When Aries and Virgo get together in a loving relationship, they may think at first that they have nothing in common and nothing to learn from each other.
This relationship takes time to develop, as each partner must learn to understand where the other is coming from. Aries and Virgo can seem like total opposites: while Aries is bold, dominant and aggressive, always jumping into new things and almost always impatient, Virgo is detail-oriented, quiet, even shy and works patiently towards long-term goals. Aries' energy is fiery and impetuous, while Virgo's is much slower and more grounded. It is these very differences, however, that can teach both Aries and Virgo the real value and wisdom that one can learn from the other.
At the beginning of their relationship, Aries and Virgo can only see each other's faults. Virgo thinks Aries is too impetuous, and Aries thinks Virgo is extremely demanding. But if they focus on each other's strengths, they'll discover a lot. Aries teaches Virgo about fun and excitement, about the spontaneity that is often lacking in Virgo's life. Virgo teaches Aries patience and attention to detail, the knowledge that the little things - and moments - are important too. Aries can teach their Virgo lover to take things less seriously. Virgo can teach Aries to be polite and to value hard work.
Aries is ruled by the Planet Mars and Virgo is ruled by the Planet Mercury. Aries wants to rush out and fight without wasting time thinking or planning. On the other hand, Virgo wants to analyze everything and work out all the details before acting. These are opposing approaches that can result in conflicts. Both Signs should make a conscious effort to learn from each other's method, rather than letting their partner's natural rhythm bother them to the point of distraction.
Aries is a Fire Sign and Virgo is an Earth Sign. Where Aries is totally impetuous and Virgo is totally grounded. Virgo weighs up all the options before putting in any serious effort, while Aries simply sees what they want and dives in! This is true in both career and personal relationships - which can be something of a stumbling block. If Aries decides that it's Virgo they want, they may be frustrated for a while, waiting for Virgo to decide if the relationship is a good idea.
Aries is a Cardinal Sign and Virgo is a Mutable Sign. Virgo doesn't need to be the leader or the boss, they are happy to follow someone else's suggestion when they decide it's feasible. Aries, on the other hand, always wants to make those suggestions. This is a beneficial dynamic if these two signs are working as a team towards a common goal.
What is the best aspect of the Aries-Virgo relationship? Their great effectiveness as a team - business or personal. Their personalities, opposite in many ways, make for a highly complementary relationship.