I believe our signs influences our personalities at the very least. I didn't believe in them for the longest time, but when I got out from under the thumb of Islam I read a description of being an Aries, and it was so dead on that I was a little scared!
In which book\website did you read a description of Aries? I
reading about sunsigns, especially when descriptions of my sunsign matches my personality. I love Linda Goodman's writings, haven't read any others.
Gosh, I wish I had saved it, but it was over a year ago. I had a natal chart done by an online friend, and she attributed the following to me (all are true by the way):
Great at starting things but not finishing them
Being passionate both in and out of bed, but rather self-centered
Having a high sex drive
Being a natural leader
Being demanding, independent, upfront and honest
Being fastidious when I want something
Being enthusiastic
Ruled by my mind/logic
Creative
Caring and compassionate but often judgmental
Easily affected by negative thoughts
Secretly a people-pleaser at times