Each new The Bachelor season comes with a group of women competing for a man's heart, and Aries Shanae Ankney is one of them. Fans are wondering how the contestants' zodiac signs affect the outcome of the series' seasons, and they are particularly curious about Shanae Ankney's Aries Sun sign. Viewers need to know that the villain Shanae does have many typical Aries traits.
Born on April 10, Shanae is an Aries through and through, and since the latter half of week 2 of season 26, she has been wreaking havoc on The Bachelor. Following the downfall of Cassidy Timbrooks, the first group date rose recipient Shanae has taken over as the show's villain. Between arguing with Elizabeth, hurling insults, and assuming things about the other women in the house (and manipulating Clayton Echard), it's no wonder that Shanae wound up on a two-on-one date.
Due to their fiery and dramatic personalities, Aries natives often make the best The Bachelor contestants. In fact, there are a number of former The Bachelorette leads, including Becca Kufrin and Andi Dorfman, who have Aries Sun signs. Unfortunately, Shanae didn't follow in their footsteps. Instead, she followed in the footsteps of fellow Aries villains Kelsey Poe from Chris Soules' season and Olivia Caridi from Ben Higgins' season.
In terms of how her zodiac sign impacts her relationships with the other women, a lot of the drama involving Shanae so far this season makes sense. The Ohio native has continually exhibited a number of notable Aries traits, including determination, impulsivity, and competitiveness. Considered the "baby" of the zodiac, Aries natives tend to have very childlike energy to them, as well as a "me first attitude". This was very evident with Shanae, as she couldn't handle being told that she wasn't invited to the group date after party following her loss in the "The Bachelor Bowl."
Furthermore, as an Aries woman, Shanae is characteristically stubborn. She relies on passion and physicality rather than communication. Known for playing nice with fellow Fire signs, Aries often struggle to interact with Pisceans, such as Elizabeth Corrigan, and Cancers, such as Sierra Jackson. While this was clear during weeks 4 and 5 of season 26, after Shanae played a big role in the two women being sent home, it's unclear how the upcoming two-on-one date will go. It will include Genevieve Parisi, who is a Gemini. Often, Gemini and Aries people get along well. However, their biggest issue is communication, and this problem may be front and center during the date.
As for Shanae's compatibility with other signs, those born under the sign of Aries are believed to be the most romantically compatible with Libras and Leos. As well, they are highly compatible with Sagittarius, Aquarius, and Gemini natives, but Clayton has another zodiac sign. Because of this, the relationship between Shanae and Clayton, who is a Taurus, was seemingly doomed from the start.
While it appeared to fans that the beginning of their relationship was solely driven by passion, the overall success of their relationship falters when it comes to communication and trust. Stubborn in their own ways, Tauruses don't know how to handle Aries' when they are "kicking and screaming" over a situation. Fans saw this firsthand when Clayton asked to speak with Shanae and Elizabeth before week 3's rose ceremony, and appeared to shut down when The Bachelor's Shanae took control of the conversation.