Aquarius traits revealed: Everything to know about Aquarian personalities (including being very matter-of-fact)

Latin for “water” or “cup carrier,” Aquarians are born between January 21st and February 19th and it’s a star sign ruled by two planets – Uranus, the planet of invention, innovation and  unpredictability and Saturn, the planet of time and tradition.

Aquarius’s symbol is the water bearer, a mystical celestial humanitarian who confers water, or life, on land. The human bearer depicts the zodiac sign of Aquarius, and water itself is Life that Aquarius brings to others. The symbol reflects Aquarius’ tendency to be focused on humanity and their inner yearnings to make the world a better place to live in. Some astrologers believe that, overall, Aquarians represents the best of humankind- they are big on humanitarian issues, fair, kind and clever.

Aquarians can be quite matter-of-fact and tell you how it is, often holding back from showing emotion which makes others think they’re a bit cold but they do have an often overlooked sensitive side. They also love adventure and travelling the world, often taking a big interest in global concerns and protecting our planet.

Famous celebrity Aquarians include the likes of Harry Styles, Chloë Grace Moretz, Jennifer Aniston, Oprah Winfrey and Alicia Keys.

So, what are the typical Aquarius personality traits? Here’s everything you need to know.

Typical Aquarius personality traits

Strong-minded

Just because everyone else thinks one thing, that doesn’t mean an Aquarius will. They are strong-minded and happy to form their own viewpoint on something without following a crowd. It can sometimes be hard to change their mind – and you’ll need a helluva good argument to do so.

Analytical

An Aquarius can sometimes be perceived as a bit of an outsider. They are very intelligent, analytical and methodical in their thought processes, dissecting knowledge, thinking outside of the box, sometimes appearing to be a bit spaced out, and not always paying attention to whatever is in front of them because they’re too busy thinking about something that happened last night.

Non-conforming

We mentioned the fact that they don’t follow what everyone else is and this is the best trait of an Aquarius. They’re happy in their own skin and revel in originality – whether that’s thinking up impressive plans for something no one else really gets or wearing something bold and unique, they can be highly eccentric.

Humanitarian

An Aquarius tends to have a deep passion for our planet and protecting it and a need to fulfil humanitarian projects – whether that’s through education or charity work, or simply through championing those lesser-heard voices. They have a deep sense of justice and campaigning for what is fair and right.

Easy going

Despite being alternative thinkers and strong-minded, Aquarians are actually quite easy-going characters. They don’t sweat over the small stuff. They sometimes need reminding to not over-think though.

Aquarius compatibility – who gets on best with an Aquarius?

An Aquarius will likely have a lot of friends who are part of the Air sign trio (Aquarius, Gemini, Libra). They’re all clever, opinionated and analytical and love nothing than a big ol’ debate around the table.

In terms of romance, an Aquarius and a Leo make a pretty brilliant couple. Leo lovers love sex and an Aquarius loves a challenge so it’s a star sign match made in horny heaven.

Personality traits that an Aquarius avoids

Vanity

An Aquarius is big on authenticity and deep thought so superficial vanity is a real turn-off for them. They are about what’s inside rather than appearances.

Tradition

Those who like to follow age-old traditions, schedules and order are not probably not best suited to Aquarians who prefer to question these boundaries and challenge the status-quo.