Curious About Aries & Libra Compatibility? Here's How They Fare In Love & Friendship

Aries and Libra may be opposites on the zodiac wheel, but they're also proof that opposites do attract—and can even be astrological soulmates.

According to astrology expert Imani Quinn, astrological opposites often have soulmate potential, and Aries and Libra are no exception. Opposites not only attract but also complement each other, like two sides of the same coin.

And as the AstroTwins previously wrote for mindbodygreen, when it comes to astrological opposites like Aries and Libra, both people bring a distinct role to the dynamic that helps them form a "tag team," in which they're both challenged to grow for the better and achieve things with each other's support.

As the twins explain, when you're partnered up with your astrological opposite, the big picture suddenly becomes crystal clear, as this person shows you how to find a broader perspective. This can be a little uncomfortable, the twins add, but if a Libra and an Aries manifest each other, "it means they're ready to grow up."

Take Libra, for instance, which is known to be one of the more (if not the most) relationship-oriented signs. Aries tends to be hyper-independent, so when the two come together, they can achieve a healthy balance of connection sans codependence.

Aries and Libra can make great friends and colleagues, especially if they have a cause or project to unite them. Both signs have a strong sense of justice, and they'll inspire each other with their dedication to and passion for what matters to them.

And both being social, yang signs, these two might seem like they're always on the move together. Cardinal signs like to get the ball rolling, and both the fire and air signs appreciate adventuring, exploring, and keeping things interesting (as opposed to earth and water signs, which might prefer more structure and stability).

In a romantic relationship between Aries and Libra, you can expect significant growth as a result of their partnership. As the twins explain, when these two pair up, they can see themselves from an enlightening "bird's-eye-view" and join forces to create something bigger than themselves.

This partnership encourages both Aries and Libra to balance the extremes within themselves, like selflessness versus selfishness or too much independence versus dependence. The Aries-Libra axis on the zodiac wheel actually represents those very themes, with Aries being a bit "my way or the highway" and Libra hesitating to rock the boat in order to keep the peace.

At their best, Libra encourages Aries to open up, trust, and take other people's thoughts and feelings into account. Meanwhile, Aries encourages Libra to stand on their own two feet, stick up for themselves, and express their own wants and needs.

The greatest strength of this relationship is the way it complements the undeveloped sides of both signs, helping both Aries and Libra discover a "new, even inspiring perspective on life [and] develop the art of compromise," the twins explain.

Just remember, when an Aries has their eye on someone, they tend to approach dating with full steam, but the flame that burns twice as bright burns out twice as fast. Aries needs to slow down when they feel the urge to rush into commitment, and Libra doesn't appreciate hasty commitments anyway.

As aforementioned, Aries and Libra are both yang (masculine) signs, so they appreciate staying active, going out on the town, meeting new people, and generally having fun. The yang signs also favor logic, action, and doing, as opposed to being and feeling—and when they partner up, they have no problem with that.

Another similarity between these two is their shared cardinal modality. "They're the 'idea people' of the zodiac," the twins say. "They prize originality and like to be first in everything they do." And they often are—as they're usually the ones to start (and spot) trends before they're cool.

While Aries and Libra may be considered astrological soul mates, no one ever said soul mates don't push each other's buttons.

According to the twins, a power struggle can actually result from Aries and Libra both being cardinal signs. They "tend to be renegades in some ways since they are action-oriented and hate being slowed down by red tape or process," the twins explain.

Aries can also be a bit self-centered (sorry, Aries, it's what helps you get what you want!), while Libra can be self-sacrificing, so that's something to watch out for romantically, or even in a friendship/work setting.

When it comes to relationship astrology (aka synastry), compatibility is determined by way more than just your sun sign, so it's important to take both people's entire birth chart into account to get a true sense of how two people will fare.