Astrology Part Eleven - Aquarius

Quick facts for Aquarius:
You were born between January 21 and February 19
Your sign is the water bearer
Your planet is Uranus
Your element is air
Your metal is lead
Your birthstone is the amethyst
Your flower is violet
Your color is light blue
Your body part is the calves
Your Tarot card is the Star

Strengths:
Progressive, original, independent, humanitarian

Weaknesses:
Runs from emotional expression, temperamental, uncompromising, aloof

Likes:
Fun with friends, helping others, fighting for causes, intellectual conversation, a good listener

Dislikes:
Limitations, broken promises, being lonely, dull or boring situations, people who disagree with them

Your best matches are those born under the sign of Libra or Gemini, and to a lesser degree those born to Aries and Sagittarius.

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Those born under the sign of Aquarius often have many friends and acquaintances, and feel their best when surrounded by other people in a group or community. While they’re normally sympathetic and compassionate, they’re also rigid in their opinions and tend to exaggerate grievances. Being somewhat impatient and a little temperamental, they have difficulty expressing their appreciation which leads them to be often thought of as cold and uncaring.

Aquarius is ruled by Uranus, the planet governing innovation, technology, and unexpected events. It is the most humanitarian astrological sign, and is the sign of philanthropists. They’re deep thinkers, often scholarly, and are interested in making the world a better place by helping others. However, they can become so focused on their plans for helping others that they often neglect their family and friends, which gives them the reputation of being distant and unapproachable in relationships.

Although Aquarians are often shy and quiet, they can also be eccentric and energetic with more humor than most people realize. Often physically large and somewhat slow, they’re gentle rather than forceful, not inclined to insist or demand their own way. They hate to be criticized and can have a bit of a stubborn streak. Their most exasperating character trait is their inability to explain themselves, but the know what they want from the future and can visualize exactly what they want to be doing five or ten years from now.

Famous Aquarius include: Abraham Lincoln, Eddie Van Halen, Bob Marley, Lewis Carroll, James Dean, Alice Cooper, Sheryl Crow, Don Cherry, Neil Diamond, Jennifer Aniston, Ellen Degeneres, and Johnny Winter.