The four elements (fire, water, earth, and air) are used to identify and characterize the 12 zodiac signs in astrology. Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius are the zodiac’s three air signs, and they are the zodiac’s thinkers, communicators, and doers. They investigate, synthesize, and analyze. They fly through life, never pausing to take a breath. They have a “live and let live” attitude, and their intelligence aids them in making quick decisions. These knuckleheads take the lead with their *brains* (unlike say, water signs, who lead with their hearts).
Because I am an air sign, I am not trying to brag, but air signs are the leaders of society. They have the ability to see circumstances objectively and without emotion clouding their judgment. They may appear cold or even unfeeling, but they do have feelingsthey just prefer to hide them rather than wear them on their sleeves. Ideas, accomplishments, and accurate information are all represented by air signs. They’re obsessive with the small stuff, and they’ll point out every typo. Call an air sign if you need someone to come up with a wonderful concept and then carry it through.
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What makes an Aquarius a fire sign rather than a water sign?
Aquarius is not a water sign, despite the fact that the water-bearer is its symbol. Aquarius, like Gemini and Libra, is an air sign. The three air signs are free-spirited individuals who enjoy their privacy yet are excellent communicators.
Why do some people consider Aquarius to be an air sign?
As you might expect, as a professional astrologer, I meet a lot of misunderstandings not just about my work as a stargazer, but also about the technical parts of astrology. The fact that Aquarius is a water sign is one of the most common, albeit harmless, misconceptions. I can understand the misunderstanding here, especially with “aqua” as the prefix, but after you learn more about Aquarius, it becomes evident that it is an air sign. Aquarius, the eleventh and penultimate sign of the zodiac, is the final air sign, which means it deals with air-related topics (which we’ll get into more detail about later). Aquarius is the most imaginative, progressive, rebellious, and humanitarian of all the zodiac signs. While Aquarius is frequently seen plotting revolutions or boldly exhibiting their quirky fashion sense, they also have a sensitive side that demands praise, support, and affection.
What makes Aquarius such a unique zodiac sign?
If you’re reading this and thinking to yourself, “Why do I feel like I’ve never met an Aquarius?” you’re not alone. It’s because there’s a strong possibility you haven’t. “There are fewer births during Aquarius season, which occurs nine months following early spring and Taurus season,” our in-house astrologer Jaime Wright explains. “During the Scorpio season, the most births occur, and conception is usually around Valentine’s Day, ha!”
They are, however, not the most uncommon zodiac signthat honor goes to the ambitious Capricorn, in case you were wondering. “Aquarius, like Capricorn, is ruled by Saturn, the farthest planet from Earth that can still be seen with the naked eye. Saturn is associated with responsibility and discipline, but also with seclusion, according to Wright. Another reason you may not know many Aquarians is that they are a sign of the zodiac. They aren’t the sort to make a big deal out of themselves, which includes publicizing their sign. “Aquarians might frequently appear more detached or aloof as a social air sign with Saturn’s influence,” Wright explains. “Really, they’re just great observers who are always aware of what’s going on in any social scenario.” Aquarians remind me of a wise grandmother who everyone seeks counsel from, but she only gives it to those who (in their eyes) truly need it.”
Is it possible to make a long story short? Capricorns are harder to come by than a needle in a haystack in terms of population. Aquarians, on the other hand, have the most unusual zodiac characteristics.
Is Aquarius the only sign of the zodiac?
There are a few distinct lenses through which you can have access to zodiacal knowledge. The most obvious method is to learn about planets, aspects, and houses based on your own narcissistic discoveries through the lens of your own birth chart. This is a perfectly valid route. I’ve completed the task. It’s something I’ve done to myself, my crushes, and even my celebrity crushes. I was ten years old and anxious to figure out how Gerard Way, the lead singer of My Chemical Romance, and I could finally make it work. One of the touchstones of my current astrological understanding was that romantic desperation.
But if I could start over, I’d start with the fundamentals: the ingredients. The 12 zodiac signs are split into four elements in Western astrology: air, water, fire, and earth. Each has its own characteristics and associations, which are included in diverse ways by the three signs an element rules.
You’ll have a good knowledge of every sign if you comprehend the ingredients. This will give you access to the full wheel of the zodiac. The planets in each sign become (kind of) easy to imagine from there. Even compatibility, which we’ll discuss later, becomes more straightforward. Earth and water coexist, fire and air coexist, water extinguishes fire, air hovers above the earth… It’s like a game of Pokmon or Rock, Paper, Scissors on a cosmic scale.
Of course, it was an air sign who first introduced me to this ingenious strategy. Air signs are both communicative and intellectual. They are experts in the ephemeral, or things that do not have a physical shape in our world, and this is especially true of language and knowledge. Our breath is the air element, and it is the most important and unseen function of our bodies. The Chinese zodiac does not recognize air as a traditional element; instead, it is transformed into qi, the ultimate power that pervades everything. The Air, which represents the East on a Wiccan altar, can be symbolized by anything from a feather to incense; the Air is untouchable and immaterial because it has no tangible material form, even in devotion.
Air signals are especially subject to their own personal projections because air is formless and lacks a physical body. Air signs are unrestricted by space and can fly everywhere, from places to individuals; as a result, they’re prone to total imagination. They prefer theory to practice and can become engrossed in continually thinking or talking about something rather than implementing it.
Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius are the three air signs. For the time being, consider each of them to symbolize a distinct stage of emotional and spiritual development Gemini is the first sign of the zodiac calendar, and Aquarius is the last, making it the most mature. So, in Gemini, we have a newborn, naive variation on air; in Libra, we have a teenager who wants to try everything; and in Aquarius, we have a cantankerous, old soul.
The twins are GEMINI. I believe that the things we dislike the most in ourselves are the qualities that zodiac signs have the worst reputations for, and poor Gemini is a constant victim of that unjust slander. In Paprika, one of my favorite movies, a minor character transforms into a villain, splitting into dual heads and rupturing his seam with cerulean butterflies. “I never knew this side of you!” exclaims the heroine, horrified. “I have many sides,” our doppelganger responds, “and that’s what makes me human!”
All of that bullshit about Geminis being two-faced liars is true, but we all do it to some extent. This is code-switching in its purest form. It’s “turning on” for work, having a “phone voice,” and avoiding the topic of your kinky sex life at the dinner table with your Evangelical grandfather. Our identities are transient and in constant motion; Gemini simply embraces this natural duality a little more forcefully and openly than the rest of us.
What kind of deity is Aquarius?
Prometheus is the Titan god of forethought and crafty counsel who was given the task of moulding humankind out of clay. Prometheus, like Aquarius, was something of a renegade and a dreamer. Uranus, the ruling planet of Aquarius, has talents and turmoil that are similar to his. Aquarius is a revolutionary as well as a zodiac sign associated with progressive and futuristic ideas.
Is Aquarius the wisest sign of the zodiac?
Every zodiac sign has its own set of beautiful characteristics, whether you’re an assertive Aries or a kind Cancer. These astrological metrics can even forecast your health as well as your romantic compatibility. But which sign has the most brains when it comes to intelligence?
According to astrologists, Aquarius and Scorpio are the smartest zodiac signs, although for very different reasons. The highest levels of analytical intelligence are seen in those born under the sign of Aquarius, as evaluated by cognitive capacity and IQ. Scorpios, on the other hand, have sharper perception; they are the best at judging and comprehending the big picture.
That isn’t to imply that the other signs of the zodiac aren’t intelligent in their own right. According to Neil Crabtree, an astrologist at the Mayo School of Astrology, Geminis and Libras have lots of mental smarts as well. Cancer and Pisces are the most emotionally intelligent zodiac signs, which means they are the best at detecting and reasoning with their own and others’ emotions. Here’s how to boost your emotional intelligence without having to change your zodiac sign.
The earth signs, on the other hand, Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn, show practical wisdom. The fire signs (Aries, Leo, and Sagitarrius) are the most perceptive, making them more likely to take chances and assume leadership roles.
What is the Aquarius soulmate’s name?
Geminis, like Aquarius, are air signs with comparable interests and ways of dealing with life events. According to DashaSpeaks, both signs are noted for their quest for knowledge.
In an interview with Bustle, astrologer Lupe Terrones believes that people born under the sign of Aquarius put friendship above everything else in a relationship.
“They won’t have any trouble committing as long as the connection has platonic value,” Terrones added.
“Breaking up with a friend is more difficult for an Aquarius than ghosting a relationship.”
Is there a difference between Aquarius in January and Aquarius in February?
Just because you share the same zodiac sign as someone doesn’t mean you’ll have a strong bond. In fact, some of the zodiac’s water bearers feel as if they’re pouring from two different cosmic jugs: January Aquarians and February Aquarians. Of course, everyone’s cosmic profile is different, and the positions of the principal points and planets in our horoscopes differ depending on the day, year, and minute we were born. But, in astrology, do the apparent differences between a January and a February Aquarius have any basis? In a nutshell, yes, but it’s complicated.
Because our sun signs represent merely a small slice of the enormous expanse of our birth charts, it’s not strange that persons born under the same zodiac sign might have radically distinct personality traits. Even if everyone born between January 20 and February 18 has an Aquarius sun sign, their horoscopes may range dramatically in terms of the moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, and rising signs. All Aquarians have some core Aquarius characteristics, but depending on their specific birth details, there can be significant differences in the way they communicate, conduct relationships, pursue their goals, and express their feelings.
However, there is another significant astrological feature that can distinguish January Aquarians from February Aquarians: each zodiac sign is divided into three decans. The way a sign’s energy manifests is altered and influenced by these groupings, which are decided by the degree of your solar sign (which you can find by checking your birth chart). Because each sign covers 30 degrees on the zodiac wheel, the first decan is made up of the sign’s first 10 degrees, the second decan is made up of the following 10 degrees, and the third decan is made up of the final 10 degrees. Because the sun advances around the zodiac at a rate of about one degree each day, practically all January Aquarians (with the exception of those born on the very last day of the month) are first decan Aquarians, whereas all February Aquarians are either second or third decan Aquarians.
Let’s look at the differences between January and February Aquarians via the lens of astrological decans, as this ancient notion can provide us with a forward-thinking and customized perspective on the zodiac’s resident fixed air sign.
Why is it so difficult to date an Aquarius?
Aquarius may have a large number of online friends or appear to know a lot of people. When they’re in a one-on-one setting with someone, such as on a date, they may become shy or feel as if all of their flaws are being exposed. Aquarius might be tough to read since they expect the person they’re dating to know exactly what they’re thinking. Aquarius can appear disinterested or distant at first, making it difficult to discern if they’re interested in you. They take time to demonstrate affection, and it may take several dates for their true nature to emerge.
Your Superpower: Precognition
Visions are used to express futuristic foresight. This ability aids the user in avoiding and altering present possibilities.
Aquarius, your far-reaching visions aid you in preparing for and avoiding possible tragedies. This preparation can make the difference between winning and losing. Your foresight gives you a creative and innovative mind. Your ideas provide the groundwork for a better society. These far-reaching views will not be understood by everyone, which can lead to feelings of isolation. Recognize that your ideas are frequently forward-looking, which makes them tough to express to the rest of us. Allowing this obstacle to distract you from your objective would be a disservice to society. Your suggestions are valuable and will be recognized when the time comes!