You are an Aquarius if your date of birth is between 21 January and 19 February. People born under this sign are generally mysterious and very creative. They like to get things done and don’t hesitate to help their friends. But they are also eccentric, superficial and undisciplined. Their ruling planet is Uranus, which makes them atypical and individualistic. Find out more about the character traits of Aquarius and how they relate to other signs.
Zodiac sign of Aquarius
Each sign is associated with one of the four elements: water, earth, fire and air. The sign of Aquarius is associated with the classic element of air, while the other air signs are Gemini and Libra. What’s more, the signs are divided into 3 modes: cardinal, fixed and mutable. Aquarius, Taurus, Leo and Scorpio are fixed signs. The fixed mode groups together signs that are fully rooted in a season. Aquarius is fully rooted in the winter season, which makes it inventive, visionary and somewhat stubborn.
On the other hand, people born under the sign of Aquarius are generally slim, with a high waist, regular features, sparkling eyes and thick hair. They are particularly fond of the following colours: indigo, violet, blue-grey, navy, dark red, black and white. They are related to various metals, including uranium and aluminium. Aquarius loves flowers such as orchids and white lilies. Their birthstones are garnet and angelite.
Strengths and qualities of Aquarius
Aquarians are unique in their originality. Very independent, they don’t like to do things the way others do. Avant-gardists, they have a visionary spirit that allows them to innovate in all areas. Very creative, they are true artists at heart. They are also very humanistic and supportive, not hesitating to help those close to them as well as strangers.
Aquarians are spontaneous and daring people who don’t hesitate to be eccentric. They are also peaceful, preferring to communicate rather than argue. They are easy-going and very open-minded, which enables them to take an interest in people regardless of their culture or way of life. Finally, they are loyal, honest and truthful.
Aquarius weaknesses and faults
One of the negative aspects of Aquarius is their individualism, which can make them distant and insensitive. This can cause problems in relationships. People of this sign do not hesitate to impose their independence on relationships. They are also superficial and often do too much to impress. They lack seriousness and always try to avoid responsibility.
There is an undisciplined side to Aquarius and they find it difficult to deal with authority, to which they can become rebellious. Despite their open-mindedness, they lack tolerance when dealing with people who are more conformist than they are. Aquarians are also arrogant, lazy, unstable and unpredictable.
Compatibility of Aquarius with other signs of the zodiac
On a friendly level, one of the signs compatible with Aquarius is Capricorn. Aquarius also has an affinity with Aries. They will also get on well with another Aquarius who can be supportive, and with Pisces. Aquarius gets on less well with Cancer, Virgo and Scorpio.
Sentimentally, people born under the sign of Aquarius have a strong love compatibility with Gemini. The same goes for Leo, who will make them very happy if they can put their ego aside. Finally, an Aquarius could make an ideal couple with a Sagittarius.