Having entered the earth in the spring, the season of life's beginnings, your soul's strengths are always best expressed in ways that can be associated with the number one. That includes first position in a queue, leader of the pack, taking the initiative to get a project underway and all sorts of pioneering endeavors, whether a territory, an idea or an entire field. Harry Houdini (4/6/1874) didn't exactly hunt for his job under "escape artist" in the classifieds, you know. Many Aries have to invent their own job titles, since they invent the job in the first place.

You don't mind a bit striking out into the great unknown to scout out the possibilities for the rest of us. "Aren't you afraid to go out there all alone?" people have asked you all your life. You may just smile at them because the question is too absurd to bother answering. Your independence enables you to withstand peer pressure, also. Do you think Justice Sandra Day O'Connor minds when hers is the sole dissenting voice in an otherwise unanimous court decision? I doubt it. "One" is not a lonely number for Aries, and you don't mind standing alone when standing up for what you believe in.

Watching the lone, fearless Aries in action is, in fact, an inspiration - and, in case you didn't know it, the ability to inspire is one of your most powerful secret strengths. It probably is a secret to you, since you are not showing off when you ride out alone into the great unknown to rescue the princess or find the treasure. You're just being yourself. You don't even look back to see how deeply you've affected the quaking, hesitating spirits of the rest of us, watching in awe. Your leadership abilities deserve special focus. Your ability to inspire the thoroughly daunted soul of modern humankind, as we gaze upon the evidence of our colossal fallibility, will be crucial to the process of saving the earth and its inhabitants in years ahead. Whilst the rest of us are shaking our heads, assessing the damage to the forests, seas and ozone layer, you’ll be the one rolling something up your sleeves, anxious to get started on the exciting clean-up and restoration tasks.

If you're a quiet Aries (there are a few), you will no doubt benefit greatly from the secret strength of having a Real Live Rebel in your soul. Some fool may think that just because you're quiet, you're a likely doormat - such a misguided assumption. It may have been an accident that The Rebel was played by Aries Marlon Brando, but it was a cosmic accident, for sure! And we're not talking about the Rebel Without a Cause, here - that was another movie altogether. Aries is such a powerful foe because you know (or think you know) what you're fighting for.

The Rebel in your soul will always come in handy. Aries is as innocent as a lamb in springtime, and it is one of your great charms that the hard knocks of life seldom embitter you. You retain your innate certainty that the evils of life are just set up so the hero can come riding in to make it all OK. When a con artist or other sneaky type tries to slip one past you, you become the hero and fight hard. Nothing brings out your inner rebel strength like dishonesty.

If your adversary is an Aries, avoid an all-out frontal attack, if possible - Aries is too good at those. Disarm them instead by being forthright and frank about your differences. Aries will respect you if you are honest about disagreeing with them, they rather admire your courage. Gaining an Aries' respect is the best way to oppose them peacefully - all the fire signs are big on respect.

If you must take sides against an Aries, be ready to defend your position in a stormy scene, as they don't mind scenes one bit. It's smarter to use a subtle approach. Aries is extremely vulnerable to fancy footwork, feints and dodges. Within ethical bounds, a quiet, behind-the-scenes campaign to strengthen your position is your best bet. If you have the facts on your side, the joy of battle involuntarily deserts Aries and you win. They respect the truth above all. It's worth the time and trouble to arrange for Aries to discover for themselves that you are right.

By the way, make sure the Aries in question really is your adversary. This sign can be unintentionally inconsiderate, especially when young. A chat you perceive as a slap in the face may have been the result of their abrupt manner and their rushed style of getting things done.