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The Ram - Aries
Symbolic to many societies, the Ram has been used as a symbol of strength, force, perseverance, and new beginnings. In many cultures a ram has been used as a traditional sacrifice in rituals to appease the Gods and bring favor to the people.
The awe and fascination of the power of the Ram no doubt began as people witnessed the butting of heads in duels of strength, especially during the mating season.

  The Ram is the astrological sign of Aries, the first month in the astrological year. It's cycle of power is in late Fall and early Winter--when the males are vying for the right to mate with the females. 
  The Bighorn Sheep, found throughout the West, tend to live above the timberline, hiding in the more rocky areas in the mountains. They feed on grasses and the flowers of some herbs throughout most of the year, building up layers of fat to help them through the winter months. They have extremely sharp eyesight, long range vision, an acute sense of smell and sharp hearing. They gallop at high speed and can balance on the narrowest of ledges.
  While sheep collectively are thought of as placid and unthinking, the Ram is thought of as virile and relentless in sexual pursuits. In earlier times, the Moon was often thought of as the Shepherd and the constellations as his flock--the Ram has always been associated with the sky gods with it's horns connected to the lunar Gods. The horns are the most distinctive part of the male sheep. Symbolically, if the Ram is your sign or totem, it signifies creativity and mental activity. As the years pass, the horns grow larger, just as the person gains wisdom and imagination.
  We have copied the nature of the horns as weapons, with the use of "battering rams" used to gain entrance during war times. The horns are a symbol of defense and status. Throughout the life of a ram, the horns spiral forming a full curl. This is a sign of great creativity and energy. Years of practice play as young rams--testing strength and new positions--is the basis of the creativity and wisdom gained as the years go by. The rings on the horns mark the age of the ram.
  Autumn is a time of strength for new challenges for the Aries, just as in nature it is a time when the rams compete for the females and territory.
  The Bighorn Sheep have hooves that help them absorb the shock of great leaps and toes that can pinch together to help grip. Their joints also help absorb shock and they can gain a foothold with only two inches of space. This is an important part of the Ram totem--symbolizing the need for just a small opening or opportunity for a new challenge or beginning for those with this totem. They have an uncanny ability to take a risk but land safely on their feet. The "black sheep in the family" comes from the one unwilling to follow the flock but rather, follow his own path.
  If a Ram has entered your life, it could be a sign that there is a new opportunity for you. Use your powers of imagination and creativity along with perseverance and act upon new ideas. Seek out new heights with the confidence of knowing you can keep your balance.

F27.Ram: Pink Dolomite Ram with turquoise eyes by the artist known as Daisy Natewa, but not signed. Price: $15.00 Weight: .25 lbs