aquarius-sign-africanAquarius, January 20 – February 18, fixed, air, and masculine has the birthstone Amethyst or Garnet the colors black and green and shares traits with the Chinese Zodiac’s Tiger.

Powerful Saturn, the father of the Roman gods was the original ruler of Aquarius. Uranus only discovered in 1781, was assigned to Aquarius also.

Saturn is a cool, contained energy, and Uranus is about all things different and unusual. Saturn demands of Aquarius much hard work and discipline, while Uranus gives them a forward thinking mind.

Aquarius’ horoscopes belong to the “friendliest people in the universe”, these excellent judges of human nature understand that mistakes are necessary to help the spirit grow. Needing a crowd to feel stimulated, they like to surround themselves with lots of people, preferably family and friends. Always looking around the room for the next interesting person to engage, if they don’t know him/her – they soon will.

The water bearer is symbolic of the Gods nourishing the earth with life giving energies. One of the first to be called the “water bearer” was the Greek God Zeus.

Aquarians are the perfect representatives for the Age of Aquarius. They’d like to make the world work better, which is why they focus much of their energy on social institutions. Those born under this Sign have the social conscience needed to carry us into the new millennium.

Humanitarian, philanthropic and keenly interested in making the world a better place, Aquarius’ title, the “Humanitarian of the Zodiac,” is well earned. A “Fixed Sign” that perseveres when working toward a goal; once a path is set, they’ll follow it to the end.

The signs of the zodiac are grouped into two basic categories. These are known as the Qualities (Modes) and the Elements. The Qualities describe fundamental modes of activity and the Elements describe temperament. There are three Qualities (Modes): Cardinal, Fixed and Mutable and four Elements: Fire, Air, Earth and Water. Your horoscope has varying degrees of each Quality and Element. The percentages you have of each will determine their importance in your life. The higher percentages will be more powerful in your life, the lower percentages will be less powerful.

The Air signs are Gemini, Libra and Aquarius. The more planets you have in the Air signs the more pro-active and self-determining you are:
The Air signs go for freedom of action and freedom of movement. Air signs need to be able to come and go at will. Their domain is the air we breathe; hence they are conduits for communication and the exchange of ideas.

Mentally alert, intellectually stimulating, gregarious and sociable, Air signs like to be around other people. They are observant and perceptive, curious and inquisitive. They live totally in the here and now, and want to be in whatever is going on.

Finding routine unthinkable, Aquarius does not enjoy detail. Modern and the most progressive thinker of the Zodiac they see life as an intellectual exercise, a constant exploration and expansion of the mind. A passion for life, new things, and novel situations motivate them, and they abhor restrictive influences. Uranus (Rebellion) is about all things odd and atypical – of new ideas and creativity; it’s from this Planet that Aquarius gets its great vision.

Aquarians are visionaries, progressive souls who love to spend time thinking about how things can be better. They are also quick to engage others in this process, which is why they have so many friends and acquaintances. They take every opportunity to be the extrovert, the organizer and party animal.

The Aquarian is the most tolerant of all the Zodiac personalities. Respecting other peoples beliefs, he/she feels that everyone is entitled to his own approach to life. Considerate of others, the Aquarian is always willing to help a person in need, always feeling a very strong tie between himself and all other members of mankind. The more different kinds of people Aquarius knows, the happier Aquarius feels.

In much the same way that the Water Bearer brings that precious liquid as a gift, passionate and temperamental Aquarians shower the world with their thoughts and new ideas. Luckily, they are at a near-genius level, so their minds churn out some amazing things.

The fact that these folks can think so creatively and inventively is one of their greatest assets. Water Bearers are all about progress and technology. They love the latest gadgets, computers and next-generation technologies…, always seeking stimulation.

Thanks to a genius which borders on insanity, those born under this Sign have the unique ability to present ideas which will revolutionize the world. Their approach in doing so may be unpredictable, impersonal and at times cold, but that’s a mad scientist for you. The Element associated with Aquarius is Air, and that means the rarefied air of the intellect.

Their thought process is also inventive and original. While Aquarians are happy to bestow these ideas as a gift with no strings attached, they are much happier when the rest of the world agrees with them.

As befits an Air sign, Aquarians tend to approach sex via the mind. Their natural curiosity will lead them to experiment with creative play between the sheets. Pushing the envelope is a natural response for these folks, and they’ll continually test the waters for ever greater pleasures. A delicious mystery lurks beneath the surface of their self-control.

The Aquarius lover is unconventional yet innovative, a charmer who can wow a crowd and draws great strength from the partner at their side. However, they object to possessiveness, preferring to belong to the world rather than one single person.

Aquarius is strong-willed, forceful, and seeks “truth” above all. Ruled by Saturn and Uranus, Aquarians are sincere, altruistic, free and active. Determined, even stubborn, they generally like to take the lead in their relationships./p>

Always intelligent, concise, clear and logical, Aquarians are strongly imaginative, artistic and psychically intuitive. The Age of Aquarius is much anticipated in psychic circles, as an age of great spiritual awakening.

Of paramount importance are the placement of the planets in your “Houses”. The influence of each house is determined especially by the placement of its “Ruler (Ruling Planet)”.

The 1st House describes you, your self-expression and vitality. It is your physical appearance and the way others see you and interact with you. The 1st House cusp is, in most cases, the Ascendant or Rising Sign of your chart and indicates your primary motivation in life. The house placement of your 1st House ruler, or almuten, shows the areas of life that are of primary importance to you. Also, planets in your 1st House influence how you present yourself to the world.

Your primary motivation in life is to gain secure material circumstances and to acquire possessions. You are a serious person, with a strong sense of reality. You have great self-control and self-discipline, but can also be too controlled and lacking in spontaneity. Success in life comes through hard work and concentration upon an objective. Essentially a pragmatist, you will often put duty and responsibility before your heart’s inclinations.

You realize your primary motivation in life through developing and exercising your skills as a communicator. You have a keen interest in the comings and goings of your immediate surroundings. An interest in early education or languages is possible.

You have a keen sense for grace, beauty and refinement, and display a pleasant manner to others. You have an appreciation of the arts and music, coupled with a sense of fashion and an ability to make yourself attractive to others. You like beautiful things in your environment and you know how to dress well and make a good impression on other people. You are a natural mixer socially and people generally like being in your company. At times, you can be vain or lazy and self-indulgent.

You tend to be attracted to mature and experienced partners, or those of a wide-age difference to you. You have a cool and dignified manner and tend to keep your feelings under control. In love, you seek partners who are loyal and responsible, but also security and status conscious. There may be difficulties expressing affection due to inhibitions or shyness.

The 2nd House is associated with personal assets and financial affairs. It governs all moveable possessions and wealth.

It is hard to predict what your attitude towards financial matters will be from one day to the next, as it is constantly changing. You appear not to be overly concerned about money, yet paradoxically can confuse people by tightly holding on to it if the mood takes you. You are often fascinated by the latest new thing and will strive to have it whatever the cost.

Your means of income is directly related to your skills as a communicator. For example, you may earn a livelihood through occupations such as selling, broadcasting, journalism or telemarketing etc. Also, you could make your living in the transport, telecommunications, postal, information technology or computer industries. Writing and teaching may also bring you financial benefits. Financial transactions may exist between you and your relatives.

Money matters are important to you and you’re motivated to gain material security and stable financial circumstances in life. You seek power and status through acquiring wealth. There can be advantages in associating with important or significant people. When engaged in financial transactions, you’re generally fair and honorable; however you can drive a hard bargain. You can be prone to materialism and acquisitiveness.

You have an acute intuition and a keen knowledge of human nature, with an intuitive understanding of other people. Motivated by a sense of justice and fairness towards others, you tend to treat people as equals. You are a friendly person by nature and in most cases, friendship is so important, that you are inclined to value it above one-to-one personal relationships. Ahead of your time, you have a progressive outlook, with an interest in reforms and innovations. You are also occasionally unpredictable and will often oppose convention just to be different.

Your mind is often focused on financial matters – in particular your ability to manage, earn or spend money. You have a good mind for trade and commerce and may succeed in business, especially in fields such as banking, communications, publishing, travel, transport, accountancy and economics. While you are generally switched on financially, you may need to guard against falling prey to con-artists.

You have an active imagination and a creative mind. Highly receptive and intuitive, you easily tune into the thoughts and feelings of others. You tend to come to conclusions on the basis of instinctive perception rather than logical reasoning. In fact, logic is not one of your strong points. You enjoy the visual arts, drama, dance, music and poetry. You may be prone to daydreaming and laziness.

Impulse buying is not unknown to you. A certain amount of your energy and drive is directed at making or spending money. On occasion, you may be prepared to take financial and business risks. You can get a rush from wheeling and dealing. Less positively, there can be conflicts over money or personal possessions.

Whenever you are faced with confrontation or aggression, your first instincts are to wait and see what happens. You prefer to avoid conflict and feel uncomfortable with competitive or aggressive situations. In general, you find it difficult to assert yourself and others can sense this and take advantage of it. You can easily be diverted; therefore you have to work hard against straying away from an objective. Sometimes your willpower fluctuates, much to your consternation.

The 3rd House is associated with your immediate environment. It rules your neighbors and your relationship with your relatives, especially your siblings and cousins. It also rules all forms of communication. It describes your early education and ability to learn.

Your thinking is imaginative and intuitive and in communication with others you pick up more through your feelings than your rational intellect. You are receptive to the influences of your immediate environment and can usually accurately sense the mood of those around you. Short journeys are often embarked upon on a whim and the destination is not always clear. Your brothers and sisters may have some difficulty understanding you.

Your mind is rarely involved with light and frivolous matters; instead you are more likely to ponder life’s deeper issues. You may occasionally reflect upon ideas that others consider taboo.

You are a deep and contemplative thinker, who is capable of profound thought and mental concentration. You have good reasoning powers and may demonstrate the ability for scientific thought or mathematics. However, you may lack intellectual confidence or experience disruptions in your early education. You are a serious person with little interest in idle chatter or light conversation. Relations with siblings or neighbors can be strained at times.

You are required to develop self-reliance, self-discipline and a readiness to accept full responsibility for all your actions. Gaining first-hand experience in life is important to you.

At times, you can encounter difficulties co-operating with others, especially if you feel they are restricting your actions in any way. It is in your nature to resist being controlled or being prevented from doing your own thing. You may fear not being recognized for personal efforts or accomplishments.

Your karmic lessons in life are to understand your relationship with your relatives and neighbors. Communications, too, are a test for you.

You have a need to associate and to assume leadership positions over others. There is a tendency to dominate in relationships or to initiate and organize activities between people. You tend to be direct and competitive with others.

The 4th House is associated with home and family matters. It describes your parents – especially the father – and your relationship with them. It gives information on your family history or ancestry and the nature of your later life. Real estate and property belong here.

Your home life is full of activity; ranging from constant busyness to family battles. Relations with your parents are lively and occasionally strained. For your own and others’ peace of mind you will benefit from having interests outside of the home. You may change residence frequently in your life. Your retiring years won’t be boring.

You can make financial profits through real estate or property development. You could earn your living at home, or operate a part time business from home and possibly in conjunction with family members. Family heirlooms and assets may come to you.

Your home is vitally important to your feeling of emotional well-being. You need the establishment of a safe and secure home and family-life and will probably spend a lot of time in your home generally. You identify strongly with your family history and place of birth – even if you move away from the family or birthplace in later life. You can tend to play the parental role within domestic environments, by caring for and protecting those you live with.

You have a need for financial and material security in order to maintain emotional well-being. While it is in your nature to manage your financial affairs with care, it is probable that you will have changeable material circumstances in life. In your emotional life, you desire constancy and faithfulness in others. You know how to enjoy the good things in life. There can be a risk of weight gain through over-indulgence or poor nutrition.

The 5th House is associated with pleasure, sex, love affairs and children. It also governs artistic creativity, music, the fine arts, fashion, social entertainment, games and speculations.

You gain pleasure from making things, especially with your hands. You like to acquire possessions and beautiful objects, but mostly you enjoy the simple things in life, such as cooking, gardening, working around the house and building or restoring things. As a rule, you are fond of children.

Love and lovemaking are very personal matters to you. You have a strong need to express your romantic urges and creative powers. Others may see you as a speculator or risk taker, or a lover of fun and amusement. You could make an impact through artistic creativity.

The 6th House is associated with work and employment or service. It describes your dependents such as pets, employees, servants and tenants if you have any. It is the house of health and sickness. It governs doctors, nurses and dentists.

You are a flexible worker who can handle many tasks at once; perhaps you will even hold down more than one job at a time. You may possibly move from job to job, because you need change and variety in your work. As a rule, you are suited to intellectual work, or employment within the communications and transport sectors. Mobility in a job is seen as a bonus.

You are totally pragmatic about the value of your labor and expect “an honest day’s pay for an honest day’s work”. Your income may come from within the service industries or health sectors, or even through working with animals.

The 7th House is associated with partnerships, both personal and professional. It rules your relationship with other people generally, including those who oppose you. It also describes the sort of person you will attract as a mate.

Being naturally practical and serious, you require a partner who is sensitive and receptive, and capable of opening you up emotionally. You like your mate to be at ease around the home and able to provide you with a safe and secure domestic life. Anyone who can cook is in with a chance.

In conjunction with others, you may be involved in real estate. Domestic security is sought through relationships. Possibly, you and a partner may operate a business from home. On occasion, you may welcome the general public into your home.

The 8th House is the house of shared resources, other people’s money, including the partner’s. It is associated with wills, inheritances, death and loss.

If you over-estimate yourself in risky situations you can pay a price for it. A partner may be capable at managing joint finances. You tend to put on a brave face when confronting difficult situations.

You are likely to gain financially through partnerships, wills or inheritances and shared resources. Also, you generally succeed in claiming tax refunds, insurance pay-outs or debts owed to you by others.

You have a talent for dealing with other people’s money and resources and may be very successful as a financial adviser/controller, tax consultant, banker, stockbroker or accountant. You may also benefit personally from legacies or inheritances. Your personal or professional partner may be wealthy, lucky with money or financially clever and resourceful.

Your personal growth and expansion comes about through service and dedication to work. Your experiences relating to wealth and prosperity tend to be less in reality than in your dreams. You may be prone to overloading yourself with too much work. You have a tendency to make mountains out of molehills when under pressure.

The 9th House is associated with philosophy, wisdom, spirituality, religion, higher education and travel. It also rules those you seek for advice such as lawyers, priests and astrologers.

You approach religious and spiritual matters with a practical and critical mind; however your intellect can sometimes get in the way of direct intuitive experience. Your work may require going overseas or across state regularly. You are suited to work in academic or technical fields, the legal profession or travel industry. Important teachers and advisers tend to be specialists in their fields, but can also be picky and critical.

The better educated you are, the better your chances of getting a well-paying job. Travel may lead to business opportunities. You may make money through such things as spiritual work, teaching, philosophy, publishing, law, the travel industry or academic work.

It is possible that your belief system will undergo a complete transformation at some point in your life, necessitating a readjustment in your thinking. Overseas travel, which brings you into contact with other cultures will broaden your outlook and compel you to re-evaluate your convictions. In extreme circumstances, you could lean towards religious fanaticism or intolerance.

You are a member of a generation who experiences extraordinary pressures and upheavals in the areas of employment and health. You are exposed to transformations within the work and health sectors that occur outside of your own control. You witness breakthroughs in medical science, coupled with a rise of interest in alternative therapies.

You have independent ideas about philosophy, religion, higher education and learning methods, and original and innovative teaching techniques interest you. To some people, your outlooks are progressive and thought-provoking; to others they are confronting and provocative. You have a liking for travel and prefer to venture to out-of-the-way destinations, or to countries that have markedly different cultures to your own.

You belong to a generation that needs to be flexible and adaptable in regard to vocational and employment matters. Expect sudden changes in your work. Technology plays a large part in your working life. You may have to take responsibility for your own physical well-being, possibly due to reforms in the health sectors. In all likelihood, you will experiment with alternative methods of healing.

The 10th House is associated with your status in the world. It describes your reputation and level of public success. It is the house of career and, traditionally, the house of the mother. In most cases, your 10th House cusp is at the Midheaven.

A sociable and obliging nature can assist you in your vocation. You can work well with others and may form professional partnerships. You are suited to careers that bring you into contact with other people. Career fields may involve the arts, fashion, music, theater, personnel and diplomacy.

Your successes and achievements in life are a result of your own efforts and initiatives. You should probably be self-employed or at least be able to dictate your own terms of employment. You require a high level of independence and autonomy in a career. You have a commanding presence and express authority naturally. Your reputation is extremely important to you.

The 11th House is traditionally known as “the house of good fortune”. Your friends and benefactors are described here, as well as your hopes and wishes.

You are a loyal and committed companion and expect no less in return from your friends. At times, your friends can be demanding, tactless and hard to please. If required, you will fight on behalf of your friends and back them to the hilt. You may know powerful people; possibly, you may also know tough guys.

Your income may be connected to the groups, societies and organizations you belong to, or associate with. You may go into business with a friend, or cultivate friendships with your business associates. Friends, supporters and benefactors may assist you financially, or you may hold assets in conjunction with them.

You can tend to be idealistic about your friends and inclined to see the best in them; however there is a risk of being let down, betrayed or led astray by some of them. Positively, you have the power to form friendships that are based on shared spiritual or creative interests and may establish contacts with artists, visionaries and mystics.

You have an intense fascination with metaphysical subjects, coupled with an attraction to the mysterious or the forbidden. You desire a deep understanding of life. There is a possibility of extremist views regarding sexual desire and collective morality.

The 12th House is the house of ill luck. It is associated with sorrow and sadness, your self-undoing and downfall, as well as your secrets, worries and anxieties. It rules hospitals, hospices, retreats, hideaways and prisons.

Your work and actions can be undermined if you scatter your energies in too many directions at once. You benefit from periodically spending time in seclusion to contemplate philosophical or religious matters. Expressing self-righteous attitudes may draw the enmity of others.

You can expect difficulties or losses, as a result of secretive behavior or behind-the-scenes manipulation of situations or people. Underhanded dealings will tend to backfire on you, so you are discouraged from acting in any way that could be seen to be deceptive.

Remember, these House interpretations are very general in nature. A person’s accurate reading relies on which planets are residing in each House at any particular moment (especially at birth).

Aquarius governs the legs from knees to ankles and the circulation of blood. Susceptible to ailments particularly in the legs and ankles, such as cramps, it is also liable to spasmodic and nervous complaints, as well as wind, catarrh, diarrhea, dropsy, goiter and delirium tremens (what no Margaritas?).

Aquarians are compatible with their own sign, Aries, Gemini, Virgo, Leo and Sagittarius.

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