Of all the zodiac signs, Aquarius is definitely the rebel. They just have this innate desire to be their authentic selves even if it means going against the grain. The rebellious nature of Aquarius is attributed to its planetary ruler Uranus. The electric blue planet is known for orbiting around the sun north to south while the other planets orbit east to west. This eccentric behavior is exactly what makes Aquarius the odd one out. Sometimes it’s necessary to have that one person that’s willing to go against the usual, and there’s no sign that does it better than Aquarius.
Aquarius has its ruler Uranus to think for all of its quirky, rebellious energy. Uranus is the planet that is known for causing chaos as well as liberation. It’s all about how Aquarius chooses to use Uranus energy. The unique part of Aquarius is that it is here to honor its own uniqueness while also recognizing the individuality and quirks of others. Aquarius understands that it’s possible for everyone to have their own preferences while still being connected. In fact, Aquarius even encourages it. This is the one sign that doesn’t have an issue with people being different as long as everyone can respect each other.
Given that Aquarius rules the fixed air element, it’s no surprise that Aquarius has a special relationship with electricity. It’s the shock of static. It’s the lightning that splits a tree into two. True to the fixed nature of electricity, Aquarius has an impact that is long-standing. It’s different from the other air signs Gemini and Libra. Gemini is mutable and uses information and socialization to adjust to an environment. As a cardinal sign, Libra uses the air element to initiate change by considering the perspectives of others. Aquarius uses the air element in a fixed nature to implement progressive permanent movements. Consider being shocked by electricity. It will definitely change whatever it touches which is exactly what Aquarius and Uranus energy is all about.
On the other hand, electricity can also be quite dangerous when it is not grounded. As the carrier of this electric energy, Aquarius is tasked with using the shocking, electric Uranus energy in a responsible manner.
The Odd One Out
By its very nature, Aquarius is meant to be the odd one out. No matter how hard this sign tries, they always feel like aliens. These feelings of uniqueness and weirdness are there to help Aquarius accept what makes them who they are. In a larger sense, Aquarius does want to connect with like-minded individuals with whom they can share themselves. After all, Aquarius is a social air sign. However, it’s difficult to really find a friend group or like-minded associations when they don’t really know who they are. It is through feeling like the odd one out that Aquarius is able to identify what makes them who they are so that they can then connect with people who have the same interest, beliefs, and perspectives.
As Aquarius becomes more confident in themselves, their open-mindedness allows them to even connect with people who may not have the same perspectives but are at least willing to allow the differences to be a connective factor as opposed to something that separates everyone.
Not All The Same…And That’s Okay
With maturity, Aquarius realizes that their willingness to embrace their uniqueness is an asset. Aquarius is deeply tapped into the fact that we all can’t be the same, and we shouldn’t be. Instead of trying to make everyone carbon copies of each other, Aquarius seeks to honor the differences that can connect us all.
It is for this reason that Aquarius is considered the humanitarian of the zodiac. Just think about how humans come from different races and ethnicities, speak different languages, and live in different parts of the world, and yet, at the end of the day, we are all connected through our humanity. Instead of pretending that we don’t see the differences, Aquarius encourages us to embrace the differences and use them as a means of connectivity. Ultimately, we all don’t have to be the same to fellowship. Aquarius teaches us that we just have to be willing to be open-minded and respect our differences instead of trying to make everyone the same.
Challenging Tradition
Courtesy of Uranus, Aquarius is here to upset the status quo. Since Aquarius is all about progression, there has to be someone that’s willing to challenge tradition. While tradition offers stability and security, it can also prevent growth. Many of the evolutionary leaps and bounds that we have experienced as humanity has come from challenging existing systems, structures, and perspectives.
It is for this reason that Aquarius is at the forefront of humane advancement. From revolutionary wars that change how whole societies function to innovative technology that changes how we communicate, Aquarius is here to help us progress. So, while everyone else is okay with sticking to the usual, it is Aquarius that is able to harness their rebellious energy to get everyone to consider something beyond the norm.
Visionary Insights
Aquarius doesn’t always get enough credit for its visionary insights. The people who are willing to think beyond the commonplace usually are willing to be labeled as the outcast or deemed the weirdo for the sake of progression for everyone. Aquarius/Uranus energy is willing to put in the effort to improve upon existing paradigms. It’s one of the major reasons why Aquarius is associated with science and technology. Someone with a brilliant, futuristic mind is always thinking of the next big thing in tech while the rest of us are just getting adjusted.
As we sit firmly in the Age of Aquarius, we can expect to see more innovative creations and processes that definitely have the potential to change how humans interact with each other and the world at large. We have none other than Aquarius and its ruler Uranus to thank for this progression.
Aquarius As The Shocking Liberator
Finally, if nothing else, Aquarius is here to liberate us all. While there are times when Aquarius energy is chaotic and simply contrarian for the sake of it, effectively used, Uranus energy has the ability to shake us out of these ruts that keep us bound to the outdated and useless. Currently, Uranus is transiting through the stable, secure, and stubborn sign of Taurus. Both personally and collectively, we are being encouraged to progress beyond the secure, stable comfort zones we’ve created for ourselves. Uranus acts as an earthquake to shake up our existing foundations so that we can create new foundations that are an authentic expression of who we are now and moving forward.
While we may really think that the familiar is the best, Aquarius gives us futuristic insights into what could be. It also provides us with enough willingness to not care what people think so that we can pursue these futuristic, liberating ideals even when our family, friends, society, and even the world is suggesting that we are a bit too ahead of our time.
Ultimately, Aquarius’ willingness to acknowledge differences is a benefit not only to themselves but to us all. The world needs those who are willing to embrace their oddities and quirkiness so that everyone can benefit from progressive evolution. Here’s to Aquarius for being the electric liberator that’s willing to be the odd man out to help advance themselves and humanity at large.
