Aquarius: what the water bearer is like

What Aquarius is like

Aquarius looks at the usual way of doing things and asks, “but why?” People born under the water bearer are original and open-minded, full of ideas that seem odd today and obvious next year. They care about fairness and like to make things better for everyone.

They’re friendly with all kinds of people, yet they may keep a little space around their own feelings. Aquarius likes to think things through before sharing how they feel, and what looks like distance is usually care. They value freedom and give it generously to the people they love.

Odd hobbies, new gadgets and late-night talks about how the world could work light them up.

Aquarius makes friends across every circle: the neighbour, the barista, someone from an online forum. They treat everyone as an equal and are often first to welcome someone new or a little different.

On a good day

When Aquarius feels free to be themselves, their ideas spark something in everyone.

• Finds a clever new fix for an old problem.
• Brings very different people together as friends.
• Stands up for someone who is being left out.

On a hard day

When they feel boxed in or misunderstood, the water bearer may drift off.

• Stays in their head when their heart wants a say.
• Digs in on an idea just to be different.
• Feels misunderstood and pulls away for a while.

A small thing to try this week

This week, tell one person how you feel. Start small: “I really liked that” or “I missed you.” Ideas are your strength, and a feeling said out loud can be a new kind of idea too.

Feelings don’t need to be fully worked out before you share them. Said simply, they often bring people closer, and Aquarius tends to like what happens next.

In Slipmatic

The Star Orrery prints the day’s reading for everyone. Slipmatic Plus prints an Aquarius reading for you every morning, a fresh thought to start the day.

For entertainment and reflection.