♈ Aries dates, traits & compatibility

Aries dates: March 21 – April 19. Aries is the 1st sign of the zodiac, a fire sign ruled by Mars and symbolised by the ram 🐏.

Dates
March 21 – April 19
Element
Fire
Modality
Cardinal
Ruling planet
Mars
Symbol
♈ The Ram
Best matches
Leo, Sagittarius, Gemini, Aquarius

Aries personality traits

Aries opens the zodiac year, and the sign is linked with beginnings: starting things, taking the lead and moving first. In traditional astrology, Aries people are pictured as energetic and competitive, happiest with a challenge in front of them.

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Strengths

  • Courageous
  • Enthusiastic
  • Quick to act
  • Honest

Challenges

  • Impatient
  • Impulsive
  • Short-tempered

Aries in love and at work

Love: Aries is said to love openly and with enthusiasm, enjoying the chase and valuing a partner who can keep up.

Work: Roles that reward initiative suit the Aries description: launching projects, leading teams, sport and entrepreneurship.

Aries compatibility with every sign

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Aries birthdays

Every date in the Aries season. Tap a date to see its famous birthdays.

Famous Aries people

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Frequently asked questions

What are the Aries dates?

Aries dates are March 21 to April 19. People born on the first or last day of this range are sometimes described as being "on the cusp" with the neighbouring sign.

What element is Aries?

Aries is a fire sign with a cardinal modality, and it is ruled by Mars.

Who is Aries most compatible with?

In traditional astrology, Aries is considered most compatible with Leo, Sagittarius, Gemini, Aquarius.

What is the Aries symbol?

The Aries symbol is ♈, representing the ram.