Aries is motivated into action by impulse and can be quick in showing different sides to themselves including anger. Sportsmanship can turn into brutal combat. And with combat comes violence, the use of weapons, war and dominance over another. These are some of the negative traits of the sign. Fire is the element of Aries.
Fires can develop and spread with quickness.
Being quick to start is Aries' nature. But along with being quick one can overlook details or become easily bored and drop whatever they are doing. Further, being quick sometimes leads them to be intolerant of others who are slower than themselves. The impulsiveness of Aries leads them to explore and take risks. They are the ones who urge others to follow and so have leadership qualities.