Aquarius (astrology)

ZodiacSign
name= Aquarius

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Symbol= Water Carrier
Tropical Start Date= January 20
Tropical Finish Date= February 18 Ephemerides of last 100 years]
Sidereal Start Date= February 15
Sidereal Finish Date= March 14" [http://www.vpcalendar.net/QuickRef/Zodiac.html VPC - Zodiac Quick Lookup] ". vpcalendar.net] " [http://www.mybirthchart.com/aquarius.aspx aquarius] . mybirthchart.com."]
Solar Start Date= February 16
Solar Finish Date= March 11
Constellation= Aquarius
Element= Air
Quality= FixedZadkiel, 1861. Page 8.]
Body Part= Legs and anklesHeindel, 1978. Page 25]
Domicile= SaturnRoback, 1854. Page 46] (or UranusNarada Moy (penname for Dr. Philip Petersen), " [http://www.empyreanquest.com/esoteric/tnsa/astroonl.htm Toward A New Scientific Astrology] ". Empyrean Quest Publishers (Concord CA), 1996. ] )
Exaltation= Mercury [ [http://astrology-x-files.com/zodiac/aquarius-mercury.html Mercury in Aquarius] ] /Pluto [Pluto and Aquarius both relate to transformation, whereas Aquarius' opposite, Leo, creates & expects creations to be maintained to the end. [http://astrology-x-files.com/zodiac/aquarius-pluto.html Pluto in Aquarius] ] (Modern astrology)
Fall= Neptune (modern astrology)
Detriment= Sun
Numbers= Seven
Day= Saturday

Aquarius is the eleventh astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation Aquarius. In western astrology, the sign is no longer aligned with the constellation as a result of the precession of the equinoxes. In astrology, Aquarius is considered a "masculine", positive (extrovert) sign. It is also considered an air sign and is one of four fixed signs. [ Jeff Mayo, "Teach Yourself Astrology", pp 38-41, Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1979 ] Aquarius has been traditionally ruled by the planet Saturn, and, since its discovery, Uranus has been considered a modern ruler of this sign. Being the eleventh sign of the zodiac, Aquarius is associated with the astrological 11th house.

Individuals born when the Sun was in this sign are considered Aquarius individuals. Under the tropical zodiac, the Sun is in Aquarius roughly from January 20 to February 18.according to [http://horoscopes.astrology.com/dailyaquarius.html Astrology.com] ] Under the sidereal zodiac, it is currently there roughly from February 13 to March 14.

Origins

The corresponding month in the Babylonian calendar is "Arax Šabaṭu", "the destroying month", also called "arax arrat zunne", "month of the curse of rains", associated with the Great Flood. It is dedicated to Ramman, the storm god. The zodiacal sign of this month was called GU = Assyrian "qâ", the name of a dry-measure. This was associated with Hebrew "kad", "pitcher, jar", presumably in reference to the urn of Aquarius. The name "Aquarius" of this sign is of occidental origin, while Babylonian astrology symbolizes it with a simple amphora, in reference to the "apsû" (diluvial) region of the sky. [W. Muss-Arnolt, The Names of the Assyro-Babylonian Months and Their Regents, "Journal of Biblical Literature" (1892).]

The astrological symbol for Aquarius is said to represent waves or ripples of water.

Mythology

In mythology Aquarius is often associated with the mythological figure of Odysseus, King of Ithaca, from the Greek myth of the Trojan War.Fact|date=June 2007 Aquarius is also associated with the Greco-Roman god Uranus/Caelus and sometimes the god Cronus/Saturn.Fact|date=June 2007 In Grecian mythology, Aquarius is the constellation that was once Ganymede, cupbearer of the gods.Fact|date=June 2007

Associated traits

Astrologers broadly agree the following traits are associated with Aquarius. Note that no scientific research thus far has been able to prove such correlation, leading the scientific community to consider astrology as a pseudoscience or superstitioncite web | title=WordNet 2.1 | publisher=Princeton | url=http://wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=astrology | accessdate=2006-07-05] cite web | title=Activities With Astrology | publisher=Astronomical society of the Pacific | url=http://www.astrosociety.org/education/astro/act3/astrology3.html#defense] more than a science. On the other hand, many astrologers consider planetary aspects to hold a more pervasive influence than sign location, thus conceding many exceptions.

* strong-willed / stubborn / obstinate according to [http://www.elore.com/Astrology/Study/aquarius.htm elore.com] ] Alan Oken. "Alan Oken's Complete Astrology" Revised Edition, 1988. ISBN 0-553-34537-0, pages 149-158]
* opinionated / conceited
* far-sighted, visionary, revolutionary
* original / innovative / inventive
* Tolerant of other views, seeing both sides of the argument, unprejudiced and according to Liz Greene, [http://www.astro.com/cgi/h.cgi?f=kid&h=kid11 Astro.com] ]
* Objective / Contrarian
* Humane, humanitarian, altruistic
* Idealistic, having high expectations Linda Goodman. "Linda Goodman's Sun Signs", 1984. ISBN 978-0553278828, page 394 "How to Recognize Aquarius"]
* Friendly and sociable, however may single-out to recharge their batteries.
* Inconsistent, often shirking from personal commitment.Linda Goodman. "Linda Goodman's Sun Signs", 1984. ISBN 978-0553278828, page 404 "The Aquarius Man"] Loyal in friendship.
* Remote, detached and aloof, impersonal.
* unemotional / cold
* Devoted to their goals
* Free-spirited, rebellious
* Outspoken, although may not reveal true feelings
* Independent and individualistic
* Intelligent, intellectual, curious and seeking mental challenge. Engaging.
* Unpredictable
* Eccentric and unconventional, misunderstood
* Enigmatic, magnetic
* Progressive
* Intuitive
* , temperamental
* leading / trend setting

One type of Aquarius person can be shy, gentle, patient and more sensitive. The other type is more enthusiastic and exhibitionist.

They despise lies and hypocrisy, and although rarely caught in a lie, may nevertheless subtly and cleverly manipulate what they say to give a wrong impression.

Physical traits

Many astrologers believe that each sign of the zodiac has identifiable physical traits. Individuals born under the sign of Aquarius tend to have a vague expression, a high forehead, finely chiseled features, the face is usually long and oval with flat planes, and there is a look of nobility suggestive of the classic Greek or Roman models. They are above average height and have a slender figure. Their eyes are usually light coloured that convey remoteness and have a dreamy quality. Aquarians also have average noses and lips that are full at the center and thin out toward the edges. [ The Diagram Group, "The Little Giant Encyclopedia of The Zodiac", pp 159, Sterling Publishing Company, New York, 1997 ]

Compatibilities

Aquarius is widely thought to be compatible with same element signs -
Libra,according to Astrology-online.com [http://www.astrology-online.com/quick.htm Quick Compatibility Guide] ]
Gemini andAquarius itself. It is often considered to have a great potential with Sagittarius granted they do not overreact to things, as both are given to whims, can be quite temperamental and have the same temperaments. [according to Astrology.com's [http://love.astrology.com/features/astrology/lovematch/sagittariusaquarius.html Sagittarius-Aquarius love compatibility] ] [according to Sexualastrology.com's [http://www.sexualastrology.com/sexual_compatibility_aquarius_sagittarius.html Sagittarius-Aquarius love compatibility] ] [according to Liz Greene on [http://www.astro.com/cgi/aclch.cgi?btyp=syn&msyn=sg&act=text4&lang=e&cid=2i2filenjOpP3-u1205685595&zod1=8&zod2=10&gnd1=f&gnd2=m Astro.com] ] Aquarius can also learn a lot and build a solid, enduring bond with Taurus however both will have to make an effort from time to time to understand each other's different world-view and take into consideration each other's special needs.Liz Greene. "Astrology for Lovers", 1990. ISBN 0877287023, excerpted on [http://www.astro.com/cgi/aclch.cgi?btyp=syn&msyn=sg&act=text4&lang=e&cid=2i2filenjOpP3-u1205685595&zod1=10&zod2=1&gnd1=f&gnd2=m Astro.com] .] There are many variables that determine compatibility in astrology, such as birth dates, birth months, birth years, position of a sign within the Sun, the Moon, Stars, etc. The signs listed as compatible with Aquarius do not reflect an "individual profile" or "individual reading" as interpreted within astrology, but rather reflect a general guideline and reference to compatibility as dictated by variables such as "Qualities" and "Elements" within the Zodiac.cite web | title=www.astrology-online.com | url=http://www.astrology-online.com/salove.htm] Professional astrologers rarely boil compatibility down to just the sun-sign. The branch in astrology dealing with interpersonal compatibilities is called Synastry. [ [http://www.cafeastrology.com/articles/synastry.html Cafeastrology.com on Synastry] ]

Correspondences

The following items are traditionally associated with Aquarius: [ Derek and Julia Parker, "The New Compleat Astrologer", pp194-5, Crescent Books , New York, 1990 ]

* In medical astrology, Aquarius governs the circulatory and nervous systems, as well as the ankles.

* The Hindu equivalent of Aquarius is Kumbha.Fact|date=February 2008

* The Chinese equivalent is thought to be the unpredictable, charismatic Tiger, whose lunar month is 4 February - 5 March. [ Theodora Lau, "The Handbook of Chinese Horoscopes", pxxvii, Souvenir Press, London, 2005 ]

References

External links

* [http://www.elore.com/Astrology/Study/aquarius.htm Aquarius in Elore.com]
* [http://www.astrologyindepth.com/Aquarius Aquarius In-Depth]