Aries in love: Passionate and pursuit-driven, Aries loves the chase and wants a partner who keeps the spark alive. They're generous and protective, but need independence and excitement to stay engaged.
Fire signs run on momentum and want a partner who can keep up, which is why the other two fire signs sit high and the water signs ask for the most translation. As a cardinal sign it starts things, so the friction usually comes with the other cardinal signs, which all want to be the one deciding.
The tradition usually names Leo (3rd), Sagittarius (4th), Gemini (2nd), Aquarius (1st) as Aries's classic matches and Cancer (12th), Capricorn (9th) as the difficult ones. On our scale, which scores element, modality and opposition rather than reputation, the two mostly agree, which is what you would expect when the tradition and the arithmetic are both reading the same elements.
Best match on our scale is Aquarius at 92/100; the pairing that asks the most of both people is Cancer at 41/100. A low score is a translation problem, not a verdict: plenty of the hardest pairings on this list are also the ones people describe as the most alive.
Aries with every sign, best to worst
How to read these scores
Element, modality and opposition, weighed the way the elements and modalities page explains. What a Sun-sign score cannot see is a birth chart, so treat it as the opening read and run the synastry calculator with both charts for the real thing.
Aries's element-mates are Leo and Sagittarius, and their hubs are the natural next read. The whole grid is on the zodiac compatibility page.
Aries compatibility FAQ
Who is Aries most compatible with?
Aquarius, at 92/100 on our scale. Aries and Aquarius compatibility rates as excellent (92/100). This is a naturally harmonious match. As always, Sun-sign compatibility is the opening chapter; a full birth chart tells the rest.
Who is Aries least compatible with?
Cancer, at 41/100. Aries and Cancer compatibility rates as challenging (41/100). This is a challenging match that asks for real conscious effort, and can absolutely work when both partners want it to. As always, Sun-sign compatibility is the opening chapter; a full birth chart tells the rest. Low scores mean more translation is needed, not that the pairing cannot work.
What element is Aries, and why does it matter for compatibility?
Aries is a fire sign. Fire signs run on momentum and want a partner who can keep up, which is why the other two fire signs sit high and the water signs ask for the most translation.
Is Aries compatible with another Aries?
78/100. Aries and Aries compatibility rates as strong (78/100). This is a strong match with a few areas to tend. As always, Sun-sign compatibility is the opening chapter; a full birth chart tells the rest.
Sun-sign compatibility describes the sky, not two people. Offered as an opening read for reflection, not as relationship advice. See the Aries sign profile for the traits behind the scores.