Aquarius | EVERYTHING You Need to Know About Aquarius
What does Aquarius’s personality like? Why are they called social butterflies? Aquarius is the most misunderstood Zodiac Sign of all and probably the most interesting one. Once you understand this Zodiac Sign, you will gain clarity of what is ahead of us in the Age of Aquarius.
This post is for everyone who has Ascendant, Sun, or Moon in Aquarius or anyone who has a desire to understand this Sign in-depth.
Please note that for analyzing the Sign of Aquarius in-depth, I use the Whole Sign House System– the most ancient one.
Symbol: The Water-bearer
Ruling planets: Saturn and Uranus
Color: Blue
Body parts/ organs: nerves, calves, skin
Element: Air
Modality: Fix
Here you can read about the Age of Aquarius
Keywords for Aquarius
Technology, machines, robots, a large group of people, friends, gains, social movements, a large system without a centerstage position, nerves, brain, independence, democracy, brotherhood, equality, human rights, humanitarian, homosexuality, infrastructure, freedom, unpredictability, sudden changes, being unusual, anything that is unusual, networks, all sorts of systems, internet, space, the universe, astrology, the science of all kind, revolution, electricity, telepathy, sudden awakenings, social progression, sudden developments, distributive system, stock market, economy, socialism, future, electricity, flash.
Downloading messages
Let’s begin with some shocking and surprising facts about Aquarius, the sign that rules shocks, surprises, and sudden events.
The reason Aquarius people are granted extraordinary ideas, unique thoughts, and deep insights is that they can “download “the messages above. From invisible realms.
It’s not intuition as water signs have. They don’t necessarily have the gut feeling or psychic abilities; they simply know those “facts” or information.
The modern co-ruling planet of this Zodiac Sign is Uranus, which symbol looks like an antenna.
Also, Mercury, which is exalted in Aquarius, also has an “antenna” on its symbol. The reason Mercury is exalted in this sign is that Mercury – aka Hermes in ancient Greek mythology- was a messenger between gods and the people. He delivered messages between the two worlds.
The last Air sign – the most evolved one
Firstly, Aquarius is an air sign, not a water sign. Its symbol the water bearer pours water from a bucket. Though water means knowledge, Aquarius people want to pour knowledge to the masses, to large groups of people.
Air signs are naturally social butterflies, but Aquarius really take socializing to the next level.
Gemini, the first air sign- is the local social being. It likes to connect with mates, neighbors, and relatives, being in groups, small groups. It establishes a mental connection with others in their daily environment. It’s curious, asks questions, and talks a lot to others.
While Libra is the second air sign, it has more refined qualities. It is socially graceful, well-mannered, diplomatic, and kind. It wants to connect one-on-one and have a contractual relationship, marriage, and business partnership. When you have to negotiate the terms, make compromises and find convenient solutions for both sides.
Aquarius is an entirely different matter. It loves society and hates the individual. Aquarius is not fond of connecting one-on-one; it really bores them. It wants to connect to the masses, to a large group of people, like-minded people; it wants a large network while being equal. That is the reason Aquarius rules the internet; it connects people, everyone is equal, and there is no center stage position.
Aquarius has fire signs in their social houses, the 3rd house is Aries ruled, the 7th house is Leo ruled, and the 11thhouse is Sagittarius ruled. Fire signs are inspirational and also initiative signs. And that makes Aquarius initiative in making new connections and new friends.
They have a large network and are well-connected people.
They literally have friends and can make friends anywhere, anytime. As they can talk to anyone but feel in their element when they can connect with many people at the same time.
A well-known cliché about them: they are so well-connected that they could get into the White House with 6 phone calls.
Gains, being gainful as one of the main domains
Why gains and being gainful is one of the main subjects that is associated with this Zodiac Sign?
Is it because it rules networks and knowledge? And these are what ones need to be gainful?
It might be true that your network is your net worth.
The reason is that Aquarius is the following- the second sign- from Capricorn. Capricorn is the career, reputation, and worldly achievement. And Aquarius is the second sign- and the second house- from Capricorn, therefore the money house from the career and worldly achievements. In other words, it talks about how much you can make with your career, being at top positions, or as an authority.
Sun in detriment in Aquarius.
Sun rules Leo, the opposite- and the furthest sign- from Aquarius. Therefore, Sun is weak there, but it is weakest in Libra.
As Sun is the significator of self-confidence of the native and weak in this Zodiac Sign, it indicates that those who are born under this Sign have weak or poor self-confidence. However, low self-confidence can turn into having a big ego…
If an Aquarius has quite a big ego, they go through ego-undermining situations and humiliations. Which are rather painful, but that is the only way to grow as a person.
Saturn, the traditional ruling planet
How come Saturn rules both Capricorn and Aquarius? Capricorn, the hard-working, pessimistic doom and gloom sign that aims for worldly achievements and top positions, believes in hierarchy and hierarchical structures. While Aquarius is all about progression, the future, being equal, revolution of all sorts, and science.
Saturn is structure. In Capricorn, it perseveres the structure, don’t change it. While in Aquarius, demolishes the old structures and builds a new one. Isn’t the revolution all about getting rid of old structures and building brand-new ones? Or Capricorn- the government- old structures, and Aquarius is the masses, the large masses that initiate social movements, progress, and revolutions against governments and old, outdated regulations…
Saturnian years
The first Saturn return at the age of 28-29 is a significant shift in their lives, especially that subject of life, which is associated with the house Saturn is located in. For example, Saturn in the 7th house indicates a turning point in their romantic relationship; it can be getting married, divorce or meeting a future spouse.
When Saturn matures at the age of 35-36, that is the major turning point in their lives. When they finally worked on their issues, grew up, and paid off karmic debts. For many of them, life, in general, becomes easier, have fewer obstacles, less denial, and more tangible results of their hard work.
Uranus is the modern ruling planet.
The planet Uranus’s main domains are liberation, flash, electricity, sudden changes, technology, digitalization, and surprises.
As it was mentioned above, Uranus’s symbol looks like an antenna. To download the information above from invisible realms.
That is one of the reasons Aquarius has visions for the future, extraordinary thoughts, and ideas. They really think outside the box. Their ideas and thoughts are unconventional and not limited. But these are what we need for progression, inventions, and reforms, aren’t they?
Rise to the top
This one is interesting, and you can observe it with your fellow Aquarius.
Anyone who has Aquarius, Sun, Moon, Ascendant or a bunch of personal planets there, or the Ascendant ruler there experience once in their life a sudden rise to the top. It can be an overnight success, a significant one, becoming a leader of sorts, having a social jump by marriage, or even becoming famous.
Once in their life, something takes them higher than others. Elevates them higher. It doesn’t mean it lasts forever. Actually, the opposite, they have to learn how to preserve and keep that higher position.
Science
All sorts of science, scientific research, and high technology belong to Aquarius.
The reason being is that it is a future-oriented sign; it wants to reform, revolutionize and bring- even global- change.
And science, technology, and inventions take our world and life further.
And having the hard-working Capricorn in their 12th house-house of isolation and laboratories- they spend a lot of time working behind the scenes with lots of repetition.
Astrology
Astrology is also a science, the most ancient one. It is an Aquarius-ruled subject too.
You might wonder why not Scorpio. Scorpio talks about occult topics and taboo topics. While Aquarius has a scientific approach and scientific mind, and it thinks in large, complex systems.
Mercury- the lower octave or Uranus- is exalted in this sign. In ancient Greek mythology, Mercury- Hermes in Greek name- was the messenger of gods. He delivered messages between god and people.
And Mercury’s main domain is language. Astrology is a language, it’s all about translating and interpreting “messages” into a common language.
Brain and nerve system
In the Age of Aquarius- which has already begun- neuroscience will thrive. In a similar vein, mental issues and mental diseases will be more common. Or people will give more importance to mental health in general.
You can already observe these changes in society. Currently, who is not well-educated and well-informed about the most common mental issues? At least about the one that spreads like an epidemic.
In truth, the more you know about mental issues, the more you understand how the brain works.
Professions ruled by Aquarius.
Scientists of all sorts, economists, and politicians as they need brilliant new progressive ideas, futuristic ideas, or any job that requires thinking in complex systems or to have a large, extended network.
Or any job that is all about social progression, social movements, and human rights.
Show outstanding talent at a young age
My personal observation of Aquarius people:
Haven’t learned or read that anywhere, but noticed that Aquarius people (Sun, Moon, or Ascendant) more often than not show outstanding talent at a young age.
Like the composer Mozart, some singers, and top athletes.
It can be a way to be different than the rest of their peers or to rise to the top.
What are your experiences?
The downfall of the sign Aquarius
The sudden rise can be followed by a sudden fall, and they never can get back there.
Mental connection is not everything– an emotional connection with the most important ones is vital.
When it comes to friends, quality over quantity. The sooner they learn that depth in romantic relationships and friendships is crucial to maintain them in the long run.
Being cold and emotionless, avoiding intimacy might be frustrating for others.
What can we learn from them?
To think outside the box. It is ok to leave the past behind, what is old and tested, and come up with a brand-new solution/version/idea.
Connecting with people, and humans, in general, is key. Whatever you want to achieve, or do, having the right people around you is key.
Look for new solutions and progressions, as there is always something new under the sun.
Appearance and the sensitive body parts of Aquarius
There is something in Aquarius’s people’s appearance that is unconventional, or not so mainstream, so to speak. They can look pretty, stylish, and put together, but there is something that you remember, something is different. It can be their hairstyle, their glasses, outfit, or anything that is not so mainstream.
Or their appearance might change in a significant way. It can be changed by beauty surgeries, different hairstyles, clothing styles, etc.
Should mention that they have a friendly, easily approachable appearance. As they are liked by the masses, very popular individuals.
The skin, nervous system, claves, and veins are the weaker body parts and organs for them.
Aquarius and money, resources, self-worth
2nd house: money, resources, food intake, where to invest your money, how you spend, self-worth, how to make money, right approach towards money, values,
Pisces: something hidden, being a savior, compassion, illusion, magical manifestation, escaping reality,
Finances
For Aquarius people, the Zodiac Sign Pisces falls on their 2nd house cusp.
Pisces is the least materialistic sign, it cares about spiritual topics, unconditional love, doing anything in isolation, connecting to a higher power, etc.
Therefore, Aquarius’s approach toward finances is sort of ambivalent. It can manifest as not taking good care of their finances, their money can slip through their fingers.
However, the more positive manifestation of Pisces in the 2nd house is that their possessions and finances can improve in a magical way.
The other possible scenario is that their finances improve in a faraway land. Pisces rules anything that we call overseas, places you travel by plane, or all sorts of isolated places.
Values
They value Pisces domains. Such as inclusivity, compassion, helping people, and spirituality.
Self-worth
Their self-worth improves by doing Pisces activities, such as meditating, doing something in isolation, helping people, and connecting to higher powers.
2nd house and the 11th house are connected through their ruling planet, Jupiter.
Great combination for wealth, especially if Jupiter is well-placed in the natal chart. The house of finances shares the same ruling planet as the house of gains.
In a similar vein, their finances, as well as their self-worth, improve by 11th house matters, such as having friends, connecting to foreign people (Sagittarius), networking, and belonging to big groups with like-minded people.
Aquarius and communication, skills, and business
3rd house: the mind, logic, thinking, communication, teammates, siblings, how to communicate, skills, teammates, neighbors, close friends,
Aries: initiation, competition, being competitive, fights and arguments, independency, leadership position
Communication, making connections
Aries is the most initiative and ambitious, driven Zodiac Sign that rules their 3rd house, the house of communication.
In their daily communication, they are initiative- and that should be the right approach towards them.
Aries is a fast sign; therefore, they speak, think, write, drive, and communicate fast.
Having Aries- the fastest sign of all in the house which rules thinking is one of the indicators that Aquarius always has new ideas and always thinks about something that could lead to a significant change.
Wherever Aries falls in the natal chart, that is the area of life where you can create a domino effect by changing something there.
Aries naturally has a mind of an entrepreneur and business sign, and the 3rd house is also the self-made businesses and self-made wealth. Therefore, Aquarius people think about business and have new business ideas, marketing, selling, and advertising.
Skills
Aquarius people are good at anything that requires being competitive. Skilled in sports, businesses, entrepreneurship, media, selling, advertising, and marketing.
Teammates, siblings, daily environment
The daily environment for Aquarius people is quite competitive on a higher level. While it can be filled with arguments, fights, and loud communication.
Aquarius sibling(s), teammates, and are either Aries born or carry the qualities of Aries, such as athletic, brave and bold, initiative, entrepreneur, and competitive. Or they compete a lot with each other.
3rd house and the 10th house are connected through Mars.
The house of business and communication is connected to the house of reputation, career, and worldly achievements. How can they achieve worldly success, high positions, and career success?
By 3rd house domains. Such as having a business, selling, advertising, marketing, communicating, connecting to people, and connecting people, with commercial business, with media.
Aquarius and home environment, ideal place of living, the mother, being a parent, emotional security
4th house: home, emotional security, one of the parents, mother or primary caretaker, how is as a mother, home environment, early family life, where to live, parenting style, native as a parent,
Taurus: stability, simple pleasures of life, comfort, beauty, money, nature,
Home environment
The ideal home environment for Aquarius people is a Taurus-like environment. Such as being surrounded by nature, parks, forests, and having a garden. The home should be set up with high-quality materials and also natural materials that are relaxing and comfortable.
As Aquarius are prone to have nervous tensions and have a rather busy mind, they need a home environment that is relaxing and calming. And it must be pleasing to the eye in order for Aquarius to feel at home in it.
Mother, the primary caretaker, and the native a parent
The mother of the native is either a Taurus or carries the main qualities of Taurus, such as being naturally beautiful, calm, a good chef, good with finances, appreciating comfort, and everything that pleases the five senses. Or the mother is stable, affectionate, and has a collection of some sort.
Emotional security
Taurus domains can provide emotional security for Aquarius. Such as stability, being in nature, good food, wine, luxurious objects, peaceful environment.
4th house and 9th house are connected through Venus
The house of home and the house of foreign countries and higher education are connected by their ruling planet, Venus. Aquarius might live abroad or feel at home in a foreign country.
Or the mother of the native is well-educated or from a foreign country.
Aquarius and having fun, hobbies, self-expression, and children
5th house: creativity, being in the spotlight, taking risks, 1st child, inner child, creative endeavors, having fun, enjoyments, how do you love, fall in love, romances, dating, hobbies, how you have fun, entertainment, romantic matters, self-expression, hobbies,
Gemini: communication, thinking, skills, learning, more than two, being curious,
Hobbies and having fun
What does Aquarius truly enjoy the most? Doing Gemini-ruled activities. Such as communicating, connecting with people, informing themselves, educating themselves, learning, and using technology, high technology, and all kind of gadgets.
The hobbies should mentally stimulate them, such as watching documentaries, reading, writing, podcasting, or to learn a skill, or using their hands.
Dates and romances
Aquarius is very lighthearted when it comes to dating and romances. They might date multiple people at the same time, as Gemini is always more than one… Or have more than one romance simultaneously.
The ideal date for them is filled with lighthearted conversations, no deep topics, having fun together, and playing something together. The ideal dating partner is intellectual, youthful, a great talker has a lot of genuine to say.
How do you know if an Aquarius loves you? If they love you, they want to connect to you, they want to talk to you, and share the news and information of all sorts.
Self-expression
How does Aquarius express themselves? In a Gemini way, by communicating with a lot of people, writing, and connecting to a lot of people. Communicating in a playful way, in a smart and intellectual way.
Children
Wherever Gemini falls in the natal chart, the native has more than one of those subjects of life. This means that Aquarius might have more than one child or twins.
Their children are witty, smart, talkative, playful, youthful, intelligent, curious, and skillful.
5th house and 8th house are connected through Mercury
The house of fun and hobbies is connected to the house of a big transformation, taboo topics, psychological healing, occult, and secrets. Aquarius people enjoy (5th house) those 8th house activities or find joy in them. Their hobbies might be connected to these topics.
Revealing secrets, digging deep in 8th house topics, and researching them gives them pleasure and joy.
Aquarius and work, work environment, health, employees
6th house: health and healing, daily routine, work environment, office, pets, diet, weaker body organs/body parts, enemies, employees, people in a lower social class, helping others,
Cancer: ebbs and flows, cyclical, emotional attachment, emotional connection mothering, nurturing, taking care, fertile, grow something
Work and work environment
What is the ideal work environment for Aquarius? Their home, as Cancer rules homes. Or they might work with their family members.
Cancer is the Zodiac Sign that takes care, nurtures, feeds, and shelters those who cannot do it for themselves. While the 6th house rules people who are victims, abused, have problems, sick, etc.
Aquarius is a humanitarian sign, mind you. Probably having Cancer in the 6th house cusp is the reason for that. They can emotionally connect to those people and intuitively knows how to help them as a mother knows what her baby needs.
Employees and enemies
As Cancer is the most sensitive and emotional sign, Aquarius has an emotional connection to those people who work for them or who are below them on the social ladder.
Health
The stomach and breast are the other weak organ and body parts for Aquarius.
They get sick if they suppress their feelings or have problems in their family, such as a disharmonious relationship with a family member.
Aquarius and marriage, spouse, and business partnerships
7th house: marriage and business partner, committed partnerships, contractual relationships, approach towards relationships, the public
Leo: being a leader, shine bright, enjoyment, have fun, have self-confidence, be proud,
Marriage and spouse
The Zodiac Sign Leo falls on the 7th house cusp for Aquarius people. And wherever Leo falls in the natal chart, it is the area of life you can build your own empire, where you can shine, and your pride and self-confidence comes from. And Leo- the king and queen of the Zodiac- wants the best; he/she has high expectations.
For Aquarius people, it is their relationships. 7th house also the public.
Aquarius has high expectations of its partner, and they want the best partner possible.
Leo also rules the high society, the elite, and the glamorous people. Aquarius wants to be with them and has a contractual relationship with them.
The spouse of Aquarius is Leo-like. Not willing to compromise, glamorous, self-centered, self-absorbed, might be egoistic, proud, or from a higher social circle.
The truth is, we are all human beings, and none of us are perfect. Aquarius lose interest when they realize that their partner is only a human…
However, the Leo-like partner is quite entertaining, joyful, and affectionate.
Business partnerships
The business partner should also be someone who is from high society, or from a celebrity of sorts, well-known, or literally a Leo-born person.
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Aquarius and transformation life-altering events, inheritance
8th house: shared resources, mutual finances, inheritance, traumas, intimacy, therapeutic healing, healing from traumas, occult, death and rebirth, big transformations, conceiving a child, crisis situations,
Virgo: health, organization, being critical, work, situations out of balance,
Transformation, crisis situation
Virgo rules the 8th house for Aquarius people.
How does Aquarius go through big transformations and crises? In a Virgo way. They worry a lot. Their health might suffer when they are in a big transformation or when a crisis happens to them.
Psychological healing
Virgo activities have psychological healing on them. Such as cleaning, organizing, going on a healthy diet, eating green food, and detoxing the body.
Joint finances and inheritance
Virgo is very analytical and detail-oriented. Therefore Aquarius can be good at managing and handling other people’s resources and inheritance.
Wherever Virgo falls in the natal chart, the native can make a work out of those domains. Aquarius can work in 8th-house fields, such as anything that requires research, investigating, revealing secrets, taboo topics, occult, and astrology.
Aquarius and higher studies, belief system, and long-distance travels
9th house: higher studies, higher-minded topics, belief system, foreign matters, cultures, religion, teacher, gurus, university, higher studies, long distance travels, meaning, purpose,
Libra: beauty, harmony, balance, one on one relationships, negotiation, art,
Belief system
What do Aquarius people believe? What is their religion?
They believe in equality, fairness, justice, diplomacy, and balance. Higher power lies in art, design, and fashion for them. They believe in equal relationships.
Teachers and gurus
Their teachers might be Libra people or carry the qualities of Libra, such as kind, diplomatic, good negotiator, well-mannered, and socially graceful.
The other possible scenario is that as Libra rules marriage and long-term committed relationships, Aquarius might find their spouse in an academic environment. Or their spouse is either their teacher or the spouse is from a foreign country. (9th house).
Foreign matters and travels
When they travel, they prefer to go to places where they can enjoy the art of all kinds, such as architecture, music, gallery, fashion, etc.
They might find their spouse while they are traveling, or their spouse is from a foreign country.
They prefer to travel in pairs and not alone, or travel with their partner.
Aquarius and career, vocation, reputation
10th house: vocation, career, reputation, one of the parents- father, worldly achievements, authority figures,
Scorpio: big transformation, dark night of the soul, trauma and therapeutical healing, crisis, other people’s resources, control, power struggle, death, and rebirth,
Career, vocation
Scorpio, the sign of transformation, power struggles, and taboo topics, falls on the 10th house cusp for Aquarius people.
Therefore, they can make a career in any field that is connected to Scorpio topics. Such as transformation, psychology, psychological healing, taboo topics, deep research, investigating, occult, or astrology.
They might have to deal with secrets of some sort, or their career has some secrets…
Reputation
They are either loved or hated; Scorpio is the sign of both edges but no middle ground.
As it was mentioned above, Aquarius has a high chance of rising to the top and also falling back… As Scorpio rules death and rebirth, their reputation – or their career- is prone to go through such “transformation” as well.
Authority figures
Might have power struggles with authority figures or with the father.
Aquarius, as an authority figure, is powerful, secretive, controlling, and domineering.
Aquarius and friends, groups, gains, and goals
11th house: friends, large network, gains, big goals and wishes, interconnected systems, big groups,
Sagittarius: generous, easy access, allowing, good karma from a past lifetime, meaning, higher purpose, high ideals, and goals, positive thinking, foreign matters,
Friends, groups
The happy-go-lucky optimistic and allowing Sagittarius falls on the 11th house cusp for Aquarius people.
Their friends are either Sagittarius-born people, or have strong Sagittarius qualities. Such as foreign, from a different culture than the natives, are optimistic, have a larger-than-life attitude, and are religious. Or Aquarius make friends in an academic environment, or their teachers become their friends.
Wherever Sagittarius is in the natal chart, the native has an abundance and good luck in that subject of life. Therefore Aquarius is lucky with friends- the sign that rules friendships!! Also, due to the Sagittarius influence in the 11th house, they have lots of friends, open-minded and intellectual friends.
In a similar vein, these are true for their gains. Especially if Jupiter is strong in the natal chart, they can become very gainful.
Sagittarius is the meaning of our life. Aquarius finds meaning in 11th-house topics due to the Sagittarius influence there. Meaning for them is having friends, being around like-minded people, belonging to groups, knowledge, and intellect.
In other words, the 11th house with Sagittarius in it makes Aquarius who they are. For every Zodiac Sign, the other 11 Zodiac signs are the building blocks.
Gains
When it comes to gains and being gainful, the best approach for them is to be like Sagittarius. Optimistic, expect the best case scenarios, be charitable, open-minded, and have a good education.
What can make them gainful?
Teaching something. The symbol of Aquarius is the water bearer, but water means knowledge. It pours knowledge to the masses.
Or by working for an international company, working with foreigners, being a guide of some sort, and most importantly, being charitable. The more they give, the more they have.
Aquarius and relaxing, resting, escaping reality
12th house: subconscious mind, dreams, sleeping, escaping reality, addictions, hidden enemies, something that is hard to have access to.
Capricorn: structure, duties, responsibilities, hard work, career, time, delays
The 1st house and the 12th house are connected through Saturn. 12th house talks about the invisible realms and dreams. Probably one of the reasons Aquarius people have sudden “downloads,” sudden realizations, unique ideas, and brilliant ideas is because they have a strong connection with the 12th house domains.
Saturn is not only their 1st house ruler but also the chart ruler for Aquarius Ascendant people; therefore, they identify with 12th house topics too.
12th house is far-away countries. Aquarius might have duties, responsibilities, or work in far-away places, in overseas countries.
Relaxing and escaping reality
How can Aquarius relax? Relax their busy mind? By Capricorn activities. Working hard, working in isolation. As Aquarius rules scientists who work in laboratories- also the 12th house domain.
Or by hiking in the mountains, connecting with older people.
If relaxing, falling asleep, and resting are difficult for Aquarius, which is more than likely, especially at a young age, try an evening routine and have a cold, dark bedroom or have stone decoration in the bedroom.
Famous people
Ascendant in Aquarius: Carl Jung, J.K. Rowling
Sun in Aquarius: Nicolas Sarkozy, Oprah Winfrey
Moon in Aquarius: Diana, Princess of Wales, Angela Merkel
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