ARIES

Vacation Guide: Have the Time of Your Life

Vacation Guide for Aries
Aries chooses vacation destinations that offer new thrills, and often go for physical adventures that test their mettle. Your ruler, Mars, is the warrior planet, and has blessed you with a zesty love of experience. Bored easily, you constantly seek a bigger, better challenge. For you, dear Aries, R&R involves activities that are nothing like your everyday routine.

As a fire sign, you prefer warm, dry heat to cold locales. Think about a vacation in the American Southwest, on the African mountains and plains or in the Australian outback.

Aries love the freedom of being behind the wheel, especially when there's a long stretch of open road ahead. Why not take off on a cross-country road trip? Visit the scenic wonders of national parks along the way. Stop in small towns to sample local cuisine and take part in country fairs. Try not to have to be anywhere at any given time‹just breathe the fresh air, kick back and let the road take you away!

A camping trip might be an ideal way to do just that AND test your skills in the wild. Energetic Aries might enjoy rock climbing, skydiving, hand gliding or white-water rafting. Or go to a dude ranch where you can ride horses and hike on spectacular trails. At night, join fellow guests around the campfire to share stories. You might even want to try a grown-up survival camp like Outward Bound.

If the great outdoors aren't for you or if you've done it all, spring for a completely different kind of rush‹casino gambling in Las Vegas, London or Monaco? Try your hand at a game of blackjack or slip a quarter in a slot machine‹you'll love the thrill of chance (especially when it brings victory). Aries are also always game for a scary roller coaster ride or a drop from the Tower of Terror, so a visit to a top amusement park like Disney World or Universal might be right up your alley.

Mars also instills in you a love of competition, so you'd also really enjoy a spectator sport destination, such as The Kentucky Derby, Grand Prix or U. S. Open. You could even start planning now to go to the next Olympic games with a group of friends, or to see Lance Armstrong win his fifth Tour de France bicycle race next summer.

Whether you travel alone or with your family, best friend or large group of pals, you are always happiest when you're at the helm. Luckily, most people will gladly hand over the planning to you. Just be sure to give everyone a say‹you will want to be known a benevolent ruler, not a dictator!


An Intimate Guide to Romantic Success
The Aries Man: March 21 - April 19

Are you in love with an Aries man? You've got quite a macho man on your hands! Ruled by Mars, the hot, red, active planet, the Aries man is known as the "warrior." Fearless and brave, active and entrepreneurial, he is eager for new experiences. Your man is never ever boring!
Your Challenge
To get his attention away from his constant business wheelings and dealings, and to cater to his substantial physical needs.
How To Handle Him
If this is your first date with an Aries, choose something daring to do. Aries, the lover of risk and adventure, is apt to enjoy activities with you that could include hang gliding, bungee jumping or car racing. The Aries man's credo is he'll try anything once. Use this to turn his mind away from everyday business matters and focus on you.
Being such a testosterone-charged and masculine sign, Aries needs a regular, highly active sex life. He is apt to be aggressive and spontaneous, and this is one man who likes to take the lead. At the same time, the Aries man is highly protective of his lover, being quite willing to fight (literally or figuratively) for her, and this is a big part of his appeal. Be gentle with this ego, though. If you're not "in the mood" he might take the slightest rejection quite hard.
Aries likes a challenge, so you could tease him a bit when he starts getting bossy, keeping what he wants out of reach until the end of the pursuit. If trying to win an argument, the smart partner of an Aries man will subtly convince him that her ideas are really his ideas. Some Aries men have a roving eye, which is not an attractive quality, so to keep him playing in his own back yard, keep your body sleek, your lingerie sexy (a few skimpy pieces in his favorite color, red, would be a good idea) and the lights low (candlelight is perfect--Aries rules fire). Most of all, keep him guessing because he loves the thrill of the chase.
Things To Do, Gifts To Buy
Want to surprise him? Cook him a spicy dinner, perhaps something Tex Mex--or--just tease him by putting a jalapeno pepper in your mouth and dare him to bite it gently (a la 9 1/2 Weeks). Then alternate sweet flavors with spicy (Aries rules spicy flavors). That's a way to get his attention!
In terms of gifts, the Aries man likes an experience rather than something tangible. You might buy tickets to a boxing match or an exciting basketball game where he can get all worked up and scream his lungs out--all the better to get his lusty self in bed later that evening.

The Aries Woman: March 21 - April 19

Love an Aries woman? She's modern all the way, full of spunk and drive. You will likely find her running her own business, or heading up a division in her company, for Aries is the sign that rules entrepreneurial ventures. She is a woman of strength, has well-formed and intelligent opinions, and part of her charm is that she is so thoroughly independent and self-reliant. Aries is a fire sign and therefore quite imaginative, born to lead rather than to follow.

Your Challenge

To keep up with her, you've got to think of some original things to do together--the "same old, same old" will never rate with her.

How To Handle Her

In bed, the Aries woman will often enjoy initiating the lovemaking, much to your delight. Allow her that pleasure and enjoy the fireworks. Sexually, she will be creative and even humorous, and her sense of adventure will lead her to try many things.

Things To Do, Gifts To Buy

Take her to an amusement park and try out the fastest, scariest rides together--she'll be all the more passionate later. If you are giving her perfume, choose a fragrance that has depth and character--it could have a hint of spice or be a new, modern blend. (One thing is certain, your grandmother's sweet rose or lily of the valley just isn't her style). Another idea would be to give her a gift certificate for a new hairstyle by a famous hairdresser she's read about in her favorite fashion magazine. A fine imported hairbrush would be a good gift idea too. Aries rules the head, and a bad hair day is no joke for our girl. Having her hair just right gives her increased self confidence, and by giving her a chic new look, she's apt to be delighted. Be prepared for her open demonstrations of her love for you! If you would rather choose something for her that is a bit more sexy, get her a short satin wrap robe with matching demi-bra and tiny thong panties, in her favorite color, bright red.
An Aries girl loves uniforms, so let her see you in your Navy dress whites the next time you call on her. If you don't have an "Officer and an Gentleman" uniform around, any other uniform will do. Do you have a friend who is a UPS or FedEx delivery man? You are in luck--borrow his uniform and pretend to be a delivery man. This will really ring her bell! Take note all "suits": every Aries woman looks forward to those sexy, well-muscled UPS guys, even when they're dumping more work for them to do on the counter! Your working-class stud attire could be a fantasy-come-true.
If you want to be late for work and get the bathroom all steamy, try this: when you're shaving one morning, stand at the sink completely nude, with the water running, and your face all lathered up with shaving cream. As you shave, be completely oblivious to her staring at you and just talk naturally with her about everyday matters--the more mundane the better. For example, ask, "Shall I pick up the Dijon mustard after I get the stuff from the dry cleaner?" Shave your face slowly--and wait for her reaction . Aries rules sharp instruments, so watching you wield your razor in such a masterful fashion will send her temperature rising--and could be start the start of a wonderful day for you!

Selecting the Perfect Gift
Aries Man
Aries is a fire sign which rules sharp instruments, iron metals and fire. Surprise your Aries man with an outdoor barbecue grill, a deluxe Swiss army knife or a dart game for his office. Aries is also the deal-maker sign of the zodiac, so he may need a new briefcase and calculator too. While you are at it, send him a cactus plant for his office--thorns are governed by Aries.
He enjoys competitive sports, so get him tickets to the next Super Bowl game. Won the lottery? Buy him a Harley Davidson motorcycle. Haven't won yet? OK--Aries also rules warriors, so for his computer, buy him best-selling shoot-'em-up game software to test his competitive skills. Another idea: buy an old and valuable hand-drawn print of a famous battle scene and frame it for his study.
The Aries man is quite a cowboy--brave, tough when he needs to be, and true pioneer--so get him a pair of nifty good quality cowboy boots or a western belt. This sign rules the head, so your Aries man might like a gift certificate in a fine men's hat store too.

Aries Woman
Aries rules the head, so give her a fine hair brush and pretty hair ornaments from England, or, if you are feeling generous, give her a gift certificate for a hairstyle make-over from a famous big-city salon. She would adore a makeup consultation (her face is, of course, part of her head), so find the best stylist you can. Or put together a basket of high-quality makeup and skin care products (in sealed packages, so she can exchange the colors if necessary).
To cater to her need for excitement, give her a ride in a hot-air balloon that ends with a champagne picnic. Get her a pair of Rollerblades because she loves fast sports or a racing bike. She's an excellent poker player, so some elegant new playing cards would be good. Since she craves experiencing events that are larger than life, buy her one of those new videos on real life tornadoes (she adored Twister) or hurricanes for her collection.
Your girl adores attention, so throw her a surprise party! Hot and spicy foods are her favorites, so she would like a basket of Tex-Mex salsa, sauces, chips and spices. Want to buy jewels? Her stone is diamonds. Buy her either a knockout ring or delicate stud earrings (all the rage right now). Or collect a cache of sexy, silk undies in her favorite color, bright red, or the derivative, pink.



Stress busters by Sign: Learn to Relax
Aries: Action is Everything
Mars-ruled Aries, a cardinal sign, puts the emphasis on action, so if you are unable to do something about whatever is causing you stress, it will only make you even more crazy. Still, being a hot-head or acting rash is not in your ultimate interest, as I am sure your friends keep telling you. You are normally pretty good handling change and risk, but because you hate sweating the details, you could be missing something in your overall plan.
Aries is excellent at building strategy. So stop to plot all your options. If you need to prepare your attack (such as bringing a law suit if you feel you've been wronged, or asking your accountant to redo your taxes if you there is an error somewhere), outlining the steps you'll take or listing the pros and cons of a redress is in order. The sheer abundance of your Aries energy (combined with your high- octane adrenaline) can get in your way. Writing things down will force you to slow up and think before acting.
In the meantime, take out your aggressions in highly competitive games, such as one-on-one basketball, squash, handball, boxing, even target shooting at a rifle range. Solo, you can knock yourself out rock climbing, rollerblading, or hang gliding. Attending spectator sports will be less effective, but you could enjoy them. Going to a basketball, baseball or hockey game could be great if you can get completely into the action and holler your lungs out. Attending an air force show might provide an interesting change, as would attending an exciting rodeo (Aries likes displays of courage). A fire sign like yours needs to be consumed by an activity to become temporarily distracted, thus gaining perspective when you return to the day-to- day.
Aries rules the head, so if you find yourself getting headaches cut out Mars-ruled stimulants such as caffeine, alcohol, spices, bright lights, loud music or talk, ringing phones and other annoyances until you feel better. Putting a cool cotton squares on your eyes that have been drenched in a gentle tea would be soothing to you. Or get one of those blue gel masks in the drugstore that you put in the refrigerator to chill before you apply it to your weary eyes.
Other ways to get a grip on things would be to hop in the car for a good, long drive, as long as you don't drink or ignore speed limits (Aries is often tempted to speed--not a good idea--you would only compound your problems.) Many Aries find driving relaxing, but of course, not at rush hour. (As your mother would undoubtedly say, "Use your head!") Alternatively, you could choose to work on your car--tinkering with the motor, changing the oil--an activity that most Aries find comforting.
Aries is not a loner sign, so get out and socialize--you'll feel better, honestly. Just be sure to avoid any neurotics, cry babies, or shrinking violets close to you who keep repeating "What are we to do?" You must distance yourself from these nerdy Nellies and stick to positive types till you've bounced back from whatever rocked you. A club with that plays fast, energetic techno or salsa music is another sure-fire way to get out of your doldrums.
Finally, stress sometimes transforms Aries into hot, passionate lovers. If this describes you, by all means seduce your willing sweetheart!


Fitness

Your Ruling Planet: Aries is ruled by Mars, the planet of strength and aggression.
The Part Of The Body Your Sign Rules: Aries rules the head.
Your Metabolism: Very high.
Your Health Profile:
You are an enthusiastic bundle of high energy. You work hard, and play even harder. Temperance is not your middle name! You do everything with gusto: eating, playing squash, making love. You always "live in the moment" and have strong faith in your future.
Yet as an Aries, you lack patience. You look for quick results in all things, including exercise and diet. The human body doesn't always work on your timeline, so you may have to get used to nature's slower pace. Luckily, you won't likely have a problem with weight gain, since Aries is always on the go.
You excel at strenuous team sports and exercise regimens, because your ruling planet Mars "the warrior," imparts to you awesome strength, endurance, confidence and drive. Highly competitive, Aries can also outlast any opponent out of sheer determination. Highly goal-oriented, Aries wants to win and does!
Strenuous activity calms you down, so you feel wonderful after a good workout. Try vigorous sports such as martial arts, wind surfing, rollerblading, football, softball, basketball, gymnastics, boxing, jumping rope. Mars rules iron, so try weight lifting or fencing too.
Aries can overheat, so keep drinking water. In foods, Aries loves hot and spicy, so stock up on some delicious salsa to add zest to broiled chicken or fish.
You could experience headaches from tension. Important: since your teeth are in your head, the part of the body ruled by your sign, watch your teeth as a source of pain and see your dentist on a regular basis!
Your Biggest Asset:
Enthusiasm and the vitality of the Energizer bunny.
What Drives You Crazy: Not enough stimulation: "I'm bored!"
Health Risks: Doing too much and not knowing your limit.