Author: Alison Price   –   Updated: December 2025

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This article is part of my Basic Natal Astrology category and brings all the beginner components of interpreting a natal chart together. This includes signs, planets, houses, aspects and more. Alison

Aquarius

Aquarius Symbolism

The Water Bearer is the symbol for Aquarius. The Water Bearer is dipicted as a woman kneeling and pouring water as a ontinuous flow from an ewer.

Glyph

The glyph or symbol are two wavy lines suggesting the water flowing from the jug.

Aquarius Themes

Future

Aquarius carries the energy of the future. This sign looks ahead and asks how life could be better not just for one person but for everyone.

Fairness

Aquarius is concerned with equality fairness and the shared human experience.

Humanity

There is a deep interest in the brotherhood of humanity and in creating systems that support collective well-being.

New Age

Astrology

The planet Uranus and its rulership of Aquarius is the sign of the astrology. Astrology itself is ruled by Uranus.

• More on the Age of Aquarius and the Leo Creator Economy.

Uranus

Modern Ruler

Ruled by Uranus Aquarius is linked to change originality and awakening. This is the part of us that questions the status quo and is willing to try something different.

Energy

Aquarius energy is independent willful and often happiest when it is free to be unconventional. Following the crowd rarely feels comfortable here.

Social Consciousness

Reform

People with strong Aquarius placements are usually socially aware and progressive. They tend to care deeply about causes movements and ideas that support justice and reform.

Activism

Activism can feel natural for Aquarius because change is seen as necessary and even healthy. There is often a strong sense that personal choices can ripple out into the wider world.

Innovative

Objective

The sign of The Water Bearer is also known for its ability to detach and remain objective. This can be a huge strength as it allows clear thinking and innovative problem solving.

Aloof

At times though this detachment can come across as aloof or emotionally distant. Aquarius may seem friendly, but a little hard to reach on a deeper level until trust is established.

Humane

Concerned for Everyone

At its best the Uranian ruled are humane, fair minded and abstract.

Spock

“The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few” Spock.

This sign encourages us to think beyond personal gain and consider what serves the greater good. It reminds us that individuality and community do not have to be in conflict.

Challenges

Not Fitting In

Like all signs Aquarius has its challenges.

If you have more than three planets in the fixed air sign then being different can sometimes lead to feeling separate or misunderstood. Growth comes from learning how to balance independence with emotional connection.

Aquarius Asks

Imagine

On a deeper level Aquarius asks, “How can I be true to myself while also contributing something meaningful to the world?” The house with Aquarius on the cusp will be where you can express this energy. Aquarius season (when the Sun is transiting Aquarius during January and February) often brings a desire to connect with like-minded people and to imagine new ways of living together.

Stand Apart

Aquarius is likely to remind us that real change often begins with a single brave idea and the willingness to stand apart long enough to allow it to take shape.

Aquarius Season

The Sun is in Aquarius from around January 21st to February 21st.

Aquarius Key Phrase

Your key phrase is “I understand” and many Aquarians say this.

Ruling Planets

Traditional Ruler

The traditional  ruling planet is Saturn.

Modern Ruler

And Uranus the modern ruler.

Sign Components

Polarity, Element and Mode

If you are an Aquarian you are of the air element meaning you are a thinker, and of the fixed mode indicating you are inflexible and like things to remain and the positive polarity suggesting you are outgoing and generally upbeat.

• More on Mode compatability

Aquarius Key Words

Aquarians are concerned with equality and the brotherhood of man.

You are generally humanitarian and humane.

You are detached and can be objective.

At times you are aloof and only seem friendly.

You are independent, willful and happy to be unconventional.

Being socially aware and progressive you support activism as a catalyst for change.

Aquarius Compatibility

See how this sign meshes, or not, with the other signs regards their relationship (or aspect) to each other.

Passionate for Leo.

Loves Gemini, Libra and Aquarius.

Friends with Aries and Sagittarius.

Stretches with Taurus and Scorpio.

Grinds with Cancer and Virgo.

Ignores Capricorn and Pisces.

More on Aquarius

Here are some more articles and planets in Aquarius.

The Other Signs

Discover some more about the other signs.

Author Bio

Alison Price: Professional Astrologer

Alison helps you uncover your individual creativity and lead a fulfilling life using your own astrology. She shares her wisdom from the heart with a touch of humor. She offers Consultations for everyone and Coaching for Aspiring Astrologers.

If you’d like to get in touch with Alison, you can reach out to her via email at starzology@gmail.com.

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