Aquarius Facts
| Dates | January 20 – February 18 |
| Symbol | The Water-Bearer |
| Element | Air |
| Modality | Fixed |
| Ruling planet | Uranus (traditionally Saturn) |
| Body | Ankles and circulation |
| Keywords | original, humanitarian, independent |
| Opposite sign | Leo |
Aquarius Personality Traits
Aquarius is the zodiac's visionary: inventive, idealistic and proudly unique. Aquarius thinks about the future and the collective, often ahead of its time.
Aquarius needs freedom, ideas and acceptance, and is turned off by jealousy, conformity and emotional pressure.
Strengths
- Original thinker
- Humanitarian
- Loyal friend
- Open-minded
Weaknesses
- Emotionally detached
- Contrarian
- Stubborn about ideas
Aquarius in Love
Aquarius loves through friendship first. They need a partner who respects their independence and shares their ideals — love feels best as a meeting of minds.
Aquarius as a Friend
As a friend Aquarius is accepting of everyone, full of unusual ideas and loyal to their chosen community.
Aquarius Career
Aquarius thrives in technology, science, activism, innovation, social causes and anything future-focused.
Aquarius Compatibility
Best matches for Aquarius: Libra (90%), Gemini (90%), Sagittarius (86%). More challenging: Cancer (55%), Virgo (52%).
- Aquarius and Aries
- Aquarius and Taurus
- Aquarius and Gemini
- Aquarius and Cancer
- Aquarius and Leo
- Aquarius and Virgo
- Aquarius and Libra
- Aquarius and Scorpio
- Aquarius and Sagittarius
- Aquarius and Capricorn
- Aquarius and Aquarius
- Aquarius and Pisces
Exact Aquarius Dates
Between 1950 and 2030 the Sun entered Aquarius as early as January 19 (e.g. 2001, 2005, 2009, 2013) and as late as January 21 (e.g. 1952, 1956, 1960, 1964), in Universal Time. Born on the first or last day of Aquarius? Check with the sign finder on the zodiac signs page or read about cusps.
Planets in Aquarius
Having the Moon, Venus or Mars in Aquarius adds Aquarius qualities to that part of you:
- Moon in Aquarius — emotions and inner needs
- Mercury in Aquarius — mind and communication
- Venus in Aquarius — love, beauty and values
- Mars in Aquarius — drive, desire and courage
- Jupiter in Aquarius — growth, luck and wisdom
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Aquarius Horoscope
January 20 – February 18
♎♒Libra & Aquarius
90% · natural harmony
♓Pisces
February 19 – March 20
Questions & Answers
What are Aquarius's best traits?
Original thinker, Humanitarian, Loyal friend, Open-minded.
Who is Aquarius most compatible with?
Based on sign angles and elements: Libra, Gemini, Sagittarius.
What are the dates for Aquarius?
January 20 – February 18; the exact start varies by a day depending on the year.
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