The Dawn Alarm
Your Aries bird starts the day, and the day had better keep up. First light touches the curtain, the whistle begins, the bell gets a ring, and a small feathered voice announces that you are awake now too. Ruled by Mars, this is the budgie who tries the new swing before it is fully hung and the cockatiel who steps up before you offer a finger.
Aries is a cardinal fire sign, so your bird is a starter of things: songs, games, a fresh round of bell ringing. They are brave, bright and endlessly keen, and every day with them feels like opening night. Try to keep up, and bring along a good sense of humor.
Five things that make your Aries bird tick
- First to the new toyYour Aries meets anything new beak first, standing on a fresh perch before you have let go of it.
- Sunrise soloistMorning songs arrive early and with feeling. Dawn is their personal cue to perform.
- Speed step-upOffer a finger and they are already on it. Hesitation is for other signs.
- Bell championOne ding of the bell leads to forty more, each proudly announced.
- Brave explorerOut of the cage, they head for the far corner to see what is there. Usually a curtain.
How to love a Aries bird
- Rotate in a new toy every week or so.
- Say good morning as soon as the singing starts.
- Teach quick tricks like step-up or a wave, and cheer when they nail it.
- Keep time out of the cage supervised, with windows and doors shut, and let them lead the exploring.
- Whistle short tunes back and forth in a fast call and answer game.
Very Aries behavior
- Rings the bell to announce that they have rung the bell.
- Steps onto your hand before you have finished deciding to offer it.
- Rides a new swing like the fair closes tonight.
Your Aries wants everything right now, including the fun you planned for later. Patience is a work in progress, adorably.
Best playmate signs
Fire signs Leo and Sagittarius match your Aries bird for zest, and air signs Gemini and Aquarius keep the whistle games lively.
And the Moon sign?
The Sun sign is the big personality. The Moon sign is what makes your bird feel safe. A Aries Sun can sit with any of the twelve Moons, and it changes the flavor a lot. Read about the Aries Moon, or find your pet’s.
Questions people ask
Are Aries birds braver than other birds?
Aries is the sign of courage, so astrology pictures the Aries bird as the first to try new things. A bold Aries does love a fresh adventure.
Why does my Aries parakeet sing so early?
Birds naturally greet the morning with song. Astrology just credits your Aries with doing it with extra gusto.