Personality Traits of an Aquarius

Author: Libby Pelham

The eleventh sign of the zodiac is Aquarius (Jan 21st-Feb19th). It is represented by the water bearer. Aquarius is the sign of the future and the water bearer reflects the idealism of the new life the future promises. Don't expect an Aquarian to follow the crowd. They are individuals who like to do their own thing and they enjoy being different. Aquarians take pride in their intellectual independence. They can be liberal and progressive in thought, and yet still fixed in their opinion. However, they are fair judges of different opinions because they don't let emotions get in their way.

Aquarians love more than anything to be in the company of other people. One of the friendliest signs of the zodiac, they are true "people" people. Aquarians will find their kindness helps them attract friends wherever they go. Their humanitarian beliefs make them concerned for the welfare of all. Yet, while they love people, they tend to avoid getting too deeply involved in a relationship for fear of losing their independence.

Aquarians are creative and imaginative, but better at dreaming up ideas rather than putting them into practice. They would rather spend their time thinking up new ideas than putting the ones they have already thought of into motion. They leave that job to others. Those born under the sign of Aquarius are true visionaries and leaders.

Unconventional

Aquarians relish in their unconventional ways. Their unusual thoughts lead them to think "outside of the box" and therefore, they are often seen as great thinkers. They are always looking for a new way to do something. This helps them avoid one of their greatest enemies - boredom.

The combination of their creative attributes, original thoughts, kindness, and love of people makes them perfect leaders. However, while they will take your opinion of something into consideration, you may be unlikely to change their own thoughts on the subject.

Friendly

Aquarians value friendship very much. Once you have a friendship with an Aquarian, you can expect them to be loyal. If you find yourself in a bind, ask an Aquarian friend for help. They will not hesitate to be there for you. They are the humanitarians of the zodiac and their altruistic ways naturally draw people to them.

Aquarians usually never find themselves at a loss for companionship, but because they value their independence so, they may not make the best lovers. If they feel they are trapped, they will use any excuse to break free.

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Weaknesses

Aquarians can be stubborn in their opinions. They can become impatient with those who don't see their point of view and disagree with them. They are fiercely independent and this can make them seem cold, detached, and impersonal at times. They embrace their eccentric ideas so much that they can be viewed as rebellious and unpredictable.

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Parts of the Body Ruled by Aquarius

The circulatory system, shins, and ankles - Aquarians may be prone to ankle and shin strains and breaks. Because they are ruled by the circulatory system, they may also have varicose veins and hardening of the arteries due to circulatory problems.

Famous Aquarians

Actors/ Entertainers

John Travolta
Burt Reynolds
Lana Turner
Oprah Winfrey
Geena Davis
James Dean

Musicians/ Singers

Wolfgang Mozart
Garth Brooks
Carol King
Sonny Bono

Sports Figures

Jack Nicklaus
Wayne Gretsky
Babe Ruth
Mark Spitz

Writers/ Poets

Lord Byron
Robert Burns
Charles Dickens

Politicians/ Leaders

General Douglas Macarthur
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Dan Quayle
Ronald Reagan
King Farouk
Abraham Lincoln
Jimmy Hoffa
Queen Anne

Aquarians make great friends and even better leaders due to their considerate and caring ways. They may amaze you with their open minded and unusual ideas. Aquarius is the sign of the future as well the sign of hopes and dreams. Their creative thought and imagination has lead to many great discoveries, but often their drive to be unlike anyone else can lead others to view them as eccentric and unusual.

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Jacq 22/01/2020 at 4:54 pm

I was with a virgo for 5 1/2 years. Did all I could for her, loved her, only for her to have met another man and left me because he has a 4 bedroom house. My spirit WAS broken, but after reading this I could do nothing but smile and know that I'll be ok. Im now dating a Gemini and she is super cool. I love how things are going and hopes to continue on the right path! To all my aquas out in the world reading this, no matter where your are, I LOVE YOU! Because I know what we have endured as far as giving ourselves our all to others only to be hurt. May your aqua light shine Brite forever!

Angelica 02/01/2020 at 6:59 pm

This is my first to really look deep into self and try to make something of myself to find my self to be happy... it feels like some weight has been lifted off my chest to not only read something i can relate to and understand myself. Im very overly emotional and im just feeling all negative. I dont want that i peace i want joy. I was never like this. But to read everyones comments i mean i read each one it felt amazying to feel like im not the only one. Some of sound happy like you found peace with in your self and i applaud you i want to be there. I want to continue this journey to finding my true self and loving my self. Im a giver an emtional giver i give my heart out.

shell 19/12/2019 at 7:17 pm

To my aquas I'm was reading how some are just left hurt from giving their all And just got emotional. I'm sad to hear that but I'm encourage to push you to not give up on self . If you take look at the personality traits for confirmation you'll see we are humanitarian, sacrifice,voice for movement. We shouldnt deny ourself because we do those things naturally .so let's say someone stole something well it was my job to make sure that they had what they needed before they had to feel like that because I can't change no one but I can except and change that I mean since I choose to allow that person close I knew my responsibility . Well I got to know myself and I'm not that bad after all. I to let my hurts and mistakes define me . Until my curiosity got the best of me and I research who I am. Now I can look at the world with different eyes and people are able to work with me accordingly. so I tend to be able to mediate for people at times. Or just fit in to a place where I can and build self instead of being robbed of that. We have to stop robbing ourself with high expectations on anyone because we are the ones keeping people together . I fail when I took to long to help someone leaves me feeling hurt, I fail when I didn't want to talk to no one leaves me feeling lonely. I fail when I didn't take care of my health Cause I could've made to you if I really tried Leaves me feeling like I'm no good. I create who I am . I would do anything just about to help someone when given to honor too I can never say they took from me. I love with a pure love so deep that I can't even say my heart was Broken .my love wants that person to be happy no matter what anyways . Anyways that's all for now And I can allow people to be people that's what we love the most.

Boo 08/12/2019 at 8:32 am

So true about almost everything. But I was with my husband for 30 years and who I loved deeply. But he had an affair and left. I am broken but my stubbornness gets me through. I am definitely a friend for life, but cross me at yr peril. I definitely don't care what people think about me but maybe that comes with age. A definite leader and always thinking outside the box.

Acuariana 31/10/2019 at 2:59 am

scorpio-acuarius. I say no never again after 20 years of living with a ?. They are manipulative, control freaks, jealous and envious and also unfaithful.
Don't let anyone steal your light acuarians.

Maddie 23/10/2019 at 3:31 am

I'm in a relationship with a scorpio, and everyone says that it wont work out. The only estimate of success I have, is random statistics from websites and I'm wondering if in personal experience scorpio-aquarius relationships typically work out?

Cherimonique 21/10/2019 at 10:30 pm

I have been trying to find my cold aloof side as an Aquarian. I am very emotional and tend to make my decisions based on how others might feel. My sun sign is Aquarius but my moon is Virgo, I am a walking contradiction. I never lack consideration for others so I tend to find myself thinking too much. I've become a bit reclusive. I just know that we are rare and if you have not yet loved Aquarian try to do so.Last but not least we are positivly closet freaks once we feel comfortable around the idea of intimacy. Lol info junkies and the best multi tasking. Solutions under pressure without breaking a sweat. I love you all but to my fellow Aquarians extra special warm wishes keep doing what you do paving the way for the new ideals and helping to bring forth a better more unified tomorrow.

Nini 20/10/2019 at 8:17 pm

Yes us aquarians are quite truly unique and misunderstood. Would love to meet a man who understands aquarians and has the same strong relationship values. I don't understand what people get out of cheating and have never done so myself in 52 years....what ever happened to, "Love The One Your With " ??

MommaBear 18/10/2019 at 4:13 am

As an Aquarian i agree with all of the above but i have found that my love and continual giving to others has often left me deeply hurt. I love that i give 100% of myself to others and if I have met you I consider you my friend. But at 36 years old i have come to a point where i have given truly everything i have to others and am now left here struggling to find a way to get back up. So my only warning to fellow Aquarians is dont love others more than you love yourself.because you may end up alone with nothing let to give and no one there to help you.

Richo 25/06/2019 at 4:54 am

Legendary singer/songwriter/showman Alice Cooper is an Aquarius, and ought to be included in the Musicians/ Singers section (please :)

David 11/06/2019 at 12:24 am

This is the best astrological sign in the Zodiac. We have a lot of weight on her shoulders. We need to produce results because no one else will. It's the dawning of our age. And it couldn't come any sooner after all this world is in trouble. We must lead them to Victory!

No pressure, LOL

Gethro 13/05/2019 at 4:42 pm

As a middle aged Aquarian I realise I have lived much of my life in fear of others and their opinions of me- due to huge amount of wounds when I was younger, and fear of offending others. Not a healthy way to live! Also I struggle with the lack of integrity in people these days- I have walked away from many friendships as a result. I realise now I do have creative talents, which I doubted for so many years due to low self esteem- we Aquarians are very hard on ourselves. I feel like I don't fit in this modern world and want to retreat to hide away in a cabin in the woods- we love and need solitude- as we give out a lot to others. We are kind, generous to a fault, creative, funny, good listeners and loyal friends- not without our faults- but boy what a stale world it would be without us!

tammy 07/05/2019 at 9:24 am

I'm an Aquarian and every word is true. Love people, likes to be sarcastic and have fun. I know I get a little aloof sometimes which is not good, but all in all Aquarians are nice people.

Lindy 27/02/2019 at 3:11 am

An Aquarius will always still loyal to the end. This is a down fall for us because we can be taken advantage, deeply hurt inside and never fully recover from the hit. This means friends,spouses,coworkers and etc. This quality doesn’t exist much anymore.

Drea 09/12/2018 at 4:41 pm

Hey Aquarius, I have the biggest problem with hurting people feelings do y'all?As a Aquarius I don't like that about myself!

KP kim possible 19/04/2018 at 7:52 am

Hi it's me, your favorite wife from the shining I am an Aquarius and I love to party catch me at el rio singing with my boo J Lo smooch!

Bizman 03/04/2018 at 3:14 am

1/22/Aquarian like Sagittarius lady compatible with me.Adventure maybe more.Nc. message me back.Entrested

Bizman 02/04/2018 at 10:30 pm

Hello to all my beloveds,glad to here from fam.knowledge, wisdom, future has called on us to change the world with our visions dreams skill to a new way of thinking.NEW AGE AWARENESS CONSCIOUS AQUARIAINS

Hazel 11/01/2018 at 8:37 pm

I agree with that. I am all of those traits. They make us........ UNIQUE!!!

Norma 12/10/2017 at 2:03 am

I agree with the last paragraph.! I’m an aquarian and it takes one to know one. We are awesome and so unconventional!

Reverend Bill (Daddy 19/09/2017 at 8:35 pm

Omg, this is so me. I was reading through this and it allndescribed me so welllllllllllllllll. Anyway, we Aquariums don't acceot week people, so if you're having a problem just go to the shin doctor. He'll fix you right up. Because without strong shins, how can one be an aquarium? Love you all

LittleBilly 13/09/2017 at 3:09 pm

Nick, I understand completely h ow y ou feel I am almost 50 years old and I fight that same battle frequently. Unfortunately to win it we have have to do something that goes against the aquarian code, we have to abandon many of the other interests and focus on one. (Well maybe 2 or 3.... we would not want to get bored) but in the same breath if we get over wellhelmad thats going to only set us back further. So the question I ask my self that will normally help get me motivated.... What has your pride cost you? In your case it could be the opportunity of a lifetime. Again revert back to what we know, if you start something and it is not for you you will feel the negative energy, and the one that is for you will fit you like a glove, trust what tools you have been given use them....Do not beat your self up over this if you cannot make a decision in a short amount of time just make it in a reasonable amount of time, do your research but do not give up keep moving, it does not really matter how fast you are going are where you are going as long as you do not stop.....I believe in you, you should too :)

JE 30/07/2017 at 11:39 pm

Sun in pisces mercury and ep eastpoint in Aquarius moon in Gemini rising sign cap, i dont feel like a pisces ppl tell me i dont act a pisces i fell like an Aquarius, and sometimes Gemini sooo wierd bit i stil have some treits of pisces and i attract so many Aquarius ppl its ridiculous

Elove 11/07/2017 at 2:20 pm

Wow I kept saying test to this article,I am about everything here,my question therefore is how do I become better?i seem to forget myself for humanity sometimes.

LittleMissAquariusTh 02/07/2017 at 5:53 pm

I'm an Aquarius an I'd definitely say I stand out from the crowd. My individuality is truly special and people sometimes don't understand that. I don't have keep these people around me, I don't need that sort of negativity in my life. Despite my friendly nature I recently got into a dispute with someone who didn't respect my unconventional opinions. Unfortunately I broke my ankle and since then I have just not felt myself, I'm hoping it passes but if it doesn't I'll probably have to top myself. What's the point of going on if I can't be a true Aquarius.

Netta 04/05/2017 at 10:00 pm

I'm 16 and I'm an Aquarius,I'm in a relationship and I feel losted and kind of hard to be myself around my partner and I'm reading these comments and they are so true about everything,I want to be deep in a relationship and I love music,and I like to be myself sometimes, to stay out of trouble. But sometimes I wonder,will I ever fall in love,I want a big house with a pool and 6 kids. I want someone to understand me,I love giving out advice,and love to solve problems. But right I need some advice,Should I keep this relationship going or just end it,it's going a year now and we argue alot but we're getting to know each other very well. And I feel safe when I'm around him but he don't want to have a career in his future and I do. He hates school and I want to achieve my goal,What should I do?

J 27/03/2017 at 8:12 pm

Minni- you say your Aquarius is making you surrender.. As an Aquarius I can tell you if you let us to this you will not be around long. If you are not strong enough you keep up or give us a challenge then we will see you as weak and we are anything but week. It is just a matter of time we will leave or find someone as well that can challenge us. If he says something you don't agree with do your research as we don't do feelings well but fact we can not over look. If you can not challenge your Aquarius is every way and just want to stay quiet and get cover in a corner you should just do yourself a favor and move on. If you want to make it work challenge us.. don't yell, don't argue.. debate logically.. teach us something new, don't cling to us.. and stand tall.. if you cant do that.. leave before you are left..

Minnie 25/03/2017 at 9:32 pm

I have issues with my bf because he tends to speak about our relationship in public, I feel uncomfortable when we are talking together and he always makes me feel claustrophobic. Am usually the outgoing and bubbly one but now I can't stand people who talk too much or try to argue with me so I keep to myself and I don't like talking. I am starting to feel something is wrong with me...

Daiia 19/03/2017 at 6:39 pm

Im an Aquarius, I would really just like to say that I'm weird, I am very open but to myself at the same time, I don't think that a relationship is all that important, and I love animals way more than people frfr, I believe in all conspiracy theories, and all I want to do is travel anywhere and everywhere i can, I don't know what love actually is and I think it's an undieing connection of two souls paired to make one, love only comes true through the Lord and that's what I believe, and that being said I am in love with a pisces man, but a little less serious, I'm not that emotional, come on I laugh a lot, oh and I love or really like music, anything music, literaly!

Taz 04/03/2017 at 5:20 am

I have so many hopes and dreams. I would sacrifice my life in a heartbeat to help so many but I feel stuck and confused

Sopf 07/12/2016 at 11:31 am

Need to know if Ryan is my love match for the future?

Divachic 03/11/2016 at 1:19 am

I'm good at everything I touch but I seem to can't find something that I'm truly interested in. It's like I can find something I like and then I get bored with it after a month or so.

J 02/11/2016 at 12:28 am

Care about the planet now knowing the future dreams creative independent enlighten empowerment originality inventive charming witty imagination honest good in business among other talents born leaders or followes teachers liberal or conservative with right balance

Nick 08/10/2016 at 8:01 am

It seems it is very hard to be an Aquarius in this day and time...I am talented in just about anything I touch and can't focus on one thing to master and a cell at...I am in a constant state of being lost and can't seem to "reboot" to a starting point to continue...it's kinda like being in a constant state of limbo or purgatory..I never seem to win I can't give up but at the same time I can't move forward....so lost

None 23/09/2016 at 12:14 pm

alot of Aquarians are auspiciously humanitarian ...

Sissy 20/08/2016 at 7:38 pm

Just needing some guidance on love and financing ??.

Mellow 04/08/2016 at 7:10 am

This was a very powerful statement on Aquarius wish I am an Aquarius . I'll have to agree by 80% of this statement is true.??

Jean 11/01/2016 at 5:56 am

I am aquaruis/tiger woman and this is very true. If I walk outside, people around me feel confuse, but once I smile at them. Im already sure tht thy can be my friends. Sometimes we already feel inlove but we cant accept the truth cause were kind of person tht affraid of offending and cause of our kindness, we are often deceived. An aquarian friend is ready to depend in any kind of enemy. In a relationship? We are very open n honest, but we never shown how to love, Thts why most of the time an aquarian person dnt have relationship. We love our freedom and aquaruis is like tom sawyer" Love to explore and like Robinhood" willing to give or share even just a piece of food tht fit only to be hes dinner, any kind of clothes n accesories we were, people around us can see in their face tht they are admired us, we also very easy to understand in any kind of topic.
Most of the time we love to be alone cause we feel tht some person about us feel envious n hard for them to inderstand us.

Aqua 21/06/2014 at 4:23 am

It's quite aquarius to not be a typical aquarius. Y

Liz 22/03/2014 at 11:11 am

Frighteningly accurate...!! but It was nice to read this about me, as its actually such a nice personality profile - I have no problems being a typical Aquarian

vulpes 30/01/2014 at 12:49 am

I have a couple of close friends but I am really not a people person! I am very much to,myself and only really enjoy the company of the couple of friends I am close to and family. I am very unimaginative and unable to come up with new ideas for things, in fact, I am a doer rather than a thinker - a crafter even. I love making things and would rather jump,straight into something rather than think! I certainly am too unconfident to be a leader and hate the thought of being bossy. I would rather do as I am told, rather than lead something.I must not be a typical aquarius.

janu 30/12/2013 at 1:21 pm

will i get my love back that is the person whom i love will marry me or not

gauri 27/03/2013 at 2:06 pm

such a beautiful explanations...this is very much true and this is what i am

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