As someone born on April 4th, you’re strong, decisive and organized. Always quick with a kind word, you’re ready to make the best out of any situation. As an Aries, you carry the symbol of the ram.
Today, we’re going to discuss the April 4 zodiac in greater detail, including your strengths and weaknesses, love and relationship compatibility and so much more.
Did You Know? Fast Facts About the April 4 Zodiac
Before we get into the deeper details of what the zodiac has in store for you, let’s cover some fun facts you probably didn’t know about those born under the first sign of the zodiac.
- Your astrological symbol is the Ram
- The brightest stars of the Aries constellation are Alpha, Beta and Gamma Arietis
- The first house is your ruling house – This is the house of the ascendant, and it rules over novelty, the individual self, and initiative
- Your ruling body is Mars, which influences vitality and sweetness.
- Your element is fire, which suggests a certain confidence, and a quickness to reveal your fiery nature within
- Your lucky day is Tuesday, which is ruled by Mars and symbolizes passion and vitality
- Lucky numbers: 5, 8, 12, 19, 29
- Lucky color: All shades of yellow
- Lucky gemstone: ruby and yellow sapphire
- Famous Aries: Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, Al Gore, Robert Downey Jr.
Aries: What Your Sign Means to You
Those born under the April 4 zodiac are Aries natives. This sign covers those born between March 21st and April 19th, and it carries the symbol of the Ram. The symbol of the Ram is associated with strength and decisiveness.
The name Aries comes from the Latin word for ram, although in certain parts of the world, such as Greece or France, this sign is known as Kriya and Bélier, respectively.
The Greek myth of Aries is quite an incredible story. According to this mythological tale, When King Athamus of Boetia took Ino to be his second wife, she was jealous and resentful of King Athamus’ existing children, most notably his son, Phrixus.
As a result of this jealousy, the new queen began to plot against Phrixus. She engineered a plan to sabotage the corn crop. When King Athamus sent a messenger to consult with an oracle, she bribed the messenger and had the messenger return to King Athamus with a harrowing message: Phrixus must be sacrificed for your people to escape starvation.
As King, Athamus had no choice but to abide by the wishes of the “oracle.” He agreed to sacrifice his son, but at the last minute, Phrixus was saved by a ram with golden fleece which was sent by Zeus. Phrixus was carried safely to the land of Colchis. Then, the ram shed it’s golden fleece and returned to the sky.
Greek astronomers have said that the ram’s lack of fleece is why this constellation is relatively faint against the night sky.
Phrixus took the golden fleece shed by this great ram and offered it to the Colchisian king, Aeëtes. In return, Aeëtes gave Phrixus his daughter Chalciope’s hand in marriage.
Meanwhile, back in Greece, Phrixus’ cousin Pelias had seized the throne of Iolcus in Thessaly; a throne that rightly belonged to Jason. Pelias agreed to relinquish the throne to Jason if he was able to bring home the golden fleece from the land of Colchis. This epic challenge led to the incredible voyage of Jason and the Argonauts.
The Aries Personality for the April 4 Zodiac
As an Aries, you have a bold personality that’s characterized by many personality traits, some of which are positive, while others are negative. This balance of personality traits helps to make you who you are.
The best traits of an Aries include:
- Courage
- Drive
- Enterprise
- Spontaneity
- Frankness
- Adventure-oriented
- Strong willed
- Decisive
- Organized
- Fearless
- Outspoken
On the other hand, there are some negative traits typically associated with Aries, including:
- Selfishness
- Vanity
- Pride
- Ruthlessness
- Ego
- Violence
- Rashness
- Possessiveness
- Impatience
- Impetuousness
Best Aspects of an Aries Personality
Aries is often characterized as fiercely individual. They have strong personalities, strong opinions, and a desire to be number one. Aries are competitive and love a good challenge.
Aries are strong leaders who are known for their initiative, strong will and a strong sense of self-belief. They’re quite outspoken, and often become anxious when they’re forced to suppress their emotions, which is a sign that they need to let out how they feel.
Impervious to change, an Aries is usually the first person to adjust to new surroundings. Those born under Aries are the starters of the zodiac, and as such are one of the most enterprising of all zodiac signs.
Worst Aspects of an Aries Personality
On the other hand, there are several personality traits associated with Aries that are less positive. Of course, these positive and negative traits form a sort of ying and yang, which gives Aries their personalities.
Aries is often characterized as being difficult and tactless. They can be selfish, and their known to harbor harsh opinions that they’re happy to share at a moment’s notice. Some Aries fight with a sense of entitlement, and sometimes will help themselves to the hard-earned fruits of other people’s labor.
Aries are typically not very calculated, and often abandon otherwise good ideas because of their impatience. Aries can be overly confident, undiplomatic, and prone to a “my way or the highway” approach to different situations. Self-absorption can be a problem for Aries.
Since they have such a hardened and strong exterior appearance, some Aries are prone to bouts of depression as they can be unwilling to open up to those around them at the risk of tarnishing their reputation for strength.
Work & Careers
After taking a closer look at the traits of an Aries, it’s easy to see them thriving in virtually any work or career they choose.
As ambitious and creative natural born leaders, Aries thrive in the workplace. Aries are driven by a desire to be the best they can be, and they thrive in management roles. It’s not uncommon for other employees to seek out the advice of an Aries at work, regardless of their position within the company.
While other signs often struggle with change, change is where an Aries is most at home. They are strong initiators who are always ready to tackle a new project. That said, Aries sometimes have problems following through, so it’s best for them to be part of a team with signs that are more inclined to finish what they start.
While Aries nature lends to management roles quite well, they’re also very capable of working within a team. An Aries must remember to keep their striving and competitive nature in check when working with a team. Provided they’re able to do so, the rest of the team will benefit from the infectious positivity and can-do attitude of the Aries.
Your Guide to Love & Relationships as an Aries
Love and relationships are among the most important concerns for those interested in the predispositions of their Zodiac sign. Fortunately for those born on April 4th, the outlook is bright.
Aries are known to be passionate and sentimental. They lack the patience of some other signs and are quick to skip the courtship phase of a relationship in favor of professing their deepest feelings for a person.
It’s not uncommon for an Aries to be swept off their feet by people with a strange or mysterious energy. Aries tend to lose interest in partners that can’t keep up with their adventurous spirit and zeal.
When single, Aries tend to focus themselves inward, and may even be more productive as a result. During this time, they focus on self-betterment, travel, and starting all of the projects that have been on their mind.
It’s common for an Aries to fall in love at a young age. While typically reserved, an Aries tends to beam about their loved one outwardly in a way that’s not characteristic of their personality. Love enters the life of an Aries unexpectedly, and they’re most compatible with those born on the 1st, 8th, 10th, 17th, 19th, 26th and 28th of the month.
Most Compatible Signs
Naturally honest and forgiving, Aries is compatible with most other signs, unless they’re confronted in a hostile way. While Aries tend to be impatient, this is a trait that becomes a bit more malleable when they’re in love.
When it comes to love, Aries are highly attracted to the other two fire signs: Leo and Sagittarius. These three signs share a similar outlook on life in general. When together with a Leo or Sagittarius, passions and energy run high, which supports the nature of an Aries.
However, Aries may be the most compatible with a third sign, the Gemini. The dynamic between an Aries and Gemini is high energy, which satisfies the needs of both Aries and Gemini. Both signs have a strong desire for deep knowledge, and they’re both known to be deeply trusting.
As a result, Aries and Gemini can forge a strong foundation with which to build from, and their high energy keeps both signs engaged and focused on the relationship.
Least Compatible Signs
While the nature of an Aries is compatible with most other signs, there are also a few signs that should be avoided.
Aries tend to be incompatible with Virgo and Capricorn. As a born leader, Aries typically are at odds with Virgos, who have a natural propensity to criticize and find flaws in others. Aries also tend to be bold and to-the-point, while Virgos are subtler. While they aren’t a strong match from the outset, relationships between an Aries and a Virgo are possible, but they require hard work.
While a Capricorn is typically a bold leader, just like an Aries, their styles tend to conflict, leaving them at odds with one another. It’s also typical for Capricorn and Aries to war over finances, as Capricorns tend to be thrifty and tight-fisted while Aries like to spend on whatever is their fancy of the moment.
The Sign to Avoid
Meanwhile, the least compatible sign for an Aries is Taurus. From the outset, Aries and Taurus are almost polar opposites. While Aries is prone to go in with both guns blazing, Taurus is more reserved and like to take things slow and easy.
From how they handle money to how they interact in the bedroom, Aries and Taurus are at opposite ends of the spectrum, making relationships between the two very difficult to manage.
Signs & Symbols of the April 4 Zodiac
As an Aries, there are many signs and symbols you should hold close to you.
For those born under the April 4 Zodiac, their color is red. Red is a symbol of passion, energy, and warmth, and this color should be used liberally by Aries around the home and on their person.
The representative gemstone of an Aries is the diamond. As the most precious stone, diamonds represent strength and elegance. This stone is believed to enhance strength, generosity, and courage. It is also believed that diamonds can ward off dark energy from the Aries.
Beyond the diamond, emeralds are also beneficial for the Aries and represent regeneration and harmony.
The metal most closely associated with Aries is iron, and it illustrates the nature of the Aries quite well. Iron is strong and symbolizes action and purity.
Iron is easily magnetized by other metals, just like an Aries is easily stimulated. Meanwhile, iron rusts easily in the wrong conditions, so it must be handled with care, just like an Aries.
Advice for Aries
As a born leader who is always ready for new adventures and experiences, being born under the April 4 zodiac of Aries is a privilege reserved for a select few.
While Aries is known for many positive traits, it’s critical that you also manage your negative ones, as well. In life, try to temper your impatience, and work hard to understand others. Don’t let your desire to start new projects and adventures get in the way of finishing older ones.
Above all, make sure to take care of yourself, and try and reveal your true feelings to others, even at the risk of seeming less outwardly strong. Be sure to harness your most positive traits like leadership and initiative and put them to work in your daily life.
