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Aquarius Personality Traits: Love, Compatibility, Friendship and Career
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Aquarius is the eleventh sign of the zodiac, covering birthdays from 20 January to 18 February. Represented by the water bearer and ruled by Uranus and Saturn, this air sign is independent, original and big-hearted. Here's how that free-thinking energy shows up in love, friendship and career, plus the birthstones and jewellery that suit them best.
Aquarius covers birthdays from 20 January to 18 February and is symbolised by the water bearer.
This air sign, ruled by Uranus and Saturn, is clever, creative, independent and humanitarian.
They fall for the mind first and make loyal, fun friends who love bringing people together.
Garnet (January) and amethyst (February) are the two birthstones, and both make meaningful zodiac gifts.
Aquarius at a Glance
- Dates: 20 January to 18 February
- Symbol: the water bearer
- Season in Australia: mid to late summer
- Element: Air
- Ruling planets: Uranus and Saturn
- Ruling house: the eleventh, of friendship
- Modality: fixed
- Key traits: clever, creative and independent
- Colours: deep blue and turquoise
- Lucky days: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
- Lucky numbers: 2, 3, 7 and 9
- Birthstones: garnet and amethyst
- Most compatible: Gemini, Libra and Aquarius
- Opposite sign: Leo
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On a tough day they can be stubborn, detached or a little inflexible, so they do best around people who give them space and honesty.
The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams.
Aquarius in Love
Aquarius in love is drawn to intelligence like a moth to a flame. For this sign, mental connection comes first, and they want to get inside your mind before they open their heart.
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Despite their rebellious streak, Aquarians can be surprisingly traditional in love once they find the right person. Fellow air signs Gemini and Libra match their love of ideas and conversation. Learn more in our guide to zodiac sign elements.
Aquarius with Friends and Family
Aquarians have a strong devotion to their friends and family. They're often the ones who bring people together, with an eclectic circle of friends that spans ages, cultures and beliefs.
⭐️ Aquarius Text Message Vibes ⭐️
Here's exactly how an Aquarius replies to messages, with the perfect mix of big ideas, quirky humour and a little mystery. 📱
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| The "what are you doing?" text | "Reading about whether octopuses dream 🐙" | Has 14 tabs open on completely different topics. |
| The "I need advice" text | "Okay, let's look at this logically 🧠" | Sends you a pros and cons list within minutes. |
| The "you seem distant" text | "I'm fine! Just thinking 🌌" | They really are just thinking. About the future of humanity. |
| The "want to come to brunch?" text | "Yes! Can I bring my new friend I met at the protest?" | Brings three new friends, actually. |
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To truly connect with an Aquarian, patience is key. Once they let you in, it's for life, and their unwavering loyalty means life with them never stands still.
Famous Aquarians ✨
Musicians: Harry Styles, Shakira, Alicia Keys, Ed Sheeran, Justin Timberlake and Bob Marley
Actors and hosts: Jennifer Aniston, Oprah Winfrey, Michael B. Jordan, Tom Hiddleston, Christian Bale, Kerry Washington and Ashton Kutcher
Find more stars in our guide to celebrity star signs.
Aquarius Career and Money
Aquarius is best suited to work that is original and forward-thinking. They love solving problems in new ways and thrive when they have the freedom to innovate.
Ideal Careers
- Science and technology: engineer, programmer or researcher
- Humanitarian roles: charities, social justice and community work
- Creative roles: inventor, designer, writer or musician
- Independent work: freelancing or running their own business
Money Matters
- Values freedom and experiences over status symbols
- Happy to invest in causes and ideas they believe in
- Can be unpredictable with spending when inspiration strikes
- Does best with simple systems that run in the background
A flexible role, a team that welcomes new ideas and a purpose bigger than the pay cheque will keep this visionary sign happy and inspired.
Crystals and Birthstones for Aquarius
Aquarius shares two birthstones, both deep, rich and full of meaning.
Garnet for January Aquarians
January-born Aquarians share garnet, a stone of passion, loyalty and strength. Read more in our garnet January birthstone guide.
Amethyst for February Aquarians
February babies share amethyst, a purple quartz linked with calm, clarity and intuition. Discover its story in our amethyst February birthstone guide, or read about February Aquarius and amethyst.
Other Helpful Crystals
- Aquamarine for calm communication
- Labradorite for intuition and originality (read about labradorite meaning)
Pairing a zodiac necklace with a birthstone makes a meaningful, personal gift. Browse our full Aquarius jewellery collection.
Aquarius FAQs
What are the key personality traits of an Aquarius?
They are clever, creative and independent. As an air sign ruled by Uranus and Saturn, they love big ideas, originality and making the world a better place.
What are the Aquarius dates?
It is the eleventh sign of the zodiac and covers birthdays from 20 January to 18 February.
What signs are most compatible with Aquarius?
This sign is most compatible with fellow air signs Gemini and Libra, who share their love of ideas and conversation.
What is the Aquarius birthstone?
What is a good gift for an Aquarius?
They love unique, meaningful pieces that reflect their individuality. A zodiac necklace paired with their garnet or amethyst birthstone is a thoughtful choice from our Aquarius jewellery collection.
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