By the reign of the ancient Egyptians, the constellation of Aries had taken up its place ushering in the spring equinox. There, it became allied with the fertility god Amun-Ra, depicted as a ram-headed sphinx or, after the New Kingdom, a ram-headed man. Amun-Ra, a syncretization of Amun, the patron deity of Thebes, and the sun god, Ra, was called the King of the Gods. Thus, Aries assumed the title 'Lord of the Head', paralleling the sign’s ascendency to the head of the zodiacal order.

The Hellenistic Greeks mythologized Aries by linking it to the ancient Greek accounts of Chrysomallos, the winged, golden-fleeced ram that rescued the royal twins, Helle and Phrixus, from the wrath of their evil stepmother, Ino.

Jealous of the siblings’ claim to the country of Boeotia, Ino manufactured a famine. She then bribed the men tasked with consulting the local oracle for guidance on the matter to lie and say that the famine could only be ended by sacrificing the children to Zeus. Their real mother, Nephele, sent Chrysomallos to transport the twins out of harm’s way to the kingdom of Colchis. Unfortunately, Helle fell off the ram’s back into the ocean and died. Phrixus, having successfully made the safe passage, sacrificed Chrysomallos in gratitude. The sacrifice of a ram in place of a human life spared can also be seen in the Israelite mythology of Abraham and his son Isaac as detailed in the Old Testament.

The golden fleece of Chrysomallos was hung in the grove of the war god Ares as a symbol of royal authority and later became the chief pursuit of Jason and his heroic Argonauts. Jason was promised the throne of the city of Iolkus, which had been usurped by his uncle, if he could retrieve the sacred hide. Following a series of adventures, Jason attained the fleece but ultimately failed to reclaim his throne. Because the sun’s entrance into Aries marks the birth of the new astrological year, Aries invites us to assume a new quest and become the hero of our own story. However, its mythology also serves as a modern-day cautionary tale, encouraging us to leverage our enthusiasm wisely and keep our eyes on an achievable prize.

In the quiet pull of the stars, there lies a map - spiralling back to our origins where myths and mysteries once intertwined with breath and bone. Reconnecting with these ancient stories in the realm of astrology is like stepping into an old song, whose melody we somehow remember yet cannot fully place. Each constellation a whisper, each planet a pulse, guiding us through a universe that knows us deeper than we know ourselves.

Here, myths are not merely tales but ancestral truths, woven into the fabric of our being, inviting us to reclaim fragments of ourselves lost in the modern rush. In the language of the heavens, we find our names written across epochs, asking us to listen, to remember, to understand that the vastness above is mirrored within. To know the stars is, in a profound way, to know ourselves.

Aries, symbolized by the bold ram, charges forward with unshakable determination. Let this image guide you to embrace your own instinctual drive and fearlessness. Reflect on the mountains you climb - are they calling you toward growth, or are they challenges waiting for your resolve?

Ruled by Mars, Aries embodies the spirit of action, passion, and combativeness. Look to myths of warriors and pioneers as maps to harness your inner fire. Chart where bold action is needed in your life, balancing your pursuit of victory with the wisdom of restraint and strategy.

Aries connects to myths of heroic beginnings, such as Jason and the Golden Fleece. These tales inspire you to embark on your own quests, taking risks and claiming new territories. Reflect on where your courage can spark renewal, carving a path of authenticity and leadership in the face of uncertainty.