Ruled by the sun, Leo likes to radiate, conquer, and perform, where Aquarius, classically ruled by Saturn, likes to test, judge, and set boundaries. Detriment of the sunĪquarius is in polarity with the fixed fire sign Leo. When it comes to Saturinan matters of objectivity, perseverance, and patience, those born with the stern teacher in its diurnal domicile may take to these qualities naturally. Those born with Saturn in Aquarius will potentially have tremendous powers of intellectual discipline that they can apply well to study, administration, or in taking roles of social and judicial authority. Aquarius was thought to be the diurnal/day home of Saturn, an intellectual air sign that allows Saturn to be as scrutinizing, discerning, and objective of a planetary force as it likes to be when placed there. In classical astrology, Saturn was assigned rulership of both Aquarius and Capricorn. Aquarius’ affinity for innovation, invention, and intellectual focus is akin to the active, flowing air element.Īquarius Planetary Rulership Domicile of Saturn Air ElementĪquarius’ element is air, a light, dispersive element, thought by ancient astrologers to be an expression of matter that represents formlessness and dissolution. Aquarius begins the middle of winter, when the season is most “fixed” and established, lending to the tenacious, immovable, and somewhat stubborn tendencies of the formidable Aquarian intellect. Fixed ModeĪquarius is the last of the four fixed signs of the zodiac, who all hold an elemental energy of endurance and stability in the middle phase of the four seasons. This may lend cool and remote qualities to the Aquarian archetype, which tends to be more thoughtful and inventive during the cold, insular season. This is the time of year when the sun, Leo’s planetary ruler, is at its lowest strength, heat, and light. In the western tropical zodiac, Aquarius season begins on January 21, commencing the middle and heart of Winter in the Northern Hemisphere. Aquarius Element, Mode, and Season Winter Ganymede’s claim to fame came when Zeus transported him to Mount Olympus, to be the cupbearer of the gods. In Greek mythology, Aquarius was connected to the mythological youth Ganymede, who was the son of Tros, the Trojan king. The swelling of the Nile then corresponded to the commencement of Spring, a fertile time of growth after the flood of water to the region.
The Egyptians associated Aquarius with the flooding of the Nile, which was believed to occur when the Water-Bearer dipped his pitcher into the great river. Harking back to Babylonian times, the Aquarius constellation was associated with the protective god Ea, who carried an overflowing vase of water. The constellation of Aquarius, the Water-Bearer, is one of the oldest of our current zodiac. “For example, if several of the planets and pivotal points- like the ascendant-in your chart are in fire signs, you’re likely very spirited, catalyzed by intuition, and move fast or prefer to be in motion.Read today’s Aquarius horoscope Aquarius Symbolism + Myth
That said, if you have many planets in one element, you may be more likely to express that temperament and way of being to its fullest extent, says Gailing. "Someone could have several planets in both air and water signs, for example, and in that case, could reflect a blend of both temperaments." -Stephanie Gailing, astrologer "For example, someone could have several planets in both air and water signs, for example, and in that case, could reflect a blend of both temperaments," she says. As Gailing points out, many components of your overall natal chart-and the various elements they reflect-can play into your style or nature.
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Just as your astrological sun sign doesn’t determine your entire personality, the particular element of that sign doesn’t have full sway over your temperament, either.
How modern astrologers interpret the elements So, if we can then extrapolate one step further from those terms to modern astrological interpretations, the classic tendencies of the different elements begin to surface: Fire is often connected to extroversion, independence, and radiance air is linked to communication and social energy Earth is reflected in responsibility and practicality and water is associated with emotional and ever-changing energy, says Gailing.
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