Aquarius is the zodiac sign for people born from 20 January to 18 February. An Air sign ruled by Saturn and Uranus, it is original, independent and friendly. Here you will find the exact dates, personality traits, what Aquarius men, women and children are like, signs an Aquarius is in love, compatibility with other signs, careers, talismans and facts about the constellation.
Aquarius is the eleventh sign of the zodiac. It covers people born from 20 January to 18 February, the coldest stretch of winter. The boundaries shift by a day from year to year, so anyone born on 19–20 January or 18–19 February should check their sign for their birth year: they may be a Capricorn, an Aquarius or a Pisces. See the full table in our article on zodiac signs by month.
| Dates | 20 January — 18 February |
|---|---|
| Symbol | ♒ |
| Element | Air |
| Modality | fixed |
| Ruling planet | Uranus (traditionally Saturn) |
| Colours | turquoise, electric blue, silver |
| Stone | amethyst, garnet, aquamarine |
| Opposite sign | Leo |
Aquarius is the most original and independent sign of the zodiac. Ruled by Saturn and Uranus, Aquarians blend rationality with a love of everything new, unusual and progressive. They are humanitarians who dream of a better future and value friendship, freedom and equality. They think outside the box and are often ahead of their time. On the other hand, Aquarians can be emotionally detached, stubborn in their views and unpredictable.
The Aquarius man is interesting, unconventional and highly independent. He is into technology, science or social causes, has a wide circle of friends and his own take on everything. In a relationship he values friendship and intellectual closeness over romantic rituals. He dislikes jealousy and control and takes his time over marriage, but a partner who respects his freedom becomes his best friend.
The Aquarius woman is vivid, original and free-spirited. She is unlike anyone else, with an unusual style, broad interests and lots of friends. In love she values an equal partnership, intelligence and respect for her personal space. She will not tolerate having rules imposed on her, but she is loyal to those who accept her as she is.
An Aquarius child is curious, inventive and a little “different”. They take an early interest in gadgets, space and experiments and ask unusual questions. Orders without explanations don’t work, so parents should talk to them as equals. Robotics, coding, astronomy and drama clubs suit young Aquarians well.
Aquarius is the zodiac’s sign of friendship. They have friends from all walks of life and treat each as an equal. Aquarius will back any wild idea, offer advice and never judge your quirks. They dislike gossip and drama and value friendship for its freedom and sincerity. Sometimes an Aquarius vanishes into a project for a week, then comes back as if nothing happened.
Astrologers split each sign into three decans. The first (20–29 January) is the “purest” Aquarius under Uranus and Saturn: the most original, independent and principled. The second (30 January – 8 February) has a touch of Gemini: sociable, witty and sharp. The third (9–18 February) has a touch of Libra: more romantic, with a sense of style and fairness.
For Aquarius, love starts with friendship. Intelligence, originality and shared interests attract them more than stormy passion. In a relationship Aquarians are loyal and honest but need personal space and time for friends and hobbies. They rarely talk about feelings out loud, showing them instead through trust and support. Jealousy, control and the mundane quickly put them off.
Aquarius loves unusual, original gifts, so their bouquet should break the mould: blue or turquoise flowers, orchids, irises, exotic plants or an arrangement in unconventional wrapping. Flower ideas for every sign are in our guide which flowers to give each zodiac sign.
Aquarius is won by intelligence, originality and freedom. What helps:
What to avoid: control, the mundane and emotional scenes — Aquarius will simply drift away.
Aquarius gets on best with fellow air signs Gemini and Libra: pairings built on intellectual connection and shared interests. Fire signs Aries and Sagittarius also make good partners, sharing a love of freedom and new ideas. The opposite sign, Leo, draws Aquarius in with its brilliance — two strong personalities who must balance attention and freedom. The hardest matches are Taurus and Scorpio, who both seek stability and control.
| Sign | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| Aries ♈ | high — complementary elements |
| Taurus ♉ | challenging — needs compromise |
| Gemini ♊ | very high — same element |
| Cancer ♋ | moderate — different pace |
| Leo ♌ | strong attraction of opposites |
| Virgo ♍ | moderate — different pace |
| Libra ♎ | very high — same element |
| Scorpio ♏ | challenging — needs compromise |
| Sagittarius ♐ | high — complementary elements |
| Capricorn ♑ | moderate — different pace |
| Aquarius ♒ | high — similar temperament |
| Pisces ♓ | moderate — different pace |
Aquarians are drawn to anything ahead of its time: technology, gadgets, science, astronomy, coding, electronic music and contemporary art. They enjoy volunteering, community projects and interest clubs. An Aquarius break is unusual: a festival, a science museum, a trip somewhere off the beaten track or a night under the stars with a telescope.
Give Aquarius original, useful things. Good ideas: a new gadget, a build kit or 3D pen, a telescope, festival or science-talk tickets, a book on future technology, an unusual accessory or a charity donation in their name. Choose unconventional wrapping in turquoise or silver.
At work Aquarius is an innovator and idea generator. They pick up new technology fast, see unconventional solutions and love projects that make the world better. Careers in IT, science, engineering, social initiatives and the creative industries suit them. Rigid hierarchies and micromanagement are hard for them, but in a flexible setup they work with real inspiration.
Astrologers link each sign with particular stones, colours and numbers. These are Aquarius’s talismans:
Whether to wear a talisman is a matter of taste, but jewellery with “their” stone or something in their favourite colour makes a good gift for an Aquarius.
Aquarius is one of the oldest known constellations, though it has no very bright stars. It shows a young man pouring water from a jar; Greek myth links him with Ganymede, cupbearer to the gods. The ancient Babylonians also saw a figure with a vessel here. From Ukraine Aquarius is best seen in autumn. It contains the Helix Nebula, one of the closest planetary nebulae to Earth.
Aquarius covers people born from 20 January to 18 February. At the edges the date can shift by a day depending on the year.
Aquarius is an Air sign, like Gemini and Libra, and a fixed sign.
The best matches are Gemini, Libra, Aries and Sagittarius. Leo makes a vivid but challenging pair.
Traditionally Saturn rules Aquarius; modern astrology assigns Uranus.
Aquarius men avoid marriage longer and are more absorbed in ideas; Aquarius women express themselves more boldly, but both value freedom and friendship.
Give them space, then discuss things calmly and logically without emotional pressure. Aquarius values honesty and an equal conversation.
Author: Maria Svitlovir
Graduated from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Institute of Biology and Medicine (2001). BSc in Biology, MSc in Horticulture. Writes about plants, works at a garden centre selecting and repotting plants, and contributes to plant reference guides.
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