Aries — The The Ram
Aries is the 1st sign of the zodiac, spanning March 21 – April 19. Element Fire, ruled by Mars.
Key facts
| Date range | March 21 – April 19 |
|---|---|
| Symbol | The Ram |
| Element | Fire |
| Quality | Cardinal |
| Ruling planet | Mars |
| Lucky colour | Red |
| Lucky day | Tuesday |
| Lucky numbers | 1, 9 |
| Gemstone | Red Coral |
| Body part | Head |
Personality traits
- courageous
- energetic
- pioneering
- impatient
- blunt
Aries natives are naturally courageous and energetic. The influence of Mars makes them pioneering, while under pressure the impatient and blunt side tends to surface. The Fire element governs how they make decisions, and the Cardinal quality describes how they handle change.
Most compatible with
Least compatible with
Nakshatra
Suggested remedies
Tuesday is the day associated with Mars. Donating something in Red, chanting the ruling planet's mantra and keeping a simple diet on that day are the traditional supports. Have your chart checked by a qualified astrologer before wearing Red Coral.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Aries dates?
Aries covers March 21 – April 19 in the Sun-sign calendar. Vedic astrology fixes the sign from the Moon's position at birth, so your Moon sign may differ.
Which sign is most compatible with Aries?
Gemini, Leo, Sagittarius are the strongest matches for Aries. Elemental friendship and the distance between the signs on the zodiac wheel drive the score.
What is the ruling planet and gemstone for Aries?
Aries is ruled by Mars and its gemstone is Red Coral. The lucky colour is Red and the lucky day is Tuesday.
What is the biggest weakness of Aries natives?
Under pressure Aries natives can become impatient and blunt. Simply recognising the pattern is the most effective correction.