Aries: dates, traits & compatibility
Aries runs from March 21 – April 19 — a fire sign ruled by Mars, known for being fearless, energetic, a natural leader.
Element
Fire
Ruling planet
Mars
Power color
Bold Red
The Aries personality
Aries opens the zodiac the way they open every door — first, fast and without waiting for permission. Ruled by Mars, they bring raw momentum to everything: careers, workouts, arguments, birthday parties. Their superpower is starting; their homework is finishing.
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Best matches for Aries
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Aries birth months
Aries questions, answered
- What are the Aries dates?
- Aries runs from March 21 – April 19. Anyone born between those dates has Aries as their sun sign.
- What are Aries's main traits?
- Aries is fearless, energetic, a natural leader — a fire sign ruled by Mars.
- Who is Aries most compatible with?
- Aries's strongest matches are usually Leo, Sagittarius, Gemini. Chemistry varies by the full birth date — try our compatibility tool for your exact pair.