Aquarius

The Water-Bearer · Jan 20 – Feb 18

The visionary original who marches to their own beat and dreams of a better future.

IndependentInnovativeHumanitarianOriginalIntellectualIdealistic

Dates

Jan 20 – Feb 18

Symbol

♒ The Water-Bearer

Element

Air

Quality

Fixed

Ruling Planet

Uranus

Polarity

Positive

Body

Ankles & circulation

The Aquarius Personality

Aquarius is the zodiac’s visionary and rebel — a fixed air sign ruled by Uranus (and traditionally Saturn), planets of innovation and structure. Aquarians think differently on purpose. They are the original thinkers, the future-gazers, the ones questioning why things are done a certain way and imagining how they could be better.

Despite being symbolized by the water-bearer, Aquarius is an air sign, ruled by intellect and ideas. They are deeply humanitarian, caring more about humanity as a whole than perhaps any other sign, and they’re drawn to causes, communities, and progress. They can love the world fiercely while needing plenty of personal space.

Independence is sacred to Aquarius. They refuse to follow the crowd and prize their individuality and freedom of thought. This makes them brilliant innovators and loyal, open-minded friends — though their cool, cerebral approach to emotion can read as detached.

Strengths

Original and inventive
Independent and open-minded
Humanitarian and principled
Intellectual and forward-thinking
Loyal in their own way

Challenges

Emotionally detached at times
Stubborn and fixed in opinions
Can seem aloof or unpredictable
Rebellious for its own sake
Uncomfortable with intense feelings

Aquarius in Love

In love, Aquarius needs a partner who is first a true friend and intellectual equal. They fall for originality and a meeting of minds, and they need plenty of freedom and space within a relationship. They can be slow to show emotion, expressing love more through loyalty, shared ideals, and respect than grand romance. Give an Aquarius independence and stimulating conversation, and they bond for life.

Aquarius Career & Money

Aquarius thrives in innovative, progressive, and people-serving fields — technology, science, engineering, social causes, design, and anything cutting-edge. They are idea generators and natural reformers who do their best work with autonomy and a mission they believe in. Unconventional with money, they may spend on ideals and gadgets while caring less about status.

Aquarius as a Friend

As a friend, Aquarius is the open-minded, accepting one who embraces everyone’s quirks and champions the underdog. They have wide, diverse circles and value friendship deeply, even if they need their alone time. They’re loyal, intellectually engaging, and endlessly interesting to know.