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Aquarius in astrology

Pluto is in Aquarius today.

Element
Air
Modality
Fixed
Ruling planet
Saturn (traditional), Uranus (modern)
Symbol
The Water-bearer
The Sun is in the sign
About 20 January to 18 February
Opposite sign
Leo

Aquarius is the eleventh sign of the tropical zodiac. The Sun is in Aquarius from about 20 January to 18 February, in the depth of winter in the northern hemisphere. Aquarius is an air sign, fixed in modality. Tradition gives it Saturn as ruler; many modern astrologers use Uranus, which was found in 1781.

The traditional keywords for Aquarius are ideas, independence, originality, friendship and a concern for the group, with detachment and contrariness as the usual counterpart. Its symbol is the Water-bearer, a human figure who pours out water, although Aquarius itself is an air sign.

Aquarius sits opposite Leo on the wheel and shares the air element with Gemini and Libra. By analogy the eleventh house corresponds with Aquarius, the house of friends, groups and shared hopes. Saturn is the traditional ruler of both Aquarius and Capricorn.

Aquarius is the fixed sign of winter, the last of the four fixed signs to see the Sun pass through it in the year, after Taurus, Leo and Scorpio.

At a glance

Often feels
Detached, and interested in everyone
Shows love by
Making you a friend first
Needs
Space, ideas and good company
Watch for
Reasoning a feeling away

Planets in Aquarius

Sun in Aquarius
The Sun in Aquarius is read as independent and idea-led: a loyalty to friends and principles, an allergy to being told what to do, and an eye on what comes next.
Moon in Aquarius
The Moon in Aquarius is read as emotion at a cool distance: a need for space and for friends, and a habit of understanding a feeling before allowing it.
Mercury in Aquarius
Mercury in Aquarius is read as an original mind: ideas from an odd angle, a liking for systems and theory, and a stubborn streak about conclusions once reached.
Venus in Aquarius
Venus in Aquarius is read as affection that starts as friendship: unconventional attachments, a need for independence, and loyalty of an unusual kind.
Mars in Aquarius
Mars in Aquarius is read as drive for a cause: energy for ideas, friends and reform, with a contrary streak when told how to do it.
Jupiter in Aquarius
Jupiter in Aquarius is read as faith in the collective: growth through friends, causes and ideas, with a generosity that is impartial and broad.
Saturn in Aquarius
Saturn in Aquarius, its traditional sign, is read as discipline in the service of ideas: loyalty to principles and groups, a cool detachment, and reform by patient system.
Uranus in Aquarius
Uranus in Aquarius, its modern sign, is read as a generation of networks and reform; personally it is read as a strong sense of being different and glad of it.
Neptune in Aquarius
Neptune in Aquarius is read as a generation that dreams of connection through technology; personally it is read as ideals about friendship and the common good.
Pluto in Aquarius
Pluto in Aquarius is read as a generation that transforms society through ideas and networks; personally it is read as a reforming, independent will.

Aquarius rising

Aquarius rising is read as a friendly, unusual first impression: an independent manner, an interest in everyone, and a certain cool distance.

Aquarius with each sign

Astrology is a tradition of interpretation. What is written here is traditional, offered for reflection and entertainment, not advice and not a prediction.