The sea-goat takes a dip as the water bearer takes its place when Aquarius rules the skies from January 20 – February 18! With radical Uranus as their ruling planet, Aquarians posses a fiercely independent and inventive spirit. They’re at their most fulfilled when they’re chasing their dreams and appreciate being given the space to do things their own way. Self-expression and freedom are key for Aquarius, but their tendency towards logic and intellectualism means that they won’t necessarily be found in a typically “creative” field. Instead, Aquarians may find themselves drawn to philosophy, engineering, coding, or leaders of a charitable non-profit.
In fact, Aquarius is a born leader, with the vision and drive to pursue new ideas and the personality to win others over to their way of thinking. Notoriously friendly (like fellow air sign Gemini), Aquarians love to serve as helpers and have a deep concern for the wellbeing of others. This sign’s positivity and optimism make them true change-makers. However, being a visionary comes at a cost. Though Aquarius may enjoy serving humanity, they often find themselves distanced from friends and family, as they cherish alone time and preserving the lifestyle they’ve created for themselves. Aquarians may encounter difficulties when it’s time to move in with a partner or a new roommate as they’re not inclined towards compromise.
Aquarius may struggle with breaking bad habits or changing with the times. Count on your Aquarius friend to keep spinning the same playlists they’ve had since high school or cling to a phone five generations out of date. Aquarians will benefit from practices that remind them to keep an open mind, connect more deeply with loved ones, and engage in regular self-reflection to make sure the path they’re carving for themselves is heading in the right direction.
Our picks for Aquarius this month feature celebrities who share the sign–Harry Styles and Oprah Winfrey–books that honor air as their zodiac element, unusual stories and books which offer unique perspectives, books by activists about critical social issues, and books that will help them hone their vision.