Aries Strength Keywords:
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- Independent 
- Generous
- Optimistic
- Enthusiastic
- Courageous
Aries Weakness Keywords:
- Moody
- Short tempered
- Self-involved
- Impulsive
- Impatient
Aries and Independence:
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.
Aries and Friendship:
Aries are good friends, they always look out for their friends with caring and generosity and will protect them should the need arise and encourage them with their natural optimism. If confronted, Aries can turn to be quite childish, they will fight back with their agressive nature and are known to have temper tantrums should they not get their way.
Aries and Business:
Aries are activists. If a business idea comes their way, they tend to plunge right in. Aries are more then willing to take a gamble and follow their dreams and goals. However, if success is not immediate, they tend to lose interest and give up easily. Aries are notorious for not finishing what they have begun. This is due to the low tolerance for boredom and lack of patience. If the excitement is gone from their business idea, they go off and search for it elsewhere.
Aries Temperament:
Independence is key to Aries astrology, they do not like to take orders from others and enjoy getting their way. They can get childish or moody should they be given orders that they do not like. Aries easily take offense to comments made. Aries are self-involved and can be self-centered, if they do not pay attention to the feelings of others, Aries can easily become spoiled and resented by others. In order to get their way, Aries will tell a lie if it seems advantageous to do so. They are however, not very good liars and other people can usually see through them.
Aries Deep Inside:
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 in a Nutshell:
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!
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ARIES for 2008
For Aries (Mesha) Ascendant or Lagna this year is going to be good for Business/Profession, there should be enhancement in your reputation and fame. Your relations with bosses and seniors will be good. You should opt for long term investments instead of short term ones. Disputes and disharmony between spouse is possible in this year. Long distance traveling is indicated in this year. Tough time for students this year , though success with hard work is assured.
Career, Incomes and Gains
During the beginning of the year Ascendant lord Mars is transiting over the 3rd house in Gemini sign in retrograde motion. It should be concerned an advantage for those natives who are born under the Aries ascendant. There might be a surprisingly enhancement in your reputation and your fame would increase. Success in day to day pursuits is assured. Bhagyesh( 9th Lord) Jupiter is aspecting to ascendant as well as ascendant lord Mars, hence, there would be cherished support of destiny. Your relation would be much better with seniors and other authorities. Favor of associates and boss will boost your confidence and enthusiasm. Cherished promotion or increments will definitely take place. Till the mid of January 2008 Dhanesh ( 2nd Lord) Venus would be transiting over the 8th house in inimical sign Scorpio that’s why some financial troubles might bring tensions and depression. Therefore, you should not make major investments. You should prefer to long-term investments instead of short-term investments. Conjunction of 5th lord Sun and 9th as well as 12th lord Jupiter over the 9th house till 14th of January would be helpful in regard to litigation and traveling abroad.From 13th of April 2008 to 13th of May 2008 5th lord Sun would be transiting over the ascendant in exalted position it will bring promotion and sudden chances of gains. Although, from 28th of April 2008 to 20th of June 2008 ascendant lord Mars would be transiting in debilitated position which might be the cause for tensions and delay in important pursuits.Those considering purchase of home or vehicle, January would be very beneficial. In fact chances are very high of acquiring land or vehicle. Investments in real-estate might be fruitful. Overall, opening of the year is going to fulfill your cherished wishes. However, you should try to curb unnecessary expenditures so that you can capable to make savings for future.
Love, Family and Social Life
Saptmesh (7th Lord) Venus would be transiting over the 8th house in inimical sign Scorpio till the 19th of January 2008. It would be cause of tensions and troubles as far as your married life is concerned. Probably, you would not be capable of maintaining harmonious relations with your spouse. There might be disputes and hot arguments at very small or avoidable issues. Hence, there is a need to make some changes in your attitude and way of communication. Conjunction of Saturn and Ketu over the 5th house might provide problems towards children. However, circumstances would be in your favor when Venus would be transiting in Sagittarius sign from 19th of January 2008. Therefore, during this period, you might get expected support of your spouse and other family members. Those are seeking their dream prince or princes would achieve success in their efforts. Overall, after mid of January family atmosphere would be full of happiness and prosperity.
Transit of Mars over the Gemini and transit of Jupiter over the sign of Mooltrikona will provide desired respect and reputation in your social circle.
Education and Traveling
Transit of Saturn and Ketu over the 5th house is not favorable for students. It is a tough time. Pre-planning and hard work is necessary. You have to put your best efforts so that you can perform well otherwise Transit of Saturn, Ketu and Rahu will create atmosphere of confusion. Transiting Jupiter and Mercury over the 9th house are indicating long distance traveling during the opening of the year.
Health
Till the 4th of January 2008 ascendant lord Mars would be aspected by 6th lord Mercury hence, it might bring some health related problems. However, after 4th of January any major or unexpected health related problem is not indicated by planets. Only chronic or minor health problems would be there.