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Aquarius, the freedom to be different

Aquarius is the sign of the collective and of the future. Its energy questions what is established and imagines new ways of living together. People with the Sun in Aquarius tend to recognize themselves when they honor their originality and their desire to contribute to something larger.

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When the Sun enters Aquarius

In 2027: .

Times in UTC.

The dates January 20 – February 18 are an average. The Sun changes sign at an exact minute that varies from year to year. If you were born close to that change, only a calculation with your birth time and place can confirm your Sun sign.

Approximate dates
January 20 – February 18
Element
Air
Modality
Fixed
Ruler
Saturn (traditional) and Uranus (modern)
Opposite sign
Leo

How the energy of Aquarius expresses itself

The energy of Aquarius is inventive, independent and humanitarian. It values friendship, freedom and ideas that can improve the lives of many people. It has a lucid outlook, often ahead of its time.

Natural gifts

Paths of growth

The invitation for Aquarius is to bring the mind closer to the heart. Emotional distance protects, but it can leave the people closest to it feeling left out. Allowing itself to feel, and not only to understand, makes its vision even more human.

In love and relationships

Aquarius needs friendship, freedom and intellectual complicity in a relationship. It does not like ready-made formulas. The growth lies in showing affection in accessible ways and in accepting intimacy without fear of losing independence.

At work and in your calling

Aquarius stands out in technology, science, innovation, social causes, astrology, collective projects and environments with creative freedom.

Your Sun sign is only the beginning

The Sun shows your essence, but you are much more than one sign. Your Moon reveals how you feel, your Ascendant shows how you present yourself to the world, and each planet sits in a house that speaks of an area of life. That is why two Aquarius people can be so different.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the dates of the Aquarius sign?

Roughly January 20 – February 18. The exact day shifts slightly every year: in 2026, the Sun enters Aquarius on January 20, 2026, 01:45 UTC (UTC). If you were born near the change of sign, calculate your chart with your exact date, time and place of birth.

What is the element and ruling planet of Aquarius?

Aquarius is a Air sign of fixed modality, ruled by Saturn (traditional) and Uranus (modern).

Which signs are compatible with Aquarius?

By element, Aquarius tends to feel at ease with Gemini and Libra (same element) and with Aries, Leo and Sagittarius (Fire, the complementary element). Leo, the opposite sign, often brings attraction and mutual learning. Real compatibility depends on each person's full chart, which synastry analyzes.