What are the Aquarius dates?

Aquarius runs from roughly January 20 - February 18. Birthdays at either end fall on a cusp, where the Sun may have changed sign - the only way to be certain is to calculate the chart for the exact date, time and place of birth.

What element is Aquarius?

Aquarius is a Air sign, along with Gemini and Libra. intellect, communication, social connection, and perspective

What planet rules Aquarius?

Aquarius is ruled by Uranus. The ruling planet colours how the sign expresses itself, and in a birth chart the position of Uranus says a great deal about how someone's Aquarius side actually operates.

Is Aquarius cardinal, fixed, or mutable?

Aquarius is a Fixed sign. stabilizing, persisting, and maintaining

Which signs are most compatible with Aquarius?

Traditionally Gemini and Libra and Sagittarius and Aries and Leo. That is a starting point rather than an answer, though - real compatibility depends on the Moon, Venus, Mars and the aspects between two whole charts, not on Sun signs alone.

What are the three Aquarius decans?

The first decan (January 20 - January 29) is sub-ruled by Uranus and emphasises knowledge. The second decan (January 30 - February 8) is sub-ruled by Mercury and emphasises frankness. The third decan (February 9 - February 18) is sub-ruled by Venus and emphasises association.

January 20 - February 18 · Air · Fixed · The Water Bearer

Aquarius

Aquarius embodies the archetype of the Revolutionary and Visionary—the progressive, innovative force that perceives future possibilities and catalyzes collective evolution. As an air sign traditionally ruled by Saturn and modernly by Uranus, Aquarius represents the principle of liberation, originality, and the higher mind that accesses universal patterns beyond conventional thinking. Aquarius possesses natural objectivity, inventive genius, and humanitarian values that seek to improve life for the collective. While sometimes detached or eccentric, Aquarius' greatest gifts lie in their ability to catalyze progress, envision future paradigms, and create social innovation through their independent thinking, technological aptitude, and commitment to principles of equality and freedom.

At a glance

Dates: January 20 - February 18
Element: Air
Modality: Fixed
Ruling planet: Uranus
Symbol: The Water Bearer (Masculine)
Opposite sign: Leo
Focus: Innovation, social vision, and liberation from conditioning
Best trait: Friendliness

Aquarius as a Sun sign

Aquarius is the sign of the innovator and the humanitarian, the sign of the scientist and the reformer. You have a strong need to be unique and different, and you are naturally progressive and forward-thinking. You have an excellent mind and a talent for scientific or technological work. You are also somewhat detached and may have difficulty with close emotional connections. You need freedom to experiment and try new things, and you have a natural talent for working with groups and organizations. You are interested in making the world a better place and may be drawn to social causes.

Aquarius by life area

general: innovative and humanitarian
career: originality and technology
relationships: friendship and independence
health: circulation and innovation
spirituality: universal consciousness
personal growth: self-liberation

The three Aquarius decans

Every sign spans thirty degrees, and those thirty are traditionally read as three ten-degree decans, each sub-ruled by a different planet. Two people born three weeks apart under the same sign can be describing genuinely different versions of it.

First decan (January 20 - January 29): Knowledge, sub-ruled by Uranus.

Second decan (January 30 - February 8): Frankness, sub-ruled by Mercury.

Third decan (February 9 - February 18): Association, sub-ruled by Venus.

Aquarius Moon and Aquarius Rising

The same sign reads differently depending on which point occupies it. As a Moon sign it describes emotional need rather than conscious identity; on the Ascendant it describes how a person comes across before anyone knows them.

Aquarius Moon

You have a strong need for intellectual stimulation in your emotional life. You process feelings through rational understanding and humanitarian ideals. You are somewhat detached in your emotional expression and may appear cool or impersonal to others. You need freedom and space to experiment emotionally. You may have difficulty with intimate emotional connections.

Aquarius Rising

You project an image of originality and independence. Others see you as someone who is unique and somewhat eccentric. You have an intellectual presence and a concern for humanitarian causes. You move with unpredictable energy and speak with conviction about your ideals. You may have a tendency to appear somewhat detached or aloof to others. You have an unconventional style that others find intriguing.

Correspondences

Birthstone: Amethyst. Lucky day: Wednesday. Keywords: progressive, humanitarian, inventive, independent, original, community-minded.

Common questions

What are the Aquarius dates?: Aquarius runs from roughly January 20 - February 18. Birthdays at either end fall on a cusp, where the Sun may have changed sign - the only way to be certain is to calculate the chart for the exact date, time and place of birth.
What element is Aquarius?: Aquarius is a Air sign, along with Gemini and Libra. intellect, communication, social connection, and perspective
What planet rules Aquarius?: Aquarius is ruled by Uranus. The ruling planet colours how the sign expresses itself, and in a birth chart the position of Uranus says a great deal about how someone's Aquarius side actually operates.
Is Aquarius cardinal, fixed, or mutable?: Aquarius is a Fixed sign. stabilizing, persisting, and maintaining
Which signs are most compatible with Aquarius?: Traditionally Gemini and Libra and Sagittarius and Aries and Leo. That is a starting point rather than an answer, though - real compatibility depends on the Moon, Venus, Mars and the aspects between two whole charts, not on Sun signs alone.
What are the three Aquarius decans?: The first decan (January 20 - January 29) is sub-ruled by Uranus and emphasises knowledge. The second decan (January 30 - February 8) is sub-ruled by Mercury and emphasises frankness. The third decan (February 9 - February 18) is sub-ruled by Venus and emphasises association.

Element: Air
Modality: Fixed
Opposite sign: Leo
Shares its element: Gemini, Libra
Shares its modality: Taurus, Scorpio
Traditionally compatible with: Sagittarius, Aries