Aquarius is the rebel of the zodiac. It is Saturn-ruled along with Capricorn. Where Capricorn is concerned with following existing rules, Aquarius desires to develop a system, code and ruleset for itself. It rebels against and rejects that which does not fit within its very pragmatic ideas and vision.

Aquarius is considered quirky and offbeat because it refuses to conform to societal norms. It builds its unique reality upon a self-defined structure. This can be interpreted as aloof and detached because it is outside of the limits of what the majority of society deems to be acceptable.

The Saturnian nature of Aquarius brings about a critical nature. There can be an arrogance to this energy that believes its way is the best or only way to achieve a goal. Aquarius is a fixed-sign, so while it is open to other points of view, it is very unlikely to change its position. Hearing other viewpoints is often a means of confirming or updating its own ideas. At the root of all of this is a desire to do what is needed to move a team, idea, community or collective forward.

Aquarius is firm, rigid and decisive – a stark contrast to the Uranian energy it has modernly become associated with. Aquarius is one of three signs in the zodiac characterized by a human figure – the water bearer, signifying its connection to humanitarian issues and desire to be of service to others. While Aquarius is not known for its emotional expressiveness, it has the ability to hold space for the emotions of humanity. Rather than carrying the burden of it all, Aquarius pours the waters of emotion into the Earth (the body) so the seeds of new ideas can grow and bring about change that is both grounded and revolutionary.

The house that Aquarius rules in your chart and the house that Saturn sits in your chart can clue you into where you have the highest expression of these qualities or where you need to further develop them. The planets in Aquarius In your chart are being invited to embody these qualities. Saturn does well in Aquarius; however the Sun is greatly challenged here.