Welcome to Aquarius season, your annual four-week flashback to the 1960s. This bohemian cycle celebrates liberation and originality, all while inviting us to work together collectively. Form your supergroup! Who cares if you come from different walks of life? Free-spirited Aquarius relishes individuality, and so should you while the sun beams into this sign from January 19 to February 18.
Aquarius is ruled by rebellious Uranus, the planet of surprises. Catching people off guard— and even using a dash of shock value—is this sign’s secret for making a splash. Visualize Aquarian pop icon Harry Styles, who seamlessly transitioned from One Direction boy-bander to a harlequin-onesie-wearing solo artist faster than anyone could say “watermelon sugar.” Now’s the time to reveal a hidden dimension of yourself, and leave a few jaws on the ground.
Don’t be surprised if you create a ripple effect. The glyph for Aquarius is two waves of energy. This intellectual air sign knows how to electrify the room, shifting people’s perspectives with future-forward ideas. Fun fact: Thomas Edison, who is credited with inventing modern electricity, was born under this sign.
Needless to say, brainstorming sessions are epic during Aquarius season. Let your imagination roam off leash. Who cares if the ideas you drum up are light years away from being put into production? This is the time to think so far outside the box that the box disappears altogether.
Feeling cooped up? This socially experimental season invites you out of your hibernation station to gather with community. If nothing’s happening in your area, take it upon yourself to get the good times rolling. Does a local venue want to host a trivia night? How about an evening of silent reading in a chic hotel lobby? Or tarot readings and shopping at a fun neighborhood boutique? Maybe they could use a bump of customers during the chilly months. Talk to the owner or the manager and see.
Does your cup runneth over? As the zodiac’s humanitarian, Aquarius invites us to rally around a common cause. The symbol for Aquarius is the water bearer, i.e. Ganymede, who poured nectar into the chalices of the gods, enabling them to share their gifts with humanity. Metaphorically, this is the time to let the generosity spill over, and share your extra flow with people who could use it.
Aquarius season is packed with bonus highlights, including the Lunar New Year, which always corresponds to the new moon in Aquarius. This January 29 kicks off the Year of the Wood Snake, brining an energy that’s resourceful, creative, and transformational.
Then there’s Valentine’s Day, which, ironically, arrives at the tail end of Aquarius season. The Hallmark holiday doesn’t exactly give the same punk rock energy as the water bearer. But V-Day can be made exponentially more enjoyable with a dash of Aquarian originality. Skip the candlelit dinner or at least follow it up with something unconventional, like a screening at a planetarium or a glass blowing class. Aquarius, the sign of universal love, reminds us that amour isn’t one-size-fits-all. Celebrate relationships of all stripes—romantic, platonic, or even the one you’re building with yourself.
Renegade as it may be, Aquarius is also a fixed sign. While its energy inspires bold, unconventional ideologies, it also values commitment, much like its co-ruler, steadfast Saturn. This season isn’t just about throwing random ideas at the wall—it’s about following through on the ones that matter most. Treat your vision like a winter garden: Nurture it carefully, and watch it flourish.
Whatever you get up to, video yourself in action, and spread the inspiration. Techie Aquarius also rules social media. You might just have an Oprah moment (yes, she’s an Aquarius) while you’re out changing the world.