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Zodiac symbol | Water-Bearer |
Duration (tropical, western) | January 20 – February 19 (2024, UT1)[1] |
Constellation | Aquarius |
Zodiac element | Air |
Zodiac quality | Fixed |
Sign ruler | Saturn (traditional), Uranus (modern) |
Detriment | Sun |
Exaltation | None in Traditional, Pluto in Modern. |
Fall | Neptune |
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Aquarius (♒︎) (Greek: Υδροχόος, romanized: Hydrokhóos, Latin for "water-bearer") is the eleventh astrological sign in the zodiac, originating from the constellation Aquarius. Under the tropical zodiac, the Sun is in the Aquarius sign between about January 20 and February 18.[2]
Myth
The water carrier represented by the constellation Aquarius is Ganymede, a beautiful Phrygian youth. Ganymede was the son of Tros, king of Troy (according to Lucian, he was also the son of Dardanus). While tending to his father's flocks on Mount Ida, Ganymede was spotted by Zeus. The king of gods fell in love with him and flew down to the mountain in the form of a large bird, whisking Ganymede away to the heavens. Ever since, the boy has served as cupbearer to the gods. Ovid has Orpheus sing the tale in his Metamorphoses.
Notable Aquarius
- Jimmy Hoffa , (born February 14, 1913 – disappeared July 30, 1975; declared presumed dead July 30, 1982) was an American labor union leader who served as the president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
- Langston Hughes , (February 1, 1901 – May 22, 1967) was an American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist.
- Wayne Gretzky , (born January 26, 1961) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and former head coach Nicknamed "the Great One".
- Michael Jordan , (born February 17, 1963), is a former professional basketball player for the Chicago Bulls and businessman. Widely considered the greatest basketball player in history.
- Michael B. Jordan , (born February 9, 1987) is an American actor.
- Abraham Lincoln , (born February 12, 1809 – April 15, 1865) was an American lawyer, politician, and statesman who served as the 16th president of the United States.
- Jackson Pollock (January 28, 1912 – August 11, 1956) was an American painter. A major figure in the abstract expressionist movement.
- Ronald Reagan , (February 6, 1911 – June 5, 2004) was an American politician and actor who served as the 40th president of the United States.
- Jackie Robinson , (January 31, 1919 – October 24, 1972) was an American professional baseball player who became the first African American to play in Major League Baseball (MLB) in the modern era.
- Cristiano Ronaldo , (born 5 February 1985) is a Portuguese professional footballer regarded as one of the greatest players of all time.
- Franklin D. Roosevelt , (January 30, 1882 – April 12, 1945), was an American politician who served as the 32nd president of the United States
- Babe Ruth , (February 6, 1895 – August 16, 1948) was an American baseball player for New York Yankees Nicknamed "the Bambino" and "the Sultan of Swat", considered the greatest baseball player of all-time.
- Shakira , (born 2 February 1977), is a Colombian singer and songwriter.
- The Weeknd , (born February 16, 1990), is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and record producer.
- Oprah Winfrey , (born January 29, 1954) is an American talk show host, television producer, actress, author, and media proprietor.
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References
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Works cited
- "Aquarius". Dictionary.com. 2022. Retrieved August 24, 2022.
- Astronomical Applications Department (2011). Multiyear Computer Interactive Almanac. 2.2.2. Washington DC: US Naval Observatory. Longitude of Sun, apparent geocentric ecliptic of date, interpolated to find time of crossing 0°, 30°....