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Aries [ˈɛəriːz] n Latin genitive Arietis [əˈraɪɪtɪs] 1. (Astronomy) Astronomy a small zodiacal constellation in the N hemisphere lying between Taurus and Pisces on the ecliptic and having a second-magnitude star 2. (Spirituality, New Age, Astrology & Self-help / Astrology) Astrology a. Also called the Ram the first sign of the zodiac, symbol ♈, having a cardinal fire classification, ruled by the planet Mars. The sun is in this sign between about March 21 and April 19 b. a person born during the period when the sun is in this sign adj (Spirituality, New Age, Astrology & Self-help / Astrology) Astrology born under or characteristic of Aries Also (for senses 2b, 3) Arien [ˈɛərɪən] [from Latin: ram]
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To begin: there's Aries, or the Ram --lecherous dog, he begets us; then, Taurus, or the Bull --he bumps us the first thing; then Gemini, or the Twins -- that is, Virtue and Vice; we try to reach Virtue, when lo And now thir way to Earth they had descri'd, To Paradise first tending, when behold SATAN in likeness of an Angel bright Betwixt the CENTAURE and the SCORPION stearing His ZENITH, while the Sun in ARIES rose: Disguis'd he came, but those his Children dear Thir Parent soon discern'd, though in disguise. |
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