Zodiac: Aries

See character in detail->http://www.deviantart.com/view/19168267/

For a series I'm doing starring Lilymudders as Zodiac signs! This one was my first, and as soon I recieved the ref pic I became inspired and began drawing and sketching it right away. It took a while to get the features right, as I'd never attempted a Zebra. But I must thank Quill, for if it weren't for her sticking a non-lion creature in here, I never woulda thought I could even DRAW a non-lion creature. Since this, I've been sketching and succeeding!

Aries: The Ram

Aries is the first sign of the Zodiac, and it is represented by a ram. Even its symbol, the curving 'V' shape resembles the head of a ram. Aries are ruled by Mars, symbolized by a circle and an arrow, and their element is fire.

Governed by the warrior planet, Mars, it is no surprise that Aries is often seen as the fighter. Aries are often thought of as representing the head and the mind in a very self-centered way. Going by the motto 'I Am', many aspects of Aries are centered around their own presence. Aries always seem to be filled with ideas. The sign represents power and vitality. Aries have been found to possess masses of energy and do not hesitate to rush into situations that most others would fear. They are determined fighters, and stubborn adversaries. The love to be leaders, and cannot stand lethargy. Their colors are red and white.

"Those who are born in this zoidion in accordance with the rulership relation, then, will be bright, notable, commanding, just, with a hatred of knaves, free, authoritative, bold in purpose, braggarts, great-souled, inconstant ... When the rulers are well situated and testified to by benefics, the natives become kingly, powerful, and have the power of life and death." (Vettius Valens, The Anthology, Book 1, pg 8. Translated by Robert Schmidt.)

Aries is represented by Quill's Dina. The character and her design belongs exclusively to her creator. http://fanart.lionking.org/Artists/Quill/