Planetary Motivations (Aries)

[John Erwin]
What makes Aries run?
The planet Mars
Red-eyed, hot-eyed Mars, all electric and masculine
Pushing the native forward all the time
Making him take the initiative
Filling the ram with a need to accomplish
Sending him into the center of strife and desire
Anxious to be put to the test
Wanting
To be tried

[Nancy Priddy]
What makes Aries passionate?
Mars rules the animal appetite
And the need life has for itself
Also, thе external organs of sex
And thе muscles, and the sinews
The forward physical motion
Activity, effort, the life drive

[Michael Bell]
What makes Aries courageous?
The inspiration of Mars is one of impulse
Rashness, self-assertedness, and fearlessness
For this is the planet which is the symbol of war
And war is one of the ways man is called upon
To weigh himself in terms of personal courage

[John Erwin]
What makes Aries?
Energy. For Mars is energy
And Mars rules Aries