Aquarius horoscope today and Aquarius traits
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Aquarius horoscope today
26 October 2026 · updated every day on this page
Western · Aquarius Sun sign
You feel a strong connection to your home and family with the Moon in Taurus. This Full Moon brings a sense of completion to your domestic life. Take some time to appreciate the comforts of your home today.
- Mood Homey
- Colour Deep blue
- Number 1
Vedic · Kumbha Moon sign
You have a Full Moon in the house of conversations and short trips. The Moon is in Aries, bringing energy to your interactions with others. Take a short walk outside and chat with a neighbor today.
- Mood Chatty
- Colour Deep blue
- Number 7
Today's sky: Moon in Taurus (Western, your 4th house of home, family and feeling settled) and in Aries (Vedic, Ashwini nakshatra). Written by an AI writer (Cloudflare Workers AI) from today's computed planet positions, then checked against our content rules. For reflection and fun, not fate.
Aquarius is the sign of ideas and community. People born under it are often original, friendly and independent, with a strong sense of fairness. They enjoy groups, causes and new technology. An Aquarius friend is loyal to the whole team and still very much themselves.
| Fact | Aquarius |
|---|---|
| Dates in 2026 | 20 Jan - 17 Feb (Sun enters 20 Jan 01:44 UTC) |
| Symbol | the Water-bearer |
| Element and mode | Air, Fixed |
| Ruling planet | Saturn (modern co-ruler: Uranus) |
| Opposite sign | Leo |
| Vedic name | Kumbha (Sun there 12 Feb - 13 Mar) |
| Keywords | original, friendly, idealistic |
Strengths
- Original thinker
- Friendly
- Fair-minded
- Independent
Room to grow
- Sharing feelings
- Staying flexible
- Being present
Aquarius in love and friendship
In love, Aquarius needs friendship first and room to be itself. It values a partner who shares its ideals and enjoys unusual dates.
Aquarius at work
At work, Aquarius thrives in roles that reward new ideas: technology, science, community work, design and any team with a mission.
Aquarius compatibility
How Aquarius gets on with every sign, from the classic angles between signs. Read our compatibility guide for synastry and guna milan.
| Sign | Match | In short |
|---|---|---|
| Aries | Friendly | Easy, supportive and fun |
| Taurus | Challenging | Friction that can push both to grow |
| Gemini | Harmonious | Natural flow, same element |
| Cancer | Adjusting | Needs effort and patience |
| Leo | Opposites | Strong pull, balance each other |
| Virgo | Adjusting | Needs effort and patience |
| Libra | Harmonious | Natural flow, same element |
| Scorpio | Challenging | Friction that can push both to grow |
| Sagittarius | Friendly | Easy, supportive and fun |
| Capricorn | Neighbours | Different styles, can learn a lot |
| Aquarius | Same sign | Easy understanding, shared habits |
| Pisces | Neighbours | Different styles, can learn a lot |
Aquarius in Vedic astrology: Kumbha
In Vedic astrology Aquarius is called Kumbha and is ruled by Saturn. The Vedic zodiac is fixed to the stars, so the Sun is in Kumbha from about 12 Feb - 13 Mar this year. Vedic daily readings go by Moon sign: if your Moon is in Kumbha, read the Vedic box above. Find your Moon sign with our free birth chart.
Aquarius questions
What are the Aquarius dates?
In 2026 the Sun is in Aquarius from 20 Jan - 17 Feb (it enters at 01:44 UTC on 20 January). The dates can move by a day from year to year.
What is Aquarius's element and ruling planet?
Aquarius is a Air sign of the fixed mode, ruled by Saturn (modern co-ruler: Uranus). Its symbol is the Water-bearer.
Which signs are most compatible with Aquarius?
By tradition Aquarius flows most easily with the other Air signs, Gemini and Libra, and gets on well with Aries and Sagittarius. Leo, the opposite sign, often brings strong attraction and balance.
What is Aquarius in Vedic astrology?
In Vedic astrology the sign is called Kumbha. Because the Vedic zodiac is about 24.2 degrees behind the Western one, the Sun is in Kumbha from about 12 Feb - 13 Mar. Vedic daily readings go by Moon sign.
Is the Aquarius horoscope today the same everywhere?
Yes. This page has one Western and one Vedic Aquarius reading for 26 October 2026, written from the planet positions at 12:00 UTC. It is replaced in place each day.
Is Aquarius a water sign?
No. Despite its Water-bearer symbol, Aquarius is an Air sign. The water it pours is often read as ideas and knowledge shared with everyone.