Aries · Mesha
Mesha is the first sign of the sidereal zodiac, ruled by Mars. Tradition associates it with initiative and directness.
Ruling planet
Mars
Element
Fire
Modality
Movable
Symbol
The Ram
Traditional associations
These are the qualities classical texts associate with the sign itself. They are not a statement about any individual: a real reading depends on the whole chart.
- Direct
- Energetic
- Impatient with delay
- Quick to begin
Sidereal dates
The Sun is traditionally in Mesha from roughly 14 April – 14 May. These dates differ from Western ones by about three weeks because Vedic astrology measures against the fixed stars rather than the equinox.