Element: Air Modality:
Fixed Ruling Planet: Uranus
Personality Traits: Humanitarian,
Friendly, Progressive, Ingenious, Experimental
General Compatibility: Gemini, Libra
Color:
Magenta, Rubine Red
Gemstones: Amethyst, Garnet, Ruby
Foods: Potatoes, Turnips, Beets,
Cranberries, Eggplant
Those who are quite satisfied,
sit still and do nothing;
those who are not quite satisfied,
are the sole benefactors of the world.
—WALTER SAVAGE LANDOR
Aquarius, the eleventh sign of the zodiac, is
ruled by the planet Uranus and symbolized by the Water Bearer or Man
Pouring Water. True to this symbolism, Aquarians flow out to the
world, imparting their life-giving refreshment to the thirsty,
needing masses. The waters which they pour out are not those which
satisfy physical thirst or any bodily need, but rather which serve to
cleanse men's souls of the ills of racism, prejudice and greed. As
the conduit of Uranian energy, Aquarian waters bring refreshment of a
finer type, a sustenance of the mind which seeks to elevate and
expand Man's thinking to greater breadth of perspective. Aquarian
consciousness is that universal understanding which acknowledges the
whole of Mankind as one human family, within which each of its
members is embraced as brother or sister. The Aquarian dream of
universal brotherhood might be considered too idealistic or
impractical to actually materialize in our world, but these natives
hold onto it nonetheless. As water makes the earth yield abundantly,
so does the Aquarian have the ability to stir men's souls, wakening
the dormant seed into spiritual activity. As the water bearer, he is
the possessor of truths yet unfathomable to the majority of people,
and in this respect he is actually ahead of his time. The urn he
wields is the fount of social idealism, universal understanding and
humanitarianism, and the refreshment he pours forth are the waters of
enlightenment, inspiration and ingenious discovery. These he imparts
freely, without reserve, to all who seek the higher truths and whose
hearts are ready to accept them.
You may be reluctant to credit the Aquarian you know with having such
high-minded ideals, but don't let his appearance or even his
behavior, fool you. Behind that somewhat aloof expression is a deep
mind capable of analyzing the deepest problems and bringing to light
some of life's greatest mysteries. Aquarians quite literally live for
humanity. They have an innate understanding and appreciation of the
many differences in race, culture, morality and individual
personalities within the human family, but realize that these are
superficial trappings which only tend to blind from recognition the
common human heritage shared by all. Consequently, they do not
understand the barriers of prejudice, racism, religious belief, or
territorialism, which in their estimation only serve as vehicles for
Man's inhumanity to Man. The forces of Uranus, which constantly
vibrate within them, keep their minds focused on the Aquarian ideals
of social harmony, world peace and brotherhood, and no amount of
fame, power or worldly gain will ever deter them completely from
these altruistic leanings.
As it is natural for them to live on a slightly higher plane,
Aquarians will tend to reflect this in their physical appearance by
projecting a look of remoteness. This is especially evidenced in the
eyes, which will often be dreamy or other-worldly in appearance. The
eyes, in fact, may convey the peculiar Aquarian trademark of
appearing to not belong to the native or of somehow seeming to not go
along with the rest of the features. Consider how the crystal-clear
blue eyes of Aquarian Paul Newman stand out strikingly from the rest
of his features. His faraway eyes, full of an undefinable compassion,
have long been his trademark, but would one expect them to go along
with his otherwise rugged features and impulsive manner? Even if
their appearance, behavior or mannerisms do not always show it,
Aquarians' eyes will never fail to convey their true humanitarian natures.
As for the rest of the features, the hair is unusual in that it
almost always possesses a peculiar glint or variance of tone,
suggesting the play of sunshine upon it; it will tend to be wavy or
curly and often becomes grey even in youth. 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. The forehead is broad,
intimating an intellectual nature and the power of profound thought.
The nose is regular, being neither too long or too short, neither too
thin or too broad, and the way its angles meet precisely at the tip
conveys a look of inquisitiveness. The mouth is of medium size and
regular, with the lips being somewhat thin at the edges and gradually
tending to fullness toward the middle. The body presents little
opportunity for description, being moderate in every way, and, as is
the case with Libra, everything is well proportioned.
There's a little bit of rebellion in every Aquarian. Once they find
that changing people's attitudes to a more tolerant, humanitarian
perspective is more of a task than they first realized, these natives
may rebel against the rigidity and stubbornness they find about them.
Their dress or grooming is often unconventional. At a formal dinner
party, they'll show up wearing a plaid jacket, a loud tie, an unusual
hat or tennis shoes, not so much to get your attention, but to break
up the stuffiness of the affair. Even if the Aquarian should cop to
convention and wear the suit and tie or formal evening gown, the tie,
shirt, shoes, jewelry or hairstyle will probably be an eye-catching
color or a little off-beat. Even the more sedate February-born you
know who normally do wear conventional dress will put on their subtle
display of rebellion by giving the appearance of being haphazardly
attired or carelessly strewn together. The clothes may be
ill-fitting, too loose, too tight or out of style. The shirt may not
go with the trousers; the tie may be off to one side or hanging
loosely about the neck with open collar. Most male Aquarians will not
feel or look comfortable in a suit and tie, and female Uranians
likewise will not feel comfortable in a formal dress. They may
further show their break from convention by taking off their shoes,
acting in an off-handed or erratic manner or in general doing things
to raise a few eyebrows among the more conservative of the group.
As demonstrative as these subtle forms of rebellion may be, Aquarians
never seek to revolt. Unlike the social activism of Sagittarius or
the forcible displeasure of Aries, they'll never advocate the more
energetic types of dissent which actually seek to overthrow or change
existing conditions or attitudes. Their revolt is a quiet, almost
subconscious sarcasm, and they don't really believe they'll change
anyone's thinking that much. These natives have learned the wisdom of
not struggling against rigidity of minds if only to encounter more
opposition. Part of the reason they have such an obvious disdain for
the way things are is that they are actually ahead of their time, and
can't understand at times how the rest of the world can be so far
behind in spiritual awareness. They can have impressions of the
future and may themselves exemplify, in consciousness at least, what
the world will be like fifty years from now. In the meantime, they
are content to work with conditions as they are, quietly and
unobtrusively keeping their on-going crusade against the status quo
well within acceptable confines. Every now and then, they'll offer
glimpses to those less visionary, of a world less beleaguered by the
ills of materialism, racism and prejudice. Their natural distaste for
stuffy or overly conservative thinking, though, is held in check by a
quiet optimism. They'll revel comfortably in the knowledge that the
subtle promptings of Uranus will inevitably lead Man to his greater enlightenment.
Many Aquarians will have a strong scientific bend. They'll be up on
all the latest scientific advancements, fascinated by astronomical
discoveries, and probably well-versed in the various theories of
physics, medicine or any of those sciences which are a direct benefit
to Man. No matter which field is their particular interest, they can
often find immense satisfaction in scientific experimentation. Most
Aquarian children will want chemistry sets or electronic kits, but it
might be well to lend a watchful eye toward these budding geniuses.
Their natural flair for experimentation can quite often go beyond the
parameters of the set or kit itself, leading to some pretty
spectacular, if not dangerous results. I know of one Aquarian
youngster who literally blew a hole in the roof of the family garage
through one of his "extracurricular" chemistry experiments;
luckily no one was hurt. Behind their scientific interest, of course,
is the Aquarian dream of making a great scientific discovery which
will be of benefit to Mankind. These natives could never be
interested in any field from a purely intellectual perspective.
Aquarians' humanitarian instinct must always be the prime motivator
for them to be successful or to derive satisfaction from their work.
A natural offshoot of the Aquarian interest in electronics is their
attraction to behind-the-scenes careers in radio or television.
Mercury rules communication by wire; Venus rules that of personal
interaction. Wireless communication, however, is typically Uranian,
and the fields of radio and television provide a comfortable niche
for the unique talents of many Aquarian-ruled. They have a natural
affinity for dealing with anything that involves subtle vibrations or
higher-frequency wave lengths, and these mediums serve as apt
vehicles for their need to relate to society in a larger way. The
Aquarian spirit, typically, is "out there," commingling
sympathetically with the thoughts and feelings of the masses, and it
is appropriate that these forms of mass communication hold a
particular fascination for them. Many Uranians are gifted in other
forms of 'wireless' communication such as mental telepathy, psychism
or any of the occult sciences. Almost invariably with these natives
there is an interest in astrology. As a study which is not a pure
science, but which employs many aspects of mind, it is admirably
suited to their temperaments. Whether they are casual followers, avid
enthusiasts, students or professionals, Aquarians find the 'study of
the stars' irresistible. There are few Uranians who don't know their
birth sign and Ascendant, and you'll often find them browsing through
the astrology section of the local bookstore or commenting that the
reason they're suddenly forgetful is that the Moon must be in Pisces.
Even the most conservative February-born (although there may be so
few conservative ones as to be considered an astrological rarity)
will regularly check out their horoscopes in the newspaper's
astrology column.
Aquarius is called the sign of genius and not without cause. The
Aquarian is equally at home on all mental planes whether
intellectual, psychic, creative, analytical or spiritual, neither
differentiating between them nor confusing one with another. He, more
than any other sign, possesses totality of mind. Almost any mental
pursuit is within his grasp. Aquarians understand the inadequacy of
intellect alone to produce work of truly lasting importance. By the
same token, profound spiritual wisdom or great analytical ability by
themselves do not hit the mark with these natives. It is the
combination of all these aspects of mind which constitute true
genius, and Aquarians, subconsciously at least, understand this. The
outpouring of these natives to humanity, combined with their
scientific bend and fine intellects, can express itself in tireless
commitments to finding the cure to diseases or to solving one of the
many social, economic or spiritual ills of Mankind. Is it any wonder,
then, that over eighty percent of the people honored in The Hall of
Fame have been born under the influence of Aquarius? The ideals
embodied in that institution parallel exactly the Aquarian spirit.
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Excerpted from The Astrology Diet,
Copyright © by Jon Stevens. All rights reserved.
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