Read the below for any man with a Aries sun or Aries rising sign, and find even more information on Aries compatibility here.
Now you see him, now you don’t. But wait, he’s back again! Good luck keeping up with the fast-paced trajectory of the Aries man. Born under the sign that starts the zodiac, he’s all about “firsts.” This trailblazing initiator lives to start things, even if he moves on long before he finishes them.
It’s not that he means to abandon ship. He’s just restless and bores easily. Plus, he loves taking on new challenges. As Aries Pharrell Williams told The New York Times, “I am overly ambitious, because I realize it can be done.”
There’s an innate sense of entitlement to the Aries man. Naturally passionate, he knows what he wants and expects the best from everyone and everything. He’ll keep trading up until he finds it, even if that requires an unceremonious departure from whatever (or whomever) he’s already committed to.
He also has a juvenile quality that never quite goes away. He’s got a half-decent excuse as the first sign of the zodiac, and thus the baby. While you might be OK enduring the fart jokes and unconventional sleeping habits of the Aries man in your life, set firm boundaries around things like slacking on bills or dumping all the housework on you. He may periodically try to turn you into his mother, which could be the demise of your relationship.
Does he sound selfish? A tad impossible? You’re not wrong in that assessment. The Ram is impatient, impulsive, and has zero interest in waiting for anyone to catch up. Engaging with him can feel like a high-intensity rollercoaster ride. You’ll scream, laugh, and occasionally clutch the safety bar for dear life. But hey, at least you’ll never be bored.
As one of the four pioneering cardinal signs (along with Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn), Aries effortlessly pushes the envelope. Most of the time, he’s unaware of the envelope altogether; he’s just doing him. Next thing you know, he’s revolutionized an entire industry, like Aries Lil Nas X, who merged country and hip-hop into “Old Town Road,” which is tied for the longest-running No. 1 Billboard single to date.
As one of the three fire signs, the Ram’s temperament can be fierce. Ruled by warrior Mars, the planet of action and aggression, Aries views life as a competitive sport. His energy is boundless, his determination unshakable, and his desire to conquer—romantically, professionally, and personally—unparalleled. It’s little surprise that two Aries, Russell Crowe and Pedro Pascal, played leading men in Gladiator I and Gladiator II.
But Mr. Aries also values strength in his partner. And once he finds his equal, he’s not going anywhere. When Oppenheimer Oscar winner Robert Downey Jr., an Aries, met his wife Susan in 2003, she was already a successful producer. She’s also responsible for scoring him one of his biggest roles in Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes.
Aries-on-Aries couple Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker were a couple for seven years before her breakout role as Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City catapulted her to stardom. Their marriage, born from a shared love of theater, out-survived Aidan, Mr. Big, and all the Hollywood hoopla. More than 30 years later, they’re still going strong.
The Aries man can be an acquired taste. He’s fiery, intense, and sometimes infuriating. The good news is: He isn’t really that difficult to unpack. He likes what he likes and hates what he hates—and he won’t mind telling you. There’s something refreshing about a man who is authentic enough to be an open book. And if you’re captivated by the story he’s writing, you could become a co-author of an unforgettable chapter—or full-on saga—that redirects the course of your life.
Best Match: Leo
This fire sign combo makes a passionate pairing, and they’ll play a starring role in each other’s cinematic dreams. While the heat between them can get intense, with regular cool-down breaks, they’ll keep the embers burning for the long haul.
Worst Match: Virgo
Aries is raw and unbridled, which can overwhelm Virgo’s measured politeness. Meanwhile, Virgo’s need for order can stifle Aries’s free spirit. They’ll arouse curiosity in each other at first, but these two are better off as friends—or distant acquaintances.
