Aries ♈: The Ram
Aries is brave, direct and full of energy. Here is everything about Aries as a Sun, Moon or Rising sign: its element, ruling planet, personality, love, work and more.
The full deep dive
Aries at a glance
| Dates (Sun sign) | 21 March to 19 April |
| Symbol | The Ram ♈ |
| Element | Fire |
| Mode | Cardinal |
| Ruling planet | Mars |
| Opposite sign | Libra |
Personality
Aries is the first sign of the zodiac, and Aries people love to be first too. They are energetic, honest and courageous, quick to start things and quick to stand up for themselves and others. Life with an Aries is never dull.
In love
In love, Aries is passionate, playful and wholehearted, enjoying the chase and loving a partner with spirit.
At work
Aries does best in roles that need drive and quick decisions: leadership, sport, emergency services, sales and starting new ventures.
Something to watch
Aries can be impatient and act before thinking. Slowing down for a moment turns their courage into wisdom.
Aries as your Moon or Rising sign
- Aries Moon: you need what Aries needs to feel safe, and your feelings show in a Aries way.
- Aries Rising: people first meet you as brave, direct and full of energy, even if your Sun sign is quite different.
Element and mode
Aries shares the Fire element with Leo and Sagittarius, and they usually understand each other easily. As a cardinal sign, Aries starts things and takes the initiative. Read more in Fire, Earth, Air and Water and Cardinal, fixed and mutable.
Sources and perspectives
- Linda Goodman, Sun Signs
- Stephen Arroyo, Astrology, Psychology and the Four Elements