Aries Woman

This nonconformist pioneer is the original independent woman. She is faithful, courageous and eternally optimistic. She loves to be challenged, hates to be flattered and can spot insincerity a mile away. Aries women are completely unafraid to buck convention—a shy or shrinking violet was never born under this sign. Scarlett O'Hara is the embodiment of the Aries woman: beautiful, vivacious and capable of overcoming any hardship. Fainthearted gents never won fair Aries—this lady needs a strong but sensitive warrior king by her side. While Aries women love the princess fantasy life, in reality, they prefer to be treated like queens. After all, queens have decision-making power, respect and influence. Forced to choose, the Aries woman would rather have Big Daddy's title than his money. She'll make her own paycheck, thank you very much. Although Aries women can be plagued with hidden insecurity, they also have a reservoir of healthy entitlement. In a pinch, that inner diva quickly takes control, and pity the fool who's on Ms. Aries' bad side. Awe-inspiring and intimidating, she's often misunderstood. She may look fierce, but it's only her game face. Ultimately, the warrior's heart is a gentle and peace-loving one—and it's never been truer than for Aries.

Famous Aries Women

Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Garner, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kiera Knightley, Mandy Moore, Sarah Michele Gellar, Diana Ross, Queen Elizabeth, Norah Jones, Cynthia Nixon, Marcia Cross

Aries Man

He's macho! He's a baby! He's both! The Aries man is a complex creature, a mix of heartbreaking innocent and fearless fighter. Hey, when your sign is the zodiac's infant and ruled by war-loving Mars, that's how things shake out. Born accustomed to having things his way, he can be easy to fall in love with and at times difficult to live with. Mr. Aries needs both attention and personal space on demand. His moods can be powerful, but he's also a keen listener who notices everything, even when you think he's not watching. The Aries man is an idealist about love, marriage and parenthood. On his path to finding a lifelong soul mate, this man may have had endless short-term love affairs and subsequently developed a reputation as a lady-killer (at 81 years old, Aries Playboy founder Hugh Hefner has three girlfriends some 60 years his junior). He's the epitome of the alpha male and paterfamilias—a man's man who never takes the backseat. He's not a joiner, but should Mr. Aries initiate anything—from a social group to a family—he will rule as its charismatic leader. He will never be happy settling for second best in any area of his life and is a miserable subordinate unless he is furthering a noble cause. In his element, the Aries man leads with a rare blend of head, heart and soul; at worst, he can be a tyrant. An active lifestyle is crucial to manage his high stress levels and to balance his intense energy. The Aries man is a natural athlete who loves competition. He's used to getting exactly what he wants, when he wants it, all the time. Challenge stokes his fire. Nothing sparks his inner Casanova (also an Aries) quite like a woman who plays hard to get. After all, should he win this prize, it only affirms his own might and dominance. A throwback to the caveman days? Sure. But lest we forget, humans are animals, and civilization hasn't erased our most primal survival instincts. The Aries man embraces this, living by his innermost drives, and marching to the beat of his own warrior drum.

Famous Aries Men

Eddie Murphy, Al Gore, Elton John, Hugh Hefner, Russell Crowe, Colin Powell, Steven Tyler, Steven Seagal, Adrien Brody, Eric Bana, Charlie Chaplin, Francis Ford Coppola, Matthew Broderick, Vince Vaughn