January 21 to February 18
Gender: Masculine/Extrovert
Element: Air
Quality: Fixed
Ruling Planet: Uranus
On the day that you were born, the Sun was in the eleventh sign of the zodiac, Aquarius. This is a masculine air sign. It is ruled by Uranus, the inspirational planet of change. Conversely, Aquarius is a fixed sign, making you strong and dependable. Your astrological symbol is the water carrier, forever giving life-sustaining water to others.
Aquarians are certainly unorthodox, and some would say eccentric. With the differing influences in your chart, you can't help but have some contradictory traits. You're an independent thinker and a proponent of speculative ideas who is just as likely to change course in midstream as to see a project through to the end. You claim, though, that you make changes only for a good reason—usually because you've devised a better way of doing things. Anyone who tries to sidetrack you or attempts to tell you what to do will get no sympathy. Your ideas are radical in the extreme, and you do not intend to conform merely because others think you should.
People who don't know you well see you as a dreamer, but you are the sort of person who comes up with dreams that can save the world. You have some truly grandiose ideas, but you hate to be bogged down in the unexciting details. You refuse to recognize any weaknesses—in yourself or your ideas. Such trivialities don't matter when you are involved with matters of great import. When your ideas come to nothing, as they sometimes do, you quickly become disenchanted with everything and everyone. However, this mood is soon forgotten when you come up with an even better brainwave.
You can be unwilling to accept truths that are obvious to others. This trait is good in some ways and bad in others. Colleagues may find it disconcerting but, at the same time, your skepticism can open the way to original ideas, fresh discoveries, and new ways of doing things.
Your eyes are probably your most outstanding feature. They're likely to be clear, intelligent, and bright. You have a habit of regarding other people with an extremely direct expression, which some may find disturbing. Aquarius is usually slim, with a strong, bony frame and determined jaw. Your hair is unlikely to be your best point, as it is fine and can be unmanageable. Aquarian men tend to lose what little hair they have.
As far as clothes are concerned, you don't much care what you wear. Your taste is definitely individual and you wear what you want, regardless of whether your attire is right for the occasion. Not surprisingly, you like electric blue and other neon colors, but fortunately, the softer shades of turquoise and aquamarine also appeal to you. However, for you, even these more subtle shades can be used to startling effect.
When you fall in love, you'll tend to be even more eccentric. If you make a date, you'll either be late or not show up at all. Your idea of breaking the ice is liable to be a conversation about world affairs, human philosophy, or other abstract topics.
The person who most attracts you will probably be decidedly and obviously unconventional. You soon tire of anyone who appears normal, which to you means dull. Most of the time, you don't even notice that your friends may appear extraordinary to other people; you're happy to take them anywhere.
However, are you willing to commit yourself to a relationship? You enjoy the friendship, but freedom is very important to you. You often avoid one-to-one emotional involvement and, when you do fall in love, you will expect friendship as well as passion. You will be very loyal and faithful—but you'll still demand a great deal of freedom and will expect to be the dominant partner in the relationship.
You enjoy working with a group of people, particularly in humanitarian organizations. This type of employment is likely to give you the variety you need. Aquarius dislikes routine and is not at all keen on decision making.
When you're young, you tend to change jobs frequently. You may even dash off to the other side of the world in pursuit of the perfect career. That career needs to involve analysis of some kind, forward thinking, and experimentation. Such requirements could be found in science, charity work, archaeology, or electronics. There are dozens of other jobs, too, in which your many talents can be put to good use. You may even take up astrology—and make a great success of it. If you can find some way of making money while doing what you want, that is the best option for you because hard work for its own sake bores you to death.
Aquarius rules two specific areas of the body: the circulation of the blood and the lower legs. Always buy footwear that gives support to your ankles and be particularly careful in any strenuous activity, such as skiing. The calves are susceptible to two weaknesses, which are night cramps and varicose veins. Both are associated with the circulation of blood in the lower legs. Exercise and massage may alleviate the pain of cramps, though the relief will be only temporary. Varicose veins are a serious matter, and, if they develop, you should promptly consult your medical adviser.
The weather always has a profound effect on you. Many natives of this sign suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Aquarius is usually quite strong, but you do need plenty of exercise, fresh air, and a regular sleeping pattern if you are to remain healthy. You will eat almost anything, so make sure that you follow a sensible diet.
You need a partner who is perhaps younger than you. If they appear slightly wild, you'll find them particularly attractive. In fact, anyone who takes on Aquarius must be prepared to expect the unexpected. You're a free spirit, so your partner must be willing to go for a swim at midnight or explore the mountains at dawn, if that takes your fancy.
Your partner will need to be independent and capable of running his or her own life without help from you. Above all, he or she must be prepared to allow you the freedom you need, without protest when you take off alone on some new and exciting project. If your partner can earn enough money (or has inherited enough) to keep both of you so that you don't actually have to work, this is perfect for you.
Aquarius has many friends, and you'll expect your partner to keep an open house for all your slightly weird acquaintances, without comment or criticism. You'll want your partner to take a fair share in the running of the home and, at the same time, to ensure that his or her attitude and personal approach is beyond reproach. All this adds up to a tall order—but then Aquarius can be extremely demanding.
A partner from your own sign is probably the most compatible choice for you. Aquarius partners are friends as well as lovers. Moreover, you both possess fine minds and enjoy using them. In fact, the intellectual qualities of both partners provide a sound foundation for the success of this relationship. You both enjoy the company of young people, and family is extremely important to you. In this respect, you share similar emotional attitudes that help to make the Aquarius-Aquarius partnership deeply satisfying.
Sagittarius, like you, has humanitarian and philosophical interests; these establish a strong connection between you. These people are easygoing and helpful—virtues that enable them to cope with Aquarius eccentricities. They're unlikely to make demands and will be happy to allow you as much personal space as you require. They love to talk and will therefore meet all your needs in this direction, particularly insofar as entertaining your friends is concerned. Companionship is an essential part of this relationship, so too many divergent outside interests could cause problems. Overall, though, an Aquarius-Sagittarius pairing can be successful and long-lasting.
Pisces and Aquarius combine in a generally harmonious relationship, particularly if Aquarius is the older of the two. You will each be sympathetic to the needs of the other and make a determined effort to ensure that the partnership works. Both are extremely versatile and very concerned for the welfare of others. Pisces is easy to love and responds with deep and demonstrative affection, but problems may arise with the Pisces tendency to moodiness. They're perfectly happy with their own company, but they also need to know that they may come and go as they please—a trait that endears them to freedom-loving Aquarius. An Aquarius-Pisces partnership can flourish, just as long as Aquarius is sufficiently caring, and shows it.
There's no need to tell you where to look for your Aquarius partner. You'll find Aquarians at any of the locations you yourself frequent. If you work as a member of a team or if you belong to any clubs and societies, you could find your partner as a colleague. In short, it's just a question of being on the alert for a fellow Aquarius—though you'll probably be attracted to an Aquarian long before you exchange birth dates.
Sagittarius shares your need for freedom, so it may take you both some time to consider entering into a commitment. These good-humored people love to travel and have an aptitude for foreign languages. Their interests are many and varied, but they have a marked taste for gambling, so you may find them at a casino or a race track.
You could well meet Pisces at a time when you're in trouble, because these sympathetic people love to provide others with a shoulder to cry on. On the other hand, you may find them working for the same humanitarian causes as yourself. They're quiet people, but their steadfast sincerity will be displayed in any emergency or when someone is needed to help with a difficult task.
Finding the perfect gift for your Aquarius partner will be easy; simply choose something that you would like to receive yourself. It's possible, though, that such accuracy could become boring, so try to produce an item so unusual or beautiful (and, if possible, expensive) that your partner has only dreamed of it. A single orchid in a crystal vase will be sure to please—or consider an old map in an attractive frame. Although you're choosing a gift that you know will please, make an effort to give it a slightly “different” touch.
Because Sagittarius shares so many of your own interests, you'll assume you'll have no difficulty pleasing your partner. However, remember that your partner's priorities may differ from your own. Try to come up with a gift that will delight your lover—not least because it is something that would not interest you at all. If you're really stumped, produce the very latest book or DVD on one of the hobbies you don't share or suggest a visit to a lecture on some esoteric subject.
Travel is one of the joys you share with Pisces, so you can be sure your partner will be thrilled with a gift from far away. If you're able to afford a short trip abroad, your partner will be ecstatic, but if funds won't stretch that far, think about a visit to somewhere spooky, particularly if it's little known and slightly sinister. Pisces is easily pleased because it's the thought behind the present rather than the gift itself that most delights.