As far as love compatibility is concerned, some people see this as one of the more challenging Star Sign combinations, with one sign – Aries – ruled by the element of Fire and the other – Virgo – ruled by the conflicting element of Earth. In reality though, things aren’t necessarily quite as difficult as they might initially appear!

True, a fundamentally different approach to life – enthusiastic, go-ahead and impulsive in the case of Aries – cautious, diligent, and a little pedantic in the case of Virgo – can give rise to disagreements and some mutual criticism. In a long-term relationship, the Ram’s compulsive need for personal freedom can sit uncomfortably with Virgo’s strong work ethic, while to cavalier Aries, the Virgin’s perfectionist streak can be a huge pain in the ass.

But if each accepts they have much to gain and benefit from the other, Aries and Virgo can cooperate successfully on their common goal of achievement. From Aries – a confident risk-taker – Virgo can learn to stop worrying about minor details and take a few more chances. In turn, conscientious Virgo can teach Aries to work harder and develop more discipline and self-restraint.

Aries and Virgo: Your compatibility clicks and clashes

When Aries and Virgo come together for love or any kind of relationship, it’s challenging but also healing! These two signs can easily butt heads, but uniting around a common mission can strengthen your bond. An Aries-Virgo relationship can lead to frustration, since you both could find yourselves stepping on each others’ toes.

Where you click:

Not exactly the best idea, but…it happens. Oddly enough, dancing tends to be an activity that you share a love for. So get suited up and head to the studio! You might actually work out a compromise with the help of a ballroom or salsa instructor. If you can get into step with each other and figure out who’s leading when, this relationship is an exciting challenge that will keep you both on your toes. You’re both notably neurotic, and your banter about all the things that are wrong with the planet might just lead you to a shared purpose. Uniting around a common charitable cause can make you a force to be reckoned with. Virgo plans the charity fundraiser, Aries gets the press to show up and cover the event. Voila! Awareness grows and the two of you feel as if you’ve done something remarkably significant.

Where you clash:

That said, you might hate each other before the project is through. Aries has a penchant for starting tasks and leaving them unfinished. Virgo autopilots into martyr role and picks up the slack for Aries, seething silently with resentment. Aries’ spending knows no bounds while Virgo is a notorious penny pincher. When you apply your vastly different styles to building a home or family together it’s often trouble in paradise.

Aries is fire and Virgo is earth

Handle with care! This astrology love match of wildly different elements can thrive as long as you play to your strengths. Grounded earth signs seek stability and want to put down roots. By contrast, adventurous fire signs long to explore, grow and spread into new terrain. A battle can erupt as one of you strives for freedom while the other craves consistency. The fire sign will feel caged in by the white picket fence fantasy, while the earth sign can never relax with constant change and surprises. But if you learn to appreciate your differences, then you can offer what the other one is missing.

If you learn to appreciate your differences, then you can offer what the other one is missing.

There are four elements in astrology: fire, earth, air and water. Each one plays an important role in the greater whole of humankind. A love match with someone from of a different astrological element can be challenging, but also a beautiful opportunity to evolve. After all, differences push you both to grow and step outside of your own experience.

Aries, the worldly fire sign will have a predictable home base to return to, lovingly tended to by Virgo, the earth sign partner. In exchange, the earth sign will avoid getting stuck in a stagnant rut because the fire sign will encourage growth and adaptation. Earth signs are sensual and practical, and impulsive fire signs can benefit from their grounded approach. In this relationship, the fire sign can learn to slow down and savor the moment, rather than rushing off to the next big thing. And the fire sign can help the earth sign take more chances in life. Think in terms of nature: dirt can smother a fire, and fire can scorch the earth. But in order to build a fire and maximize its creative powers, there must be a steady ground beneath the flames.

Aries is cardinal and Virgo is mutable

In astrology, the “qualities” or “triplicities” reveal the role you play in a relationship or collaboration. Are you a starter, a doer or a finisher? Do you like to take charge and have a plan, or do you prefer to go with the flow? In astrology, you are both from the “cardinal” quality or triplicity.

Cardinal signs are initiators—they like to lead and direct and manage. Much of the time, this suits the flowy and flexible mutable sign, who may find it hard to make a decision and appreciates the extra help! But when the cardinal sign gets TOO rigid or elitist, that’s where the mutable sign will chafe. The mutable sign needs to flow freely, and won’t abide by the cardinal sign’s dress codes, critical comments or Miss Manners routine. Cardinal signs have discerning tastes and an air of entitlement, which helps them gravitate toward the finer things and first-class experiences. But they can seem a bit snobbish or status-seeking for the mutable sign, who befriends everyone from the postman to the president of the company. The cardinal sign will have to be more down-to-earth and less judgmental at times—and stop trying to make over the mutable mate! And the mutable sign should check with the cardinal sign before RSVPing to random events or inviting strangers over for dinner. Giving gifts can be tricky in this love match—cardinals know exactly what they like and can be very hard to please. The mutable mate should get a wish list long in advance of birthdays or holidays.

Aries is yang and Virgo is yin

In astrology, every sign has a “polarity”: you’re either yin (feminine) or yang (masculine). In your sign match, Virgo is a receptive yin sign and Aries is an assertive yang sign. When you play to your strengths, you balance each other out, each on contributing a different but complementary skill set. When things are off, you can become polarized. The yin sign can be too passive (or passive-aggressive) and sacrificing, while the yang sign may act domineering, aggressive and selfish. To re-balance, the yin sign needs to work on being more open, direct and confident, while the yang sign should cultivate more patience, tolerance and sensitivity.

WHAT ARE THE CHANCES OF SUCCESS OF AN ARIES-VIRGO LOVE MATCH?

Aries and Virgo may not be the best ever star sign pairing! But they’re a great example of an apparently mismatched couple who – with a little patience and mutual give and take – can actually learn to thrive on their differences and incompatibilities.

ARIES-VIRGO EMOTIONAL COMPATIBILITY

Aries’s tendency to blithely rush in where angels fear to tread can be intensely irritating to painstaking Virgo, who prefers to plan everything in minute detail before taking any kind of action. While Aries enjoys taking risks, and is unfazed by the prospect of sometimes making mistakes, Virgo gets extremely uptight at the prospect of ever getting things wrong.

But perhaps the biggest problem here is that volatile Aries is largely unaware of – and unbothered by – the damage its fiery temper can wreak on Virgo’s sensitive nervous system. To remain emotionally unscathed by this relationship, Virgo will have some major adjustments to make.

ARIES-VIRGO SEXUAL COMPATIBILITY

Sexually, Aries and Virgo don’t always click at first. The raunchy Ram may complain that Virgo is lacking in passion, too cool and analytical and takes an overly clinical approach, while to Virgo, Aries’ lovemaking can seem too rough and ready and lacking in finesse. To make things work, Aries has to learn to pay more attention to detail sexually, while Virgo needs to warm up a bit and be rather less prissy.

ARIES-VIRGO MENTAL COMPATIBILITY

Some very basic differences in the mental outlook of these two Star Signs can make both people uncomfortable with each other at times. Aries tends to chance to luck when deciding on an appropriate action, whereas Virgo needs to feel all the details have been worked out beforehand, or it gets very worried..

The Ram comes up with spur of the moment ideas and wants to put them into action immediately, which can be highly disconcerting for Virgo, who always insists on thinking a plan through very carefully and studying the fine print first.

Virgo is by far the more analytical of these two and, in Aries’s eyes, far too picky and cautious. Aries has a much more instinctive and spontaneous way of thinking, which to Virgo often seems foolishly rash and impulsive. Both people will need to make a lot of adjustments to compensate for their contrasting mental styles.

ARIES-VIRGO COMPATIBILITY CHALLENGES

The best chance of success for an Aries-Virgo love match is for the two people to exploit their personality differences to their joint advantage and work together as a team. Irrespective of gender, ideally the Aries individual should be the one to wear the pants in this relationship and go out and do battle in the big bad world, while the Virgo plays more of a behind-the-scenes, organizational role and takes care of the practical details.

ARIES-VIRGO COMPATIBILITY SCORE: 6/10

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