Aquarius at a Glance
| Dates | Jan 20 – Feb 18 |
| Symbol | the Water-Bearer |
| Element | Air |
| Modality | Fixed |
| Ruler | Uranus (traditionally Saturn) |
| Keywords | independent, original, humanitarian, inventive |
Strengths & Challenges
Strengths
- Original
- Independent
- Humanitarian
- Visionary
Challenges
- Detached
- Contrarian
- Aloof
Aquarius Beyond Your Sun Sign
You may have Aquarius energy even if it isn't your Sun sign. Any planet in Aquarius — or Aquarius rising — expresses itself in a independent, original, humanitarian, inventive way. Check your full chart with our natal chart calculator.
Aquarius at Work
Aquarius thrives in technology, science, activism, innovation or community work.
Aquarius in Love
In love, Aquarius energy is independent, original, humanitarian, inventive. It looks for conversation, fairness and personal space and shows care with conversation, humor and fairness. For the full picture, look at Venus, Mars and the Moon in a chart: see Venus in Aquarius.
Aquarius as a Friend
As a friend, Aquarius is original and independent. Friends appreciate its independent energy; the challenge is that it can be detached under stress.
Aquarius Compatibility
| Match | Signs | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Natural harmony | Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius | Same Air element or complementary Fire element |
| Growth through tension | Taurus and Scorpio | Square signs: same fixed modality, different element |
| Magnetic opposite | Leo | Polar sign across the zodiac |
Real compatibility depends on whole charts; compare yours with the synastry calculator.
Aquarius Through the Planets
| Placement | In a nutshell |
|---|---|
| Sun in Aquarius | With your Sun in Aquarius you are independent, original and future-minded. |
| Moon in Aquarius | Your Moon in Aquarius processes emotions through perspective and ideas. |
| Mercury in Aquarius | Mercury in Aquarius is original and inventive. |
| Venus in Aquarius | Venus in Aquarius loves through friendship and freedom. |
| Mars in Aquarius | Mars in Aquarius acts for causes and ideas. |
| Aquarius Rising | Aquarius rising gives an original, independent first impression. |
Placements in Aquarius
Sun in Aquarius
☽︎Moon in Aquarius
☿︎Mercury in Aquarius
♀︎Venus in Aquarius
♂︎Mars in Aquarius
♃︎Jupiter in Aquarius
♄︎Saturn in Aquarius
↑Aquarius Rising
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Aquarius's dates?
Jan 20 – Feb 18 (exact dates shift slightly by year).
What element is Aquarius?
Air, fixed modality.
What planet rules Aquarius?
Uranus (traditionally Saturn).
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