The symbol for Aquarius is the Water-Bearer, a universal man who is pouring forth water from a jug. This universal man represents the community of mankind. The waters of life flow, like ideas coming from the unrestrained mind. Many people mistakenly think that Aquarius is a water sign, but it is an intellectual air sign. As such, Aquarians can be interested in concepts and ideas. Because of its universality, Aquarians can seem somewhat detached from personal emotions. It's not that you Aquarians don't have feelings; it's just that yours are different from most others. You dance to the beat of a different drummer.

You Aquarians can be good communicators as long as you stay in the mental realms. You are friendly, but can become uncomfortable as you discuss your feelings. In fact, your friends are very important to you and you might be involved with groups of like-minded people in a social club, a political action group or a public service group.

Your motto could be Einstein's "Great spirits have often encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds." And yours is a great spirit, sometimes erratic and sometimes brilliant. You know much about yourself and the world, but knowing everything can be an obstacle to your own happiness. Your practice is twofold. First, you must learn how to separate your crazy notions from what is important. And second, you need to learn how to respond to the opposition you encounter without making it difficult for yourself.

Element: Air

The astrological element of air represents movement. And the most efficient movement between two points is often a thought. Air signs are thinkers. They emphasize the intellect over other functions. With active minds and a good command of language, the air signs are the natural born communicators. They can be light and breezy as the breath of spring, but their words can also carry the power of a gale force wind.

The air of Aquarius can be like the winds after a lightning strike. Large amounts of air are moved around suddenly in such a storm, and that which survives this intensity gets to enjoy the calm after the storm.

House: Eleventh

The Eleventh House is sometimes called the House of Friends, Hopes and Dreams. Friends will support our dreams of the future. Here, in the Eleventh House, we're not concerned with our day-to-day responsibilities. Instead, we are thinking about our ideal situation and dreaming of ways to get there. Whether we do or not is less important than keeping the dreams alive.

Key Planet: Uranus

Uranus is the weirdest planet in the solar system. Its north pole faces the Sun and its Moons spin around it backwards. As such, Uranus symbolizes the eccentric and unique things in our lives. It is associated with brilliance -- even if short-lived. And, like lightning, Uranus can release the hidden tensions suddenly and with great immediacy. In fact, Uranus is often the astrological culprit when our lives are turned upside-down. As the key planet of Aquarius, it encourages us to rebel against social injustices and to seek freedom of expression in our lives.

Greatest Strength:

Your eclectic way of seeing things

Possible Weakness:

Know-it-all attitude puts others off

Planet Surfing

A rising wave of optimism comes into sight with generous Jupiter entering your sign on January 5, lifting your spirits and expanding your opportunities for this year. The contradictions of your life may start to make sense as your self-understanding increases and the patterns in your life come into clearer focus. Being able to visualize future possibilities and establish successful strategies will put you ahead of the game.

On January 10, the moody Cancer Full Moon falls in your 6th House of Details, which can make a minor issue feel like a major problem. Fortunately, this Sun-Moon opposition aligns favorably with competent Saturn and brilliant Uranus to reveal effective solutions. Talkative Mercury turns retrograde on January 11, complicating the flow of information through February 1. The potential to be misunderstood or to lose data is strong since this cycle begins in your sign, so be extra vigilant with communication now.

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