Sign of the Water-bearer. Aquarius natives are altruistic and lofty thinkers. They are also imaginative, logical, and curious. However, they may be susceptible to frequent mood swings. As Saturnine individuals they are somber and mysterious.
Ruled by Saturn. An Air sign.
A fixed sign. Persons born under this sign are steady, predictable, and slow to change.
A masculine sign. This makes the native aggressive, bold, and thick-skinned.
As Saturn’s second sign, Aquarians share many qualities with those born under Capricorn. They are intelligent, learned, and have a good memory. They are also philosophically-inclined, like their Capricorn peers. Aquarius-natives are perhaps the most humanitarian among all the zodiac. You have a universal focus and a deep concern for the welfare of all living beings. You are an idealist, and you are willing to go to great lengths to manifest your vision of a better world.
Aquarius is a fixed sign, and this shows in your practical, no-nonsense approach to life. You are goal-oriented, and you measure your success in tangible terms. You are thoughtful and contemplative, patient and persevering.
Unlike Capricorns, you have an interest in the esoteric and mystical dimension of existence. You may even have the ability to heal others, physically or emotionally. You are a simple and honest person, with a stoic self-confidence. Others will have a hard time dissuading you once you’ve fixed your mind on something.
Though you may struggle with occasional depression, you are not easily discouraged. Meditation can be a helpful tool for maintaining mental health, and a source of spiritual growth as well.
Aquarians are humanitarians at heart, and they may be drawn to religious or mystical professions. Although you can make a good living, you have a habit of spending money somewhat carelessly.
Recommended careers: Anything that involves helping others or has a spiritual focus. Aquarians make talented philanthropists, social reformers, healers, doctors, philosophers, mystics, and religious workers. They may be seen in other areas as well, including the fields of law, radio, television, or maintenance.
Careers to avoid: Your contemplative attitude and inclination toward asceticism may interfere with careers that require a high degree of worldly ambition. For example, entrepreneurs, executives, politicians, actors, or competitive athletes.
As a fixed air sign, Aquarius is prone to powerful fluctuations in mental and emotional states. The same traits that make you a profound visionary also make you vulnerable to dangerous urges. You feel your feelings more strongly than others. You can be irritable, jealous, greedy, and even wicked-minded if circumstances really turn against you.
Your immersion in your own mental world can cause you to seem distant from others, including friends and family members. You may become obsessive about a certain project without realizing the negative impact it’s having on other areas of your life.
Your tendency to renounce the world of comforts and material pleasures is a positive trait, but be sure to do so in a healthy and sustainable way. Otherwise you risk undergoing a kind of pendulum-like plunge in and out of various temptations. Be wary of addictive substances.
You can balance your natural strengths and offset your weak tendencies by putting some effort into the following areas:
Aquarians have a large social network, but may not feel strong ties toward their family.
You make many friends through cultural and social welfare activities. Your friends share your ideals and general vision for the world. You may have a hard time making friends with people outside of your ideological group—religious, political, economic, etc.
You may desire to leave behind family traditions in favor of alternative ways of living. This may cause conflict with your parents, particularly your mother, who may suffer from a chronic illness. You want your children to be socially active. They will benefit from having extended family or other close family friends nearby.
Your life-partner is attractive, ambitious, and intelligent. S/he is a charismatic person whose life may be quite public. You may butt heads from time to time, and you will need to earn their genuine love and respect in order to keep the relationship from falling apart. However, they will be attracted by your altruistic and sacrificing spirit.
Compatibility in relationships is a complex science that takes many, many different factors into account.
It’s always helpful to consult with an experienced astrologer who can carefully consider yours and your partner’s individual charts. Nonetheless, there are general patterns of compatibility across signs. A good match for Aquarius are Libra, Sagittarius and Aquarius.