This is a huge year for you, Aquarius. Saturn finally leaves your home sign, providing some much-needed relief from all the hard-core maturing, growth and hard work you’ve had to do for the past few years. You have amazing potential for financial success this year, especially if you work with Jupiter, Venus, and the Moon in Pisces. Both familial and romantic relationships come up a lot this year, most likely for the purpose of breaking down the intellectual walls you love so much. You are learning to feel this year, Aquarius. It’s not your forte, but it’s a worthy cause. Good luck. 

Who You Really Are

The rebel, the alien, the humanitarian, the one who marches to the beat of their own drum. Symbolised by the water bearer, Aquarius is seen collecting divine energy from the Heavens and distributing it to the masses like water. Their role is to see the world differently, shake things up, and lead a revolution. Extremely intellectual, Aquarius is clever, innovative and intuitive. A developed Aquarius is creative, friendly, independent, and unique, while an underdeveloped Aquarius may be aloof, superior, and isolated. Getting in touch with your emotions, connecting with others and being mindful are skills you will need to learn in this life as an Aquarius.

Aquarius is a fixed air sign that is at home in the 11th house of friendship, the future, and community and is ruled by Uranus. Being a fixed (reliable, stable, persistent) air (communicative, intelligent, free-spirited), Aquarius’ traits often contradict themselves (like their sociability and independence). Uranus represents innovation and new ideas, which contributes to Aquarius’ forward-thinking and individualised worldview. The 11th house represents the period of life when wisdom is truly accumulated, making Aquarius one of the wisest signs of the zodiac. Altogether, Aquarius is autonomous, intelligent, social and inventive. You are unique for a reason, Aquarius. Show us what makes you, you.

Career and Money

The first lunar eclipse of the year is in Scorpio and takes place on the 5th of May. This transit is significant for you as it signifies issues, wounds, and beliefs about career and long-term goals coming to a head. Use this time, to be honest with want you want from your career, be courageous when considering all the options and be passionate in your search for your truth. From the 12th of October until the end of 2023, the stars are aligned for you to take meaningful action towards your career goals. Be shrewd, creative, and alert, and listen to your intuition. 

The 27th of February to the 21st of March is an incredibly financially abundant time for you, with the best fortune concentrating on the 2nd of March. Be sure to stay present, practise gratitude, be generous and believe in your intrinsic value as you make your way through this fortuitous time. The more good energy you put out, the more you shall receive. The full moon in Pisces on the 31st of August is ideal for reflecting on your relationship with money, and what core beliefs you hold about it. The 4th of November until the end of the year is ideal for putting sound financial structures in place and getting money matters organised. Your financial manifestation powers are at their most powerful in December. 

Friends and Family

Astrologically, the first half of 2023 is fairly uneventful socially, but eventually, the full moon in Sagittarius on the 4th of June brings friendship themes to the forefront and any festering issues to the surface. Use this time to reflect on the role of honesty, trust, and dependability in your friendships. Finally, in December things begin to amp up socially, and it’s a great time to plan and take part in events, adventures travel and new experiences with friends. Other than that, don’t take yourself too seriously and this year will be a social breeze!

Family, however, is a recurring theme in 2023 for you. Beginning on the 23rd of January, there are sudden changes and dramatic shifts within your closest circle and the place you lay your head until the end of August. Neither good nor bad, just be prepared for the unexpected and roll with the punches when you can. 

From the 17th of March until the 11th of June there is ideal energy for family bonding, creating a lovely home and finding comfort. Take advantage by bringing natural inspirations into your living space, being honest with those you love and live with, and holding firm to your boundaries. From the 16th of May until the 4th of September there is a lovely energy of growth and healing for your family and yourself. From September until the rest of the year it is a good time to reflect and to think rather than act on family matters, at least immediately. The Taurus lunar eclipse on the 28th of October is the epitome of this reflective energy, and you’ll find the Universe is quite happy to tie off any loose ends herself. 

Love and Romance

Relationships first come into focus on the 5th of February with the full moon in Leo. This full moon brings up the first problems, dilemmas, and deeply-held emotions of the year, and it’s a great time to work through them. Problems with ego, pride, vanity, and neediness can all surface now, so take time to be kind and compassionate to yourself (and your partner).

From the 20th of May until the 9th of October, relationship themes are turned up for you. New beginnings, deepening of affections, moving onto the next relationship stage and commitment are all possibilities within this timeframe, with one notable exception. Between the 23rd of July and the 4th of September, Venus in retrograde asks you to reflect on your approach to partnership and review any issues you have been ignoring. Be clear with your communication, kind with your words, and humble in your approach to avoid unnecessary conflict and damage during this time. 

As a fun side note, if you’ve been missing your passion and exuberance the past few months, it’s back with a vengeance from the 13th of January onwards! Romance, flirtation, fun, and libido are all returning at full power now (especially from January until the end of March), so enjoy!

Your Year in a Nutshell

This year is big for you, Aquarius because it will bring you closer to other people on a deeper level. As much as you love your independence, there is so much waiting for you when you open your heart to others. It’s time to turn your neverending curiosity inwards.