Aries Facts
| Dates | March 21 – April 19 |
| Symbol | The Ram |
| Element | Fire |
| Modality | Cardinal |
| Ruling planet | Mars |
| Body | Head and face |
| Keywords | bold, direct, pioneering |
| Opposite sign | Libra |
Aries Personality Traits
Aries is the spark at the start of the zodiac: impatient, brave and happiest when breaking new ground. Aries people act first and reflect later, which makes them natural starters, competitors and protectors.
Aries needs excitement, independence and honest feedback, and is turned off by indecision, passive aggression and being micromanaged.
Strengths
- Courage under pressure
- Honest and straightforward
- Energetic self-starter
- Quick to forgive
Weaknesses
- Impatient
- Hot-tempered
- Loses interest once the chase is over
Aries in Love
In love Aries is passionate, playful and openly affectionate. They enjoy the thrill of pursuit and need a partner who can keep up — someone confident, independent and up for adventure. Boredom is the real relationship killer.
Aries as a Friend
As a friend Aries is loyal and protective, the one who drags everyone out for an adventure and defends you without hesitation.
Aries Career
Aries thrives where speed and initiative are rewarded: entrepreneurship, sales, emergency services, sport and any role that lets them lead a launch.
Aries Compatibility
Best matches for Aries: Sagittarius (90%), Leo (90%), Gemini (86%). More challenging: Cancer (54%), Scorpio (51%).
- Aries and Aries
- Aries and Taurus
- Aries and Gemini
- Aries and Cancer
- Aries and Leo
- Aries and Virgo
- Aries and Libra
- Aries and Scorpio
- Aries and Sagittarius
- Aries and Capricorn
- Aries and Aquarius
- Aries and Pisces
Exact Aries Dates
Between 1950 and 2030 the Sun entered Aries as early as March 20 (e.g. 1952, 1953, 1956, 1957) and as late as March 21 (e.g. 1950, 1951, 1954, 1955), in Universal Time. Born on the first or last day of Aries? Check with the sign finder on the zodiac signs page or read about cusps.
Planets in Aries
Having the Moon, Venus or Mars in Aries adds Aries qualities to that part of you:
- Moon in Aries — emotions and inner needs
- Mercury in Aries — mind and communication
- Venus in Aries — love, beauty and values
- Mars in Aries — drive, desire and courage
- Jupiter in Aries — growth, luck and wisdom
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Aries Horoscope
March 21 – April 19
♈♐Aries & Sagittarius
90% · natural harmony
♉Taurus
April 20 – May 20
Questions & Answers
What are Aries's best traits?
Courage under pressure, Honest and straightforward, Energetic self-starter, Quick to forgive.
Who is Aries most compatible with?
Based on sign angles and elements: Sagittarius, Leo, Gemini.
What are the dates for Aries?
March 21 – April 19; the exact start varies by a day depending on the year.
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