Aquarius Season ♒ 2024

Jan 20 – Feb 18, 2024

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We’re nearly at the end of the zodiac wheel, arriving on cool wings in the electric wonderland of Aquarius. The skies are opening splendidly now, cracked by the gods, ready to shower us with mind-expanding gifts. Aquarius is the last air sign in the zodiac, representing the pinnacle of all scholarly endeavors and the eternal quest for wisdom. Aquarius’ affirmation is I know.

Aquarius loves surprises. He keeps us on our toes, forever reminding us that we don’t actually know anything. Prepare for all things alternative, unorthodox, technological, and philosophical. Aquarius follows his own path, to say the least. He embodies a progressive, innovative perspective. Aquarius is cerebral, curious, and totally original. Life unfolds suddenly and spectacularly under this sun. All feels fated.

The sun is in its detriment in Aquarius, 180 degrees from Leo (the constellation ruled by the sun). Because Leo rules the ego, one might say that Aquarius rules the “anti-ego,” or collective consciousness, but this is not always true. Aquarius does safeguard the rights of humanity, but so vociferously and with such righteousness that, at a certain point, it’s no longer about the common good, it’s about whether or not he’s right.

In Aquarius’ world, everything is a battle, a call to action. The trick is learning how to channel this energy so that the battle does not become internalized, i.e. self-destructive. Balanced Aquarians are devoted to the evolution of humanity and their own personal ego. At best, Aquarians empower, uplift, and revitalize their loved ones and communities.

Aquarius is emotionally detached, aloof, torn between love of solidarity and love of solitude. The ruling planet of Aquarius is Uranus, Harbinger of the Unexpected. Consider the Greek myth of boy-turned-god Ganymede, for whom Aquarius is named:

Ganymede was a beautiful young boy from Troy, just a humble shepherd, completely unaware that the mighty god Zeus was watching him and had become enamored by his beauty. Zeus transformed into an eagle and abducted Ganymede right from his pasture. Ganymede became – against his will – a consort of Zeus, and was, out of all Zeus’ lovers, the only one to be granted immortality. Ganymede was then designated the cupbearer to the gods. We know him in astrology as Aquarius, “the water bearer.”

Yes, this boy was a lover (sex slave) of Zeus. His abduction and liaison were clearly non-consensual and morally corrupt. Is this the root of the Aquarian passion for social justice? The root of his scream, clear as dawn, ricocheting down a wintry corridor?

Heads up: the first day of Aquarius season comes on the heels of an intense conjunction between the Sun & Pluto in Capricorn. There will be a palpable emotional hangover from this as we enter Aquarius season.

ALSO! Pluto re-enters Aquarius this same day, later in the evening of Jan 20. It is an understatement to say that this first day is going to be dynamic, shocking, and full of the unexpected. Such is the nature of Aquarius.

Jan 25: Full Moon in Leo 🔥

Jan 26: Sun square Jupiter in Taurus. Hopes and expectations clash with reality. Best course of action: radical honesty and acceptance.

Feb 2: Waning Quarter Moon in Scorpio 🌗🦂

Feb 4: Mercury joins the Aquarius party 👽

Feb 8: Sun square Uranus in Taurus. Sickness and exhaustion; low energy. Avoid spending time on screens out of boredom or anxiety. You may get unpleasant news via email or phone call. Social tension. Unusual weather patterns.

Feb 9: New Moon in Aquarius / Chinese New Year – Year of the Wood Dragon 🐉🌳

Feb 13: Mars joins the Aquarius party 👽

Feb 16: Waxing Quarter Moon in Taurus 🌓♉️ + Venus joins the Aquarius party 👽

Have fun! Be wild!