The 12 zodiac signs

Aquarius: dates and personality

2026 season: January 20 – February 18

Dates
January 20 – February 18
Element
Air
Modality
Fixed
Ruler
Uranus

What Aquarius is like

Aquarius is the energy of the future and the collective: it thinks in networks and breaks molds. Its archetype is the reformer and the visionary, original, independent, oriented toward humanitarian ideals. It observes the world with mental distance and proposes alternatives. Its challenge tends to be emotional detachment and reflexive rebellion.

In love

In love it needs friendship, freedom, and respect for its uniqueness: the ideal bond begins as mental complicity. Possessiveness pushes it away; shared independence draws it close.

At work

At work it innovates, connects people and ideas, and questions the status quo with proposals of its own. It thrives in technology, science, social causes, and open-minded teams.

Sources: tetrabiblos_1; common_doctrine; modern_tradition

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Frequently asked questions

What are the Aquarius dates in 2026?
In 2026, Aquarius season runs from January 20 to February 18. Exact dates shift slightly each year depending on when the Sun actually enters the sign.
When does Aquarius season start in 2026?
The Sun enters Aquarius on January 20, 2026 (computed with ephemeris; it may shift ±1 day in your time zone).
What element is Aquarius?
Aquarius is a Air sign of Fixed modality.
What is Aquarius's ruling planet?
Aquarius's ruler is Uranus.

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Season dates are computed with Swiss Ephemeris from the Sun's actual ingress into the sign (noon UTC reference): that's why they can differ ±1 day from generic lists.