♒︎ Aquarius: zodiac sign meaning

The Water Bearer · Air · Fixed · ruled by Uranus

By The Crystal Moonlight team · Published 27 October 2026

Aquarius is the 11th sign of the zodiac, a fixed air sign ruled by Uranus (traditionally Saturn). The Sun is in Aquarius for people born roughly 20 January – 18 February, but every planet in your chart can be in Aquarius, and each one shows a different side of the sign.

What does Aquarius mean for your Sun, Moon and rising sign?

Sun in Aquarius · The Visionary

With the Sun in Aquarius you think differently. You are original, independent and drawn to the future, to ideas and to causes larger than yourself. You value friendship and freedom, and you are happiest when you can be fully yourself.

Moon in Aquarius · Your emotional needs

With the Moon in Aquarius you approach feelings with a cool, thoughtful mind. You need freedom, friendship and room to be different. You care deeply about people in general, though you may keep some distance up close.

Aquarius rising · The Original

With Aquarius rising you meet the world as yourself, on your own terms. People see you as friendly but a little unusual, open-minded and hard to pin down. You treat everyone as an equal and stand out without trying.

What does each planet mean in Aquarius?

What are the key facts about Aquarius?

Dates (Sun)	20 January – 18 February
Symbol	The Water Bearer
Element	Air
Mode	Fixed
Ruler	Uranus (traditional: Saturn)
Polarity	Active (yang)
Opposite sign	Leo
Natural house	11th house
Body	Ankles and circulation
Gemstone	Amethyst
Colour	Electric blue