The second decan of Aries covers roughly March 31 to April 9. Every sign is split into three decans of about ten days each, and while all of them are Aries at heart, each decan carries a different planetary sub-ruler that colours the sign in its own way.
Aries decan 2: sub-ruled by the Sun
The second decan of Aries is sub-ruled by the Sun (through Leo, the fire sign that shares this part of the zodiac). That layers more confidence, pride and a natural need to shine and lead over your core Aries nature, giving this decan a flavour the other two do not have.
Aries decan 2 personality
The bold pioneer who charges first and asks questions later. As the first sign of the zodiac, Aries is all about beginnings, drive and raw energy. Ruled by fiery Mars, the Ram leads with courage, acts on instinct and rarely backs down from a challenge. In the second decan, that Aries essence is shaped by the Sun: you keep the courageous and confident core of the sign, with an added confidence that sets you apart from the other Aries decans.
Strengths of Aries decan 2
At its best, the second decan keeps the courageous, confident, passionate strengths of Aries and adds an extra dose of confidence from the Sun, a blend the other two decans do not carry in the same way.
Challenges of Aries decan 2
The growth edge of this decan is pride and an ego that needs managing, the shadow side of its the Sun sub-ruler. Spotting it early stops it from undercutting the courageous core of Aries.
Love and compatibility
In love, Aries is most compatible with Leo, Sagittarius, Gemini, Aquarius. The the Sun influence of this decan means you bring more confidence, pride and a natural need to shine and lead to your relationships, on top of everything else that makes Aries who they are.
Aries decan 2 at work
At work, the second decan of Aries channels the Sun into confidence, pride and a need to shine, built for leadership, performance and the spotlight. That is what gives this decan a slightly different professional edge from the other two.
FAQ
What are the dates of the second decan of Aries?
The second decan of Aries corresponds to March 31 to April 9, the roughly ten central days of that stretch of the sign. Depending on the year, the dates can shift by a day.
What planet rules Aries decan 2?
Its sub-ruler is the Sun. That planetary layer is exactly what sets this decan apart from the other two Aries decans (full breakdown in the section above).
How is Aries decan 2 different from the others?
It keeps the courageous and confident Aries core but the Sun adds extra confidence. See the full Aries personality profile.
Who is Aries decan 2 compatible with?
Aries pairs best with Leo, Sagittarius, Gemini, Aquarius, and this decan brings extra confidence. More on Aries compatibility.