Aquarius

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Aquarius


Element
Air, interactivity
Quality
Fixed, unyielding
Rulers
Uranus

Natural houses
The eleventh house

Alternative names
The water bearer

1 General
2 Zodiacal comparison
3 Occupations
4 Aquarius personalities
5 Planets in the sign

Aquarius is the more original, unruly and wild sign within the zodiac. The modern ruler of this sign is Uranus, although classically it was Saturn. Its natural house is the eleventh house.

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Aquarius is a bright and quite intelligent sign, although it has a crazed, unruly side, that is willing to experiment with anything. It is quite restless, and tends to be socially active. This sign is usually very opinionated, and it can be a feat just to change their minds.

Although they often consider themselves as misunderstood geniuses, other signs may find some madness in their ways. It is true that they bring something very innovative, perhaps unheard of, as they are highly experimentative and original. They usually have a strong independent streak, and may sometimes take a contrarian approach, just to be different. These individuals tend to play by their own rules, and do not appreciate being urged otherwise. That said, critical locations in the 4th house may counterbalance this by making them more family-minded.

There is a very distinct way of looking at things, an originality which cannot be duplicated. Nevertheless, it does tend to gravitate toward fantastic theories and opinions, and as such some earthiness in the chart would serve it well. It tends to be critical towards society, sometimes even secretly enamored with anarchy. Its criticisms usually center around interpersonal relationships. Being rather unsentimental and progressively-minded, this sign usually has a dislike of insipid, banal or ordinary things.

There are some tendencies toward humanism in this sign, especially with Neptune influences, although the chilly, airy nature of this sign can make it inconsistent in this domain and nevertheless come to act in a cold, calculated manner, especially when annoyed.

There's often a lack of tact in this sign, as it is not as subtle and cautious as other signs may be, although Saturn can counterbalance this some. On the other hand, it is often quite bold. There's some childishness there, and often an exciting and enthusiastic element which most people find endearing, especially when both the sun and Mercury are in this sign.

It can be a bit emotive and unpredictable at times. It has a certain tendency to misjudge other people's intentions and motivations. It usually does not take well to criticism, often taking it too personally and making a scene, although Saturn may alleviate this some. Naturally, its experimental nature often comes at the expense of responsibility and caution, which often fuels such external criticisms. This sign may tend to conspiracy theories.

Their privacy is quite important to them and they usually dislike any unapproved encroachment.

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edit this Leo

There's a naturally high-strung 180 degree angle between these signs.

Unlike Leo, Aquarius is much more intellectual, which can easily clash with Leo's simplemindedness. Leo can be vain in its eyes. Although both place great significance on social contact and interaction, Aquarius' contrarian tendencies may prove too much for Leo. Aquarius often likes it that Leo is not as critical of it as other signs may be. This can mellow Aquarius in this association. Both signs can be quite headstrong, which may bring some tensions in such relationships. At least it doesn't become boring.

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There is a natural, frictional 90 degree angle between these signs.

Aquarius has a big problem with Scorpio in that it hates being told what to do, and Scorpio tends to be overbearing with his desires. Aquarius is also more progressive, when Scorpio has a conservative element to it. Aquarius can be fond of the crazier side of Scorpio which can be quite exciting.

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These signs are adjacent to each other.

Aquarius usually really dislikes Capricorn's critical attitudes, and at heart tends to feel superior to Capricorn, being above the pettiness. Capricorn may be attracted to the excitement Aquarius generates to compensate for his own inner dullness, but it can all become a bit too much for him. Both signs are somewhat remote, aloof, but Aquarius tends to be more socially active, and less selective than Capricorn is. These signs' remoteness can make it somewhat difficult to get this association going, but may sometimes have them cohabitating some kind of funky or pseudo- relationship.

The personality clash does not negate a possibility of infatuation between individuals of these signs.

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Social services
Technology and computers
Lecturing
- Education fields are sometimes chosen, especially with more systematic Saturn influences and the 10th house.
Group leadership
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