The Aquarius Star Sign
The Aquarius star sign is named after the constellation. It is one of the oldest known constellations in the night sky, first appearing in the records of Greek scientist Claudius Ptolemy in the second century CE.
Aquarius is not only one of the oldest constellations but also one of the largest, accounting for 2% of the night sky's total area (980 square degrees). Between August and November is the ideal time to see this constellation.
The name Aquarius possibly has its origins in Greek mythology. The tale goes that Zeus was struck by Cupid’s arrow while viewing a little boy on Earth. Zeus took the boy, a Trojan prince named Ganymede, carried him off to Mount Olympus, and made him immortal. Ganymede began serving as a cupbearer or water courier for the gods. The emblem for this star sign is frequently a simplified image of waves, a water pitcher, or a guy carrying a water pitcher.
Typical Aquarius Traits
Aquarius is the eleventh of the 12 star signs, beginning on January 21 and ending on February 19. Aquarius, like Leo, Taurus, and Scorpio, is a fixed star sign. This indicates that Aquarians are creatures of habit who respect routine. At the same time, they are seen as proactive individuals that excel at accomplishing their goals. Although it may appear paradoxical, Aquarius' element is air, not water. People born in Aquarius are regarded to be logical and unemotional by nature, therefore the element of air is more appropriate for this star sign than water. This is because water signs are said to be highly emotional.
The planets Saturn and Uranus control this sign. While Uranus represents change, revolution, and transformation, Saturn answers with dependability, accountability, and conscientiousness, keeping Aquarius in check.