Dates: March 21-April 19
Symbol – The Ram
Rams are slow but determined creatures, using their horns to push through every obstacle to reach their destination. Aries is the same, working hard and ploughing forward to get what they want, largely oblivious to who and what they need to push out of the way to get there.
Element – Fire
Like all the fire signs, Aries is fiercely passionate, and has a but of a temper! Their internal burning energy is visible to everyone they encounter, and it can be difficult to dampen, even when life is hard.
Ruling Planet – Mars
Ruled for the Roman god of war (and named after the Greek god of war), Aries isn’t afraid to do battle. They will fight for what they want, but they also have a short temper and can find themselves in arguments over the little things.
Color – Red
Aries love the color red, which matches their fiery personality, and their confidence means that they can pull it off on a way that others can’t. Red is the color of good luck and fortune in Chinese culture, and for Aries.
Quality – Cardinal
A cardinal sign, Aries always likes to be at the front. They are leaders and like to control every group and every situation. They also like to try new things and be the first to do something. Aries will also always put themselves first. Few Aries need a lesson in self-love and self-care.
Birthstone – Aquamarine and Diamond
March born Aries have a particular affinity with Aquamarine, while April born Aries prefer Diamonds. Most Aries will also connect with Bloodstone, Topaz Sapphire and Jasper.
Aries Personality & Traits
- Strengths – Energetic, Independent, Adventurous
- Weaknesses – Self-Centred, Overly Competitive, Quick Tempered
- Likes – Self-Improvement, Trying New Things, Anything Physical
- Dislikes – Taking Orders, Inactivity, Delays
Independent, confident, energetic and dynamic, Aries always has their sights on a new challenge or goal. They are never happy to just maintain the status quo and always want to be doing something new and exciting. They love to be the first person to try anything, and prefer to be trendsetters than followers.
Aries has the focus and the determination to do what it takes to get what they want in life, and they aren’t afraid of the hard work needed to succeed. Aries likes to be in control. They know that their plan will be better than everybody else’s, and they expect that others will be happy to follow, which they often are. Aries, however, can struggle to be a team player, and can’t stand taking orders from someone else.
Aries tend to be highly competitive and like to be the best at everything. They aren’t the type to let kids win at a game just because they are kids. As a result of this, Aries tend to like physical challenges, where there is a clear winner. So, you will often find Aries at the gym, competing in individual sports, or leading a team sport.
One of the Fire signs, Aries has an inner burning flame that makes them very confident, passionate, determined and brave. However, they are also impatient and short tempered. Ruled by Mars, the Roman god of war, they have a tendency to argue and fight. This can be exacerbated by their tendency to see things in terms of black and white, and inability to engage in the grey areas of an issue.
Aries’ charisma draws people into their sphere easily, and their passion for life is infectious as they try and make the most of every moment. Nevertheless, maintaining healthy relationships is more difficult. Aries can tend to be overly confident to the point of arrogance, and also competitive to a fault. As a result, Aries isn’t afraid to stand on other people in order to get to the top and get what they want. Also, when they fail, they expose themselves to a level of self-criticism which can be emotionally damaging.
Aries tends to be very focussed on themselves, in a way that leaves them out of tune with the needs and feelings of others. Aries can be completely oblivious of how hurtful their words and actions are, and often miss important signals that the people close to them need help.
Aries Love, Sex and Compatibility
Compatible Signs – Leo and Libra
When it comes to love, Aries likes to take the initiative and control how things move forward. You won’t find Aries nursing any secret crushes. If Aries likes someone, they will be up front and honest with their feelings. Their confidence means that they aren’t really afraid of rejection. If they suffer a knockback from someone at a bar, they will shrug it off as the other person’s loss. However, a rejection from someone that they really like can trigger self-criticism and depression.
Aries’ biggest challenge when they are in a relationship is to understand what their partner is feeling. Aries tends to be so focussed on their own feelings, that they can miss important signs that their partner is not on the same page. Aries should practice putting themselves in their partners shoes in order to understand them better, and have healthier relationships.
Aries and Leo make a good match as they are both bold and ambitious. They will both feed the other’s competitive streak and help them excel, but also aren’t afraid to let their partner know when they are out of line. Libra is sensitive and in tune with the people around them, which can make them a good antidote to Aries’ self-involvement. They also won’t have a problem letting Aries know when they are being too insensitive.
Aries and Cancer don’t tend to work very well as Cancer is deeply empathetic and aware of the feelings of others, and they often view Aries as shallow and selfish. Both Aries and Cancer also tend to put their own needs first, which means that they can struggle to compromise and find common ground.
Aries Career and Money
Aries are natural leaders, which makes them great for leadership and management positions in the workplace. Not only do they like to be in charge, but their natural leadership abilities and confidence mean that others naturally fall into place behind them. Their enthusiasm for new projects will rub off on teams and ensure things start with a bang!
Finishing can be another question. Aries likes the big highs of success, but aren’t so diligent when it comes to dotting the Is and crossing the Ts and ensuring that everything is stabilized for the long term. Aries needs to be aware of this and ensure that they have the support they need in place to cover this weakness. They also need to watch what they say when things aren’t going well, as they can quickly lose their temper and say things that are hurtful, which can damage teams.
Aries often work best in freelance roles, where they can come in and get a new, exciting project started, but don’t need to stay on for the bedding in process. This also makes the most of their skills to pull together new and dynamic teams, but doesn’t require that they deal with long-term people management issues. Their ability to sell themselves means that they will never have any shortage of work.
Aries is not frivolous with their money, and has no problem making sacrifices in order to save pennies for things that are important, like a house or a car. However, Aries also understands the importance of investing in themselves, and see some expenses as non-negotiable. They won’t be cancelling their gym membership or regular hair appointments in order to save a few dollars.
Self-Care Tips
While Aries are innately confident, their competitive streak can threaten their self-esteem. Aries has a tendency to compare themselves to others, and if they find themselves wanting, they can start to doubt themselves. This is where Aries can use their self-involved tendencies to their advantage. Aries needs to focus less on beating the people around them and what they are achieving, and more on bettering themselves and exceeding their own achievements. Aries is good at setting goals, they can improve their self-esteem by giving themselves more, smaller milestones, and celebrating every success.
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