The eleventh sign of the Zodiac and is associated with future ideas and the unusual. Aquarius is considered to be an air sign along with Libra and Gemini. Its polar opposite is Leo. Aquarius is thought to be ruled by the plant Saturn, but in recent years it has been thought to be co-ruled by Uranus.

The mid-winter season is the time that represents the Zodiac sign Aquarius. The image that we created in ancient times to represent this sign is the Water Bearer. The symbol is also known as the “Water Carrier”. The Water Bearer is said to give life and spiritual food to the world. The water from the Water Bearer is supposed to wash away the past leaving you with a new present lifestyle.

Aquarians desire the truth of all things. They hate to be lied to because then they feel as if they weren’t worth the truth in the first place. If they are proven wrong they will admit their mistake and apologize. They try their very best to understand both sides of an argument because they like knowing both points of view.

Aquarians are very independent and never want to follow a crowd. They have a good eye and gift for art and music. For some reason they do not make friends very easily nor quickly. Once they think a person is worthy of their love and friendship, they will do anything in their power for that friend. Be careful what you say and do around Aquarians because they do not forgive easily.

The traditional stone, for those born under Zodiac star sign Aquarius is Garnet. Garnets can be practically any color depend on what group they are in. If they fall under Almandine they will be between red and violet red. Spessartines range from yellow to reddish brown. Pyrope is a deep red. Grossular garnets range from white to different shades of yellow to red or orange and finally black. Andradite ranges from colorless to brown or black. Demantoid is the rare but beautiful green garnet that is so beautiful. 

Garnet is a symbol of love, compassion, truth, and purity. This stone is known for creating success in businesses. It is supposed to help build the popularity of your business.

Some people believe if you place Garnet under your pillow it will cure you from all depression. This stone brings out your best qualities and aids with making new friends or companions. If you are often exhausted it’s best to keep Garnet around to wake you up.

Another traditional stone for Aquarius is silver. Silver detoxifies blood and helps the circulation. It removes negative energy from the body and draws positive energy in. Many people believe wearing silver promotes good luck and wards off evil spirits. Silver also aids quality of speech and communication. Some people even believe it enhances the powers of the moon and helps energizing other stones while being used during full and new moons.

As one born under the sun sign of Aquarius, you have quite a few choices about which crystals are really right for you. We suggest you find one of the stones discussed above that seems right to you. That is your stone!

Other stones: Amber - Baltic, Amethyst, Angelite, Aquamarine, Cavansite, Diamond, Fuchsite, Garnet, Hematite, Jade, Labradorite, Moonstone, Quartz - Clear, Sapphire, Schalenblende, Tourmaline - Clear, Turquoise