Aries horoscope: Star sign dates, compatibility and personality
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ARIES is the first sign of the zodiac.
They are known for being natural leaders that don't shy away from a challenge.
What are the Aries horoscope dates?
Aries is actually the first of the 12 zodiac signs, making it the "head" of the zodiac.
If you're born between March 21 and April 20, then you're an Aries.
The dates for the rest of the signs are:
- 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
- Capricorn: December 22 – January 20
- Aquarius: January 21 – February 18
- Pisces: February 19 - March 20
Weekly Horoscope - December 10 - 16
When you open up to the right people, the right responses can follow – but choose carefully.
Someone may be putting on a convincing show, but your deepest heart can tell, when you let it.
Your cash chart is on fire, and a deal that links back to a “J” month can win through.
Love-wise, what you feel is real, make this your week to prove it. Luck knocks on door “95”.
What signs are compatible with Aries?
Aries have quick tempers, but also forgive and forget easily, and are best matched with fire signs, or air signs to share their energy.
Best matches:
- Gemini - this relationship will be vibrant, as you both share an inquisitive nature and love to learn and explore
- Sagittarius - another energetic sign, this relationship will be full of fun and harmony, and also a great match in the bedroom
- Leo - you'll have to learn the share the spotlight, but if it works, your relationship can be active and adventurous
Worst matches:
- Virgo - Virgos can be perfectionists, and easily critical, which can clash with an Aries and their need for leadership
- Capricorn - they are also natural leaders, which can clash with Aries
- Taurus - Taurus folk enjoy a less fast-paced life to Aries, making a relationship almost impossible. Taurus likes to carefully earn money, and Aries enjoy spending it, making it easy to clash over money, too
Horoscope traits
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 including loyalty and kindness
Aries is known for being one of the strongest signs of the zodiac which fits perfectly with this ballsy little gem.
What celebrities are Aries?
Victoria Beckham, Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey, Elton John, Marc Jacobs, Emma Watson, Keira Knightley, Celine Dion, Sarah Jessica Parker, Pharrell Williams, Jessie J.
Where does the Zodiac come from?
The Zodiac is the term used to describe the circle of 12 divisions of celestial longitude that are centred upon the path of the sun.
The 12 divisions share the names we know as our star signs.
The term zodiac derives from Latin zōdiacus - meaning "circle of animals".
Throughout history, the zodiac has been used to predict or echo characteristics of personality.
Aries colour, day and luck numbers
The lucky numbers of Aries are 9, 8 and 6.
Blue, Blue-green are lucky colors for an Aries.
Meanwhile, a Lucky day for an Aries native is Friday, Tuesday, and Saturday.
What is the Aries zodiac symbol?
The Aries horoscope symbol is the Ram, a sheep with large curving horns.
The Aries sign symbol is usually depicted as a very simple graphic meant to resemble the head of the Ram.
In 2016, Nasa announced that there have always been 13 constellations.
Ophiuchus is the name of the 13th constellation that has been part of the Sun's path in the sky.
Despite Ophiuchus being named in astronomy, most astrologists have left it out of the zodiac wheel.
The reason for this is that star signs are based on seasons rather than constellations.
The zodiac wheel is a calendar placing the star signs along the four seasons.
If you choose to base the zodiac wheel on the constellations and include Ophiuchus, the sign would be wedged between Sagittarius and Scorpio.
The inclusion of this sign changes the dates of all other star signs.
- Capricorn: January 20th to February 16th
- Aquarius: February 16th to March 11th
- Pisces: March 11th to April 18th
- Aries: April 18th to May 13th
- Taurus: May 13th to June 21st
- Gemini: June 21st to July 20th
- Cancer: July 20th to August 10th
- Leo: August 10th to September 16th
- Virgo: September 16th to October 30th
- Libra: October 30th to November 23rd
- Scorpio: November 23rd to November 29th
- Ophiuchus: November 29th to December 17th
- Sagittarius: December 17th to January 20th
When is International Astrology Day?
Astrologers around the world celebrate their love of the stars on March 20 which is considered the start of the astrological year.
Former president of the International Society of Astrological Research Gisele Terry told Astrology Hub:
“Astrology is truly a global language.
“We are all under the same sky. Sharing both our common and diverse perspectives on how we relate to the stars is the gift of International Astrology Day.”