To understand an Aries male, you need to look at the Aries symbol (the ram), and his position in the zodiac calendar (first). These two aspects of his astrology, along with his fire sign energy, come together to create a hard-charging and passionate alpha male.
He's Aggressive
Aries's ruling planet is Mars. Romans identified their god Mars with the Greek god of war, Ares, who had a thirst for — and love affair with — waging war. This translates into an Aries man's personality profile that's filled with aggressive behavior. An immature Aries sign may constantly incite fights with others in an effort to assuage his warrior drive, which can be a negative trait or weakness. As he matures, however, an Aries man can turn this aggressive drive into a more positive trait by going after the things he wants or fighting for a just cause.
He's Extremely Masculine
A lot of Aries men are highly masculine. They're adrenaline junkies who love sexual attention and are willing to fight other men for it. He has a hot temper that flares up against people who step in his way. He also loves sports and has a thirst for adventure.
He's Competitive
An Aries man inherits the god of war's ability to quickly strategize and form a plan of attack. Whether it's in business, war, or love, Aries is always up to the challenge. He's highly competitive in every area of his life. He enjoys competing against himself as much as he does others. His career is a series of accomplishments, especially those he garners for being the first in his company or industry to achieve certain successes and milestones. When it comes to his love interests, Aries is drawn to the most desirable partner. He enjoys the competition to win the object of his desire since he's certain he'll be the victor.
He's Demanding
Aries lives up to his birthright of being the firstborn of the zodiac. This comes through in his need to always be number one in everyone's life. If he ever feels as though he isn't number one, he'll be compelled to find someone who gives him that first-place status.
He Craves Praise
Aries has a deeper need than other signs to hear words of affirmation. In relationships, it's often is primary love language. He needs to hear it from anyone who's important in his life, from his parents and siblings to his boss to his significant other to his pals.
He Struggles With Romantic Commitment
Aries may be committed to winning and his job, but he struggles with long-term commitment in relationships. That doesn't mean he won't settle down, but it takes a special partner to make it happen. He's more about initiating something new — he loves the chase but gets bored easily. And once he thinks he's won, his interest quickly moves on to the next conquest.
He Craves Excitement
Aries men are adrenaline junkies. They like all the things that make them feel alive and adventurous — fast cars and bikes, jumping out of planes, climbing mountains — Aries men are drawn to these pursuits.
His Enthusiasm Is Infectious
Aries men are fire signs, and you'll never meet a group of people more enthusiastic about everything than a bunch of fire signs. They have a fire in their belly and pursue anything that interests them with vigor. And Aries men are so engaged and enthusiastic about it that they can't help but get everyone else excited, too. If Tigger from Winnie-the-Pooh had a zodiac sign, we'd guess he was an Aries.
He's Extremely Energetic
The fire that burns in an Aries man's belly is like an engine that drives him. He's vigorous and energetic. He's the guy that bounds out of bed at 4 AM filled with energy even before his morning cup of coffee. Because he's so energetic, he's often into things that can help him burn some of it off — like sports and working out.
Dynamic Aries Men
Aries men are real dynamos. They're the fieriest of fire signs — filled with energy and enthusiasm, and we love that about them!
