Are Aries & Virgo Compatible? Here's How They Fare In Friendship, Love & More

The 12 signs of the zodiac all have unique relationships to one another. Certain astrological pairs make fast friends or lovers, while others can have a harder time getting along.

Aries is the first sign of the astrological year and is associated with the first house of self and identity on the zodiac wheel. Aries is a cardinal fire sign, and it is ruled by Mars, the planet of action and energy. It's represented by the ram, and is a yang (masculine) sign.

Virgo is the sixth sign of the astrological year and is associated with the sixth house of health and routines. Virgo is a mutable earth sign, and it is ruled by Mercury, the planet of information and communication. It's represented by the Virgin or Maiden, and is a yin (feminine) sign.

In terms of their astrological compatibility, Aries and Virgo don't have too much in common. In fact, they have nothing in common astrologically, with different elements, modalities, ruling planets, and polarities.

Since they are five signs apart on the zodiac wheel, Aries and Virgo form a "quincunx" aspect or angle, which is a weaker aspect than, say, a trine or conjunction—but still notable. As the AstroTwins previously wrote for mindbodygreen, quincunx signs will need to adapt to each other's differences when they get together, "which could take a great deal of adjustment, even discarding a former lifestyle."

While quincunx signs may not "hit it off" from the get-go, it's not impossible for them to be attracted to each other, even if they don't know why. "This is a fascinating, complex combination that defies explanation—the original odd couple," the twins explain.

As such, Virgo and Aries may either feel like soul mates or mortal enemies. As the twins add, their bond can be intense and unspoken, almost secretive.

Before we dive into more about this pairing, it's important to note that you need both people's full birth charts (aka "synastry") to get the full picture of their compatibility.

In a friendship, it will help if Aries and Virgo have some shared interest or hobby that they can enjoy together. They likely have different energy levels and it's possible Aries will prefer to be more "on-the-go" than Virgo, so while Virgo wants to stay in, Aries is already planning their next move.

That said, if they're both championing a cause, working on a creative project, or even working out together, they'll have a good time. (Virgo is, after all, a bit health obsessed, while Aries has a ton of energy to burn off at any point.)

In love, getting into a comfortable groove may take a bit of trial and error for Virgo and Aries. As the twins explain, Aries is more concerned with sex and intimacy in relationships, while Virgo prioritizes duty and service.

"If you've both done the requisite self-awareness work, you can make a formidable team when you pool your strengths," the twins say, adding, "You might also come together for karmic purposes—for example, to have a child."

Additionally, astrology expert Evan Nathaniel Grim notes that Aries are natural-born leaders, while Virgos are constantly trying to fix everything and everyone. This can definitely result in butting heads, with Aries getting impatient or frustrated by Virgo, and Virgo finding flaws in Aries' plans.

They can, of course, mitigate this by Aries learning to give up the reigns a bit, and Virgo learning not to nit-pick. This may not come easily to either of them, but the best relationships do push us to grow, after all.

There are plenty of potential pros and cons to this pairing, so it's important to remember that, depending on maturity level, one Aries-Virgo couple may be a lot different from another Aries-Virgo couple.

That being said, the twins note, quincunx signs like Aries and Virgo typically come together for karmic repair, or the healing of a "past life contract" with each other.

Together, Aries and Virgo can explore and expand their sexuality together, diving into deeper intimacy, the twins say. They'll also learn to develop their selfless side, serving and giving to each other.

In terms of this relationship's drawbacks, according to astrology expert Imani Quinn, an Aries with any of the three earth signs is going to be a tricky match, thanks to different motivations and priorities. Virgo is no exception, with Quinn telling mindbodygreen, "Because Virgos are very long-term-oriented, they're going to be really agitated about starting things over and taking risks the way an Aries does."

Quinn adds that Virgo is extremely calculated, detail-oriented, and organized, while those are not typically Aries' strengths. These differences can, indeed cause a lot of clashing.