The third decan of Aries covers roughly April 10 to April 19. 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 3: sub-ruled by Jupiter
The third decan of Aries is sub-ruled by Jupiter (through Sagittarius, the fire sign that shares this part of the zodiac). That layers bigger optimism, generosity, faith and a craving for freedom over your core Aries nature, giving this decan a flavour the other two do not have.
Aries decan 3 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 third decan, that Aries essence is shaped by Jupiter: you keep the courageous and confident core of the sign, with an added optimism that sets you apart from the other Aries decans.
Strengths of Aries decan 3
At its best, the third decan keeps the courageous, confident, passionate strengths of Aries and adds an extra dose of optimism from Jupiter, a blend the other two decans do not carry in the same way.
Challenges of Aries decan 3
The growth edge of this decan is excess and over-promising, the shadow side of its Jupiter 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 Jupiter influence of this decan means you bring bigger optimism, generosity, faith and a craving for freedom to your relationships, on top of everything else that makes Aries who they are.
Aries decan 3 at work
At work, the third decan of Aries channels Jupiter into vision, optimism and a craving for scope, thriving with freedom, big goals and room to grow. That is what gives this decan a slightly different professional edge from the other two.
FAQ
What are the dates of the third decan of Aries?
The third decan of Aries corresponds to April 10 to April 19, 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 3?
Its sub-ruler is Jupiter. 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 3 different from the others?
It keeps the courageous and confident Aries core but Jupiter adds extra optimism. See the full Aries personality profile.
Who is Aries decan 3 compatible with?
Aries pairs best with Leo, Sagittarius, Gemini, Aquarius, and this decan brings extra optimism. More on Aries compatibility.