Book of Zodiac

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All About Aquarius
Aquarians basically possess strong and attractive personalities. They fall into two principle types: one shy, sensitive, gentle and patient; the other exuberant, lively and exhibitionist, sometimes hiding the considerable depths of their character under a cloak of frivolity. Both types are strong willed and forceful in their different ways and have strong convictions, though as they seek truth above all things, they are usually honest enough to change their opinions, however firmly held, if evidence comes to light which persuades them that they have been mistaken. They have a breadth of vision that brings diverse factors into a whole, and can see both sides of an argument without shilly-shallying as to which side to take. Consequently they are unprejudiced and tolerant of other points of view. This is because they can see the validity of the argument, even if they do not accept it themselves. They obey the Quaker exhortation to "Be open to truth, from whatever source it comes," and are prepared to learn from everyone.

Both types are humane, frank, serious minded, genial, refined, sometimes ethereal, and idealistic, though this last quality is tempered with a sensible practicality. They are quick, active and persevering without being self-assertive, and express themselves with reason, moderation and sometimes, a dry humor.

They are nearly always intelligent, concise, clear and logical. Many are strongly imaginative and psychically intuitive.

Both types need to retire from the world at times and to become temporary loners. They appreciate opportunities for meditation or, if they are religious, of retreats. Even in company they are fiercely independent, refusing to follow the crowd. They dislike interference by others, however helpfully intended, and will accept it only on their own terms. Normally they have good taste in drama, music and art, and are also gifted in the arts, especially drama.

In spite of the often intensely magnetic, forthcoming and open personality of the more extrovert kind of Aquarian, and of their desire to help humanity, neither type makes friends easily. They sometimes appear to condescend to others and take too little trouble to cultivate the acquaintance of people who do not particularly appeal to them. They do not give themselves easily - perhaps their judgment of human nature is too good for that - and are sometimes accounted cold. But once they decide that someone is worthy of their friendship or love, they can exert an almost hypnotic and irresistible mental attraction on them and will themselves become tenacious friends or lovers, ready to sacrifice everything for their partners and be faithful to them for life.

Symbol: The Water Bearer;

Element: Air;

Gemstone: Turquoise;

Color: Turquoise;

Ruling Planet: Uranus - planet of originality;

Body Part: Ankles;

Good Day: Communicative, original, open-minded, fair, logical, inviting;

Bad Day: Guarded, detached, self-destructive, out-of-touch, irrational, desperate;

Likes: Fighting for causes, planning for the future, good companions, having fun, team sports;

Dislikes: Injustice, feeling isolated, the ordinary, imitations;

Strength: You have an eclectic way of seeing things.

Weakness: You have a know-it-all attitude that can be unattractive.

Secret Wish: To experience total freedom.

Best Suited Careers: Mediator, weatherperson, political activist, rocket scientist, social worker, environmental planner, aid worker, astrologer, engineer.

The Perfect Gift: The best gift for an Aquarian is something mystical or arts related.

How to Spot Them: Cute smile, quirky movements, darting eyes, long legs.

Where You'll Find Them: Backpacking through the Swiss Alps, picketing a company with unfair hiring practices, coaching a Little League team, revolutionzing the industry you work in.

Most Compatible Matches: Offbeat Aquarius is most compatible with equally independent and unpredictable fellow Air signs Gemini and Libra.

Least Compatible Matches: Airy Aquarius is least compatible with Earthy Taurus and Capricorn, who require more stability; and with homebody Water sign Cancer.

Famous People: John Travolta (actor), Michael Jordan (basketball player), Oprah Winfrey (TV host), Charles Dickens (writer), Paul Newman (actor), Ronald Reagan (US President), Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (composer), Mia Farrow (actress), Abraham Lincoln (US President);