The Sun enters the sign of Aries on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at 11:30 PM CST. This marks the Spring Equinox north of the equator. Aries, the ram, ruled by Mars, is a fire element and a cardinal energy. The first sign in Hellenistic (ancient Greek) Astrology, they are the first sign of the zodiacal new year. You can count on an Aries to initiate things with full passion. They are natural leaders because they are the first to blaze the trail. Adventurous, ambitious, highly energetic, and impulsive, Aries is the bravest of the signs. It would not be wise to try to control an Aries. They have little patience for being waiting for your orders. Aries does not like to be controlled. Try and they will