The meaning of the 1st degree in astrology + Examples | The Aries Degree
What does the 1st degree in astrology mean?
According to Nikola Stojanovic’s degree theory, the first degree in astrology is associated with the 1st sign of the Zodiac, Aries. Therefore 1st-degree caries all the analogies of the Aries Zodiac Sign.
The main domains of the Zodiac Sign Aries are new beginnings, start-ups, starting something new, being a pioneer, courage, entrepreneurship, being bold and reckless, impatient, athletic and energetic, fights, arguments, and being a leader.
Related Article: All about Aries
If you are new to astrology, the proper way to read your chart is first to look at the particular house you intend to interpret—House= where is happening, which area of life or subject of life.
The Zodiac Sign shows how it is happening; it gives the “flavor.” If there is a planet, it shows what is happening. Please take into consideration the dignity of the planet and the aspects it has.
And then add the planet’s degree as additional information. Finally, for a more in-depth interpretation, you can take a look at the house’s ruling planet.
For example, Moon in Pisces is in the 11th house at the 23rd degree. The native is emotionally connected (Moon) to their friends (11th house) and able to sense or have accurate intuition in regards to their friends (Pisces, or has Pisces-like friends). The 23rd degree, the Aquarius degree, gives additional meaning, such as friends having Aquarius qualities, open-mindedness, scientists, etc.
Related article: The secrets of the astrological degrees
Sun at the 1st degree in the natal chart
What does it mean if the Sun falls at the 1st degree, the Aries degree in the natal chart?
Simply put, Sun the career indicator, the ego, the center stage position, and the vocation have additional Aries qualities. Such as being a self-starter, an athlete, a pioneer of some sort, being competitive, a business person, and being driven.
Jennifer Lopez has her Sun in Leo at the 1st degree.
Sun in Leo is in its home sign, therefore it gives the native a flamboyant stage persona, who is meant to do some sort of performance, in the spotlight and to be creative.
How does the 1st degree, the Aries degree manifest in her case? Firstly, she has such an athletic body– as Aries means being an athlete-, she is always known for doing sports. And she basically “uses” her body for her career.
Secondly, she is extremely driven and competitive aims high, and aims to receive prizes for her hard work.
Moon at 1st degree, Moon at the Aries degree
The Moon represents the mother of the native in the natal chart, it shows the fundamental qualities of the mother. Also, it shows the home environment and the family life of the native.
If the Moon falls at the Aries degree, the mother of the native might be an Aries-born, or she carries the basic qualities of Aries Zodiac Sign. Such as having a warrior nature, often engaging in fights and arguments, being a pioneer of some sort, self-starter, an entrepreneur, or maybe an athlete, or athletic, and competitive. Or works in a competitive career field.
When it comes to the home environment, it might be either in a sunny, hot place- Aries analogy. Or there were a lot of activities around the home or a lot of fights and arguments.
Mercury at the 1st degree in the natal chart
What happens if Mercury is located at the 1st degree in the natal chart?
Merucry at the Aries degree has additional Aries qualities. Such as the native has a sharp mind, a quick tongue, and easily understandable logic.
Or it alters the person’s communication style to be Aries-like. Such as talking fast, using dirty words, explaining complicated concepts in an easily understandable way, and sends short messages.
Venus at the 1st degree in the birth chart
Venus at the Aries degree in the natal chart has additional Aries qualities.
As Venus in a male chart represents the wife, when it is located at the 1st degree, the wife has Aries qualities too. Such as she is a risk taker, bold, competitive, headstrong, self-starter, entrepreneur, a leader of some sort, driven, ambitious, and might be even aggressive or argumentative.
Or simply when it comes to relationships and romance the person with this planetary placement is quick to start a relationship or has highly sexualized romantic relationships, or the relationship develops fast.
Another possible scenario is that Venus- to beautify- gives a beautiful head– Aries rules the head.
Ascendant at the 1st degree in the natal chart
What does it mean if the Ascendant falls at the 1st degree, the Aries degree?
It gives the person Aries qualities and also the appearance becomes Aries-like. Such as athletic, competitive, might be aggressive, impatient, reckless, and a risk taker.
Uma Thurman has her Ascendant at the 1st degree
In her case, the Ascendant at the Aries degree manifested in her appearance, and also in the path of her life. As she is mostly known for playing the main character in the Kill Bill movie series.
Descendant at the 1st degree in the natal chart
If the Ascendant falls at the 1st degree, the descendant- 180 degrees away- also falls at the 1st degree in the opposite sign.
Meaning, that the spouse– and the business partner- have Aries qualities, or literally an Aries partner.
Let’s take a look at Cristiano Ronaldo’s chart
Mars at 1st degree in the natal chart
In his chart, the 1st degree’s meaning is self-evident and easy to interpret.
He has his Mars in Aries in the 4th house at the 1st degree.
Aries rules athletes; Mars shows where the native active is. Having Mars (sports, competition) in Aries (being an athlete) at the 1st degree (double Aries energy, driven, and motivated).
Why is he a football player?
His Mars is in tight conjunction with Venus. Venus rules football and every sport that is played with a ball.
If you take a closer look at his chart, you see that Mars is his best planet; it has the strongest dignity and is greatly aspected. It is always advisable to make a career out of your best planet.
Related post: The meaning of the 2nd degree in the natal chart
Max Verstappen, Mars at 1st degree
The Formula 1 World Champion has his Mars at the 1st degree in Sagittarius.
Again, Mars’s main domain is being competitive, fighting for something, the drive of the native, being a warrior, and sport. When it is located in the Aries degree, it has some additional Aries qualities.
In other words, in his case that competitiveness, the fighting spirit is amplified. Even if you are a Mercedes fan, or a Tifosi must admit that he is not only a 2x World Champion but one of the most competitive drivers on the grid.
On a side note, his Mars is located in Sagittarius and him being a Sagittarius Ascendant good luck and fortunate events happen to him from time to time…
Off-topic for F1 fans, Max Verstappen has Uranus and Jupiter in conjunction in his 3rd house.
In other words, the 3rd house rules vehicles and driving, and Uranus rules being fast, like a flash while Jupiter expands everything it touches. In other words, he has a fast car- fast like a spaceship- and his Ascendant ruling planet, Jupiter amplifies that speed…
911 Astrology Chart
How did the 1st degree in the 911 chart manifest?
For such a tragic event, the whole chart should be examined, or even taking into consideration the USA’s mundane chart too.
Anyways, in that chart, Mars (fights, bloodshed) was in Capricorn (structure, authorities figures, government) in the 4th house (nation, land) at the 1st degree (Aries degree, again fights, being brutal, etc.)
In other words, the 9/11 attack was basically a violent attack (Mars at 1st degree) against the US government (Capricorn) that affected the whole nation (4th house).
(With a closer look, you can spot the 18th degree twice, one is the Ascendant ruling planet…) More info about the 18th degree is here.
Do you have planets or house cusps at the 1st degree in your natal chart? How does it manifest in your life? Feel free to share your personal experience or take on the 1st degree in degree, so we all can learn from them. Cheers!
Related Articles, the degree series:
Aries degrees: 1st degree, and 13th degree, and 25th degree
Taurus degrees: 2nd degree, and 14th degree, and 26th degree
Gemini degrees: 3rd degree, and 15th degree, and 27th degree
Cancer degrees: 4th degree and 16th degree and 28th degree
Leo degrees: 5th degree and 17th degree and 29th degree
Virgo degrees: 6th degree and 18th degree, Sun at 18th degree, Ascendant at 18th degree
Libra degree: 7th degree and 19th degree
Scorpio degrees: 8th degree and 20th degree
Sagittarius degrees: 9th degree and 21st degree
Capricorn degrees: 10th degree and 22nd degree
Aquarius degrees: 11th degree and 23rd degree
Pisces degrees: 12th degree and 24th degree, 12th degree in Capricorn
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Ivana Balent says
I have Asc in Aqua at 1’44,and how Pluto is going to pass through. Uranis is in 10th in Sagittarius. My natal Pluto is in Scorpio at 1’44. Saturn in Scorpio.