up with logical reasons to delay or to wait and may therefore marry or commit later in life. This hesitancy is a shame because when the Aquarian man does finally find the courage to take a leap of faith with his heart and share his life with someone else, he can really thrive. He is able to open up and relax and will bring much excitement and joy to a relationship.
Family
Aquarian children are often independent and from an early age may have a rebellious streak. Their parents soon learn that these surprising children tend to do the opposite of what is expected, so reverse psychology may work with them. They don’t tend to thrive in school environments that are overly disciplinarian and traditional, but, if the reasons behind rules and regulations are clearly explained to them, they can be sensible. Children born under this sign often have an insatiable curiosity and need to be allowed to experiment and find things out for themselves. This is the sign of the inventor, after all. They are drawn to art and science in particular. Naturally curious and friendly, these children need to be kept safe by their parents when it comes to interacting with strangers or people they don’t know.
Aquarian parents will dive into parenthood with a sense of adventure, and their approach to raising children is likely to be unconventional and sometimes lacking in discipline. This will work out fine if their child loves the freedom of being different, but not so fine if their child prefers fitting in with the crowd and craves structure to feel secure. It really is important for an Aquarian parent to understand that their children may not have the same viewpoints or approach to life as them.
Career
To be fulfilled in their careers, Aquarians must feel they are being original or inventive in some way. They may even become inventors or entrepreneurs. They can do very well in careers involving communication, such as people management, public relations, journalism, the media, television and radio, and can excel on social media, becoming online influencers. Another field they may be attracted to is technology and they can be brilliant with computers. Drawn to humanitarianism they make fine charity workers, campaigners and even politicians. Above all, their intention is to help human beings progress in some way, so it’s highly likely they will be attracted to science, medicine, technology, anthropology, archaeology, sociology, ecology, forensics and even space research.
“Above all, their intention is to help human beings progress in some way”
Given they have such inquisitive minds and love to reach out of their comfort zone to try new things, they may very well change jobs quite frequently during their lives, often making a dramatic career change later in life.
Health and wellbeing
The average Aquarian—if there is such a person—will thrive best on a diet that is simple, light and nourishing. They should steer clear of fatty and fried foods that will just slow them down mentally and physically, and aim for foods that are as natural as possible. A mainly vegetarian diet rich in fruits, vegetables, oily fish, legumes, nuts and seeds is therefore preferable to a diet rich in animal products and refined, processed food.
Aquarians may feel fitter and more mentally alert when the weather is cooler. They don’t tend to enjoy sunbathing as much as those of other signs. They can suffer from circulation problems and should ensure they get plenty of circulation-boosting exercise, a minimum of 30 minutes a day. Cross-training or creative forms of exercise, such as dancing, will appeal to them more than repetitive exercise. Jogging or brisk walking is highly beneficial, but they should avoid the dullness of the treadmill and head outside to get the energy-boosting benefits of fresh air. Regular stretching before and after exercise is important because Aquarian ankles are vulnerable to injury and they should also make sure they wear supportive footwear.
Aquarians are highly likely to enjoy unusual or eccentric hobbies, from train- and UFO-spotting, to astronomy, to science fiction conventions. They can enjoy team sports, socializing and campaigning for causes they believe in. Mind–body therapies, such as yoga and tai chi, physical therapies such as massage, and even simply thumping a punch bag, can help them unwind when the going gets tough. Although blue is their favored color, wearing, meditating on and surrounding themselves with the color red will encourage them to feel less detached and more passionate toward themselves and others.
Born between January 20 and 31
All Aquarians love surprises, but those born between these dates positively thrive on them. They can have stable home or work situations and can be loyal and self-disciplined, but every now and again expect them to shake things up and make everybody rethink their assumptions.
Born between February 1 and 10
Aquarians born between these dates find it tough to maintain relationships with people who are not willing to experiment and evolve in the same way that they do. These people just love to constantly reinvent as a way to motivate themselves and others to change for the better.
Born between February 11 and 18
Aquarians born between these dates are sensitive deep down, but they can appear dreamy, aloof and detached at times. They prefer to mix with people who are as original and as visionary in their approach to life as they are. Unconventional and innovative people, their lives will involve many twists and turns.
Life lessons
Aquarius is perhaps the most forward-thinking and future-orientated sign of the zodiac. Progressive and unconventional, Aquarians are likely to challenge traditional thinking at every opportunity, and have the ability to initiate positive change in the world and ease the suffering of the underprivileged. They need to ensure that their passion for progress does not develop into fanaticism. Although they come across as confident and sociable, emotional intimacy frightens them as they fear it will limit their individuality. Their natural ability to detach can come across as cold, but it often masks lack of self-belief. They try to find a sense of identity in being different, though this approach can only work if eccentricity is an expression of their true identity, rather than a false self they have taken on. They need to understand what it is within them that drives them to always be the square peg in a round hole. Only when they know that, can they establish a genuine identity for themselves. They also need to understand that oneness or agreement does not always diminish their position, it can enhance it.
Aquarians are ahead of their time and always looking to the future for another challenge. This makes them true visionaries, but it also makes them restless, with a tendency to push too hard to make things happen. They often don’t know how to relax, let go and savor the present moment, and so they miss out on the inner peace that living mindfully in the now can give them.
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