Aries Zodiac Sign
The Ram · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Aries personality & traits
Aries is the first sign of the zodiac, and it shows — bold, pioneering and full of raw initiative. Ruled by Mars, Aries charges at life head-first, craving challenge, action and the thrill of being first. They're natural leaders who'd rather start ten things than wait for permission on one.
Aries strengths
- Courageous
- Energetic
- Direct and honest
- Enthusiastic
- Independent
Aries weaknesses
- Impatient
- Impulsive
- Short-tempered
- Competitive to a fault
- Easily bored
Aries in love & relationships
In love, Aries is passionate, ardent and refreshingly upfront — they pursue what they want without games. They fall fast and need a partner who keeps the spark and a little healthy challenge alive; routine is their enemy. Loyalty runs deep once they commit.
See who Aries matches with on our compatibility calculator.
Aries career & money
Aries thrives wherever there's a challenge to conquer and room to lead — entrepreneurship, sales, sport, the military, anything competitive and fast-moving. They're starters, not maintainers, and do best when they can pioneer rather than follow a rulebook.
The Aries man
The Aries man is confident, driven and unmistakably direct. He loves the chase, hates being bored, and respects a partner with their own fire. Beneath the bravado he's surprisingly loyal and protective of the people he loves.
The Aries woman
The Aries woman is bold, independent and magnetic — she goes after what she wants and rarely waits to be chosen. She needs freedom and excitement, and she'll fiercely defend the people and causes she believes in.
Explore your Aries placements
Your sun sign is just the start. If you have any planet in Aries, here's what it means:
Aries compatibility with every sign
Frequently asked questions
What are the Aries dates?
Aries season runs from Mar 21 – Apr 19. If you were born within a day of those dates (on the "cusp"), use our sun sign calculator to confirm your true sign for your birth year.
What are Aries known for?
Aries is a cardinal fire sign ruled by Mars, known for being bold, pioneering, direct. Ruled by Mars, Aries charges at life head-first, craving challenge, action and the thrill of being first.
Who is Aries most compatible with?
Aries tends to match well with fellow fire signs and complementary signs. But true compatibility depends on the whole birth chart — compare two full charts with our synastry calculator for an accurate reading.
What is the Aries symbol and element?
Aries's symbol is The Ram, its element is Fire, its quality is Cardinal, and it's ruled by Mars.