Aries Best Match for Love: Your Aries Compatibility Guide

As the first sign in the zodiac, Aries is a natural-born leader with a fiery personality. They can be friends with just about anyone, but when it comes to dating, there are definitely some signs Aries meshes with more than others. An Aries' best match is someone they can go toe to toe with—someone who can match their passion and energy, keep up with their packed social calendar and won't try to keep them contained.

While someone's zodiac sign should never be the sole reason you choose to date or not date them, it can definitely give you some clues about their personality, desires and motivations. You can learn a lot about their communication style and relationship needs based on their sign, which can ultimately help you connect on a deeper level. If you're wondering who Aries is a good match with, read on to get insight from astrology experts.

In this article:

• Aries Personality and Traits
• Aries in Relationships
• Aries Relationship Compatibility

Aries Personality and Traits

Aries, born between March 21 and April 19, is a true fire sign. Confident and fearless, they are often the center of attention, and they aren't afraid to say what they feel or go after what they want. "Aries is ruled by the warrior planet Mars," explains Talisa, an intuitive tarot reader, astrologer, writer, teacher and founder of Two Wander x Elysium Rituals, saying this makes the sign "bold, pioneering and forthright."

FEATURED VIDEO FROM THE KNOT

Aries comes with a long list of impressive strengths, explains Maisy Bristol, astrologer and tarot reader at Tarot By Maisy, saying these include "power, individuality, leadership, courage, independence, ambition, optimism and bravery." However, the same things that make Aries so great can also be their downfall, in a way. "Aries is sometimes called 'the baby of the zodiac,'" Bristol says. "This sign tends to be so reckless in its courage that it can come off as naivety." And because Aries is so intent on getting what they want when they want it, she notes this can make them selfish, impulsive, impatient, immature, ego-driven, competitive and quick to anger.

Aries in Relationships

When it comes to dating, it can be a little hard to get flirty and outgoing Aries to commit to a serious relationship. "Half the time, they're not ready to give up their freedom," Bristol says. "The other half of the time, you'll be battling with their impatience. This sign is notorious for getting bored and moving on too quickly."

But that doesn't mean they'll never commit. Despite some of their more selfish tendencies, once Aries is interested in settling down, they go all in and are fully able to be committed and passionate about their partner. In fact, an Aries in love may even over-commit and over-share to let you know you're the only one on their radar, Bristol says.

The key is finding someone they can vibe with. "Ultimately, Aries is looking for someone to follow their lead, to put them first and to challenge them in a healthy way," Bristol notes. "They wouldn't admit it, but they do need and want challenges from a partnership, which forces them to get outside their own ways and grow."

According to Talisa, Aries seeks out a "straightforward, no-nonsense relationship." They tend to be very direct when it comes to communicating as well. "Aries doesn't have time for your whining or whimpering about an issue," Bristol says. "Honestly, they would just sweep it under the rug and move on. But if you decide to talk about it, expect a very cut-and-dry conversation about what happened."

The good news? "You'll always know where you stand with them," Talisa points out, adding that "there will never be a dull moment." She also explains that Aries is very supportive towards their partner, calling them "exactly who you would want by your side in an emergency."

Aries Relationship Compatibility

When it comes to finding their soulmate, Aries' best love match is someone who can match their bold energy. That's why, as Talisa notes, their best zodiac match tends to be with other fire signs. That said, while Aries may seem more compatible with certain signs right off the bat, any zodiac sign pairing can work together. "If two people are committed to doing the work required to understand one another properly, any relationship can work," Bristol says.

Find your match:

• Aries and Aries
• Aries and Taurus
• Aries and Gemini
• Aries and Cancer
• Aries and Leo
• Aries and Virgo
• Aries and Libra
• Aries and Scorpio
• Aries and Sagittarius
• Aries and Capricorn
• Aries and Aquarius
• Aries and Pisces

Aries and Aries

When two Aries date, it can be "bombastic, dramatic and likely unrealistic," Bristol says. It might seem like a match made in heaven, but putting these two huge personalities together may actually result in a bit of a clash. "Both Aries would want to be in charge, and it would involve a toxic power dynamic where each person is one-upping the other for control and dominance," she continues.

That said, it is possible for these two to work well together, as long as they can each tone down their ego. If they're willing to put their competitive feelings aside and listen to each other, the relationship can be passionate and exciting.

Aries and Taurus

Fiery Aries and easy-going Taurus, an earth sign, are very different. "Aries is fast while Taurus is slow," Talisa says. "The pace with which these two like to live their life may feel at odds with one another." Bristol notes that Taurus hates surprises and uncertainty, while Aries thrives on spontaneity. One thing they do have in common? They're both very stubborn.

The relationship can work if Aries allows Taurus to ground them a bit, and if Taurus allows Aries to make things as exciting as they want. "It would depend on whether they can put down 'their way' and learn from the other person," Bristol explains. If they love each other enough, their strengths may help each other grow in the end.

Aries and Gemini

As two carefree, independent, and social personalities, Aries and Gemini, an air sign, would likely get along well together. "Aries can lead the way with experiences and adventure and Gemini is curious to try it all," Talisa says. They both want to have fun and try new things, and they both share an independent streak that could make their relationship really fun.

"Because this would be a cardinal (Aries) and mutable (Gemini) sign partnership, Aries would take the lead on most things and Gemini wouldn't care at all because, half the time, Gemini is too indecisive to know what they want to do anyway," Bristol says.

Aries and Cancer

A relationship between Aries and Cancer could be a bit tricky. "Fire and water signs don't typically understand each other," Talisa warns. "Aries is bold and direct; Cancer is soft and sensitive." They are also both cardinal signs (which means they are the first sign of their seasons), which means both like to be in charge, creating a potential power struggle.

While emotional differences in this horoscope match for Aries can make things tough, these signs can make things work if they're willing to try to adjust themselves for one another. Bristol explains that Aries would have to learn how to handle conflict with a little more sensitivity, while Cancer would have to work on being more open and vulnerable without emotionally shutting down.

Aries and Leo

As two bold fire signs, Aries and Leo can make a fun and exciting pair. They would likely feed off of one another in the best ways, Bristol says, especially in terms of passion, sex and entertainment. They are two social, outgoing people who like to have fun and are confident and comfortable enough to give each other the independence they both need.

That said, these are two dominant personalities—each loves to be in the spotlight and do things their own way. "Both of these signs have gigantic egos," Bristol says. "During moments of conflict, they will both need to take a step back and tone down the testosterone." Talisa agrees, noting that while maturity can also be an issue in this relationship, they can also try "leaning on playfulness" to keep conflict to a minimum.

Aries and Virgo

Another fire and earth pairing, an Aries and Virgo partnership, can be challenging. These very different personalities may struggle to understand each other. "Virgo is meticulous and analytical; Aries charges ahead," Talisa explains. Bristol notes that Virgo tends to be very particular, while Aries won't really care to consider that. At the same time, Virgo might be turned off by Aries' "risky tendencies and carelessness."

To make this Aries relationship match work, Talisa says that there needs to be "patience from Aries and lowering standards of perfectionism from Virgo." In other words, they need to strive to understand each other more while learning to respect each other's differences.

Aries and Libra

Aries and Libra just might be a match made in heaven, due in part to the fact that they are opposites on the zodiac wheel—in this partnership, opposites definitely attract. "Aries and Libra are polar opposites, so they can balance each other out well," Talisa says. "Aries can help Libra be more decisive and direct, while Libra can help Aries be more considerate and cooperative."

Both of these signs know how to be passionate in a relationship they're serious about, which is another big advantage. "Libra is the sign of partnership, giving and balance," Bristol says, noting that this means they will "adore their partner" and work to keep things equal. She adds that Aries "can also be quite the romantic," as they love to fall deeply into love and give it their all. Things can be quite intense between these two.

Aries and Scorpio

Again, fire and water signs don't tend to mix well, meaning that a healthy relationship between Aries and Scorpio isn't going to come easily. "Scorpio is much too serious, deep and intense for playful and whimsical Aries," Bristol warns. "While Scorpio wants to go beneath the surface with deep conversation, Aries will resist, feeling that you get to know someone best by sharing experiences."

While Scorpio is mysterious and emotional, Aries is energetic and sociable—both are intense in different ways, which could end up working. "They are both ruled by Mars, so there is a common thread between them," Talisa says. "Both have stamina, endurance and drive." This means that if they love each other enough, they will both be determined to make things work, and that's a big part of being in a relationship.

Aries and Sagittarius

As two fire signs, Aries and Sagittarius are pretty much bound to get along well—very, very well. "This one can certainly be explosively fun," Talisa says. "There's a lot of yolo energy here and the stories will be epic." These signs are both action-oriented and adventurous, meaning they will each be able to keep up with the other one without a problem. They also approach emotional situations in a similar way, which is an advantage.

One thing to note is that Aries tends to have an inflated ego, Bristol says. "Sagittarius is too focused on having fun to care about what other people think or how they look," she notes. This could come into play during conflict, but she adds that Sag can rub off on Aries in a good way.

Aries and Capricorn

As a fire and earth sign pairing and two cardinal signs, Aries and Capricorn have a lot working against them. "These two would definitely go head to head and cause friction," Bristol says. That's mainly because both signs want to be in charge at all times. "It's less about ego and more about feeling like they do things the 'right way,'" she continues.

For Aries and Capricorn to build relationship skills, they would need to work on "cultivating patience and maturity," according to Talisa. This means that both signs would need to be able to let go of some control and be okay with the other person taking the lead sometimes.

Aries and Aquarius

At first thought, Aries and Aquarius don't seem like a pair that would really work. But Bristol notes that they could actually be very compatible. They both highly value their individuality and authenticity, and she says that they would each allow the other to be themselves, something both would appreciate.

Their strong sense of independence can also work in their favor, Talisa notes. Aside from their similarities, their differences can also rub off on the other person in a good way. "While Aquarius can get headstrong about certain things, this sign has a much more laissez-faire perspective on life and would allow Aries, for the most part, to make the calls on things they don't care about," Bristol says.

Aries and Pisces

Aries and Pisces are very different, but their relationship isn't doomed even in spite of that. "Aries is very fast and impulsive, Pisces likes to drift and float," Talisa says. But as Bristol notes, they are right next to each other in the zodiac wheel, meaning that it's possible that they could share similar placements in their birth charts, something she says "would work wonders for their relationship."

"This partnership would be great for Aries because Pisces would love to have someone in charge to tell them what to do and keep them organized," Bristol says. "And Pisces' open-minded perspective on life could help Aries grow by offering new ideas to consider." At the end of the day, these two can teach each other a lot.