Aquarius zodiac sign
Zodiac Sign · January 20 – February 18

Aquarius

The original, humanitarian thinker marching to their own beat.

Symbol♒ The Water-Bearer
DatesJanuary 20 – February 18
ElementAir
ModalityFixed
Ruling planetSaturn & Uranus
BodyAnkles & circulation

Aquarius is the zodiac's visionary — independent, inventive, and ahead of its time. Ruled by Saturn and Uranus, the Water-Bearer thinks in big ideas and cares deeply about humanity and progress, even while keeping a cool emotional distance. Aquarius prizes freedom and authenticity, and refuses to follow a crowd just because it's there.

Aquarius strengths & weaknesses

Strengths

  • Original
  • Independent
  • Humanitarian
  • Intellectual
  • Open-minded

Weaknesses

  • Emotionally detached
  • Stubborn
  • Unpredictable
  • Aloof

Aquarius in love & compatibility

Aquarius needs friendship and intellectual freedom at the heart of love. Loyal but independent, they want a partner who respects their space and shares their ideals — and they bond through the mind before the heart.

Most compatible with: Gemini, Libra, Aries, Sagittarius. More challenging: Taurus, Scorpio. Check any pairing with the compatibility calculator.

Aquarius at work

Aquarius excels in science, technology, social causes, research, and any innovative or humanitarian field where original thinking is valued.

Go deeper on Aquarius

Know your Moon sign too

Your Sun sign — Aquarius — is only part of the picture. Your Moon sign governs your emotional nature, and your rising sign shapes how others see you. Explore the full zodiac to see how the signs fit together.

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