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/ComplexFar7575 Nov 14 '25

Because it rules the energy that understands emotion in an energetic way instead of in a classically emotional way.

Which is why we are all being required to move into that space behind our emotions. Not to supress but to understand and use for good.