i am... an aquarius
< character >
there's something that sets aquarians apart from everyone else. you're different in some way. there are times when you feel that you're a square peg in a round hole, because you approach life from such a different perspective from most people.
let's face it, you're a one off! you're original and innovative.
the reason for all this is your ruler, uranus. this planet works in unpredictable and erratic ways, and you feel its influence very strongly. for a start, it makes you extremely indpendent.
you follow the beat of a different drummer, and need to to go your own way through life. loved ones who try to stop you or hold you back will soon discover how useless this policy is - like trying to stem a flood with a paper tissue.
if anything, they'll make you even more determined to do your own thing. and if they don't like it - tough!
as the third of the air signs you operate on a predominantly mental level.
this makes you extemely intelligent and tremendously logical - often to the exasperation of the people around you whose energies are more emotional. you're capable of distancing yourself from situations so you can view them objectively.
< relationships >
you belong to the friendliest sign of the zodiac, and you work hard to be chummy with everyone in your life. in fact, friendship means a great deal to you, and you value your friends highly.
you feel unhappy if you're unable to liek someone you happen to love, such as a relative,
because that makes it hard to maintain an easy relationship with them.
when it comes to loving relationships, it's vital for you to choose lovers who are also friends. you may even realise that the most important relationships in your life began as friendships, with love only arriving after after you've established a strong platonic rapport with one another. it's also important for you to find a partner whose intellect matches your own, so you've always got fresh subjects to talk about and you can have long discussions
about abstract ideas and concepts. you'll quickly get bored if you're conversations
never progress past what was on television last night.
your partner must also understand and respect your need for independence. this doesn't mean you want to sleep with everyone you meet - you're far too honest and loyal for that - but it does mean that you hate to think someone's keeping tabs on you. so you need to feel you can come and go as you please.
however, it may not be quite so easy for you to give your partner the same freedom!
< money >
this is a sensitive subjct for many aquarians because you have a rather indifferent attitude to it. although you realise that you need money in order to live, you don't approve of this and are fundamentally opposed to the idea of making money for its own sake. provided you have enough to keep a roof over your head and food on your plate, why should you need alot of cash in the bank? unfortunately this attitude doesn't always go down very well with partners and family members because it can lead to misunderstanding and resentment, especially if they suspect you're out of touch with the cost of living and feel they've been saddled with the responsibility of being the main breadwinner.
although you keep a close eye on the day-to-day management of your bank account, you're not very interested in high finance and will be happy with a moderate savings account. you loathe the thought of getting rich by investing in large companies with interests that are environmentally unfriendly or that conflict with your pacifist, humanitarian outlook on life. you have high and uncompromising standards on such matters.
< health >
because your energies tend to operate in erratic ways it's very important for you to take steady and regular exercise. alternating long periods of inactivity with sweaty bursts of exertion is a recipe for disaster. besides which, pounding away in the gym or jogging through fume-filled streets isn't your idea of fun - quite frankly, you can't see the point of it. far better to find an activity that allows you to exercise your body and relax your mind at the same time - something like yoga or qi gong is ideal. you also benefit from meditation, especially if you can do it as part of a group.
you understand the importance of eating a healthy diet, and are probably very sympathetic towards the idea of vegetarianism. organic food also appeal to you, and you may even grow your own organic fruit and vegetables. other special diets, such as food-combining, can also appeal and will suit your sensitive system. however, it's important not to become so stubborn and dogmatic about this that you refuse to relax the rules when you're out and so offend people, or make youself ill, as a result.
by the way, you respond very well to complementary medicine, and like the holistic approach that's involved.
your circulation and ankles are the two most vulnerable areas of your body. make sure your ankles are well-supported whenever you exercise, and choose shoes and boots that fit your feet properly. it's important to get regular exercise in order to keep your circulation working efficiantly.
< career >
you'll feel like a fish out of water if you aren't fully involved in your job, so it's important for you to find a fulfilling career that gives you plenty of food for thought. although many aquarians do get to the top of their particular careers, this is more by accident than design - you don't deliberately set out to become the best in your field. instead, your wholehearted involvement
and strong intellect ensure you're noticed by people who can help you make it to the top.
ideally, your career should make use of your tremendous humanitarian instincts - you might be attracted to charity or social work, or have a job in which you fight for the rights of the underdog. you can't stand the idea of being a "fat cat" or living off the efforts of others, so you shy away from any job that obviously exploits people or that goes against your principles.
being self-employed is ideal for you, because you'll thrive as your own boss. it's not easy for you to take orders from other people, generally because you think you could do their job so much better. and you're probably absolutely right!