Aquarius dates and key facts
The conventional dates for Aquarius are January 20 – February 18. The exact start shifts a little from year to year: depending on the year, the Sun’s entry into Aquarius falls in the window January 19 – 21 (UTC), so if you were born on a boundary day, add your birth time and place in the calculator above. Aquarius is an air sign of the fixed modality, ruled by Uranus (traditionally Saturn); its symbol is the Water-Bearer. The opposite sign is Leo.
Aquarius personality
Aquarius is the fixed air sign. Modern astrology gives it Uranus as ruler, traditional astrology Saturn. The sign is associated with originality, friendship, community and ideas about the future. The air element is linked with thought and communication, the fixed modality with conviction, Uranus with innovation and Saturn with structure. Despite its name, Aquarius is not a water sign: its symbol, the Water-Bearer, pours out knowledge for everyone. In the traditional picture, Aquarius is independent, friendly and a little unconventional, cares about fairness and the wider group, and holds on firmly to its opinions once it has formed them.
Aquarius strengths and weaknesses
Strengths traditionally attributed to Aquarius: original, independent, humanitarian and open-minded. Typical weaknesses: detached, stubborn and unpredictable. Aquarius is traditionally said to grow by connecting with its own emotions and those of the people close to it, not only with ideas and causes. Allowing closeness, admitting when it is wrong and being as open-minded about personal matters as about the world are classic themes. Its idealism is at its best when it starts at home.
Aquarius in love
In love, Aquarius is traditionally described as needing friendship first. The sign is said to be drawn to people who are interesting, independent and a little unusual. It values space and honesty, and it may express affection through ideas, shared projects and loyalty rather than constant romance. Astrologers note that Aquarius can seem detached when emotions become intense. A partner who respects its freedom, enjoys long conversations and does not try to change it is said to find a loyal and surprising companion. By the traditional rules used in our compatibility tool, the best matches for Aquarius are Libra, Gemini and Aries.
Aquarius at work
At work, Aquarius is associated with innovation, independent thinking and teamwork for a shared cause. Astrologers often link the sign with technology, science, engineering, research, non-profit work, social causes or anything new and experimental. Aquarius is said to work best when it can question established methods and try new approaches. Strict hierarchies and rules without explanation are said to frustrate the sign. It is often a good team player among equals and brings fresh ideas that others have not considered.
Zodiac Sign Calculator
How to use
- 1Enter your date of birth.
- 2Born on a day when the sign changes? Add your birth time and place: search for a city, or enter latitude, longitude and time zone.
- 3Read your sign with its element, modality, ruling planet, symbol, traits, strengths, weaknesses and opposite sign.
- 4Open the compatibility pages for your three best matches, or check the table of all 12 sign dates.
How the calculator finds your sign
Your zodiac sign, also called your star sign or Sun sign, is the sign the Sun was in on the day you were born. With only a date, the calculator uses the conventional date ranges. The Sun does not change sign on the same day every year, though: depending on the year, the change can fall a day earlier or later. If you add your birth time and place, the tool computes the Sun’s exact ecliptic longitude and shows its degree, so a boundary (cusp) birthday is settled precisely. Daylight saving time is handled automatically, and the tool warns you when your date is a boundary day and no time has been entered.
Zodiac sign dates
The conventional dates are: Aries March 21 – April 19, Taurus April 20 – May 20, Gemini May 21 – June 20, Cancer June 21 – July 22, Leo July 23 – August 22, Virgo August 23 – September 22, Libra September 23 – October 22, Scorpio October 23 – November 21, Sagittarius November 22 – December 21, Capricorn December 22 – January 19, Aquarius January 20 – February 18 and Pisces February 19 – March 20. The calculator uses the tropical zodiac of Western astrology, which is tied to the seasons rather than to the constellations.
Elements, modalities and ruling planets
Each sign belongs to one of four elements (fire, earth, air, water) and one of three modalities (cardinal, fixed, mutable), and has a ruling planet; for Scorpio, Aquarius and Pisces both the modern and the traditional ruler are shown. Astrologers use these building blocks to describe a sign’s temperament: fire is associated with enthusiasm, earth with practicality, air with ideas and water with feelings. The result card also names your opposite sign and the three signs that score highest with yours in the compatibility tool.
Astrology is for entertainment
Astrology is a cultural tradition, not a science. There is no scientific evidence that the position of the Sun at birth shapes personality, relationships or the future. The descriptions on this page summarise what astrologers traditionally say about each sign. Enjoy them as a conversation starter, not as advice for real decisions. Your date of birth stays in your browser and is not sent anywhere.
Frequently asked questions
What is my zodiac sign?
It is the sign the Sun was in when you were born. Enter your date of birth above; for example, someone born on May 1 is a Taurus.
What if I was born on the cusp?
On boundary days the sign depends on the year and the exact time. Add your birth time and place and the calculator works out which side of the line the Sun was on.
Is a zodiac sign the same as a star sign or Sun sign?
Yes. All three terms mean the sign the Sun was in at your birth. Your Moon sign and rising sign are different and need a birth time.
Why do some websites give slightly different dates?
Because the Sun enters each sign on a slightly different day each year, sites round the boundaries differently. The calculator avoids this by computing the Sun’s actual position when you give a birth time.
Is this the tropical or the sidereal zodiac?
Tropical, as used in Western astrology. Vedic (sidereal) astrology usually places the Sun about one sign earlier.
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