What’s Up With Aquarius? Your Horoscope Explained
You have an Aquarius horoscope if your birthday falls anywhere between January 21 through February 19. Exactly what does that mean about the kind of person you are? Aquarius is ruled by Uranus, a planet that spurs free thinking and independence. It governs the 11th house of the zodiac, and it’s one of the three Air signs. Let’s see how all that comes together to vitalize your personality and affect your major decisions.
Understanding Astrology
First, you have to understand a little bit about the scientific art of astrology. The round circle you see when you look at an astrological chart actually represents a map of the sky at the time and place where you were born. It takes the Sun a year to travel around the sky, and with the twelve zodiac signs holding their own places in the heavens, the Sun spends about a month in each sign. If you’re an Aquarian, the Sun was traveling through the constellation of Aquarius, the water bearer, at the time of your birth.
Uranus, the ruler of Aquarius, was only discovered in 1781. Before that time, astrologers believed that Aquarius was ruled by Saturn. The only problem with that is that Saturn, which is known as one of the two maleficent planets, forces those it rules to attend and deal with life’s harshest lessons with somber diligence. But Aquarians thrive on impulse and enthusiastically take up whatever causes capture their fancy! It makes sense that Uranus holds sway as the true ruler of Aquarius rather than taciturn Saturn.
What Makes Aquarius Tick?
Now that you understand how the Sun journeys through a Uranus-ruled Aquarius, it’s time to consider the qualities that the Sun highlights during its passage. If you have an Aquarius horoscope, you are most likely someone who is easygoing, tolerant of others and well-liked by them in return. Aquarians generally are quick witted and intelligent. They do not take long to make decisions, and the ideas they come up with reflect their natural creativity and wit.
Aquarians enjoy approaching problems and coming up with a unique way to resolve them. Most of them possess excellent communication skills. Their favorite causes involve humanitarian issues, so you will often find them in the thick of things, whether they’re running a local grassroots effort to make the neighborhood better or putting their skills to work at a higher corporate or societal level.
If you’re an Aquarian, you probably have a natural skill at organizing projects and even working with computers. Aquarians love gadgets and technology, and they love to travel. They are resourceful and imaginative.
To understand what it means for Aquarius to be an Air sign, think of the quick movements and changes in the air around us. In just the same way, Aquarians find it easy to come up with ideas. If you need someone to write an instruction manual or give a speech, choose an Aquarian. Their mental fluency is common among all three Air signs—the other two are Libra and Gemini.
The Bad Aquarius
On the negative side, people with an Aquarian horoscope sometimes overreach whenever they’re working on a project. They can become erratic and lose focus. Those who stay on task with their job or hobby will often neglect their families in the process. Because they are so cooperative, they risk letting others take over their projects. Nevertheless, they will fight for what they believe in.
Lovers and Other Partners
Aquarians get along well with other people born in other Air signs and also those from the Fire signs. Just as Air and Fire create a hearty mixture, Aquarians interact well mentally with Libra and Gemini (the other Air signs) and also Leo, Sagittarius, and Aries (the Fire signs). Astrological partners could include anything from a business partner to a romantic connection, so look for people in those signs to provide the mental acuity that you enjoy in all areas of life, and they will likewise appreciate your spontaneity and quick-wittedness. Be cautious in dealing with the Fire signs, however, because they are very dominating and could easily, without intention, take advantage of your characteristic good nature.
Ruling the Eleventh House of the Zodiac
Aquarius rules the 11th house of the zodiac, which influences friendships, desires, and ambitions. That’s why so many Aquarians depend deeply on the relationships they form with others. It also explains why so many of them become involved in humanitarian issues. Aquarians find good careers in computer technology and other computer-related fields. They also make good broadcasters and journalists. They work well in social services and enjoy working behind the scenes on political campaigns.
Explore the Whole Person
Keep in mind that your Aquarius horoscope refers to your Sun sign, the character traits that are at your deepest core. All people are affected by their ascendant signs and moon signs as well as the various angles formed by the planets within their astrological charts. The ascendant sign refers to the time of day you were born, and the moon sign tells where the moon was in the sky at the time you were born. It’s a good idea to find out what planets rule those aspects. While that’s quite a lot to learn for the beginner, it does explain why no two Aquarians are alike!
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