Even when you’re living life to the fullest, when you have what you want, achieved what you desire, you still have a tendency to want to reinvent things. And that process can steal the joy from the here and now. The way to overcome it? Simply be in the moment, and rejoice in those achievements.
You can make joy your best friend. It’s all about how you decide to live your day—and life
Making compromises is difficult for any Aries. It seems as if you are undermining your convictions as an individual. Yet you long ago learned that, in certain situations, your refusal to compromise will only create complications in your plans and, sometimes, life. The challenge is finding a balance between the two. This has to do with how you live, how you think, and even your personal style.
Yet at the same time, you’re generous by nature and if what you do makes others unhappy, then you’ll work hard to remedy the situation. The trick in all of this is to borrow a characteristic from the sign opposite yours, Libra, and find a balance between your passion for life and your impatience over a willingness to allow others to take the time they need. It’s about each understanding the other better. While this is important in close relationships, it is an amazing tool when it comes to life in general. As a fire sign, you rarely struggle with the twists and turns or unexpected events that trouble others. You recognize them as an invitation to experience or learn something new, even if that isn’t always clear at the time. And that is the skill in learning to slow down and communicate with others at their pace. Make that your objective and not only will you learn a great deal, you’ll enjoy the process.
One of your greatest challenges is also one of your greatest gifts. That is your ability to inspire others yet also stand up to them. The challenge is recognizing the line between the two. The solution? When you discuss such matters, learn to listen more and talk less. It won’t be easy, but it will change everything.
Sometimes your concerns about things not going as swiftly as they should emerge as being uptight, if not short-tempered with others. This undermines your own well-being. The solution? Back off. Chill. It’s the reverse of your instincts, but can improve your mood and lead to inspired solutions as well.
Even when you’re living life to the fullest, when you have what you want, achieved what you desire, you still have a tendency to want to reinvent things. And that process can steal the joy from the here and now. The way to overcome it? Simply be in the moment, and rejoice in those achievements.
You could easily misinterpret the change in attitude or plans, or perhaps both, by one particular individual as no more than a bad mood, one from which they’ll recover swiftly. Actually, they have misunderstood something you said or did. This isn’t serious but needs attention, and the sooner, the better.
Aries: MARCH 20 – APRIL 18
Ruler: Mars
Symbol: The Ram
Element: Fire
Flower: Hawthorn
Fiery Aries is the first sign of the zodiac, and being ruled by the warrior planet Mars, you are a forceful character who thrives on challenges in a range of forms. Each adds to your skills, wisdom, and, ultimately, patience. Your plants and flowers reflect that sharpness, from thistles to gladioli, and your spice is, of course, red chile. Your gemstones are red, too—ranging from ruby to coral.
