Aries Zodiac Sign Traits
The first sign of the Zodiac, Aries are the trailblazers. Passionate and independent, Aries will never do something just because everyone else is doing it—a Ram needs to be 100 percent committed to the task at hand. Competitive to the max, the best way to motivate an Aries is to turn something into a contest. Aries will put everything they have (and then some) into winning. Loyal, smart, and impulsive, they always have multiple projects on their mind, and won't be satisfied until their work, social life, and personal lives line up exactly with the dream life they've envisioned. Those who are drawn to magnetic Aries may have trouble keeping up—but if they can, they'll have a friend for life.
An Aries sign will always tell you what they're thinking, with a frankness that may occasionally border on rudeness. But even if an Aries seems overly blunt with their opinion, that's only because Rams value honesty above all else. And it works both ways. While an Aries may be the first to say if they think that you just phoned in a project, they'll also be the first to compliment you for a job well done. Rams may also have a short fuse. That fiery temper can be an asset. When an Aries is angry, they'll never play the passive-aggressive card. But for people who don't know them well, their temper can be a turn off. Learning how to work out their anger—whether by going to the gym every day, taking some deep breaths, or learning to chill before they Tweet their thoughts to the world—is a lifelong process for Rams.
Aries' Friendship Style
"Activity" is the key word for this sign. When it comes to Aries' friends, the more variety, the better. Easy to meet and get along with, an Aries makes an incredible amount of connections in a lifetime. Long-term friends are trickier. Only those who are equally energetic and able to keep up are apt to stay connected with an Aries for the long haul. Aries are inspired by action and get bored by too many coffee dates. Think: long hikes, pottery classes, or hitting up an old-school arcade—anything new, offbeat, quirky, or action-packed.
Aries' Love Style
Like their ruling planet Mars, Aries are hot and stormy. They're a combination of confidence and passion combined with temper and petulance. Everyone who ever loves an Aries tries—unsuccessfully but excitingly—to tame them.
This wildly flirtatious fire sign certainly takes the initiative when it comes to romance. They're quick to move when someone catches their eye. But to keep an Aries' attention, that someone needs to be as energetic and as exciting as they are. This passionate sign loves adventure. So don't mistake an Aries' restlessness for boredom. It's not a signal that they'd prefer to be somewhere else (or with someone else). It's a signal they want to pick up the pace!
For the Aries in Your Life
Best gifts: Yoga mats, cool sneakers, an amazing sweatshirt that combines style and leisure. Aries do love getting physical.
Best spa package: Cupping or acupuncture. All about intensity, Aries love cutting edge treatments.
Best cocktail: A prickly pear margarita or any brightly colored cocktail that doubles as an accessory. For Aries, it's all about the presentation.
The Best Fitness Routines for Aries
Aries are all about living it up every single moment and rarely have a shortage of energy. Aries can frequently be found at the gym, which they truly think of as a happy space. Generally healthy, Aries know how to indulge when the time is right but can feel lethargic and blah if they abstain from physical activity for too long.
Aries' Spiritual Side
Aries are passionate, idealistic, and occasionally frustrated when the world doesn't live up to their (sometimes unrealistic) expectations. As a sign that likes action, Aries can have trouble sitting still and may lose patience when they attempt meditation. It's key to remember that moving meditation—biking, swimming, surfing—can connect them just as intensely to their inner self. A searcher who is OK with bucking tradition, an Aries may try a few (or zero!) religious practices, and is unlikely to go along with something just because everyone else does. Even if their loved ones have the same spiritual beliefs, an Aries will stray from the path if that belief doesn't line up with their own. A fierce sense of social justice and a strong moral compass guides Aries' decisions. Rams may be impulsive, but they're never mean. Aries love learning and love hearing about different religions and spiritual practices.
