Aquarius ♒: The Water Bearer
Aquarius is original, friendly and idealistic. Here is everything about Aquarius as a Sun, Moon or Rising sign: its element, ruling planet, personality, love, work and more.
The full deep dive
Aquarius at a glance
| Dates (Sun sign) | 20 January to 18 February |
| Symbol | The Water Bearer ♒ |
| Element | Air |
| Mode | Fixed |
| Ruling planet | Uranus and Saturn |
| Opposite sign | Leo |
Personality
Aquarius is the sign of the future. Aquarians are inventive, independent and community-minded, with a wide circle of friends and a strong sense of fairness. They are happy to be different.
In love
In love, Aquarius needs friendship first and freedom always, and loves a partner who shares their ideals.
At work
Aquarius thrives in technology, science, social causes, design and anything innovative.
Something to watch
Aquarius can seem detached or stubborn about its ideas. Letting feelings show brings people closer.
Aquarius as your Moon or Rising sign
- Aquarius Moon: you need what Aquarius needs to feel safe, and your feelings show in a Aquarius way.
- Aquarius Rising: people first meet you as original, friendly and idealistic, even if your Sun sign is quite different.
Element and mode
Aquarius shares the Air element with Gemini and Libra, and they usually understand each other easily. As a fixed sign, Aquarius holds steady and sees things through. Read more in Fire, Earth, Air and Water and Cardinal, fixed and mutable.
Sources and perspectives
- Linda Goodman, Sun Signs
- Stephen Arroyo, Astrology, Psychology and the Four Elements