Sign 01 · Western tropical zodiac
Aries
March 21 - April 19
Aries in the Western tropical zodiac: conventional March 21 - April 19 range, Fire element, Cardinal modality, and clearly labeled astrological interpretations.
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Astrology note: Date range, element, modality, and ruling planet describe a conventional astrological system. Personality, luck, compatibility, and career material below are interpretations—not scientific findings or predictions.
Immediate answer
Aries at a glance
- Conventional dates
- March 21 - April 19
- Element
- Fire
- Modality
- Cardinal
- Ruling planet
- Mars
Astrological profile
How tradition describes Aries
Aries is the first sign of the zodiac, and that's pretty much how those born under this sign see themselves: first. Aries are the leaders of the pack, first in line to get things going. Whether or not everything gets done is another question altogether, for an Aries prefers to initiate rather than to complete.
Common themes
Natural leaders · Highly competitive · Quick decision makers · Full of energy · Adventurous spirit
Common cautions
Impatient · Impulsive · Short-tempered · Can be aggressive · Self-centered at times
Astrological interpretation
Compatibility themes
Astrologers compare elements and other chart placements. This simplified sun-sign list is for exploring the tradition, not assessing a relationship.
Traditional associations
Colors, numbers, day, and symbols
- Traditional numbers
- 1 · 8 · 17
- Traditional colors
- Red · White · Orange
- Traditional day
- Tuesday
- Associated symbols
- Diamond · Honeysuckle
Interpretation label: “Lucky” associations are traditional correspondences. They do not change probability or predict outcomes.
Astrological interpretation
Career themes in sign guides
Popular astrology often connects Aries with the following fields. Career fit depends on a person's skills, interests, access, and circumstances—not a zodiac sign.