Bold and direct — says what she means, doesn't like beating around the bush

Independent — values self-sufficiency, doesn't love being told what to do

Competitive — enjoys a challenge, often drawn to being "first" or "best" at things

Confident/assertive — comfortable taking charge or leading a room

Impulsive — tends to act first and think later, drawn to spontaneity

Passionate and enthusiastic — throws herself fully into what she cares about

Short-tempered — quick to flare up, but usually just as quick to cool down and move on

Courageous — not afraid of confrontation or new/risky situations

Pursues what (or who) she wants rather than waiting around

Wants a partner who can keep up and match her energy, not someone who tries to control her

Loyal and protective once committed, but needs space and autonomy within the relationship

Can be a bit of a "love 'em and leave 'em" type when younger/less mature astrologically, since Aries rules beginnings more than long hauls — though this varies hugely by the rest of the chart

Natural leader, often uncomfortable in subordinate roles long-term

Drawn to careers with action, competition, or physical/entrepreneurial energy — sports, entrepreneurship, emergency services, sales, the military, etc.

Prefers starting projects over maintaining them (Aries is an initiator, not a finisher, astrologically speaking)

Ruling planet: Mars (drive, aggression, desire)

Element: Fire

Modality: Cardinal (initiator energy)

Body part traditionally associated: the head (hence Aries women being described as "headstrong")

Colors: red

Symbol: the Ram — associated with charging ahead, sometimes stubbornly

Learning patience

Tempering impulsiveness with follow-through

Managing a tendency toward selfishness or "me first" thinking

Working on listening as much as leading