Mesha (Aries)
By The Astrologic Desk · Editorial and calculation review
Mesha (Aries) is the first rashi, spanning 0° to 30° of the sidereal zodiac. It is a movable fire sign ruled by Mars, with the Ram as its symbol. The Sun is exalted here at 10° and Saturn is debilitated at 20°. Charts with a strong Mesha emphasis tend to read as direct, initiating and quick to act.
- Lord
- Mars
- Element
- Fire
- Modality
- Chara (movable)
- Vashya
- Chatushpada
- Span
- 0°–30°
- Body
- Head
Temperament
Strengths: Starts things without waiting for permission or consensus; Reads situations quickly and commits to a direction; Recovers from setbacks faster than most placements. Costs: Momentum can outrun planning; Conflict is entered rather than avoided, which costs energy; Finishing is harder than starting.