Aquarius in love: 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.
Air signs fall in love through conversation, so the other air signs and the fire signs come easily, and the slow-burning earth signs take work. As a fixed sign it holds its ground, so the classic clash is with the other fixed signs, none of which move first.
The tradition usually names Gemini (3rd), Libra (4th), Aries (1st), Sagittarius (2nd) as Aquarius's classic matches and Taurus (12th), Scorpio (11th) as the difficult ones. On our scale, which scores element, modality and opposition rather than reputation, the two mostly agree, which is what you would expect when the tradition and the arithmetic are both reading the same elements.
Best match on our scale is Aries at 92/100; the pairing that asks the most of both people is Taurus at 38/100. A low score is a translation problem, not a verdict: plenty of the hardest pairings on this list are also the ones people describe as the most alive.
Aquarius with every sign, best to worst
How to read these scores
Element, modality and opposition, weighed the way the elements and modalities page explains. What a Sun-sign score cannot see is a birth chart, so treat it as the opening read and run the synastry calculator with both charts for the real thing.
Aquarius's element-mates are Gemini and Libra, and their hubs are the natural next read. The whole grid is on the zodiac compatibility page.
Aquarius compatibility FAQ
Who is Aquarius most compatible with?
Aries, at 92/100 on our scale. Aquarius and Aries compatibility rates as excellent (92/100). This is a naturally harmonious match. As always, Sun-sign compatibility is the opening chapter; a full birth chart tells the rest.
Who is Aquarius least compatible with?
Taurus, at 38/100. Aquarius and Taurus compatibility rates as challenging (38/100). This is a challenging match that asks for real conscious effort, and can absolutely work when both partners want it to. As always, Sun-sign compatibility is the opening chapter; a full birth chart tells the rest. Low scores mean more translation is needed, not that the pairing cannot work.
What element is Aquarius, and why does it matter for compatibility?
Aquarius is a air sign. Air signs fall in love through conversation, so the other air signs and the fire signs come easily, and the slow-burning earth signs take work.
Is Aquarius compatible with another Aquarius?
78/100. Aquarius and Aquarius compatibility rates as strong (78/100). This is a strong match with a few areas to tend. As always, Sun-sign compatibility is the opening chapter; a full birth chart tells the rest.
Sun-sign compatibility describes the sky, not two people. Offered as an opening read for reflection, not as relationship advice. See the Aquarius sign profile for the traits behind the scores.