Aquarius - The Eleventh Sign of The Zodiac

Aquarius is the Humanitarian of the Zodiac. They are the odd and colourful people of the world who consider conformity to be the death of the individual. Aquarius works for the good of the whole community and global village of humans. They do this either by working in organisations to bring about innovation and reform or they stand outside with the placards and protest. If it’s not fair, if harms any living flora or fauna, if it’s cruel or harmful to humans – its Aquarius energy that stands up and says this is not right!

Aquarius has vision and is a visionary who strives to live in a peaceful world that is a cooperative union of people. They have the uncanny knack of being able to see what’s coming not because they are psychic but because they are attached to the big picture of what is going on.  Like the periscope on a submarine or the top of The Eiffel Tower Aquarius has the ability to see situations from above in a completely detached manner as if they were the fly on the wall.

The acknowledgement and respect for difference is key to understanding this Sign. As it is the grouping of individuals that makes a culture or community, the common good must accommodate and give space to each individual so as to have a cohesive and diverse whole. Aquarius wants to reform any structure that does not uphold the humanity in human; they will forsake their own position or the position of another in order to make things right for the whole group. Aquarius is not concerned for the benefit of one but is concerned about the benefit for all. If one is undermining the good of all, Aquarius is the whistle blower. Even to their own personal detriment they will defend the rights of others, they will blow the lid off anything that threatens the equanimity of the group.

Aquarius is ahead of their time, these people innately understand the need for change when it arises. They are the first to throw out the old and bring in the new. Aquarius is driven to reform, develop and implement anything that improves the human condition. They have a talent for correlating information quickly, assessing the situation and rapidly making decisions to move everything forward.

Aquarius is driven to invent; objects, ideas or theories. Aquarius thinks outside of the square, the box, the universe and some would say reality. They are original and unique, their approach at times verges on the eccentric but discoveries are not made by doing more of the same. Aquarius is almost driven to be the very opposite of sameness. They can change their moods from one minute to another depending upon what is going on in their heads. Never underestimate how cerebral and the least emotional this sign can be. They are not the touchy feely sensitive types, their talent lies in the ability to completely detach from any emotional response. Whilst Aquarius will acknowledge the subjective view they are ultimately only interested in the objective view. These are the people who can day dream for hours – just sitting in a chair and thinking things through. Aquarius needs to think and they need space to do it in. Original ideas are the fodder of the Aquarian mind. When someone says – How could we have done that better, or approached it differently, how could we get a better outcome for everybody, are there better methods for inclusion and respect – these are the catch-cries of Aquarius.

Aquarius is independent in their approach to most things, they are adept in social situations but they need the freedom to express themselves. They do not want restrictions to impede their self-expression. When relating to Aquarius, it means giving them the space and freedom to be the social butterfly at the party, or the freedom to go some places alone, to understand that their need for space has nothing to do with you. They need to refresh, to think, to centre and to ground themselves, they do this best alone.

Aquarius is the most opposite of traditional and conservative, they are the rebels who dare to speak out against something, those who dare to bring it into the light, regardless of the consequences, those who will stand up for minorities, the down trodden, the ignored and those in need. Shocking is a word often employed to describe Aquarius but they don’t describe themselves that way. They are often shocked themselves that no one else said so! They gain quite a bit of satisfaction upending the apple-cart when it results in a good outcome for everyone.

Aquarius is an Air sign, the eleventh sign of the Zodiac; an intellectual and thinking type of person. The third fixed sign – consistently works toward an aim. Aquarius is ruled by the Planet Uranus. Aquarius is the polar opposite of Leo. Examine the placement of Uranus and any Aspects to it to glean more information about the Aquarius energy in the chart.