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Aquarius is perhaps the most forward-thinking and future-orientated sign of the zodiac. Progressive and unconventional, Aquarians are likely to challenge traditional thinking at every opportunity, and have the ability to initiate positive change in the world and ease the suffering of the underprivileged. They need to ensure that their passion for progress does not develop into fanaticism. Although they come across as confident and sociable, emotional intimacy frightens them as they fear it will limit their individuality. Their natural ability to detach can come across as cold, but it often masks lack of self-belief. They try to find a sense of identity in being different, though this approach can only work if eccentricity is an expression of their true identity, rather than a false self they have taken on. They need to understand what it is within them that drives them to always be the square peg in a round hole. Only when they know that, can they establish a genuine identity for themselves. They also need to understand that oneness or agreement does not always diminish their position, it can enhance it.

Aquarians are ahead of their time and always looking to the future for another challenge. This makes them true visionaries, but it also makes them restless, with a tendency to push too hard to make things happen. They often don’t know how to relax, let go and savor the present moment, and so they miss out on the inner peace that living mindfully in the now can give them.

Aquarians can truly inspire other Aquarians to visionary heights, but they can also help them understand how they can impact others in a positive or negative way. The other signs of the zodiac can also teach Aquarians valuable life lessons. Geminis and Leos mirror their love for adventure, with Geminis encouraging them to be more analytical and Leos inspiring them to have more fun. Taureans and Capricorns can teach them to value the importance of rules and traditions. Virgos can teach them self-discipline, Librans the value of agreeing to disagree, Cancerians and Pisceans the joys of empathy and heartfelt compassion. Sagittarians can help them focus their original ideas, while Scorpios can teach them not to fear getting to know themselves and others intimately. Arians can show them how energizing time alone can be, as well as the importance of separating rebellion for its own sake from rebellion for a just cause.