Aries New Moon begins the zodiac year. Aries rules the first house of self-identification. I Am is Aries. I Am independent, pioneering, and courageous. Not to mention motivated, passionate and confident. Aries initiates action into forward movement. Aries motto is “just do it.” Impulsive and headstrong.
Dark Side
Every astrological sign has positive and negative attributes. The shadow and the light and with Aries the ram conjures up the shadow with aggression, arrogance and vanity. Aries is prone to anger, frustration and built-up nervous energy that pushes through to get points across. If you have Aries sun, moon, rising, venus or mars placements, you know how Aries affects you. Also, look at the house placements. Look up your chart at Astro.com.
Anger looks like the inside of a golf ball–tightly wound and intense energy. Too much anger can cause us to lose our capacity for discernment.
Anger is a doorway to fear. What fears trample over your mind? Fear constructs the shadow and the hidden parts of ourselves void of light and understanding.
- Fear of the unknown
- Fear of losing control
- Fear of being loved
- Fear of success and happiness
According to Chinese medicine, excessive fear stems from weak kidneys, and too much anger hurts the liver and gallbladder. The psychological aspects of fear and anger allow us to explore our inner selves to resolve memories.
Self-Inquiry
When you first start an inquiry into your issues, it might seem weird. Yes, I’m asking you to talk to yourself. Patience is key to understanding your inner self.
- Acknowledge that you have anger or fear.
- Ask straightforward questions to yourself. Don’t beat around the bush.
- Ask fear or anger where did it start?
- Why am I fearful?
- Why am I angry?
Let’s start with these five questions. You’ll need to listen carefully to the answers. It’s helpful to take the questions into your meditation and keep the focus on one question. For example, “Why am I angry?” For this example, you are angry because you couldn’t get your way. Keep asking what was so important about getting your way? Are you being immature about getting your way? Would you be open to compromise? You want to keep questioning the mind until you are satisfied with the answer. Once you receive a good answer, surrender it. In other words, let it go. Forgiveness is good here too.