Aquarius
noun
Aquar·i·us
ə-ˈkwer-ē-əs 
1
a
: the 11th sign of the zodiac in astrology see Signs of the Zodiac Table
b
: one born under the sign of Aquarius
2
: a constellation south of Pegasus pictured as a man pouring water
Examples of Aquarius in a Sentence
She was born on February third, so she's an Aquarius.
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Then, during the full moon in Aquarius on Aug. 9, your second house of money and self-worth demands more of your attention.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 July 2025
On July 24th, the day of the lunation, Saturn retrograded in Aries, Neptune retrograded in Aries, Uranus in Gemini, and Pluto retrograde in Aquarius, are in aspect with the New Moon.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 21 July 2025
Shooting stars associated with the shower will appear to emanate from a patch of sky — known as a radiant — in the constellation Aquarius, close to the bright star Delta Aquarii, from which the annual event gets its name.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 18 July 2025
Best viewed before dawn, these meteors radiate from the Aquarius constellation.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 18 July 2025
The Sturgeon Moon will be in the sign of Aquarius, according to Chani, a horoscope app.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 11 July 2025
Brilliant, visionary, cunning, and strong-willed, Lex Luthor aligns with the Air sign, Aquarius.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 11 July 2025
Gemini thrives on curiosity, adaptability, and connection, so expect breakthroughs in AI, quantum computing, social media, transportation, and education; while Uranus is the modern ruler of another air sign Aquarius, this transit will inevitably bring about a scientific revolution.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
Their radiant point lies near the constellation Aquarius in the southern sky.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 July 2025
On July 24th, the day of the lunation, Saturn retrograded in Aries, Neptune retrograded in Aries, Uranus in Gemini, and Pluto retrograde in Aquarius, are in aspect with the New Moon.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 21 July 2025
Shooting stars associated with the shower will appear to emanate from a patch of sky — known as a radiant — in the constellation Aquarius, close to the bright star Delta Aquarii, from which the annual event gets its name.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 18 July 2025
Best viewed before dawn, these meteors radiate from the Aquarius constellation.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 18 July 2025
The Sturgeon Moon will be in the sign of Aquarius, according to Chani, a horoscope app.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 11 July 2025
Brilliant, visionary, cunning, and strong-willed, Lex Luthor aligns with the Air sign, Aquarius.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 11 July 2025
Gemini thrives on curiosity, adaptability, and connection, so expect breakthroughs in AI, quantum computing, social media, transportation, and education; while Uranus is the modern ruler of another air sign Aquarius, this transit will inevitably bring about a scientific revolution.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
Their radiant point lies near the constellation Aquarius in the southern sky.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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“Aquarius.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Aquarius. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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Aquarius
noun
Aquar·i·us
ə-ˈkwar-ē-əs
-ˈkwer-
1
a
: the 11th sign of the zodiac see zodiac
b
: a person whose sign of the zodiac is Aquarius
2
: a group of stars between Capricorn and Pisces usually pictured as a man pouring water
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