Aquarius is an air sign, not a water sign, despite its “water bearer” symbol.
Basic sign type
Aquarius is one of the three air signs in the zodiac, along with Gemini and Libra. In astrology it is also a fixed sign, meaning its energy is associated with consistency, persistence, and strong opinions.
Symbol and dates
The symbol for Aquarius is the Water Bearer, which represents carrying and pouring out insight or renewal, rather than being a literal water sign. In most Western systems, Aquarius season runs roughly from January 20 to February 18.
