Aquarius: January 20 – February 18
According to astrology, the Sun stays in the Aquarius zodiac sign from January 20 to February 18. All people born in any of these 30 days are considered to be in the Aquarius zodiac sign.
We all know that each of the twelve zodiac signs comes with its own set of characteristics and symbols. Although you might expect all people born in the same zodiac sign to be alike it seems that they are just as diverse as any other group of people. However, this is not a reason to doubt the meanings of the zodiac. The explanation of this diversity stays in the personal birth charts, in the cusps and decans of each zodiac sign.
Symbol: Water Bearer
Opposite Sign: Leo
Meaning: The philosopher
Modality: Fixed
Element: Air
Ruling House: The Eleventh
Ruling Body: Uranus
Motto: I know
Birthstone: Amethyst
Color: Blue- green
Metal: Platinum
Flower: Orchid
Fragrance: Lavender
Lucky Day: Tuesday
Numbers: 4, 6, 10
The eleventh sign on the zodiac circle, Aquarius represents the transition of the Sun through the sign of the Water bearer between January 20 and February 18 every year, according to the tropical astrology.
The Water bearer is a symbol of community and humanitarian endeavours. It is the human bringing the most precious of all resources, water, to his peers.
The water symbolizes a flow of endless possibilities, the essential nourishment for all on earth.
Symbolism and history of the Water-bearer
The Water bearer in the Aquarius astrology meaning is the representative figure of the unrestrained flow of water into everyone’s life. Two myths go in the same direction of water clearing and nourishing all.
One of them says that at some point, earth became so filled with evil that Zeus started pouring water from the skies, water that cleansed all evil away. Two beings, Duecalion and Pyrrha then threw stones to stop the water and recreated life.
The second myth refers to the myth of Deluge, the cleaning of the earth through water. Peace and life is then restored through the help of one human, such as Noah who saved all the well-meaning beings in his ark.
The Aquarian is generous by sharing water and shows the philanthropic and humanitarian side of every individual.
The symbol of the Aquarius zodiac sign depicts a man holding a vase of water flowing freely at his feet. The glyph consists of two wavering lines, one of top of the other. Similar to the Libra glyph, the top line is the metaphysical and the bottom line is the physical plan. These suggest the free flow of knowledge and nourishment.
Characteristics of the Water-bearer
Aquarians are beings ahead of their time: they are innovative and creative. They carry a different view on life and they try to bring all this knowledge to their peers just as the Water bearer carries water in his pitch.
These people have always been different from the crowd because of their young spirit, original approach and dedicated generosity.
Just as the Water bearer is regarded as a saviour they are the ones tasked to enlighten their communities.
Water suggests nourishment and the carrier of it is a rich man who can give and take life from plants and even other beings. Aquarians are people of great responsibility towards their peers and they carry their burden proudly.
Aquarius People
There are three Aquarius decans, each with their own influence on the personality of those born during them.
A decan of a zodiac sign is one of the third periods that sign is divided into. Each decan has its own planetary ruler which influences the basic characteristic of that zodiac sign.
A cusp refers to an imaginary line drawn in the zodiac between two zodiac signs. It also refers to the 2-3 days that are at the beginning and at the end of each zodiac sign and are said to also be influenced by the neighbor zodiac sign.
In the next rows we will discuss about the three decanates of Aquarius and about the Capricorn- Aquarius cusp and the Aquarius- Pisces cusp.
The first decan of Aquarius is between January 20 and January 31. This is under the supervision of the planet Uranus. Those born in this period are generous and idealistic just like a true Aquarius and original and inquisitive just as Uranus makes them be. This period is also said to magnify all the positive and negative characteristics of the Aquarius zodiac sign.
The second decan of Aquarius is between February 1 and February 9. This is under the influence of the planet Mercury. This is representative for people who are altruistic and dependable just like Aquarius and communicative spirits just like Mercury. This period is said to temper the characteristics of the Aquarius zodiac sign.
The third decan of Aquarius is between February 10 and February 18. This period is influenced by the planet Venus. This is representative for people who are resourceful and understanding just like Aquarius and emotional and charming just like Venus. This period tempers the positive and negative characteristics of Aquarius zodiac sign, slightly enhancing the negative ones.
Capricorn- Aquarius cusp days: January 20, January 21 and January 22.
People born under the Capricorn- Aquarius cusp are persistent, tenacious and energetic like Capricorn and intellectual, humanitarian, curious and sympathetic like Aquarius.
Aquarius- Pisces cusp days: February 16, February 17 and February 18.
People born under the Aquarius- Pisces cusp are intellectual, humanitarian, curious and sympathetic like Aquarius and enthusiastic, independent and creative learners like Pisces.
The Aquarius women are in a word complicated. They are complex beings with great personalities. They have a visionary approach to life that is not always easy to understand.
They are popular and entertaining and tend to sacrifice their own desires for a higher humanitarian purpose. Miss Aquarius is enigmatic and unpredictable but also very romantic and emotional. These are smart, independent women whom lead their lives by their own convictions.
The Aquarius men are inquisitive, open and adventurous. They love to travel, discover new things and meet new people. They also tend to make everyone embrace their opinions.
This man is innovative, great conversationalist and great observer. Travelling the world is his hidden dream. The Aquarius man does have his eccentricities and is rarely complying with the rules. Although sociable, he finds it hard to open his heart to another person.
Aquarius Traits
Those born between January 20 and February 18 are considered to be the philosophers of the zodiac. They are intellectual individuals with great humanitarian spirits.
Some other Aquarius traits include genuine curiosity, sympathy, great organizational skills and a good vibe to everyone they come across with.
Aquariuses love having mind-stimulating conversations and trying new things. They are captivated by ingenious and energetic people.
On the contrary, Aquarius people hate routine and anything that has to do with predictability. They try to stay away from people whom disagree with their ideas and anything that can possibly limit their actions.
It is quite easy to discuss with Aquarius, as they are able to adapt their behavior to the person in front of them. The planet Uranus makes them be progressive thinkers and humanitarians.
Being an air sign, Aquarius is mobile, adaptive and energetic. This zodiac sign is ruled by the eleventh house which represents friends, higher dreams and hopes.
An authentic Aquarius loves to spend time with mind like people and exchange ideas on various topics.
Aquarius positive traits:
Those born under the Aquarius star sign are loyal and pleasing personalities. They are curious and introspective persons, genuinely interested and careful to how they live their lives.
Their biggest strength is represented by the fact they are so honest and hard working. These people are full of candor and enthusiasm so it is very easy for everyone to like them.
Other Aquarius qualities include them being sociable and their broad minds, interested in learning new things. They not only have a pleasing personality but they are also quick to catch new information and are also altruistic enough to share what they know with those around them.
A victorious Aquarius knows how to make use of their dependability and popularity amongst their peers to improve their lives.
Aquarius negative traits:
Learning when to stop dwelling in past mistakes or in their own faults and weaknesses is one thing Aquarius needs to do.
They are at times impractical and stubborn with their fixed ideas. They are aloof at heart but they try to hide their awkwardness by being overly sociable and friendly.
They are prone to mood changes and can become nervous when other people don’t agree with what they have to say about something.
They are cold and detached because they keep avoiding showing any kind of true emotion to other people. Aquarius weaknesses include being easily distracted and even easier to irritate.
They sometimes act quite eccentrically and other times they lack any common sense logic. Aquarius individuals can make their life better if they stop acting like they know it all because it not only drives people away but they tend to become very arrogant and self sufficient.
Aquarius Love
Versatile and ingenious, Aquarius people have a natural way around words and come up with very diverse ways to express their feelings.
And imagine when this eloquence is combined with passion and a burning desire to capture the attention of a significant other.
Aquarians are stimulated by active and unpredictable partners who can keep them guessing but also who are able keep up with their energy levels.
One can conquer the heart and mind of the joyous Aquarius lover by revealing their personality step by step so they always keep them guessing and wanting more.
A single Aquarius acts just about the same as when in a relationship, they seem to have no restrictions and just live their life at its fullest.
However, when they commit to someone, they seem to put a lot of interest and attention to making their relationship work.
Aquarius Compatibility
Air signs flock together just like birds, so don’t be surprised if you often see Aquarius in the company of Gemini and Libra. The progressive-thinking Aquarius loves just how talkative Gemini is and sometimes has the patience to listen to them, in the hope of learning something new.
Whilst with Geminis they share the passion for knowledge and revealing the unknown, Libras entice them with their calm and composed nature. They look at them as examples and try to imitate them.
Aquarius’ unpredictable nature is most compatible with that of people in the same zodiac sign but also with Aries.
Opposite to this, Aquarius people tend to have a hard time with Scorpios as partners because their union tends to bring out the selfishness in both signs and between them there will be a constant battle of egos.
Aquarius Friendship
That’s them: the Aquarius friend. They are sociable, witty, one of the most complicated but also the most entertaining friends someone can have.
When it comes to supporting their friends they go the extra mile, usually with the help of a creative workaround.
Unfortunately, they are surrounded by so many people that they don’t usually keep a strong contact with all their friends.
Aquarius people tend to form friendships based on chance encounters. They also tend to keep friends separate from family therefore maintaining some sort of an emotional distance.
What are the spiritual powers of Aquarius?
Aquarius: Psychic Downloads
Aquarius moon folks often similarly receive psychic information, seeing visions of the future or gaining information in quick bursts. These sparks of divine knowledge are often referred to as “downloads,” and it usually feels like an eureka moment or sudden enlightenment has occurred. Aquarians often possess innate psychic and intuitive abilities, making them receptive to subtle energies and spiritual insights. Their analytical minds, coupled with their visionary outlook, allow them to decipher complex spiritual concepts and synthesize them into practical wisdom.
How to work with the Aquarius energy in your spiritual practices
As an air sign, Aquarius’ other magical tools also include Feathers , smoke (as in from burning herbs and incense), pens and pencils, and tough little knives.
Their ruling planet is Uranus, a planet known for its changeable, unstable energy, it’s desire to shift our lives around, ending things without warning and hurling whole new situations at us with the swiftness and power of lightning.
You don’t need to be Aquarius to work with the Aquarius energy. You may benefit by using the Aquarius energy, no matter what your Starsign, but use the energy of the Aquarius transitions in your magic.
Channel the Aquarian vibe to help you embrace change or to assert the virtue of crying in public, the cosmic truth of letting yourself have a freaking meltdown. Aquarius don’t judge — they really don’t, and that might be the nucleus of their magic.
Aquarius Zodiac Correspondences
| Correspondence | Symbolism |
|---|---|
| Element | Air |
| Ruling Planet | Uranus |
| Symbol | Water-bearer |
| Quality | Fixed |
| Colors | Blue, silver |
| Gemstone | Amethyst |
| Metal | Aluminum |
| Day of the Week | Saturday |
| Tarot Card | The Star |
| Astrological House | 11th House |
The Star card in the Tarot is the major arcana that represents Aquarius: the water bearer, up there in outer space, channeling some higher frequencies, translating them, and pouring them back down onto earth, nourishing the masses with inspiration, new ways of thinking, a radical intellect that stirs the passions of the people. This is good Aquarius — Frederick Douglass and Yoko Ono, Toni Morrison and Dr. Dre. It’s nice to put The Star card on your altar as you are channeling Aquarian witchery, and pray for intellectual revelations, especially those that help the greater good
In conclusion
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