What are the dates for Aries?

Aries runs from 21 Mar to 19 Apr. If you were born on the first or last day, the exact time and place of birth decide your true sign.

What element and ruler does Aries have?

Aries is a fire sign with a cardinal mode. Its traditional ruler is Mars.

What are the main traits of Aries?

Tradition describes Aries as Bold, Energetic and Direct. These are editorial traditions, so treat them as fun, not fact.

Not always. Your Vedic rashi is based on the Moon and needs your birth time, so it often differs from your Aries sun sign. Our guide explains how to tell them apart.

Aries zodiac sign

Aries covers 21 Mar to 19 Apr. It is a fire sign with a cardinal mode, ruled by Mars. Core traits: Bold, Energetic, Direct. Facts checked 2026-10-27.

Aries

21 Mar to 19 Apr

Your Vedic rashi is based on the Moon and needs your birth time. Read why.

If you were born on the first or last day of a sign, the exact time and place of birth decide your true sign.

Facts about Aries
Item	Value
Dates	21 Mar to 19 Apr
Element	fire
Modality	cardinal
Ruler	Mars
Traits	Bold, Energetic, Direct
Lucky number and colour	9, Red (tradition)

Traits and lucky items are editorial tradition, not science. Dates follow the standard calendar. Checked 2026-10-27.

Common questions

What are the dates for Aries?: Aries runs from 21 Mar to 19 Apr. If you were born on the first or last day, the exact time and place of birth decide your true sign.
What element and ruler does Aries have?: Aries is a fire sign with a cardinal mode. Its traditional ruler is Mars.
What are the main traits of Aries?: Tradition describes Aries as Bold, Energetic and Direct. These are editorial traditions, so treat them as fun, not fact.
Is Aries my rashi?: Not always. Your Vedic rashi is based on the Moon and needs your birth time, so it often differs from your Aries sun sign. Our guide explains how to tell them apart.