Aries
/ˈɛəriːz/noun
The first sign of the zodiac, representing the ram and associated with the element of fire.
Did you know?The name 'Aries' originates from the Latin for 'ram', symbolizing initiation and the boldness of spring's arrival, aligning with themes of rebirth and new beginnings.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*h₂r̥ēs
“to rise or to start”
Latin
Latin
aries
“ram, a symbol of courage and initiation”
Middle English
Middle English
aries
“the astrological sign of the ram”
16th Century
English
Aries
“the first astrological sign in the zodiac, symbolizing new beginnings and assertiveness”