Aquarius is the sign of questioning. Asking why about what everyone takes for granted is a reflex for them; the hard part is sitting at the same table as the crowd after asking.
- Dates
- January 20 – February 18
- Element
- Air
- Modality
- Fixed
- Ruler
- Uranus and Saturn
Aquarius notices patterns and is bothered by them. The question of why something has always been done a certain way genuinely interests them. That question sometimes unsettles the people around them, because it exposes the routine everyone has gotten used to.
Distance is how Aquarius works. Even with an emotional subject they take a step back to examine it, and that looks like coldness. What's really going on is that they know closeness makes thinking harder.
Community matters to them, but belonging is hard. They join a group, contribute, and at some point start looking at it from outside. This swing between being fully inside and staying outside lasts a lifetime.
- Asks what nobody else asks
- Approaches the unfamiliar without prejudice
- Doesn't get swept up by emotion in a crisis
- Thinks in terms of the community
- Sustaining closeness
- Sharing feelings in time
- Being talked out of an opinion
- Accepting the ordinary
What is the Aquarius woman like?
An Aquarius woman questions conventional roles and doesn't fit the mold cut for her. She doesn't separate friendship from love; she wants her partner to be her friend as well. Possessive behavior drives her away fast; given room to be free, she stays a long time.
What is the Aquarius man like?
An Aquarius man shows interest in unusual ways. Classic romantic gestures aren't his language; he'll talk for hours with someone he's interested in and is genuinely curious about what they think. Pulling back in the face of emotional intensity is common for him, and it isn't a lack of interest.
What is Aquarius like in love?
Aquarius looks for a meeting of minds in love. Laughing at the same things and being able to argue about the same topic come before physical attraction. Jealousy and control are the quickest route to a breakup; when their own space is protected, they're more loyal than people expect.
What is Aquarius like at work?
Aquarius does well in work that builds something new. Technology, research, nonprofits, design and independent work are their territory. Rigid hierarchies bore them and they try to bend the rules. Their best work comes where they can choose their own method.
How does Aquarius handle money?
Aquarius keeps money at arm's length. Saving doesn't excite them; independence does. Their income may come from unusual sources, and they handle irregular income better than most signs. The weak spot is a lack of planning: money that comes in always finds somewhere to go.
What is Aquarius like as a friend?
For Aquarius, friendship is the highest form of relationship. They have a wide circle full of people who are nothing alike. They don't judge a friend, and the same Aquarius can vanish for months and come back as if nothing had happened.
How to get along with Aquarius
Giving Aquarius orders gets you nowhere. Explain the reason and they'll join in; impose it and they'll resist. Raise an emotional subject face to face and without cornering them; when they feel trapped, they put distance between you. Given time, they'll come back to the same subject on their own.
The most common myth about Aquarius
Aquarius is often called emotionless. The truth: the feelings are there, but they surface late. Aquarius talks about something not while living through it but once some time has passed, which is why their reaction arrives after the fact.
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