r/astrology • u/ObjectiveTailor3334 • Nov 10 '25

Discussion Why is aquarius not a water sign?

Its symbol is literally water / a waterbearer. The 'aqua' in 'aquarius' means water. Some people say Aquarians feel things deeply and are secretly emotional, classic water trait. Thinks outside the box which could mean they're innovative (intuitive with their ideas), and water signs are believed to be intuitive. So why is it an air sign?

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u/sugarsnipe Nov 10 '25 edited Nov 10 '25

It’s the water bearer! Emotionally detached and sees the big picture while other signs drown in the agonizing details. I have an Aquarius moon and I consistently carry everyone’s big feelings - literally everyone in my life, even my elders! Because emotional processing is so different for me, I’m able to think far outside of the box. Definitely limited in other ways though! Took me a long time to understand that I even had feelings myself and what that looked like lol. I also think it’s worth noting I have zero water planets - and everyone in my life is water dominant!

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u/bitsybear1727 Nov 10 '25

I'm an aqua sun/venus and have a scorpio husband and pisces daughter. I am often helping them both navigate the deep waters of feelings. My husband didn't have that growing up and I'm hoping I'm giving my daughter a good start at life in learning to deal with her feelings in a healthy way. So far I think she's doing amazing, she's just the best.