Aries: About the Zodiac Sign

aˈer.iːz/: The 1st sign of the Zodiac (March21 – April 20th)

The Sun sign of Aries is the first to occur in the zodiac and represents those born between the dates of March 21st and April 20th. This sign is symbolized by the Ram due to the assertive, direct and headstrong characters of the animal and the Aries person. Aries are dogmatic in their opinions and shows no hesitation in doing exactly what it is they want to do. Like the Ram, they will charge ahead of the pack and be a leader. Acknowledging the opinions of others is not their strong suit. Though they are quick to act, they are not always likely to see it through to the finish line. Aries needs constant challenges, projects, and goals and can't be bothered with the mundane tasks like completion and tidying. Aries' have an adventurer's spirit and long for the great wide open where they can be independent. They can leap at any challenge presented before them even if it means battering their horns against a wall. They can lead others into any battle but will leave the red tape and petty responsibilities in someone else's hands.

Aries can learn incredibly fast due to an inherent curiosity. Their self-motivation and enthusiasm are offset somewhat by impulsiveness. If they are able to gain control over their scattered nature and harness that energy towards one project, anything can be achieved. Patience and cooperation are not the Aries' natural territory but must be cultivated in order to work well with a team. When it comes to love, the Aries still believes in chivalry and grand expressions of romance. The chase part of romance is where the Aries truly thrives, as it gives them something to charge after.

ARIES WOMEN AND MEN:

Aries Women

Aries women are intense, passionate and audacious. They are not afraid of anything. They are extremely confident and very much attracted to men who can project the same. They are easily lured by power, influence and anything extreme that's why their life is always full of drama. They can complicate and uncomplicate things; love you and hate you at the same time. However, life with an Aries woman is never dull. It's full of life and thrilling encounters and it's hard to forget them.  Aries are bold and daring. They never give up and will fight tooth and nail just to get what they want. The Aries women are known to have bad tempers and terrible bouts of tantrums. However, it ceases easily but by then, their rages are something definitely hard to forget. Most Aries are born leaders. They love to take center stage and are good in designating assignments. Their greatest nightmare is getting stuck with a slow-witted fellow who makes her do all the work. She needs you to stand up and show a little responsibility.

Aries women are not always headstrong and do lack a sense of self-esteem in life as they are egotistical and cannot manage to see another person's point of view. Their relationships are very experimental when it comes to making love and love to be adventurous whilst doing this. They do not take a sensitive approach in lovemaking to try new things and love to have full of passion and this has to be deep and intense for them to really enjoy making love with their partner.

Aries Men

As the first sign of the zodiac & a fire sign, an Aries man is always the number one, so get used to him needing a lot of attention. Aries men are good at what they do, and they are never shy at standing in the spotlight. They love to test their mettle with exciting challenges. In the professional arena, Aries men prefer positions of leadership. They are action oriented and hate wasting time moping around or mulling things over. Even if only on a verbal level, they tend to have a "shoot first, ask questions later" orientation. Stubborn like the Ram symbolizing him, Aries is a warrior, driven, passionate, and courageous. Aries men make things happen in their careers and communities. Their assertiveness can be mistaken for aggression, but often it’s just their enthusiasm and energy that propels the horned Ram up and down the mountains. When it comes to women, Aries men love a little chase. They don't like being handed everything at once - it's a basic animal instinct. An Aries man wants to be a hunter, a pursuer and will do what he can to win your heart. Giving him a good chase is what makes an Aries romance fiery. If you want to be with Aries for the long haul, you’ll have to embrace his chosen lifestyle and everything that matters to him. What he needs is sort of contradictory. He needs a relationship that gives him the ultimate security and full freedom to roam at the same time. The Aries man has a deep fear of abandonment, so that should never be an issue between you. He needs that sense of security fully so that he feels safe to spread his arms wide and live life fully.

Bottom line:

The Aries can be loyal, generous, romantic and tender but equally as rash and insensitive. They are also aggressive, competitive, and willing to follow their dreams alone if need be. Aries are notoriously energetic and terribly self-centered. Aries loves to win and will try things that scare the way out of more timid souls. They have a flashpoint temper, legendary impatience, and they believe persistence is the key to success.

Zodiac Signs Most Compatible with Aries:

• Gemini  
• Leo
• Sagittarius 
• Aquarius 

Are you, or someone you know, an Aries? Comment below if you have star sign compatibility questions!