Aries is the first sign of the zodiac leading the cosmic parade through the night sky.
A true leader, Aries is also the first of three fire signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius), and this zodiac sign is known to be fearless and courageous. Represented by the ram, the Aries sign is a vibrant, talkative and active individual.
The Aries zodiac charges through life with a confidence and a vigor that is unique and powerful. An open heart and a desire for the best of the best fuels this fire sign to create great things in life, and to inspire greatness in others.
The gift of Aries is magnetism and confidence, as they lead the zodiac with their unique perspective and the fearless nature.
Permission slips of potential are handed out by Aries to less confident souls who lack the enthusiasm to self-start. A supreme quality of optimism surrounds the Aries sign and things seem to fall into place effortlessly.
All of this starting potential, however, can also mean that many things go left undone or half baked. Ideas flow and come with ease, and while there is surely initial motivation to do, many projects are started and abandoned for the next shiny object with this astrological sign.
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A few famous Aries people you may know include: Diana Ross, Lady Gaga, Maya Angelou, Elton John, Aretha Franklin, Sarah Jessica Parker, Spike Lee, Emma Watson, Reese Witherspoon, and Mariah Carey.
Anyone born between March 21st and April 19th has their sun in Aries and can deeply relate to these characteristics.
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Here’s a Snapshot of the Aries Zodiac Sign:
Let’s take a look at what makes this fire sign so magnetic.
Dates: March 21 – April 19
Duality: Masculine
Element: Fire
Quality (Cardinal, Fixed, Mutable): Cardinal
Ruling Planet: Mars
Zodiac Symbol: The Ram
Dominant Keyword: I Am
Polarity: Libra
Body Part: Head
Birthstone: Diamond
Color: Red
Most Compatible With: Gemini, Leo, Sagittarius, Aquarius
These Are the Defining Characteristics of the Aries Zodiac Sign:
Whether you are an Aries sun, moon or rising sign, have Aries in your chart, or are lucky to know an Aries in your life, read on to learn about their defining traits. Which do you most identify with?
Strengths of This Fire Sign
Aries is a true fearless leader. This astrological sign doesn’t overthink before action and marches to the beat of their own drum. The dynamic restlessness of this zodiac inspires a lot of action and doing that can create wonderful waves of change, abundance and recognition.
Being able to lead fearlessly and with radical confidence, Aries is a natural born starter.
Permission slips of potential are handed out by Aries to less confident souls who lack the enthusiasm to self-start.
With Mars as a ruling planet, Aries can also be quite impulsive which has positive and negative aspects. The Aries sign is fiesty, fun, flamboyant and fast-paced.
As a quick review of the Aries zodiac top strengths, they are natural born leaders, unwaveringly determined and persistent, capable of quick thinking and resourcefulness under pressure, fiercely independent and intuitive, and tend to be enthusiastically optimistic.
This energy can lead to great success and also great demise if not properly controlled…
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Weaknesses of This Fire Sign
Vanity and impatience are a weakness of Aries. With all the energy coursing through their fiery veins, impulsive action can sometimes be self-destructive or harmful to others.
This zodiac sign can also tend to be overly self-involved. Unless a conscious effort is made to look outward at others, and slow down long enough to listen, Aries can easily become a lone wolf.
The first fire sign and the youngest sign in the zodiac, Aries has a naivete that can seem ignorant and careless.
As a quick review of this zodiac sign’s common weaknesses, they are impulsive and impatient, which can often lead to excessive risk-taking or rash decision-making. Aries can also be particularly stubborn and unwilling to compromise, are known to have a fiery temper or short fuse, and as big picture thinkers, can lack attention to detail.
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Love and Intimacy
As you can imagine, the Aries sign is a fiery passionate lover. Aries will never lack excitement but can also be drawn to drama.
Aries make fun lovers and romantic partners. They are enthusiastic, spontanenous, and bring their same fiery energy that they have in life to their relationships. Aries are great communicators, known for being honest and direct, typically capable of expressing their emotions and needs with openness. Who doesn’t want that in a partner?!
Aries are deeply loyal and devoted partners, and can be protective and supportive.
A lover of attention and adoration, this zodiac sign craves both commitment from others and freedom. Generally irresistible and forward, romance with an Aries will surely be passionate.
Remember how they can be impulsive and hot tempered? This can lead to disagreements or conflict in the relationship. So – expect to have tons of fun with this fire sign, but watch out for those fireballs.
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Career
Aries approach their careers with enthusiasm, drive, and determination. Their strengths serve them well in the job-front. As natural leaders who are highly ambitious, goal-oriented, and persistent, they excel in roles that involve innovation, entrepreneurship, challenge, and risk-taking.
This fire sign is best served in a career that is fast-paced where they have complete autonomy. A job where Aries can communicate a lot, see many people, move about (either the city or travel for business), and be creative is going to bring the most success.
This includes life coach, public relations, real estate, sales, managerial roles and entrepreneurship. Aries also thrive in sports and athletics because they love the competition and discipline it takes to succeed.
Typically, they will not enjoy a desk job or any career with excessive monotony, bureaucracy, or requiring a lot of detail-oriented work.
Embrace the Fiery Aries Zodiac Sign
Fire both creates and destroys. It is necessary to our plant and to our souls to burn, but there is a fine line between constructive fire and total destruction.
The gift of Aries is magnetism and confidence, as they lead the zodiac with their unique perspective and the fearless nature of Mars, the planet of action and determination.
Aries embodies the fiery spirit of adventure and passion. We love their courage and are inspired by their relentless drive to succeed. Natural-born leaders, Aries thrive on being challenged and they welcome competitive environments.
With their boldness, autonomous nature, and unparalleled optimism, Aries brings a welcomed enthusiasm to life and those in their circle, inspiring us all to pursue our dreams. Cheers to this fiery zodiac sign!
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