Gemstone: Amethyst, Garnet
Element: Air
Quality/Modality: Fixed
Polarity: Positive, Male
Ruling Planet: Saturn & Uranus
Tarot Card: The Star (inspiration and humanitarianism)
Goddesses: Mariska Hargitay (Jan 23rd), Alicia Keys (Jan 25th), Oprah Winfrey (Jan 29th), Kerry Washington (Jan 31st), Shakira (Feb 2nd), Kelly Rowland (Feb 11th), Jennifer Aniston (Feb 11th), Megan Thee Stallion (Feb 15th), Paris Hilton (Feb 17th), Bonnie Wright (Feb 17th)
On January 19th, 2026, the Sun moves into the sign of the activist. Quite fittingly, the season kicks off on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and let's be real, in 2026 there is no shortage of causes worth a rally. While those with an Aquarius Sun or Rising might feel this as a homecoming, this transit asks every one of us to step down from our individual pedestals and zoom out to see the bigger picture. For the next four weeks we shift from the discipline structures of Capricorn to the radical disruption of Aquarius. It's time to move out of the traditions that feel like limitations and into a space defined by innovation and community.
Aquarius season is a universal invitation to break your own rules, embrace your quirks, and look toward the future. It is a time for all of us, regardless of our birth chart, to ask: How can I contribute to the whole while staying true to my most authentic self?
During this cycle we're all fueled by a collective hunger for knowledge, fresh experiences, and a serious dose of originality. But don't let the quirky reputation fool you, Aquarius is one of the four fixed signs (along with Taurus, Leo, and Scorpio). Think of fixed signs as the zodiac's stabilizers. They are the architects who take our wildest, most enthusiastic ideas and plug them into a legit plan with actual milestones and timelines.
Now, let's clear up a classic zodiac confusion: even though Aquarius is represented by the water bearer, it isn't a water sign. It's an air sign that is far more interested in the heights of the intellect than the depths of emotion. However, air and water both play an important part in the symbolism here. Aquarius water flows. The water bearer represents a conduit for ideas, making this sign the ultimate community hub. Just as civilizations rose around water sources, we too have found modern versions of gathering at the well to exchange news and connect with those around us.
Aquarius is one of the few signs that is ruled by more than one planet. Its traditional ruler is Saturn, the planet of discipline, structure, and responsibility, which grounds Aquarius's innovative ideas. Its modern ruler is Uranus, planet of sudden change and rebellion. Uranus is the only planet in our solar system that literally spins on its side. Take that as your permission slip to drop customary traditions that no longer fit. If something feels "normal," over the next couple weeks, you might be doing it wrong!
Aquarius season is all about progress and modernity. It’s a pivotal moment to stop looking in the rearview mirror, let go of the past, and start innovating for the future. Whether you’re upgrading your personal goals or finding new ways to connect with humanity, this is your time to move forward.
With everything going on in the world right now, Aquarian energy demands that we look forward with a visionary lens. Use this unconventional energy to march to the beat of your own drum and don't be afraid to let your truest, weirdest, most authentic self out to play. The world doesn't need more of the same--it needs the uniqueness that you bring to the table.
- Deep dive on Aquarius energy: how it works and how to actually use it
- 6 in-depth rituals to help you align with the season
- A full page of thought-provoking reflection prompts
- Custom Aquarius season tarot spread
- List of Aquarius season correspondences (crystals, herbs, and flowers)
Originally published: January 15th, 2024
