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Aquarius
Aquarius is the 11th zodiac sign and its ruling planets are Saturn and Uranus. People born between January 20th and February 18th come under the zodiac sign Aquarius.

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Aquarius, ZodiacAquarius is the eleventh Zodiac in the belt. It is known as "Kumbha" in Hindi. Sun transits through this zodiac from January 20th to February 18th. According to Vedic astrology, the planet Saturn and Uranus also rules this zodiac. The Nakshatras of "Dhanishtha", "Shatabhishak" and "Purva Bhadrapada" lie beneath this sign. Aquarius is assertive, independent, progressive, analytical, original and inventive, has strong dislikes and firm opinions.

Ruling Planet of Aquarius
Aquarius" ruling planets are Saturn and Uranus. Saturn is the planet of limitation and contraction, and the trials of life experience. When Uranus was discovered in the 20th century, it was also assigned to this sign. In astrology, Uranus is the planet of change, disruption, the unconventional and the unexpected. It rules invention, aerodynamics and modern science.

Physical Characteristics of Aquarius
An Aquarian will often have a slender body with a candid face. Most Aquarians have a natural head drop but always carry a genial look in their eyes. Their profile is noble and often has some small features such as the ears as well as thin lips.

Aquarius, ZodiacGeneral Characteristics of Aquarius
The zodiac of Aquarius is truly contradictory and complicated. Aquarius is an air sign, which deals in ideas, abstracts, observation, cheerful disposition and innovation. Aquarians are innovative, unconventional and sometimes eccentric, and are therefore often targets for attack by narrow-minded people.

An Aquarian is all about people, crowd and friendships. His love for humanity knows no discretion. An Aquarian can be funny, basking in new discoveries and adventures most of the times. This sign is all about exploring life with fearlessness. People born in this sign are highly independent individuals. This sign is highly intellectual sign, where ideals and ideas form the soul.

Although an Aquarian is very open and receptive to other"s ideas and opinions, once they have formed an opinion of their own they are quite stubborn to consider things otherwise. Research and new avenues excite him. They are often very good analyst and reach the corners where no one has even trodden.

Health of Aquarius
Aquarius rules lower limbs and ankles. People from this zodiac might suffer in these organs as swollen legs, ankle sprains and breaks; also to varicose veins and hardening of the arteries. They are also vulnerable to nervous disorders and breakdowns.

Career of Aquarius
Aquarian"s curious and unique thinking makes them good researchers, scholars, astrologers, scientist and technicians. Many of them are also good artist, composers, writers and psychotherapists. They can be pretty determined in whatever field they choose, and sooner or later achieve one form of distinction or other.

Amorous Nature of Aquarius
For every Aquarian, romance is a great interest to follow till the time curiosity persists. All the while, the lover is the most important person on earth. Aquarian can actually be a friend with many of his ex-lovers. Sometimes they confuse love and friendship to make things go in a complicated fashion for years. It is very important to respect Aquarian"s individuality in a relationship. Even a romantic affair with Aquarius requires believing in dreams and living in reality.

Aquarius, ZodiacCompatibility Signs for Aquarius
Aquarians and Leos tend to have good balancing relationship. Aquarians have inclinations for whirling romance with an Arian or Gemini. They go well with Pisces, Libran and Cancer. With other signs, other factors in the compatibility matters. The least compatible signs with Aquarius are generally considered to be Taurus and Scorpio.

Gemstones for Aquarius
Amethyst is the lucky gemstone of the Aquarius sign. Amethyst brings faithfulness in love and bestows the gift of prescience. Aquarius also responds to other gemstones like Lapis Lazuli, Jasper, Turquoise, Agate and Garnet.


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