Sun in Aries, Moon in Aries

With both the Sun and the Moon in Aries, the qualities of your sign come through twice as strongly in your character.

Your sense of self is strong and unmistakable, and the masculine, yang principle sets the tone of your nature. You are full of energy and always ready to move.

Your decisions are bold, independent and daring, and you carry them out just as directly, often bluntly. Once you have made up your mind, you go ahead whatever the obstacles, and you sometimes don't take every factor into consideration. Starting something new comes easily to you, especially when quick results are in sight. People respect you for your enthusiasm and self-confidence. You lead by following your own convictions, and it can help to pause now and then to see how your choices land with the people around you. You tend to see the world in clear black and white, and the shades in between can escape you. You have little patience with others: you would rather do things than debate them. Keeping the peace at any cost is rarely your priority.

You like your rest to be active. Sitting still bores you quickly, and you recharge best in action, free to do things your own way. You have a deep hunger to live, create and act. Admitting defeat is very hard for you. Your actions are decisive and your words are direct.

You are open and kind, and you give your trust readily. Your optimism is contagious and draws people to you. You show joy and anger alike, freely, vividly and on impulse. You are a born pioneer. Other people's experience interests you less than your own discoveries, and you tend to go your own way whatever anyone says. You are natural and sincere in everything you do, and this sincerity softens your strong will and fiery temper. Because you trust so easily, it is worth keeping a little of that trust for those who have earned it. Deceit and pettiness are simply not in you.

You are genuine with others. You are very sensitive to anything that limits your freedom. You want to be first in everything and you dislike being led. You tend to pay little attention to your body's needs, such as food and sleep.

You often eat on the go, in the short breaks between bursts of activity. Your own habits usually matter more to you than those of the people around you, and making a little room for theirs can bring more ease into shared life.

You tend to bring your concerns home, and sometimes it is difficult to relax. This can affect the atmosphere at home. You often take on home repairs, keep moving the furniture around, and are the first to try new ideas for daily life and for the interior. You like to exercise at home and may well own some sports equipment. You raise your children to be independent and encourage them to take the initiative. When you care for loved ones you are persistent and follow your own idea of what care means, and asking them what they need can help.

Your conscious mind and your inner needs work in harmony, both aimed at bringing your new ideas to life. Since the Sun in Aries is much stronger than the Moon in Aries, you may neglect your body's needs to serve your will and your conscious goals. Too much willpower can come at the expense of your health, so rest and regular meals are worth treating as part of the plan.

This combination sits more naturally in a man's chart, where it lets his conscious aims show freely. In a woman's chart, finding a comfortable balance between this strong drive and the rest of her nature can take more effort.