Hazel Dixon-Cooper is Cosmopolitan magazine's Bedside Astrologer and the author of the internationally bestselling astrology books, Born on a Rotten Day and Love on a Rotten Day. She also writes the daily horoscopes for Cosmo Mobile and can be heard every Friday morning on Wake Up with Cosmo, Sirius Satellite Radio, for the latest celebrity gossip and weekend astro forecast. She is a professional astrologer and a research member of the American Federation of Astrologers.

CHAPTER 1

Aries

March 20–April 19

Element: Fire

Quality: Cardinal

Symbol: The Ram

Ruler: Mars

Birthstone: Diamond

Colors: Shades of red to orange, pastels

Flowers: Geranium, honeysuckle, sweet peas

Fragrances: Cinnamon, almond, orange, and floral musks

Soul Design

When real people fall down, they get right back up and keep walking.

ACTRESS SARAH JESSICA PARKER (MARCH 25)

Impulsive.

Passionate.

Selfish.

She's the first sign of the zodiac and has been called everything from ballsy tobitchy. Her jets are always on high, and she is happiest when she's leading acause, the gang, or is first in line waiting for tickets at the box office.She's also going to be the first girlfriend to rush to your side for a wildnight of fun or to hug you and hand you a tissue when you're having a rottenday, as long as she feels that she's the number one friend in your life.

Your Aries best friend is ruled by Mars, the fiery, volatile, warrior planetthat rules the First House of Self. Mars's energy is hot, bright, andpassionate. So is she. This girl is impatient, restless, energetic, and full oflife. Aries pals are not reserved. She'll push her way through a crowd and arguewith anyone who says that she's cutting in line.

Ever get the feeling that she acts as if the world revolves around her? You'reright. Hers does. Reincarnation tells us that Aries is the baby of the Universe.In the First House of Self, the soul begins its journey around the zodiac wheel.Her young soul is preoccupied with its personal world, just as a real baby ispreoccupied with its own fingers and toes. She needs to feel bonded to you, as ababy needs to bond with a parent. Remember that. Making casual friends with anAries is easy. She loves to meet new people and usually will take the lead inintroducing herself. Keeping her close requires that you understand that,although she can be hot headed and a little pushy, inside she's as vulnerable asthe toddler who needs constant love and support.

She can be nonstop talkative like Gemini and Sagittarius. Where Gemini chats arefilled with questions about you, and Sagittarius conversations are sprinkledwith philosophical sidebars, your Aries pal's dialogues are usually aboutherself. First is one of the key words with Aries. Show your interest in her byletting her talk first. She'll try to listen politely when it's your turn.What's more likely is that she'll probably interrupt to interject an anecdoteabout her life. This isn't as selfish as conventional astrology tells us. It'sher way of proving to you that she understands and connects with you. Whetherit's men, family, career, movie stars, or even food, this girl needs toconstantly reassure herself that you two have something in common.

Aries is Masculine Cardinal Fire. As a Cardinal sign she wants to initiateaction or lead the way for others. Being Masculine (assertive) with her Firenature ruled by Mars makes it hard for her to listen, plan ahead, or wait forresults. As when she first learned to walk, an Aries pal has to take her ownemotional falls. When she does fall, telling her that you think she was brave toface a problem outright, or to march into the boss's office to ask for a raise,will make her smile. Praise is another Aries key word.

Her astrological symbol, the Ram, is a sure-footed creature that bounds over thehillsides without a moment's hesitation. A Ram will run headlong into an enemywithout thinking to protect its territory. An Aries chum does the same. Sherarely looks before she leaps and is always ready to take a stand against aperceived enemy or injustice. This chum is one of the best champions of theunderdog in the zodiac. She'll fight for you the same way. While she hopes thatyou will fight for her, she has the unique perspective of understanding that noteveryone is as strong willed as she, and she will be as appreciative of youremotional support even if you aren't the type to wade into the war with her.

This girlfriend doesn't need a pack of admirers. She's independent and can amuseherself with a variety of activities, from reading to sports. She's more likelyto have a handful of special and different buddies instead of one group that shehangs with all the time. She's almost always in motion. To be more than casualchums you'll need to keep up. If you're the shy type who likes to stay in thebackground, you might think she's too much to hang around with on a permanentbasis. You could also have the time of your life, because her funloving approachto life ensures you few dull moments.

As are the other Fire signs, she's full of advice. But, unlike Leo, who feels acertain responsibility to help, or Sagittarius, who can see both sides of theissue, Ms. Aries will spout all sorts of ways to fix your problems withoutbothering to get the facts. This girl will go so far as to volunteer to confrontthe issue for you. She's eager to tell off your enemies or a nasty billcollector. Your Aries pal will not hesitate to help you with a problem, offeradvice, or even take control. However, she'll seldom take your advice when she'sin trouble. Exasperating? You bet. She'll tell you that she's up to her ears inalligators. No matter how on target your advice is, she'll most likely rejectit. Her impulsive need to jump into the fracas without a plan often lands her introuble.

Your Aries friend might battle for the environment, women's rights, or acharitable organization. More likely, she'll focus on a personal battle. Shemight decide that you should lose weight, quit biting your nails, or give upsome other unhealthy habit. She's the zodiac's warrior princess who needs tofight for a cause, and her usual causes are the people she loves.

An Aries girlfriend of mine was married and divorced very young and raised fourchildren alone. She suffered a violent spouse and the loss of a child. Later sheadded three stepchildren to her family, and anyone else who needed a temporaryplace to crash. For decades her life seemed like a magnet for adversity. Asofter person would have cracked, but she refused to give up. She was on asurvival mission. She felt that she had to fight for her children, then herstepchildren, and now her parents and in-laws as they age. She's the one whobucks the system, argues with the doctors, and tracks down the best care.Although she's in her sixties, her daily schedule might exhaust a Gemini. Sheseems as tireless and energetic as ever. It's her basic instinct. An Aries womandoesn't do laid-back.

She's competitive. This Aries trait is a dual-edged sword. Her motivation andcourage to accomplish whatever she tries...