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Aquarius

Jan 20 - Feb 18 · Air · Fixed · Yang

Ruled by: Uranus

The Water Bearer — The Visionary / Rebel

At a Glance

Progressive, original, and humanitarian

Astrological Profile

Element

Air

Modality

Fixed

Ruling Planet

Saturn (traditional) / Uranus (modern)

Associated House

11th House

Exaltation

Detriment

Sun in detriment in Aquarius

Fall

Pluto in fall in Aquarius

Strengths

InnovationHumanitarianismObjectivityOriginalityIndependence

Shadow Side

Emotional DetachmentContrarianismAloofnessIntellectual SuperiorityErratic Behavior

Behavioral Tendencies

Thinks systemically, challenges conventions, values group over individual while being individualist, invents, maintains emotional distance, advocates for causes

Psychological Motivations

Need for intellectual freedom, social progress, uniqueness, reform, community belonging on own terms

Evolutionary Lesson

Connect mind with heart; develop personal intimacy alongside collective ideals; ground innovation in human needs

Frequently Asked Questions About Aquarius

Aquarius is a Air sign known for being innovation, humanitarianism, objectivity. Ruled by Uranus, Aquarius individuals (Jan 20 - Feb 18) tend to express air energy through their fixed modality, making them stabilizers and builders.

Aquarius season runs from Jan 20 - Feb 18. If you were born on the first or last day of this range, you may be on the cusp and should check your exact birth chart for confirmation.

Aquarius is an Air sign. Air signs are intellectual, communicative, and socially oriented.

As a Air sign, Aquarius typically has strong compatibility with other Air signs and complementary elements. Check our dedicated Aquarius compatibility pages for detailed analysis of all 11 pairings including love, friendship, and communication scores.

Aquarius is ruled by Uranus. This planetary ruler influences how Aquarius expresses its core energy, including motivations, strengths, and behavioral patterns.

Aquarius Compatibility

♈ Aries ♉ Taurus ♊ Gemini ♋ Cancer ♌ Leo ♍ Virgo ♎ Libra ♏ Scorpio ♐ Sagittarius ♑ Capricorn ♓ Pisces

Planets in Aquarius

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