AQUARIUS: January 20 - February 18

Ruled by shocking Uranus is an element of Air, Aquarius very much epitomes the planet that inspires it. This sign has astonishing intellectual and communication skills. Aquarius may be the sign of the rugged individualist, the mad scientist, and the lone eccentric, but this visionary also represents social interaction and higher consciousness. 

A passion for life, new things, and novel situations send Aquarius in all directions! The element associated with Aquarius is Air, and that means the rarefied air of the intellectual. Aquarians will accomplish much with their broad and logical minds, entertaining complex and scientific ideas for the betterment of all. That said, they are also artistic and inventive. It's all in the spirit of creating a better world, hopefully, one in keeping with their broad-minded beliefs. Aquarians believe that their offbeat, original approach will win the day, and that new thought is what is needed to change the world. Those born under this sign are altruistic, humane people who are determined to make a difference.

Air is abstract. People with a lot of air in their charts tend to intellectualize. I don’t mean they sit around with pipes and patched jackets talking about literature, (well, some of them do.) I mean they tend to invite things into the mental space and interact with them there. They like a good think.

Each Air sign represents a different type of intelligence.

Friendly and humanitarian

Honest and loyal

Original and inventive

Independent and intellectual

Intractable and contrary

Perverse and unpredictable

Unemotional and detached

Aquarius already lives in the future. The rest of us are behind...

Aquarius represents innovative intelligence. Aquarius already lives in the future. The rest of us are behind. There is a tendency to sigh at the world for not inventing things they assume should already exist. They will gladly tell you all about it so you can make one. 

It's Uranus that instills Aquarians with their visionary spirit. If it's new, radical, and rebellious, Aquarians are all over it. The fact that these folks can think so creatively and inventively is one of their greatest assets. Water Bearers are all about progress and technology -- they love the latest gadgets, gewgaws, computers, and next-generation technologies. Thanks to a genius that borders on insanity (!), those born under this sign have the unique ability to present ideas that will revolutionize the world. Their approach to doing so may be unpredictable, impersonal, and at times cold.

Yes, these folks can be quite fixed in their opinions, in keeping with the Fixed Quality assigned to this sign. Even though Aquarians are happy to give, and they do, it's often on their terms and within their comfort level. Generally, that means ample space, since these folks are freedom-loving and individualistic and need to roam (and yes, they do enjoy travel). While Aquarians are generally sympathetic and compassionate, they like it when things go their own quirky way.

Aquarius' title, the "Humanitarian of the Zodiac," is also due to their ability to see the bigger picture. For a fixed sign, Aquarius has surprisingly, a lot of adaptability thanks to their visionary capabilities. Attributes like this needed to accommodate others. Aquarians are the zodiac’s idealists.  Generally speaking, they tend to be communicators or idea people--and what better way to describe Oprah and the goal of her various projects.

Aquarius is the eleventh sign of the zodiac, and Aquarians are the perfect representatives for the Age of Aquarius. Those born under this sign have the social conscience needed to carry us into the new millennium. These folks are humanitarian, philanthropic and keenly interested in making the world a better place. Along those lines, they'd like to make the world work better, which is why they focus much of their energy on our social institutions and how they work (or don't work). The great strengths of the Aquarius-born are their vision, intellect and humanity. They are determined to make the world a better place and to help everyone they can along the way. 

They are truly the trailblazers of the zodiac.

Aquarius is symbolized by the Water Bearer. In much the same way that the Water Bearer brings that precious liquid as a gift, Aquarians shower the world with their thoughts and new ideas. Without stability and a willingness to listen, however, this sign can become erratic. Aquarius can try many new things but end up mastering none. That can stifle the great success potential here. Slowing down long enough to establish a solid foundation gives Aquarius the ability to ground his or her electrical energy. Receptivity can calm rebellious tendencies, especially those that put a member of this sign at cross-purposes with his or her boss! Aquarius' future-oriented energies give all members of this sign the advantage of living as if they are well into the 25th Century!

Luckily for Aquarians (and the rest of us), they are at a near-genius level, so their minds churn out some amazing things. Their thought process is also inventive and original. While Aquarians are happy to bestow these ideas as a gift with no strings attached, they are much happier when the rest of the world agrees with them. Naysayers will quickly find out that Aquarians can be impatient, even temperamental, with those who disagree. Some might call their behavior eccentric (and they would be right), but when you consider that the Aquarian's heart is truly in the right place, a few oddities should be overlooked.

Aquarians are visionaries, progressive souls who love to spend time thinking about how things can be better. They are also quick to engage others in this process, which is why they have so many friends and acquaintances. Making the world a better place is a collaborative effort for Aquarians.

At play, Aquarians like to surround themselves with lots of people, preferably family and friends. That said, if they don't know the 'players,' they soon will! Baseball and tennis are fun for these folks (though they should watch for weak ankles), and a daily swim would also be nice. 

Aquarius represents the release of energy in a creative, inventive, or reformative manner as a response to the social conditions surrounding the situation.  Here the social man reacts to the moment in an attempt to transform outmoded structures by introducing new inventions, or by redesigning the archetypical framework by reforming already set directives. 

Saturn's force field is that of the stern taskmaster, which is one reason why Aquarians love to think and put their ideas out to the world.