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By Shaya Weaver
Traditional astrologers believe that Aries is most compatible with Aries, Gemini, Leo, Sagittarius, and Aquarius, and least compatible with Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, and Capricorn, but what do the actual marriage and divorce statistics say?
Mathematician Gunter Sachs (1998) conducted a large-scale study of sun sign trends, encompassing nearly one million people in Switzerland, which found statistically significant results on a number of measures including marriage and divorce. Castille (2000) conducted a similar study in France using marriage statistics collected between 1976 and 1997, which included more than six million marriages. Findings from these studies are summarized below.
Marriage: Aries Men
The Sachs Study
Sachs found that Aries men most often marry Aries women and are least likely to marry Scorpios. As for divorce, they part from Leos at an above-average rate, but tend to stay married to Aries women. The following is an overall ranking from most common to least common marriages with Aries men (* indicates that the result is statistically significant – in other words, the effect was too big to attribute to random chance):
- Aries*
- Leo
- Taurus
- Gemini
- Pisces (same marriage rate as Gemini)
- Virgo
- Libra
- Capricorn
- Aquarius
- Cancer
- Sagittarius
- Scorpio*
Aries men may be less likely to marry Scorpio women due to the clash of two headstrong personalities that both need to be in control. Also, Scorpio jealousy and Aries flirtatiousness do not mix well.
Aries and Leo are thought to be compatible, at least for friendship. However, the higher-than-average divorce statistic for Aries men and Leo women may also result from a clash between two very forceful, dominant personalities.
The Castille Study
Castille also found that Aries men are most likely to marry Aries women and least likely to marry Scorpios. The following is an overall ranking from most common to least common marriages with Aries men (* indicates that the result is statistically significant):
- Aries*
- Taurus
- Pisces
- Leo
- Aquarius
- Gemini
- Sagittarius
- Virgo
- Capricorn
- Libra
- Cancer
- Scorpio
Of course, if two individuals have very compatible rising signs or moon signs, opposing tendencies will be minimized and there should be more common ground, so many marriages between supposedly incompatible signs can actually work very well.
Marriage: Aries Women
The Sachs Study
Sachs found that Aries women most frequently choose Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius men for their marriage partners, while Cancer is the sign they are least likely to marry. As for divorce, Aries women most often part from Virgos and Libras, and least often from Aries, Leo, Sagittarius, and Aquarius men.
The marriage and divorce statistics for Aries women are unsurprising, as all three of the top marriage signs are fire signs, which are considered the best matches for Aries because they tend to provide plenty of fun and excitement so that spouses are less likely to grow bored and wander off. As for the relatively low divorce statistic for Aries and Aquarius, Aquarius has a lot in common with Aries, including friendliness, adventurousness, a low boredom threshold, and love of trying new things. Also, the typical Aquarian has a relatively high tolerance for Aries insensitivity. Emotionally detached Aquarians are more inclined to analyze a rude comment intellectually or shrug it off than go sulk in a corner.
Virgos and Libras are not the best matches for an Aries woman unless their rising or moon signs are more compatible. Virgos tend to be cautious, fussy, and practical, traits for which Aries has little patience, and while Aries can be direct or even combative when addressing emotional issues, a typical Libra shies away from all forms of conflict except friendly debate, which will aggravate Aries. However, despite their differences, these two signs are often attracted to each other.
The following is an overall ranking from most common to least common marriages with Aries women (* indicates that the result is statistically significant):
- Aries*
- Sagittarius*
- Leo*
- Pisces
- Aquarius
- Capricorn
- Libra
- Taurus
- Gemini
- Scorpio
- Virgo
- Cancer*
A typical Aries likes city life and meeting lots of new people, whereas typical Cancers usually prefer nature-based or home-based activities with a small circle of close, long-term friends, so it’s unsurprising that Cancers are not always the first choice for Aries women. To make matters worse, Aries bluntness combined with Cancer sensitivity can be a recipe for disaster. Aries may find Cancer too moody, whereas Cancer may perceive Aries as selfish and cruel.
Castille Study
The Castille study found the highest rate of marriage between Aries women and Aries men, though Aries women in France were least likely to marry Virgos rather than Cancers. The following is an overall ranking from most common to least common marriages with Aries women (*indicates that the result is statistically significant):
- Aries*
- Pisces
- Gemini
- Capricorn
- Sagittarius
- Libra
- Aquarius
- Leo
- Taurus
- Cancer
- Scorpio
- Virgo*
The Aries-Aries match was the clear winner, while the marriage rate with Virgo was below average. The clash between Virgo’s sensible, cautious approach to life and Aries’ impulsive risk-taking can make things difficult for this pair, as Aries is often impatient with careful individuals, whereas a typical Virgo is disdainful of those who take seemingly pointless risks.
The Best Match for Aries
The best long-term love match for Aries appears to be another Aries (as well as Leo, Sagittarius, and Aquarius for Aries women), while Cancer, Virgo, Libra, and Scorpio can be less auspicious matches in some cases. However, Aries who find themselves romantically entangled with one of the less compatible signs should not despair. Plenty of relationships and marriages between supposedly incompatible signs have lasted.
It’s important to keep in mind that these are statistical tendencies; this doesn’t mean that every romance between incompatible signs is doomed. For example, out of 6,498,320 marriages encompassing all possible sign combinations in the Castille study, there were 934 more marriages between Aries men and Aries women than would be expected if sun signs had no effect, whereas between Aries women and Virgo men, there were 633 fewer marriages than would be expected if pairings were random. However, there were still many marriages between the supposedly least compatible signs.
Astrology is complex, and there is more to take into account than just sun signs. Two people with incompatible sun signs may have highly compatible rising signs or moon signs that can make the difference between a bad match and a good match with a bit of an “edge” that keeps things interesting.
*The methodology of the Sachs study has been criticized and it remains controversial. I have found no critiques of the Castille study thus far.
Further Reading
For more on Aries, see the Aries Personality Profile. To see personality and marriage profiles for all the sun signs, visit the main Astrology page.
References:
- Bugler, C. (Ed.). (1992). The Complete Handbook of Astrology. Marshall Cavendish Ltd., Montreal, 1992.
- Castille, D. (2000). “Sunny Day for a Wedding.” Les Cahiers du RAMS.
- Sachs, G. (1998). The Astrology File: Scientific Proof of the Link Between Star Signs and Human Behavior. Orion Books Ltd., London.
- Woolfolk, J.M. (2001). The Only Astrology Book You’ll Ever Need. Madison Books, Lanham, MD.
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I am a Aries woman and I have been married to a Virgo man for 48 yrs, I am 67 y o, my husband is 76 y o.
Well how the hell have you coped with that?! You deserve a medal for that long with a nit picky, dull and self righteous Virgo.
Elizabeth! You give me hope :))
I’m planning to marry a Virgo man soon and I see the clear differences in our nature. Yet, I believe it’s not an impossible pair.
I am.Aries woman still inlove with my ex who.is a.leo man.. Highly unusual.for.me to. CLing this long. What should i do??? Feelings are faiding but not quickly enough.
I am Libra man and My beautiful woman is Aries we each other everything so y’all is wrong about Aries and libra.
Yes cause I’m a Libra and my fiance is a aries and we are like soulmates and he knows me and gets me.
I was engaged to a Libra for 8 years and with them for 12, indecisive will never fight for you, which an Aries needs. We get along fine as they are very diplomatic and let Aries have their way and Libras are great but they are a waste of time and are incapable of making any of the most simple decisions. Eventually, an Aries will walk all over them even though we don’t mean too. We just don’t respect that.
I agree was married to a Libra for 16yrs. He passed but we were nothing a like.
Your so right about that
Can totally agree I’m an ARIES Women and just had to leave my Libra companion of 5 years. I felt like I was in a relationship alone.
Thanks for giving me hope.. and the way you refer to your woman is just so sweet!!
It all depends on the horoscope as to what planets are positive and negative. Aries and Libra working the Libra woman is not headstrong as Libra is s peaceful sign unless their ego and arrogance start creating trouble . Opposites do attract .
I am pisces and i love Aries man , what to do ?
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Libra is unpredictable and too frank. also indecisive
Leo are sword tongue people & innocent pure heart.
Virgo are too overly problematic about everything but Great organization.
Gemini are playful & unpredictable, seems wont get serious & fixed.
Sagittarius have own world & very outgoing. happy nature.
Capricorn deep person, & plans everything.
Based on my experience, suggestion only…
Capricorn and Aries are Great Compatible.
Attention seeking is truly nature of Aries.
Capricorn stability in emotions reassures a pamper seeking Aries.
finally m feeling good…reading ur experience…. Above… Please I request you tell me little more about aries and capricorn…
I’m aries
And my boyfriend is Capricorn…
I’m 19 and he is 23…
We are in 7 years relationship.. and now m very afraid to loosing him…. Please help me please….
I hope for your reply…
I was in the same situation a few weeks ago and our personalities clashed he didn’t like to be corrected or to be given advice with my Aries self I always want to speak the truth and was always open to new things whereas he was the opposite best of look it might not be your case but I ain’t dating no Capricorn again
My second ex-husband is a Capricorn and I have chatted with other Capricorns. My opinion and experience is they are not a match for me in the long run. Very boring and predictable. Like I said my opinion. I will not date nor marry another Capricorn.
My husband is a Capricorn. I am a true Aries woman.
We are both 28 ….we have been together for 15 years and married for 3 years this august.
We butt heads all the time we both have strong personalities and opinions but we both rather fight for each other than against each other. Put your fire where you want it in your relationship- the sex!!
A relationship is about a lot more than star signs.
Thank you so much. You’ve helped me more than you know. Most people say an Aries woman cannot be with a Capricorn man because it will never work. Capricorn man provides stability and that is exactly what the Aries woman needs for balance.
I’m an Aries with a cancer rising sun. So am I doomed as far as being compatible with anyone? It just goes to hell in a hand basket in a real hurry! Shall I just give up?
WOW you’re the only person that has the same sun (Aries) and rising (cancer) and I FEEL YOUUU I totally agree about the whole being domed to ever being compatible w anyone. I feel like I can’t be with anyone it’s too hard for me and never works out for some reason but whenever I’ve tried, they never worked out so I give up :/ whatever is meant for me will come to me ig
Libra is unpredictable and too frank. also indecisive
Leo are sword tongue people & innocent pure heart.
Virgo are too overly problematic about everything but Great organization.
Gemini are playful & unpredictable, seems wont get serious & fixed.
Sagittarius have own world & very outgoing. happy nature.
Capricorn deep person, & plans everything.
Based on my experience, suggestion only…
Capricorn and Aries are Great Compatible.
Attention seeking is truly nature of Aries.
Capricorn stability in emotions reassures a pamper seeking Aries.
Aries couldnt feel safety with playful nature of Gemini
finally m feeling good…reading ur experience…. Above… Please I request you tell me little more about aries and capricorn…
I’m aries
And my boyfriend is Capricorn…
I’m 19 and he is 23…
We are in 7 years relationship.. and now m very afraid to loosing him…. Please help me please….
I hope for your reply…
I really like this libra he is super cute to me and makes me happy we have known each other for 3 years what should I do go out with him or forget him
Libra man like make his best to make you happy and crazy for him but at the end probably will abandom you w out explaniation..that happened to me 5 dayd ago…
Yes go for it… I’m an Aries too.
I am an Aries woman and I am happily married with children to a Sag man. This is my third marriage. The first was to a Gemini and it lasted a while but we were only compatible sexually. The second was to a Pisces and he was wayyy to sensitive for me so that ended very quickly. My husband now is my soulmate and we first started 19 going on 20 years ago. We argue and it is over almost instantly. He understands me and we can finish each other’s secrets so I said all that to say I believe the chart.
I’m a Gemini my girl is an Aries , I’m interestedly about what you said cause it’s seems that Gemini -Aries aren’t common , what didn’t work with the Gemini guy , if please you can share
I am a Strong Aries woman. 44 been married for 21 years to an Aquarius. My mother is a Gemini for friendship Gemini is great for a relationship! I was always the rider leading the horse. Aries are very intelligent and need someone, with that match. Looks mean nothing to the intellect of an Aries women. I like a man that is Masuline and if my behavior is of poor taste to speak up. With Gemini, they just can not overpower an Aries! They lack the mystery and fire-drive of the Arian. I married Aquarius? Someone whom I deemed had more self control than I and With a mystery and a depth that always keeps the Aries, guessing? All friends family and acquaintances, admire our love and admiration for each other and want it for themselves. For Gemini men you are either dominant and if you are we live it, if intelligent we love that to. But if you’re or dominate and not intellectual, there is no challenge for the Arian women. I dated a dominant Gemini who was the love of my life. He also crushed me. Then a non dominant, idiot who I could not respect for lack of self control. He was no match! However The Aquarius dominant and intelligent with a calm reserve has my interest peaked for 24 years! We are inseparable. In my adult years I came across that Gemini who was dominant then in my life. Broken and non-dominant! Boy was I confused at this! No longer crushed, but sad that someone had crushed him. Once he broke my heart. He searched for me everywhere, but I was long gone. I waited years, on him. Then he finds me at 40 and was in such bad shape, pining. After I told him I had forgiven him. But was Happily married. He wanted to compete! Which I would not allow! He married a girl with the same name as mine. He also could not accept his defeat. Though he said he knew for sure. I was way out of his league! That he had looks and charm but could never give me the life my Aquarius had! What he did not know? Was I had given my Aquarius that life. Happily because without him, I would have never challenged myself to the max! After excepting one call for an apology. For what he did to me! He started crawling out of his depression and tried getting back into shape to compete. The next week he died from a pulmonary embolism! I was in shock! He was faithfully married and seemed to love his wife. But after finding me, he wanted to walk away from it all, for me! But I would have none of that. I love my Aquarius and would never cheat! He promised if I just gave him 5 minute to apologize by phone, and that it was just friends. By the end of the call I realized one sentence, that disclosed the true nature of the call. To win me back! I truly felt bad for him. Because he had no chance! I respect and love my husband so much. The life we built and the faithfulness to each other we shared! My Gemini was a cheater a charming cheater. If he ever knew me at all he would have known. Morals and faithful and true. This is what I held dear, this was what I found in my Aquarius! Desperate is not sexy! It never has been or will be! Unfaithfulness is a moral problem, one I have no desire for! Almost every guy I dated said “I was out of there league” which I found very odd. Because I was attractive and smart? Love does not have a league! It’s a mutual understanding, respect and love! In my 20’s people thought I was rich? I was broke! I got grants for college and lived alone! My Dad had money and I was Daddy’s girl, I became a success at what made me happy in my life! I was not a product of my dads money. He taught me how to make it. How to look like a millionaire with nothing. How to keep your morals high and never settle for less than the best! Because of what he taught me, maybe I was out of there league. I married a man that did not come with money. But together, we complimented each other. With confidence and unshakable morals-respect and love! We are still inseparable and nothing can shake it, or take it! The size of my home and the value of my car! Means nothing, love built that! Love is not a league! It is patient and kind, it is enduring and true. It is knowing, you do not have to worry about what you better half is doing. Because you know them, respect them and never have to question there loyalty. If you do that’s not love!
Aries geminis are too much alike that could be scary. Iam a Aries. Leader strong ,speak my mind, tell it how it is , I think Gemini similar.
For me I am an Aries woman and the two greatest loves of my life have been Gemini’s. One of them in particular I have loved since I was a little girl and still love very much to this very day and I know I always will. Can’t describe the level of love I have for him. Best way for me to put it is soulmate so it’s surprising that Gemini is least common, at least for me it’s surprising
Thanks for the book
As an Aries woman I just want to find a match that last for ever…
I am an aries and i am looking for an aries man or aquarius man ….
I am divorced already with a leo man it was terrible experiance… Trust me
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I am a Libra woman, rising and moon are both Pisces, whatever that means. The love of my life was an Aries man, for 6 years we were together. I still love him after 12 years, but it just didn’t work. I left. This is pretty darn accurate. He was married one time, and she was an Aries. I think the only reason that they divorced was because she cheated on him. But they were a good match, I used to be jealous of their relationship even when I had him. They have a really good relationship to this day, and I don’t talk to him at all, even though I still love him after all these years. Does that make sense?
So, I’m reading this article because I swore off all Aries men. But, I have this friend who is one of my closest friends, and I barely found out that he’s an Aries! Born on March 26th, on the cusp? Dammit!
I don’t expect anything beyond a friendship, but I’m really shocked that he is an Aries.
I’m totally attracted to him in every way, so it seems like I’m not the only one struggling with this mad attraction to an Aries. Opposites attract eh?
Yikes! Seeing the list is shocking.
I’m an aries guy with a capricorn guy.
I know that in many ways we are so different.
There are aspects of his life that I find intriguing.
Like how he is very practical/grounded and observant.
I am selfish and subjective with a lot of passion.
He can also be very selfish too.
I’m more into Bravo and he likes to watch the news.
We feel the difference in our lives but yet we are great friends and partners in business.
Also, our rising signs are pisces and virgo. So those two are kind of compatible.
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I’m a Aries girl, and im attracted to a Taurus.. is that good, because we both like eachother.
I’m a Taurus gal and was in a relationship with an Aries guy for 20 years 5 1/2 of which were married. I would love to go on but it’s a very long love hate, trust no trust relationship. After our divorce we stayed together 14 1/2 more years. But then sadly we separated but yet we still love each other but just can’t live together. There’s not a day that goes by that I don’t think about him and what he might be doing or who if anyone he might be doing it with. I don’t feel as if I could ever love another man again. I wish the love I have for him now is the love I had for him in the beg
Beginning. But I know that we’ll never be together again. Anyways I would like to know is it every man or is it just Aries men that can just turn off there feelings and there relationship as if you never existed and it never was. Because I tell you what it is a tremendous sadness and heartbreaking heartless and selfish act to just up and disappear with out even a good bye.
It all Aries both man and woman when they are done with you it look like they have never seeming you before. I am a Aries my ex boyfriend want to be just friend with me and I don’t do that. If I am done I am done for good and I don’t care how you live your life or how you look now. But it also hard for a aries person to just get over a relationship but when they do you will never get them back or their attention.
I’m a scorpion looking to dating again and the stats here say I shouldn’t try to get with an Aries. That’s a shame because there is a potential date with an Aries lady. Oh well
I am an Aries woman, living with a Scorpio man… The sex is out of this world, but the rest of the relationship is complicated because we are from totally different worlds… He is extremely clingy and dependent… But listen, just keep your mind open…
Rose, I am an Aries and have been married to a scorpio for 5 years been in a relationshiop 9 years. I agree with you except scorpio are very manipulative and controlling personalities. My kind hearted nature is just seeing all of this and im not sure i can deal with it.
I am an Aries as was my ex husband and my present. I agree that Aries are hardheaded and we want our way so I know that’s why there were fights but o think one can act different than another based on where they fall on the Aries timeline. My first husband lied, cheated and manipulated me where the one I have now is nothing like that.
Because Aries can be petty, I did get even with my ex husband by having him willingly cut off all of his long dark hair that he loved so much. He can’t grow it back unless he wants to go thru awkward stages since it’s naturally very curly and I was the one who was able to straighten it for him. LoL I left him 2 days later and replaced him with one of the sweetest
Can april 8 married october 7
Yes they can
I am Cancer and my man is Aries I love him very much
I’m an Aries man that’s loves a Virgo unconditionally. We had some disagreements here and there but we got past it. We are like day and night but where I lack he picks up and where he’s lacking I’ll pick up. I’m spontaneous and will go a whole day without planning it but he plans everything my the minute. Very organized and clean and I love that about him. I hate that I can’t read his mind and I’m feel like he don’t tell me everything or share things with me that I will like to know. I want to propose but I wanna know what f this a forever thing or its temporary. I feel like we are soulmates actually.
I am an Aries dating an Aries and she believes a lot in this stuff I really don’t care. What she says we are probably wasting our time being with each other because we are both Aries. I would like to know what people think .
Omg that’s crazy I agree with the Aries an Scorpio not being compatible mainly because of both wanting to win or be in charge lmao I have traveled far in this life’s journey dated an relationships with a decent number of demon ranging of all over the zodiac signs but to be crazy honest being born under the full moon made me something special because I’m engaged to a Scorpio been together for four years I must say the fighting made me a much brighter person an relationship together stronger an full of incredible amount of affection an love. She loves me intensely. I let her be the one to win sometimes it becomes a issue a long last word issue but hey I’ll play the loser everything else we share an have is amazing. I’m happy god has blessed me with my talents gifts an angels that are in random forms. My Scorpio has honestly saved me I don’t care who wants to take charge I already know myself an all my intellect An personal status of my mind body an soul
Hey Aries like a challenge an to show the world as a leader of the zodiacs anything is possible with love once understanding is accomplished. I believe the life journeys and paths creat acceptance an understanding in our lives to help bring happiness easier that we all generally want love an acceptance to be wanted an needed. To be a true man is to be there even when the worst An never looking up. Have faith because it will enlighten an illuminate the real an true that is in front of us. Well it is possible the reward for a harder begin in a relationship of a Aries man an. A Scorpio women becomes Immensely strong. That stupid arguments become irrelevant. LOVE WILL ALWAYS WIN THANK U GOD
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Married to a Cancer for 16 years and finally ready to face reality that we are not compatible.
I am a aries women in a 7 month relationship with another female that’s a gemini I can say it has been rough but got through the worst also she is truley amazing though we are extremely compatible in alot of ways she sees me for who I truley am and loves me unconditionally we fight but we learn to move forward from the problem
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