Aquarius compatibility: how Aquarius gets on with every sign

Aquarius is the fixed air sign ruled by Saturn and Uranus. Aquarius loves in its own original way: as a friend first, with respect, honesty and plenty of room. Aquarius partners are loyal, open-minded and interesting, and they need independence.

What Aquarius needs in love

• Friendship at the heart of the relationship.
• Independence and time for their own interests.
• Honest, interesting conversation.
• Acceptance of their quirks.

Easy matches for Aquarius

• Gemini: two air signs who never run out of things to talk about.
• Libra: ideals, fairness and good company; an easy, friendly match.
• Aries: Aries’ energy and Aquarius’ ideas make a bold, independent pair.
• Sagittarius: two free spirits with a love of big ideas and adventure.
• Aquarius: two Aquarians understand each other’s need for space, and build a unique life.

Matches that grow with effort

• Capricorn: a shared traditional ruler, Saturn: different styles, shared seriousness.
• Pisces: both idealistic; Pisces feels, Aquarius thinks.
• Virgo: both thoughtful and helpful, in different ways.
• Cancer: Cancer’s warmth and Aquarius’ coolness need understanding.

Matches with the most friction (and chemistry)

• Leo: Aquarius’ opposite: the individual heart versus the group. Magnetic and challenging.
• Taurus: a square of two fixed signs: both loyal, both stubborn.
• Scorpio: another fixed square: intensity meets detachment.

When Aquarius is hurt

Aquarius detaches when hurt and may go quiet or turn to logic. Give them space, then talk honestly, as friends.

Beyond the Sun sign

Sun signs are only the start. Two people’s Moon signs (feelings), Venus (how you love) and Mars (how you act) often say more about a relationship than their Sun signs. Use both birthdays in the zodiac compatibility calculator for the deeper match, or read our Venus sign guide.

Astrology here is for reflection and self-understanding. It doesn't predict events, and it isn't medical, legal or financial advice.