In conversation with astrologer and energy healer Kesaine Walker, USA TODAY explores the Aquarius Zodiac sign, unpacking key personality traits, strengths and weaknesses, and romantic compatibility
Aquarius season dates run from January 20 to February 18. Aquarius is an air sign symbolized by the water bearer.
Aquarians are highly intellectual and creative, Walker says. Marked by independence, they don't like to be instructed what to do.
They make great medical workers, she says, because of their innate ability to think outside of the box. "These careers can require a lot of travel, but this is a good match as they enjoy meeting new people and exploring different cultures," Walker explains.
Walker describes Aquarians as loyal friends and romantic partners, with a smaller inner circle that lasts throughout their lifetime. They can have a tendency to get too wrapped up in their work life and leave interpersonal relationships to the wayside.
Cancers are excellent leaders and are able to easily relate to others. They communicate well and are "ideas people," Caves says. Their desire to be around change makes them incredibly ambitious as well and eager to travel and explore new places.
"In love, Aquarians are open-minded, sensitive, and passionate lovers who appreciate spontaneity. They will give up anything if it means staying together," she says. However, it may take them some time for them to figure out how to apologize or show affection in a relationship.
In terms of compatibility, an Aquarian will match well with a Leo, or a Sagittarius, Walker reports, mainly because they have shared qualities such as leadership, courage and honesty.
While Aquarians do regulate their emotions well internally, they can struggle to effectively communicate those emotions with others, Walker says.
Being unafraid of change is another strong point for Aquarius signs, who do not dwell too long on whether the change is inherently bad or good, instead diving immediately into how they can learn from it.