16 Aries Zodiac Sign Flaws: Personality, Love, & More

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In astrology, Aries are well-known for their courage, honesty, and energy, but have you ever wondered what the weaknesses of an Aries are? While not every Aries has the same set of flaws, reading about them can help you understand yourself better and keep things you may need to work on in mind. In this article, we’ll go over the common limitations of those with the Aries zodiac sign and give advice on how you can overcome your flaws if you are an Aries.

This article is based on an interview with our psychic astrologer, Stina Garbis, owner of Psychic Stina. Check out the full interview here.

Things You Should Know

  • Aries’ natural courage and confidence can also make them seem narcissistic, vain, or domineering to others around them.
  • Aries is ruled by Mars, the god of war, which can make them seem aggressive, overly competitive, reactive, impulsive, or pushy.
  • By working on their communication, mindfully centering themselves, and analyzing situations before jumping in, Aries’ can overcome their weaknesses.
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Aggressive

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    Aries is ruled by the planet Mars, the god of war, which means they will find any way to release their frustration. To keep from letting their anger get the best of them, Aries’ should learn to let their emotions come and go without overreacting in the heat of the moment.
    • If you’re an Aries, take a few minutes before speaking with someone you disagree with to let any intense feelings die down. When you do, try to stay calm and communicate your thoughts calmly and respectfully.
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Overly Competitive

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    Their passionate nature pushes them forward, which is what makes them so successful and ambitious. However, they can easily get cutthroat and angry when they’re not the best at something. They see everything as a challenge and compare themselves to others constantly. [1]
    • In many situations, Aries’ competitiveness can be seen as a positive. As long as you keep in mind that not everything is worth fighting over, you can use your driven nature to benefit yourself and the world around you.
3

Impulsive

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    When making decisions, they might lack forethought and allow their emotions to get the best of them. They’re excellent at following their gut, but they can also be reckless and lose sight of the consequences of their actions. They often say whatever crosses their mind, and to others, they might come off as tactless or insensitive. [2]
    • If you’re an Aries, try to be more patient when making important decisions. Before jumping right in, take a moment to consider the consequences of each action you could take and be aware of any emotions that could push you to act impulsively. [3]
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Reactive

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    Because of their reckless confidence, they may easily rush into situations and move too fast without paying attention to their surroundings. This can result in injuries to both their body and their pride. Because of their impulsiveness, Aries’ tend to react in unpredictable ways, forcing others aside in the process. [4]
    • As an Aries, you may benefit from taking a moment to think and rest before moving forward—try to stay in the present and focus on what’s in front of you.
5

Impatient

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    Aries is ruled by the fire sign, the element known for spontaneity and courage, which may explain their tendency to press into the future with no hesitation. However, this means that they may miss out on opportunities because they can’t seem to understand that good things take time. If they think someone is slowing them down, they also may react with irritation. [5]
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Blunt

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    When expressing their opinions, they don't like to beat around the bush. They often have difficulty holding information back or keeping things secret for very long. Although their bluntness may come across as thoughtlessness, it’s often rooted in a desire for more straightforward communication—they want to resolve any issues as quickly and efficiently as possible.
    • Aries, if you feel like you may be too direct, try to keep the feelings of the other people you’re talking to in mind and watch how your words can come across.
7

Selfish

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    Their cardinal modality means that they’re natural-born innovators and initiators, even if the actions they take only benefit them. They’re generally less than willing to take into account the feelings and thoughts of those around them. They often refuse to compromise on rules or problems, which can make them difficult to collaborate with. [6]
    • If you were born under the sign of Aries, try to recognize your behaviors to achieve a more balanced approach that considers other people's viewpoints.
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Stubborn

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    They never back down from a challenge, even if it may make their lives easier in the long run. While their determination can be a strength in many situations, it can also make them difficult to work with. As a result, Aries have to work extra hard to communicate and compromise with others to get things done. [7]
    • Aries may bump heads with collaborators who don’t agree with their methods of doing things. Luckily, they also tend to forgive and forget easily.
    • Aries are always prepared to defend their viewpoints, which there’s nothing wrong with! If you’re an Aries, you might just have to learn how to direct your passion more constructively and productively and allow others to contribute their thoughts.
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Careless

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    They love a good challenge and can be quick to take risks, which can sometimes backfire, making them seem careless instead of eager. They may dive headfirst into situations without fully planning it out, leading to problems in the long run. [8]
    • As an Aries, it may benefit you to learn how to take your time with decisions and evaluate all possible outcomes before making a move so that it doesn’t come back to haunt you in the future.
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Domineering

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    As a cardinal sign, Aries are naturally hardworking leaders. However, their confidence and enthusiasm to make things better can easily come across as oppressive, causing others around them to be overwhelmed or intimidated by their presence. [9]
    • If you’re an Aries, try to be wary of taking your dominance too far and let other people take the wheel once in a while to avoid inner group conflict.
11

Vain

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    They love to be the center of attention and often go where they will receive it. They’re always looking to be admired and praised for their accomplishments, which might make them seem a bit conceited at times. Underneath it all, their envious nature makes them think that they should be better than the people around them, and they’re just looking for the recognition they feel like they deserve. [10]
    • Aries, you might try to be conscious of your ego. Make an effort to keep your bragging under check and prevent yourself from fishing for compliments too much.
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Narcissistic

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    Their self-sufficiency and charisma can lead them to make decisions without asking others, which can make them seem self-centered to the people around them. [11]
    • When your self-confidence starts to grow out of control, remember to keep your confidence in check. If you’re an Aries, work proactively to include others and respect their decisions, even when they might disagree with them.
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Pushy

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    They’re always driven to succeed, which can lead them to take shortcuts or bulldoze their way through anything standing in their way. They might come across as forceful or bossy, but Aries are just passionate about getting the job done and have a limited amount of patience for anything slow-moving. [12]
    • If you’re an Aries making group decisions, remember to step back occasionally and think about how others perceive your actions before pressing forward.
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Bad-Tempered

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    Aries are fiercely passionate free-thinkers who don’t like being told what to do, and as a result, their emotions easily tip into anger or frustration. Their lack of patience and fiery ambition may also make them explode on others when things don’t get done fast enough. [13]
    • As an Aries, you may benefit from practicing patience and working on your communication. Try to let your feelings come and go to prevent you from acting in the heat of the moment.
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Headstrong

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    Aries are known for being fiercely independent and unwilling to compromise or back down from a challenge. They set high expectations for themselves and others and never shy away from an opportunity to prove themselves. In the workplace, their heads might be scattered all over the place, but once they’ve made up their mind, there’s no stopping them. [14]
    • If you’re an Aries, try to remember that no challenge is worth sacrificing your integrity. In addition, attempt to stay mindful of your process and remain open to other peoples’ ways of doing things.
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Jealous

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    Aries tend to want to be in control and aren’t afraid of expressing their emotions, which may cause them to be clingy or overly attached to their partners. Because they crave the spotlight and pour so much of themselves into their relationships, they might overreact to perceived slights or rejections. They may be highly suspicious of their partner’s activities or envious of others who seem to have a better connection with them. [15]

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