The Fire Signs

Traits of Aries

Aries is the first symbol of the Zodiac, the Ram. This sign covers the Equinox, March 21st, and the beginning of Spring. And Spring--with it's energy of rebirth, as winter ends and flowers bloom--is the perfect example of energetic and freedom-loving Aries.

Aries people are just like Aries the Ram, and on fire like their planet, Mars. They go after what they want. With their confidence and spirit, they make natural pioneers, and unstoppable enemies in a fight against tyranny.

People born under Aries are confident, intelligent, and enthusiastic. They are driven to excel and achieve, and like nothing better than to gather and inspire a team to follow them on their quest. They look forward, and don't dwell on the past. They are also one of the most extroverted of all the signs.

On the negative side, Aries must be careful of their weaknesses--selfishness, impatience, impulsiveness. Aries will fight for what he believes in, but he will also fight to be "the alpha male," the leader of the pack. They also tend to get caught up in starting projects without finishing them. Never expect patience, tact, or diplomacy from an Aries, and be careful of their quick temper. They can get so caught up in the quest that they don't realize the foolhardy mistakes they're about to make.

Aries make excellent entrepreneurs; it's a natural talent for someone with such a strong focus on initiative and leadership. They thrive on challenges and love to excel and win. They don't react well when forced to wait, and can have trouble accepting advice.

Aries is the first sign, the one that leads the Zodiac, and like their sign, those born Aries like to lead as well. They would never be content leaving their adventurous quest for a quiet and dull desk job.

Traits of Leo

Just as the lion is the king of the jungle, Leo is the king of the Zodiac. Leo is a fire sign, falling right in the hottest part of the summer at the center of the year - which is perfect, since Leo loves to be the center of attention.

Leo is a born leader, cheerful and optimistic. They conquer obstacles the same way a lion conquers their foes; like a hunter, who spots his prey, stalks, and pounces. Leos tend to be very focused on their goals and ambitions.

Leo is a model of generosity, with one of the biggest hearts of the entire Zodiac. They love to share. They are also the life of the party, always prepared to order a round of drinks or offer up a hilarious joke.

Leos like to do things on a grand scale, with special attention to clothing and cars. Leos attract attention, and the things they own tend to reflect this.

One weakness that Leos need to beware of is arrogance. Being natural leaders, Leos can sometimes fall into the trap of expecting other people to "take care of" those annoying details that should be beneath them. Not only are they natural leaders, they expect to be the leader, and will fight for that position when challenged. They don't like changes to the routine once their leadership role has been established.

These are the same things that haunt a Leo through a career. Their ambition makes it difficult for them to "climb the corporate ladder," and the worst sort of job they can find themselves in is the one where they are "just one gear in the machine." Their impatience to take the reins will sometimes drive them out of the workforce and into their own business or entertainment.

Leo loves to get in front of a crowd. They are natural class clowns and show-offs, and professionally or not, enjoy performing or presenting.

Traits of Sagittarius

If there was a "most likely to succeed" Zodiac sign, it would likely be Leo.

On the other hand, if there was a "most likely to put his foot in his mouth," that would be Sagittarius.

He doesn't mean to, of course. He does mean well. Sagittarius is the Archer, and every now and then, one of those arrows is totally off target. They are creatures of the extreme. Either that arrow will hit perfectly, dead center, or it will rebound off the target directly back into the archer's face.

Sagittarius thinks big. He doesn't have time or patience for details, and that's where his weakness lies because such things as social graces and tact can fall into those "little details" sections. Likewise, a job that demands attention to detail, like assembly line work, would leave an Archer breaking his bow in impatience and frustration. Deep down, Sagittarius is the most insecure of all the signs.

The Archers are messy and scruffy, the "Oscar Madison" of the Zodiac. Ironing shirts and combing hair can easily become one of those little details, too. Don't expect a neat and orderly house when there's a Sagittarius living there.

Like the Centaur that the constellation Sagittarius represents, Archers love to travel. Even better is traveling in something as rough and ragged as they are, four wheel drive and covered in mud.

Archers do well in entertainment. They want to be liked, due to that deep insecurity, and they want an audience, because of their high level of pride.

Sagittarius generally leans one of two ways. One, they are intellectual, thinking big, well read, opinionated, and willing to debate for hours on end; though often having a problem admitting when they're wrong. Or two, they thrive on athletic competition. If you want to spot the Sagittarius in the backyard football game, look for the muddiest member of the winning team.