Aromatic Astrology - Aries

The next sign of the Zodiac is Aries which is generally considered to run from 21st March – 20th April.

Plant: Mars
Element: Fire
Quality: Cardinal
Symbol: The ram
Polarity: Masculine
Physical correspondence: The head and brain
Stones: Amethyst, ruby, diamond, bloodstone
Flowers: hollyhock, carnation, poppy, thistle, geranium
Colors: white, red
Herbs: basil, catmint, nettle, wormwood, geranium, cypress, pine, chervil, carnation
Bach Flower Remedy: Impatiens
Essential Oils: Rosemary is the signature oil for Aries. Cedarwood, cinnamon, clove, frankincense, juniper, peppermint, pine.
Positive Traits: A pioneering and adventurous spirit; enterprising, courageous, direct in his approach; highly energetic, hating restriction, loving freedom.
Negative Traits: Selfish, always putting himself first; unsubtle, impulsive, pugnacious; a satirist, quick-tempered, impatient – wanting everything now.

As rosemary is considered to be the signature oil for Aries I have used that as the anchor oil for both my Lord and Lady Aries blend. It can be quite restorative for Arien's when they push themselves to the limit and beyond. The herbalist Culpeper describes rosemary as being 'ruled by the Sun in Aries'. For Lord Aries I have combined rosemary with cedarwood to enhance stability, patience and integrity; frankincense to help stabilize the emotions and an optional touch of lime to freshen and bring a sparkle to the blend. While for Lady Aries I have combined rosemary with juniper to promote wisdom; pine which helps us recognize the love that endures in the hearts of those we have loved and an optional touch of rose which helps one to forgive others and one's self.

Lord Aries
Rosemary - 2 drops
Cedarwood - 1 drops
Frankincense - 1 drop
Lime - 2 drops (Optional)

Lady Aries
Rosemary - 1 drop
Juniper - 2 drops
Pine - 2 drops
Rose - 1 drop (optional)

Quotes reflecting the qualities of Aries:
"Move and the way will open." - Zen Proverb
"And the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time." - T.S. Eliot
"Nothing is more real than nothing." Samuel Beckett
"And if there is not any such thing as a long time, nor the rest of your lives, nor from now on, but there is only now, why then now is the thing to praise and I am very happy with it."
Ernest Hemingway