in your future development. Expect to attend many parties, official functions, and organized entertainment throughout 2008. A big event, social extravaganza or competition may require your expertise and others may look to you for guidelines on how to organize things. Mercury, planet of good news links with lucky Jupiter in March, April, August and November and you may receive a telephone call or official information confirming exciting news regarding a windfall, sponsorship, a loan, extended credit or confirmation of a special project. This is a year of happy surprises, something from your past may surface and could make you rather happy or excited, unusual or unexpected opportunities can be expected in your business, social and personal life. If ever you were going to hit the jack-pot in your business or professional career, this is the year to do it.

Virgo rules your sector of health and nutrition and this year Saturn will transit and influence the health issues of this sign. Throughout 2008 you may be prone to such things like nervousness, worry, stress, circulation problems, stomach ulcers, fluid build up and problems with your eyes, ears or teeth. To preserve good health, you must consider the following: participate in regular exercise or sport, especially ones that require a lot of physical exertion. Drink lots of pure water and avoid carbonated drinks; learn to vary your diet, incorporating more vegetables and fruit; control your explosive emotions; sleep the necessary hours; avoid recreation in enclosed places or those with a lot of smoke or unfiltered air; live in well-lighted areas with good ventilation; and in general, avoid irritating personal relationships or tasks.

During January through to March with Mars your ruling planet in transit through Gemini, be extra careful with sunburn, accidents or inflammatory conditions. Jupiter in Capricorn this year may cause excessive worry and stress, problems with your skin, knees, ankles, colds and flu, chronic bronchitis, pneumonia or pulmonary congestion. You may also be prone to a bout of rheumatism or arthritis in the arms or joints. Difficulties can arise in your nervous system because of the lack of calcium and manganese. See your doctor or naturopath if conditions exist. Your short-term health problems may be caused by a lack of the vitamin B complex and by not consuming enough foods rich in fibre. Among the most common problems you will experience are the intestinal ones, colic, constipation, and diarrhoea, being malnourished. To prevent these problems it is recommended that you add to your diet: legumes, whole grains, nuts, seeds, asparagus, garbanzos, corn, lentils, celery, watercress, soy and its derivatives, cabbage, coconut, grapes, lemons, pineapples, peanuts, wheat germ, bee pollen, and bran.