Aries is the very first sign of the zodiac, so their tendency to be daring and audacious isn't totally unfounded. In fact, Aries is undoubtedly one of the more confident signs out there, though they get a bad rep for being too fiery or bossy – but never forget that an Aries, at its core, is a positive forward-thinker who just wants to live life to its fullest potential.
If you were born between 20 March and 19 April, your sun sign (or your principal zodiac sign) is Aries, symbolised by the ram – a fire sign alongside Leo and Sagittarius. You're in great company, since the likes of Lady Gaga, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kourtney Kardashian also share this sign.
Every star sign brings something unique to the table.
Aries' ruling planet is Mars, which gives this sign their passion and drive. As the planet of energy, action and desire, Aries is therefore courageous and bold (and pretty sexually adventurous, too).
For everything you need to know about Arians – from their strengths and weaknesses to which star signs they're most compatible with – read on.
An Aries is anyone with a birthday between 21st March and 19th April. The sign that precedes Aries is Pisces (19th February - 20th March) and the sign that follows is Taurus (20 April- 20th May).
Brave
Most Aries are pretty courageous people, not afraid of being dare-devils or the thrill of unknown adventures. With a zodiac sign ruled by Mars, the god of war, it's little surprise that Rams are known for being brave and tenacious. Their fearlessness of Aries make them the ideal people for trying new experiences, taking big risks, and breaking new ground.
Competitive
Yes, they love a challenge and you'll also find that an Aries usually has a strong competitive streak that's can sometimes be a bit OTT (you don't always have to win that casual Monday night pub quiz). It’s not always enough for you to be first; you also have to be the best. If Aries energy runs through your blood, it probably lends itself to a drive and ambition to be the absolute best in whatever field you operate.
Honest
Being first in the zodiac means that people born under this sign aren't tied down with concerns about the past, instead they are pretty open and honest, full of optimism and hope. They don't hold back on telling people what's on their minds too.
Generous
Aries love nothing better than making the people around them happy. They love making others smile and being generous with what they have - albeit sometimes excessively so (all this competitive spirit).
The perfectionists of the zodiac.
Self-centred
With a head-first mentality (which is appropriate, since the body part associated with Aries is the head) Aries often think after they leap, which often results in lessons learned the hard way. Their eagerness to do and strong sense of self determination can sometimes be perceived as selfishness.
Insecure
Under all that bravery often lies some deeply rooted insecurity and self-worth doubts. Even though Aries loves to be trail-blazing, this sign knows that they live in a society that may not always appreciate those traits and so they can often hold back on personal details about their lives.
Lacking in empathy
While Aries can be compassionate and caring, they sometimes get caught in their own reality bubble of striving to be the best no matter what and don’t necessarily recognise where someone else could be coming from.
Born under the cardinal fire sign, Aries are most compatible with mutable fire signs, especially Sagittarius. Sag is four signs apart from Aries which makes it a perfect zodiac pairing. The Archer (Sag) and Ram (Aries) have very similar personality traits - ambitious, go-getters with a zest for fun. Aries can be impulsive, speedy, and sometimes prefers shortcuts while the Archer may want to be a little more tactful, gathering information and doing the research. But in general, these two fire signs make for a dynamic duo.
Aries are natural leaders and good at managing teams and inspiring others to success. They are pioneers – always willing to try something new and find new ways of working. They are bold and extremely ambitious, always diving headfirst into whatever challenge may come their way which makes them sought-after in business. They are, however, sometimes better at starting new projects than sustaining existing ones, so they need a lot of freedom at work to apply their creativity to new areas.
- Reese Witherspoon: 22nd March
- Elton John: 25th March
- Sarah Jessica Parker: 25th March
- Keira Knightley: 26th March
- Mariah Carey: 27th March
- Lady Gaga: 28th March
- Celine Dion: 30th March
- Pharrell: 5th April
- Emma Watson: 15th April
- Kourtney Kardashian: 18th April
- America Ferrera: 18th April
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