Element
Fire
Sun sign guide
Aries Sun sign meaning
Aries Sun: Direct and action-focused with a strong drive to initiate. Fire element, Cardinal modality.
Updated May 7, 2026AA-rated chart examples
Modality
Cardinal
The Aries Sun sign represents core identity. Direct and action-focused with a strong drive to initiate.
Element and modality
Aries is a Fire sign with Cardinal modality — the combination shapes how this energy initiates, sustains, or adapts.
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