Aries chiefly governs the head, taken as a whole. In fact, an Aries subject may often be identified by the fine facial bone structure and a healthy head of shining hair (although there is a tendency in the male toward baldness later in life). As a sign of this celestial association, many Aries individuals are born with a birthmark on the head or facial area. Internally, Aries rules the brain, nerve centers and carotid arteries. Externally, this Sign governs the cranium, jaw and facial bones. Given these bodily jurisdictions, those ruled by Aries are frequently prone to headaches (particularly migraines), neuralgia, sinus conditions, head congestion and depression. Indigestion and nervous disorders are also threats to the health of an Aries individual. Because people of this Sign have a tendency toward rash behavior, impetuosity and wholesale physical committment, they are liable to suffer quite frequent accidents and physical injuries, particularly to the head and face. Health problems involving the knees, eyes and back are also far from rare occurrences and many Aries subjects appear to be plagued with asthma. Athough Aries is basically very tough in the physical sense, many surface symptoms are likely erupt when stress becomes a factor...insomnia and chronic catarrh, for example. Since it is inherent in the Aries nature to overwork (and thereby overtax the energy level), such symptoms are quite common. Due to the fact this is a very ambitious Sign and often one of a tense nature, those born under Aries may be prone to circulatory troubles caused by high blood pressure.

The glands ruled by Aries are the subrenals. These are the glands which pump adrenaline into the bloodstream during times of stress and emergency. Because Aries is an active sign, whose subjects normally have excellent muscle coordination, those influenced by Aries are typically busy people who are constantly "on the go." Thus, a well-balanced diet is essential for the maintenance of good health and energy.

The cell salt for the Sign of Aries is potassium phosphate. This mineral builds brain cells and replenishes the liver. Aries subjects expend such vast amounts of energy that their supply of this element rapidly depletes and requires to be constantly replenished. Lack of potassium causes depression. Foods rich in potassium phosphate (and therefore extremely beneficial to the active Aries individual) include: tomatoes; beans (either red kidney, navy or lima); brown rice; lentils; walnuts; olives; onions; lettuce; cauliflower; cucumber; spinach; broccoli; and brussel sprouts. From the contents of this list, it is easy to deduce that most Aries people will greatly benefit from a diet consisting chiefly of vegetables, salads and fruits...with only the occasional helping of meat or fish. Unfortunately, most natives of this Sign are apt to prefer hot, spicy and non-vegetarian foods. Nicotine and other types of pollutants can be deadly to Aries and the more excitable types born under this sign might be well-advised to retain their balance during times of pressure. Table salt should also be avoided as much as possible since an over-abundance will affect the bones and arteries. Alcohol is also an enemy to Aries subjects since it overstimulates and reacts in a negative manner on the kidneys.

To remain healthy, it is vital that those who fall under the jurisdiction of Aries drink plenty of water and get adequate rest and relaxation. Milk (good for the teeth and bones), fish, bananas, kelps and seafood should also form an essential part of the Aries diet, together with plenty of fresh fruits to keep these individuals in high spirits. It is also important for Aries subjects to find ways in which to blow off steam...working-out at a gym or taking up a racket sport, martial arts, ping-pong...almost anything that will allow Aries to hit an object hard and with force. To maintain good health, Aries individuals require exercise which will be both challenging and allow them to safely push themselves to the limit. Aerobics, competitive sports or any activity which burns calories would be excellent choices.

Ideally, those who are governed by Aries should live in moutainous or hilly country. Only in these areas will they truly feel as though they are breathing their native air.