Aquarius (astrology)

Aquarius (♒) (Greek: Ύδροχόος, "Hudrokhoös", Latin: "Aquārius") is the eleventh astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation Aquarius. In astrology, Aquarius is considered a "masculine", positive (extrovert) sign. It is also considered an air sign and is one of four fixed signs. Aquarius has been traditionally ruled by the planet Saturn, and, since its discovery, Uranus has been considered a modern co-ruler of this sign. "Exalting" planets are either Mars and/or Neptune, while the "fall" planets are Mercury and/or Venus.^{[citation needed]}

In Western conceptions of astrology an individual born under this Sun sign is known as an Aquarian. Although the astrological sign of Aquarius may begin as early as January 19 in some years, the Sun typically leaves Capricorn and enters Aquarius on the cusp day January 20th. The Sun is in Aquarius under the tropical zodiac from approximately then to February 18. Under the Sidereal Zodiac, the Sun is in the astrological sign of Aquarius from February 12th to 14th and leaves between March 8th and 10th, depending on leap year. According to Hindu Astrology, which uses the Sidereal Zodiac, one can be an Aquarius at any time of year, as the defining factor of personality is interpreted from the Zodiac sign rising on the Eastern Horizon at the specific time of birth, rather than the astronomical transit of the Sun.

Mythology

Aquarius is sometimes identified with Ganymede, a beautiful youth in Greek mythology with whom Zeus fell in love and, in the disguise of an eagle (represented by the constellation Aquila), carried off to Olympus to be "cup-bearer" to the gods. Aquarius has also been identified as the pourer of the waters that flooded the Earth in the ancient Greek version of the Great Flood myth. As such, the constellation Eridanus the river is sometimes identified as a river being poured by Aquarius.

Aquarius may also, together with the constellation Pegasus, be part of the origin of the myth of the Mares of Diomedes, which forms one of The Twelve Labours of Heracles . Its association with pouring out rivers, and the nearby constellation of Capricornus, may be the source of the myth of the Augean stable, which forms another of the labours.

Compatibilities

The charts shows that the air signs such as Gemini and Libra is the best match for Aquarius. In Synastry, the natives of Aquarius are generally considered to be compatible with the natives of the other air signs, Libra Taurus, Cancer, Virgo and Scorpio are signs of the other nature (feminine/introverted), but are considered semi-compatible with Aquarius due to their having the same fixed quality. Cancer is the sign's near-opposite, but Cancerians provide valuable friendship to Aquarians depending on their birth dates specifically, and if the Cancerian-Aquarian relationship can understand and handle each other. The planet Neptune happens to be a peregrine for Cancer and Aquarius, therefore can provide an answer to this astrological mystery. They can be rather compatiable to some extent with their opposite Leo, Capricorn and Pisces depending on birth dates. They have the least compatibility rate with Aries, Leo and Sagittarius which are either associated with the fire, masculine or cardinal sign groups.^{[citation needed]}

The Age of Aquarius

Starting in the 20th century AD, humanity in the world entered the astrological era called the Age of Aquarius, for the next 2,000 years. Many astrologers debate when exactly the earth entered the so-called New Age of innovation, openness and global peace and harmony, especially a popular concept by hippies and spirituality movements best known by the opening number of the musical Hair, and popularized by the musical group The 5th Dimension. It is unknown exactly when the Age of Pisces ended, but it could have been as early as between the years 1900-04 and as late as the years 1970-74. But astronomers calculated that the "Age of Aquarius" may be completed when the sun rises in the constellation on January 1st, 2600 AD.

Characterization

You put a lot of energy into forming opinions and hold to them strongly. Driven by two planets, each representing opposite principles you frequently display a ‘wild’ side, linked to planet Uranus and prompting eccentric leanings, as well as a structured ambitious hard working Saturnian side. You are most happy when you are doing something different in a big ambitious way. You are the thinker of the zodiac, your key phrase: “I serve humanity”.

References

• ^ Liz Greene.