♒︎ Aquarius Zodiac Sign

The original. Independent, inventive and ahead of the curve.

AirFixedRuled by Saturn and Uranus

Aquarius personality

Aquarius is the sign of the future, the outsider and the idealist. Traditionally ruled by Saturn and, in modern astrology, by Uranus, Aquarius mixes principle with unpredictability. They care about big questions, fairness and the way systems could be better. They tend to be friendly with everyone and truly close to few, and they stay stubbornly themselves no matter the trend.

Dates are approximate and shift by a day in some years. If you were born near the start or end of Aquarius season, use the Big Three calculator to confirm your exact Sun sign.

Aquarius in love

Aquarius wants a friend and partner in one. They value honesty, intellectual connection and independence, and they can be hesitant with constant emotional intensity. They show love by respecting your individuality and being a loyal sounding board. Expect surprise, quirks and loyalty rather than cliche romance.

Aquarius in friendship

Aquarius friends are loyal, interesting and a bit unpredictable. They have friend groups across communities and stay supportive through your weird phases. They give space freely and expect the same.

Aquarius at work

Aquarius is at home in technology, science, social causes, design, research, media and innovation. They like autonomy and problems that matter more than titles. They resist rigid hierarchy and meaningless rules.

Aquarius as your Sun, Moon or Rising

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Aquarius compatibility

Strongest natural matches for Aquarius: Aries, Gemini, Libra. Pairings that ask for more effort (and often more growth): Cancer, Virgo, Capricorn.