MARCH 20

GIFTS Forthright, Industrious, Athletic	NUMBER 5
CHALLENGES Impulsive, Demanding, Unbending	(2+0) + (3) = 5

Each day I will surprise somebody—and in a wonderfully unexpected way

You

Not only are you an Aries, but you were born on the first day of Aries, which makes you about 150-percent Aries, the most Aries of all. And even if you aren’t into astrology, you are probably still proud of the energy and power that come with being an Aries and being ruled by the dynamic planet Mars. In fact, you may even have a stubborn streak that comes as a result of this intense energy.

In your personal life and your personal style, you rarely compromise. However, that can lead to ups and downs, simply because you don’t pause to consider whether what you’re doing is worthwhile, so it is exhausting, or perhaps it’s time to make a change. This enthusiasm, therefore, needs to be balanced with an awareness of what is actually in your best interests, which means pausing in a way that won’t necessarily come naturally to you.

Yet when you begin to do this, not only will you enjoy life more, you will also find more subtle joys in your own day, in relationships with others, and in what you do. And you may even find yourself having fun doing things you would once have dismissed as being too dull. And this is your journey as an Aries. It’s not just being true to yourself; it is discovering what life itself has to offer and enjoying every second of it. Master that and you will have mastered life’s biggest secret.

You and others

As an enthusiastic Aries, you have a knack for getting those who are questioning whether certain ideas or introductions, are worth the effort. While mostly others profit from your encouragement, if they’re seriously unwilling, then back off, at least for the moment.

Health and well-being

When you are in the mood to get moving, you’re not just enthusiastic, you will tire others. The trick is keeping up the pace. Taking it more slowly may seem like a compromise, but it means you are more likely to continue in the future.

Goals and challenges

Admitting your decisions were unwise may not be easy, but the sooner you do it, the more swiftly you will be able to rethink the plans in question. Ask others for their guidance. They will admire you for being so open about your problems.

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Obviously, it would be easier if you could deal with the range of changes currently reshaping various elements of your life all at once. Yet not only are things moving too slowly for that, your own perspective is also changing. The trick? Rethink plans, but regard any decisions as tentative.

MARCH 21

GIFTS Open, Lively, Spontaneous	NUMBER 6
CHALLENGES Impatient, Inflexible, Rash	(2+1) + (3) = 6

If things aren’t going according to plan, I will figure out why, then learn from it

You

Your enthusiasm is a kind of magnetism that draws people to you. You don’t understand why. In fact, because it’s something you have had your whole life, you don’t even think about it until others mention it. Yet that magnetism starts and stops. It seems to depend on your mood. And this is where your lesson lies, which is important for you: never compromise in what you’re doing.

Don’t act to please others, unless it is part of an arrangement at work or in a relationship where basically you have to compromise to help each other. But at the same time, be aware that there is very much the possibility of doing too much of a good thing. And when you sense that, you will want to pause and consider whether more of what you are doing is actually in your best interests.

In fact, bizarrely, you can get so into the habit of dressing in a particular way, eating something in particular, or doing something else, that you don’t even realize you could make a change. And that is one of your big lessons. When you consider that, you will also begin to be a bit calmer and be able to enjoy life itself and those around you all the more.

This is one of the greatest gifts for you. Your passion for life comes with who you are. The passion to enjoy the life around you and others is one of the skills you will learn.

You and others

As someone who lives full-speed ahead, conducting a relationship, a friendship, a romantic liaison, or even relations with family can be tricky. The secret? Ask others for their concerns and advice, then discuss their views frankly. Everybody will learn from the resulting exchanges.

Health and well-being

Being excited about an activity is great, but even when you are so involved, you must remember to eat or even to rest. Also, you’ve been so absorbed in an activity or regimen that you were told was beneficial, you will do nothing else. The fact is there can be too much of a good thing, and this is it.

Goals and challenges

You are amazingly self-sufficient, and proud of it. Because of that, you could struggle to accept an offer as exciting as it is unexpected, simply because it was somebody else’s idea. There are few greater gifts than being offered to be part of somebody else’s project. Say a heartwarming and enthusiastic yes.

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Others are complaining about the time it is taking you to make simple decisions. They’d be easy if your circumstances stayed the same, but with changes—both minor and major—demanding that you rethink even the simplest of ideas or arrangements, it is nearly impossible to make long-term plans.

MARCH 22

GIFTS Dynamic, Enthusiastic, Passionate	NUMBER 7
CHALLENGES Rigid, Stubborn, Hasty	(2+2) + (3) = 7

When I’m feeling bored, I’ll tackle dull tasks I’ve been ignoring for a long time

You

Every Aries is ruled by the dynamic planet Mars, but in your case, Mars can sometimes be too big a player in your life. Mars is the planet of energy, aggression, and sometimes war, which means that occasionally you can get involved in a plan, get involved in learning something, but itis almost as if you intend to conquer rather than enjoy it. And, of course, what happens after that is you become exhausted and it seems overwhelming.

And then it loses its luster. So for you, the trick is to maintain that amazing enthusiasm that comes with your nature, but also to learn to spread it out in doing more than one thing, or to spend time with someone who helps you recognize when you are overdoing it. Not only is this important because it allows you to keep balance, it also means you have time to enjoy not only achieving those goals, but for life itself.

As you are aware, there are times when you have completely ignored those who are closest to you, perhaps even forgetting an important day or a birthday. Or perhaps you have been madly in love with somebody, but haven’t been in touch with them. Whatever the case, the lesson here is to find that balance as well. Do that and the feedback you get, the love you get, and the joy you get, will not only make it worthwhile, it will remind you to do that all the more often.

You and others

With your passion for life, you attract everybody to you. But that doesn’t mean you enjoy everybody’s company or should make plans with them. If you do so unwisely, simply apologize and back out. This prevents you from making arrangements that are no fun. Better yet, it teaches you to pick and choose carefully those who you spend time with.

Health and well-being

You will often become enthusiastic about eating something you were told was good for you or doing an exercise or a sport because it is recommended. However, these can become routine, and soon, achingly dull. The secret? Make changes just for the fun of it.

Goals and challenges

Finding things that excite you is easy, but getting that excitement to last is another matter. Usually you are eager to move on to anything that is new or exciting. The real challenge is finding the balance that is perfect for you, one that enables you to be true to yourself, which for you as an Aries is crucial.

THIS DAY FOR EVERYBODY

Understanding the need to be patient can be challenging, especially when others are in a hurry to make things happen. Yet at the moment, even you are struggling with the feeling that things should be moving more swiftly. They will. But for now, you are better off taking it slowly.

MARCH 23

GIFTS Truthful, Caring, Generous	NUMBER 8
CHALLENGES Demanding, Relentless, Excitable	(2+3) + (3) = 8

Instead of doing a single good deed each day, I will aim to do a dozen

You

As an Aries you’ve probably heard people say that they envy your enthusiasm. However, you will wonder why that is, because for you, this comes so naturally you don’t even think about it. Yet at the same time, the range of your feelings, or the amount of energy you have, from being on top of the world to exhausted, has to do with the need to find the center between these two: something that doesn’t come naturally to you, and is in fact one of your biggest lessons. This has to do with your energy level and your enthusiasm, but also with the things you get involved in, your work, close relationships, and romance. Also, how you live your daily life and how you organize your routine. Bizarrely, in your enthusiasm you can forget things you need to do, whether it’s paying bills or even, occasionally, eating.

While you can’t always make notes about this kind of thing, what you can do is deal with one of the greatest challenges and joys for you. That is to pause every once in a while, take a deep breath, and realize how wonderful it is just to be you and just to be alive. And if you’re with somebody, have a brief chat about that. Once you begin this, and once you begin to do it more often, you will not only enjoy the swings between the excitement and the stillness all the more, you’ll also enjoy every single breath of life all the more as well.

You and others

The gift that you bring to any relationship, whether it’s family, loved ones, or even a neighbor or colleague, is that you’re entirely you. In fact, it puzzles you when others put up a fake front. Discuss this, but gently, because it probably means they’re shy, nothing more.

Health and well-being

While sometimes you will throw yourself into a way of eating or exercising that you have been told is good, or which you find particularly rewarding, at the same time you have a tendency to exclude other things. Then you will tire of that regimen and move onto another. Moderation may not come naturally, but it is your best bet.

Goals and challenges

Being passionate by nature, you thrive on excess: overdoing, then being exhausted. So not only is finding balance difficult, you don’t really enjoy it. What’s more, that inner stillness can be difficult to achieve. Still, at times it’s not only wise, it gives you space for recovering from the past and to consider the future.

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Recent setbacks have freed you from a situation that, while seemingly worthwhile, was increasingly worrying. What’s more, as that particular arrangement comes to an end with each passing day, another far better one isn’t just increasingly likely, it is showing amazing promise.

MARCH 24

GIFTS Candid, Loving, Impulsive	NUMBER 9
CHALLENGES Self-involved, Unbending, Obsessive	(2+4) + (3) = 9

If somebody is dull, I will talk to them, until I realize how amazing they are

You

Those around you will always remark on your enthusiasm and your zest for life—and how involved you get in things. And while it is true, sometimes that involvement can turn into an obsession, to the degree that you actually end up getting bored with whatever it is. You will note this when someone asks if you are still interested in this thing, whether it’s a form of exercise, a particular way of eating, or going someplace—and you’ll almost have forgotten that it existed because you got so tired of it you moved on to something else.

One of your big lessons in life, therefore, is to find those things that you can be passionate about, but in ways so that passion doesn’t overwhelm you. This has to do with activities, but even more, it has to do with how you work and close relationships. It may well be that you’ve been so passionate about a certain line of activity that you got very well educated and got a degree in, and then found you didn’t actually like. Or it could well have been the same with a close alliance, a friendship, or even a relationship. You overwhelmed yourself. Finding that balance for any Aries is challenging, but it is especially important for you. Because when you acquire that skill, it will enable you to enjoy the subtleties in your own life and close relationships, and love in ways that you have not been able to before.

You and others

One of your greatest gifts is the attention you pay to those you meet and those you get to know. However, one of your greatest obstacles is the degree to which that attention can become so intense that you forget there are other things around you. It may be a friend whose company you really enjoy, or, if you’re in love, it is usually madly in love. And the gift here is to learn, to take it easy, and to take time with it. This won’t come naturally, but it is one of the greatest challenges for you.

Health and well-being

In the same way, your health and well-being require balance—a thoughtful approach as to how you take care of yourself, how you eat, and possibly even moments of questioning or reflection. If you socialize constantly or are a movie addict, it might be time to cut back and, even more, consider what’s next.

Goals and challenges

One of the greatest gifts for you is to have problems to solve and obstacles to overcome, each of which forces you to focus on elements of your life you often ignore. Initially, these won’t seem exciting, yet while dealing with them you’ll learn something very challenging for yourself, which is to live a balanced life.

THIS DAY FOR EVERYBODY

Listening with your heart as much as with your ears is always important, but more so now. While certain individuals are eager to clear up persistent issues, their efforts to discuss these matters are only making things worse. Forget discussions. Instead, make it clear how much they mean to you.

MARCH 25

GIFTS Frank, Expansive, Robust	NUMBER 1
CHALLENGES Hasty, Inflexible, Uncompromising	(2+5) + (3) = 10 = (1+0) = 1

Frustrated by the same tedious task? Get others involved. Do it faster, better

You

One of your greatest characteristics is loyalty. When you believe in something or somebody, you will stick with them through thick and thin. However, the difficulty is, you assume they feel the same. And if they don’t behave the way you expect them to, you are not only disappointed, you can get angry—except, of course, the individual in question won’t understand why.

This is also one of your greatest journeys as an Aries, and one of your biggest life lessons—to recognize that the intensity of the way you are with others, or an organization, or perhaps a profession, can be overwhelming. It is also about how you negotiate. You can talk things over and in doing so, you will not only resolve those issues, you’ll learn a lot about yourself. It is said life is a journey. And for you, that journey has to do not so much with finding that balance, because life is always changing, but with discovering the fact that sometimes you go so far toward the edge, others can’t understand where you’re coming from.

Begin to talk that over with others and you’ll have some of the most important discussions of your life, and find yourself coming close enough to the center that you’ll be able to establish warm and stable relationships in your personal life, your romantic life, your working life—and most of all, with yourself.

You and others

Achieving a balance in close relationships is a challenge, and could become one of your greatest skills. You will not only learn patience with those who are frustrating, you will discover that, often, they are a mirror for many of your characteristics. Recognize that, and even serous clashes with others will turn into incredibly useful lessons.

Health and well-being

You want to feel great but are sometimes so overwhelmed you can barely think, still less be enthusiastic. The trick? Make a few changes, health-wise. Find something fun, yet physically challenging along with others. Then do it regularly. A few weeks of that regimen and you will be a new person.

Goals and challenges

For you as an Aries, life is always full of challenges. That’s the way you like it. If everything was easy or predictable, you would be bored. Yet for you, choosing the right challenge for the right time is a complex skill—one you will be learning to understand every day of your life.

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Few things upset you more than being forced to disappoint somebody else. It’s not only troubling, you’ll find it difficult to discuss the matter in question, so are tempted not to mention it at all. That’s understandable. Still, you’re urged to talk things over, in detail, and the sooner, the better.

MARCH 26

GIFTS Passionate, Motivated, Warm	NUMBER 2
CHALLENGES Rash, Stubborn, Impatient	(2+6) + (3) = 11 = (1+1) = 2

If your goals seem distant, set new ones. For now. Make them challenging but possible

You

You sometimes wonder why people aren’t as enthusiastic about life as you are. Of course, it comes naturally to you. But you have a tendency to assume that everybody has it, and they don’t. It’s for this reason that you also feel frustrated because others don’t respond in the way that you hope or expect they will when you are talking about what you’re doing, or something you can do with them, or even when you’re asking about what they are up to.

The important thing to remember about this is that it’s not about right or wrong, although there are certain people who will criticize you for being as enthusiastic as you are about life.

It’s about being who you are and being true to you. And if someone isn’t particularly enthusiastic about a certain activity, or even about spending time with you, it doesn’t matter; you can move on. And that’s the other skill that you’ll be developing during your life: to carefully pick and choose those who you spend time with and the activities you pursue. Just because you’re excited about something doesn’t mean you need to commit to it for months, or even years. And it’s the same with a person. The skill of choosing what and who suits you is a skill that you will be developing every day of your life. One at which you’ll be getting better every day. And one that will allow you to enjoy life all the more every day.

You and others

Being a spontaneous fire sign, the idea of carefully selecting the people you hang out with seems strange. Yet you’ve learned that while some people are fun and even challenge you, others seem more boring by the minute. Selecting the people you spend time with is just as crucial as how you eat and take care of yourself.

Health and well-being

Long ago you realized that you feel better when you eat wisely. Despite that, you occasionally rebel, only to discover that there’s a price to pay for indulging yourself. The trick? Make a date to treat yourself a bit on some days, and continue being mindful on the others.

Goals and challenges

It may be that, when you were very young, setting a single, lifelong goal made sense. Since then, however, you’ve realized just how much there is to do and discover, and the more you fit into each day, the better it is. As an Aries, the more passions you have, the better.

THIS DAY FOR EVERYBODY

Somebody seems determined to corner you into doing something that will serve them well but not you. The real problem is that they haven’t asked, thereby recognizing this as a favor. They are manipulating you into offering. Don’t. Instead, address this frankly. You won’t regret it.

MARCH 27

GIFTS Intense, Forthright, Athletic	NUMBER 3
CHALLENGES Reckless, Demanding, Rigid	(2+7) + (3) = 12 = (1+2) = 3

Restless? Ask somebody what they really enjoy doing. Then learn it from them

You

For you, life is full of challenges, not in a negative sense, but it’s the way you learn things. Whereas others will often run from challenges, you may ask them to join you in doing something new. To your amazement, they will say they actually aren’t interested in altering certain elements of their lives. As an Aries, you were born to enjoy these challenges, to thrive on them. And sometimes they will last for years, or sometimes you’ll learn what it is you need to know and move on.

Most of all, you need to recognize that not everybody will share those challenges with you. It’s the same with your own activities in the world. It is important for you to find activities—personally and in your job—that allow you to do things in a new way. If not, you will quickly get tired of them, or perhaps it will be that in your personal life you’ll find those challenges, even if your work is a bit predictable. You may just decide to reorganize things from time to time so that you are always learning something.

Whatever the case—and it can be different at different times in your life—for you, those challenges, those lessons in doing things in a new way, are like taking a very special variety of Aries vitamins. Once you’ve learned to do that, you’ll not only benefit from it, you will want to do it for the rest of your life.

You and others

As an Aries, discovering that others think very differently from you can be a surprise, if not jarring. Tempting as it is to focus on those who are equally enthusiastic about life, often relationships thrive on contrast. In your case, learning to accept this with others and enjoy them for what they are is an art.

Health and well-being

While you can hurl yourself into certain activities, hoping they will make you stronger and healthier, sticking with it is another matter. Ideally, you should aim to have a variety of activities and, equally, a varied and interesting diet. That way, you can be indulgent on some days, then be more moderate over the next few.

Goals and challenges

The secret is not so much finding the single “right” goal or ambition, as having a series of them: some your current focus, others on the sidelines but by no means forgotten. Some involve other people, a few are yours alone to do. The one thing in common is your passionate feelings about them all.

THIS DAY FOR EVERYBODY

External forces make you feel like you need to rush today. But taking your time will be best for everyone in the long run. Don’t allow yourself to be made to feel like you have to make decisions or take undue risks to solve problems that might not actually exist. Give yourself space to sit with a problem.

MARCH 28

GIFTS Strong, Enthusiastic, Loyal	NUMBER 4
CHALLENGES Impatient, Sullen, Single-minded	(2+8) + (3) = 13 = (1+3) = 4

Always being told what to do? Irritated? Ask for a list. That’ll change everything

You

You don’t usually think of this, but you tend to take on more than you can realistically do. As a life enthusiast, anything difficult, new, or challenging is appealing to you. You’ll say yes first, assuming you’ll fit it into your schedule. While this means your life is rich, it can also be overwhelming, and either you don’t have time to do things properly, or you are always catching up, so you’re late for everything.

What’s more, the idea of cutting back is unappealing. However, there is another approach and that is to pause every once in a while and do something out of character, which is to ask for help. Find a friend, family member, or even a professional who’ll review your activities and calendar, and help you examine where your time and, possibly, money are going. This isn’t just about practicalities, but where you invest your deepest feelings, and whether it is wise and worth it.

This is because you are also fiercely loyal and will sometimes stick with something simply because you made a commitment, when actually what you need is someone to suggest it’s time to say farewell to that particular activity, ambition, or, indeed, relationship. And that is one of your biggest lessons in this life. It’s not to pick and choose what you do, but to know when to say farewell to certain things so you can enjoy the rest all the more.

You and others

When you make a commitment to an activity, job, or individuals, whether it is family, loved ones, or even colleagues, you feel that this connection is an important one and you do everything you can to honor it. But others must earn your loyalty. No excuses and no discussion.

Health and well-being

Being able to enjoy life and its pleasures, and enjoy feeling and eating well, is important. However, it is easy for you to overdo things, then adopt an extremely tough regimen of diet and fitness. While balance doesn’t come naturally, it is the secret. The trick here is to learn to say no, and at the right time.

Goals and challenges

If ever there were an individual who loves a challenge, it’s you. And, what’s more, you love achieving those goals. It’s just that some of them don’t mean as much to you as you thought they would, possibly long ago. It’s okay to say no, to back out, and that’s the big lesson for you today, and every day.

THIS DAY FOR EVERYBODY

What you are facing requires you to acknowledge the need to be patient, even while others are putting the pressure on to make things happen, and fast. Yet at the moment, you are questioning the idea things should be moving more swiftly. They will. But, for now, you are better off taking it slowly.

MARCH 29

GIFTS Generous, Swift, Truthful	NUMBER 5
CHALLENGES Impulsive, Unrelenting, Fixed	(2+9) + (3) = 14 = (1+4) = 5

Stuck somewhere dull? Ask anybody, even a stranger, where you should go

You

One of your greatest characteristics is your zest for life. Of course, this comes with being an Aries and being ruled by Mars. However, your particular nature is such that it needs new challenges, some small, others bigger, but in every case, it is exciting for you to learn to do something, how to achieve a skill, or even how to have the kind of relationship you want. The trick to all of this, however, is to recognize that some things are simply skills. They aren’t challenges and you don’t need to put quite as much energy into them. You just need to figure out how to discern. And this is where those closest—family, friends, and even work colleagues—come in.

In the past, you wouldn’t listen to their caution that maybe you were doing too much, hurling yourself into one activity. Finally, what you are learning to do is to begin to back off. That isn’t just worthwhile, it means you will have time to explore other activities and perhaps even one or two challenges that will be rewarding. But most of all, it will give you time to be with those you care about most, to spend time with the number-one person in your life—you—but equally, with those who add to your life: family, friends, and colleagues whose company you enjoy. And rather than worrying about having to get somewhere, you will be able truly to relax with them.

You and others

It is rare that an Aries depends on another individual to fulfill his or her life. Caring passionately, about people and projects is normal. But putting yourself first is key. That is part of your lesson, and your journey. Do that, and work, live, and love intensely, yet retain that all-important link with your deepest inner self.

Health and well-being

Knowing what is in your best interests seems simple. Yet you complicate it with complex fitness routines and demanding diets. Being good to yourself should be simple, and once you have linked up with your inner wisdom, you will know exactly what to do. Until then, think carefully about whose ideas you embrace.

Goals and challenges

Some say that, ideally, you’ll set challenges that are modest. However, not only is that completely out of character for you, if you talk to friends, you will find they are amazed and impressed by what you do on a daily basis. If you like the idea of a challenge, go for it. But knowing it won’t prove anything to anybody.

THIS DAY FOR EVERYBODY

Few things are more rewarding than having struggled with difficult people and coming up with a plan that works for everybody. The good news is, that is what you’ve done. The bad news is, these arrangements will change—before you can regard anything as settled for good.

MARCH 30

GIFTS Loving, Dynamic, Spontaneous	NUMBER 6
CHALLENGES Brash, Unbending, Impatient	(3+0) + (3) = 6

Unsure about your life goals? Maybe there is more than one on a path of self-discovery

You

It has always fascinated you when somebody lives in the same home for their whole life, if they have the same job and don’t even think about changing it, or they have a particular hobby they stick with—or a combination of all of these. As an Aries, you are passionate about life, and sometimes even you will stick with a single, lifelong passion, but one side of your nature thrives on new experiences that stretch you in a way that is important to you. While you enjoy meeting people and learning about them—and about new ideas—you can get lost in it. You then have to find your way back to yourself.

As an Aries and a fire sign, passion is in your nature. What’s more, you are generous, and if someone’s struggling or in need, you’ll do what you can. In trying to help others, though, you sometimes forget your own needs—home, family, loved ones, or, quite possibly, your work—or you may be avoiding something that you don’t enjoy doing.

Your challenge is to balance the two—maintaining that wonderful generous streak, but instead of struggling to ensure that others are happy and to keep up with your own commitments, you’ll find you are able to enjoy life in a way you have never really done before. It’s an art, but most of all, it will be the greatest gift you could give yourself.

You and others

Finding balance in close alliances, at home and out in the world, is important but can also be challenging. Often, the biggest lesson involves somebody who’s your exact opposite. Where you’re obsessive and impatient, they’re easygoing. This can be at home with family or friends, or out in the world. Achieving this balance is one of life’s greatest gifts.

Health and well-being

For many (but not all) Aries, taking care of yourself—that is, your physical well-being and eating well—isn’t of particular interest, which is itself an important challenge. The trick to doing it is to keep it simple, but make it exciting, and ideally make it part of your life with others.

Goals and challenges

Goals are easy to define. However, overcoming obstacles is another matter. Instead of battling them, the trick is to define them very clearly, which, as an impatient Aries, annoys you. Tackle this now, and not only will you learn a lot, better yet, what you learn will be an asset for the rest of your life.

THIS DAY FOR EVERYBODY

Some problems can be defined and dealt with swiftly, and then put behind you. However, those you’re currently facing are more complex than they seem and so could take days to put to rest. Still, while this will require considerable patience, it will be justified by the result you achieve.

MARCH 31

GIFTS Joyous, Strong, Forthright	NUMBER 7
CHALLENGES Headstrong, Overzealous, Unbending	(3+1) + (3) = 7

Are you often late or do you forget something? Try showing up unexpectedly, but with gifts

You

There are two ways of viewing your nature. One is that you’re flexible, and adapt swiftly to new and even very unexpected developments. While that means you are comfortable with the twists and turns of modern life, you’re also easily bored. So when those around you—family, friends, or colleagues—settle into a routine, you’re restlessly looking for something new. Of course, as a fire sign, this is natural.

Still, there is a secret to dealing with this. It’s to allow yourself to be swept away by the moment you’re in, that is, what you are doing and whoever you are with. You’ll either be thrilled by your enthusiasm, even with unfamiliar activities, or will recognize your deep, and touching, response to certain individuals. True, these experiences will be as unsettling as they are appealing, mostly because you’ve so valued your independence that previously you have brushed off any such feelings. This fresh perspective will shift your approach to the rest of life.

You may have been this passionately involved with your own pursuits, from your career to a challenging activity you enjoy, from sports to a game of bridge. However, this will trigger a top-to-bottom review of your priorities. What’s more, because this can’t be done in a day, you will find yourself asking questions about almost every area of your life.

You and others

As a fire sign, you have a well of passion waiting to be discovered. Certain situations or individuals will lead the way. And they will take a special place in your calendar, your priorities, and, possibly, your heart.

Health and well-being

Action makes you feel powerful. But learning from others touches your heart. If you slow your pace enough, soon you’ll adore time spent in activities and with people who, previously, you barely noticed.

Goals and challenges

You have a restless and inquisitive mind. It needs to be kept busy, ideally with suitable challenges. Physical fitness is okay, but regular mental workouts will do the trick

THIS DAY FOR EVERYBODY

You have been battling with certain individuals about important details. Now that you’re looking back, you are beginning to realize you were sidestepping the real issue. Deep down, you know what this is. The challenge is raising it. Once you do, everything else will be easy.

APRIL 01

GIFTS Lively, Openhearted, Frank	NUMBER 5
CHALLENGES Rash, Obsessive, Demanding	(1) + (4) = 5

Give yourself the challenge of surprising three people, in three wonderful ways, today

You

Being born on the first of the month brings a fresh energy to the world around you, into your life, and importantly, to your enthusiasm. You need to do things your way. That’s typical, but this process of discovering your own approach to life isn’t just exciting, it is almost as if you were an explorer on a ship sailing to the New World, and not sure what you were going to encounter. That sense of excitement and vitality fuels your life. Even if you are simply going around the corner to do something ordinary, you never know who you’ll run into or what you’ll discover. And that enthusiasm rubs off on others, which means that they in turn want to spend time with you. This is a great gift.

However, the lesson is to ensure that you channel your energy into something that doesn’t just benefit others, but is also a benefit to you personally—in close relationships out in the world, in your job if you go to one, and in the activities you pursue—but even more than that, these benefits need to come through your feelings, your mind, your heart, and your soul. Because you’re so busy thinking about things, you sometimes neglect to embrace those more subtle and more tender moments. The more you learn to do that each day, the more you’ll enjoy the day itself and the days to come as well.

You and others

Finding perfect friends, a perfect relationship with family, a perfect way of dealing with others, is so important to you because there really is a belief that there’s a kind of high that’s possible. You’ve experienced it and you will want to experience it again. It’s just that this comes and goes. And when it comes, it is a very special moment. And when it isn’t there, it’s important you realize it will come again.

Health and well-being

It’s easy to say it is important to eat well. For you, it is simply because you’re quite sensitive, and if you haven’t had enough to eat, if your diet is out of balance, you can pay a price for it. If you eat too much sugar and then crash, you will struggle. If you don’t eat enough, you will struggle, too. Finding a balance is important. It’s the same with movement. A brisk walk each day will make all the difference.

Goals and challenges

Life for you is nothing without at least three goals to pursue every day and one challenge to overcome. When you find that and find the perfect balance, you’ll also find it’s as if you were taking the best vitamins in the world.

THIS DAY FOR EVERYBODY

When you decided to sidestep certain potentially upsetting issues, they were minor, so of little concern anyway. However, now that these are out in the open, you must be frank about your concerns but, also, seek advice. Brainstorm solutions together. You will be amazed how helpful others’ ideas are.

APRIL 02

GIFTS Spontaneous, Generous, Loving	NUMBER 6
CHALLENGES Uncompromising, Fixed, Abrupt	(2) + (4) = 6

Bored? Unsure what you enjoy? Ask what others do for fun, then explore together

You

For you as an Aries and somebody ruled by the passionate Mars, passion is itself a way of being. It is not something you simply feel from time to time.

However, you don’t really think about this until you are around those who don’t seem to be excited, much less passionate, about anything. Yet at the same time, these individuals are drawn to you because your warmth, your excitement, and your enthusiasm are almost like taking vitamins for them. While this is wonderful, it is also important that you provide your own passion in a way that satisfies you, not others. And it is finding that balance that is important for you.

Also, much of life, close relationships, your job if you go to one, varies every day. Tasks don’t necessarily involve that feeling of passion, which means it is important that every day you ensure there’s some component of it. Whether it is an activity you love, a variety of exercise that you enjoy, or music. That means a lot. That balance can change from day to day, but for you in particular, as an Aries thriving on this variety of passion, finding ways to fit it in is like finding the right vitamins to take. And once you are sure there is enough of that enthusiasm, passion, zest for life in some form in your life every day, then each day will be a joy.

You and others

You realize that some individuals will never be excited about certain activities—they don’t have that kind of nature. They are happier just to sit comfortably and quietly. Hopefully, this means you have given up trying to create that excitement for them and discovered that despite this, often they’re good company.

Health and well-being

Here, too, passion is important, but in this particular case, it’s your own passion for your well-being, and for ensuring that over a period of time, you are eating well. Some people have an exact routine, but for most Aries, that is too boring. Besides, you need to change things around every once in a while. And it’s the same with activities. Ensure that you have plenty to keep you going.

Goals and challenges

For you, a challenge a day is a kind of vitamin. It may be a small challenge or a big one, but the more you embrace these challenges regularly, the better you’ll feel about the day, the week, the month, and your entire life.

THIS DAY FOR EVERYBODY

Obviously, you’re in no mood to confess that when you withdrew from one particular arrangement, you were dishonest about the reason why. Your objective was to avoid hurting anybody’s feelings. Now that everything has come out, you have to be frank. Still, you can speak from the heart.

APRIL 03

GIFTS Energetic, Frank, Affectionate	NUMBER 7
CHALLENGES Single-minded, Hasty, Excitable	(3) + (4) = 7

I’ll play a game with myself. How many dull tasks can I do before getting bored?

You

If you are familiar with astrology, you will know that you are ruled by the intense, passionate planet Mars, and that you’re a fire sign as well, both of which indicate that you have an incredible zest for life. Of course, you don’t really think about this most of the time, until you run into those individuals who don’t share those qualities. You sometimes wonder what you can do to make life more exciting for them. And the answer is: nothing. They are who they are.

Acknowledging this isn’t easy, but it is like acknowledging that certain people are blonde while others have dark hair, some are tall and others short. The trick is recognizing, then learning, to enjoy those differences. While your sheer enthusiasm for life is an amazing gift, it is yours. What you can learn is to enjoy those who are less easily excited or who prefer to live life at a slower pace. It may be family, it may be colleagues, or maybe it is someone you are close to.

Your romantic partner may be like that, and despite their slow pace, you still love them. In fact, it may well be that it is this slower pace and what it brings to your life that makes the relationship, whether it’s personal, family, or even professional, so rewarding. Whatever its nature, know that this isn’t about changing anybody, but about balance.

You and others

Some relationships are about enjoying time with others. However, for you, often they are an invitation to broaden your horizons in terms of the individuals in question. You are discovering new ways of experiencing life, together and individually. It is a challenging, powerful, and rewarding journey.

Health and well-being

Some say feeling your best is all about what you eat and how you exercise. For you, however, the emphasis is on communication: that is, understanding others. The more you discuss, the greater that understanding will be.

Goals and challenges

Nothing focuses your mind more than an exciting challenge. However, when you’re short on facts or the circumstances are unclear, you can become so irritated that you find it impossible to be clear-minded. This is your greatest lesson—and challenge. Patience.

THIS DAY FOR EVERYBODY

Recently, you have struggled to keep certain long-standing arrangements going. And you’ve succeeded. Yet circumstances and your own priorities are shifting. While these changes are timely, they’re also upsetting, because this means rethinking arrangements that, only recently, you struggled to keep going.

APRIL 04

GIFTS Warm, Candid, Enthusiastic	NUMBER 8
CHALLENGES Stubborn, Brash, Self-centered	(4) + (4) = 8

Are you always complaining? Ask others to rate your complaints. You’ll end up laughing

You

Some say that you were born into a particular sign for a reason; that is, if you are an Aries, you were born to discover the passion that comes with being a fire sign and to benefit from the energy associated with being ruled by the planet Mars. Yet at the same time, there is in every individual the need for balance within you as well. And your particular chart shows that, while it is essential you use your Aries enthusiasm to make the best of it. It is also important for you to discover that slower pace within you. This isn’t just about living slowly, it’s about being able to slow down so you can listen to and be with those you care about, whether it’s family or loved ones, or even those out in the world—friends or colleagues.

This discovery of this slower pace will also enable you to rethink certain elements of your life that have been a source of frustration. You may have kept trying to make things work when actually they aren’t meant to be that exciting. Or you may have tried to force them into being worthwhile when actually they aren’t. And the greatest gift you could give to yourself is to let them go.

Whatever the case, and the situations will appear from time to time, being able to say farewell to something that doesn’t suit you isn’t just wise, it may be the nicest thing you can do for yourself.

You and others

It’s unusual for an Aries to compare themselves to others, because being born under the first sign of the zodiac, you are always thinking about what you have done in the past, and your future goals. However, you care about those closest, and if they aren’t happy, you worry. What means most to them is that you care. That, alone, is enough.

Health and well-being

Taking care of yourself may seem selfish, yet in order to be at your best, it’s an important variety of selfishness. Think of that each day, and when you can’t be bothered to eat properly, or do a little exercise, or get enough rest, recognize that not only is it a gift to you, it’s a gift to others as well.

Goals and challenges

Finding the balance between generosity to others and taking care of yourself is one of your major challenges. However, because it’s something you can control yourself, it is also something you can learn to resolve very quickly.

THIS DAY FOR EVERYBODY

A long time ago, your mind set on doing something, going somewhere, or achieving one particular goal. But, despite your efforts, you’ve achieved nothing. Frustrating as this is, it isn’t about what you can actually do, but having a challenge that stirs you up. It’s about getting you doing, not getting it done.

APRIL 05

GIFTS Robust, Strong, Honorable	NUMBER 9
CHALLENGES Unbending, Impatient, Thoughtless	(5) + (4) = 9

When I am impatient, I’ll make it a game to guess how long things will take

You

The theme for your birthday is discovery. What a wonderful theme to have, because it isn’t about trying to keep things the same or even trying to make what you have better, it’s about recognizing that your life is going to be peppered with all kinds of exciting discoveries. Some things you have been hoping for, others are unexpected.

If there’s any challenge, it will be acknowledging those discoveries that you encounter as being important, which you should embrace. If you recognize these as something that will add to your life, then, when they arise, you’ll explore them. But in some cases you’re much more than this. They will add to your way of thinking, your way of living, maybe your way of working. But in each case, you’ll be discovering something new. That’s the key to it.

It’s interesting because, as an Aries, you’re inquisitive, but you can also be a creature of habit and can be rather impatient about having to learn new skills or new ways of doing things. Ironically, some of what you’re learning may mean that you meet other people or have new experiences that will themselves be rewarding. And that, again, brings us back to the theme of discovery. Think about it in the past, acknowledge it in the present, and embrace it, and you will have a future full of delightful and rewarding discoveries.

You and others

You tend to want to share discoveries with others. Except each individual is here to learn their own lesson, to have their own experiences. And while there may be times when you’re able to share them with those around you, just as often it is important that you enjoy them yourself.

Health and well-being

You will be surprised how unexpected events or encounters teach you new ways to take care of yourself: activities that are worth your while, ways to eat that benefit you. More than that, however, recognize that this is an ongoing part of your life, so there will be further discoveries over the coming days, months, weeks, and even years.

Goals and challenges

Making yourself number one is difficult for you, because you’re generous by nature. But when you find that balance between taking care of yourself—and taking care of yourself first—and being generous with others, you will also find that you experience great satisfaction.

THIS DAY FOR EVERYBODY

Unsettling as the revelations you are facing may be, deep down you’ve known something is amiss. The real shock is the extent of issues and how secretive certain individuals were. From their perspective, this was wise. Yet the gulf between you is wide—so much so, it’s unlikely you’ll strike an accord.

APRIL 06

GIFTS Motivated, Eager, Openhearted	NUMBER 1
CHALLENGES Reckless, Headstrong, Impractical	(6) + (4) = 10 = (1+0) = 1

Today I’ll lend my focus and enthusiasm to somebody who needs a boost

You

For you, as an Aries, the secret to making the best of your nature is to make a point of learning from each day. That may sound strange because you learn from all of life. Yet in this particular case, it’s about being much closer to the day’s events in a way that might be more normal if you were born in the sign next to yours: Taurus, an earth sign, or Virgo, another earth sign, which are both very much into the details of the day, as opposed to the action, which is so much a part of your nature.

While by no means are you lacking the fiery nature of the Aries, you also need to pause, and pause regularly, to look at what you’re doing each day. In doing so, you’ll think about whether it could be better, whether you need to take a new path. That is important. And this isn’t just about achieving what you want. It is also about the time you spend with those around you, whether it’s friends or family, and what you’re doing for yourself. It might be termed checking in with yourself regularly.

Make a habit of this and you’ll find that not only do you achieve far more than you imagined you could each day, you’ll also enjoy the day. You will be far more aware of what you have achieved, what has been a pleasure for you, and even those obstacles you have overcome. And each of those will put a smile on your face.

You and others

Often when dealing with others—family, colleagues, neighbors, or friends—it’s about keeping the peace and getting along with them. But in your case, you feel the responsibility to keep them happy. While this is wonderful, and shows your generous nature, it is also tricky because some individuals don’t want to be happy. Acknowledging that will be difficult for you, but once you actually do this, you’ll find it a lot easier to deal with those around you.

Health and well-being

Tempting as it is to spoil others at the expense of your pleasures, finding those little pleasures every day isn’t just important, it will add to your life in ways you can’t imagine. And it’s not just about pleasures in terms of what you eat, it is also the objects around you that add to your life, and even having things that you do, from exercises in a lovely setting to something that is equally rewarding.

Goals and challenges

You have a strange challenge, and that is to learn to be a little more self-centered. This is unusual for an Aries, but as you will be aware, it is an important one for you.

THIS DAY FOR EVERYBODY

Ordinarily, you’re frank with others. Recently, however, a lack of communication about certain pivotal matters has been a problem. Overcoming your discomfort in raising this may be a challenge. Once you do, and are talking things through, the confusion behind those problems will vanish.

APRIL 07

GIFTS Enthusiastic, Passionate, Spontaneous	NUMBER 2
CHALLENGES Driven, Relentless, Single-minded	(7) + (4) = 11 = (1+1) = 2

Are certain individuals bossy? Turn it around. Actually ask them to tell you what to do

You

Most Aries think and move swiftly. So swiftly, in fact, that often they won’t catch the things that need to be reflected on, thought about, or analyzed. In your particular case, though, this variety of analysis is so rare in your sign that it doesn’t come naturally. Sometimes you wonder and worry whether you might actually be missing something.

However, this also allows you to enjoy what you are achieving in a way that isn’t common for those who were also born under the sign of Aries. This allows you to slow down. And if there is any challenge, it is being able to pick up and move swiftly when you need to, and to back off from that process of analysis.

Of course, you are ruled by the dynamic and courageous Mars. And if you let that side of you kick in at those times when you need to move quickly, to be dynamic, or possibly even courageous, if you allow Mars to take the lead, if you need to take a stand with somebody, then you will know exactly what to do.

But most of all, you might want to borrow an idea or a concept from the sign opposite yours—Libra—which is all about finding that balance, that analytical side, that helpful side with a passion that is so central to you being an Aries.

You and others

Often when people ask how you are, they don’t care. Of course, you do care, and it is one of your greatest gifts. And others need to care about you. It’s not that you’re secretive, but it does mean that sometimes you need to let others know what’s going on inside.

Health and well-being

Making the best of life has to do with its pleasures, but it also has to do with being in both the physical condition and state of mind that allow you to enjoy every day. Ironically, sometimes you can be a bit lazy about that, simply because your mind takes you elsewhere. One of the lessons for you is to turn taking care of yourself into a joy.

Goals and challenges

The passion that you have for life and for everything good is admirable, but sometimes you can take such a long time organizing things that you won’t necessarily achieve what you want as swiftly as you might hope. However, if you bring a little Aries passion into that, things would happen more swiftly.

THIS DAY FOR EVERYBODY

The time has come to take a tough line with one particularly tricky individual. While you are usually able to sidestep their maneuvers or stage a diplomatic confrontation, neither of those has worked. Bizarre as it seems, the fact is, they want to talk things through, but are too shy to ask.

APRIL 08

GIFTS Truthful, Dynamic, Lively	NUMBER 3
CHALLENGES Hasty, Unbending, Single-minded	(8) + (4) = 12 = (1+2) = 3

If you find you don’t care about your goals, start making ones you are passionate about

You

If there is anything irritating for you—in the world around you, in the lives of others, and in your own life—it is that things seem to start and stop so much. As an Aries, and somebody ruled by the planet of focus and action—the fiery Mars—when you tackle something, it’s natural for you to plunge in. And once you’ve plunged in, you expect to get things done. In fact, the most difficult thing for you in the world is to begin a task, whether it’s something at home, involving a friend, or at work, and then be forced to stop. But every once in a while, you must. Being easygoing in this way is one of your biggest lessons in this life.

What’s more, if you battle those situations, you either end up more frustrated or could actually make things more complicated. Instead, try going with the flow. Then you’ll realize there are a lot of other things to pay attention to—to do and to enjoy. And that many of those you’d otherwise have missed out on will be a lot of fun, if not a real joy. This is the reason achieving a balance in your life is so important.

While your drive to get things done and to turn your goals into reality is important, focusing on enjoying what the moment offers is a big lesson for you. And what you learn will become increasingly rewarding, so make the best of it.

You and others

Sometimes you feel so impatient with certain individuals you want to explode. After that mood passes, you are more relaxed, and would do anything for them. Then, when you have time to talk and understand what they are struggling with, instead of being annoyed, you understand them much better.

Health and well-being

Few things make you feel better than getting out in the fresh air and moving swiftly. But, frustratingly, that’s not always possible. The secret is to find minor ways to achieve that same feeling, wherever you are, and even when there is not much time. It is challenging, but feels terrific when you manage it.

Goals and challenges

When you know what you’re going after, there is no stopping you. However, when your options—or worse, your own priorities—are unclear, making decisions can be complicated. True, you could act on impulse. Take time to ensure your decisions are wise ones.

THIS DAY FOR EVERYBODY

There has been talk of changes in the circumstances of somebody close to you, events that would be as disruptive as they might be exciting. While so far, nothing has happened, suddenly things are moving swiftly. However unsettling this is in the short term, it is in everyone’s best interest.

APRIL 09

GIFTS Passionate, Forthright, Loving	NUMBER 4
CHALLENGES Fixed, Demanding, Self-involved	(9) + (4) = 13 = (1+3) = 4

Stuck with somebody boring? Ask what is magical in their life. Their answer will amaze you

You

If there is a single lesson for you, Aries, it is summed up in the phrase “less is more.” It has long been said that living simply is both wise and a virtue. What’s more, there is a growing passion for decluttering.

But this is about more than that. It is actually about recognizing that sometimes what you’re already doing or what you have is plenty. Despite that, this can be challenging for you as an Aries, a fire sign, and somebody who thrives on a challenge, because you want something more to do, and often that will translate into creating or acquiring more of what you already have.

The lesson for you, though, is to pause and recognize what you have and enjoy, then to begin to explore. And this is where it can be tricky because again, for you as an Aries and someone who is both passionate by nature and impatient, you’ll be eager to do, acquire, or achieve what you have in mind right away.

However, the trick is to take it slowly. Ordinarily, this alone would be frustrating for you. The idea of allowing things to unfold at their own pace is seriously aggravating. The trick? Finding a balance. Do that, and you’ll benefit from it in ways you couldn’t have imagined possible. And that is the path to joy for you in this particular life, as the very special kind of Aries that you are.

You and others

Often, you’re the most enthusiastic person in a relationship, and consequently, whatever its nature—whether it’s family, romance, or career—you’ll probably be taking the lead. Yet, it’s important that you encourage others to express their views or take action, even if their pace is slower than yours.

Health and well-being

The tendency to want to do things with others is so strong in your birthday chart that you’ll want to match up to the joys and desires of others. Whether it is the way they like to eat or exercise, it’s about teamwork, except you are very much an individual, which means learning to pursue that. Sharing joys is a great art.

Goals and challenges

Sharing life is a gift, and this is a gift that you have. Being true to yourself while you’re sharing that life is the challenge for you. Once you learn how to do it, not only will this challenge become a joy, you’ll find that you’re all the closer to others in your life as well.

THIS DAY FOR EVERYBODY

You have no problem airing your views. And, if challenged, will still make an effort to ensure others understand what’s behind those convictions. However, certain individuals are in a tricky mood. So be careful what you say, or minor differences could turn into a major, and completely unnecessary, blowup.

APRIL 10

GIFTS Impulsive, Loyal, Generous	NUMBER 5
CHALLENGES Rash, Impatient, Excitable	(1+0) + (4) = 5

Set up a challenge a week and see how exciting life becomes

You

Being born the tenth of any month, which is numerologically a “1” day, underlines the importance of doing things by yourself. This by no means indicates you’ll be tackling them solo, but it does mean you must do what is of significance to you. While that can’t always be the case due to obligations to family, work, friends, and yourself, at the same time you can find certain activities that are rewarding or mean a great deal to you. These can have to do with your physical well-being and with developing new, and rewarding, challenges. It might be that you decide to become so skilled at a particular pursuit, you will know you’ve achieved something. It could involve a range of activities; and while it is your decision, it may be something that’s visible to others or something you’re doing quietly, on your own.

This balance between taking action and getting others involved is always shifting, and those changes are of significance in your relationships. You may not actually discuss this with others. However, the fact you are doing something because it’s important to you will substantially alter the way you deal with others and, interestingly, mean you’re more easygoing with them and enjoy their company more. What’s more, you’ll feel less pressure to do things your way just to show you are in control, and that alone will bring you huge joy.

You and others

As a fire sign, you’re okay with life’s ups and downs, although living with constant tension with others isn’t easy. Yet certain individuals like it that way. Acknowledging this seems like a defeat until you realize their problems aren’t yours to resolve. It’s not about what others think or do, it’s about what you do for you.

Health and well-being

You have a tendency to put off taking care of yourself, physically and even the way you eat—your excuse being it can wait until everything else has been dealt with, and everybody else is happy. That will be a long wait. The best approach? Make taking care of yourself your priority now.

Goals and challenges

You realize that your biggest goal is to put yourself first. As an Aries, this is not unusual, because being born under the first sign of the zodiac, you know this kind of individuality comes naturally. But in your case, it is a skill you’ll be developing for much of your life.

THIS DAY FOR EVERYBODY

Life would be a lot easier if you could make decisions about certain complex situations, then turn those into lasting plans. However, with the foundation on which these are based shifting so swiftly and dramatically, the more flexible your thinking and your long-term vision, the better.

APRIL 11

GIFTS Frank, Unconventional, Sincere	NUMBER 6
CHALLENGES Single-minded, Stubborn, Abrupt	(1+1) + (4) = 6

Do you sometimes annoy others? Make it a game. Ask what you can change

You

As an Aries, you were born to face challenges. That may sound like you’re in for struggles, but it is the reverse. You are enthusiastic, if not obsessive, by nature about what you want to do. Having been born under this passionate fire sign, you have a gift for turning merely good ideas into something exciting, and equally, overcoming obstacles. Your challenge? Carefully selecting your obsessions. At times you get so involved in something or with somebody that it becomes central to your life.

Only later do you realize that either it is impossible or, if you achieved your goal, it wouldn’t be nearly as rewarding as you hoped. This may have to do with an activity, a relationship, or even your physical well-being. But in every situation, it’s vital that you pause and consider whether what seems so important to you now will mean as much next month or next year.

Once you’re looking at life from a clearer perspective, you will also be able to view many other elements with a new clarity. And this won’t just enable you to spot but also consider ending the pursuit of aims or goals that are unrewarding. It will enable you to recognize just how much you’ve already achieved and how, if you invest more time, energy, thought, and, indeed, heart into those activities, how much richer life will be as the years unfold.

You and others

Finding a balance in relationships is difficult for anybody. But it is particularly the case for you, as an intense and passionate Aries. You will often put others, and their needs, first, and in a way that is out of balance. While relationships are always in flux, one of your biggest lessons is focusing on that balance.

Health and well-being

Looking out for your well-being is an important journey for you. However, unless you consciously decide it will be fun, it could seem seriously dull. Finding a way to make it exciting may take a while, but you will. And, what’s more, the results will more than justify the effort you’ve made.

Goals and challenges

For you, life is dull without challenges, but it is important that they aren’t just challenging physically, but that they also lift your spirits. Simply defining that is itself a challenge. But that’s the point. Each day and each step will add to your knowledge, and that increases your joy in what you’re doing and achieving.

THIS DAY FOR EVERYBODY

Be watchful of conversations about certain tricky issues. One or two individuals are trying to measure, then compare, the sincerity of others. While this will never work, they need to discover it for themselves. Until then, back off and leave them to their debates, while you busy yourself elsewhere.

APRIL 12

GIFTS Affectionate, Loving, Generous	NUMBER 7
CHALLENGES Excitable, Fixed, Reckless	(1+2) + (4) = 7

Learn to make tasks fun. Then you’ll be able to enjoy anything and everything

You

As an April 12^th Aries, facing challenges isn’t so much what you want to do, but each experience strengthens both your identity and confidence. The trick? Finding a balance between your capacity to face those challenges, in your life and the world you are living in, and being able to relax. It is about knowing when to pause. That may sound strange in situations where you felt frustrated. This isn’t because of your success or failure, but because your expectations were very different from the actual circumstances.

Yet one of your greatest gifts is your ability to ignore restrictions. Many Aries achieve a great deal doing that, whether it’s climbing peaks—both literal, such as mountains, or in business—or creating a happy family under difficult circumstances.

But in your particular case, the trek’s about situations where you’ll need to be aware that making changes requires you to be persistent. This is also about personal goals, especially being close with others. Sometimes you are a bit impatient, because certain individuals don’t understand how much you care about your plans or their ideas differ from yours.

However, the resulting discussions will not only be enormously rewarding, they will also deepen your connection with the individuals in question.

You and others

So often in life, you’ve wondered if you and those around you were speaking the same language. As an Aries, you’re passionate about what you want to do, and about connecting with others, and you are sometimes impatient, because others act at their own, usually slower, pace. The challenge? Being patient.

Health and well-being

Waking up brimming with energy is fabulous. However, that can be complicated. There are all sorts of ways to make this happen, but you get distracted. Or bored. The trick? Do things that boost your energy, well-being, and spirits, and change your routine frequently. This won’t just make you feel better, you’ll be creating a valuable, and lifelong, habit.

Goals and challenges

Keeping life interesting is no challenge. There is always something or somebody

to deal with. Your problem? Once you have dealt with that challenge, major or minor, you need to pause to enjoy your victory and congratulate yourself. This seems pointless, but those good feelings are a variety of essential emotional vitamins, to be taken daily.

THIS DAY FOR EVERYBODY

In raising certain persistent issues, your intention is to speak from the heart. However, the resulting discussions could easily slip into the type of brutally frank exchanges you dread. Tempting as it is to avoid these, don’t. Actually, they won’t just be timely, they will do wonders to clear the air.

APRIL 13

GIFTS Candid, Vivid, Enthusiastic	NUMBER 8
CHALLENGES Edgy, Unrelenting, Brash	(1+3) + (4) = 8

Want to be the best at something but struggling? Tackle another challenge. Then try again

You

As you know, as an Aries, you can be impulsive. In fact, that us one of your greatest gifts: the ability to think and act swiftly and to be authentic and true to yourself whatever the situation. Yet at the same time, there is a tremendous emphasis on the practical side of life and on the doubts that acting with passion raises. This discussion and the resulting process of exploration—either to justify your decisions to yourself, or to explain your thoughts to others—may seem annoying, but, intriguingly, it will bring you closer to others.

The trick, therefore, is not to find the swiftest answer, but to delve deeply, and then to talk with those closest, whether it’s family, friends, or possibly even in a work setting. It doesn’t matter where. This will go on in various ways, in various elements of your life. And in each case, what you learn when doing it will help you understand yourself better, your priorities better, and it will also deepen the relationship.

Even more than that, this will bring a certain joy to exploring situations that you once might have regarded as almost explosive. While at one point you might be right, now, as you learn more about who you are and about how to discuss even very sensitive matters, you will not only enjoy those discussions, you will deepen the resulting relationships as well.

You and others

As in Aries, you’re all or nothing. When you care, it is total, and you’re both honest with others and support them, whatever. When there are differences, though, or you can’t be there for them, you worry. Sometimes letting go and believing others will survive without you is the challenge. Being there or not, what is most important is how much you care.

Health and well-being

You will sometimes hurl yourself into a diet or exercise with admirable enthusiasm. The problem? Often this doesn’t last, because the program in question didn’t suit you personally. So you got bored. The secret is recognizing that while many activities are worth your while, you need to search for the right ones.

Goals and challenges

Being comfortable with yourself is essential for you, because it affects your confidence. This creates the foundation for your worldly success at a job, or with plans or projects. Each day will bring progress. Rejoice in this broader, more exciting world, and the powerful insights it brings about the future.

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Recently, you’ve not only discussed matters that, at one point, you’d never have dared even mention, you have learned a great deal. Tempting as it is to withdraw and mull things over, you’re far better off keeping the lines of communication open. Amazingly, you’ll soon begin to enjoy those frank exchanges.

APRIL 14

GIFTS Robust, Openhearted, Strong	NUMBER 9
CHALLENGES Impatient, Reckless, Unbending	(1+4) + (4) = 9

Turn boring commitments into a game. Figure out how to make them fun

You

By nature, you’re self-sufficient. Your ruling planet is the powerful Mars, which means you tend to feel it is your duty to deal with everything that comes your way. You are actually really good at that. What’s more, you enjoy overcoming challenges, because this process broadens your horizons and you learn about new people, situations, and settings. Even more, it is a measure of your capacity to handle all such matters. Yet certain elements of your life are so important to you, if issues involve them, you will worry—a lot. You will be concerned about doing things right, about the impact of plans on circumstances, or about upsetting others.

And this is the big lesson for you—to understand that the passion you bring to any situation is important, but if you make decisions based on the past, then you are only complicating your life. The trick? It’s to shift your focus from managing the present, the here and now, to focusing on the future.

This is especially important for you as an Aries, because you feel it is so important to act swiftly. But if you take a deep breath and reflect slowly on your options, extending your thinking into the future, your perspective will change. And, instead of acting swiftly—but, possibly, unwisely—you will act slowly and with wisdom.

You and others

Sometimes those around you are seriously upset about your plans or ideas. Ordinarily, you would say nothing but proceed, knowing success wins others over faster than words. Still, at times, you have no choice but to listen to others’ concerns. What they say is one thing, but a serious exchange of ideas matters even more. The secret? Truly listen to what others are thinking, You’ll learn a lot.

Health and well-being

You’re happily involved in what you’re doing and enthusiastic about life. You are so busy that you don’t notice you’re tired. Or, because you’re living at a swift pace, you forget to eat. That results in a mood that is difficult for you and others. It is easy to forget about these things. But remember, and the rewards are huge.

Goals and challenges

There are many varieties of success. Some are about achieving goals of your own, those at work, or affecting others. You can get so involved in these, you neglect to set your own goals, from each day being a joy to achieving your own personal successes. These goals matter most of all.

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By being aware of what others are dealing with—sometimes more than they are themselves—but also conscious of the rapid rate of change reshaping so many situations, you have been doing a lot of juggling. Now, however, your maneuvers need to be discussed, and soon.

APRIL 15

GIFTS Strong, Spontaneous, Dynamic	NUMBER 1
CHALLENGES Thoughtless, Rigid, Hasty	(1+5) + (4) = 10 = (1+0) = 1

Is somebody boring? Ask them questions until you discover amazing facts about them

You

For you, life is a juggling act, trying to balance everything you have achieved and the resulting demands on your time versus the dream of getting rid of it all so you can pause and take a deep breath. These extremes are typically Aries. Juggling your time, having too much that’s exciting going on, is typical. Yet there is a remedy other than making everything go away because you are overwhelmed. It’s how you deal with it.

As an Aries and a fire sign, ruled by Mars, you are dynamic by nature. You were designed for ongoing excitement. The trick, however, is to know what form that excitement will take, how you will employ that energy, and how you can benefit from your actions. And, equally, you will learn when you need to slow down and cut back on your commitments. This is the tricky thing, because “doing less” doesn’t come naturally to you.

This is one of your greatest lessons. First, knowing when you need to slow down. Second, learning how to pause, think about what’s next, and decide whether what you’re doing would truly be in your best interest. And it’s also about cutting back, possibly letting go of familiar plans or even passions. Achieve this balance now, and you will be able to live it out every day. And that is one of the greatest goals for you.

You and others

Your passion for life is natural. You are intense, sometimes overwhelmingly so, even for you. But reducing that vibe isn’t easy. And finding common ground between you and others can be challenging. However, it is possible. And doing so will enable you to spend stress-free time with others, from family to close friends or colleagues.

Health and well-being

You want projects to succeed instantly. That includes taking care of yourself, from working out to watching what you eat. And if you aren’t successful, you give up. Your challenge? Being patient, but also finding ways to take care of yourself that excite you and you enjoy. Do that, and the rest will be much easier.

Goals and challenges

Some goals can be achieved swiftly. But, as you’re well aware, others take much longer. The secret for you is to line up short-term objectives when you’re facing something that requires patience, but which you really care about. That simple strategy is the difference between enjoyment and frustration.

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Certain individuals or, possibly, destiny itself, are trying to take over. Your plans have been disrupted, if not radically changed, and more than once. It may seem you are alone in these struggles. But look around you, and you’ll soon realize you’re not alone. Everybody is facing similar difficulties.

APRIL 16

GIFTS Enthusiastic, Quick-thinking, Expressive	NUMBER 2
CHALLENGES Impetuous, Impractical, Rash	(1+6) + (4) = 11 = (1+1) = 2

You can make joy your best friend. It’s all about how you decide to live your day—and life

You

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.

You and others

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.

Health and well-being

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.

Goals and challenges

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.

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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.

APRIL 17

GIFTS Loving, Dynamic, Strong	NUMBER 3
CHALLENGES Hasty, Irritable, Passionate	(1+7) + (4) = 12 = (1+2) = 3

Make bringing happiness to three other people your project. Then see what happens

You

For you as an April 17^th Aries, energy and enthusiasm are your bywords. Yet despite thriving on it, life itself is a stop-and-go affair, and the resulting changes in pace are as sudden as they are unexpected. It’s about observing these rhythms. Some are predictable: days and nights, and even more, the seasons of the year, in which nature reminds us about timing.

For you, it’s about allowing certain plans, arrangements, and passions to develop at their own pace. This doesn’t come naturally to you. Being a fire sign and ruled by the dynamic Mars, your impatience is understandable. Yet one of your lessons is to accept nature’s pace and, equally, that projects won’t always move at the rate you’re planning. The solution? Learn to allow things to grow, and at their own pace. This isn’t just important, it is vital.

If you had a vegetable garden, you couldn’t pull up a carrot to see if it had grown yet. Instead you’d have to learn to observe its growth. And you’d simply have to wait. In the same way, in certain other elements of your life, you are learning to allow things to grow. Once you understand the process, you will not only enjoy it, and the people involved as well, you will want to do more of it, because that understanding of allowing things to grow, in a garden and in life, is one of the greatest gifts anybody can be given.

You and others

Often when dealing with others, the question isn’t what they’re doing, but why they are avoiding certain situations—some that involve you, but as many that do not. This question links to a frequent irritation with friends, family, and, if you work, close colleagues. And that is: why do they take so long discussing or dealing with things? There’s a simple answer. They’re not you. They’re not an Aries. Simple.

Health and well-being

As a fire sign, you thrive on life lived in the fast lane. Thinking and moving swiftly are your strengths. The problem? Circumstances aren’t always in a cooperative mood, and delays are inevitable. The solution? Don’t push. Do something out of character and cool it. This may seem a compromise, until you realize options beyond anything you’d imagined possible have appeared from nowhere.

Goals and challenges

It’s said that the greatest advice given to anybody is also the simplest. Be. Here. Now. For you, as an Aries, that can be very difficult, because most of the time your mind is focused on “there”: that is, where you’re going and not the present. That is your greatest challenge, and achieving it will be your greatest gift.

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You’ve been nursing certain long-cherished plans, ideas, or alliances that once held promise but are increasingly burdensome. Difficult as saying farewell to these would be, the moment you let go of them, you’ll create space in your life for the thrilling events or ideas waiting in the wings.

APRIL 18

GIFTS Generous, Lively, Truthful	NUMBER 4
CHALLENGES Hasty, Unrelenting, Excessive	(1+8) + (4) = 13 = (1+3) = 4

Don’t give up on tough tasks. It will be great remembering how you battled to do them

You

Balancing enthusiasm and optimism with concerns or even pessimism is tricky. Of course, you expect your efforts to go well. And because you are full of that marvellous Aries energy, often they do. Yet there are periods when bad timing, minor obstacles, or serious challenges force you to rethink arrangements. However, instead of recognizing that changes are necessary, you could get upset or even back off as if you’re almost demanding that nature find a remedy.

The trick? Acknowledge that you are in a period that is forcing you to both slow your pace and rethink things, not just those plans but, possibly, life in general. You could battle those changes or, instead, recognize that something new and exciting, but as yet unknown to you, is developing behind the scenes. You need to recognize, and embrace, nature’s pace.

Next, it’s about freeing yourself from the past so you can embrace those changes as they take form. You could struggle or embrace this process. If it’s the latter, you’ll recognize this as the adventure it is. What’s more, you’ll be in the here and now, and enjoy what you have, without tinkering with things just to keep yourself busy. Take this approach, and without doing a thing you will discover a whole new world in the present.

You and others

There are times in life when you haven’t just been overenthusiastic, you’ve almost bullied others into feeling the way you do. Then you wondered why they were grumpy. This is a real Aries challenge: sometimes your enthusiasm overwhelms others. Still, that shows how much you care. And that’s what’s important.

Health and well-being

The trick to feeling wonderful is twofold. One is to take care of your physical body, which you do with enthusiasm, but can also forget to do. However, being happy in your head is mostly the result of being contented with life as it is, even if things aren’t going as swiftly as you want or you have to rethink plans. Finding that balance is a challenge and a gift.

Goals and challenges

The most important thing for you as an Aries to discover is that life is full of exciting challenges, most of which are goals, but in disguise. Once you discover that, you will think carefully about what the outcome will be. And if you are happy with it, you will hurl yourself into dealing with those challenges, and the sooner, the better.

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You’re eager to take a break from the rather intense discussions of the past few days. But you’ve learned so much, not only about where others stand on certain matters, but also your own perspective has changed. Continue to talk things through. The results will amaze you.