Aries traits: The best and worst characteristics if you have an Aries star sign
ARIES is the first of the 12 zodiac signs, making it the "head" of the zodiac.
The sun transits this sign from March 20 to April 21, with this cardinal sign being the one that kicks off spring.
The sun enters the sign Aries when it reaches the March equinox, which is usually March 21. The exact time changes, with a delay of about six hours every year until we reach a leap year and this is reset.
Aries is the first of the fire signs, with the others being Leo and Sagittarius.
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Aries star sign traits and personality
The ruling planet of Aries is Mars, which signifies war and energy.
It's a fire sign and ruled by the headstrong Ram, making them stand their ground and refuse to be pushed around.
Aries are generally loud, proud, strong and brave.
They are confident, which makes them great leaders as they can champion themselves and others, but this can also make them stubborn, reckless, and competitive.
Horoscope traits
What does your star sign mean for you?
Aries - The best and worst characteristics of the head of the zodiac
Aquarius - The traits you need to know for the air sign
Capricorn - What does this star sign mean for your personality?
Cancer - The key traits for the sign include a keen love of food
Gemini - The traits to be aware of for the sign with a symbol of twins
Leo - The best and worst characteristics of the fire sign
Libra - What does the seventh star sign mean for your personality?
- The key traits for the sign include an interest in the arts
Sagittarius - The traits you need to know for the fire sign
Scorpio - What does this star sign mean for your personality?
Taurus - The best and worst characteristics of the earth sign
Virgo - The key traits for the sign include loyalty and kindness
Although Aries can sometimes be selfish and entitled, they will never back down from a challenge, and will still try and help others.
They are generally good to be around as they have a genuine care for those around them.
Aries are very driven and want to succeed at whatever they do but this can make for a lot of internalised pressure and stress.
On occasion, they need to learn to chill out and take life less seriously.
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What is the Aries zodiac symbol?
The Aries symbol is the charging Ram.
The charging ram is reflective of the Aries putting everything they've got into any fight or challenge.
What do Aries like getting up to?
Sports - If they aren't playing then they are watching sport. If they're not doing that they can often be found having a flutter on it.
Home improvement - They take a great deal of pride in wherever they are living, despite their social activities. A dab hand at the DIY.
Showbiz - Aries love being in the limelight and the centre of attention so big and bold activities suit them.
Volunteering - Interest in other people and natural generosity make them great volunteers. Charity, campaigning work and mentoring are all things Aries excel at.
Big out-out weekends - Aries don't do a quiet night out. Go hard or go home is always their way.
What are the best careers for Aries?
Born leaders, Aries are well suited to positions of leadership, and their headstrong energy means they’ll most enjoy a job that keeps them on their toes and challenges them.
Great job choices for Aries include:
- Doctor or surgeon
- Firefighter
- Tour guide
- Fashion stylist
- Sports star
- Marketing manager
- Entrepreneur
List of 12 star signs
The traditional dates used by Mystic Meg for each sign are below
- Capricorn: December 22 – January 20
- Aquarius: January 21 – February 18
- Pisces: February 19 - March 20
- Aries: March 21 - April 20
- Taurus: April 21 – May 21
- Gemini: May 22 – June 21
- Cancer: June 22 – July 22
- Leo: July 23 – August 23
- Virgo: August 24 – September 22
- Libra: September 23 – October 23
- Scorpio: October 24 – November 22
- Sagittarius: November 23 – December 21
What are the best and worst matches for an Aries?
The best love matches for an Aries are:
- Gemini - with a Gemini and Aries can expect a vibrant relationship, with you both sharing a love for learning and exploration.
- Sagittarius - with two energetic signs, your relationship can expect to be full of fun and harmony. Sagittarius and Aries will also make a great match in the bedroom.
- Leo - it may be difficult at first to share the spotlight, but this will certainly pay off in the long run as you embark on a relationship full of adventure.
And the worst?
- Virgo - this perfectionist sign can easily clash with Aries and their need for leadership.
- Capricorn - like Aries, the Capricorn is a natural leader, which may cause clashes in intimate relationships.
- Taurus - Taurus folk enjoy a less fast-paced life than Aries, making a relationship almost impossible.
Aries turn ons
Aries love physical contact as they are an alpha fire sign ruled by Mars.
They want to get their hands on those that are close to them and value hugs, play fights, foreplay, kissing and sex. Aries love being skin-on-skin.
Winning is important to Aries. They are extremely competitive and it means every situation is turned into some sort of competition. The feeling of being victorious is massively satisfying.
They love high-energy escapades that get the heart racing. Known thrill seekers who want adventure.
Aries turn offs
Disloyalty - You expect the same loyalty back that you show to others and take anything else very personally.
The fact that you are ruled by Mars means you expect a lot from people and admire those who give you what you need.
Sitting still - Aries have to move and can't cope if the people they are around are not wired the same way.
You can watch the sunset or have some food for half an hour but then you are raring to go again.
You crave energetic people around you at all times.
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Which celebrities are Aries?
Aries celebrities include Celine Dion, Reese Witherspoon, Sarah Jessica Parker, Elton John, Lady Gaga, Marc Jacobs, Emma Watson, Keira Knightley, Mariah Carey and Jonathan Van Ness.
These celebs all like winning, getting attention and being on top.