Here’s EVERYTHING you need to know about the visionary Aquarius sign.
The symbolism behind the Aquarius sign, the correct Aquarius dates, the origin of the Aquarius constellation, and the sign’s key traits.
You’ll also learn about the characteristics of Aquarians, personality, and compatibility with other zodiac signs.
Before we explore the visionary ‘water bearer’ sign in detail, let’s do a quick review of the Aquarius’Â attributes:
Aquarius Sign DatesJanuary 20 – February 18 |
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Aquarius ElementAir |
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Aquarius Ruling PlanetUranus |
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Aquarius ModalityFixed |
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Aquarius TraitsVisionary, Original, Humanitarian, Philanthropic, Defies limitations, Self-reliant, Independent |
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Aquarius CompatibilityAquarius, Gemini, Libra, and Aries |
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Aquarius StrengthsInnovative, Inventive, Influential, Progressive, Avant-garde, Optimistic, Mastermind |
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Aquarius WeaknessesUnapproachable, Uncompromising, Temperamental, Afraid of emotional expression |
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Aquarius LikesIntellectual Conversations, Challenging endeavors, Fighting for causes, Likeminded people |
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Aquarius DislikesDull or Boring People, Broken promises, Loneliness, Limitations |
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Aquarius Lucky ColorLight Blue, Silver |
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Aquarius Lucky Numbers3, 8, 27, 33, 99 |
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Aquarius BirthstonesAmethyst, Garnet, Opal, Sugilite, Jasper, Moss agate |
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Aquarius Body PartsRuler of the shins, calves, ankles, forearms, and blood circulation |
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Aquarius Lucky DaySaturday |
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Aquarius CelebritiesChristiano Ronaldo, Michael Jordan, Oprah Winfrey, Charles Darwin, Galileo Galilei, Thomas Edison, Dr. Dre, Christian Bale, Harry Styles, Ashton Kutcher, Tom Hiddleston, Ed Sheeran |
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Aquarius Dates
The Aquarius sign rules the astrological charts from January 20 to February 18.
Aquarius dates are from JAN 20 to FEB 18
Aquarius Signs and Symbols
Aquarius’ symbol depicts the ‘Water Bearer’ – a person pouring a stream of water (knowledge) out of a carafe.
Aquarius symbol is the WATER BEARER
Aquarius representation by the Water Bearer – a person emptying a jug of water – symbolizes a fresh stream of information and knowledge.
Aquarius folks are tasked with clearing away stagnant thinking and making room for new ideas.
Starting with the “aqua” prefix and symbolized by a water wave, most people mistake Aquarius for a Water sign; however, Aquarius is an Air sign.
Aquarius is an AIR sign
In astrology, the zodiac signs are created from (associated with) one of the four main elements: Air, Fire, Earth, and Water.
The constituting element (Air, Fire, Earth, and Water) impact the sign’s character and provides insight into the best life and love matches.
As the final Air sign of the zodiac, Aquarius controls all Air-related zodiac concepts at a MACRO level.
Aquarius is profoundly intellectual but also curious and social, thanks to the attributes borrowed from the other Air signs (Gemini and Libra).
Aquarius’s ruling planet is URANUS
Aquarius sign is ruled by Uranus, the planet of innovation and technology attributes the planet bestows on the Aquarius folks.
Uranus is also associated with originality and inventiveness, making Aquarians at home in emerging fields, on the brink of world-shaping discoveries.
Aquarians superpower involves reflecting and learning from the past while figuring out new, innovative ways to move forward and improve the future.
Aquarius Modality is FIXED
In astrology, the 12 zodiac signs are further categorized by their Modality (the sign’s energy and vibe).
There are three primary Modalities: Fixed, Mutable, and Cardinal, each hosting 4 zodiac signs.
Fixed signs: Aquarius, Leo, Taurus, and Scorpio.
Mutable signs: Gemini, Sagittarius, Virgo, and Pisces.
Cardinal signs: Cancer, Aries, Capricorn, and Libra.
Each Modality group represents how signs express energy, react to circumstances, and navigate life.
Fixed signs have a rare blend of thinking and doing and are known as the “Power Signs” of the zodiac.
The Fixed nature stabilizes all Modalities, so there’s no surprise these signs fall in the middle of every season.
Focused, dedicated, and trustworthy, Fixed modality signs are “fixated” on the ultimate achievement and prize.
Aquarius Constellation
The Aquarius constellation is one of the oldest constellations recorded and draws the name from the Latin “water-carrier” or “cup-carrier.”
Representing the god Ea, depicted holding an overflowing vase, the Aquarius constellation was described as GU.LA “The Great One” in Babylonian mythology.
Greek mythology associates Aquarius with the deluge that wiped out all of humanity except for Deucalion and his wife, Pyrrha.
Zeus, king of the gods, unleashed the flood to punish people for their misdeeds and advised the virtuous Deucalion to save himself by building an ark.
The tale of divine retribution strongly parallels the story of the great flood in the Old Testament.
In ancient Egypt, the constellation Aquarius represented Hapi, god of the Nile River.
The benevolent god distributed the waters of life, and the urn symbolized a fount of good fortune.
Aquarius Traits
The Fixed nature of the sign finds it deeply committed to extensive projects, looking for ways to improve and complete to a level of personal satisfaction.
Openness, communication, imagination, and willingness to take risks are key qualities that describe well the Aquarius zodiac sign.
As an Air sign, the energy of Aquarius is progressive, eclectic, creative, and forward-thinking.
Constantly pushing forward, the sign’s unique attitude can be described as visionary, unconfomist, and innovative.
Aquarius is VISIONARY and INNOVATIVE
Aquarians are known to have a profound affinity for innovation, discovery, and avant-garde experiments.
Praised as a horoscope sign ahead of the times, Aquarians exist to look into the future with an incredible, unmatched perspective.
The Aquarius sign is hailed as ‘the archetypal thinker of the zodiac,’ at the core of world-shaping insights, revelations, and discoveries.
Of all other zodiac signs, Aquarius is undoubtedly the most innovative and progressive but also rebellious and misunderstood.
Aquarius is FORWARD THINKING
Aquarius’ motto is “Onward, into the future!”
As an Air element sign of Fixed modality, Aquarius supports its insightful and revelatory nature with creativity, clarity, and focus on achieving even the most complex goals.
Humanitarians, by nature, Aquarians are always full of ideas looking to solve the world’s biggest problem and move forward collectively to better realms.
Aquarius Personality
As a mystical healer who bestows water, or life, upon the land, Aquarius pours streams of inspiration onto the world, hoping to cultivate innovation and progress.
Driven by the concept of ‘greater good,’ Aquarius can work alone or in teams, determined to make a positive difference in the world.
Aquarians are BIG THINKERS
This zodiac sign is committed to creating a large-scale impact from the ground up, and shifting the conversation from “me” to “we” (as in, the collective) will pique Aquarius’ interest!
To the detriment of thinking big and aiming high, Aquarians tend to forget their surroundings and daily needs.
The sign becomes so consumed with implementing widespread reform to the detriment of family and friends, gaining a reputation for being distant in relationships.
Aquarians could come across as DISTANT
Most Aquarians have a reputation for being cold, aloof, and somewhat detached.
Here’s why: Aquarius hates small talk, is disinterested in petty gossip, and could care less about people-please niceties.
As a protective mechanism of their goals, Aquarian folks will detach from people that do not share their visions and passions.
Aquarius adores INTELLECTUAL STIMULATION
Since Air signs are knowledge-driven, the cerebral Aquarius makes friends with people they connect with at an intellectual level.
Moreover, with Uranus as the star that rules their zodiac, Aquarians are charmed by friends who can teach them things; new knowledge, skills, or anything they don’t know yet.
Music, art, life, the universe’s origin, space travel, and any subject that falls outside the daily chat are fast tracks to Aquarians attention and heart.
Aquarius Compatibility
Driven by a unique blend of Fixed modality and Air element, Aquarians have strict friendship rules.
As such, Aquarius folks seek equally innovative, insightful, and downright weird people, just like them.
Regarding astrological compatibility in life and love, Aquarius gravitate toward like-minded people with similar “big-picture” thinking abilities.
Aquarius is Most Compatible with AQUARIUS, GEMINI, and LIBRA
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The most compatible signs to Aquarius – in friendship and love – are the fellow Air signs (Gemini and Libra).
All three Air signs speak the same language of curiosity for the world’s mysteries, desire to explore new realms, and have similar pro-humanity values.
Aquarius is Also Compatible with ARIES, LEO, and SAGITTARIUS
Aquarius matches well with Fire signs (Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius).
Air fuels Fire and Fire warms up (or cools down) the Air sign’s passion and inevitable moments of genius madness.
AQUARIUS – LEO compatibility could be CHALLENGING
Aquarius and Leo are placed at the opposite poles on the zodiac wheel, and for a good reason.
Pursuers of similar goals and grateful to be such powerful “life journey” partners, Aquarius and Leo could be incredible together.
Unfortunately, Leo, “the king of the jungle,” feels threatened by the constant attention the Aquarius receives due to its charming nature and ability to conduct conversations.
Moreover, while Aquarius appreciates the energy and majestic nature of the Leo natives, it despises the theatrical and drama-loving approach to life.
Aquarius is Less Compatible with TAURUS, VIRGO, and CAPRICORN
Aquarius loves the safety and comfort provided by the Earth signs (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn) but, with time, will see them as unwilling to step out of their comfort zone.
In Aquarius’s eyes, Earth signs prioritize personal comfort and safety over long-term vision and big goals.
Aquarius is Least Compatible with PISCES, CANCER, and SCORPIO
Aquarius finds the minds of Water signs (Pisces, Cancer, and Scorpio) fascinating to study and explore but hard to keep as long-term friendships or relationships.
Aquarius tend to see Water signs as overly emotional, home-loving, and even clingy, with no desire for independent life.
Aquarius Women
Aquarius women are independent, mysterious, and free-spirited, with a fine sense of humor.
Eccentric at the core, some Aquarius women are unable – or unwilling – to be ‘in the moment,’ showcasing a cold and unfriendly side.
Aquarius women prefer powerful partners (physically, socially, intellectually) able to share good conversations and romance them senselessly.
Drawn to people who stand out from the crowd, Aquarius women seek partners that can build their trust and take them by the hand and into exciting adventures.
Once the Aquarius woman deems a potential partner as hers, she’ll do everything to keep the relationship exciting: emotionally, sexually, and mentally.
Moreover, as a highly imaginative partner, especially in the sense of sexual expression, the Aquarius woman will seek to try new things regularly.
Yet, these sensorial explorations must be preceded by a firm conviction that she’s the only one, loved and respected, free from unnecessary pressure.
If they feel even an ounce of disrespect along the way, Aquarius women lose dedication fast.
Aquarius Men
Aquarius men are intelligent, social, independent, and excellent communicators but also unpredictable and inflexible in their convictions.
As Aquarius men tend to live inside their minds, their ideal soulmates are partners able to engage in progressive thoughts and ideas.
In a game of seduction, one must first fascinate their mind, become their friend, and everything else will follow nicely.
Aquarius’ compatibility with other signs can be challenging if the sign feels freedom is at stake.
Integrity and honesty are essential if you want the love of an Aquarius man.
If you betray or let the Aquarius man down, be sure you won’t be given a second chance.
Aquarius man will trust and give independence to his lover but will be seeking the same in return.
Aquarius Celebrities
Considered the ‘thinkers of the horoscope,’ there’s no surprise the Aquarius sign harbors the largest number of eminent personalities and celebrities of all horoscope signs.
The Aquarius sign leads not just in the number of media celebrities and top athletes but also in the number of eminent personalities and scientists.
Aquarians are hailed as the inventors, scientists, experimental artists, and artisans of the zodiac, more than any other signs in the horoscope, and for a good reason.
The evolution of species, electricity, electric vehicles, artificial intelligence, electronic music, and creative inventions fall under this sign’s wheelhouse.
Moreover, given the profound philanthropic nature of the sign, the typical Aquarian is not just in business for themselves but always pondering what’s best for humanity.
Some of the most eminent Aquarius personalities to have ever walked the earth are:
1. Charles Darwin – English naturalist, geologist, biologist, and creator of natural selection theory and other fundamental science concepts.
2. Thomas Edison – American inventor of the light bulb, the movie camera, alkaline battery, the telegraph, telephone transmitter, electric power generator, and sound recording.
3. Galileo Galilei – Italian astronomer, physicist, and engineer considered the father of modern science.
Other famous Aquarius celebrities, singers, movie stars, and sportspeople are Ed Sheeran, Alicia Keys, Kelly Rowland, Christian Bale, Harry Styles, Cristiano Ronaldo, Ashton Kutcher, Michael Jordan, Dr. Dre, and Oprah Winfrey.
Aquarius In Love & Sex
In love, as in life, Aquarius is a great experimenter, constantly seeking new ways to improve everything in the relationship department.
Playful, curious, engaging, and able to take and give control with ease, Aquarius is a great lover and life partner.
As a Fixed quality sign, Aquarius folks have no problems committing to life-long relationships, however, only if they feel the partner is right for them.
Overall, Aquarius folks are looking not for sex partners but for their best friends to share life with.
Aquarius prefers partners that understand and respect their innate independence and needs for space, at least from time to time.
Aquarius is the zodiac sign of ideas, innovation, and cognition; thus, it requires and enjoys time alone, so don’t take it personally if your Aquarius lover asks for space every once in a while.
And, when that happens, remember that intellectual stimulation is the greatest aphrodisiac to an Aquarius, so you know what to do.
Summary
Aquarius is the zodiac’s mad scientist, innovator, humanitarian, and future-forward thinker.
Friendly and compassionate, Aquarius fights for equality, social justice, and romantic ideals.
Aquarians will also start the party with playful humor, keeping the crowd entertained and inspired.
Still, when it’s time to rebel for social justice or another goodwill mission, Aquarius will be the first to break the rules.
A zodiac sign of friendliness and eccentricity but also cool emotional detachment and casual connections, Aquarius is the zodiac’s rational-thinking sci-fi brainiac.
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