Traditionally independent, inventive, and community-minded. Aquarius is associated with original ideas, friendship, and thinking about a better future.
- Dates
- January 20 – February 18
- Period length
- 30 days, inclusive
- Element
- Air
- Mode
- Fixed
About the dates: We use common Western (tropical) sun-sign date ranges. Exact transition dates can vary with birth year, time, and location. Period lengths include both the first and last day.
Just for fun: Astrology is a tradition for entertainment and reflection, not scientific evidence about personality or relationships. Any two signs can get along; communication, values, and behavior matter more.
Overview
Aquarius is represented by the water-bearer, but its traditional element is air, not water. Its fixed quality is linked in astrology with commitment to ideas and principles. Popular descriptions emphasize originality, friendship, and collective interests.
Traditional strengths
Original thinking, independence, curiosity, and seeing possibilities beyond familiar rules.
Room to grow
Making space for feelings as well as ideas, staying receptive to feedback, and balancing independence with closeness.
Traditionally compatible signs
Other air signs are traditionally described as enjoying Aquarius’s exchange of ideas. Sagittarius’s open-mindedness is often viewed as a lively fit.
Signs described as more challenging
Taurus’s familiar routines and Scorpio’s emotional intensity can differ from Aquarius’s independent approach. Clear expectations can make those differences easier to understand.
Sign pairings are a storytelling tradition. They don't decide whether real people get along.