Aquarius is the zodiac's free thinker: original, independent, idealistic and always a step ahead of the trends. If you were born between 20 January and 18 February, you're an Aquarius. Here's everything you need to know about the Aquarius star sign — personality, love, work and the signs Aquarius gets on with best.
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Aquarius at a glance
| Trait | Aquarius |
|---|---|
| Dates | 20 January – 18 February |
| Symbol | The Water Bearer |
| Element | Air |
| Ruling planet | Uranus (traditionally Saturn) |
| Quality | Fixed |
| Lucky colour | Electric blue and turquoise |
| Best matches | Gemini, Libra, Sagittarius |
Aquarius personality traits
- Original — Aquarius marches to the beat of their own drum.
- Humanitarian — they care deeply about making the world better.
- Independent — freedom is non-negotiable.
- Intellectual — they love ideas, science and debate.
- Friendly — a wide circle of friends from every walk of life.
Aquarius strengths and weaknesses
Strengths: innovative, open-minded, loyal friends, principled and refreshingly unconventional.
Weaknesses: detached, stubborn about their views, unpredictable and sometimes hard to read emotionally.
Aquarius in love
Aquarius needs a partner who is also a friend — someone who respects their independence and loves their quirks. Shared causes and big conversations matter more to them than traditional romance.
What Aquarius needs: freedom, intellectual connection and acceptance. What Aquarius can work on: opening up emotionally.
Aquarius at work
Aquarius thrives in innovative and purpose-driven roles: technology, science, charity work, activism, design and invention.
Aquarius compatibility
- Best matches: Gemini, Libra and Sagittarius tend to understand Aquarius's needs and bring out the best in them.
- The opposite sign: Leo sits opposite Aquarius on the zodiac wheel — a strong attraction that needs plenty of compromise.
- More challenging: Taurus and Scorpio can clash with Aquarius's style, but any pairing can work with respect and good communication.
For a full guide to every pairing, read our article on star sign compatibility.
Famous Aquarius people
Well-known people born under Aquarius include Charles Darwin, Harry Styles, Ed Sheeran and Oprah Winfrey.
Birthday gift ideas for an Aquarius
- A gadget or a smart-home device.
- A donation to a cause they care about.
- A science museum or planetarium visit.
- Something quirky and one of a kind.
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