Phase 1 Assertion

Direct experience, something immediate and unexpected, is demanding your attention. It’s unfamiliar and demands you respond now. Your goal is to confront the situation, avoid becoming overwhelmed, and direct it according to your vision.

By following your instincts and being proactive, you can turn any challenge into an opportunity. Don’t allow fear or your past to hold you back. Proceed forward with courage and faith in yourself. Let your intentions lead the way.

At the same time, you need to maintain your sense of being. Push ahead. Once you recognize the opportunity before you, you can set the wheels in motion to create what you have in mind. By paying attention to your first impressions, you'll know what you need to do. Your powers of intuition are strong. They will provide you with a sense of where this is all going.

Independence, leadership and innovation will all be necessary if you decide to take the risk and get in the game. It's the uncertainty of the situation puts you in touch with your genuine self, where you feel free and unafraid to follow your gut instincts. Avoid becoming too sure. Any arrogance could easily blind you into thinking you’ve got it under control, which couldn’t be further from the truth. Realize there are no guarantees and maintain an open mind as the situation unfolds. For now, it's up to you to articulate your intents and release your dream into the world. Other people will present themselves to work out the details.

Trusting your instincts will move you toward the spontaneous response that only you are capable of. Accept your uniqueness and realize that not everyone will get you. If you start overreacting to any resistance, you'll start heading in the wrong direction. Be authentic and move on even if it means going it alone. In fact, as much as many people don't understand you, neither do you understand them. This can result in shutting down whole parts of yourself, just to please theem. If you really care, you need to throw yourself into what you do. If you honor yourself, you will be able to honor people who will become involved. No need to introduce fear or doubt. Believe in yourself and manifest your dream with the passion and conviction you know it deserves.

Aries 1 thru 6 - Aspiration - Aries SubPeriod
      
Aries 1
Leadership. Vision. Impulsiveness. Single minded and brave. Reckless, impulsive.
Aries 2
Persevering. Drive to overcome obstacles. Practical. Hard-working.
Aries 3
Explores new ideas. Enthusiastic. Quick witted. Ambitious. Curious.
Aries 4
Passionate attachments. Avoids entanglements. Emotionally aware.
Aries 5
Creative and self-assured. Strong willed. Dramatic. Authoritative.
Aries 6
Insightful and skilled. Careful and conservative. Strategic. Supportive.

Your self-esteem and willingness to take the initiative single you out. Following someone else's lead is definitely not your style, and passive people can really irritate you. When things get too quiet, you start thinking up ways to stir things up. You really need is to be in front of the crowd, following your own course, going full tilt, enjoying the thrill of being alive. This attracts you to any endeavor, as long as it contains that high energy and element of risk that makes it real for you. Maintaining your sense of being in the midst of a worthy challenge is how you define yourself. The independence, command and originality you bring to the table all point to the high value you place on playing to win.

First impressions are very important and you're able to instantly size up a person or situation with amazing accuracy. This type of spontaneity often gets you into trouble, however. You could benefit from a more rigorous and thorough approach. And while you impressions are usually accurate, they often do not go far enough. This has the biggest consequences with your relationships, where you cannot treat people in the same way you deal with your own struggles. Everyone is different and, like it or not, the world does not revolve around you. That's not to say you shouldn't be authentic, which for you is aggressive and occasionally impatient and pushy. You like to be regarded for your direct and uncompromising style. For that reason, developing your more emotional and compassionate side can really be difficult. But it's definitely worth it. Learning to respect that receptive side of your nature opens up a whole world of possibilities where you don't always have to be the hero or heroine. People admire your courage, just as they admire all sorts of other human virtues. You're capable of them all, if you are willing to accept those aspects of yourself.

You're not willing to back down, often being the only one willing to take the risk. But you needn't be reckless. Being successful means taking care of yourself and making sure that the risks are worth it and not simply joyrides. You are a born leader, and you can't avoid earning the respect you need from people that will follow your lead. You're at your best when you use your talent for recognizing the right time to execute your plans and when pour your energy into them. Avoid brute force tactics, as they are below you. Build in quiet time to consider aspects of life other than excitement and victory at all costs. Everything has its time, and the opportunities you can choose from are only limited by your imagination and your willingness to explore the possibilities.

Exercise and a healthy lifestyle is essential to your emotional well-being. People find you charming but you could be a bit too self-absorbed for some people, especially the more sensitive types. You will only feel successful when you are being authentic, which for you means being totally unique and innovative. Don't allow anyone to dampen your enthusiasm and recognize that you can't be the best at everything. Your self-respect depends on knowing this. Your strengths and limitations are opposite sides of the same coin. This is how you can keep yourself fresh and avoid burnout. Stop thinking you have something to prove and make the most of every experience you have, instead.

Aries 7 thru 12 - Roots - Taurus SubPeriod
      
Aries 7
Enthusiastic and encouraging. Idealistic and social. Appearances important.
Aries 8
Intense ambition. Powerful drive to redefine self. Penetrating intellect.
Aries 9
Inspirational. Big ideas. Teacher or promoter. Strong beliefs.
Aries 10
Strives to accomplish great things. Responsible. Dedicated. Persistent.
Aries 11Innovative. Original thought. Conceptual breakthroughs and new arrangements.
Aries 12
Imaginative. Spiritual awareness. Undercurrents. Inner reflection.

Producing something of value and being the creative force behind it is what you're all about. Single mindedness and a no-nonsense approach combine with your ability to get what you want, if you can avoid creating unnecessary enemies on the way. You are determined and will pour your efforts into any project you feel has potential. The fact that not everyone agrees with you usually doesn't make a big difference to you, one way or another. You'll persist and keep pushing until your vision starts to take form and continue building what you want regardless of resistance or criticism. This can make you a force to be reckoned with, especially because you see little value in catering to people who, in your opinion, just don't get it. This type of blind spot in your nature makes you powerful, almost invincible, but it also points to your Achilles heal, that you are somewhat out of touch with what you and other people might really need. Closing the gap will involve plenty of hard work and a commitment to quality versus brute force in your approach.

Your attitude is very matter-of-fact and deliberate. There is a definitely good-natured side to you which is reasonable and unassuming. But the bottom line is that your emphasis on getting results stems from a deep-seeded need to prove yourself at all costs. You are quite able to materialize your dreams with a power and conviction that is practically unrivaled. But in the process, you can become so focused on your intents that you lose track of whether the outcome will ever benefit anyone, especially you. Aligning your ambition with your own self-awareness is the way to find the fulfillment to seek.

Passion runs deep and strong in your nature. You are essentially laid-back, but if confronted, you can put up an incredible fight. Your charm will smooth the way for you most of the time, but if cornered, you will take no prisoners, especially if the pushback could get in the way of what you want. Even those who know you and love you, learn quickly not to get in the way of your ambitions.

In love and relationships you tend to be active, intense, loyal and passionate. The energetic image you project makes you a natural leader, although one who has a tendency to dominate and expect others to fall in line. Learning positive leadership techniques, whether it comes from a mentor, or through formalized training, will go a long way in helping you to focus on improving people's lives instead of just making them conform to your will. You're able to convey your arguments with such gravity and persuasion that you often succeed in convincing people to change course, even to their own detriment. Spending that extra time to build your position on the facts and carefully take your ideas to the logical conclusion can make a big difference. Relying on your powerful personality might work in the short run, but it will eventually catch up to you. Most people lack your vision and drive, yet often are more emotionally complex, and maintain values and beliefs that you are unaware of. Giving yourself a chance to build on something authentic that matters to you eventually will benefit everyone.

You burn a lot of energy and can get a lot done in a short amount of time when you need to. Maintaining an exercise routine is important, as are all healthy outlets for your emotional and psychological well-being. In love and relationships, try to avoid dominating your partner. Respecting other people's differences is based upon your having a real respect for yourself, not because of what you are able to accomplish, but simply for being yourself. The arts and all things beautiful can be source of great fulfillment and connect you to your more sensitive side.