Aquarius is the eleventh astrological sign in the Zodiac,
originating from the constellation Aquarius and runs roughly from
January 21 to February 19 and is symbolized by the water carrier.
Aquarius 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 ruler
of this sign. Being the eleventh sign of the zodiac, Aquarius is
associated with the astrological eleventh house.
Aquarians basically possess strong and attractive personalities.
They fall into two principle types: one shy, sensitive, gentle and
patient; the other exuberant, lively and exhibitionist, sometimes
hiding the considerable depths of their character under a cloak of
frivolity. Both types are strong willed and forceful in their
different ways and have strong convictions, though as they seek
truth above all things, they are usually honest enough to change
their opinions, however firmly held, if evidence comes to light
which persuades them that they have been mistaken. They have a
breadth of vision that brings diverse factors into a whole, and can
see both sides of an argument without shilly-shallying as to which
side to take. Consequently they are unprejudiced and tolerant of
other points of view. This is because they can see the validity of
the argument, even if they do not accept it themselves. They obey
the Quaker exhortation to "Be open to truth, from whatever source
it comes," and are prepared to learn from everyone.
Both types are humane, frank, serious minded, genial, refined,
sometimes ethereal, and idealistic, though this last quality is
tempered with a sensible practicality. They are quick, active and
persevering without being self-assertive, and express themselves
with reason, moderation and sometimes, a dry humor.
They are nearly always intelligent, concise, clear and logical.
Many are strongly imaginative and psychically intuitive, so that
the Age of Aquarius, which is about to begin, is much anticipated
by psychic circles as an age in which mankind will experience a
great spiritual awakening. The Aquarian philosophical and spiritual
bent may be dangerous in that it can drive the subjects into an
ivory-tower existence where they meditate on abstractions that bear
little relevance to life. On the other hand it can help the many
who have scientific leanings to combine these with the Aquarian
yearning for the universal recognition of the brotherhood of man,
and to embark on scientific research to fulfill their philanthropic
ideals of benefiting mankind. When some cause or work of this
nature inspires them, they are capable of such devotion to it that
they may drive themselves to the point of exhaustion and even risk
injuring their health.
Both types need to retire from the world at times and to become
temporary loners. They appreciate opportunities for meditation or,
if they are religious, of retreats. Even in company they are
fiercely independent, refusing to follow the crowd. They dislike
interference by others, however helpfully intended, and will accept
it only on their own terms. Normally they have good taste in drama,
music and art, and are also gifted in the arts, especially
drama.
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