Everybody talks about the positive traits of Aries, but they aren’t all bravery and fun. Find out about the negative personality traits of Aries and how to deal with them.
Thought of as the bravest sign of the Zodiac, Aries people are known for being fun, bold, and living life to the fullest. They are outspoken, energetic, and hard working, but they are not the perfect people they seem to be. Even these fabulous people have a dark side and that’s what we are here to warn you about today. Join SpiritualBlossom to learn the negative traits of Aries. Learn what Aries people are, and their best traits. Then learn their worst traits and how to deal with that. Aries people might seem like they are perfect, but we know better. Read on to find out what dark characteristics of Aries to beware of.
What’s an Aries?
Aries is the first Zodiac sign and people born between March 21st and April 19th are called Aries. It is during these days that the heavens open up and create some of the most fun, energetic people you will ever meet. Aries is ruled by the planet Mars, which instills upon them character traits of bravery, an ability to stand up to nearly anything or anybody, and fiery emotions. The Sign is associated with the Greek god of war and courage, whose name is pronounced the same, but spelled Ares. He represents the physical strength and valor needed to succeed in war but he also represents bloodlust and brutality. How perfect. That's exactly what Aries is like.
Aries is a Cardinal Fire Sign. Fire signs are energetic leaders and they move things along. Cardinal signs also have powerful leadership qualities. People just naturally follow them partially because they have a take-charge personality and partially because they're quite noticeable. When you combine the element of Fire with Cardinal Signs, you get a beautiful Aries. Don't think Aries people don't know how wonderful they are. It's almost like being the first Zodiac sign went straight to their head. Read more about Aries here: Aries Zodiac Traits and Love Compatibility
Aries Five Best Traits
This article is supposed to be about the negative traits of Aries, but it's not fair to write about somebody's negative traits before you talk about their positive ones. Besides, sometimes Aries gets scary when they're mad, so let's not make them angry. These brave people are energetic individuals who initiate wonderful changes. They're fun loving and they're honest… sometimes brutally so.
Brave
Do you need someone to stand up to a bully? Do you need someone to take the initiative and express everyone's feelings about a sticky topic? Do you need someone to go with you when you come out to a homophobic family member? It's almost like they don't have a fearful bone in their bodies and they have the courage to do anything. No challenge seems too great for them, no bully seems too frightening, and most of all, they don't seem afraid of their own bad habits. They are major risk takers and they enjoy the thrill of accomplishing something people tell them they can't. They're not scared, so be careful. They might give you the courage to do something you never dreamed possible.
Energetic
Some people seem like they don't need any rest at all. They're probably all Aries. They probably won't plop down on the couch after a long day of work. They’ll go to the shooting range, the gym, or to coach Little League. They love to be active and they love to go places and do things. Do you think you can keep up with Aries? Be careful you don't bore them or try to hold them back from having a fun lifestyle. They will leave you in the dust and go forward with people who they just met. Gemini is another energetic sign and you can read about them here: Gemini Zodiac Traits and Love Compatibility
Initiators
Possibly because they love to be so active and also because they're so energetic, Aries loves to get things started. Whether it's getting the community recycling program off the ground, getting a new workout regimen going, or starting a fight, Aries loves to get things moving. It makes them feel alive and like they're moving forward in life. They can't stand it if they feel like nothing is happening. God help you if you get in their way. They will step right over top of you to move forward. They don't want to step on you though, they would rather you go with them, So join in and hang on to your hat, you're about to have so much fun, you'll never forget it.
Fun Loving
Speaking of fun, just what is it that makes Aries people so much fun? It's their boldness, lack of fear, and desire to live life to the fullest. Whether they want to jump out of an airplane and glide to earth with a parachute, white water raft, or just read their favorite comic book, Aries can find fun in the most mundane of situations. They have a light hearted sense of humor and it's usually not beneath them to tell inappropriate jokes. They usually don't look down their noses at people. and called their humor low brow, so that means without those snooty inhibitions, they can enjoy more humor. Enjoy it with them. Laughter really is the best medicine, and an Aries can help you heal with humor. Read more about the healing power of laughter here. Why the Best Medicine is Laughter- How Laughter Heals
Honest
Everyone has secrets, but if an Aries feels the desire to tell you something, hang in there because you're about to hear about it. They might bite their tongue if they feel like it's the right thing to do, but the longer they hold something inside, the longer it brews. Be careful not to push them too far. They will give you an earful that you will never forget. There are usually warnings that they are getting upset and they will drop not so subtle hints about how they feel about things. Being governed by a Zodiac sign named after a god of war helps them to know when to keep the peace. If they don't feel like keeping it, they're going to tell you whatever they think of you.
Aries Ten Worst Traits
Before you decide that these brave, fun-loving, honest people are the greatest people on the planet, sit tight. They've got some negative traits too. They can have an explosive temper, be impulsive, impatient, and reckless. Beginning with these things let's move through ten of the worst traits that Aries Zodiac Signs embody and then we'll see what you think.
Explosive
The enlightened Aries people have a pretty good filter and will think before they speak. They are acutely aware of the fact that they have tempers that make them have harsh opinions sometimes. They don't necessarily want to hurt your feelings, so they'll try to keep things to themselves- for the most part- but that can change at the drop of a pin. If they get really upset, they will have a verbal blow up. They've all yell, beller, and flat out say all kinds of harsh things. Just as quickly as they started, the explosion will subside and they'll move on as if it never happened. Everybody else will remember everything they said, though. To combat this, set boundaries with your Aries. Learn how here: How to Set a Relationship Boundary
Mean
Aries people can be downright mean when they want to be. This starts two ways. One, their sense of humor. Some things that are mean amuse them. Two, when they have a temper explosion and want to say everything that is on their mind. When they want to be mean, they might make fun of people, or yell insults. They are rarely subtle or quiet about this. They feel like they were pushed too far and it is time for truth bombs. They more closely resemble a bomb that was misfired, though. You can set boundaries or flat out ignore them. It is the same approach you would take with a tantruming toddler. Ignore the behavior or refuse to tolerate it.
Impulsive
Being a Fire Sign means Aries people have high emotions and can be inflammatory just like a real fire. This can make them highly impulsive and they will act or speak without thinking. If they are overly excited about a situation or a person, they can leap before they look and pay the consequences later. Quite often there is little you can do about this. You're just going to have to let them get burned to believe that the fire is hot. If you have a particularly impulsive Aries on your hands, don't tie yourself down to them so you don't get dragged into the problems they create when they're being impulsive. Working on their emotional IQ can help and here are some tips for that: How High is Your Emotional Intellect?
Not Following Through
Aries people are all into getting excited about new ideas and stepping out on new adventures. They help a lot of people with a lot of things because of this trait, unfortunately, they don't always have the staying power to see things through. They will get really excited in the beginning and then as their excitement fades, their effort fades faster. Just know if you start a new project with them, you might be finishing it on your own if you can't motivate them to stick around and there's nothing you can do about that.
Impatient
One misconception about Aries people is that they're laid back. Some things don't bother them that bother other signs like Virgo or Libra, but believe me, your Aries is prone to impatience. They want results- yesterday. Some Signs like Taurus have staying power and will take as long as they need to get things done right. Aries gets sick to death of trying when they feel like it should be finished already. Showing them how great things will be if they stick around and finish whatever project they're working on as a way to get some more effort from them, but don't be surprised if they walk off. Learn the benefits of being patient here: Learning the Fine Art of Patience
Arrogant
Aries people have a lot to be proud of. They work hard, play hard, and they're brave enough to try things that most people wouldn't even consider. They can be downright arrogant about their accomplishments. Humility isn't their strong point and if life humbles them, sometimes they just get mad. When your Aries is tooting their horn a little bit too loud, give them a little bit of praise and ask them to help someone who is less fortunate than them. It can help redirect them and remind them that we are only as great as our most charitable deeds.
Reckless
One of the most frightening things about the courageousness of Aries is that they can be absolutely reckless. They can ignore dangers, refuse to listen to warnings, and laugh in the face of something that could harm them. In some situations it is important that you're brave. Aries would never overcome some situations if they didn’t themselves, but this needs to be balanced with safety. Showing them what happens to people who did themselves in with recklessness Can bring them back to their senses. Severe storms are things we should beware of. Read about their spiritual meaning here: The Spiritual Meaning of a Severe Storm
Self-Centered
Aries can be overly focused on themselves sometimes to the point that they don't care about the people who care about them. They can lose control of their emotions and have a temperamental eruption, endanger themselves in ways that terrify the people who spend life with them, or just absolutely won't listen to reason. When people who care about them are pulling their hair out and are worried, sometimes you can't do anything about it. If an Aries really loves and cares about you, they will eventually listen to the voice of reason. The trouble is getting through to them before they're ready to listen. Be patient and keep trying.
Overly Competitive
There's nothing wrong with healthy competition. Unfortunately, Aries takes this too far sometimes and decides they want to win it at all costs. Sometimes they fight people who are on their team trying to act like they're superior. In fact no one is really superior to anyone else. They will push themselves to unhealthy lengths to try to be the best. They will brag so long and loud about how great they think they are it will risk friendships that they really don't want to lose. Reminding your Aries that even if they are the best today, there is somebody out there who's better than them might bring them back down to earth. Another highly competitive Sign is Virgo and you can read about them here: Virgo Traits and Love Compatibility
Domineering
Arrogance and competitiveness can rear their ugly heads and make your Aries so domineering that they plow right over everybody. Being belligerent, pushy, or downright bullying is not beneath them sometimes. Redirecting an Aries that gets into this mindset can be done by asking “Who do you think you are talking to?” It can snap them back to reality.
Brave, Bold, and excited about living life to the fullest are words that describe Aries on a good day. On a bad day, they're loud, rude, arrogant, and you just want to strangle them. Setting boundaries with them and letting them know that you're not going to tolerate their bad behaviors is the perfect way to deal with an Aries. If they really care about you, they'll take a step back, adjust their behavior and instead of acting like they're dragging you to war, they will be your knight in shining armor. Lucky you.
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About the Author: Lady Saoirse has studied magic and lore for most of her life but started walking her own Magical Path after being spiritually reborn in the desert. Today she is a High Priestess for The Temple of the Goddess, she is a psychic advisor and spiritual counselor, she shares her gifts as a Psychic and Content Writer for Mysticsense and SpiritualBlossom, and she writes for PaganPages.Org emag and Green Egg Magazine.
