♒ Aquarius dates, traits & compatibility
Aquarius dates: January 20 – February 18. Aquarius is the 11th sign of the zodiac, a air sign ruled by Uranus and Saturn and symbolised by the water-bearer 🏺.
- Dates
- January 20 – February 18
- Element
- Air
- Modality
- Fixed
- Ruling planet
- Uranus and Saturn
- Symbol
- ♒ The Water-Bearer
- Best matches
- Gemini, Libra, Aries, Sagittarius
Aquarius personality traits
Aquarius is an air sign associated with originality, community and the future. Despite its name, the Water-Bearer is not a water sign; it is linked with ideas, innovation and a strong sense of fairness.
Strengths
- Original
- Open-minded
- Idealistic
- Friendly
Challenges
- Detached
- Contrarian
- Unpredictable
Aquarius in love and at work
Love: Aquarius is said to value friendship and independence in love, preferring a partner who is also a like-minded ally.
Work: Technology, science, activism, invention and anything forward-looking suit the Aquarius description.
Aquarius compatibility with every sign
- ♊ Gemini · 88%
- ♎ Libra · 88%
- ♈ Aries · 83%
- ♐ Sagittarius · 83%
- ♒ Aquarius · 77%
- ♌ Leo · 68%
- ♑ Capricorn · 60%
- ♓ Pisces · 60%
- ♋ Cancer · 57%
- ♍ Virgo · 57%
- ♉ Taurus · 54%
- ♏ Scorpio · 54%
Aquarius man and woman
Aquarius birthdays
Every date in the Aquarius season. Tap a date to see its famous birthdays.
- January 20
- January 21
- January 22
- January 23
- January 24
- January 25
- January 26
- January 27
- January 28
- January 29
- January 30
- January 31
- February 1
- February 2
- February 3
- February 4
- February 5
- February 6
- February 7
- February 8
- February 9
- February 10
- February 11
- February 12
- February 13
- February 14
- February 15
- February 16
- February 17
- February 18
Famous Aquarius people
- February 6, 191140th President of the United States (1981–1989)
- February 12, 1809President of the United States from 1861 to 1865 (1809-1865)
- February 12, 1809English naturalist and biologist (1809–1882)
- January 27, 1756Austrian composer of the Classical period (1756-1791)
- February 11, 1847American inventor and businessman (1847–1931)
- February 7, 1812English novelist and social critic (1812–1870)
- January 30, 1882President of the United States from 1933 to 1945 (1882–1945)
- January 29, 1860Russian dramatist and author (1860–1904)
- February 2, 1977Colombian singer-songwriter (born 1977)
- January 22, 1788English Romantic poet and lyricist (1788–1824)
- February 5, 1985Portuguese association football player (born 1985)
- January 25, 1978President of Ukraine since 2019
- February 2, 1882Irish novelist and poet (1882–1941)
- January 28, 195523rd president of the French Republic from 2007 to 2012
- February 8, 1828French writer (1828–1905)
- January 25, 1882English modernist writer (1882–1941)
- January 31, 1797Austrian composer (1797–1828)
- January 23, 1862German mathematician (1862–1943)
- February 6, 1945Jamaican reggae musician (1945–1981)
- January 20, 1920Italian filmmaker (1920–1993)
- February 1, 1931Soviet and Russian politician, 1st President of Russia (1931–2007)
- February 16, 1848French writer, art critic and journalist (1848–1917)
- January 27, 1832British author and scholar (1832–1898)
- February 5, 1992Brazilian footballer (born 1992)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the Aquarius dates?
Aquarius dates are January 20 to February 18. People born on the first or last day of this range are sometimes described as being "on the cusp" with the neighbouring sign.
What element is Aquarius?
Aquarius is a air sign with a fixed modality, and it is ruled by Uranus and Saturn.
Who is Aquarius most compatible with?
In traditional astrology, Aquarius is considered most compatible with Gemini, Libra, Aries, Sagittarius.
What is the Aquarius symbol?
The Aquarius symbol is ♒, representing the water-bearer.