January 20th – February 18th
You are an innovator. You are eccentric. You are a true friend. You bring a whole new meaning to the word innovation Aquarius. You always tend to be yards ahead of the trends, setting new ones as you go. You would rather die than conform and prefer living on the edge of society because life is more interesting there. Shock us silly with your individuality and take charge of your destiny. Be an instrument of change with your Aquarius birthstone. Your power lies in your unique gifts.
Element: Air
Quality: Fixed
Color: Light-Blue, Silver
Day: Saturday
Ruler: Uranus, Saturn
Greatest Overall Compatibility: Leo, Sagittarius
Lucky Numbers: 4, 7, 11, 22, 29
Strengths: Progressive, original, independent, humanitarian
Weaknesses: Runs from emotional expression, temperamental, uncompromising, aloof
Aquarius likes: Fun with friends, helping others, fighting for causes, intellectual conversation, a good listener
Aquarius dislikes: Limitations, broken promises, being lonely, dull or boring situations, people who disagree with them
Quality: Fixed
Color: Light-Blue, Silver
Day: Saturday
Ruler: Uranus, Saturn
Greatest Overall Compatibility: Leo, Sagittarius
Lucky Numbers: 4, 7, 11, 22, 29
Strengths: Progressive, original, independent, humanitarian
Weaknesses: Runs from emotional expression, temperamental, uncompromising, aloof
Aquarius likes: Fun with friends, helping others, fighting for causes, intellectual conversation, a good listener
Aquarius dislikes: Limitations, broken promises, being lonely, dull or boring situations, people who disagree with them
Aquarius-born are shy and quiet , but on the other hand they can be eccentric and energetic. However, in both cases, they are deep thinkers and highly intellectual people who love helping others. They are able to see without prejudice, on both sides, which makes them people who can easily solve problems.
Although they can easily adapt to the energy that surrounds them, Aquarius-born have a deep need to be some time alone and away from everything, in order to restore power. People born under the Aquarius sign, look at the world as a place full of possibilities.
Aquarius is an air sign, and as such, uses his mind at every opportunity. If there is no mental stimulation, they are bored and lack a motivation to achieve the best result.
The ruling planet of Aquarius, Uranus has a timid, abrupt and sometimes aggressive nature, but it also gives Aquarius visionary quality. They are capable of perceiving the future and they know exactly what they want to be doing five or ten years from now.
Uranus also gave them the power of quick and easy transformation, so they are known as thinkers, progressives and humanists. They feel good in a group or a community, so they constantly strive to be surrounded by other people.
LOVE & SEX - Intellectual stimulation is by far the greatest aphrodisiac for Aquarius. There's nothing that can attract an Aquarius more than an interesting conversation with a person. Openness, communication, imagination and willingness to risk are the qualities that fit well in the perspective of life of this zodiac sign. Their compatibility with other signs can be complex, Integrity and honesty are essential for anyone who wants a long-term relationship with this dynamic person. In love, they are loyal, committed and not at all possessive - they give independence to their partners and consider them as equals.
Although Aquarius-born are communicative, they need time to get close to people. Considering that they are highly sensitive people, closeness to them means vulnerability. Their immediacy behavior combined with their strong views, makes them a challenge to meet. Aquarius will do anything for a loved one to the point of self-sacrifice if necessary.
The biggest problem for Aquarius-born is the feeling that they are limited or constrained. Because of the desire for freedom and equality for all, they will always strive to ensure freedom of speech and movement. Aquarius-born have a reputation for being cold and insensitive persons, but this is just their defense mechanism against premature intimacy. They need to learn to trust others and express their emotions in a healthy way.
FRIENDS - Their friends should possess these three qualities: creativity, intellect and integrity. When it comes to family, their expectations are nothing less.
FAMILY - Although they have a sense of duty to relatives, they will not maintain close ties if the same expectations as in friendship are not fulfilled.
WORK & FINANCES - Aquarius-born bring enthusiasm to the job and have a remarkable ability of exploitation of their imagination for business purposes. Career which enables a development and demonstration of the concept will suit this zodiac sign. Their high intellect combined with their willingness to share their talents, inspires many who work in their environment. Aquarius is a visionary type who likes to engage in activities that aim to make humanity better.
When it comes to money, this zodiac sign has a talent to maintain a balance between spending and saving money. Most people born under the sign of Aquarius are well adapted to their feel for style and they are not afraid to show it. It is not uncommon to see an Aquarius boldly dressed in brightly colored suits.
Careers such as acting, writing, teaching, photography or piloting, are suitable for this sign. The best environment for them is one that gives them the freedom to solve the problem without strict guidelines. Aquarius is an unconventional type and if given the opportunity to express their talent, can achieve remarkable success.
THE HISTORY - The sign of Aquarius is not coinciding with the constellation of Gemini. In the zodiac, it is located between Capricorn and Pisces, taking the eleventh 30 degrees of the zodiacal circle. Aquarius is a fixed sign that comes after the winter has begun in Capricorn. It represents the stable, snowy and cold part of winter, before there is any sign of spring.
The name of this constellation is Latin for “water-carrier” or “cup-carrier” and it is one of the oldest of the recognized constellations along the zodiac. It was mentioned by Ptolemy in 2nd century AD, but prior to that it was recognized as “The Great One” in the Babylonian star catalogs. For ancient Babylonians it represented the god Ea himself, the ruler of the southernmost quarter of the Sun’s path (the period of 45 days on either side of winter solstice). Ea was represented holding an overflowing vase and was associated with the destructive floods. In Ancient Egypt, Aquarius was associated with the annual flood of the Nile and the banks of the river were said to flood when Aquarius put his jar into the river at the beginning of spring. Greeks thought of the constellation as a simple vase, pouring water.
The constellation of Aquarius has no particularly bright stars, and it is found in the region often called “the sea”, because of a large number of constellations whose names are in connection to water, such as Cetus (whale), Pisces (fish) and Eridanus (river).
THE MYTH - Although there is a connection to Deucalion, who built a ship with his wife to survive an imminent flood, the story that usually follows the constellation of Aquarius is the myth of Ganymede.
Ganymede was the most beautiful boy of that time, who was abducted by the gods because of his beauty and taken to Mount Olympus where he replaced Hebe as Zeus’ a cupbearer. There is a version of the myth in which Hebe lost her job when she tripped and her dress came undone, exposing her breasts. However, she was replaced by a young, beautiful man, presumed to be Zeus’ lover and protege. Hebe was Hera’s daughter and the supreme goddess got angry because of this replacement. Because of constant fighting, frustrated Zeus simply put Ganymede into the stars.
By one version of the myth, Ganymede was taken by Aquila (one of neighboring constellations), Zeus’ eagle. By another, Zeus transformed into an eagle himself and abducted him. To compensate for taking away his son, Zeus gave the harness of divine horses and a golden vine to his father, the king of Troy. Ganymede was the first mortal to become immortal. It is important to understand that the duality is presented through the sign of Aquarius, as it shows waters “above” that support life. This means that Ganymede was actually the first mortal who understood that which comes from above and gave this information to common people.
THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE AQUARIUS MYTH & AQUARIUS ZODIAC - (...coming soon...)
BIRTHSTONES & GEMS - For Aquarius, the crystals that are connected with your astrology sign are Amethyst (your power stone), Yellow Jasper, Rhodochrosite, Black Onyx and Quartz Crystal. These crystals for Aquarius were carefully chosen just for you Aquarians. They will help to enhance your strengths and assist in your soul’s evolution. Amethyst will help you to connect your mind with your body and spirit. Yellow Jasper is a healer of old wounds. Rhodochrosite helps to counteract forces of darkness to bring spirits of light out of you. Black Onyx surrounds you with protective and calming energy to help reduce any stress and anxiety you may have. Quartz Crystal is your abundance gemstone, bringing you new opportunities and success.
our birthstones are a major power source. Wearing your Aquarius jewelry, or having the crystals for Aquarius, in your environment will bring you many blessings!